(1) A licensed denturist may place their credential in "retired active" status by meeting the requirements of this section.

(2) A licensed denturist who holds a retired active license may only practice in intermittent or emergent circumstances.

(a) Intermittent means the licensed denturist will practice no more than ninety days a year.

(b) Emergent means the licensed denturist will practice only in emergency circumstances such as earthquakes, floods, times of declared war, or other states of emergency.

(3) To obtain a retired active license a licensed denturist must:

(a) Meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-120; and

(b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-812-990.

(4) To renew a retired active license the licensed denturist must:

(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-130. The retired active license fee is in WAC 246-812-990.

(b) Have completed fifteen hours of continuing competency every year in compliance with WAC 246-812-020.

(c) Renew their retired active license every year on their birthday.

(5) To return to active status the licensed denturist must:

(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-140. The active renewal fee is in WAC 246-812-990.

(b) Meet the continuing competency requirements in WAC 246-812-020.

(6) A licensed denturist who holds a retired active license is subject to a continuing competency audit.