other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of (a)4 above apply. c) If a Board review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reactivation, the Board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reactivation of the license. If that examination or assessment identifies deficiencies or educational needs, the Board may require the applicant as a condition of reactivation of licensure to take and successfully complete education or training, or to submit to supervision, monitoring, or limitations, as the Board determines necessary to assure that the applicant practices with reasonable skill and safety. The Board may restore the license subject to the applicant’s completion of training within a period of time prescribed by the Board following the restoration of the license. In making its determination whether there are practice deficiencies requiring remediation, the Board shall consider the following factors including, but not limited to: 1. Length of time license was inactive; 2. Employment history; 3. Professional history; 4. Disciplinary history and any action taken against the applicant’s license or registration by any professional or occupational board; 5. Actions affecting the applicant’s privileges taken by any institution, organization, or employer related to the practice of massage and bodywork therapy or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction; 6. Pending proceedings against a professional or occupational license issued to the licensee by a professional or occupational board in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction; and 7. Civil litigation related to the practice of massage 13:37A-2.5 LICENSE REINSTATEMENT a) A licensee who has had his or her license suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C 13:37A-2.3(f) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A licensee applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held 3. The renewal fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A-7.1 for the biennial period for which reinstatement is sought; 4. The past due renewal fee for the biennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought; 5. The reinstatement fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A- 7.1; and 6. Evidence of having completed all continuing during the period of suspended license, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer; education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A-4.1. b) An applicant who holds a valid, current license in good standing issued by another state to engage and bodywork therapy or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction.
American Safety and Health Institute, EMP International Inc., or EMS Safety Services Inc. b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee at the address registered with the Board, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for any unlicensed practice during the period following the licensure expiration, provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent or within 30 days following the date of license expiration, whichever is later. c) The licensee shall submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37A-7.1 prior to the date of expiration of the license. d) A licensee may renew his or her license by choosing inactive status. A licensee electing to renew as inactive shall not engage in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy, or hold him- or herself out as eligible to engage in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy, in New Jersey until such time as the license is returned to active status. e) If a licensee does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the licensee may renew the license within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee, and a late fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A-7.1. During this 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license. f) A licensee who fails to submit a renewal application within 30 days of license expiration shall have his or her license suspended without a hearing. g) Individuals who continue to practice or hold themselves out as State licensed massage and bodywork therapists with a suspended license shall be deemed to be engaged in the unlicensed practice of massage and bodywork therapy and shall be subject to action consistent with N.J.S.A. 45:1-14 et seq., even if no notice of suspension had been provided to the person. 13:37A-2.4 LICENSE REACTIVATION a) A licensee who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37A-2.3(d) may apply to the Board for reactivation of an inactive license. A licensee seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of inactive license, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer; 3. The active renewal fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A-7.1; and 4. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37A-4.1. b) An applicant who holds a valid, current license in good standing issued by another state to engage in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy and submits proof of having satisfied that state’s continuing education requirements, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of (a)4 above. If the
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