(a) A licensee who notifies the board in the format required by the board may elect to place the licensee's credential on inactive status and shall be excused from payment of renewal fees until the licensee notifies the board in the format required by the board of the licensee's plan to return to practice.
(b) A person requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and comply with section 153B.45 .
(c) A person whose license has been placed on inactive status shall not practice in this state.