1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 may apply to the board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and a determination by the board that the licensee meets the requirements defined by board rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person that has an inactive license or has discontinued the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant because of retirement shall not practice as an anesthesiologist assistant within this state.
2. During the period of inactive status, the licensee shall not be required to comply with the board's minimum requirements for continuing education.
3. If a licensee is granted inactive status, the licensee may return to active status by notifying the board of the intention to resume the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established licensure requirements of the board as a condition of reinstatement.
4. Any licensee that allows the license to become inactive for a period of five years or less may return the license to active status by notifying the board in advance of such intention, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established licensure requirements of the board, excluding the licensing examination, as a condition of reinstatement.