What happens if a license has been inactive for more than two consecutive biennial cycles?

• A. The licensee must appear before the Board if they have not practiced for 2 out of the previous 4 years in another jurisdiction.
• B. The license is automatically converted to retired status.
• C. The license is cancelled with no appeal.
• D. The license may be reactivated without CE if outside Florida.

Answer: (A)

When a professional license has been inactive for two consecutive biennial cycles, the Board requires a reactivation process to verify current qualifications before the license can be renewed to active status. A key part of that process is whether the licensee has maintained practice elsewhere. If the licensee has not practiced for two of the last four years in another jurisdiction, they must appear before the Board. This appearance allows the Board to assess current competence, discuss any necessary continuing education or requalification steps, and determine the path to reactivation.

The other options don’t align with this process: inactivity does not automatically retire or cancel a license, and reactivation typically involves continuing education and possibly board oversight; being outside Florida does not waive CE requirements.