(1) A person holding an expired forensic phlebotomist credential may not practice until the credential is returned to active status.

(2) If the forensic phlebotomist credential has expired for less than three years, he or she must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(3) If the forensic phlebotomist credential has been expired for three years or more, and he or she is currently practicing as a forensic phlebotomist in another state or U.S. jurisdiction, he or she must:

(a) Meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2; and

(b) Provide verification of a current unrestricted active forensic phlebotomist credential in another state or U.S. jurisdiction that is substantially equivalent to the qualifications for his or her credential in the state of Washington.

(4) If the forensic phlebotomist credential has been expired for three years or more and the person does not meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section, he or she must comply with chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2, and demonstrate competence by completing a forensic phlebotomist program described under WAC 246-827A-0030 within six months prior to applying for reactivation.