(1) A practitioner in inactive military-related status can return their credential to active status at any time.

(2) To change a credential from an inactive military-related status to active status the practitioner must:

(a) Pay the appropriate current active renewal fee;

(b) Pay the current substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession as part of renewal;

(c) Submit documentation of the service member's current service or discharge status.

(3) If the practitioner requests a change to active status after their spouse or registered domestic partner is discharged, they must submit an official copy of the discharge papers (DD214) showing that their spouse or registered domestic partner has received a qualifying discharge within the previous six months.

(4) The credential must be changed from inactive military-related status to active status within six months of the military personnel's qualifying discharge by meeting the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(5) A practitioner who does not comply with subsection (3) of this section will be subject to late fees as required by WAC 246-12-040.

(6) After returning a credential to active status, applicable continuing education requirements will apply during the following renewal.