WAC 196-16-045

(1) A professional land surveyor holding a license in good standing may apply to change their license to inactive status. Upon approval by the board, the inactive status becomes effective on the date provided by the licensee on the application.

(2) A licensee whose license is inactive may not:

(a) Perform any land surveying activity, as provided for in RCW 18.43.020, unless the activity is under the direct supervision of a licensed professional land surveyor with an active registration in Washington;

(b) Act as the designated land surveyor for a corporation or limited liability company;

(c) Apply their professional land surveyor's seal to any documents.

(3) A professional land surveyor with an inactive license is not required to complete continuing professional development as provided in WAC 196-16-110.

(4) To return to active status, the licensee must:

(a) Submit an application for renewal of license;

(b) Pay the full renewal fee for the renewal cycle from the license activation date to the licensee's second birth date (renewal date);

(c) Complete an additional 15 PDH during the first year of reactivated practice, totaling a minimum of 45 PDH during the reactivated two-year renewal cycle.