WAC 246-12-160

(1) The department places the credential in mandatedsuspension status when a law requires suspension of a credential under certain circumstances. This suspension is not discretionary for the department. Examples of mandated suspension are default on a student loan and failure to pay child support. The practitioner may not practice while on mandated suspension. The credential must be returned to active status before the practitioner may practice.

(2) A credential is returned to active status when the practitioner has:

(a) Met all the requirements outlined in the order mandating the suspension;

(b) Paid the current renewal fee, if due;

(c) Paid the substance use disorder monitoring surcharge if required by the profession;

(d) Paid a "return from mandated suspension fee" of $245 dollars. Standard renewal fees are not required during the period of the suspension;

(e) Provided written declaration that all continuing education and competency requirements for the entire suspension period have been met, if required by the profession;

(f) Provided other written declarations or documentation, if required for the profession; and

(g) If the mandated suspension was for more than three years has also complied with any specific requirements identified in rule by that profession's regulatory entity.