# Fla. Stat. § 491.008: 491.008 Inactive status; reactivation of licenses; fees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.008

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 491.008
- **Heading:** 491.008 Inactive status; reactivation of licenses; fees
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 491 / Section 491.008

## Text

(1) Inactive status is the licensure status that results when a licensee has applied to be placed on inactive status and has paid a $50 fee to the department. (a) An inactive license may be renewed biennially for $50 per biennium. (b) An inactive license may be reactivated by submitting an application to the department, completing the continuing education requirements, complying with any background investigation required, complying with other requirements prescribed by the board, and paying a $50 reactivation fee plus the current biennial renewal fee at the time of reactivation.

(2) The board may adopt rules relating to inactive licenses and the reactivation of licenses.

History: ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-252; ss. 8, 19, 20, ch. 90-263; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 289, ch. 94-119.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 491.002 491.002 Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.003 491.003 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.004 491.004 Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.005 491.005 Licensure by examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.006 491.006 Licensure or certification by endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.007 491.007 Renewal of license, registration, or certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.007.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.008 491.008 Inactive status; reactivation of licenses; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.008.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.009 491.009 Discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.009.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.012 491.012 Violations; penalty; injunction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.014 491.014 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.014.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.015 491.015 Duties of the department as to certified master social workers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.016 491.016 Social work; use of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.016.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.017 491.017 Professional Counselors Licensure Compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.017.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 491.018 491.018 Professional Counselors Licensure Compact; public records and meetings exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C491_S491.018.md)

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