Section 1150.70 Restoration

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › CHAPTER VII: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Part 1150 ILLINOIS ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE ACT OF 1989 › Section 1150.70 Restoration

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Section 1150

Section 1150.70  Restoration

a)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has expired

for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon receipt of an

application as provided by the Division and payment of $50 plus the lapsed

renewal fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing

education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years

prior to the date of submitting the application.

b)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has been

placed on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the license restored

upon receipt of an application as provided by the Division and payment of the

current renewal fee as specified by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of

continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2

years prior to the date of submitting the application.

c)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license after it has

expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an

application, on forms provided by the Division, for review by the Board,

together with the fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of

continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2

years prior to the date of submitting the application.  The licensee shall also

submit one of the following:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another U.S. jurisdiction.

The evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing

authority in the other U.S. jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to

practice during the term of said active practice;

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in

Section 16 of the Act; or

3)         Other evidence of continued active practice of architecture

for at least the last 2 years

vidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing

authority in the other U.S. jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to

practice during the term of said active practice;

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in

Section 16 of the Act; or

3)         Other evidence of continued active practice of architecture

for at least the last 2 years.  Evidence shall be satisfied by one of the below:

A)        Employment in a responsible capacity under the direct

supervision and control of a licensed architect;

B)        Lawfully practicing architecture as an employee of a

governmental agency;

C)        Teaching architecture courses in a college or university

program accredited by the NAAB; or

D)        Submit a written proposal to the Division for review by the

Board of college level architectural courses, professional architectural

association programs or certifications, or similar programs the licensee plans

to complete (subject to pre-approval of the Board) to demonstrate continued

evidence of practice and competence.  Continuing education, as required in

Sections 1150.70 or 1150.105, cannot be utilized for this requirement.

d)         Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years

after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 16 of the Act will be

required to pay only the current renewal fee.

e)         A signed and dated affidavit attesting the applicant has read

and understands the Act and this Part

on, as required in

Sections 1150.70 or 1150.105, cannot be utilized for this requirement.

d)         Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years

after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 16 of the Act will be

required to pay only the current renewal fee.

e)         A signed and dated affidavit attesting the applicant has read

and understands the Act and this Part.

f)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the

relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division

or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in

information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking restoration

may be requested to:

1)         Provide information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the

relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or

conflicts in information.  Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval by

the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation‑Division

of Professional Regulation (Director), an applicant shall have the license

restored or will be notified in writing of the reason for the denial of the

application.

g)         A

professional design firm seeking restoration of a license that has expired for

any length of time shall have the license restored upon payment of the late fee

plus any lapsed renewal fee required by Section 1150.75 and submitting proof of

meeting the following current requirements:

1)         Certificate

of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State or a copy of the letter

or certificate received from the county clerk where an assumed name has been

filed.

2)         Proof

of meeting the ⅔ requirements of Section 12 of the Act.

3)         Proof

that the Managing Agent-in-Charge is still a member of the Board/partner/member

and a full-time employee

requirements:

1)         Certificate

of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State or a copy of the letter

or certificate received from the county clerk where an assumed name has been

filed.

2)         Proof

of meeting the ⅔ requirements of Section 12 of the Act.

3)         Proof

that the Managing Agent-in-Charge is still a member of the Board/partner/member

and a full-time employee.

4)         Listing

of all offices in Illinois and the name and license number of the architect for

each location.

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