N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-5A.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:39A-5A.1 - Biennial license renewal; inactive status

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew, provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent or within 30 days following the date of license expiration, whichever is later.

(b) A licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant shall renew his or her license for a period of two years from the last expiration date. The licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant shall submit a renewal application to the Board, along with the renewal fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.3, prior to the date of license expiration.

(c) A licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant may renew his or her license by choosing inactive status. A licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant electing to renew as inactive shall not engage in the practice of physical therapy, or hold himself or herself out as eligible to engage in the practice of physical therapy in New Jersey, until such time as the license is returned to active status.

(d) If a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant may renew the license within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee, and a late fee as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.3. During this 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant shall not be deemed practicing without a license.

(e) A licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant who fails to submit a renewal application within 30 days of license expiration shall have his or her license suspended without a hearing.

(f) A licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant who continues to engage in the practice of physical therapy with a suspended license shall be deemed to be engaging in the unlicensed practice of physical therapy and shall be subject to action consistent with N.J.S.A. 45:114 et seq., even if no notice of suspension has been provided to the individual.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-5A.1

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1500(b), effective 9/7/2021