Arizona Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What happens if a license or certificate cannot be renewed by its expiration date?

1. It can be automatically extended

2. It may be administratively suspended

3. It can be reinstated for a fee

4. It becomes inactive

The correct answer is: It may be administratively suspended

If a license or certificate cannot be renewed by its expiration date, it may be administratively suspended. This means that the regulatory board or authority has the right to suspend the license administratively if the renewal process is not completed in a timely manner. This situation can arise due to failure to meet renewal requirements, such as continuing education or payment of fees. An administrative suspension places the licensee in a status where they are not authorized to practice until the necessary requirements for renewal have been fulfilled and the suspension lifted. The administrative suspension is distinct from an automatic extension, as no grace period is typically provided without specific circumstances or policies outlined by the licensing body. While some licenses may have options for reinstatement or becoming inactive, those scenarios generally apply only after an administrative suspension has taken place.