Section 811.6.9. Renewal, lapsed or inactive license.

A veterinarian whose license has lapsed may renew an expired license within five years of the date of its expiration by making written application for renewal and paying the current renewal fee plus all delinquent renewal fees. After five years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license may not be renewed, and the veterinarian must make application for a new license and take the license examination. A veterinarian whose license has lapsed or has been placed on inactive status shall, prior to receiving active status licensure in the practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Iowa, satisfy the requirements in either subrule 6.9(1) or subrule 6.9(2) for renewal of a lapsed or inactive license:

         6.9(1) Renewal of a lapsed or inactive license. An applicant for renewal of a lapsed or inactive license shall do both of the following:

            a.               Submit written application for renewal of a lapsed or inactive license to the board upon forms provided by the board;

            b.               Furnish evidence of compliance with continuing education requirements specified in rule 811—11.3(169).

         6.9(2) Renewal by endorsement. An applicant for renewal by endorsement may submit an application for renewal by endorsement by following the procedures set out in rule 811—6.5(169).