Section 852IAC1-14-1. Reinstatement

   No person whose license to practice optometry in Indiana has been suspended shall be eligible for reinstatement unless that person establishes by clear and convincing evidence before the board that:

(1) the person desires in good faith to obtain restoration of such license;

(2) the term of suspension prescribed in the order of suspension has elapsed or seven (7) years have elapsed since the revocation;

(3) the person has not engaged in the practice of optometry or has attempted to do so from the date discipline was imposed;

(4) the person has complied fully with the terms, if any, of the order for suspension or revocation;

(5) the person's attitude with regard to the misconduct, violation of law or rule, or incompetent practice for which the person was disciplined is one of genuine remorse;

(6) the person has a proper understanding of an attitude toward the standards that are imposed by statute or rule upon persons holding such license as had been suspended and the person can be reasonably expected to conduct himself in conformity with such standards;

(7) the person can be safely recommended to the public and applicable profession as a person fit to be reinstated and is able to practice his profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients;

(8) the disability has been removed, corrected or otherwise brought under control if the suspension or revocation was imposed by reason of physical or mental illness or infirmity, or for use of or addiction to intoxicants or drugs;

(9) the person has successfully taken and completed such written examinations and tests as may be required by the board, and has completed such professional training or education under a preceptorship as may be required.

(Indiana Optometry Board; 852 IAC 1-14-1; filed May 11, 1987, 9:00 am: 10 IR 1879; readopted filed Jul 10, 2001, 3:00 p.m.: 24 IR 4238; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:56 p.m.: 20070808-IR-852070059RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20131225-IR-852130281RFA)