(a) Physician assistants who notify the board in writing may elect to place their license on an inactive status. Physician assistants with an inactive license shall be excused from payment of renewal fees and shall not practice as physician assistants. Persons who engage in practice while their license is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for discipline under section 147A.13. Physician assistants who provide care under the provisions of section 147A.23 shall not be considered practicing without a license or subject to disciplinary action. Physician assistants who notify the board of their intent to resume active practice shall be required to pay the current renewal fees and all unpaid back fees and shall be required to meet the criteria for renewal specified in section 147A.07.
(b) Notwithstanding section 147A.03, subdivision 1, a person with an inactive license may continue to use the protected titles specified in section 147A.03, subdivision 1, so long as the person does not practice as a physician assistant.
1995 c 205 art 1 s 5; 2009 c 159 s 18; 2020 c 115 art 2 s 10
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 147A — Physician Assistants, Licensing
Section 147A.01 — Definitions.
Section 147A.02 — Qualifications For Licensure.
Section 147A.025 — Temporary Permit.
Section 147A.03 — Protected Titles And Restrictions On Use.
Section 147A.05 — Inactive License.
Section 147A.06 — Cancellation Of License For Nonrenewal.
Section 147A.09 — Scope Of Practice.
Section 147A.13 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
Section 147A.14 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 147A.155 — Reports To Commissioner Of Health.
Section 147A.16 — Forms Of Disciplinary Action.
Section 147A.17 — Physician Assistant Accountability.
Section 147A.185 — Prescribing Drugs And Therapeutic Devices.
Section 147A.19 — Identification Requirements.
Section 147A.23 — Responding To Disaster Situations.
Section 147A.24 — Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 147A.27 — Physician Assistant Advisory Council.
Section 147A.28 — Physician Assistant Application And License Fees.