37-65-311. Emeritus status. (1) A licensee who no longer practices architecture may apply to the department for emeritus status.

(2) Upon receiving an application for emeritus status accompanied by the fee established by the board, the department shall issue a license of emeritus status to the applicant and record the applicant's name in the appropriate database as an emeritus licensee, along with the date on which the licensee received emeritus status.

(3) An emeritus licensee may retain but may not use the licensee's seal and may not practice architecture.

(4) The department shall reissue an active license to an emeritus licensee who pays all application fees, meets all current requirements for licensure, and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for the 2 years preceding the application for active licensure, the applicant has met requirements set by the board for maintaining professional competence.