California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 7.7 — Physician AssistantsArticle 4 — RevenueSection 3526
A person who fails to renew their license or approval within five years after its expiration may not renew it, and it may not be reissued, reinstated, or restored after that time has elapsed, but that person may apply for and obtain a new license or approval if they:
(a) Have not committed any acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).
(b) Take and pass the examination, if any, that would be required of them if application for licensure was being made for the first time, or otherwise establishes to the satisfaction of the board that, with due regard for the public interest, they are qualified to practice as a physician assistant.
(c) Pay all of the fees that would be required as if application for licensure was being made for the first time.
Notes
Bars renewal, reissuance, reinstatement, or restoration of a physician-assistant license or approval more than five years after expiration. Allows the former holder to apply for a new license or approval by avoiding disqualifying acts, passing any required first-time examination or otherwise proving qualification to the board, and paying all fees required of a first-time applicant.
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