Legacy license status.

32-05-01-09. Legacy license status. Legacy license status honors the long-term commitment of licensees who have held a North Dakota license for forty-five years or longer and who are no longer actively engaged in the profession. 1. Eligibility. a. An individual holds an active license which has remained active for forty-five or more cumulative years, verifiable by the board; b. The license must be in good standing or the individual must be eligible for reinstatement under North Dakota Century Code section 43-11-29; c. The individual is not currently engaged in licensed practice; d. The individual makes application to the board and pays the appropriate fee; and e. The individual renews on or before December thirty-first in each year. 2. Not in practice. a. The licensee is not performing any of the acts or services defined under North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-11 for compensation or as part of any business or employment arrangement. This includes: (1) Providing services for compensation; (2) Advertising or holding out as available to provide services; (3) Managing or operating a licensed establishment; or (4) Supervising licensed individuals or students. b. Uncompensated volunteer activities may be excluded and must be reviewed by the board or its designees for determination. Advanced esthetic procedures may not be performed under legacy license status. c. Limitations. A legacy licenseholder is authorized to identify themselves as a "Licensed [License Type] - Legacy Status." Legacy license status prohibits an individual from performing services as defined in North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-11 for compensation. History: Effective January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-28 12