Regarding renewal with inactive status in hearing aid dispensing, which is true?

• A. Yes, and you cannot engage in hearing aid dispensing
• B. No, there are no fees for inactive status
• C. Yes, and you may still engage in dispensing with restrictions
• D. Yes, but only during non-clinic hours

Answer: (A)

Renewal with inactive status keeps your license current, but it does not authorize you to practice. When a hearing aid dispenser renews while inactive, you are not permitted to engage in dispensing or present yourself as actively licensed to dispense. This arrangement protects the public by ensuring only those with an active license practice, while still allowing you to later reactivate once you meet any required requirements. So the true statement is that you can renew with inactive status, but you cannot engage in hearing aid dispensing. The other options would imply you can dispense or have restrictions that don’t align with inactive status.