New Jersey Mortuary Science Practice Exam

If a licensee is inactive, what is their status concerning the biennial licensing period?

1. They must renew their license

2. They are exempt from any requirements

3. They can voluntarily attend classes

4. They must submit an inactive status application

The correct answer is: They are exempt from any requirements

When a licensee is inactive, they are not engaged in active practice and, therefore, are exempt from the typical requirements that accompany an active license. This means they do not need to fulfill continuing education requirements, pay the usual licensing fees, or meet other active licensing conditions during the biennial licensing period. While options such as being able to attend classes or needing to submit an inactive status application may have merit, they do not take precedence over the overall exemption from the requirements. A licensee in an inactive status essentially maintains a "hold" on their licensing obligations, allowing them to focus on other matters without the burden of compliance until they choose to reactivate their license.