A podiatry licensee whose license expired for more than five years and who has practiced podiatry in another jurisdiction for at least two years during that period may have license reinstated if which conditions are met?

• A. Satisfies all requirements of 249 CMR
• B. Submits a certified written statement from the licensing or registration authority of each state or territory in which he or she practiced reflecting the status of his or her license to practice podiatry in that state or territory
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that reinstating a podiatry license after a long lapse requires both meeting Massachusetts’ own regulatory standards and showing proof of licensure status from other jurisdictions where you’ve practiced.

First, you must satisfy all the requirements of 249 CMR. That means following the board’s rules for licensure reinstatement in Massachusetts—fulfilling any application steps, fees, education or examination requirements, and any other conditions the regulations impose to rejoin the profession in the state.

Second, you must provide certified written statements from the licensing or registration authority of each state or territory where you practiced during the lapse. These statements confirm the status of your license in those places (e.g., active, inactive, suspended) and help the board verify you maintained licensure and complied with those jurisdictions’ rules while you were practicing outside Massachusetts.

Together, these two elements ensure you meet Massachusetts’ internal standards and that your professional licensure history outside the state is clear and favorable. If either part is missing, reinstatement in Massachusetts would not be granted.