True or False: A licensee who moves out of state can discontinue paying license fees and declare their license "inactive."

The statement is false because simply moving out of state does not automatically allow a licensee to discontinue payment of license fees or declare their license "inactive." In most jurisdictions, including Nevada, maintaining an active dental license typically requires continued payment of licensing fees, regardless of the licensee's physical location. If a licensed dentist wishes to take their license inactive due to relocation, they must usually follow a specific process, which often includes formally notifying the appropriate licensing board and complying with any conditions they set forth.

This process ensures that the state maintains accurate records of licensed practitioners and can uphold public safety by knowing who is actively practicing. Furthermore, declaring a license inactive might come with its own requirements, such as the payment of a reduced fee, but those fees would not eliminate the obligation to declare the license's inactive status officially. Therefore, the requirement to pay fees typically remains until an official change in the license status is made, clarifying why the assertion is false.