How many times may a license be inactivated?

A contractor's license in Arizona can be inactivated twice, which means that a license holder has the opportunity to pause their active status twice. This provision is designed to provide flexibility for contractors who may need to temporarily cease operations due to personal or business reasons. After the second inactivation, the license must either be reactivated or it could lead to the expiration of the license if not handled appropriately. This limit helps ensure accountability and encourages licensees to maintain their business operations actively or follow the necessary procedures for renewal and reactivation, rather than allowing an indefinite number of inactivations. Understanding this limit is important for contractors managing their business status and for those preparing for regulatory compliance with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.