To whom must the original license be surrendered following permanent closure?

• A. The board
• B. The DEA
• C. The local health department
• D. The inspector

Answer: (A)

The licensing board is the authority that issued and governs the professional license, so when a practice ends permanently, the license must be returned to the board to be cancelled and the records updated. The DEA handles federal registrations for controlled substances and is not the recipient for surrendering a state license. The local health department and inspectors do not custody or cancel professional licenses. Returning the original license to the board ensures the license cannot be used after closure and keeps official records accurate.