1.    After the period of suspension imposed under this title, the operator’s license of an individual that has been suspended remains suspended and may not be returned or reinstated until the individual pays to the director a reinstatement fee as listed in section 39-06-49. If applicable, the operator’s license may not be returned until compliance with subsection 4 of section 39-06.1-10. Upon payment of the reinstatement fee the license must be returned to the individual. If the individual submits payment of the reinstatement fee with a check, credit card, or debit card and the individual stops payment on the transaction, the director shall reimpose the suspension until the director receives proper payment.

2.    A reinstatement fee is not required for a license to be returned to the operator if the return of the license is due to the findings of a hearing, re-examination of hearing, or court or judicial review under chapter 39-06, 39-06.1, or 39-20.