1.    A license issued by the board expires on December thirty-first. If the application for renewal is not received on or before the expiration date, the license expires.

2.    The board may renew a license if:

a.    An application for renewal is submitted as provided by the board; b.    The renewal fee is paid; and

c.    Grounds for denial do not exist under section 43-11-31.

3.    The holder of an expired license, within one year from and after the date of the license’s expiration, may obtain a reinstatement of the license upon:

a.    Payment of the required late fee; and

b.    Payment of the current renewal fee.

4.    The holder of an expired license, one year after the date of expiration but before five years, may obtain a reinstatement of the license upon:

a.    Payment of the required late fee; and

b.    Furnishing to the board satisfactory proof of passing the North Dakota law, rules, and regulations examination.

5.    The board may not reinstate a license if more than five years has lapsed since the license expired. If a license has not been renewed within five years, the individual may reapply for licensure under the requirements of initial licensure as set forth under this chapter.