47 C.F.R. § 97.505
(a) The administering VEs must give credit as specified below to an examinee holding any of the following license grants:
| Operator class | Unexpired (or within the renewalgrace period) | Expired and beyond the renewalgrace period |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Amateur Extra | Not applicable | Elements 3 and 4. |
| (2) Advanced; General; or Technician granted before March 21, 1987 | Elements 2 and 3 | Element 3. |
| (3) Technician Plus; or Technician granted on or after March 21, 1987 | Element 2 | No credit. |
[79 FR 35291, June 20, 2014]