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; b. Payment of the current renewal fee; and c. Furnishment to the board of 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.