Section 110-1-11 - Expired License Status1.11.1 License Expiration Date1.11.1.1 A license to practice expires at 11:59 p.m. on the expiration date noted on the license.1.11.1.2 An architect or professional engineer cannot practice, as provided in the E&A Act, with an expired license.1.11.2 Renewing Expired Licenses 1.11.2.1 Licenses that have expired may be renewed during the following twelve months upon payment of a penalty plus the renewal fee.1.11.2.2 The penalty fee to be paid for the renewal is ten percent of the renewal fee for each month after the expiration date, not to exceed the amount of the renewal fee.1.11.2.3 Licenses that have expired and are not renewed within twelve months from their expiration date cannot be renewed, but will require reinstatement.1.11.3 Reinstatement of a License 1.11.3.1 An expired license may be reinstated to active status, pending approval of the Board, upon submission of the following:1.11.3.1.1 A new application;1.11.3.1.2 Payment of fees and penalties, if applicable;1.11.3.1.3 Documentation establishing that the applicant has complied with the continuing education requirements set forth in these rules for the two-year period immediately preceding the date the reinstatement application was received by the Board; and1.11.3.1.4 An affidavit attesting that the applicant has not practiced engineering and/or architecture in Nebraska during the time the license was expired; or1.11.3.1.5 If such attestation cannot be made, an explanation acceptable to the Board of the applicant's practice during the expiration period.1.11.3.2 Applicants seeking reinstatement must meet current requirements for licensure by examination or comity.1.11.3.3 The original license number will be retained.1.11.4 Emeritus Status 1.11.4.1 Professional engineers and architects whose licenses are subject to renewal but who are not engaged in their professional practice may elect emeritus status.1.11.4.2 Architects and professional engineers who have elected emeritus status may use the titles Architect Emeritus or Professional Engineer Emeritus, respectively, but are prohibited from practicing or offering to practice.1.11.4.3 Architects and professional engineers who have elected emeritus status will receive Board publications.1.11.4.4 To be reinstated to practice, an architect or professional engineer who has elected emeritus status must submit a new application to the Board, submit an affidavit that they have not practiced architecture or engineering during the emeritus period, and meet the requirements of Rule 9.6.1.4.110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 11
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