Section 43-11-29 - License renewal - Failure to renew1. 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; andc. 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; andb. 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; andb. 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.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 309 (SB 2092),§ 25, eff. 7/1/2021.