§16–512.

    (a)    The Commission shall reinstate the certificate of a real estate appraiser who has failed to renew the certificate during the regular term of the certificate or the grace period, if the real estate appraiser:

        (1)    applies to the Commission for reinstatement within 3 years after the certificate expires;

        (2)    meets the requirements of § 16–511 of this subtitle; and

        (3)    in addition to the renewal fee required under § 16–511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.

    (b)    (1)    If an individual fails to renew a certificate for any reason and applies to the Commission for reinstatement more than 3 years after the certificate has expired, the Commission may:

            (i)    require the individual to reapply for a certificate under § 16–505 of this subtitle; or

            (ii)    subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the certificate.

        (2)    The Commission may reinstate a certificate under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:

            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 16–511 of this subtitle;

            (ii)    if required by the Commission, states the reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

            (iii)    in addition to the renewal fee required under § 16–511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.