§12–833.1.

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a person that, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the person:

        (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;

        (2)    meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle; and

        (3)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.

    (b)    (1)    If a person has failed to renew a license under § 12–833 of this subtitle for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board:

            (i)    may require the person to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or

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

        (2)    The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the person:

            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle;

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

            (iii)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.