(a) An applicant for a license to practice nursing home administration by examination shall pay application and examination fees. A reexamination fee is required for each reexamination. Application fees shall not be refundable. Each applicant who successfully passes the examination shall pay a license fee.
(b) There shall be a biennial renewal fee which shall be paid to the department on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year. Failure, neglect, or refusal of any duly licensed nursing home administrator to pay the biennial renewal fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the nursing home administrator's license. The license may be restored within three years upon written application therefor and the payment to the department of all delinquent fees plus a penalty fee and evidence of participation in educational programs.