Sec. 3. (a) The failure on the part of a podiatrist to renew a license as required does not deprive the individual of the right of renewal of the individual's license.
(b) The board shall reinstate a license to a podiatrist who is three (3) years or less delinquent if the individual meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(c) If a license has been expired for more than three (3) years, the license may be reinstated by the board if the holder of the license meets the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).