(a) The Commission shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew a license for any reason if the individual:
(1) applies to the Commission for reinstatement within 5 years after the license expires;
(2) meets the renewal requirements under § 16–3A–07 of this subtitle; and
(3) in addition to the renewal fee required under § 16–3A–07 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.
(b) The Commission may not reinstate the license of an individual who for any reason fails to apply for reinstatement within 5 years after the license has expired.