(a) The department may not renew a license issued under this title if the license holder fails to:
(1) complete an applicable continuing education requirement not later than the 90th day after the last day of the licensing period; or
(2) pay an applicable fine related to the failure to timely complete continuing education.
(b) The department may not issue a new license under this title to an individual who was previously licensed under this title if the individual fails to:
(1) provide evidence of completion of an applicable continuing education requirement for the expired, nonrenewed, canceled, or revoked license; or
(2) pay an applicable fine related to the failure to timely complete continuing education.
(c) Completion of continuing education after expiration of a license is not a defense in a disciplinary action under Section 4005.101, Section 4005.109, or another provision of this code against an individual who failed to complete continuing education as required by this chapter.