If a license has been expired for six months or more, what must the licensee do?

When a license has been expired for six months or more, the licensee is required to file a new application. This means that the license cannot simply be renewed, as a significant period of inactivity has passed since the expiration. In situations where the license has been expired for this duration, regulatory agencies often mandate the filing of a new application to ensure that the applicant meets current qualifications and standards.

This process typically ensures that the licensee is up-to-date with any changes in laws, regulations, or continuing education requirements that may have occurred during the time the license was expired. The requirement to file a new application underscores the importance of maintaining an active license and staying compliant with the industry's requirements.

In contrast, renewing the license with a late fee or completing additional continuing education alone would not suffice after such a long period of expiration, as they apply only to licenses that have lapsed for shorter durations. Waiting for a grace period assumes there's an extension that allows for easy renewal, which is not the case when a license has been expired for over six months.