(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the individual:

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 14-314 of this subtitle; and

(3) except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(b) (1) If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:

(i) require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the license.

(2) The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:

(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 14-314 of this subtitle;

(ii) if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

(iii) except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(c) The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not practice engineering during the time the license lapsed.