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

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

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 12-833 of this subtitle; and

(3) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.

(b) (1) If a person has failed to renew a license under § 12-833 of this subtitle for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board:

(i) may require the person 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, may reinstate the license.

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

(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 12-833 of this subtitle;

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

(iii) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.