ARSD 20:44:16:18. Reinstatement of lapsed license

A person who fails to renew a license may apply for reinstatement of the license within one year from the expiration date and pay a reinstatement fee of $50. The reinstatement fee and license fee must accompany the application. The reinstatement fee and license fee, whether the application is approved or disapproved, are nonrefundable. A person who fails to renew a license within one year from its date of expiration must apply for a new license and take the examination as required in § 20:44:16:01. Licensed electricians called into active military service are exempt from the examination requirement if they apply for renewal of their license and pay the required license renewal fee within 120 days following release from active military service.