(a) A lapsed license may be reinstated if it has not remained lapsed for more than five years by payment of the license fees for the current renewal period and the penalty fee. The board, by regulation, shall establish continuing competency and criminal background check requirements for reinstatement of a lapsed license. (b) If a license is lapsed for more than five years, in addition to the requirements in (a) of this section, (1) the board shall require the applicant to complete a course of study approved by the board or to pass an examination prescribed by the board, and to pay the fees prescribed by this chapter; or (2) if the board determines that the person applying for reinstatement was actively employed in nursing in another state or jurisdiction during the time that the license has lapsed in this state, the license that has lapsed may be reinstated by payment of fees and completion of the other requirements in (a) of this section.
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