If a licensee fails to renew their license within 6 months after June 30, what action must they take?

When a licensee fails to renew their license within six months after the June 30 deadline, they must restart the licensing process anew. This is due to the regulations governing licensing in many fields, including manufactured housing sales, where maintaining a current license is crucial for legal operations. If the renewal is not completed within that grace period, the license effectively expires and cannot simply be renewed. Instead, the individual must go through the entire application process again, which may include fulfilling any necessary educational requirements, submitting a new application, and passing the requisite examinations.

This policy is put in place to ensure that all licensees are up to date with their qualifications and the current laws and practices, providing a safeguard for consumers and maintaining industry standards. The other options do not align with the established protocol for expired licenses, as continuing to use an old license or waiting for an extension are not valid actions in this scenario, and the issuance of a temporary license does not apply when a license has lapsed beyond the renewal period.