What happens to a licensee's ability to renew after not doing so for the maximum allowed time?

When a licensee fails to renew their license within the maximum allowed time frame, the license is considered to have expired. This means that the licensee no longer has legal authority to practice within that profession until they take appropriate action to restore or obtain a new license.

The consequences of allowing a license to expire typically include the loss of all rights and privileges associated with that license, which can significantly impact a licensee's ability to operate legally in their respective field. Renewal after the expiration period is generally not available without additional steps, highlighting the importance of adhering to renewal timelines set by regulatory authorities.

In contrast, automatic renewal, suspension, or potential renewal with penalties do not apply in this context, as they suggest scenarios where the license remains active or could be restored more easily than what is standard when a license simply expires.