(a) A person whose real estate license has lapsed less than 24 months is eligible for reinstatement of the license if the person provides the required application, license fees, proof of continuing education as required by AS 08.88.091 for licensing periods during which the license was inactive or lapsed, proof of completion of the educational requirements under AS 08.88.095 (a), if applicable, and any fee required under AS 08.88.221 (12).
(b) A real estate licensee whose license has been lapsed for more than 24 months is not eligible for reinstatement of the license and is eligible for the license only by meeting the qualifications applicable to initial licensure under AS 08.88.171 .