(1) A plumber whose license has been placed on retirement status pursuant to 37-69-311, MCA, may have the license reissued on active status by submitting a written request together with a renewal fee.

(2) In the event a license has been on retirement status for more than three years at the time a request to have the license reissued on active status is received, the retired plumber must pass the written licensure examination before the license may be reissued.