If a branch location closes and reopens within the same 2-year license period, what is the process to obtain a license again?

• A. The license automatically transfers to the new owner
• B. The license must be renewed with full fees
• C. A reissue may be requested without any additional fee
• D. The license becomes void

Answer: (C)

When a branch location closes and then reopens within the same two-year license period, the proper step is to request a reissue of the license. This keeps the license active under the original term while updating it to reflect the reopened branch, and no additional fee is required for the reissue. The two-year expiration date stays the same, since you’re not starting a new license period—you’re simply reinstating the branch within the current cycle.

This approach fits because it recognizes continuity within the existing license term. A full renewal with new fees would imply starting a new two-year period, which isn’t necessary here. The license becoming void isn’t correct, since the process exists precisely to avoid voiding the license when a branch reopens within the same term. Automatic transfer to a new owner doesn’t apply unless there’s a change in ownership, which isn’t indicated in this scenario.