What is required if a registration certificate or license is expired for 90 days or less?

When a registration certificate or license has been expired for 90 days or less, the requirement includes not just the required renewal fee but also a fee equal to half of the initial fee. This condition is typically set in regulations to encourage timely renewal and maintain compliance without imposing the full burden of an initial fee, which could deter renewal.

The reasoning behind this is to provide a balance where the individual or entity can reinstate their registration with a lesser fee for a relatively short lapse in validity. This helps to ensure that those who may have overlooked the renewal in a brief time frame still have a streamlined pathway to regain compliance without facing exorbitant costs.