When will the department reinstate a license retroactively?

The correct answer is based on the specific regulations governing license reinstatements in Pennsylvania. If the request for reinstatement is received within sixty days after the license has lapsed, the department allows for reinstatement to be retroactive to the date the license expired. This provision facilitates the smooth continuation of operations for professionals who may have unintentionally let their licenses lapse, provided they act promptly.

The rationale behind this policy is to recognize the importance of maintaining continuity in professional practice, while also setting a clear timeframe within which licensees must act to avoid disruption. After the sixty-day window, however, the department typically requires a different process that no longer offers retroactive reinstatement, thus underscoring the importance of timely responses in such matters.

Other options mentioned would not align with the regulations since they either extend beyond the acceptable timeframe for retroactivity or hinge upon conditions not stated in the law.