Section 205. Reinstatement of registration.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided under subsections (b) and (c), the board shall not reinstate a registration that has been revoked.
(b) Reinstatement after five years.--A person whose registration has been revoked may apply for reinstatement, after a period of at least five years, but must meet all of the qualifications under section 202, including the examination requirement.
(c) Reinstatement after felony conviction.--A person whose registration has been revoked because of a felony conviction under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or similar law of another jurisdiction, may apply for reinstatement after a period of at least 10 years has elapsed from the date of conviction. The board may reinstate the registration if the board is satisfied that:
(1) the person has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the conviction such that his reinstatement should not be expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety of his patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal violations; and
(2) the person meets all other qualifications under section 202, including the examination requirement.