191—103.6 (523A,82GA,SF559) Reinstatement or reissuance of a license after suspension, revocation or forfeiture in connection with disciplinary matters; and forfeiture in lieu of compliance.
	 103.6(1) The term “reinstatement” as used in this rule means the reinstatement of a suspended license. The term “reissuance” as used in this rule means the issuance of a new license following either the revocation of a license or the forfeiture of a license in connection with a disciplinary matter. This rule does not apply to the reinstatement of an expired or inactive license.
	 103.6(2) Any preneed seller whose license has been revoked or suspended by order, or that forfeited a license in connection with a disciplinary matter, may apply to the commissioner for reinstatement or reissuance in accordance with the terms of the order of revocation or suspension or the order accepting the forfeiture.
	  a.   	 All proceedings for reinstatement or reissuance shall be initiated by the applicant that shall file with the commissioner an application for reinstatement or reissuance of a license. Instructions regarding how to complete and file an application can be found on the commissioner’s Web site.
	  b.   	 An application for reinstatement or reissuance shall allege facts which, if established, will be sufficient to enable the commissioner to determine that the basis of revocation, suspension or forfeiture of the applicant’s license no longer exists and that it will be in the public interest for the application to be granted. The burden of proof to establish such facts shall be on the applicant.
	  c.   	 A preneed seller or sales agent may request reinstatement of a suspended license prior to the end of the suspension term.
	  d.   	 Unless otherwise provided by law, if the order of revocation or suspension did not establish terms upon which reinstatement or reissuance may occur, or if the license was forfeited, an initial application for reinstatement or reissuance may not be made until at least one year has elapsed from the date of the order of the suspension (notwithstanding paragraph 103.6(2)“c”), revocation, or acceptance of the forfeiture of a license.
	 103.6(3) All proceedings upon the application for reinstatement or reissuance, including matters preliminary and ancillary thereto, shall be held in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A. Such application shall be docketed in the original case in which the original license was suspended, revoked, or forfeited, if a case exists.
	 103.6(4) An order of reinstatement or reissuance shall be based upon a written decision which incorporates findings of fact and conclusions of law. An order granting an application for reinstatement or reissuance may impose such terms and conditions as the commissioner deems desirable, which may include one or more of the types of disciplinary sanctions provided by 191—Chapter 106, Iowa Code chapter 523A, or 2007 Iowa Acts, Senate File 559. The order shall be a public record, available to the public, and may be disseminated in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 22.
	 103.6(5) A request for voluntary forfeiture of a license shall be made in writing to the commissioner. Forfeiture of a license is effective upon submission of the request unless a contested case proceeding is pending at the time the request is submitted. If a contested case proceeding is pending at the time of the request, the forfeiture becomes effective when and upon such conditions as required by order of the commissioner. A forfeiture made during the pendency of a contested case proceeding is considered disciplinary action and shall be published in the same manner as is applicable to any other form of disciplinary order.
	 103.6(6) A license may be voluntarily forfeited in lieu of compliance with an order of the commissioner with the written consent of the commissioner. The forfeiture becomes effective when and upon such conditions as required by order of the commissioner, which may include one or more of the types of disciplinary sanctions provided by 191—Chapter 106, Iowa Code chapter 523A, or 2007 Iowa Acts, Senate File 559.
	 103.6(7) When a preneed seller’s license has been suspended for a period of time which extends beyond the preneed seller’s license expiration date, the license will terminate on the license expiration date, and the preneed seller must apply for a new license. If suspension for a period of time ends prior to the preneed seller’s license expiration date, the commissioner shall reinstate the license at the end of the suspension period. The commissioner is not prohibited from bringing an additional immediate action if the preneed seller has engaged in misconduct during the period of suspension.