A Tennessee contractor discovers that their license expired 45 days ago. What is the penalty for late renewal within 60 days of expiration?
Correct Answer
D) 100% of the renewal fee
Tennessee imposes a penalty equal to 100% of the renewal fee for licenses renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee imposes a late renewal penalty equal to 100% of the standard renewal fee for licenses renewed within 60 days of expiration. At 45 days past expiration the contractor is still within the 60-day window, so the penalty is the full renewal fee doubled — i.e., the contractor pays 100% extra on top of the renewal fee.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 50% of the renewal fee
A 50% penalty would be lenient by Tennessee standards. The statute specifies 100% of the renewal fee, not 50%.
Option B: Must retake the examination
Requiring a re-examination applies when a license has been lapsed well beyond the grace period or revoked, not during the 60-day late renewal window.
Option C: No penalty if renewed within 60 days
There is no penalty-free grace period under TCA 62-6. The moment the license expires, the contractor is operating without a valid license; the 60-day window allows renewal but with a 100% penalty.
Memory Technique
Late renewal in Tennessee = 'double or nothing' — you pay double the fee (100% penalty) to avoid starting from nothing (re-examination or full re-application). The 60-day window is expensive, not free.
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