A person who has been issued a permit and who has allowed the permit to lapse for at least 6 months may apply for a permit in the following manner: Complete a permit application form; Pay the permit fee and the late renewal fee under Regulation .12 of this chapter; Meet the permit requirements under Regulation .03, .04, or .05 of this chapter; Submit the documentation required by Regulation .03, .04, or .05 of this chapter; Provide a full written explanation to the Office detailing the reasons why the permit was allowed to expire and why a permit is now sought; and Submit to the Office an affidavit stating that the person did not engage in the operation of a crematory or act as a registered crematory operator in this State while the permit was lapsed.