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 by doing the following: Completing a permit application form; Paying the permit fee and the late renewal fee set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter; Meeting the permit requirements under this chapter; Submitting the documentation required by this chapter; Providing a full written explanation to the Board detailing the reasons why the permit was allowed to expire and why a permit is now sought; and Submitting to the Board an affidavit stating that the person did not engage in the operation of a crematory in this State while the permit was lapsed.