§ 13-311

Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-311, under Article — Health Occupations.

Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-311

(a) (1) A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means to the last known e-mail address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(i) The date on which the current license expires;

(ii) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued before the license expires; and

(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.

(2) If requested by a licensee, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee.

(3) If a renewal notice sent by electronic means under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee.

(c) Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the other qualifications set under this title for license renewal.

(d) The Board may adopt regulations to establish continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of licenses under this section.

(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.