Section 12-309 - Reinstatement of expired licenses or certificates. - Maryland Statutes

§ 12-309. Reinstatement of expired licenses or certificates.
 

(a)  Expired for 4 years or less.- The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the individual: 

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expires; and 

(2) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle. 

(b)  Expired for more than 4 years.- The Board may not reinstate a journey plumber license, a master plumber license, a limited license, a propane gas fitter certificate, a master natural gas fitters license, a journeyman natural gas fitters license, or an apprentice natural gas fitters license of an individual who for any reason fails to apply for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expired unless the individual: 

(1) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle; and 

(2) passes the appropriate examination for obtaining a license under this subtitle. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 3-309; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1994, ch. 134; 2000, ch. 555.]