Section 18-310 - Inactive status; reinstatement of expired licenses. - Maryland Statutes

§ 18-310. Inactive status; reinstatement of expired licenses.
 

(a)  Inactive status.-  

(1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board: 

(i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and 

(ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. 

(2) (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual: 

1. Complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and 

2. Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board. 

(ii) The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph. 

(b)  Reinstatement of expired license - In general.- The Board shall reinstate the license of a psychologist who has not been put on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the psychologist: 

(1) Meets the renewal requirements of § 18-309 of this subtitle; 

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

(3) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. 

(c)  Reinstatement of expired license - Limitation.- The Board may not reinstate the license of a psychologist who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the psychologist may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 634; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 236, § 1; 1982, ch. 411; 1984, chs. 397, 772; 1985, ch. 256; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]