Section 20-310 - Expiration and renewal. - Maryland Statutes

§ 20-310. Expiration and renewal.
 

(a)  In general.-  

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

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

(b)  Renewal notice.- At least 1 month before the certificate expires, the Board shall send to the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, by first-class mail to the last known address of the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, a renewal notice that states: 

(1) The date on which the current certificate expires; 

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

(3) The amount of the renewal fee. 

(c)  Renewal prior to expiration.- Before the certificate expires, the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner: 

(1) Otherwise is entitled to obtain a certificate; 

(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 any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for certificate renewal. 

(d)  Continuing education.- In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established in consultation with the Children's Cabinet, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of certificates under this section. 

(e)  Granting renewals.- The Board shall renew the certificate of each certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner who meets the requirements of this section. 
 

[2004, ch. 438, § 2; 2008, ch. 218.]