Maryland § 15-316
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-316, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-316.
(a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who:
(1) is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor;
(2) has been either licensed as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor or was authorized to practice land surveying or property line surveying under § 15-303 of this subtitle for at least 25 years, of which 5 years were in Maryland;
(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of land surveying or property line surveying in this or another state;
(4) submits to the Board an application on the form provided by the Board; and
(5) pays to the Board a fee, as set by the Board.
(b) (1) The holder of a retired status license issued under this section may not engage in the practice of professional land surveying or property line surveying.
(2) The holder of a professional land surveyor retired status license may use the designation of “retired professional land surveyor”.
(3) The holder of a property line surveyor retired status license may use the designation of “retired property line surveyor”.
(c) The Board may reactivate the license of the holder of a retired status license if that individual:
(1) submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form approved by the Board;
(2) meets all continuing competency requirements, not exceeding 48 credit hours, that would have been required for renewal of a license under § 15–314 of this subtitle if the licensee had not been placed on retired status;
(3) pays to the Board a reactivation fee as set by the Board; and
(4) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of land surveying or property line surveying in this or any other state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-316
What does Maryland Code § 15-316 cover?
Section 15-316 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-316?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-316 apply to my situation?
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