Maryland § 17-6A-16

§ 17-6A-16.

    (a)    (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 any continuing education requirements established 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)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who has not been put on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the behavior analyst:

        (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 17–6A–15 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)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

        (2)    Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a behavior analyst may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle.