Maryland § 18-310

§ 18-310.

    (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 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)    The Board shall reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who has failed to renew the license or registration for any reason if the psychologist or psychology associate:

        (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 or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

    (c)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

        (2)    A psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires may become licensed or registered by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license or registration under this title.