Maryland Health Occupations Section 8-312

      (a)      A license expires on the last day of the birth month of the licensee, unless the license is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section.

      (b)      At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

            (1)      The date on which the current license 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 license expires; and

            (3)      The amount of the renewal fee.

      (c)      Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:

            (1)      Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

            (2)      Pays to the Board:

                  (i)      A renewal fee set by the Board; or

                  (ii)      A renewal fee that is set by the Board if the licensee certifies to the Board that the licensee provides professional services only as a volunteer; and

            (3)      Submits to the Board:

                  (i)      A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

                  (ii)      Satisfactory evidence of completion of:

                        1.      1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of renewal;

                        2.      A course of instruction, commonly known as a refresher course, approved by the Board; or

                        3.      A preceptorship program provided by an employer and approved by the Board.

      (d)      (1)      Each licensee shall notify the Board in writing of any change in the name or address of the licensee within 60 days after the change occurred.

            (2)      If a licensee fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, subject to the hearing provisions of § 8-317 of this subtitle, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $100.

      (e)      (1)      The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

            (2)      A volunteer's license issued under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section shall be clearly designated as a volunteer's license.