2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
§ 16-3A-07 - License -- Expiration and renewal

(a) In general. -- Unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on a staggered basis as determined by the Secretary.

(b) Renewal application and notice. -- At least 1 month before a license expires, the Commission shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee:

(1) a renewal application form; and

(2) a notice that states:

(i) the date on which the current license expires; and

(ii) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Period of renewal. -- Before a license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) pays to the Commission a renewal fee set by the Commission;

(3) submits a renewal application on the form that the Commission provides; and

(4) submits proof of compliance with the insurance requirement of § 16-4A-04 of this title.

(d) Issuance of license. -- The Commission shall renew the license of and issue a license to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) Regulations; continuing professional competency requirements. --

(1) The Commission shall adopt regulations to require a demonstration of continuing professional competency of up to 30 educational hours for a licensee as a condition of renewal of a license under this section in accordance with paragraphs (2) through (6) of this subsection.

(2) Continuing professional competency requirements do not apply to the first renewal of a license.

(3) If a license expires on or before September 30, 2013, a licensee is not required to fulfill the continuing professional competency requirements.

(4) If a license expires between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2014, a licensee is required to fulfill 50% of the continuing professional competency requirements as provided in the regulations adopted by the Commission under this subsection.

(5) If a license expires on or after October 1, 2014, a licensee is required to fulfill the full continuing professional competency requirements as provided in the regulations adopted by the Commission under this subsection.

(6) Educational hours from a continuing professional competency course satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection if:

(i) the course is offered by:

1. the American Society of Home Inspectors;

2. the National Association of Home Inspectors; or

3. any other provider approved by the Commission; and

(ii) the Commission determines that the course increases the licensee's knowledge of the provision of home inspection services, including one or more components of an existing residential building.