2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
§ 3-309 - Term and renewal of license

§3-309.

(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first June 30 that comes:

(1) after the effective date of the license; and

(2) in an even-numbered year.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board 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;

(ii) the date by which the Board must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(iii) the amount of the license fee.

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

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) pays to the Board a license fee set by the Board;

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

(4) upon request by the Board, submits to the Board the original certificate of completion or transcript of completed courses verifying the licensee has complied with the continuing professional competency requirement under § 3-309.1 of this subtitle.

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

(e) An architect has a grace period of 30 days after the architect’s license expires in which to renew it retroactively, if the architect:

(1) otherwise is entitled to have the license renewed;

(2) pays to the Board the license fee set by the Board; and

(3) meets the continuing education requirement for renewal of a license under § 3-309.1 of this subtitle.

(f) The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.

§ 3-309 - 1. Regulations for continuing professional competency requirements.

The Board shall adopt regulations to require a licensee to demonstrate continuing professional competency by completing at least 24 hours of professional development activities as a condition of renewal of a license under this subtitle.

§ 3-309 - 2. Retired status license

(a) In general. -- The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who:

(1) is currently licensed by the Board to practice architecture;

(2) has been a licensed architect for at least 25 years, of which 5 years have been in Maryland;

(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of architecture 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 set by the Board.

(b) Permitted activities. -- The holder of a retired status license issued under this section:

(1) may use the designation of "architect emeritus"; but

(2) may not engage in the practice of architecture.

(c) Reactivation of license. -- The Board may reactivate the license of an individual who holds a retired status license if that individual:

(1) submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form provided by the Board;

(2) meets all continuing professional competency requirements that would have been required for renewal of a license under § 3-309.1 of this subtitle if the individual had not been issued a retired status license;

(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of architecture in this or any other state; and

(4) pays to the Board a reactivation fee set by the Board.