Maryland Health Occupations Section 9-311

      (a)      A license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 2-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 the 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 renewal fee set by the Board; and

            (3)      Submits to the Board:

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

                  (ii)      Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for license renewal.

      (d)      (1)      In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.

            (2)      If a continuing education program relates to federal or State regulation, policy and procedures, or law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may grant a request for accreditation of the program.

      (e)      The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal card to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.