Maryland Health Occupations Section 9-312

      (a)      The Board shall reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who has failed to renew the license for any reason, if the licensee:

            (1)      Has not had the license suspended or revoked;

            (2)      Meets the renewal requirements of § 9-311 of this subtitle;

            (3)      Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;

            (4)      Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements; and

            (5)      Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

      (b)      The Board may not reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the nursing home administrator may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.