2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 14-5E-13 - Expiration and renewal of license

(a) In general. --

(1) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b) Renewal notice. -- At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensed perfusionist 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 sent before the license expires;

(3) The amount of the renewal fee; and

(4) For licensees who qualified for an initial license under § 14-5E-09(c)(2) of this subtitle, that the licensee must submit satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the examination as required under subsection (c)(2) of this section.

(c) Periodic renewal. --

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, before a license expires, the licensed perfusionist periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:

(i) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(ii) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(iii) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, submits to the Board:

1. A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

2. Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education or competency requirements and other requirements set under this section for license renewal.

(2) A licensee who qualified for an initial license under § 14-5E-09(c)(2) of this subtitle shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the national certifying examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor organization or another examination given or approved by the Board.

(d) Continuing education. -- In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education or competency requirements as a condition of the renewal of a license under this section.

(e) Mandatory renewal. --

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

(2) The Board may not renew the license of a licensee who fails to submit satisfactory evidence of a passing score on the examination as required under subsection (c)(2) of this section.

(f) Reinstatement. -- The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has not been placed on inactive status but has failed to renew the license for any reason if the individual:

(1) Applies for reinstatement within 30 days after the date the license expires;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of this section; and

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