2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 20-310 - Expiration and renewal

§20-310.

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

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

(b) At least 1 month before the certificate expires, the Board shall send to the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, by first-class mail to the last known address of the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current certificate 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 certificate expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the certificate expires, the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to obtain a certificate;

(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 certificate renewal.

(d) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established in consultation with the Children’s Cabinet, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of certificates under this section.

(e) The Board shall renew the certificate of each certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner who meets the requirements of this section.