(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the individual:
(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expires; and
(2) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle.
(b) The Board may not reinstate a journey plumber license, a master plumber license, a limited license, a propane gas fitter certificate, a master natural gas fitters license, a journeyman natural gas fitters license, or an apprentice natural gas fitters license of an individual who for any reason fails to apply for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expired unless the individual:
(1) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle; and
(2) passes the appropriate examination for obtaining a license under this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 12-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 12-302 - Qualifications of Applicants for Licenses and Certificates
Section 12-303 - Applications for License and Certificate; Fees
Section 12-304.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 12-305 - Reciprocal Waiver of Licensing Requirements for Journey Plumber or Master Plumber
Section 12-305.1 - Waiver of Examination Requirements for Plumbers
Section 12-305.2 - Waiver for Brac Applicants
Section 12-306 - Issuance of Licenses and Certificates
Section 12-307 - Scope of Licenses and Certificates
Section 12-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses and Certificates
Section 12-308.1 - Examination Requirements for Apprentices After Three Consecutive Renewals
Section 12-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses or Certificates
Section 12-310 - Limited Licenses
Section 12-310.1 - Insurance Requirements of Propane Gas and Natural Gas Providers
Section 12-312 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 12-313 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings