(a) (1) A license expires on the 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) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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:
(i) The date on which the current license expires;
(ii) 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
(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.
(2) If requested by a licensee, the Board shall send to the licensee, at least two times within the month before a license expires, a renewal notice by electronic means to the last known electronic mail address of the licensee.
(3) If a renewal notice sent by electronic means under paragraph (2) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee.
(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 the other qualifications set under this title for license renewal.
(d) The Board may adopt regulations to establish continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of licenses under this section.
(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Physical Therapists
Section 13-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 13-302 - Qualifications of Applicants -- Generally
Section 13-302.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 13-303 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapists
Section 13-304 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapist Assistants
Section 13-305 - Applications for Licenses
Section 13-307 - Waiver of Examination Requirement
Section 13-308 - Issuance of License; Display or Notice of License; Change of Address
Section 13-309 - Scope of Physical Therapy License
Section 13-310 - Scope of Physical Therapist Assistant License
Section 13-311 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 13-312 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 13-314 - Restricted License
Section 13-315 - Surrender of License
Section 13-316 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 13-316.1 - Mental or Physical Condition of Licensee Affecting Ability to Practice
Section 13-317 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 13-318.1 - Action to Enjoin Violations
Section 13-319 - Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Committees