(a) The Commission shall reinstate the certificate of a real estate appraiser who has failed to renew the certificate during the regular term of the certificate or the grace period, if the real estate appraiser:
(1) applies to the Commission for reinstatement within 3 years after the certificate expires;
(2) meets the requirements of § 16–511 of this subtitle; and
(3) in addition to the renewal fee required under § 16–511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.
(b) (1) If an individual fails to renew a certificate for any reason and applies to the Commission for reinstatement more than 3 years after the certificate has expired, the Commission may:
(i) require the individual to reapply for a certificate under § 16–505 of this subtitle; or
(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the certificate.
(2) The Commission may reinstate a certificate under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:
(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 16–511 of this subtitle;
(ii) if required by the Commission, states the reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and
(iii) in addition to the renewal fee required under § 16–511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 16 - Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
Subtitle 5 - Certification of Real Estate Appraisers
Section 16-501 - Certification Required; Exceptions
Section 16-502 - Classes of Certifications
Section 16-504 - Certification for Residential or General Real Estate Appraisal
Section 16-505 - Applications for Licenses
Section 16-506.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 16-507 - Waiver of Examination Requirements
Section 16-509 - Classifications of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Section 16-510 - Term and Renewal of Certificates
Section 16-511 - Renewal of Certificate -- Continuing Education Requirements