(a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license shall remain in effect and may not expire by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation by the Board or awaiting a hearing or disposition on charges subject to disciplinary action under this subtitle.
(2) Any extension of a license term caused under this subsection is effective only for the purpose of retaining the jurisdiction of the Board over the licensee during the course of disciplinary proceedings and does not prevent the license from expiring for any other purpose.
(b) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender, a licensee may not surrender a license while the licensee is under investigation or awaiting a hearing or disposition on charges subject to disciplinary action under this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 2-301 - License Required
Section 2-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 2-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 2-306 - Partial Examination Credit
Section 2-308 - Waiver of Examination Requirements
Section 2-309 - Issuance of License
Section 2-311 - Term and Renewal of License
Section 2-312 - Continuing Education
Section 2-313 - Inactive Status
Section 2-314 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds; License Certificate
Section 2-316 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 2-317 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 2-318 - Limitations on Expiration and Surrender of License
Section 2-319 - Reinstatement of Revoked or Suspended License