(a) (1) A license expires on a 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) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or e–mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:
(1) The date on which the current license 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 license expires; and
(3) The amount of the renewal fee.
(c) Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional 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 any continuing education requirements established by the Board under subsection (d) of this section.
(d) (1) The Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition of the renewal of licenses under this section.
(2) The continuing education requirements shall include proof of completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists or any successor organization.
(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Subtitle 4A - Music Therapists
Section 2-4A-02 - Practices Not Prohibited or Restricted by Subtitle
Section 2-4A-03 - Duties of Board Regarding the Practice of Music Therapy
Section 2-4A-04 - Fees Set by Board -- Collected Fees to Comptroller -- Use of Fees
Section 2-4A-05 - Practice of Music Therapy by Licensed Individuals
Section 2-4A-06 - Licensing Requirements
Section 2-4A-07 - Applying for License
Section 2-4A-09 - Practice of Music Therapy Authorized
Section 2-4A-10 - Expiration of License -- Renewals of License -- Continuing Education Requirements
Section 2-4A-11 - Inactive Status of License -- Reinstatement of License -- Time Limitation
Section 2-4A-13 - License Not to Lapse During Investigation or While Charges Pending
Section 2-4A-18 - Possible Actions by Board
Section 2-4A-19 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 2-4A-22 - Practice of Music Therapy Limited to Licensees -- Violations
Section 2-4A-23 - Representations as Licensed Music Therapist