(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license, if the individual:
(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;
(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 9–309 of this subtitle; and
(3) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
(b) (1) If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:
(i) require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner that an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or
(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the license.
(2) The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, if the individual:
(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 9–309 of this subtitle;
(ii) if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and
(iii) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
(c) The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not practice landscape architecture during the time the license lapsed.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 9 - Landscape Architects
Section 9-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 9-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 9-303 - Education and Experience
Section 9-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 9-305.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 9-307 - Issuance of License
Section 9-308 - Scope of License
Section 9-309 - Term and Renewal of License; Continuing Professional Competency Requirement
Section 9-310 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 9-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 9-312 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 9-313 - Reinstatement of Revoked License
Section 9-314 - Reinstatement Following Failure to Renew License