§ 5-308. Expiration of license

   (a) When license expires. --

   (1) Unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section, a license expires on the date set by the Board.

   (2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b) Renewal notice. -- At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

   (1) The date on which the current license expires;

   (2) The date by which the Board must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

   (3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Automatic renewal of license. -- Before the license expires, the licensee 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 continuing education requirements for license renewal set by the Board under this section.

(d) Continuing education requirements. -- In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.

(e) Renewal of license of licensees meeting requirements. -- The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

HISTORY: 1985, ch. 773; 1986, ch. 703; 1989, ch. 562; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2004, ch. 439; 2005, ch. 25, § 13; 2006, ch. 382; 2013, ch. 404.