Section 9-314 - Reinstatement following failure to renew license [Amendment subject to abrogation].

§ 9-314. Reinstatement following failure to renew license [Amendment subject to abrogation].
 

(a)  Within 2 years of expiration.- 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)  More than 2 years after expiration.-  

(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)  Waiver of reinstatement fee.- 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. 
 

[1996, ch. 400; 2003, ch. 227, § 2.]