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§ 2–712

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 2-712 (2026)
Title 2. Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 7. Maryland Horse Industry Board

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(a)
A license expires on June 30 after its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.
(b)
At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send each licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or mailing address of the licensee, a renewal form and a renewal notice that states:
(1)
The date on which the current license expires;
(2)
That the renewal application and fee must be received by the Board on or before the license expiration date; and
(3)
The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)
Before a person’s license expires, a licensee periodically may renew the license for additional 1–year terms, if the licensee:
(1)
Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(2)
Pays to the Board a renewal fee of $125; and
(3)
Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that it requires.
(d)
A person who is licensed to operate a horse establishment has a grace period of 60 days after the person’s license expires to renew the license retroactively, if the person:
(1)
Otherwise is entitled to renew the license;
(2)
Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form required by the Board; and
(3)
Pays to the Board the renewal fee and any late fee set by the Board.
(e)
The Board may reinstate the license of a former licensee if the former licensee:
(1)
Applies for the reinstatement more than 60 days after the license renewal deadline;
(2)
Otherwise is entitled to renew the license;
(3)
Submits to the Board an application for reinstatement on the form required by the Board; and
(4)
Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee and the renewal fee set by the Board.