# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 16. Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors

### Subtitle 5. Certification of Real Estate Appraisers

#### Section 16-512

(a) The Commission shall reinstate the certificate of a real estate appraiser who has failed to renew the certificate during the regular term of the certificate or the grace period, if the real estate appraiser:

  (1) applies to the Commission for reinstatement within 3 years after the certificate expires;

  (2) meets the requirements of Sec. 16-511 of this subtitle; and

  (3) in addition to the renewal fee required under Sec. 16-511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.

(b)

  (1) If an individual fails to renew a certificate for any reason and applies to the Commission for reinstatement more than 3 years after the certificate has expired, the Commission may:

    (i) require the individual to reapply for a certificate under Sec. 16-505 of this subtitle; or

    (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the certificate.

  (2) The Commission may reinstate a certificate under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:

    (i) meets the renewal requirements of Sec. 16-511 of this subtitle;

    (ii) if required by the Commission, states the reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

    (iii) in addition to the renewal fee required under Sec. 16-511 of this subtitle, pays to the Commission a reinstatement fee set by the Commission.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)