§ 11–308
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-308 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 3
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(a)
A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(b)
At least 1 month before a 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 renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)
The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)
Before the license expires, a licensee periodically 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 set under this subtitle for license renewal.
(d)
(1)
Beginning August 1, 2026, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle for:
(i)
License renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii)
Each former licensee who files for reinstatement after failing to renew a license.
(2)
The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under § 11–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
(e)
The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(f)
If an optometrist does not renew a license before its expiration date, the Board shall send to the optometrist a notice stating that the license will expire 30 days after the notice is sent unless the optometrist applies for renewal within the grace period.