§ 11–310
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-310 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 3
§ 11–310LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board:
(i)
An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and
(ii)
The inactive status fee set by the Board.
(2)
The Board may not place a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 consecutive years.
(3)
The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual:
(i)
Meets any continuing education requirements set by the Board;
(ii)
Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board; and
(iii)
Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle.
(b)
The Board may reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for less than 5 years and who has not been put on inactive status, if the optometrist:
(1)
Has met the continuing education requirements set by the Board;
(2)
Meets the renewal requirements of § 11–308 of this subtitle;
(3)
Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board; and
(4)
Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle.
(c)
The Board may not reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for 5 years or more and who has not been put on inactive status, unless the optometrist:
(1)
Passes all parts of any examination required by the Board;
(2)
Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle; and
(3)
Otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(d)
The Board may reactivate a licensee on inactive status only if the licensee attests that the licensee has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 11–302.1 of this subtitle.