# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5F. Naturopathic Doctors

#### Section 14-5F-15

(a)

  (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.

  (2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to 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) The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:

  (1) Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

  (2) Is of good moral character;

  (3) Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;

  (4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;

  (5) Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and

  (6) Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

(d)

  (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with Sec. 14-308.1 of this title for:

    (i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

    (ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under Sec. 14-5F-16(b) of this subtitle.

  (2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with Sec. 14-308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:

    (i) The age at which the crime was committed;

    (ii) The nature of the crime;

    (iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

    (iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

    (v) Subsequent work history;

    (vi) Employment and character references; and

    (vii) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.

  (3) The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under Sec. 14-308.1 of this title.

(e) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under Sec. 14-5F-18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.

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