# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 18. Psychologists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 18-310

(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)

    (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual:

      (1) Complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and

      (2) Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board.

    (ii) The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph.

(b) The Board shall reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who has failed to renew the license or registration for any reason if the psychologist or psychology associate:

  (1) Meets the renewal requirements of Sec. 18-309 of this subtitle;

  (2) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and

  (3) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

(c)

  (1) The Board may not reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

  (2) A psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires may become licensed or registered by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license or registration under this title.

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