§ 9–3A-08
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-3A-08 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3A. Assisted Living Managers
§ 9–3A-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.
(b)
At least 1 month before the 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, the 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 any continuing education requirements under § 19–1807 of the Health – General Article.
(d)
The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this title for:
(i)
Licensure renewal applicants; and
(ii)
Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 9–3A–09 of this subtitle after failing to renew the license for a period of 1 year or more.
(2)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this title, in determining whether to grant 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)
Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(3)
The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under § 9–302.1 of this title has not been received.
(4)
Unless otherwise required, a renewal applicant who previously has completed the criminal history records check as required for the Board’s application process does not have to submit to a subsequent criminal history records check for license renewal.