In accordance with the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §10.5-105, Annotated Code of Maryland, each applicant shall use the initial or renewal registration form, as appropriate, provided by the Department. An applicant for registration as an Oil and Gas Land Professional may not provide a post office box number as a primary address. When a registered Oil and Gas Land Professional changes the registrant’s name or address, the registrant shall notify the Secretary in writing within 10 days of the change. An applicant for registration as an Oil and Gas Land Professional shall disclose to the Department any professional designation or recognized professional credential held by the applicant if the applicant intends to advertise the credential in the exercise of the applicant’s activities as a registered Oil and Gas Land Professional. The Department may disclose the credential, along with any relevant information regarding the nature of the credential, to the public. The Department shall issue to each applicant who submits a completed application form and the required fee: A registration number; and A registration certificate valid for 2 years. The Department shall notify a registered Oil and Land Gas Professional at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the individual’s registration. The Department shall issue a 2-year registration renewal certificate to a registrant who submits a completed renewal application form and the required fee prior to the expiration of the registrant’s current registration. Business Occupations and Professions Article, §10.5-105, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 90)