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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 10.27.01.17" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="01" heading="Reinstatement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board shall reinstate the license of a former licensee who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the former licensee meets the renewal requirements.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>After January 1, 2010, an applicant for reinstatement who has failed to renew the applicant's license for a period of 1 year or more shall submit to a criminal history records check before the license is reinstated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Temporary License.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall issue a temporary license to a former licensee who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Applies for reinstatement in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §8-313, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Meets the renewal requirements of Health Occupations Article, §8-312, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Is awaiting the completion of the criminal history records check.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The temporary license issued pursuant to §C(1) of this regulation is effective until the earlier of 90 days after the date of issue or the date the Board issues an active license.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>