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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 10.32.21.10" title_num="10" subtitle_num="32" chapter_num="21" heading="Renewals and Reinstatement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Renewals.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board may not renew a license until the Comptroller of Maryland has verified that the individual has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions, or arranged for repayment.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The term of a license renewed by the Board is 2 years from the date of renewal.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A license expires at the end of its term unless the license is renewed as provided by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The date on which the current license expires;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The date by which the renewal application shall be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued before the license expires; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The amount of the renewal fee as specified in Regulation .20 of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pays a renewal fee as specified in Regulation .20 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Meets the continuing education requirements as set forth in Regulation 11 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Attests that the licensee has a current collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed in the State that meets the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter at the time of renewal..</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The failure to receive a renewal notice does not excuse a licensee from complying with §A(3) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Reinstatement of an Expired or Lapsed License.  An individual applying for reinstatement of a license to practice naturopathic medicine who failed to renew for any reason shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete a reinstatement application on a form supplied by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pay the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board in accordance with Regulation .20 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article §14-308.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Provide documentation of completion of at least 50 hours of approved continuing education earned during the 2-year period preceding the date of the submission of the application for reinstatement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Attest that the licensee has a current collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed in the State that meets the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter at the time of reinstatement.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Meet any additional requirements set by the Board for reinstatement of a license.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Reinstatement after Revocation of a License or After a Lapse in Renewal.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>On the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, the disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum, may, in its discretion, reinstate a revoked license.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>When a time period is not stated in an order for revocation, the disciplinary panel may not entertain an application for post-disciplinary reinstatement until at least 3 years after the date of the order.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The disciplinary panel may not entertain an application for post-disciplinary reinstatement after an order of revocation unless:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Any time period stated in the order has expired;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any condition set out in the order has been fulfilled;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The applicant has filed a formal application and paid the fee set by the Board in Regulation .20 of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The applicant meets all of the requirements for reinstatement set out in §B of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The disciplinary panel shall entertain applications for reinstatement pursuant to the procedures and standards of COMAR 10.32.02.06B.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A revocation of a license may not be for less than 1 year.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The disciplinary panel may not entertain applications for reinstatement if a revocation is permanent.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The applicant shall meet any additional requirements set by the Board for reinstatement of a license.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After the expiration date of the license, the naturopathic doctor is no longer licensed to practice naturopathic medicine.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>