Regulation .16 Reinstatement After Failure to Renew.

The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew a license which expired for any reason if the individual:

(1)

Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2)

Complies with the continuing education requirements established by the Board for this purpose;

(3)

Submits the application for reinstatement;

(4)

Submits the continuing education report form with copies of the required continued education documentation as set forth in COMAR 10.42.06;

(5)

Pays to the Board a reinstatement processing fee in COMAR 10.42.05; and

(6)

Applies to the Board within 5 years of the date the license expired.

Failure to Reinstate Within 5 Years.

(1)

The Board may not reinstate the license of a social worker who fails to apply for reinstatement within 5 years after the license expired.

(2)

The Board may issue a license after 5 years if the individual:

(a)

Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;

(b)

Submits the required application;

(c)

Pays all applicable fees set forth in COMAR 10.42.05;

(d)

Submits an official transcript indicating the date the degree was awarded or conferred;

(e)

Submits three general professional references; and

(f)

Passes the respective examination required for initial licensure.