# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 42 — Board of Social Work Examiners

### Chapter 01 — Regulations Governing Licensure

#### Regulation .16 Reinstatement After Failure to Renew.

*COMAR 10.42.01.16*

A. 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.

B. 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.