The Board shall take disciplinary action under COMAR 10.42.04 against any social worker who fraudulently attests to or does not submit continuing education documentation. A social worker who fails to complete the continuing education requirements within the time frame specified under Regulation .03 of this chapter may be subject to informal or formal discipline. A social worker who fails to meet the continuing education requirements may not be issued a license renewal. The Board shall notify a social worker by electronic mail and first-class mail that the license has not been renewed if the following has occurred: The Board has not received the required certification of completion of continuing education requirements by October 31 of the renewal year; Continuing education requirements have not been met; or The social worker has not responded to audit requirements within the time required. The Board shall close an application that is not approved after 1 year from date of receipt.