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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.68.01.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="68" chapter_num="01" heading="Reinstatement of Certificate Due to Nonrenewal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department shall reinstate the certificate of a community health worker who has failed to renew the certificate, if the individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Has not had the certificate suspended or revoked;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submits to the Department documentation of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Completion of 20 hours of a broad range of professional development activities; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A written explanation of acquired knowledge and/or skill application of duties within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of renewal;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Applies to the Department for reinstatement of the certificate before 2 years after the certificate expires;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pays to the Department a renewal fee set by the Department in regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Meets the requirements for certification set forth by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If a CHW is not eligible for reinstatement of a certificate under this chapter, the community health worker may be eligible for the issuance of a certificate by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new certificate under this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>