Ch. 515

1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(e) While the license is effective, an apprentice license authorizes the licensee to
assist a licensed mortician in the practice of mortuary science only as part of a training
program to become a licensed mortician.

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(a)     A license issued under this title expires on the date set by the Board, unless
the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may
not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b)     At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee,
by first class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice-that states:

(1)     The date on which the current license expires;

(2)     The date by which the renewal application must be received by the
Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3)     The amount of the renewal fee.

(c)     Except as otherwise provided in this section, before a license expires, the
licensee periodically may renew it for [an] additional [2-year term] TERMS, if the
licensee:

(1)     Has met the qualifications for licensure and is not under a suspension or
revocation order of the Board;

(2)     Except as otherwise provided under this title, pays to the Board a
renewal fee set by the Board;

(3)     Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that it requires;
and

(4)     Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with any
continuing education requirements the Board may adopt by regulation.

(d)     (1) The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to
each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(2) The secretary of the Board may issue a renewal certificate during the
interim between meetings of the Board.

(e)     (1) Before an apprentice license expires, the licensee may renew it for an
additional 1-year term only if the licensee:

(i) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the
Board requires;

(ii) Continues to participate in a training program; and

(iii) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board.

(2) An apprentice license may be renewed only three times unless the Board
allows extensions for additional 1-year terms.                                           

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