Ch. 36                                     1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to state expressly that
which only was implied in the former law, i.e., an applicant for a certificate of
qualification must file an application with the Commissioner and pay the
required fee.

Defined terms: "Certificate of qualification" § 8-201
"Commissioner" § 1-101

8-204. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.

THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION TO
EACH APPLICANT WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to state expressly that
which only was implied in the former law, i.e., the Commissioner shall issue a
certificate of qualification to each applicant who meets the requirements for
the certificate of qualification.

Defined terms: "Certificate of qualification" § 8-201
"Commissioner" § 1-101

8-205. TERM AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.

(A)     TERM OF CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.

A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION EXPIRES ON THE FIRST JUNE 30 AFTER ITS
EFFECTIVE DATE UNLESS IT IS RENEWED AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION.

(B)     APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL.

BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION EXPIRES, THE HOLDER OF THE
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION MAY RENEW IT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1-YEAR
TERM, IF THE HOLDER:

(1)      OTHERWISE IS ENTITLED TO A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION;
AND

(2)      PAYS TO THE COMMISSIONER THE RENEWAL FEE REQUIRED BY §
2-112 OF THIS ARTICLE.

(C)     ISSUANCE OF RENEWAL.

THE COMMISSIONER SHALL RENEW THE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION OF
EACH HOLDER WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: Subsections (a) and (b) of this section are new language
derived without substantive change from former Art. 48A, § 667(b).

Subsection (c) of this section is standard language added to state expressly
that which only was implied in the former law, i.e., the Commissioner has a
duty to renew the certificate of a qualified holder.

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