PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 656

(2) IF AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IS ENTITLED TO
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES UNDER THE STANDARD STATE TRAVEL
REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.

(F) THE COMMISSIONER MAY ADOPT REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THIS
SECTION.

10-115.

(a)     (1) Certificates of qualification expire [every other year] AT THE END OF
EVERY OTHER JUNE 30 unless renewed as provided in this section.

(2) IF A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION EXPIRES UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE APPOINTMENTS HELD BY THE AGENT SHALL BE
TERMINATED AS OF THE DAY OF THE EXPIRATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
QUALIFICATION.

(b)     At least 1 month before a certificate of qualification expires, the
Commissioner shall mail to the holder of the certificate of qualification, at the last known
address of the holder:

(1)     a renewal application form; and

(2)     a notice that states:

(i) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal
application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate of qualification
expires; and

(ii) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c)     Before a certificate of qualification expires, the holder of the certificate of
qualification may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the holder:

(1)     otherwise is entitled to a certificate of qualification;

(2)     files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the
Commissioner provides; [and]

(3)     COMPLETES THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED UNDER § 10-116 OF THIS SUBTITLE BY JUNE 15 IMMEDIATELY PRIOR
TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION; AND

[(3)] (4) pays to the Commissioner the renewal fee required by § 2-112 of
this article.

(D) AN APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
SHALL BE CONSIDERED MADE IN A TIMELY MANNER IF IT IS POSTMARKED ON OR
BEFORE JUNE 30 OF THE YEAR OF RENEWAL.

(d) (E) (1) [Subject to subsection (e)(1) of this section, the] THE
Commissioner shall renew the certificate of qualification of each holder who meets the
requirements of this section.

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