Ch. 439                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c)      Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an
additional 2-year term, if the licensee:

(1)     Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2)     Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3)     Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing
education requirements for license renewal set by the Board under this section.

(d)     In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by
the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a
condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.

(e)     The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the
requirements of this section.

5-309.

The Board, in accordance with its regulations, shall reinstate the license of a
[dietitian or nutritionist] DIETITIAN-NUTRITIONIST who has failed to renew the
license for any reason if the [dietitian or nutritionist] DIETITIAN-NUTRITIONIST:

(1)     Meets the renewal requirements of § 5-308 of this subtitle;

(2)     Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board; and

(3)     Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the
qualifications and requirements established under this subtitle for license
reinstatements.

5-310.

(a)     Each licensee shall produce a valid license when requested to do so by an
existing or potential employer or client.

(b)     Each licensee shall give the Board written notice of any change of address.

5-311.

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5-312 of this subtitle, the Board, on the
affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any
applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or
licensee:

(1)     Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license
for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2)     Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

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