Term and renewal of licenses

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    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a license 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.

        (2)    Except as provided in § 4–303.1 of this subtitle, a limited license to practice dentistry expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.

        (3)    A teacher’s license to practice dentistry or a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene expires on the earlier of:

            (i)    The date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section; or

            (ii)    The date when the licensee ceases to be a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license.

    (b)    If a teacher’s license to practice dentistry expires because the licensee no longer is a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license, the licensee shall surrender the license to the Board secretary within 30 days.

    (c)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical 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.


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