Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 5-309

(a)(1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee:

(2) The Board shall reactivate the license of an individual placed on inactive status if the individual:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Satisfies the continuing education requirements established by the Board;

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

(4) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of a license within 5 years after the expiration of the license.

(c)(1) The Board may not reinstate the license of an individual who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the expiration of the license.

(2) An individual who fails to apply for reinstatement of a license within 5 years after the expiration of the license may become licensed by meeting the requirements for obtaining an initial license under this title.