1. (a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who:

   1. (1) is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional engineer;
   2. (2) has been licensed as a professional engineer for at least 25 years, of which at least 5 years were in Maryland;
   3. (3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of engineering in this or any other state;
   4. (4) submits to the Board an application on the form approved by the Board; and
   5. (5) pays to the Board a fee as set by the Board.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The holder of a retired status license issued under this section may not engage in the practice of professional engineering.
   2. (2) The holder of a retired status license shall be permitted to use the designation of “Professional Engineer, Retired”.

3. (c) The Board may reactivate the license of the holder of a retired status license if that individual:

   1. (1) submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form approved by the Board;
   2. (2) meets all applicable continuing competency requirements determined by the Board;
   3. (3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of engineering in this or any other state; and
   4. (4) pays to the Board a reactivation fee as set by the Board.

Added by Acts 2010, c. 124, § 1, eff. July 1, 2010.