1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Board” means the Board of Dietetic Practice.
   2. (2) “Delinquent” means the failure by a licensee to pay all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions, as determined by the Office of the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, that are payable to the Office of the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, in a manner satisfactory to the unit of the State responsible for collection of the payment.
   3. (3) “Renewal license” means any license granted by the Board for the period immediately after a period for which the individual previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.
   4. (4) “Verification” means a written or electronic notification created by the unit of the State responsible for collection of taxes or unemployment insurance contributions attesting that the renewal applicant is no longer delinquent.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-213 and 5-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 15, 2004 (31:5 Md. R. 450)