1. A. Unless the Department suspends or revokes the certificate, the certificate:

   1. (1) Is effective for 2 years from the date issued; and
   2. (2) Authorizes the individual to represent to the public that the individual is a certified community health worker.

2. B. At least 90 calendar days before the certificate expires, the Department shall send to the certified community health worker, by electronic or first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address, a renewal notice that states:

   1. (1) The date on which the current certificate expires;
   2. (2) Any required renewal submission requirements;
   3. (3) The date by which the renewal application shall be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued; and
   4. (4) The amount of a renewal fee.
3. C. The certificate holder shall notify the Department if a renewal notice is not received within 60 calendar days before the required renewal date.

4. D. The Department shall renew the certificate of a certified community health worker who:

   1. (1) Is eligible to obtain a certificate;
   2. (2) Pays to the Department a renewal fee set by the Department in regulation; and

   3. (3) Submits to the Department:

      1. (a) A renewal application on the form required by the Department; and
      2. (b) Satisfactory documentation of completion of 20 hours of a broad range of professional development activities that include a written explanation of acquired knowledge and/or skill application of duties on a form that the Department requires.
5. E. Renewal applications shall be received 30 calendar days prior to the expiration date.

Authority: Health-General Article, §13-3705, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 30, 2019 (46:26 Md. R. 1166)