1. A. The Department shall reinstate the certificate of a community health worker who has failed to renew the certificate, if the individual:

   1. (1) Has not had the certificate suspended or revoked;

   2. (2) Submits to the Department documentation of:

      1. (a) Completion of 20 hours of a broad range of professional development activities; and
      2. (b) A written explanation of acquired knowledge and/or skill application of duties within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of renewal;
   3. (3) Applies to the Department for reinstatement of the certificate before 2 years after the certificate expires;
   4. (4) Pays to the Department a renewal fee set by the Department in regulation; and
   5. (5) Meets the requirements for certification set forth by the Department.
2. B. If a CHW is not eligible for reinstatement of a certificate under this chapter, the community health worker may be eligible for the issuance of a certificate by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new certificate under this chapter.

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

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