(a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who:
(1) is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional engineer;
(2) has been licensed as a professional engineer for at least 25 years, of which at least 5 years were in Maryland;
(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of engineering in this or any other state;
(4) submits to the Board an application on the form approved by the Board; and
(5) pays to the Board a fee as set by the Board.
(b) (1) The holder of a retired status license issued under this section may not engage in the practice of professional engineering.
(2) The holder of a retired status license shall be permitted to use the designation of “Professional Engineer, Retired”.
(c) The Board may reactivate the license of the holder of a retired status license if that individual:
(1) submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form approved by the Board;
(2) meets all applicable continuing competency requirements determined by the Board;
(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of engineering in this or any other state; and
(4) pays to the Board a reactivation fee as set by the Board.