(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board:
(i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and
(ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board.
(2) (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual:
1. Complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and
2. Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board.
(ii) The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph.
(b) The Board shall reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who has failed to renew the license or registration for any reason if the psychologist or psychology associate:
(1) Meets the renewal requirements of § 18–309 of this subtitle;
(2) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and
(3) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.
(c) (1) The Board may not reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.
(2) A psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires may become licensed or registered by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license or registration under this title.