§9–312.

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who has failed to renew the license for any reason, if the licensee:

        (1)    Has not had the license suspended or revoked;

        (2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 9-311 of this subtitle;

        (3)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;

        (4)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements; and

        (5)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

    (b)    The Board may not reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the nursing home administrator may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.