Section 11-310 - Inactive status; reinstatement of expired licenses(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) The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual:(i) Meets any continuing education requirements set by the Board; and(ii) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.(b) The Board may reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for less than 5 years and who has not been put on inactive status, if the optometrist: (1) Has met the continuing education requirements set by the Board;(2) Meets the renewal requirements of § 11-308 of this subtitle; and(3) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.(c) The Board may not reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for 5 years or more and who has not been put on inactive status, unless the optometrist: (1) Passes an examination administered by the Board; and(2) Otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.