Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8–6B–29

(a) The authority of the Board established under this subtitle:

(1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for licensure;

(2) Continues during periods of licensure; and

(3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired license or a lapsed license.

(b) The authority of the Board shall be continuous over an individual applicant or licensee and may not be divested by withdrawal of an application or when a license expires or lapses.