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

(1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for licensure or to practice under the multistate licensing privilege;

(2) Continues during periods of licensure; and

(3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired license, a lapsed license, or a temporary license that has expired under § 8-315(c) of this subtitle.

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