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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-203 - Chair and Officers

    (a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Board.        (2)    The term of office of the chair is 2 years.    (b)    From among its members, the Board shall elect any officers, other than the chair, that it considers necessary.    (c)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers;        (2)    The term of office of each officer; and        (3)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff; Executive Director; Assistance

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet:        (1)    At the times and places that it determines; and        (2)    As requested by the Secretary.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    (1)    (i)    The Secretary may employ a staff for the Board in accordance with the State budget.            (ii)    The Secretary may designate one of the staff as an executive director.        (2)    The Secretary may set the compensation of an employee of the Board in a position that:            (i)    Is unique to the Board;            (ii)    Requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and            (iii)    Does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.        (3)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the positions for which the Secretary may set compensation under paragraph (2) of this subsection.    (e)    To provide adequate assistance in the investigation, development, and prosecution of cases referred to the Board, the Board shall be assigned a sufficient number of:        (1)    Assistant Attorneys General by the Attorney General; and        (2)    Investigators and hearing officers by the Secretary.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-205.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-205.1 - Annual Reports

    On or before October 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes the following data calculated on a fiscal year basis:        (1)    Relevant disciplinary indicators, including:            (i)    The number of new complaints investigated for physicians, allied health practitioners, and unlicensed individuals;            (ii)    The number of complaints that remain open as of June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year at the Board and at the Office of the Attorney General;            (iii)    The three most common grounds for complaints;            (iv)    The three most common sources of the complaints received;            (v)    The number and types of disciplinary actions taken by the Board;            (vi)    The total number of cases referred to peer review; and            (vii)    Of the cases referred to peer review:                1.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in total disagreement;                2.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in charges being issued; and                3.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in closure or closure with an advisory letter;        (2)    The number of cases not completed within 18 months by the Board and the reasons for the failure to complete the cases in 18 months; and        (3)    For both physicians and allied health professionals:            (i)    The total number of all licensees;            (ii)    The number of initial, renewal, and reinstatement licenses issued;            (iii)    The number of positive and negative criminal history records checks results received;            (iv)    The number of individuals denied initial or renewal licensure due to positive criminal history records checks results; and            (v)    The number of individuals denied initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure due to reasons other than a positive criminal history records check.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-205.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-205.2 - Training to Personnel of Office of Administrative Hearings

    The Board shall provide training on an as–needed basis to the personnel of the Office of Administrative Hearings in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the hearings in physician discipline cases.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-206 - Judicial Powers

    (a)    Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.    (b)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.    (c)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (d)    (1)    If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this title, the Board’s executive director or other duly authorized agent or investigator of the Board may enter at any reasonable hour:            (i)    A place of business of a licensed physician; or            (ii)    Public premises.        (2)    A person may not deny or interfere with an entry under this subsection.        (3)    A person who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.    (e)    A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief against an individual for:        (1)    Practicing a profession regulated under this title or Title 15 of this article without a license;        (2)    Representing to the public, by title, description of services, methods, procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice:            (i)    Medicine in this State, in violation of § 14–602 of this title;            (ii)    Respiratory care in this State, in violation of § 14–5A–21 of this title;            (iii)    Radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation assistance in this State, in violation of § 14–5B–18 of this title;            (iv)    Polysomnography in this State, in violation of § 14–5C–21 of this title;            (v)    Athletic training in this State, in violation of § 14–5D–17(3) of this title;            (vi)    Perfusion in this State, in violation of § 14–5E–21 of this title;            (vii)    Naturopathic medicine in this State, in violation of § 14–5F–30 of this title; or            (viii)    As a physician assistant in this State, in violation of § 15–402 of this article; or        (3)    Taking any action:            (i)    For which a disciplinary panel determines there is a preponderance of evidence of grounds for discipline under § 14–404 of this title; and            (ii)    That poses a serious risk to the health, safety, and welfare of a patient.    (f)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including hearing procedures and sanctions for noncompliance with a cease and desist order.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-206.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians|Section 14-206.1 - Search Warrants

    (a)    Based on a complaint received by the Board, the executive director of the Board may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter private premises where the Board or a disciplinary panel suspects that a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.    (b)    An application for a search warrant shall:        (1)    Be in writing;        (2)    Be verified by the applicant; and        (3)    Describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.    (c)    A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:        (1)    The scope of the proposed search is reasonable;        (2)    The request for a search warrant is based on a complaint received by the Board; and        (3)    Obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to determine whether a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.    (d)    (1)    A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.        (2)    A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.    (e)    A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:        (1)    Within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days after the date of issuance; or        (2)    Within 15 days after the date of issuance, if no period is specified in the warrant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-301 - License Required

    Except as otherwise provided in this title or § 13-516 of the Education Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice medicine in this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-308 - Alternative Education Qualification

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Fifth pathway program” means a program that the Board approves in its regulations for a student who:            (i)    Has studied medicine at a foreign medical school;            (ii)    Was a United States citizen when the student enrolled in the foreign medical school; and            (iii)    Has completed all of the formal requirements for graduation from the foreign medical school, except for any social service or postgraduate requirements.        (3)    “Foreign medical school” means a medical school located outside of the United States, its territories or possessions, Puerto Rico, or Canada.    (b)    An applicant for a license is exempt from the educational requirements of § 14-307 of this subtitle, if the applicant:        (1)    Has studied medicine at a foreign medical school;        (2)    Is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or by its successor as approved by the Board;        (3)    Passes a qualifying examination for foreign medical school graduates required by the Board;        (4)    Meets any other qualifications for foreign medical school graduates that the Board establishes in its regulation for licensing of applicants;        (5)    Submits acceptable evidence to the Board of the requirements set in the Board’s regulations; and        (6)    Meets one of the following requirements:            (i)    The applicant graduated from any foreign medical school and submits evidence acceptable to the Board of successful completion of 2 years of training in a postgraduate medical education program accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Board; or            (ii)    The applicant successfully completed a fifth pathway program and submits evidence acceptable to the Board that the applicant:                1.    Has a document issued by the foreign medical school certifying that the applicant completed all of the formal requirements of that school for the study of medicine, except for the postgraduate or social service components as required by the foreign country or its medical school;                2.    Has successfully completed a fifth pathway program; and                3.    Has successfully completed 2 years of training in a postgraduate medical education program following completion of a Board approved fifth pathway program.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-308.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-308.1 - Criminal History Records Check

    (a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (b)    An applicant, a licensee, or a certificate holder shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check.    (c)    As part of the application required under subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall submit to the Central Repository:        (1)    Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;        (2)    The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and        (3)    The mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (d)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the individual the criminal history record information of the individual.    (e)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board and the individual a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.    (f)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential;        (2)    May not be redisseminated; and        (3)    May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.    (g)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-309 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle;        (2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board may not release a list of applicants for licensure.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-311 - Entitlement to Sit for Examination; Passing Scores or Other Indications of Proficiency

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under this title is entitled to sit for an examination as provided under this section or any regulations adopted to carry out this section.    (b)    An applicant shall:        (1)    Attain on the federation licensing examination or the United States Medical Licensing Examination a passing score as set by the Board under its rules and regulations; or        (2)    Hold a certificate of proficiency and professional standing of:            (i)    The National Board of Medical Examiners;            (ii)    The board of medical examiners of this State or any other state that was issued before January 1, 1985;            (iii)    The National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, if the certificate is issued after January 1, 1971; or            (iv)    The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-312 - Verification by Physician of Maintenance of Insurance

    On request of the Board, a physician who reports to the Board that the physician maintains medical professional liability insurance for purposes of the public individual profile maintained by the Board under § 14–411.1(b) of this title shall provide the Board with verification or other documentation that the physician maintains the insurance within 25 business days after the physician receives a request from the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-313 - Issuance of License; Consideration of Criminal History Record Information

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-313.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-313.1 - Verification by Compact Physician Regarding Licensure

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 470 OF 2018 //    (a)    Within 30 days after receiving a request from the Board, a compact physician shall provide to the Board verification, on a form provided by the Board, that the compact physician satisfies the requirements for licensure under this subtitle.    (b)    Refusal by a compact physician to provide the verification requested under subsection (a) of this section may not be considered a basis for denial of a license under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-314 - Scope of License; Name

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license authorizes the licensee to practice medicine while the license is effective.    (b)    A licensee may practice medicine using only the name in which the license is issued.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-315 - Exemption From License Fee

    (a)    The Board shall issue a license free of charge to any physician who:        (1)    Provides medical services to patients for which the physician receives no personal remuneration;        (2)    Is not engaged in the private practice of medicine; and        (3)    Otherwise qualifies for a license under this title.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each license issued under this section expires on the second anniversary of the date on which it is issued and may be renewed every 2 years on application to the Board.    (c)    (1)    If, at any time, a physician licensed under this section ceases to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section, the licensee shall notify the Board of the status change.        (2)    On receipt of this notice, the Board shall charge the physician the license fee otherwise required under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-317 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    The Board shall reinstate the license of a physician who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the physician:         (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 14-316 of this subtitle;        (2)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-318 - Limited License for Postgraduate Teaching

    (a)    If an applicant is qualified as a postgraduate teacher, the Board may:        (1)    Waive the examination requirements of this subtitle for the applicant; and        (2)    Issue to the applicant a limited license to practice medicine for postgraduate teaching.    (b)    Each limited license issued under this section expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 14-319 - Licensure of Eminent Physicians

    (a)    The Board may:        (1)    License an applicant by virtue of the conceded eminence and authority of the applicant in the profession if the applicant:            (i)    Is recommended to the Board by:                1.    The dean of a school of medicine in the State; or                2.    The Director of the National Institutes of Health;            (ii)    Is to receive an appointment at the institution making the recommendation under item (i) of this paragraph; and            (iii)    Meets any other requirement the Board may adopt by regulation under this section;        (2)    Define by regulation the term “conceded eminence and authority in the profession” and, for this purpose, shall consider such criteria as:            (i)    Academic appointments;            (ii)    Length of time in the profession;            (iii)    Scholarly publications; and            (iv)    Professional accomplishments;        (3)    Adopt regulations concerning the further qualifications of an applicant for licensure, including conditions of employment, application procedures, and fees under this section;        (4)    Allow an exception to the general education and examination requirements of § 14–307(d) and (e) of this subtitle, but may not permit waiver of the requirements of § 14–307(a) through (c) of this subtitle;        (5)    Qualify, restrict, or otherwise limit a license granted under this section; and        (6)    Require a 6–month probationary period during which the medical services performed by the applicant granted a license under this section are supervised by another licensed physician.    (b)    Upon judicial review, a determination by the Board under this section shall be accorded the maximum deference permitted by law.