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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6D-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6D - Registered Pharmacy Interns|Section 12-6D-14 - Registration Required

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a registered pharmacy intern in the State unless registered with the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-6D-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 6D - Registered Pharmacy Interns|Section 12-6D-15 - Misrepresentations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is registered to practice as a registered pharmacy intern unless registered in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not use the terms “registered pharmacy intern” or “pharmacy intern” with the intent to represent that the individual is authorized to practice as a registered pharmacy intern unless registered as a pharmacy intern under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-701 - Practicing Pharmacy Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice pharmacy in this State unless licensed by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-702 - License Obtained by False Representation

    (a)    A person may not obtain a license by making any false representation.    (b)    On conviction of a person for obtaining a license by false representation, the license held by that person is void.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-703 - Operating a Pharmacy Without Permit

    A person may not establish or operate a pharmacy in this State or a nonresident pharmacy unless the person holds a pharmacy permit issued by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-704 - Misrepresentations

    (a)    (1)    Unless authorized to practice pharmacy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice pharmacy in this State.        (2)    Unless authorized to practice pharmacy under this title, a person may not use the terms “pharmacist” or “druggist” with the intent to represent that the person practices pharmacy.    (b)    (1)    Unless an establishment has a pharmacy permit, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the establishment is a pharmacy.        (2)    The acts prohibited by this subsection include using, with the intent to misrepresent that an establishment is a pharmacy, the terms “pharmacy” or “drugstore”, the characteristic show bottles or globes filled with colored water, or any other term or symbol traditionally associated with practicing pharmacy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-707 - Penalties; Report of Convictions

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of the following subtitles or sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000:        (1)    § 12–311 (“Display of licenses”);        (2)    Subtitle 4 (“Pharmacy permits”);        (3)    § 12–502(b) (“Pharmaceutical information”);        (4)    § 12–505 (“Labeling requirements for prescription medicines”); and        (5)    § 12–604 (“General power to inspect drugs, devices, and other products”).    (b)    A person who violates any provision of the following sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both:        (1)    § 12–701 (“Practicing pharmacy without license”);        (2)    § 12–702 (“License obtained by false representation”);        (3)    § 12–703 (“Operating a pharmacy without permit”);        (4)    § 12–704 (“Misrepresentations”);        (5)    § 12–6B–12 (“Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician”); and        (6)    § 12–6D–15 (“Practicing as an unregistered pharmacy intern”).    (c)    Each day that a violation of any section of Subtitle 4 of this title continues constitutes a separate offense.    (d)    Within 10 days after a court renders the conviction, the court shall report to the Board each conviction of a pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician for:        (1)    Any crime regarding the pharmacy or drug laws that involves professional misconduct; or        (2)    Any crime that involves the State law regarding controlled dangerous substances or the federal narcotic laws.    (e)    (1)    Any person who violates § 12–701 (“Practicing pharmacy without a license”), § 12–703 (“Operating a pharmacy without a permit”), § 12–6B–12 (“Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician”), or § 12–6D–15 (“Practicing as an unregistered pharmacy intern”) of this title is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board.        (2)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the State Board of Pharmacy Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 8 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 12-801 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Pharmacy Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  12-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Subtitle 8 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 12-802 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2023.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 13-102 - Scope of Title

    Except as specifically provided in this title, this title does not limit the right of:         (1)    An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;        (2)    A chiropractor to practice physical therapy if the chiropractor is authorized to practice physical therapy under Title 3 of this article;        (3)    An individual to provide nonmedical services while:            (i)    Practicing cosmetology; or            (ii)    Operating a health club; or        (4)    A health club to advertise as a health club.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman and vice chairman.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of the chairman and vice chairman; and        (2)    The duties of the chairman and vice chairman.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-204 - Board Executive Director

    (a)    The Board shall appoint a Board executive director, who serves at the pleasure of the Board.    (b)    The Board executive director:        (1)    Is the executive officer of the Board; and        (2)    Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-205 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum to do business.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation determined by the Board and in accordance with the budget of the Board; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    In accordance with the budget of the Board, the Board may employ:        (1)    A staff; and        (2)    Experts and consultants to obtain information and advice that relate to physical therapy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-206 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    Adopt standards of practice and a code of ethics for the practice of physical therapy and limited physical therapy; and        (3)    Pay, in accordance with the State budget, any necessary expense that relates to the referral of an alleged violation of the criminal provisions of this title.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a list of the name and address of each licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapist assistant;        (2)    Present evidence of any alleged violation of this title to the State’s Attorney of the county where the alleged violation occurred;        (3)    Adopt rules and regulations that govern the use of a physical therapy aide by a licensed physical therapist; and        (4)    Investigate an alleged violation of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-207 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund; Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.        (4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (e)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.    (f)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-207.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-207.1 - Disclosure of Information

    If it is determined that disclosure of information contained in a record of the Board will serve to protect the public, the Board, after an affirmative vote of a majority, may:         (1)    Disclose any information contained in a record of the Board to any other health occupations licensure board of this State if the information relates to an individual licensed or certified by the other board; or        (2)    Disclose to a physical therapy licensure board of any other state:            (i)    Any information contained in a record of the Board if the information relates to an individual licensed by the Board and is based on a final decision of the Board; or            (ii)    The information that a licensee has charges pending before the Board and there has been no final decision in the matter.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners|Section 13-208 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-714 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-301 - License Required; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    A student who is supervised directly by a licensed physical therapist in a Board approved physical therapy educational program; or        (2)    A physical therapy aide, if the physical therapy aide:            (i)    Subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, performs only procedures that do not require the professional skills of a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant; and            (ii)    Performs procedures only under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist who personally is present in the area where the procedures are performed.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-302 - Qualifications of Applicants -- Generally

    (a)    (1)    To qualify for a physical therapy license, an applicant shall be an individual who:            (i)    Meets the requirements of:                1.    This section; and                2.    § 13–303 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle.        (2)    To qualify for a physical therapist assistant license, an applicant shall be an individual who:            (i)    Meets the requirements of:                1.    This section; and                2.    § 13–304 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle.    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.    (c)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass the appropriate examination given by the Board under this subtitle.    (d)    The applicant shall meet any other qualifications or requirements that the Board establishes for license applicants.    (e)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language.        (2)    An applicant is exempt from English language competency testing under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the applicant graduated from a physical therapy program that was taught in English.        (3)    By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.        (4)    If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-302.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-302.1 - 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)    As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant 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 processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (c)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    If an applicant has made three or more unsuccessful attempts at securing legible fingerprints, the Board may accept an alternate method of a criminal history records check as permitted by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.    (e)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and        (2)    May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.    (f)    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. §  13-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-303 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapists

    (a)    If an applicant for a physical therapy license has been educated in physical therapy in any state, the applicant shall have:        (1)    Graduated from a physical therapy program that, in the year of graduation, was:            (i)    Approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; or            (ii)    Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education; and        (2)    Completed satisfactorily the clinical education required by the physical therapy program.    (b)    If an applicant for a physical therapy license has been educated in physical therapy outside of any state, the applicant shall have graduated from a physical therapy program that in the year of graduation had educational requirements equivalent to a degree in physical therapy from a United States program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-304 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapist Assistants

    (a)    If an applicant for a physical therapist assistant license has been educated in limited physical therapy in any state, the applicant shall have:        (1)    Graduated from a physical therapist assistant program that is:            (i)    Approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; or            (ii)    Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education; and        (2)    Completed satisfactorily the clinical education required by the physical therapist assistant program.    (b)    If an applicant for a physical therapist assistant license has been educated in limited physical therapy outside of any state, the applicant shall have graduated from a physical therapist assistant program that in the year of graduation has educational requirements equivalent to a degree in limited physical therapy from a program in the United States accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-305 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a physical therapy license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to the Board:            (i)    An application on the form that the Board requires;            (ii)    Evidence of completion of:                1.    A physical therapy curriculum; and                2.    Any clinical training required under the physical therapy curriculum; and            (iii)    Any other document that the Board requires;        (2)    Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    To apply for a physical therapist assistant license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to the Board:            (i)    An application on the form that the Board requires;            (ii)    Evidence of completion of:                1.    A physical therapist assistant curriculum; and                2.    Any clinical training required under the physical therapist assistant curriculum; and            (iii)    Any other document that the Board requires;        (2)    Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  13-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 13 - Physical Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-306 - Examinations

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined for that license as provided in this section.        (2)    An applicant who fails the examination for licensure six times may not:            (i)    Retake the examination; or            (ii)    Be licensed by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give examinations at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines, to applicants for:        (1)    A physical therapy license; and        (2)    A physical therapist assistant license.    (c)    The Board or its agent shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of the examination.    (d)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.