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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-206 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds 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 Podiatric Medical 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. §  16-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-207 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-716 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-301 - License Required

    An individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice podiatry in this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.    (c)    The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.    (d)    The applicant shall be a graduate of a school or college of podiatric medicine that is accredited by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association and approved by the Board.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:        (1)    The National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners licensing examination; and        (2)    A written examination on the Board’s statute and regulations administered by the Board under § 16–304 of this subtitle.    (f)    The Board may require an applicant to complete a postgraduate podiatric residency program in:        (1)    A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;        (2)    A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association or its successor; or        (3)    A program approved by the Board.    (g)    (1)    The Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice podiatry demonstrate an oral competency in the English language.        (2)    Graduation from a recognized English–speaking undergraduate school after at least 3 years of enrollment, or from a recognized English–speaking professional school is acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of the English language under this section.        (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.    (h)    The applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-302.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-302.1 - 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)    One complete set of legible fingerprints taken in a manner 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 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential;        (2)    May not be redisseminated; and        (3)    Shall be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.    (e)    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. §  16-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-303 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submit to a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle.    (b)    If the applicant is licensed and has practiced in another state, the applicant shall submit proof of practice that is sufficient to demonstrate current clinical proficiency, as specified in regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-304 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board shall administer examinations on the Board’s statute and regulations to applicants at least twice a year.    (c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the requirements of the examination.    (d)    For examinations administered under subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall:        (1)    Provide the books and forms necessary to conduct the examinations;        (2)    Conduct the examinations in writing; and        (3)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, determine the scope, form, and passing score for the examinations.    (e)    The Board shall act on each examination promptly.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-305 - Issuance and Contents of License

    (a)    The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board, meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:        (1)    The signature of the Secretary of Health attesting that the individual meets the requirements of this title; and        (2)    A serial number that corresponds to an entry in the registration records of the Board.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant 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)    Any 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 § 16–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-306 - Scope of License

    A license authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-307 - Term and Renewal of License

    (a)    Except as provided for a limited license in § 16-317 of this subtitle, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.    (b)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before the license expires, a licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board:            (i)    A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and            (ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements set under this subtitle for license renewal.    (d)    The Board may establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.    (f)    (1)    A podiatrist has a grace period of 30 days after the podiatrist’s license expires in which to renew the license retroactively, if the podiatrist:            (i)    Otherwise is entitled to have the license renewed; and            (ii)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee and any late fee set by the Board.        (2)    After the grace period of 30 days:            (i)    The expired license lapses into a nonrenewal status; and            (ii)    The Board may require the licensee to meet the requirements of § 16-308 to be reinstated.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-308 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    (1)    The Board may 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 is otherwise entitled to be licensed under this title and submits to the Board:            (i)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements the Board adopts for this purpose;            (ii)    A reinstatement fee set by the Board;            (iii)    A licensure affidavit;            (iv)    Federation of boards certification of good standing;            (v)    The response to an inquiry to the national Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank;            (vi)    History of malpractice cases;            (vii)    Proof of out-of-state practice preceding the request for reinstatement that is sufficient to demonstrate current clinical proficiency, as specified in regulations adopted by the Board; and            (viii)    Proof of passing the Ethics-Jurisprudence Examination as administered by the Board within the last licensing cycle preceding the individual’s reinstatement application.        (3)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a podiatrist who has been on inactive status and who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(vii) of this subsection, if the podiatrist meets the continuing medical education requirements prescribed by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a podiatrist who has been on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for 1 licensing cycle or a 2-year period, whichever is longer, for any reason, if the podiatrist:        (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 16-307(c) through (f) of this subtitle and subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    Pays to the Board all past-due renewal fees and the reinstatement fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Meets the requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-309 - Change of Address

    (a)    Each licensee shall notify the Board of any change of address within 30 days of the change of address.    (b)    The Board shall assess a fee against any licensee who fails to notify the Board of a change of address as required by subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-310 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed podiatrist or holder of a limited license may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-312 - Investigations

    (a)    The Board may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.    (b)    After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 16-311 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board passes an order under § 16-314 of this subtitle, each related investigation, report, and recommendation is confidential.        (2)    On the request of a person who has made a complaint to the Board, the Board shall provide the person with information on the status of the complaint.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-313 - Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (d)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator 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.    (e)    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.    (f)    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.    (g)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 16-311 of this subtitle, the individual shall pay the costs of the hearing as specified in a regulation adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-314 - Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License

    (a)    (1)    If the Board finds that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.        (2)    If the Board dismisses all charges, the Board shall expunge all record of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed.        (3)    If the Board issues an advisory opinion, the Board, at the request of the licensee, shall expunge all record of the matter 5 years after the determination is made.    (b)    (1)    If a license is revoked or suspended, the holder shall surrender it to the Board on demand.        (2)    At the end of a suspension period, the Board shall return to the licensee any license surrendered under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-315 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 16–311 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 16–311 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License

    (a)    The Board may reinstate the license of any individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under this title only in accordance with:        (1)    The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation;        (2)    A final judgment in any proceeding for review; or        (3)    Subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    If the license was revoked under § 16-311(b) of this subtitle for practicing with a suspended license, it may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-317 - Limited License

    (a)    The Board may issue a limited license for training to an applicant who:        (1)    Meets all the requirements of this title for a license to practice podiatry, except the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - Part III examination;        (2)    Has an appointment for postgraduate clinical training in podiatry or as a podiatric instructor in:            (i)    A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;            (ii)    A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatry Association;            (iii)    A program approved by the Board; or            (iv)    A program affiliated with the Council of Podiatric Medical Education;        (3)    Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (4)    Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall include on any limited license that the Board issues:        (1)    The name of the health care facility or program to which the individual holds an appointment; and        (2)    The expiration date of the limited license.    (c)    A limited license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:        (1)    Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or        (2)    Patients of a health care facility or program that is:            (i)    Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the limited license; and            (ii)    Approved by the Board.    (d)    A limited license may be issued for a term of 1 year and may be renewed annually.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-318 - Temporary License

    (a)    The Board may issue a temporary license to a podiatrist licensed in another state to practice or teach podiatry in this State if:        (1)    The license issued from the other state has licensing requirements equivalent to those in this State; and        (2)    The licensed podiatrist pays a temporary license fee as determined by the Board.    (b)    A temporary license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:        (1)    Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or        (2)    Patients of a health care facility or program that is:            (i)    Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the temporary license; and            (ii)    Approved by the Board.    (c)    A temporary license may be issued for a term of 3 months and may be renewed at the discretion of the Board.