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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 10-317 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 10–315 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 § 10–315 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. §  10-317.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 10-317.1 - Injunctions

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy; or        (2)    Conduct that is grounds for disciplinary action under § 10-315 of this subtitle.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section may be brought in the county where:        (1)    The defendant resides; or        (2)    The defendant engaged in the act sought to be enjoined.    (d)    Proof that damage or possible damage will be incurred if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (e)    An action under this section does not preclude a criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of occupational therapy under § 10-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 10-315 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 10-318 - Reinstatement of Revoked License

    On the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a revoked license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 10-319 - Impaired Occupational Therapist Professionals Committees

    (a)    In this section, “impaired occupational therapist professionals committee” means a committee that:        (1)    Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and        (2)    Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.    (b)    For purposes of this section, an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to occupational therapists.    (c)    An impaired occupational therapist professionals committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:        (1)    Solely for the Board; or        (2)    Jointly with an impaired professionals committee representing another board or boards.    (d)    For purposes of this section, an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee evaluates and provides assistance to any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.        (3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.    (f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 10-401 - Practicing Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice occupational therapy in this State unless licensed to practice occupational therapy by the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice limited occupational therapy in this State unless licensed to practice limited occupational therapy by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 10-402 - Misrepresentation -- Occupational Therapist

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice occupational therapy 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 occupational therapy in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice occupational therapy under this title, a person may not use the credentialing abbreviation “O.T.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices occupational therapy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 10-403 - Misrepresentation -- Limited Occupational Therapist

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice limited occupational therapy 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 limited occupational therapy in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice limited occupational therapy under this title, a person may not use the credentialing abbreviation “O.T.A.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices limited occupational therapy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 10-404 - Providing Occupational Therapy

    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides occupational therapy unless the occupational therapy is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy under this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 10-407 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle 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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 10-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 10-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2025.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 11-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.    (b)    This title does not affect the right of:        (1)    An optician to provide glasses on the prescription of a licensed optometrist or a physician who is authorized to practice medicine under Title 14 of this article; or        (2)    A dealer to sell eyeglasses or lenses if the dealer does not practice or claim to practice optometry.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Examiners in Optometry in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board every 2 years shall elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers; and        (2)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet:        (1)    At least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines; and        (2)    When requested by the Secretary.    (c)    In accordance with the budget of the Board, each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation, at a rate determined by the Board, for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties of the member’s office; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers:        (1)    Each member of the Board may administer oaths and take affidavits for any matter under the jurisdiction of the Board; and        (2)    The Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a current list showing all:            (i)    Licensed optometrists;            (ii)    Optometrists who are on inactive status;            (iii)    Diagnostically certified optometrists;            (iv)    Therapeutically certified optometrists; and            (v)    Optometrists against whom action has been taken under § 11–313 of this title;        (2)    Keep a full record of its proceedings;        (3)    Adopt an official seal; and        (4)    Investigate an alleged violation of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-206 - Power to Require Physical or Mental Examination of Licensee

    (a)    In connection with any investigation of charges under § 11-313 of this title, the Board may request the licensee to submit to an appropriate physical or mental examination by a licensed physician designated by the Board.    (b)    In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice optometry in this State, the licensee is deemed to have:        (1)    Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and        (2)    Waived any claim or privilege as to the testimony or examination reports of the examining physician.    (c)    At any disciplinary hearing before the Board, the failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice optometry competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal is beyond the control of the licensee.    (d)    The Board shall pay the costs of any examination made under this section.    (e)    Notwithstanding any provisions of this section, a licensee may present evidence to the Board of mental or physical health that conflicts or is different from that presented as a result of an examination under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-207 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Examiners in Optometry Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and certificates 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 Examiners in Optometry 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. §  11-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-208 - Minimum Optometric Examination

    (a)    A licensed optometrist shall perform a minimum optometric examination which shall include:        (1)    Reviewing a patient’s history, past prescriptions and specifications when available;        (2)    Visual analysis;        (3)    Ophthalmoscopy of internal eye;        (4)    Tonometry without anesthetic when indicated or for a patient over 40 years of age;        (5)    Muscle balance examination;        (6)    Writing of lens formula and other prescription data when needed as well as specific instructions for future care; and        (7)    Subsequent progress evaluation when indicated.    (b)    A licensed optometrist shall maintain thorough records of all testing procedures, results, and case dispositions in accordance with § 4-403 of the Health - General Article.    (c)    A licensed optometrist shall have on hand all instrumentation and equipment, in good working condition, required to carry out the procedures for the minimum examination under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners in Optometry|Section 11-209 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-712 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-301 - License Required; Exception

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice optometry in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to a student while participating in a residency training program under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-302 - 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)    (1)    The applicant shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of scholastic and professional education that is at least equal to the current standards set by the Board. However, an applicant who is licensed to practice optometry in any other state shall submit satisfactory evidence of scholastic and professional education that is at least equal to the standards set by the Board at the time of the applicant’s completion of scholastic and professional education.        (2)    On written request, the Board shall provide information as to the current scholastic and professional education standards that the Board sets. In the case of an out-of-state applicant the Board shall provide information on the educational and professional standards in effect at the time of an applicant’s completion of scholastic and professional education.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-303 - Applications for Licenses

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:         (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-304 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    Periodically, but not more often than once every 6 months, the Board shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.    (c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations administered under this subtitle.        (2)    The subjects examined shall include:            (i)    The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human eye; and            (ii)    The use of all instruments used for examination of the human eye.        (3)    The examination may include any subject that relates to optics and optometry:            (i)    Contained in any textbook; or            (ii)    Taught at any accredited educational institution that teaches optics, optometry, and other related subjects.    (e)    (1)    An applicant who fails the examination may take the next regularly scheduled examination.        (2)    The applicant shall pay to the Board a reexamination fee set by the Board for each reexamination.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-305 - Waiver of Examination Requirement

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this title for an individual who is licensed to practice optometry in any other state.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    Pays the application fee required by the Board under § 11-303 of this subtitle;        (2)    Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title, including, for 3 years before applying, the continuing education requirements of the other state in which the applicant has been practicing optometry, or, if the other state does not have any continuing education requirement, the applicant shall meet the equivalent of 3 years of the continuing education requirements of this subtitle in courses approved by the Board;            (ii)    Meets the terms and conditions that the Board establishes in subsections (c) and (d) of this section;            (iii)    At the time the applicant was licensed in the other state, was qualified to take the examination that then was required by the laws of this State; and            (iv)    Qualified for a license in the other state by passing an examination given by the board of optometry in that state;        (3)    Presents a copy of the license, certified by the issuing board; and        (4)    Has not failed an examination given by the Board within the previous 5 years.    (c)    (1)    The Board may waive the examination requirements of this subtitle for an applicant who:            (i)    If so required by the Board under subsection (d) of this section, passes an examination administered by the Board; and            (ii)    For 3 years immediately before applying, has practiced optometry actively.        (2)    The Board may waive the requirement of practicing optometry actively for an applicant who for 3 years:            (i)    Was teaching optometry;            (ii)    Was a military optometrist;            (iii)    Was a supervisor or administrative optometrist; or            (iv)    Was a researcher in optometry.    (d)    (1)    Within 1 year of receipt of an application, the Board may require that the applicant pass an examination.        (2)    The Board shall determine the scope, form, and passing score for examinations under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-306 - Issuance of License

    The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:         (1)    Meets the requirements of this title; and        (2)    Pays to the Board the license fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-307 - Scope of License

    A license authorizes the licensee to practice optometry while the license is effective.