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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-12 - Issuance and Contents of License; Criminal History Record Information

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:        (1)    Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and        (2)    Pays a license fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:        (1)    Licensed electrologist; or        (2)    Licensed electrology instructor.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iii)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (iv)    Subsequent work history;            (v)    Employment and character references; and            (vi)    Other evidence that demonstrates that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-13 - Scope of License

    (a)    An electrologist’s license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice electrology while the license is effective.    (b)    An electrology instructor’s license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice electrology and to teach an electrology education program while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-15 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor may not surrender the license.    (b)    The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor to accept surrender of the license.    (c)    An agreement to accept the surrender of a license is a final order of the Board and is a public record.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-16 - Electrology Education Program

    (a)    Before an institution may operate an electrology education program in the State, the Board shall approve the program.    (b)    The Board shall approve an electrology education program in the State if:        (1)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission approves the program; and        (2)    The institution that offers the program submits evidence to the Board that the institution is prepared to:            (i)    Meet the standards established in regulations adopted by the Board under § 8-6B-03 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Carry out an education program in:                1.    The theory of electrology; or                2.    The clinical practice of electrology.    (c)    (1)    The Board periodically may evaluate electrology programs in the State and prepare a written report.        (2)    If an institution that offers an approved electrology education program violates any of the standards set by the Board under this subtitle, the Board shall give the institution specific, written notice of the violation.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-17 - Withdrawal of Approval

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8-317 of this title and § 8-6B-19 of this subtitle, the Board may remove an institution from its list of institutions that offer approved electrology education programs if the institution:         (1)    Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval;        (2)    Acts in a manner inconsistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology;        (3)    Advertises in a manner that the Board determines violates § 8-6B-22 of this subtitle;        (4)    Violates the standards set under this subtitle and does not correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice is given; or        (5)    No longer operates a program that qualifies for approval under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-19 - Hearings for Actions Under 8-6b-17 or 8-6b-18

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 8-6B-17 or § 8-6B-18 of this subtitle, it shall give the person 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 hearing notice to be given to the person shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person at least 30 days before the hearing.    (d)    The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    (1)    The Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with a proceeding under this section.        (2)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath, testify, or answer a question, then on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction:            (i)    Shall compel compliance with the subpoena; and            (ii)    May hold the person in contempt of court.    (f)    If after due notice the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (g)    The hearing of charges may not be stayed or challenged by procedural defects alleged to have occurred prior to the filing of charges.    (h)    (1)    After the Board conducts an investigation under this subtitle, the Board may issue an advisory letter to the licensee.        (2)    The Board may disclose an advisory letter issued under this subsection to the public.        (3)    The issuance of an advisory letter under this subsection may not:            (i)    Be considered a disciplinary action under § 8–6B–18 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Be reported to any licensing entity, employer, or insurance company as a disciplinary action.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-20 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension or Revocation

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 8-6B-19 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under that section to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:        (1)    Instead of suspending the license; or        (2)    In addition to suspending or revoking the license.    (b)    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay a penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-21 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a 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)    A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board pursuant to § 8–6B–19 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    An order of the Board may not be stayed pending review.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-22 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses

    (a)    If a license was suspended or revoked for a period of more than 1 year, or if a period of more than 1 year has passed since a license was surrendered, the Board may reinstate the license if the licensee:        (1)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement;        (2)    Meets the requirements for renewal under § 8–6B–14 of this subtitle;        (3)    Meets any other requirements for reinstatement as established by the Board; and        (4)    Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title.    (b)    If a licensee meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Board may:        (1)    Reinstate the license;        (2)    Reinstate the license subject to terms and conditions that the Board considers necessary, including a period of probation; or        (3)    Deny reinstatement of the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-23 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-23 - Mispresentation; Advertising; Use of Titles

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice electrology, or to teach an electrology program under this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice electrology or to teach an electrology education program in the State.    (b)    Neither a licensee nor an institution that offers an approved electrology education program may advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.    (c)    Unless authorized to practice electrology or instruct electrology under this subtitle, a person:        (1)    May not use the designation “electrologist”, “licensed electrologist”, “licensed electrology instructor”, or “electrology instructor”; and        (2)    May not use the abbreviation “L.E.” or “L.E.I.”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-24 - Instruments and Procedures

    (a)    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations that specify the types of instruments and procedures that the Board approves for use in the practice and teaching of electrology.    (b)    A licensee may use only those types of instruments and procedures in the practice of electrology or teaching of the clinical practice of electrology that are approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-27 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-27 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of § 8–6B–23 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-28 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-28 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Electrologists Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-29 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-29 - Authority of Board

    (a)    The authority of the Board established under this subtitle:        (1)    Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for licensure;        (2)    Continues during periods of licensure; and        (3)    Includes authority over an individual holding an expired license or a lapsed license.    (b)    The authority of the Board shall be continuous over an individual applicant or licensee and may not be divested by withdrawal of an application or when a license expires or lapses.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-30 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-30 - Termination of Subtitle

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this title under § 8–802 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2023.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “ACME” means the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or a successor organization that is an accrediting agency for nurse–midwifery and direct–entry midwifery education programs and is approved by the United States Department of Education.    (c)    “AIMM” means the Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland or a successor organization that is a professional organization representing independent midwives in the State.    (d)    “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.    (e)    “Committee” means the Direct–Entry Midwifery Advisory Committee established under  § 8–6C–11 of this subtitle.    (f)    “Health care practitioner” means:        (1)    An individual certified as a nurse–midwife or a nurse practitioner under this title; or        (2)    A physician licensed under Title 14 of this article.    (g)    (1)    “Health care provider” means a health care practitioner or a hospital.        (2)    “Health care provider” includes agents or employees of a health care practitioner or a hospital.    (h)    “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.    (i)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice direct–entry midwifery.    (j)    (1)    “Licensed direct–entry midwife” means an individual who has been granted a license under this subtitle to practice direct–entry midwifery.        (2)    “Licensed direct–entry midwife” does not include a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife under this title.    (k)    “Low–risk pregnancy” means a pregnancy, labor, and delivery and postpartum, newborn, and  interconceptional care that does not include a condition that requires a mandatory transfer under § 8–6C–03.    (l)    “MEAC” means the Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council, or a successor organization that is a national accreditation agency for midwifery education approved by the United States Department of Education.    (m)    “NARM” means the North American Registry of Midwives, or a successor organization that is an international certification agency that establishes and administers certification for the certified professional midwife credential.    (n)    (1)    “Patient” means a woman for whom a  licensed direct–entry midwife performs services.        (2)    “Patient” includes a woman’s newborn for the purpose of perinatal or postpartum care.    (o)    “Postpartum period” means the first 6 weeks after delivery.    (p)    (1)    “Practice direct–entry midwifery” means:            (i)    Providing  maternity care that is consistent with a midwife’s training, education, and experience; and            (ii)    Identifying and referring patients who require medical care to an appropriate health care provider.        (2)    “Practice direct–entry midwifery” includes the activities described in § 8–6C–02 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-05 - Assistant

    At the time of delivery, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall be assisted by a second individual who:        (1)    Has completed the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the previous 2 years; and        (2)    Has the skills and equipment necessary to perform a full resuscitation of the newborn in accordance with the principles of NRP.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-06 - License Required

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice direct–entry midwifery in the State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual who assists at a birth in an emergency;        (2)    An individual who is licensed as a health care practitioner whose scope of practice allows the individual to practice direct–entry midwifery; or        (3)    A student who is practicing direct–entry midwifery while engaged in an approved clinical midwife educational experience under the supervision of a licensed direct–entry midwife.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-07 - Duties Where Patient Chooses Home Birth in Prohibited Situations

    (a)    If a patient chooses to give birth at home in a situation prohibited by this subtitle or in which a licensed direct–entry midwife recommends transfer, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:        (1)    Transfer care of the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner;        (2)    Complete the standard form developed under § 8–6C–08(e) of this subtitle and submit the completed form to the accepting health care practitioner; and        (3)    Cease to take responsibility for the patient’s pregnancy care within 1 week after the transfer.    (b)    If birth is imminent and the patient refuses to be transferred after the licensed direct–entry midwife determines that a transfer is necessary, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:        (1)    Call 9–1–1 and remain with the patient until emergency services personnel arrive; and        (2)    Transfer care and give a verbal report of the care provided to the emergency medical services providers.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-08 - Written Plan for Emergency Transfer Required

    (a)    A  licensed direct–entry midwife shall develop a general written plan for their practice for:        (1)    Emergency transfer of a patient, newborn, or both;        (2)    Transport of a newborn to a newborn nursery or neonatal intensive care nursery; and        (3)    Transport of a patient to an appropriate hospital with a labor and delivery unit.    (b)    The Committee shall review and  recommend approval to the Board of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    The plan required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided to any hospital identified in the plan.    (d)    (1)    In addition to the general written plan required under subsection (a) of this section, a  licensed direct–entry midwife shall prepare a plan that is specific to each patient and share the plan with the patient.        (2)    The plan required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:            (i)    Include procedures and processes to be undertaken in the event of an emergency for the mother, the newborn, or both;            (ii)    Identify the hospital closest to the address of the planned home birth that has a labor and delivery unit;            (iii)    Include a care plan for the newborn; and            (iv)    Identify the pediatric health care practitioner who will be notified after delivery in accordance with § 8–6C–02(b)(15) of this subtitle to receive the transfer of care of the newborn.    (e)    (1)    The Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall develop a  standard form for use in all cases in which a transfer occurs during prenatal care, labor, or postpartum.        (2)    The form shall include the medical information needed by the health care practitioner receiving the patient.    (f)    (1)    After a decision to transport a patient has been made, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:            (i)    Call the receiving health care provider;            (ii)    Inform the health care provider of the incoming patient; and            (iii)    Accompany the patient to the hospital.        (2)    On arrival at the hospital, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall provide:            (i)    To the staff of the hospital:                1.    The standard form developed under subsection (e) of this section; and                2.    The complete medical records of the patient; and            (ii)    To the accepting health care practitioner, a verbal summary of the care provided to the patient by the licensed direct–entry midwife.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-09 - Standardized Informed Consent Agreement

    (a)    Before initiating care, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall obtain a signed copy of the Board–approved informed consent agreement in accordance with this section.    (b)    (1)    The Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall review and update as necessary the informed consent agreement at least every 4 years.        (2)    The agreement reviewed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include acknowledgment by the patient of receipt, at a minimum, of the following:            (i)    The licensed direct–entry midwife’s training and experience;            (ii)    Instructions for obtaining a copy of the regulations adopted by the Board under this subtitle;            (iii)    Instructions for obtaining a copy of the NARM certification requirements;            (iv)    Instructions for filing a complaint with the Board;            (v)    Notice of whether the licensed direct–entry midwife has professional liability insurance coverage;            (vi)    A description of the procedures, benefits, and risks of home births, including those conditions that may arise during delivery; and            (vii)    Any other information that the Board requires.