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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-07 - Members

    (a)    (1)    The Committee consists of five members appointed by the Board as follows:            (i)    Two shall be individuals who practice naturopathic medicine and who:                1.    On or after October 1, 2014:                A.    Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; and                B.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and                2.    On or after March 1, 2016, are licensed naturopathic doctors;            (ii)    One shall be a practicing licensed physician;            (iii)    One shall be a practicing licensed physician with experience working with naturopathic doctors; and            (iv)    One shall be a consumer member.        (2)    The Board shall appoint the naturopathic doctor members from a list of names submitted by the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians.    (b)    Each naturopathic doctor member of the Committee shall be:        (1)    In good standing with the Board; and        (2)    A resident of the State who has been engaged actively in the practice or instruction of naturopathic medicine for at least 5 years immediately before appointment.    (c)    The physician members of the Committee shall be in good standing with the Board.    (d)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a resident of the State and a member of the general public;        (2)    May not be or ever have been licensed to practice a health occupation under this article; and        (3)    May not have a substantial personal, business, professional, or pecuniary connection with naturopathic education, business, or practice.    (e)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2014.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.    (f)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-08 - Powers

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out this subtitle;        (2)    Develop and recommend to the Board procedures for the issuance of licenses to applicants who qualify for licensure by reciprocity;        (3)    Evaluate the content of any clinical, practical, or residency requirement for licensure;        (4)    Provide any service and perform any function that is necessary to fulfill its purposes;        (5)    Develop and recommend to the Board examination standards, consistent with the standards enumerated in this subtitle, for licensure and times at which the examinations will be given;        (6)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for licensed naturopathic doctors; and        (7)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-09 - Immunity

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–715 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Committee or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-10 - Licensing

    (a)    Beginning  March 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided in this  subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice naturopathic medicine in the State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual who is employed by the United States government to practice naturopathic medicine while practicing within the scope of that employment;        (2)    A student who is enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program while the student is participating in a course of study under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic doctor or a licensed professional in the field of study;        (3)    An individual who is licensed in another state to practice naturopathic medicine and whose practice of naturopathic medicine in the State is limited to examination, recommendation, or testimony in litigation; or        (4)    A naturopathic doctor licensed by and residing in another jurisdiction, if the naturopathic doctor is engaged in consultation with the naturopathic doctor in the State about a particular patient and does not direct patient care.    (c)    The Board may not discriminate, in any manner, against any applicant or licensee for reason of sex, age, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-11 - Licenses -- Qualifications

    (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 21 years old.    (d)    Except as provided in § 14–5F–12 of this subtitle, the applicant shall:        (1)    Have a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an approved naturopathic medical program; and        (2)    Pass  the competency–based national naturopathic licensing examination Part I and Part II administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, or its successor agency that has been nationally recognized to administer a naturopathic examination that represents federal standards of education and training.    (e)    An applicant shall be physically and mentally capable of safely practicing naturopathic medicine with or without reasonable accommodation.    (f)    If an applicant is licensed, certified, or registered to practice naturopathic medicine or any other health occupation in another state, the applicant shall be in good standing with the applicable state licensing, certification, or registration authority.    (g)    An applicant shall complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-12 - Licenses -- Application

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;        (2)    Submit an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires;        (3)    Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board;        (4)    If the applicant has been licensed, certified, or registered to practice naturopathic medicine in another state, submit all evidence relating to:            (i)    Any disciplinary action taken or any administrative penalties assessed against the applicant by the appropriate state licensing, certification, or registration authority; and            (ii)    Any consent agreements the applicant entered into that contain conditions placed on the applicant’s professional conduct and practice, including any voluntary surrender of a license;        (5)    Complete and submit to the Board a Board–approved written attestation that:            (i)    States that the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed under this article;            (ii)    Includes the name and license number of the physician with whom the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement;            (iii)    States that the applicant will refer patients to and consult with physicians and other health care providers licensed or certified under this article as needed; and            (iv)    States that the applicant will require patients to sign a consent form that states that the applicant’s practice of naturopathic medicine is limited to the scope of practice identified in § 14–5F–14 of this subtitle; and        (6)    Inform the physician named in the attestation that the physician has been named.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-13 - Licenses -- Issuance

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-15 - Licenses -- Term; Renewal; Requirements

    (a)    (1)    The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.        (2)    A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.    (b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to 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)    The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:        (1)    Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Is of good moral character;        (3)    Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;        (4)    Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;        (5)    Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and        (6)    Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.    (d)    (1)    Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:            (i)    Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and            (ii)    Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14–5F–16(b) of this subtitle.        (2)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (3)    The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.    (e)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-15.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-15.1 - Change of Name or Address

    (a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.    (b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement

    (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 a naturopathic doctor who is on inactive status if the individual is otherwise entitled to be licensed under this subtitle and submits to the Board:            (i)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the requirements of § 14–308.1 of this title;            (ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements the Board adopts for this purpose; and            (iii)    A reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a naturopathic doctor who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the naturopathic doctor:        (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of  § 14–5F–15 of this subtitle;        (2)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements adopted by the Board under this subtitle for license reinstatements.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-17 - Surrender or Lapse of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed naturopathic doctor 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. §  14-5F-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-19 - Report

    (a)    This section applies to:        (1)    A licensed naturopathic doctor;        (2)    A licensed health care practitioner;        (3)    A health care facility, as defined in § 19–114 of the Health – General Article, located in the State; and        (4)    A State agency.    (b)    A person listed in subsection (a) of this section shall file a written report with the Board if the person has information that gives the person reason to believe that a licensed naturopathic doctor is or may be:        (1)    Medically or legally incompetent;        (2)    Engaged in the unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine;        (3)    Guilty of unprofessional conduct; or        (4)    Mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.    (c)    A person required to file a report under subsection (b) of this section shall file the report within 30 days after becoming aware of the information.    (d)    A health care facility shall report promptly to the Board if:        (1)    A licensed naturopathic doctor voluntarily resigns from the staff of the health care facility, voluntarily limits the licensee’s staff privileges, or fails to reapply for hospital privileges at the health care facility; and        (2)    The action of the licensee occurs while the licensee is under formal or informal investigation by the health care facility for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or mental or physical impairment.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-20 - Investigation

    (a)    The Board shall investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle.    (b)    After the Board’s investigation, the Board or a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board or a disciplinary panel passes an order under § 14–5F–22 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. §  14-5F-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-21 - Procedure

    (a)    The Board shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (c)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board or a disciplinary panel may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this subtitle and any hearings or proceedings before the Board or a disciplinary panel.    (d)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or a disciplinary panel or an order by the Board or a disciplinary panel 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.    (e)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board or a disciplinary panel may hear and determine the matter.    (f)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 14–5F–18 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. §  14-5F-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-22 - Orders; Surrender and Return of License

    If the Board or a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, the Board or the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-23 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-23 - Judicial Appeal

    (a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may take a direct judicial appeal.        (2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending judicial review.    (c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-24 - Reinstatement of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if the Board has revoked or suspended the license of a licensee, the Board may not reinstate the license until the Board is satisfied that the individual:        (1)    Has complied with all the terms and conditions in the final order; and        (2)    Is capable of safely engaging in the practice of naturopathic medicine.    (b)    The Board may not reinstate the license of an individual whose license was revoked by the Board within 6 months after the date of the revocation.    (c)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a surrendered or revoked license that has been surrendered or revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:        (1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and        (2)    Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-25 - Cease and Desist Orders

    A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for:        (1)    Practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or with an unauthorized person; or        (2)    Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-26 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-26 - Adherence to Federal, State, or Local Laws

    A licensed naturopathic doctor shall follow any federal, State, or local law that governs:        (1)    The control of contagious and infectious diseases; and        (2)    The reporting of births and deaths.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-27 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-27 - Fees for Consultations Permitted

    A licensed naturopathic doctor may receive a fee for professional consultation services.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-28 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-28 - Display of Notice of Federal Guidelines on Universal Precautions

    If a naturopathic doctor is engaged in the private practice of naturopathic medicine in the State, the naturopathic doctor shall display the notice developed under § 1–207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the naturopathic doctor is engaged in practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-29 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-29 - Unlicensed Practice Prohibited

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license.    (b)    An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.    (c)    Any individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.    (d)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.