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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-711 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-711 - Fines

    (a)    The Board may impose a civil fine on a licensee who fails to renew a license within 30 days after the date of expiration of the license and engages in the practice of nursing during the period of expiration.    (b)    The civil fine shall be $5 a day for each day that the violation continues, up to a maximum of $500.    (c)    The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-7A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7A - Nurse Licensure Compact|Section 8-7A-02 - Limitation on Judicial Review of Discipline in Another State

    Judicial review of the validity of discipline in another state as set forth in Article V of this Compact shall be limited to the issue of the identity of the individual who was disciplined in another state.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-7A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7A - Nurse Licensure Compact|Section 8-7A-03 - Construction With Other Laws

    (a)    This Nurse Licensure Compact may not nullify any other provision in this title or any other title applicable to the practice of nursing in the State.    (b)    In any instance where this Nurse Licensure Compact is silent as to an issue, the other provisions of this title and any regulations promulgated under this title shall prevail.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-7A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7A - Nurse Licensure Compact|Section 8-7A-04 - Regulations

    In addition to the powers and duties set forth in this title, the Board shall promulgate regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Nurse Licensure Compact.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-7A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7A - Nurse Licensure Compact|Section 8-7A-05 - Purpose

    This Nurse Licensure Compact:    (a)    Is designed to facilitate the regulation of nurses, and may not relieve employers from complying with contractual and statutorily imposed obligations; and    (b)    May not supersede existing State labor laws.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 8 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 8-801 - Short Title

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

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and of any rule or regulation adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2023.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.    (c)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator.    (d)    “Licensed nursing home administrator” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator.    (e)    “Nursing home” means an institution or part of an institution that:        (1)    Is a “skilled nursing facility” or an “intermediate care facility” as those terms are defined by federal law and participates in a program under Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act; or        (2)    If it is licensed only by this State, otherwise meets the federal requirements for a “skilled nursing facility” or an “intermediate care facility” as those terms are defined by federal law.    (f)    “Nursing home administrator” means an individual who administers, manages, or is in general administrative charge of a nursing home whether or not the individual:        (1)    Has an ownership interest in the nursing home; or        (2)    Shares duties and functions with other individuals.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-102 - Scope of Title

    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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among the Board members, the Governor shall appoint a chairman and vice chairman of the Board.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall appoint and the Secretary shall confirm the Board executive director.        (2)    The Board executive director may not be a member of the Board and serves at the pleasure of the Board.        (3)    The Board executive director is the executive officer of the Board.        (4)    The Board executive director shall have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree.    (c)    The Board shall determine the duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation determined by the Secretary in accordance with the State budget, unless the member otherwise is a public employee; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; and        (2)    Take any action necessary to enable the State to meet applicable federal requirements.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Report directly to the Secretary, as the Secretary requires;        (2)    Adopt standards for:            (i)    Licensure of applicants; and            (ii)    Practice of licensees;        (3)    Devise examinations and adopt investigative procedures to:            (i)    Determine whether licensees meet the standards adopted by the Board; and            (ii)    Assure that licensees continue to meet these standards; and        (4)    Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and nursing home administrators to improve:            (i)    Licensing standards; and            (ii)    Procedures for enforcing these standards.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-206 - Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.    (b)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title into the General Fund of this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|Section 9-207 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-710 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who:        (1)    Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle; and        (2)    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)    (1)    The applicant shall:            (i)    1.    Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in health care administration from an accredited college or university; or                2.    A.    Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in a field other than health care administration from an accredited college or university; and                B.    Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration approved by the Board; and            (ii)    1.    Have completed an administrator–in–training program approved by the Board; or                2.    Have completed 1 year of full–time nursing home administration in a nursing home.        (2)    The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an individual who:            (i)    Was in possession of a valid license on December 15, 1988; or            (ii)    1.    Had applied for a license by December 15, 1988; and                2.    Met all of the other requirements for licensure.    (e)    The Board may waive any education requirement of subsection (d) of this section for an individual who was licensed and practiced as a nursing home administrator for at least 3 years in another state.    (f)    (1)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d)(1)(i)1 or 2A of this section, the Board may not require an applicant to have a baccalaureate degree if the applicant:            (i)    Is a registered nurse who:                1.    Has an associate in arts degree in nursing; or                2.    Is a diplomate nurse;            (ii)    Has been working as a nursing home director of nursing for a period of at least 5 years, with at least 3 years experience at the same facility, prior to the date the applicant submits an application to the Board for a license;            (iii)    Has completed at least 6 months of full-time nursing home administration in a training program approved by the Board; and            (iv)    Has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration, or equivalent, approved by the Board.        (2)    Whenever federal law requires that an applicant for a license to practice as a nursing home administrator must have a baccalaureate degree in health care administration or in a field other than health care administration the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective.    (g)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-302.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-302.1 - 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 to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.    (e)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential;        (2)    May not be redisseminated; and        (3)    May be used only for the purposes authorized by this title.    (f)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-303 - 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;        (2)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-304 - Application Files

    (a)    The Board shall keep a file of each licensing application made under this subtitle.    (b)    The file shall contain:        (1)    The name, address, and age of the applicant;        (2)    The name and address of the employer or business connection of the applicant;        (3)    The date of the application;        (4)    Complete and current information on the educational, training, and experience qualifications of the applicant;        (5)    The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;        (6)    The action taken by the Board on the application;        (7)    The identifying numbers of any license certificate or renewal certificate issued to the applicant; and        (8)    Any other information that the Board considers necessary.    (c)    The application files shall be open to public inspection.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-305 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least four times a year, 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)    Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.        (2)    The subjects of examination shall be related to:            (i)    Nursing home administration;            (ii)    Health administration; and            (iii)    Attendant matters.        (3)    Each applicant shall be required to show knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to nursing homes.        (4)    The scope, content, and form of an examination shall be the same for all license applicants who take the examination at the same time.    (e)    The Board may not limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-306 - Waiver of Examination Requirement

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an individual who is licensed as a nursing home administrator in any other state.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    Is of good moral character;        (2)    Pays the application fee required by the Board under § 9–303 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Provides adequate evidence that:            (i)    At the time the applicant was licensed in the other state, the applicant was qualified to take the examination that then was required by the laws of this State; and            (ii)    The applicant qualified for a license in the other state by passing an examination given in that or any other state.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-307 - Administrators of Certain Church Institutions

    (a)    In this section, “certified institution” means an institution that:        (1)    Cares for and treats the sick in accordance with the teachings of any recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing; and        (2)    Is certified by that church or religious denomination to provide this care and treatment.    (b)    The Board may issue a limited license that permits the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator only in a certified institution.    (c)    An applicant qualifies for a limited license only if a recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing approves the applicant as qualified to administer certified institutions.    (d)    As a qualification for a limited license, the Board may not require the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in any medical technique or to meet any medical educational qualification or other medical standard that is not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in a certified institution.    (e)    A license certificate and license card issued under this section shall include a statement that practice as a nursing home administrator under the license is restricted to a certified institution named in the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-308 - Issuance of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license certificate and a license card to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 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 § 9–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-309 - Judicial Review of Decision Relating to Issuance or Renewal of License

    The applicant may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board that relates to issuing or renewing a license, as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-310 - Scope of License

    A license authorizes the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-312 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who has failed to renew the license for any reason, if the licensee:        (1)    Has not had the license suspended or revoked;        (2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 9-311 of this subtitle;        (3)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;        (4)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements; and        (5)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.    (b)    The Board may not reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the nursing home administrator may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.