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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-19 - Reinstatement

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the disciplinary panel, may reinstate a revoked license.    (b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:        (1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and        (2)   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. §  14-5A-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-20 - Practicing Without License Prohibited

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice respiratory care in this State unless licensed to practice respiratory care by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-21 - Misrepresentation

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, 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 respiratory care in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “R.C.P.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices respiratory care.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-22 - Authorized Person to Provide Care

    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides respiratory care unless the respiratory care is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-22.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-22.1 - Employment of Individual Practicing Respiratory Care Without License Prohibited

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.    (c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a violation of this section.    (d)    The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-23 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-23 - Violation; Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5A–20 through 14–5A–22.1 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.    (b)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5A–20 through 14–5A–22.1 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-24 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioners Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-25 - 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 § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-02 - Practicing a Health Occupation Is Not Limited

    This subtitle 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. §  14-5B-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-03 - Regulations

    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-04 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to licensees.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to licensees, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for licensees under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the State Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board established under § 14–201 of this title.    (c)    The fees 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 subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-05 - Advisory Committee

    (a)    There is a Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Advisory Committee within the Board.    (b)    (1)    The Committee consists of 10 members appointed by the Board.        (2)    Of the 10 members:            (i)    One shall be a licensed physician who specializes in radiology;            (ii)    One shall be a licensed physician who specializes in radiology and who supervises a radiologist assistant;            (iii)    One shall be a licensed physician who specializes in nuclear medicine;            (iv)    One shall be a licensed physician who specializes in radiation oncology;            (v)    One shall be a radiation therapist;            (vi)    One shall be a radiographer;            (vii)    One shall be a radiologist assistant;            (viii)    One shall be a nuclear medicine technologist; and            (ix)    One shall be a consumer member.    (c)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair once every 2 years.        (2)    The chair, or the chair’s designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.    (d)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    May not be or ever have been a health care professional or in training to be a health care professional; and        (3)    May not:            (i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance;            (ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance; or            (iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.    (e)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by regulation.        (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 2 consecutive full terms.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-06 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Make recommendations to the Board on regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Make recommendations to the Board on a code of ethics for the practice of radiation therapy, the practice of radiography, the practice of nuclear medicine technology, and the practice of radiology assistance for adoption by the Board;        (3)    On request, make recommendations to the Board on standards of care for the practice of radiation therapy, the practice of radiography, the practice of nuclear medicine technology, and the practice of radiology assistance;        (4)    Make recommendations to the Board on the requirements for licensure as a radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant;        (5)    On request, review applications for licensure as a radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant and make recommendations to the Board;        (6)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;        (7)    Advise the Board on matters related to the practice of radiation therapy, the practice of radiography, the practice of nuclear medicine technology, and the practice of radiology assistance;        (8)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (9)    Submit an annual report to the Board.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-07 - Form and Manner of Practice

    (a)    (1)    A licensee may only practice under the supervision of a licensed physician.        (2)    The failure of a licensed physician to properly supervise a licensee is unprofessional conduct in the practice of medicine under § 14–404(a)(3) of this title.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the practice of a radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant is limited to those procedures, operations, preparations, and practices listed in regulation.        (2)    A radiologist assistant may not:            (i)    Interpret images;            (ii)    Make diagnoses; or            (iii)    Prescribe medications or therapies.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-08 - Licensing Requirements

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in this State.        (2)    A radiologist assistant may not:            (i)    Interpret images;            (ii)    Make diagnoses; or            (iii)    Prescribe medications or therapies.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual employed by the federal government as a radiation therapist, radiographer, a nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant while the individual is practicing within the scope of that employment; or        (2)    A radiation therapy student, a radiography student, a nuclear medicine technology student, or a radiology assistant student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in that program.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-09 - Qualification for License

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the applicant shall:        (1)    Be of good moral character;        (2)    Be at least 18 years old;        (3)    Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board;        (4)    Meet any educational, training, or examination requirements established by the Board, including:            (i)    Graduation from an appropriate educational program as determined by the Board; and            (ii)    Certification; and        (5)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.    (c)    To qualify for a license to practice as a radiologist assistant, an applicant shall:        (1)    Be issued a general license to perform radiography;        (2)    Complete an advanced academic program with a nationally recognized radiology curriculum that results in a baccalaureate degree, post baccalaureate certificate, or graduate degree and incorporates a radiologist–directed clinical preceptorship;        (3)    Be certified in advanced cardiac life support; and        (4)    Be certified as a radiologist assistant by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.    (d)    Except for requirements adopted by the Board for license renewal under § 14–5B–12 of this subtitle, nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require an individual who is certified by the Board as a radiation oncology/therapy technologist, medical radiation technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist as of October 1, 2008, to meet additional education, training, or examination requirements.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-10 - Application for License

    (a)    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 the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for that license.    (c)    (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. §  14-5B-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-11 - Authority Granted by License

    (a)    Licensure as a radiation therapist authorizes an individual to practice radiation therapy while the license is effective.    (b)    Licensure as a radiographer authorizes an individual to practice radiography while the license is effective.    (c)    Licensure as a nuclear medicine technologist authorizes an individual to practice nuclear medicine technology while the license is effective.    (d)    Licensure as a radiologist assistant authorizes an individual to practice radiology assistance while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-12.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-12.1 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Penalty

    (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. §  14-5B-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-13 - Surrender of License

    Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensee may not surrender the license and the license may not lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-14.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-14.1 - Review

    (a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle 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 review.    (c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies the order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-15.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-15.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

    (a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.    (b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:        (1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5B–14 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;        (2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;        (3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows of the disciplinary action;        (4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5B–14(c) of this subtitle; and        (5)    The public address of the licensee.    (c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.    (d)    The Board:        (1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and        (2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.    (e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.    (f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-16 - Reinstatement

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel may reinstate a revoked license.    (b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been 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. §  14-5B-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-17 - Unauthorized Practice Prohibited

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiation therapy in this State unless licensed to practice radiation therapy by the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice nuclear medicine technology in this State unless licensed to practice nuclear medicine technology by the Board.    (c)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiography in this State unless licensed to practice radiography by the Board.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiology assistance in this State unless licensed to practice radiology assistance by the Board.