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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.1 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Medical Examination

    (a)    In this section, “medical examination” means a physical examination of the ear of an individual by an otolaryngologist, otologist, or other physician.    (b)    (1)    Before an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser sells a hearing aid to an individual, the audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall determine whether the individual has had a medical examination within the 6 months before the hearing aid service is to be provided.        (2)    Unless an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser determines that an individual has had a medical examination within the period set under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the audiologist or hearing aid dispenser:            (i)    Shall give the individual a written recommendation that the individual obtain a medical examination; and            (ii)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, may not sell a hearing aid to the individual until the individual provides to the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser satisfactory written evidence that the individual has had a medical examination within the 6 months before the hearing aid is provided.    (c)    (1)    An audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser may sell a hearing aid to an individual without complying with the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section only if the services are:            (i)    Limited to replacement of a hearing aid; or            (ii)    Provided to an individual who:                1.    Is at least 18 years old; and                2.    Before a hearing aid is provided, signs a written waiver of the medical examination that otherwise is required under subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section.        (2)    Each audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall keep a copy of each signed waiver.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.2 - Misleading or Untruthful Advertisements and Representations Regarding Services

    While practicing audiology or hearing aid dispensing, an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser may not:        (1)    Advertise a particular model, type, or kind of hearing aid for sale while intending:            (i)    1.    Not to allow an individual who responds to the advertisement to buy the hearing aid advertised; or                2.    To dissuade an individual who responds to the advertisement from buying the hearing aid advertised; and            (ii)    To obtain for a prospective buyer a model, type, or kind of hearing aid that differs from that advertised; or        (2)    Falsely represent the use or availability of services or advice of a physician for providing hearing aid services.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.3 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Misrepresentation of Qualifications of Place of Business

    While practicing hearing aid dispensing, a hearing aid dispenser may not misrepresent the place of business of the person by use of the word “clinic” or any similar word, abbreviation, or symbol to indicate falsely that a medical service is provided at that place.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.4 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.4 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Use of False Name

    A person may not practice hearing aid dispensing under a false name.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.5 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.5 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Unlawful Inducements

    While practicing audiology or hearing aid dispensing, an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser may not directly or indirectly give or offer to give anything of value to another person who provides professional services to clients, if the thing of value is given to induce the person receiving the thing of value to:        (1)    Buy a product or service from the person giving the thing of value;        (2)    Refrain from buying a product or service of a competitor of the person giving the thing of value; or        (3)    Influence another to:            (i)    Buy a product or service from the person giving the thing of value; or            (ii)    Refrain from buying a product or service of a competitor of the person giving the thing of value.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.6 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.6 - Door-to-Door Solicitation of Hearing Aid Sales

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person may not sell or attempt to sell a hearing aid to any person by door–to–door solicitation.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a solicitation that is made:        (1)    At the request of the solicited individual; or        (2)    In response to an inquiry from the solicited individual.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.7 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.7 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in Provision of Hearing Aid Services

    While practicing audiology or hearing aid dispensing, a person may not engage in an unfair or deceptive trade practice, as defined in § 13–301 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.8 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.8 - Receipts for Hearing Aids

    Each time an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser sells a hearing aid to an individual, the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser shall give the individual a receipt that includes:        (1)    The name and address of the regular place of business of the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser;        (2)    The license number of the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser;        (3)    The make, model, and serial number of the hearing aid provided;        (4)    If the hearing aid is used or reconditioned, a statement that indicates that the hearing aid is used or reconditioned;        (5)    The amount charged for the hearing aid;        (6)    The total refundable amount of the hearing aid if it is returned within 30 days as provided in the Hearing Aid Sales Act, Title 14, Subtitle 25 of the Commercial Law Article; and        (7)    The signature of the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-314.9 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-314.9 - Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Additional Penalties

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 2–315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 2–314 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license or to reprimand a licensee or place a licensee on probation, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.    (b)    The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 2–314 of this subtitle or denies a license or a limited license for any other reason, it shall give the individual 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)    Any notice given under this section shall be sent by first–class mail to the last known address given to the Board by the individual.    (d)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (e)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue a subpoena or administer an oath in connection with an investigation, hearing, or proceeding by the Board.    (f)    If, after a hearing, a licensee is found in violation of this title, the licensee shall pay costs of the hearing as specified in regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-316 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 2–314 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 2–314 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. §  2-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-317 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses

    (a)    If the license of an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech–language pathologist, or speech–language pathology assistant is suspended or revoked under § 2–314 of this subtitle, and it is not reinstated by the Board within 5 years, the Board may not reinstate it.    (b)    If a license may not be reinstated under subsection (a) of this section, an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech–language pathologist, or speech–language pathology assistant may apply for a new license by meeting the current licensing requirements for obtaining a new license under this title and any additional requirements determined by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-318 - Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:        (1)    Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and        (2)    Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.    (b)    For purposes of this section, a rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of a professional association approved by the Board that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, speech–language pathologists, and speech–language pathology assistants.    (c)    A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:        (1)    Solely for the Board; or        (2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.    (d)    For purposes of this section, a rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech–language pathologist, or speech–language pathology assistant, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.        (3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.    (f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-319 - Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

    (a)    A licensed speech–language pathologist may delegate duties to an assistant within the scope of practice and supervision guidelines in the regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    The Board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications and scope of practice for the position of a speech–language pathology assistant and the requirements for the supervision of a speech–language pathology assistant by a supervisor of a speech–language pathology assistant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-401 - Practicing Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology, or assist in the practice of speech–language pathology in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology, or assist in the practice of speech–language pathology.    (b)    A person may not use or attempt to use a license or a limited license that has been purchased, fraudulently obtained, counterfeited, or materially altered.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-402 - Misrepresentation -- Audiologists

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person:        (1)    Is authorized to practice audiology in this State; or        (2)    Evaluates, examines, directs, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect hearing and balance or assists those individuals in the perception of sound.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not use, with the intent to represent that the person practices audiology, words or terms, including:        (1)    “Audiological”;        (2)    “Audiologist”;        (3)    “Audiology”;        (4)    “Aural rehabilitation”;        (5)    “Hearing clinic”;        (6)    “Hearing clinician”;        (7)    “Hearing rehabilitation”; or        (8)    “Hearing specialist”.    (c)    While performing the duties of that employment, an individual employed by any agency of the federal government may use any of the titles listed in subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-402.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-402.1 - Misrepresentation -- Hearing Aid Dispensers

    Unless authorized under this title to practice hearing aid dispensing or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “licensed hearing aid dispenser”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice hearing aid dispensing in the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-402.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-402.2 - Misrepresentation -- Speech-Language Pathologists

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice speech–language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person:        (1)    Is authorized to practice speech–language pathology in this State; or        (2)    Evaluates, examines, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect speech, language, communication, and swallowing.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice speech–language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in speech–language pathology, including but not limited to:        (1)    “Communication disorders”;        (2)    “Communicologist”;        (3)    “Dysphagist”;        (4)    “Language pathologist”;        (5)    “Logopedist”;        (6)    “Speech and language clinician”;        (7)    “Speech and language therapist”;        (8)    “Speech clinic”;        (9)    “Speech clinician”;        (10)    “Speech correction”;        (11)    “Speech correctionist”;        (12)    “Speech pathology”;        (13)    “Speech–language pathology”;        (14)    “Speech therapist”;        (15)    “Speech therapy”; or        (16)    “Swallowing therapist”.    (c)    While performing the duties of that employment, an individual employed by any agency of the federal government may use any of the titles listed in subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-402.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-402.3 - Mispresentation -- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public, by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person:        (1)    Is authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant in the State; or        (2)    Assists in the practice of speech–language pathology.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency  in assisting the practice of speech–language pathology, including:        (1)    “Communication assistant”;        (2)    “Speech assistant”;        (3)    “Speech–language assistant”;        (4)    “Speech–language teacher”; or        (5)    “Speech teacher”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-403 - Making False Statements in Applications

    A person may not knowingly make a false, material statement in an application for a license or a limited license or for renewal of a license or a limited license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-404 - Materially Altering License

    A person may not materially alter a license or a limited license with fraudulent intent.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-405 - Transferring or Offering to Transfer License

    A person may not transfer or offer to transfer a license or a limited license for consideration.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-406 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices; Violation of Hearing Aid Sales Act

    While providing hearing aid services as an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, a person may not:         (1)    Engage in an unfair or deceptive trade practice, as defined in § 13-301 of the Commercial Law Article; or        (2)    Violate any provision of Title 14, Subtitle 25 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-408 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 2-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Audiology, Hearing Aid Dispensing, and Speech–Language Pathology Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 2-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2026.