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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-309 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee:            (i)    Submits to the Board an application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and            (ii)    Pays to the Board the inactive status fee set by the Board.        (2)    The Board shall reactivate the license of an individual placed on inactive status if the individual:            (i)    Satisfies the continuing education requirements established by the Board; and            (ii)    Pays to the Board a reactivation fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board, in accordance with its regulations, shall reinstate the license of an individual who failed to renew a license for any reason if the individual:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Satisfies the continuing education requirements established by the Board;        (3)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and        (4)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of a license within 5 years after the expiration of the license.    (c)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the license of an individual who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the expiration of the license.        (2)    An individual who fails to apply for reinstatement of a license within 5 years after the expiration of the license may become licensed by meeting the requirements for obtaining an initial license under this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-310 - Production of License Upon Request; Change of Address

    (a)    Each licensee shall produce a valid license when requested to do so by an existing or potential employer or client.    (b)    Each licensee shall give the Board written notice of any change of address within 30 days of any change of address.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-310.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-310.1 - Surrender or Lapse of License Pending Investigation or Charges

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed dietitian-nutritionist 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. §  5-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-311 - Grounds for Denial of License

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5-312 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:         (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;        (3)    Violates any provision of this title or any regulations adopted under this title;        (4)    Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional service for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;        (5)    Commits fraud or deceit in the practice of dietetics;        (6)    Is convicted of or pleads nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;        (7)    Obtains or attempts to obtain a fee through fraud or misrepresentation;        (8)    Employs any person to practice dietetics whose license or certificate to practice a health occupation under this article has been suspended;        (9)    Uses or promotes or causes the use of any misleading, deceiving, or untruthful advertising matter, or promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or other representation;        (10)    Commits any act of unprofessional conduct, as defined by the rules and regulations of the Board, or violates the code of ethics adopted by the Board;        (11)    Provides professional services while:            (i)    Under the influence of alcohol; or            (ii)    Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;        (12)    Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any other state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section;        (13)    Practices dietetics with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of dietetics;        (14)    Fails to file or record any report or record as required by law in the practice of dietetics, impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report or record, or induces another to fail to file or record the report or record;        (15)    Submits a false statement to collect a fee;        (16)    Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;        (17)    Promotes the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain; or        (18)    Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-311.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-311.1 - Penalties

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 5-312 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 5-311 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:        (1)    Instead of suspending the license; or        (2)    In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.    (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. §  5-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-312 - Hearing Before Board

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any action under § 5-311 of this subtitle, 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 Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.    (d)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board, an order by the Board to take any oath or to testify, or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person for contempt of court.    (e)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (f)    The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the individual at least 14 days before the hearing.    (g)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-313 - Review

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section for an action under § 5–311 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 § 5–311 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. §  5-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-314 - Dietetic Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “dietetic 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 dietetic rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of an association representing licensed dietitian-nutritionists that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to dietitian-nutritionists.    (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 dietetic rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any dietitian-nutritionist 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 dietetic 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 dietetic rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the dietetic 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 a dietetic rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the dietetic rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the dietetic rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-401 - Unauthorized Practice

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice dietetics in the State unless licensed by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-402 - Misrepresentation of Title

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided under this title, a person may not represent or imply to the public by use of the title “licensed dietitian-nutritionist”, by other title, by description of services, methods, or procedures that the person is authorized to practice dietetics in the State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice dietetics under this title, a person may not use the words or terms “dietitian-nutritionist”, “licensed dietitian-nutritionist”, “LDN”, “dietitian”, “licensed dietitian”, “D”, “LD”, “nutritionist”, “licensed nutritionist”, or “LN”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-403 - Penalties for Violations

    (a)    A person who violates § 5–401 or § 5–402 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 § 5–401 or § 5–402 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not to exceed $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-404 - Cease and Desist Orders or Injunction Authorized

    The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 5–401 or § 5–402 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-405 - Injunction; Procedure

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of dietetics; or        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 5–311 of this title.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board, in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.    (d)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of dietetics under § 5–401 of this subtitle or disciplinary action under § 5–311 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 5-501 - Citation of Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 5-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2025.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners.    (c)    “Health care setting” means:        (1)    The office of a health care provider regulated under this article; or        (2)    A health care facility as defined in § 19–114 of the Health – General Article.    (d)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice massage therapy.    (e)    “Licensed massage therapist” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice massage therapy.    (f)    (1)    “Massage therapy” means the use of manual techniques on soft tissues of the human body including effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (tapping), stretching, compression, vibration, and friction, with or without the aid of heat limited to hot packs and heating pads, cold water, or nonlegend topical applications, for the purpose of improving circulation, enhancing muscle relaxation, relieving muscular pain, reducing stress, or promoting health and well–being.        (2)    “Massage therapy” includes the laying on of hands, consisting of pressure or movement on an individual who is fully clothed, except for footwear, to specifically affect the electromagnetic energy or energetic field of the human body if this practice includes use of the manual techniques set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    “Massage therapy” does not include:            (i)    The diagnosis or treatment of illness, disease, or injury;            (ii)    The adjustment, manipulation, or mobilization of any of the articulations of the osseous structures of the human body or spine; or            (iii)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the laying on of hands, consisting of pressure or movement on an individual who is fully clothed, except for footwear, to specifically affect the electromagnetic energy or energetic field of the human body.        (4)    The provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection do not preclude the application of the modalities described in paragraph (1) of this subsection to an individual who has an injury.    (g)    “Practice massage therapy” means to engage professionally and for compensation in massage therapy.    (h)    “Registered massage practitioner” means an individual who is registered by the Board to practice massage therapy in a setting that is not a health care setting.    (i)    “Registration” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a registration issued by the Board to practice massage therapy in a setting that is not a health care setting.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-102 - Certain Rights Not Limited by Title

    Except as specifically provided in this title, this title does not limit the right of an individual to practice or advertise an occupation that the individual otherwise is authorized to practice under this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary–treasurer.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of the officers; and        (2)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-204 - Staff; Executive Director

    (a)    The Board and the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may employ a staff in accordance with the budgets of the boards.    (b)    The Board and the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners jointly shall appoint an executive director, who serves at the pleasure of both boards.    (c)    The executive director:        (1)    Is the executive officer of both boards; and        (2)    Has the powers and duties assigned by the boards.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-205 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of meetings of the Board.    (c)    In accordance with the budget of the Board, each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties of the member’s office; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided for in the State budget.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-206 - Additional Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the duties of the Board; and        (3)    In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in any proceeding before the Board.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a list of the name and address of each licensed massage therapist and registered massage practitioner;        (2)    Adopt an official seal;        (3)    File reports of the activities of the Board as required by the Secretary;        (4)    Assist in prosecutions under this title;        (5)    Investigate an alleged violation of this title; and        (6)    Establish an advisory committee, to be chaired by the vice chair of the Board, to study the scope of practice of massage therapy and make recommendations to the Board on changes to this title or regulations adopted by the Board under this subtitle that are necessary to reflect currently practiced modalities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-207 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Fund

    (a)    There is a State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and registrations and other services of the Board.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided in this title.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this title.        (4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (e)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Money in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under this title.    (f)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.