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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-602 - Misrepresentation

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, unless authorized to practice dentistry under this title, 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 dentistry in this State.        (2)    Unless authorized to practice dental hygiene under this title, 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 dental hygiene in this State.    (b)    This title does not affect the right of a holder of a dental degree who does not directly or indirectly practice or attempt to practice dentistry in this State to use the degree or an abbreviation for the degree in connection with the name of the holder.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-603 - Practice Limitations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensed dentist may not practice dentistry:        (1)    Under a name other than the name of the licensee;        (2)    As a business entity; or        (3)    Under the name of a business entity.    (b)    A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as an employee of a health maintenance organization that is certified by the State Insurance Commissioner.    (c)    A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as a member of a limited liability company.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-604 - Reports of Felony or Crime Involving Moral Turpitude

    The clerk of each district and circuit court shall:         (1)    Report to the Board each conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by a dentist or a dental hygienist for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; and        (2)    Submit the report within 10 working days of the conviction or entry of the plea.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-605 - Ownership or Operation of Dental or Dental Hygiene Practice Limited

    A dental hygienist may not own or operate a dental practice or a dental hygiene practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-606 - Penalties

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dentistry is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:            (i)    For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year; or            (ii)    For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $20,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.        (2)    This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle, aids or abets unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in violation of § 4–601(b) of this subtitle, or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.        (2)    This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.    (c)    A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work, or who advertises a dental appliance in violation of § 4–503(c) of this title is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 4-701 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Dentistry Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 4-702 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Dietetic Practice.    (c)    “Certified nutrition specialist” means an individual certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists, the accrediting body of the American College of Nutrition.    (d)    “Dietitian-nutritionist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice dietetics.    (e)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice dietetics.    (f)    (1)    “Medical device” means a health care product used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.        (2)    “Medical device” does not mean:            (i)    A drug;            (ii)    A surgical or dental instrument;            (iii)    Physical therapy equipment;            (iv)    X-ray apparatus; or            (v)    A component part or accessory of any of the items listed in this paragraph.    (g)    “Medical nutrition” means the nutritional advice or counsel provided to an individual by a licensee in their professional capacity that is designed for an individual to alleviate a specific physiological complaint, condition, or symptom.    (h)    (1)    “Practice dietetics” means to apply the principles derived from integrating knowledge of food, biochemistry, physiology, management science, behavioral science, and social science to human nutrition.        (2)    “Practice dietetics” includes:            (i)    Assessing individual and community food practices and nutritional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and demographic data, for clinical, research, and program planning purposes;            (ii)    Developing, establishing, and evaluating nutritional care plans that establish priorities, goals, and objectives for meeting nutrient needs for individuals or groups;            (iii)    Nutrition counseling and education as a part of preventive or restorative health care throughout the life cycle;            (iv)    Determining, applying, and evaluating standards for food and nutrition services; and            (v)    Applying scientific research to the role of food in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease.    (i)    “Registered dietitian” means an individual registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the accrediting body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    (j)    “Supervision” means the management of an individual who aids in the practice of dietetics by a licensed dietitian-nutritionist who may or may not be on the premises.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-102 - Purpose of Title

    The purpose of this title is to protect the lives and health of the people of this State by:         (1)    Setting standards for the practice of dietetics; and        (2)    Limiting the use of the title “licensed dietitian-nutritionist” to individuals who meet those standards.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-103 - Certain Rights Not Limited by Title

    (a)    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.    (b)    This title does not limit the right of an individual or group to provide services and information related to nonmedical nutrition while:        (1)    Employed by or operating a health, weight loss, or fitness program;        (2)    Employed by or operating a health food store;        (3)    Employed by or operating a business that sells health products including dietary supplements, food, or food materials, or provides nonmedical nutritional information or distributes nutritional literature; or        (4)    Conducting classes or disseminating information related to nonmedical nutrition.    (c)    This title does not limit the right of an individual to provide services related only to the purchasing, preparation, and service of food to groups of people.    (d)    This title does not limit the right of an individual to provide nonmedical nutritional information or to distribute nutritional literature.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-201 - State Board of Dietetic Practice

    There is a State Board of Dietetic Practice in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers; and        (2)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    A member of the Board:        (1)    Is entitled to compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board; and        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-205 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Sue to enforce any provision of this subtitle by injunction; and        (3)    Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the jurisdiction of the Board.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a list of all dietitian–nutritionists who are currently licensed;        (2)    Keep a record of its proceedings;        (3)    Submit an annual report of its transactions for the previous fiscal year to the Governor by September 30 of each year; and        (4)    Investigate an alleged violation of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-206 - State Board of Dietetic Practice Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Dietetic Practice Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the 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 of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the funds to the State Board of Dietetic Practice 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 by the provisions of this article.        (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 article.        (4)    Except as otherwise provided by law, no other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (e)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.    (f)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dietetic Practice|Section 5-207 - Immunity

    A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–719 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-301 - Licenses

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice dietetics in the State.    (b)    The following individuals may practice dietetics without a license:        (1)    A student or trainee, working under the supervision of a licensed dietitian-nutritionist while fulfilling an experience requirement or pursuing a course of study to meet requirements for licensure, for a limited period of time as determined by the Board;        (2)    An individual employed by the United States government to practice dietetics, while practicing within the scope of that employment; and        (3)    An individual who aids in the practice of dietetics, if the individual works under the supervision of a licensed dietitian-nutritionist or licensed physician.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-302 - Qualifications of Licensees

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant must be of good moral character.    (c)    The applicant must be at least 18 years old.    (d)    The applicant for licensure as a dietitian–nutritionist shall:        (1)    (i)    1.    Have satisfactorily completed academic requirements for the field of dietetics as approved by the Board; and                2.    Have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an educational accrediting association recognized by the Council on Higher Education and Accreditation; or            (ii)    Have received a master’s or doctoral degree from a college or university accredited by an educational accrediting association recognized by the Council on Higher Education and Accreditation in nutritional sciences (with emphasis in human nutrition), food and nutrition, dietetics, human nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, or equivalent training approved by the Board;        (2)    Have satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Board; and        (3)    (i)    Submit to the Board proof of certification by the Certification Board for Nutritional Specialists; or            (ii)    Submit to the Board proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant must pass an examination approved by the Board under this subtitle.    (f)    The applicant shall meet any other qualifications or requirements that the Board establishes for license applicants.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-303 - Applications; Applicants Licensed in Other States

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Pay the application fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Provide proof of passing an examination approved by the Board.    (b)    In addition to any other requirements of this section, an applicant who is or has been licensed to practice dietetics in another state or country shall submit proof of good standing in that state or country or proof of eligibility for a license in good standing in that state or country.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-304 - Passing Score for Examination

    The Board shall determine the passing score for the examination approved.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-305 - Waiver of Examination

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive an examination requirement of this title for an individual who:        (1)    Is licensed to practice dietetics in another state or country;        (2)    Is registered to practice dietetics by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or        (3)    Is certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    Pays the application fee set by the Board under § 5–206 of this title; and        (2)    Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle; and            (ii)    1.    Became licensed in the other state or country after passing, in that state or country, an examination that the Board determines to be comparable to the examination for which the applicant is seeking the waiver;                2.    Became registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics after meeting the examination waiver requirements of that Commission or its predecessor; or                3.    Became certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists after meeting the examination waiver requirements of that Certification Board or its predecessor.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-306 - Issuance of License

    (a)    If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that specifies that:        (1)    The applicant has qualified for a license; and        (2)    On receipt of the license fee set by the Board, the Board will issue a license to the applicant.    (b)    On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:        (1)    The full name of the licensee;        (2)    A serial number assigned by the Board to the licensee; and        (3)    The signature of the chairman of the Board, under seal of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-307 - Authority of License

    A license authorizes the licensee to practice dietetics while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  5-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 5-308 - Expiration of License

    (a)    (1)    Unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section, a license expires on the date set by the Board.        (2)    A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.    (b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license expires;        (2)    The date by which the Board must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before the license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board:            (i)    A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and            (ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements for license renewal set by the Board under this section.    (d)    In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.