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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-04 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to perfusionists.        (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 perfusionists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for perfusionists 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 Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.    (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. §  14-5E-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-05 - Perfusion Advisory Committee

    There is a Perfusion Advisory Committee within the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-06 - Perfusion Advisory Committee -- Composition; Consumer Member; Term; Chair

    (a)    The Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board as follows:        (1)    (i)    On or before September 30, 2013, three individuals who practice perfusion and who:                1.    Are certified by a national certifying board; and                2.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and            (ii)    On or after October 1, 2013, three licensed perfusionists;        (2)    Three physicians, at least one of whom performs cardiac or cardio–thoracic surgery or is a cardiac anesthesiologist; and        (3)    One consumer member.    (b)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    May not practice or ever have practiced perfusion or any health care profession;        (3)    May not be or ever have been in training to practice perfusion or any other health care profession;        (4)    May not have a household member who is a health care professional or is in training to be a health care professional; and        (5)    May not:            (i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;            (ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;            (iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or            (iv)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to perfusionists or to the field of perfusion.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2012.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.        (2)    The chair shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-07 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board:            (i)    Regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;            (ii)    A code of ethics for the practice of perfusion for adoption by the Board;            (iii)    Recommendations concerning the practice of perfusion, including standards of care for the practice of perfusion; and            (iv)    Continuing education requirements for license renewal;        (2)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (3)    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. §  14-5E-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-08 - License Required

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice perfusion in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle while practicing perfusion in that program.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-09 - Qualification for License

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall:        (1)    Be of good moral character;        (2)    Be at least 18 years old; and        (3)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.    (c)    An applicant for a license to practice perfusion shall:        (1)    (i)    Submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of certification as a certified perfusionist or other national certification approved by the Board; and            (ii)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board; or        (2)    (i)    Submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of graduation from a perfusion educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or the Commission’s predecessor or successor; and            (ii)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-10 - Term of License Before Taking Exam; Extension; Regulations

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle is entitled to be licensed for a single 2–year term before taking the national certifying examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor organization or another examination given or approved by the Board.    (b)    (1)    If an applicant was prevented from taking the national certifying examination before the single 2–year license expires because of extenuating circumstances, the applicant may apply to the Board for an extension of the term of the license.        (2)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out paragraph (1) of this subsection that include:            (i)    Criteria that an applicant must meet to receive an extension under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and            (ii)    Provisions as to the length of time that a license may be extended.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-11 - 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 a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (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. §  14-5E-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-12 - Authority Granted by License

    A license authorizes an individual to practice perfusion in this State while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-14 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Keeping and Availability of License

    (a)    (1)    A licensed perfusionist shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.        (2)    A licensed perfusionist who fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.    (b)    Each licensed perfusionist shall:        (1)    Keep a copy of the license in the licensee’s employment file; and        (2)    Make the license available for inspection on request.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-15 - Surrender of License

    Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed perfusionist 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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-17 - Judicial Appeals

    (a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.        (2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (b)    An order of the Board may not be stayed pending review.    (c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies its order.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-18.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-18.1 - 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 § 14–5E–16 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;        (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 § 14–5E–16(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. §  14-5E-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-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 its full authorized membership, 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. §  14-5E-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-20 - Unlicensed Practice Prohibited

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice perfusion in this State unless licensed to practice perfusion by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-21 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice perfusion 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 perfusion in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice perfusion under this subtitle, a person may not use the titles “certified clinical perfusionist”, “licensed perfusionist”, or “licensed clinical perfusionist”, the abbreviations “C.C.P.”, “L.P.”, or “L.C.P.”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices perfusion, holds a certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor entity, or holds a license as a licensed perfusionist issued by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-22 - Attempt or Offer to Provide Unauthorized Services Prohibited

    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides perfusion services unless the perfusion is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice perfusion under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-23 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-23 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5E–20 through 14–5E–22 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 §§ 14–5E–20 through 14–5E–22 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. §  14-5E-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-24 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Perfusion Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5E-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists|Section 14-5E-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 regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-02 - Purposes of Subtitle

    The purposes of this subtitle are to:        (1)    Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and specifically protect individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this subtitle;        (2)    Maintain standards in the delivery of naturopathic medical services to the public;        (3)    Ensure that the health care provided by qualified naturopathic doctors is accessible and available to the residents of the State; and        (4)    Provide a means of identifying qualified naturopathic doctors in the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-03 - Rights Not Limited

    This subtitle does not limit the right of:        (1)    An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;        (2)    An individual from treating the individual or the individual’s family based on the individual’s religious or health beliefs; or        (3)    A person that sells vitamins and herbs from providing information about the person’s products.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-04 - Regulations

    The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of naturopathic medicine.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-04.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-04.1 - Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council

    (a)    (1)    There is a Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council within the Board.        (2)    The Council consists of the following members:            (i)    The Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee; and            (ii)    The following members, appointed by the Board:                1.    Two individuals who:                A.    Practice naturopathic medicine in the State;                B.    Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners;                C.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and                D.    Are licensed naturopathic doctors;                2.    Two licensed physicians who practice in the State;                3.    One pharmacist who has a background in pharmacognosy and who practices in the State; and                4.    One consumer.        (3)    (i)    The term of an appointed member is 4 years.            (ii)    At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.        (4)    A member of the Council:            (i)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but            (ii)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.        (5)    The Board shall designate the chair of the Council.        (6)    The Board shall provide staff for the Council.    (b)    The Council shall:        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board a formulary for use by licensed naturopathic doctors;        (2)    Annually review the formulary adopted by the Board under subsection (c) of this section to determine if any changes are necessary for compliance with current prescribing standards or the practice of naturopathic medicine;        (3)    Otherwise review the formulary at the direction of the Board; and        (4)    Make recommendations to the Board based on the reviews conducted under items (2) and (3) of this subsection.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall adopt a formulary based on the recommendations of the Council made under subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    The Board may modify or reject any recommendation of the Council regarding the formulary.    (d)    (1)    The formulary adopted by the Board shall include:            (i)    Nonprescription drugs and devices;            (ii)    Prescription oxygen and auto–injectable epinephrine; and            (iii)    Prescription diaphragms and cervical caps for contraception.        (2)    The formulary may not include:            (i)    Except as provided in paragraph (1)(ii) and (iii) of this subsection, prescription drugs or devices; or            (ii)    Controlled substances.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5F-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-05 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services the Board provides to naturopathic doctors.        (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 naturopathic doctors.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the 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. §  14-5F-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors|Section 14-5F-06 - Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee

    There is a Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee within the Board.