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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-312.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-312.1 - Licensing on Inactive Status

    (a)    If an individual has been licensed by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator in the State in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, the individual may be licensed subsequently as a nursing home administrator on inactive status, retaining the licensee’s original license number.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:            (i)    An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and            (ii)    The inactive status fee set by the Board.        (2)    A licensee’s inactive status expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the licensee renews the inactive status for a 2–year term as provided in this section.        (3)    The Board shall provide a licensee who has complied with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection with written notification of:            (i)    The date that the licensee’s inactive status becomes effective;            (ii)    The date that the licensee’s 2–year term of inactive status expires; and            (iii)    The consequences of:                1.    Not renewing inactive status before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status; and                2.    Not resuming active status within the 5–year period of inactive status, beginning on the first day of inactive status.    (c)    A licensee on inactive status may not practice as a nursing home administrator in the State.    (d)    The Board shall issue a license to a licensee who is on inactive status if the licensee:        (1)    Completes an application form for reactivation of a license before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status on the form required by the Board;        (2)    Complies with the renewal requirements in effect at the time the licensee seeks to reactivate the license;        (3)    Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board;        (4)    Has not practiced as a nursing home administrator in the State while on inactive status;        (5)    Pays all appropriate fees set by the Board;        (6)    Has been on inactive status for less than 5 years; and        (7)    Is otherwise entitled to be licensed.    (e)    Before the Board may reactivate the license of an individual who has been on inactive status for 5 years or more, the individual shall:        (1)    Submit a new application;        (2)    Pay all appropriate fees set by the Board;        (3)    Complete a Board approved 1–month administrator refresher program;        (4)    Pass the State’s standards examination; and        (5)    Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.    (f)    A nursing home administrator whose inactive license expires before the nursing home administrator returns to active licensure shall meet the reinstatement requirements of § 9–312 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-313 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed nursing home administrator 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 nursing home administrator.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the nursing home administrator under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the nursing home administrator’s license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-314 - Investigations; Grounds for Reprimands, Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines

    (a)    The Board shall investigate and take appropriate action as to any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that a licensee has failed to meet any standard of the Board.    (b)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license or limited license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or holder of a limited license, place any licensee or holder of a limited license on probation, suspend or revoke a license or limited license, or impose a civil fine if the applicant, holder, or licensee:        (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another;        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;        (3)    Otherwise fails to meet substantially the standards of practice adopted by the Board under § 9–205 of this title;        (4)    Is convicted of or pleads guilty or 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;        (5)    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;        (6)    Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;        (7)    Practices nursing home administration with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of nursing home administration;        (8)    Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of nursing home administration;        (9)    Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;        (10)    Submits a false statement to collect a fee;        (11)    Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the licensee’s practice as a nursing home administrator;        (12)    Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive; or        (13)    Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-314.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-314.1 - Civil Fines

    (a)    (1)    If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:            (i)    Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or            (ii)    In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.        (2)    A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:            (i)    $1,000 for a first violation; and            (ii)    $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.    (b)    If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:        (1)    A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and        (2)    A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.    (c)    The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-314.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-314.2 - Employing or Retaining Unlicensed Consultants Prohibited

    (a)    In this section, “nursing home management firm” means an organization that:        (1)    Is intended to have or has full responsibility and control for the day–to–day operations of a nursing home; and        (2)    Is under contract with:            (i)    An applicant for a license from the Secretary to establish, operate, or continue the operation of an existing nursing facility; or            (ii)    A holder of a license from the Secretary to operate a nursing facility.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a nursing home or a nursing home management firm may not knowingly employ or retain as a consultant an individual who, for an activity described in § 9–314(b)(8), (9), or (10) of this subtitle, has surrendered a license under § 9–313 of this subtitle or has had a license revoked under § 9–314 of this subtitle.        (2)    A nursing home or nursing home management firm may hire or retain as a consultant an individual who surrendered a license or had a license revoked under this subtitle, but had the license restored by the Board, and who is now a licensee in good standing under the provisions of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-315 - Hearing Before Reprimand, Suspension, or Revocation

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 9-314 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 the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    Over the signature of an officer or the executive director 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 or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.    (e)    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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-316 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 9–314 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 § 9–314 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 judicial review.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-316.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-316.1 - Unauthorized Practice of Nursing Home Administration

    (a)    The Board may issue a cease and desist order for practicing nursing home administration without a license or with an unauthorized person or for supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of nursing home administration.    (b)    (1)    An action for aiding and abetting may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:            (i)    The unauthorized practice of nursing home administration; or            (ii)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 9-314 of this subtitle.        (2)    An action under this section may be brought by:            (i)    The Board, in its own name;            (ii)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or            (iii)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.        (3)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.        (4)    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.        (5)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of nursing home administration under § 9-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 9-314 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 9-317 - Nursing Home Administrator Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “nursing home administrator 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 nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of any association representing nursing home administrators that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to nursing home administrators.    (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 nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any nursing home administrator, 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 nursing home administrator 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 nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the nursing home administrator 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 nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the nursing home administrator rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-401 - Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:         (1)    Practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a nursing home administrator in this State unless licensed by the Board; or        (2)    Supervise, direct, induce, or aid an unlicensed individual to practice as a nursing home administrator.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-402 - Misrepresentation as Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice as a nursing home administrator 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 as a nursing home administrator in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “nursing home administrator”, or the abbreviation “N.H.A.” or any other designation, title, or abbreviation with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to practice as a nursing home administrator.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-403 - License Fraud

    A person may not:         (1)    Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a license issued under this title; or        (2)    Practice as a nursing home administrator under any license unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-404 - Operating Nursing Home Without Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

    Except when a nursing home administrator is removed from the position by death or for any other unexpected cause as provided in § 9-301 of this title, a nursing home may not be operated unless it is under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-407 - Penalties; Fines Paid Into General Fund

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    A fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; and        (2)    A fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for any subsequent violation of the same provision.    (b)    The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  9-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 9 - Nursing Home Administrators|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 9-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-102 - Scope of Title

    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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice|Section 10-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice|Section 10-203 - Chairpersons

    (a)    From among its members, the Board shall annually elect one or more chairpersons.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of the chairpersons;        (2)    The term of office of the chairpersons; and        (3)    The duties of the chairpersons.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice|Section 10-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Executive Director; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least once every 2 months, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an Executive Director of the Board that serves at the pleasure of the Board as its executive officer.        (2)    In accordance with the budget of the Board, the Board may employ:            (i)    A staff; and            (ii)    Any experts and consultants necessary to obtain information and advice that relate to occupational therapy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice|Section 10-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt:        (1)    Rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    A code of ethics for licensees; and        (3)    In consultation with the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, regulations that recognize occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who have acquired advanced practice skills.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep records and minutes necessary for the orderly conduct of business;        (2)    Keep a list of each currently licensed occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant; and        (3)    Investigate an alleged violation of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  10-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 10 - Occupational Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice|Section 10-206 - State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (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 of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Occupational Therapy 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)    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.