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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-10.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-10.1 - Hearing

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle, the Board 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)    The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the individual at least 30 days before the hearing.    (d)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (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)    (1)    Over the signature of the president, the executive director, or the deputy director as authorized by the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this subtitle and any hearings or proceedings before the Board.        (2)    If an individual, without lawful excuse, disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath, testify, or answer questions, on petition of the Board a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena and hold the individual in contempt of court.    (g)    (1)    After the Board conducts an investigation under this subtitle, the Board may issue an advisory letter to the certificate holder.        (2)    The Board may disclose an advisory letter issued under this subsection to the public.        (3)    The issuance of an advisory letter under this subsection:            (i)    May not be considered a disciplinary action under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    May not be reported to any certifying entity, employer, or insurance company as a disciplinary action.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-11 - Review

    (a)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle may only take a direct judicial appeal as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    A Board decision may not be stayed while judicial review is pending.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-12 - Surrender of Certificate

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a certificate, a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician may not surrender the certificate.    (b)    The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician to accept surrender of the certificate.    (c)    An agreement to accept the surrender of a certificate is a final order of the Board and is a public record.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-13 - Advisory Committee

    (a)    The Board shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of at least 15 members.    (b)    Of the 15 committee members:        (1)    Six shall be nursing assistants:            (i)    One shall be an acute care nursing assistant;            (ii)    One shall be a home care nursing assistant;            (iii)    One shall be a long–term care nursing assistant;            (iv)    One shall be an adult medical day care nursing assistant;            (v)    At least one of the nursing assistant members shall be a member of a union; and            (vi)    One shall be an independent contractor;        (2)    Three shall be registered nurses:            (i)    One shall be an acute care registered nurse;            (ii)    One shall be a home care registered nurse; and            (iii)    One shall be a long–term care registered nurse;        (3)    One shall be an administrator from a licensed health care facility;        (4)    One shall be a licensed practical nurse;        (5)    One shall be an individual who teaches a nursing assistant course;        (6)    One shall be a consumer member who has received care, or has a family member who has received care from a nursing assistant;        (7)    One shall be a representative of the Department; and        (8)    One shall be a certified medication technician.    (c)    The Board shall appoint an alternate for each of the three nursing assistant members in the event that the nursing assistant member is unable to discharge the duties of the committee.    (d)    An advisory committee member shall serve a term of 4 years.    (e)    The advisory committee shall meet at least once a month.    (f)    The advisory committee shall:        (1)    Evaluate training programs and make recommendations for approval by the Board;        (2)    Develop and recommend regulations to enforce the provisions of this subtitle;        (3)    Evaluate candidates as required and recommend action to the Board;        (4)    Review investigations of complaints against nursing assistants or medication technicians and make recommendations to the Board for disciplinary action;        (5)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (6)    Submit an annual report to the Board.    (g)    A member of the advisory committee is entitled to receive:        (1)    Compensation, as determined by the Board; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (h)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun may serve one additional full term.    (i)    The Board may remove a member:        (1)    For incompetence or misconduct; or        (2)    Who is absent from two successive committee meetings without adequate reason.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-14 - Nursing Assistant Training Program

    (a)    The Board, in conjunction with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, shall approve each nursing assistant training program prior to its implementation and provide periodic survey of all programs in the State.    (b)    The Board in conjunction with the Department, Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the affected industry shall develop regulations for nursing assistant training programs.    (c)    The curriculum content for an approved nursing assistant training program shall include:        (1)    Content consistent with State licensing requirements in the Health - General Article and all federal requirements;        (2)    All basic skills required of a nursing assistant regardless of the setting of the practice; and        (3)    Any skills required for certification in a specific category.    (d)    Any additional clinical practice skills specific to a setting of practice shall be taught in that setting as a part of the employment training process in that setting.    (e)    The Board may make survey visits from time to time, without prior notice, to all certified nursing assistant training programs.    (f)    The provisions of this section may not be interpreted to impose additional requirements for geriatric nursing assistants beyond those required under federal law.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-14.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-14.1 - Survey Visits

    The Board may make survey visits from time to time, without prior notice, to all Board-approved medication technician training programs.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-15 - Examination of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Technician

    (a)    If, during the review of an application for certification or investigation of an allegation brought against a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician under this subtitle, the Board has reason to believe and objective evidence that the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician may cause harm to a person affected by the practice of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician, the Board, on its own initiative, shall direct the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board.    (b)    In return for the privilege to practice as a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician in the State, an applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician is deemed to have:        (1)    Consented to submit to an examination under this section if requested by the Board in writing; and        (2)    Waived any legal claim of privilege as to the testimony or examination reports of the examining health care provider.    (c)    The failure or refusal of an applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician to submit to an examination required under subsection (b) of this section is prima facie evidence of the inability of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician to competently practice as a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician.    (d)    The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made in accordance with the provisions of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-16 - Disclosure of Criminal Activity

    If the Board determines that the information contained in a record concerns possible criminal activity of an individual who routinely provides nursing and nursing related tasks delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for compensation, the Board shall disclose the information to a law enforcement or prosecutorial official.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6A-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians|Section 8-6A-17 - Authority of Board

    (a)    The authority of the Board established under this subtitle:        (1)    Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for certification;        (2)    Continues during periods of certification; and        (3)    Includes authority over an individual holding an expired certificate, a lapsed certificate, or a temporary certificate that has expired under § 8–6A–07(f) of this subtitle.    (b)    The authority of the Board shall be continuous over an individual applicant or certificate holder and may not be divested by withdrawal of an application, when a certificate expires or lapses, or when a temporary certificate expires.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Applicant” means, unless the context requires otherwise:        (1)    An individual applying for an initial license by examination or endorsement;        (2)    A licensee applying for renewal of a license; or        (3)    An individual applying for reinstatement of a license in accordance with § 8–6B–14 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.    (d)    “Committee” means the Electrology Practice Committee.    (e)    “Electrologist” means an individual who practices electrology.    (f)    “Electrology instructor” means an individual who practices electrology and teaches an electrology education program.    (g)    “Expired license” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license that was not renewed before the expiration date of the license as established by § 8–6B–14(a) of this subtitle.    (h)    “Lapsed license” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license that was not renewed because a licensee failed to renew the license or otherwise did not meet the renewal requirements of this subtitle.    (i)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board:        (1)    To practice electrology; or        (2)    To practice electrology and teach an electrology education program.    (j)    “Licensed electrologist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an electrologist who is licensed by the Board to practice electrology.    (k)    “Licensed electrology instructor” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an electrologist who is licensed by the Board to practice electrology and teach an electrology education program.    (l)    “Licensee” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor who has:        (1)    An active license;        (2)    An inactive license;        (3)    An expired license;        (4)    A lapsed license;        (5)    A suspended license; or        (6)    a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension.    (m)    “Practice electrology” means to remove hair permanently through the use of electrical instruments.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-02 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle 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. §  8-6B-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-03 - Regulations

    The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure of electrologists and for the practice of electrology.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-04 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to electrologists.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure and the other services provided to electrologists.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller of the State.        (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. §  8-6B-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-06 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding a code of ethics for the practice of electrology;        (3)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding the requirements for licensure as an electrologist or an electrology instructor;        (4)    Review applications for licensure as an electrologist or electrology instructor and make recommendations to the Board;        (5)    Maintain a list of all currently licensed electrologists and electrology instructors;        (6)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding continuing education requirements for electrologists;        (7)    At the request of the Board, investigate complaints against licensed electrologists;        (8)    Review electrology education programs both in the State and out of state in accordance with § 8–6B–16 of this subtitle to determine compliance with the standards of that section and make recommendations to the Board regarding approval or disapproval of these programs;        (9)    Review advertising by licensed electrologists and by institutions that offer an electrology program and make recommendations to the Board, as necessary;        (10)    At the request of the Board, after the Board has received a written and signed complaint, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of an electrologist, other than an office of an electrologist in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or a freestanding birthing center, to determine compliance at that office with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions and make recommendations to the Board, as necessary;        (11)    At the request of the Board, after the Board has received notice that an electrologist has opened an office, after notifying the electrologist, conduct an inspection of the office to determine compliance with the Board’s regulations relating to the minimum requirements for an office and make recommendations to the Board, as necessary;        (12)    Advise the Board on matters relating to the practice of electrology;        (13)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (14)    Submit an annual report to the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-07 - License Required; Exception

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice electrology or teach an electrology education program in the State.    (b)    This section does not apply to a student who is practicing electrology as part of an approved clinical electrology education program.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-08 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title and meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.    (c)    The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an applicant shall be a high school graduate or have completed equivalent education and have completed satisfactorily:        (1)    An electrology education program, taught by a licensed electrology instructor, that includes at least 600 hours of instruction, and has been approved by the Board; or        (2)    An electrology education program in any other state that the Board determines is substantially equivalent to that required by item (1) of this subsection.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, each applicant shall pass:            (i)    An examination approved by the Board; and            (ii)    A clinical examination approved by the Board.        (2)    Applicants are responsible for scheduling the examinations required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (f)    In addition to the other requirements of this section, an applicant for an electrology instructor license shall:        (1)    Be a licensed electrologist;        (2)    Have practiced electrology actively for at least 5 years immediately before the application;        (3)    Pass an examination approved by the Board; and        (4)    Meet any other requirements set forth in regulations adopted by the Board under § 8–6B–03 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-09 - Applications for License

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8-303 of this title;        (2)    Submit to the Board:            (i)    An application on the form that the Board requires;            (ii)    Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this subsection is being met; and            (iii)    Evidence of compliance with the requirements of § 8-6B-08 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pay to the Board a fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-10 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    An applicant shall take a written examination approved by the Board.    (c)    (1)    The Board or the Board’s designee shall give clinical examinations to applicants.        (2)    The Board or the Board’s designee may give reexaminations to applicants who fail the clinical examination.    (d)    The Board or the Board’s designee shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination for the written and clinical examinations.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided under this subtitle, the Board shall determine the passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.    (f)    (1)    An applicant may retake a written examination or a failed section of a written examination after paying a reexamination fee set by the Board or the administrator of a national examination.        (2)    An applicant who fails two reexaminations may retake the written examination only if the applicant:            (i)    Retakes the entire examination;            (ii)    Pays the full examination fee; and            (iii)    Completes an education program that the Board requires.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6B-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6B - Electrologists|Section 8-6B-11 - Waiver of Examination Requirements -- Out-of-State Licenses

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a license by endorsement and waive the examination requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is licensed to practice electrology in another state.    (b)    The Board may issue a license by endorsement under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    Pays the license fee required by the Board; and        (2)    Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle;            (ii)    Became licensed in the other state after passing in that state, or any other state, an examination that is substantially equivalent to an examination approved by the Board; and            (iii)    Became licensed in the other state after meeting requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this subtitle.