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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-307.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-307.1 - Limited License

    (a)    An applicant for a limited license shall submit to the Board:        (1)    An application on the form the Board requires; and        (2)    A written confirmation of participation from the institution in which the applicant intends to participate in a postgraduate teaching, research, or training program.    (b)    The Board may waive the examination requirements of this subtitle and issue a limited license to practice optometry to an individual who:        (1)    Is qualified for a postgraduate teaching, research, or training position;        (2)    Is applying to participate in a postgraduate teaching, research, or training program approved by the Board under this subsection;        (3)    Is eligible to sit for the Maryland licensure examination;        (4)    Is licensed, at the time of application, to practice optometry in another state; and        (5)    Pays the fee set by the Board.    (c)    A limited license authorizes the licensee for 1 year to practice optometry only:        (1)    At the institution that has been approved by the Board and is designated on the individual’s license;        (2)    At other institutions that are affiliated with the designated institution; and        (3)    On the patients of the designated institution or its affiliates.    (d)    The Board may renew a limited license once for an additional 1-year term if the holder:        (1)    Otherwise meets the requirements of this section;        (2)    Submits a renewal application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pays to the Board the limited license renewal fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

    (a)    A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.    (b)    At least 1 month before a 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 renewal application must be received by the Board 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, a licensee periodically 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 set under this subtitle for license renewal.    (d)    The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.    (e)    If an optometrist does not renew a license before its expiration date, the Board shall send to the optometrist a notice stating that the license will expire 30 days after the notice is sent unless the optometrist applies for renewal within the grace period.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-309 - Continuing Education

    (a)    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 and certificates under this title.    (b)    (1)    The continuing education required by the Board shall be in courses approved by the Board.        (2)    The Board may not require a nontherapeutically certified optometrist to attend more than 50 hours in any licensing period.        (3)    The Board shall require a therapeutically certified optometrist to attend at least 50 hours of continuing education in a licensing period.        (4)    (i)    In each licensing period, a therapeutically certified optometrist shall attend 30 hours of continuing education on the use and management of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.            (ii)    The 30 hours of continuing education required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be counted toward the total number of required hours of continuing education in a licensing period.    (c)    At the time a licensee applies for license renewal, the licensee shall submit to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, a certification that the licensee has attended the required courses.    (d)    The Board may refuse to renew the license of a licensee who has failed:        (1)    To attend the required courses; or        (2)    To submit certification of attendance at the required courses.    (e)    The Board may waive the continuing education requirements in cases of illness or other undue hardship on the licensee.    (f)    The Board may use any funds allocated to it for continuing education as State funds to match federal funds for providing continuing education.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-310 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    (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)    The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual:            (i)    Meets any continuing education requirements set by the Board; and            (ii)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board may reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for less than 5 years and who has not been put on inactive status, if the optometrist:        (1)    Has met the continuing education requirements set by the Board;        (2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 11-308 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (c)    The Board may not reinstate the license of an optometrist whose license has been expired for 5 years or more and who has not been put on inactive status, unless the optometrist:        (1)    Passes an examination administered by the Board; and        (2)    Otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-311 - Display of Licenses; Statement to Be Given Patient

    (a)    Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the office of the licensee.    (b)    A licensee practicing optometry away from the licensee’s office shall give to the patient a statement that contains the licensee’s home address, license number, and signature.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-312 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed optometrist 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 optometrist.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the optometrist under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the optometrist’s license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-314 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension or Revocation

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 11-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:        (1)    Instead of suspending the license; or        (2)    In addition to suspending or revoking the license.    (b)    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-315 - Hearings and Investigations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 11-313 of this subtitle, it shall give the licensee 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 individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (d)    The Board may issue subpoenas in connection with any investigation of charges under § 11-313 of this subtitle or proceeding under this section.    (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. §  11-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-316 - Findings and Order of Board

    (a)    If the Board finds that there are grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    If the Board finds that there are no grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board:        (1)    Immediately shall dismiss the charges and exonerate the licensee;        (2)    Shall expunge all records that relate to the charges; and        (3)    May not take any further action on the charges.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-317 - Order of Suspension or Revocation

    (a)    The Board shall include in any order of suspension or revocation the specific terms and conditions of the suspension or revocation.    (b)    Except as provided in § 11-318(c) of this subtitle for a stay pending review, when the Board files an order of suspension or revocation, it is effective, in accordance with its terms and conditions, immediately.    (c)    The Board shall keep a copy of each order of suspension or revocation as a permanent record.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-318 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 11–313 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 § 11–313 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    If an optometrist seeks judicial review of an order of suspension or revocation by the Board, the order shall be stayed until the optometrist’s judicial remedies are exhausted.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-319 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License

    The Board may reinstate the license of any individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under this title only in accordance with:         (1)    The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation;        (2)    An order of reinstatement issued by the Board; or        (3)    A final judgment in any proceeding for review.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 11-320 - Cease and Desist Order or Injunction

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; or        (2)    An individual supervised by an individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article.    (b)    The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 11–313 of this subtitle or § 11–501, § 11–502, or § 11–504 of this title.    (c)    (1)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:            (i)    The unauthorized practice of optometry;            (ii)    The misrepresentation of the practice of optometry;            (iii)    The act of knowingly dispensing contact lenses or replacement contact lenses without a valid and unexpired prescription or a replacement contact lens prescription; or            (iv)    Conduct that is grounds for disciplinary action under § 11–313 of this subtitle.        (2)    An action under this subsection 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 subsection shall be brought in the county where the defendant:            (i)    Resides; or            (ii)    Engages in the act 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 subsection.        (5)    An action under this subsection is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for disciplinary action under § 11–313 of this subtitle or the unauthorized practice of optometry under §§ 11–501, 11–502, and 11–504 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-401 - Governmental Relations With Optometrists

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Governmental unit” means any board, commission, authority, department, or other administrative agency of this State, a county, or a municipality.        (3)    “Ocular practitioner” means any practitioner who is authorized to provide services within the scope of optometry.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in this subsection, a governmental unit may not interfere with the complete freedom of the public to choose any ocular practitioner.        (2)    A governmental unit may make an agreement under which an ocular practitioner is to provide optometric services to the employees of a governmental unit.    (c)    A governmental unit shall honor and accept any report, statement, or service made or provided by a licensed optometrist within the scope of optometry to the same extent as if the report, statement, or service was made or provided by a physician.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-402 - Duty of Referral

    (a)    If, while providing optometric services to a patient, an optometrist or diagnostically certified optometrist detects or diagnoses an active eye pathology which the optometrist is not licensed or certified to treat under § 11-404 or § 11-404.2 of this subtitle, the optometrist shall refer the patient to:        (1)    An ophthalmologist or a therapeutically certified optometrist, as appropriate;        (2)    The patient’s physician;        (3)    A physician if required under a managed care contract; or        (4)    A hospital emergency room or ambulatory surgical center if necessary.    (b)    If, while providing optometric services to a patient, a therapeutically certified optometrist diagnoses an active eye pathology that the optometrist is not certified to treat under § 11-404.2 of this subtitle, the optometrist shall refer the patient to:        (1)    An ophthalmologist;        (2)    The patient’s physician;        (3)    A physician if required under a managed care contract; or        (4)    A hospital emergency room if necessary.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-403 - Titles

    (a)    A licensed optometrist may:        (1)    Use the title “optometrist”;        (2)    If the optometrist holds the degree of doctor of optics or doctor of optometry from a college or university authorized to give the degree, use the title “Doctor” or the abbreviations “Dr.” or “O.D.” with the optometrist’s name;        (3)    If the optometrist is certified under § 11-404 of this subtitle, use the title “diagnostically certified optometrist”; and        (4)    If the optometrist is certified under § 11-404.1 of this subtitle, use the title “therapeutically certified optometrist”.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensed optometrist may not attach to the optometrist’s name or use as a title:        (1)    The words or abbreviations “Doctor”, “Dr.”, “M.D.”, “physician”, or “surgeon”, or any other word or abbreviation that suggests that the optometrist practices medicine; or        (2)    Any word or abbreviation that suggests that the optometrist treats diseases or injuries of the human eye, including the words “eye specialist”, “eyesight specialist”, “oculist”, or “ophthalmologist”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-404 - Administration of Drugs, Medicine, Etc

    (a)    Unless certified under this section, a licensed optometrist may not administer a topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agent to a patient.    (b)    The Board shall certify a licensed optometrist as qualified to administer topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents if the licensed optometrist submits to the Board evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensed optometrist:        (1)    Meets the educational requirements that the Board establishes for certification of qualification to administer topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents; and        (2)    Has within 7 years before certification completed a course in pharmacology that meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.    (c)    The course in pharmacology required by subsection (b) of this section shall:        (1)    Be of at least the length that the Board establishes but not less than 70 course hours;        (2)    Place emphasis on:            (i)    Topical application of ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents for the purpose of examining and analyzing ocular functions; and            (ii)    Allergic reactions to ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents; and        (3)    Be given by an institution that is:            (i)    Accredited by a regional or professional accrediting organization that is recognized or approved by the United States Commissioner of Education; and            (ii)    Approved by the Board.    (d)    The Board shall revoke the certification of qualification to administer topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents of any licensed optometrist who does not annually take a course of study, approved by the Board, that relates to the use of those agents.    (e)    Certification of qualification under this section authorizes the licensed optometrist who is certified under this section to administer a topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agent to a patient for diagnostic purposes but not for purposes of treatment.    (f)    Except as expressly authorized under this section for diagnostic purposes or under § 11-404.1 of this subtitle for therapeutic purposes, an optometrist may not administer drugs or medicine to any patient.    (g)    The Department shall collect and report statistical information on the incidences of negative reactions to the administration by optometrists of topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-404.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-404.1 - Therapeutically Certified Optometrists -- Certification

    (a)    Unless certified under this section, a licensed optometrist may not administer or prescribe any therapeutic pharmaceutical agents or remove superficial foreign bodies from a human eye, adnexa, or lacrimal system.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall certify a licensed optometrist as a therapeutically certified optometrist if the licensed optometrist submits to the Board evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensed optometrist:            (i)    Has successfully completed at least 110 hours of a therapeutic pharmaceutical agents course approved by the Board;            (ii)    Has successfully passed a pharmacology examination relating to the treatment and management of ocular disease, which is prepared, administered, and graded by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry or any other nationally recognized optometric organization as approved by the Secretary;            (iii)    Is currently certified by the Board to administer topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under § 11-404 of this subtitle; and            (iv)    Has successfully completed an 8-hour course in the management of topical steroids approved by the Board.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an optometrist who has graduated on or after July 1, 2005 from an accredited school of optometry recognized by the Board is not subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.            (ii)    If an optometrist who has graduated on or after July 1, 2005 from an accredited school of optometry recognized by the Board is not certified under this section within 3 years of graduation, the optometrist shall successfully complete a therapeutic pharmaceutical agents course and successfully pass a pharmacology exam under paragraph (1) of this subsection before the Board may certify the optometrist.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  11-404.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 11 - Optometrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-404.3 - Therapeutically Certified Optometrists -- Quality Assurance

    (a)    The Board shall recommend to the Secretary quality assurance guidelines for therapeutically certified optometrists and optometric care.    (b)    After considering the recommendations of the Board, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish standards of quality for therapeutically certified optometrists and optometric care.