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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-319 - Injunctive Relief

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of podiatry; or        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board, in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.    (d)    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.    (e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of podiatry under § 16-501 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-319.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-319.1 - Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief

    The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of § 16–501 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 16-320 - Investigation and Examination

    (a)    While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.    (b)    In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice podiatry in the State, the licensee 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 claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.    (c)    The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice podiatry competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.    (d)    The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 16-401 - Titles

    A licensed podiatrist may not append to the name of the licensee or use as a title any word or abbreviation that suggests that the licensee is licensed to practice medicine rather than podiatry.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 16-402 - Practice Under Name Shown on License Only; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, a podiatrist may practice only under the name on the license of the podiatrist.    (b)    This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from practicing in a professional association, limited liability company, or in any other group practice otherwise allowed by law.    (c)    This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from advertising under a trade name in connection with the practice of podiatry if:        (1)    The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;        (2)    The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes:            (i)    The name of the licensed podiatrist; or            (ii)    The name of the licensed podiatrist and the name of the business entity under which podiatric services are provided;        (3)    The name of the licensed podiatrist who provides podiatric services appears on:            (i)    The billing invoices; and            (ii)    Any billing receipts given to a patient; and        (4)    Treatment records are maintained and clearly identify the licensed podiatrist who performed the podiatric treatment or service for any patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 16-403 - Podiatrist Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “podiatrist 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 podiatrist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Podiatry Association that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to podiatrists.    (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 podiatrist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any podiatrist, 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 podiatrist 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 podiatrist rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the podiatrist rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any arbitration or civil proceeding.        (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 the podiatrist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 16-404 - Display of Notice Explaining Centers for Disease Control's Guidelines on Universal Precautions

    If a podiatrist is engaged in the private practice of podiatry in this State, the podiatrist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the podiatrist is engaged in practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 16-501 - Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice podiatry in this State unless licensed by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 16-502 - Misrepresentation as Podiatrist

    Unless authorized to practice podiatry 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 podiatry in this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 16-505 - Penalties

    (a)    Any person who practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice podiatry in this State without complying with the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days.    (b)    Any person who violates § 16–501 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 6 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 16-601 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Podiatry Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 6 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 16-602 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2022.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 17-102 - Legislative Findings; Purpose of Title

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that the profession of counseling and therapy profoundly affects the lives and health of the people of this State.    (b)    The purpose of this title is to protect the public by:        (1)    Setting qualifications, education, training, and experience standards for counselors and therapists; and        (2)    Promoting high professional standards for the practice of counseling and therapy.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 17-103 - Practices Not Affected by 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. §  17-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists|Section 17-201 - Established

    There is a State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists|Section 17-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect:        (1)    A chairperson;        (2)    A vice chairperson; and        (3)    A secretary.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers;        (2)    The term of office of each officer; and        (3)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists|Section 17-204 - Meetings, Reimbursement and Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists|Section 17-206 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses or certificates and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set to produce funds so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the 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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists|Section 17-207 - Immunity

    A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–722 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-301 - Required Licensing by Board

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, clinical professional art therapy, or clinical professional counseling in the State unless licensed by the Board.    (b)    Subject to the regulations of the Board, subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:        (1)    A student working under the supervision of a licensed mental health care provider while pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling that the Board approves as qualifying training and experience under this title; or        (2)    An individual who, in accordance with § 17–406 of this title, is working as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or another health care provider licensed or certified under this article and approved by the Board while fulfilling the experiential or course of study requirements under § 17–302 of this subtitle or § 17–403 or § 17–404 of this title.    (c)    This subtitle may not be construed to limit the scope of practice of any individual who is duly licensed under this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-302 - Qualifications -- Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors

    (a)    To qualify for a license to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who 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)    (1)    Except as provided in § 17–305 of this subtitle, the applicant shall at a minimum:            (i)    Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a health and human services counseling field from a regionally accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board; or            (ii)    Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter as may be required by the Board in regulation.        (2)    The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.    (e)    The applicant shall:        (1)    Have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in alcohol and drug counseling, which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree; and        (2)    Provide documentation as required by the Board evidencing the completion of the postgraduate experience required under item (1) of this subsection.    (f)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at a regionally accredited educational institution approved by the Board.    (g)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:        (1)    An examination approved by the Board; and        (2)    The law examination on this title administered by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-303 - Qualifications -- Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists

    (a)    To qualify for a license to practice clinical marriage and family therapy, an applicant shall be an individual who 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)    (1)    Except as provided in § 17–306 of this subtitle, the applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a marriage and family field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board or have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and extent of training as may be required by the Board in regulation.        (2)    The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.    (e)    The applicant shall have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in marriage and family therapy approved by the Board, 2 years of which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree or its substantial equivalent.    (f)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at an accredited college or university approved by the Board.    (g)    The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience as required by the Board.    (h)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-304 - Qualifications -- Clinical Professional Counselors

    (a)    Except as provided in § 17–307 of this subtitle, to qualify for a license to practice clinical professional counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who 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)    (1)    The applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a professional counseling field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board.        (2)    The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.    (e)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, in the applicant’s respective area of practice from an accredited college or university program approved by the Board.    (f)    The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised experience as required by the Board.    (g)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-304.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-304.1 - Qualifications -- Clinical Professional Art Therapy

    (a)    Except as provided in § 17–307.1 of this subtitle, to qualify for a license to practice clinical professional art therapy, an applicant shall be an individual who 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)    (1)    The applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in art therapy from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board.        (2)    In the case of an applicant holding a doctoral degree, the applicant shall have completed:            (i)    A minimum of 90 graduate credit hours in an art therapy program approved by the Board; and            (ii)    Not less than 2 years of supervised experience in art therapy approved by the Board, 1 year of which shall have been completed after the award of the doctoral degree.        (3)    In the case of an applicant holding only a master’s degree, the applicant shall have completed:            (i)    A minimum of 60 graduate credit hours in an art therapy program approved by the Board; and            (ii)    Not less than 3 years, with a minimum of 3,000 hours, of supervised experience in art therapy approved by the Board, 2 years of which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s degree.    (e)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, from an accredited college or university program that is approved by the Board.    (f)    The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised experience as required by the Board.    (g)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-305 - Waiver of Requirements -- Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors

    (a)    The Board shall waive the requirements for licensure for an applicant to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling if the applicant:        (1)    Holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that is equivalent to the license the applicant is applying for under this subtitle;        (2)    Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires;        (3)    Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board; and        (4)    Satisfies any other educational and experience requirements established by the Board.    (b)    The Board may waive educational and experience requirements established under subsection (a)(4) of this section:        (1)    Under circumstances determined by the Board; and        (2)    For applicants who petition the Board for waiver.    (c)    The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.