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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-305 - Issuance of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this article has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-306 - Authority of License Holder

    A license authorizes the licensee to practice as a physician assistant under a delegation agreement while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-308 - Reinstating License After Failure to Renew

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board, in accordance with its regulations, shall reinstate the license of a physician assistant who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the physician assistant:        (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 15–307 of this subtitle;        (2)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;        (3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this subtitle for license reinstatements; and        (4)    Meets any additional requirements set by the Board for reinstatement.    (b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a surrendered or revoked license that has been surrendered or revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:        (1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and        (2)    Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-309 - Display of License; Notice of Change of Address

    (a)    Each licensee shall keep a license and delegation agreement for inspection at the primary place of business of the licensee.    (b)    (1)    Each licensee shall give the Board written notice of any change of name or address within 60 days of the date of the change.        (2)    A licensee who fails to comply with this subsection is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-310 - Examinations

    (a)    In reviewing an application for licensure or in investigating an allegation brought under § 15–314 of this subtitle, the Committee may request the Board to direct, or the Board on its own initiative may direct, the physician assistant to submit to an appropriate examination.    (b)    In return for the privilege given to the physician assistant to perform delegated medical acts in the State, the physician assistant 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 examination reports.    (c)    The unreasonable failure or refusal of the licensed physician assistant or applicant to submit to an examination is prima facie evidence of the licensed physician assistant’s inability to perform delegated medical acts and is cause for denial of the application or immediate suspension of the license.    (d)    The Board shall pay the costs of any examination made under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-311 - Denial of License

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 15–315 of this subtitle, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum, may deny a license to any applicant for:        (1)    Any of the reasons that are grounds for disciplinary action under § 15–314 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Failure to complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-312 - Surrender or Lapse of License of Physician Assistant Under Investigation

    (a)    Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license of a physician assistant, the physician assistant may not surrender the license nor may the licensure lapse by operation of law while the physician assistant is under investigation or while charges are pending.    (b)    A disciplinary panel may set conditions on its agreement to accept surrender of a license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-313 - Hearings; Review

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided under § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any action to reject or modify a delegation agreement or advanced duty, the Board shall give the licensee the opportunity for a hearing before the Board.        (2)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.        (3)    The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.        (4)    At least 14 days before the hearing, the hearing notice shall be sent to the last known address of the applicant or licensee.    (b)    Any licensee aggrieved under this subtitle by a final decision of the Board rejecting or modifying a delegation agreement or advanced duty may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-315 - Hearings

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided under § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before a disciplinary panel takes any action under § 15–311 or § 15–314(a) of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before a hearing officer.        (2)    The hearing officer shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.        (3)    A disciplinary panel may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.    (b)    (1)    Any licensee who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.        (2)    The appeal shall be as provided for judicial review of the final decision in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may not be stayed pending review.    (d)    All of the findings and orders of the Board or a disciplinary panel that relate to physician assistants are subject to the provisions of Title 14, Subtitle 4 of this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-316 - Fines

    (a)    If, after a hearing under § 15–315 of this subtitle, a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for discipline under § 15–314(a) of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license of a physician assistant, reprimand a licensed physician assistant, or place the licensed physician assistant on probation, the disciplinary panel may impose a fine subject to the Board’s regulations in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.    (b)    The Board shall pay any fines collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.    (c)    In addition to any sanction authorized under this subtitle, a disciplinary panel may require a licensee to comply with specified terms and conditions determined by the disciplinary panel.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-316.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-316.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

    (a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.    (b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:        (1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 15–314 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;        (2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;        (3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period;        (4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 15–314(b) of this subtitle; and        (5)    The public address of the licensee.    (c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.    (d)    The Board:        (1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and        (2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.    (e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.    (f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 3 - Certification|Section 15-317 - Practice During State of Disaster

    (a)    A physician assistant in this State or in any other state is authorized to perform acts, tasks, or functions as a physician assistant under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State during a disaster as defined by the Governor, within a county in which a state of disaster has been declared, or counties contiguous to a county in which a state of disaster has been declared.    (b)    The physician assistant shall notify the Board in writing of the names, practice locations, and telephone numbers for the physician assistant and each primary supervising physician within 30 days of the first performance of medical acts, tasks, or functions as a physician assistant during the disaster.    (c)    A team of physicians and physician assistants or physician assistants practicing under this section may not be required to maintain on–site documentation describing supervisory arrangements as otherwise required under this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 15-401 - Unauthorized Practice

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a physician assistant in the State unless the person has a license issued by the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform any delegated medical act beyond the scope of the license and which is consistent with a delegation agreement filed with the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 15-402 - Unauthorized Use of Title

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided under this title, a person may not represent or imply to the public by use of the title “licensed physician assistant”, by other title, or by description of services, methods, or procedures that the person is licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the State.    (b)    Unless licensed to practice as a physician assistant under this title, a person may not use the words or terms “physician assistant”, “licensed physician assistant”, or “P.A.”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-402.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 15-402.1 - Employment or Supervision of Unlicensed Physician Assistant

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health care system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.    (c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $1,000 for a violation of this section.    (d)    The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 15-403 - Penalties for Violations

    (a)    A person who violates § 15–401 or § 15–402 of this subtitle:        (1)    Is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and        (2)    Shall lose licensure as a physician assistant under this title.    (b)    (1)    In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, a person who violates § 15–401 of this subtitle may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $5,000.        (2)    In addition to the penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who violates § 15–309 of this title may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $100.        (3)    The Board shall pay any civil penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 15-501 - Citation of Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Physician Assistants Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  15-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 15 - Physician Assistants|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 15-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 16-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.    (c)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice podiatry.    (d)    “Licensed podiatrist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a podiatrist who is licensed by the Board to practice podiatry.    (e)    “Podiatrist” means an individual who practices podiatry.    (f)    (1)    “Practice podiatry” means to diagnose or surgically, medically, or mechanically treat the human foot or ankle, the anatomical structures that attach to the human foot, or the soft tissue below the mid–calf.        (2)    “Practice podiatry” does not include administration of an anesthetic, other than a local anesthetic.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 16-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    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.    (b)    This title does not affect the commercial sale or fitting of shoes or foot appliances.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 16-103 - Procedures Required to Be Performed in a Licensed Hospital

    (a)    All osseous surgical procedures of the ankle, arthrodeses of 2 or more tarsal bones, and complete tarsal osteotomies that are performed by a licensed podiatrist shall be performed in a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center, subject to the provisions of § 19-351 of the Health - General Article.    (b)    A licensed podiatrist who performs an osseous surgical procedure of the ankle, arthrodesis of 2 or more tarsal bones, or a complete tarsal osteotomy in a licensed ambulatory surgical center must:        (1)    Have current surgical privileges at a licensed hospital for the same procedure; and        (2)    Meet the requirements of the ambulatory surgical center.    (c)    Nothing in this title shall prohibit a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center from establishing qualifications or delineating privileges for the performance of surgical procedures of the human foot or ankle, the anatomical structures that attach to the human foot, or the soft tissue below the mid-calf by a licensed podiatrist in the hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary-treasurer.    (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. §  16-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (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)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  16-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 16 - Podiatrists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners|Section 16-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    After consulting with the State Board of Pharmacy, adopt rules and regulations regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed podiatrist; and        (3)    On receipt of a written and signed allegation, investigate the same for any possible violation of this title.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a complete record of all its transactions;        (2)    Investigate any alleged unauthorized practice of podiatry and, if the results of the investigation indicate that the allegation has merit, report it to the State’s Attorney of the county where the alleged violation occurred;        (3)    On receipt of a written and signed allegation, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry:            (i)    Investigate the allegation for possible violations of this title;            (ii)    Provide notice to the licensed podiatrist that an allegation has been received and forward a copy of the allegation to the licensed podiatrist within 60 days of receipt of the allegation, unless the Board:                1.    Makes an affirmative determination that the disclosure would prejudice the investigation of the allegation and notifies the licensee of the determination;                2.    Disposes of the allegation within 60 days of the date of receipt of the allegation; or                3.    Makes an affirmative determination that any action that the Board may take as a result of the investigation into the allegation will most likely not result in formal disciplinary action; and            (iii)    Periodically notify the licensed podiatrist and all persons of interest of the status of the allegation until such time as the allegation is resolved; and        (4)    Except for an office of a podiatrist in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or freestanding birthing center, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a podiatrist against whom a complaint has been filed with the Board regarding a violation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions to determine compliance at that office with the guidelines.