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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-303.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-303.1 - Criminal History Records Check

    (a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (b)    As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:        (1)    One complete set of legible fingerprints taken in a manner approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;        (2)    The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and        (3)    The processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (c)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.    (e)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential;        (2)    May not be redisseminated; and        (3)    May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.    (f)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-304 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    For the examination of applicants for a license to practice audiology or speech–language pathology, the Board may adopt appropriate examinations given by a professional body in the field of audiology or the field of speech–language pathology.        (2)    An examination shall be in writing and consist of tests that require an applicant to demonstrate the minimum knowledge of services and subject matter related to the practice of audiology or speech–language pathology that will enable the applicant to practice audiology or speech–language pathology effectively.        (3)    The Board may supplement any written examination given under this section with an oral examination.    (c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.    (d)    The Board:        (1)    Shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing scores for examinations given under this subtitle; or        (2)    May adopt an examination given by a national body.    (e)    The Board may not limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this subtitle.    (f)    (1)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license to practice hearing aid dispensing is entitled to be examined as provided in this subsection.        (2)    The examination shall consist of a written part and a practical part as required by regulations by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-306 - Issuance of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:        (1)    Meets the requirements of this title;        (2)    Pays the license fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant 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)    Any 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 § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-307 - Scope of License -- Audiologists

    A license to practice audiology authorizes the licensee to practice audiology while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-307.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-307.1 - Scope of License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers

    A license to practice hearing aid dispensing authorizes the licensee to practice hearing aid dispensing while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-307.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-307.2 - Scope of License -- Speech-Language Pathologists

    A license to practice speech-language pathology authorizes the licensee to practice speech-language pathology while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-307.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-307.3 - Scope of License -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist

    A license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology authorizes the licensee to assist a speech–language pathologist in the practice of speech–language pathology while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-307.4 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-307.4 - Scope of License -- Identification and Representation

    A licensee shall identify and represent themselves by profession and degree earned.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-308.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-308.1 - Inactive Status of 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 may not place a licensee on inactive status for more than 2 years, beginning on the date the Board grants the application for inactive status.    (b)    A licensee may renew the inactive status for not more than two consecutive additional terms.    (c)    The Board shall provide a licensee who has complied with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section with written notification of:        (1)    The date that the licensee’s inactive status becomes effective;        (2)    The date that the licensee’s inactive status period expires; and        (3)    The consequences of not reactivating the license or, if the inactive status may be renewed, renewing the inactive status before the inactive status period expires.    (d)    A licensee on inactive status under subsection (a) of this section may not practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology or assist in the practice of speech–language pathology while the license is on inactive status.    (e)    A licensee on inactive status under subsection (a) of this section may reactivate the license at any time during the inactive status period if the licensee:        (1)    Pays to the Board the reactivation fee set by the Board; and        (2)    Complies with any other requirements set by the Board.    (f)    If a licensee fails to renew the inactive status under subsection (b) of this section or reactivate the license under subsection (e) of this section, the license shall be placed on nonrenewed status.    (g)    A licensee whose license has been placed on nonrenewed status under subsection (f) of this section may apply to the Board to reinstate the license if the licensee:        (1)    Meets the requirements of § 2–305 of this subtitle; or        (2)    Meets:            (i)    The current requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle; and            (ii)    The continuing education requirements established by the regulations of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    If a licensee fails for any reason to renew a license by the end of the 30–day grace period, the Board shall reinstate the license if the licensee:        (1)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires;        (2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 2–308 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee and the reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board may not reinstate the license of an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech–language pathologist, or speech–language pathology assistant who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires, unless the audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech–language pathologist, or speech–language pathology assistant:        (1)    Meets the requirements of § 2–305 of this subtitle; or        (2)    Meets the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title including continuing education requirements established by the rules and regulations of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-310 - Limited License -- Audiologist

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to practice audiology to an applicant who:        (1)    Except for the examination or supervised clinical training, meets the license requirements under § 2–302 of this subtitle;        (2)    Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that for the term of the limited license the applicant will practice audiology only under the supervision of an individual described under subsection (b)(2) of this section;        (3)    Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (4)    Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    The purpose of a limited license is to permit an individual to practice audiology while completing the licensing requirements of this title.        (2)    While it is effective, a limited license authorizes the licensee to practice audiology under the supervision of:            (i)    A fully licensed audiologist; or            (ii)    If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national certification in audiology from a professional organization acceptable to the Board as provided in the regulations adopted by the Board.    (c)    A limited license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.    (d)    The Board may renew the 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 a limited license renewal fee set by the Board.    (e)    If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years after the initial limited license was issued, the individual may not apply for another limited license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-310.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-310.1 - Limited License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing to an individual who is waiting to take a licensing examination under this subtitle.    (b)    The Board may issue a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing only to an individual who:        (1)    Except for completing the requirements under § 2–302.1(c) of this subtitle, otherwise qualifies for a license;        (2)    Submits to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides;        (3)    Satisfies the Board that the individual will practice hearing aid dispensing only within the scope allowed under subsection (c) of this section; and        (4)    Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (c)    While a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing is in effect, it authorizes the holder to practice hearing aid dispensing only while being trained under the supervision of a licensed hearing aid dispenser or a licensed audiologist.    (d)    A limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.    (e)    Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Board may renew once for an additional 1–year term the limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing to an individual who:        (1)    (i)    Takes but fails to pass the examination; or            (ii)    Does not take the examination for a reason that the Board finds adequate to excuse the failure to take the examination;        (2)    Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides; and        (3)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee set by the Board.    (f)    The total amount of time during which an individual may practice hearing aid dispensing under a limited license or licenses may not be more than 2 years.    (g)    If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years after the initial limited license was issued, the individual shall wait a minimum of 1 year before the individual may apply for another license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-310.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-310.2 - Limited License -- Speech-Language Pathologists

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to practice speech–language pathology to an applicant who:        (1)    Except for the examination and supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech–language pathology, meets the license requirements under § 2–302.2 of this subtitle;        (2)    Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that for the term of the limited license the applicant will practice only under the supervision of an individual described under subsection (b)(2) of this section;        (3)    Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (4)    Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    The purpose of a limited license to practice speech–language pathology is to permit an individual to practice speech–language pathology while completing the licensing requirements of this title.        (2)    While it is effective, a limited license to practice speech–language pathology authorizes the licensee to practice speech–language pathology under the supervision of:            (i)    A fully licensed speech–language pathologist; or            (ii)    If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national certification in speech–language pathology from a professional organization acceptable to the Board as provided for in the regulations adopted by the Board.    (c)    A limited license to practice speech–language pathology expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.    (d)    The Board may renew the limited license to practice speech–language pathology 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 a limited license renewal fee set by the Board.    (e)    If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years after the date the initial limited license was issued, the individual shall wait a minimum of 1 year before the individual may apply for another license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-310.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-310.3 - Limited License -- Assisting in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology to an applicant who:        (1)    Except for the clinical observation hours and supervised clinical assisting experience hours requirement, meets the license requirements under § 2–302.3 of this subtitle;        (2)    Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that for the term of the limited license the applicant will practice only under the supervision of an individual described under subsection (b)(2) of this section;        (3)    Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (4)    Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    The purpose of a limited license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology is to permit an individual to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant while completing the licensing requirements of this title.        (2)    While it is effective, a limited license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology authorizes the licensee to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology under the direct supervision of:            (i)    A fully licensed speech–language pathologist; or            (ii)    If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national certification in speech–language pathology from a professional organization as provided for in  the regulations adopted by the Board.    (c)    A limited license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.    (d)    The Board may renew a limited license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology 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 a limited license renewal fee set by the Board.    (e)    If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years, the individual shall wait a minimum of 1 year before the individual may apply for another license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-311 - Display of Licenses; Multiple Place of Business; Change of Address

    (a)    Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the office or place of employment of the licensee.    (b)    If a licensee has more than one place of business, the licensee shall notify the Board of the address the Board may use to send notices and other correspondence.    (c)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change of address within 30 days after the change of address.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-312 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers of Board

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall investigate any alleged violation of this title.        (2)    The Board may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses.    (b)    The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 2–314 of this subtitle or §§ 2–401 through 2–402.3 of this title.    (c)    (1)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:            (i)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 2–314 of this subtitle;            (ii)    The unauthorized practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology; or            (iii)    Aiding and abetting in the unauthorized practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology.        (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 damages or that any person is likely to 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 disciplinary action under § 2–314 of this subtitle or criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, or speech–language pathology under §§ 2–401 through 2–402.3 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  2-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 2-313 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license or a limited license, a licensee or limited licensee may not surrender the license or limited license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with a licensee or limited licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.