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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-18 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-18 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance under this subtitle, 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 radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance  in this State.    (b)    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance care unless the radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance care is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-18.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-18.1 - Employment of Individuals Without License Prohibited

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance without a license.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance without a license.    (c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for employing an individual without a license under this section.    (d)    The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-19 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5B–17 through 14–5B–18.1 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.    (b)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5B–17 through 14–5B–18.1 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-20 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5B-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance|Section 14-5B-21 - Sunset Provision

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-02 - Practicing a Health Occupation Is Not Limited

    This subtitle does not limit:        (1)    The right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;        (2)    The right of a licensed home medical equipment provider to provide home medical equipment services as defined under Title 19, Subtitle 4A of the Health – General Article; or        (3)    The right of a licensed respiratory care practitioner to practice respiratory care within the scope of practice of the respiratory care practitioner’s license, including practicing respiratory care in a sleep laboratory.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-03 - Regulations

    The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of polysomnography.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-04 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to polysomnographic technologists.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to polysomnographic technologists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for polysomnographic technologists under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.    (c)    The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-05 - Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee Established

    There is a Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee within the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-06 - Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee -- Membership

    (a)    The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Board as follows:        (1)    (i)    On or before September 30, 2009, three registered polysomnographic technologists; or            (ii)    On or after October 1, 2009, three licensed polysomnographic technologists;        (2)    Three physicians who are board certified in sleep medicine:            (i)    One of whom is a specialist in psychiatry or internal medicine;            (ii)    One of whom is a specialist in pulmonary medicine; and            (iii)    One of whom is a specialist in neurology; and        (3)    One consumer member.    (b)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    May not be or ever have been:            (i)    A polysomnographic technologist;            (ii)    Any health care professional; or            (iii)    In training to be a polysomnographic technologist or other health care professional;        (3)    May not have a household member who is a health care professional or is in training to be a health care professional; and        (4)    May not:            (i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to polysomnography;            (ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to polysomnography;            (iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or            (iv)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to polysomnographic technologists or to the field of polysomnography.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2006.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair once every 2 years.        (2)    The chair, or the chair’s designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-07 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of polysomnography for adoption by the Board;        (3)    Develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of polysomnography;        (4)    Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a polysomnographic technologist, including:            (i)    Criteria for the educational and clinical training of licensed polysomnographic technologists; and            (ii)    Criteria for a professional competency examination and testing of applicants for a license to practice polysomnography;        (5)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for licensed polysomnographic technologists who are licensed in other states to practice in this State;        (6)    Evaluate the accreditation status of education programs in polysomnography for approval by the Board;        (7)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice polysomnography;        (8)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;        (9)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of polysomnography;        (10)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for the direction of students in clinical education programs by licensed polysomnographic technologists and licensed physicians;        (11)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (12)    Submit an annual report to the Board.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-08 - License Required; Exception

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice polysomnography in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5C–09(c)(3) of this subtitle while practicing polysomnography in that program.    (c)    This section does not apply to a respiratory care practitioner who was licensed by the Board to practice respiratory care on or before December 31, 2012, and whose duties include practicing polysomnography.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-09 - Qualifications for License

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall:        (1)    Be of good moral character;        (2)    Be at least 18 years old; and        (3)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.    (c)    An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall:        (1)    Have passed the national certifying examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board;        (2)    Submit to the Board proof of certification as a registered polysomnographic technologist or other national certification approved by the Board;        (3)    (i)    1.    Have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or                2.    A.    Have graduated from a sleep technologist educational program that is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and                B.    Have completed a clinical component of an educational program as established by the Committee and approved by the Board;            (ii)    1.    Have graduated from a respiratory care educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and                2.    Have completed the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s curriculum for a polysomnography certificate that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or            (iii)    1.    Have graduated from an electroneuro–diagnostic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and                2.    Have completed additional units, modules, and courses of instruction focused on polysomnographic technology that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and        (4)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-10 - Waiver of Education Requirement

    (a)    The Board shall waive the education requirement under § 14–5C–09(c)(3) of this subtitle if on or before September 30, 2013, an individual:        (1)    Has passed the national certifying examination by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board;        (2)    Is certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a registered polysomnographic technologist;        (3)    Has submitted an application for licensure to the Board; and        (4)    Meets all of the requirements under § 14–5C–09(b) and (c)(1) and (2) of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    If an individual has not satisfied the requirements under subsection (a) of this section on or before September 30, 2013, the individual may petition the Board for an extension.        (2)    The Board shall determine whether to grant an extension under this subsection on a case–by–case basis.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-11 - Application for License

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;        (2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-12 - 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 subtitle.    (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 title, 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 licensee 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 title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-13 - Authorization Under License

    (a)    A license authorizes a polysomnographic technologist to practice polysomnography in this State while the license is effective.    (b)    A licensed polysomnographic technologist may practice polysomnography in:        (1)    A hospital sleep laboratory; or        (2)    A stand-alone sleep center.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-14.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-14.1 - Change of Name or Address

    (a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.    (b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-16 - Surrender of a License

    Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed polysomnographic technologist 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 licensee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-18.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-18.1 - 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 § 14–5C–17 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 if the Board knows of the disciplinary action;        (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 § 14–5C–17(c) 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. §  14-5C-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-19 - Reinstatement

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a revoked license.    (b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been 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 title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-20 - Practicing Without License Prohibited

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice polysomnography in this State unless licensed to practice polysomnography by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-21 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representations

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, 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 polysomnography in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.S.G.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices polysomnography.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5C-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 14-5C-22 - Attempt or Offer to Provide Services Prohibited

    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides polysomnography unless the polysomnography is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle.