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2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-16.1 - 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document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5D–14 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;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 § 14–5D–14(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-17 - Practice Without License Prohibited

Unless authorized to practice athletic training under this subtitle, a person may not:
(1)    Practice athletic training in this State;
(2)    Attempt to practice or offer to practice athletic training in this State;
(3)    Represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice athletic training in this State; or
(4)    Use the abbreviation “A.T.”, “A.T.L.”, “L.A.T.”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices athletic training.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-18 - Violations; Penalties

(a)    A person who violates § 14–5D–17 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 § 14–5D–17 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-20 - Termination of Subtitle

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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-04 - Fees

(a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to perfusionists.
(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 perfusionists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for perfusionists 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-06 - Perfusion Advisory Committee -- Composition; Consumer Member; Term; Chair

(a)    The Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board as follows:
(1)    (i)    On or before September 30, 2013, three individuals who practice perfusion and who:
1.    Are certified by a national certifying board; and
2.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and
(ii)    On or after October 1, 2013, three licensed perfusionists;
(2)    Three physicians, at least one of whom performs cardiac or cardio–thoracic surgery or is a cardiac anesthesiologist; and
(3)    One consumer member.
(b)    The consumer member of the Committee:
(1)    Shall be a member of the general public;
(2)    May not practice or ever have practiced perfusion or any health care profession;
(3)    May not be or ever have been in training to practice perfusion or any other health care profession;
(4)    May not have a household member who is a health care professional or is in training to be a health care professional; and
(5)    May not:
(i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;
(ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;
(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 perfusionists or to the field of perfusion.
(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, 2012.
(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 every 2 years.
(2)    The chair shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-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:
(i)    Regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(ii)    A code of ethics for the practice of perfusion for adoption by the Board;
(iii)    Recommendations concerning the practice of perfusion, including standards of care for the practice of perfusion; and
(iv)    Continuing education requirements for license renewal;
(2)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(3)    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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-08 - License Required

(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 perfusion in this State.
(b)    This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle while practicing perfusion in that program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-09 - Qualification 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 license to practice perfusion shall:
(1)    (i)    Submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of certification as a certified perfusionist or other national certification approved by the Board; and
(ii)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board; or
(2)    (i)    Submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of graduation from a perfusion educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or the Commission’s predecessor or successor; and
(ii)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-10 - Term of License Before Taking Exam; Extension; Regulations

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle is entitled to be licensed for a single 2–year term before taking the national certifying examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor organization or another examination given or approved by the Board.
(b)    (1)    If an applicant was prevented from taking the national certifying examination before the single 2–year license expires because of extenuating circumstances, the applicant may apply to the Board for an extension of the term of the license.
(2)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out paragraph (1) of this subsection that include:
(i)    Criteria that an applicant must meet to receive an extension under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and
(ii)    Provisions as to the length of time that a license may be extended.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-11 - Application for License

(a)    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.
(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(c)    (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 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 title has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-14 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Keeping and Availability of License

(a)    (1)    A licensed perfusionist shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.
(2)    A licensed perfusionist who fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
(b)    Each licensed perfusionist shall:
(1)    Keep a copy of the license in the licensee’s employment file; and
(2)    Make the license available for inspection on request.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-17 - Judicial Appeals

(a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.
(2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(b)    An order of the Board may not be stayed pending review.
(c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies its order.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-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 § 14–5E–16 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 § 14–5E–16(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-21 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public

(a)    Unless authorized to practice perfusion 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 perfusion in this State.
(b)    Unless authorized to practice perfusion under this subtitle, a person may not use the titles “certified clinical perfusionist”, “licensed perfusionist”, or “licensed clinical perfusionist”, the abbreviations “C.C.P.”, “L.P.”, or “L.C.P.”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices perfusion, holds a certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor entity, or holds a license as a licensed perfusionist issued by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-23 - Penalties

(a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5E–20 through 14–5E–22 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 §§ 14–5E–20 through 14–5E–22 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5E - Perfusionists › Section 14-5E-25 - Termination of Subtitle

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 regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-02 - Purposes of Subtitle

The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1)    Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and specifically protect individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this subtitle;
(2)    Maintain standards in the delivery of naturopathic medical services to the public;
(3)    Ensure that the health care provided by qualified naturopathic doctors is accessible and available to the residents of the State; and
(4)    Provide a means of identifying qualified naturopathic doctors in the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-03 - Rights Not Limited

This subtitle does not limit the right of:
(1)    An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;
(2)    An individual from treating the individual or the individual’s family based on the individual’s religious or health beliefs; or
(3)    A person that sells vitamins and herbs from providing information about the person’s products.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-04.1 - Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council

(a)    (1)    There is a Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council within the Board.
(2)    The Council consists of the following members:
(i)    The Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee; and
(ii)    The following members, appointed by the Board:
1.    Two individuals who:
A.    Practice naturopathic medicine in the State;
B.    Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners;
C.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and
D.    Are licensed naturopathic doctors;
2.    Two licensed physicians who practice in the State;
3.    One pharmacist who has a background in pharmacognosy and who practices in the State; and
4.    One consumer.
(3)    (i)    The term of an appointed member is 4 years.
(ii)    At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(4)    A member of the Council:
(i)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but
(ii)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(5)    The Board shall designate the chair of the Council.
(6)    The Board shall provide staff for the Council.
(b)    The Council shall:
(1)    Develop and recommend to the Board a formulary for use by licensed naturopathic doctors;
(2)    Annually review the formulary adopted by the Board under subsection (c) of this section to determine if any changes are necessary for compliance with current prescribing standards or the practice of naturopathic medicine;
(3)    Otherwise review the formulary at the direction of the Board; and
(4)    Make recommendations to the Board based on the reviews conducted under items (2) and (3) of this subsection.
(c)    (1)    The Board shall adopt a formulary based on the recommendations of the Council made under subsection (b) of this section.
(2)    The Board may modify or reject any recommendation of the Council regarding the formulary.
(d)    (1)    The formulary adopted by the Board shall include:
(i)    Nonprescription drugs and devices;
(ii)    Prescription oxygen and auto–injectable epinephrine; and
(iii)    Prescription diaphragms and cervical caps for contraception.
(2)    The formulary may not include:
(i)    Except as provided in paragraph (1)(ii) and (iii) of this subsection, prescription drugs or devices; or
(ii)    Controlled substances.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-05 - Fees

(a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services the Board provides to naturopathic doctors.
(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 naturopathic doctors.
(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 established under § 14–201 of this title.
(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-07 - Members

(a)    (1)    The Committee consists of five members appointed by the Board as follows:
(i)    Two shall be individuals who practice naturopathic medicine and who:
1.    On or after October 1, 2014:
A.    Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; and
B.    Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and
2.    On or after March 1, 2016, are licensed naturopathic doctors;
(ii)    One shall be a practicing licensed physician;
(iii)    One shall be a practicing licensed physician with experience working with naturopathic doctors; and
(iv)    One shall be a consumer member.
(2)    The Board shall appoint the naturopathic doctor members from a list of names submitted by the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
(b)    Each naturopathic doctor member of the Committee shall be:
(1)    In good standing with the Board; and
(2)    A resident of the State who has been engaged actively in the practice or instruction of naturopathic medicine for at least 5 years immediately before appointment.
(c)    The physician members of the Committee shall be in good standing with the Board.
(d)    The consumer member of the Committee:
(1)    Shall be a resident of the State and a member of the general public;
(2)    May not be or ever have been licensed to practice a health occupation under this article; and
(3)    May not have a substantial personal, business, professional, or pecuniary connection with naturopathic education, business, or practice.
(e)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2014.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(f)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-08 - Powers

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 this subtitle;
(2)    Develop and recommend to the Board procedures for the issuance of licenses to applicants who qualify for licensure by reciprocity;
(3)    Evaluate the content of any clinical, practical, or residency requirement for licensure;
(4)    Provide any service and perform any function that is necessary to fulfill its purposes;
(5)    Develop and recommend to the Board examination standards, consistent with the standards enumerated in this subtitle, for licensure and times at which the examinations will be given;
(6)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for licensed naturopathic doctors; and
(7)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-10 - Licensing

(a)    Beginning  March 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided in this  subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice naturopathic medicine in the State.
(b)    This section does not apply to:
(1)    An individual who is employed by the United States government to practice naturopathic medicine while practicing within the scope of that employment;
(2)    A student who is enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program while the student is participating in a course of study under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic doctor or a licensed professional in the field of study;
(3)    An individual who is licensed in another state to practice naturopathic medicine and whose practice of naturopathic medicine in the State is limited to examination, recommendation, or testimony in litigation; or
(4)    A naturopathic doctor licensed by and residing in another jurisdiction, if the naturopathic doctor is engaged in consultation with the naturopathic doctor in the State about a particular patient and does not direct patient care.
(c)    The Board may not discriminate, in any manner, against any applicant or licensee for reason of sex, age, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-11 - Licenses -- Qualifications

(a)    To qualify for a license, 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 21 years old.
(d)    Except as provided in § 14–5F–12 of this subtitle, the applicant shall:
(1)    Have a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an approved naturopathic medical program; and
(2)    Pass  the competency–based national naturopathic licensing examination Part I and Part II administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, or its successor agency that has been nationally recognized to administer a naturopathic examination that represents federal standards of education and training.
(e)    An applicant shall be physically and mentally capable of safely practicing naturopathic medicine with or without reasonable accommodation.
(f)    If an applicant is licensed, certified, or registered to practice naturopathic medicine or any other health occupation in another state, the applicant shall be in good standing with the applicable state licensing, certification, or registration authority.
(g)    An applicant shall complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-12 - Licenses -- Application

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 a form that the Board requires;
(3)    Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board;
(4)    If the applicant has been licensed, certified, or registered to practice naturopathic medicine in another state, submit all evidence relating to:
(i)    Any disciplinary action taken or any administrative penalties assessed against the applicant by the appropriate state licensing, certification, or registration authority; and
(ii)    Any consent agreements the applicant entered into that contain conditions placed on the applicant’s professional conduct and practice, including any voluntary surrender of a license;
(5)    Complete and submit to the Board a Board–approved written attestation that:
(i)    States that the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed under this article;
(ii)    Includes the name and license number of the physician with whom the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement;
(iii)    States that the applicant will refer patients to and consult with physicians and other health care providers licensed or certified under this article as needed; and
(iv)    States that the applicant will require patients to sign a consent form that states that the applicant’s practice of naturopathic medicine is limited to the scope of practice identified in § 14–5F–14 of this subtitle; and
(6)    Inform the physician named in the attestation that the physician has been named.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-13 - Licenses -- Issuance

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any 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 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 title has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-15 - Licenses -- Term; Renewal; Requirements

(a)    (1)    The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.
(2)    A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.
(b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:
(1)    The date on which the current license expires;
(2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)    The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)    The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:
(1)    Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;
(2)    Is of good moral character;
(3)    Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;
(4)    Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
(5)    Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and
(6)    Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
(d)    (1)    Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:
(i)    Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii)    Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14–5F–16(b) of this subtitle.
(2)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated 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.
(3)    The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.
(e)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-15.1 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement

(a)    (1)    The Board may place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:
(i)    An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and
(ii)    The inactive status fee set by the Board.
(2)    The Board shall issue a license to a naturopathic doctor who is on inactive status if the individual is otherwise entitled to be licensed under this subtitle and submits to the Board:
(i)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the requirements of § 14–308.1 of this title;
(ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements the Board adopts for this purpose; and
(iii)    A reinstatement fee set by the Board.
(b)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a naturopathic doctor who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the naturopathic doctor:
(1)    Meets the renewal requirements of  § 14–5F–15 of this subtitle;
(2)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and
(3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements adopted by the Board under this subtitle for license reinstatements.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-17 - Surrender or Lapse of License

(a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed naturopathic doctor 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.
(b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-19 - Report

(a)    This section applies to:
(1)    A licensed naturopathic doctor;
(2)    A licensed health care practitioner;
(3)    A health care facility, as defined in § 19–114 of the Health – General Article, located in the State; and
(4)    A State agency.
(b)    A person listed in subsection (a) of this section shall file a written report with the Board if the person has information that gives the person reason to believe that a licensed naturopathic doctor is or may be:
(1)    Medically or legally incompetent;
(2)    Engaged in the unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine;
(3)    Guilty of unprofessional conduct; or
(4)    Mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
(c)    A person required to file a report under subsection (b) of this section shall file the report within 30 days after becoming aware of the information.
(d)    A health care facility shall report promptly to the Board if:
(1)    A licensed naturopathic doctor voluntarily resigns from the staff of the health care facility, voluntarily limits the licensee’s staff privileges, or fails to reapply for hospital privileges at the health care facility; and
(2)    The action of the licensee occurs while the licensee is under formal or informal investigation by the health care facility for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or mental or physical impairment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-20 - Investigation

(a)    The Board shall investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle.
(b)    After the Board’s investigation, the Board or a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board or a disciplinary panel passes an order under § 14–5F–22 of this subtitle, each related investigation, report, and recommendation is confidential.
(2)    On the request of a person who has made a complaint to the Board, the Board shall provide the person with information on the status of the complaint.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-21 - Procedure

(a)    The Board shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(c)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board or a disciplinary panel may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this subtitle and any hearings or proceedings before the Board or a disciplinary panel.
(d)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or a disciplinary panel or an order by the Board or a disciplinary panel to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.
(e)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board or a disciplinary panel may hear and determine the matter.
(f)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, the individual shall pay the costs of the hearing as specified in a regulation adopted by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-22 - Orders; Surrender and Return of License

If the Board or a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, the Board or the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-23 - Judicial Appeal

(a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may take a direct judicial appeal.
(2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending judicial review.
(c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-24 - Reinstatement of License

(a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if the Board has revoked or suspended the license of a licensee, the Board may not reinstate the license until the Board is satisfied that the individual:
(1)    Has complied with all the terms and conditions in the final order; and
(2)    Is capable of safely engaging in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
(b)    The Board may not reinstate the license of an individual whose license was revoked by the Board within 6 months after the date of the revocation.
(c)    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 title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-25 - Cease and Desist Orders

A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for:
(1)    Practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or with an unauthorized person; or
(2)    Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-26 - Adherence to Federal, State, or Local Laws

A licensed naturopathic doctor shall follow any federal, State, or local law that governs:
(1)    The control of contagious and infectious diseases; and
(2)    The reporting of births and deaths.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-28 - Display of Notice of Federal Guidelines on Universal Precautions

If a naturopathic doctor is engaged in the private practice of naturopathic medicine in the State, the naturopathic doctor shall display the notice developed under § 1–207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the naturopathic doctor is engaged in practice.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-29 - Unlicensed Practice Prohibited

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license.
(b)    An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(c)    Any individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14–5F–30 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(d)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors › Section 14-5F-30 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representations to Public

(a)    Unless an individual is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine, the individual may not:
(1)    Represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is licensed by the Board to practice naturopathic medicine;
(2)    Use the title “doctor of naturopathic medicine”, “doctor of naturopathy”, “naturopathic doctor”, or “naturopath”; or
(3)    Use the initials “N.D.”, “ND”, “NMD”, or “N.M.D.” after the name of the individual.
(b)    An individual licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in the State may not use the title “physician”.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5G - Genetic Counselors › Section 14-5G-01 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the State Board of Physicians.
(c)    “Certified genetic counselor” means an individual certified as a genetic counselor by a national certifying board.
(d)    “Committee” means the Genetic Counselors Advisory Committee.
(e)    “Genetic assessment” means the integration of genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with the medical histories of a patient and the patient’s family members to assess the risk for the patient or the patient’s family members of:
(1)    A genetic or medical condition or disease; and
(2)    The recurrence of a genetic or medical condition or disease.
(f)    “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice genetic counseling.
(g)    “Licensed genetic counselor” means an individual who is licensed under this subtitle to practice genetic counseling.
(h)    “Licensee” means a licensed genetic counselor.
(i)    “National accrediting council” means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, or its successor, that accredits education programs for genetic counselors.
(j)    “National certifying board” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor, that certifies genetic counselors.
(k)    (1)    “Practice genetic counseling” means:
(i)    Obtaining and evaluating the medical histories of a patient and the patient’s family members for purposes of a genetic assessment;
(ii)    Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions or diseases;
(iii)    Identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies, as appropriate, for purposes of a genetic assessment;
(iv)    Using the medical histories obtained under item (i) of this paragraph and the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies ordered under item (iii) of this paragraph for purposes of a genetic assessment;
(v)    Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and the results of the tests and studies and communicating the risk factors for genetic or medical conditions or diseases identified by a genetic assessment;
(vi)    Evaluating the responses of a patient and the patient’s family members to the results of a genetic assessment and providing counseling and anticipatory guidance for a genetic or medical condition or disease;
(vii)    Identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy for a genetic or medical condition or disease; or
(viii)    Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for a patient, a patient’s family members, or appropriate health care professionals.
(2)    “Practice genetic counseling” does not include diagnosing or treating an illness, a disease, or a condition.