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2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 3 - Certification › Section 15-316.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

(a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.
(b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:
(1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 15–314 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;
(2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;
(3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period;
(4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 15–314(b) of this subtitle; and
(5)    The public address of the licensee.
(c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.
(d)    The Board:
(1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and
(2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.
(e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.
(f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 3 - Certification › Section 15-317 - Practice During State of Disaster

(a)    A physician assistant in this State or in any other state is authorized to perform acts, tasks, or functions as a physician assistant under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State during a disaster as defined by the Governor, within a county in which a state of disaster has been declared, or counties contiguous to a county in which a state of disaster has been declared.
(b)    The physician assistant shall notify the Board in writing of the names, practice locations, and telephone numbers for the physician assistant and each primary supervising physician within 30 days of the first performance of medical acts, tasks, or functions as a physician assistant during the disaster.
(c)    A team of physicians and physician assistants or physician assistants practicing under this section may not be required to maintain on–site documentation describing supervisory arrangements as otherwise required under this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 15-401 - Unauthorized Practice

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a physician assistant in the State unless the person has a license issued by the Board.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform any delegated medical act beyond the scope of the license and which is consistent with a delegation agreement filed with the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 15-402 - Unauthorized Use of Title

(a)    Except as otherwise provided under this title, a person may not represent or imply to the public by use of the title “licensed physician assistant”, by other title, or by description of services, methods, or procedures that the person is licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the State.
(b)    Unless licensed to practice as a physician assistant under this title, a person may not use the words or terms “physician assistant”, “licensed physician assistant”, or “P.A.”.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 15-402.1 - Employment or Supervision of Unlicensed Physician Assistant

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health care system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.
(c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $1,000 for a violation of this section.
(d)    The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 15 - Physician Assistants › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 15-403 - Penalties for Violations

(a)    A person who violates § 15–401 or § 15–402 of this subtitle:
(1)    Is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and
(2)    Shall lose licensure as a physician assistant under this title.
(b)    (1)    In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, a person who violates § 15–401 of this subtitle may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $5,000.
(2)    In addition to the penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who violates § 15–309 of this title may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $100.
(3)    The Board shall pay any civil penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 16-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
(c)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice podiatry.
(d)    “Licensed podiatrist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a podiatrist who is licensed by the Board to practice podiatry.
(e)    “Podiatrist” means an individual who practices podiatry.
(f)    (1)    “Practice podiatry” means to diagnose or surgically, medically, or mechanically treat the human foot or ankle, the anatomical structures that attach to the human foot, or the soft tissue below the mid–calf.
(2)    “Practice podiatry” does not include administration of an anesthetic, other than a local anesthetic.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 16-103 - Procedures Required to Be Performed in a Licensed Hospital

(a)    All osseous surgical procedures of the ankle, arthrodeses of 2 or more tarsal bones, and complete tarsal osteotomies that are performed by a licensed podiatrist shall be performed in a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center, subject to the provisions of § 19-351 of the Health - General Article.
(b)    A licensed podiatrist who performs an osseous surgical procedure of the ankle, arthrodesis of 2 or more tarsal bones, or a complete tarsal osteotomy in a licensed ambulatory surgical center must:
(1)    Have current surgical privileges at a licensed hospital for the same procedure; and
(2)    Meet the requirements of the ambulatory surgical center.
(c)    Nothing in this title shall prohibit a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center from establishing qualifications or delineating privileges for the performance of surgical procedures of the human foot or ankle, the anatomical structures that attach to the human foot, or the soft tissue below the mid-calf by a licensed podiatrist in the hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners › Section 16-203 - Officers

(a)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary-treasurer.
(b)    The Board shall determine:
(1)    The manner of election of officers;
(2)    The term of office of each officer; and
(3)    The duties of each officer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners › Section 16-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

(a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
(c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:
(1)    Compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board; and
(2)    Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.
(d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners › Section 16-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:
(1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2)    After consulting with the State Board of Pharmacy, adopt rules and regulations regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed podiatrist; and
(3)    On receipt of a written and signed allegation, investigate the same for any possible violation of this title.
(b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1)    Keep a complete record of all its transactions;
(2)    Investigate any alleged unauthorized practice of podiatry and, if the results of the investigation indicate that the allegation has merit, report it to the State’s Attorney of the county where the alleged violation occurred;
(3)    On receipt of a written and signed allegation, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry:
(i)    Investigate the allegation for possible violations of this title;
(ii)    Provide notice to the licensed podiatrist that an allegation has been received and forward a copy of the allegation to the licensed podiatrist within 60 days of receipt of the allegation, unless the Board:
1.    Makes an affirmative determination that the disclosure would prejudice the investigation of the allegation and notifies the licensee of the determination;
2.    Disposes of the allegation within 60 days of the date of receipt of the allegation; or
3.    Makes an affirmative determination that any action that the Board may take as a result of the investigation into the allegation will most likely not result in formal disciplinary action; and
(iii)    Periodically notify the licensed podiatrist and all persons of interest of the status of the allegation until such time as the allegation is resolved; and
(4)    Except for an office of a podiatrist in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or freestanding birthing center, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a podiatrist against whom a complaint has been filed with the Board regarding a violation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions to determine compliance at that office with the guidelines.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners › Section 16-206 - State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

(a)    There is a State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.
(2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.
(3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.
(c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.
(2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund.
(d)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.
(2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.
(4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.
(e)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.
(2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.
(f)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

(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 18 years old.
(d)    The applicant shall be a graduate of a school or college of podiatric medicine that is accredited by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association and approved by the Board.
(e)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:
(1)    The National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners licensing examination; and
(2)    A written examination on the Board’s statute and regulations administered by the Board under § 16–304 of this subtitle.
(f)    The Board may require an applicant to complete a postgraduate podiatric residency program in:
(1)    A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;
(2)    A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association or its successor; or
(3)    A program approved by the Board.
(g)    (1)    The Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice podiatry demonstrate an oral competency in the English language.
(2)    Graduation from a recognized English–speaking undergraduate school after at least 3 years of enrollment, or from a recognized English–speaking professional school is acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of the English language under this section.
(3)    By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.
(4)    If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.
(h)    The applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-302.1 - 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)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1)    Is confidential;
(2)    May not be redisseminated; and
(3)    Shall be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.
(e)    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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-303 - Applications for Licenses

(a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;
(2)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and
(3)    Submit to a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle.
(b)    If the applicant is licensed and has practiced in another state, the applicant shall submit proof of practice that is sufficient to demonstrate current clinical proficiency, as specified in regulations adopted by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-304 - Examinations

(a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b)    The Board shall administer examinations on the Board’s statute and regulations to applicants at least twice a year.
(c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the requirements of the examination.
(d)    For examinations administered under subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall:
(1)    Provide the books and forms necessary to conduct the examinations;
(2)    Conduct the examinations in writing; and
(3)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, determine the scope, form, and passing score for the examinations.
(e)    The Board shall act on each examination promptly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-305 - Issuance and Contents of License

(a)    The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board, meets the requirements of this title.
(b)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:
(1)    The signature of the Secretary of Health attesting that the individual meets the requirements of this title; and
(2)    A serial number that corresponds to an entry in the registration records of the Board.
(c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 16–302.1 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 § 16–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-307 - Term and Renewal of License

(a)    Except as provided for a limited license in § 16-317 of this subtitle, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(b)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of 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)    Before the license expires, a licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:
(1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(2)    Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and
(3)    Submits to the Board:
(i)    A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and
(ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements set under this subtitle for license renewal.
(d)    The Board may establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.
(e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(f)    (1)    A podiatrist has a grace period of 30 days after the podiatrist’s license expires in which to renew the license retroactively, if the podiatrist:
(i)    Otherwise is entitled to have the license renewed; and
(ii)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee and any late fee set by the Board.
(2)    After the grace period of 30 days:
(i)    The expired license lapses into a nonrenewal status; and
(ii)    The Board may require the licensee to meet the requirements of § 16-308 to be reinstated.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-308 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

(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 an individual who is on inactive status if the individual is otherwise entitled to be licensed under this title and submits to the Board:
(i)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements the Board adopts for this purpose;
(ii)    A reinstatement fee set by the Board;
(iii)    A licensure affidavit;
(iv)    Federation of boards certification of good standing;
(v)    The response to an inquiry to the national Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank;
(vi)    History of malpractice cases;
(vii)    Proof of out-of-state practice preceding the request for reinstatement that is sufficient to demonstrate current clinical proficiency, as specified in regulations adopted by the Board; and
(viii)    Proof of passing the Ethics-Jurisprudence Examination as administered by the Board within the last licensing cycle preceding the individual’s reinstatement application.
(3)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a podiatrist who has been on inactive status and who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(vii) of this subsection, if the podiatrist meets the continuing medical education requirements prescribed by the Board.
(b)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a podiatrist who has been on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for 1 licensing cycle or a 2-year period, whichever is longer, for any reason, if the podiatrist:
(1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 16-307(c) through (f) of this subtitle and subsection (a) of this section;
(2)    Pays to the Board all past-due renewal fees and the reinstatement fee set by the Board; and
(3)    Meets the requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-309 - Change of Address

(a)    Each licensee shall notify the Board of any change of address within 30 days of the change of address.
(b)    The Board shall assess a fee against any licensee who fails to notify the Board of a change of address as required by subsection (a) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-310 - Surrender of License

(a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed podiatrist or holder of a limited license 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 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-312 - Investigations

(a)    The Board may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(b)    After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board passes an order under § 16-314 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 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-313 - Hearings

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(c)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(d)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.
(e)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board 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.
(f)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
(g)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 16-311 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 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-314 - Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License

(a)    (1)    If the Board finds that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(2)    If the Board dismisses all charges, the Board shall expunge all record of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed.
(3)    If the Board issues an advisory opinion, the Board, at the request of the licensee, shall expunge all record of the matter 5 years after the determination is made.
(b)    (1)    If a license is revoked or suspended, the holder shall surrender it to the Board on demand.
(2)    At the end of a suspension period, the Board shall return to the licensee any license surrendered under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-315 - Review

(a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 16–311 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 16–311 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License

(a)    The Board may reinstate the license of any individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under this title only in accordance with:
(1)    The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation;
(2)    A final judgment in any proceeding for review; or
(3)    Subsection (b) of this section.
(b)    If the license was revoked under § 16-311(b) of this subtitle for practicing with a suspended license, it may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-317 - Limited License

(a)    The Board may issue a limited license for training to an applicant who:
(1)    Meets all the requirements of this title for a license to practice podiatry, except the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - Part III examination;
(2)    Has an appointment for postgraduate clinical training in podiatry or as a podiatric instructor in:
(i)    A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;
(ii)    A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatry Association;
(iii)    A program approved by the Board; or
(iv)    A program affiliated with the Council of Podiatric Medical Education;
(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)    The Board shall include on any limited license that the Board issues:
(1)    The name of the health care facility or program to which the individual holds an appointment; and
(2)    The expiration date of the limited license.
(c)    A limited license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:
(1)    Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or
(2)    Patients of a health care facility or program that is:
(i)    Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the limited license; and
(ii)    Approved by the Board.
(d)    A limited license may be issued for a term of 1 year and may be renewed annually.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-318 - Temporary License

(a)    The Board may issue a temporary license to a podiatrist licensed in another state to practice or teach podiatry in this State if:
(1)    The license issued from the other state has licensing requirements equivalent to those in this State; and
(2)    The licensed podiatrist pays a temporary license fee as determined by the Board.
(b)    A temporary license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:
(1)    Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or
(2)    Patients of a health care facility or program that is:
(i)    Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the temporary license; and
(ii)    Approved by the Board.
(c)    A temporary license may be issued for a term of 3 months and may be renewed at the discretion of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-319 - Injunctive Relief

(a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1)    The unauthorized practice of podiatry; or
(2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(b)    An action under this section may be brought by:
(1)    The Board, in its own name;
(2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or
(3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.
(c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:
(1)    Resides; or
(2)    Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.
(d)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
(e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of podiatry under § 16-501 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 16-320 - Investigation and Examination

(a)    While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.
(b)    In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice podiatry in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:
(1)    Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and
(2)    Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.
(c)    The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice podiatry competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.
(d)    The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 16-402 - Practice Under Name Shown on License Only; Exceptions

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, a podiatrist may practice only under the name on the license of the podiatrist.
(b)    This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from practicing in a professional association, limited liability company, or in any other group practice otherwise allowed by law.
(c)    This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from advertising under a trade name in connection with the practice of podiatry if:
(1)    The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;
(2)    The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes:
(i)    The name of the licensed podiatrist; or
(ii)    The name of the licensed podiatrist and the name of the business entity under which podiatric services are provided;
(3)    The name of the licensed podiatrist who provides podiatric services appears on:
(i)    The billing invoices; and
(ii)    Any billing receipts given to a patient; and
(4)    Treatment records are maintained and clearly identify the licensed podiatrist who performed the podiatric treatment or service for any patient.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 16-403 - Podiatrist Rehabilitation Committees

(a)    In this section, “podiatrist rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:
(1)    Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and
(2)    Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.
(b)    For purposes of this section, a podiatrist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Podiatry Association that:
(1)    Is recognized by the Board; and
(2)    Includes but is not limited to podiatrists.
(c)    A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:
(1)    Solely for the Board; or
(2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.
(d)    For purposes of this section, a podiatrist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any podiatrist, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.
(e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the podiatrist rehabilitation committee.
(2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the podiatrist rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any arbitration or civil proceeding.
(3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.
(f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the podiatrist rehabilitation committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 16-404 - Display of Notice Explaining Centers for Disease Control's Guidelines on Universal Precautions

If a podiatrist is engaged in the private practice of podiatry in this State, the podiatrist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the podiatrist is engaged in practice.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 16-502 - Misrepresentation as Podiatrist

Unless authorized to practice podiatry under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice podiatry in this State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 16 - Podiatrists › Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 16-505 - Penalties

(a)    Any person who practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice podiatry in this State without complying with the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days.
(b)    Any person who violates § 16–501 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 17-102 - Legislative Findings; Purpose of Title

(a)    The General Assembly finds that the profession of counseling and therapy profoundly affects the lives and health of the people of this State.
(b)    The purpose of this title is to protect the public by:
(1)    Setting qualifications, education, training, and experience standards for counselors and therapists; and
(2)    Promoting high professional standards for the practice of counseling and therapy.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists › Section 17-203 - Officers

(a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect:
(1)    A chairperson;
(2)    A vice chairperson; and
(3)    A secretary.
(b)    The Board shall determine:
(1)    The manner of election of officers;
(2)    The term of office of each officer; and
(3)    The duties of each officer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists › Section 17-204 - Meetings, Reimbursement and Staff

(a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.
(b)    The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it determines.
(c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.
(d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists › Section 17-206 - State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

(a)    There is a State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund.
(b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses or certificates and its other services.
(2)    The fees charged shall be set to produce funds so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.
(3)    Funds to cover the expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.
(c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.
(2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.
(d)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.
(2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.
(4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.
(e)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.
(2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.
(f)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 17-301 - Required Licensing by Board

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, clinical professional art therapy, or clinical professional counseling in the State unless licensed by the Board.
(b)    Subject to the regulations of the Board, subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)    A student working under the supervision of a licensed mental health care provider while pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling that the Board approves as qualifying training and experience under this title; or
(2)    An individual who, in accordance with § 17–406 of this title, is working as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or another health care provider licensed or certified under this article and approved by the Board while fulfilling the experiential or course of study requirements under § 17–302 of this subtitle or § 17–403 or § 17–404 of this title.
(c)    This subtitle may not be construed to limit the scope of practice of any individual who is duly licensed under this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 17-302 - Qualifications -- Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors

(a)    To qualify for a license to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c)    The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in § 17–305 of this subtitle, the applicant shall at a minimum:
(i)    Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a health and human services counseling field from a regionally accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board; or
(ii)    Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter as may be required by the Board in regulation.
(2)    The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.
(e)    The applicant shall:
(1)    Have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in alcohol and drug counseling, which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree; and
(2)    Provide documentation as required by the Board evidencing the completion of the postgraduate experience required under item (1) of this subsection.
(f)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at a regionally accredited educational institution approved by the Board.
(g)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:
(1)    An examination approved by the Board; and
(2)    The law examination on this title administered by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 17-303 - Qualifications -- Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists

(a)    To qualify for a license to practice clinical marriage and family therapy, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c)    The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in § 17–306 of this subtitle, the applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a marriage and family field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board or have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and extent of training as may be required by the Board in regulation.
(2)    The applicant shall have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.
(e)    The applicant shall have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in marriage and family therapy approved by the Board, 2 years of which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree or its substantial equivalent.
(f)    The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at an accredited college or university approved by the Board.
(g)    The applicant shall provide documentation evidencing the completion of 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience as required by the Board.
(h)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board.