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2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-308 - Issuance of License; Display or Notice of License; Change of Address

(a)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this title for that license.
(b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the licensee’s office so that it may be seen by patients.
(2)    A licensee who works in a setting outside the licensee’s office, other than a hospital or a related institution, as defined in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article, shall present the wallet sized renewal card as evidence of current licensure to a patient at the beginning of the licensee’s initial visit to the patient.
(3)    A hospital or a related institution that provides physical therapy services shall display a notice in the reception room of the physical therapy treatment area stating that evidence of current licensure for each licensee is on file and may be reviewed by a patient on request.
(c)    Each licensee shall give the Board immediate written notice of any change of address.
(d)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 13–302.1 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 circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iii)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(iv)    Subsequent work history;
(v)    Employment and character references; and
(vi)    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 § 13–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-310 - Scope of Physical Therapist Assistant License

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a physical therapist assistant license authorizes the licensee to practice limited physical therapy while the license is effective.
(b)    A licensed physical therapist assistant may practice limited physical therapy only under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who gives ongoing supervision and instruction that is adequate to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-311 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

(a)    (1)    A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.
(2)    A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:
(i)    The date on which the current license expires;
(ii)    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
(iii)    The amount of the renewal fee.
(2)    If requested by a licensee, the Board shall send to the licensee, at least two times within the month before a license expires, a renewal notice by electronic means to the last known electronic mail address of the licensee.
(3)    If a renewal notice sent by electronic means under paragraph (2) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee.
(c)    Before the license expires, the 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 the other qualifications set under this title for license renewal.
(d)    The Board may adopt regulations to establish continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of licenses under this section.
(e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-312 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

(a)    (1)    Within 3 years after a license has expired, the Board may reinstate the license if the licensee:
(i)    Was licensed by passing a Board approved national licensing examination;
(ii)    Has not practiced physical therapy or limited physical therapy in this State during that period;
(iii)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(iv)    Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board;
(v)    Submits to the Board an application on the form required by the Board; and
(vi)    Has met the continuing education requirements of § 13-311(d) of this subtitle.
(2)    The Board may not require the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who qualifies for reinstatement under this subsection to be reexamined under § 13-306 of this subtitle.
(b)    The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who does not qualify under subsection (a) of this section may not have the license reinstated. The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may become licensed only by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-313 - Temporary Licenses to Practice Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant -- Direct Supervision -- Duration of Temporary Licenses

(a)    The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who, except for passing an examination otherwise required under this subtitle, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements of this subtitle for a physical therapist license or a physical therapy assistant license under § 13–302 of this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy curriculum authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(2)    A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy assistant curriculum authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(c)    A temporary license is valid until:
(1)    90 days after issuance;
(2)    The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or
(3)    The Board revokes the temporary license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-314 - Restricted License

(a)    If an applicant is licensed or registered to practice physical therapy in any other state, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this subtitle and issue a restricted license if the applicant:
(1)    Pays to the Board the restricted license fee set by the Board;
(2)    Submits to the Board an application on a form acceptable to the Board; and
(3)    Meets any other requirement set by the Board.
(b)    A restricted license authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy in connection with:
(1)    Giving lectures or workshops on physical therapy; or
(2)    Taking any short-term physical therapy study course that is approved by the Board.
(c)    A restricted license expires at the end of:
(1)    The lecture or workshop on physical therapy; or
(2)    The short-term physical therapy study course that is approved by the Board.
(d)    The Board may not renew a restricted license. However, the holder of a restricted license may reapply to the Board for a new license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-315 - Surrender of License

(a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, or holder of a restricted license or temporary 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.
(c)    An individual whose license has been suspended or revoked by the Board shall return the license to the Board. If the suspended or revoked license has been lost, the individual shall file with the Board a statement verifying that the individual’s license has been lost.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-316.1 - Mental or Physical Condition of Licensee Affecting Ability to Practice

(a)    If in investigating an allegation brought against a licensee under this title, there is good cause to believe that the physical or mental condition of the licensee may adversely affect the ability of the licensee to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy, the Board may require the licensee to submit to appropriate medical or psychological examination, testing, or evaluation by a health care provider designated by the Board.
(b)    In return for the privilege to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy, a licensee is deemed to:
(1)    Consent to be examined, tested, or evaluated pursuant to this section; and
(2)    Waive objection to the receipt of and consideration by the Board of the results of any examinations, tests, or evaluations conducted by, and the reports and testimony of, the examining health care provider.
(c)    The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under subsection (b) of this section may be considered as evidence of the inability of the licensee to practice 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 all examinations, tests, and evaluations performed pursuant to this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-317 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13-316 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)    (1)    The chairman of the Board may delegate authority to conduct a hearing to a committee consisting of three or more Board members.
(2)    The committee shall:
(i)    Hold an evidentiary hearing; and
(ii)    Prepare a recommended decision for consideration by a quorum of the Board, which may include members of the committee.
(3)    The committee shall give each party the opportunity to file exceptions and present argument to the Board regarding the decision of the committee.
(e)    Over the signature of an officer or the executive director 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.
(f)    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.
(g)    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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-318 - Review

(a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 13–316 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 § 13–316 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 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-318.1 - Action to Enjoin Violations

(a)    An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin:
(1)    The unauthorized practice of physical therapy; or
(2)    Conduct that is ground for disciplinary action under § 13-316 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 may be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engaged 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 physical therapy under § 13-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 13-319 - Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Committees

(a)    In this section, “physical therapist 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 (c) of this section.
(b)    For purposes of this section, a physical therapist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the American Physical Therapy Association of Maryland, Inc. that:
(1)    Is recognized by the Board; and
(2)    Is composed of physical therapists.
(c)    For purposes of this section, a physical therapist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.
(d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceedings, records, and files of the physical therapist 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 physical therapist rehabilitation committee.
(2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the physical therapist rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery and introduction into evidence in a civil trial.
(3)    For the purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.
(e)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a physical therapist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the physical therapist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the physical therapist rehabilitation committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-401 - Practicing Without License

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice physical therapy in this State unless licensed to practice physical therapy by the Board.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice limited physical therapy in this State unless licensed to practice limited physical therapy by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-402 - Misrepresentation -- Physical Therapist

(a)    Unless licensed to practice physical therapy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title that the person is licensed to practice physical therapy in this State.
(b)    Unless licensed to practice physical therapy under this title, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.T.” or any other word, letter, or symbol approved by the Board with the intent to represent that the person practices physical therapy.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-403 - Misrepresentation -- Physical Therapist Assistant

(a)    Unless licensed to practice limited physical therapy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title that the person is licensed to practice limited physical therapy in this State.
(b)    Unless licensed to practice limited physical therapy under this title, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.T.A.” or any other word, letter, or symbol approved by the Board with the intent to represent that the person practices limited physical therapy.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-407 - Penalty Generally

(a)    A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(b)    (1)    Any person who violates § 13–401 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board.
(2)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-407.1 - Penalties Following Reprimand or Refusal to License

If, after a hearing under § 13-317 of this title, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 13-316 of this title to suspend or revoke a license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy, to reprimand a licensee, or to refuse to license an applicant, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 in addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 13 - Physical Therapists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty › Section 13-408 - Reports by Courts to Board

(a)    Each court shall report to the Board each conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
(b)    The court shall submit the report within 10 days of the conviction or entry of the plea.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 14-101.1 - Approval of Certifying Board

The Board may approve a public or private board including a multidisciplinary board as a certifying board only if the certifying board requires that, in order to be certified, a physician:
(1)    Complete a postgraduate training program that:
(i)    Provides complete training in the specialty or subspecialty being certified; and
(ii)    Is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association; and
(2)    Be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the same training field.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 14-102 - Scope of Title

(a)    This title does not limit the right of:
(1)    An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article; or
(2)    A Christian Science practitioner, who is accredited by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, from:
(i)    Dealing with human ills in accordance with the tenets of Christian Science; and
(ii)    Charging for services.
(b)    This title does not prohibit a licensed dentist or any other individual authorized to practice dentistry under Title 4 of this article, who has administered anesthesia regularly in hospitals in this State for at least 15 years before June 1, 1962, from practicing anesthesiology or administering anesthesia for medical purposes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians › Section 14-203 - Chair and Officers

(a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Board.
(2)    The term of office of the chair is 2 years.
(b)    From among its members, the Board shall elect any officers, other than the chair, that it considers necessary.
(c)    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 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians › Section 14-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff; Executive Director; Assistance

(a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)    The Board shall meet:
(1)    At the times and places that it determines; and
(2)    As requested by the Secretary.
(c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:
(1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and
(2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(d)    (1)    (i)    The Secretary may employ a staff for the Board in accordance with the State budget.
(ii)    The Secretary may designate one of the staff as an executive director.
(2)    The Secretary may set the compensation of an employee of the Board in a position that:
(i)    Is unique to the Board;
(ii)    Requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and
(iii)    Does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.
(3)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the positions for which the Secretary may set compensation under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(e)    To provide adequate assistance in the investigation, development, and prosecution of cases referred to the Board, the Board shall be assigned a sufficient number of:
(1)    Assistant Attorneys General by the Attorney General; and
(2)    Investigators and hearing officers by the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians › Section 14-205.1 - Annual Reports

On or before October 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes the following data calculated on a fiscal year basis:
(1)    Relevant disciplinary indicators, including:
(i)    The number of new complaints investigated for physicians, allied health practitioners, and unlicensed individuals;
(ii)    The number of complaints that remain open as of June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year at the Board and at the Office of the Attorney General;
(iii)    The three most common grounds for complaints;
(iv)    The three most common sources of the complaints received;
(v)    The number and types of disciplinary actions taken by the Board;
(vi)    The total number of cases referred to peer review; and
(vii)    Of the cases referred to peer review:
1.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in total disagreement;
2.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in charges being issued; and
3.    The number of peer review cases that resulted in closure or closure with an advisory letter;
(2)    The number of cases not completed within 18 months by the Board and the reasons for the failure to complete the cases in 18 months; and
(3)    For both physicians and allied health professionals:
(i)    The total number of all licensees;
(ii)    The number of initial, renewal, and reinstatement licenses issued;
(iii)    The number of positive and negative criminal history records checks results received;
(iv)    The number of individuals denied initial or renewal licensure due to positive criminal history records checks results; and
(v)    The number of individuals denied initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure due to reasons other than a positive criminal history records check.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians › Section 14-206 - Judicial Powers

(a)    Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director 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.
(b)    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.
(c)    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.
(d)    (1)    If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this title, the Board’s executive director or other duly authorized agent or investigator of the Board may enter at any reasonable hour:
(i)    A place of business of a licensed physician; or
(ii)    Public premises.
(2)    A person may not deny or interfere with an entry under this subsection.
(3)    A person who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
(e)    A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief against an individual for:
(1)    Practicing a profession regulated under this title or Title 15 of this article without a license;
(2)    Representing to the public, by title, description of services, methods, procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice:
(i)    Medicine in this State, in violation of § 14–602 of this title;
(ii)    Respiratory care in this State, in violation of § 14–5A–21 of this title;
(iii)    Radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation assistance in this State, in violation of § 14–5B–18 of this title;
(iv)    Polysomnography in this State, in violation of § 14–5C–21 of this title;
(v)    Athletic training in this State, in violation of § 14–5D–17(3) of this title;
(vi)    Perfusion in this State, in violation of § 14–5E–21 of this title;
(vii)    Naturopathic medicine in this State, in violation of § 14–5F–30 of this title; or
(viii)    As a physician assistant in this State, in violation of § 15–402 of this article; or
(3)    Taking any action:
(i)    For which a disciplinary panel determines there is a preponderance of evidence of grounds for discipline under § 14–404 of this title; and
(ii)    That poses a serious risk to the health, safety, and welfare of a patient.
(f)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including hearing procedures and sanctions for noncompliance with a cease and desist order.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians › Section 14-206.1 - Search Warrants

(a)    Based on a complaint received by the Board, the executive director of the Board may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter private premises where the Board or a disciplinary panel suspects that a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
(b)    An application for a search warrant shall:
(1)    Be in writing;
(2)    Be verified by the applicant; and
(3)    Describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.
(c)    A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:
(1)    The scope of the proposed search is reasonable;
(2)    The request for a search warrant is based on a complaint received by the Board; and
(3)    Obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to determine whether a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
(d)    (1)    A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.
(2)    A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.
(e)    A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:
(1)    Within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days after the date of issuance; or
(2)    Within 15 days after the date of issuance, if no period is specified in the warrant.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-308 - Alternative Education Qualification

(a)    (1)    In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Fifth pathway program” means a program that the Board approves in its regulations for a student who:
(i)    Has studied medicine at a foreign medical school;
(ii)    Was a United States citizen when the student enrolled in the foreign medical school; and
(iii)    Has completed all of the formal requirements for graduation from the foreign medical school, except for any social service or postgraduate requirements.
(3)    “Foreign medical school” means a medical school located outside of the United States, its territories or possessions, Puerto Rico, or Canada.
(b)    An applicant for a license is exempt from the educational requirements of § 14-307 of this subtitle, if the applicant:
(1)    Has studied medicine at a foreign medical school;
(2)    Is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or by its successor as approved by the Board;
(3)    Passes a qualifying examination for foreign medical school graduates required by the Board;
(4)    Meets any other qualifications for foreign medical school graduates that the Board establishes in its regulation for licensing of applicants;
(5)    Submits acceptable evidence to the Board of the requirements set in the Board’s regulations; and
(6)    Meets one of the following requirements:
(i)    The applicant graduated from any foreign medical school and submits evidence acceptable to the Board of successful completion of 2 years of training in a postgraduate medical education program accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Board; or
(ii)    The applicant successfully completed a fifth pathway program and submits evidence acceptable to the Board that the applicant:
1.    Has a document issued by the foreign medical school certifying that the applicant completed all of the formal requirements of that school for the study of medicine, except for the postgraduate or social service components as required by the foreign country or its medical school;
2.    Has successfully completed a fifth pathway program; and
3.    Has successfully completed 2 years of training in a postgraduate medical education program following completion of a Board approved fifth pathway program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-308.1 - 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)    An applicant, a licensee, or a certificate holder shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check.
(c)    As part of the application required under subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall submit to the Central Repository:
(1)    Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms 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 mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.
(d)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the individual the criminal history record information of the individual.
(e)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board and the individual a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.
(f)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1)    Is confidential;
(2)    May not be redisseminated; and
(3)    May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.
(g)    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 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-309 - Applications for Licenses

(a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle;
(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)    The Board may not release a list of applicants for licensure.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-311 - Entitlement to Sit for Examination; Passing Scores or Other Indications of Proficiency

(a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under this title is entitled to sit for an examination as provided under this section or any regulations adopted to carry out this section.
(b)    An applicant shall:
(1)    Attain on the federation licensing examination or the United States Medical Licensing Examination a passing score as set by the Board under its rules and regulations; or
(2)    Hold a certificate of proficiency and professional standing of:
(i)    The National Board of Medical Examiners;
(ii)    The board of medical examiners of this State or any other state that was issued before January 1, 1985;
(iii)    The National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, if the certificate is issued after January 1, 1971; or
(iv)    The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-312 - Verification by Physician of Maintenance of Insurance

On request of the Board, a physician who reports to the Board that the physician maintains medical professional liability insurance for purposes of the public individual profile maintained by the Board under § 14–411.1(b) of this title shall provide the Board with verification or other documentation that the physician maintains the insurance within 25 business days after the physician receives a request from the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-313 - Issuance of License; Consideration of Criminal History Record Information

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle, 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 subtitle has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-313.1 - Verification by Compact Physician Regarding Licensure. [Effective Until July 1, 2030]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 313 OF 2022 //
(a)    Within 30 days after receiving a request from the Board, a compact physician shall provide to the Board verification, on a form provided by the Board, that the compact physician satisfies the requirements for licensure under this subtitle.
(b)    Refusal by a compact physician to provide the verification requested under subsection (a) of this section may not be considered a basis for denial of a license under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-315 - Exemption From License Fee

(a)    The Board shall issue a license free of charge to any physician who:
(1)    Provides medical services to patients for which the physician receives no personal remuneration;
(2)    Is not engaged in the private practice of medicine; and
(3)    Otherwise qualifies for a license under this title.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each license issued under this section expires on the second anniversary of the date on which it is issued and may be renewed every 2 years on application to the Board.
(c)    (1)    If, at any time, a physician licensed under this section ceases to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section, the licensee shall notify the Board of the status change.
(2)    On receipt of this notice, the Board shall charge the physician the license fee otherwise required under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-317 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

The Board shall reinstate the license of a physician who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the physician:
(1)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 14-316 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 established under this title for license reinstatements.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-318 - Limited License for Postgraduate Teaching

(a)    If an applicant is qualified as a postgraduate teacher, the Board may:
(1)    Waive the examination requirements of this subtitle for the applicant; and
(2)    Issue to the applicant a limited license to practice medicine for postgraduate teaching.
(b)    Each limited license issued under this section expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-319 - Licensure of Eminent Physicians

(a)    The Board may:
(1)    License an applicant by virtue of the conceded eminence and authority of the applicant in the profession if the applicant:
(i)    Is recommended to the Board by:
1.    The dean of a school of medicine in the State; or
2.    The Director of the National Institutes of Health;
(ii)    Is to receive an appointment at the institution making the recommendation under item (i) of this paragraph; and
(iii)    Meets any other requirement the Board may adopt by regulation under this section;
(2)    Define by regulation the term “conceded eminence and authority in the profession” and, for this purpose, shall consider such criteria as:
(i)    Academic appointments;
(ii)    Length of time in the profession;
(iii)    Scholarly publications; and
(iv)    Professional accomplishments;
(3)    Adopt regulations concerning the further qualifications of an applicant for licensure, including conditions of employment, application procedures, and fees under this section;
(4)    Allow an exception to the general education and examination requirements of § 14–307(d) and (e) of this subtitle, but may not permit waiver of the requirements of § 14–307(a) through (c) of this subtitle;
(5)    Qualify, restrict, or otherwise limit a license granted under this section; and
(6)    Require a 6–month probationary period during which the medical services performed by the applicant granted a license under this section are supervised by another licensed physician.
(b)    Upon judicial review, a determination by the Board under this section shall be accorded the maximum deference permitted by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-320 - Inactive Status

(a)    The Board may place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board:
(1)    An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and
(2)    The inactive status fee set by the Board.
(b)    The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual:
(1)    Submits to the Board:
(i)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle;
(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; and
(2)    Is otherwise entitled to be licensed.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 14-322 - Prohibition on Requiring Specialty Certification

Notwithstanding any other law, the Board may not require as a qualification to obtain a license or as a condition to renew a license:
(1)    Certification by a nationally recognized accrediting organization that specializes in a specific area of medicine; or
(2)    Maintenance of certification by a nationally recognized accrediting organization that specializes in a specific area of medicine that includes continuous reexamination to measure core competencies in the practice of medicine as a requirement for maintaining certification.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 3A - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact › Section 14-3A-02 - Fees and Annual Assessment. [Effective Until July 1, 2030]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 313 OF 2022 //
(a)    (1)    The Board shall set fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle.
(2)    The fees charged to a compact physician under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be set so as to produce funds adequate to cover the cost of maintaining the licensure program.
(b)    Any annual assessment levied by the Interstate Commission under Section 13(a) of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle shall be funded through an additional surcharge on:
(1)    Each compact physician licensed under Section 3 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle; and
(2)    Physicians who designate Maryland as the physician’s state of principal license under Section 4 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 4 - Disciplinary Actions › Section 14-401 - Disciplinary Panels

(a)    There are two disciplinary panels through which allegations of grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed physician or an allied health professional shall be resolved.
(b)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall assign each member of the Board to one of the disciplinary panels established under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)    Each disciplinary panel shall consist of 11 Board members.
(3)    Of the 11 members on a disciplinary panel:
(i)    6 shall be practicing licensed physicians;
(ii)    1 shall be a practicing licensed physician with a full–time faculty appointment;
(iii)    1 shall be a representative of the Department or a licensed physician assistant; and
(iv)    3 shall be members of the public.
(4)    The chair of the Board may serve as an ex–officio member of the disciplinary panel to which the chair was not assigned as a member under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(5)    The chair of the Board shall select a member of each disciplinary panel to be the chair of the disciplinary panel.
(6)    A quorum of a disciplinary panel consists of 7 members.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 4 - Disciplinary Actions › Section 14-402 - Examination of Licensed Physician or Other Regulated Health Professional; Physician Rehabilitation Program

(a)    In reviewing an application for licensure or in investigating an allegation brought against a licensed physician or any allied health professional regulated by the Board under this title, the Physician Rehabilitation Program may request the Board to direct, or the Board or a disciplinary panel on its own initiative may direct, the licensed physician or any allied health professional regulated by the Board under this title to submit to an appropriate examination.
(b)    In return for the privilege given by the State issuing a license, certification, or registration, the licensed, certified, or registered individual is deemed to have:
(1)    Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and
(2)    Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or examination reports.
(c)    The unreasonable failure or refusal of the licensed individual to submit to an examination is prima facie evidence of the licensed individual’s inability to practice medicine or the respective discipline competently, unless the Board or disciplinary panel finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensed individual.
(d)    The Board shall pay the costs of any examination made under this section.
(e)    (1)    The Board or the entity or entities with which the Board contracts shall appoint the members of the Physician Rehabilitation Program.
(2)    The chair of the Board shall appoint one member of the Board to serve as a liaison to the Physician Rehabilitation Program.
(f)    The Physician Rehabilitation Program is subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.