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2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-305 - Examination of Applicants

(a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a certificate is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b)    The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least four times a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.
(c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.
(d)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of this subsection, for qualified certified program administrator applicants, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.
(2)    The subjects of examination shall be related to:
(i)    Health and safety issues, including:
1.    Nutritional standards;
2.    Water safety;
3.    Preventative and acute health care standards;
4.    Suicide assessment;
5.    Prevention of abuse and neglect; and
6.    Crisis intervention and problem solving;
(ii)    The importance of staff training in appropriate observation techniques, including educational and psychological tests and social histories;
(iii)    Rights of the child, including:
1.    Educational and recreational needs; and
2.    Establishment of and compliance with appropriate grievance procedures;
(iv)    Physical plant requirements;
(v)    Criminal history records checks of personnel;
(vi)    Fiscal accountability;
(vii)    Record keeping that complies with federal requirements and State regulations;
(viii)    Emergency planning; and
(ix)    Other standards established in the regulations.
(3)    Each applicant shall be required to show knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to programs.
(4)    The scope, content, and form of an examination shall be the same for all certificate applicants who take the examination at the same time.
(e)    For qualified certified residential child and youth care practitioner applicants, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.
(f)    (1)    The Board may limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this subtitle.
(2)    To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall pass the examination within 3 years of the first time the applicant takes the examination.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-306 - Waiver of Examination

(a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an individual who is certified as a program administrator in any other state that the Board determines has a comparable certification process to the one established in this title.
(b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:
(1)    Is of good moral character;
(2)    Pays the application fee required by the Board under § 20–303 of this subtitle; and
(3)    Provides adequate evidence that:
(i)    At the time the applicant was certified in the other state, the applicant was qualified to take the examination that then was required by the laws of this State;
(ii)    The applicant qualified for a certificate in the other state by passing an examination given in that or any other state; and
(iii)    The applicant has completed a State and national criminal history records check.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-307 - Issuance of Certificate

(a)    The Board shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(b)    The Board shall include on each certificate that the Board issues:
(1)    The full name of the certificate holder; and
(2)    A serial number.
(c)    The Board may issue a certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate if the certificate holder pays the certificate replacement fee set by the Board.
(d)    An applicant to whom the Board has issued a certificate under this section shall maintain on file with the Board the applicant’s current resident address and employment address and update the information whenever changes in residency or employment occur.
(e)    (1)    The Board shall maintain an electronic roster of all individuals certified by the Board.
(2)    The roster shall be available for the purpose of electronically verifying certification on the Board’s website.
(3)    Individuals without access to the Board’s website may contact the Board to verify a certificate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-309 - Authorization Granted

A certificate authorizes:
(1)    An individual who is a program administrator to administer a residential child care program while the certificate is effective; or
(2)    An individual who is a residential child and youth care practitioner to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, self–help, and socialization skills in a residential child care program while the certificate is effective.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-310 - Expiration and Renewal

(a)    (1)    A certificate expires on a date set by the Board, unless the certificate is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.
(2)    A certificate may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(b)    At least 1 month before the certificate expires, the Board shall send to the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, a renewal notice that states:
(1)    The date on which the current certificate expires;
(2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued; and
(3)    The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)    Before the certificate expires, the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner:
(1)    Otherwise is entitled to obtain a certificate;
(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;
(ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for certificate renewal;
(iii)    Evidence of application for a child protective services background clearance; and
(iv)    Fingerprints for use by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to conduct a State and national criminal history records check.
(d)    In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established in consultation with the Children’s Cabinet, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of certificates under this section.
(e)    The Board shall renew the certificate of each certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner who meets the requirements of this section.
(f)    The Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement in subsection (c)(3)(iii) of this section for an out–of–state applicant who presents evidence to the Board that circumstances beyond the applicant’s control prevent the applicant from obtaining, from the applicant’s state of residence, a background clearance that is equivalent to a child protective services background clearance.
(g)    A certified program administrator or a certified residential child and youth care practitioner shall report to the Board any arrests or investigations that would appear on a child protective services background clearance and that occur during the period between issuance of the clearance and renewal of the certificate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-311 - Reinstatement of Certificate

(a)    The Board shall reinstate the certificate of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason, if the individual:
(1)    Has not had the certificate suspended or revoked;
(2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 20–310 of this subtitle;
(3)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;
(4)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for certificate reinstatements;
(5)    Provides fingerprints for use by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to conduct a State and national criminal history records check;
(6)    Provides evidence of application for a child protective services background clearance; and
(7)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the certificate within 5 years after the certificate expires.
(b)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the certificate of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner who fails to apply for reinstatement of the certificate within 5 years after the certificate expires.
(2)    However, the program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner may be certified by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new certificate under this title.
(c)    The Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement in subsection (a)(6) of this section for an out–of–state applicant who presents evidence to the Board that circumstances beyond the applicant’s control prevent the applicant from obtaining, from the applicant’s state of residence, a background clearance that is equivalent to a child protective services background clearance.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-312 - Surrender of Certificate

(a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a certificate, a certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner may not surrender the certificate nor may the certificate lapse by operation of law while the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner is under investigation or while charges are pending against the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner.
(b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the certified program administrator’s certificate or the certified residential child and youth care practitioner’s certificate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-314 - Hearings

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 20-313 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)    Over the signature of an officer or the executive secretary 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.
(d)    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.
(e)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 3 - Certification Process › Section 20-315 - Review

(a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 20–313 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 § 20–314 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 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 20-401 - Performing Duties Without Certification Prohibited; Attempts; Aiding, Supervising, Etc

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:
(1)    Perform the duties of, attempt to perform the duties of, or offer to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner in this State unless certified by the Board; or
(2)    Supervise, direct, induce, or aid an uncertified individual to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 20-402 - Misrepresentation to Public as Certified Prohibited

(a)    Unless authorized to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner 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 a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner in this State.
(b)    Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “residential child care program administrator”, “residential child and youth care practitioner”, or any other designation, title, or abbreviation with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 20-403 - Fraudulent Certificates

A person may not:
(1)    Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a certificate issued under this title; or
(2)    Perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner under any certificate unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 20-404 - Operation of Program in Absence of Administrator Prohibited; Exception

Except when a program administrator is removed from the position by death or for any other unexpected cause as provided in § 20-301 of this title, a program may not be operated unless it is under the day-to-day management and operation of a certified program administrator.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 20-405 - Penalties

A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    A fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; and
(2)    A fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 21-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
(c)    “Environmental health specialist” means an individual who practices as an environmental health specialist.
(d)    “Environmental health specialist–in–training” means an individual who meets the educational qualifications required under this title but has not yet completed the environmental health specialist–in–training program required under § 21–305 of this title.
(e)    “Environmental health specialist–in–training program” means a program of training and experience under the supervision of a licensed environmental health specialist or other individual acceptable to the Board.
(f)    “Hours of approved training” means the value given to participation in continuing education or experience as approved by the Board.
(g)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice as an environmental health specialist.
(h)    “Licensed environmental health specialist” means an individual licensed by the Board to practice as an environmental health specialist.
(i)    “Practice as an environmental health specialist” means, as a major component of employment, to apply academic principles, methods and procedures of the environmental, physical, biological, and health sciences to the inspections and investigations necessary to collect and analyze data and to make decisions necessary to secure compliance with federal, State, and local health and environmental laws and regulations specifically relating to control of the public health aspects of the environment including:
(1)    The manufacture, preparation, handling, distribution, or sale of food and milk;
(2)    Water supply and treatment;
(3)    Wastewater treatment and disposal;
(4)    Solid waste management and disposal;
(5)    Vector control;
(6)    Insect and rodent control;
(7)    Air quality;
(8)    Noise control;
(9)    Product safety;
(10)    Recreational sanitation; and
(11)    Institutional and residential sanitation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists › Section 21-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)    Of the 9 Board members:
(i)    7 shall be licensed environmental health specialists appointed as follows:
1.    1 shall be employed by private industry;
2.    1 shall be employed by the Department of the Environment;
3.    1 shall be employed by the Department;
4.    1 shall be employed by a local health department and be employed under the State Personnel Management System;
5.    1 shall be employed by a local government and not be employed under the State Personnel Management System; and
6.    2 shall be appointed at large; and
(ii)    2 shall be consumer members.
(3)    All Board members shall be residents of the State.
(b)    The members appointed at large shall reasonably reflect the geographic diversity of the State.
(c)    (1)    The consumer members of the Board:
(i)    Shall be members of the general public;
(ii)    May not be licensed environmental health specialists;
(iii)    May not have a household member who is a licensed environmental health specialist;
(iv)    May not participate or ever have participated in a related commercial or professional field;
(v)    May not have a household member who participates in a related commercial or professional field; and
(vi)    May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.
(2)    While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.
(d)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2012.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)    A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(f)    For each vacancy of a licensed environmental health specialist member, the Board shall:
(1)    Solicit nominations by notifying all licensed environmental health specialists of the vacancy; and
(2)    Submit to the Secretary a list of at least three candidates for each vacancy.
(g)    On the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duty, or other sufficient cause.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists › Section 21-203 - Officers

(a)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary once every 2 years.
(b)    The Board shall determine:
(1)    The manner of election of officers; and
(2)    The duties of each officer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists › Section 21-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

(a)    A majority of the Board is a quorum.
(b)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.
(c)    A member of the Board:
(1)    May receive compensation as provided in the State budget; and
(2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.
(e)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an executive director.
(2)    The executive director shall:
(i)    Serve at the pleasure of the Board;
(ii)    Act as the executive officer of the Board; and
(iii)    Carry out the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists › Section 21-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:
(1)    Adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2)    Sue to enforce any provision of this title by injunction; and
(3)    Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the jurisdiction of the Board.
(b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1)    Keep a current record of all licensed environmental health specialists;
(2)    Collect and account for fees provided under this title;
(3)    Pay all necessary expenses of the Board in accordance with the State budget;
(4)    Keep a complete record of its proceedings;
(5)    File an annual report of its activities with the Governor and the Secretary that includes:
(i)    A financial statement; and
(ii)    A plan for special fund revenues; and
(6)    Adopt an official seal.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists › Section 21-206 - Fees for Licenses and Renewals -- Deposit Into General Fund

(a)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.
(b)    The Board shall pay any money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-302 - Requirements for License

To obtain a license, an applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant:
(1)    Is at least 18 years old;
(2)    Is of good moral character;
(3)    Has satisfied the education and experience requirements to qualify for examination under § 21–304 of this subtitle; and
(4)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, has successfully passed an examination as required by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-303 - Application for License

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;
(2)    Submit an official transcript from an accredited college or university;
(3)    Submit written verification from the applicant’s employer or supervisor on forms required by the Board that the applicant has successfully completed an environmental health specialist–in–training program; and
(4)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-305 - Regulations Establishing Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training Program

The Board shall adopt regulations that include:
(1)    (i)    The establishment of an environmental health specialist–in–training program for applicants to obtain the necessary experience to qualify to take the examination; and
(ii)    A condition that a person may not participate in an environmental health specialist–in–training program for more than 3 years, unless granted an extension by the Board; and
(2)    (i)    The establishment of a seasonal environmental health specialist–in–training program for individuals to be temporarily employed as environmental health specialists; and
(ii)    A condition that an individual may not participate in a seasonal environmental health specialist–in–training program for more than 6 months within a consecutive 12–month period.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-306 - Waiver of Examination of Persons Registered in Other State

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed or registered as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in another state.
(b)    The Board may grant a waiver only if the applicant:
(1)    Pays the application fee required by § 21–303 of this subtitle; and
(2)    Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:
(i)    Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;
(ii)    Became licensed or registered to practice as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state after passing in that state an examination as a condition of licensure or registration; and
(iii)    Has performed at least 24 months of compensated work as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-307 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License

(a)    The Board shall license and issue the appropriate licensure to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(b)    The Board shall include on each license that it issues:
(1)    The designation “licensed environmental health specialist”;
(2)    The name of the license holder;
(3)    The date of issue and serial number of the license;
(4)    The Board seal; and
(5)    The signature of the Board’s representative.
(c)    The Board shall issue a new license to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated license if the license holder pays a fee that is set by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-309 - Term and Renewal of License

(a)    A license expires on the date specified on the license, unless it is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.
(b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or electronic means to the last known address or electronic mail 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;
(3)    The amount of the renewal fee; and
(4)    The hours of approved training required for renewal of licensure.
(c)    Before the license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:
(1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(2)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee set by the Board;
(3)    Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and
(4)    Submits to the Board proof that during the previous 2–year period, the licensee has acquired 20 hours of approved training in environmental health or other equivalent education as approved by the Board.
(d)    The renewal license shall bear the same serial number assigned to the licensee at the time of the original registration or licensure.
(e)    A licensee shall notify the Board of any change in the address of the licensee within 60 days after the change occurs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-311 - Record of Applications

(a)    The Board shall keep a current record of each application for licensure.
(b)    The record shall include:
(1)    The name, residence address, and age of each applicant;
(2)    The name and address of the applicant’s employer;
(3)    The date of the application;
(4)    Complete information on the education and experience qualifications of each applicant;
(5)    The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;
(6)    The action taken by the Board on the application;
(7)    The serial number of any registration or license issued to the applicant; and
(8)    Any other information that the Board considers necessary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-313 - Hearings

(a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom this action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(2)    A hearing shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after charges have been brought.
(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, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
(g)    (1)    The Board shall maintain a record of all disciplinary matters that includes:
(i)    The date the matter was referred to the Board;
(ii)    A detailed description of the specific allegations;
(iii)    A copy of any written evidence reviewed by the Board in evaluating the matter; and
(iv)    A written summary of the final action of the Board including the date of the action and the basis for the action.
(2)    The Board shall maintain an electronic database of all disciplinary matters considered by the Board that is searchable, at a minimum, by:
(i)    The date of the Board’s final action;
(ii)    The name of the affected licensee; and
(iii)    The type of final action taken by the Board, including no action.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 21-314 - Judicial Review

Except as provided in this section for an action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10–202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 21-401 - Misrepresentation as Registered Environmental Health Specialist Prohibited

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not practice as an environmental health specialist.
(b)    Unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not use the title “environmental health specialist” or “licensed environmental health specialist” or the initials “E.H.S.” or “L.E.H.S.” after the name of the person or any other title with the intent to represent that the person is licensed to practice as an environmental health specialist.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists › Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Section 21-402 - Penalties

A person who violates any provision of § 21–301 of this title or § 21–401 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 1 - Definitions › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this Division I of this article the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    (1)    “Community assistance” means activities designed to enhance the physical, social, or economic environment of a community to improve the health, safety, or socio–economic welfare of its citizens.
(2)    “Community assistance” includes the promotion of activities specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection through the concentration and coordination in communities in the State of federal, State, regional, and local public and private resources.
(c)    “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.
(d)    “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(e)    (1)    “Financial assistance” means any form of assurance, guarantee, grant, payment, or other assistance.
(2)    “Financial assistance” includes a loan, loan guarantee, or reduction in the principal obligations of or rate of interest payable on a loan or portion of a loan.
(f)    “Governmental unit” means an agency, authority, board, commission, council, office, or other unit or instrumentality of the government of the State or of a political subdivision of the State.
(g)    “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.
(h)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.
(i)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of the State.
(j)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-102 - Functions and Responsibilities of Department

(a)    The Department shall:
(1)    encourage and assist political subdivisions and public and private community organizations to develop mutual and cooperative solutions to their common problems;
(2)    serve as a clearinghouse for information and materials that may be pertinent to sound community assistance, including information on available federal, State, and private financial assistance and technical assistance;
(3)    implement model or demonstration programs and projects or otherwise provide a program of practical research in community assistance;
(4)    provide grants and loans for energy conservation and the use of solar energy in commercial and residential buildings;
(5)    provide advisory, consultative, training, and educational services, and technical assistance to any political subdivision, local public agency, or nonprofit organization for community assistance purposes;
(6)    contract for and accept a gift, grant, contribution, or loan of money, property, or other aid for community assistance from a governmental unit, the federal government, or another source and comply with the terms and conditions of that aid;
(7)    attach terms and conditions to financial assistance as the Secretary determines;
(8)    participate with political subdivisions, regional governments, organizations, and the federal government in developing, financing, and implementing a program to build the management capabilities of municipal corporations by supplying needed managerial expertise through circuit riding managers;
(9)    administer federal programs relating to community assistance; and
(10)    develop and implement a weatherization program in accordance with Title 4 of this article and administer the low–income weatherization component of the electric universal service program in accordance with § 7–512.1 of the Public Utilities Article.
(b)    The Department may:
(1)    sell any mortgage or other obligation that the Department holds at public or private sale, with or without public bidding;
(2)    retain the servicing rights and charge servicing fees for any mortgage or other obligation that the Department sells; and
(3)    apply the proceeds from any sale and servicing fees earned to any of the funds established under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-103 - Secretary

(a)    (1)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary.
(2)    The Secretary is the head of the Department.
(b)    Before taking office, the Secretary shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c)    (1)    The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is directly responsible to the Governor.
(2)    The Secretary shall counsel and advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on those matters.
(d)    The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-104 - Administration of Department

(a)    The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department.
(b)    The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Office of the Secretary as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-106 - Deputy Secretary

(a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.
(b)    The deputy secretary:
(1)    serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(2)    is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(c)    The deputy secretary shall have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-107 - Staff -- Office of Secretary

(a)    (1)    In the Office of the Secretary, the Secretary shall have assistants, professional consultants, and employees as provided in the State budget.
(2)    The Secretary may designate a staff assistant to be in charge of a particular area of responsibility within the Office of the Secretary.
(b)    In the Office of the Secretary:
(1)    each staff assistant in charge of a particular area of responsibility and each professional consultant serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(2)    except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and may remove all other employees in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-108 - Staff -- Other Governmental Units

(a)    The appointment or removal of personnel by a governmental unit in the Department is subject to the approval of the Secretary.
(b)    The Secretary may delegate this power of approval to the head or governing body of the governmental unit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-110 - Removal of Appointees

Whenever law provides that an appointment is to be made by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor and the appointee is to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary, the Secretary may not remove the appointee without the prior approval of the Governor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-111 - Regulations

(a)    The Secretary is responsible for adopting regulations for the Office of the Secretary.
(b)    The Secretary shall review and may approve, disapprove, or revise the regulations of each governmental unit in the Department.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-113 - Secretary's Duties -- Planning Initiatives

(a)    The Secretary is responsible for the coordination and direction of all planning initiatives of the Secretary.
(b)    The Secretary shall keep apprised of and may approve, disapprove, or modify plans, proposals, and projects of the Department and its governmental units.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 1 - Department Established › Section 2-116 - Legal Counsel

(a)    This section does not apply to a governmental unit in the Department to the extent that the governmental unit is authorized by law to employ its own legal adviser or counsel.
(b)    The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.
(c)    The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General authorized by law for the Department and its governmental units.
(d)    An assistant Attorney General shall be a lawyer of the State in good standing.
(e)    An assistant Attorney General is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(f)    (1)    The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General as counsel to the Department and may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.
(2)    The counsel to the Department has no duty other than to:
(i)    give the legal aid, advice, and counsel that the Secretary and the other officials of the Department require; and
(ii)    supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department.
(3)    The counsel shall perform the duties specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and discretion of the Attorney General.
(g)    (1)    The counsel and the other assistant Attorneys General in the Department shall perform those duties that the Attorney General assigns.
(2)    The Attorney General may require an assistant Attorney General to perform, subject to the Attorney General’s control and discretion, any duty for the Department required of the Attorney General by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 2 - Governmental Units in Department › Section 2-201 - Governmental Units in Department

The Department consists of:
(1)    the Division of Credit Assurance;
(2)    the Division of Development Finance;
(3)    the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization;
(4)    the Community Development Administration;
(5)    the Community Legacy Program;
(6)    the Housing Finance Review Committee;
(7)    the Lead Hazard Advisory Committee;
(8)    the Maryland Housing Fund;
(9)    the Neighborhood Business Development Program; and
(10)    any other governmental unit that under law is a part of the Department.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Housing and Community Development › Division I - Housing and Community Programs › Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development › Subtitle 2 - Governmental Units in Department › Section 2-202 - Advisory Councils, Boards, and Committees

(a)    (1)    The Department shall establish advisory councils, boards, and committees as the Governor and the Secretary determine.
(2)    The Governor and the Secretary shall determine:
(i)    the size of the advisory bodies;
(ii)    the qualifications, method of appointment, terms, and compensation of members;
(iii)    the manner of removal of members; and
(iv)    the method of filling vacancies.
(b)    The advisory units shall advise and assist the Secretary on policies, programs, and activities of the Department.