Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act

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HOUSE BILL 420
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CF SB 242
By: Delegates Rogers, Allen, Chisholm, Crutchfield, Hinebaugh, Kipke, Nkongolo,
Odom, Phillips, and Sample–Hughes Sample–Hughes, Kerr, Schmidt, and
Solomon
Introduced and read first time: January 22, 2026
Assigned to: Government, Labor, and Elections
Reassigned: Government, Labor, and Elections and Health, February 3, 2026
Committee Report: Favorable with amendments
House action: Adopted
Read second time: March 23, 2026

CHAPTER ______

AN ACT concerning 1

Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act 2

FOR the purpose of authorizing active service members and spouses, under certain 3
circumstances, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license 4
issued in another jurisdiction state; altering the definition of “eligible veteran” for 5
purposes of certain provisions of law governing occupational or professional licensing 6
processes to include former service members who have been discharged for more 7
than a certain period of time before an application for a license, certificate, or 8
registration is submitted; and generally relating to occupational and professional 9
licensing of active service members and spouses. 10

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 11
Article – State Government 12
Section 9–1A–06(a) and (c)(1) and 9–1E–05(a) 13
Annotated Code of Maryland 14
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 15

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 16
Article – State Government 17
Section 9–901(a) through (d), (h), (j), and (l) 18
Annotated Code of Maryland 19
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 20
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BY adding to 1
Article – State Government 2
Section 10 –14A–01 through 10–14A–03 10–14A–05 to be under the new subtitle 3
“Subtitle 14A. Licensing – Active Service Members and Spouses” 4
Annotated Code of Maryland 5
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 6

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 7
Article – Agriculture 8
Section 1–101(a) and (d), 2–301(a), (b), and (d), and 8–803.4(a) 9
Annotated Code of Maryland 10
(2016 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 11

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 12
Article – Agriculture 13
Section 1–101(i), 2–301(c), (c–1), (c–2), and (i), 2–313(a)(2)(i), 5–207(a) and (h)(1), 14
8–802(a), 8–803.4(c), and 11–405(a) and (b) 15
Annotated Code of Maryland 16
(2016 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 17

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 18
Article – Business Occupations and Professions 19
Section 1 –101(a) and (e), 2 –101(a) and (d), 3 –101(a) and (c), 4 –101(a) and (g), 20
5–101(a) and (e), 6 –101(a) and (l), 6.5 –101(a) and (b), 7 –101(a) and (b), 21
8–101(a) and (b), 9 –101(a) and (b), 10 –101(a), (b), and (d), 10 –206(a), 22
11–101(a) and (c), 12 –101(a) and (d), 13 –101(a) and (l), 14 –101(a) and (c), 23
15–101(a) and (b), 16 –101(a) and (h), 17 –101(a) and (d), 19 –101(a) and (j), 24
20–101(a) and (f), and 21–101(a) and (b) 25
Annotated Code of Maryland 26
(2018 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 27

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 28
Article – Business Occupations and Professions 29
Section 2 –301, 3 –302, 3 –306, 4–101(b) and (l)(2)(ii), 4–301, 4–301.2(b)(4) and (c), 30
4–302(b)(1)(i)2. and (c)(1)(i)2., 4 –404(a)(2), 4 –507(d)(1), 4 –509, 5 –101(b), 31
5–301(a), 5–303(b)(4), 5 –404(a) and (b), 6 –101(e) and (f), 6–301(a)(2) and 32
(b)(3), 6 –303(3), 6.5 –301, 7 –301, 7–302, 8–301, 9–301 9–301(a), 10 –206(b), 33
10.5–102, 11–101(h), 11 –306, 11 –401 11–401(a), 12 –301(a), 13 –401, 34
14–301(a), 15 –301(a), 16–101(s), 16–301(a), 16–302(d)(2)(i), 16–3A–01(a), 35
16–501(a), 16–503(b)(2)(i), 17–301(a), 18–301, 19–401(a), 20–301, and 21–301 36
Annotated Code of Maryland 37
(2018 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 38

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 39
Article – Business Regulation 40
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Section 1–101(a) and (h), 2.5 –101(a), (d), and (e), 9A –101(a) and (b), 12 –101(a) and 1
(b), 17–1401(a) and (d), and 17–20A–01 2
Annotated Code of Maryland 3
(2024 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 4

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 5
Article – Business Regulation 6
Section 2.5 –106, 4 –303, 4 –403(a), 8 –301(a) and (b), 9A –301, 12 –201, 12.5 –201, 7
17–906, 17–917, 17–1005, 17–1403, 17–1803(a), and 17–20A–02(a)(1) 8
Annotated Code of Maryland 9
(2024 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 10

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 11
Article – Education 12
Section 1–101(a), (l), and (m) and 6–701(a) and (b) 13
Annotated Code of Maryland 14
(2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 15

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 16
Article – Education 17
Section 6–101.1, 6–126(b), and 6–704.1(a) 18
Annotated Code of Maryland 19
(2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 20

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 21
Article – Education 22
Section 13–516(b)(1) 23
Annotated Code of Maryland 24
(2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 25

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 26
Article – Environment 27
Section 1–101(a), (d), and (n) and 8–304(a) 28
Annotated Code of Maryland 29
(2013 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 30

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 31
Article – Environment 32
Section 2–406(a) and 8–304(c) 33
Annotated Code of Maryland 34
(2013 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 35

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 36
Article – Environment 37
Section 9–228, 9–11A–15(a), 12–301(a), 13–301(a), 15–807(a), and 17–301(a) 38
Annotated Code of Maryland 39
(2014 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 40
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BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 1
Article – Environment 2
Section 9–11A–01(a) and (b), 12 –101(a) and (b), 13 –101(a) and (b), and 17 –101(a) 3
and (b) 4
Annotated Code of Maryland 5
(2014 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 6

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 7
Article – Financial Institutions 8
Section 1–101(a) and (g) 9
Annotated Code of Maryland 10
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 11

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 12
Article – Financial Institutions 13
Section 11–403(a), 11–612.2, and 12–405(a) 14
Annotated Code of Maryland 15
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 16

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 17
Article – Health – General 18
Section 1–101(a) and (k) 19
Annotated Code of Maryland 20
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 21

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 22
Article – Health – General 23
Section 17–205(a) and 17–305 24
Annotated Code of Maryland 25
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 26

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 27
Article – Health Occupations 28
Section 1–701, 1–704, 1A–301(a), 2–101(b–1), (d), (d–1), (g), (k–1), (n), and (t), 2–301, 29
2–310.1(c), 2 –310.2(b)(2), 2 –310.3(b)(2), 2 –3B–01(a), 2 –3B–04, 2 –3B–06, 30
3–301(b), 3–305.1, 4–301(a) and (b)(5)(ii), 4–301.1(a) and (b)(1), 4–505(c) and 31
(d), 5 –101(j), 5 –301, 6 –301(a), 7–101(b) and (c), 7 –301(a), 7 –302, 7 –306(b), 32
(d)(2), (e)(3), and (f), 7 –308(e), 7 –308.1(e), 8 –101(j), 8 –301(a) through (c), 33
8–6A–02(a) and (f), 8 –6B–07(a), 8 –6C–06(a) and (b), 8 –6D–02(a) and (b), 34
9–301(a), 9 –3A–01(a), 9 –404, 10 –101(i)(1) and (r)(1), 10 –301(a) and (b)(3), 35
11–301, 11 –404.1, 12 –101(i), 12 –301, 12 –502(a), 12 –6B–01(a) and (b), 36
12–6D–02, 12 –6D–08(a), 12 –6D–10, 12 –6D–11(2), 13 –101(b–1), 13 –301(a) 37
and (b), 13–310(b), 13–404, 14–101(p), 14–301, 14–302(5), 14–306(e)(3)(i) and 38
(ii)2., 14 –5A–01(i), 14 –5A–08(a), 14 –5B–01(j) and (q), 14 –5B–07(a)(1), 39
14–5B–08(a)(1), 14 –5C–01(e), (h), and (i), 14 –5C–08(a), 14 –5D–01(m)(1), 40
14–5D–07(a), 14 –5D–11(a), 14 –5E–01(f)(1), (g), and (h), 14 –5E–08(a), 41
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14–5F–10(a) and (b)(2), 14 –5G–08(a), 14 –5G–14(a)(2), 15 –301(d)(1), 1
15–402.1(a) and (b), 16 –301, 17 –101(w) through (z), 17 –301(a) and (b), 2
17–310(b)(2), 17 –401, 17 –403(c), 17 –404(c), 17 –406(a)(2), 17 –6A–10(a), 3
18–301(a), (b), and (f)(2), 18 –302(i), 19 –101(j), (m), (n)(3) and (4), and (o), 4
19–301(a), 19–302(f)(4) and (5)(i), 19–307(c)(2) and (3), 20–301(a)(1) and (b)(1), 5
21–101(a–1) and (e), and 21–301(a) 6
Annotated Code of Maryland 7
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 8

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 9
Article – Health Occupations 10
Section 1–701, 1–704, 1A–301(a), 2–301, 2–3B–01(a), 3–301(b), 4–301(a), 4–505(c) 11
and (d), 5–301(a), 6–301(a), 7–301(a), 7–302, 8–301(a) through (c), 8–6A–02(a) 12
and (f), 8 –6B–07(a), 8 –6C–06(a), 8 –6D–02(a), 9 –301(a), 9 –3A–01(a), 13
10–301(a), 11 –301(a), 11 –404.1, 12 –301(a), 12 –6B–01(a), 12 –6D–02, 14
13–301(a), 14–301, 14–5A–08(a), 14–5B–08(a)(1), 14–5C–08(a), 14–5D–07(a), 15
14–5E–08(a), 14 –5F–10(a), 14 –5G–08(a), 15 –301(d)(1), 16 –301, 17 –301(a), 16
17–401, 17 –6A–10(a), 18 –301(a), 19 –301(a), 20 –301(a)(1) and (b)(1), and 17
21–301(a) 18
Annotated Code of Maryland 19
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 20

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 21
Article – Health Occupations 22
Section 1A –101(a) and (d), 2 –101(a) and (c), 3 –101(a) and (b), 4 –101(a) and (b), 23
5–101(a) and (b), 6 –101(a) and (b), 7 –101(a) and (d), 7–308(a), 7 –308.1(a), 24
8–101(a) and (d), 9 –101(a) and (d), 10 –101(a) and (d), 11 –101(a) and (b), 25
12–101(a) and (d), 13 –101(a) and (b), 14 –101(a) and (b), 14–5A–01(a), 26
14–5B–01(a), 14 –5C–01(a), 14 –5D–01(a), 14 –5E–01(a), 14 –5G–14(a)(1), 27
15–101(a) and (c), 16 –101(a) and (b), 17 –101(a) and (e), 17–406(a)(1), 28
18–101(a) and (b), 19–101(a) and (b), 20–101(a) and (c), and 21–101(a) and (b) 29
Annotated Code of Maryland 30
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 31

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 32
Article – Insurance 33
Section 1–101(a) and (k) 34
Annotated Code of Maryland 35
(2017 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 36

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 37
Article – Insurance 38
Section 10–103(c), 10–203(a), 10–304(a), 10–403(a), and 26–201 39
Annotated Code of Maryland 40
(2017 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 41

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 42
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Article – Labor and Employment 1
Section 7–101(a) and (d) 2
Annotated Code of Maryland 3
(2025 Replacement Volume) 4

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 5
Article – Labor and Employment 6
Section 7–301 and 9–6A–09 7
Annotated Code of Maryland 8
(2025 Replacement Volume) 9

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 10
Article – Natural Resources 11
Section 4–101(a) and (i) 12
Annotated Code of Maryland 13
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 14

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 15
Article – Natural Resources 16
Section 4–211(a)(1) and 5–417(a)(1) 17
Annotated Code of Maryland 18
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 19

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 20
Article – Public Safety 21
Section 11 –105, 12 –606, 12 –826(a) through (e) and (f)(2), 12 –832(a) and (e) , and 22
13–704.1 23
Annotated Code of Maryland 24
(2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 25

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 26
Article – Public Safety 27
Section 12–801(a) and (d) 28
Annotated Code of Maryland 29
(2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 30

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 31
Article – Public Utilities 32
Section 1–101(a) and (d) 33
Annotated Code of Maryland 34
(2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 35

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 36
Article – Public Utilities 37
Section 7–317(a)(1), 7–318(a), and 24–106(b) 38
Annotated Code of Maryland 39
(2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 40
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BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 1
Article – Real Property 2
Section 7–105.1(e) 3
Annotated Code of Maryland 4
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 5

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 6
Article – Transportation 7
Section 15–402(a), 15–502(a) through (c), 15–602, 15–702, 15–802, and 23–103.1(b) 8
Annotated Code of Maryland 9
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) 10

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 11
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 12

Article – State Government 13

9–1A–06. 14

(a) [The] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THIS ARTICLE , THE 15
following persons shall be licensed under this subtitle: 16

(1) a video lottery operator; 17

(2) a manufacturer; 18

(3) a person not licensed under item (1) or (2) of this subsection who 19
manages, operates, supplies, provides security for, or provides service, maintenance, or 20
repairs for video lottery terminals or table games; and 21

(4) a video lottery employee. 22

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection OR § 23
10–14A–03 OF THIS ARTICLE, unless an individual holds a valid license issued under this 24
subtitle, the individual may not be employed by a licensee as a video lottery employee. 25

9–1E–05. 26

(a) [The] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THIS ARTICLE , THE 27
following persons shall be licensed under this subtitle: 28

(1) a person that operates sports wagering; 29

(2) a person that operates sports wagering on behalf of a sports wagering 30
licensee, including an online sports wagering operator; 31

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(3) a person not licensed under item (1) or (2) of this subsection that 1
manages, operates, supplies, provides security for, or provides service, maintenance, or 2
repairs for sports wagering equipment and devices; and 3

(4) an individual directly employed in the operation of sports wagering by 4
a sports wagering licensee if the individual does not otherwise hold a valid license under 5
Subtitle 1A of this title. 6

9–901. 7

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 8

(b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. 9

(c) “Active service member” means an individual who is: 10

(1) an active duty member of the uniformed services; or 11

(2) serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active duty 12
orders. 13

(d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. § 101. 14

(h) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. 15

(j) “Service member” means an individual who is a member of: 16

(1) the uniformed services; or 17

(2) a reserve component of the uniformed services. 18

(l) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. 19

SUBTITLE 14A. LICENSING – ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS AND SPOUSES. 20

10–14A–01. 21

(A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWI NG WORDS HAVE THE ME ANINGS 22
INDICATED. 23

(B) “ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER” HAS THE MEANING STAT ED IN § 9–901 OF 24
THIS ARTICLE. 25

(C) “LICENSE” MEANS A LICENSE , PERMIT, CERTIFICATION, 26
REGISTRATION, OR OTHER LEGAL AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FOR ENGAGING IN AN 27
OCCUPATION OR A PROFESSION. 28
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(D) “LICENSING AUTHORITY ” MEANS AN AGENCY OF T HE STATE THAT 1
ISSUES A LICENSE. 2

10–14A–02. 3

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NO T APPLY WITH RESPECT TO AN OCCUPATION OR A 4
PROFESSION FOR WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HO LDS A LICENSE ISSUE D IN BY 5
ANOTHER JURISDICTION STATE MAY PRACTICE IN THE STATE UNDER AN 6
INTERSTATE COMPACT. 7

10–14A–03. 8

(A) AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEM BER OR THE SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE 9
MEMBER WHO RELOCATES TO THE STATE BECAUSE OF ORDE RS FOR SERVICE AND 10
HOLDS A LICENSE ISSUED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION STATE MAY PRACTICE IN THE 11
STATE UNDER THE LICENSE FOR THE DURATION OF THE ORDERS IF: 12

(1) THE ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE 13
MEMBER SUBMITS AN AP PLICATION TO THE LIC ENSING AUTHORITY THA T 14
INCLUDES: 15

(I) PROOF OF THE ORDERS; 16

(II) IF THE APPLICANT IS THE SPOUSE OF AN ACT IVE SERVICE 17
MEMBER, A COPY OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE; AND 18

(III) A NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT AFFIRMING, UNDER THE PENALTY 19
OF LAW, THAT: 20

1. THE APPLICANT IS THE INDIVIDUAL DESCRIBED AND 21
IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICATION; 22

2. ALL STATEMENTS MADE IN THE APPLICATION A RE 23
TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE; 24

3. THE APPLICANT HAS RE AD AND UNDERSTANDS T HE 25
REQUIREMENTS TO RECE IVE A LICENSE AND TH E SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE 26
STATE; 27

4. THE APPLICANT CERTIF IES THAT THE APPLICA NT 28
MEETS AND WILL COMPL Y WITH THE REQUIREME NTS AND SCOPE OF PRA CTICE 29
DESCRIBED IN ITEM 3 OF THIS ITEM; AND 30
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5. THE APPLICANT IS IN GOOD STANDING IN ALL 1
JURISDICTIONS STATES IN WHICH THE APPLICANT HOLDS OR HAS HELD A LICENSE; 2

(2) THE APPLICANT IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH T HE REGULATORY 3
AUTHORITY THAT ISSUED THE LICENSE; 4

(3) NO DISCIPLINARY ACTI ON, INCLUDING REVOCATION, HAS BEEN 5
TAKEN BY A REGULATOR Y AUTHORITY AGAINST THE APPLICANT REGARD ING THE 6
LICENSE; 7

(4) NO INVESTIGATION RELATING TO UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IS 8
PENDING AGAINST THE APPLICANT REGARDING THE LICENSE; AND 9

(5) THE APPLICANT HAS NO T VOLUNTARILY SURREN DERED THE 10
LICENSE WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR UN PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY A 11
REGULATORY AUTHORITY. 12

(B) IF A LICENSING AUTHOR ITY IS REQUIRED TO C ONSIDER WHETHER A 13
LICENSE IS VALID UND ER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS S ECTION BUT CANNOT CA RRY 14
OUT THE REQUIREMENT DURING THE 30 DAYS IMMEDIATELY FOL LOWING THE 15
RECEIPT OF THE APPLI CATION, THE LICENSING AUTHOR ITY MAY ISSUE A 16
TEMPORARY LICENSE TO THE APPLICANT THAT C ONFERS THE SAME RIGH TS, 17
PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A PERMANENT LICENSE. 18

(C) A LICENSING AUTHORITY THAT RECEIVES AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED 19
UNDER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY CONDUCT A CRIMINAL H ISTORY 20
RECORDS CHECK OF THE APPLICANT BEFORE AUT HORIZING THE APPLICA NT TO 21
PRACTICE IN THE STATE UNDER SUBSECT ION (A) OF THIS SECTION OR I SSUING A 22
TEMPORARY LICENSE TO THE APPLICANT UNDER SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION. 23

(D) IF AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE 24
MEMBER IS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE UNDER SUBSECTIO N (A) OF 25
THIS SECTION: 26

(1) THE ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE 27
MEMBER MAY PRACTICE UNDER THE LICENSE ONLY IN THE DISCIPLINE AND TO THE 28
EXTENT OF THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE WITHIN W HICH THE LICENSE ALL OWS THE 29
ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER TO PRACTICE 30
IN THE OTHER JURISDICTION STATE; AND 31

(2) THE LICENSING AUTHOR ITY MAY NOT REQUIRE THE ACTIVE 32
SERVICE MEMBER OR SP OUSE OF AN ACTIVE SE RVICE MEMBER TO OBTA IN A 33
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LICENSE ISSUED BY TH E LICENSING AUTHORIT Y UNLESS THE ACTIVE SERVICE 1
MEMBER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBER IS SEEKING TO PRACTICE IN A 2
DIFFERENT DISCIPLINE OR WITHIN A DIFFEREN T SCOPE OF PRACTICE THAN THAT 3
DESCRIBED IN ITEM (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION. 4

10–14A–04. 5

AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEM BER OR SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBE R 6
THAT IS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THIS SUBTITLE: 7

(1) MAY PRACTICE TO THE SAME EXTENT AND IN THE SAME CAPACITY 8
AS AN INDIVIDUAL LIC ENSED BY A LICENSING AUTHORITY IN THE STATE, 9
INCLUDING SUPERVISING AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS LICENSED IN THE STATE WHO IS 10
REQUIRED TO PRACTICE UNDER SUPERVISION; AND 11

(2) IS SUBJECT TO THE SA ME DISCIPLINARY AUTH ORITY AS AN 12
INDIVIDUAL LICENSED BY A LICENSING AUTHORITY IN THE STATE. 13

10–14A–05. 14

EACH LICENSING AUTHORITY MAY ADOPT REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THIS 15
SUBTITLE. 16

Article – Agriculture 17

1–101. 18

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 19

(d) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture. 20

(i) “Secretary” means Secretary of Agriculture or [his] THE SECRETARY’S 21
designee. 22

2–301. 23

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 24

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. 25

(c) “Direct supervision” means that the supervising veterinarian who is licensed 26
and registered in the State OR AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE IN 27
THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE: 28

(1) Is on the premises of the animal treatment facility; 29
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(2) Is available on an immediate basis; and 1

(3) Has given written or oral instruction s for treatment of the animal 2
patients involved. 3

(c–1) “Immediate supervision” means the supervising veterinarian who is licensed 4
and registered in the State OR AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE IN 5
THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE is in the 6
immediate area and within audible and visual range of the animal patient and the person 7
treating the patient. 8

(c–2) “Indirect supervision” means the supervising veterinarian who is licensed and 9
registered in the State OR AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE IN THE 10
STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE: 11

(1) Is not required to be in the same facility or in close proximity to the 12
individual being supervised; and 13

(2) (i) Has given written or oral instructions for treatment of the animal 14
patient involved; 15

(ii) Is available to provide supervision by electronic or telephonic 16
means; and 17

(iii) Has arranged for telephonic consultation with a licensed 18
veterinarian, if necessary. 19

(d) “License” means a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State. 20

(i) “Veterinary practitioner” means [a]: 21

(1) A licensed and registered veterinarian engaged in the practice of 22
veterinary medicine; OR 23

(2) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE VETE RINARY 24
MEDICINE IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 25
ARTICLE AND IS ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. 26

2–313. 27

(a) (2) A person may not: 28

(i) Practice veterinary medicine unless the person is [licensed]: 29

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1. LICENSED, regis tered, and authorized to engage in the 1
practice under the provisions of this subtitle; OR 2

2. AUTHORIZED TO PRACTIC E VETERINARY MEDICIN E 3
IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE; 4

5–207. 5

(a) (1) [Each] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 6
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, EACH pest control consultant, pest control applicator, or public 7
agency applicator shall obtain an annual certificate indicating competence in one or more 8
established categories from the Secretary. 9

(2) [Each] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 10
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, EACH private applicator shall obtain a certificate which shall 11
require periodic renewal as determined by the Secretary. 12

(h) (1) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 13
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person who sells or distributes a restricted use pesticide shall 14
hold a dealer permit from the Secretary. 15

8–802. 16

(a) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 17
ARTICLE, A person may not prepare a nutrient management plan, for purposes of meeting 18
the requirements of this subtitle, unless the person is certified or licensed by the State. 19

8–803.4. 20

(a) In this section, “fertilizer” means a commercial fertilizer and specialt y 21
fertilizer. 22

(c) (1) Each place of business at which a person is employed to apply fertilizer 23
to property specified under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall: 24

(i) Have a professional fertilizer applicator on staff who has 25
obtained a fertilizer application certification in accordance with § 8 –803.6 of this subtitle; 26
and 27

(ii) [Be] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 28
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, BE licensed annually by the Department. 29

(2) An applicant for a license under this subsection shall: 30

(i) Submit to the Department an application on the form the 31
Department requires; and 32
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(ii) Pay to the Department an application fee set by the Department. 1

11–405. 2

(a) [Every] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 3
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, EVERY purchaser or hauler of milk or other fluid dairy products 4
who is involved in the testing of samples shall have these operations performed only by 5
individuals licensed by the Secretary. 6

(b) [Any] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 7
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, ANY person who calibrates a farm milk tank, other than the 8
owner of the tank, first shall obtain a license from the Secretary. 9

Article – Business Occupations and Professions 10

1–101. 11

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 12

(e) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor. 13

2–101. 14

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 15

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Public Accountancy. 16

2–301. 17

Except as provided in § 2 –321 of this s ubtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 18
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 19
individual may practice certified public accountancy in the State. 20

3–101. 21

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 22

(c) “Board” means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of 23
Architects. 24

3–302. 25

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 27
individual may practice architecture in the State. 28
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(b) (1) An architect who resides outside the State and meets the requirements 1
for a license by reciprocity under § 3–306 of this subtitle may: 2

(i) offer to practice architecture in the State; and 3

(ii) accept a commission to practice architecture in the State. 4

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the architect shall be 5
licensed by the Board before the architect may practice architecture in the State. 6

3–306. 7

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a license by 8
reciprocity to practice architecture in the State to an individual who: 9

(1) is licensed to practice architecture in another state or country; or 10

(2) is certified by the Council under subsection (c) of this section. 11

(b) The Board may issue a license by reciprocity under this section for an 12
applicant who is licensed to practice architecture in another state or country only if the 13
applicant: 14

(1) is of good character and reputation; 15

(2) pays to the Board: 16

(i) a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and 17

(ii) a license fee set by the Board; and 18

(3) provides adequate evidence that: 19

(i) the applicant became licensed in the other state or country after 20
meeting, in that or any other state or country, requirements that were at least equivalent 21
to those then required by the laws of this State; or 22

(ii) at the time of application for a license by reciprocity under this 23
section, the applicant meets the requirements currently required by the laws of this State. 24

(c) The Board may issue a license by reciprocity under this section for an 25
applicant who is certified by the Council only if: 26

(1) the applicant: 27

(i) is of good character and reputation; and 28
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(ii) pays to the Board: 1

1. a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and 2

2. a license fee set by the Board; and 3

(2) the Board receives from the Council a certified copy of its certificate for 4
the applicant that certifies that the applicant is licensed to practice architecture in another 5
state or country. 6

(d) An architect who is granted a license by reciprocity by the Board may not be 7
required to maintain licensure in any other state or country as a condition of maintaining 8
the license granted by the Board. 9

(E) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE IN T HE STATE UNDER § 10
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE MAY NOT BE RE QUIRED TO 11
APPLY FOR A LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY UNDER THIS SECTION TO PRACTICE IN THE 12
STATE. 13

4–101. 14

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 15

(b) “Apprentice barber” means an individual who, under the supervision of AN 16
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a master barber IN THE STATE, is learning 17
to practice barbering or to provide barber –stylist services in a barbershop that holds a 18
barbershop permit. 19

(g) “Board” means the State Board of Barbers. 20

(l) (2) “Practice barbering” does not include: 21

(ii) the services performed by an employee under the supervision of 22
AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PR ACTICE AS a master barber IN THE STATE in a 23
barbershop that holds a barbershop permit that are restricted to: 24

1. shampooing; 25

2. removal of a hair solution; 26

3. sterilization of equipment; or 27

4. similar activities. 28

4–301. 29
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 1
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 2
barbering before the individual may practice barbering in the State. 3

(b) If an individual holds the approp riate barber –stylist limited license, the 4
individual may practice barbering in a manner limited to providing barber–stylist services. 5

(c) This section does not apply to: 6

(1) a student while the student practices barbering or provides 7
barber–stylist services in accordance with § 4–301.1 or § 4–301.2 of this subtitle; 8

(2) a registered apprentice barber; or 9

(3) an individual authorized in the discretion of the Board to practice 10
barbering or to provide barber–stylist services under special circumstances. 11

4–301.2. 12

(b) A student may practice barbering or provide barber–stylist services under this 13
section only if the student: 14

(4) while practicing barbering or providing barber –stylist services, works 15
under the direct supervision of an indi vidual who is AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a 16
[licensed] master barber IN THE STATE who agrees to periodically report on the progress 17
of the student to the barbering teacher or the work–study coordinator. 18

(c) Under this section, there may not be more than three students working under 19
the supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] master 20
barber IN THE STATE. 21

4–302. 22

(b) (1) An applicant for a barber license shall have completed successfully: 23

(i) 2. an apprenticeship of at least 2,250 hours within 2 years in 24
a barbershop that holds a barbershop permit under the supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL 25
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a master barber IN THE STATE; and 26

(c) (1) An applicant for a barber –stylist limited license shall have completed 27
successfully: 28

(i) 2. an apprenticeship of at least 1,650 hours within 18 months 29
in a barbershop that holds a barbershop permit under the supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL 30
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a master barber IN THE STATE; and 31
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4–404. 1

(a) While registration as an apprentice barber is in effect, the registration 2
authorizes the individual to learn to practice barbering or to learn to provide barber–stylist 3
services: 4

(2) under the supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE 5
AS a master barber IN THE STATE. 6

4–507. 7

(d) (1) An apprentice barber under complete and constant supervision of AN 8
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a master barber IN THE STATE may assist 9
the INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO PRACTICE AS A master barber in starting or 10
completing an operation. The master barber or barbershop may charge the usual fees for 11
the operation. 12

4–509. 13

(a) The owner shall designate AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS 14
a master barber IN THE STATE to supervise each apprentice barber who is learning to 15
practice barbering or to provide barber–stylist services in the barbershop. 16

(b) The owner or a designated INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A 17
master barber IN THE STATE shall file monthly a report, on a form supplied by the Board, 18
that: 19

(1) states the progress of each apprentice barber employed by the 20
barbershop; and 21

(2) identifies the INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A master 22
barber IN THE STATE supervising each apprentice barber. 23

(c) The owner and the INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A master 24
barber IN THE STATE supervising an apprentice barber immediately shall advise the 25
Board in writing of: 26

(1) the date on which an apprentice barber ceases learning to p ractice 27
barbering or to provide barber –stylist services at the barbershop, temporarily or 28
permanently; and 29

(2) the reason for the cessation. 30

5–101. 31

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(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 1

(b) “Apprentice” means an individual who is learning to practice cosmetology or 2
any limited practice of cosmetology in a beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit under 3
the supervision of: 4

(1) if learning to practice cosmetology, AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO 5
PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE; 6

(2) if learning to provide esthetic services, AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 7
TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE or AN INDIVIDUAL 8
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a [licensed] esthetician IN THE STATE with 2 years’ 9
experience; 10

(3) if learning to provide hair services, AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO 11
PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE or AN INDIVIDUAL 12
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a [licensed] hairstylist IN THE STATE with 2 years’ 13
experience; and 14

(4) if learning to provide nail technician services, AN INDIVIDUAL 15
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE or AN 16
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] nail technician IN THE STATE 17
with 2 years’ experience. 18

(e) “Board” means the State Board of Cosmetologists. 19

5–301. 20

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 21
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 22
cosmetology before the individual may practice cosmetology in the State. 23

5–303. 24

(b) A student may practice cosmetology under this section only if the student: 25

(4) while practicing cosmetology, works under the direct supervision of an 26
individual [who is a licen sed] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A senior cosmetologist IN 27
THE STATE who agrees to periodically report on the progress of the student to the 28
cosmetology teacher or the work–study coordinator. 29

5–404. 30

(a) While registration as an apprentice is in effect, the registration authorizes the 31
individual to learn to practice cosmetology or any limited practice of cosmetology: 32

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(1) in a: 1

(i) beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; or 2

(ii) barbershop that holds a barbershop permit; and 3

(2) under the supervision of: 4

(i) if learning to practice cosmetology, AN INDIVIDUAL 5
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE; 6

(ii) if learning to provide esthetic services, AN INDIVIDUAL 7
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE or AN 8
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] esthetician IN THE STATE with 9
2 years’ experience; 10

(iii) if learning to provide eyelash extension services: 11

1. beginning January 1, 2027, AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS 12
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE AND who 13
has completed continuing education requirements in providing eyelash extension services; 14
or 15

2. [a licensed ] AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO 16
PRACTICE AS AN eyelash extension technician IN THE STATE with 2 years’ experience; 17

(iv) if learning to provide hair services, AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS 18
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE or AN 19
INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AU THORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] hairstylist IN THE 20
STATE with 2 years’ experience; and 21

(v) if learning to provide nail technician services, AN INDIVIDUAL 22
WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] senior cosmetologist IN THE STATE 23
or AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS a [licensed] nail technician 24
IN THE STATE with 2 years’ experience. 25

(b) [A licensed ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE AS A senior 26
cosmetologist IN THE STATE may directly train and supervise not more than two 27
apprentices learning to practice cosmetology or any limited practice of cosmetology 28
specified in subsection (a)(2) of this section. 29

6–101. 30

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 31

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(e) “Licensed apprentice electrician” means, unless the context requires 1
otherwise, an electrician who is licensed by the State Board to assist in providing electrical 2
services while: 3

(1) under the direction or control of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 4
PRACTICE AS a [licensed] master electrician IN THE STATE; and 5

(2) in training to become a journeyperson electrician. 6

(f) “Licensed journeyperson electrician” means, unless the context requires 7
otherwise, an electrician who is licensed by the State Board to provide or assist in providing 8
electrical services while: 9

(1) under the direction or control of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 10
PRACTICE AS a [licensed] master electrician IN THE STATE; and 11

(2) in training to become a master electrician. 12

(l) “State Board” means the State Board of Electricians. 13

6–301. 14

(a) Each county shall: 15

(2) (i) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED I N § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 16
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, require a State license for providing electrical services as a 17
master electrician, journeyperson electrician, or apprentice electrician; and 18

(ii) enforce the provisions of this title. 19

(b) Each municipal corporation shall: 20

(3) (i) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED I N § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 21
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, require a State license for providing electrical services as an 22
apprentice, journeyperson, or master electrician; and 23

(ii) enforce the provisions of this title. 24

6–303. 25

This subtitle does not require: 26

(3) a person to hold a license issued by the State Board if the person: 27

(i) is licensed or registered under Title 18 of this article to provide 28
security system services and is acting within the scope of that license; 29
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(ii) holds a license issued under Title 12 of this article and is acting 1
within the scope of that license; 2

(iii) holds a license issued under Title 9A of the Business Regulation 3
Article and is acting within the scope of that license; [or] 4

(iv) provides wireless security systems in compliance with Title 19, 5
Subtitle 9 of the Business Regulation Article; OR 6

(V) IS AUTHORIZED TO PRO VIDE ELECTRIC SERVIC ES IN THE 7
STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 8

6.5–101. 9

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 10

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Stationary Engineers. 11

6.5–301. 12

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 13
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide 14
stationary engineer services before the individual may provide stationary engineer services 15
in the State. 16

(b) (1) In this subsection, “resource recovery facility” means a facility that 17
processes solid waste to produce valuable resources, including steam, electricity, metals, or 18
refuse–derived fuel. 19

(2) An individual who provides stationary engineer services at a resource 20
recovery facility that generates steam or electricity is not required to be licensed by the 21
Board to provide stationary engineer services if the individual is certified to operate a 22
resource recovery facility under regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Environment. 23

7–101. 24

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 25

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Foresters. 26

7–301. 27

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 28
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 29
individual may practice forestry in the State. 30
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7–302. 1

An individual who meets the educational requirements but does not meet the 2
experience requirements unde r § 7 –304 of this subtitle may practice forestry without a 3
license if the individual practices forestry under the responsible charge of [a licensed 4
forester] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE FORESTRY IN THE STATE. 5

8–101. 6

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 7

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Certified Interior Designers. 8

8–301. 9

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 10
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be certified by the Board b efore the 11
individual may use the title “certified interior designer” or the term “certified interior 12
design services”. 13

9–101. 14

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 15

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects. 16

9–301. 17

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 18
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 19
individual may practice landscape architecture in the State. 20

(b) This section does not apply to: 21

(1) an individual who practices landscape architecture while performing 22
official duties as an employee of the federal government; 23

(2) an individual while practicing landscape architecture under the 24
supervision of [a licensed landscape architect ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 25
PRACTICE LANDSCAPE A RCHITECTURE IN THE STATE, if the individual does not 26
assume responsible charge of design or supervision; or 27

(3) an individual while practicing landscape architecture as an employee 28
of a person who is authorized to practice landscape architecture, if the employee does not 29
assume responsible charge of design or supervision. 30
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10–101. 1

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(b) “Admission to the Bar” means, u nless the context requires otherwise, 3
authorization by the Supreme Court of Maryland to practice law in the State. 4

(d) “Bar” means, unless the context requires otherwise, the Bar of the Supreme 5
Court of Maryland. 6

10–206. 7

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, before an individual may practice law in 8
the State, the individual shall: 9

(1) be admitted to the Bar; and 10

(2) meet any requirement that the Supreme Court of Maryland may set by 11
rule. 12

(b) This section does not apply to: 13

(1) a person while representing a landlord in a summary ejectment or a 14
rent escrow proceeding in the District Court of Maryland; 15

(2) a person while representing a tenant in a summary ejectment or a rent 16
escrow proceeding in the District Court of Maryland if the person is: 17

(i) a law student practicing in a clinical law program at a law school 18
accredited by the American Bar Association with the in –court supervision of a faculty 19
member; or 20

(ii) employed by a nonprofit organization receiving grants from th e 21
Maryland Legal Services Corporation and: 22

1. the person has training and experience; 23

2. the person is supervised by [a lawyer ] AN INDIVIDUAL 24
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE; and 25

3. the supervising [lawyer’s] INDIVIDUAL’S appearance is 26
entered in the proceeding; 27

(3) an insurance company while defending an insured through staff 28
counsel; 29

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(4) an officer of a corporation, an employee designated by an officer of a 1
corporation, a partner in a business operated as a partnership or an e mployee designated 2
by a partner, a member of a limited liability company or an employee designated by a 3
member of a limited liability company, or an employee designated by the owner of a 4
business operated as a sole proprietorship while the officer, partner, member, or employee 5
is appearing on behalf of the corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or 6
business in a civil action in the District Court of Maryland or an appeal from the District 7
Court of Maryland if: 8

(i) the action or appeal: 9

1. is based on a claim that does not exceed the amount set 10
under § 4–405 of the Courts Article for a small claim action; and 11

2. is not based on an assignment, to the corporation, 12
partnership, or business, of the claim of another; 13

(ii) in the case of a designated employee, the employee: 14

1. is not assigned on a full –time basis to appear in the 15
District Court on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or business; 16

2. provides the court a power of attorney sworn to by the 17
employer that certi fies that the designated employee is an authorized agent of the 18
corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship and may bind the 19
corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship on matters 20
pending before the court; and 21

3. is not an individual who is disbarred or suspended as a 22
lawyer in any state; and 23

(iii) the corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or 24
business does not contract, hire, or employ another business entity to provide appearance 25
services; 26

(5) an individual who is authorized by a county employee to represent the 27
employee at any step of the county’s grievance procedure; [or] 28

(6) a director or an officer of a common ownership community while 29
representing the common ownership community in a dispute, hearing, or other matter 30
before a board or commission established to oversee one or more of the following common 31
ownership communities: 32

(i) a development subject to a declaration enforced by a homeowners 33
association as defined in § 11B–101 of the Real Property Article; 34

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(ii) a residential condominium as defined in § 11 –101 of the Real 1
Property Article; or 2

(iii) a cooperative housing corporation as defined in § 5–6B–01 of the 3
Corporations and Associations Article; OR 4

(7) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE 5
UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. BY THE SUPREME 6
COURT OF MARYLAND. 7

10.5–102. 8

[A] EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE P ROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 9
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person may not operate as a land professional in the State 10
unless the person registers with the Department and is issued a registration certificate 11
under this title. 12

11–101. 13

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 14

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Pilots. 15

(h) “Pilot–in–training” means an individual who is engaged in training, under the 16
supervision of [a licensed pilot ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE PILOTAGE 17
IN THE STATE, to provide pilotage. 18

11–306. 19

Appointment as a pilot–in–training authorizes the individual to engage in training, 20
under the supervision of [a licensed pilot ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PROVIDE 21
PILOTAGE IN THE STATE, to provide pilotage. 22

11–401. 23

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 24
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 25
individual may provide pilotage in the State. 26

(b) An individual may provide pilotage to a vessel in distress until [a licensed 27
pilot] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE PILOTAG E IN THE STATE comes on 28
board and offers to provide pilotage. 29

(c) A person who provides pilotage without [a license] BEING AUTHORIZED TO 30
PROVIDE PILOTAGE IN THE STATE is liable for any damages that result. 31

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12–101. 1

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Plumbing. 3

12–301. 4

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 5
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide 6
plumbing services before the individual may provide plumbing services in the State. 7

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 8
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide 9
or to ass ist in providing plumbing services before the individual may assist in providing 10
plumbing services in the State. 11

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 12
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide 13
plumbing services or certified by the Board to provide propane gas services before the 14
individual may provide propane gas services in the State. 15

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 16
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide 17
natural gas services before the individual may provide natural gas services in the State. 18

13–101. 19

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 20

(l) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police. 21

13–401. 22

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF 23
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be certified by the Secretary as 24
a private detective before the individual personally may provid e any private detective 25
service in the State. 26

(b) An individual who is not certified as a private detective may provide private 27
detective services in the State if: 28

(1) the individual is employed by or has applied for employment with a 29
licensed private detective agency; 30

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(2) the licensed private detective agency has submitted to the Secretary the 1
application of the individual for certification as a private detective, fingerprint cards, and 2
fees required under § 13–403 of this subtitle; 3

(3) after a preliminary background investigation, the Secretary determines 4
that the provision of private detective services by the individual would not result in a 5
potential threat to public safety; and 6

(4) the Secretary has not denied the application. 7

14–101. 8

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 9

(c) “Board” means the State Board for Professional Engineers. 10

14–301. 11

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 13
individual may practice engineering in the State. 14

15–101. 15

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 16

(b) “Board” means the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors. 17

15–301. 18

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 19
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 20
land surveying before the individual may practice land surveying in the State. 21

(2) Except as otherwise provid ed in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 22
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 23
property line surveying before the individual may practice property line surveying in the 24
State. 25

16–101. 26

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 27

(h) “Commission” means the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, 28
Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors. 29

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(s) “Supervising appraiser” means [a certified residential real estate appraiser or 1
a certified general real estate appraiser ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PROVIDE 2
CERTIFIED REAL ESTAT E APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE STATE who has the 3
responsibility of supervising one or more real estate appraiser trainees. 4

16–301. 5

(a) [After June 30, 1991, and except] EXCEPT as otherwise provided in this title 6
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 7
licensed by the Commission to provide real estate appraisal services before the individual 8
may provide real estate appraisal services in the State. 9

16–302. 10

(d) (2) An applicant shall have completed: 11

(i) at least 1,000 hours providing real estate appraiser services as a 12
real estate appraiser trainee under the supervision of [a certified appraiser ] AN 13
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO PROVIDE CERTIFI ED REAL ESTATE APPRA ISAL 14
SERVICES IN THE STATE; or 15

16–3A–01. 16

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 17
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Commission as a home 18
inspector before the individual may provide home inspection services in the State. 19

16–501. 20

(a) [After June 30, 1991, and except] EXCEPT as otherwise provided in this title 21
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 22
certified by the Commission to provide certified real estate appraisal services before the 23
individual may provide certified real estate appraisal services in the State. 24

16–503. 25

(b) (2) An applicant shall have completed: 26

(i) at least 1,500 hours providing real estate appraiser services as a 27
real estate appraiser trainee under the supervision of [a certified appraiser ] AN 28
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO PROVIDE CERTIFI ED REAL ESTATE APPRA ISAL 29
SERVICES IN THE STATE; or 30

17–101. 31

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 32
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(d) “Commission” means the State Real Estate Commission. 1

17–301. 2

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 3
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Commission as a 4
real estate broker before the individual may provide real estate brokerage services in the 5
State. 6

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 7
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Commission as an 8
associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson before the individual, while acting 9
on behalf of a real estate broker, may provide real estate brokerage services in the State. 10

18–301. 11

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person may not engage, or solicit to engage, in the business of 13
providing security systems services in the State unless the person obtains a license and 14
meets the requirements of § 18–401 of this title. 15

19–101. 16

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 17

(j) “Secretary”, unless the context requires otherwise, means the Secretary of 18
State Police. 19

19–401. 20

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF 21
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a licensed security guard agency may provide an 22
individual for hire as a security guard only if the individual is certified by the Secretary as 23
a security guard. 24

20–101. 25

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 26

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services. 27

20–301. 28

[A] EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE P ROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 29
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a priv ate home 30
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detention monitoring agency before operating a business that provides monitoring services 1
for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private 2
home detention monitoring agency. 3

21–101. 4

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 5

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers. 6

21–301. 7

[An] EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE P ROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 8
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, AN individual shall be registered by the Board befor e the 9
individual may provide individual tax preparation services in the State. 10

Article – Business Regulation 11

1–101. 12

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 13

(h) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor. 14

2.5–101. 15

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 16

(d) (1) “License” means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an 17
occupation or profession. 18

(2) “License” includes a certificate, permit, or registration. 19

(e) “Unit” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license. 20

2.5–106. 21

(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, 22
eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section. 23

(2) If an active ser vice member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets 24
the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving 25
a completed application. 26

(b) An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and 27
manner required by the unit: 28

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(1) proof that the applicant is an active service member, eligible veteran, 1
or eligible spouse; 2

(2) proof that: 3

(i) the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in 4
another state for at least 1 year; and 5

(ii) each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state 6
is in good standing; 7

(3) if the applicant is an active service member or eligible veteran, proof 8
that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has establish ed legal 9
residence in the State; 10

(4) if the applicant is an eligible spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse 11
is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State; 12

(5) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, 13
proof of application for a criminal background check; 14

(6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; 15
and 16

(7) payment of any application fee required by the unit. 17

(C) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE UNDER § 18
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE MAY NOT BE RE QUIRED TO 19
APPLY FOR EXPEDITED LICENSURE UNDER THIS SECTION TO PRACTICE IN THE 20
STATE. 21

4–303. 22

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDU AL AUTHORIZED TO 23
PARTICIPATE AS A WRESTLER O R A CONTESTANT OR TO ACT AS A MANAGER , 24
REFEREE, JUDGE, SECOND, MATCHMAKER, OR PROMOTER IN A CON TEST IN THE 25
STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 26

[(a)] (B) A person may not participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest in 27
the State unless the person has an appropriate license. 28

[(b)] (C) A person may not act as a manager, referee, judge, second, 29
matchmaker, or promoter in a contest in the State unless the person has an appropriate 30
license. 31

4–403. 32
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section OR § 1
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual may not act as an 2
athlete agent in the State without holding a license under § 4–405 of this subtitle. 3

8–301. 4

(a) Except as oth erwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 5
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a contractor license whenever the person 6
acts as a contractor in the State. 7

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 8
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a salesperson license or contractor license 9
whenever the person sells a home improvement in the State. 10

9A–101. 11

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 12

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air–Conditioning, and 13
Refrigeration Contractors. 14

9A–301. 15

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 16
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 17
individual provides or assists in providing heating, ventilation, air –conditioning, or 18
refrigeration services in the State. 19

12–101. 20

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 21

(b) (1) “Dealer” means: 22

(i) an individual who acquires commercially from the p ublic or 23
trades commercially with the public in secondhand precious metal objects; 24

(ii) an individual who for compensation arranges for the sale or 25
delivery of a secondhand precious metal object on behalf of a person that does not hold a 26
license under this title; or 27

(iii) unless otherwise provided, a pawnbroker. 28

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(2) “Dealer” includes a retail jeweler as to transactions in which the retail 1
jeweler acquires commercially from the public or trades commercially with the public in 2
secondhand precious metal objects. 3

12–201. 4

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 5
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall have a license before the individual does 6
business as a dealer in the State. 7

(b) Except those pawnbrokers who are exempt from State licensing under § 8
12–102(c) of this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, all 9
pawnbrokers must be licensed as dealers. 10

12.5–201. 11

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a business shall be licensed by the Secretary before the business 13
and employees of the business provide locksmith services in the State. 14

17–906. 15

Except as otherwise provided in Part II of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 16
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a peddler license whenever the 17
person acts as a peddler in the State. 18

17–917. 19

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF 20
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a peddler license whenever in 21
Calvert County the person: 22

(1) sells or offers for sale at wholesale or retail any vegetables, eggs, 23
poultry, meats, or other farm products; or 24

(2) sells or offers for sale at retail any dry goods or clothing. 25

(b) [A] EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE P ROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person must have a magazine seller license whenever the 27
person acts as a nonresident itinerant magazine seller in Calvert County. 28

17–1005. 29

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 30
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a junk dealer or scrap metal 31
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processor license whenever the person does business as a junk dealer or scrap metal 1
processor in the State. 2

(2) This subsection does not apply to a situation in which: 3

(i) a nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor 4
buys junk or scrap metal from a junk dealer or scrap metal processor licensee who is a 5
resident of the State; or 6

(ii) the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor 7
transports that junk or scrap metal. 8

(3) If a nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor comes 9
into the State in a vehicle, the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor 10
may not trans port from the State in that vehicle any junk or scrap metal bought in the 11
State unless the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor holds a junk 12
dealer or scrap metal processor license. 13

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 14
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have an agent license whenever the 15
person acts as an agent in the State. 16

(2) This subsection does not apply to a salaried employee of a junk dealer 17
or scrap metal processor licensee. 18

17–1401. 19

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 20

(d) (1) “Promoter” means a person who: 21

(i) organizes, operates, produces, or stages an outdoor musical 22
festival; or 23

(ii) owns or leases property where an outdoor musical festival is 24
held. 25

(2) “Promoter” does not include the State or a political subdivision of the 26
State. 27

17–1403. 28

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 29
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a promoter license whenever the person 30
acts as a promoter in the State. 31

17–1803. 32
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 1
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must have a trader’s license whenever the person: 2

(1) does business as a trader in the State; or 3

(2) does business as an exhibitor in the State. 4

17–20A–01. 5

In this subtitle: 6

(1) “transient vendor” means a person who makes sales subject to the sales 7
and use tax in the State from a motor vehicle or from a roadside or temporary l ocation, 8
excluding sales from a location that the vendor owns; and 9

(2) “transient vendor” does not include: 10

(i) a person whose only activities in the State are the delivery of 11
goods in interstate commerce into the State from outside the State pursuant to orders that 12
were solicited or placed by mail or other means; 13

(ii) a person who hand crafts items for sale at special events, 14
including fairs, carnivals, art and craft shows, and other festivals and celebrations in the 15
State; 16

(iii) an exhibitor, within the meaning of § 17–1801(d) of this title; or 17

(iv) an individual who sells by catalogue, sample, or brochure for 18
future delivery and who makes sales to the owner or legal occupant of the premises 19
pursuant to the invitation of the owner or legal occupant of the premises. 20

17–20A–02. 21

(a) (1) [Before] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 22
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, BEFORE conducting business in the State, a transient vendor 23
shall obtain a transient vendor’s license. 24

Article – Education 25

1–101. 26

(a) In this article, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words have 27
the meanings indicated. 28

(l) “State Board” means the State Board of Education. 29

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(m) “State Superintendent” means the State Superintendent of Schools. 1

6–101.1. 2

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 3

(2) (i) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member 4
or eligible veteran. 5

(ii) “Eligible spouse” includes a surviving spouse of: 6

1. An eligible veteran; or 7

2. An active service member who died [within 1 year] before 8
the date on which the application for an educator license is submitted. 9

(3) [(i)] “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from 10
active duty [within 1 year] before the date on which the application for an educator license 11
is submitted. 12

[(ii) “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been 13
discharged from active duty for more than 1 year before the application for an educator 14
license is submitted.] 15

(b) The State Superintendent shall expedite educator licensure for an active 16
service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse. 17

(c) To qualify for expedited educator licensure under this section, an active 18
service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse shall: 19

(1) Submit an application for educator licensure; 20

(2) Hold a valid educator license or certificate in good standing issued in 21
another state; 22

(3) Meet the applicable qualifications for licensure in COMAR 23
13A.12.01.04 and .05; and 24

(4) Pay the applicable licensure fee. 25

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Superintendent, 26
at the request of a local school system, may issue a temporary educator license to an active 27
service member, eligible veteran, or eligibl e spouse who holds a valid educator certificate 28
or license in good standing issued in another state but who does not meet the qualifications 29
for educator licensure in this State. 30

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(2) A temporary educator license issued under this subsection authorizes 1
the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse, for a limited period of time, 2
as determined by the State Superintendent, to be employed as an educator in the State 3
while the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse comple tes additional 4
requirements for licensure in this State. 5

(e) The Department shall publish prominently on its website the process for 6
obtaining expedited educator licensure under this section. 7

(F) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE IN T HE STATE UNDER § 8
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE MAY NOT BE RE QUIRED TO 9
APPLY FOR EXPEDITED LICENSURE UNDER THIS SECTION TO PRACTICE IN THE 10
STATE. 11

[(f)] (G) The State Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section 12

6–126. 13

(b) (1) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDI VIDUAL 14
AUTHORIZED TO TEACH IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 15
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 16

(2) In addition to any other requirements established by the State Board, 17
to qualify for a certificate in the State, a teacher who graduated from an institution of 18
higher education in another state or holds a professional license or certificate from another 19
state shall: 20

[(1)] (I) Pass an examination of teaching ability within 18 months of 21
being hired by a local school system; 22

[(2)] (II) Hold an active National Board Certification from the National 23
Board for Professional Teaching Standards; or 24

[(3)] (III) Complete a comprehensive induction program in accordance with 25
subsection (a)(4) of this section. 26

6–701. 27

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 28

(b) “Board” means the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board. 29

6–704.1. 30

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(a) (1) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDI VIDUAL 1
AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL COUNSELING IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 2
OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 3

(2) On or before July 1, 2016, the Board shall require a certificate holder 4
applying for renewal of a certificate as a school counselor to have obtained training in, by a 5
method determined by the Board, the knowledge and skills required to understand and 6
respond to the social, emotional, and personal development of students, including 7
knowledge and skills relating to: 8

[(1)] (I) The recognition of indicators of mental illness and behavioral 9
distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse; and 10

[(2)] (II) The identification of professional resources to help students in 11
crisis. 12

13–516. 13

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 14
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual may not provide emergency medical 15
services in the State unless issued a license or certificate by the EMS Board under this 16
section. 17

Article – Environment 18

1–101. 19

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 20

(d) “Department” means the Department of the Environment. 21

(n) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Environment. 22

2–406. 23

(a) [After July 1, 1990, the ] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE 24
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE owner of an incinerator for the disposal of solid 25
waste as defined in § 7 –201 or § 9 –101 of this article may not operate or cause the 26
incinerator to be operated unless the owner certif ies to the Department that any person 27
operating the incinerator has completed a course of instruction, approved by the 28
Department, in the proper and safe operation of the incinerator. 29

8–304. 30

(a) In this section, “radiation machine” means any device that is capable of 31
producing radiation. 32
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(c) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to: 1

(1) Govern the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses for 2
individuals who inspect radiation machines AND INDIVIDUALS AUTH ORIZED TO 3
INSPECT RADIATION MACHINES IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 4
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE; 5

(2) Establish inspection procedures and a schedule for the periodic 6
inspection and certification of radiation machines; 7

(3) Establish a biennial fee schedule in accordance with § 8–301(b)(1)(iii) 8
of this subtitle that is sufficient only to cover the costs to the Department of issuing the 9
certificate and regulating the use of radiation; and 10

(4) Provide for penalties for the failure to certify radiation machines. 11

9–228. 12

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDU AL AUTHORIZED TO 13
STORE SCRAP TIRES, HAUL SCRAP TIRES, OR OPERATE A SCRAP T IRE COLLECTION 14
FACILITY OR A SCRAP TIRE RECYCLER IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE 15
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 16

[(a)] (B) In this section, “approved facility” means a facility located in or outside 17
of the State for collecting, recycling, or otherwise processing scrap tires that is approved or 18
licensed by the Department in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department. 19

[(b)] (C) A p erson may not store scrap tires in the State unless the person 20
demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that, within 90 days of the time that 21
the person stores the scrap tires, the scrap tires will be: 22

(1) Returned to the marketplace; 23

(2) Used as fuel in an approved resource recovery incinerator; 24

(3) Used as a tire derived fuel in an approved facility; or 25

(4) Transferred, by means of a scrap tire hauler, to any facility within the 26
scrap tire recycling system established under subsection (c) of this section. 27

[(c)] (D) (1) The service shall establish a scrap tire recycling system that 28
includes scrap tire collection facilities, scrap tire haulers, and in the following order of 29
priority: 30

(i) Scrap tire recyclers; and 31
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(ii) 1. An approved resource recovery facility that uses tires as a 1
fuel substitute; or 2

2. An approved facility that uses tires as a tire derived fuel. 3

(2) A person may not incinerate tires except in: 4

(i) An approved resource recovery facility that uses t ires as a fuel 5
substitute; or 6

(ii) An approved facility that uses tires as a tire derived fuel. 7

(3) A facility that processes scrap tires for use as a fuel in an incinerator, 8
boiler, or resource recovery facility or a facility that burns or incinerates scrap tires may 9
not be approved or licensed under this subtitle, unless: 10

(i) There is no reasonable and economically available opportunity to 11
process the tires and return them to the marketplace for reuse; and 12

(ii) The burning or incine ration meets all federal and State air 13
quality standards. 14

[(d)] (E) Scrap tire collection facilities, haulers, or recyclers may be publicly or 15
privately owned and operated. 16

[(e)] (F) (1) After consultation with other State agencies, representatives of 17
the tire industry, and representatives of local government, the service shall place in 18
operation a scrap tire recycling system: 19

(i) By January 1, 1993 for any county with a population of 150,000 20
or more according to the most recent projections by the Department of Planning; and 21

(ii) By January 1, 1994 for any county with a population of less than 22
150,000 according to the most recent projections by the Department of Planning. 23

(2) The service may establish a scrap tire recycling system required under 24
paragraph (1) of this subsection on a regional basis. 25

(3) In establishing the scrap tire recycling system, the service: 26

(i) Shall give preference to existing private or public scrap tire 27
collection, processing, or recycling programs or facilities that meet the requirements of this 28
subtitle; and 29

(ii) May include in –State facilities licensed by the Department as 30
well as out–of–state facilities approved by the Department. 31
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(4) Each scrap tire recycling system established under this subsectio n 1
shall: 2

(i) Meet all zoning and land use requirements of the county or 3
municipal corporation in which the system is to be located; and 4

(ii) Be provided for in the county plan required under § 9–503 of this 5
title. 6

[(f)] (G) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, 7
after January 1, 1994 scrap tires may not be disposed of in a landfill. 8

(ii) The Secretary may waive the requirements of subparagraph (i) 9
of this paragraph under such terms and conditions and for such periods as the Department 10
considers appropriate if the Department determines that a scrap tire recycling system: 11

1. Does not exist; or 12

2. Has insufficient capacity to accommodate the amount of 13
scrap tires generated in the State. 14

(2) A person may not dispose of scrap tires except through a licensed scrap 15
tire hauler or by delivering the tires to an approved facility. 16

[(g)] (H) (1) (i) The Department shall establish a tire recycling fee to be 17
imposed on the first sale of a new tire in the State by a tire dealer, including new tires sold 18
as part of a new or used vehicle, trailer, farm implement, or other similar machinery. 19

(ii) A county, municipal corporation, or any agency of a county or 20
municipal corporation may not impose any tax, fee, or other charge on the first sale of a 21
new tire by a tire dealer. 22

(2) The tire recycling fee: 23

(i) Shall be set at $1 per tire beginning January 1, 2026; 24

(ii) Subject to item (iii) of this paragraph, may be adjusted for 25
inflation every 2 fiscal years base d on the Consumer Price Index, as determined by the 26
Department; and 27

(iii) May not exceed $2 per tire. 28

(3) For a sale made by a tire dealer to a person who resells tires, the tire 29
dealer shall separately state its recycling fees paid by the tire dealer on the invoice or other 30
document of sale. 31

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(4) (i) Each tire dealer shall: 1

1. Pay the tire recycling fee; and 2

2. Complete and submit, under oath, a return and remit the 3
fees to the Comptroller of the Treasury on or before the 21st day of the month that follows 4
the month in which the sale was made, and for other periods and on other dates that the 5
Comptroller specifies by regulation, including periods for which no fees were due. 6

(ii) For periods beginning after December 31, 2026, a person shall 7
file a tire recycling fee return electronically. 8

(5) A tire dealer who timely files a tire recycling fee return and pays the 9
tire recycling fees due is allowed, for the expense of administering and paying the fee, a 10
credit equal to 0.6% of the gross amount of tire recycling fees that the tire dealer is to pay 11
to the Comptroller. 12

(6) If the amount of the tire recycling fee is separately stated in a retail 13
sale, the tire recycling fee is not subject to any tax under Title 11 of the Tax – General 14
Article or Title 13 of the Transportation Article. 15

(7) At the end of each quarter, the Comptroller shall forward all tire 16
recycling fees to the Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund, less the costs of 17
administration. 18

(8) Except to the extent they are i nconsistent with this subsection, the 19
provisions of Title 13 of the Tax – General Article applicable to the sales and use tax shall 20
govern the administration, collection, and enforcement of the tire recycling fee under this 21
subsection. 22

(9) The Comptroller: 23

(i) Shall administer the tire recycling fee; and 24

(ii) May adopt any regulations that are necessary or appropriate to 25
administer, collect, and enforce the tire recycling fee. 26

[(h)] (I) Beginning on July 1, 1992, each scrap tire hauler shall: 27

(1) Be licensed by the Department to transport scrap tires from scrap tire 28
collection facilities to scrap tire recyclers; 29

(2) Apply for a scrap tire hauler’s license on a form provided by the 30
Department; and 31

(3) Transport each load of scra p tires to the scrap tire recyclers in 32
accordance with regulations adopted by the Department. 33
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[(i)] (J) Beginning on July 1, 1992, each scrap tire collection facility shall: 1

(1) If located in the State, be licensed by the Department to receive tires 2
from a consumer or a scrap tire hauler; 3

(2) Apply for a license on a form provided by the Department; 4

(3) Meet all zoning and land use requirements of the county or municipal 5
corporation in which the tire collection facility is to be located; 6

(4) Manage scrap tires in accordance with regulations adopted by the 7
Department; 8

(5) By means of a scrap tire hauler, transfer scrap tires to: 9

(i) A scrap tire recycler; or 10

(ii) Another scrap tire collection facility; and 11

(6) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Department and on 12
forms provided by the Department, provide: 13

(i) The Department with: 14

1. A record of the destination; 15

2. The name of the hauler that is registered with the 16
Department; and 17

3. The quantity of each shipment of scrap tires; and 18

(ii) Each hauler with: 19

1. A record of the destination; and 20

2. The quantity of each shipment of scrap tires. 21

[(j)] (K) (1) Beginning on July 1, 1992, a person may not operate as a scrap 22
tire recycler in the State unless the person is licensed by the Department. 23

(2) To apply for a license an applicant shall submit: 24

(i) An application to the Department on the form that the 25
Department requires; and 26

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(ii) Any document or other information required in re gulations 1
adopted by the Department. 2

[(k)] (L) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to administer 3
the provisions of this section, including: 4

(i) Minimum standards for the operation, maintenance, monitoring, 5
reporting, and suspension of each scrap tire recycling system; 6

(ii) Requisite evidence of financial ability to properly establish, 7
operate, and maintain a scrap tire recycling system, including the posting of bonds and 8
other securities; and 9

(iii) The forfeiture of bonds and other securities for noncompliance 10
with the requirements of this section or any applicable regulation. 11

(2) The Department may require the delivery of scrap tires in this State to 12
1 or more facilities, in the State or outside of the State, designated by the service as part of 13
the tire recycling system. 14

(3) A scrap tire hauler or scrap tire collection facility may not transport or 15
transfer scrap tires to any place other than a facility designated under paragraph (2) of this 16
subsection. 17

9–11A–01. 18

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 19

(b) “Board” means the State Board of On–Site Wastewater Professionals. 20

9–11A–15. 21

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection OR § 22
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by 23
the Board in accordance with this subtitle before the individual may provide on –site 24
wastewater services in the State. 25

(2) (i) An individual who provides on –site wastewater services in the 26
State may continue to provide on–site wastewater services until the licensing requirements 27
are established by the Department by regulation if the individual: 28

1. Complies with all applicable State and local laws and 29
regulations; 30

2. On or before December 31, 2022, pays to the Department 31
a fee of $150; and 32

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3. Every 2 years thereafter until the Department sets fees in 1
accordance with § 9–11A–10 of this subtitle, pays to the Department a renewal fee of $150. 2

(ii) All fees collected by the Department under this paragraph shall 3
be: 4

1. Paid into the On –Site Wastewater Professionals Fund 5
established under § 9–11A–11 of this subtitle; and 6

2. Used by the Department to: 7

A. Pay for the creation of the Board; 8

B. Cover reasonable administrative costs; and 9

C. Implement the provisions of this subtitle. 10

12–101. 11

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 12

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators. 13

12–301. 14

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 15
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be certified by the Board in an appropriate 16
classification before a waterworks, wastewater works, or industrial wastewater works may 17
employ the individual as: 18

(1) A superintendent; or 19

(2) An operator or industrial operator in a job function determined by the 20
Secretary. 21

13–101. 22

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 23

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Well Drillers. 24

13–301. 25

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the Board before the person may 27
practice well drilling in this State. 28

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15–807. 1

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 2
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person may not engage in surface mining within the State 3
without first obtaining a surface mining license. 4

17–101. 5

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 6

(b) “Board” means the Marine Contractors Licensing Board. 7

17–301. 8

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 9
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the Board as a marine contractor 10
or be employed by an individual or entity that is licensed as a marine contractor before the 11
person may: 12

(1) Perform marine contractor services in the State; or 13

(2) Solicit to perform marine contractor services in the State. 14

Article – Financial Institutions 15

1–101. 16

(a) In this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following 17
words have the meanings indicated. 18

(g) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation in the 19
Maryland Department of Labor. 20

11–403. 21

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 22
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person may not engage in business as a sales finance company 23
unless the person is licensed by the Commissioner. 24

11–612.2. 25

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 26

(2) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State 27
Government Article. 28

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(3) (i) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member 1
or eligible veteran. 2

(ii) “Eligible spouse” includes a surviving spouse of: 3

1. An eligible veteran; or 4

2. An active service member who died [within 1 year] before 5
the date on which the license application, renewal, or change of status is submitted. 6

(4) [(i)] “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from 7
active duty [within 1 year ] before the date on which the license application, renewal, or 8
change of status is submitted. 9

[(ii) “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been 10
discharged from active duty for more than 1 year before the license applicatio n, renewal, 11
or change of status is submitted.] 12

(b) To expedite the renewal or change of status of a license for an active service 13
member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse, the Commissioner may waive or suspend any 14
licensing requirements to the extent that the waiver or suspension does not result in the 15
failure to meet the minimum licensing standards set forth in 12 U.S.C. Chapter 51 and the 16
regulations adopted under it. 17

(c) To expedite the issuance of a license to an active service member, eligible 18
veteran, or eligible spouse who holds a valid mortgage loan originator license in another 19
state, the Commissioner may waive or suspend any licensing requirements to the extent 20
that the waiver or suspension does not result in the failure to meet the minimum licensing 21
standards set forth in 12 U.S.C. Chapter 51 and the regulations adopted under it. 22

(D) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE IN T HE STATE UNDER § 23
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE MAY NOT BE RE QUIRED TO 24
APPLY FOR EXPEDITED LICENSURE UND ER THIS SECTION TO P RACTICE IN THE 25
STATE. 26

[(d)] (E) The Commissioner shall publish prominently on the Commissioner’s 27
website, or have published on a third –party website used for licensing mortgage loan 28
originators in the State, the expedited processes fo r the issuance, renewal, or change of 29
status of a license under this section. 30

[(e)] (F) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this section. 31

12–405. 32

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(a) A person may not engage in the business of money transmission if that person, 1
or the person with whom that person engages in the business of money transmission, is 2
located in the State unless that person: 3

(1) Is licensed by the Commissioner; 4

(2) Is an authorized delegate of a licensee under whose name the business 5
of money transmission occurs; or 6

(3) Is a person exempted from licensing under this subtitle OR § 7
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 8

Article – Health – General 9

1–101. 10

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 11

(k) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health. 12

17–205. 13

(a) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 14
ARTICLE, A person shall hold a license issued by the Secretary before the person may: 15

(1) Offer or perform medical laboratory tests or examinations in this State; 16

(2) Offer or perform medical laboratory tests or examinations on specimens 17
acquired from health care providers in this State at a medical laboratory located outside 18
this State; or 19

(3) Represent or service in this State a medical laboratory regardless of the 20
laboratory’s location. 21

17–305. 22

[A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 23
ARTICLE, A person shall hold a permit issued by the Secretary before the person may: 24

(1) Operate a tissue bank in this State; or 25

(2) Represent or service in this State any tissue bank that is outside this 26
State. 27

Article – Health Occupations 28

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1–701. 1

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(b) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9 –901 of the State 3
Government Article. 4

(c) (1) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member or 5
eligible veteran. 6

(2) “Eligible spouse” includes a surviving spouse of: 7

(i) An eligible veteran; or 8

(ii) An active service member who died [within 1 year ] before the 9
date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted. 10

(d) [(1)] “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from active 11
duty [within 1 year] before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or 12
registration is submitted. 13

[(2) “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been discharged 14
from active duty for more than 1 year before the application for a license, ce rtificate, or 15
registration is submitted.] 16

(e) “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, 17
certificate, or registration under this article. 18

1–704. 19

(a) (1) Each health occupations board shall develop a procedure by which an 20
individual who applies for a license, certificate, or registration can notify the board that the 21
individual is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse. 22

(2) A health occupations board may satisfy the requirement of paragraph 23
(1) of this subsection by including a check –off box on a license, certificate, or registration 24
application form. 25

(b) For each applicant who is an active service member, eligible veteran, or 26
eligible spouse, a health occupations board shall assign to the applicant an advisor to assist 27
the individual with the application process. 28

(c) (1) Each health occupations board shall expedite the process for the 29
licensure, certification, or registration of an active service member, eligible veteran, or 30
eligible spouse. 31

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(2) If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets 1
the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration, a health occupations board 2
shall issue the license, certificate, or registration within 15 business days after receiving a 3
completed application. 4

(d) If a health occupations board determines that an active service member, 5
eligible veteran, or eligible spouse does not meet the education, training, or experience 6
requirements for licensure, certification, or registration, a representative of the board shall 7
assist the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse in identifying: 8

(1) Programs that offer relevant education or training; or 9

(2) Ways of obtaining needed experience. 10

(E) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHO RIZED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE UNDER § 11
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE MAY NOT BE RE QUIRED TO 12
APPLY FOR EXPEDITED LICENSURE UNDER THIS SECTION TO PRACTICE IN THE 13
STATE. 14

1A–101. 15

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 16

(d) “Board” means the State Acupuncture Board. 17

1A–301. 18

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 19
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 20
individual may practice acupuncture in this State. 21

2–101. 22

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 23

(b–1) “Audiology assistant” means an individual who: 24

(1) Meets the minimum qualifications established under this subtitle and 25
in regulations adopted by the Board; 26

(2) Does not work independently; and 27

(3) Works under the general supervision of an [audiologist licensed under 28
this title] INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE. 29

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(c) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Heari ng Aid 1
Dispensers, Speech–Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists. 2

(d) “Direct supervision” means on –site and personal oversight by an individual 3
[licensed under this title ] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE IN THE STATE who assumes 4
responsibility for another i ndividual’s conduct whether it is consistent or fails to be 5
consistent with professional standards and the provisions of this title. 6

(d–1) “General supervision” means the supervision of [a licensed audiology 7
assistant] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST IN THE PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY 8
IN THE STATE by [a licensed audiologist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE 9
AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE who may or may not be present when the [licensed audiology 10
assistant] INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST IN THE P RACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY IN 11
THE STATE assists in the practice of audiology. 12

(g) “Hearing aid dispenser supervisor” means [a licensed hearing aid dispenser 13
or licensed audiologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE HEA RING AID 14
DISPENSING OR AUDIOL OGY IN THE STATE who supervises a limited licensee who is 15
studying hearing aid dispensing for the purpose of becoming eligible to sit for the licensure 16
examination. 17

(k–1) “Licensed audiology assistant” means, unless the context requires otherwise, 18
an audiology assistant who is licensed by the Board to assist [a licensed audiologist ] AN 19
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE in the practice of 20
audiology. 21

(n) “Licensed speech –language pathology assistant” means, unless the context 22
requires otherwise, a speech–language pathology assistant who is licensed by the Board to 23
assist [a licensed speech –language pathologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 24
PRACTICE SPEECH –LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY I N THE STATE in the practice of 25
speech–language pathology 26

(t) “Speech–language pathology assistant” means an individual who: 27

(1) Meets the minimum qualifications established by the Board that shall 28
be less stringent than those established by this title to license speech –language 29
pathologists; 30

(2) Does not work independently; and 31

(3) Works under the direct supervision of [a speech–language pathologist 32
licensed under this title ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 33
SPEECH–LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY IN THE STATE. 34

2–301. 35

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(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an indivi dual shall be 1
licensed by the Board before the individual may practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, 2
speech–language pathology, or music therapy, or assist in the practice of speech–language 3
pathology or audiology in this State. 4

(2) On or after Oct ober 1, 2007, an individual hired by a Maryland local 5
public school system, State –approved nonpublic school for handicapped children, or 6
chartered educational institution of the State to practice speech –language pathology or 7
assist in the practice of speech–language pathology, shall be licensed by the Board. 8

(b) (1) This section does not apply: 9

(i) To an individual employed by any agency of the federal 10
government performing the duties of that employment; 11

(ii) To an individual continuously employed to practice audiology 12
since June 30, 1988, by a county public school system, a State –approved nonpublic school 13
for handicapped children, a chartered institution of the State, or the State Department of 14
Education while performing the duties of that employment; 15

(iii) To an individual employed by a Maryland local public school 16
system, State –approved nonpublic school for handicapped children, or chartered 17
educational institution of the State or the State Department of Education to practice 18
speech–language pathology continuously since on or before September 30, 2007, while 19
performing the duties of that employment; 20

(iv) To a student or trainee in audiology or speech –language 21
pathology while pursuing a supervised course of study at an accredited university or college 22
or a recognized training center while the student is obtaining clinical practicum hours; 23

(v) To a volunteer while working in free speech and hearing 24
screening programs; [or] 25

(vi) To an individual licensed to practice audiology or 26
speech–language pathology in another state or a foreign country while the individual: 27

1. Provides a clinical demonstration at a training or an 28
educational event in the State; or 29

2. Receives clinical training at a training or an educational 30
event in the State; OR 31

(VII) TO AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY, 32
HEARING AID DISPENSI NG, SPEECH–LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, OR MUSIC THERAPY , 33
OR TO ASSIST IN THE PRACTICE OF SPEECH–LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY OR AUDIOLOGY 34
IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 35
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(2) The Board may allow an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, 1
speech–language pathologist, music therapist, speech –language pathology assistant, or 2
audiology assistant licensed in another state to practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, 3
speech–language pathology, or music therapy, or assist in the practice of speech–language 4
pathology or audiology in this State without a license if the applicant has: 5

(i) Been granted preliminary approval by the Board to practice; and 6

(ii) A completed application for a license pending before the Board. 7

2–310.1. 8

(c) While a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing is in effect, it 9
authorizes the holder to practice hearing aid dispensing only while being trained under the 10
supervision of [a licensed hearing aid dispenser or a licensed audiologist] AN INDIVIDUAL 11
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE HEARING AID DISPE NSING OR AUDIOLOGY I N THE 12
STATE. 13

2–310.2. 14

(b) (2) While it is effective, a limited license to practice speech –language 15
pathology authorizes the licensee to practice speech –language pathology under the 16
supervision of: 17

(i) [A fully licensed speech–language pathologist] AN INDIVIDUAL 18
AUTHORIZED TO FULLY PRACTICE SPEECH–LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY IN THE STATE; 19
or 20

(ii) If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not 21
required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national 22
certification in speech–language pathology from a professional organization acceptable to 23
the Board as provided for in the regulations adopted by the Board. 24

2–310.3. 25

(b) (2) While it is effective, a limited license to assist in the practice of 26
speech–language pathology authorizes the licensee to assist in the practice of 27
speech–language pathology under the direct supervision of: 28

(i) [A fully licensed speech–language pathologist] AN INDIVIDUAL 29
AUTHORIZED TO FULLY PRACTICE SPEECH–LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY IN THE STATE; 30
or 31

(ii) If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not 32
required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national 33
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certification in speech–language pathology from a professional organization as provided for 1
in the regulations adopted by the Board. 2

2–3B–01. 3

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title [,on or after October 1, 2022, ] OR § 4
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by 5
the Board before the individual may assist [a licensed audiologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 6
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE in the practice of audiology in 7
this State. 8

2–3B–04. 9

A license to assist in the practice of audiology authorizes the licensed individual to 10
assist [a licensed audiologist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY 11
IN THE STATE in the practice of audiology while the license is effective. 12

2–3B–06. 13

(a) [A licensed audiology assistant ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST 14
IN THE PRACTICE OF A UDIOLOGY IN THE STATE shall assist the practice of audiology 15
under the general supervisi on of [a licensed audiologist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 16
TO PRACTICE AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE. 17

(b) [A licensed audiologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORI ZED TO PRACTICE 18
AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE may provide general supervision for not more than two 19
[licensed audiology assistants] INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST IN THE PRACTICE 20
OF AUDIOLOGY IN THE STATE at any time. 21

3–101. 22

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 23

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 24

3–301. 25

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 27
individual may practice chiropractic in this State. 28

3–305.1. 29

(a) The Board may grant a temporary license to an individual who meets the 30
requirements of this section. 31

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(b) To qualify for a temporary license, an applicant shall: 1

(1) Submit an application provided by the Board; 2

(2) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of study; 3

(3) Have begun the process of applying to the Board for a license to practice 4
chiropractic, but not met requirements to qualify for a license; 5

(4) (i) Have been licensed in another state for at least 2 years preceding 6
the application in the State; or 7

(ii) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of 8
study within 6 months preceding the application in the State; 9

(5) Have submitted written, verified evidence that the applicant has 10
submitted a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3–302.1 of this subtitle; 11

(6) Agree to practice under the direct supervision of a Board –approved 12
supervisor who is [a licensed chiropractor] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE 13
CHIROPRACTIC IN THE STATE while the temporary license is in effect; and 14

(7) Pay the temporary license fee set by the Board. 15

4–101. 16

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 17

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Dental Examiners. 18

4–301. 19

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 20
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 21
dentistry before the individual may practice dentistry on a human being in this State. 22

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 23
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice 24
dental hygiene before the individual may practice dental hygiene on a human being in this 25
State. 26

(b) This section does not apply to: 27

(5) A dental assistant, if the dental assistant: 28

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(ii) Performs intraoral procedures in accordance with § 4 –301.1 of 1
this subtitle only under the direct supervision of [a licensed dentist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 2
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY IN THE STATE who personally is present in the 3
office area where the procedures are performed; or 4

4–301.1. 5

(a) (1) A dental assistant may assist [a licensed dentist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 6
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE DENTISTRY IN THE STATE in providing the following 7
intraoral procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist without being 8
certified by the Board: 9

(i) Rinsing and aspiration of the oral cavity; 10

(ii) Retraction of the lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps; 11

(iii) Placement and removal of materials for the isolation of the 12
dentition, provided that the material is not retained by the dentition; 13

(iv) Instructing on oral hygiene; 14

(v) Taking impressions for study models or diagnostic casts; 15

(vi) Constructing athletic mouth guards on models; 16

(vii) Applying topical anesthesia; 17

(viii) Curing by the use of halogen light; 18

(ix) Checking for loose bands; and 19

(x) Any other procedure that the Board authorizes by a rule or 20
regulation. 21

(2) A dental assistant may assist in performing intraoral photography, 22
other than conventional or digital X–ray, under the general supervision of a licensed dentist 23
who reviews the photography and authorizes the treatment plan without being certified by 24
the Board. 25

(b) (1) Except for an individual [licensed as a dentist or a dental hygienist 26
under this title] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY OR DENTAL HYGIENE IN THE 27
STATE, an individual shall be certified by the Board as an expanded function dental 28
assistant authorized to perform at least one of the following intraoral procedures before the 29
individual may perform the intraoral procedure in the State: 30

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(i) Assisting in orthodontic procedures authorized by the Board in 1
regulation; 2

(ii) Placing dental sealants; 3

(iii) Coronal polishing only to remove stain or biofilm: 4

1. In connection with a dental prophylaxis: 5

A. As determined necessary and appropriate, secondary to 6
the more complex dental procedures of a dental prophylaxis, such as removal of hard and 7
soft deposits and stain of the tooth crown, root surfaces, and periodontal pocket; and 8

B. If applicable, in consultation with the treating dental 9
hygienist; or 10

2. Before a dentist performs an esthetic or cementation 11
procedure; 12

(iv) Applying silver diamine fluoride; 13

(v) Monitoring nitrous oxide by observing a patient: 14

1. During the flow of nitrous oxide; 15

2. During the reduction of the flow of nitrous oxide; 16

3. During the shutting off of equipment controlling the flow 17
of nitrous oxide; and 18

4. At all times in between the start of the flow of n itrous 19
oxide until the nitrous oxide has been terminated and the patient has fully awoken and is 20
coherent; or 21

(vi) Additional intraoral procedures authorized by the Board in 22
regulations. 23

4–505. 24

(c) [After July 1, 1988] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 25
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual must be certified by the Board as a dental 26
radiation technologist before a licensed dentist may employ the individual to practice 27
dental radiation technology. 28

(d) [After July 1, 1988] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 29
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology 30
unless certified by the Board. 31
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5–101. 1

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Dietetic Practice. 3

(j) “Supervision” means the management of an individual who aids in the 4
practice of dietetics by [a licensed dietitian –nutritionist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 5
TO PRACTICE DIETETICS IN THE STATE who may or may not be on the premises. 6

5–301. 7

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 8
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 9
individual may practice dietetics in the State. 10

(b) The following individuals may practice dietetics without a license: 11

(1) A student or trainee, working under the supervision of [a licensed 12
dietitian–nutritionist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE DIETETICS IN THE 13
STATE while fulfilling an experience requirement or pursuing a course of st udy to meet 14
requirements for licensure, for a limited period of time as determined by the Board; 15

(2) An individual employed by the United States government to practice 16
dietetics, while practicing within the scope of that employment; and 17

(3) An indivi dual who aids in the practice of dietetics, if the individual 18
works under the supervision of [a licensed dietitian–nutritionist or licensed physician] AN 19
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE DIETETICS OR MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 20

6–101. 21

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 22

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners. 23

6–301. 24

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 25
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, before an individual may practice massage therapy in the State, 26
the individual shall be: 27

(1) On or before October 31, 2026: 28

(i) Licensed by the Board; or 29
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(ii) Registered by the Board to practice massage therapy in a setting 1
that is not a health care setting; or 2

(2) On or after November 1, 2026, licensed by the Board. 3

7–101. 4

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 5

(b) “Apprentice” means an individual licensed by the Board who assists [a 6
licensed mortician or funeral director ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 7
MORTUARY SCIENCE OR FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE in the practice of 8
mortuary science or funeral direction, under direct supervision of [a licensed mortician or 9
funeral director] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE OR 10
FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE. 11

(c) “Apprentice sponsor” means an individual who: 12

(1) Is [a licensed mortician or funeral director whose license is in good 13
standing with the Board ] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE MORTUARY SCIENCE OR 14
FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE; 15

(2) Has practiced mortuary science as [a licensed mortician or funeral 16
director] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE MOR TUARY SCIENCE OR 17
FUNERAL DIRECTION in Maryland at least 1 year immediately prior to accepting the 18
applicant as an apprentice; and 19

(3) Provides direct supervision to an apprentice. 20

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors. 21

7–301. 22

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 23
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 24
individual may practice mortuary science in this State. 25

7–302. 26

(a) (1) [An] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 27
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, AN individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 28
individual may practice mortuary science in this State. 29

(2) A mortician license issued under this title authorizes the licensee to 30
practice mortuary science while the license is effective. 31
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(b) (1) [An] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 1
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, AN individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 2
individual may practice funeral direction in this State. 3

(2) A funeral director license issued under this title authorizes the licensee 4
to practice funeral direction while the license is effective. 5

7–306. 6

(b) (1) A mortician apprentice shall have an apprentice sponsor who: 7

(i) Is [a licensed mortician whose license is in good standing with 8
the Board] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE IN THE STATE; and 9

(ii) Is employed by the same funeral establishment that employs the 10
apprentice. 11

(2) A funeral director apprentice shall have an apprentice sponsor who: 12

(i) Is [a licensed mortician or funeral director whose license is in 13
good standing with the Board ] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE MORTUARY SCIENCE OR 14
FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE; and 15

(ii) Is employed by the same funeral establishment that employs the 16
apprentice. 17

(3) An apprentice may have more than one apprentice sponsor. 18

(d) (2) The applicant and [a licensed mortician or licensed funeral director] AN 19
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO PRACTICE MORTUA RY SCIENCE OR FUNERA L 20
DIRECTION IN THE STATE shall appear before the Board to seek the Board’s approval for 21
an apprentice license for the applicant. 22

(e) (3) For purposes of paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, direct supervision 23
may include instruction by [a licensed mortician or funeral director ] AN INDIVIDUAL 24
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE MORTUARY SCIENCE OR FUNERAL DIRECT ION IN THE 25
STATE employed or supervised by the apprentice sponsor that is observed in person by the 26
apprentice sponsor. 27

(f) While the license is effective, an apprentice license authorizes the licensee to 28
assist [a licensed mortician or funeral director ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 29
PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE OR FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE in the practice 30
of mortuary science or funeral direction only as part of a training program to become a 31
licensed mortician or funeral director. 32

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7–308. 1

(a) Subject t o the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a surviving 2
spouse license to an applicant if the applicant: 3

(1) Is the surviving spouse of a licensed mortician or licensed funeral 4
director whose license was in good standing at the time of death and who at the time of 5
death was operating and wholly or partly owned a mortuary science business; 6

(2) Is not a licensed mortician or licensed funeral director; 7

(3) Submits to the Board, within 30 days of the death of the licensed 8
mortician or funer al director, written verification of the death of the licensee and the 9
application required by the Board; and 10

(4) Pays a fee set by the Board. 11

(e) The Board may issue a license under this section only if: 12

(1) The business is operated under the dire ct supervision of [a licensed 13
mortician or funeral director] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY 14
SCIENCE OR FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE; and 15

(2) The embalming is done by [a licensed mortician ] AN INDIVIDUAL 16
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE IN THE STATE. 17

7–308.1. 18

(a) A personal representative of a deceased mortician’s, funeral director’s, or 19
surviving spouse’s estate shall be licensed by the Board before continuing operation of the 20
mortuary science business. 21

(e) The Board may issue a license under this section only if: 22

(1) The business is operated under the direct supervision of [a licensed 23
mortician or funeral director] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY 24
SCIENCE OR FUNERAL DIRECTION IN THE STATE; and 25

(2) The embalming services are provided by [a licensed mortician ] AN 26
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE IN THE STATE. 27

8–101. 28

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 29

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Nursing. 30
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(j) “Mentor” means [a certified registered nurse practitioner or a licensed 1
physician] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE REG ISTERED NURSING OR 2
MEDICINE IN THE STATE: 3

(1) Who has 3 or more years of clinical practice experience; and 4

(2) With whom an individual applying for certification as a certified nurse 5
practitioner will consult and collaborate with as needed in accordance with § 8–302.1(d) of 6
this title. 7

8–301. 8

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 9
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 10
individual may practice registered nursing in this State. 11

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 13
individual may practice licensed practical nursing in this State. 14

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 15
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be certified as an advanced practice 16
registered nurse before the individual may practice advanced practice registered nursing 17
in this State. 18

8–6A–02. 19

(a) Subject to subsection (f) of this section and except as otherwise provided in 20
this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an indi vidual 21
shall be certified by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or 22
medication technician before the individual may practice as a nursing assistant, dialysis 23
technician, or medication technician in the State. 24

(f) [An] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 25
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, AN individual shall be certified by the Board to practice as a 26
nursing assistant and as a dialysis technician before the individual may practice as a 27
dialysis technician in a State–owned hospital or State–owned facility. 28

8–6B–07. 29

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 30
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 31
individual may practice electrology or teach an electrology education program in the State. 32

8–6C–06. 33
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 1
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 2
individual may practice direct–entry midwifery in the State. 3

(b) This section does not apply to: 4

(1) An individual who assists at a birth in an emergency; 5

(2) An individual who is [licensed as a health care practitioner whose scope 6
of practice allows the individual to practice direct –entry midwifery ] AUTHORIZED TO 7
PRACTICE AS A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER IN THE STATE WHOSE SCOPE OF 8
PRACTICE ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL TO PRACTICE DIRECT–ENTRY MIDWIFERY; or 9

(3) A student who is practicing direct–entry midwifery while engaged in an 10
approved clinical midwife educational experience under the supervision of [a licensed 11
direct–entry midwife ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE DIR ECT–ENTRY 12
MIDWIFERY IN THE STATE. 13

8–6D–02. 14

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 15
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 16
individual may practice certified midwifery in the State. 17

(b) This section does not apply to: 18

(1) An individual who assists at a birth in an emergency; 19

(2) An individual who is [licensed as a health care practitioner ] 20
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER IN THE STATE whose 21
scope of practice allows the individual to practice certified midwifery; 22

(3) A student who is practicing certified midwifery while engaged in an 23
approved clinical midwifery education experience under the supervision of [a licensed 24
certified midwi fe or a licensed nurse certified as a nurse –midwife] AN INDIVIDUAL 25
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE DIRECT –ENTRY MIDWIFERY OR N URSING AS A 26
NURSE–MIDWIFE IN THE STATE; or 27

(4) An individual who has graduated from a graduate level accredited 28
program for midwifery education approved by ACME, and who is: 29

(i) Practicing certified midwifery under the supervision of [a 30
licensed certified midwife or a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife] AN INDIVIDUAL 31
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AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE DIRECT –ENTRY MIDWIFERY OR N URSING A S A 1
NURSE–MIDWIFE IN THE STATE; and 2

(ii) Meets any other requirements set by the Board. 3

9–101. 4

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 5

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Long–Term Care Administrators. 6

9–301. 7

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 8
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 9
individual may practice as a nursing home administrator in this State. 10

9–3A–01. 11

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, beginning July 1, 2026, an individual must be licensed by the 13
Board before the individual may practice as an assisted living manager in the State. 14

9–404. 15

Except when a nursing home administrator is removed from the position by death or 16
for any other unexpected cause as provided in § 9–301 of this title, a nursing home may not 17
be operated unless it is under the supervision of [a licensed nursing home administrator ] 18
AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR IN 19
THE STATE. 20

10–101. 21

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 22

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. 23

(i) (1) “Limited occupational therapy” means participation, while under the 24
periodic supervision of [a licensed occupational therapist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 25
TO PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE STATE, in: 26

(i) An initial screening and evaluation that app lies the principles 27
and procedures of occupational therapy; and 28

(ii) A treatment program that applies the principles and procedures 29
of occupational therapy. 30
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(r) (1) “Periodic supervision” means supervision by [a licensed occupational 1
therapist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE OCCUPATI ONAL THERAPY IN 2
THE STATE on a face–to–face basis, occurring the earlier of at least: 3

(i) Once every 10 therapy visits; or 4

(ii) Once every 30 calendar days. 5

10–301. 6

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 7
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 8
individual may practice occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy in this State. 9

(b) This section does not apply to: 10

(3) Subject to the regulations adopted by the Board, an aide who supports 11
the practice of occupational therapy or the practice of limited occupational therapy, if the 12
aide: 13

(i) Works only under the direct supervision of [a licensed 14
occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 15
TO PRACTICE OCCUPATI ONAL THERAPY OR ASSI ST IN THE PRACTICE O F 16
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE STATE and subject to the occupational therapist’s 17
responsibility for supervision, as provided by this subtitle; and 18

(ii) Performs only support activities that do not require training in 19
the basic anatomical, biological, psychological, and social sciences used in the practice of 20
occupational therapy; 21

11–101. 22

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 23

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners in Optometry. 24

11–301. 25

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 27
individual may practice optometry in this State. 28

(b) This section does not apply to a student while participating in a residency 29
training program under the direct supervision of [a licensed optometrist] AN INDIVIDUAL 30
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE OPTOMETRY IN THE STATE. 31
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11–404.1. 1

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDU AL AUTHORIZED 2
PRACTICE OPTOMETRY I N THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 3
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 4

[(a)] (B) Unless certified under this section, a licensed optometrist may not 5
administer or prescri be any therapeutic pharmaceutical agents or remove superficial 6
foreign bodies from a human eye, adnexa, or lacrimal system. 7

[(b)] (C) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board 8
shall certify a licensed optometrist as a therapeutically certified optometrist if the licensed 9
optometrist submits to the Board evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensed 10
optometrist: 11

(i) Has successfully completed at least 110 hours of a therapeutic 12
pharmaceutical agents course approved by the Board; 13

(ii) Has successfully passed a pharmacology examination relating to 14
the treatment and management of ocular disease, which is prepared, administered, and 15
graded by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry or any other nationally 16
recognized optometric organization as approved by the Secretary; 17

(iii) Is currently certified by the Board to administer topical ocular 18
diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under § 11–404 of this subtitle; and 19

(iv) Has successfully completed an 8–hour course in the management 20
of topical steroids approved by the Board. 21

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an 22
optometrist who has graduated on or after July 1, 2005 from an accredited school of 23
optometry recognized by the Board is n ot subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) of 24
this subsection. 25

(ii) If an optometrist who has graduated on or after July 1, 2005 from 26
an accredited school of optometry recognized by the Board is not certified under this section 27
within 3 years of g raduation, the optometrist shall successfully complete a therapeutic 28
pharmaceutical agents course and successfully pass a pharmacology exam under paragraph 29
(1) of this subsection before the Board may certify the optometrist. 30

12–101. 31

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 32

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy. 33

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(i) “Direct supervision” means that [a licensed pharmacist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 1
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE PHARMACY IN THE STATE is physically available, 2
notwithstanding appropriate breaks, on –site and in the prescription area or in an area 3
where pharmacy services are provided to supervise the practice of pharmacy and delegated 4
pharmacy acts. 5

12–301. 6

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 7
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 8
individual may practice pharmacy in this State. 9

(b) This section does not apply to a pharmacy student participating in an 10
experiential learning program of a college or school of pharmacy under the supervision of 11
[a licensed pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHARMACY IN THE 12
STATE. 13

(c) This section does not apply to a registered pharmacy intern practicing under 14
the direct supervision of [a licen sed pharmacist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 15
PRACTICE PHARMACY IN THE STATE. 16

12–502. 17

(a) In the operation of a pharmacy, only [a licensed pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL 18
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHARMACY IN THE STATE or an individual engaging in a 19
professional experience program and acting under the direct supervision of [a licensed 20
pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE PHA RMACY IN THE STATE 21
may provide information to the public or a health care practitioner concerning prescription 22
or nonprescription drugs or devices including information as to their therapeutic values, 23
potential side effects, and use in the treatment and prevention of diseases. 24

12–6B–01. 25

(a) Except as otherwise provided in thi s title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 26
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be registered and approved by the Board as 27
a pharmacy technician before the individual may perform delegated pharmacy acts. 28

(b) This section does not apply to: 29

(1) A pharmacy technician trainee under the direct supervision of [a 30
licensed pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHA RMACY IN THE 31
STATE provided that the individual does not perform delegated pharmacy acts for more 32
than 6 months; or 33

(2) A pharmacy student who: 34

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(i) Is currently completing the first year of a professional pharmacy 1
education program; and 2

(ii) Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs 3
delegated pharmacy acts in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. 4

12–6D–02. 5

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 6
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be registered and approved by the Board as 7
a registered pharmacy intern before the individual may practice pharmacy under the direct 8
supervision of [a licensed pharmacist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 9
PHARMACY IN THE STATE in accordance with this subtitle. 10

12–6D–08. 11

(a) Registration authorizes a registered pharmacy intern to practice pharmacy 12
under the direct supervision of [a licensed pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO 13
PRACTICE PHARMACY IN THE STATE while the registration is effective. 14

12–6D–10. 15

(a) Each registered pharmacy intern shall: 16

(1) Display the pharmacy intern’s registration in the office or place of 17
business in which the pharmacy intern is practicing pharmacy under the direct supervision 18
of [a licensed pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHA RMACY IN 19
THE STATE; or 20

(2) Have the registration on the pharmacy intern’s person available for 21
viewing. 22

(b) When practicing pharmacy under the direct supervision of [a licensed 23
pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE PHA RMACY IN THE STATE, 24
the registered pharmacy intern shall wear identification that conspicuously identifies the 25
registered pharmacy intern as a registered pharmacy intern. 26

12–6D–11. 27

Subject to the hearing provisio n of § 12 –315 of this title, the Board may deny a 28
pharmacy intern’s registration to any applicant, reprimand a registered pharmacy intern, 29
place any pharmacy intern’s registration on probation, or suspend or revoke a pharmacy 30
intern’s registration if the applicant or pharmacy intern registrant: 31

(2) Practices pharmacy without the direct supervision of [a licensed 32
pharmacist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHARMACY IN THE STATE; 33
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13–101. 1

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. 3

(b–1) “Direct supervision” means supervision provided by [a licensed physical 4
therapist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE PHY SICAL THERAPY IN THE 5
STATE who is physically present within the treatment area and immediately available to 6
give aid, direction, and instruction when physical therapy or limited physical therapy 7
procedures or activities are performed. 8

13–301. 9

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 10
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 11
individual may practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy in this State. 12

(b) This section does not apply to: 13

(1) A student who is supervised directly by [a licensed physical therapist] 14
AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE STATE in a 15
Board approved physical therapy educational program; or 16

(2) A physical therapy aide, if the physical therapy aide: 17

(i) Subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, 18
performs only procedures that do not require the professional skills of a licensed physical 19
therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant; and 20

(ii) Performs procedures only under the direct supervision of [a 21
licensed physical therapist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE PHY SICAL 22
THERAPY IN THE STATE who personally is present in the area where the procedures are 23
performed. 24

13–310. 25

(b) A licensed physical therapist assistant may practice limited physical therapy 26
only under the direction of [a licensed physical therapist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 27
TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE STATE who gives ongoing supervision and 28
instruction that is adequate to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient. 29

13–404. 30

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Unless under the direction of [a licensed physical therapist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 1
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE STATE, a physical therapist 2
assistant may not practice limited physical therapy. 3

14–101. 4

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 5

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. 6

(p) “Registered cardiovascular invasive specialist” means an individual who is 7
credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or another credentialing body 8
approved by the Board to assist in cardiac catheterization procedures in a hospital under 9
the direct, in–person supervision of [a licensed physician] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 10
TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 11

14–301. 12

Except as otherwise provided in this title [or], § 13–516 of the Education Article, OR 13
§ 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed 14
by the Board before the individual may practice medicine in this State. 15

14–302. 16

Subject to the rules, regulations, and orders of the Board, the following individuals 17
may practice medicine without a license: 18

(5) An individual while under the supervision of [a licensed physician] AN 19
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICI NE IN THE STATE who has specialty 20
training in psychiatry, and whose specialty training in psychiatry has been approved by 21
the Board, if the individual submits an application to the Board on or before October 1, 22
1993, and either: 23

(i) 1. Has a master’s degree from an accre dited college or 24
university; and 25

2. Has completed a graduate program accepted by the Board 26
in a behavioral science that includes 1,000 hours of supervised clinical psychotherapy 27
experience; or 28

(ii) 1. Has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or 29
university; and 30

2. Has 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience that is 31
approved by the Board. 32

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14–306. 1

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in accordance with 2
regulations adopted by the Board, an individual may perfo rm X –ray duties without a 3
license only if the duties: 4

(3) Are performed: 5

(i) In the physician’s office under the supervision of [a licensed 6
physician or radiologic technologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 7
MEDICINE OR RADIOLOG IC TECHNOLOGY IN THE STATE who is on –site or able to 8
provide immediately available direction; and 9

(ii) 2. By [a licensed physician assistant ] AN INDIVIDUAL 10
AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST IN THE PRACTICE OF M EDICINE IN THE STATE who has 11
completed a course that includes anterio r–posterior and lateral radiographic studies of 12
extremities on at least 20 separate patients under the direct supervision of the delegating 13
physician or radiologist using a mini C –arm or similar low –level radiation machine to 14
perform nonfluoroscopic X–ray procedures, if the duties: 15

A. Include only the X–ray procedures described in paragraph 16
(2)(iii) of this subsection; and 17

B. Are performed pursuant to a Board –approved delegation 18
agreement that includes a request to perform advanced duties under § 15–302(c)(2) of this 19
article. 20

14–5A–01. 21

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 22

(i) “Supervision” means the responsibility of a physician to exercise on –site or 23
immediately available direction for [a licensed respiratory care practitioner ] AN 24
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO PRACTICE RESPIR ATORY CARE IN THE STATE 25
performing delegated medical acts. 26

14–5A–08. 27

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 28
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be l icensed by the Board before the 29
individual may practice respiratory care in this State. 30

14–5B–01. 31

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 32

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(j) “Licensed radiologist assistant” means an individual who is licensed to 1
practice radiology assistance under the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN 2
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE who: 3

(1) Specializes in radiology; and 4

(2) Is certified by: 5

(i) The American Board of Radiology; 6

(ii) The American Osteopathic Board of Radiology; 7

(iii) The British Royal College of Radiology; or 8

(iv) The Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons. 9

(q) “Supervision” means the responsibility of [a licensed physician ] AN 10
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE to exercise on–site 11
or immediately available direction for licensees. 12

14–5B–07. 13

(a) (1) A licensee may only practice under the supervision of [a licensed 14
physician] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 15

14–5B–08. 16

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 17
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 18
individual may practice radiation therapy, radiograph y, nuclear medicine technology, or 19
radiology assistance in this State. 20

14–5C–01. 21

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 22

(e) “Licensed polysomnographic technologist” means a polysomnographic 23
technologist who is licensed by the Board under this subtitle to practice polysomnography 24
under the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 25
PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 26

(h) “Student” means an individual who, in accordance with section 14 –5C–09(c) 27
of this subtitle, is: 28

(1) Enrolled in an accredited educational program in order to qualify for a 29
license under this title; and 30
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(2) Performing polysomnography services within the accredited program 1
under the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN INDIVIDUA L AUTHORIZED TO 2
PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE and without compensation. 3

(i) “Supervision” means general or direct supervision of [a licensed 4
polysomnographic technologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 5
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY IN T HE STATE by [a licensed physician] AN INDIVIDUAL 6
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 7

14–5C–08. 8

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle [, on or after October 1, 2013, ] 9
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 10
licensed by the Board before the individual may practice polysomnography in this State. 11

14–5D–01. 12

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated 13

(m) (1) “Practice athletic training” means application of t he following 14
principles and methods for managing injuries for athletic individuals in good overall health 15
under the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 16
PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE: 17

(i) Prevention and wellness promotion; 18

(ii) Clinical evaluation, examination, assessment, and 19
determination of a plan of care, including appropriate referrals; 20

(iii) Immediate care and emergency care; and 21

(iv) Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. 22

14–5D–07. 23

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 24
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 25
individual may practice athletic training in the State. 26

14–5D–11. 27

(a) Nothing in this title may be construed to authorize an athletic trainer to 28
practice except under the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN INDIVIDUAL 29
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 30

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14–5E–01. 1

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 2

(f) (1) “Practice perfusion” means to perform the functions necessary for the 3
support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiovascular, circulatory, 4
or respiratory system s, or other organs to ensure the safe management of physiologic 5
functions by monitoring and analyzing the parameters of the systems under an order and 6
the supervision of [a licensed physician ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 7
MEDICINE IN THE STATE. 8

(g) “Student” means an individual who, in accordance with § 14–5E–09(c) of this 9
subtitle, is: 10

(1) Enrolled in an accredited educational program to qualify for a license 11
under this subtitle; and 12

(2) Performing perfusion services within the accredited program under the 13
supervision of [a licensed perfusionist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 14
PERFUSION IN THE STATE and without compensation. 15

(h) “Supervision” means the responsibility of [a licensed physician ] AN 16
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE to exercise on site or 17
immediately available direction for [a licensed perfusionist ] AN INDIVIDUAL 18
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PERFUSION IN THE STATE to ensure the safety and welfare 19
of patients during the course of perfusion. 20

14–5E–08. 21

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle [, on or after October 1, 2013, ] 22
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 23
licensed by the Board before the individual may practice perfusion in this State. 24

14–5F–10. 25

(a) [Beginning March 1, 2016, except ] EXCEPT as otherwise provided in this 26
subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall 27
be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice naturopathic medicine in the 28
State. 29

(b) This section does not apply to: 30

(2) A student who is enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program 31
while the student is participating in a course of study under the supervision of [a licensed 32
naturopathic doctor or a licensed professional ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHO RIZED TO 33
PRACTICE NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IN THE STATE in the field of study; 34
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14–5G–08. 1

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle [, on or after January 1, 2024, ] 2
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 3
licensed by the Board before the individual may practice genetic counseling in the State. 4

14–5G–14. 5

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 6

(2) “Qualified supervisor” means: 7

(i) An individual who: 8

1. Is [licensed] AUTHORIZED to practice as a genetic 9
counselor [under this subtitle] IN THE STATE; and 10

2. Has practiced for a minimum of 3 years after passing the 11
national certifying examination; or 12

(ii) [A physician who has been licensed] AN INDIVIDUAL 13
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE AND HAS PRACTICED MEDICINE 14
in the State for a minimum of 5 years. 15

15–101. 16

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 17

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Phys icians, established under § 14 –201 of 18
this article. 19

15–301. 20

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE 21
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 22
individual may practice as a physician assistant. 23

15–402.1. 24

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not 25
employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license, WHO 26
IS NOT OTHERWISE AUT HORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN THE 27
STATE, or who has not provided notice to the Board as required under § 15 –302(a) of this 28
title. 29

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(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an 1
individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license OR IS NOT 2
OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN THE STATE. 3

16–101. 4

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 5

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. 6

16–301. 7

[An] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 8
ARTICLE, AN individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice 9
podiatry in this State. 10

17–101. 11

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 12

(e) “Board” means the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. 13

(w) “Practice graduate alcohol and drug counseling” means to practice clinical 14
alcohol and drug counseling: 15

(1) Under the supervision of [a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor 16
or another health care provider licensed under this article] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 17
TO PRACTICE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, 18
PROFESSIONAL ART THE RAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUN SELING IN THE STATE, as 19
approved by the Board; and 20

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 21
17–302 of this title. 22

(x) “Practice graduate marriage and family therapy” means to practice clinical 23
marriage and family therapy: 24

(1) Under the supervision of [a licensed clinical marriage and family 25
therapist or another health care provider licensed under this article ] AN INDIVIDUAL 26
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING, MARRIAGE AND 27
FAMILY THERAPY, PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 28
IN THE STATE, as approved by the Board; and 29

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 30
17–303 of this title. 31

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(y) “Practice graduate professional art therapy” means to practice clinical 1
professional art therapy: 2

(1) Under the supervision of [a licensed clinical professional art therapist 3
or another health care provider licensed under this article] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 4
TO PRACTICE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, 5
PROFESSIONAL ART THE RAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IN THE STATE, as 6
approved by the Board; and 7

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 8
17–304.1 of this title. 9

(z) “Practice graduate professional counseling” means to practice clinical 10
professional counseling: 11

(1) Under the supervision of [a licensed clinical professional counselor or 12
another health care provider licensed under this article ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 13
TO PRACTICE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, 14
PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY , OR PROFESSIONAL COUN SELING IN THE STATE, as 15
approved by the Board; and 16

(2) While fulfilling the requirements for supervised experience under § 17
17–304 of this title. 18

17–301. 19

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this s ection OR § 20
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual may not practice, 21
attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical 22
marriage and family therapy, clinical professional art therapy, or clinical professional 23
counseling in the State unless licensed by the Board. 24

(b) Subject to the regulations of the Board, subsection (a) of this section does not 25
apply to: 26

(1) A student working under the supervision of [a licensed ] AN 27
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZE D TO P RACTICE AS A mental health care provider IN THE 28
STATE while pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling that the Board approves 29
as qualifying training and experience under this title; or 30

(2) An individual who, in accordance with § 17–406 of this title, is working 31
as a trainee under the supervision of [a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or 32
another health care provider licensed or certified under this article ] AN INDIVIDUAL 33
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTI CE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING, MARRIAGE AN D 34
FAMILY THERAPY, PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 35
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IN THE STATE and approved by the Board while fulfilling the experiential or course of 1
study requirements under § 17–302 of this subtitle or § 17–403 or § 17–404 of this title. 2

17–310. 3

(b) A licensed counselor or therapist may engage in advanced assessment 4
activities if the licensed counselor or therapist has completed training that includes: 5

(2) Completion of 500 hours of supervised, direct, client–related, advanced 6
assessment testing that is completed not less than 2 years following the completion of the 7
master’s degree, of which a minimum of 100 hours shall include face –to–face supervision 8
by a supervisor who is: 9

(i) A [licensed] mental health professional AUTHORIZED TO 10
PRACTICE IN THE STATE; 11

(ii) Proficient in the use of advanced assessment tests; and 12

(iii) Approved by the Board; and 13

17–401. 14

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDU AL AUTHORIZED TO 15
PRACTICE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING , MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THER APY, 16
PROFESSIONAL ART THE RAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUN SELING IN THE STATE 17
UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 18

[(a)] (B) (1) This subsection only applies to individuals certified by the Board 19
as a certified professional counselor or certified professional counselor–marriage and family 20
therapist on or before September 30, 2008. 21

(2) (i) An individual shall be certified as a professional counselor by the 22
Board before the individual may: 23

1. Use the title “certified professional counselor”; 24

2. Use the initials “C.P.C.” after the name of the individual; 25
or 26

3. Represent to the public that the individual is certified as 27
a professional counselor. 28

(ii) A certificate to practice professional counseling issued by the 29
Board authorizes the certificate holder to practice professional counseling while the 30
certificate is effective. 31

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(3) (i) An individual shall be certified as a professional 1
counselor–marriage and family therapist by the Board before the individual may: 2

1. Use the title “certified professional counselor –marriage 3
and family therapist”; 4

2. Use the initials “C.P.C. –M.F.T.” after the name of the 5
individual; or 6

3. Represent to the public that the individual is certified as 7
a certified professional counselor–marriage and family therapist. 8

(ii) A certificate to practice marriage and family therapy issued by 9
the Board authorizes the certificate holder to practice marriage and family therapy while 10
the certificate is effective. 11

[(b)] (C) (1) An individual shall be certified as a certified professional 12
counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may: 13

(i) Use the title “certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug”; 14

(ii) Use the initials “C.P.C. –A.D.” after the nam e of the individual; 15
or 16

(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a 17
certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug. 18

(2) An individual shall be certified as a certified associate 19
counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may: 20

(i) Use the title “certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug”; 21

(ii) Use the initials “C.A.C. –A.D.” after the name of the individual; 22
or 23

(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a 24
certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug. 25

(3) An individual shall be certified as a certified supervised 26
counselor–alcohol and drug by the Board before the individual may: 27

(i) Use the title “certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug”; 28

(ii) Use the initials “C.S.C. –A.D.” after the name of the individual; 29
or 30

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(iii) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a 1
certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug. 2

(4) A certificate to practice alcohol and drug counseling issued by the Board 3
authorizes the certificate holder to practice alcohol and drug counseling while the certificate 4
is effective. 5

17–403. 6

(c) A certified associate counselor –alcohol and drug shall practice alcohol and 7
drug counseling under the supervision of a B oard–approved alcohol and drug supervisor 8
who is: 9

(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; 10

(2) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug; 11

(3) A licensed clinical professional counselor; 12

(4) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist; 13

(5) A licensed clinical professional art therapist; [or] 14

(6) A health care provider licensed under this article with documented 15
expertise in alcohol and drug counseling; OR 16

(7) AN INDIVIDUAL OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE ALCOHOL 17
AND DRUG COUNSELING , MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, PROFESSIONAL ART 18
THERAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IN THE STATE. 19

17–404. 20

(c) A certified supervised counselor –alcohol and drug shall practice alcohol and 21
drug counseling under the supervision o f a Board –approved alcohol and drug supervisor 22
who is: 23

(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; 24

(2) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug; 25

(3) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug; 26

(4) A licensed clinical professional counselor; 27

(5) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist; 28

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(6) A licensed clinical professional art therapist; [or] 1

(7) A health care provider licensed under this article with documented 2
expertise in alcohol and drug counseling; OR 3

(8) AN INDIVIDUAL OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE ALCOHOL 4
AND DRUG COUNSELING , MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, PROFESSIONAL ART 5
THERAPY, OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IN THE STATE. 6

17–406. 7

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 8

(2) “Approved alcohol and drug supervisor” means: 9

(i) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug; 10

(ii) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; [or] 11

(iii) A health care provider licensed or certified under this article with 12
documented expertise in alcohol and drug counseling, as approved by the Board; OR 13

(IV) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS AN ALCOHOL 14
AND DRUG COUNSELOR IN THE STATE. 15

17–6A–10. 16

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle [, beginning January 1, 2015, ] 17
OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be 18
licensed by the Board before the individual may practice behavior analysis in the State. 19

18–101. 20

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 21

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. 22

18–301. 23

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 24
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed or registered by the Board before 25
the individual may practice psychology as a psychologist or psychology associate in this 26
State. 27

(b) A registered psychology associate may practice psychology in this State only 28
if: 29
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(1) The registered psychology associate is supervised by [a licensed 1
psychologist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE STATE 2
in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; 3

(2) The supervising [licensed psychologist] INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO 4
PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE STATE is jointly responsible for the provision of 5
psychological services by the registered psychology associate; and 6

(3) The registered psychology associate does not use any title other than 7
“registered psychology associate”. 8

(f) (2) An individual who is e mployed by any of the departments under this 9
subsection on July 1, 1985 but who is not licensed by the Board shall function under the 10
direct supervision of [a licensed psychologist ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 11
PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE STATE who takes full responsibility for the 12
psychological services provided by the individual. 13

18–302. 14

(i) The Board shall grant a waiver of the requirements of subsections (g) and 15
(h)(2) of this section to an applicant for a psychology associate registration if the applicant 16
was approved by the Board before October 1, 2014, to practice psychology as a psychology 17
associate under the supervision of [a licensed psychologist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 18
TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE STATE. 19

19–101. 20

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 21

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Social Work Examiners. 22

(j) “Practice bachelor social work” means to use the education and training 23
required under § 19–302(b) of this title to: 24

(1) Practice social work under the supervision of [a licensed certified social 25
worker, licensed certified social worker–clinical, licensed master social worker, or licensed 26
bachelor social worker] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE BACHELOR SOCIAL 27
WORK, MASTER SOCIAL W ORK, CERTIFIED SOCIAL WOR K, OR CERTIFIED SOCIAL 28
WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE who meets the conditions specified in regulations; or 29

(2) If approved by the Board in accordance with § 19 –302(f) of this title, 30
engage in independent practice. 31

(m) “Practice m aster social work” means to use the education and training 32
required under § 19–302(c) of this title to: 33
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(1) Practice social work under the supervision of [a licensed certified social 1
worker, licensed certified social worker –clinical, or licensed master social worker ] AN 2
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK, MASTER SOCIAL 3
WORK, CERTIFIED SOCIAL WOR K, OR CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE 4
STATE who meets the conditions specified in regulations; or 5

(2) If approved by the Board in accordance with § 19 –302(f) of this title, 6
engage in independent practice. 7

(n) (3) For an individual licensed as a master social worker, “practice social 8
work” also includes: 9

(i) Supervision of other social workers if the master social worker 10
meets the requirements set out in regulations; 11

(ii) Formulating a diagnosis, under the supervision of [a licensed 12
certified social worker–clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED 13
SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; 14

(iii) Treatment of biops ychosocial conditions, under the supervision 15
of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 16
PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; and 17

(iv) Treatment of behavioral health disorders, including substance 18
use d isorders, addictive disorders, and mental disorders, and the provision of 19
psychotherapy under the supervision of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN 20
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE 21
STATE. 22

(4) For an individual licensed as a certified social worker, “practice social 23
work” also includes: 24

(i) Supervision of other social workers; 25

(ii) Formulating a diagnosis, under the supervision of [a licensed 26
certified social worker–clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED 27
SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; 28

(iii) Treatment of biopsychosocial conditions, under the supervision 29
of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO 30
PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; and 31

(iv) Treatment of behavioral health disorders, including substance 32
use disorders, addictive disorders, and mental disorders, and the provision of 33
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psychotherapy under the supervision of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN 1
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE 2
STATE. 3

(o) “Private practice” means the provision of psychotherapy by [a licensed 4
certified social worker–clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED 5
SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE who assumes responsibility and accountability 6
for the nature and quality of the services provided to a client: 7

(1) In exchange for direct payment or third–party reimbursement; or 8

(2) On a pro bono basis as determined in regulations adopted by the Board. 9

19–301. 10

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 11
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be: 12

(1) Licensed by the Board before the individual may practice social work in 13
this State while representing oneself as a social worker; or 14

(2) Licensed as a certified social worker–clinical before the individual may 15
practice clinical social work in this State. 16

19–302. 17

(f) (4) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit an employer 18
from requiring supervision of [a licensed bachelor social worker or a licensed master social 19
worker] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE SOC IAL WORK OR MASTER 20
SOCIAL WORK IN THE STATE who is approved to engage in independent practice under 21
this subsection. 22

(5) The Board shall approve a licensee to provide supervision, in 23
accordance with regulations adopted by the Board, if the licensee: 24

(i) Is [a licensed bachelor social worker or a licensed master social 25
worker] AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE SOCIAL WORK OR MASTER SOCIAL WORK IN THE 26
STATE AND approved to engage in independent practice under this subsection; 27

19–307. 28

(c) (2) A licensed master social worker may not: 29

(i) Engage in independent practice unless the licensed master social 30
worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 31
19–302(f) of this subtitle; 32
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(ii) Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide 1
psychotherapy without the supervision of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN 2
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE 3
STATE; 4

(iii) Diagnose a behavioral health disorder without the supervision of 5
[a licensed certified social worker–clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE 6
CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; or 7

(iv) Engage in private practice. 8

(3) A licensed certified social worker may not: 9

(i) Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide 10
psychotherapy without the supervision of [a licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN 11
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE 12
STATE; 13

(ii) Diagnose a mental di sorder without the supervision of [a 14
licensed certified social worker –clinical] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE 15
CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORK–CLINICAL IN THE STATE; or 16

(iii) Engage in private practice. 17

20–101. 18

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 19

(c) “Board” means the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care 20
Program Professionals. 21

20–301. 22

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection OR § 10–14A–03 OF 23
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall receive a certificate from the 24
Board before the individual may be a program administrator in this State. 25

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection [, on or before 26
October 1, 2015, ] OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an 27
individual shall receive a certificate from the Board before the individual may be a 28
residential child and youth care practitioner in this State. 29

21–101. 30

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 31
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(a–1) “Apprenticeship” means a program of training and experience under the 1
supervision of [a licensed environmental health specialist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED 2
TO PRACTICE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST IN THE STATE that is part 3
of the requirements for a Board–approved baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 4
or university. 5

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists. 6

(e) “Environmental health specialist –in–training program” means a program of 7
training and experience under the supervision of [a licensed environmental health 8
specialist] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL 9
HEALTH SPECIALIST IN THE STATE or other individual acceptable to the Board. 10

21–301. 11

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 12
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the 13
individual may practice as an environmental health specialist in this State. 14

Article – Insurance 15

1–101. 16

(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. 17

(k) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner. 18

10–103. 19

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this article OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 20
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, before a person acts as an insurance producer in the State, the 21
person must obtain: 22

(1) a license in the kind or subdivision of insurance for which the person 23
intends to act as an insurance producer; and 24

(2) if acting for an insurer, an appointment from the insurer. 25

10–203. 26

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 27
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must obtain a license before the person acts as an 28
adviser in the State. 29

10–304. 30
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(a) [An] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 1
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, AN individual must obtain a license before the individual 2
provides bail bondsman services in the State. 3

10–403. 4

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 5
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person must obtain a license before the person acts as a public 6
adjuster in the State. 7

26–201. 8

[A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 9
ARTICLE, A person may not provide motor club service or engage in the business of a motor 10
club in the State unless the person meets the requirements of this title and has a license 11
issued by the Commissioner. 12

Article – Labor and Employment 13

7–101. 14

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 15

(d) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. 16

7–301. 17

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 18
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Commissioner before the 19
individual may perform a farm labor contracting service in the State for consideration. 20

9–6A–09. 21

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDU AL AUTHORIZED TO 22
PROVIDE REHABILITATI ON COUNSELING OR VOC ATIONAL REHABILITATI ON 23
SERVICES IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 24
ARTICLE. 25

[(a)] (B) To qualify for registration, a nurse case manager shall be certified as 26
such by the State Board of Nursing. 27

[(b)] (C) To qualify for registration, a rehabilitation counselor shall: 28

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(1) have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in rehabilitation 1
counseling, human services, psychology, or a related field with at least 1 year of work 2
experience in a human services occupation; 3

(2) have a master’s or doctoral degree in rehabilitation counseling, human 4
services, psychology, education, or a related field; or 5

(3) be a certified rehabilitation counselor, certified vocational evaluator, 6
certified disability management specialist, hold an equivalent national certification that is 7
acceptable to the Commi ssion, or have met all of the education and experience 8
requirements to be eligible to be certified. 9

[(c)] (D) To qualify for registration, a vocational evaluator shall: 10

(1) have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in vocational 11
evaluation, rehabilitation psychology, human services, education, or a related field with 1 12
year of work experience in that field; 13

(2) have a master’s or doctoral degree in rehabilitation, vocational 14
evaluation, psychology, human services, education, or a related field; or 15

(3) be certified or have met all of the educational and experience 16
requirements to be eligible to be certified in vocational evaluation by the Commission on 17
certification of work adjustment and vocational evaluation specialists, or have met all of 18
the education and experience requirements to be eligible for certification. 19

[(d)] (E) In addition to the requirements of subsections [(b)] (C) and [(c)] (D) of 20
this section: 21

(1) a rehabilitation counselor who has met the education requirements 22
under subsection [(b)(1)] (C)(1) or (2) of this section to qualify for registration shall work 23
under the administrative supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE AS 24
a [certified] rehabilitation counselor, [certified] vocational evaluator, [certified] disability 25
management specialist, [certified] case manager, or [certified] rehabilitation registered 26
nurse IN THE STATE; and 27

(2) a vocational evaluator who has met the education requirements under 28
subsection [(c)(1)] (D)(1) or (2) of this sec tion shall work under the administrative 29
supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS a [certified] vocational 30
evaluator, [certified] rehabilitation counselor, [certified] disability management specialist, 31
[certified] case manager, or [certified] rehabilitation registered nurse IN THE STATE. 32

Article – Natural Resources 33

4–101. 34

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(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 1

(i) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources. 2

4–211. 3

(a) (1) [Any] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 4
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, ANY person who desires to commercially practice the art of 5
taxidermy or who desires to mount or preserve any species of finfish for a person other than 6
himself first shall obtain a taxidermist and fur–tanning license. 7

5–417. 8

(a) (1) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 9
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person may not engage in the work or business of a tree expert 10
without a license issued under the provisions of this part. 11

Article – Public Safety 12

11–105. 13

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 14
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall obtain a license issued under this subtitle before 15
the person engages in business as a manufacturer or dealer, possesse s explosives other 16
than explosives for use in firearms, or possesses or stores explosives for use in firearms in 17
the State. 18

(b) (1) A person shall obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under 19
this subtitle before the person engages in the bus iness of loading or reloading small arms 20
ammunition in the State. 21

(2) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation or business 22
that uses explosives, or a contractor who performs work that uses explosives, shall obtain 23
a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle. 24

(c) This section does not apply to [the]: 25

(1) THE armed forces, the National Guard, the State Guard, or officers or 26
employees of the United States, the State, or a local subdivision of the State who are 27
authorized to handle explosives in the performance of their duties; OR 28

(2) AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO HANDLE EXPLOSIVES IN THE 29
STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. 30

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a 31
license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reload ing 32
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of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading 1
of small arms ammunition or for use in the loading of antique arms or replicas of antique 2
arms, if the smokeless powder and black powder are stored in their origi nal shipping 3
containers and are possessed only for personal use in firearms. 4

(2) A person may not possess or store explosives for use in firearms in any 5
quantity in multifamily dwellings, apartments, dormitories, hotels, schools, other public 6
buildings, or buildings or structures open for public use. 7

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Fire 8
Marshal may issue a permit to allow temporary possession of explosives for use in firearms 9
in a building or structure open for public use. 10

12–606. 11

[A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 12
ARTICLE, A person shall be certified by the State Fire Marshal as a nongovernmental 13
electrical inspector before the person inspects or certifies an electrical installation. 14

12–801. 15

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 16

(d) “Board” means the Elevator Safety Review Board. 17

12–826. 18

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF 19
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a pers on shall be licensed by the Board as an 20
elevator mechanic before the person erects, constructs, wires, alters, replaces, maintains, 21
repairs, dismantles, or services elevator units in the State. 22

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF 23
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the Board as an 24
elevator contractor before the person engages in the business of erecting, constructing, 25
wiring, altering, replacing, maintaining, repairing, dismantling, or servicing elevator units 26
in the State. 27

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 28
10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the 29
Board as an elevator renovator contractor before the person engages in the business of 30
elevator renovating. 31

(2) By June 1, 2004, a person who engages in the business of elevator 32
renovating for a business incorporated before January 1, 2002, shall be licensed by the 33
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Board as an elevator renovator contractor before the person engages in the business of 1
elevator renovating. 2

(d) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF 3
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the B oard as an 4
elevator renovator mechanic before the person performs elevator renovator work. 5

(e) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle OR § 10–14A–03 OF 6
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, a person shall be licensed by the Board as an 7
accessibility lift mechanic before the person erects, constructs, wires, alters, replaces, 8
maintains, repairs, dismantles, or services commercial stairway chairlifts, vertical platform 9
lifts, or incline platform lifts in the State. 10

(f) (2) (i) An individual who works as an elevator apprentice under the 11
direct supervision of [a licensed ] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS AN 12
elevator mechanic or [licensed] AN elevator renovator mechanic IN THE STATE need not 13
obtain a license. 14

(ii) An individual commonly known as an elevator helper who works 15
under the direct supervision of [a licensed] AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE 16
AS AN elevator mechanic or [a licensed] AN elevator renovator mechanic IN THE STATE 17
need not obtain a license. 18

12–832. 19

(a) While an elevator mechanic license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to 20
erect, construct, wire, alter, replace, maintain, repair, dismantle, or service elevator units 21
under the direct supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS [a 22
licensed] AN elevator contractor IN THE STATE. 23

(e) While an accessibility lift mechanic license is in effect, the license authorizes 24
the licensee to erect, construct, wire, alter, replace, maintain, repair, dismantle, and service 25
commercial stairway chai rlifts, vertical platform lifts, or incline platform lifts under the 26
direct supervision of AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR IZED TO PRACTICE AS [a licensed ] AN 27
elevator contractor IN THE STATE. 28

13–704.1. 29

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 30

(2) “Eligible service member” means an individual engaged in military 31
service. 32

(3) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an eligible service member. 33

(4) “Military service” means: 34
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(i) in the case of an individual who is a member or reserve member 1
of the armed forces, full–time duty in the active military service, including: 2

1. full–time training duty; 3

2. annual training duty; and 4

3. attendance while at a school designated as a service school 5
by federal law or by the secretary of the military department concerned; 6

(ii) in the case of a resident of the State who is a member of a reserve 7
component of the uniformed services, service under a call to: 8

1. active service authorized by the President of the United 9
States, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a 10
period of more than 30 days in response to a national emergency declared by the President 11
of the United States; or 12

2. active duty for a period of more than 30 consecutive days; 13

(iii) in the case of an individual who is a commissioned officer of the 14
Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, active 15
service; or 16

(iv) any period during which an individual is absent from duty on 17
account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause. 18

(b) This section is intended to supplement rights and protections provided in the 19
federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [(50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq.)]. 20

(c) (1) In addition to the rights and protecti ons regarding consumer 21
transactions, contracts, and service providers included in [Title III of ] the federal 22
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [(50 U.S.C. App. 531 through 538) ], an eligible service 23
member or eligible spouse may terminate a contract describe d in paragraph (2) of this 24
subsection at any time after the date the eligible service member receives official orders to 25
relocate for a period of military service of at least 90 days to a location where the eligible 26
service member would be unable to use the services under the contract. 27

(2) This section applies to a contract to provide any of the following: 28

(i) telecommunication services; 29

(ii) Internet services; 30

(iii) television services; 31

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(iv) athletic club or gym memberships; and 1

(v) satellite radio services. 2

(3) (i) An eligible service member or eligible spouse may terminate a 3
contract under this section by delivering a written or electronic notice of the termination 4
and a copy of the eligible service member’s official orders to the service provider. 5

(ii) If an eligible service member or eligible spouse terminates a 6
contract, the service provider shall provide the eligible service member or eligible spouse 7
with a written or electronic notice of the eligible service member’s righ ts posted on the 8
Maryland National Guard’s Internet website. 9

(d) (1) If an eligible service member or eligible spouse terminates or suspends 10
the provision of services under this section and the eligible service member is no longer in 11
military service, the eligible service member or eligible spouse may reinstate the provision 12
of service on the same terms and conditions as originally agreed to with the service provider 13
before the termination or suspension on written notice to the provider that the eligible 14
service member is no longer in military service. 15

(2) Written notice under this subsection shall be given within 90 days after 16
termination of the eligible service member’s military service. 17

(e) An eligible service member or eligible spouse who terminat es, suspends, or 18
reinstates the provision of services under this section: 19

(1) may not be charged a penalty, fee, loss of deposit, or any other 20
additional cost because of the termination, suspension, or reinstatement; and 21

(2) is not liable for payment for any services after the effective date of the 22
termination or suspension, until the effective date of any reinstatement of services. 23

Article – Public Utilities 24

1–101. 25

(a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. 26

(d) “Commission” means the Public Service Commission. 27

7–317. 28

(a) (1) [Beginning] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 29
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, BEGINNING July 1, 2025, a person may not engage in the 30
business of an energy salesperson in the State unless the person holds a license issued by 31
the Commission. 32

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7–318. 1

(a) [Beginning] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 2
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, BEGINNING July 1, 2025, a person may not engage in the 3
business of an energy vendor in the State unless the p erson holds a license issued by the 4
Commission. 5

24–106. 6

(b) (1) A person holding a valid master plumber/gasfitter license or a 7
journeyman plumber/gasfitter license issued by the Commission is entitled to an equivalent 8
license issued by the State Board of Plumbing without examination on presentation of: 9

(i) the license issued by the Commission; and 10

(ii) a notarized statement of good standing issued by the 11
Commission. 12

(2) A person holding a valid master plumber/gasfitter license or a 13
journeyman plumber/gasfitter license issued by the State Board of Plumbing is entitled to 14
an equivalent license issued by the Commission without examination on presentation of 15
the license issued by the State Board of Plumbing. 16

(3) SUBJECT TO § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, 17
AN INDIVIDUAL HOLDIN G A VALID MASTER PLU MBER/GASFITTER LICENSE IN 18
ANOTHER STATE IS ENT ITLED TO AN EQUIVALE NT LICENSE ISSUED BY THE 19
COMMISSION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ON PRESENTATION OF THE LICENSE ISSUED 20
BY THE COMMISSION. 21

Article – Real Property 22

7–105.1. 23

(e) An order to docket or a complaint to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on 24
residential property shall: 25

(1) Include: 26

(i) If applicable, the license number of: 27

1. The mortgage originator; and 28

2. The mortgage lender; and 29

(ii) An affidavit stating: 30

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1. The date on which the default occurred and the nature of 1
the default; and 2

2. If applicable, that: 3

A. A notice of intent to foreclose was sent to the mortgagor or 4
grantor in accordance with subsec tion (c) of this section and the date on which the notice 5
was sent; and 6

B. At the time the notice of intent to foreclose was sent, the 7
contents of the notice of intent to foreclose were accurate; and 8

(2) Be accompanied by: 9

(i) The original or a certified copy of the mortgage or deed of trust; 10

(ii) A statement of the debt remaining due and payable supported by 11
an affidavit of the plaintiff or the secured party or the agent or attorney of the plaintiff or 12
secured party; 13

(iii) A copy of the debt instrument accompanied by an affidavit 14
certifying ownership of the debt instrument; 15

(iv) If applicable, the original or a certified copy of the assignment of 16
the mortgage for purposes of foreclosure or the deed of appointment of a substitute trustee; 17

(v) If any defendant is an individual, an affidavit that is in 18
compliance with [§ 521] § 3931 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [, 50 U.S.C. App. § 19
501 et seq.]; 20

(vi) If applicable, a copy of the notice of intent to foreclose; 21

(vii) If the secured party and mortgagor or grantor have elected to 22
participate in prefile mediation, the report of the prefile mediation issued by the Office of 23
Administrative Hearings; 24

(viii) If the secured party and the mortgagor or grantor have not 25
elected to participate in prefile mediation, a statement that the parties have not elected to 26
participate in prefile mediation; 27

(ix) In addition to any other filing fees required by law, a filing fee in 28
the amount of $450; and 29

(x) 1. If the loss mitigation analysis has been completed subject 30
to subsection (g) of this section, a final loss mitigation affidavit in the form prescribed by 31
regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation; and 32

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2. If the loss mitigation analysis has not been completed, a 1
preliminary loss mitigation affidavit in the form prescribed by regulation adopted by the 2
Commissioner of Financial Regulation. 3

Article – Transportation 4

15–402. 5

(a) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 6
ARTICLE, A person may not act as a vehicle salesman unless the person is licensed by the 7
Administration under this subtitle. 8

15–502. 9

(a) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 10
ARTICLE, A person may not conduct the business of an automotive dismantler and recycler 11
or a scrap processor, or engage in the business of acquiring or offering to purchase or remove 12
vehicles which are to be dismantled in whole or in part by that person for the sale of usable 13
parts, unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle. 14

(b) (1) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE 15
GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, A person may not advertise for the purchase, towing, or removal 16
of junk or abandoned vehicles unless the person is licensed by the Adminis tration under 17
this subtitle. 18

(2) Any advertisement for the purchase, towing, or removal of junk or 19
abandoned vehicles by a licensee under this subtitle shall include the license number of the 20
licensee. 21

(c) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 22
ARTICLE, A person may not store on any private property for more than 30 days any 23
vehicle that is to be dismantled, destroyed, or scrapped, unless the person is an automotive 24
dismantler and recycler or a scrap processor licensed under this subtitle. 25

15–602. 26

[A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 27
ARTICLE, A person may not conduct the business of a title service agent unless the person 28
is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle. 29

15–702. 30

[A] EXCEPT AS PR OVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 31
ARTICLE, A person may not conduct a drivers’ school unless the person is licensed by the 32
Administration under this subtitle. 33

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15–802. 1

[A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN § 10–14A–03 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT 2
ARTICLE, A person may not act as a driving instructor unless the person is licensed by the 3
Administration under this subtitle. 4

23–103.1. 5

(b) (1) (I) The Division shall: 6

[(i)] 1. Administer an examination to each inspection mechanic 7
applicant; and 8

[(ii)] 2. If the Division determines the applicant is qualified, 9
license the inspection mechanic applicant to conduct vehicle inspections. 10

[(2)] (II) The examination shall include a written test and a practical test. 11

(2) THE DIVISION MAY NOT REQU IRE AN INDIVID UAL AUTHORIZED 12
TO CONDUCT VEHICLE I NSPECTIONS IN THE STATE UNDER § 10–14A–03 OF THE 13
STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION. 14

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect 15
October 1, 2026. 16

Approved:
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Governor.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates.
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President of the Senate.