Maryland Administrative Code

.09 Renewals. A. The Board shall send each licensee a renewal notice that states the: (1) Date on which the current license or current registration expires; (2) Latest date by which the renewal application and documentation can be received by the Board in order for the renewal li…

.10 Reinstatement After License Expiration. A. The Board shall reinstate an individual whose license has expired if the individual: (1) Meets the renewal requirements of this chapter and Health Occupations Article, §9-312, Annotated Code of Maryland; (2) Pays the reinstatement fe…

.11 Inactive Status and Reactivation. A. In accordance with Health Occupations Article, §9-312.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, a request by an active licensee to transfer a license to inactive status shall be granted upon receipt of the: (1) Completed Board-approved inactive statu…

.12 Incomplete Applications. A. The Board is not required to consider an application that is incomplete. B. The applicant shall submit to the Board any additional relevant documentation requested by the Board if the Board determines the application documentation received is incom…

.13 Display of License. Each individual licensed as a nursing home administrator in the State shall display printed verification of licensure in a conspicuous place in the office or place of business or employment of the licensee.

.14 Change of Mailing Address, Legal Name, or Email Address. A. A licensed nursing home administrator shall give the Board written or electronic notice within 30 days of a change of: (1) Mailing address; (2) Legal name; or (3) Email address. B. Failure to notify the Board of any …

.01 Effective Date and Scope. A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, effective July 1, 2026, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice as an assisted living manager in the State. B. This chapter governs assisted living managers in t…

.02 Licensure Qualifications, Applications, and Requirements—Applicant I. A. This regulation applies to applicants who have practiced as an assisted living manager in a licensed assisted living program in the State prior to July 1, 2026. B. Except as otherwise provided by law, to…

.03 Licensure Qualifications, Applications, and Requirements—Applicant II. A. This regulation applies to applicants who have not practiced as an assisted living manager in a licensed assisted living program in the State prior to July 1, 2026. B. Except as otherwise provided by la…

.04 Provisional License. A. As an exception to the licensure requirements in this chapter, an assisted living program shall immediately appoint an individual not licensed to practice as an assisted living manager to act as the interim assisted living manager if: (1) An assisted l…

.05 Renewals. A. A license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this regulation. B. The Board shall send each licensee a renewal notice that states the: (1) Date on which the current license expire…

.06 Reinstatement After License Expiration. A. The Board shall reinstate an individual whose license has expired if the individual: (1) Meets the renewal requirements of this chapter and Health Occupations Article, §9-3A-09, Annotated Code of Maryland; (2) Pays the reinstatement …

.07 Inactive Status and Reactivation. A. In accordance with Health Occupations Article, §9-3A-10, Annotated Code of Maryland, a request by an active licensee to transfer a license to inactive status shall be granted upon receipt of the: (1) Completed Board-approved inactive statu…

.08 Incomplete Applications. A. The Board is not required to consider an application that is incomplete. B. The applicant shall submit to the Board any additional relevant documentation requested by the Board if the Board determines the application documentation received is incom…

.09 Display of License. Each individual licensed as an assisted living manager in the State shall display printed verification of licensure in a conspicuous place in the office or place of business or employment of the licensee.

.10 Change of Mailing Address, Legal Name, or Email Address. A. A licensed assisted living manager shall give the Board written or electronic notice within 30 days of a change of: (1) Mailing address; (2) Legal name; or (3) Email address. B. Failure to notify the Board of any cha…

.01 Continuing Education Requirements for Nursing Home Administrators. A. The approval of continuing education hours shall be at the discretion of the Board. B. Before renewal, a nursing home administrator shall submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a minimum of 40 hou…

.02 Continuing Education Requirements for Assisted Living Managers. A. The approval of continuing education hours shall be at the discretion of the Board. B. Before renewal, an assisted living manager shall submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a minimum of 20 hours of…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs all individuals licensed or applying for licensure by the Board under this subtitle.

.02 Fees. A. The fee for a license shall be established by the Board under this subtitle. B. The fee shall be payable on notification by the Board that the applicant has successfully completed the requirements for licensure or renewal. C. The license fee or license renewal fee do…

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to all licensees of the Board.

.02 Ethical Principles. A. A licensee shall: (1) In all professional relationships, be honest and practice with compassion and respect for the dignity and rights of the individual, with commitment to the care, safety, and well-being of the residents being paramount; (2) Practice …

.01 Scope. These regulations govern procedures for disciplinary and licensing proceedings before the Board.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administrative prosecutor” means the attorney assigned from the Office of the Attorney General to prosecute the Board’s administrative charges on behalf of the State. (2) …

.03 Complaints, Investigations, and Disposition of Complaint. A. Complaint. (1) Any person, government entity, public officer, association, or the Board may submit to the Board a complaint against any licensee, applicant, or individual for due cause. (2) The Board shall investiga…

.04 Pre-Hearing Procedures. A. The charging document shall: (1) Give reasonable notice of the Board’s action; (2) Comply with State Government Article, §10-207, Annotated Code of Maryland; (3) Notify the respondent of, if applicable: (a) Any proceedings scheduled before the Board…

.05 Hearings and Final Decisions. A. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland. (1) The Board may delegate the Board’s authority to hear contested cases to the Office of Administrative Hearings on a c…

.06 Grounds for Sanctioning and Sanctions. A. The Board may deny a license to any applicant, suspend or revoke the license of a licensee, place on probation, reprimand, or fine a licensee after proper notice and a hearing, if the applicant or licensee: (1) Violated any of the pro…

.07 Sanctioning Guidelines. A. If the Board concludes that a licensee has violated a ground for discipline under Health Occupations Article, §§9-314(b) or 9-3A-12(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, or under this chapter, the Board shall: (1) Determine the applicable sanction range a…

.08 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions. A. Patient Safety. Severity Tier Conduct Sanction Range Minimum Maximum Least to Greatest 1 (a) Committed a violation which resulted in no or little potential harm to a resident; or (b) Made an immediate and significant effort to remedy …

.09 Surrender of License. A. This regulation pertains to the surrender of a license when: (1) A licensee is under investigation by the Board; or (2) Charges have been issued by the Board against a licensee. B. The surrender of a licensee’s license may be rejected by the Board. C.…

.10 Summary Suspensions. A. Pursuant to its authority under State Government Article, §10-226(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall order the summary suspension of a license if the Board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergen…

.11 Cease and Desist Orders. A. The Board may issue a cease and desist order to an unlicensed individual practicing nursing home administration or assisted living management without a license or authorization from the Board. B. The cease and desist order shall be served upon the …

.12 Show Cause Hearings. A. The Board may conduct a show cause hearing to determine whether a respondent violated an order of the Board. B. An order of the Board includes, but is not limited to: (1) Final decisions and orders; (2) Consent orders; or (3) Any order imposing probati…

.13 Petitions for Reinstatement Following License Revocation or Surrender. A. In order for a revoked or surrendered license to be reinstated, the individual whose license was revoked or surrendered shall petition the Board for reinstatement. B. A surrendered license in this regul…

.01 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. The Board’s Executive Director may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file, whether or not there has been a request for the information and may disc…

.02 Other Disclosures. This chapter does not prevent or limit the ability of the Board to disclose general licensing information as provided in General Provisions Article, §4-333, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any information which the Board may otherwise disclose by law.

.01 Scope. This chapter governs procedures for disciplinary matters and hearings before the Board.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administrative law judge” means the hearing officer assigned to preside over a hearing in a case that the Board has delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings unde…

.03 Confidentiality of Proceedings. A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the Board are confidential and that confidentiality may not be waived by the parties. B. The Office of Administrative Hearings' proceedings involving the adjudication of a Board formal …

.04 Representation by Counsel. A. A respondent may be represented by counsel at any stage of a formal disciplinary action. B. If a hearing is held on a matter, the respondent shall be represented: (1) In proper person; or (2) By an attorney who has been: (a) Admitted to the Maryl…

.05 Disposition of Complaints. A. For each complaint, after reviewing any completed investigative information or reports, the Board shall: (1) Dismiss the complaint; (2) Close the case with informal action; (3) Issue a cease and desist order; (4) Refer the matter for further inve…

.06 Notice of Charges or Notice of Initial Denial. A. If the Board issues charges or a notice of initial denial, the document shall be: (1) Served on the respondent by certified mail at the address the respondent is required to maintain with the Board; or (2) Hand delivered in pe…

.07 Notice of Hearing. A. Except for a show cause hearing, written notice of hearings shall be sent by the Executive Director or an officer of the Board to the parties at least 20 days before the hearing. B. The Board shall serve the notice of hearing by: (1) Certified mail at th…

.08 Prehearing Conferences and Case Resolution Conferences. A. The Board may set a prehearing conference or a case resolution conference, or both. B. The prehearing conference may be used to prepare for the hearing by: (1) Delineating the issues; (2) Stipulating to: (a) Facts; (b…

.09 Discovery. A. Discovery on Request. By written request served on the other party and filed with the Board or the Office of Administrative Hearings, as appropriate, a party may require another party to produce, within 15 days, the following: (1) A list of witnesses to be calle…

.10 Evidentiary Hearings. A. Hearings shall be conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act. B. The Board may delegate its authority to conduct hearings to the Office of Administrative Hearings. C. Hearings are not open to the public. D. Records, including the recommended dec…