Maryland Administrative Code

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the practice of social work using teletherapy as an adjunct to, or replacement for, in-person client visits. B. Nothing in this chapter restricts or limits reimbursement requirements pursuant to the Health-General Article and Insurance Article, …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Asynchronous” means not occurring in real time. (2) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. (3) “Client” means the individual, couple, family, group, bu…

.03 Licensure. Subject to the provisions of Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, in order to practice teletherapy a teletherapy practitioner shall be licensed in Maryland when providing teletherapy services to a client located in the State…

.04 Standards of Practice for Teletherapy. A. Before providing teletherapy services, a teletherapy practitioner shall develop and follow a procedure to: (1) Verify the identification of the client receiving teletherapy services through the use of: (a) A government issued photogra…

.05 Client Evaluation. A. A teletherapy practitioner shall: (1) Perform a synchronous or asynchronous clinical client evaluation that is appropriate for the client and the condition with which the client presents before providing treatment or services through teletherapy; and (2)…

.06 Teletherapy Practitioner Discipline. A. The Board shall use the same standards in evaluating and investigating a complaint and disciplining a licensee who practices teletherapy as it would use for a licensee who does not use teletherapy technology in the licensee’s practice. …

.01 Rules of Order. All proceedings of the Board in regular session shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.

.02 Board Officers, Members, and Staff. A. The Board shall, as the appointing authority, direct the operation of the staff through the executive director. B. Board members may not have monetary, pecuniary, or other interest in the affairs of any: (1) Staff member; or (2) Organiza…

.03 Preliminary Educational Qualifications Credits. Preliminary educational qualifications credits acceptable to the Board are: A. Certificates or diplomas issued by public and private high schools accredited by the National Council of Secondary Educational Institutions or as rec…

.04 Examination Requirements. A. The Board shall accept examination results only from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners for applicants for a chiropractic license, including applicants seeking to practice chiropractic with physical therapy privileges. B. The Board shall…

.05 Licenses. A. Temporary Licenses. The Board may not issue any temporary license to practice chiropractic in Maryland. B. An individual practicing chiropractic without a license shall be prosecuted and subject to penalties as prescribed in Health Occupations Article, Title 3, S…

.06 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. A. The Board may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in an application, certification, licensing, or investigative file, regardless of whether there has been a request for the information, if: (1) …

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to all contested case hearings before the Board of Chiropractic Examiners or before the Office of Administrative Hearings. It does not apply to conferences or other informal investigations or proceedings.

.02 Notice of Hearing. A. Written notice of a hearing shall be sent by the Board to all interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall state the date, time, and place of the hearing. It shall also state the issues or charges involved in the proceeding, p…

.03 Representation of Parties. Every party appearing at formal hearings has the right to appear in proper person, or by or with counsel.

.04 Pre-hearing Procedures. A. Pre-hearing Conferences. The Board may set a pre-hearing conference as it deems appropriate. B. Oaths and Subpoenas. The Board may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of physical evidence before it from witness…

.05 Conduct of the Hearing. A. Duties of Presiding Officer. (1) The Board shall conduct hearings before a quorum of the Board. (2) For purposes of a hearing under this chapter, four Board members present and entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. (3) Board action shall be by…

.06 Records and Transcripts. A. The Board shall prepare an official record, which shall include all pleadings, testimony, exhibits, and other memoranda or material filed in the proceeding. B. A stenographic record of the proceedings shall be made at the expense of the Board. This…

.07 Decision and Order. A. Every decision and order rendered by the Board shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. B. A copy of the decision and order and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be delivered or mailed promptly t…

.08 Rehearings. A. Any party aggrieved by the decision and order rendered may apply for rehearing within 10 days after service on him of the decision and order. Action on an application shall lie in the discretion of the Board. B. Unless otherwise ordered, neither the rehearing n…

.09 Appeal. Any person whose license has been revoked or suspended by the Board, or any person placed on probation or reprimand under the regulations in this chapter, may appeal the Board's decision as provided by law.

.01 Scope. A chiropractor may advertise chiropractic services subject to the provisions of this chapter.

.02 Qualifications. A. In an advertisement, a chiropractor shall include at least the chiropractor's: (1) Name; (2) Office address; (3) Telephone number; and (4) Educational degree. B. In an advertisement, a chiropractor may state the name of the chiropractor's specialty only if …

.03 Prohibitions. An advertisement may not contain statements that: A. Contain a misrepresentation of facts or do not reasonably identify the practice as chiropractic; B. Are likely to mislead or deceive because in context the statement makes only a partial disclosure of relevant…

.04 Solicitation. A. A chiropractor may not engage in solicitation, including but not limited to, in-person, telephone, or direct mail solicitation which: (1) Amounts to fraud, undue influence, intimidation, or overreaching; (2) Contains statements which would be improper under R…

.01 Preface and Scope. A. Preface. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners has established guidelines for licensure by credentials. This method of licensure is a special privilege granted by present statute, and is secured for those candidates who possess the necessary credentials re…

.02 Eligibility. A. A chiropractor is eligible for licensure by credentials if the applicant has graduated and received the degree Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) from a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (C.C.E.) or its successor. B. The appli…

.03 Application Procedures. A. An applicant shall submit the necessary information as set forth in the Health Occupations Article, §3-303, Annotated Code Maryland. B. The Board may investigate the applicant to insure compliance with all provisions of this chapter. C. An applicant…

.04 Requirements of Licensure. At the Board's discretion, an applicant shall appear before the Board and demonstrate clinical competency in a manner and time to be determined by the Board.

.05 Fees. A. The fee for licensure by credentials shall be the same as that for licensure by examination. B. Additional fees may be assessed by the Board for investigatory purposes. C. The application fee is non-refundable.

.01 Scope. These regulations apply to all: A. Chiropractic externs, chiropractic extern applicants, and licensed chiropractors who are extension faculty members of a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor; and B. Licensed chiropr…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accredited Board-approved educational institution” means a chiropractic school, college, or university accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor…

.03 Eligibility. A. An extern applicant is eligible for approval in the chiropractic extern program if the applicant is: (1) Currently enrolled in an approved program that is recognized by the Board as: (a) Requiring adequate clinical training; and (b) Maintaining an acceptable c…

.04 Permitted Delegation. A. A preceptor who is a Board-approved licensed chiropractor or an extension faculty member may delegate duties within the scope of one’s license, which constitute the practice of chiropractic, to an extern in accordance with COMAR 10.43. B. A preceptor …

.01 Scope. This chapter governs those who are licensed and registered or who are applying for licensure or registration by the Board.

.02 Fees for Chiropractic Licensure and Registration. The following fees are established by the Board: A. Application fee . . . $200; B. Examination fee . . . $300; C. Licensure fee . . . $200; D. Reexamination fee . . . $400; E. Renewal fee to be paid on or before August 31 of t…

.03 Refunds. A. Fees are nonrefundable with the exception of the examination fee. B. The examination fee may be refunded at the discretion of the Board if the applicant's written request is received by registered mail at least 14 days before the examination.

.04 Assessment for Health Care Professionals. The applicant shall pay at the time of license renewal a fee for health care professionals, assessed by the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC), as specified in COMAR 10.25.02.

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (2) “Chiropractic assistant” means an individual who is registered by the Board to perform the duties authorized…

.02 Chiropractic Applicant or Assistant Qualifications and Training. A. At the time of application on the Request to Employ form for training, an applicant shall: (1) Be 18 years old or older; (2) Be of good moral character; (3) Be a U.S. Citizen or hold federal documentation aut…

.03 Chiropractic Assistant Examinations and Registration. A. A chiropractic assistant trainee who otherwise qualifies for registration is entitled to be examined as provided in this regulation. B. The chiropractic assistant trainee shall pass a Board proficiency and jurisprudence…

.04 Requirements for Achieving Supervising Chiropractor Status. A. Only a supervising chiropractor may work with or train a chiropractic assistant or applicant. B. Only an active, licensed chiropractor who holds physical therapy privileges and has no outstanding disciplinary orde…

.05 Responsibilities of the Supervising Chiropractor. The supervising chiropractor shall: A. Submit: (1) The required Board Request to Employ form before undertaking any hands on training or coursework with any chiropractic assistant applicant; and (2) All other Board-required re…

.06 Supervising Chiropractor Prohibited Acts. A. The supervising chiropractor may not: (1) Delegate responsibilities in any manner to anyone not holding supervising chiropractor status; (2) Leave the treatment area: (a) When treating a patient; (b) When a chiropractic applicant i…

.07 Activities That May Be Performed by Chiropractic Applicants and Assistants Without Direct Supervision. A chiropractic applicant or assistant may perform the following activities without the direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor: A. Taking the height, the weight, an…

.08 Activities That May Be Performed by Chiropractic Assistants or Chiropractic Assistant Trainees Under Direct Supervision of a Supervising Chiropractor. A chiropractic assistant or a chiropractic assistant trainee may perform the following activities under the direct supervisio…

.09 Chiropractic Applicant or Assistant Prohibited Acts. A chiropractic applicant or assistant may not engage in any of the following activities: A. Communicate an evaluation or diagnosis to a patient; B. Perform an act requiring the professional skill or judgment of a licensed c…