Maryland Administrative Code

.08 Commission Oversight of State-Recognized Electronic Advance Directives Services. A. Commission staff may, on its own initiative or in response to information provided to the Commission, investigate any State-Recognized electronic advance directives service. B. Failure of a St…

.01 Scope. The fee schedule applies to all acupuncturists who apply for licensure or license renewal and auricular detoxification specialists.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Term Defined. “Board” means the State Board of Acupuncture.

.03 Fees. The following fees are established by the Board: A. Initial application — $525; B. Renewal application — December 1997 and beyond — $525; C. Application for inactive status — $100; D. Late application (any application) — $100; E. Reinstatement — $200; F. Fine for failur…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the practice of acupuncture. B. This chapter does not apply to: (1) An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment; (2) A student, trainee, or visiting teacher designated…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “ABAA” means the American Board of Animal Acupuncture. (2) “ACAHM” means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. (3) “Acupoint injection therapy” …

.03 Application for License. A. To qualify for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit a completed application in the format provided by the Board; (2) Provide at the applicant's expense, in English, all documentation required by §§B and C of this regulation or copies of origin…

.04 Approval of Applicant for Licensure. A. The Board shall determine whether an application is complete as received, with all required documentation enclosed. B. Within 90 days of its receipt of a completed application and required information or documentation, the Board shall a…

.05 Term, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Inactive Status. A. Unless renewed, the term of a license is valid through the expiration date. B. Renewal. (1) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states the: (a) Date on whic…

.06 Acupuncture on Animals. A. To obtain certification from the Board as qualified to practice acupuncture on animals, an applicant shall: (1) Possess a current active license to practice acupuncture in Maryland; (2) Successfully complete a Board-approved specialty training progr…

.07 Auricular Detoxification Specialist. A. Qualification. To qualify as an auricular detoxification specialist, an applicant shall be a certified or licensed practitioner in the State as one of the following health care professionals who works directly with chemically dependent …

.08 Acupoint Injection Therapy. A. Registration. To obtain the required registration from the Board as qualified to practice acupoint injection therapy, an applicant shall: (1) Possess an active license in good standing to practice acupuncture and East Asian medicine in the State…

.09 Name Under Which a Licensee May Practice. A. A licensee shall be licensed to practice acupuncture only under the name indicated on the license. B. A licensee wishing to change the name under which the licensee practices shall obtain prior Board approval. C. The failure of a l…

.01 Scope. This chapter does not apply to an individual who practices acupuncture on an animal under an animal research protocol which has been approved by an Animal Use and Care Committee as provided in 9 CFR §§2.30 — 2.38.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Term Defined. “Board” means the State Board of Acupuncture.

.03 Standards of Practice. A. The licensee shall be concerned primarily with the welfare of the patient or client. B. A licensee who suffers from a physical, mental, or emotional impairment, including chemical abuse, which impacts the licensee's ability to practice acupuncture sh…

.04 Relationship with Patient. A. A licensee shall: (1) Use professional judgement in the use of evaluation and treatment procedures; (2) Decline to administer treatment if the licensee believes that the treatment is contraindicated or unjustified; (3) Terminate a professional re…

.05 Professional Boundaries. A. The licensee shall: (1) Maintain professional boundaries, even when the patient initiates crossing the boundaries of the professional relationship; (2) Respect and maintain professional boundaries and respect the patient's reasonable expectation of…

.06 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent. A licensee shall: A. Respect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the patient; B. Disclose the patient's record or information about the patient only with the patient's consent or as required by law; C. Adequately saf…

.07 Education and Training. A. The licensee shall: (1) Recognize the licensee's limitations and qualifications and practice acupuncture within the limits of these limitations and qualifications; (2) Obtain additional training, information, and supervision as needed to perform a n…

.08 Advertising. A. A licensee may advertise services subject to the provisions of this regulation. B. A licensee may not use statements in an advertisement that: (1) Contain a misrepresentation of facts; (2) Are likely to mislead or deceive because, in context, the statement mak…

.09 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Responsibilities. The licensee may not construe the failure to specify a particular ethical, legal, or professional duty in this chapter as a denial of the existence of other ethical, legal, or professional duties or responsibilities that are …

.01 Scope. This chapter governs procedures for disciplinary matters and hearings before the State Acupuncture Board and establishes the standards for use as a guide for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions against any Maryland licensed acupuncturist or any registered auricula…

.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 cases which the Board has delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings. (2)…

.03 Confidentiality of Proceedings. A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the Board are confidential. The confidentiality may not be waived by the parties. B. Office of Administrative Hearing proceedings involving the adjudication of a Board contested case an…

.04 Representation by Counsel. A. A respondent may be represented by counsel in any matter before the Board and at any stage of the proceedings. B. If the matter goes to a hearing, a respondent shall be represented by the respondent, or by an attorney who is admitted to the Maryl…

.05 Proceedings Under Health Occupations Article, §1A-309, Annotated Code of Maryland. A. Investigation of Complaints. (1) The Board executive director may make a preliminary review of each complaint and may recommend to the Board that cases involving complaints over which the Bo…

.06 Sanctions, Hearings, and Final Order. A. Surrender of License. (1) If a respondent offers to surrender licensure after the initiation of an investigation, before or after service of charges, or instead of any or further disciplinary action, the Board may require conditions fo…

.07 Summary Suspension of a License. A. Under State Government Article, §10-226(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may order the summary suspension of a license if it determines that there is a substantial likelihood that a licensee poses a risk of harm to the public he…

.08 Probation and Violation of Probation Proceedings. A. If the Board imposes a period of probation as a sanction, the Board may impose conditions of probation which the Board determines to be appropriate, including: (1) Reeducation or completion of approved courses; (2) Payment …

.09 Reinstatement of a License. A. Petition for Reinstatement. (1) A licensee who seeks reinstatement after suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, or whose reinstatement involves a disciplinary issue, shall petition the Board for reinstatement. (2) The Board may not c…

.10 Sanctioning Guidelines. A. General Application. (1) This regulation shall be used by the Board as a guide for sanctioning licensees pursuant to its authority under Health Occupations Article, §§1A-205 and 1A-309, Annotated Code of Maryland, for violations of the Acupuncture A…

.11 Judicial Review. A final order of the Board is subject to judicial review as provided in Health Occupations Article, §1A-311, and State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.12 Imposition of Penalties. A. The Board may impose a civil monetary penalty instead of or in addition to a disciplinary sanction authorized by Health Occupations Article, §1A-309, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. Practicing on an Expired License. (1) The Board may impose a civil …

.13 Consideration and Notice of Board Files. In any matter governed by this chapter, the Board may consider or take official notice, or both, of any information contained in the Board's files.

.14 Hearing Costs. A. If, after a hearing, a licensee is found to have violated provisions of Health Occupations Article, §1A-309, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall impose a fee on the licensee that shall approximate the Board's cost of bringing the proceedings against …

.01 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. The Board may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file, regardless of whether there has been a request for the information, if the information concer…

.02 Other Disclosures. This chapter does not prohibit or limit the ability of the Board to disclose general licensing information as provided in State Government Article, §10-617(h), Annotated Code of Maryland, or any information which the Board may otherwise disclose by law.

.01 Scope. This regulation governs all acupuncturists licensed to practice in the State of Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Term Defined. “Board” means the State Board of Acupuncture.

.03 Licensure Renewal. A. A licensee applying for renewal shall complete 30 hours of relevant continuing education during the 2-year period preceding the expiration of the license which include the following: (1) At least 20 hours in formally organized programs approved by the Bo…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Active nursing practice” as used in Health Occupations Article, §8-312, Annotated Code of Maryland, means: (a) The practice of registered nursing or licensed practical nur…

.02 Fees. A. The fees listed in this regulation are not refundable. B. Licensure by examination fees are as follows: (1) Registered nurse licensure — $187; (2) Licensed practical nurse licensure — $187; and (3) An examination fee for registered nurse and licensed practical nurse …

.03 Licensure Exceptions. A. Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses who hold a current active license in any other state or jurisdiction may render nursing care: (1) For not more than 30 days, to an individual who is visiting the State for medical, educational, or persona…

.04 General Provisions for Applications. A. An applicant shall submit: (1) A completed application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) To a criminal history records check (CHRC) in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §8–303, Annotated Code of Maryland; (…

.05 Qualifications of Applicants for Examination. A. An applicant for the registered nurse licensure examination shall: (1) Complete satisfactorily and meet all requirements for a diploma or degree from an entry-level registered nursing education program approved by the Board (2)…

.06 Application for Licensure by Examination. A. An applicant shall: (1) Comply with all of the requirements in Regulation .04A of this chapter; (2) File and submit a completed application to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on the form required; and (3) Pay any re…