Section 14-5G-25 – Services Limited to Authorized Individuals
A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides genetic counseling services unless the genetic counseling is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice genetic counseling under this subtitle.
Section 14-5G-26 – Employment or Supervision Limited to Licensed Individuals — Penalties
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing genetic counseling without a license. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing genetic counseling without a license. […]
Section 14-5G-27 – Misdemeanors — Civil Fines — Deposit of Collected Penalties
(a) A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5G–23 through 14–5G–26 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (b) A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5G–23 through 14–5G–26 of this subtitle is subject to […]
Section 14-5G-28 – Citation of Subtitle
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Genetic Counseling Act.
Section 14-5G-29 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
Section 14-601 – Practicing Without License
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice medicine in this State unless licensed by the Board.
Section 14-602 – Misrepresentation as Practitioner of Medicine
(a) Unless authorized to practice medicine under this title, a person may not represent to the public, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice medicine in this State. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person may not use the words or terms “Dr.”, “doctor”, “physician”, […]
Section 14-603 – Presentation of False Information to the Board or Disciplinary Panel
A person may not make any false statement, report, or representation to the Board or a disciplinary panel.
Section 14-605 – Notice of Participation in Medicare Program
(a) This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who: (1) Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization; (2) Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and (3) Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered. (b) If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the […]
Section 14-606 – Penalties
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both. (2) A person who violates any provision of § 14–503 of this title is […]