Section 14-5F-31 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Naturopathic Medicine Act.
Section 14-5F-32 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Section 14-5F-19 – Report
(a) This section applies to: (1) A licensed naturopathic doctor; (2) A licensed health care practitioner; (3) A health care facility, as defined in § 19–114 of the Health – General Article, located in the State; and (4) A State agency. (b) A person listed in subsection (a) of this section shall file a written report with the Board if the […]
Section 14-5F-20 – Investigation
(a) The Board shall investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle. (b) After the Board’s investigation, the Board or a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set […]
Section 14-5F-21 – Procedure
(a) The Board shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel. (c) Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board or a disciplinary panel may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation […]
Section 14-5F-22 – Orders; Surrender and Return of License
If the Board or a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, the Board or the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 14-5F-23 – Judicial Appeal
(a) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may take a direct judicial appeal. (2) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) An order of […]
Section 14-5F-24 – Reinstatement of License
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if the Board has revoked or suspended the license of a licensee, the Board may not reinstate the license until the Board is satisfied that the individual: (1) Has complied with all the terms and conditions in the final order; and (2) Is capable of safely engaging in the practice […]
Section 14-5F-25 – Cease and Desist Orders
A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for: (1) Practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or with an unauthorized person; or (2) Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
Section 14-5F-26 – Adherence to Federal, State, or Local Laws
A licensed naturopathic doctor shall follow any federal, State, or local law that governs: (1) The control of contagious and infectious diseases; and (2) The reporting of births and deaths.