Section 16-319 – Injunctive Relief
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of podiatry; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 16-311 of this subtitle. (b) An action under this section may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The Attorney General, in […]
Section 16-319.1 – Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief
The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of § 16–501 of this title.
Section 16-320 – Investigation and Examination
(a) While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person. (b) In return for the privilege given to a […]
Section 16-401 – Titles
A licensed podiatrist may not append to the name of the licensee or use as a title any word or abbreviation that suggests that the licensee is licensed to practice medicine rather than podiatry.
Section 16-402 – Practice Under Name Shown on License Only; Exceptions
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a podiatrist may practice only under the name on the license of the podiatrist. (b) This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from practicing in a professional association, limited liability company, or in any other group practice otherwise allowed by law. (c) This section does not prohibit a podiatrist from […]
Section 16-403 – Podiatrist Rehabilitation Committees
(a) In this section, “podiatrist rehabilitation committee” means a committee that: (1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section. (b) For purposes of this section, a podiatrist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Podiatry Association that: […]
Section 16-404 – Display of Notice Explaining Centers for Disease Control’s Guidelines on Universal Precautions
If a podiatrist is engaged in the private practice of podiatry in this State, the podiatrist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the podiatrist is engaged in practice.
Section 16-501 – Practicing Without License
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice podiatry in this State unless licensed by the Board.
Section 16-502 – Misrepresentation as Podiatrist
Unless authorized to practice podiatry under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice podiatry in this State.
Section 16-505 – Penalties
(a) Any person who practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice podiatry in this State without complying with the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. (b) Any person who violates § 16–501 of this subtitle is […]