Section 16-317 – Limited License
(a) The Board may issue a limited license for training to an applicant who: (1) Meets all the requirements of this title for a license to practice podiatry, except the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners – Part III examination; (2) Has an appointment for postgraduate clinical training in podiatry or as a podiatric instructor in: (i) A health […]
Section 16-318 – Temporary License
(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to a podiatrist licensed in another state to practice or teach podiatry in this State if: (1) The license issued from the other state has licensing requirements equivalent to those in this State; and (2) The licensed podiatrist pays a temporary license fee as determined by the Board. (b) A temporary […]
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 16-307 – Term and Renewal of License
(a) Except as provided for a limited license in § 16-317 of this subtitle, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. (b) At least 1 month before […]
Section 16-308 – Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
(a) (1) The Board may place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board: (i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. (2) The Board shall issue a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual is […]
Section 16-309 – Change of Address
(a) Each licensee shall notify the Board of any change of address within 30 days of the change of address. (b) The Board shall assess a fee against any licensee who fails to notify the Board of a change of address as required by subsection (a) of this section.
Section 16-310 – Surrender of License
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed podiatrist or holder of a limited license may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee. (b) The Board may set conditions on its […]