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 […]
Section 16-601 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Podiatry Act”.
Section 16-206 – State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund — Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds
(a) There is a State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Fund. (b) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board. (3) Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the […]
Section 16-314 – Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License
(a) (1) If the Board finds that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (2) If the Board dismisses all charges, the Board shall expunge all record of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed. (3) If the Board issues […]
Section 16-207 – Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability
A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-716 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Section 16-301 – License Required
An individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice podiatry in this State.