Section 16-311 – Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations — Grounds
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16–313 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license or a limited license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or holder of a limited license, impose an administrative monetary penalty not exceeding $50,000 on any […]
Section 16-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (c) Each member of the Board is entitled to: (1) Compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board; and (2) Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board. (d) The Board may […]
Section 16-312 – Investigations
(a) The Board may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle. (b) After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 16-311 of […]
Section 16-205 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may: (1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; (2) After consulting with the State Board of Pharmacy, adopt rules and regulations regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed podiatrist; and (3) On receipt of a written and […]
Section 16-313 – Hearings
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure […]
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.
Section 16-302 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character. (c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. (d) The applicant shall be a graduate of a school or college of podiatric medicine that is accredited by the Council […]