Section 16-303 – Applications for Licenses
(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and (3) Submit to a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 16–302.1 of this subtitle. (b) If the applicant is […]
Section 16-304 – Examinations
(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section. (b) The Board shall administer examinations on the Board’s statute and regulations to applicants at least twice a year. (c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the requirements of the examination. (d) For examinations administered under subsection (b) […]
Section 16-305 – Issuance and Contents of License
(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board, meets the requirements of this title. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues: (1) The signature of the Secretary of Health attesting that the individual meets the […]
Section 16-306 – Scope of License
A license authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry while the license is effective.
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 16-201 – Board Established
There is a State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners in the Department.
Section 16-202 – Membership
(a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 Board members: (i) 5 shall be licensed podiatrists; and (ii) 2 shall be consumer members. (3) The Governor shall appoint the podiatrist members, with the advice of the Secretary, from a list of names submitted by the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association. The number of names on the list shall […]
Section 16-102 – Scope of Title
(a) This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article. (b) This title does not affect the commercial sale or fitting of shoes or foot appliances.
Section 16-103 – Procedures Required to Be Performed in a Licensed Hospital
(a) All osseous surgical procedures of the ankle, arthrodeses of 2 or more tarsal bones, and complete tarsal osteotomies that are performed by a licensed podiatrist shall be performed in a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center, subject to the provisions of § 19-351 of the Health – General Article. (b) A licensed podiatrist who performs an […]