Section 16-203 – Officers
(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary-treasurer. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; (2) The term of office of each officer; and (3) The duties of each officer.
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 16-205 – 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 16-206 – 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 16-207 – 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 16-201 – 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 […]