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 16-315 – Review
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 16–311 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision […]
Section 16-316 – Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
(a) The Board may reinstate the license of any individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under this title only in accordance with: (1) The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation; (2) A final judgment in any proceeding for review; or (3) Subsection (b) of this section. (b) If the license was revoked under § […]
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 16-303 – 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 […]