Section 8-708 – Injunctions
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin conduct: (1) Prohibited under §§ 8–701 through 8–706 of this subtitle; or (2) That is grounds for disciplinary action under § 8–316, § 8–6A–10, § 8–6B–18, or § 8–6D–10 of this title. (b) An action under this section may be brought by: […]
Section 8-6D-08 – Expiration of License — Periodic Renewals — Extensions — Change of Name or Address by Licensee
(a) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (b) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. (c) (1) At least 3 months before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice […]
Section 8-6D-09 – Surrender of License — Terms and Conditions — Final Order
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed certified midwife may not surrender the license. (b) The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the licensed certified midwife to accept surrender of the license. (c) An agreement to accept the surrender of a license is a final order of […]
Section 8-6D-10 – Potential Licensing Actions by Board — Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation — Penalty — Additional Sanctions — Reinstatement
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title, the Board may deny a license or grant a license, including a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension, to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke the license of a licensee if the applicant or […]
Section 8-6D-11 – Only Authorized Individuals to Represent Themselves as Such — Advertising by Licensee — Authorized Use of Designations
(a) Unless authorized to practice certified midwifery under this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice certified midwifery in the State. (b) A licensee may not advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent. (c) Unless authorized to […]
Section 8-6D-12 – Reporting by Licensee of Potential Violations — Immunity for Reporting — Knowledge of Substance Abuse Disorder by Licensee in Treatment
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following applies: (1) If a licensed certified midwife knows of an action or condition that might be grounds for action under § 8–316, § 8–6A–10, or § 8–6C–20 of this title or § 8–6D–10 of this subtitle, the licensed certified midwife shall report the action or […]
Section 8-6D-13 – Petition for Judicial Review of Board Decision — No Appeal to Secretary — Board Decision Not Stayed
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 8–6D–10 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 8-6D-14 – Authority of Board
The authority of the Board established under this subtitle: (1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for certification; (2) Continues during periods of licensure; and (3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired license, a lapsed license, or a temporary license that has expired under § 8–6D–08 of this subtitle.
Section 8-6D-15 – Citation of Subtitle
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Licensure of Certified Midwives Act.
Section 8-6C-09 – Standardized Informed Consent Agreement
(a) Before initiating care, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall obtain a signed copy of the Board–approved informed consent agreement in accordance with this section. (b) (1) The Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall review and update as necessary the informed consent agreement at least every 4 years. (2) The agreement reviewed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include […]