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 8-701 – Practicing Without License
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, respectively. (b) Except as otherwise provided in […]
Section 8-702 – Practicing Beyond Scope of License
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing beyond the scope of the license or certificate issued to that individual.
Section 8-703 – Misrepresentation
(a) (1) Unless authorized to practice registered nursing under this title, an individual may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice registered nursing in this State. (2) Unless authorized to practice advanced practice registered nursing under this title, an individual may not […]
Section 8-6C-12 – Duties of Committee
(a) The Committee shall: (1) Review applications for licensure as a licensed direct–entry midwife and make recommendations to the Board regarding applicants; (2) Maintain a list of all licensed direct–entry midwives; (3) Make recommendations to the Board regarding continuing education requirements for licensed direct–entry midwives; (4) Review advertising by licensed direct–entry midwives and by institutions that offer a direct–entry midwife […]