(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” means, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) An individual applying for an initial license by examination or endorsement; (2) A licensee applying for renewal of a license; or (3) An individual applying for reinstatement of a license in accordance with § 8–6B–14 of this subtitle. (c) “Board” means […]
This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure of electrologists and for the practice of electrology.
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to electrologists. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure and the other services provided to electrologists. (b) (1) The Board shall pay all fees collected under […]
(a) There is an Electrology Practice Committee within the Board. (b) (1) The Committee consists of three members appointed by the Board. (2) Of the three Committee members: (i) Two shall be licensed electrologists or licensed electrology instructors; and (ii) One shall be a consumer member. (c) Each member of the Committee shall be a citizen of the United States and a […]
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall: (1) Make recommendations to the Board regarding regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (2) Make recommendations to the Board regarding a code of ethics for the practice of electrology; (3) Make recommendations to the Board regarding the requirements for licensure […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice electrology or teach an electrology education program in the State. (b) This section does not apply to a student who is practicing electrology as part of an approved clinical electrology education program.
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title and meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character. (c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. (d) Except as otherwise provided […]
(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8-303 of this title; (2) Submit to the Board: (i) An application on the form that the Board requires; (ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this subsection is being met; and (iii) Evidence of compliance […]
(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section. (b) An applicant shall take a written examination approved by the Board. (c) (1) The Board or the Board’s designee shall give clinical examinations to applicants. (2) The Board or the Board’s designee may give reexaminations to applicants who fail the […]
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a license by endorsement and waive the examination requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is licensed to practice electrology in another state. (b) The Board may issue a license by endorsement under this section only if the applicant: (1) Pays the license fee required […]
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and (2) Pays a license fee set by the Board. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as: (1) Licensed electrologist; or (2) Licensed electrology instructor. (c) (1) On receipt […]
(a) An electrologist’s license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice electrology while the license is effective. (b) An electrology instructor’s license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice electrology and to teach an electrology education program while the license is effective.
(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 a renewal notice to the licensee, […]
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor may not surrender the license. (b) The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor to accept surrender of the license. (c) An agreement to accept the surrender of a […]
(a) Before an institution may operate an electrology education program in the State, the Board shall approve the program. (b) The Board shall approve an electrology education program in the State if: (1) The Maryland Higher Education Commission approves the program; and (2) The institution that offers the program submits evidence to the Board that the institution is prepared […]
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8-317 of this title and § 8-6B-19 of this subtitle, the Board may remove an institution from its list of institutions that offer approved electrology education programs if the institution: (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval; (2) Acts in a manner inconsistent […]
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title and § 8–6B–19 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to an applicant, grant a license, including a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension, to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 8-6B-17 or § 8-6B-18 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with […]
(a) If after a hearing under § 8-6B-19 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under that section to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000: (1) Instead of suspending the license; or (2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license. (b) The Board shall adopt rules and […]
