Section 14-601 – Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice medicine in this State unless licensed by the Board.

Section 14-602 – Misrepresentation as Practitioner of Medicine

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice medicine under this title, a person may not represent to the public, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice medicine in this State.     (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person may not use the words or terms “Dr.”, “doctor”, “physician”, […]

Section 14-603 – Presentation of False Information to the Board or Disciplinary Panel

    A person may not make any false statement, report, or representation to the Board or a disciplinary panel.

Section 14-605 – Notice of Participation in Medicare Program

    (a)    This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who:         (1)    Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization;         (2)    Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and         (3)    Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered.     (b)    If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the […]

Section 14-606 – Penalties

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.         (2)    A person who violates any provision of § 14–503 of this title is […]

Section 14-607 – Dispensing Lenses Without Validated Unexpired Prescription

    (a)    Knowingly selling or dispensing replacement contact lenses without a valid and unexpired replacement contact lens prescription shall be considered a violation of this title.     (b)    The Board shall investigate any alleged violation of this section or § 14-507 of this title and may enforce any provision of this title by injunction or other appropriate proceedings.     (c)    An […]