Section 17-201 – Established

    There is a State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Section 17-202 – Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary.         (2)    Of the 13 Board members:             (i)    Four shall be licensed as clinical professional counselors;             (ii)    Three shall be licensed as clinical marriage and family therapists;             (iii)    Three shall be licensed as clinical alcohol and drug counselors;             (iv)    One shall be licensed as a […]

Section 17-203 – Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect:         (1)    A chairperson;         (2)    A vice chairperson; and         (3)    A secretary.     (b)    The Board shall determine:         (1)    The manner of election of officers;         (2)    The term of office of each officer; and         (3)    The duties of each officer.

Section 17-204 – Meetings, Reimbursement and Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.     (b)    The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it determines.     (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.     (d)    The Board may employ a staff in […]

Section 17-205 – Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.     (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:         (1)    Maintain a registry of all counselors or therapists currently licensed or certified by the Board […]

Section 17-206 – State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund — Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Fund.     (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses or certificates and its other services.         (2)    The fees charged shall be set to produce funds so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.         (3)    Funds to cover the expenses of […]

Section 17-207 – Immunity

    A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–722 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.