Md. Code, Health Occupations § 15-402.1
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 15-402.1, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§15–402.
Official statutory text
§15–402.1.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license or who has not provided notice to the Board as required under § 15–302(a) of this title.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.
(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this section.
(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license or who has not provided notice to the Board as required under § 15–302(a) of this title.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.
(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this section.
(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.
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