Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-205, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§3–205.
Official statutory text
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2) Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the duties of the Board;
(3) In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in any proceeding before the Board; and
(4) Except for an office of a chiropractor in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or freestanding birthing center, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a chiropractor against whom a complaint has been filed with the Board regarding a violation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on standard precautions and related guidelines in regulations adopted by the Board to determine compliance with the guidelines at that office.
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1) Adopt an official seal;
(2) File reports of its activities as required by the Secretary;
(3) Assist in prosecutions under this title;
(4) Investigate an alleged violation of this title; and
(5) Adopt regulations governing preceptorships.
(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2) Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the duties of the Board;
(3) In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in any proceeding before the Board; and
(4) Except for an office of a chiropractor in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or freestanding birthing center, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a chiropractor against whom a complaint has been filed with the Board regarding a violation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on standard precautions and related guidelines in regulations adopted by the Board to determine compliance with the guidelines at that office.
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1) Adopt an official seal;
(2) File reports of its activities as required by the Secretary;
(3) Assist in prosecutions under this title;
(4) Investigate an alleged violation of this title; and
(5) Adopt regulations governing preceptorships.
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