Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-603
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-603, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§4–603.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensed dentist may not practice dentistry:
(1) Under a name other than the name of the licensee;
(2) As a business entity; or
(3) Under the name of a business entity.
(b) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as an employee of a health maintenance organization that is certified by the State Insurance Commissioner.
(c) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as a member of a limited liability company.
(1) Under a name other than the name of the licensee;
(2) As a business entity; or
(3) Under the name of a business entity.
(b) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as an employee of a health maintenance organization that is certified by the State Insurance Commissioner.
(c) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as a member of a limited liability company.
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