Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-705
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-705, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§8–705.
Official statutory text
(a) An individual may not practice registered nursing or advanced practice registered nursing under color of any diploma, license, certification, or record that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(b) An individual may not practice licensed practical nursing under color of any diploma, license, or record that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(c) An individual may not practice as a nursing assistant under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(d) An individual may not practice as a certified medication technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(e) An individual may not practice as a certified medicine aide under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(f) An individual may not practice as a certified dialysis technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(b) An individual may not practice licensed practical nursing under color of any diploma, license, or record that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(c) An individual may not practice as a nursing assistant under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(d) An individual may not practice as a certified medication technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(e) An individual may not practice as a certified medicine aide under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
(f) An individual may not practice as a certified dialysis technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:
(1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or
(2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
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