Title 11. Optometrists — Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-501 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 11–501LinkCopy Citation
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice optometry in this State unless licensed by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-502 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 11–502LinkCopy Citation
Unless licensed to practice optometry under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person practices optometry.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-504 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 11–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Knowingly selling or dispensing contact lenses or replacement contact lenses without a valid and unexpired prescription or replacement contact lens prescription shall be considered a violation of this title.
(b)
The Board shall investigate any alleged violation of this section or § 11-404.4 of this title and may, notwithstanding § 11-205 of this title:
(1)
Issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses; and
(2)
Enforce any provision of this title by injunction or other appropriate proceedings.
(c)
An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution under § 11-505 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-505 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 11–505LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
(b)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to:
(i)
An individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; or
(ii)
An individual supervised by an individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article.
(2)
A person who violates § 11–501, § 11–502, or § 11–504 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.