# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Physicians

#### Section 14-206

(a) Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(b) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.

(c) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.

(d)

  (1) If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this title or Title 15 of this article, the Board's executive director or other duly authorized agent or investigator of the Board may enter at any reasonable hour:

    (i) A place of business of a licensee; or

    (ii) Public premises.

  (2) A person may not deny or interfere with an entry under this subsection.

  (3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $1,000.

(e) A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief against an individual for:

  (1) Practicing a profession regulated under this title or Title 15 of this article without a license or with an unauthorized person;

  (2) Representing to the public, by title, description of services, methods, procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice:

    (i) Medicine in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-602 of this title;

    (ii) Respiratory care in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5A-21 of this title;

    (iii) Radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation assistance in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5B-18 of this title;

    (iv) Polysomnography in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5C-21 of this title;

    (v) Athletic training in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5D-17(3) of this title;

    (vi) Perfusion in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5E-21 of this title;

    (vii) Naturopathic medicine in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5F-30 of this title;

    (viii) Genetic counseling in this State, in violation of Sec. 14-5G-24 of this title;

    (ix) As a physician assistant in this State, in violation of Sec. 15-402 of this article; or

    (x) Limited X-ray machine operation in the State, in violation of Sec. 14-306.3 of this title; or

  (3) Taking any action:

    (i) For which a disciplinary panel determines there is a preponderance of evidence of grounds for discipline under Sec. 14-404, Sec. 14-5A-17, Sec. 14-5B-14, Sec. 14-5C-17, Sec. 14-5E-16, Sec. 14-5F-18, or Sec. 14-5G-18 of this title or Sec. 15-415 of this article; and

    (ii) That poses a serious risk to the health, safety, and welfare of a patient.

(f) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including hearing procedures and sanctions for noncompliance with a cease and desist order.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)