# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 14-320.1

(a) The Board may place a licensee on emeritus status, if the licensee submits to the Board:

  (1) An application for emeritus status on the form required by the Board; and

  (2) The emeritus status fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall place a licensee on emeritus status if the individual:

  (1) Has an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine under this subtitle;

  (2) Is not under investigation by the Board for a violation of this title;

  (3) Has practiced medicine in this State for at least 10 years;

  (4) Has not been the subject of disciplinary action in a jurisdiction where the individual is licensed that resulted in the revocation or suspension of the individual's license; and

  (5) Attests that the individual is retired and is no longer actively practicing medicine in this State.

(c) A licensee on emeritus status is exempt from the continuing education requirements under Sec. 14-316(d) of this subtitle.

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