# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners

#### Section 14-5A-16

Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed respiratory care practitioner may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.

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