Title 14. Physicians — Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-01 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the State Board of Physicians.
(c)
“Committee” means the Respiratory Care Advisory Committee established under § 14–5A–05 of this subtitle.
(d)
“License” means a license issued by the Board to practice respiratory care.
(e)
“Licensed respiratory care practitioner” means a respiratory care practitioner who is licensed by the Board to practice respiratory care.
(f)
“Licensee” means a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
(g)
“National certifying board” means the National Board for Respiratory Care or a certifying organization that has certification requirements equivalent to the National Board for Respiratory Care and that has been approved by the Board.
(h)
(1)
“Practice respiratory care” means to evaluate, care for, and treat, including the diagnostic evaluation of, individuals who have deficiencies and abnormalities that affect the pulmonary system and associated aspects of the cardiopulmonary and other systems under the supervision of and in collaboration with a physician.
(2)
“Practice respiratory care” includes:
(i)
Providing direct and indirect respiratory care services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative;
(ii)
Practicing the principles, techniques, and theories derived from cardiopulmonary medicine;
(iii)
Evaluating and treating individuals whose cardiopulmonary functions have been threatened or impaired by developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system;
(iv)
Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care procedures and determining if initiation, modification, or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is warranted;
(v)
Transcribing and implementing written or oral orders regarding the practice of respiratory care;
(vi)
Using evaluation techniques that include cardiopulmonary function assessments, gas exchange, the need and effectiveness of therapeutic modalities and procedures, and the assessment and evaluation of the need for extended care and home care procedures, therapy, and equipment; and
(vii)
Applying the use of techniques, equipment, and procedures involved in the administration of respiratory care, including:
(1)
Except for general anesthesia, therapeutic and diagnostic gases;
(2)
Prescribed medication for inhalation or direct tracheal installation;
(3)
The administration of analgesic agents by subcutaneous injection or inhalation for the performance of respiratory care procedures;
(4)
Nonsurgical insertion, maintenance, and removal of artificial airways;
(5)
Advanced cardiopulmonary measures;
(6)
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation;
(7)
Mechanical ventilation or physiological life support systems;
(8)
Collection of body fluids and blood samples for evaluation and analysis;
(9)
Insertion of diagnostic arterial access lines; and
(10)
Collection and analysis of exhaled respiratory gases.
(i)
“Supervision” means the responsibility of a physician to exercise on–site or immediately available direction for a licensed respiratory care practitioner performing delegated medical acts.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-02 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
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This subtitle does not limit:
(1)
The right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article; or
(2)
The right of a licensed home medical equipment provider to provide home medical equipment services as defined under Title 19, Subtitle 4A of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-03 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-03LinkCopy Citation
The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of respiratory care.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-04 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to respiratory care practitioners.
(2)
The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to respiratory care practitioners, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for respiratory care practitioners under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller of the State.
(2)
The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board established under § 14-201 of this title.
(c)
The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-05 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-05LinkCopy Citation
There is a Respiratory Care Advisory Committee within the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-06 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-06LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Board as follows:
(1)
Three licensed respiratory care practitioners;
(2)
Three licensed physicians:
(i)
One of whom is a specialist in thoracic surgery;
(ii)
One of whom is a specialist in pulmonary medicine; and
(iii)
One of whom is a specialist in anesthesiology; and
(3)
One consumer member.
(b)
Each member of the Committee licensed by the Board must be in good standing with the Board.
(c)
The consumer member of the Committee:
(1)
Must be a member of the general public;
(2)
May not be or ever have been:
(i)
A respiratory care practitioner;
(ii)
Any other health care professional; or
(iii)
In training to be a respiratory care practitioner or other health professional; and
(3)
May not:
(i)
Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to respiratory care;
(ii)
Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to respiratory care;
(iii)
Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or
(iv)
Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to respiratory care practitioners or to the field of respiratory care.
(d)
Each member of the Committee must be a resident of the State.
(e)
(1)
The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by regulation.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)
A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(f)
(1)
From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair once every 2 years.
(2)
The chair, or the chair’s designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
(g)
A quorum of the Committee consists of four members.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-07 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-07LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee:
(1)
Shall:
(i)
Develop and recommend to the Board:
(1)
Regulations to carry out this subtitle; and
(2)
Any statutory changes that affect the profession; and
(ii)
Keep a record of its meetings; and
(2)
May:
(i)
Provide recommendations regarding the practice of respiratory care; and
(ii)
Advise the Board on any other matters related to respiratory care practitioners.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-08 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice respiratory care in this State.
(b)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
A respiratory care practitioner employed in the service of the federal government while practicing within the scope of the employment;
(2)
A respiratory care practitioner student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing respiratory care in the program; or
(3)
An individual practicing respiratory care who is licensed by and residing in another jurisdiction if:
(i)
The individual is participating in the transportation of a patient from that individual’s jurisdiction of licensure into the State;
(ii)
The individual practices respiratory care only during the transportation of the patient;
(iii)
The individual does not practice respiratory care on another individual who is not the patient being transported into the State; and
(iv)
The individual does not practice respiratory care in the State for more than a total of 14 days within a calendar year.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-09 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-09LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)
The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c)
The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
(d)
The applicant shall:
(1)
Meet any educational, training, or examination requirements established by the Board including:
(i)
Graduation from an appropriate educational program as determined by the Board; and
(ii)
Certification by a national certifying board approved by the Board; and
(2)
Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
(e)
The applicant shall complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-10 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
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To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)
Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;
(2)
Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3)
Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-11 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
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(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for that license.
(b)
(1)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)
The nature of the crime;
(iii)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)
The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)
Subsequent work history;
(vi)
Employment and character references; and
(vii)
Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2)
The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-12 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-12LinkCopy Citation
A respiratory care practitioner license authorizes the licensee to practice respiratory care while the license is effective.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-13 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-13LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.
(2)
A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.
(b)
At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:
(1)
The date on which the current license expires;
(2)
The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)
The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:
(1)
Is of good moral character;
(2)
Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board;
(3)
Submits to the Board:
(i)
A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and
(ii)
Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education or competency requirements and other requirements set under this section for license renewal; and
(4)
Meets any additional renewal requirements established by the Board.
(d)
(1)
In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board may establish continuing education or competency requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.
(2)
A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5A–17 of this subtitle, for a first offense, for the failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(2)
A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(f)
The Board shall reinstate the license of a respiratory care practitioner who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the respiratory care practitioner:
(1)
Meets the renewal requirements of this section;
(2)
Submits to the Board:
(i)
A reinstatement application on the form that the Board requires; and
(ii)
Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education or competency requirements; and
(3)
Meets any additional requirements established by the Board for reinstatement.
(g)
(1)
Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:
(i)
Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii)
Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under subsection (f) of this section.
(2)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)
The nature of the crime;
(iii)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)
The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)
Subsequent work history;
(vi)
Employment and character references; and
(vii)
Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(3)
The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-14 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-14LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 30 days after the change.
(b)
A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-16 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-16LinkCopy Citation
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.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-17 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-17LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the disciplinary panel, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, if the applicant or licensee:
(1)
Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant, licensee, or for another;
(2)
Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;
(3)
Is guilty of:
(i)
Immoral conduct in the practice of respiratory care; or
(ii)
Unprofessional conduct in the practice of respiratory care;
(4)
Is:
(i)
Professionally incompetent;
(ii)
Physically incompetent; or
(iii)
Mentally incompetent;
(5)
Abandons a patient;
(6)
Is habitually intoxicated;
(7)
Is addicted to or habitually abuses any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article;
(8)
Provides professional services while:
(i)
Under the influence of alcohol; or
(ii)
Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article or any other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;
(9)
Promotes the sale of services, drugs, devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;
(10)
Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of respiratory care;
(11)
Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of a report, or induces another to fail to file or record a report;
(12)
Breaches patient confidentiality;
(13)
Pays or agrees to pay any sum or provide any form of remuneration or material benefit to any person for bringing or referring a patient or accepts or agrees to accept any sum or any form of remuneration or material benefit from an individual for bringing or referring a patient;
(14)
Willfully makes a misrepresentation while practicing respiratory care;
(15)
Willfully practices respiratory care with an unauthorized individual or aids an unauthorized individual in the practice of respiratory care;
(16)
Offers, undertakes, or agrees to cure or treat disease by a secret method, treatment, or medicine;
(17)
Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority or is convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country, or disciplined by any branch of the uniformed services or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;
(18)
Fails to meet appropriate standards for the delivery of respiratory care performed in any inpatient or outpatient facility, office, hospital or related institution, domiciliary care facility, patient’s home, or any other location in this State;
(19)
Willfully submits false statements to collect fees for which services are not provided;
(20)
(i)
Has been subject to investigation or disciplinary action by a licensing or disciplinary authority or by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes; and
(ii)
Has:
(1)
Surrendered the license issued by the state or country; or
(2)
Allowed the license issued by the state or country to expire or lapse;
(21)
Willfully fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5–704 of the Family Law Article;
(22)
Sells, prescribes, gives away, or administers drugs for illegal or illegitimate medical purposes;
(23)
Practices or attempts to practice beyond the authorized scope of practice;
(24)
Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;
(25)
Practices or attempts to practice a respiratory care procedure or uses or attempts to use respiratory care equipment if the applicant or licensee has not received education and training in the performance of the procedure or the use of the equipment;
(26)
Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board or a disciplinary panel;
(27)
Fails to practice under the supervision of a physician or violates a supervisory order of a supervising physician; or
(28)
Fails to complete a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board or a disciplinary panel takes any action under subsection (a) of this section, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board or the disciplinary panel in accordance with the hearing requirements of § 14–405 of this title.
(c)
(1)
On the filing of certified docket entries with the Board by the Office of the Attorney General, a disciplinary panel shall order the suspension of a license if the licensee is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside.
(2)
After completion of the appellate process if the conviction has not been reversed or the plea has not been set aside with respect to a crime involving moral turpitude, a disciplinary panel shall order the revocation of a license on the certification by the Office of the Attorney General.
(d)
(1)
If, after a hearing under § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds under subsection (a) of this section to suspend or revoke a license, to reprimand a licensee, or to place a licensee on probation, the disciplinary panel may impose a fine subject to the Board’s regulations in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.
(2)
The Board shall pay any fines collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
(e)
In addition to any sanction authorized under this section, a disciplinary panel may require a licensee to comply with specified terms and conditions determined by the disciplinary panel.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-17.1 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-17.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.
(2)
The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)
An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending review.
(c)
The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-18 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-18LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, an employer of a licensed respiratory care practitioner shall submit to the Board a report if:
(i)
The employer:
(1)
Reduced, suspended, revoked, restricted, denied, conditioned, or did not renew the licensed respiratory care practitioner’s clinical privileges, employment, or other ability to practice or treat patients;
(2)
Involuntarily terminated or restricted the licensed respiratory care practitioner’s employment or staff membership; or
(3)
Asked the licensed respiratory care practitioner to voluntarily resign because of the licensed respiratory care practitioner’s conduct or while the licensed respiratory care practitioner is being investigated; and
(ii)
The action described under item (i) of this paragraph was taken:
(1)
For reasons that might be grounds for disciplinary action under § 14–5A–17 of this subtitle;
(2)
Because the licensed respiratory care practitioner may have engaged in an act that may constitute unprofessional conduct;
(3)
Because the licensed respiratory care practitioner may be unable to practice respiratory care with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental condition or professional incompetence; or
(4)
Because the licensed respiratory care practitioner may have harmed or placed one or more patients or the public at unreasonable risk of harm by engaging in an act that creates an immediate or continuing danger.
(2)
A report submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:
(i)
The action taken by the employer;
(ii)
A detailed explanation of the reasons for the action, including references to specific patient medical records, if any, that informed the employer’s action; and
(iii)
The steps taken by the employer to investigate the conduct of the licensed respiratory care practitioner.
(3)
(i)
The Board may request from the employer additional information regarding an action described in paragraph (1) of this subsection that was taken by the employer.
(ii)
If an employer receives a request made under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the employer shall promptly provide the additional information.
(b)
If an employer knows that the conduct of a licensed respiratory care practitioner requires that the employer submit a report under subsection (a)(1) of this section because the licensed respiratory care practitioner is impaired by alcohol or another substance, the employer is not required to report the respiratory care practitioner to the Board if:
(1)
The employer knows that the licensed respiratory care practitioner is:
(i)
In a substance use disorder treatment program that is accredited by The Joint Commission or is certified by the Department; or
(ii)
Under the care of a health care practitioner who is competent and capable of dealing with substance use disorders;
(2)
The employer is able to verify that the licensed respiratory care practitioner remains in the treatment program until successful discharge; and
(3)
The action or condition of the licensed respiratory care practitioner has not caused injury to any person while the respiratory care practitioner is practicing as a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
(c)
If the employer knows that the licensed respiratory care practitioner is noncompliant with the substance use disorder treatment program, the employer of the licensed respiratory care practitioner shall report the licensed respiratory care practitioner’s noncompliance to the Board.
(d)
(1)
The Board may extend the reporting under this section for good cause shown.
(2)
A person is not required under this section to make any report that would be in violation of any federal or State law, rule, or regulation concerning the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
(e)
The Board may enforce this section by subpoena.
(f)
Any person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–715(d) of the Courts Article for giving any of the information required by this section.
(g)
An employer required to make a report to the Board under this section shall submit the report within 10 days after the action requiring the report.
(h)
A report made under this section is privileged, not subject to inspection under the Public Information Act, and not subject to subpoena or discovery in any civil action other than a proceeding arising out of a hearing and decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this title.
(i)
(1)
A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for knowingly failing to report under this section.
(2)
A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per incident for a report made by an employer in bad faith.
(3)
The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-18.1 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
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(a)
Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of a license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.
(b)
The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:
(1)
A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5A–17 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;
(2)
A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;
(3)
A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows about the disciplinary action;
(4)
A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5A–17(c) of this subtitle; and
(5)
The public address of the licensee.
(c)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.
(d)
The Board:
(1)
On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and
(2)
Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.
(e)
The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.
(f)
The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-19 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-19LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the disciplinary panel, may reinstate a revoked license.
(b)
A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:
(1)
Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and
(2)
Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-20 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
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Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice respiratory care in this State unless licensed to practice respiratory care by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-21 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-21LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice respiratory care in this State.
(b)
Unless authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “R.C.P.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices respiratory care.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-22 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-22LinkCopy Citation
A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides respiratory care unless the respiratory care is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice respiratory care under this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-22.1 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-22.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing respiratory care without a license.
(c)
A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for a violation of this section.
(d)
The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-23 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-23LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates § 14–5A–20, § 14–5A–21, or § 14–5A–22 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(b)
A person who violates § 14–5A–20, § 14–5A–21, or § 14–5A–22 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(c)
The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-24 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-24LinkCopy Citation
This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioners Act”.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-25 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5A. Respiratory Care Practitioners
§ 14–5A-25LinkCopy Citation
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.