# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5D. Athletic Trainers

#### Section 14-5D-07

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or Sec.Sec. 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 athletic training in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

  (1) An athletic trainer employed in the service of the federal government while practicing within the scope of the employment;

  (2) An individual employed by or under contract with an entity located in another state who represents that entity:

    (i) At an athletic event in the State;

    (ii) For a period of time not to exceed 45 days within a calendar year; and

    (iii) By providing athletic training services to individuals representing the entity at the event; or

  (3) A student enrolled in an education program that meets the criteria of Sec. 14-5D-08(c)(2) of this subtitle while engaged in an unpaid, clinical educational experience of athletic training.

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