# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 15. Physician Assistants

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 15-402.1

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license or who has not provided notice to the Board as required under Sec. 15-302(a) of this title.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing as a physician assistant who does not have a license.

(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(d) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.

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