# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 17. Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 17-305

(a) The Board shall waive the requirements for licensure for an applicant to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling if the applicant:

  (1) Holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that is equivalent to the license the applicant is applying for under this subtitle;

  (2) Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires;

  (3) Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board; and

  (4) Satisfies any other educational and experience requirements established by the Board.

(b) The Board may waive educational and experience requirements established under subsection (a)(4) of this section:

  (1) Under circumstances determined by the Board; and

  (2) For applicants who petition the Board for waiver.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

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