# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 20. Residential Child Care Program Professionals

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 20-401

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:

(1) Perform the duties of, attempt to perform the duties of, or offer to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner in this State unless certified by the Board; or

(2) Supervise, direct, induce, or aid an uncertified individual to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner.

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