# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 8-322

(a) The authority of the Board established under this subtitle:

  (1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for licensure or to practice under the multistate licensing privilege;

  (2) Continues during periods of licensure; and

  (3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired license, a lapsed license, or a temporary license that has expired under Sec. 8-315(c) of this subtitle.

(b) The authority of the Board shall be continuous over an individual applicant, licensee, or holder of a multistate licensing privilege and may not be divested by withdrawal of an application, when a license expires or lapses, or when a temporary license expires.

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