# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 6A. Certification of Nursing Assistants, Dialysis Technicians, and Medication Technicians

#### Section 8-6A-17

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

  (1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for certification;

  (2) Continues during periods of certification; and

  (3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired certificate, a lapsed certificate, or a temporary certificate that has expired under Sec. 8-6A-07(f) of this subtitle.

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

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