Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers — Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-301 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this section or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice as a nursing home administrator in this State.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a licensee leaves or is removed from a position as a nursing home administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the owner of the nursing home or other appropriate nursing home authority shall immediately:
(i)
Designate a licensed nursing home administrator to serve in that capacity; and
(ii)
Notify the Board of the designated licensed nursing home administrator’s name.
(2)
(i)
(1)
In the event a licensed nursing home administrator is not available, the owner or other appropriate nursing home authority shall immediately appoint a nonlicensed person to serve in the capacity of interim nursing home administrator.
(2)
The appointed nonlicensed person may act as the interim nursing home administrator on filing an application with the Board requesting a provisional license to practice as the interim nursing home administrator for a period not to exceed 90 days.
(ii)
(1)
The owner or other appropriate nursing home authority shall immediately notify the Board of the appointment and forward the credentials of the person appointed to the Board for evaluation to assure that the person appointed is experienced, trained, and competent.
(2)
The Board may issue a provisional license to the applicant if the Board determines, in its discretion, that the applicant is of good moral character and capable of adequately administering the nursing home for the provisional period.
(3)
If the Board denies an application submitted in accordance with subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph:
(A)
The nonlicensed person shall immediately cease acting as the interim nursing home administrator; and
(B)
If a licensed nursing home administrator remains unavailable, the owner or other appropriate nursing home authority shall immediately appoint another nonlicensed person to act as the interim nursing home administrator.
(4)
A person appointed under subsubparagraph 3 of this subparagraph shall file an application for a provisional license with the Board in accordance with this paragraph.
(iii)
The 90–day period begins on the date that the licensee leaves or is removed from the position as a nursing home administrator.
(iv)
The Board, on request and for good cause shown, may extend the 90–day period for a further period of not more than 30 days.
(3)
A licensed nursing home administrator designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
(4)
A person appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
(5)
The Board may deny approval of an appointment under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection based on the results of a criminal history records check required under paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection after consideration of the factors listed in § 9–308(b)(1) of this subtitle.
(6)
Paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection do not apply to a person licensed by a health occupations board who previously has completed a criminal history records check required for licensure.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-302 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who:
(1)
Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle; and
(2)
Meets the requirements of this section.
(b)
The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c)
The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.
(d)
(1)
The applicant shall:
(i)
(1)
Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in health care administration from an accredited college or university; or
(2)
(A)
Have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in a field other than health care administration from an accredited college or university; and
(B)
Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration approved by the Board; and
(ii)
(1)
Have completed an administrator–in–training program approved by the Board; or
(2)
Have completed 1 year of full–time nursing home administration in a nursing home.
(2)
The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an individual who:
(i)
Was in possession of a valid license on December 15, 1988; or
(ii)
(1)
Had applied for a license by December 15, 1988; and
(2)
Met all of the other requirements for licensure.
(e)
The Board may waive any education requirement of subsection (d) of this section for an individual who was licensed and practiced as a nursing home administrator for at least 3 years in another state.
(f)
(1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d)(1)(i)1 or 2A of this section, the Board may not require an applicant to have a baccalaureate degree if the applicant:
(i)
Is a registered nurse who:
(1)
Has an associate in arts degree in nursing; or
(2)
Is a diplomate nurse;
(ii)
Has been working as a nursing home director of nursing for a period of at least 5 years, with at least 3 years experience at the same facility, prior to the date the applicant submits an application to the Board for a license;
(iii)
Has completed at least 6 months of full-time nursing home administration in a training program approved by the Board; and
(iv)
Has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 100 hours in a course of study in health care administration, or equivalent, approved by the Board.
(2)
Whenever federal law requires that an applicant for a license to practice as a nursing home administrator must have a baccalaureate degree in health care administration or in a field other than health care administration the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective.
(g)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-302.1 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–302.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
(b)
As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:
(1)
One complete set of legible fingerprints taken in a manner approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(2)
The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and
(3)
The processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.
(c)
In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.
(d)
If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.
(e)
Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1)
Is confidential;
(2)
May not be redisseminated; and
(3)
May be used only for the purposes authorized by this title.
(f)
The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-303 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–303LinkCopy Citation
To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)
Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;
(2)
Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and
(3)
Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-304 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall keep a file of each licensing application made under this subtitle.
(b)
The file shall contain:
(1)
The name, address, and age of the applicant;
(2)
The name and address of the employer or business connection of the applicant;
(3)
The date of the application;
(4)
Complete and current information on the educational, training, and experience qualifications of the applicant;
(5)
The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;
(6)
The action taken by the Board on the application;
(7)
The identifying numbers of any license certificate or renewal certificate issued to the applicant; and
(8)
Any other information that the Board considers necessary.
(c)
The application files shall be open to public inspection.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-305 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b)
The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least four times a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.
(c)
The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.
(d)
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.
(2)
The subjects of examination shall be related to:
(i)
Nursing home administration;
(ii)
Health administration; and
(iii)
Attendant matters.
(3)
Each applicant shall be required to show knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to nursing homes.
(4)
The scope, content, and form of an examination shall be the same for all license applicants who take the examination at the same time.
(e)
The Board may not limit the number of times an applicant may take an examination required under this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-306 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an individual who is licensed as a nursing home administrator in any other state.
(b)
The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:
(1)
Is of good moral character;
(2)
Pays the application fee required by the Board under § 9–303 of this subtitle; and
(3)
Provides adequate evidence that:
(i)
At the time the applicant was licensed in the other state, the applicant was qualified to take the examination that then was required by the laws of this State; and
(ii)
The applicant qualified for a license in the other state by passing an examination given in that or any other state.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-307 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “certified institution” means an institution that:
(1)
Cares for and treats the sick in accordance with the teachings of any recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing; and
(2)
Is certified by that church or religious denomination to provide this care and treatment.
(b)
The Board may issue a limited license that permits the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator only in a certified institution.
(c)
An applicant qualifies for a limited license only if a recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing approves the applicant as qualified to administer certified institutions.
(d)
As a qualification for a limited license, the Board may not require the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in any medical technique or to meet any medical educational qualification or other medical standard that is not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in a certified institution.
(e)
A license certificate and license card issued under this section shall include a statement that practice as a nursing home administrator under the license is restricted to a certified institution named in the license.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-308 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–308LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license certificate and a license card to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(b)
(1)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)
The nature of the crime;
(iii)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)
The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)
Subsequent work history;
(vi)
Employment and character references; and
(vii)
Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2)
The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 9–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-309 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–309LinkCopy Citation
The applicant may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board that relates to issuing or renewing a license, as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-310 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–310LinkCopy Citation
A license authorizes the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator while the license is effective.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-311 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–311LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.
(b)
At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:
(1)
The date on which the current license expires;
(2)
The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)
The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)
Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:
(1)
Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(2)
Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and
(3)
Submits to the Board:
(i)
A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and
(ii)
Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for license renewal.
(d)
(1)
In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.
(2)
If a continuing education program relates to federal or State regulation, policy and procedures, or law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may grant a request for accreditation of the program.
(e)
The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal card to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(f)
(1)
Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle for:
(i)
Licensure renewal applicants; and
(ii)
Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 9–312 of this subtitle after failing to renew the license for a period of 1 year or more.
(2)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)
The nature of the crime;
(iii)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)
The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)
Subsequent work history;
(vi)
Employment and character references; and
(vii)
Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(3)
The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under § 9–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
(4)
Unless otherwise required, a renewal applicant who previously has completed the criminal history records check as required for the Board’s application process does not have to submit to a subsequent criminal history records check for license renewal.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-312 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who has failed to renew the license for any reason, if the licensee:
(1)
Has not had the license suspended or revoked;
(2)
Meets the renewal requirements of § 9-311 of this subtitle;
(3)
Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;
(4)
Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for license reinstatements; and
(5)
Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.
(b)
The Board may not reinstate the license of a nursing home administrator who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires. However, the nursing home administrator may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-312.1 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–312.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If an individual has been licensed by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator in the State in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, the individual may be licensed subsequently as a nursing home administrator on inactive status, retaining the licensee’s original license number.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:
(i)
An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and
(ii)
The inactive status fee set by the Board.
(2)
A licensee’s inactive status expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the licensee renews the inactive status for a 2–year term as provided in this section.
(3)
The Board shall provide a licensee who has complied with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection with written notification of:
(i)
The date that the licensee’s inactive status becomes effective;
(ii)
The date that the licensee’s 2–year term of inactive status expires; and
(iii)
The consequences of:
(1)
Not renewing inactive status before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status; and
(2)
Not resuming active status within the 5–year period of inactive status, beginning on the first day of inactive status.
(c)
A licensee on inactive status may not practice as a nursing home administrator in the State.
(d)
The Board shall issue a license to a licensee who is on inactive status if the licensee:
(1)
Completes an application form for reactivation of a license before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status on the form required by the Board;
(2)
Complies with the renewal requirements in effect at the time the licensee seeks to reactivate the license;
(3)
Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board;
(4)
Has not practiced as a nursing home administrator in the State while on inactive status;
(5)
Pays all appropriate fees set by the Board;
(6)
Has been on inactive status for less than 5 years; and
(7)
Is otherwise entitled to be licensed.
(e)
Before the Board may reactivate the license of an individual who has been on inactive status for 5 years or more, the individual shall:
(1)
Submit a new application;
(2)
Pay all appropriate fees set by the Board;
(3)
Complete a Board approved 1–month administrator refresher program;
(4)
Pass the State’s standards examination; and
(5)
Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
(f)
A nursing home administrator whose inactive license expires before the nursing home administrator returns to active licensure shall meet the reinstatement requirements of § 9–312 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-313 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed nursing home administrator may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the nursing home administrator.
(b)
The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the nursing home administrator under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the nursing home administrator’s license.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-314 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–314LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall investigate and take appropriate action as to any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that a licensee has failed to meet any standard of the Board.
(b)
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license or limited license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or holder of a limited license, place any licensee or holder of a limited license on probation, suspend or revoke a license or limited license, or impose a civil fine if the applicant, holder, or licensee:
(1)
Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another;
(2)
Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;
(3)
Otherwise fails to meet substantially the standards of practice adopted by the Board under § 9–205 of this title;
(4)
Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;
(5)
Provides professional services while:
(i)
Under the influence of alcohol; or
(ii)
Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;
(6)
Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;
(7)
Practices nursing home administration with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of nursing home administration;
(8)
Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of nursing home administration;
(9)
Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;
(10)
Submits a false statement to collect a fee;
(11)
Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the licensee’s practice as a nursing home administrator;
(12)
Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive; or
(13)
Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-314.1 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–314.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:
(i)
Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or
(ii)
In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.
(2)
A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:
(i)
$1,000 for a first violation; and
(ii)
$5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(b)
If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:
(1)
A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and
(2)
A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(c)
The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-314.2 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–314.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “nursing home management firm” means an organization that:
(1)
Is intended to have or has full responsibility and control for the day–to–day operations of a nursing home; and
(2)
Is under contract with:
(i)
An applicant for a license from the Secretary to establish, operate, or continue the operation of an existing nursing facility; or
(ii)
A holder of a license from the Secretary to operate a nursing facility.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a nursing home or a nursing home management firm may not knowingly employ or retain as a consultant an individual who, for an activity described in § 9–314(b)(8), (9), or (10) of this subtitle, has surrendered a license under § 9–313 of this subtitle or has had a license revoked under § 9–314 of this subtitle.
(2)
A nursing home or nursing home management firm may hire or retain as a consultant an individual who surrendered a license or had a license revoked under this subtitle, but had the license restored by the Board, and who is now a licensee in good standing under the provisions of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-315 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–315LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 9-314 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(b)
The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(c)
Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.
(d)
If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.
(e)
If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-316 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–316LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in this section for an action under § 9–314 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 9–314 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
(c)
An order of the Board may not be stayed pending judicial review.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-316.1 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–316.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a cease and desist order for practicing nursing home administration without a license or with an unauthorized person or for supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of nursing home administration.
(b)
(1)
An action for aiding and abetting may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(i)
The unauthorized practice of nursing home administration; or
(ii)
Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 9-314 of this subtitle.
(2)
An action under this section may be brought by:
(i)
The Board, in its own name;
(ii)
The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or
(iii)
A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.
(3)
An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.
(4)
Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
(5)
An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of nursing home administration under § 9-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 9-314 of this subtitle.