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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.09.05.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="05" heading="License Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The provider shall meet all license requirements as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.02.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A dentist shall be licensed and legally authorized to practice dentistry in the state in which service is provided.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>All dentists and dental hygienists working for a mobile dental unit or mobile dental practice shall be currently licensed and registered with the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The driver of the mobile dental unit:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall possess a valid operator’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle that is driven;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May not have violations related to the operation of a motor vehicle in the last 3 years; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>May not have any violations involving alcohol or other illegal substances related to the operation of a motor vehicle in the last 10 years.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An EPSDT certified provider shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A doctor of medicine licensed and legally authorized to practice in the state in which the service is provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A nurse practitioner who is licensed and certified to practice in the state in which services are provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A physician assistant who is licensed to practice in the state in which services are provided; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A local health department, or a federally qualified health center, which has on its staff, and under whose supervision EPSDT services are delivered:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A doctor of medicine licensed in the state in which the service is provided;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A nurse practitioner licensed and certified in the state in which services are provided; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A physician assistant licensed in the state in which services are provided.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The provider shall ensure that all X-ray or other radiological equipment is inspected and meets the standards established in COMAR 26.12.01 or other applicable standards established by the state in which the service is provided.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The provider shall ensure that Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification exists for all clinical laboratory services rendered, and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If located in Maryland, comply with requirements of Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitles 2 and 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.10.06; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If located out-of-State, comply with other applicable standards established by the state or locality in which the service is provided.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>