# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 09 — Medical Care Programs

### Chapter 08 — Freestanding Clinics

#### Regulation .02 License Requirements.

*COMAR 10.09.08.02*

A. The provider shall meet all license requirements as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.02.

B. A physician or osteopath providing services in a freestanding clinic shall be licensed and legally authorized to practice medicine in the state in which the service is provided.

C. The provider shall ensure that all X-ray and other radiological equipment:

  (1) Is maintained and inspected in compliance with the requirements of the Maryland Radiation Act, Environment Article, Title 8, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

  (2) Meets the standards established by COMAR 26.12.01—26.12.03, or other applicable standards established by the state in which the service is provided.

D. The provider shall ensure that a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certification exists for all clinical laboratory services performed, and:

  (1) If located in Maryland, comply with requirements of:

    (a) Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitles 2 and 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

    (b) COMAR 10.10.06; or

  (2) If located out-of-State, comply with other applicable standards established by the state or locality in which the service is provided.

E. When applicable, abortion clinics shall be licensed in accordance with COMAR 10.12.01.