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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.09.08.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="08" 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 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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The provider shall ensure that all X-ray and other radiological equipment:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The provider shall ensure that a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certification exists for all clinical laboratory services performed, and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If located in Maryland, comply with requirements of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitles 2 and 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>COMAR 10.10.06; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </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>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>When applicable, abortion clinics shall be licensed in accordance with COMAR 10.12.01.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>