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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.27.21.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="21" heading="Unlawful Practice.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Unless authorized to practice under this chapter, an individual may not use the words “forensic nurse examiner” or the acronyms “RN-FNE”, “RN-FNE-A”, “RN-FNE-P”, or “RN-FNE-AP”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent the individual as any category of RN-FNE.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An individual may not use any form of the designation RN-FNE unless authorized by the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An individual may not offer to perform or perform the activities of a RN-FNE enumerated in Regulation .04A of this chapter unless certified under this chapter or otherwise permitted by law to engage in these activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A registered or licensed practical nurse may not perform any task or function listed under Regulation .04A of this chapter unless certified under this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An individual authorized under this chapter to practice as an RN-FNE is subject to the disciplinary prohibitions and sanctions set forth in Health Occupations Article, Title 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>