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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.27.27.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="27" heading="Unlawful Practices.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Unless authorized to practice under this chapter, an individual may not use the following words or abbreviations:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Certified clinical nurse specialist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Clinical nurse specialist (CNS);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Clinical Registered Nurse Specialist (CRNS);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Clinical nurse specialist graduate; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Nurse specialist graduate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An individual certified under this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary prohibitions and sanctions set forth under Health Occupations Article, §§8-316 and 8-701 — 8-703, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>