In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Board” means the Board of Examiners in Optometry. “Inappropriate sexual language” means: A sexualized harassing comment; An eroticized or sexually provocative comment not reasonably associated with a health care matter; or An inappropriate discussion of a sexually related matter. “Patient” means the individual to whom the licensee is rendering professional service. “Sexual behavior” means: A sexual act as specified in Criminal Law Article, §3-301(e) and (g), Annotated Code of Maryland; and Sexual contact as specified in Criminal Law Article, §3-301(f), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Sexual exploitation” means a situation in which the licensee takes advantage of the unequal relationship between the licensee and a patient, a student, or an employee to obtain sexual favors. “Sexual harassment” means a deliberate or repeated comment, advance, gesture, solicitation, request, or physical contact of a sexual nature.