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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.32.22.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="32" chapter_num="22" heading="Naturopathic Doctors.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A licensed naturopathic doctor, other licensed health care practitioner, health care facility located in the State, or State agency shall file a written report to the Board if there is reason to believe that a licensed naturopathic doctor is or may be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Medically or legally incompetent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Engaged in the unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Guilty of unprofessional conduct; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The report required under §A of this regulation shall be filed with the Board within 30 days after the individual or entity becomes aware of this information.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A health care facility shall report within 10 days to the Board if a licensed naturopathic doctor voluntarily resigns from the staff of the health care facility, voluntarily limits staff privileges, or fails to reapply for hospital privileges at the health care facility while the naturopathic doctor is under formal or informal investigation by the health care facility for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or mental or physical impairment.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>