# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 39 — Board of Nursing — Certificate Holders

### Chapter 01 — Certified Nursing Assistants

#### Regulation .08 Temporary Practice Certificate.

*COMAR 10.39.01.08*

A. The Board may issue a temporary practice certificate to an applicant who:

  (1) Has met the appropriate certification requirements to the satisfaction of the Board;

  (2) Does not have a criminal record; and

  (3) Has not been the subject of a health professional disciplinary action in this State or another jurisdiction.

B. Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary practice certificate, the temporary practice certificate expires 90      calendar days after the date of issuance.

C. A temporary practice certificate may be extended up to an additional 90 calendar days if the applicant is awaiting the completion of the criminal history records check.