# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 46 — Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

### Chapter 02 — Code of Ethics

#### Regulation .02 Sexual Misconduct.

*COMAR 10.46.02.02*

A. The licensee shall avoid a relationship or an activity with the client that interferes with professional judgment and objectivity.

B. The licensee may not:

  (1) Exploit the client sexually, physically, emotionally, socially, or in another manner; or

  (2) Engage in sexual misconduct which includes, but is not limited to, sexual behavior with the client or patient:

    (a) Regardless of whether the behavior occurs in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or other service to the client or patient, or

    (b) Under the pretense of diagnostic or therapeutic intent or benefit.