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§ 2-402.3. Representations to the public; speech-language pathology assistants

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 2-402.3
§ 2-402.3. Representations to the public; speech-language pathology assistants
Currentness
In general
(a) Unless authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public, by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person:
(1) Is authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant in the State; or
(2) Assists in the practice of speech-language pathology.
Certain representations prohibited
(b) Unless authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in assisting the practice of speech-language pathology, including:
(1) “Communication assistant”;
(2) “Speech assistant”;
(3) “Speech-language assistant”;
(4) “Speech-language teacher”; or
(5) “Speech teacher”.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 391, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 2-402.3, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 2-402.3
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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