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§ 14-5F-29. License required to practice naturopathic medicine

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: May 8, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Physicians (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5f. Naturopathic Doctors (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 8, 2020
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5F-29
§ 14-5F-29. License required to practice naturopathic medicine
In general
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license.
Criminal penalties
(b) An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14-5F-30 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Civil fine
(c) Any individual who violates subsection (a) of this section or § 14-5F-30 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
Disposition of money collected
(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.

Credits

Added by Acts 2014, c. 153, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 399, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 217, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 218, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2020, c. 612, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 613, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5F-29, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-5F-29
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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