Section 14-321 - Restricted license to practice osteopathy.

§ 14-321. Restricted license to practice osteopathy.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) "Practice osteopathy" means to treat a disease or ailment of the human body by manipulation. 

(3) "Restricted license" means a license issued by the Board to practice osteopathy. 

(b)  Issuance of license.- The Board shall issue a restricted license only to an applicant who: 

(1) Was licensed to practice osteopathy in this State or in another state on June 30, 1980; 

(2) Is licensed to practice osteopathy in this State or in another state on the date that the application for a restricted license is submitted to the Board; 

(3) Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; 

(4) Pays to the Board the restricted license fee set by the Board; and 

(5) Meets any other requirement set by the Board. 

(c)  Scope of license.- A restricted license authorizes the license holder to practice osteopathy while the restricted license is effective. 

(d)  Term and renewal.- The term and renewal of a restricted license shall be as provided for a license under § 14-316 of this subtitle. 

(e)  Reprimand, probation, suspension, and revocation.-  

(1) Subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Board on the affirmative vote of a majority of its quorum, may reprimand a restricted license holder, may place any restricted license holder on probation, or suspend or revoke a restricted license for any of the grounds for Board action under § 14-404 of this title. 

(2) The Board may only dismiss a case against a restricted license holder on the affirmative vote of a majority of its quorum. 
 

[1981, ch. 238; 1988, ch. 109, § 1; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2003, ch. 252; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]