Section 4-102 - Scope of title.

§ 4-102. Scope of title.
 

(a)  Individuals exempt.-  

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article. 

(2) The provisions of this title do not affect a physician while practicing medicine, unless the physician practices dentistry as a specialty. 

(b)  Program broadcasts.- This title does not prohibit an educational program broadcast on radio or television by the Department or by the health department of a political subdivision of this State. 

(c)  Clinics.- This title does not apply to a clinic maintained by a public school, a State institution, or charitable institution, or a business corporation, for its pupils, inmates, or employees if: 

(1) The school or institution, or corporation does not advertise concerning dentistry; and 

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection: 

(i) Each dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental technician, or other dental auxiliary employed by the clinic shall be subject to the provisions of this title; and 

(ii) Each dentist employed by the clinic shall be licensed and shall be subject to the provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 32, § 18; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1982, ch. 395; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]