(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice perfusion in this State.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) A student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle while practicing perfusion in that program; or
(2) A perfusionist employed in the service of the federal government while practicing within the scope of the employment.