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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 3-305.1

Known as the Maryland Chiropractic Act

The act spans §§ 3–3 (42 sections).

(a) The Board may grant a temporary license to an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) To qualify for a temporary license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application provided by the Board;

(2) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of study;

(3) Have begun the process of applying to the Board for a license to practice chiropractic, but not met requirements to qualify for a license;

(4) (i) Have been licensed in another state for at least 2 years preceding the application in the State; or

(ii) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of study within 6 months preceding the application in the State;

(5) Have submitted written, verified evidence that the applicant has submitted a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3–302.1 of this subtitle;

(6) Agree to practice under the direct supervision of a Board–approved supervisor who is a licensed chiropractor while the temporary license is in effect; and

(7) Pay the temporary license fee set by the Board.

(c) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(d) (1) Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary license, each temporary license expires 6 months after the date of issue.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a temporary license may be extended every 90 days.

(ii) The total length of renewal may not exceed 12 months from the date the original temporary license was issued.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.