(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.
(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.
(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.
(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5F - Naturopathic Doctors
Section 14-5F-01 - Definitions
Section 14-5F-02 - Purposes of Subtitle
Section 14-5F-03 - Rights Not Limited
Section 14-5F-04 - Regulations
Section 14-5F-04.1 - Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council
Section 14-5F-06 - Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee
Section 14-5F-11 - Licenses -- Qualifications
Section 14-5F-12 - Licenses -- Application
Section 14-5F-13 - Licenses -- Issuance
Section 14-5F-14 - Licenses -- Authorization Conferred
Section 14-5F-15 - Licenses -- Term; Renewal; Requirements
Section 14-5F-15.1 - Change of Name or Address
Section 14-5F-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement
Section 14-5F-17 - Surrender or Lapse of License
Section 14-5F-18 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Reprimands, Probation
Section 14-5F-20 - Investigation
Section 14-5F-22 - Orders; Surrender and Return of License
Section 14-5F-23 - Judicial Appeal
Section 14-5F-24 - Reinstatement of License
Section 14-5F-25 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 14-5F-26 - Adherence to Federal, State, or Local Laws
Section 14-5F-27 - Fees for Consultations Permitted
Section 14-5F-28 - Display of Notice of Federal Guidelines on Universal Precautions
Section 14-5F-29 - Unlicensed Practice Prohibited
Section 14-5F-30 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representations to Public