(a) While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.
(b) In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice podiatry in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:
(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and
(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.
(c) The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice podiatry competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.
(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 16-301 - License Required
Section 16-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 16-302.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 16-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 16-305 - Issuance and Contents of License
Section 16-306 - Scope of License
Section 16-307 - Term and Renewal of License
Section 16-308 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 16-309 - Change of Address
Section 16-310 - Surrender of License
Section 16-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 16-312 - Investigations
Section 16-314 - Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License
Section 16-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
Section 16-317 - Limited License
Section 16-318 - Temporary License
Section 16-319 - Injunctive Relief
Section 16-319.1 - Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief