(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 acupuncture 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 acupuncture 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 1A-301 - License Required; Exemptions
Section 1A-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 1A-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 1A-304 - Issuance of License
Section 1A-305 - Scope of License
Section 1A-306 - Term and Renewal of Licenses; Advertisements
Section 1A-307 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired License
Section 1A-308 - Surrender of License by Licensee
Section 1A-309 - Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 1A-310.1 - Reprimands, Probation, Suspension or Revocation of License -- Penalties
Section 1A-312 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
Section 1A-314 - Injunctive Relief
Section 1A-314.1 - Cease and Desist Orders or Injunctions Authorized