(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to practice audiology to an applicant who:
(1) Except for the examination or supervised clinical training, meets the license requirements under § 2–302 of this subtitle;
(2) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that for the term of the limited license the applicant will practice audiology only under the supervision of an individual described under subsection (b)(2) of this section;
(3) Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(4) Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(b) (1) The purpose of a limited license is to permit an individual to practice audiology while completing the licensing requirements of this title.
(2) While it is effective, a limited license authorizes the licensee to practice audiology under the supervision of:
(i) A fully licensed audiologist; or
(ii) If the individual is employed in a setting in which licensure is not required as provided under § 2–301(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle, an individual who holds national certification in audiology from a professional organization acceptable to the Board as provided in the regulations adopted by the Board.
(c) A limited license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
(d) The Board may renew the limited license once for an additional 1–year term, if the holder:
(1) Otherwise meets the requirements of this section;
(2) Submits a renewal application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3) Pays to the Board a limited license renewal fee set by the Board.
(e) If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years after the initial limited license was issued, the individual may not apply for another limited license.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Section 2-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 2-302 - Qualifications -- Audiologists
Section 2-302.1 - Qualifications -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-302.2 - Qualifications -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-302.3 - Qualifications -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 2-303.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 2-305 - Waiver of Requirements -- Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-306 - Issuance of License
Section 2-307 - Scope of License -- Audiologists
Section 2-307.1 - Scope of License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-307.2 - Scope of License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-307.3 - Scope of License -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-307.4 - Scope of License -- Identification and Representation
Section 2-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 2-308.1 - Inactive Status of Licenses
Section 2-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 2-310 - Limited License -- Audiologist
Section 2-310.1 - Limited License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-310.2 - Limited License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-310.3 - Limited License -- Assisting in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology
Section 2-311 - Display of Licenses; Multiple Place of Business; Change of Address
Section 2-312 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers of Board
Section 2-313 - Surrender of License
Section 2-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 2-314.1 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Medical Examination
Section 2-314.2 - Misleading or Untruthful Advertisements and Representations Regarding Services
Section 2-314.3 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Misrepresentation of Qualifications of Place of Business
Section 2-314.4 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Use of False Name
Section 2-314.5 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Unlawful Inducements
Section 2-314.6 - Door-to-Door Solicitation of Hearing Aid Sales
Section 2-314.7 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in Provision of Hearing Aid Services
Section 2-314.8 - Receipts for Hearing Aids
Section 2-314.9 - Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Additional Penalties
Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 2-317 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses