(a) The authority of the Board established under this subtitle:
(1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for certification;
(2) Continues during periods of certification; and
(3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired certificate, a lapsed certificate, or a temporary certificate that has expired under § 8–6A–07(f) of this subtitle.
(b) The authority of the Board shall be continuous over an individual applicant or certificate holder and may not be divested by withdrawal of an application, when a certificate expires or lapses, or when a temporary certificate expires.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians
Section 8-6A-02 - Certification Required; Exceptions; Delegation of Tasks
Section 8-6A-05 - Qualifications for Certification
Section 8-6A-06 - Certification by Endorsement
Section 8-6A-07 - Issuance of Certificates; Contents; Criminal History Record Information
Section 8-6A-09 - Failure to Renew Certificate in Timely Manner; Penalty
Section 8-6A-12 - Surrender of Certificate
Section 8-6A-13 - Advisory Committee
Section 8-6A-14 - Nursing Assistant Training Program
Section 8-6A-14.1 - Survey Visits
Section 8-6A-15 - Examination of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Technician