(a) There is an Advisory Committee on the Registration of Rehabilitation Practitioners within the Commission.
(b) The Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Commission in accordance with this section.
(c) (1) The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of registered rehabilitation practitioners, who are registered with the Commission under this subtitle.
(2) The Commission shall appoint members of the Advisory Committee so that its membership reflects the geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender makeup of the population of the State.
(d) The term of an Advisory Committee member is 3 years.
(e) In making appointments to the Advisory Committee, the Commission shall provide for continuity and rotation through a staggering of terms.
(f) A majority of the fully authorized Advisory Committee is a quorum.
(g) The Advisory Committee shall meet at the request of the Commission.
(h) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Advisory Committee shall:
(1) review applications for registration submitted to the Commission whenever further clarification regarding the applicant is requested by the Commission; and
(2) after review and evaluation, provide recommendations to the Commission chairman on the applicant.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 6A - Rehabilitation Practitioners
Section 9-6A-02 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 9-6A-03 - Registration Generally
Section 9-6A-04 - Enforcement of Subtitle
Section 9-6A-05 - Advisory Committee on Registration of Rehabilitation Practitioners
Section 9-6A-06 - Payment for Services
Section 9-6A-07 - Commission Powers; Fees
Section 9-6A-08 - Individual Registration Requirements
Section 9-6A-09 - Education, Experience, and Supervision Requirements
Section 9-6A-10 - Application and Fee
Section 9-6A-11 - Waiver of Requirements
Section 9-6A-12 - Registration of Applicants Required
Section 9-6A-13 - Effect of Registration
Section 9-6A-14 - Expiration and Renewal of Registration
Section 9-6A-15 - Fraudulent Practices in Connection With Registration
Section 9-6A-18 - Registration Required -- Providing Vocational Rehabilitative Services
Section 9-6A-19 - Registration Required -- Reimbursement; Advertising