HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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authorized by this title" is substituted for the
reference to a physical therapist assistant who
performs physical therapy "procedures" other than
under the direction of a licensed physical
therapist, for clarity. See § 13-310(b) of this
subtitle for the requirement that a licensed
physical therapist assistant practice limited
physical therapy only under the supervision of a
licensed physical therapist.

In item (7) of this section, the Commission to
Revise the Annotated Code has retained the
present reference to "a felony or a crime
involving moral turpitude" but calls several
problems to the attention of the General
Assembly. (1) Since the distinction between
felonies and misdemeanors in this State is
amorphous, it is unclear whether the phrase
"involving moral turpitude" modifies "felony"
and, therefore, limits the scope of felonies that
apply. (2) It is unclear whether the offense
must bear a reasonable relationship to the
practice of physical therapy or limited physical
therapy. (3) There are no time limits as to when
a person's conviction could be grounds for a
disciplinary action under this section.

In item (8) of this section, the reference to "a
narcotic law" is substituted for the present
reference to "any municipal, State or federal
narcotic law", for brevity.

In item (9) of this section, the words "any drug"
are substituted for the present reference to
"narcotic drugs or other habit-forming drugs" to
avoid duplication.

In item (10) of this section, the reference to
the "code of ethics" is substituted for "ethical
standards" to reflect the adoption of a code of
ethics by the Board under the authority of §
13-206(a)(2) of this article.

13-316. SAME — HEARINGS.

(A)  RIGHT TO A HEARING.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE ACT, BEFORE THE BOARD TAKES ANY ACTION UNDER §
13-315 OF THIS SUBTITLE, IT SHALL GIVE THE INDIVIDUAL
AGAINST WHOM THE ACTION IS CONTEMPLATED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
A HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD.

(B)  APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.

THE BOARD SHALL GIVE NOTICE AND HOLD THE HEARING IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.