Ch. 87                                       1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND .

Section 3-407

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1991 Replacement Volume and 1992 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Health Occupations

3-205.

(a)     In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:

(1)     Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;

(2)     Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony
about matters that relate to the duties of the Board; and

(3)     In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and
travel expenses of witnesses who testify in any proceeding before the Board.

(b)     In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

(1)     Adopt an official seal;

(2)     File reports of its activities as required by the Secretary; [and]
(3)    Assist in prosecutions under this title; AND

(4)     INVESTIGATE AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS TITLE; AND

(5)     INTERPRET THE SCOPE OF AND ADOPT REGULATIONS TO SET
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN MARYLAND.

3-308.

(a)     A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed
for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a
term of longer than 2 years.

(b)     At least 1 month before a license expires, the secretary-treasurer of the Board
shall send to each licensee, by first class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a
renewal form and a renewal notice that states:

(1)     The date on which the current license expires;

(2)     That the renewal application and fee must be received by the Board on
or before the license expiration date; and

(3)     The amount of the renewal fee.

(c)     A licensee periodically may renew a license for AN additional [2-year terms]
TERM if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

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