WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                            Ch. 627

(2) If the two boards cannot agree on a proposed rule or regulation, the
proposal shall be submitted to the Secretary' for a final decision.

14-307.

(h) (1) The Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing
procedures that an applicant for a license to practice medicine demonstrate an oral
competency in the English language.

(2)      Graduation from a recognized English-speaking undergraduate school
OR HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED), after at
least 3 years of enrollment, or from a recognized English-speaking professional school is
acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of the English language
under this section.

(3)      By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing
individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily
a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(4)      If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral
communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the
Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of
oral competency.

14-310.

(a)      [(1) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under this title is
entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(2)      The Board may establish standards for examining qualified medical
students before they complete the education requirements of this subtitle.] THE BOARD
MAY ESTABLISH:

(1) STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE
EXAMINED UNDER THIS SECTION; AND

(2)      STANDARDS FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF EXAMINATIONS UNDER
THIS SECTION.

(3) THE BOARD MAY ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT SEEKING A LICENSE TO SIT FOR AN EXAMINATION.

(b)      The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least once a year, at the
times and places that the Board determines.

(c)      The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of
examination.

(d)     The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for
examinations given under this subtitle.

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