generally relating to the practice of acupuncture, podiatry, and social work.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health Occupations
Section 1A-309, 16-312, and 19-311
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1994 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article — Health Occupations

Section lA-310(f), 1A-314, 1A-315, 16-314(g), 16-319, 16-320, 19-312(f),

19-316, and 19-317
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1994 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

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

Article - Health Occupations

1A-309.

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 1A-310 of this subtitle, the Board, on the
affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may DENY A
LICENSE TO PRACTICE ACUPUNCTURE TO ANY APPLICANT, reprimand any licensee,
place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: .

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license
for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively:

(i) Uses a license; or

(ii) Solicits or advertises;

(3) Is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct in the practice of
acupuncture;

(4) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(5) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as
defined in Article 27 of the Code, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic
amounts or without a valid medical indication;

(6) Knowingly violates any provision of this title or any rule or
regulation of the Board adopted under this title;