ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 252

(29)   Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an
individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee
is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(30)   Except as to an association that has remained in continuous
existence since July 1, 1963:

(i) Associates with a pharmacist as a partner or co-owner of a
pharmacy for the purpose of operating a pharmacy;

(ii) Employs a pharmacist for the purpose of operating a pharmacy;
or

(iii) Contracts with a pharmacist for the purpose of operating a
pharmacy;

(31)   Except in an emergency life-threatening situation where it is not
feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control's
guidelines on universal precautions;

(32)   Fails to display the notice required under § 14-415 of this title;

(33)   Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the
Board;

(34)   Is convicted of insurance fraud as defined in § 27-801 of the
Insurance Article;

(35)   Is in breach of a service obligation resulting from the applicant's or
licensee's receipt of State or federal funding for the licensee's medical education;

(36)   Willfully makes a false representation when seeking or making
application for licensure or any other application related to the practice of medicine;

(37)   By corrupt means, threats, or force, intimidates or influences, or
attempts to intimidate or influence, for the purpose of causing any person to withhold
or change testimony in hearings or proceedings before the Board or those otherwise
delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(38)   By corrupt means, threats, or force, hinders, prevents, or otherwise
delays any person from making information available to the Board in furtherance of
any investigation of the Board;

(39)   Intentionally misrepresents credentials for the purpose of testifying
or rendering an expert opinion in hearings or proceedings before the Board or those
otherwise delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings; or

(40)   Fails to keep adequate medical records as determined by appropriate
peer review.

(b) (1) On the filing of certified docket entries with the Board by the Office
of the Attorney General, the Board shall order the suspension of a license if the

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