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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
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H.B. 686
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FOR the purpose of altering the number of days within which the State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists must forward a certain complaint to a licensed
psychologist; altering the number of days within which the Board must dispose
of a certain complaint; providing that a certain decision of the Board to enforce
suspension of a license for more than a certain period of time may not be stayed
pending judicial review; and generally relating to the State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health Occupations
Section 18-206 and 18-316
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2000 Replacement Volume and 2001 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health Occupations
18-206.
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may
adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1) Establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints,
including:
(i) Providing notice to the licensed psychologist that a complaint
has been filed against the licensed psychologist and forwarding a copy of the
complaint to the licensed psychologist within [60] 120 days of receipt of the
complaint, unless the Board:
1. Makes an affirmative determination that the disclosure
would prejudice the investigation of the complaint and notifies the licensee of the
determination; or
2. Disposes of the complaint within [60] 120 days of the date
of receipt of the complaint; and
(ii) Notifying, at least every 3 months, the licensed psychologist and
the complainant as to the status of any outstanding complaint;
(2) Submit an annual report of its activities to the Secretary as soon as
practicable after the end of each fiscal year; and
(3) Adopt an official seal.
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