Maryland Health Occupations Section 8-315

      (a)      The Board may issue a temporary license to any applicant who:

            (1)      Is licensed by any other state; and

            (2)      Submits to the Board:

                  (i)      An application on the form required by the Board; and

                  (ii)      Any other document required by the Board; and

            (3)      Pays the fee required by the Board.

      (b)      (1)      A temporary license issued to an individual who is authorized to practice registered nursing in another state authorizes the holder to practice registered nursing in this State while the temporary license is effective.

            (2)      A temporary license issued to an individual who is authorized to practice licensed practical nursing in another state authorizes the holder to practice licensed practical nursing in this State while the temporary license is effective.

      (c)      (1)      The Board may issue a temporary practice letter to a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse-midwife who:

                  (i)      Has been issued a temporary license under this subsection and has submitted a written agreement to the Board for formal approval;

                  (ii)      Is authorized to practice as a registered nurse and has submitted an initial written agreement to the Board for formal approval; or

                  (iii)      1.      Has had a written agreement approved by the Board;

                        2.      Is changing practices or locations; and

                        3.      Has submitted to the Board for formal approval a new written agreement for the new practice or location.

            (2)      The Board may not issue a temporary practice letter to a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse-midwife under paragraph (1) of this subsection unless:

                  (i)      The State Board of Physicians has received a written agreement submitted to the Board for formal approval of the scope of practice for which the temporary practice letter is requested; and

                  (ii)      The State Board of Physicians has approved the issuance of the temporary practice letter.

            (3)      A temporary practice letter does not:

                  (i)      Create any interest, right, or entitlement for the certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or collaborating physician that extends beyond the ending date of the practice letter;

                  (ii)      Abrogate any procedures required by statute or regulation for approval of collaboration agreements; or

                  (iii)      Establish any fact or any presumption concerning the final approval of a collaboration agreement.

      (d)      (1)      A temporary license and temporary practice letter may not be renewed.

            (2)      Unless the Board revokes a temporary license or temporary practice letter, each temporary license or temporary practice letter expires 90 days after the date of issue.