2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 18-317 - Amendment of order


MD Health Occ Code § 18-317 (2013) What's This?

§18-317.

For reasons the Board considers sufficient, and on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, the Board may:

(1) Reinstate a license that has been revoked;

(2) Reduce the period of a suspension; or

(3) Withdraw a reprimand.

§ 18-317 - 1. Injunctive relief

(a) Actions. -- An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of psychology; or

(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 18-313 of this subtitle.

(b) Standing. -- An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board, in its own name;

(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

(3) A State's Attorney, in the name of the State.

(c) Venue. -- An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:

(1) Resides; or

(2) Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.

(d) Proof of damages not required. -- Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(e) Other actions not precluded. -- An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of psychology under § 18-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 18-313 of this subtitle.

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