2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 4-102 - Scope of title

§4-102.

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.

(2) The provisions of this title do not affect a physician while practicing medicine, unless the physician practices dentistry as a specialty.

(b) This title does not prohibit an educational program broadcast on radio or television by the Department or by the health department of a political subdivision of this State.

(c) This title does not apply to a clinic maintained by a public school, a State institution, or charitable institution, or a business corporation, for its pupils, inmates, or employees if:

(1) The school or institution, or corporation does not advertise concerning dentistry; and

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection:

(i) Each dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental technician, or other dental auxiliary employed by the clinic shall be subject to the provisions of this title; and

(ii) Each dentist employed by the clinic shall be licensed and shall be subject to the provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title.