Maryland Health Occupations Section 13-313

      (a)      (1)      Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a temporary license to an applicant who:

                  (i)      Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and except for the examination requirements of this subtitle, has met the appropriate licensing requirements of this title to the satisfaction of the Board;

                  (ii)      Submits to the Board:

                        1.      An application on the form that the Board requires; and

                        2.      Any other document required by the Board; and

                  (iii)      Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.

            (2)      In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, to be eligible for a temporary license an applicant educated outside of any state shall have been accepted for a preceptorship.

      (b)      (1)      A temporary license issued to a physical therapist authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy while the temporary license is effective.

            (2)      A temporary license issued to a physical therapist assistant authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy while the temporary license is effective.

      (c)      (1)      Unless the Board revokes a temporary license, a temporary license expires 90 days after issuance.

            (2)      If a holder of a temporary license applies for a license by examination but does not report to take the examination when scheduled, the temporary license expires on the date of the scheduled examination.

      (d)      The Board may extend a temporary license to complete a preceptorship.

      (e)      The Board shall issue a license to replace the temporary license of a holder, if the Board receives:

            (1)      The passing test scores of the holder; and

            (2)      Any other document that the Board requires.