Maryland Health Occupations Section 4-102

Article - Health Occupations

§ 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.



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