2021 Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 6 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety
Section 5-636 - Licensed Chiropractors Reviewing Fees of Other Chiropractors
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(3) “License” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(4) “Licensed chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(b) A licensed chiropractor is not civilly liable for reviewing the fees or charges for services of another licensed chiropractor in this or any other state if:
(1) The records are received by the chiropractor from an insurance company solely for the purpose of evaluating whether excessive treatment or service was furnished; and
(2) The chiropractor acts:
(i) In good faith; and
(ii) Within the scope of the chiropractor’s license.
