§ 4-102. Scope of title

MD Health Occ Code § 4-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.