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Maryland House Bill HB723

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1- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 12
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4-Chapter 12
5-(House Bill 723)
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7-AN ACT concerning
3+EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MAT TER ADDED TO EXISTIN G LAW.
4+ [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.
5+ Underlining indicates amendments to bill.
6+ Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by
7+amendment.
8+ Italics indicate opposite chamber/conference committee amendments.
9+ *hb0723*
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9-State Board of Dental Examiners – Health Occupations – Authorization to
10-Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or
11-Certified in Another State
11+HOUSE BILL 723
12+J2 (5lr2379)
13+ENROLLED BILL
14+— Health and Government Operations/Finance —
15+Introduced by Delegate Kerr
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13-FOR the purpose of requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a license or
14-certification to certain applicants licensed or certified by another state within a
15-certain amount of time; requiring that a dental radiation technologist certified in
16-another state be issued a certification by the State Board under certain
17-circumstances; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop a plan for a
18-temporary or permanent authorization to practice a health occupation in the State for
19-certain individuals who left employment with a federal agency after a certain date;
20-and generally relating to the issuance of licenses and certifications by the State
21-Board of Dental Examiners to applicants licensed or certified in another state
22-practice of health occupations.
17+Read and Examined by Proofreaders:
2318
24-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
25- Article – Health Occupations
26-Section 4–306
27- Annotated Code of Maryland
28- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement)
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20+Proofreader.
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22+Proofreader.
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30-BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
31- Article – Health Occupations
32-Section 4–505
33- Annotated Code of Maryland
34- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement)
24+Sealed with the Great Seal and presented to the Governor, for his approval this
3525
36-BY adding to
37- Article – Health Occupations
38-Section 4–505.1
39- Annotated Code of Maryland
40- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement)
26+_______ day of _______________ at _________________ _______ o’clock, ________M.
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42- SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
43-That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
28+______________________________________________
29+Speaker.
4430
45-Article – Health Occupations
31+CHAPTER ______
4632
47-4–306.
33+AN ACT concerning 1
4834
49- (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. Ch. 12 2025 LAWS OF MARYLAND
35+State Board of Dental Examiners – Health Occupations – Authorization to 2
36+Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or 3
37+Certified in Another State 4
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51-– 2 –
39+FOR the purpose of requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a license or 5
40+certification to certain applicants licensed or certified by another state within a 6
41+certain amount of time; requiring that a dental radiation technologist certified in 7
42+another state be issued a certification by the State Board under certain 8
43+circumstances; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop a plan for a 9
44+temporary or permanent authorization to practice a health occupation in the State for 10
45+certain individuals who left employment with a federal agency after a certain date; 11
46+and generally relating to the issuance of licenses and certifications by the State 12
47+Board of Dental Examiners to applicants licensed or certified in another state 13
48+practice of health occupations. 14
49+ 2 HOUSE BILL 723
5250
53- (2) “ADEX” means the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., or its
54-successor organization.
5551
56- (3) (i) “ADHLEX” means the American Dental Hygiene Licensing
57-Examination designed and developed by ADEX, or its successor examination.
52+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 1
53+ Article – Health Occupations 2
54+Section 4–306 3
55+ Annotated Code of Maryland 4
56+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 5
5857
59- (ii) “ADHLEX” includes a written component and a clinical
60-component.
58+BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 6
59+ Article – Health Occupations 7
60+Section 4–505 8
61+ Annotated Code of Maryland 9
62+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 10
6163
62- (4) (i) “ADLEX” means the American Dental Licensing Examination
63-designed and developed by ADEX, or its successor examination.
64+BY adding to 11
65+ Article – Health Occupations 12
66+Section 4–505.1 13
67+ Annotated Code of Maryland 14
68+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 15
6469
65- (ii) “ADLEX” includes a written component and a clinical
66-component.
70+ SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 16
71+That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 17
6772
68- (b) (1) A dentist licensed in any other state shall be issued a license in this
69-State if the applicant:
73+Article – Health Occupations 18
7074
71- (i) 1. Has passed the ADLEX; and
75+4–306. 19
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73- 2. Has passed the Maryland Dental Jurisprudence
74-Examination given by the Board or its designee; or
77+ (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 20
7578
76- (ii) 1. For the 5 preceding years, has been actively engaged in
77-practicing dentistry for at least 850 hours on average per year;
79+ (2) “ADEX” means the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., or its 21
80+successor organization. 22
7881
79- 2. Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a
80-requirement for licensure in another state;
82+ (3) (i) “ADHLEX” means the American Dental Hygiene Licensing 23
83+Examination designed and developed by ADEX, or its successor examination. 24
8184
82- 3. Has passed a comprehensive written examination on
83-applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX; and
85+ (ii) “ADHLEX” includes a written component and a clinical 25
86+component. 26
8487
85- 4. Has passed the Maryland Dental Jurisprudence
86-Examination given by the Board or its designee.
88+ (4) (i) “ADLEX” means the American Dental Licensing Examination 27
89+designed and developed by ADEX, or its successor examination. 28
8790
88- (2) A dental hygienist licensed in any other state shall be issued a license
89-in this State if the applicant:
91+ (ii) “ADLEX” includes a written component and a clinical 29
92+component. 30
9093
91- (i) 1. Has passed the ADHLEX; and
94+ (b) (1) A dentist licensed in any other state shall be issued a license in this 31
95+State if the applicant: 32
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93- 2. Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence
94-Examination given by the Board or its designee; or
97+ (i) 1. Has passed the ADLEX; and 33
98+ HOUSE BILL 723 3
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96- (ii) 1. For the 3 preceding years, has been actively engaged in
97-practicing dental hygiene for at least 150 hours on average per year; WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 12
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101+ 2. Has passed the Maryland Dental Jurisprudence 1
102+Examination given by the Board or its designee; or 2
100103
101- 2. Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a
102-requirement for licensure in another state;
104+ (ii) 1. For the 5 preceding years, has been actively engaged in 3
105+practicing dentistry for at least 850 hours on average per year; 4
103106
104- 3. Has passed a comprehensive written examination o n
105-applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX; and
107+ 2. Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a 5
108+requirement for licensure in another state; 6
106109
107- 4. Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence
108-Examination given by the Board or its designee.
110+ 3. Has passed a comprehensive written examination on 7
111+applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX; and 8
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110- (c) (1) The Board may adopt regulations for the content and administration of
111-examinations and any other regulations necessary to provide for the licensure of
112-individuals who apply for a license to practice dentistry under subsection (b)(1) of this
113-section.
113+ 4. Has passed the Maryland Dental Jurisprudence 9
114+Examination given by the Board or its designee. 10
114115
115- (2) The Board may adopt regulations for the content and administration of
116-examinations and any other regulations necessary to provide for the licensure of
117-individuals who apply for a license to practice dental hygiene under subsection (b)(2) of this
118-section.
116+ (2) A dental hygienist licensed in any other state shall be issued a license 11
117+in this State if the applicant: 12
119118
120- (d) An applicant for a general license to practice dentistry under this section shall:
119+ (i) 1. Has passed the ADHLEX; and 13
121120
122- (1) Pay the application fee required by § 4–304 of this subtitle; and
121+ 2. Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence 14
122+Examination given by the Board or its designee; or 15
123123
124- (2) Provide adequate evidence that the applicant:
124+ (ii) 1. For the 3 preceding years, has been actively engaged in 16
125+practicing dental hygiene for at least 150 hours on average per year; 17
125126
126- (i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title for a
127-general license to practice dentistry;
127+ 2. Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a 18
128+requirement for licensure in another state; 19
128129
129- (ii) Holds a license to practice dentistry in another state;
130+ 3. Has passed a comprehensive written examination on 20
131+applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX; and 21
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131- (iii) Has satisfied the examination requirements provided in
132-subsection (b)(1) of this section;
133+ 4. Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence 22
134+Examination given by the Board or its designee. 23
133135
134- (iv) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another
135-state, does not have charges pending against the applicant’s license, and has not been
136-disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or been
137-convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds
138-for disciplinary action under § 4–315 of this subtitle; and
136+ (c) (1) The Board may adopt regulations for the content and administration of 24
137+examinations and any other regulations necessary to provide for the licensure of 25
138+individuals who apply for a license to practice dentistry under subsection (b)(1) of this 26
139+section. 27
139140
140- (v) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a
141-dentist in this State.
141+ (2) The Board may adopt regulations for the content and administration of 28
142+examinations and any other regulations necessary to provide for the licensure of 29
143+individuals who apply for a license to practice dental hygiene under subsection (b)(2) of this 30
144+section. 31
142145
143- (e) An applicant for a general license to practice dental hygiene under this section
144-shall:
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146+ (d) An applicant for a general license to practice dentistry under this section shall: 32
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148- (1) Pay the application fee required by § 4–304 of this subtitle; and
149149
150- (2) Provide adequate evidence that the applicant:
150+ (1) Pay the application fee required by § 4–304 of this subtitle; and 1
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152- (i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title for a
153-general license to practice dental hygiene;
152+ (2) Provide adequate evidence that the applicant: 2
154153
155- (ii) Holds a license to practice dental hygiene in another state;
154+ (i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title for a 3
155+general license to practice dentistry; 4
156156
157- (iii) Has satisfied the examination requirements provided in
158-subsection (b)(2) of this section;
157+ (ii) Holds a license to practice dentistry in another state; 5
159158
160- (iv) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another
161-state, does not have charges pending against the applicant’s license, and has not been
162-disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or been
163-convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds
164-for disciplinary action under § 4–315 of this subtitle; and
159+ (iii) Has satisfied the examination requirements provided in 6
160+subsection (b)(1) of this section; 7
165161
166- (v) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a
167-dental hygienist in this State.
162+ (iv) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another 8
163+state, does not have charges pending against the applicant’s license, and has not been 9
164+disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or been 10
165+convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds 11
166+for disciplinary action under § 4–315 of this subtitle; and 12
168167
169- (F) IF AN APPLICANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE UNDER
170-THIS SECTION, THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE THE LICENSE WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS
171-AFTER RECEIVING THE COMPLETED APPLICATIO N.
168+ (v) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a 13
169+dentist in this State. 14
172170
173-4–505.
171+ (e) An applicant for a general license to practice dental hygiene under this section 15
172+shall: 16
174173
175- (a) The Board of Dental Examiners shall:
174+ (1) Pay the application fee required by § 4–304 of this subtitle; and 17
176175
177- (1) Define, for the purpose of this section, the terms “dental radiation
178-technologist” and “practice dental radiation technology”;
176+ (2) Provide adequate evidence that the applicant: 18
179177
180- (2) Adopt rules and regulations concerning qualifications, training,
181-certification, monitoring of, and enforcement requirements for a dental radiation
182-technologist; and
178+ (i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title for a 19
179+general license to practice dental hygiene; 20
183180
184- (3) Provide for a requirement to ensure competency in new safety and
185-technological advances.
181+ (ii) Holds a license to practice dental hygiene in another state; 21
186182
187- (b) The qualifications required of applicants for Board certification as a dental
188-radiation technologist shall include requirements established by:
183+ (iii) Has satisfied the examination requirements provided in 22
184+subsection (b)(2) of this section; 23
189185
190- (1) The American Dental Association; or
186+ (iv) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another 24
187+state, does not have charges pending against the applicant’s license, and has not been 25
188+disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or been 26
189+convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds 27
190+for disciplinary action under § 4–315 of this subtitle; and 28
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192- (2) Any applicable federal standards for training and certification.
193- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 12
192+ (v) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a 29
193+dental hygienist in this State. 30
194+ HOUSE BILL 723 5
194195
195-– 5 –
196- (c) After July 1, 1988, an individual must be certified by the Board as a dental
197-radiation technologist before a licensed dentist may employ the individual to practice
198-dental radiation technology.
199196
200- (d) After July 1, 1988, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology
201-unless certified by the Board.
197+ (F) IF AN APPLICANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE UNDER 1
198+THIS SECTION, THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE THE LICENSE WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS 2
199+AFTER RECEIVING THE COMPLETED APPLICATIO N. 3
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203- (e) At least 1 month before a certificate expires, the Board shall send to each
204-certificate holder, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or
205-physical address of the certificate holder, a renewal notice that states:
201+4–505. 4
206202
207- (1) The date on which the current certificate expires;
203+ (a) The Board of Dental Examiners shall: 5
208204
209- (2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the
210-Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and
205+ (1) Define, for the purpose of this section, the terms “dental radiation 6
206+technologist” and “practice dental radiation technology”; 7
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212- (3) The amount of the renewal fee.
208+ (2) Adopt rules and regulations concerning qualifications, training, 8
209+certification, monitoring of, and enforcement requirements for a dental radiation 9
210+technologist; and 10
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214- (f) An individual may be simultaneously certified as a dental radiation
215-technologist under this section and as an expanded function dental assistant.
212+ (3) Provide for a requirement to ensure competency in new safety and 11
213+technological advances. 12
216214
217-4–505.1.
215+ (b) The qualifications required of applicants for Board certification as a dental 13
216+radiation technologist shall include requirements established by: 14
218217
219- (A) A DENTAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGI ST AUTHORIZED TO PRA CTICE IN
220-ANOTHER STATE SHALL BE ISSUED A CERTIFIC ATE IN THIS STATE IF THE
221-APPLICANT:
218+ (1) The American Dental Association; or 15
222219
223- (1) PAYS THE APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD; AND
220+ (2) Any applicable federal standards for training and certification. 16
224221
225- (2) PROVIDES ADEQUATE EVI DENCE THAT THE APPLI CANT:
222+ (c) After July 1, 1988, an individual must be certified by the Board as a dental 17
223+radiation technologist before a licensed dentist may employ the individual to practice 18
224+dental radiation technology. 19
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227- (I) MEETS THE QUALIFICATIONS OTHER WISE REQUIRED
228-UNDER THIS TITLE FOR A CERTIFICATION TO P RACTICE DENTAL RADIA TION
229-TECHNOLOGY ;
226+ (d) After July 1, 1988, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology 20
227+unless certified by the Board. 21
230228
231- (II) HAS SATISFIED THE EXA MINATION REQUIREMENT FOR
232-CERTIFICATION OF ANO THER STATE THAT THE BOARD DETERMINES IS
233-COMPARABLE TO THE EX AMINATION REQUIREMENT IN THI S STATE;
229+ (e) At least 1 month before a certificate expires, the Board shall send to each 22
230+certificate holder, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or 23
231+physical address of the certificate holder, a renewal notice that states: 24
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235- (III) IS NOT BEING INVESTIG ATED BY A DISCIPLINA RY
236-AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER STATE, DOES NOT HAVE CHARGE S PENDING AGAINST TH E
237-APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION , AND HAS NOT BEEN DIS CIPLINED BY A DISCIP LINARY
238-OR CERTIFYING AUTHOR ITY OF ANOTHER STATE OR COUN TRY, OR BEEN CONVICTED
239-OR DISCIPLINED BY A COURT OF ANY STATE O R COUNTRY FOR AN ACT THAT WOULD
240-BE GROUNDS FOR DISCI PLINARY ACTION UNDER § 4–315 OF THIS SUBTITLE; AND Ch. 12 2025 LAWS OF MARYLAND
233+ (1) The date on which the current certificate expires; 25
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235+ (2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the 26
236+Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and 27
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244- (IV) HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY FA ILED AN EXAMINATION FOR
245-CERTIFICATION AS A DENTAL RADIATION T ECHNOLOGIST IN THIS STATE.
238+ (3) The amount of the renewal fee. 28
246239
247- (B) IF AN APPLICANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
248-UNDER THIS SECTION , THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE THE CERTIFICATE WITHIN 15
249-BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE COMPLE TED APPLICATION .
240+ (f) An individual may be simultaneously certified as a dental radiation 29
241+technologist under this section and as an expanded function dental assistant. 30
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251- (C) THE BOARD MAY ADOPT ANY REGULATION S NECESSARY TO PROVI DE
252-FOR THE CERTIFICATIO N OF INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLY FOR A CERTIFIC ATION TO
253-PRACTICE DENTAL RADI ATION THERAPY UNDER THIS SECTION.
254244
255- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That:
245+4–505.1. 1
256246
257- (a) The Maryland Department of Health shall develop a plan for a temporary or
258-permanent authorization to practice a health occupation in the State for individuals who:
247+ (A) A DENTAL RADIATION TEC HNOLOGIST AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE IN 2
248+ANOTHER STATE SHALL BE ISSUED A CERTIFIC ATE IN THIS STATE IF THE 3
249+APPLICANT: 4
259250
260- (1) are not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice the health occupation
261-in the State;
251+ (1) PAYS THE APPLICATION FEE REQUIRE D BY THE BOARD; AND 5
262252
263- (2) hold a license or other authorization issued by another state that is
264-equivalent to the license or other authorization required to practice the health occupation in
265-this State; and
253+ (2) PROVIDES ADEQUATE EVI DENCE THAT THE APPLI CANT: 6
266254
267- (3) left employment with a federal agency after January 20, 2025.
255+ (I) MEETS THE QUALIFICATI ONS OTHERWISE REQUIR ED 7
256+UNDER THIS TITLE FOR A CERTIFICATION TO P RACTICE DENTAL RADIA TION 8
257+TECHNOLOGY ; 9
268258
269- (b) On or before October 1, 2025, the Department shall submit the plan, including
270-any necessary statutory changes, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health
271-and Government Operations Committee in accordance with § 2 –1257 of the State
272-Government Article.
259+ (II) HAS SATISFIED THE EXA MINATION REQUIREMENT FOR 10
260+CERTIFICATION OF ANO THER STATE THAT THE BOARD DETERMINES IS 11
261+COMPARABLE TO THE EX AMINATION REQUIREMEN T IN THIS STATE; 12
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274- SECTION 2. 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section 1 of this Act shall
275-take effect October 1, 2025.
263+ (III) IS NOT BEING INVESTIG ATED BY A DISCIPLINA RY 13
264+AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER STATE, DOES NOT HAVE CHARGE S PENDING AGAINST TH E 14
265+APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION , AND HAS NOT BEEN DIS CIPLINED BY A DISCIP LINARY 15
266+OR CERTIFYING AUTHOR ITY OF ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY, OR BEEN CONVICTED 16
267+OR DISCIPLINED BY A COURT OF ANY STATE O R COUNTRY FOR AN ACT THAT WOULD 17
268+BE GROUNDS FOR DISCI PLINARY ACTION UNDER § 4–315 OF THIS SUBTITLE; AND 18
276269
277- SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, except as provided in Section
278-3 of this Act, this Act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
270+ (IV) HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY FA ILED AN EXAMINATION FOR 19
271+CERTIFICATION AS A D ENTAL RADIATION TECH NOLOGIST IN THIS STATE. 20
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280-Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2025.
273+ (B) IF AN APPLICANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION 21
274+UNDER THIS SECTION , THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE THE CERTIFICATE WITHIN 15 22
275+BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE COMPLE TED APPLICATION . 23
276+
277+ (C) THE BOARD MAY ADOPT ANY R EGULATIONS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE 24
278+FOR THE CERTIFICATIO N OF INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLY FOR A CERTIFIC ATION TO 25
279+PRACTICE DENTAL RADI ATION THERAPY UNDER THIS SECTION. 26
280+
281+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That: 27
282+
283+ (a) The Maryland Department of Health shall develop a plan for a temporary or 28
284+permanent authorization to practice a health occupation in the State for individuals who: 29
285+
286+ (1) are not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice the health occupation 30
287+in the State; 31
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289+
290+
291+ (2) hold a license or other authorization issued by another state that is 1
292+equivalent to the license or other authorization required to practice the health occupation in 2
293+this State; and 3
294+
295+ (3) left employment with a federal agency after January 20, 2025. 4
296+
297+ (b) On or before October 1, 2025, the Department shall submit the plan, including 5
298+any necessary statutory changes, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health 6
299+and Government Operations Committee in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State 7
300+Government Article. 8
301+
302+ SECTION 2. 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section 1 of this Act shall 9
303+take effect October 1, 2025. 10
304+
305+ SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, except as provided in Section 11
306+3 of this Act, this Act shall take effect July 1, 2025. 12
307+
308+
309+
310+Approved:
311+________________________________________________________________________________
312+ Governor.
313+________________________________________________________________________________
314+ Speaker of the House of Delegates.
315+________________________________________________________________________________
316+ President of the Senate.