Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 17-305
Waiver of license requirements; clinical alcohol and drug counseling
Effective Oct 1, 2023Added by Acts 2008, c. 505, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 756, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 757, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2023, c. 264, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 265, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.State of Maryland
(a) The Board shall waive the requirements for licensure for an applicant to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling if the applicant:
- (1) Holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that is equivalent to the license the applicant is applying for under this subtitle;
- (2) Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires;
- (3) Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board; and
- (4) Satisfies any other educational and experience requirements established by the Board.
(b) The Board may waive educational and experience requirements established under subsection (a)(4) of this section:
- (1) Under circumstances determined by the Board; and
- (2) For applicants who petition the Board for waiver.
- (c) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2008, c. 505, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 756, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 757, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2023, c. 264, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 265, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.