1. A. An assistant acting beyond the scope of this chapter may be:

   1. (1) Considered to be engaged in the unlicensed practice of nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or any other health occupation recognized by the State; and
   2. (2) Subject to all applicable fines and penalties in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §§8-701—8-711, Annotated Code of Maryland and applicable regulations, or any other applicable provision of Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
2. B. A delegating APRN, through either act or omission, facilitation, or otherwise enabling or forcing an assistant to practice beyond the scope of this chapter, may be subject to discipline as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §8-316, Annotated Code of Maryland.

3. C. A delegating APRN may not:

   1. (1) Require an assistant to perform a delegated nursing or technical task; or
   2. (2) Permit an assistant to delegate any act to another individual.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§8-205 and 8-6A-02, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01 — .06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2025 (52:20 Md. R. 999); adopted permanently effective October 27, 2025 (52:21 Md. R. 1024)