1. A. The Board may issue a temporary practice certificate to an applicant who:

   1. (1) Has met the appropriate certification requirements to the satisfaction of the Board;
   2. (2) Does not have a criminal record; and
   3. (3) Has not been the subject of a health professional disciplinary action in this State or another jurisdiction.
2. B. Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary practice certificate, the temporary practice certificate expires 90 days after the date of issuance.
3. C. A temporary practice certificate may be extended up to an additional 90 days if the applicant is awaiting the completion of the criminal history records check.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§ 8-205, 8-303, 8-6A-01 through 8-6A-10, 8-6A-12, 8-6A-14.1, 8-6A-15, 8-701, 8-703, 8-705, and 8-706,
Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 4, 2025 (52:15 Md. R. 812)

Regulation .08D, F amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .08G adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .10C, D amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)