1. A. Unless licensed by the Board, an individual may not examine, diagnose, or surgically, medically, or mechanically treat:

   1. (1) The human foot or ankle;
   2. (2) The anatomical structures that attach to the human foot; or
   3. (3) The soft tissue below the mid-calf.
2. B. Only a licensed podiatrist may examine, diagnose, and determine the medical necessity to prescribe a foot appliance.

3. C. This subtitle does not:

   1. (1) Limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
   2. (2) Affect the commercial sale or fitting of shoes or foot appliances.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§16-101(f), 16-102, and 16-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1724)