Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.39

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.44.04.39 - Violations

A. Subject to the hearing provisions of Health Occupations Article, § 4-318, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may take the following action against a dental hygienist who violates any provision of this chapter or who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, § 4-315(b), Annotated Code of Maryland:

(1) Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to administer local anesthesia;

(2) Deny the privilege to perform manual curettage in conjunction with scaling and root planing;

(3) Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to administer nitrous oxide;

(4) Suspend or revoke the recognition to monitor nitrous oxide;

(5) Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to prescribe and administer medication;

(6) Issue a reprimand; and

(7) Take disciplinary action under Health Occupations Article, § 4-315(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. In addition to the action authorized under §A of this chapter, the Board may take formal or informal disciplinary action as specified in COMAR 10.44.07.

C. Failure to comply with this chapter constitutes unprofessional conduct and may constitute other violations of law.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.39

Regulation .39 amended and recodified from .27 effective 49:18 Md. R.819, eff. 9/5/2022