Maryland § 2-307.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-307.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-307.1.
(a) In reviewing an application for licensure of a veterinarian or in investigating any matter brought against a veterinary practitioner, the Board may direct the applicant, veterinarian, or veterinary practitioner to submit to a mental or physical examination when the Board has reasonable evidence indicating the inability of that individual to practice veterinary medicine competently.
(b) In return for the privilege given by the State in issuing a license or registration, the applicant, veterinarian, or veterinary practitioner is deemed to have:
(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section if directed by the Board in writing; and
(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the examination report or testimony regarding the report.
(c) The report or testimony of an examining physician or other person designated by the Board is confidential except as to contested case proceedings as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act.
(d) The unreasonable failure or refusal of an applicant, a veterinarian, or a veterinary practitioner to submit to an examination is prima facie evidence of the applicant’s, veterinarian’s, or veterinary practitioner’s inability to practice veterinary medicine competently unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the applicant, veterinarian, or veterinary practitioner.
(e) The Board shall pay the reasonable cost of any examination made under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-307.1
What does Maryland Code § 2-307.1 cover?
Section 2-307.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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