Maryland § 11-401
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-401.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Governmental unit” means any board, commission, authority, department, or other administrative agency of this State, a county, or a municipality.
(3) “Ocular practitioner” means any practitioner who is authorized to provide services within the scope of optometry.
(b) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, a governmental unit may not interfere with the complete freedom of the public to choose any ocular practitioner.
(2) A governmental unit may make an agreement under which an ocular practitioner is to provide optometric services to the employees of a governmental unit.
(c) A governmental unit shall honor and accept any report, statement, or service made or provided by a licensed optometrist within the scope of optometry to the same extent as if the report, statement, or service was made or provided by a physician.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-401
What does Maryland Code § 11-401 cover?
Section 11-401 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-401?
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