Maryland § 17-302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-302.
(a) To qualify for a license to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
(d) Except as provided in § 17–305 of this subtitle, the applicant shall:
(1) Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a professional counseling field from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board; and
(2) Have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.
(e) The applicant shall:
(1) Have completed not less than 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised experience in alcohol and drug counseling, which shall have been completed after the award of the master’s or doctoral degree; and
(2) Provide documentation as required by the Board evidencing the completion of the postgraduate experience required under item (1) of this subsection.
(f) The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of any educational requirements established by the Board in regulation, completed at an accredited educational institution approved by the Board.
(g) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:
(1) An examination approved by the Board; and
(2) The law examination on this title administered by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-302
What does Maryland Code § 17-302 cover?
Section 17-302 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 § 17-302?
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