Maryland § 3-302

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-302.

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who:

        (1)    Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3–302.1 of this subtitle;

        (2)    Meets the requirements of this section; and

        (3)    Meets the examination requirements of this title.

    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.

    (c)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant must:

        (1)    Be a graduate of a chiropractic program of study that was, at the time of the applicant’s graduation, accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, an equivalent entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or another entity that accredits programs offering instruction in chiropractic, or an equivalent foreign agency that accredits programs offering instruction in chiropractic; or

        (2)    (i)    Be licensed in another state for at least 2 years; and

            (ii)    Be a graduate of a chiropractic program of study:

                1.    That has been accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, an equivalent entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or another entity that accredits programs offering instruction in chiropractic, or an equivalent foreign agency that accredits programs offering instruction in chiropractic within 4 years after the applicant graduated from that chiropractic program of study; and

                2.    That the Board determines had standards comparable to an accredited chiropractic program of study at the time the applicant graduated.

    (d)    An applicant shall be entitled to a license to practice chiropractic with the right to practice physical therapy if the applicant satisfies the requirements to practice chiropractic and any additional requirements established by the Board in regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-302

What does Maryland Code § 3-302 cover?

Section 3-302 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 § 3-302?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-302" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 3-302 apply to my situation?

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