§ 16-318. Temporary license

   (a) In general. -- The Board may issue a temporary license to a podiatrist licensed in another state to practice or teach podiatry in this State if:

   (1) The license issued from the other state has licensing requirements equivalent to those in this State; and

   (2) The licensed podiatrist pays a temporary license fee as determined by the Board.

(b) Scope. -- A temporary license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:

   (1) Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or

   (2) Patients of a health care facility or program that is:

      (i) Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the temporary license; and

      (ii) Approved by the Board.

(c) Term. -- A temporary license may be issued for a term of 3 months and may be renewed at the discretion of the Board.

HISTORY: 2003, ch. 134.