§ 4-102. Scope of title

   (a) Individuals exempt. --

   (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.

   (2) The provisions of this title do not affect a physician while practicing medicine, unless the physician practices dentistry as a specialty.

(b) Program broadcasts. -- This title does not prohibit an educational program broadcast on radio or television by the Department or by the health department of a political subdivision of this State.

(c) Clinics. -- This title does not apply to a clinic maintained by a public school, a State institution, or charitable institution, or a business corporation, for its pupils, inmates, or employees if:

   (1) The school or institution, or corporation does not advertise concerning dentistry; and

   (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection:

      (i) Each dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental technician, or other dental auxiliary employed by the clinic shall be subject to the provisions of this title; and

      (ii) Each dentist employed by the clinic shall be licensed and shall be subject to the provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 32, § 18; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1982, ch. 395; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.