Section 2-402 - Misrepresentation - Audiologists. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-402. Misrepresentation - Audiologists.
 

(a)  In general.- Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person: 

(1) Is authorized to practice audiology in this State; or 

(2) Evaluates, examines, directs, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect hearing and balance or assists those individuals in the perception of sound. 

(b)  Certain representations prohibited - In general.- Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not use, with the intent to represent that the person practices audiology, words or terms, including: 

(1) "Audiological"; 

(2) "Audiologist"; 

(3) "Audiology"; 

(4) "Aural rehabilitation"; 

(5) "Hearing clinic"; 

(6) "Hearing clinician"; 

(7) "Hearing rehabilitation"; or 

(8) "Hearing specialist". 

(c)  Certain representations prohibited - Exception for certain authorized individuals.- While performing the duties of that employment, an individual employed by any agency of the federal government may use any of the titles listed in subsection (b) of this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 791, 792; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1987, ch. 477; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 326, § 3; 2007, ch. 391.]