Section 2-402.2 - Misrepresentation - Speech-language pathologists. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-402.2. Misrepresentation - Speech-language pathologists.
 

(a)  In general.- Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under 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 speech-language pathology in this State; or 

(2) Evaluates, examines, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect speech, language, communication, and swallowing. 

(b)  Certain representations prohibited - In general.- Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in speech-language pathology, including but not limited to: 

(1) "Communication disorders"; 

(2) "Communicologist"; 

(3) "Dysphagist"; 

(4) "Language pathologist"; 

(5) "Logopedist"; 

(6) "Speech and language clinician"; 

(7) "Speech and language therapist"; 

(8) "Speech clinic"; 

(9) "Speech clinician"; 

(10) "Speech correction"; 

(11) "Speech correctionist"; 

(12) "Speech pathology"; 

(13) "Speech-language pathology"; 

(14) "Speech therapist"; 

(15) "Speech therapy"; or 

(16) "Swallowing therapist". 

(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. 
 

[1992, ch. 326, § 3; 2007, ch. 391.]