{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-17-304.2","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health Occupations § 17–304.2","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(2) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.\n(3) “Student” means an out–of–state resident enrolled at and residing at or near an institution of higher education in the State.\n(b) The Board may issue a temporary telehealth license to an applicant who:\n(1) Is not licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice clinical professional counseling in the State under this article;\n(2) Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to provide clinical professional counseling or counseling services in another state;\n(3) Is in good standing with the regulatory authority in the other state;\n(4) Meets any other qualifications set by the Board in regulations; and\n(5) Submits a temporary telehealth license application.\n(c) A temporary telehealth license issued under this section authorizes the holder to provide clinical professional counseling services through telehealth in the State only to a student attending an institution of higher education in the State if the student and the out–of–state licensed professional counselor have a previously established therapeutic relationship that has existed for at least 6 months.\n(d) The term of a temporary telehealth license issued under this section is 6 months.\n(e) A temporary telehealth license issued under this section may not be renewed.\n(f) If the holder of a temporary telehealth license violates this title, the Board may not issue the individual a regular license under this title for at least 2 years after the date on which the violation occurred.\n(g) The Board shall adopt regulations:\n(1) To establish qualifications and application fees for a temporary telehealth license issued under this section;\n(2) To establish any conditions or limitations applicable to a temporary telehealth licensee; and\n(3) Necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section.","path":["Article - Health Occupations"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho\u0026section=17-304.2","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:58Z","sha256":"f61d2ad78ca95a333d177a6f066dbbf5911a8e4f414b0543233698a401c65116","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-17-304.1","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-17-305"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}