(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning stated in § 10- 101 of the Education Article. (3) "Student" means an out-of-state resident enrolled at and residing at or near an institution of higher education in the State. (b) The Board may issue a temporary telehealth license to an applicant who: (1) Is not licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice clinical professional counseling in the State under this article; (2) Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to provide clinical professional counseling or counseling services in another state; (3) Is in good standing with the regulatory authority in the other state; (4) Meets any other qualifications set by the Board in regulations; and (5) Submits a temporary telehealth license application. (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. (d) The term of a temporary telehealth license issued under this section is 6 months. (e) A temporary telehealth license issued under this section may not be renewed. (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. (g) The Board shall adopt regulations: (1) To establish qualifications and application fees for a temporary telehealth license issued under this section; (2) To establish any conditions or limitations applicable to a temporary telehealth licensee; and (3) Necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section.
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