§14–509.

    (a)    In this section, “ACCME” means the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education.

    (b)    A physician may dispense a topical medication that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hypotrichosis without obtaining a dispensing permit or completing the continuing education required under § 12–102(c)(2)(ii) of this article if the physician:

        (1)    Otherwise complies with the requirements of § 12–102(c)(2)(ii) of this article; and

        (2)    Has received a special class of written permit from the Board.

    (c)    The Board may issue a special class of written permit to a physician under subsection (b) of this section if the physician:

        (1)    Completes 1 hour of continuing medical education per year on the dispensing of topical medications developed by an ACCME–accredited Maryland nonprofit or governmental entity; and

        (2)    Pays to the Board a $100 permit fee.