Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 9-504
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(b) The certificate required under subsection (a) of this section shall be signed by one of the following:
(1) a medical doctor who is authorized to practice medicine or surgery by the state in which the doctor practices;
(2) if authorized to practice in a state and performing within the scope of that authority:
(i) a chiropractor;
(ii) a clinical psychologist;
(iii) a dentist;
(iv) a licensed certified social worker – clinical;
(v) a nurse midwife;
(vi) a nurse practitioner;
(vii) an oral surgeon;
(viii) an optometrist;
(ix) a physical therapist; or
(x) a podiatrist;
(3) an accredited Christian Science practitioner; or
(4) a health care provider as defined by the federal Family Medical Leave Act.
(c) The certificate required under subsection (a) of this section due to an employee’s illness or disability shall include a prognosis about the employee’s ability to return to work.