858                              Laws of Maryland                      [Ch. 292

states to waive residence requirements when, in their judgment, the
same is deemed necessary so long as the waiver does not invalidate
federal matching. In the event that future federal legislation shall
require the abolition of State residence requirements as a condi-
tion for federal matching, the aforegoing State residence requirement
shall be considered abrogated and rendered null and void simul-
taneously with the effective date of such federal enactment.] Re-
sides in this State.

(c)    Has not sufficient income or other available resources to pro-
vide a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health.
Support from children shall be regarded as a potential resource and
evaluated as to amount and availability, as determined by rule and
regulation of the State Administration. [Department.] No provi-
sion of this subsection shall be repealed by any other law unless this
subsection is specifically referred to in such repeal.

(d)    Has not made an assignment or transfer of property for the
purpose of rendering himself eligible for assistance under this article
at any time within three (3) years immediately prior to the filing
of application for assistance or the receipt of assistance pursuant to
the provisions of this article.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1972.

Approved May 5, 1972.

CHAPTER 292
(House Bill 565)

AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Section 492 of
Article 43 of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition and
1971 Replacement Volume), title "Health," subtitle "Podiatry," to
amend the definition of Podiatry.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland,
That Section 492 of Article 43 of the Annotated Code of Maryland
(1957 Edition and 1971 Replacement Volume), title "Health," sub-
title "Podiatry," be and it is hereby repealed and re-enacted, with
amendments, to read as follows:

492.

Podiatry as defined by this subtitle is the diagnosis, surgical, med-
ical or mechanical treatment of all ailments of the human foot, WITH
ARTHRODESIS OF TWO OR MORE TARSAL BONES, COM-
PLETE TARSAL OSTEOTOMY [,with bone AND JOINT surgery
posterior to the bases of the metatarsals], the amputation of a toe
or toes and the use of an anesthetic, other than local, prohibited.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1972.

Approved May 5, 1972.