HARRY HUGHES, Governor

1053

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, §§ 952(e) and 953(b).

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the
reference to "physician licensed to practice
medicine in this State" is substituted for the
phrase "licensed qualified physician", for
clarity. Cf., subsection (b)(2)(iii) of this
section, in which the broader, defined term
"physician" is used and, thus, includes
individuals authorized to practice although not
necessarily licensed.

Defined terms: "Hospice" § 19-901
"Physician" § 1-101 "Secretary" § 1-101

19-904. STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY.

(A) IN GENERAL.

A BUILDING THAT CONTAINS A HOSPICE SHALL:

(1)  BE CONSTRUCTED SOUNDLY; AND

(2)  MEET THE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
SAFETY THAT THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IMPOSES ON A
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE.

(B) PROHIBITED CLASSIFICATION.

A BUILDING THAT CONTAINS A HOSPICE MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR AN
INSTITUTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from Article 43, §
953(a).

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Hospice" § 19-901

19-905. LICENSE REQUIRED.

A PERSON SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE SECRETARY BEFORE A
PERSON MAY OPERATE A HOSPICE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 952(a). It is rephrased in the standard
language used to state affirmatively that a
person must be licensed to operate a hospice.

Although former Article 43, § 952(a) referred to