HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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This section is patterned after the essential
elements of Maryland Rule 5.c, which defines
"verified", and HO § 1-201 and FI § 1-202, which
provide for a similar alternative procedure for
making verifications required by those articles.

1-202. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS.

(A)  "EMPLOYER" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "EMPLOYER" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS
UNDER THE STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS.

(B)  REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.

BEFORE ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT IS ISSUED UNDER THIS
ARTICLE TO AN EMPLOYER TO ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE
EMPLOYER MAY EMPLOY ANY INDIVIDUAL, THE EMPLOYER SHALL FILE
WITH THE ISSUING AUTHORITY:

(1)  A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS; OR

(2)  THE NUMBER OF A WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE POLICY OR BINDER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added for
emphasis.

It states a requirement established by Article
101, § 31A of the Code and also is based on
Article 43, § 54J of the Code.

Although Article 43, § 54J of the Code applies
only to the provisions of this article that are
derived from Article 43, it is evident from
Article 101, § 31A of the Code, which sets forth
the procedure for obtaining a certificate of
compliance -- as well as similar provisions in
Articles 41 and 56 of the Code — that this
certificate also is required of persons licensed
or issued a permit under the other provisions now
combined in this article.

TITLE 2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE.

SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL AUTHORITY OF
DEPARTMENT.

2-101. DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED.

THERE IS A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE,
ESTABLISHED AS A PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT.