HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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In subsection (a) of this section, the former
phrase "for the purpose of ensuring against loss
or destruction of the records maintained in the
several courts" is deleted as unnecessary.

The former reference to "providing certified
copies of records for marriages performed after
June 1, 1951" is deleted as unnecessary in light
of § 4-217 of this subtitle.

Defined terms: "File" § 4-201
"Department" § 1-101 "Secretary" § 1-101

4-207. PREPARATION OF BIRTH, DEATH, AND FETAL DEATH
CERTIFICATES.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

EACH CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH, DEATH, OR FETAL DEATH SHALL
BE:

(1)  TYPED OR WRITTEN PLAINLY IN INDELIBLE INK;
AND

(2)  SIGNED BY THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS REQUIRED TO
MAKE THE RECORD.

(B)  OMISSIONS.

A CERTIFICATE IS NOT COMPLETE OR CORRECT IF IT DOES NOT
GIVE EACH ITEM OF REQUIRED INFORMATION TO THE EXTENT THE
INFORMATION IS OBTAINABLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 16(b).

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Birth" § 4-201
"Fetal death" § 4-201

4-208. BIRTH REGISTRATION.

(A) BIRTH IN INSTITUTION.

(1) WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER A BIRTH OCCURS IN AN
INSTITUTION, THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION OR A
DESIGNEE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD SHALL:

(I) PREPARE, ON THE FORM THAT THE
SECRETARY PROVIDES, A CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH;

(II) SECURE EACH SIGNATURE THAT IS
REQUIRED ON THE CERTIFICATE; AND