HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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FOR THE DISAPPROVAL.

(B) APPROVAL.

THE SECRETARY SHALL GRANT APPROVAL UNDER PART II OF
THIS SUBTITLE IF THE HOSPITAL OR RELATED INSTITUTION WILL
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 561(d) and the second sentence of (b).

In subsection (a)(l)(i) of this section, the
reference to review of "information" is
substituted for the reference to "documents", to
conform to the reference in § 19-313 of this
subtitle to submitting any "documents, drawings,
or other information".

Defined terms: "Hospital" § 19-301
"Related institution" § 19-301
"Secretary" § 1-101

19-315. ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION, FINANCING, AND
REFINANCING.

THE MARYLAND HEALTH AND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
AUTHORITY ACT PROVIDES MEANS TO ENLARGE AND ESTABLISH
HOSPITALS AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to
provide a cross-reference to the Maryland Health
and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Act;
Article 43C of the Code.

Defined term: "Hospital" § 19-301

19-316. RESERVED.

19-317. RESERVED.

PART III. LICENSING.

19-318. LICENSE REQUIRED.

A PERSON SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE SECRETARY BEFORE THE
PERSON MAY OPERATE A HOSPITAL OR RELATED INSTITUTION IN THIS
STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 557 and rephrased in standard language to
state affirmatively that a person must hold a
license to operate a hospital or related
institution. See also § 19-358 of this subtitle.