VETOES

1.  By physical, mental, emotional, or
other process that is exercised or invoked by the practitioner,
the patient, or both; or

2.  By appliance, test, drug, operation,
or treatment;

(ii) Ending of a human pregnancy; and

(iii) Performing acupuncture.

(3) "Practice medicine" does not include:

(i) Selling any nonprescription drug or
medicine;

(ii) Practicing as an optician; or

(iii) Performing a massage or other
manipulation by hand, but by no other means.

[(1)] (K) "Related institution" has the meaning stated in §
19-301 of the Health - General Article.

(L) "SECRETARY" MEANS THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE.

14-201.

There is a State Board of [Medical Examiners] MEDICAL
PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE in the Department.

14-202.

[(a) (1) The Board consists of 10 members.

(2)  Of the Board members:

(i) 8 shall be licensed physicians who practice
medicine in this State; and

(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

(3)  The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty shall elect
the physician members.

(4)  The Governor shall appoint the consumer members
with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of
the Senate.]

(A) (1) THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF 15 MEMBERS APPOINTED BY
THE GOVERNOR.

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