Ch. 172

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Section 13-508(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1997 Replacement Volume)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Education

13-508.

(a) (1) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the EMS
Board may:

[(1)] (I) Subject to the limitations' set forth in § 13-509 of this subtitle,
adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

[(2)] (II) Create committees from among its members;

[(3)] (III) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and
representatives of interested public or private organizations;

[(4)] (IV) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any
person or government agency;

[(5)](V) Make agreements with a grantor or payor of funds, property, or
services, including an agreement to make any study, plan, demonstration, or project;

[(6)] (VI) Except for confidential medical information, publish and give out
any information that relates to the delivery of emergency medical services and is
considered desirable in the public interest; [and]

[(7)] (VII) Hold public hearings; AND

(VIII) SET AND CHARGE REASONABLE FEES TO BE PAID BY THE
APPLICANTS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL
CENTERS.

(2) (I) THE FEES CHARGED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1)(VIII) OF THIS
SUBSECTION SHALL BE SET IN A MANNER THAT WILL PRODUCE FUNDS SUFFICIENT
TO COVER THE ACTUAL DOCUMENTED DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF
MAINTAINING THE DESIGNATION PROGRAM

(II) 1. THE EMS BOARD SHALL PAY ALL FEES COLLECTED
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION INTO THE EMS TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL
CENTERS DESIGNATION FUND.

2. THE FUND SHALL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO COVER THE
ACTUAL DOCUMENTED DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF DESIGNATING EMS
TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS.

3. THE FUND IS A CONTINUING, NONLAPSING FUND, NOT
SUBJECT TO § 7-302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE.

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