Ch. 134

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

BY repealing

Article - Health Occupations

Section 16-305

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2000 Replacement Volume and 2002 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Health Occupations

Section 16-318

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2000 Replacement Volume and 2002 Supplement)

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

Article - Health Occupations

16-202.

(a)     (1) The Board consists of 7 members.

(2)     Of the 7 Board members:

(i) 5 shall be licensed podiatrists; and
(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

(3)     The Governor shall appoint the podiatrist members, with the advice
of the Secretary, from a list of names submitted by the Maryland Podiatric Medical
Association. The number of names on the list shall be twice the number of vacancies.

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

(b)     (1) The list submitted by the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association
shall consist of names of nominees chosen by a majority of its members present at a
meeting called for that purpose.

(2) At least 2 weeks before the meeting required by paragraph (1) of this
subsection, the Secretary of the Association shall mail to its members, at the
addresses that appear on the records of the Association, notice stating the time, place,
and purpose of the meeting.

(c)      Each podiatrist member of the Board shall be:

(1)     A licensed practicing podiatrist of recognized ability and integrity;
[and]

(2)     A resident of this State who has practiced actively in this State for at
least 5 years immediately before appointment; AND

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