ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

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(4)     If the dentist provides documentation as required by the Board which
evidences that the licensee is covered by malpractice insurance; and

(5)     If the dentist does not otherwise practice dentistry for profit IN
MARYLAND.

(f) While it is effective, a [retired] volunteer dental hygienist's license OR A
VOLUNTEER HYGIENIST'S LICENSE to practice dental hygiene issued under this title
authorizes the licensee to practice dental hygiene:

(1)     Only in a dental office, dental clinic, ambulatory care facility, or
hospital;

(2)     Only for an entity providing medical care to the poor, elderly, or
handicapped that is operated by:

(i) The State or a local government;

(ii) A bona fide charitable organization; or

(iii) Any other entity authorized under regulations adopted by the
Board;

(3)     If the dental hygienist signs a written statement agreeing to donate
at least 100 hours of dental hygiene services without compensation in a facility that
satisfies the requirements of subsection (g)(1) and (2) of this section;

(4)     If the dental hygienist provides documentation as required by the
Board which evidences that the licensee is covered by malpractice insurance; and

(5)     If the dental hygienist does not otherwise practice dental hygiene for
profit IN MARYLAND.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2003 contingent on the taking effect of Chapter 142 (S.B. 414/H.B.
334) of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2003, and if Chapter 142 does not become
effective, this Act shall be null and void without the necessity of further action by the
General Assembly.

Approved May 13, 2003.

CHAPTER 238
(Senate Bill 346)

AN ACT concerning

Baltimore City - Tax Sales - Abandoned Property

FOR the purpose of altering certain provisions regarding proceedings to foreclose the
right of redemption following a tax sale of certain abandoned property in
Baltimore City to provide the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore the

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