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Ch. 272
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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to the membership requirements for a mental health advisory committee in
Anne Arundel County; and generally relating to mental health advisory
committees.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health - General
Section 10-308 and 10-309(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2005 Replacement Volume and 2006 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health - General
10-308.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the
governing body of each county shall establish a mental health advisory committee.
(b) The purpose of a mental health advisory committee shall be to serve as
advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages.
(c) The governing bodies of two or more counties may establish, by
agreement, an intercounty mental health advisory committee if:
(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the
establishment of a mental health advisory committee for that county; and
(2) The Director consents.
(d) The governing body of a county may establish a joint mental health and
addictions advisory committee.
(e) In Howard County, if a quasi-public authority is established under
Subtitle 12 of this title, the governing body may designate the authority as the mental
health advisory committee for the county.
(f) In Baltimore City, the governing body may designate Baltimore Mental
Health Systems, Inc., the core service agency for Baltimore City under Subtitle 12 of
this title, as the mental health advisory committee for Baltimore City.
(g) IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, THE GOVERNING BODY MAY
DESIGNATE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY, INC., THE
CORE SERVICE AGENCY FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY UNDER SUBTITLE 12 OF
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