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§ 13-108. Advisory Council -- Specific powers as to hereditary and congenital disorders

MD Health-Gen Code § 13-108 (2019) (N/A)
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To preserve and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of this State, the Advisory Council may:

(1)    Gather and give out information to further the public’s understanding of hereditary and congenital disorders;

(2)    Reevaluate continually the need for and the effectiveness of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs;

(3)    Make any necessary recommendation to end any unjustified discrimination that might result from identification of an individual as a carrier of a hereditary disorder, but this item does not affect any right of anyone to seek or have any other redress for this discrimination;

(4)    Advise the Secretary as to the need for rules, regulations, and standards for the detection and management of hereditary and congenital disorders;

(5)    Participate actively in the development of the rules and regulations adopted by the Department; and

(6)    Assist the Department in prioritizing its efforts.

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