Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5A-07
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2019
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:
(1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(2) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of respiratory care for adoption by the Board;
(3) If requested, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of respiratory care;
(4) Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner;
(5) Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice respiratory care;
(6) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
(7) Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of respiratory care;
(8) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria related to the practice of respiratory care in the home setting;
(9) Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(10) Submit an annual report to the Board.
(b) The Board shall:
(1) Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and
(2) Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee:
(1) Shall:
(i) Develop and recommend to the Board:
1. Regulations to carry out this subtitle; and
2. Any statutory changes that affect the profession; and
(ii) Keep a record of its meetings; and
(2) May:
(i) Provide recommendations regarding the practice of respiratory care; and
(ii) Advise the Board on any other matters related to respiratory care practitioners.
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