Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5C-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 polysomnography for adoption by the Board;
(3) Develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of polysomnography;
(4) Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a polysomnographic technologist, including:
(i) Criteria for the educational and clinical training of licensed polysomnographic technologists; and
(ii) Criteria for a professional competency examination and testing of applicants for a license to practice polysomnography;
(5) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for licensed polysomnographic technologists who are licensed in other states to practice in this State;
(6) Evaluate the accreditation status of education programs in polysomnography for approval by the Board;
(7) Evaluate the credentials of applicants and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice polysomnography;
(8) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
(9) Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of polysomnography;
(10) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for the direction of students in clinical education programs by licensed polysomnographic technologists and licensed physicians;
(11) Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(12) 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 polysomnography; and
(ii) Advise the Board on any other matters related to polysomnographic technologist practitioners.
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