Md. Code, Health - General § 17-601
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 17-601, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.
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§17–601.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Biological agent” means any biological agent as defined in Title 42, Part 73 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or Title 9, Part 121 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) “Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the unit described in § 13-503 of the Education Article.
(d) “Person” includes State and federal units of government.
(e) “Program” means the Biological Agents Registry Program.
(b) “Biological agent” means any biological agent as defined in Title 42, Part 73 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or Title 9, Part 121 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) “Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the unit described in § 13-503 of the Education Article.
(d) “Person” includes State and federal units of government.
(e) “Program” means the Biological Agents Registry Program.
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