Md. Code, Health - General § 19-502
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 19-502, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.
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§19–502.
Official statutory text
(a) There are chronic disease centers in the State for individuals who:
(1) Need constant medical and nursing care by reason of chronic illness or infirmity; or
(2) Have a chronic disability amenable to rehabilitation.
(b) One center shall be located in each of the following places:
(1) The Eastern Shore; and
(2) The western part of this State.
(c) The Secretary also shall operate any other centers established by law and placed under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the care of individuals who have chronic diseases.
(1) Need constant medical and nursing care by reason of chronic illness or infirmity; or
(2) Have a chronic disability amenable to rehabilitation.
(b) One center shall be located in each of the following places:
(1) The Eastern Shore; and
(2) The western part of this State.
(c) The Secretary also shall operate any other centers established by law and placed under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the care of individuals who have chronic diseases.
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