Md. Code, Health - General § 24-2401
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§24–2401.
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§24–2401. NOT IN EFFECT
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2025 PER CHAPTERS 798 AND 799 OF 2024 **
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Birthing facility” means a freestanding birthing center or a hospital that provides obstetric care.
(c) “Freestanding birthing center” has the meaning stated in § 19–3B–01 of this article.
(d) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.
(e) “Report card” means the Maryland Report Card for Birthing Facility Maternity Care developed under § 24–2402 of this subtitle.
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2025 PER CHAPTERS 798 AND 799 OF 2024 **
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Birthing facility” means a freestanding birthing center or a hospital that provides obstetric care.
(c) “Freestanding birthing center” has the meaning stated in § 19–3B–01 of this article.
(d) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.
(e) “Report card” means the Maryland Report Card for Birthing Facility Maternity Care developed under § 24–2402 of this subtitle.
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