Maryland § 1-102

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-102.

    (a)    It is the policy of the State that health occupations should be regulated and controlled as provided in this article to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

    (b)    The health occupations boards established by this article, the majority of whose members are licensed or certified under this article, are created to function as independent boards, with the intent that a peer group is best qualified to regulate, control, and otherwise discipline in a fair and unbiased manner the licensees or certificate holders who practice in the State.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-102

What does Maryland Code § 1-102 cover?

Section 1-102 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 1-102?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-102" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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