Maryland § 11-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-503.
(a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Commission shall:
(1) Keep minutes of its meetings and any other records it considers necessary;
(2) Cooperate with and assist schools in coordinating and improving all emergency services education and training activities;
(3) Cooperate with the University of Maryland in developing a program for accrediting emergency services instructors;
(4) Consult with emergency services instructors and personnel to develop minimum uniform education and training standards for emergency services instructors, personnel, and schools;
(5) Cooperate with schools to help standardize course content and reciprocity of college credits for emergency services education and training;
(6) Cooperate with appropriate government agencies to develop and maintain a current master plan for emergency services education and training;
(7) Cooperate with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute to develop and operate a system for collecting, analyzing, and exchanging information on emergency services education and training;
(8) Encourage, promote, and review new techniques, methods, and procedures for emergency services;
(9) Cooperate with and review material from other states and federal agencies on emergency services education and training;
(10) Recommend to the Secretary rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes and objectives of the Commission;
(11) Review any proposed or adopted national standards or certification programs for emergency services and recommend to the Secretary the actions that should be taken regarding them;
(12) Prepare an annual report on the activities of the Commission to the Secretary, the Governor, and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and
(13) Provide a place of storage for the records of the Commission and the original Governor’s Commission on Fire Services.
(b) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall provide staff services for the Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-503
What does Maryland Code § 11-503 cover?
Section 11-503 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 § 11-503?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-503" (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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How does Maryland § 11-503 apply to my situation?
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