Maryland § 13-108
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-108.
To preserve and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of this State, the Advisory Council may:
(1) Gather and give out information to further the public’s understanding of hereditary and congenital disorders;
(2) Reevaluate continually the need for and the effectiveness of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs;
(3) Make any necessary recommendation to end any unjustified discrimination that might result from identification of an individual as a carrier of a hereditary disorder, but this item does not affect any right of anyone to seek or have any other redress for this discrimination;
(4) Advise the Secretary as to the need for rules, regulations, and standards for the detection and management of hereditary and congenital disorders;
(5) Participate actively in the development of the rules and regulations adopted by the Department; and
(6) Assist the Department in prioritizing its efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-108
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Section 13-108 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.
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