Maryland § 4-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-404.
(a) (1) The dentist who signs a work authorization shall:
(i) Send the original to the dental laboratory named on the work authorization; and
(ii) Keep the copy.
(2) The dental laboratory named in the original work authorization shall:
(i) Send the original of a subcontracted work authorization to the dental laboratory that is to do the subcontracted work; and
(ii) Keep the copy.
(b) (1) The person who keeps or receives the original or copy of a work authorization or subcontracted work authorization shall keep it for at least 1 year.
(2) If a subcontracted work authorization is issued, the dental laboratory named in the original work authorization shall attach the original work authorization form to the copy of the subcontracted work authorization form and keep the two together in the files of the dental laboratory for at least 1 year.
(c) If a dentist uses a patient identification number instead of a name on a work authorization, the dentist shall keep in the dentist’s office a cross reference that translates the number to the name of the specific patient.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-404
What does Maryland Code § 4-404 cover?
Section 4-404 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 § 4-404?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-404" (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 § 4-404 apply to my situation?
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