Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-502
Chronic disease centers
Effective Apr 25, 2024Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1992, c. 248, § 1, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 2024, c. 382, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024.State of Maryland
(a) There are chronic disease centers in the State for individuals who:
- (1) Need constant medical and nursing care by reason of chronic illness or infirmity; or
- (2) Have a chronic disability amenable to rehabilitation.
(b) One center shall be located in each of the following places:
- (1) The Eastern Shore; and
- (2) The western part of this State.
- (c) The Secretary also shall operate any other centers established by law and placed under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the care of individuals who have chronic diseases.
Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1992, c. 248, § 1, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 2024, c. 382, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024.
Formerly Art. 43, §§ 42, 598.