1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Electronic health network” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.25.09.02.
   2. (2) “Gender-affirming treatment” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §15-151, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Health information exchange” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.25.18.02.
   4. (4) “Mifepristone data” means all medication or related codes pertaining to mifepristone use during any stage of pregnancy, and excludes any codes pertaining to the use of mifepristone for Cushing’s syndrome.
   5. (5) “Protected Health Care Commission” means the group established under Health-General Article, §4-310, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health.

Authority: Health-General Article, §4-302.5 Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 16, 2024 (51:18 Md. R. 809)

Regulation .01B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .02B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .04B amended effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .06 recodified to Regulation .07 effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)

Regulation .06 adopted effective May 11, 2026 (53:9 Md. R. 413)