1. A. Dentist.

   1. (1) If an election for a dentist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

      1. (a) Each dentist; and
      2. (b) Each State dental organization affiliated with a national organization.

   2. (2) The notice referred to in §A(1) of this regulation shall state:

      1. (a) The reason that the election has been declared invalid;
      2. (b) The date, time, and location of the new election;
      3. (c) Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and
      4. (d) Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.

2. B. Dental Hygienist.

   1. (1) If an election for a dental hygienist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

      1. (a) Each dental hygienist; and
      2. (b) Each State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization.

   2. (2) The notice referred to in §B(1) of this regulation shall state:

      1. (a) The reason that the election has been declared invalid;
      2. (b) The date, time, and location of the new election;
      3. (c) Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and
      4. (d) Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §4-202, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01 — .19 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 23, 2009 (36:4 Md. R. 345); emergency status extended to July 1, 2009 (36:10 Md. R. 715); emergency status expired

Regulations .01 — .16 adopted as an emergency provision effective April 6, 2010 (37:10 Md. R. 718); adopted permanently effective June 28, 2010 (37:13 Md. R. 852)