1. A. An individual attending an open session of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council may not engage in any conduct, including visual demonstrations such as the waiving of placards, signs, or banners, that:

   1. (1) Disrupts the session; or
   2. (2) Interferes with the right of members of the public to attend and observe the session.

2. B. Action to Restore Order. The presiding officer may:

   1. (1) Order an individual who engages in conduct prohibited by §A of this regulation, or who violates any other regulation concerning the conduct of an open session, removed from the session;
   2. (2) Request police assistance to restore order; and
   3. (3) Recess the session while order is restored.

Authority: State Government Article, §10-507(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 15, 1999 (26:24 Md. R. 1859)