The Secretary:
(1) Is responsible for the operation of hereditary and congenital disorders programs within the rules, regulations, and standards that the Department adopts;
(2) Shall disburse and collect any funds available to the Department;
(3) Shall enforce the rules, regulations, and standards that the Department adopts; and
(4) Shall keep the Advisory Council informed of:
(i) The progress of hereditary and congenital disorders programs; and
(ii) Any need for a change in the Department’s rules, regulations, and standards.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 1 - Hereditary and Congenital Disorders Programs
Section 13-103 - Advisory Council Established
Section 13-104 - Advisory Council -- Membership
Section 13-105 - Advisory Council -- Officers
Section 13-106 - Advisory Council -- Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 13-107 - Advisory Council -- Subcommittees
Section 13-108 - Advisory Council -- Specific Powers as to Hereditary and Congenital Disorders
Section 13-109 - Advisory Council -- Rules, Regulations, and Standards
Section 13-110 - Duties of Secretary
Section 13-111 - Statewide System for Screening Newborns