§ 13-3001. Definitions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b) Cord blood transplant center. -- "Cord blood transplant center" means a medical facility that uses cells obtained from a human umbilical cord or placenta to treat pediatric or adult patients afflicted with a disease or injury.

    (c) Fund. -- "Fund" means the Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund.

    (d) Qualified medical institution. -- "Qualified medical institution" means a medical institution accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations that:

       (1) Is located in the State; and

       (2) Has an established hematologic malignancies research program.


HISTORY: 2011, chs. 498, 499.