§ 17-217. Laboratory Advisory Committee

   (a) Establishment. -- The Secretary shall establish a Laboratory Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Composition. -- The Advisory Committee shall consist of:

   (1) At least the following representatives appointed biennially from a list of eligibles submitted by the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland:

      (i) 1 member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners;

      (ii) 1 member of the American Academy of Pediatricians;

      (iii) 1 member of the American Society of Internal Medicine;

      (iv) 1 member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists; and

      (v) 1 member of the American College of Pathology; and

   (2) 1 representative of the Health Industry Manufacturers Association.

(c) Appointments. -- The Secretary may appoint any other individuals or representatives at the Secretary's discretion.

(d) Chairman. -- The chairman of the Advisory Committee shall be designated by the Secretary every 2 years.

HISTORY: 1993, ch. 5, § 1.