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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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HEALTH - GENERAL |
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TITLE 17. LABORATORIES |
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SUBTITLE 5. CHOLESTEROL TESTING |
§ 17-502. Permits generally required
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(a) In general. -- Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section and § 17-503 of this subtitle, a person shall obtain a permit from the Department before:
(1) Offering to provide a test to detect the amount of cholesterol in an individual's blood; and
(2) Conducting the cholesterol test outside a permanently located medical laboratory issued a permit or excepted from a permit under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(b) Exceptions. -- A cholesterol testing permit is not required under this subtitle for a medical laboratory that:
(1) Is licensed under Subtitle 2 of this title; and
(2) As set forth in the license, provides tests or services in the discipline of chemistry or health awareness.