Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
TITLE 8. NURSES |
SUBTITLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
§ 8-502. Specific task advisory committees
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(a) Establishment of committees. -- The Board shall appoint or recognize specific task advisory committees.
(b) Composition. -- Each advisory committee consists of at least three members appointed by the Board.
(c) Qualifications. -- Each committee member shall have expertise in the specific problem or area of nursing practice that is under investigation.
(d) Compensation. -- Each member of a committee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(e) General powers and duties. -- Each advisory committee shall:
(1) Help the Board to forecast directions in nursing practice;
(2) Help the Board evaluate the impact of identified issues on nursing practice; and
(3) Make recommendations to the Board when appropriate.