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MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Acquisition” means:        (1)    a sale, lease, transfer, merger, or joint venture that results in the disposal of the assets of a nonprofit health entity to a for–profit corporation or entity or to a mutual benefit corporation or entity when a substantial or significant portion of the assets of the nonprofit health entity are involved or will be involved in the agreement or transaction;        (2)    a transfer of ownership, control, responsibility, or governance of a substantial or significant portion of the assets, operations, or business of the nonprofit health entity to any for–profit corporation or entity or to any mutual benefit corporation or entity;        (3)    a public offering of stock; or        (4)    a conversion to a for–profit entity.    (c)    “Administration” means the Maryland Insurance Administration.    (d)    “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.    (e)    “Health maintenance organization” has the meaning stated in § 19–701 of the Health – General Article.    (f)    “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.    (g)    “Nonprofit health entity” means:        (1)    a nonprofit hospital;        (2)    a nonprofit health service plan; or        (3)    a nonprofit health maintenance organization.    (h)    “Nonprofit health service plan” means a corporation without capital stock with a certificate of authority from the Insurance Commissioner to operate as a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit dental plan.    (i)    “Public assets” includes:        (1)    assets held for the benefit of the public or the community;        (2)    assets in which the public has an ownership interest; and        (3)    assets owned by a governmental entity.    (j)    “Regulating entity” means:        (1)    for an acquisition of a nonprofit hospital, the Attorney General in consultation with the Department;        (2)    for an acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan, the Administration; and        (3)    for an acquisition of a nonprofit health maintenance organization, the Administration.    (k)    “Transferee” means the person in an acquisition that receives the ownership or control of the nonprofit health entity that is the subject of the acquisition.    (l)    “Transferor” means the nonprofit health entity that is the subject of the acquisition, or the corporation that owns the nonprofit health entity that is the subject of the acquisition.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6.5-102 - Acquisition

    A person may not engage in an acquisition of a nonprofit health entity unless the transferor and the transferee receive the approval of the appropriate regulating entity.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6.5-103 - Regulations

    (a)    The Attorney General, the Department, and the Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this title.    (b)    The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include provisions that establish hearing and appeal procedures.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6.5-104 - Rights and Powers

    Nothing in this title shall impair the rights and powers of a court and the Attorney General with respect to any asset devoted to charity or with respect to any charitable trust.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 2 - Application Process|Section 6.5-201 - Application Process and Content

    (a)    (1)    A person that seeks to engage in an acquisition of a nonprofit health entity shall submit an application to the appropriate regulating entity.        (2)    The application submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in addition to any other filing required by law.    (b)    An application shall include:        (1)    the name of the transferor;        (2)    the name of the transferee;        (3)    the names of any other parties to the acquisition agreement;        (4)    the terms of the proposed acquisition, including the sale price;        (5)    a copy of the acquisition agreement;        (6)    a financial and community impact analysis report from an independent expert or consultant that addresses the criteria in § 6.5-301 of this title;        (7)    an independent valuation of the nonprofit health entity that was obtained prior to the consideration of any bid or offer to acquire the nonprofit health entity;        (8)    an antitrust analysis prepared by an appropriate expert; and        (9)    any other documents related to the acquisition.    (c)    (1)    On request to the regulating entity, and subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, an application and related documents shall be available for public inspection and copying.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection or otherwise by law, all information and documents that are filed with the regulating entity in compliance with the requirements of this title or that are reported to, obtained by, or otherwise disclosed to the regulating entity or any other person in the course of an examination or investigation made under this title:            (i)    are confidential material;            (ii)    are not subject to subpoena; and            (iii)    may not be made public by the regulating entity or any other person.        (3)    Material that otherwise is confidential under paragraph (2) of this subsection may be made public by any person to whom the nonprofit health entity to which the material relates gives prior written consent.        (4)    If, after giving a nonprofit health entity notice and an opportunity to be heard, the regulating entity determines that it is in the interest of the policyholders, stockholders, or the public to make public any material relating to the nonprofit health entity that otherwise is confidential under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the regulating entity may make public all or part of the material in an appropriate manner.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 2 - Application Process|Section 6.5-202 - Receiving an Application

    (a)    Within 10 working days after receiving an application, the appropriate regulating entity shall:        (1)    publish notice of the application in the most widely circulated newspapers that are part of a nonprofit health entity’s service area; and        (2)    notify by first-class mail any person that has requested in writing notice of the filing of an application.    (b)    The notice under subsection (a) of this section shall:        (1)    state that an application has been received;        (2)    state the names of the parties to the acquisition;        (3)    describe the contents of the application;        (4)    state the date by which a person must submit written comments on the application; and        (5)    provide the date, time, and place of the public hearing on the acquisition.    (c)    The applicant shall bear the cost of the notice required under this section.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 2 - Application Process|Section 6.5-203 - Regulatory Entity

    (a)    (1)    As soon as practicable, but no later than 90 days after receiving a complete application, including all necessary expert reports, the appropriate regulating entity shall hold a public hearing.        (2)    If the nonprofit health entity is a hospital, the regulating entity shall hold the public hearing in the jurisdiction in which the hospital is located.    (b)    A public hearing under this section shall be a quasi–legislative hearing and not a contested case hearing.    (c)    Any person may file written comments and exhibits or make a statement at the public hearing.    (d)    The regulating entity may:        (1)    subpoena information and witnesses;        (2)    require sworn statements;        (3)    take depositions; and        (4)    use related discovery procedures.    (e)    (1)    The regulating entity may contract with experts as reasonably necessary to:            (i)    determine whether to approve an acquisition generally;            (ii)    perform an independent valuation of the public or charitable assets of the transferor;            (iii)    evaluate the impact of the acquisition on the affected community;            (iv)    determine whether there has been due diligence by the transferor; and            (v)    determine the existence of any conflicts of interest.        (2)    The selection of an expert by a regulating entity under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be subject to the State procurement laws.        (3)    If a regulating entity contracts for expert assistance under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the transferee shall pay the reasonable cost of the expert assistance, as determined by the regulating entity.    (f)    Within 60 days after the record, including the public hearing process, has been closed, the appropriate regulating entity shall:        (1)    approve the acquisition, with or without modifications; or        (2)    disapprove the acquisition.    (g)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, at its discretion, the regulating entity may extend for good cause for a 60–day period the time for making a determination under subsection (f) of this section.        (2)    The regulating entity is limited to a maximum of two 60–day extensions for making a determination on the same application.    (h)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a determination made by the appropriate regulating entity under subsection (f) of this section may not take effect until the earlier of:            (i)    90 calendar days after the date the determination is made; or            (ii)    the date when ratified or rejected by the General Assembly.        (2)    The appropriate regulating entity may waive the waiting period under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection if the appropriate regulating entity determines that waiving the waiting period is in the best interest of the public.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-302 - Considerations by Attorney General

    In determining whether to approve an acquisition of a nonprofit hospital, the Attorney General shall consider:         (1)    the criteria listed in § 6.5-301 of this subtitle; and        (2)    whether the affected community will have continued access to affordable health care.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-303 - Considerations by Administration

    In determining whether to approve an acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization, the Administration shall consider:        (1)    the criteria listed in § 6.5–301 of this subtitle; and        (2)    whether the acquisition:            (i)    is equitable to enrollees, insureds, shareholders, and certificate holders, if any, of the transferor;            (ii)    is in compliance with Title 2, Subtitle 6 of the Corporations and Associations Article; and            (iii)    ensures that the transferee will possess surplus in an amount sufficient to:                1.    comply with the surplus required under law; and                2.    provide for the security of the transferee’s certificate holders and policyholders.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-304 - For-Profit Health Entity

    (a)    A corporation that becomes a for-profit health entity under this title may not be deemed to have abandoned its corporate status by virtue of an acquisition unless the acquisition provides specifically to the contrary.    (b)    The certificate of authority, agent appointments, licenses, forms, and any other filings in existence at the time of an acquisition shall continue in full force and effect upon an acquisition if a corporation at all times remains qualified to engage in business in the State.    (c)    All outstanding contracts of a transferor shall remain in full force and effect and need not be otherwise endorsed unless ordered by the regulating entity.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-305 - Nonprofit Health Service Plan

    (a)    The Secretary of the Department may revoke or suspend a license to operate a hospital in accordance with § 19-327 of the Health - General Article if an acquisition occurs without the approval of the Attorney General.    (b)    An acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization may not occur without the approval of the Administration.    (c)    A nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization may not be operated for profit.    (d)    If the Commissioner determines that a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization is in violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the Commissioner may, in addition to any other remedies authorized by law, require the following:        (1)    the divestiture of the acquisition;        (2)    that the entity fully comply with this title;        (3)    that the entity file a plan for conversion to a for-profit entity as required under this title;        (4)    that the certificate of authority of the entity to operate as a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization in this State be revoked or suspended; or        (5)    the payment of a penalty as provided for in § 4-113(d)(1) of the Insurance Article for each violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-306 - Charitable Entity or Trust

    (a)    Before a public or nonprofit charitable entity or trust may receive a distribution of public or charitable assets in accordance with an agreement, contract, or transaction approved by the regulating entity under this subtitle, it shall have mechanisms in place to:        (1)    avoid conflicts of interest; and        (2)    prohibit the making of grants that would benefit:            (i)    the public or nonprofit charitable entity’s or trust’s board of directors;            (ii)    the public or nonprofit charitable entity’s or trust’s management;            (iii)    the for-profit stock entity; or            (iv)    a mutual entity.    (b)    A public or nonprofit charitable entity or trust that receives a distribution of public or charitable assets shall submit an annual report to the office regarding the grant-making and other charitable activities of the entity related to its use of the public or charitable assets received.    (c)    The annual report submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall be made available to the public at the principal office of the public or nonprofit charitable entity or trust.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 3 - Review Criteria and Penalties|Section 6.5-307 - Foreign Nonprofit Health Entity

    (a)    This title does not apply to the acquisition of a foreign nonprofit health entity operating in this State if the appropriate regulating entity determines, based on the standards set forth in this title, that any public or charitable assets of the nonprofit health entity that serve health care needs in this State will be adequately protected.    (b)    Any nonprofit health entity that the appropriate regulating entity has determined under subsection (a) of this section that this title does not apply shall submit an information copy of its application to engage in an acquisition to the regulating entity.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  6.5-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 6.5 - Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Health Care Trust|Section 6.5-401 - In General

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Health Care Trust.        (2)    The Trust is a body corporate, subject to modification or termination by the General Assembly.        (3)    The purpose of the Trust is to:            (i)    be of general benefit to the residents of the State;            (ii)    be charitable in nature; and            (iii)    accept and retain moneys for future expenditures to be used to implement Acts of the General Assembly, other than the State budget bill, that:                1.    improve the health status of residents of the State; and                2.    specifically direct the use of assets of the Trust.        (4)    Moneys expended from the Trust are supplemental to, and are not intended to take the place of, State funds that would otherwise be appropriated by the State for the improvement of the health care status of the residents of the State.    (b)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall be the trustee of the Trust.        (2)    The powers and duties of the Trust shall rest in and be exercised by the trustee.    (c)    The powers and duties of the Trust shall be established and modified solely by the General Assembly.    (d)    In accordance with this title, the Trust consists of the public and charitable assets received as a result of the acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization, approved by the Administration on or after June 1, 2001, or a nonprofit hospital, approved by the Attorney General in consultation with the Department.    (e)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall manage, invest, and reinvest the Trust in the same manner that State funds are invested.        (2)    The Trust shall be held and accounted for separate and apart from the funds of the State.    (f)    Any interest or other investment earnings of the Trust shall be credited to and paid into the Trust.    (g)    (1)    The trustee shall make provision for a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports.        (2)    The trustee shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2004, and annually thereafter on the status of the assets of the Trust.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-101 - Position in Executive Department

    (a)    There is a Secretary of State, as provided in Article II, § 22 of the Maryland Constitution.    (b)    The Secretary of State is in the Executive Department.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-102 - Assistant Secretary

    (a)    The Governor may appoint an Assistant Secretary of State.    (b)    If the Secretary of State is absent from the seat of the State government or ill, the Assistant Secretary may carry out any duty that is imposed by law on the Secretary.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-103 - Powers and Duties

    In addition to the powers granted and duties imposed elsewhere, the Secretary of State has the powers and duties set forth in this subtitle.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-104 - Interstate Agreements

    (a)    This section does not apply to an agreement for the care, treatment, or supervision of 1 individual.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a unit that enters into an international or interstate compact or other international or interstate agreement of general application, including an amendment to a compact or agreement, on behalf of the State, shall file a copy of the compact or agreement with the Division of State Documents in the Office of the Secretary of State.    (c)    A unit need not file a copy of a compact or agreement under this section if the compact or agreement is part of the Annotated Code of Maryland.    (d)    The Division of State Documents in the Office of the Secretary of State shall:        (1)    keep an agreement or compact delivered under this section:            (i)    until any limit that is set for the agreement or compact to become effective expires; and            (ii)    if the agreement or compact becomes effective, until it is abrogated; and        (2)    publish the agreement or compact in the Maryland Register.    (e)    After keeping the agreement or compact for the time required under this section, the Division of State Documents may deliver the agreement or compact to the State Archives.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-105 - Records on Civil Officers

    (a)    The Secretary of State shall:        (1)    keep a book in which the Secretary records each commission that the Governor issues to a civil officer; and        (2)    send the commission of each civil officer to the individual before whom the officer is to qualify.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary of State shall keep the records on qualification of civil officers that the clerks of court file as provided by law.        (2)    The Secretary of State may certify to the qualification of a civil officer to the same extent that a clerk of court may certify.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  7-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 7 - Secretary of State|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 7-106 - Authentication of Records

    (a)    The Secretary of State shall have a seal for the authentication of copies of records in the Office of the Secretary.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of State may charge a person:        (1)    for the authentication of a copy of a record in the custody of the Secretary, a fee of not more than $5; and        (2)    if the person does not provide the copy for authentication, 50 cents a page.