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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-202 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the 9 Board members:            (i)    7 shall be licensed environmental health specialists appointed as follows:                1.    1 shall be employed by private industry;                2.    1 shall be employed by the Department of the Environment;                3.    1 shall be employed by the Department;                4.    1 shall be employed by a local health department and be employed under the State Personnel Management System;                5.    1 shall be employed by a local government and not be employed under the State Personnel Management System; and                6.    2 shall be appointed at large; and            (ii)    2 shall be consumer members.        (3)    All Board members shall be residents of the State.    (b)    The members appointed at large shall reasonably reflect the geographic diversity of the State.    (c)    (1)    The consumer members of the Board:            (i)    Shall be members of the general public;            (ii)    May not be licensed environmental health specialists;            (iii)    May not have a household member who is a licensed environmental health specialist;            (iv)    May not participate or ever have participated in a related commercial or professional field;            (v)    May not have a household member who participates in a related commercial or professional field; and            (vi)    May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.        (2)    While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.    (d)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (e)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2012.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.    (f)    For each vacancy of a licensed environmental health specialist member, the Board shall:        (1)    Solicit nominations by notifying all licensed environmental health specialists of the vacancy; and        (2)    Submit to the Secretary a list of at least three candidates for each vacancy.    (g)    On the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duty, or other sufficient cause.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary once every 2 years.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers; and        (2)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.    (c)    A member of the Board:        (1)    May receive compensation as provided in the State budget; and        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.    (e)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an executive director.        (2)    The executive director shall:            (i)    Serve at the pleasure of the Board;            (ii)    Act as the executive officer of the Board; and            (iii)    Carry out the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    Adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    Sue to enforce any provision of this title by injunction; and        (3)    Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the jurisdiction of the Board.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Keep a current record of all licensed environmental health specialists;        (2)    Collect and account for fees provided under this title;        (3)    Pay all necessary expenses of the Board in accordance with the State budget;        (4)    Keep a complete record of its proceedings;        (5)    File an annual report of its activities with the Governor and the Secretary that includes:            (i)    A financial statement; and            (ii)    A plan for special fund revenues; and        (6)    Adopt an official seal.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-206 - Fees for Licenses and Renewals -- Deposit Into General Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists Fund.    (b)    There is a State Board of Environmental Health Specialists Fund.    (c)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall remit all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided under this article.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund and is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.        (4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (f)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Money in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under this article.    (g)    The legislative auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists|Section 21-207 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–702 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-302 - Requirements for License

    To obtain a license, an applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant:        (1)    Is at least 18 years old;        (2)    Is of good moral character;        (3)    Has satisfied the education and experience requirements to qualify for examination under § 21–304 of this subtitle; and        (4)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, has successfully passed an examination as required by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-303 - Application for License

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Submit an official transcript from an accredited college or university;        (3)    Submit written verification from the applicant’s employer or supervisor on forms required by the Board that the applicant has successfully completed an environmental health specialist–in–training program; and        (4)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-305 - Regulations Establishing Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training Program

    The Board shall adopt regulations that include:        (1)    (i)    The establishment of an environmental health specialist–in–training program for applicants to obtain the necessary experience to qualify to take the examination; and            (ii)    A condition that a person may not participate in an environmental health specialist–in–training program for more than 3 years, unless granted an extension by the Board; and        (2)    (i)    The establishment of a seasonal environmental health specialist–in–training program for individuals to be temporarily employed as environmental health specialists; and            (ii)    A condition that an individual may not participate in a seasonal environmental health specialist–in–training program for more than 6 months within a consecutive 12–month period.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-306 - Waiver of Examination of Persons Registered in Other State

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed or registered as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in another state.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver only if the applicant:        (1)    Pays the application fee required by § 21–303 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;            (ii)    Became licensed or registered to practice as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state after passing in that state an examination as a condition of licensure or registration; and            (iii)    Has performed at least 24 months of compensated work as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in the other state.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-307 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License

    (a)    The Board shall license and issue the appropriate licensure to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.    (b)    The Board shall include on each license that it issues:        (1)    The designation “licensed environmental health specialist”;        (2)    The name of the license holder;        (3)    The date of issue and serial number of the license;        (4)    The Board seal; and        (5)    The signature of the Board’s representative.    (c)    The Board shall issue a new license to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated license if the license holder pays a fee that is set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-308 - Scope of Licensure

    Licensure authorizes an individual to practice as an environmental health specialist while the license is in effect.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-309 - Term and Renewal of License

    (a)    A license expires on the date specified on the license, unless it is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.    (b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or electronic means to the last known address or electronic mail address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires;        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee; and        (4)    The hours of approved training required for renewal of licensure.    (c)    Before the license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Pays to the Board the renewal fee set by the Board;        (3)    Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and        (4)    Submits to the Board proof that during the previous 2–year period, the licensee has acquired 20 hours of approved training in environmental health or other equivalent education as approved by the Board.    (d)    The renewal license shall bear the same serial number assigned to the licensee at the time of the original registration or licensure.    (e)    A licensee shall notify the Board of any change in the address of the licensee within 60 days after the change occurs.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-311 - Record of Applications

    (a)    The Board shall keep a current record of each application for licensure.    (b)    The record shall include:        (1)    The name, residence address, and age of each applicant;        (2)    The name and address of the applicant’s employer;        (3)    The date of the application;        (4)    Complete information on the education and experience qualifications of each applicant;        (5)    The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;        (6)    The action taken by the Board on the application;        (7)    The serial number of any registration or license issued to the applicant; and        (8)    Any other information that the Board considers necessary.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-313 - Hearings

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom this action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.        (2)    A hearing shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after charges have been brought.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (d)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.    (e)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (g)    (1)    The Board shall maintain a record of all disciplinary matters that includes:            (i)    The date the matter was referred to the Board;            (ii)    A detailed description of the specific allegations;            (iii)    A copy of any written evidence reviewed by the Board in evaluating the matter; and            (iv)    A written summary of the final action of the Board including the date of the action and the basis for the action.        (2)    The Board shall maintain an electronic database of all disciplinary matters considered by the Board that is searchable, at a minimum, by:            (i)    The date of the Board’s final action;            (ii)    The name of the affected licensee; and            (iii)    The type of final action taken by the Board, including no action.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-314 - Judicial Review

    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10–202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 21-315 - Reinstatement of Revoked License

    The Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full appointed membership, may reinstate the license of an individual whose license has been revoked.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 21-401 - Misrepresentation as Registered Environmental Health Specialist Prohibited

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not practice as an environmental health specialist.    (b)    Unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not use the title “environmental health specialist” or “licensed environmental health specialist” or the initials “E.H.S.” or “L.E.H.S.” after the name of the person or any other title with the intent to represent that the person is licensed to practice as an environmental health specialist.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 21-402 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of § 21–301 of this title or § 21–401 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 21-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Environmental Health Specialists Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  21-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 21 - Environmental Health Specialists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 21-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and of any rule or regulation adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2027.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this Division I of this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Community assistance” means activities designed to enhance the physical, social, or economic environment of a community to improve the health, safety, or socio–economic welfare of its citizens.        (2)    “Community assistance” includes the promotion of activities specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection through the concentration and coordination in communities in the State of federal, State, regional, and local public and private resources.    (c)    “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.    (d)    “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.    (e)    (1)    “Financial assistance” means any form of assurance, guarantee, grant, payment, or other assistance.        (2)    “Financial assistance” includes a loan, loan guarantee, or reduction in the principal obligations of or rate of interest payable on a loan or portion of a loan.    (f)    “Governmental unit” means an agency, authority, board, commission, council, office, or other unit or instrumentality of the government of the State or of a political subdivision of the State.    (g)    “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.    (h)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (i)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of the State.    (j)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 8 - Community Action Agencies|Section 8-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Community action agency” means:        (1)    a governmental unit in a political subdivision;        (2)    a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions;        (3)    an agency designated as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended by the Community Services Block Grant Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9901 through 9926; or        (4)    a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency.    (c)    “Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body.    (d)    “Governing body” means:        (1)    the county council, board of commissioners, or other legislative body of a political subdivision that collectively possesses the power to adopt and carry out local laws and ordinances; or        (2)    in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 8 - Community Action Agencies|Section 8-102 - Legislative Finding

    The General Assembly finds that the economic and social well–being of State residents is intrinsic to the strength and viability of the State as a whole.