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2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures › Section 13-205.1 - Removal, Suspension, or Demotion of University Employee

(a)    This section applies only to a regular full–time or part–time employee who is represented by an exclusive representative under Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b)    The University may remove, suspend, or demote a regular full–time or part–time employee who is not on probation only:
(1)    For cause;
(2)    On written charges; and
(3)    In accordance with this subtitle.
(c)    The University may not remove, suspend, or demote a regular full–time or part–time employee for any reason prohibited by § 2–302 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures › Section 13-207 - Sovereign Immunity; Satisfaction of Awards

(a)    The defense of sovereign immunity may not be available to the University, unless otherwise specifically provided by the laws of Maryland, in any administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding held pursuant to this section, or the personnel policies, rules, and regulations for regular full–time and part–time employees of the University System of Maryland involving any type of employee grievance or hearing, including, but not limited to charges for removal, disciplinary suspensions, involuntary demotions, or reclassifications.
(b)    The Governor shall provide in the annual State budget adequate funds for the satisfaction of any final monetary or benefit award or judgment that has been rendered in favor of the employee against the University in any administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding.
(c)    Awards under this section that have not been satisfied pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, shall be reported to the Comptroller of the Treasury, who shall maintain and report annually to the Governor an accounting of existing awards. Upon appropriation of funds by the legislature, the Comptroller of the Treasury shall satisfy existing awards in order of date of award.
(d)    If the University has sufficient funds available to satisfy any award under this section at the time the award is rendered, the award shall be satisfied as soon as practicable but not more than 20 days after the award becomes final.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System › Section 13-305 - Clinical Experiences for Students; Medical Staff; Personnel; Conflicts of Interest

(a)    The medical system will serve as the primary clinical setting for University students in health care fields to receive educational and research experiences. The clinical faculties of the School of Medicine and Dental School will be the sources for the medical staff of the medical system. The same persons will serve both as Chairmen of the Clinical Science Departments of the School of Medicine and chiefs of the corresponding clinical services of the medical system. The University and the Medical System Corporation will institute appropriate procedures to effect such appointments.
(b)    (1)    In this subsection, “Medical System Corporation employees” include the employees of a subsidiary established under § 13–303(k) of this subtitle for the purpose of operating all or a part of the University of Maryland Medical Center.
(2)    The Medical System Corporation shall utilize both Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel.
(3)    Prior to the transfer date, each University employee working in the medical system shall elect to be either a Medical System Corporation employee or a part of medical system University personnel. No University employee may be required to become an employee of the Medical System Corporation as a condition of employment or promotion. All medical system University personnel are University employees in all respects.
(4)    With respect to promotion opportunities, the Medical System Corporation shall treat medical system University personnel on the same basis as Medical System Corporation employees.
(5)    The Medical System Corporation shall establish an integrated seniority list composed of Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel. Each listed employee’s seniority will be calculated by including all employment with the University or the Medical System Corporation or both.
(c)    Sections 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article shall not bar an official or employee of the University from becoming a director, official, or employee of the Medical System Corporation or participating in matters involving the Corporation and shall not prevent the Executive Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems from becoming a voting Director of the Medical System Corporation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System › Section 13-306 - Annual Contract

(a)    Prior to the transfer date and to the 1st day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Board of Regents and the Board of Directors shall each approve an annual contract which shall state all financial obligations, exchanges of services, and any other agreed relationships between the University and the Medical System Corporation for the ensuing fiscal year. The annual contract shall identify all services to be provided and the agreed cost of such services.
(b)    The annual contract will be developed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Dean of the School of Medicine, and other University officials as determined by the President. The annual contract will be submitted to the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President for consideration, modification, and approval.
(c)    The Board of Directors and Board of Regents may establish procedures for the approval of the annual contract.
(d)    If the University and the Medical System Corporation do not enter into an annual contract for any fiscal year, the annual contract for the previous year shall remain in force until another annual contract is approved.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System › Section 13-307 - Transfer of Assets

(a)    On the transfer date the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents, and any other required State department, agency, or body shall take all legal action necessary to transfer, as a grant without consideration, the medical system assets to the Medical System Corporation.
(b)    If it is not appropriate or desirable to transfer title to any medical system assets, such assets shall be leased to the Medical System Corporation or other legal arrangement effected giving control and use to the Medical System Corporation, the consideration to be a payment equal to all costs of the University that become due after the transfer date with respect to purchase, maintenance, or repair of such assets.
(c)    If ownership of medical system assets cannot be legally transferred on the transfer date, ownership shall be transferred as soon as practicable after it is legal to do so. In any event, provisions shall be made, by lease or other arrangement, for the Medical System Corporation to have control and use of all medical system assets on and after the transfer date.
(d)    The following conditions shall be satisfied before transfer of the medical system assets:
(1)    The Medical System Corporation must be established in accordance with this subtitle; and
(2)    An annual contract must be in effect.
(e)    The approval of such transfer by the Board of Public Works shall constitute a conclusive determination that:
(1)    Such transfer is in compliance with this subtitle;
(2)    The articles of incorporation of the Medical System Corporation are in proper form; and
(3)    All conditions of the transfer have been satisfied.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System › Section 13-309 - Operating Reserve Fund

In order to provide financial independence and stability to the Medical System Corporation, there is an Operating Reserve Fund held by the Treasurer of the State for the Medical System Corporation. The Board of Directors may request funds from the Treasurer from the Operating Reserve Fund and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, shall transfer the amount requested to the Medical System Corporation but only to the extent that the Operating Reserve Fund has been funded by appropriation in an annual State budget. Advances from the Operating Reserve Fund shall be treated as loans from the State, subordinate to the rights of other creditors of the Medical System Corporation, and the Board of Directors shall cause such advances to be repaid to the Treasurer as soon as the financial condition of the Medical System Corporation reasonably permits. The Treasurer shall hold any repaid advances in the Operating Reserve Fund subject to further advances to the Medical System Corporation. The money in the Operating Reserve Fund shall not revert to the general treasury at the end of the State’s fiscal year, and all investment earnings in such Fund shall become a part of such Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System › Section 13-311 - Termination of Corporation

(a)    The Medical System Corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated in accordance with law; provided, however, that no such law or termination shall take effect so long as the Medical System Corporation shall have bonds, notes, or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof.
(b)    Upon termination of the existence of the Medical System Corporation, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the State, but subject in all cases to any mortgages, liens, or other encumbrances or any other rights or interests of creditors of the Medical System Corporation or other third parties.
(c)    The articles of incorporation of the Medical System Corporation and the documents of transfer of the medical system assets must state that the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Works may determine that the Medical System Corporation has failed to realize the purposes set forth in this subtitle; in the event of such a determination, the Board of Directors shall be required to undertake appropriate legal proceedings to return all assets of the medical system then held by the Medical System Corporation to the State, but only if adequate provision has been made for the payment of any outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Medical System Corporation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center › Section 13-401 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Medical System Corporation” means the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation or, at the Medical System Corporation’s option, a subsidiary or affiliate of the Medical System Corporation.
(c)    “Montebello” means the Montebello Center.
(d)    “Montebello assets” means all assets allocated to Montebello as shown on the financial statements of Montebello at the transfer date and as more particularly or additionally identified or supplemented by the Medical System Corporation and approved by the Board of Public Works and transferred to the Medical System Corporation and includes:
(1)    All land, buildings, and other real property at the Montebello site owned by the State, with the exception of the Maryland Rehabilitation Center;
(2)    All accounts receivable for patient care services rendered by Montebello regardless of when the patient care services were rendered; and
(3)    All personal property at the Montebello site owned by the State except for personal property owned by the Department of Education or the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
(e)    (1)    “Montebello liabilities” means only liabilities arising from agreements or contracts entered into before the transfer date in the ordinary course of business by the Medical System Corporation on behalf of Montebello under the Medical System Corporation’s management of Montebello and which are allocated to Montebello as shown on the financial statements of Montebello at the transfer date.
(2)    “Montebello liabilities” includes liabilities whenever asserted, incurred, or arising in connection with Montebello before the transfer date to the extent they are covered by professional liability or general liability insurance obtained by the Medical System Corporation before the transfer date.
(3)    “Montebello liabilities” does not include any liabilities whenever asserted, incurred, or arising in connection with Montebello University employees or their employment by the University System of Maryland prior to the transfer date.
(f)    “Montebello site” means the real property owned by the State, a campus located in Baltimore City, on which Montebello and other State-owned facilities are located.
(g)    “Montebello University employees” means those employees of the University System of Maryland who work at Montebello and who are paid by the Medical System Corporation.
(h)    “Transfer date” means any date determined by the Board of Public Works and filed with the Secretary of State and the Department of Legislative Services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center › Section 13-403 - Assumption of Liabilities and Responsibilities

(a)    (1)    On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action necessary to assume the Montebello liabilities, but only to the extent expressly provided in this subtitle.
(2)    The Medical System Corporation is not liable for any other debts, obligations, or liabilities of the State, the Maryland Department of Health, or the University incurred or arising in connection with Montebello prior to the transfer date.
(3)    This assumption of liabilities shall be an assumption of the liabilities as they exist on the transfer date.
(4)    This subsection shall be construed and applied to give effect to all provisions of law and defenses applicable to the liabilities prior to the transfer date.
(b)    On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall assume responsibility for those claims arising from the employment of Montebello University employees which relate to or arise from events occurring after the transfer date.
(c)    Nothing contained in this subtitle shall be deemed or construed to waive or abrogate in any way the sovereign immunity of the State or to deprive the State or any officer or employee thereof of sovereign immunity.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center › Section 13-405 - Finances and Funding

(a)    (1)    This section shall be effective only if the transfer or lease authorized by this subtitle occurs.
(2)    This section shall be void if the Medical System Corporation no longer operates Montebello.
(b)    The Medical System Corporation shall cause annual audited financial statements for Montebello to be prepared and filed with the Governor and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee as soon as practicable following the close of each fiscal year.
(c)    The Medical System Corporation shall submit with the annual audited financial statements for Montebello a report on the amount of uncompensated care provided at Montebello for the fiscal year.
(d)    In recognition of the provision of uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle, the State shall pay the Medical System Corporation:
(1)    In fiscal year 1993, $6,129,942;
(2)    In fiscal year 1994, $5,500,000;
(3)    In fiscal year 1995, $5,000,000;
(4)    In fiscal year 1996, $5,000,000;
(5)    In fiscal year 1997, $5,000,000; and
(6)    In each fiscal year thereafter, an amount jointly agreed upon by the Maryland Department of Health and the Medical System Corporation and calculated to enable the Medical System Corporation to continue to provide uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle.
(e)    If the Health Services Cost Review Commission sets rates for services rendered at Montebello, then the Governor shall include in the budget bill each year an appropriation to the Medical System Corporation equal to the difference between the pension costs for Montebello University employees and employees of the Medical System Corporation working at Montebello and participating in the State Retirement and Pension Systems and the pension costs permitted by the Health Services Cost Review Commission in the rates for Montebello.
(f)    The Health Services Cost Review Commission may not set rates for the services rendered at Montebello until:
(1)    State law authorizes the State Medical Assistance Program to reimburse the Medical System Corporation at commission rates for services rendered at Montebello; and
(2)    The United States Department of Health and Human Services agrees to accept commission rates as a method of providing federal financial participation in the State Medical Assistance Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-501 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Advisory Council” means the Advisory Council to the State Emergency Medical Services Board.
(c)    “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation.
(d)    “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland.
(e)    “Center” means the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
(f)    “EMS Board” means the State Emergency Medical Services Board.
(g)    “Institute” means the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
(h)    “Medical System Corporation” means the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation.
(i)    “Study Center” means the Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems.
(j)    “University” means the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-502 - Legislative Findings

It is hereby found and determined that:
(1)    The State of Maryland has been a national pioneer in the development of emergency medical services;
(2)    The Emergency Medical System has served the citizens of Maryland well for the past two decades by reducing morbidity and mortality for thousands of seriously ill patients;
(3)    The success of Maryland’s Emergency Medical System is due largely to the hard work and dedication of many individuals, particularly the thousands of career and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel;
(4)    The citizens of Maryland are fortunate to have highly trained career and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel providing life-sustaining services in the field to ill and injured persons;
(5)    The numbers of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel have been declining but are an essential and integral part of the State’s Emergency Medical System and it is important that their role is preserved;
(6)    The Emergency Medical System is a large and complex entity involving numerous public and private interests and requiring close coordination to operate efficiently and in the best interests of all Marylanders;
(7)    The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the core element of the State’s Emergency Medical System and shall continue to serve as the State’s primary adult trauma clinical resource center;
(8)    The Emergency Medical System could be further enhanced by establishing a governing body that is accountable for and vested with the responsibility and authority to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the System; and
(9)    The Emergency Medical Services Field Operations of the Institute and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center shall remain an integral part of the overall Emergency Medical Services System.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-503 - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems -- in General

(a)    There is a Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
(b)    The Institute is an independent agency located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
(c)    The Institute shall be governed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board.
(d)    Funding for the Institute shall be from:
(1)    The surcharge imposed under § 13-954 of the Transportation Article;
(2)    General funds; and
(3)    Funds from any other source.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-504 - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems -- Administrative Agency

(a)    In accordance with this subtitle, the Institute shall be the State administrative agency responsible for the coordination of all emergency medical services.
(b)    The Institute includes the Emergency Medical Services Field Operations.
(c)    The Institute shall have the staff and funds as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-505 - Ems Board -- in General

(a)    (1)    The EMS Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.
(2)    Of the 11 members:
(i)    One shall be the Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;
(ii)    One shall be a representative of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, nominated by the Board of Regents;
(iii)    One shall be the chairperson of the Advisory Council;
(iv)    One shall be a physician knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;
(v)    One shall be a physician experienced in the clinical care of trauma patients;
(vi)    One shall be a nurse experienced in the clinical care of emergency patients;
(vii)    One shall be a career firefighter, emergency medical technician, or rescue squad person knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;
(viii)    One shall be a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician, or rescue squad person knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;
(ix)    One shall be a hospital administrator knowledgeable in the management and delivery of emergency medical services; and
(x)    Two shall be from the public at large, one of whom shall reside in a county with a population of less than 175,000.
(b)    (1)    Each appointed member shall have demonstrated interest or experience in the delivery of emergency medical services.
(2)    In appointing members to the EMS Board, the Governor shall take into consideration the five emergency medical service regions of the State to assure a geographic balance in the Board’s membership.
(3)    In appointing members to the EMS Board, the Governor shall take into consideration persons:
(i)    Recommended by the Advisory Council; or
(ii)    Recommended by any statewide organization or association which is interested and involved in the delivery of emergency medical services.
(4)    The Governor may not appoint to the EMS Board more than two persons in total from:
(i)    The same health system;
(ii)    A health system and medical school that are affiliated; or
(iii)    Medical schools under the same governing board.
(c)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 4 years.
(2)    At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)    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.
(d)    Annually, from among the members of the EMS Board:
(1)    The Governor shall appoint a chairperson; and
(2)    The chairperson shall appoint a vice chairperson.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-506 - Ems Board -- Executive Director

(a)    With the approval of the Governor, the EMS Board shall appoint an Executive Director.
(b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the EMS Board. The Executive Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
(c)    Under the direction of the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:
(1)    Be the administrative head of the EMS Board;
(2)    Be the administrative head of the Institute; and
(3)    Perform any other duty or function that the EMS Board requires.
(d)    Any foundation created by the EMS Board shall be subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-507 - Ems Board -- Transaction of Business

(a)    (1)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the EMS Board is a quorum for the transaction of any business.
(2)    The EMS Board may adopt any rules or procedures necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of business.
(b)    No formal action may be taken by the EMS Board without the approval of a majority of the full authorized membership of the EMS Board.
(c)    The EMS Board shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and places that it determines.
(d)    Each member of the EMS Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-509 - Emergency Medical System Plan

(a)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the EMS Board shall develop and adopt an Emergency Medical System plan to ensure effective coordination and evaluation of emergency medical services delivered in this State.
(b)    (1)    The Emergency Medical System plan shall include:
(i)    Criteria for the designation of trauma and specialty referral facilities, including all echelons of care;
(ii)    Criteria and guidelines for the delivery of emergency medical services including provisions to assure proper medical direction of emergency medical services;
(iii)    A plan designed to maintain and enhance the communications and transportation systems for emergency medical services;
(iv)    Provisions for the evaluation of emergency medical services personnel training programs;
(v)    Provisions for the establishment of public information and education programs designed to enhance the public’s understanding of the Emergency Medical System;
(vi)    Criteria and methodologies to evaluate the System’s effectiveness in delivering quality emergency medical services needed by the citizens of Maryland; and
(vii)    Provisions for the evaluation and monitoring of the Emergency Medical System plan to ensure compliance with this subtitle by all segments of the Emergency Medical System.
(2)    The EMS Board shall adopt regulations to implement the Emergency Medical System plan required under this section, subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(3)    Prior to adopting regulations under this section, the EMS Board shall consult with and provide opportunity for comment from local jurisdictions, volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical technicians, rescue squad personnel, and hospitals and consider:
(i)    The fiscal impact of the proposed regulations on local jurisdictions, volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical technicians, rescue squad personnel, and hospitals; and
(ii)    The effect of the proposed regulations on the ability of local jurisdictions, volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical technicians, rescue squad personnel, and hospitals to continue to deliver emergency medical services.
(c)    The EMS Board shall consult with the Advisory Council in the development of the Emergency Medical System plan.
(d)    The EMS Board may adopt regulations that assure that helicopters transporting patients between hospitals or to or from specialty centers notify the System’s communication center in the State Emergency Medical Communications System.
(e)    Each State agency and department shall cooperate with the EMS Board in implementing the State Emergency Medical System plan.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-510 - Responsibilities of Executive Director

In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:
(1)    Coordinate a statewide system of emergency medical services;
(2)    Coordinate the five emergency medical service regions in this State;
(3)    Coordinate the planning and operation of emergency medical services with the federal, State, and county governments;
(4)    Coordinate the training of all personnel in the Emergency Medical Services System and develop the necessary standards for their certification or licensure;
(5)    Coordinate programs of research and education that relate to emergency medical services;
(6)    Coordinate the development of centers for treating emergency injuries and illnesses;
(7)    Coordinate the development of specialty referral centers for resuscitation, treatment, and rehabilitation of the critically ill and injured;
(8)    Work closely with the public and private agencies, health care institutions and universities involved with emergency medical services, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and the Medical Management Consultant Group;
(9)    Administer State and federal funds for emergency medical services in this State;
(10)    Work closely with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, which is responsible for basic training for emergency medical technicians;
(11)    Assure continued improvement of transportation for emergency, critically ill, and injured patients by supporting the goals of career and volunteer systems throughout this State; and
(12)    Implement all programmatic, operational, and administrative components of the Institute.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-512 - Power of Board of Regents

(a)    The power of the Board of Regents over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the University does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the EMS Board makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the EMS Board.
(b)    The power of the Board of Regents to transfer by rule, regulation, or written directive, any staff, functions, or funds of units in the University does not apply to any staff, function, or funds of the EMS Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-513 - Charles Mcc. Mathias, Jr. National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems

(a)    The Study Center’s primary mission is research, with particular emphasis on establishing national policies related to prevention, treatment, acute care and rehabilitation, trauma and emergency medical care delivery systems, disaster epidemiology and management, injury surveillance, and data collection. It shall serve as the primary research center for the State Emergency Medical Services System.
(b)    The Director of the Study Center shall work closely with the MIEMSS Director in the development of a research plan and the budget.
(c)    The Director of the Study Center shall submit the budget and research plan to the EMS Board for review and comment.
(d)    The Director of the Study Center shall advise and provide the opportunity for the EMS Board to comment prior to the adoption of any proposed change in the budget, mission, research plan, or other policies of the Study Center that would affect the ability of the Study Center to continue to fulfill its mission as the primary research center for the State Emergency Medical Services System.
(e)    The Director of the Study Center shall submit to the EMS Board an annual report on the budget and research plan.
(f)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus shall appoint the Director of the Study Center. The Governor shall have 60 days to approve the appointment. If the Governor has not acted within 60 days of being notified of the appointed director, the appointed director shall be deemed approved.
(g)    The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus shall receive indirect cost recoveries as stipulated in grants received by the National Study Center.
(h)    The University System of Maryland may not transfer funds for the Study Center to any other program or purpose.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services › Section 13-514 - R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

(a)    The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the primary adult clinical resource center for the State Emergency Medical Services Systems.
(b)    The chief administrative officer of the Center is the Director who:
(1)    Shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation, subject to the approval of the Governor or the passage of 60 days from the date of the appointment, whichever occurs first; and
(2)    May not hold concurrently the position of Executive Director of the Institute.
(c)    The Director of the Center shall:
(1)    Report through the Medical System Corporation Chief Executive Officer to the Board of Directors;
(2)    Provide a monthly report to the Board of Directors and the EMS Board on the overall progress of programs;
(3)    Render reports to appropriate committees of the Board of Directors; and
(4)    Develop the budget and, after approval of the Medical System Corporation Chief Executive Officer, present the budget to the EMS Board for review and comment and through the appropriate committees of the Board of Directors for approval by the Board of Directors.
(d)    The Director of the Center shall:
(1)    Advise and provide the opportunity for the EMS Board to comment prior to the adoption of any proposed change in the budget, services, mission, or other policies of the Center that would affect the ability of the Center to continue to fulfill its mission as the statewide primary adult clinical resource for emergency medical services; and
(2)    Submit to the EMS Board an annual report on the budget and on the operations of the Center.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 6 - Police Force › Section 13-601 - University of Maryland Police Force; Campus Security Forces or Building Guards

(a)    There is a University of Maryland Police Force.
(b)    (1)    A University of Maryland police officer is and has all the powers of a peace and police officer in this State.
(2)    However, a University of Maryland police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University of Maryland. The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:
(i)    Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;
(ii)    Requested or authorized to do so by the chief executive officer or chief police officer of any county;
(iii)    Necessary in order to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University of Maryland; or
(iv)    Ordered to do so by the Governor.
(c)    (1)    In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for University of Maryland police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.
(2)    To the extent practicable, the Board shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.
(3)    Standards adopted on or after July 1, 1975, on minimum hiring qualifications of University of Maryland police officers may not affect the status of any individual who was a qualified University of Maryland police officer on that date.
(d)    The Board of Regents shall adopt rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the University of Maryland Police Force and of University of Maryland police officers.
(e)    The Board of Regents may authorize the presidents of the constituent institutions to make use of a campus security force or building guards in addition to a campus police force.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 7 - Special Provisions › Section 13-701 - Waiver of Tuition for Senior Citizens

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Institution” means any constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
(3)    “Senior citizen” means any resident of this State who is:
(i)    60 years of age or older;
(ii)    Retired and whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits; and
(iii)    Not employed full time.
(4)    “Tuition” means the basic instructional charge for undergraduate courses and does not pertain to self–supporting programs or include fees, such as those for registration, application, or laboratory work.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an institution shall admit a senior citizen to any scheduled course and waive the tuition involved:
(1)    Only when regularly scheduled course space is available;
(2)    For any credit or noncredit course; and
(3)    For as many as 3 courses per term.
(c)    An institution may not:
(1)    Allow a senior citizen to enroll in a degree granting program, unless the senior citizen meets the admission standards of the institution; or
(2)    Permit the full–time equivalent enrollment of senior citizens for whom tuition has been waived to exceed 2 percent of its undergraduate full–time equivalent enrollment.
(d)    At the termination of each semester, the institution shall furnish to the governing board of the institution a statement of the number of senior citizens participating under the provisions of this section.
(e)    This section does not prohibit an institution from offering senior citizens educational opportunities free of charge beyond these minimum requirements.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 7 - Special Provisions › Section 13-702 - Lost or Abandoned Currency or Tangible Personal Property

(a)    Any currency or item of tangible personal property lost or abandoned on property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University System of Maryland and unclaimed for 1 year becomes the property of the University System of Maryland and the Board of Regents may establish procedures to dispose of the property in the best interests of the State.
(b)    After deducting any cost incurred in disposing of the property, any funds derived under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State.
(c)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, any person who finds any currency or item of tangible personal property lost or abandoned on property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University System of Maryland and brings the currency or item to the University System of Maryland in order that the University System of Maryland can find the true owner, has a superior claim as to the University System of Maryland to the unclaimed currency or item, if the claim is preserved within 30 days following the 1–year period in subsection (a) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 7 - Special Provisions › Section 13-703 - Recyclable Materials

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Recyclable materials” means materials that:
(i)    If not recycled, would become solid waste for disposal in a refuse disposal system; and
(ii)    May be collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.
(3)    “Recyclable materials” includes paper, glass, metals, plastics, and cardboard.
(b)    Recyclable materials that are separated for collection at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus become the property of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus when placed for collection in or near designated bins or locations.
(c)    A person may not remove or cause the removal of any recyclable materials that are owned by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus unless authorized by:
(1)    The University of Maryland, College Park Campus; or
(2)    The owner or operator of a company that is authorized by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus to remove recyclable materials.
(d)    This section may not be construed to prohibit a law enforcement officer from searching and seizing any recyclable materials owned by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.
(e)    A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for each violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 7 - Special Provisions › Section 13-704 - Authorization to Fund Raise for the Benefit of University of Maryland Medical System Corporation

Notwithstanding §§ 5–505 and 5–506 of the General Provisions Article, an employee of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus may solicit gifts or proposals for grants for the benefit of the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in accordance with § 13–303(j) of this title and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus’s policies regarding coordinating fund–raising between the University and the Medical System Corporation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 8 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine › Section 13-801 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the Budget and Program Review Board.
(c)    “College” means the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 8 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine › Section 13-802 - Establishment and Administration

(a)    There is a Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
(b)    In addition to the provisions of this subtitle the College is subject to the provisions of Title 11 (Maryland Higher Education Commission) of this article.
(c)    The College shall be operated under the terms and conditions agreed to in:
(1)    The Agreement of Regional Cooperation between the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, dated February 14, 1980; and
(2)    The Agreement between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the University of Maryland, College Park Campus for a regional program in veterinary medical education, dated September 27, 1989.
(d)    The College shall be operated as one school with an administrative head at each university.
(e)    The student body of the College shall consist of 50 Virginia residents, 30 Maryland residents, and 10 at-large.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions › Subtitle 8 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine › Section 13-803 - Budget and Program Review Board

(a)    There is a Budget and Program Review Board.
(b)    The Board is responsible for determining annually the resource needs of the professional instructional program of the College.
(c)    The Board shall consist of the following seven members:
(1)    The Dean of the Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, who shall serve as Chairman of the Board;
(2)    The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;
(3)    The Senior Vice President and Provost of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
(4)    The Vice President and Provost of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;
(5)    The Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
(6)    An appointee of the President of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and
(7)    The Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance of the University System of Maryland or the Vice Chancellor’s successor.
(d)    The Board shall:
(1)    Determine the cost share for each state;
(2)    Set the proportion of costs to be funded by tuition; and
(3)    Periodically review and adjust the building use fees charged to the students of the College.
(e)    The appropriate fiscal support staff of each university, which shall include the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance of the University System of Maryland, shall provide fiscal support to the Board.