§ 14–405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 14-405 (2026)
Title 14. General Day Care
Subtitle 4. Maryland Youth Camp Act
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(a)
(1)
The Council consists of 11 members.
(2)
Of the 11 Council members:
(i)
1 shall be a representative of the Department;
(ii)
1 shall be a camping leader with professional experience, but who is not a youth camp owner or manager;
(iii)
1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp operating for profit;
(iv)
1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a nonprofit youth camp;
(v)
1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of an American Camping Association accredited youth camp;
(vi)
1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp that is not accredited by the American Camping Association;
(vii)
1 shall be a member of the public;
(viii)
2 shall be selected from the local health departments from 2 counties; and
(ix)
2 shall be selected from nationwide organizations involved in camping such as scouting and 4-H.
(3)
The Governor shall appoint the Council members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)
(1)
The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 1986.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(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.
(5)
Members of the Council:
(i)
Are eligible for reappointment; but
(ii)
May not serve more than 2 full consecutive terms.
(c)
The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.