§ 17–502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 17-502 (2026)
Title 17. Laboratories
Subtitle 5. Cholesterol Testing
§ 17–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section and § 17-503 of this subtitle, a person shall obtain a permit from the Department before:
(1)
Offering to provide a test to detect the amount of cholesterol in an individual’s blood; and
(2)
Conducting the cholesterol test outside a permanently located medical laboratory issued a permit or excepted from a permit under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(b)
A cholesterol testing permit is not required under this subtitle for a medical laboratory that:
(1)
Is licensed under Subtitle 2 of this title; and
(2)
As set forth in the license, provides tests or services in the discipline of chemistry or health awareness.