# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 3B. Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities

#### Section 19-3B-06

The Secretary, by regulation, may encourage the joint acquisition, purchase, or operation of major medical equipment by two or more health care practitioners, despite the fact that such joint acquisition, purchase, or operation may limit free economic competition.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)