# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 4. Statistics and Records

### Subtitle 2. Vital Statistics and Records

#### Section 4-202

(a) The Secretary shall appoint a State registrar of vital records, who shall be in the skilled service of the State Personnel Management System.

(b) The health officer for a county is the registrar of vital records for the county.

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