# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 2. General Provisions

#### Section 1-222

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Advisory committee" means a committee established by statute or regulation that functions as a subunit of a health occupations board.

  (3) "Health occupations board" means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.

(b) An individual may not serve concurrently as a member of a health occupations board or an advisory committee and as an elected officer of a professional association organized under the laws of the State that represents and advocates for the interests of the individuals regulated by that health occupations board.

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