# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 8-510

(a) The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants, dialysis technicians, or medication technicians in a practice setting.

(b) A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:

  (1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and

  (2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.

(c)

  (1) The Board shall:

    (i) Approve the demonstration study design; and

    (ii) Select the testing facilities.

  (2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.

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