<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.12.03.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="03" heading="Service Standards.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The licensee is responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the operation of a cosmetic surgical facility including a physician’s compliance with Health Occupations Article, §14-404(a)(41), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Accreditation Standards.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The licensee shall meet the standards for the operation of a cosmetic surgical center issued by the licensee’s accreditation organization.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a licensee loses its accreditation, the licensee shall immediately:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Cease operations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Notify the Department; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Return the license certificate to the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>