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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".28" citation="COMAR 10.44.12.28" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="12" heading="Facility Owner or Operator.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The owner or operator of a facility may not permit an individual to administer anesthesia or sedation unless the individual is qualified to do so under this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The owner or operator of a facility shall ensure that the facility:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Remains properly equipped in accordance with Regulation .11A of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Remains properly staffed in accordance with Regulation .14 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements contained in §B of this regulation, the owner or operator of a facility shall ensure that the facility has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Appropriate nonexpired emergency drugs; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Appropriate nonexpired drugs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After an opportunity for a hearing, the Board may take disciplinary action against a dentist under Health Occupations Article, §4-315(a) or (b), Annotated Code of Maryland, if the Board finds that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The dentist violates any provisions of this chapter; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The facility is inadequate under the provisions of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Failure to comply with this chapter constitutes unprofessional conduct and may constitute other violations of law.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>