# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 29 — Nominations and Balloting for Appointments to Board of Dental Examiners

#### Regulation .05 Registration of Organizations.

*COMAR 10.44.29.05*

A. A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization that wishes to nominate candidates for membership on the Board shall register with the Board on a form approved by the Board.

B. Registration Form.

  (1) A registration form shall include:

    (a) A current Certificate of Status issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

    (b) A certified copy of the State dental organization's or the State dental hygienist organization's bylaws;

    (c) A certified copy of the national organization's bylaws; and

    (d) Proof that the State dental organization or the State dental hygienist organization is a constituent organization of the national organization.

  (2) A completed registration form shall be delivered to the offices of the Board:

    (a) On or before the date specified in the Board's notice; and

    (b) During normal business hours.

  (3) A completed registration form is invalid if:

    (a) It is received by the Board after the date specified in the Board's notice, regardless of the date of postmark;

    (b) It is incomplete; or

    (c) It does not meet the requirements of this regulation.

  (4) Registration forms from a State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall:

    (a) Be signed by its:

      (i) President;

      (ii) Executive director; or

      (iii) Administrator; and

    (b) Contain an affidavit from its president, executive director, or administrator that states: “I solemnly affirm under penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing paper and all attachments are true.”

  (5) If a registration form does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the Board shall:

    (a) Return the form to the organization by regular mail; and

    (b) State the reason for the return.

  (6) There is no registration fee for submitting a registration form.

C. A registrant is not required to reregister for subsequent elections.

D. A registration form may be obtained:

  (1) By contacting the Board; or

  (2) From the Board's website.

E. A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization and a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall notify the Board in writing of any change of address or telephone number.