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§ 20-2301. Dental practices plain language materials

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: July 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 23. Plain Language Dental Information (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-2301
§ 20-2301. Dental practices plain language materials
Currentness
Plain language defined
(a) In this section, “plain language” means language that is clear, concise, and well-organized and complies with other best practices, including generally accepted guidelines regarding compliance with the federal Plain Writing Act of 2010, appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
In general
(b) The Department shall:
(1) Create and distribute to dental practices plain language materials regarding:
(i) The importance of regular dental appointments for an individual's overall health; and
(ii) Various dental procedures, as determined by the Department; and
(2) Encourage dentists and dental hygienists to distribute the plain language materials created in accordance with item (1) of this subsection to their patients.

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Added by Acts 2023, c. 377, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-2301, MD HEALTH GEN § 20-2301
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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