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§ 20-2201. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 22. Consumer Health Information (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-2201
§ 20-2201. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Hub
(b) “Hub” means the Consumer Health Information Hub.
Plain language
(c) “Plain language” means language that is clear, concise, well-organized, and complies with other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
Public communication
(d)(1) “Public communication” means a document that:
(i) Is necessary for obtaining a government benefit or service;
(ii) Provides information about a government benefit or service; or
(iii) Explains to the public how to comply with a requirement that the government administers or enforces.
(2) “Public communication” includes a letter, a publication, a form, a notice, or an instruction.
(3) “Public communication” does not include a regulation.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 679, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-2201, MD HEALTH GEN § 20-2201
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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