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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 21-205

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:

(1) Adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title;

(2) Sue to enforce any provision of this title by injunction; and

(3) Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the jurisdiction of the Board.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

(1) Keep a current record of all licensed environmental health specialists;

(2) Collect and account for fees provided under this title;

(3) Pay all necessary expenses of the Board in accordance with the State budget;

(4) Keep a complete record of its proceedings;

(5) File an annual report of its activities with the Governor and the Secretary that includes:

(i) A financial statement; and

(ii) A plan for special fund revenues; and

(6) Adopt an official seal.