Section 20-115 - Mammography testing. - Maryland Statutes

§ 20-115. Mammography testing.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) (i) "Center" means any facility that produces, develops, or interprets: 

1. Screening; 

2. Diagnostic mammograms; or 

3. Both. 

(ii) "Center" includes a hospital, outpatient department, medical laboratory, clinic, radiology practice, office of a health care provider, or other testing facility conducting mammography testing. 

(iii) "Center" does not include a facility of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. 

(3) "Mammogram" means a radiographic image produced through mammography. 

(4) "Mammography testing" means the imaging of the breast with ionizing radiation. 

(b)  Requirements.- On or after July 1, 1992, a person may not perform mammography testing unless: 

(1) The individual performing mammography testing is qualified under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and 

(2) The center where the mammography testing is performed: 

(i) Is accredited or has applied for accreditation under the American College of Radiology Screening Mammography Accreditation Program; and 

(ii) Has obtained a certificate of approval from the federal Food and Drug Administration as specified in the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992. 

(c)  Penalty.- Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the penalty for a violation of this section may not exceed $1,000. 
 

[1991, ch. 661; 1996, chs. 365, 416.]