2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 20-115 - Mammography testing

§20-115.

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