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Statutes > Maryland > Health-general > Title-19 > Subtitle-5 > 19-502§ 19-502. Purpose and location.
(a) In general.- There are chronic disease centers in the State for individuals who:
(1) Need constant medical and nursing care by reason of chronic illness or infirmity; or
(2) Have a chronic disability amenable to rehabilitation.
(b) Locations.- One center shall be located in each of the following places:
(1) The Eastern Shore.
(2) The western part of this State.
(c) Other centers.- The Secretary also shall operate any other centers established by law and placed under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the care of individuals who have chronic diseases.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 42, 598; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1992, ch. 248, § 1.]
