Section 20-115 - Mammography testing.
§ 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.]