Section 5-622 - Administration in general.
§ 5-622. Administration in general.
(a) Fees.-
(1) The Secretary may, by regulation, set a fee for any service of the Registry, including an initial fee to utilize the services of the Registry and renewal fees.
(2) The fees set by the Secretary may not, in the aggregate, exceed the Department's costs to establish and operate the Registry.
(b) Service contracts; duties.-
(1) The Department may, by contract, obtain from any person services related to the establishment and operation of the Registry.
(2) Notwithstanding any contract in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department is responsible for the Registry.
(c) Public outreach.- The Department shall carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of the Registry.
[2006, ch. 223.]