Md. Code Regs. 10.44.29.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.44.29.05 - Registration of Organizations

A. A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization that wishes to nominate candidates for membership on the Board shall register with the Board on a form approved by the Board.

B. Registration Form.

(1) A registration form shall include:

(a) A current Certificate of Status issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(b) A certified copy of the State dental organization's or the State dental hygienist organization's bylaws;

(c) A certified copy of the national organization's bylaws; and

(d) Proof that the State dental organization or the State dental hygienist organization is a constituent organization of the national organization.

(2) A completed registration form shall be delivered to the offices of the Board:

(a) On or before the date specified in the Board's notice; and

(b) During normal business hours.

(3) A completed registration form is invalid if:

(a) It is received by the Board after the date specified in the Board's notice, regardless of the date of postmark;

(b) It is incomplete; or

(c) It does not meet the requirements of this regulation.

(4) Registration forms from a State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall:

(a) Be signed by its:

(i) President;

(ii) Executive director; or

(iii) Administrator; and

(b) Contain an affidavit from its president, executive director, or administrator that states: "I solemnly affirm under penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing paper and all attachments are true."

(5) If a registration form does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the Board shall:

(a) Return the form to the organization by regular mail; and

(b) State the reason for the return.

(6) There is no registration fee for submitting a registration form.

C. A registrant is not required to reregister for subsequent elections.

D. A registration form may be obtained:

(1) By contacting the Board; or

(2) From the Board's website.

E. A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization and a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall notify the Board in writing of any change of address or telephone number.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.29.05

Regulations .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 23, 2009 (36:4 Md. R. 345); emergency status extended to July 1, 2009 (36:10 Md. R. 715); emergency status expired
Regulations .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective April 6, 2010 (37:10 Md. R. 718); adopted permanently effective June 28, 2010 (37:13 Md. R. 852)