Section 5-308.1 - Regulations to implement Bloodborne Pathogen Standard; notice regarding modifications(a) The Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, shall adopt regulations to implement the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard adopted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030, as interpreted in the directive issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on November 5, 1999.(b) The Commissioner shall submit notice regarding any modifications made to, or directives issued interpreting, the federal Bloodborne Pathogen Standard after November 5, 1999 and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, make recommendations for any legislative changes to the House Health and Government Operations Committee, the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, and the General Assembly within 30 days of the issuance of modifications to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.