§ 19-115

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, in this Part II of this subtitle, the Commission shall:

(1) Act as the State agency to represent the State under Title VI of the federal Public Health Service Act; and

(2) Periodically participate in or perform analyses and studies that relate to:

(i) Adequacy of services and financial resources to meet the needs of the population;

(ii) Distribution of health care resources;

(iii) Allocation of health care resources;

(iv) Costs of health care in relationship to available financial resources; or

(v) Any other appropriate matter.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this Part II of this subtitle, the Governor shall direct, as necessary, a State officer or agency to cooperate in carrying out the functions of the Commission.

(c) This State recognizes the federal act and any amendment to the federal act that does not require State legislation to be effective. However, if the federal act is repealed or expires, this Part II of this subtitle remains in effect.