Maryland

SUNucate

Current Status: Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation has been enacted. 2018: HB 427 enacted. Students may possess and use sunscreen at school and school events. County boards must adopt written policies and encourage sun safety education. Earlier attempt (SB 217) failed.

Comparison to SUNucate

Maryland has adopted core SUNucate concepts, including student possession/use; sun-safe education. The state does not yet fully mirror the model bill where additional provisions remain available, such as youth camp protections, sun-protective clothing, hats and sunglasses, sun-safe education, or a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

SB 217 (2018) - Failed

HB 427 (2018) - Enacted

Sources

Md. Code, Education § 7-442 (Effective: 7/1/2018)

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Maryland does not a comprehensive medical spa law, but Maryland law states a physician delegating cosmetic medical procedures must be licensed and appropriately trained (training by a manufacturer or vendor cannot be the only source of training). A cosmetic medical procedure may be delegated to a trained physician assistant or another licensed health care practitioner. The physician must perform the initial assessment of the patient, prepare a written treatment plan, obtain informed consent from the patient to be treated by a non-physician, and provide on-site supervision.

Opportunities for Improvement

Maryland would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Maryland Code of Regulations § 10.32.09