§24–905.

    (a)    The Department shall:

        (1)    Adopt regulations for the implementation of this subtitle, in consultation with the Standing Advisory Committee and the Maryland Association of County Health Officers; and

        (2)    Ensure the provision of technical assistance to a Program about best practices, best practice protocols, and other subject areas.

    (b)    The regulations adopted under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall establish:

        (1)    Procedures for ensuring the security of Program locations and equipment;

        (2)    An appeals process for appeals authorized by § 29–902(b)(4) of this subtitle, including the standard of review that the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services must apply when reviewing a decision of the Department and a local health officer; and

        (3)    Procedures for data collection and Program evaluation.