§19–905.

    (a)    A person shall be licensed by the Secretary before a person may operate a hospice care program.

    (b)    A home health agency, hospital, related institution, or other licensed facility that operates a hospice care program that is distinct from the other services that the home health agency or facility offers shall be licensed by the Secretary as a hospice care program before the home health agency or facility may operate that hospice care program.