§8–510.

    (a)    The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants, dialysis technicians, or medication technicians in a practice setting.

    (b)    A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:

        (1)    The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and

        (2)    The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.

    (c)    (1)    The Board shall:

            (i)    Approve the demonstration study design; and

            (ii)    Select the testing facilities.

        (2)    The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.