Sec. 10.10.13.06. Fees

A. Permit Fees. A permittee or applicant for a permit that is not exempt under COMAR 10.10.04.01C, or that is not another state's public health laboratory approved to provide newborn screening tests under a Departmental mutual aid agreement, shall pay to the Department the applicable fees as required by COMAR 10.10.04 and this regulation.

B. Screening and Follow-up Fee Requirement. A birthing center or person responsible for having newborn screening carried out for a newborn infant born outside a birthing facility shall pay a fee of $106 per newborn infant to the Department.

C. Screening and Follow-Up Fee Payment. A birthing center or person responsible for having newborn screening carried out for a newborn infant born outside a birthing facility shall pay to the Department the total fees owed:

(1) On a quarterly basis; and

(2) Within 30 days of receiving an invoice from the Department.