Sec. 10.24.02.01. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Commission" means the Maryland Health Care Commission.

(2) "Hospital" means a facility defined as a hospital in Health-General Article, §19-301(e) and (g), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.07.01 including:

(a) All classifications of institutions set forth in Health-General Article, §19-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.07.01, including "general", "special", or other types of hospitals specified by rule or regulations pursuant to Health-General Article, §19-307, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) "Special rehabilitation" hospital, as set forth in Health-General Article, §19-318, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.07.01; and

(c) "Limited service" hospital, as set forth in Health-General Article, §19-307.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.07.17.

(3) "HSCRC" means the Health Services Cost Review Commission.