(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Cord blood transplant center' means a medical facility that uses cells obtained from a human umbilical cord or placenta to treat pediatric or adult patients afflicted with a disease or injury. (c) 'Fund' means the Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund. (d) 'Qualified medical institution' means a medical institution accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations that: (1) Is located in the State; and (2) Has an established hematologic malignancies research program.
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