Md. Code, Health - General § 19–371

(a) Each hospital and each related institution shall establish:

(1) An advisory committee as provided in this Part IX of this subtitle; and

(2) A written procedure by which the advisory committee shall be convened.

(b) An advisory committee at a related institution may function:

(1) Solely at that related institution;

(2) Jointly with a hospital advisory committee; or

(3) Jointly with an advisory committee representing no more than 30 other related institutions.