Md. Code, Health - General § 4–203

(a) The Secretary is charged with administering efficiently and uniformly this subtitle throughout this State.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall:

(i) Establish appropriate methods and the necessary forms for accurate registration of vital records;

(ii) On or before January 1, 2015, establish a process by which death certificates can be filed electronically; and

(iii) Educate physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners regarding the process by which death certificates can be filed electronically.

(2) The forms shall provide for the information that the Secretary needs for proper registration and use of these vital records.