(a) To facilitate the use of Web-based technology for electronic advance directives, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall develop criteria for recognizing electronic advance directives services that are authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange.
(b) To be authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange, an electronic advance directives service shall:
(1) Be recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission;
(2) Be responsible for all costs associated with connecting to the State-designated health information exchange; and
(3) Store electronic advance directives that are received by facsimile or other electronic means.
(c) The State-designated health information exchange may charge electronic advance directives services recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission a fee for connecting to the State-designated health information exchange.
(d) The State-designated health information exchange shall ensure that electronic advance directives services do not have access to information stored on the State-designated health information exchange.