(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Advisory committee” means a committee established by statute or regulation that functions as a subunit of a health occupations board.
(3) “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.
(b) An individual may not serve concurrently as a member of a health occupations board or an advisory committee and as an elected officer of a professional association organized under the laws of the State that represents and advocates for the interests of the individuals regulated by that health occupations board.