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§ 14-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2014

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Emergency Management (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Governor's Emergency Powers (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2014
MD Code, Public Safety, § 14-301
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 41, § 2-101
§ 14-301. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Alternate care site
(b) “Alternate care site” means an area that:
(1)(i) is not located on a health care facility's premises; or
(ii) is located on a health care facility's premises in an area not typically used to provide medical services, nursing services, or other health-related services; and
(2) is used by a licensed health care facility:
(i) to provide medical services, nursing services, or other health-related services during a declared state of emergency; and
(ii) that has access to an emergency electrical power generator.
Energy emergency
(c) “Energy emergency” means a situation in which the health, safety, or welfare of the public is threatened by an actual or impending acute shortage in energy resources.
Health care facility
(d) “Health care facility” has the meaning stated in § 19-114 of the Health--General Article.
Public emergency
(e) “Public emergency” means:
(1) a situation in which three or more individuals are at the same time and in the same place engaged in tumultuous conduct that leads to the commission of unlawful acts that disturb the public peace or cause the unlawful destruction or damage of public or private property;
(2) a crisis, disaster, riot, or catastrophe; or
(3) an energy emergency.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 29, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 14-301, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 14-301
Current through legislation effective through June 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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