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§ 3-1603. Damages for the death of individual

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 16. Drug Dealer Liability Act (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-1603
§ 3-1603. Damages for the death of individual
Instead of bringing a wrongful death action under Subtitle 9 of this title against a person described in § 3-1602 of this subtitle, a civil action for damages for the death of an individual caused by the individual's use of a controlled dangerous substance may be brought under this subtitle by a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or sibling of the individual.

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Added by Acts 2000, c. 343, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-1603, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-1603
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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