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§ 5-631. Reports of abuse at health care facilities

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-631
§ 5-631. Reports of abuse at health care facilities
Currentness
Definitions
(a) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:
(1) Making a report under § 19-347 of the Health-General Article;
(2) Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health-General Article;
(3) Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health-General Article; or
(4) Participating in transferring, suspending, or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under § 19-347 of the Health-General Article.
Immunity for abusers making report
(b) This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-374 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-631 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-631, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-631
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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