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§ 5-632. Charitable medical institutions

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, § 5-632
§ 5-632. Charitable medical institutions
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health-General Article.
(3) “Related institution” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health-General Article.
Charitable status not grounds for immunity
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a hospital or related institution is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort on the grounds that the hospital or related institution is a charitable institution.
Insurance limits
(c) A hospital or related institution that is a charitable institution and is insured against this liability in an amount of not less than $100,000 is not liable for damages in excess of the limits of that insurance.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-375 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-632 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-632, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-632
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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