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§ 18-211. Power to move individuals with infectious diseases

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Reports; Preventive Actions (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-211
§ 18-211. Power to move individuals with infectious diseases
Currentness
In general
(a) A health officer may have an individual moved to a suitable place for the reception of the sick if:
(1) A physician certifies that the individual has an infectious disease that endangers public health;
(2) The individual:
(i) Is staying in a room occupied by more than 1 family;
(ii) Is on board a vessel; or
(iii) Otherwise does not have proper housing; and
(3) The administrative head of the place for the reception of the sick consents to the move.
Cost of move
(b) The city or county where the infected individual is found shall pay for the cost of moving the individual.
Refusal
(c) A person may not willfully disobey an order or obstruct the carrying out of an order of the health officer to move an individual.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 43, § 57.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-211, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-211
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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