§ 18-906. Isolation or quarantine directives
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: December 14, 2022
Effective: December 14, 2022
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-906
§ 18-906. Isolation or quarantine directives
(a)(1) If the Secretary requires an individual or a group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine under § 18-905 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a directive to the individual or group of individuals.
(ii) 1. If the Secretary determines that the notice required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is impractical because of the number of individuals or geographical areas affected, the Secretary shall ensure that the affected individuals are fully informed of the directive using the best possible means available.
(b)(1) An individual or group of individuals isolated or quarantined under subsection (a) of this section may request a hearing in circuit court contesting the isolation or quarantine.
2. If the court determines that the notice required in subsubparagraph 1C of this subparagraph is impractical because of the number of individuals or geographical areas affected, the court shall ensure that the affected individuals are fully informed of the order using the best possible means available.
(c) The court shall appoint counsel to represent individuals or a group of individuals who are not otherwise represented by counsel.
(d) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall develop emergency rules of procedure to facilitate the efficient adjudication of any proceedings brought under this section.
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Added by Acts 2002, c. 1, § 1, eff. April 9, 2002. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 8, 2003; Acts 2010, c. 72, § 1, eff. April 13, 2010; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-906, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-906
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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