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§ 18-212.1. Power of Governor to quarantine vessels

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, § 18-212.1
§ 18-212.1. Power of Governor to quarantine vessels
Currentness
If the Governor has strong grounds to believe that there is a danger of a malignant and contagious disease being introduced into the State, the Governor may:
(1) Quarantine a vessel that is entering the waters of the State;
(2) Prohibit or restrict contact between the State and the place affected by the disease; and
(3) Take other actions that appear to the Governor to be necessary to carry out this section.

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Added by Acts 2004, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-212.1, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-212.1
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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