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§ 18-403. Religious objections to vaccinations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-403
§ 18-403. Religious objections to vaccinations
Currentness
In general
(a) Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease epidemic, the Department may not require the immunization of an individual if:
(1) The individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with the individual's bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or
(2) The individual is a minor and the individual's parent or guardian objects to immunization because it conflicts with the parent or guardian's bona fide religious beliefs and practices.
Rules and regulations
(b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for religious exemptions under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 188, § 1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1985, c. 10, § 3, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1985, c. 253, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1987, c. 54, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1991, c. 55, § 6, eff. April 9, 1991; Acts 1992, c. 432, § 1, eff. May 12, 1992.
Formerly Art. 43, § 81A.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-403, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-403
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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