§ 18-905. Investigations of actual of potential exposures of deadly agents
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-905
§ 18-905. Investigations of actual of potential exposures of deadly agents
(a) In investigating actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent, the Secretary:
(ii) When the Secretary determines that it is medically necessary and reasonable to prevent or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent, may order an individual or group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public; and
(iii) If a competent individual over the age of 18 refuses vaccination, medical examination, treatment, or testing under this paragraph, may require the individual to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public;
(b) The Secretary may issue an order under subsection (a) of this section:
Credits
Added by Acts 2002, c. 1, § 1, eff. April 9, 2002. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 8, 2003; Acts 2004, c. 26, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-905, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-905
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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