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§ 5-644. Nondisparagement clauses prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-644
§ 5-644. Nondisparagement clauses prohibited
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of the Education Article.
(3) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Public Safety Article.
Application of section
(b) This section applies only to a claim or suit arising in Baltimore City.
In general
(c) For a claim or suit asserting misconduct in the performance of duties by a law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency of an institution of higher education, a settlement agreement or any general release of liability between the parties may not contain, and a court may not enforce, a nondisparagement clause.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 740, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-644, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-644
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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