Section 5-639 – Negligent Operation of Emergency Vehicle
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency service” has the meaning stated in § 19-103 of the Transportation Article. (3) “Emergency vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-118 of the Transportation Article. (b) (1) An operator of an emergency vehicle, who is authorized to operate the emergency vehicle by its owner or lessee, […]
Section 5-640 – Child Passenger Safety Technicians
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child passenger safety technician” means an individual who holds a current certification as a child passenger safety technician or technician instructor by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, the American Automobile Association, or other entity designated by the […]
Section 5-627 – Member of a Clinical Review Panel
A member of a clinical review panel under § 10-708 of the Health – General Article who acts in good faith and within the panel’s duties is immune from civil liability as a result of those acts.
Section 5-641 – Immunity From Liability for Persons Who Leave Unharmed Newborn Child With a Responsible Adult
(a) (1) A person who leaves an unharmed newborn with a responsible adult within 10 days after the birth of the newborn, as determined within a reasonable degree of medical certainty, and does not express an intent to return for the newborn shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for the act. (2) If the person […]
Section 5-628 – Review of Health Care Under Maryland Medical Assistance Program
(a) A member of an appointed committee of any professional organization whose members provide health care under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or an appointed member of a committee of a medical staff of a licensed hospital who acts without malice is not civilly liable for any functions that the member undertakes or performs in the […]
Section 5-642 – Immunity for Transfer of Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans for Disposition
(a) A licensed funeral establishment or holder of a permit to engage in the business of a crematory who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for transferring the unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran to a veterans service organization for purposes of disposition as provided in § […]
Section 5-629 – Person Administering Drug or Vaccine
(a) In this section, “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person lawfully administering a drug or vaccine is not liable for any adverse effect that arises from the use of the drug or vaccine if the drug or vaccine: (1) Is administered to immunize an individual against […]
Section 5-643 – Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability
Except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct, a certifying entity or certifying official who acts or fails to act in good faith in compliance with § 11–931 of the Criminal Procedure Article shall be immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise occur as a result of the act or failure to act.
Section 5-630 – Processors, Distributors, etc., of Human Blood, Tissue, Organs, or Bones
A legally authorized person who obtains, processes, stores, distributes, or uses whole human blood, tissue, organs, or bones or any substance derived from human blood, tissue, organs, or bones for injection, transfusion, or transplantation into an individual for any purpose is performing a service and is not subjected to: (1) Strict liability in tort; (2) The implied […]
Section 5-644 – Settlement Agreement of Certain Police Misconduct Claims — Prohibition Against Nondisparagement Clause
(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. (b) This section applies only to a claim or suit arising in Baltimore City. (c) For a […]