Section 3-201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assault” means the crimes of assault, battery, and assault and battery, which retain their judicially determined meanings. (c) (1) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–101(e)(1) of the Public Safety Article without application of § 3–101(e)(2). (2) “Law enforcement officer” includes: (i) a correctional officer at […]
Section 3-101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Licensed health care professional” means a duly licensed or certified: (1) physician; (2) surgeon; (3) podiatrist; (4) osteopath; (5) osteopathic physician; (6) osteopathic surgeon; (7) physician assistant; (8) registered nurse; (9) licensed practical nurse; (10) nurse practitioner; (11) dentist; (12) pharmacist; or (13) emergency medical services provider, in accordance with § 13-516 of the Education Article. (c) “Suicide” means […]
Section 3-101.1 – Suicide
(a) Attempted suicide is not a crime in the State. (b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a person who commits one or more crimes in the course of attempting to commit suicide from being charged with the other crime or crimes.
Section 3-102 – Assisting Another to Commit or Attempt Suicide
With the purpose of assisting another individual to commit or attempt to commit suicide, an individual may not: (1) by coercion, duress, or deception, knowingly cause another individual to commit suicide or attempt to commit suicide; (2) knowingly provide the physical means by which another individual commits or attempts to commit suicide with knowledge of that individual’s […]
Section 3-103 – Exceptions
(a) A licensed health care professional does not violate § 3-102 of this subtitle by administering or prescribing a procedure or administering, prescribing, or dispensing a medication to relieve pain, even if the medication or procedure may hasten death or increase the risk of death, unless the licensed health care professional knowingly administers or prescribes the […]
Section 3-104 – Penalty
An individual who violates this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.