Section 18-906 – Quarantine; Appeal
(a) (1) If the Secretary requires an individual or a group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine under § 18–905 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a directive to the individual or group of individuals. (2) The directive shall specify: (i) The identity of the individual or group of individuals subject […]
Section 18-907 – Failure to Comply
(a) (1) A person may not knowingly and willfully fail to comply with any order, regulation, or directive issued in accordance with § 18-905 of this subtitle. (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding […]
Section 18-908 – Report by Secretary
(a) On or before December 31, 2002, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Governor and to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article regarding any plans, procedures, or protocols developed under this subtitle or any recommendations for additional legislation that may be necessary to respond to a catastrophic […]
Section 18-9A-01 – Definitions
(a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “COVID–19” means, interchangeably and collectively, the coronavirus known as COVID–19 or 2019–nCoV and the SARS–CoV–2 virus. (c) “COVID–19 test” means an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of SARS–CoV–2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID–19, as described in § 3201 of the […]
Section 18-9A-02 – 2-Year Plan to Respond to the Outbreak of Covid-19
(a) On or before June 1, 2021, the Department, in collaboration with local health departments in the State and the Maryland State Department of Education, shall adopt and implement a 2–year plan to respond to the outbreak of COVID–19. (b) The plan required under this section shall: (1) Include measures to enhance public health efforts at the State […]
Section 18-9A-03 – Comprehensive Plan for Vaccinating Residents of the State Against Covid-19
(a) (1) On or before June 1, 2021, the Department, with input from subject matter experts and other relevant stakeholders, shall develop and submit to the General Assembly a comprehensive plan for vaccinating residents of the State against COVID–19. (2) The plan required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include: (i) Detailed information on: 1. The categories of residents […]
Section 18-9A-04 – Maryland Public Health Modernization Workgroup
(a) The Department shall convene a Maryland Public Health Modernization Workgroup. (b) The Workgroup shall include representatives of the Department, local health departments, subject matter experts, and any other relevant stakeholders. (c) The Workgroup shall: (1) Assess the current public health infrastructure and resources in the State; (2) Make recommendations for how to establish a modern and effective public health […]
Section 18-1001 – Assessment and Information Program
As funds are available, the Department shall: (1) Conduct a needs assessment to determine the incidence of the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in the State; (2) Initiate a statewide public awareness campaign targeting vulnerable populations and health care providers in the State to urge hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus education and testing; […]
Section 18-1002 – Report
On or before December 1, 2006, and annually thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on the activities of the Department in implementing § 18–1001 of […]
Section 18-801 – Establishment and Promotion; Focus and Intent
The Secretary shall establish and promote the Oral Health Program to prevent and detect oral cancer in the State, with a primary focus of meeting the needs of high-risk underserved populations, with the intent to reduce oral cancer mortality.