Section 18-333 – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) Research and Information Program
(a) (1) The Secretary shall establish and promote a statewide public information program on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). (2) The public information program shall: (i) Attempt to reach individuals at risk for contracting AIDS; (ii) Encourage those individuals at risk for contracting AIDS to take the necessary precautions to prevent transmission of the HTLV-III virus; and (iii) Include any other […]
Section 18-4A-04 – Health Care Provider’s Responsibility to Provide Information
The responsibility of a health care provider to provide information to a person consenting to the immunization of a minor under § 18-4A-02 or § 18-4A-03 of this subtitle is the same as the health care provider’s responsibility to a parent.
Section 18-334 – Donors of Semen, Blood, or Tissue
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (3) “Institution” means: (i) An ambulatory surgical facility or center, as defined in § 19-114 of this article; (ii) A health maintenance organization, as defined in § 19-701 of this article; (iii) A hospital or related institution, […]
Section 18-4A-05 – Liability; Damages
(a) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who accepts the health history and other information given by a person who is delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor under § 18-4A-02 or § 18-4A-03 of this subtitle is not liable for an adverse reaction related […]
Section 18-335 – Sale of Condoms by Vending Machines or Other Devices
To properly ensure the quality and effectiveness of condoms sold by means of a vending machine or other automatic devices, the Secretary shall adopt regulations: (1) To protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public; and (2) To provide for the enforcement of this section.
Section 18-501 – Intent of Subtitle
The intent of this subtitle is: (1) To educate parents and physicians regarding homozygous sickle cell anemia; (2) To monitor each affected infant’s health in that regard; and (3) To provide resources for detecting sickle cell disease and supporting individuals with sickle cell disease.
Section 18-336 – Testing
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Health care facility” has the same meaning stated in § 18–338.2 of this subtitle. (3) “Health care provider” means a physician, nurse, or designee of a health care facility. (4) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (b) (1) Except as provided in Title […]
Section 18-502 – Test; Prenatal Education Program
(a) After securing the written approval of one of the parents or guardian of an infant at risk, the person in charge of the institution in which the infant is born, or the person who is required to prepare and register the certificate of birth for an infant born outside an institution, shall have administered a […]
Section 18-318 – Vaccinations — Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets
(a) Each person who owns or keeps a dog, cat, or ferret that is 4 months old or older shall have the dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated adequately against rabies. (b) (1) A county may not register or license a dog, cat, or ferret unless the person who owns or keeps the dog, cat, or ferret submits, with […]
Section 18-319 – Vaccinations — Responsibilities of Veterinarian; Use of Records
(a) A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies: (1) May select the vaccine to be used; (2) Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians; (3) Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, […]