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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Health - General » Title 18 - Disease Prevention » Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 18-401 – Drugs and Vaccines

    (a)    A person lawfully administering a drug or vaccine shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-629(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.     (b)    If the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary finds that a proposed immunization project would conform to good medical and public health practice and gives written approval for the […]

Section 18-403 – Religious Exemption

    (a)    Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease epidemic, the Department may not require the immunization of an individual if:         (1)    The individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with the individual’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or         (2)    The individual is a minor and the individual’s parent or guardian objects to immunization because it conflicts […]

Section 18-404 – Immunization Against Influenza Virus and Pneumococcal Disease

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Employee” means an individual employed full–time or part–time directly, through contract with another entity, or as an independent contractor, by a related institution.         (3)    “Medically contraindicated” means that a medical treatment is potentially detrimental to the health of the individual intended to be treated.         (4)    “Related institution” […]