(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that: (1) Is voluntary; (2) Does not pay money for the blood; and (3) Is approved by: (i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or (ii) The American Red Cross. […]
(a) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical or dental treatment if the minor: (1) Is married; (2) Is the parent of a child; or (3) (i) Is living separate and apart from the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian, whether with or without consent of the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian; and (ii) Is self–supporting, […]
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a physician may not perform an abortion on an unmarried minor unless the physician first gives notice to a parent or guardian of the minor. (b) The physician may perform the abortion without notice to a parent or guardian if: (1) The minor does not live […]
(a) In this section, “health care provider” means an individual who is: (1) Licensed under the Health Occupations Article; and (2) Acting within the scope of the individual’s license to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a minor who is 12 years old or older who is determined by a […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Informal kinship care” means a living arrangement in which a relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship. […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Phototherapy device” means any equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation and is used in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or injury. (3) “Tanning device” means any equipment that emits radiation used for tanning of the skin, including sunlamps, tanning booths, or tanning beds. (4) “Tanning facility” means […]
