Section 14-110 – Local Emergency Plans
(a) (1) Each county shall: (i) prepare an Emergency Preparedness Plan for responding to an emergency that involves hazardous materials or controlled hazardous substances, as defined in the Environment Article; and (ii) review the Plan annually and submit any changes to the Secretary so that the Secretary may maintain current and accurate information about the Plan. (2) Each county shall […]
Section 14-110.1 – Emergency Plans for Human Service Facilities
(a) In this section, “human service facility” means a facility licensed by the State that is: (1) a nursing home, as defined in § 19–1401 of the Health – General Article; (2) an assisted living facility, as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article; (3) a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – […]
Section 14-110.2 – Designation of Public Library as Essential Community Service During Emergency
A public library shall be designated as providing an essential community service during an emergency as described under the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program provisions relating to federal disaster assistance and temporary relocation facilities.
Section 14-110.3 – Emergency Plans for Kidney Dialysis Centers
(a) In this section, “kidney dialysis center” has the meaning stated in § 19–3B–01 of the Health – General Article. (b) A kidney dialysis center shall have an emergency plan. (c) An emergency plan shall include policies and procedures that will be followed before, during, and after an emergency to address: (1) the safe management of individuals who are […]
Section 14-110.4 – Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund — Purpose — Administration — Prioritization of Making Loans — Fund Sources — Application Procedures and Eligibility
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund. (b) There is a Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide loans for local resilience projects that address mitigation of all hazards, including natural disasters. (d) (1) The Fund may be used only to provide low– or no–interest loans to local […]
Section 14-111 – Local State of Emergency
(a) Only the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may declare a local state of emergency. (b) (1) Except with the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision, a local state of emergency may not continue or be renewed for longer than 30 days. (2) An order or proclamation that declares, continues, or terminates a local […]
Section 14-112 – Emergency Expenditures; Use of Existing Resources
(a) (1) Expenditures necessitated by emergencies shall first be made using money regularly appropriated to State and local agencies. (2) If the Governor finds that regularly appropriated money is inadequate to cope with an emergency, the Board of Public Works may make contingency money available in accordance with the State budget. (b) The State may: (1) accept any allotment of […]
Section 14-113 – Enforcement
(a) Each emergency management agency established under this subtitle and its officers shall execute and enforce the orders, rules, and regulations made by the Governor under authority of this subtitle. (b) With respect to the threat or occurrence of an enemy attack, act of terrorism, or public health catastrophe, each law enforcement officer of the State or […]
Section 14-114 – Prohibited Acts; Penalties
(a) A person may not violate an order, rule, or regulation issued under the authority of this subtitle. (b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. (2) A person who willfully violates this section is […]
Section 14-115 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Emergency Management Act.