(a) In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the agency described in § 13–503 of the Education Article. (b) No action may be brought against a person, firm, or corporation who furnishes confidential records, reports, statements, notes, or other information to one of the following agencies or their authorized agents, for purposes […]
(a) In this section, “emergency management and civil defense” and “emergency” have the meanings stated in the State Emergency Management and Civil Defense Act. (b) No action for damages may be brought against a person, firm, or corporation who allows premises which he owns, controls, or occupies to be used, free of charge, for one of the […]
(a) A person described in subsection (b) of this section is not civilly liable for any act or omission in giving any assistance or medical care, if: (1) The act or omission is not one of gross negligence; (2) The assistance or medical care is provided without fee or other compensation; and (3) The assistance or medical care is […]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for any willful or grossly negligent act, a fire company or rescue company, and the personnel of a fire company or rescue company, are immune from civil liability for any act or omission in the course of performing their duties. (b) (1) The immunity granted by this section is waived […]
(a) A law enforcement officer acting outside the officer’s jurisdiction but in the State, is not civilly liable, except to the extent that he would be if acting in his own jurisdiction, for any act or omission in preventing or attempting to prevent a crime, or in effectuating an arrest, in order to protect life or […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Charitable organization” means: (i) An organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except licensed hospitals; or (ii) A medical society that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. (3) “Compensation” does […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensation” does not include: (i) Actual and necessary expenses that are incurred by a physician or volunteer in connection with the services provided or duties performed by the physician or volunteer for a sports program, and that are reimbursed to the physician or otherwise paid; or […]
An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission while providing support to the emergency medical system by giving care, equipment, facilities, or consultation, if: (1) The individual is a member or employee of any federal, State, county, or city government, hospital, emergency medical service council, or agency that operates as a nonprofit group; […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrator” means an administrator of a facility as defined in § 10–101 of the Health – General Article. (3) “Mental health care provider” means: (i) A mental health care provider licensed under the Health Occupations Article; and (ii) Any facility, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that provides […]
A law enforcement officer who responds to a request under § 4-502 of the Family Law Article for assistance by an individual who alleges to have been a victim of spousal assault shall be immune from civil liability in complying with the request if the law enforcement officer acts in good faith and in a […]
A law enforcement officer enforcing an out-of-state order for protection from domestic violence in accordance with § 4-508.1 of the Family Law Article shall be immune from civil liability if the law enforcement officer acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner.
A federal law enforcement officer who exercises the powers set forth under § 2-104 of the Criminal Procedure Article has the same legal status and immunity from suit as a State Police officer.
The police officers and other officers, agents, and employees of any county or municipal corporation, when acting under the authority of § 2-105 of the Criminal Procedure Article or other lawful authority, beyond the territorial limits of the county or municipal corporation within the State shall have all the immunities from liability enjoyed by them […]
Unless a subdivision or municipality requests the appointment of an individual as a special policeman and the request is granted as provided in Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article, the State and any subdivision or municipality of the State may not be liable or accountable in any way for any act or […]
(a) This section applies to: (1) An individual licensed by the State to provide veterinary care, a student of veterinary medicine who works under the responsible direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner as defined by § 2–301(c) of the Agriculture Article, or a veterinary technician registered by the State under § 2–309 of the Agriculture Article; (2) An […]
In the absence of an affirmative showing of malice or bad faith, each arbitrator or individual conducting alternative dispute resolution in a health care malpractice claim or action under Title 3, Subtitle 2A of this article from the time of acceptance of appointment has immunity from suit for any act or decision made during tenure […]
(a) In this section, “discharge” includes leakage, seepage, or other release of a hazardous substance or material. (b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a person who is called on for assistance in an emergency is not subject to any civil liability or penalty as a result of assistance or advice rendered […]
(a) Any person who files a petition, participates in the making of a good faith report, or participates in an investigation or in a judicial proceeding resulting from the filing of a petition or the making of a good faith report, under § 13-705 or § 13-709 of the Estates and Trusts Article or Title 14, […]
(a) The following persons or agencies shall be immune from civil or criminal liability in connection with the conducting of a criminal background investigation under Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part VI of the Family Law Article or a criminal history records check under Title 19, Subtitle 18 of the Health – General Article: (1) An employer that […]
Any person who in good faith makes or participates in making a report of abuse or neglect under § 5-704, § 5-705, or § 5-705.1 of the Family Law Article or participates in an investigation or a resulting judicial proceeding is immune from any civil liability or criminal penalty that would otherwise result from making […]
