Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities — Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-701 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–701LinkCopy Citation
There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against an insurer reporting under § 4-401 of the Insurance Article or its agents or employees, the Board of Physicians or its representatives, or any appropriate licensing board for health care providers for any action taken by them under § 4-401 of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-702 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-703 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists in the Maryland Department of Health.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-704 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-705 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–705LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-706 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–706LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Committee” means the Electrology Practice Committee.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Committee is not civilly liable for giving information to the Committee or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-707 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–707LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-708 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–708LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-709 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–709LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Board” means the State Board of Nursing.
(3)
“Licensed practical nurse” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(4)
“Registered nurse” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(b)
An individual who acts without malice is not civilly liable for making a report as required by § 8-505 of the Health Occupations Article.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-710 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–710LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-711 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–711LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-712 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–712LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners in Optometry.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-713 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–713LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-714 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–714LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-715 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–715LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Physicians.
(b)
A person who acts without malice and is a member of the Board or a legally authorized agent of the Board, is not civilly liable for investigating, prosecuting, participating in a hearing under § 14–405 of the Health Occupations Article, or otherwise acting on an allegation of a ground for Board action made to the Board.
(c)
A person who acts without malice is not civilly liable for making an allegation of a ground for Board action to the Board or Faculty.
(d)
Any person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for giving any of the information required under § 14-413 or § 14-414 of the Health Occupations Article.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-716 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–716LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-717 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–717LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-718 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–718LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Social Work Examiners in the Maryland Department of Health.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-719 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–719LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Dietetic Practice.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-720 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–720LinkCopy Citation
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the duties and responsibilities provided to the Office of Cemetery Oversight under Title 5 of the Business Regulation Article is not civilly liable for giving information to the Director of the Office of Cemetery Oversight.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-721 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–721LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-722 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–722LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-723 (2026)
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Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–723LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-724 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–724LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Acupuncture.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-725 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards
§ 5–725LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners.
(b)
A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Board is not civilly liable for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.