§ 2–118
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 2-118 (2026)
Title 2. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Subtitle 1. Department Established
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(a)
This section applies to incarcerated individuals in a State correctional facility.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an incarcerated individual to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services.
(2)
The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are:
(i)
required as a part of the intake process;
(ii)
required for an initial physical examination;
(iii)
due to a referral by a nurse or physician’s assistant;
(iv)
provided during a follow–up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility;
(v)
required for necessary treatment; or
(vi)
initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility.
(c)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.