# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 1. General Responsibilities of Secretary

#### Section 18-103

(a) The Secretary shall:

  (1) Obtain accurate and complete reports on communicable diseases in this State;

  (2) Determine the prevalence of each communicable disease; and

  (3) Devise means to control communicable diseases.

(b) The Secretary shall publish monthly a communicable disease bulletin for health officers and other related health professionals.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)