§ 18–210

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-210 (2026)

Title 18. Disease Prevention

Subtitle 2. Reports; Preventive Actions

(a)

To prevent the spread of an infectious or contagious disease that endangers public health, a health officer may have:

(1)

Any part of a house disinfected if the house has been exposed to the disease; and

(2)

Any article in the house disinfected or destroyed if the article has been exposed to the disease.

(b)

The county where the house is located shall:

(1)

Incur the expense of disinfecting the house; and

(2)

Reasonably compensate a person who suffers damage from the exercise of a power granted by this section, if the person is not at fault.