§ 18–902
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-902 (2026)
Title 18. Disease Prevention
Subtitle 9. Catastrophic Health Emergency Disease Surveillance and Response Program
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may exercise the authority granted in this subtitle to:
(1)
Continuously evaluate and modify existing disease surveillance procedures in order to detect a catastrophic health emergency;
(2)
Investigate actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent; and
(3)
Treat, prevent, or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent.