# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 3. Hospitals and Related Institutions

#### Section 19-361

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Hazardous condition" means a condition existing in a related institution that does not constitute a life-threatening, health, or fire safety deficiency, as described in Sec. 19-328 of this subtitle, but which is a violation of departmental regulations which is likely to endanger the health, life, or safety of patients.

(c) "Intermediate sanction" means the establishment of an escrow account by a related institution.

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