§ 20–110
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-110 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 1. Consent Provisions
§ 20–110LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff’s office for a criminal investigation:
(1)
A licensed hospital.
(2)
A physician.
(3)
Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital:
(i)
A resident.
(ii)
An intern.
(iii)
A registered nurse.
(iv)
A health career technician.
(b)
A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person’s negligence.