# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 1. Consent Provisions

#### Section 20-110

(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.

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