Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions — Subtitle 7. Injury Reports
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-701 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 7. Injury Reports
§ 20–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in:
(1)
Allegany County;
(2)
Anne Arundel County;
(3)
Charles County;
(4)
Harford County;
(5)
Kent County;
(6)
Montgomery County;
(7)
Prince George’s County;
(8)
Somerset County;
(9)
Talbot County; and
(10)
Wicomico County.
(b)
A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by an automobile accident or a lethal weapon, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, or the Department of State Police of the injury as soon as practicable.
(c)
A report of injury shall include:
(1)
The injured individual’s name and address, if known;
(2)
A description of the injury; and
(3)
Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.
(d)
An individual who fails to make a report required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-702 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 7. Injury Reports
§ 20–702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “moving vessel” means a vessel as defined in § 8-701 of the Natural Resources Article that:
(1)
Is in the water; and
(2)
Is not anchored or tied to a fixed object.
(b)
(1)
A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by an accident involving a moving vessel, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, the Department of State Police, or the Natural Resources Police of the injury as soon as practicable.
(2)
A police department notified of an accident involving a moving vessel promptly shall advise the Department of Natural Resources.
(c)
A report of injury shall include:
(1)
The injured individual’s name and address, if known;
(2)
A description of the injury; and
(3)
Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.
(d)
An individual who fails to make a report under subsection (b)(1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-703 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 7. Injury Reports
§ 20–703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by a gunshot of any type, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, or the Department of State Police of the injury as soon as practicable.
(b)
A report of injury shall include:
(1)
The injured individual’s name and address, if known;
(2)
A description of the injury; and
(3)
Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.
(c)
A person who fails to make a report required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.