# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 5. Death

### Subtitle 3. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

#### Section 5-302

(a) There is an Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the Department.

(b) The Office shall:

  (1) As allowed by staffing, advance forensic science through medical education and research; and

  (2) Carry out any other duty established in law.

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