§ 5–303

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 5-303 (2026)

Title 5. Death

Subtitle 3. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

(a)

There is a Postmortem Examiners Advisory Committee.

(b)

The Committee consists of the following members:

(1)

The Baltimore City Commissioner of Health;

(2)

The head of the Pathology Department of the University of Maryland School of Medicine;

(3)

The head of the Pathology Department of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine;

(4)

The Secretary of State Police;

(5)

A representative of the Department, chosen by the Secretary; and

(6)

Any other individual appointed by the Secretary, in consultation with the Office.

(c)

From among the Committee members, the Secretary shall appoint a chair.

(d)

The Committee shall advise the Secretary and the Office on:

(1)

The implementation of this subtitle; and

(2)

Carrying out the Office’s duties.