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§ 5–604.1

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 5-604.1 (2026)
Title 5. Death
Subtitle 6. Health Care Decisions Act

§ 5–604.1Copy Citation

(a)
An advance directive may contain a statement by a declarant that the declarant consents to the gift of all or any part of the declarant’s body for any one or more of the purposes specified in Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an anatomical gift in an advance directive is valid and effective for all purposes under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Estates and Trusts Article, including the immunity from civil or criminal liability set forth in § 4–514 of the Estates and Trusts Article.