# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 8. Substance Use Disorders Law

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 8-503

(a) If, after the police arrest an intoxicated individual for a criminal offense, the individual seems to require emergency medical treatment, the police immediately shall take the individual to a detoxification center or other appropriate health care facility as defined in Sec. 19-114(d) of this article.

(b)

  (1) If necessary, after medical treatment, the police shall transport the individual to a program that provides detoxification services.

  (2) The individual may be admitted to a program that provides detoxification services in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8-501(d) of this subtitle.

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