§ 1–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-503 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 5. Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act
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The protection provided against a violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle shall only apply if:
(1)
The employee has a reasonable, good faith belief that the employer has, or still is, engaged in an activity, policy, or practice that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation;
(2)
The employer’s activity, policy, or practice that is the subject of the employee’s disclosure poses a substantial and specific danger to the public health or safety; and
(3)
Before reporting to the board:
(i)
The employee has reported the activity, policy, or practice to a supervisor or administrator of the employer in writing and afforded the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the activity, policy, or practice; or
(ii)
If the employer has a corporate compliance plan specifying who to notify of an alleged violation of a rule, law, or regulation, the employee has followed the plan.