§ 9–686
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-686 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 6. Benefits
§ 9–686LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A dependent of a covered employee who is a nonresident alien may be officially represented by a consular officer of the nation of which the dependent is a citizen or subject.
(b)
If a consular officer represents a nonresident alien dependent:
(1)
the consular officer shall have the right to receive all death benefits awarded to the dependent for distribution to the dependent; and
(2)
receipt of death benefits by the consular officer is a full discharge of the amounts paid to and received by the consular officer.