§ 9–735
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-735 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 7. Claims Procedure, Hearings, and Appeals
§ 9–735LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to a prisoner who is a covered employee under § 9-221 of this title.
(b)
A prisoner who is permanently partially disabled or temporarily totally disabled shall file a claim with the Commission in accordance with this subtitle.
(c)
(1)
After a prisoner has filed a claim, the Commission shall decide any issue of coverage or compensability.
(2)
Until the prisoner is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence, the Commission may not:
(i)
hold a hearing on or determine a permanent partial disability or permanent total disability of the prisoner; or
(ii)
make an award to the prisoner.
(d)
(1)
When the prisoner is discharged from a correctional institution, the institution promptly shall notify the Commission of the discharge.
(2)
Promptly after receiving notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall schedule a hearing to determine the extent of any permanent partial or permanent total disability of the prisoner as of the date of discharge.