# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 14. Emergency Management

### Subtitle 3A. Governor's Health Emergency Powers

#### Section 14-3A-04

The Secretary may require an individual to go to and remain in a place of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting a disease or condition to the public if the individual:

(1) is a competent adult; and

(2) refuses an order under Sec. 14-3A-03(b)(3) of this subtitle for:

  (i) vaccination;

  (ii) medical examination;

  (iii) treatment; or

  (iv) testing.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)