# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 14. Emergency Management

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

#### Section 14-3A-08

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly and willfully fail to comply with an order, requirement, or directive issued under this subtitle.

  (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(b)

  (1) A health care practitioner, as defined in Sec. 19-114(e) of the Health - General Article, may not knowingly and willfully fail to comply with Sec. 14-3A-03(c) of this subtitle.

  (2) A health care practitioner who fails to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be subject to discipline under Sec. 1-219 of the Health Occupations Article.

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