Maryland § 18-105

§ 18-105.

    (a)    A supporter shall:

        (1)    Support the will and preference of the adult and not the supporter’s opinion of the reasonableness of the adult’s wishes, preferences, or choices;

        (2)    Act honestly, diligently, and in good faith;

        (3)    Act within the authority given in the supported decision–making agreement;

        (4)    Avoid conflicts of interest;

        (5)    Maintain records, which the supporter shall make available to the adult on request, concerning:

            (i)    The supporter’s actions under the supported decision–making agreement; and

            (ii)    How the adult communicates and expresses opinions to the supporter;

        (6)    Keep any records and information obtained under a supported decision–making agreement:

            (i)    Subject to the limitations under Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the Courts Article, confidential and privileged; and

            (ii)    Secure from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure; and

        (7)    (i)    Deliver a copy of the supported decision–making agreement to any duly appointed guardian of the person or property of the adult; and

            (ii)    1.    Make a good faith effort to determine if the adult has a fully executed power of attorney, advance directive, or revocable trust agreement; and

                2.    Unless the adult expressly objects, deliver a copy of the supported decision–making agreement to any agent designated under a power of attorney or an advance directive or any trustee under a revocable trust agreement.

    (b)    The relationship between the adult and the supporter shall be one of trust and confidence that preserves the decision–making authority of the adult.

    (c)    A supporter may not:

        (1)    Make decisions on behalf of the adult;

        (2)    Exert undue influence on the adult;

        (3)    Coerce the adult;

        (4)    Obtain information about the adult without the adult’s consent;

        (5)    Enforce decisions made by the adult; or

        (6)    Act outside of the authority granted in the supported decision–making agreement.