Maryland § 5-631

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-631, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-631.

    (a)    A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:

        (1)    Making a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

        (2)    Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

        (3)    Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article; or

        (4)    Participating in transferring, suspending, or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article.

    (b)    This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.

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Section 5-631 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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