Maryland § 5-905
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-905, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-905.
(a) Meetings of local teams shall be closed to the public and are not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local teams are discussing individual cases of overdose or drug overdose deaths.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, meetings of local teams shall be open to the public and are subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases of overdose or drug overdose deaths.
(c) (1) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed that identifies:
(i) A deceased individual;
(ii) An individual who has experienced an overdose;
(iii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased individual or of an individual who has experienced an overdose; or
(iv) An individual convicted of a crime or adjudicated as having committed a delinquent act that caused a death or near fatality.
(2) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed about the involvement of any agency with:
(i) A deceased individual;
(ii) An individual who has experienced an overdose;
(iii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased individual or of an individual who has experienced an overdose; or
(iv) An individual convicted of a crime or adjudicated as having committed a delinquent act that caused a death or near fatality.
(d) This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of a person who has information relevant to the team’s exercise of its purpose and duties.
(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-905
What does Maryland Code § 5-905 cover?
Section 5-905 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-905?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-905" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-905 apply to my situation?
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