Maryland § 7-406
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-406, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-406.
(a) An individual who has tuberculosis in a communicable stage may not work in any capacity in a public, private, or parochial school.
(b) (1) A school employee may be required to furnish a current certification to the school administration that the employee is free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage.
(2) The health officer of a county or the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health may require an employee to furnish the certification when:
(i) The employee is first employed; and
(ii) At any other time that the health officer or the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health deems necessary.
(3) This certification shall be based on results of specific tests.
(4) The types of tests and the intervals between these tests shall:
(i) Be regulated by the health officer or Commissioner; and
(ii) Conform to the standards of the Maryland Department of Health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-406
What does Maryland Code § 7-406 cover?
Section 7-406 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 § 7-406?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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