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LAWS OF MARYLAND

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RECORD, HOSPITAL REPORT, LABORATORY REPORT, X-RAY REPORT, OR
OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT A PATIENT IN AN EFFORT TO CONCEAL
THE INFORMATION FROM USE AS EVIDENCE IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE,
CIVIL, OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.

(C) PENALTY.

A PROVIDER WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS SECTION
IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO A
FINE NOT EXCEEDING $5,000 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 1
YEAR OR BOTH.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
27, § 275A.

The former specific references to an "osteopath"
and "surgeon" are deleted as unnecessary in light
of the broad reference to "physician".

Defined terms: "Person" § 1-101
"Physician" § 1-101

TITLE 5. DEATH.

SUBTITLE 1. "BODY" DEFINED.

5-101. "BODY" DEFINED.

IN THIS TITLE, "BODY" MEANS A DEAD HUMAN BODY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to
avoid repetition of the phrase "dead human body"
and to standardize references such as "corpse",
"dead body", and "deceased human body".

SUBTITLE 2. DEFINITION OF DEATH.

5-201. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

THE DEFINITIONS OF DEATH IN THIS SUBTITLE ARE
ALTERNATIVES AND, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, SHALL BE
USED FOR ALL PURPOSES IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING THE TRIALS OF
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 54F(c).

The only changes are in style.

Defined term: "Includes"/"including" § 1-101

5-202. ABSENCE OF RESPIRATORY AND CARDIAC FUNCTION.

(A) DETERMINATION OF DEATH.