3432                                  LAWS OF MARYLAND                                Ch. 570

2.  Sexual contact, as defined in
Article 27, § 461(f) of the Code.

3.  Vaginal intercourse, as defined
in Article 27, § 461(g) of the Code,

(2) In this section, "abuse" does not include
the performance of an accepted medical procedure that a
physician orders.

(b) (1) A person who believes that an individual in a
facility has been abused promptly shall report the alleged
abuse to:

(i) An appropriate law enforcement agency;

(ii) The administrative head of the
facility, who promptly shall report the alleged abuse to an
appropriate law enforcement agency.

(2) A report:

(i) May be oral or written; and

(ii) Shall contain as much information as
the reporter is able to provide.

(c) (1) The law enforcement agency shall:

(i) Investigate thoroughly each report of
an alleged abuse; and

(ii) Attempt to insure the protection of
the alleged victim.

(2) The investigation shall include:

(i) A determination of the nature, extent,
and cause of the abuse, if any;

(ii) The identity of the alleged abuser;
and

(iii) Any other pertinent fact or matter.

(d)  As soon as possible, but no later than 10 working
days after the completion of the investigation, the law
enforcement agency shall submit a written report of its
findings to the State's Attorney and the administrative head
of the facility.

(e) [Except for the abuser, a] (1) A person who acts
in good faith is not civilly liable for: