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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 770

Subsection (b) of this section describes the
persons who are not liable if the standards of
subsection (a) are met.

Subsection (c) of this section describes an
individual who is not covered by subsection (b)
of this section -- i.e., one who is not trained
in providing medical care. The standards for
providing immunity for the nonprofessional who
gives emergency medical care also are different
-- the reasonably prudent manner standard applies
to individuals covered by subsection (c) of this
section.

5-310. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.

AN INDIVIDUAL IS NOT CIVILLY LIABLE FOR ANY ACT OR
OMISSION WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SYSTEM BY GIVING CARE, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR
CONSULTATION, IF:

(1)  THE INDIVIDUAL IS A MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF
ANY FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, OR CITY GOVERNMENT, HOSPITAL,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE COUNCIL, OR AGENCY THAT OPERATES
AS A NONPROFIT GROUP;

(2)  THE ACT OR OMISSION IS NOT ONE OF GROSS
NEGLIGENCE; AND

(3)  THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT FEE TO THE
EMERGENCY VICTIM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 132(c).

The individuals covered in this section differ
from those described in § 5-309 of this subtitle
in that they are salaried personnel who provide
support to a particular organization — i.e., the
emergency medical system.

9-120.

Notwithstanding [the provisions of Article 59 or the
provisions of] any other PROVISION OF law, a psychologist
licensed under the "Maryland Psychologists Act" and
qualified as an expert witness may testify on ultimate
issues, including insanity, competency to stand trial, and
matters within the scope of that psychologist's special
knowledge, in any case in any court or in any administrative
hearing.

10-205.