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Ch. 405
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LAWS OF MARYLAND
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1308
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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 IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SUBTITLE.
(b) (1) A person who believes that an individual in a
facility has been abused SHALL promptly [shall] report the
alleged abuse to:
(i) An appropriate law enforcement agency; or
(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) (1) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly
liable for:
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(i) Making a report under this section;
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