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LAWS OF MARYLAND

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(c) Each individual in a facility shall:

(3) Be free from restraints or seclusions except for
restraints or seclusions that are:

(i) Used only during an emergency where the
individual presents a danger to the life or safety of the
individual or of others; and

(ii) Directed by a registered nurse if a
physician's order is obtained within 2 hours of the action; or

(iii) Ordered by a physician in writing as part
of a mode or course of treatment; AND

12-111.

(c) After a verdict of not criminally responsible, a court
may order that an individual be released, with or without
conditions, instead of committed to the Department, but only if:

(1)  The court has available an evaluation report
within 90 days preceding the verdict made by an evaluating
facility designated by the Department[.];

(2)  The report indicates that the individual would
not be a danger, as a result of mental retardation or mental
disorder, to self or to the person or property of others if
released, with or without condition; and

(3)  The individual and the State's Attorney agree to
the release and to any conditions for release that the court
imposes.

Title 15. Assistance Programs

SUBTITLE 1. MEDICAL AND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

18-331.

(c) (1) The Department shall report to the United States
Centers for Disease Control all information collected under [§
18-331(a)] SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION, including that
received under § 18-330(b) of this subtitle.

(2) Subject to § 2-1312 of the State Government

Article, the Department shall report annually to the General

Assembly on the incidence of pertussis and of major adverse
reactions to pertussis vaccine.

18-403.

(a) Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease
epidemic, [an individual may not be required to be immunized if
the individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with