H.B. 440

VETOES

14-301.

Except as otherwise provided in this title OR § 13-516 OF THE EDUCATION
ARTICLE, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice
medicine in this State.

14-306.

(b) The individuals to whom duties may be delegated under this section include
any individual authorized to practice any other health occupation regulated under this
article OR § 13-516 OF THE EDUCATION ARTICLE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland read as
follows:

Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings

5-309.

(a)     A person described in subsection (b) of this section is not civilly liable for any
act or omission in giving any assistance or medical care, if:

(1)     The act or omission is not one of gross negligence;

(2)     The assistance or medical care is provided without fee or other
compensation; and

(3)     The assistance or medical care is provided:
(i) At the scene of an emergency;

(ii) In transit to a medical facility; or

(iii) Through communications with personnel providing emergency
assistance.

(b)     Subsection (a) of this section applies to the following:

(1)     An individual who is licensed by this State to provide medical care;

(2)     A member of any State, county, municipal, or volunteer fire department,
ambulance and rescue squad or law enforcement agency or of the National Ski Patrol
System, or a corporate fire department responding to a call outside of its corporate
premises, if the member:

(i) Has completed an American Red Cross course in advanced first
aid and has a current card showing that status;

(ii) Has completed an equivalent of an American Red Cross course in
advanced first aid, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene; or

(iii) Is certified OR LICENSED by this State as an emergency medical
[technician or cardiac rescue technician] SERVICES PROVIDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
§ 13-516 OF THE EDUCATION ARTICLE;

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