§ 13-1210. Local team -- Meetings.

MD Health-Gen Code § 13-1210 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A meeting of a local team shall be closed to the public and not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when a local team is discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a meeting of a local team shall be open to the public and subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(c)    (1)    During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed that identifies:

(i)    A deceased woman; or

(ii)    A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(2)    During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed regarding the involvement of any agency with:

(i)    A deceased woman; or

(ii)    A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(d)    This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of an individual who has information relevant to the team’s performance of its purpose and duties.

(e)    A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.