§ 18-212.1. Authority of Governor to quarantine vessels

MD Health-Gen Code § 18-212.1 (2019) (N/A)
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If the Governor has strong grounds to believe that there is a danger of a malignant and contagious disease being introduced into the State, the Governor may:

(1)    Quarantine a vessel that is entering the waters of the State;

(2)    Prohibit or restrict contact between the State and the place affected by the disease; and

(3)    Take other actions that appear to the Governor to be necessary to carry out this section.