Maryland Health - General Section 18-212.1

      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.