Maryland Health - General Section 20-703

Article - Health - General

§ 20-703.

      (a)      A physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who treats an individual for an injury that was caused or shows evidence of having been caused by a gunshot of any type, or the individual in charge of a hospital that treats the injured individual, shall notify the county sheriff, the county police, or the Department of State Police of the injury as soon as practicable.

      (b)      A report of injury shall include:

            (1)      The injured individual's name and address, if known;

            (2)      A description of the injury; and

            (3)      Any other facts concerning the matter that might assist in detecting crime.

      (c)      A person who fails to make a report required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.



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