2013 Maryland Code
PUBLIC SAFETY
§ 14-3A-01 - Definitions
(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 2-201(a).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made.
(b) Catastrophic health emergency. -- "Catastrophic health emergency" means a situation in which extensive loss of life or serious disability is threatened imminently because of exposure to a deadly agent.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 2-201(b)(1).
** DEFINED TERM:
"Exposure to a deadly agent" § 14-3A-01
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(c) Deadly agent. -- "Deadly agent" means: **
(1) anthrax, ebola, plague, smallpox, tularemia, or other bacterial, fungal, rickettsial, or viral agent, biological toxin, or other biological agent capable of causing extensive loss of life or serious disability; **
(2) mustard gas, nerve gas, or other chemical agent capable of causing extensive loss of life or serious disability; or **
(3) radiation at levels capable of causing extensive loss of life or serious disability.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 2-201(b)(2).
REVISOR'S NOTE
In item (1) of this subsection, the reference to a "biological" agent is added for clarity and consistency with item (2) of this subsection.
REVISOR'S NOTE
The only other changes are in style. **
(d) Exposure to a deadly agent. -- "Exposure to a deadly agent" means a threat to human health caused by the release, distribution, or transmission of a deadly agent in: **
(1) this State; or **
(2) another jurisdiction because of movement into the State of the deadly agent or of individuals exposed to the deadly agent.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 2-201(b)(3). **
(e) Health care provider. -- "Health care provider" means: **
(1) a health care facility as defined in § 19-114(d)(1) of the Health - General Article; **
(2) a health care practitioner as defined in § 19-114(e) of the Health - General Article; and **
(3) an individual licensed or certified as an emergency medical services provider under § 13-516 of the Education Article.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 2-201(b)(4), (5), and (6). **
(f) Secretary. -- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 2-201(b)(7).
REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made.
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