Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 5-709

      (a)      (1)      In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

            (2)      "Board" means the State Board of Nursing.

            (3)      "Licensed practical nurse" has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

            (4)      "Registered nurse" has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

      (b)      An individual who acts without malice is not civilly liable for making a report as required by § 8-505 of the Health Occupations Article.