2018 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 6 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety
§ 5-632. Tort liability of hospitals or related institutions
(a) Definitions. --
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Hospital" has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article.
(3) "Related institution" has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article.
(b) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a hospital or related institution is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort on the grounds that the hospital or related institution is a charitable institution.
(c) Limitation. -- A hospital or related institution that is a charitable institution and is insured against this liability in an amount of not less than $ 100,000 is not liable for damages in excess of the limits of that insurance.