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2022 Maryland Statutes
Health - General
Title 18 - Disease Prevention
Subtitle 2 - Reports; Preventive Actions
Part II - Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases
Section 18-212.1 - Authority of Governor to Quarantine Vessels
Universal Citation: MD. Health - General Code § 18-212.1 (2022)
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.
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