Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 13-1210

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(a) A meeting of a local team shall be closed to the public and not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when a local team is discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a meeting of a local team shall be open to the public and subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(c) (1) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed that identifies:

(i) A deceased woman; or

(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(2) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed regarding the involvement of any agency with:

(i) A deceased woman; or

(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(d) This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of an individual who has information relevant to the team’s performance of its purpose and duties.

(e) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.