Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-709
This is the official text of Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-709, part of Maryland’s Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings — governs court structure and civil procedure.
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§5–709.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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