Md. Code, Health - General § 10-6A-02
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§10–6A–02.
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§10–6A–02. IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //
(a) The issuance of an assisted outpatient treatment order against a respondent under this subtitle may not be:
(1) The basis for the involuntary admission of the respondent to a facility under this title; or
(2) Used as evidence of incompetency of the respondent.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to abridge or modify any civil right of the respondent, including:
(1) Any civil service ranking or appointment;
(2) The right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–609 of this title; and
(3) Any right relating to a license, permit, certification, privilege, or benefit under any law.
(c) Any right normally afforded to an individual in a civil or criminal matter shall apply.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //
(a) The issuance of an assisted outpatient treatment order against a respondent under this subtitle may not be:
(1) The basis for the involuntary admission of the respondent to a facility under this title; or
(2) Used as evidence of incompetency of the respondent.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to abridge or modify any civil right of the respondent, including:
(1) Any civil service ranking or appointment;
(2) The right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–609 of this title; and
(3) Any right relating to a license, permit, certification, privilege, or benefit under any law.
(c) Any right normally afforded to an individual in a civil or criminal matter shall apply.
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