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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS |
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TITLE 5. LIMITATIONS, PROHIBITED ACTIONS, AND IMMUNITIES |
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SUBTITLE 6. IMMUNITIES AND PROHIBITED ACTIONS -- HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY |
§ 5-632. Tort liability of hospitals or related institutions
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(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.