Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH - GENERAL |
TITLE 18. DISEASE PREVENTION |
SUBTITLE 2. REPORTS; PREVENTIVE ACTIONS |
PART II. CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES |
§ 18-212.1. Authority of Governor to quarantine vessels
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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.