Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-632
Charitable medical institutions
Effective Apr 8, 1997Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-375 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-632 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.State of Maryland
(a)
- (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) 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) 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.
Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-375 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-632 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.