Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-212.1 – Power of Governor to quarantine vessels | Midpage
§ 18-212.1
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-212.1
Power of Governor to quarantine vessels
Effective Oct 1, 2004Added by Acts 2004, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.State of Maryland
(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.
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:
Added by Acts 2004, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.