Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-403
Religious objections to vaccinations
Effective May 12, 1992Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 188, § 1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1985, c. 10, § 3, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1985, c. 253, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1987, c. 54, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1991, c. 55, § 6, eff. April 9, 1991; Acts 1992, c. 432, § 1, eff. May 12, 1992.State of Maryland
(a) Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease epidemic, the Department may not require the immunization of an individual if:
- (1) The individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with the individual's bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or
- (2) The individual is a minor and the individual's parent or guardian objects to immunization because it conflicts with the parent or guardian's bona fide religious beliefs and practices.
- (b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for religious exemptions under this section.
Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 188, § 1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1985, c. 10, § 3, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1985, c. 253, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1987, c. 54, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1991, c. 55, § 6, eff. April 9, 1991; Acts 1992, c. 432, § 1, eff. May 12, 1992.
Formerly Art. 43, § 81A.