1. A. An individual 18 years old or older is exempt from the meningococcal vaccination requirement set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter if the individual presents to the institution of higher education a signed written waiver as set forth in Regulation .06A of this chapter stating that the individual has:

   1. (1) Received and reviewed the information specified in Regulation .04C of this chapter; and
   2. (2) Chosen not to obtain the meningococcal vaccination.

2. B. An individual younger than 18 years old is exempt from the meningococcal vaccination requirement set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter if a signed written waiver as set forth in Regulation .06B of this chapter is presented to the institution of higher education on behalf of the individual stating that a parent or guardian of the individual has:

   1. (1) Received and reviewed the information specified in Regulation .04C of this chapter; and
   2. (2) Chosen not to have the individual obtain the meningococcal vaccination.

Authority: Health-General Article, §18-102(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 12, 2001 (28:22 Md. R. 1937)