(a) A meeting of a local team shall be closed to the public and not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when a local team is discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a meeting of a local team shall be open to the public and subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.
(c) (1) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed that identifies:
(i) A deceased woman; or
(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.
(2) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed regarding the involvement of any agency with:
(i) A deceased woman; or
(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.
(d) This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of an individual who has information relevant to the team’s performance of its purpose and duties.
(e) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 12 - Maternal Mortality Review Program
Section 13-1203 - Program Established
Section 13-1204 - Administration; Development of System Regarding Maternal Death Cases
Section 13-1205 - Access to Medical Records
Section 13-1206 - Health Care Provider and Health Care Facility Report
Section 13-1208 - Local Team -- Purpose; Duties
Section 13-1209 - Local Team -- Access to Information and Records
Section 13-1210 - Local Team -- Meetings
Section 13-1211 - Local Team -- Proceedings, Records, and Files