Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - General Responsibilities of Secretary
Section 18-103 - Communicable Diseases

(a)    The Secretary shall:
        (1)    Obtain accurate and complete reports on communicable diseases in this State;
        (2)    Determine the prevalence of each communicable disease; and
        (3)    Devise means to control communicable diseases.
    (b)    The Secretary shall publish monthly a communicable disease bulletin for health officers and other related health professionals.