Maryland Statutes
Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers
Section 19-385 - Construction of Part; Funding Not Affected

(a)    This part may not be construed to:
        (1)    Affect the rights of an agent to make health care decisions under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of this article; or
        (2)    Create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or a duly authorized agent of a hospital, or otherwise supersede or replace existing rights or remedies under any other State or federal law.
    (b)    No federal or State:
        (1)    Funds may be used for payment of a lay caregiver; and
        (2)    Program funding may be impacted by this part.