(a) This section applies to inmates in a State correctional facility.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an inmate to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services.
(2) The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are:
(i) required as a part of the intake process;
(ii) required for an initial physical examination;
(iii) due to a referral by a nurse or physician’s assistant;
(iv) provided during a follow-up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility;
(v) required for necessary treatment; or
(vi) initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Subtitle 1 - Department Established
Section 2-103 - Administration of Department
Section 2-105 - Deputy Secretaries
Section 2-106 - Staff -- Secretary's Office
Section 2-107 - Staff -- Service of Documents
Section 2-108 - Staff -- Other Units
Section 2-110 - Secretary's Duties -- Budget
Section 2-111 - Secretary's Duties -- Plans and Activities
Section 2-112 - Secretary's Duties -- Evaluation of Units
Section 2-113 - Secretary's Powers -- Assumption of Functions
Section 2-113.1 - Secretary's Powers -- Subpoenas
Section 2-114 - Secretary's Powers -- Transfer of Functions
Section 2-115 - Secretary's Powers -- Advisory Units
Section 2-117 - Authority to Assign Supervision of Inmates, Parolees, and Others