(a) The State, through its appropriate officers and employees, shall provide:
(1) a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child after the child’s birth each time the employee needs to express the milk; and
(2) on notice, a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from coworkers and the public and that may be used by an employee to express breast milk.
(b) The State may not be required to compensate an employee receiving reasonable break time under subsection (a)(1) of this section for any time spent expressing breast milk at work.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - State Employment Generally
Subtitle 3 - State Employment Policies
Section 2-301 - Purpose of Restructuring; Duties of State Employees
Section 2-302 - Discrimination, Harassment Prohibited
Section 2-303 - Rights and Protections of Federal Law; Medical Disqualifications
Section 2-304 - Political Activities
Section 2-305 - Reprisals for Grievances, Complaints, or Other Actions Concerning State Employment
Section 2-306 - State Substance Abuse Policy
Section 2-309 - Limits on Use of Leave for Birth, Adoption, Foster Placement, or Care of Child
Section 2-310 - Break Time for Nursing Mothers Employed by the State