Instead of bringing a wrongful death action under Subtitle 9 of this title against a person described in § 3-1602 of this subtitle, a civil action for damages for the death of an individual caused by the individual’s use of a controlled dangerous substance may be brought under this subtitle by a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or sibling of the individual.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 16 - Drug Dealer Liability Act
Section 3-1601 - "Controlled Dangerous Substance" Defined
Section 3-1602 - Liability for Civil Damages -- in General
Section 3-1603 - Liability for Civil Damages -- Standing to Bring Suit
Section 3-1604 - Liability for Civil Damages -- Proximate Cause
Section 3-1605 - Law Enforcement Exemption