Section 20-110 - Blood samples. - Maryland Statutes

§ 20-110. Blood samples.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff's office for a criminal investigation: 

(1) A licensed hospital. 

(2) A physician. 

(3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital: 

(i) A resident. 

(ii) An intern. 

(iii) A registered nurse. 

(iv) A health career technician. 

(b)  Liability.- A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person's negligence. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 566A-1; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]