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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Director” means the Director of MEMA.    (c)    “Emergency” means the imminent threat or occurrence of severe or widespread loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage or destruction, social or economic disruption, or environmental degradation from natural, technological, or human–made causes.    (d)    (1)    “Emergency management” means the planning, implementing, and conducting of risk reduction and consequence management activities across the mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery to enhance preparedness, save lives, preserve public health and safety, protect public and private property, and minimize or repair injury and damage that results or may result from emergencies.        (2)    “Emergency management” does not include the preparation for and carrying out of functions in an emergency for which military forces are primarily responsible.    (e)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of the State.    (f)    “Senior elected official” means:        (1)    the mayor;        (2)    the county executive;        (3)    for a county that does not have a county executive, the president of the board of county commissioners or county council or other chief executive officer of the county; or        (4)    for a municipal corporation that does not have a mayor, the burgess, chairperson, or president of the municipal governing body or other chief executive officer of the municipal corporation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-101.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-101.1 - Definitions for Certain Emergency Management Operations

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Local organization for emergency management” means an organization established by a political subdivision or other local authority under § 14–109 of this subtitle.    (c)    “MEMA” means the Maryland Emergency Management Agency.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-102 - Legislative Policy

    (a)    To ensure that the State will be adequately prepared to deal with emergencies, to protect the public peace, health, and safety in the State, to preserve the lives and property of the people of the State, and to ensure the social and economic resilience of the State, it is necessary to:        (1)    establish a Maryland Emergency Management Agency;        (2)    authorize the establishment of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions;        (3)    confer on the Governor and on the senior elected officials or governing bodies of the political subdivisions the emergency powers provided in this subtitle;        (4)    provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions and with other states in carrying out emergency management functions; and        (5)    authorize a comprehensive emergency management system that empowers all State departments and agencies to systematically prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potential or actual emergencies through risk reduction and consequence management.    (b)    It is the policy of the State and the purpose of this subtitle to coordinate, to the maximum extent possible, all emergency management functions of the State with the comparable functions of the federal government, other states, political subdivisions, other localities, and private agencies, so that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the resources and facilities available for dealing with any potential or actual emergency.    (c)    (1)    It is the policy of the State that the initial governmental authority and responsibility for emergency management activities and operations be placed at the local level.        (2)    The State shall prepare for emergency management activities and operations and coordinate activity in support of the response, but may not preempt local authority for responding to an emergency unless:            (i)    1.    the emergency involves more than one political subdivision; and                2.    one or more of the political subdivisions involved makes a request for State–level authority to coordinate or intervene;            (ii)    the political subdivision or subdivisions in which the emergency occurs issues a request from the senior elected official for the State to assume authority for the emergency;            (iii)    evidence exists that the political subdivision is overwhelmed by the emergency; or            (iv)    the Governor or the Governor’s designee determines that additional resources are necessary to protect the public interest.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-103 - Maryland Department of Emergency Management Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Emergency Management Agency in the Military Department.    (b)    MEMA is a unit of State government.    (c)    MEMA has primary responsibility and authority for developing emergency management policies and is responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction, consequence management, and disaster recovery activities.    (d)    MEMA may act to:        (1)    reduce the disaster risk and vulnerability of persons and property located in the State;        (2)    develop and coordinate emergency planning and preparedness; and        (3)    coordinate emergency management activities and operations:            (i)    relating to an emergency that involves two or more State agencies;            (ii)    between State agencies and political subdivisions;            (iii)    with local governments;            (iv)    with agencies of the federal government and other states; and            (v)    with private and nonprofit entities.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-104 - Director of Maryland Department of Emergency Management

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint the Director of MEMA.    (b)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.    (c)    (1)    The Director is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System and is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.        (2)    The Director’s employment is not subject to the conditions and limitations of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (d)    (1)    The Director is the executive head of MEMA.        (2)    The Director is responsible to the Governor for carrying out the State emergency management program.        (3)    If the Governor has formally declared the threat or occurrence of an emergency, the Director shall coordinate the activities of all organizations for emergency management operations in the State.        (4)    The Director, in collaboration with other public and private agencies in the State, shall develop or cause to be developed mutual aid agreements for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in case of emergency of an extreme nature that affects two or more political subdivisions.        (5)    The Director shall maintain liaison and cooperate with emergency management agencies and organizations of other states and the federal government.    (e)    The Director may employ personnel in accordance with the State budget and subject to the conditions and limitations of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (f)    The Director may make expenditures within the appropriations in the State budget or from other money made available to the Director for purposes of emergency management as necessary to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-105 - Emergency Management Advisory Council

    (a)    There is an Emergency Management Advisory Council.    (b)    The Council consists of the members that the Governor designates, including:        (1)    fair and reasonable representation for local government;        (2)    representation for organizations that represent volunteer firefighters and rescue squads; and        (3)    representation from manufacturing, utilities, and communications industries.    (c)    A member of the Council:        (1)    may not receive compensation for service on the Council; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Council shall advise the Governor on all matters that relate to emergency management.    (e)    On or before December 31, 2005, and on or before December 1 of each year thereafter, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly concerning its activities and recommendations.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-108 - State of Emergency -- Declared in Another State

    (a)    After a state of emergency is declared in another state and the Governor receives a written request for assistance from the executive authority of that state, the Governor may:        (1)    authorize use in the other state of personnel, equipment, supplies, or materials of this State, or of a political subdivision with the consent of the executive officer or governing body of the political subdivision; and        (2)    suspend the effect of any statute or rule or regulation of an agency of the State or, after consulting with the executive officer or governing body of a political subdivision, a rule or regulation of an agency of a political subdivision, if the Governor finds that the suspension is necessary to aid the other state with its emergency management functions.    (b)    (1)    The Governor shall authorize the use of resources or the suspension of the effect of any statute, rule, or regulation under subsection (a) of this section by executive order.        (2)    An executive order issued under this section may not continue for longer than 30 days unless the Governor renews the executive order.        (3)    Each executive order issued under this section shall indicate:            (i)    the nature of the emergency in the other state; and            (ii)    any circumstances that make suspension of a statute, rule, or regulation necessary to aid the other state with its emergency management functions.        (4)    Each executive order shall be:            (i)    disseminated promptly by means calculated to publicize its contents; and            (ii)    filed promptly with:                1.    MEMA;                2.    the State Archives; and                3.    each agency of the State or a political subdivision that is authorized by the order to use resources in the other state or responsible for the enforcement of any provisions that are suspended by the executive order.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-110 - Local Emergency Plans

    (a)    (1)    Each county shall:            (i)    prepare an Emergency Preparedness Plan for responding to an emergency that involves hazardous materials or controlled hazardous substances, as defined in the Environment Article; and            (ii)    review the Plan annually and submit any changes to the Director so that the Director may maintain current and accurate information about the Plan.        (2)    Each county shall submit its Emergency Preparedness Plan to the Director on or before October 1, 1998.    (b)    (1)    A local organization for emergency management shall submit to the Director a radiological emergency response plan if the political subdivision in which the local organization for emergency management is located:            (i)    falls within the plume or ingestion zone of a commercial nuclear reactor; or            (ii)    might reasonably be expected to host evacuees from another jurisdiction in a plume or ingestion zone.        (2)    The radiological emergency response plan shall provide for the evacuation of the residents of the political subdivision as a result of an emergency caused by a dangerous release of radiation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-110.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-110.1 - Emergency Plans for Human Service Facilities

    (a)    In this section, “human service facility” means a facility licensed by the State that is:        (1)    a nursing home, as defined in § 19–1401 of the Health – General Article;        (2)    an assisted living facility, as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article;        (3)    a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article;        (4)    a related institution as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article;        (5)    a State–operated institution for mental disease;        (6)    a group home as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article;        (7)    an alternative living unit as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article; and        (8)    a State residential center as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article.    (b)    A human service facility shall develop an emergency plan.    (c)    An emergency plan shall include procedures that will be followed before, during, and after an emergency to address:        (1)    the evacuation, transportation, or shelter–in–place of individuals served by the human service facility;        (2)    the notification to families, staff, and licensing authorities regarding the action that will be taken concerning the safety and well–being of the individuals served by the human service facility;        (3)    staff coverage, organization, and assignment of responsibilities; and        (4)    the continuity of operations, including:            (i)    procuring essential goods, equipment, and services; and            (ii)    relocation to alternate facilities.    (d)    (1)    This subsection does not prohibit a human service facility from applying for and receiving reimbursement:            (i)    under any applicable insurance policy; or            (ii)    from any State or federal funds that may be available due to a declared State or federal emergency.        (2)    A human service facility is solely responsible for any financial obligation arising from voluntary or mandatory activation of any aspect of the emergency plan developed by the human service facility under this section.    (e)    (1)    On or before November 30, 2007, a State agency that is responsible for the licensing of a human service facility shall adopt regulations governing the development of emergency plans under this section.        (2)    Regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be developed in consultation with representatives of:            (i)    the Maryland Emergency Management Agency;            (ii)    the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;            (iii)    local organizations for emergency management; and            (iv)    human service facilities.    (f)    For purposes of coordinating local emergency planning efforts, a human service facility shall provide access to the emergency plans developed under this section to local organizations for emergency management.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-110.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-110.2 - Designation of Public Library as Essential Community Service During Emergency

    A public library shall be designated as providing an essential community service during an emergency as described under the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program provisions relating to federal disaster assistance and temporary relocation facilities.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-110.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-110.3 - Emergency Plans for Kidney Dialysis Centers

    (a)    In this section, “kidney dialysis center” has the meaning stated in § 19–3B–01 of the Health – General Article.    (b)    A kidney dialysis center shall have an emergency plan.    (c)    An emergency plan shall include policies and procedures that will be followed before, during, and after an emergency to address:        (1)    the safe management of individuals who are receiving services at the kidney dialysis center when an emergency occurs;        (2)    notification of patients, families, staff, and licensing authorities regarding actions that will be taken concerning the provision of dialysis services to the individuals served by the kidney dialysis center;        (3)    staff coverage, organization, and assignment of responsibilities; and        (4)    the continuity of operations, including procedures to secure access to essential goods, equipment, and dialysis services.    (d)    (1)    This subsection does not prohibit a kidney dialysis center from applying for and receiving reimbursement:            (i)    under any applicable insurance policy; or            (ii)    from any State or federal funds that may be available due to a declared State or federal emergency.        (2)    A kidney dialysis center is solely responsible for any financial obligation arising from voluntary or mandatory activation of any aspect of the emergency plan developed by the kidney dialysis center under this section.    (e)    For purposes of coordinating local emergency planning efforts, a kidney dialysis center shall provide access to the emergency plans developed under this section to local organizations for emergency management.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-111 - Local State of Emergency

    (a)    Only the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may declare a local state of emergency.    (b)    (1)    Except with the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision, a local state of emergency may not continue or be renewed for longer than 30 days.        (2)    An order or proclamation that declares, continues, or terminates a local state of emergency shall be:            (i)    given prompt and general publicity; and            (ii)    filed promptly with the chief local records–keeping agency.    (c)    Declaration of a local state of emergency:        (1)    activates the response and recovery aspects of any applicable local state of emergency plan; and        (2)    authorizes the provision of aid and assistance under the applicable plan.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-112 - Emergency Expenditures; Use of Existing Resources

    (a)    (1)    Expenditures necessitated by emergencies shall first be made using money regularly appropriated to State and local agencies.        (2)    If the Governor finds that regularly appropriated money is inadequate to cope with an emergency, the Board of Public Works may make contingency money available in accordance with the State budget.    (b)    The State may:        (1)    accept any allotment of federal money and commodities and manage and dispose of them in whatever manner may be required by federal law; and        (2)    take advantage of the federal Disaster Relief Act of 1974 and any amendments or supplements to it, and any other federal law that provides grants and public assistance for the purposes of this subtitle and Subtitles 2 and 4 of this title.    (c)    (1)    In carrying out this subtitle, the Governor, Director, and executive officers or governing bodies of the political subdivisions shall use the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities of existing agencies and units of the State and the political subdivisions to the maximum extent practicable.        (2)    The officers and personnel of the agencies and units of the State and the political subdivisions shall cooperate with and extend services and facilities to the Governor, Adjutant General, Director, and the local organizations for emergency management on request.        (3)    At the direction of the Governor, the Maryland National Guard shall use its services, equipment, supplies, and facilities in life–threatening emergencies that are beyond the capabilities of local authorities.    (d)    (1)    If the federal government, another state, or an agency or officer of the federal government or another state offers to this State or a political subdivision services, equipment, supplies, materials, or money by way of gift, grant, or loan for purposes of emergency management, the State acting through the Governor, or the political subdivision acting with the consent of the Governor and through its executive officer or governing body, may:            (i)    accept the offer; and            (ii)    authorize an officer of this State or the political subdivision to receive the services, equipment, supplies, materials, or money.        (2)    If a person offers to the State or a political subdivision aid or assistance, the State or political subdivision may accept the aid and assistance in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-113 - Enforcement

    (a)    Each emergency management agency established under this subtitle and its officers shall execute and enforce the orders, rules, and regulations made by the Governor under authority of this subtitle.    (b)    With respect to the threat or occurrence of an enemy attack, act of terrorism, or public health catastrophe, each law enforcement officer of the State or a political subdivision and each health officer of a political subdivision shall execute and enforce the orders, rules, and regulations made by the Governor under authority of this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-114 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    A person may not violate an order, rule, or regulation issued under the authority of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.        (2)    A person who willfully violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  14-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 14 - Emergency Management|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Emergency Management Act|Section 14-115 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Emergency Management Agency Act.