Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-5A-01
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2019
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4–501(b) of the Family Law Article.
(c) “Legal occupant” means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord.
(d) “Offender” means a person who commits an act of abuse.
(e) “Peace order” means an enforceable final peace order.
(f) “Protective order” means an enforceable final protective order.
(f) “Victim of domestic violence” means a person who is:
(1) A victim of domestic abuse, as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article; and
(2) A person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article.
(g) “Victim of sexual assault” means a person who is a victim of:
(1) A sexual crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2) Child sexual abuse under § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(3) Sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under § 3–604 of the Criminal Law Article.
(g) “Qualified third party” means:
(1) A physician who is authorized to practice medicine under the Health Occupations Article;
(2) A psychologist who is authorized to practice psychology under the Health Occupations Article;
(3) A social worker or caseworker of any public or private health or social services agency or provider; or
(4) An advocate from a domestic violence or sexual assault prevention or assistance program.
(h) “Report by a qualified third party” means a report based on information received by a qualified third party while acting in a professional capacity that:
(1) Indicates that the tenant or a legal occupant is seeking assistance as a result of an act of abuse;
(2) Includes the following elements:
(i) The name of the tenant or legal occupant;
(ii) A statement that the tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse;
(iii) The date, time, location, and a brief description of the incident;
(iv) The name and physical description of the alleged offender, if known;
(v) The name and address of the employer of the qualified third party;
(vi) The licensing entity and license number of the qualified third party, if the qualified third party is required to be licensed; and
(vii) The signature of the qualified third party, under seal of a notary public; and
(3) Is signed and acknowledged by the tenant or legal occupant under penalty of perjury.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.