Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-644

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-644 - Nondisparagement clause
(a)
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of the Education Article.
(3) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Public Safety Article.
(b) This section applies only to a claim or suit arising in Baltimore City.
(c) For a claim or suit asserting misconduct in the performance of duties by a law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency of an institution of higher education, a settlement agreement or any general release of liability between the parties may not contain, and a court may not enforce, a nondisparagement clause.

Md. Code, CJ § 5-644

Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 740,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.