Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-615.1 - Electronic advance directives - Duties of Department; outreachThe Department shall:
(1) Encourage the use of electronic advance directives;(2) Carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of electronic advance directives; and(3) Encourage the following persons and entities to engage in outreach efforts regarding electronic advance directives: (i) The Maryland Department of Aging;(ii) County ombudspersons;(iii) Local health departments;(iv) Senior living facilities;(v) Academic institutions;(vi) Religious organizations;(viii) Other similar persons or entities.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 510,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.