Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-1008

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Child” means any individual under the age of 18 years.

(3) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

(4) “Physician” has the meaning stated in § 11-1007 of this subtitle.

(5) “Qualified health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 11-1007 of this subtitle.

(6) “Sexual abuse” has the meaning stated in § 11-1007 of this subtitle.

(b)(1) There is a Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims.

(2) The purpose of the program is to prevent HIV infection for victims of an alleged rape or sexual offense or victims of alleged child sexual abuse.

(3) The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall administer the program.

(c)(1) To accomplish the purpose of the program, a victim of an alleged rape or sexual offense or a victim of alleged child sexual abuse shall be provided with a full course of treatment and follow-up care for postexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV infection at the request of the victim and as prescribed by a health care provider.

(d)(1) A physician or a qualified health care provider who examines a victim of alleged child sexual abuse under the provisions of this section is immune from civil liability that may result from the failure of the physician or qualified health care provider to obtain consent from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian for the examination or treatment of the child.

(2) The immunity provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection extends to:

(1) the number of patients that qualified to receive postexposure prophylaxis under the program;

(2) the number of patients that chose to receive postexposure prophylaxis;

(3) the total amount reimbursed to providers for the postexposure prophylaxis; and

(4) the cost of the postexposure prophylaxis treatment and follow-up care provided under the program.