Md. Ann. § Code 18-906

Authority. When the secretary of health determines that it is medically necessary and reasonable to prevent or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent, may order an individual or group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public. If a competent individual over the age of 18 refuses vaccination, medical examination, treatment or testing under this paragraph, may require the individual to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public.

Md. Ann. § Code 18-905

Penalties. A person who knowingly and willfully fails to comply with any order, regulation or directive is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding $3,000, or both. If a health care facility fails to comply with an order, regulation or directive, the secretary may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 for each offense.

Md. Ann. § Code 18-907

Police Power & Limitations. Individuals should be informed of quarantine directivethrough best means available and have a hearing to contest the directive.