Section 18-403 - Religious exemption.
§ 18-403. Religious exemption.
(a) In general.- Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease epidemic, the Department may not require the immunization of an individual if:
(1) The individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with the individual's bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or
(2) The individual is a minor and the individual's parent or guardian objects to immunization because it conflicts with the parent or guardian's bona fide religious beliefs and practices.
(b) Rules and regulations.- The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for religious exemptions under this section.
(c) Reports.- Repealed.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 81A; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1983, ch. 188; 1985, ch. 10, § 3; ch. 253; 1987, ch. 54; 1991, ch. 55, § 6; 1992, ch. 432.]