Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-735
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-735
in effect(a) This section applies only to a prisoner who is a covered employee under § 9-221 of this title.
(b) A prisoner who is permanently partially disabled or temporarily totally disabled shall file a claim with the Commission in accordance with this subtitle.
(c) (1) After a prisoner has filed a claim, the Commission shall decide any issue of coverage or compensability.
(2) Until the prisoner is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence, the Commission may not:
(i) hold a hearing on or determine a permanent partial disability or permanent total disability of the prisoner; or
(ii) make an award to the prisoner.
(d) (1) When the prisoner is discharged from a correctional institution, the institution promptly shall notify the Commission of the discharge.
(2) Promptly after receiving notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall schedule a hearing to determine the extent of any permanent partial or permanent total disability of the prisoner as of the date of discharge.
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