§ 8-5a-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Abuse' has the meaning stated in § 4–501(b) of the Family Law Article. (c) 'Legal occupant' means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord. (d) 'Offender' means a person who commits an act of abuse. (e) 'Peace order' means an enforceable final peace order. (f) 'Protective order' means an enforceable final protective order. (g) 'Qualified third party' means: (1) A physician who is authorized to practice medicine under the Health Occupations Article; (2) A psychologist who is authorized to practice psychology under the Health Occupations Article; (3) A social worker or caseworker of any public or private health or social services agency or provider; or (4) An advocate from a domestic violence or sexual assault prevention or assistance program. (h) 'Report by a qualified third party' means a report based on information received by a qualified third party while acting in a professional capacity that: (1) Indicates that the tenant or a legal occupant is seeking assistance as a result of an act of abuse; (2) Includes the following elements: (i) The name of

le acting in a professional capacity that: (1) Indicates that the tenant or a legal occupant is seeking assistance as a result of an act of abuse; (2) Includes the following elements: (i) The name of the tenant or legal occupant; (ii) A statement that the tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse; (iii) The date, time, location, and a brief description of the incident; (iv) The name and physical description of the alleged offender, if known; (v) The name and address of the employer of the qualified third party; (vi) The licensing entity and license number of the qualified third party, if the qualified third party is required to be licensed; and (vii) The signature of the qualified third party, under seal of a notary public; and (3) Is signed and acknowledged by the tenant or legal occupant under penalty of perjury.