Md. Code, Health - General § 20-111

in effect

(a) (1) This section applies to the use of sperm or eggs from a donor known to the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs. (2) This section does not apply to the use of sperm or eggs donated to a tissue bank or fertility clinic by a donor who intended to remain anonymous either indefinitely or until a child that results from the use of the sperm or eggs becomes an adult. (b) A person may not use sperm or eggs from a known donor after the donor’s death for the purpose of assisted reproduction, if: (1) The person knows that the known donor died and did not give consent for the posthumous use of the sperm or eggs; or (2) The donor or the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs receives any remuneration for the donation or use of the sperm or eggs. (c) A donor’s consent to the posthumous use of the donor’s sperm or eggs given on or after October 1, 2012 is not valid unless it is: (1) In writing; and (2) Signed by the donor or by some other person for the donor, in the presence of the donor, and at the express direction of the donor. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and (2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg&section=20-111&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026