§2–118.

    (a)    This section applies to incarcerated individuals in a State correctional facility.

    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an incarcerated individual to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services.

        (2)    The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are:

            (i)    required as a part of the intake process;

            (ii)    required for an initial physical examination;

            (iii)    due to a referral by a nurse or physician’s assistant;

            (iv)    provided during a follow–up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility;

            (v)    required for necessary treatment; or

            (vi)    initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility.

    (c)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.