§18–902.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may exercise the authority granted in this subtitle to:

        (1)    Continuously evaluate and modify existing disease surveillance procedures in order to detect a catastrophic health emergency;

        (2)    Investigate actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent; and

        (3)    Treat, prevent, or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent.