§5–644.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

        (3)    “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–101 of the Public Safety Article.

    (b)    This section applies only to a claim or suit arising in Baltimore City.

    (c)    For a claim or suit asserting misconduct in the performance of duties by a law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency of an institution of higher education, a settlement agreement or any general release of liability between the parties may not contain, and a court may not enforce, a nondisparagement clause.