(a) A supporter shall: (1) Support the will and preference of the adult and not the supporter's opinion of the reasonableness of the adult's wishes, preferences, or choices; (2) Act honestly, diligently, and in good faith; (3) Act within the authority given in the supported decision-making agreement; (4) Avoid conflicts of interest; (5) Maintain records, which the supporter shall make available to the adult on request, concerning: (i) The supporter's actions under the supported decision- making agreement; and (ii) How the adult communicates and expresses opinions to the supporter; (6) Keep any records and information obtained under a supported decision-making agreement: (i) Subject to the limitations under Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the Courts Article, confidential and privileged; and (ii) Secure from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure; and (7) (i) Deliver a copy of the supported decision-making agreement to any duly appointed guardian of the person or property of the adult; and (ii) 1. Make a good faith effort to determine if the adult has a fully executed power of attorney, advance directive, or revocable trust agreement; and 2. Unless the adult expressly objects, deliver a copy of the supported decision-making agreement to any agent designated under a power of attorney or an advance directive or any trustee under a revocable trust agreement. (b) The relationship between the adult and the supporter shall be one of trust and confidence that preserves the decision-making authority of the adult. (c) A supporter may not: (1) Make decisions on behalf of the adult; (2) Exert undue influence on the adult; (3) Coerce the adult; (4) Obtain information about the adult without the adult's consent; (5) Enforce decisions made by the adult; or (6) Act outside of the authority granted in the supported decision- making agreement.
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