Maryland § 23-102.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 23-102.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-102.1.
(a) (1) In this section, “library” includes:
(i) The State Library Resource Center;
(ii) A regional resource center;
(iii) A correctional facility library;
(iv) A county library system and the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore;
(v) The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled;
(vi) The Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library; and
(vii) A metropolitan cooperative service program.
(2) “Library” does not include a school library media program established by a local school system.
(b) It is the policy of the State that each library shall operate in a manner consistent with the following standards:
(1) Library materials, services, and resources exist and should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all persons the library serves;
(2) A library should not exclude material from its catalogue because of the origin, background, or views of a person who created the material; and
(3) A library should not prohibit or remove material from its catalogue because of partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.
(c) It is the intent of the General Assembly that a library that receives funding from the State adopt and follow a written policy for operation of a library that is consistent with the State standards for libraries under subsection (b) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 23-102.1
What does Maryland Code § 23-102.1 cover?
Section 23-102.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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