Maryland § 23-506.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 23-506.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-506.1.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Child pornography” means a violation of § 11–207 of the Criminal Law Article.
(3) “Obscene” has the meaning stated in § 11–203 of the Criminal Law Article.
(b) On or before January 1, 2001, each county or board of trustees of a county library shall:
(1) Adopt and implement policies and procedures to prevent minors from obtaining access through the library, by means of the Internet, the World Wide Web, Usenet, or any other interactive computer service to materials that are obscene or constitute child pornography; and
(2) Submit the policies and procedures required under this section to the State Librarian for review.
(c) The State Librarian or a designee of the State Librarian shall regularly monitor the county libraries to determine whether each library is complying with the policies and procedures adopted for preventing a minor from obtaining Internet access to obscene materials through the library.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 23-506.1
What does Maryland Code § 23-506.1 cover?
Section 23-506.1 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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