Maryland § 6.5-102
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6.5-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.5-102.
(a) The Attorney General shall represent the public interest in the protection of charitable assets and may:
(1) enforce the application of a charitable asset in accordance with:
(i) the law and terms governing the use, management, investment, distribution, and expenditure of the charitable asset; and
(ii) the charitable purpose of the person holding the charitable asset;
(2) act to prevent or remedy:
(i) the misapplication, diversion, or waste of a charitable asset; or
(ii) a breach of fiduciary or other legal duty in the governance, management, or administration of a charitable asset; and
(3) commence or intervene in an action to:
(i) prevent, remedy, or obtain damages for:
1. the misapplication, diversion, or waste of a charitable asset; or
2. a breach of fiduciary or other legal duty in the governance, management, or administration of a charitable asset;
(ii) enforce this title; or
(iii) determine that an asset is a charitable asset.
(b) If the Attorney General has reason to believe an investigation is necessary to determine whether action may be advisable under this section, the Attorney General may conduct an investigation, including exercising subpoena power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6.5-102
What does Maryland Code § 6.5-102 cover?
Section 6.5-102 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 6.5-102?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6.5-102" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6.5-102 apply to my situation?
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