Maryland § 1-203.2
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-203.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-203.2.
(a) On payment of the fee provided in § 1–203(b)(8) of this subtitle, the Department shall process documents on an expedited basis as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall:
(1) Process documents filed with the Department at least 2 hours before the Department’s close of business within 2 hours after the documents are received; and
(2) To the extent practicable, process all other documents on the same day that the documents are received.
(c) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations governing the manner of filing and processing of documents on an expedited basis, including reasonable limitations on filing documents of unusual volume or length.
(2) The Department may:
(i) Adopt regulations establishing:
1. Expedited document processing tiers; or
2. Additional methods of expedited document processing; and
(ii) Charge reasonable fees for services provided in accordance with this paragraph.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-203.2
What does Maryland Code § 1-203.2 cover?
Section 1-203.2 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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