Maryland § 14-302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-302.
(a) A court of equity, on application of any trustee, or any interested person, or the Attorney General of the State, may order an administration of a trust, devise or bequest as nearly as possible to fulfill the general charitable intention of the settlor or testator:
(1) (i) If the trust for charity is or becomes illegal or impossible or impracticable of enforcement; or
(ii) If the devise or bequest for charity, at the time it was intended to become effective, is illegal or impossible or impracticable of enforcement; and
(2) If the settlor or testator manifested a general intention to devote the property to charity.
(b) This section shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
(c) This section may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Charitable Trusts Administration Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-302
What does Maryland Code § 14-302 cover?
Section 14-302 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 § 14-302?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-302" (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 § 14-302 apply to my situation?
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