Maryland § 14-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-404.
(a) The plane rectangular coordinates of a point on the earth’s surface, to be used in expressing the position or location of the point on the Maryland Coordinate System, consist of two distances, expressed in meters and decimals of meters.
(b) (1) One of the distances, known as the “eastings”, shall give the position in an east-west direction.
(2) The other distance, known as the “northings”, shall give the position in a north-south direction.
(c) The plane rectangular coordinates under this section shall be made to depend on and conform to the plane rectangular coordinates of the triangulation and traverse stations of the National Geodetic Survey within the State, as those coordinates have been determined by the National Geodetic Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-404
What does Maryland Code § 14-404 cover?
Section 14-404 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 § 14-404?
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