Maryland § 14-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-501.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Artist” means any person who conceived or created:
(1) The master image for a fine print; or
(2) The master image which served as the model for a fine print.
(c) (1) “Fine print” means a printed image on paper or any other suitable substance which has been taken off a plate by printing, stamping, casting, or any other process commonly used in the graphic arts.
(2) “Fine print” includes an engraving, etching, woodcut, lithograph, or serigraph.
(d) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(e) “Plate” means a plate, stone, block, or other material used to create a fine print or from which a fine print is taken.
(f) “Print” means a fine print.
(g) “Signed print” means a fine print autographed by the artist, whether it was signed or unsigned in the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-501
What does Maryland Code § 14-501 cover?
Section 14-501 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 § 14-501?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-501" (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 § 14-501 apply to my situation?
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