Maryland § 17-104
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-104.
(a) Whenever a State’s Attorney for a county is informed that an individual has been commissioned in that county and that at the time of the election or appointment of the individual to office the individual was in default to the Treasury of the State for not accounting for and paying over to the Treasury of the State any money, the State’s Attorney shall request the State Comptroller to provide a statement of the account of the individual.
(b) If the Comptroller certifies that the individual is in default, the State’s Attorney shall initiate the mandamus proceeding authorized by § 17-103 of this title.
(c) A State’s Attorney who fails to comply with this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be removed from office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-104
What does Maryland Code § 17-104 cover?
Section 17-104 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 § 17-104?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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