Maryland § 2-114
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-114, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-114.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 9–602 of the Criminal Law Article and subject to subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the Comptroller may monitor and record incoming telephone calls to employees of the Comptroller’s call centers to telephones within the offices of the Comptroller for training, quality control, and employee safety purposes.
(b) Any monitored or recorded telephone call shall contain a notice to the telephone caller that “Your call may be recorded or monitored for training and quality control purposes”.
(c) (1) The Comptroller may record or monitor incoming calls to the Comptroller’s call centers only.
(2) The Comptroller may not record or monitor calls to or from direct individual lines in the Office of the Comptroller.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, information derived from an incoming telephone call to employees of the Comptroller’s call centers may not be used in any criminal or civil proceeding against any Maryland taxpayer unless the caller has made a personal and imminent threat against an employee or property of the State.
(e) Recorded telephone calls may not be retained by the Office of the Comptroller for longer than 60 days, except:
(1) if the call is to be used solely as a positive example to follow in the training of employees using the Comptroller’s call centers; or
(2) if the caller has made a personal and imminent threat against an employee or property of the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-114
What does Maryland Code § 2-114 cover?
Section 2-114 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 § 2-114?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-114" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 2-114 apply to my situation?
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