Maryland § 2-202.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-202.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-202.1.
Before assuming the duties of office, each deputy and clerk of a register shall take and subscribe the following oath:
I, (name), do swear that I will not for money, profit, or malice delay any person who applies to me for any business of the office of the register, or directly or indirectly ask, take, exact, demand, or receive from or charge to that person to my own use any fee or reward for any service I may do as a deputy or clerk of the register, and that in charging the fees of the office of the register I will not willingly charge other or higher fees than the law allows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-202.1
What does Maryland Code § 2-202.1 cover?
Section 2-202.1 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 § 2-202.1?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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