Maryland § 2-203
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-203.
(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may designate without examination one police employee holding the highest commissioned rank to be deputy secretary.
(b) The deputy secretary serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(c) The deputy secretary:
(1) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget; but
(2) may not be paid in accordance with § 2-405 of this title.
(d) (1) The deputy secretary has the authority, responsibility, and duties assigned by the Secretary.
(2) Whenever the Secretary is absent from the State or incapacitated, the deputy secretary has, until the Secretary returns or is no longer incapacitated, all of the powers and duties conferred by law on the Secretary.
(e) After the Secretary terminates a designation as deputy secretary, the individual:
(1) returns to the rank held before designation as deputy secretary; and
(2) shall then be paid in accordance with § 2-405 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-203
What does Maryland Code § 2-203 cover?
Section 2-203 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 § 2-203?
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