Maryland § 2-405
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-405.
(a) In addition to the payment of wages by cash or check, the State Treasurer, on warrant of the State Comptroller, may pay a wage by direct deposit.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the payment of wages by direct deposit shall be made in accordance with regulations adopted by the State Treasurer, with the concurrence of the State Comptroller.
(c) The regulations adopted by the State Treasurer under subsection (b) of this section:
(1) may not require the payment of wages by direct deposit for any employee who:
(i) is hired prior to the effective date of the regulations; or
(ii) requests an exemption to the payment of wages by direct deposit; and
(2) shall require that, when an employee is hired, the employee be notified of the right to request an exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-405
What does Maryland Code § 2-405 cover?
Section 2-405 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 § 2-405?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-405" (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 § 2-405 apply to my situation?
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