Maryland § 3-106
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-106, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-106.
(a) (1) The Tax Court consists of 5 judges appointed by the Governor from the qualified voters of the State.
(2) Of the 5 judges, the Chief Judge and at least 1 other judge shall be members of the Bar of the State.
(3) Of the 5 judges, at least:
(i) 1 shall be a resident of Baltimore City;
(ii) 1 shall be a resident of the Eastern Shore; and
(iii) 1 shall be a resident of the Western Shore.
(b) The Tax Court may not include more than 3 judges from the same political party.
(c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Tax Court shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(d) (1) The term of a judge is 6 years and begins on the 1st Monday in June.
(2) The terms of judges are staggered as required by the terms provided for the judges of the Tax Court on January 1, 1989.
(3) At the end of a term, a judge continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4) A judge who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(e) The Governor may remove a judge for incompetence or misconduct.
(f) Each judge is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-106
What does Maryland Code § 3-106 cover?
Section 3-106 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.
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