Maryland § 3-302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-302.
(a) Before meeting in a closed or open session, a public body shall give reasonable advance notice of the session.
(b) Whenever reasonable, a notice under this section shall:
(1) be in writing;
(2) include the date, time, and place of the session; and
(3) if appropriate, include a statement that a part or all of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
(c) A public body may give the notice under this section as follows:
(1) if the public body is a unit of State government, by publication in the Maryland Register;
(2) by delivery to representatives of the news media who regularly report on sessions of the public body or the activities of the government of which the public body is a part;
(3) if the public body previously has given public notice that this method will be used:
(i) by posting or depositing the notice at a convenient public location at or near the place of the session; or
(ii) by posting the notice on an Internet website ordinarily used by the public body to provide information to the public; or
(4) by any other reasonable method.
(d) A public body shall keep a copy of a notice provided under this section for at least 3 years after the date of the session.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-302
What does Maryland Code § 3-302 cover?
Section 3-302 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 § 3-302?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-302" (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 § 3-302 apply to my situation?
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