Maryland § 4-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-204.
(a) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Office of the Secretary and for the budget of each unit in the Department.
(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt regulations for the Department and its units.
(2) The Secretary shall review and may approve, disapprove, or revise regulations of any unit of the Department.
(c) The Secretary may create any advisory body of any size that the Secretary considers appropriate for the operation of the Department.
(d) The Secretary shall have a seal.
(e) (1) The Secretary is responsible for the planning of activities, programs, and services of the Department.
(2) The Secretary may review, approve, disapprove, or modify the plans, proposals, and projects of the units in the Department.
(f) On or before December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall send a report to the Governor on the activities of the Department during the previous fiscal year.
(g) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may exercise any authority that is granted to any unit in the Department.
(2) This subsection does not authorize the Secretary to exercise any authority granted to the General Professional Services Selection Board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-204
What does Maryland Code § 4-204 cover?
Section 4-204 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 § 4-204?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-204" (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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