Maryland § 5-827
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-827, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-827.
(a) The Ethics Commission, the executive director of each bicounty commission, and the chief administrative officer of each county:
(1) shall maintain financial disclosure statements of commissioners and appointed applicants received under this part;
(2) shall make the statements available to the public for examination and copying during normal office hours; and
(3) may charge a reasonable fee and adopt reasonable administrative procedures for the examination and copying of a statement.
(b) The Ethics Commission, the executive director of each bicounty commission, and the chief administrative officer of each county shall require that any person examining or copying a statement shall record:
(1) the person’s name and home address; and
(2) the name of the individual whose statement was examined or copied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-827
What does Maryland Code § 5-827 cover?
Section 5-827 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 § 5-827?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-827 apply to my situation?
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