Maryland § 9-311

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-311.

Article X. Compacting States, Effective Date and Amendment.

    (a)    Any state is eligible to become a compacting state.

    (b)    The Compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the Compact into law by no less than 35 of the states. The initial effective date shall be the later of July 1, 2004, or upon enactment into law by the 35th jurisdiction. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other compacting state upon enactment of the Compact into law by that state. The governors of nonmember states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the Compact by all states and territories of the United States.

    (c)    The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the Compact for enactment by the compacting states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the Interstate Commission and the compacting states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the compacting states.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-311

What does Maryland Code § 9-311 cover?

Section 9-311 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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