# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 2. Corporations in General -- Formation, Organization, and Operation

### Subtitle 1. Formation and Powers

#### Section 2-117

(a) In this section, "emergency" has the meaning stated in Sec. 2-116 of this subtitle.

(b) During an emergency, unless the bylaws contain emergency provisions providing otherwise, notice of a meeting of the board of directors may be given:

  (1) Only to those directors whom it is practicable to reach in the circumstances;

  (2) In any practicable manner given the circumstances; and

  (3) With shorter notice as is reasonable in the circumstances.

(c) Any corporate act taken in good faith under this section during an emergency:

  (1) Binds the corporation; and

  (2) May not be used to impose liability on a director, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the corporation.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)