# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 1. Rules of Interpretation

### Subtitle 2. Interpretation of Code Provisions

#### Section 1-205

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a statute does not release, extinguish, or alter a criminal or civil penalty, forfeiture, or liability imposed or incurred under the statute.

(b) A repealed, repealed and reenacted, or amended statute shall remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining any:

  (1) criminal or civil action, suit, proceeding, or prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty, forfeiture, or liability; and

  (2) judgment, decree, or order that imposes, inflicts, or declares the penalty, forfeiture, or liability.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)