# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 1. Rules of Interpretation

### Subtitle 2. Interpretation of Code Provisions

#### Section 1-209

(a) The rule of construction established by this section applies to an amendment adopted before, on, or after July 1, 1973.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, when a public general law or public local law refers to a portion of the Code or to any other law, the reference applies to any amendment to that portion of the Code or other law.

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