§ 2–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 2-201 (2026)
Title 2. Official Oaths
Subtitle 2. Administration of Oath
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An individual who administers an oath shall require the individual taking an oath to hold up a hand in recognition of the solemnity of the act unless:
(1)
holding up a hand is not practicable; or
(2)
it appears that another method would be more binding on the conscience of the individual taking the oath.