§ 14–111
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 14-111 (2026)
Title 14. Emergency Management
Subtitle 1. Maryland Emergency Management Act
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(a)
Only the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may declare a local state of emergency.
(b)
(1)
Except with the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision, a local state of emergency may not continue or be renewed for longer than 30 days.
(2)
An order or proclamation that declares, continues, or terminates a local state of emergency shall be:
(i)
given prompt and general publicity; and
(ii)
filed promptly with the chief local records–keeping agency.
(c)
Declaration of a local state of emergency:
(1)
activates the response and recovery aspects of any applicable local state of emergency plan; and
(2)
authorizes the provision of aid and assistance under the applicable plan.