§ 14–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 14-307 (2026)
Title 14. Emergency Management
Subtitle 3. Governor's Emergency Powers
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(a)
In this section, “emergency” includes an emergency that results from fire, flood, riot, robbery, weather, or other cause.
(b)
If an emergency exists in a political subdivision, the Governor may proclaim a day for the general cessation of business in that political subdivision.
(c)
If an emergency exists as to a banking institution, the Governor:
(1)
may proclaim a day on which the banking institution may remain closed; and
(2)
shall limit the proclamation to the principal banking office and branch offices of the banking institution that the emergency affects.