# State Government (GSG)

## Title 10. Governmental Procedures

### Subtitle 16. Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act

#### Section 10-1606

(a) An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is or was designated as official under Sec. 10-1603 of this subtitle shall provide for the preservation and security of the record in an electronic form or a form that is not electronic.

(b) If legal material is preserved under subsection (a) of this section in an electronic record, the official publisher shall:

  (1) ensure the integrity of the record;

  (2) provide for backup and disaster recovery of the record;

  (3) ensure the continuing usability of the material; and

  (4) deliver a copy to the State Archives.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)