# State Government (GSG)

## Title 17. Officers

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 17-108

(a) This section does not affect an appointment:

  (1) of an officer who requires special knowledge or training; or

  (2) to an office that requires expert knowledge or training.

(b) An individual may not be appointed to any office in the State unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months before the day of the individual's appointment.

(c) A State or county official may not appoint an individual unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months and of the county in which the individual is appointed for at least 6 months before the day of the individual's appointment.

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