§ 3–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 3-401 (2026)
Title 3. Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Subtitle 4. Executive Orders
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In this subtitle, “executive order” means an order or an amendment or rescission of an order that, over the signature of the Governor:
(1)
proclaims or ends a state of emergency or exercises the authority of the Governor during an emergency, under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article or any other provision of law;
(2)
adopts guidelines, rules of conduct, or rules of procedure for:
(i)
State employees;
(ii)
units of the State government; or
(iii)
persons who are under the jurisdiction of those employees or units or who deal with them;
(3)
establishes a unit, including an advisory unit, study unit, or task force; or
(4)
changes the organization of the Executive Branch of the State government.