# COMAR Title 01 — Executive Department

## Subtitle 06 — Governor'S Office of Community Initiatives

### Chapter 01 — Recognition of Maryland Indian Status

#### Regulation .12 Effect of Recognition.

*COMAR 01.06.01.12*

An executive order issued under these regulations may not:

A. Create any rights of ownership or other rights to land;

B. Create any benefits or entitlements of any kind;

C. Impair valid existing rights, benefits, or entitlements of Native Americans residing in the State; or

D. Impair existing judicial rulings of the State regarding Native Americans indigenous to the State.