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Article 35
Art. 35.7 That no person shall hold, at the same time,
more than one office of profit, created by the Constitu-
tion or Laws of this State; nor shall any person in pub-
lic trust receive any present from any foreign Prince or
State, or from the United States, or any of them, with-
out the approbation of this State. The position of Nota-
ry Public shall not be considered an office of profit
within the meaning of this Article.
Art. 36.8 That as it is the duty of every man to wor-
ship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable
to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in
their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by
any law to be molested in his person or estate, on ac-
count of his religious persuasion, or profession, or for
his religious practice, unless, under the color of religion,
he shall disturb the good order, peace or safety of the
State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure
others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor
ought any person to be compelled to frequent, or main-
tain, or contribute, unless on contract, to maintain, any
place of worship, or any ministry; nor shall any person,
otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a wit-
ness, or juror, on account of his religious belief; provid-
ed, he believes in the existence of God, and that under
His dispensation such person will be held morally ac-
countable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished
therefor either in this world or in the world to come.
Nothing shall prohibit or require the making refer-
ence to belief in, reliance upon, or invoking the aid of
God or a Supreme Being in any governmental or public
document, proceeding, activity, ceremony, school, insti-
tution, or place.
Nothing in this article shall constitute an establish-
ment of religion.
Art. 37. That no religious test ought ever to be re-
quired as a qualification for any office of profit or trust
in this State, other than a declaration of belief in the ex-
istence of God; nor shall the Legislature prescribe any
other oath of office than the oath prescribed by this
Constitution.
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Constitution of Maryland/795
Art. 38.9 Vacant.
Art. 39. That the manner of administering an oath or
affirmation to any person, ought to be such as those of
the religious persuasion, profession, or denomination, of
which he is a member, generally esteem the most effec-
tual confirmation by the attestation of the Divine Being.
Art. 40. That the liberty of the press ought to be in-
violably preserved; that every citizen of the State ought
to be allowed to speak, write and publish his sentiments
on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that
privilege.
Art. 41. That monopolies are odious, contrary to the
spirit of a free government and the principles of com-
merce, and ought not to be suffered,
Art. 42. That no title of nobility or hereditary honors
ought to be granted in this State.
Art. 43.t0 That the Legislature ought to encourage
the diffusion of knowlege and virtue, the extension of a
judicious system of general education, the promotion of
literature, the arts, sciences, agriculture, commerce and
manufactures, and the general melioration of the condi-
tion of the People. The Legislature may provide that
land actively devoted to farm or agricultural use shall
be assessed on the basis of such use and shall not be
assessed as if sub-divided.
Art. 44. That the provisions of the Constitution of
the United States, and of this State, apply, as well in
time of war, as in time of peace; and any departure
therefrom, or violation thereof, under the plea of neces-
sity, or any other plea, is subversive of good Govern-
ment, and tends to anarchy and despotism.
Art. 45. This enumeration of Rights shall not be con-
strued to impair or deny others retained by the People.
Art. 46.1! Equality of rights under the law shall not
be abridged or denied because of sex.
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