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ARTICLE 66A

ARTICLE 66A.

MOVING PICTURES.¹

	1. Definitions.	14-16. Enforcement; posters, etc., pro-
	2. Use of unapproved films, reels, etc.,	hibited.
	prohibited.	17. Application for approval.
	3-4. Board of Censors; vacancy.	18. Interference with members or em-
	5. Seal.	ployees.
	6-8. Examinations; certificate; records.	19. Re-examinations and appeals.
	9. Report to Governor.	20-22. Penalties.
	10. Oath and bond.	23. Exemptions.
	11. Fees.	24. Effect of unconstitutional provisions.
	12. Officers; salaries.	25-26. Money deposited or advanced for
	13. Fines.	future rental of film.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 1. 1922, ch. 390, sec. 1.

1. The word "film" as used in this Article shall be construed to mean
what is usually known as a motion picture film. The word "view" in this
Article shall be construed to mean what is usually known as a stereopticon
view or slide. The word "person" shall be construed to include an associa-
tion, copartnership or a corporation.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 2. 1922, ch. 390, sec. 2.

2. It shall be unlawful to sell, lease, lend, exhibit or use any motion
picture film or view in the State of Maryland unless the said film or view
has been submitted by the exchange, owner or lessee of the film or view
and duly approved and licensed by the Maryland State Board, of Censors,
hereinafter in this Article called the Board.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 3. 1922, ch. 390, sec. 3. 1939, ch. 430.

3. The Board shall consist of three residents and citizens of the State
of Maryland, well qualified by education and experience to act as censors
under this Article. One member of the Board shall be Chairman, one mem-
ber shall be Vice-Chairman and one member shall be Secretary. They
shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate, for terms of three years. Those first appointed under this
Article shall be appointed for three years, two years and one year, respec-
tively ; the respective terms to be designated by the Governor.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 4. 1922, ch. 390, sec. 4.

4. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall be filled for the
unexpired term by the Governor. A vacancy shall not impair the right
and duty of the remaining members to perform all the functions of the
Board.

¹ In State v. Loden. 117 Md. 373, act of 1910, ch. 693, regulating operation of moving
picture machines in Baltimore City and providing for the appointment of a board of
examining moving picture operators, was declared constitutional, though unskillfully
drawn.

See chs. 814 of 1912 and 195 of 1918.

See also art. 56, sec. 263.