J. MILLARD TAWES, Governor                      329

Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition), title "Landlord and
Tenant," subtitle "Distress for Rent," to follow immediately after
Section 39 thereof, to be under the new subtitle "Public Policy,"
and to read as follows:

Public Policy
40.

Any provision of a lease or other rental agreement relating to
real property whereby a lessee or tenant enters into a covenant,
agreement or contract, by the use of any words whatsoever, the
effect of which is to indemnify the lessor or landlord or hold the
lessor or landlord harmless, or preclude or exonerate the lessor or
landlord from any or all liability to the lessee or tenant, or to any
other person, for any injury, loss, damage or liability arising from
any omission, fault, negligence or other misconduct of the lessor
or landlord on or about the leased or rented premises or on or about

the leased or rented premises or on or about the leased or rented

premises or on or about any elevators, stairways, hallways or other
appurtenance used in connection therewith, and not within the
exclusive control of the lessee or tenant, shall be deemed to be against
public policy and void.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 1964.

Approved April 7, 1964.

CHAPTER 125
(House Bill 260)

AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Sections 81 (f)
(2) and 81 (h) (2) of Article 66½ of the Annotated Code of Mary-
land (1957 Edition and 1963 Supplement), title "Motor Vehicles,"
subtitle "Administration—Registration—Titling," to change speed
requirements for trucks registered under dump service and semi-
dump trailer service registration when operated on divided high-
ways or when operated unloaded, and relating generally to speed
limits to be observed by such vehicles.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland,
That Sections 81 (f) (2) and 81 (h) (2) of Article 66½ of the
Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition and 1963 Supplement),
title "Motor Vehicles," subtitle "Administration—Registration—
Titling," be and they are hereby repealed and re-enacted, with amend-
ments, to read as follows:

81.
(f)

(2) Provided any truck having ¾ ton manufacturers' rating ca-
pacity and under shall pay, $17.00. Provided further that in addition
to the aforegoing registrations, the Department shall issue regis-