1056

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 284

The second sentence of former Art. 40, § 61(c), which
required preparation of special studies and reports on
taxation, is deleted as unnecessary in light of
subsection (b)(6)(ii) of this section, which requires
these studies and reports but does not limit the
subject matter.

The seventh sentence of former Art. 40, § 61(f), which
provided for disposal of reports that are 3 years old,
is deleted as unnecessary in light of subsection
(c)(4) of this section, which sets the retention
period, and § 10-638 of this article, which generally
provides for disposal of records after the statutory
period of retention.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Department" § 2-1201

SUBTITLE 13. STAFF AND SERVICES -- DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE
REFERENCE.

PART I. DEFINITIONS.

2-1301. DEFINITIONS.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language used as the
standard introductory language to a definition
section.

(B)  DEPARTMENT.

"DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from the parenthetical
clause in former Art. 40, § 48 that referred to the
"Department". It is restated as a definition to avoid
repetition of the titles "State Department of
Legislative Reference" and "Department of Legislative
Reference".

(C)  DIRECTOR.

"DIRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to
avoid repetition of phrases such as "Director of the
Department".