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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 284

The introductory clause of this subsection, "[u]nless
the context clearly requires otherwise," reflects that
provisions have been transferred to this article,
without amendment, pending revision of the Local
Government Article.

(B)  COUNTY.

"COUNTY" MEANS A COUNTY OF THE STATE AND BALTIMORE CITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to
indicate that a reference in this article to "county"
includes Baltimore City, unless the reference
specifically provides otherwise.

Art. 1, § 14 of the Code provides that "county"
includes Baltimore City "unless such construction
would be unreasonable". However, the word
"unreasonable" in that section has been interpreted in
various ways. Therefore, a more explicit definition
of "county" is included here.

(C)   INCLUDES; INCLUDING.

"INCLUDES" OR "INCLUDING" MEANS INCLUDES OR INCLUDING BY WAY
OF ILLUSTRATION AND NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to
state expressly that the words "includes" and
"including" are used in this article by way of
illustration or expansion and not by way of limitation
or restriction.

In light of this definition, phrases such as "but not
limited to" are deleted throughout this article as
superfluous.

(D)  PERSON.

"PERSON" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL, RECEIVER, TRUSTEE, GUARDIAN,
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, FIDUCIARY, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY KIND
AND ANY PARTNERSHIP, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, OR OTHER
ENTITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to
set forth a broad definition of the word "person" as
used in this article.

As to the term "personal representative", see Art. 1,
§ 5 of the Code.

(E)  STATE.

"STATE" MEANS: