2072

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR EACH COUNTY SHALL RECORD
IN SOME PERMANENT FORM ALL FINAL DECREES IN PROCEEDINGS FOR
DIVORCE IN THAT COUNTY.

(B)  FEE.

(1)  EACH CLERK OF COURT MAY CHARGE AND RECEIVE A FEE
OF $1 FOR EACH DECREE THE CLERK RECORDS IN THE RECORD REQUIRED BY
SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION.

(2)  THE FEE SHALL BE PART OF THE COSTS OF THE CASE
AND SHALL BE TAXED AND COLLECTED IN THE SAME WAY AS OTHER COSTS.

(3)  THE CLERK IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A FINAL
DECREE UNTIL THE COSTS ARE PAID.

(C)  PROHIBITION; PENALTIES.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B)(3) OF THIS SECTION,      IF

A CLERK OF COURT FAILS OR REFUSES TO MAKE THE RECORD REQUIRED  BY

THIS SECTION, THE CLERK IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND     ON
CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $100.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Article
17, § 34.

In subsection (a) of this section, "in that county" is
new language added for clarity.

In subsection (c) of this section, the introductory
exception is new language added for clarity.

Also in subsection (c) of this section, "is subject to
a fine of $100" is substituted for the former language
"shall forfeit the sum of one hundred dollars for the
use of the State", for clarity.

Defined term: "County" § 1-101

TITLE 8. DEEDS, AGREEMENTS, AND SETTLEMENTS BETWEEN SPOUSES;
PROPERTY DISPOSITION IN DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT.

SUBTITLE 1. DEEDS, AGREEMENTS, AND SETTLEMENTS BETWEEN SPOUSES.

8-101. DEEDS, AGREEMENTS, AND SETTLEMENTS VALID.

(A) DEED OR AGREEMENT.

A HUSBAND AND WIFE MAY MAKE A VALID AND ENFORCEABLE DEED OR
AGREEMENT THAT RELATES TO ALIMONY, SUPPORT, PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR
PERSONAL RIGHTS.

(B) SETTLEMENT.