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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 371

(b)  Recrimination is not a bar to either party obtaining an
absolute divorce on the grounds set forth in subsection (a)(1)
through [(5)](6) of this section, but is a factor to be
considered by the court in a case involving the ground of
adultery.

(c)  Res judicata with respect to another ground under this
section is not a bar to either party obtaining an absolute
divorce on the ground of 2-year separation.

(d)  Condonation is not an absolute bar to a decree of an
absolute divorce on the ground of adultery, but is a factor to be
considered by the court in determining whether the divorce should
be decreed.

(e)  (1) A court may decree an absolute divorce even if a
party has obtained a limited divorce.

(2) If a party obtained a limited divorce on the
ground of desertion that at the time of the decree did not meet
the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section, the party
may obtain an absolute divorce on the ground of desertion when
the desertion meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this
section.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect October 1, 1984.

Approved May 15, 1984.

CHAPTER 372

(Senate Bill 864)

AN ACT concerning

Baltimore City - Constables - Public Transportation

FOR the purpose of permitting a constable who shows proper
identification to ride public transportation in Baltimore
City in the course of the constable's employment without
paying the fare.

BY adding to

Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings

Section 2-604(c)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1980 Replacement Volume and 1983 Supplement)