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LAWS OF MARYLAND

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which calls for the use of words that are neutral in
gender. Similarly, in the introductory language of
subsection (a) of this section, the former reference
"by him" is deleted.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the reference to
"the signature of at least 1 authorized officer" is
substituted for the former reference to "at least one
signature", to clarify that subsection (a) of this
section applies only to the signatures of authorized
officers. The substituted language thus clarifies
that subsection (b) of this section states an
exception -- i.e., notwithstanding subsection (a)(1)
of this section, all of the signatures of authorized
officers on a public security may be facsimile if a
"trustee ... or other ... custodian" must sign the
public security manually.

Also in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the phrase
"on the public security" is substituted for the former
word "thereon", for clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Authorized officer" § 2-301
"Facsimile signature" § 2-301
"Instrument of payment" § 2-301
"Public security" § 2-301

2-304. USE OF FACSIMILE SEAL.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

WHEN THE SEAL OF THE STATE OR OF ANY OF ITS POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS IS REQUIRED IN THE EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC SECURITY OR
INSTRUMENT OF PAYMENT, THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER MAY CAUSE THE SEAL
TO BE PRINTED, ENGRAVED, STAMPED, OR OTHERWISE PLACED IN
FACSIMILE ON THE PUBLIC SECURITY OR INSTRUMENT OF PAYMENT.

(B)  LEGAL EFFECT.

THE FACSIMILE SEAL HAS THE SAME LEGAL EFFECT AS THE
IMPRESSION OF THE SEAL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Art. 31,
§ 15.

In subsection (a) of this section, the phrase "on the
public security or instrument of payment" is
substituted for the former word "thereon", for
clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Authorized officer" § 2-301