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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 282

The notice shall also state the time after which the funds
represented by an item become available for withdrawal as of
right where the item is issued by:

(1)  The Maryland State government or any agency
thereof;

(2)  The United States Treasury; and

(3)  Any agency of the federal government.

(d) Type size.

The notice shall be printed in type no smaller than elite
typewriter characters.

9-910. [Compelling testimony in certain criminal proceedings.]
COMPELLED TESTIMONY.

(a)  In general.

If a person lawfully refuses to answer or to provide other
information on the basis of the privilege against self
incrimination, the person may be compelled to testify in a
proceeding to investigate or prosecute a violation of Article 27,
§ 132 or §§ 340 through 343 of the code, if such offenses involve
officers, directors, or employees of a savings and loan
association.

(b)  Exemption from prosecution.

A person compelled to testify or produce documents on behalf
of the state under Subsection (a) of this section shall be exempt
from prosecution, trial, and punishment for any and all crimes
and offenses about which the person was compelled to testify.

(c)  When witness may be compelled to answer; entry of
order.

(1)  If a person lawfully refuses to answer or to
provide other information on the basis of the privilege against
self incrimination, the court shall compel the witness to answer
or otherwise provide information if:

(i) The prosecuting attorney requests in
writing or on the record that the court order the person to
answer or otherwise provide information, notwithstanding the
person's claim of privilege; and

(ii) The court informs the person of the scope
of immunity the witness will receive.

(2)  The court shall enter its order compelling
testimony in writing or on the record.