ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 412

recitals or in the acknowledgment of the mortgage or deed of trust, or submit with the
mortgage or deed of trust, an affidavit under oath, signed by the original mortgagor or
agent of the original mortgagor, stating:

(i) that the individual is the original mortgagor or agent of the
original mortgagor;

(ii) that the mortgaged property is the principal residence of the
original mortgagor; and

(iii) the amount of unpaid principal of the original mortgage or deed
of trust that is being refinanced.

(4) A statement under paragraph (3) of this subsection by an agent of the
original mortgagor shall state that the statement:

(i) is based on a diligent inquiry made by the agent with respect to
the facts set forth in the statement; and

(ii) is true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of
the agent.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act is an emergency
measure, is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health or safety,
has been passed by a yea and nay vote supported by three-fifths of all the members
elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly, and shall take effect from
the date it is enacted.

Approved May 22, 2003.

CHAPTER 412
(House Bill 182)

AN ACT concerning

Maryland Energy Administration - Procurement - Federal Energy Grants

and Cooperative Agreements

FOR the purpose of exempting the Maryland Energy Administration from certain
requirements of the procurement law when applying for and implementing
certain federal grants and cooperative agreements relating to energy
conservation, energy efficiency, or renewable energy projects; requiring the
Maryland Energy Administration to report to the General Assembly by a certain
date; and generally relating to the exemption of the Maryland Energy
Administration from certain requirements of the procurement law.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - State Finance and Procurement
Section 11-203(a)

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