Ch. 5                                        2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Also in subsection (c)(2)(i) of this section, the reference to the political
subdivision or area "covered by the declaration" is substituted for the
former reference to the political subdivision or area "in question" for
clarity.

In subsection (d)(1)(i) of this section, the reference to the "effect of any"
statute, rule, or regulation is added for clarity.

Also in subsection (d)(1)(i) of this section, the reference to a rule or
regulation of "an agency of the State or a political subdivision" is
substituted for the former reference to a rule or regulation of a "State or
local agency" for clarity and consistency throughout this subtitle.

In subsection (d)(1)(iv) of this section, the reference to "individuals" is
substituted for the former reference to "persons" because individuals, and
not the other entities included in the defined term "person", move about in
an area covered by the declaration of a state of emergency. See § 1-101 of
this article for the definition of "person".

Defined terms: "Emergency" § 14-101

"Emergency management" § 14-101

"MEMA" § 14-101

"Political subdivision" § 14-101

14-108. SAME — DECLARED IN ANOTHER STATE.

(A)     POWERS OF GOVERNOR.                           

AFTER A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS DECLARED IN ANOTHER STATE AND THE
GOVERNOR RECEIVES A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE EXECUTIVE
AUTHORITY OF THAT STATE, THE GOVERNOR MAY:

(1)      AUTHORIZE USE IN THE OTHER STATE OF PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES, OR MATERIALS OF THIS STATE, OR OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITH
THE CONSENT OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR GOVERNING BODY OF THE POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION; AND

(2)      SUSPEND THE EFFECT OF ANY STATUTE OR RULE OR REGULATION
OF AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OR, AFTER CONSULTING WITH THE EXECUTIVE
OFFICER OR GOVERNING BODY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A RULE OR
REGULATION OF AN AGENCY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, IF THE GOVERNOR
FINDS THAT THE SUSPENSION IS NECESSARY TO AID THE OTHER STATE WITH ITS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.

(B)     ISSUANCE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER; CONTENTS; PUBLICITY.

(1) THE GOVERNOR SHALL AUTHORIZE THE USE OF RESOURCES OR THE
SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECT OF ANY STATUTE, RULE, OR REGULATION UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION BY EXECUTIVE ORDER

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