Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the reference
to the "emergency area" is substituted for the former reference to the "area
involved" for consistency with terminology used in § 14-306 of this
subtitle. Similarly, in subsections (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1), (2), and (3), the
references to the "emergency area" are substituted for the former
references to the "affected area".

In subsection (a)(2)(ii)1 of this section, the reference to a "municipal
corporation" is substituted for the former references to a "city or local
municipality" for brevity and consistency with Md. Constitution, Art. XI-E.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the defined
term "public emergency" is substituted for the former reference to the
"emergency situation" for consistency within this subtitle.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the
former phrase "by way of enumerated example rather than limitation" is
deleted as unnecessary in light of Art. 1, § 30, which provides that "[t]he
words 'includes' or 'including' mean, unless the context requires otherwise,
includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation".
Similarly, in subsection (b)(9) of this section, the former phrase "but not
limited to" is deleted.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the former phrase "under necessitous
circumstances" is deleted as implicit.

In subsection (b)(3) and (5) of this section, the reference to "individuals" is
substituted for the former reference to "persons" because only individuals,
and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", are
covered by these provisions. See § 1-101 of this article for the definition of
"person".

In subsection (b)(5) of this section, the former reference to "thoroughfares"
is deleted as redundant and obsolete.

In subsection (b)(7) of this section, the former reference to "liquors" is
deleted as included in the reference to "alcoholic beverages".

In subsection (b)(9) of this section, the word "flammable" is substituted for
the former word "inflammable" to conform to a style convention used in
revised articles of the Code.

In subsection (c) of this section, the former phrase "shall be made public
prior to such time as provided herein" is deleted as included in the specific
requirements of subsection (c) of this section that relate to public notice.

In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the reference to a "newspaper" of
general circulation is substituted for the former reference to a "paper" of
general circulation for clarity and specificity.

In subsection (d)(2) and (3) of this section, the references to the "state of"
emergency are added for clarity and consistency within this section.

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