Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In item (2) of this section, the reference to individuals who are "preparing"
themselves to engage in a trade is substituted for the former archaic
reference to "fitting" themselves to engage in a trade for clarity.

In item (4) of this section, the former reference to an occupation "carried
on" in Baltimore City or Allegany County is deleted as surplusage.

14-902. APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANTS.

TO CARRY OUT THIS SUBTITLE, THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT OR EMPLOY
ASSISTANTS AND USE ANY AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 89, § 7.

The former reference to employing assistants "as may be necessary" is
deleted as surplusage.

The former reference to the use of assistants and agencies "to aid" the
Governor in carrying out this subtitle is deleted as implicit in the general
authority of the Governor to appoint assistants to "carry out this subtitle".

14-903. REGISTRATION FOR WORK.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

(1)      THE GOVERNOR BY PROCLAMATION MAY REQUIRE THAT EACH
ABLE-BODIED INDIVIDUAL IN THE STATE BETWEEN 18 AND 50 YEARS OLD,
INCLUSIVE, WHO IS NOT REGULARLY OR CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYED OR ENGAGED
IN A LAWFUL AND USEFUL BUSINESS, OCCUPATION, TRADE, OR PROFESSION
IMMEDIATELY REGISTER FOR WORK UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

(2)      THE GOVERNOR MAY REQUIRE REGISTRATION FOR WORK UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION IF THE GOVERNOR DETERMINES THAT
BECAUSE OF A STATE OF WAR:

(I)      IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE STATE THAT THOSE INDIVIDUALS WORK IN AGRICULTURAL,
INDUSTRIAL, OR OTHER OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON BY THE STATE, A COUNTY, OR A
PRIVATE EMPLOYER;

(II)     THE OCCUPATIONS SPECIFIED IN ITEM (I) OF THIS PARAGRAPH
ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE
AND THE UNITED STATES; AND

(III)   THE OCCUPATIONS SPECIFIED IN ITEM (I) OF THIS PARAGRAPH
CANNOT BE CARRIED ON AS REQUIRED FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE
PEOPLE OF THIS STATE AND THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT RESORT TO THIS
SUBTITLE.

(B)     SELF-SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED BY
OTHERS.

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