Ch. 199

2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(IV) ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
CONSIDERS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS BY MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

(4) THE CERTIFICATION AGENCY SHALL:

(I)      UPDATE THE DIRECTORY AT LEAST MONTHLY; AND

(II)     IDENTIFY AS RECENTLY CERTIFIED IN THE DIRECTORY EACH
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THAT HAS OBTAINED CERTIFICATION DURING
THE CALENDAR YEAR

[(a)] (B) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in
civil cases, in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified minority business
enterprise, the certification agency may:

(1)     subpoena witnesses;

(2)     administer oaths; and

(3)     compel the production of records, books, papers, and other
documents.

[(b)] (C) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection
[(a)] (B) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of
the certification agency, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing
compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other
evidence.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2004.

Approved April 27, 2004.

CHAPTER 199
(House Bill 746)

AN ACT concerning

Marriage Ceremonies - Authorized Officials - Fees

FOR the purpose of clarifying the judges who are authorized to perform marriage
ceremonies in the State; establishing a fee for a marriage ceremony performed
by a Maryland judge; providing that a fee for a marriage ceremony performed by
a Maryland judge is nonrefundable and payable before a marriage license is
issued; and generally relating to marriage ceremonies performed by judges.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Family Law
Section 2-406(a) and 2-410(a)(l), (2)(i), and (6)

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