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2007 Laws of Maryland
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REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 88A, § 145(a)(1) and (3).
The former introductory clause, "the following words have the meanings
indicated", is deleted as unnecessary because only one word is defined in
this section.
REVISOR'S NOTE TO SECTION:
Former Art. 88A, § 145(a)(2) and (4), which defined "Department" and
"Secretary", respectively, are revised in § 6-101 of this title.
6-702. ESTABLISHED.
THERE IS A CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 88A, § 145(b), as it established the Program.
It is revised in standard language for clarity and consistency with similar
provisions elsewhere in this article.
Defined term: "Department" § 6-101
6-703. PURPOSES.
THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM ARE:
(1) TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST ELIGIBLE FOREIGN-BORN RESIDENTS
TO BECOME NATURALIZED CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ACTIVE
PARTICIPANTS IN THE CIVIC LIFE OF MARYLAND;
(2) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND PROPORTION OF ELIGIBLE
FOREIGN-BORN RESIDENTS WHO BECOME CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES; AND
(3) TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN-BORN RESIDENTS WHO BECOME CITIZENS
TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 88A, § 145(d).
In item (1) of this section, the reference to eligible "foreign-born" residents
becoming naturalized citizens is added for consistency within the section.
Defined term: "Program" § 6-701
6-704. DUTIES.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE BUDGET, THE PROGRAM SHALL:
(1) ENCOURAGE ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS TO LEARN ENGLISH;
(2) ENCOURAGE ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS TO BECOME NATURALIZED
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES;
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