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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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Ch. 546
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(7) when the General Assembly is not in session:
(i) may accept a gift or grant of money from a person or public
agency for any purpose that relates to the activities of the Legislative Policy
Committee or of any other standing, statutory, or special committee; and
(ii) may spend the money for that purpose, in accordance with
the State budget.
2-408.
(a) In carrying out any of its functions or powers, the Committee may:
(1) issue subpoenas;
(2) compel the attendance of witnesses;
(3) compel the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents,
and testimony;
(4) administer oaths; and
(5) cause the depositions of witnesses, who reside in or outside of the
State, to be taken in the manner provided by law for taking depositions in a civil case.
(b) (1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this
section or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be
interrogated, on petition of a member of the Committee, a circuit court may pass an
order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony and may
enforce the order by proceedings for contempt.
(2) VENUE AND PROCEDURES FOR A PROCEEDING UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION TO DIRECT COMPLIANCE WITH A
SUBPOENA OR COMPEL TESTIMONY ARE AS PROVIDED IN §2-1802 § 2-1803 OF
THIS TITLE.
(c) False swearing by a witness before the Committee is perjury.
2-507.
(a) In carrying out any of its functions or powers, the Committee may:
(1) issue subpoenas;
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