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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch.3
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REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 10, § 45B.
In the introductory language of this section, the former reference to the
General Assembly "of Maryland" is deleted as surplusage.
In item (2) of this section, the reference to the "availability of" legal
services is added for clarity.
Also in item (2) of this section, the former reference to "the Legal Aid
Bureau, Inc.; the Maryland Advocacy Unit for the Developmentally
Disabled, Inc.; and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc." is
deleted for accuracy and to reflect the inclusion of all statewide legal
services programs.
In item (5) of this section, the reference to the "public" is substituted for
the former reference to "all Maryland citizens". See General Revisor's Note
to article.
In item (6) of this section, the reference to the "Maryland Rules" of
Professional Conduct is substituted for the former reference to the "Code"
of Professional Conduct for accuracy.
Defined term: "Legal assistance" § 11-101
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SUBTITLE 2. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CORPORATION.
11-201. ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE.
(A) ESTABLISHED.
(1) THERE IS A MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION.
(2) THE CORPORATION IS A NONSTOCK CORPORATION.
(B) PURPOSE.
THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS
TO GRANTEES THAT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN CIVIL
PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 10, § 45D(a).
In subsection (a) of this section, the former phrase "established in the State
of Maryland ... which shall be known as" is deleted as surplusage.
In subsection (b) of this section, the reference to "civil" proceedings is
substituted for the former reference to "noncriminal" proceedings for
consistency within this title.
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