(a) This Compact shall take effect upon being entered into by two or more states as between those states and the federal government. Upon subsequent entering into this Compact by additional states, it shall become effective among those states and the federal government and each party state that has previously ratified it.
(b) When ratified, this Compact shall have the full force and effect of law within the ratifying jurisdictions. The form of ratification shall be in accordance with the laws of the executing state.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System
Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
Section 10-238 - Electronic Information Sharing System
Section 10-240 - Purposes of the Compact
Section 10-241 - Responsibilities of Fbi Director and Party State Under Compact
Section 10-242 - Criminal History Records
Section 10-243 - Criminal History Records -- Procedure
Section 10-244 - Compact Council
Section 10-245 - Effective Date; Ratification
Section 10-246 - Matters Not Affected by Compact
Section 10-247 - Renunciation of Compact
Section 10-248 - Severability of Provisions