(a) This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes.
(b) The provisions of this compact shall be severable.
(c) If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of the United States, the remainder of this compact shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution or laws of a party state, subject to the provision of § 1305(b), the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states.
(e) If the applicability of this compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the applicability of the compact to other governments, agencies, persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 13 - National Racing Compact
Section 11-1303 - Effective Date
Section 11-1304 - Eligibility of Member States
Section 11-1305 - Withdrawal From Compact; Required Level of Participation
Section 11-1306 - Compact Committee
Section 11-1307 - Powers and Duties of Compact Committee
Section 11-1308 - Voting Requirements
Section 11-1309 - Administrative Duties
Section 11-1310 - Liability of State Officials or Employees of Compact Committee
Section 11-1311 - Duties, Powers, and Exemptions of Party States