Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Administration of Title
Section 13-202 - General Powers of Commissioner

In administering this title:
        (1)    The Commissioner shall:
            (i)    Determine whether a patent may be issued under this title; and
            (ii)    Adopt a seal for land patent proceedings; and
        (2)    The Commissioner may:
            (i)    Administer oaths and affirmations in land patent proceedings; and
            (ii)    Do anything else necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.