Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 13A-1102 - Authority to Administer Oaths and to Act as Notary

(a)    The following persons may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:
        (1)    a judge advocate;
        (2)    a summary court–martial;
        (3)    an adjutant, assistant adjutant, acting adjutant, and personnel adjutant; and
        (4)    all other persons designated by regulations for the Maryland Military Department.
    (b)    The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:
        (1)    the president, military judge, and trial counsel for all general and special courts–martial;
        (2)    the president and the counsel for the government of any court of inquiry;
        (3)    an officer designated to take a deposition;
        (4)    a person detailed to conduct an investigation;
        (5)    a recruiting officer; and
        (6)    all other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or by statute.
    (c)    The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of the person’s office, is prima facie evidence of the person’s authority.

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