(a) The General Assembly recognizes the Governor’s broad authority in the exercise of the police power of the State to provide adequate control over persons and conditions during impending or actual public emergencies.
(b) This subtitle shall be broadly construed to carry out the purpose of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Emergency Management
Subtitle 3 - Governor's Emergency Powers
Section 14-302 - Legislative Intent
Section 14-303 - Governor's Proclamation of State of Emergency
Section 14-304 - Energy Emergencies
Section 14-305 - Cooperation Among State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Section 14-307 - General Cessation of Business During Emergency; Closing of Banking Institution