Maryland Statutes
Title 17 - Officers
Section 17-108 - Residence Requirements for Appointment

(a)    This section does not affect an appointment:
        (1)    of an officer who requires special knowledge or training; or
        (2)    to an office that requires expert knowledge or training.
    (b)    An individual may not be appointed to any office in the State unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months before the day of the individual’s appointment.
    (c)    A State or county official may not appoint an individual unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months and of the county in which the individual is appointed for at least 6 months before the day of the individual’s appointment.

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