(a) Before taking office, each assessor shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(b) The assessor shall take the oath before the clerk or a deputy clerk of the circuit court for the county:
(1) in which the assessor resides; or
(2) that is designated by the Director.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Subtitle 1 - Administration and Operations
Section 2-101 - Department Established
Section 2-102 - Director of Assessments and Taxation
Section 2-103 - Staff and Consultants
Section 2-104 - State Supervisor of Assessments and Area Supervisors
Section 2-105 - Supervisors of Assessments -- in General
Section 2-109 - Classifications, Compensation, and Qualifications of Departmental Employees
Section 2-110 - Incentives for Assessors
Section 2-111 - Substitution of Experience for Assessor's Educational Qualifications