(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 2 as South Asian American Heritage Day.
(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe South Asian American Heritage Day properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 4 - Commemorative Days
Section 7-401 - Asian Lunar New Year Day
Section 7-402 - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Section 7-403 - Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day
Section 7-404 - John Hanson's Birthday
Section 7-405 - National Healthcare Decisions Day
Section 7-407 - Maryland Centenarians Day
Section 7-408 - Negro Baseball League Day
Section 7-409 - Memorial Day Moment of Silence
Section 7-410 - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Workers Day
Section 7-411 - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Section 7-412 - Maryland Charter Day
Section 7-413 - Thurgood Marshall Day
Section 7-414 - South Asian American Heritage Day