Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-403
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-403, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§13–403.
Official statutory text
(a) To maintain an appropriate organization and to assist in instruction and training, the President of the United States may:
(1) assign the National Guard to divisions, brigades, and other tactical units; and
(2) detail officers from the National Guard or the United States Army or Air Force to command those units.
(b) A commanding officer of a complete unit organized in the State may not be displaced under this section.
(1) assign the National Guard to divisions, brigades, and other tactical units; and
(2) detail officers from the National Guard or the United States Army or Air Force to command those units.
(b) A commanding officer of a complete unit organized in the State may not be displaced under this section.
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