Md. Code, State Government § 18-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Government § 18-205, part of Maryland’s Code, State Government — covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government.
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§18–205.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.
(b) A remotely located individual may comply with subsection (a) of this subtitle by using communication technology to appear before a notary public.
(b) A remotely located individual may comply with subsection (a) of this subtitle by using communication technology to appear before a notary public.
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