Md. Code Ann., Gen. Provis. § 2-201
Method for Administration of Oath
Effective Oct 1, 2014Added by Acts 2014, c. 94, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.State of Maryland
An individual who administers an oath shall require the individual taking an oath to hold up a hand in recognition of the solemnity of the act unless:
- (1) holding up a hand is not practicable; or
- (2) it appears that another method would be more binding on the conscience of the individual taking the oath.
Added by Acts 2014, c. 94, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.