Md. Code Ann., Gen. Provis. § 7-507
Hispanic Heritage Month
Effective Oct 1, 2026Added as General Provisions § 7-504 by Acts 2014, c. 94, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014. Renumbered as General Provisions § 7-505 by Acts 2019, c. 220, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019. Renumbered as General Provisions § 7-507 by Acts 2026, c. 358, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month from September 15 to October 15, both inclusive, as Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the State.
- (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Hispanic Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Added as General Provisions § 7-504 by Acts 2014, c. 94, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014. Renumbered as General Provisions § 7-505 by Acts 2019, c. 220, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019. Renumbered as General Provisions § 7-507 by Acts 2026, c. 358, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2026.