The purpose of this chapter is to establish as a matter of policy and priority that:
- A. Library materials, services, and resources exist and should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all persons the library serves;
- B. A library should not exclude material from its catalog because of the origin, background, or views of a person who created the material; and
- C. A library should not prohibit or remove material from its catalog because of partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.
Authority: Education Article, §§4-142, 23-101, 23-102.1, 23-105-106, 23-202-202.1, 23-205, 23-406, 23-503 and 23-506-507,
Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 3, 2025