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§ 7-501. Black History Month

West's Annotated Code of MarylandGeneral ProvisionsEffective: October 1, 2014

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Commemorative Months (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2014
MD Code, General Provisions, § 7-501
Formerly cited as MD CODE, SG, § 13-502
§ 7-501. Black History Month
Currentness
Proclamation
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of February as Black History Month in recognition of the historical contributions that Black Americans have made to the State.
Observance
(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Black History Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Credits

Added by Acts 2014, c. 94, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
MD Code, General Provisions, § 7-501, MD GEN PROVIS § 7-501
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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