Maryland Code > State Government > Title 9 > Subtitle 16 > § 9-1602 Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-1602 Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights. Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-1602state: means : (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or (2) the District of Columbia. See The Office of Administrative Hearings is created as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government. Previous sectionNext section Subtitle 16 Contents