Subtitle 1 Definitions 2-101
Subtitle 2 Organization and Administration of Department 2-201 – 2-213
Subtitle 3 Units in Department; Duties of Department 2-301 – 2-303
Subtitle 4 Maryland Commission for Women 2-401 – 2-408
Subtitle 5 Two Generation Family Economic Security Commission 2-501 – 2-506
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > HUMAN SERVICES > Title 2 - Department of Human Resources

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and

    (3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Local department of social services: includes the Montgomery County government. See
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.