Maryland Natural Resources Section 10-1202

      When the Governor has executed the Compact under this subtitle, and has filed a verified copy of the Compact with the Secretary of State, and when one or more other states have ratified the Compact, then the Compact shall operate and take effect between this State and the other ratifying states. The Governor may take all actions necessary to complete the exchange of documents between this State and any other state that ratifies the Compact.