Maryland State Government Section 10-507.1

      (a)      This section applies only to the Executive and Legislative branches of State government.

      (b)      (1)      On request and to the extent feasible, a unit that holds a public hearing shall provide a qualified interpreter to assist deaf persons to understand the proceeding.

            (2)      The request must be submitted in writing or by telecommunication at least 5 days before the proceeding begins.

            (3)      Whether providing an interpreter is feasible shall be determined, in each instance, by the unit involved.