Maryland State Government Section 16-102

      (a)      The oath prescribed by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution shall be taken and subscribed before the Governor by:

            (1)      the Adjutant General;

            (2)      the Attorney General;

            (3)      the Comptroller;

            (4)      the judges of the Court of Appeals and their clerks;

            (5)      the judges of the Court of Special Appeals and their clerks;

            (6)      the Secretary of State;

            (7)      the State Reporter; and

            (8)      the Treasurer.

      (b)      On or as soon as practicable after the third Monday of January next after the election for Comptroller, the successful candidate for that office shall qualify by taking the oath prescribed by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

      (c)      The Secretary of State shall maintain a book that records the oaths taken and subscribed under this section.