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Maryland State Government Section 19-205
§ 19-205.
  If the signature, rank, and branch of service or subdivision of a branch of service of a commissioned officer appear on an instrument, document, or certificate:
    (1)   no further proof of the authority of the officer to act is required; and
    (2)   the action of the commissioned officer is prima facie evidence that the person making the oath or acknowledgment is covered by this subtitle.
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