2013 Maryland Code
ARTICLE 1. RULES OF INTERPRETATION
§ 28 - Publications

§28.

(a) In a law, resolution, or court order or decree that refers to publishing a legal advertisement or legal notice, words such as “paper”, “newspaper”, “newspaper in general circulation”, or “newspaper devoted to the dissemination of general news” mean, unless otherwise provided, a publication that:

(1) Has at least 4 pages;

(2) Habitually contains news items, reports of current events, editorial comments, advertising matter, and other miscellaneous information that is of public interest and is found generally in an ordinary newspaper;

(3) At least once a week for 6 months or more before publication of the notice or advertisement, has been published and distributed, by sale, from an established place of business;

(4) Has general circulation throughout the community where the publication is published; and

(5) Is entitled to be entered as second-class matter in the United States mail.

(b) Subject to subsection (a) of this section and for purposes of the public general laws of the State, in Prince George’s County, “newspaper in general circulation” includes:

(1) A newspaper designated by the County Council as a newspaper of record; and

(2) A newspaper that:

(i) Qualifies under subsection (a) of this section with respect to Prince George’s County; and

(ii) Is published by a small business as defined in § 14-201 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.