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2019 Maryland Code
General Provisions
Title 1 - Rules of Interpretation
Subtitle 2 - Interpretation of Code Provisions
§ 1-205. Effect of repeal or amendment of statute

Universal Citation:
MD Gen Provisions Code § 1-205 (2019)
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    (a)    Except as otherwise expressly provided, the repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a statute does not release, extinguish, or alter a criminal or civil penalty, forfeiture, or liability imposed or incurred under the statute.

    (b)    A repealed, repealed and reenacted, or amended statute shall remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining any:

        (1)    criminal or civil action, suit, proceeding, or prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty, forfeiture, or liability; and

        (2)    judgment, decree, or order that imposes, inflicts, or declares the penalty, forfeiture, or liability.

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