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2024 Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental
Section 5-501 - Action for Defamation Against Local Government Official
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MD Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code § 5-501 (2024)
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A civil or criminal action may not be brought against a city or town councilman, county commissioner, county councilman, or similar official by whatever name known, for words spoken at a meeting of the council or board of commissioners or at a meeting of a committee or subcommittee thereof.
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