Registered chauffeurs required under new Maryland act 1906
The act requires every person wishing to operate a motor vehicle as a chauffeur to file an affidavit with the Secretary of State, reveal home address and vehicles operated, and pay a two dollar registration. A badge is issued and worn while driving, with penalties for improper use, noncompliance, or employer violations. The bill clarifies vehicle definitions, repeals inconsistent laws, and takes effect on passage, approved April 3, 1906.
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Secretary of State
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Oyster Regulation And Justice Of The Peace Reforms
The act regulates Potomac oysters by culling undersized shells from rocks beds or shoals and bans sale possession of oysters under two and a half inches. It also enacts reform granting Maryland justices of the peace statewide criminal jurisdiction with jury trial rights and appeals to circuit court, effective upon passage.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Potomac River
Avatara
Public General Laws Concurrency Act Across States
The act provides that public general laws in the Potomac River are concurrent for Maryland and Virginia. It takes effect from passage if Virginia has concurrent legislation. otherwise it becomes effective upon passage. Upon Virginia timing, Maryland’s governor issues a proclamation confirming the act’s effectiveness. Approved April 5, 2006. Edwin Wartfield Tow erhOr. Joseph Bleth, President of Senate, Carville D Henson, Speaker of House of Delegates
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Potomac River
Maryland
Virginia
General Assembly of
Edwin Wartfield
Joseph Bleth
Senate
Carville D Henson
House of Delegates
General Assembly of Maryland
Criminal Court of
Baltimore
Edwin Warfield
Carville D. Benson
Maryland Traction Engine Reform Enacted
An act repeals and reenacts Sections 399 to 402 of Article 27 of the Maryland Public General Laws to require traction engines propelled by steam on public roads to be accompanied by at least two men, to assist horses and riders, and to move aside quietly when horses approach. Violations carry a fine up to ten dollars. the person in charge is liable for the fine. The law takes effect from the date of enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland act on burglary section 432A
An act to add a new section to Article 27 of the Code of Public General Laws titled Crimes and Punishments Burglar y. It creates Section 432A making it illegal to break and enter any building whether inhabited or not and to attempt to gain access to a vault or secure place by use of nitro explosive.
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Public General Laws
General Assembly of
Maryland
Burglary with Explosives Penalty Provisions Enacted
The act deems burglary involving explosives as a serious offense and sets a penitentiary sentence by court discretion for up to twenty years. Text cites sections and enactors HOWIN WARPFIELD, JOSEPH BOSETE, CARVILLE D. BENSON with dated approval in 1906.
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Howin Warpfield
Joseph Bosete
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Turnpike and Plank Road Forfeiture Provisions
The act repeals and reenacts sections of the Maryland Code governing turnpike and plank road companies. It details that if a road is not repaired within six months after a toll-forfeiture order, the road forfeits to the county and tolls may fund repair. The county may transfer to another corporation, which inherits rights and duties, and court orders trigger further state actions to seek charter forfeiture if needed.
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Maryland
General Assembly of
Sturnpike
Turnpike Company
State of
Cmpany
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland act binds fiduciaries on powers to dispose estates
Chapter 534 of the Maryland General Assembly provides that powers to sell mortgage or lease real or personal estate contained in future wills or instruments are appurtenant to the fiduciary office. Such powers vest in surviving or succeeding trustees executors or fiduciaries unless the instrument expresses a contrary intention. Approved April 3, 1906. Joseph B. Seth.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph BH. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Act Adds Section 461A to Crimes Code
The act proposes a new Section 461A in Article 27 Crimes and Punishments to allow judges in Baltimore and county circuits to reduce penalties within the same maximum and minimum bounds. It repeals conflicting laws and takes effect on passage.
Repeal and reenactment of Testamentary Law section
Maryland act to amend Section 276 of Article 93 Testamentary Law. Executors and administrators must obtain Orphans' Court order before selling estate property. void without order. Existing leasehold sales later ratified by Court remain valid. Approved April 2, 1906.
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Maryland
General Assembly of
Orphans’ Court
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Legislative amendment repealing and reenacting sections of 1902 act
An act to repeal Sections 2 13 14A 15 and 14 and to reenact read as follows tons 2 13 14A 16 and 16 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 1902. Be and the same are hereby repealed Section 2. And be it further enacted.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Maryland Pharmacist Certification Act Exemption Provisions
The act prohibits opening or running a pharmacy without a pharmacist certificate from July 1 following passage. Pharmacies must be staffed by certified pharmacists acting pharmacists or certified assistant pharmacists. Dhyeleians and dentists may dispense their own prescriptions. Violations carry up to 100 dollars per offense. The Maryland Board of Pharmacy may form reciprocal agreements with other states. Talbot County is exempt. The act takes effect immediately on passage. Approved April 5, 1906.
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Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Boards of Pharmacy
Applican
Maryland Board of Pharmacists
Lfe
Talbot County
Baltimore City
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Amending Maryland election law on general registration in 1910
The Maryland legislature repeals and reenacts provisions on general voter registration. It directs counties to create new registration books in 1910 with two clerks from majority and minority parties transcribing names. Petitions to correct errors may be filed in Circuit Court within twenty days after completion, and each party may appoint a watcher to inspect the books for five days.
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Code of Public General Laws
Maryland
General Assembly of
Board of Registry
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Circuit Court
Aitcher
Board of Supervisors
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Repeals and Re enacts Vagrants Law Revision
Maryland amendments repeal and reenact section 425 of Article 27 Crines and Punishments. Wandering persons without fixed residence or lawful occupation in the state may be deemed vagrants and fined or imprisoned from thirty days to one year. In Talbot Somerset Wicomico Worcester counties JP court may sentence to county jail. Allegany County excluded. Joseph Betsh Carville Bensonsignature?
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Code of General Public Laws
Maryland
General Assembly of
Code of Public General Laws
House of Correction
Justice of the Peace
Talbot
Somerset
Wicomico
Worcester
Court of Justice of the Peace
Allegany County
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. 5Eth
Senate
Carville D.benson
House of Delegates
Fire Marshal duties and powers under Maryland act of 1894
The bill reestablishes a Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal to investigate fires, compel testimony, and report results to the Governor and property owners. It authorizes subpoenas, oaths, and entry to inspect buildings, with fines up to 160 dollars for noncompliance, and details the salary, staff, and office expenses funded by insurance payments.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Justice of the Peace
Circouit Court
Maaryand
Baltimore
Board of Fire Commissioners
City of
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Fire Marshal Act Repeal and Reenactment
An act to repeal and reenact sections of the 1894 Maryland General Assembly act creating a Fire Marshal. Reenacts sections 2 3 4 6 of chapter 248 with amendments. References sections 2 3 4 5 and 6 of chapter 245.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Oyster culture industry act for Maryland waters
Chapter 711 outlines an act to promote oyster culture in Maryland, define natural beds bars and rocks under state waters, prescribe penalties for violations, and add new sections to Article 72 of the Code. It designates sections 3 84 65 6 87 88 990 91 in the public general laws.
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Maaryland
General Assembly of
Maryland
Code of Public General Laws
Maryland Oyster Legislation Establishes Shell Fish Board
The General Assembly enacts new sections to Article 72 to regulate oyster planting in Maryland waters. A Board of Shell Fish Commissioners is created with three members, salaries set, and duties to survey natural beds, delineate boundaries, and issue leases for oyster culture. The act outlines land leasing terms, county surveys, and collaboration with federal agencies to map beds and set regulatory boundaries.
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Board of Shell Fish Commissioners of
Maryland
Baltimore
Ministy Party
Board of Public Works
Board of Shell Fish Fish Commissioners
Ald
Board of Shell Fish Commissioners
Court of Appeals
Annapolis
Board of Shell Fish Commisssioners
United States Coast and Geodesic Survey
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States Fish Commissioner
Sala
Ayeter
Annapalle
Compte
Chesapeake Bay
Circuit Court
Chesa Peake Bay
Clt Sons of
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Montgomery
Frederick
Maryland House of Correction
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