Registered Chauffeurs and Badge System in Maryland 1906
The act requires anyone wishing to operate a motor vehicle as a chauffeur to file a verified affidavit with the Secretary of State, disclose home address and vehicles, pay a two dollar registration, and wear an issued aluminum badge while driving. It outlines penalties for violations, badge misuse, and potential license revocation, with sections defining motor vehicle scope and repealing inconsistent acts, effective upon passage April 3, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Oyster Regulation and Justice of the Peace Act
Maryland acts regulate Potomac oyster culling tying shells under two and a half inches and preserve inspectors power to seize cargo. A companion measure repeals and reenacts Article 52 Section 12 to expand magistrate criminal jurisdiction and trial rights with appeals to circuit court.
Public General Laws Concurrency Across States Passed 2006
The act provides that public general laws in the Potomac River are concurrent for Maryland and Virginia and take effect when Virginia concurrent legislation is passed or immediately upon passage if not yet enacted. It directs the Maryland governor to issue a proclamation declaring the act effective once Virginia’s provisions take effect. Approved April 5, 2006.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Potomac River
Avatara
Virginia
Edwin Wartfield
Joseph Bleth
Senate
Carville D Henson
House of Delegates
Maryland Traction Engine Act Repealed and Reenacted
An act repeals and reenacts sections of Article 27 of the Public General Laws of Maryland Cr imes and Punishment Traction Engines. It requires steam propelled engines on public roads to be accompanied by two men to minimize noise and assist horses and other draft animals. It sets duties for the engine operator including signaling, guiding, and maintaining safety, with penalties up to ten dollars for noncompliance. The act takes effect from the date specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland act adding section 432A on burglary details
Act proposes adding a new section to the Maryland Code under crimes and punishment. It defines burglary as breaking and entering by day or night any building whether inhabited or not and attempting to open any vault safe or secure place using nitro. The provision is framed as an act of the General Assembly of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public General Laws
General Assembly of
Maryland
Burglary with Explosives Outlined in 1906 Act
The text sets penalties for burglary with explosives including glycerine and gunpowder. It states guilt under Section 2 and provides that a convict shall be sentenced to the penitentiary for up to twenty years at the court’s discretion. Names J oseph Bosete and Carville D. Benson appear in the enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howin Warpfield
Joseph Bosete
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Repeal and Reenactment of Turnpike Toll Forfeiture Provisions
Maryland law details steps to forfeit a turnpike company’s charter if a road fails to be repaired within six months of a court order. The disposition then vests toll road property in county commissioners or transfers to another corporation under specified conditions and further court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
General Assembly of
Sturnpike
Turnpike Company
State of
Cmpany
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Act Fixes Powers Tied to Fiduciary Office
Chapter 534 enacts that a will or deed granting a power to sell, mortgage, lease, or dispose of estate shall be construed as appurtenant to the fiduciary office. The power passes to surviving or successor fiduciaries unless the instrument expressly states a contrary intention. Approved April 3, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Edwin Warfield
Joseph BH. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Adds Section 461A to Crimes and Punishments Code
The act creates Section 461A in Article 27 to allow judges in Baltimore and counties to reduce maximum penalties to a lesser but same character when a crime has both a minimum and maximum penalty. It repeals conflicting laws and specifies the act takes effect upon passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of Maryland
Criminal Court of
Baltimore
Edwin Warfield
Joseph Bleth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Maryland Testamentary Law Sales Rule Revisions
Chapter 537 revises Article 93 Section 276 of the Maryland code to require an Orphans' Court order before executor or administrator can sell a decedent's property. Sales without prior court order are void and pass no title, except for leasehold sales previously reported and ratified by the Orphans' Court, which remain valid. Approved April 2, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
General Assembly of
Orphans’ Court
Edwin Warfield
Joseph B. Seth
Senate
Carville D. Benson
House of Delegates
Legislative text repeals and reenacts 1902 act sections
An act repeals sections 2 13 14A 15 and 14 of chapter 179 of the Acts of 1902 and reenacts to read sections 2 13 14A 16 and 16 chapter 179. The measure states be and the same are hereby repealed section 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Maryland Pharmacist Certification Act 1906 Provisions
Public General Laws set out July 1 1906 start for pharmacist certificates and in charge rules. No pharmacy may operate without a certified pharmacist assistant or acting pharmacist. Restrictions limit temporary in charge to 24 hours. Dentists and physicians may compound their own prescriptions. Reciprocal registration with other states possible. Act effective immediately upon passage 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
Maryland Election Law Amended on General Registration Procedures
The text outlines changes to Maryland election law, repealing and re-enacting sections on elections and general registration. It mandates a new general registration in 1910, identical in method to the first, with county Boards of Supervisors authorized to provide new books. Two clerks from opposing parties transcribe names, with court review available for corrections within twenty days after completion. A political party with over one percent of the last vote may appoint a watcher to inspect the transcription 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 Amends Vagrancy Law Chapter 704 Section 425
The Maryland General Assembly repeals and reenacts Section 426 of Article 27 to redefine vagrancy. It states that a sane person wandering without a fixed residence and without lawful occupation may be deemed a tramp and punished as a misdemeanor with 30 days to 1 year in a house of correction, with county jail options in select counties and exceptions for Allegany County. Names Joseph Beth and Carville D. Benson appear as signatories.
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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 Powers and Fire Safety Provisions Adopted
The act creates a Fire Marshal and Deputy to investigate fires in Maryland, authorize testimony gathering, arrest incendiaries, and report findings to the State's Attorney and Governor. It empowers subpoenas, oaths, and entry into buildings, with fire escape requirements for public structures and penalties up to 100 dollars plus daily fines. The office has a 5500 dollar annual budget, salaries for the Fire Marshal and Deputy, office rent, clerks, travel, and annual financial reporting to the Comptroller. The Fire Marshal will operate from Baltimore with authority to inspect outside the city and report to local boards upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Re enactment
The text states an act to repeal and re enact sections of a 1894 Maryland act creating a state fire marshal. It describes repealing and re enacting sections 2 3 4 5 and 6 of Chapter 48 and re enacting sections 2 3 4 6 and 6 of Chapter 248 with amendments and references Chapter 245. The wording appears to be legal legislative housekeeping.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Oyster culture Industry Act for Maryland waters
An act to promote oyster culture in Maryland and to define natural oyster beds marks bars and rocks beneath state waters. It prescribes penalties for violations and adds new sections to Article 72 of the Public General Laws following section 82 designated as sections 3 84 65 6 87 88 990 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maaryland
General Assembly of
Maryland
Code of Public General Laws
Maryland Oyster Law Proposal Creates Shell Fish Board
A long Maryland bill establishes a Board of Shell Fish Commissioners to regulate oyster planting and beds. It details board composition, salaries, duties, surveys, leasing rules, and inspections across counties, with maps and marks for natural beds and barren bottoms.
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Harford
Montgomery
Frederick
Maryland House of Correction
Casd
Public General Lawws
Board of Shell Fish Commissioners of
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
Chesa Peake Bay
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