Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 16
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That sanguinary Laws ought to be avoided as far as it is consistent with the safety of the State; and no Law to inflict cruel and unusual pains and penalties ought to be made in any case, or at any time, hereafter.
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