Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 40
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the liberty of the press ought to be inviolably preserved; that every citizen of the State ought to be allowed to speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that privilege.
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