Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 43
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the Legislature ought to encourage the diffusion of knowledge and virtue, the extension of a judicious system of general education, the promotion of literature, the arts, sciences, agriculture, commerce and manufactures, and the general melioration of the condition of the People. The Legislature may provide that land actively devoted to farm or agricultural use shall be assessed on the basis of such use and shall not be assessed as if sub-divided.
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