Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 8
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the Legislative, Executive and Judicial powers of Government ought to be forever separate and distinct from each other; and no person exercising the functions of one of said Departments shall assume or discharge the duties of any other.
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