Constitution · Maryland

Md. Const. art. II, § 8

Constitution
Constitution of Maryland
Text as of
October 2026

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The Governor shall be the Commander in Chief of the land and naval forces of the State; and may call out the militia to repel invasions, suppress insurrections, and enforce the execution of the Laws; but shall not take the command in person, without the consent of the Legislature.

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