Subtitle 1 Definitions 2-101
Subtitle 2 Organization and Authority of Maryland Geological Survey and Commission of Maryland Geological Survey 2-201 – 2-204
Subtitle 3 Archaeological Activities
Subtitle 4 State Boundary Monuments 2-401 – 2-407

Terms Used In Maryland Code > NATURAL RESOURCES > Title 2 - Maryland Geological Survey

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.