§ 1-205. Effect of repeal or amendment of statute

MD Gen Provisions Code § 1-205 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as otherwise expressly provided, the repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a statute does not release, extinguish, or alter a criminal or civil penalty, forfeiture, or liability imposed or incurred under the statute.

(b)    A repealed, repealed and reenacted, or amended statute shall remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining any:

(1)    criminal or civil action, suit, proceeding, or prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty, forfeiture, or liability; and

(2)    judgment, decree, or order that imposes, inflicts, or declares the penalty, forfeiture, or liability.