§ 3-304. Interpreters

MD Gen Provisions Code § 3-304 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section applies only to the Executive and Legislative branches of the State government.

(b)    On request and to the extent feasible, a unit that holds a public hearing shall provide a qualified interpreter to assist deaf individuals to understand the proceeding.

(c)    A request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing or by telecommunication at least 5 days before the proceeding begins.

(d)    The unit shall determine, in each instance, whether it is feasible to provide an interpreter.