Md. Code, SG§ 18-211

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 18-211 - Act performed under authority and in jurisdiction of federally recognized Indian tribe
(a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:
(1) a notary public of the tribe;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or
(3) any other individual authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

Md. Code, SG§ 18-211

Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 407, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.