Section 6-206 - Miscellaneous powers and duties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-206. Miscellaneous powers and duties.
 

(a)  Powers.- In addition to any other powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may: 

(1) establish subcommittees or advisory committees composed of Commission members to accomplish the duties imposed under this section; 

(2) require each State unit and local government unit to give information to the Commission on request; and 

(3) apply for, accept, and use grants or financial or other aid from a public or private source to accomplish the duties established in this part. 

(b)  Duties.- At least annually, the Commission shall hold a hearing for public comments about the issues that are being studied by the Commission. 

(c)  Regulations and changes to guidelines.-  

(1) The Commission may adopt rules governing the administration and proceedings of the Commission. 

(2) A change to the sentencing guidelines requires adoption by a majority of the total number of members of the Commission. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 21-105(c), (d), (e), (f), (h); 2001, ch. 10, § 2.]