Section 2-1802 - Legislative inquiries and examinations - Relevancy of papers and other documents. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-1802. Legislative inquiries and examinations - Relevancy of papers and other documents.
 

(a)  Relevance requirement.- Papers, books, accounts, documents, testimony, and records sought in accordance with a subpoena issued under § 2-408, § 2-507, § 2-807, § 2-1104, or § 2-1608 of this title in connection with a lawfully authorized legislative inquiry or examination must be pertinent to the inquiry or examination. 

(b)  What is considered pertinent.- For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, papers, books, accounts, documents, testimony, or records are considered pertinent if they: 

(1) relate to the matters under inquiry or examination; 

(2) assist in assessing the credibility of a witness; 

(3) contradict or corroborate the testimony of a witness; or 

(4) demonstrate the existence of undue influence on a witness. 
 

[2007, ch. 546.]