Section 13.5-501 – Application and Construction of Title

    In applying and construing this title, which is a uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of the law among the states that enact the law.

Section 13.5-502 – Construction With Federal Law

    This title modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede § 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001, or authorize electronic delivery of the notices described in § 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § […]

Section 13.5-503 – Effective Date

    This title applies to guardianship and protective proceedings beginning on or after October 1, 2010.

Section 13.5-504 – Short Title

    This title may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.