Maryland Constitution Article XVIII - Provisions of Limited Duration
Maryland Constitution – Article XVIII: Provisions of Limited Duration
Article XVIII of the Maryland Constitution is titled "Provisions of Limited Duration." This article contains temporary or transitional provisions that are included in the Constitution for a specific purpose and limited time frame. These provisions typically relate to changes in government structure, election timing, implementation of constitutional amendments, or other time-bound issues.
Key Characteristics:
Temporary Nature: Unlike permanent provisions in other articles, the contents of Article XVIII are designed to be temporary.
Implementation Support: Often used to support the implementation of constitutional changes or new procedures.
Automatic Expiration: Many provisions in this article include clauses that state they will expire or be removed from the Constitution after a certain date or upon completion of a specific event.
Common Examples (from past iterations or general use cases):
Provisions delaying the implementation of a new electoral system until a specific election year.
Temporary changes in the terms of office or scheduling of elections due to redistricting or constitutional reform.
Transitional guidelines following the adoption of constitutional amendments.
To see the specific contents of Article XVIII, including any currently active provisions,
RELATED Blog
0 comments