{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-2-101","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Family Law § 2–101","heading":"","body":"(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Authorized official” means an individual authorized by the laws of this State to perform a marriage ceremony.\n(c) “Clerk” means a clerk of the circuit court for a county.\n(d) “License” means a license to marry issued in this State.","path":["Article - Family Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl\u0026section=2-101","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:17Z","sha256":"9ff86087bb51b298f52b61c317c871581da2a24d63cefa5ed9e5d0220e92be1b","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-1-203","next":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-2-201"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}