Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the east coast of the United States. The state borders with Washington, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia.

Pre-Colonial History. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, applied to Charles I for a royal charter for what was to become the Province of Maryland. The colony was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I.

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5 Interesting Historical Facts About Maryland

• The First Marylanders Were Native Americans. That’s right!
• Maryland Became a British Colony in 1634.
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• The U.S. National Anthem Was Written in Maryland.
• Baltimore Received the First Long-Distance Telegram.

Most of Maryland’s crop income is from greenhouse and nursery products (flowers, ornamental shrubs, young fruit trees). Corn for grain and soybeans are also important sources of revenue in the state. Other important crops include wheat, hay, barley and tobacco. The most important vegetables are sweet corn and tomatoes.

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and an important seaport on the wide estuary of the Patapsco River. Its place in American history was won in 1814, when British forces bombarded Fort McHenry for 25 hours without its surrender.

Oral sex is illegal in Maryland — giving and receiving. (Read the full law here; it also includes animals.) If you live in Baltimore, it is illegal to take a lion to the movies.

A person may not act in a disorderly manner by profanely cursing, swearing or using obscene language. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. State Law reference— Disorderly conduct, Anno. Code of Md., Criminal Law Article, § 10-201.

Can You Sleep In Your Car at a Maryland Rest Area? Yes, you can sleep in your car. There is no regulation against sleeping in your vehicle. MDOT expects drowsy drivers to get some sleep while at a rest area.

There’s no law that specifically states that you can’t eat while driving in this state. However, even legal distractions (like eating or adjusting the A/C) can significantly increase your risk of being in an accident or driving erratically, so it’s better to avoid as many distractions as possible.

Maryland state laws include the Maryland Constitution, laws passed by the Maryland legislature and periodically codified in the Maryland Code, and decisions by courts that interpret Maryland laws. Ratified in 1867, the Maryland Constitution contains 19 articles.

The law provides for consumers whose cars meet certain criteria to receive a refund or a replacement vehicle if repair attempts have failed to correct a problem, and the problem substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle. …

The General Assembly is Maryland’s legislative body and enacts Maryland laws. The General Assembly consists of the Senate and the House of Delegates. Maryland has 47 districts, represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates, each serving a 4 year term of office. The laws enacted by the General Assembly are statutes.

Maryland has decriminalized the possession of marijuana, making possession of small amounts (less than 10 grams) a civil offense on par with a moving violation. Possession of other drugs can lead to severe penalties, depending on the amounts and whether intent to distribute is established.