Md. Code, General Provisions § 2-201
Md. Code, General Provisions § 2-201
in effectAn individual who administers an oath shall require the individual taking an oath to hold up a hand in recognition of the solemnity of the act unless:
(1) holding up a hand is not practicable; or
(2) it appears that another method would be more binding on the conscience of the individual taking the oath.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ggp§ion=2-201&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
