§3–304.

    (a)    This section applies only to the Executive and Legislative branches of the State government.

    (b)    On request and to the extent feasible, a unit that holds a public hearing shall provide a qualified interpreter to assist deaf individuals to understand the proceeding.

    (c)    A request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing or by telecommunication at least 5 days before the proceeding begins.

    (d)    The unit shall determine, in each instance, whether it is feasible to provide an interpreter.