(a) In this section, "emergency" means a situation in which it is impracticable to convene a meeting of stockholders in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law or the bylaws or as specified in a notice for the meeting previously given, because of some catastrophic event. (b) During an emergency, unless the bylaws contain emergency provisions providing otherwise, the board of directors may: (1) Postpone a meeting of stockholders for which notice has been given; or (2) Authorize stockholders to participate in a meeting by any means of remote communication authorized by § 2-503(c)(2) of this title. (c) The corporation shall give notice to stockholders of any action taken under this section, including any new date, time, or place of a meeting: (1) In any practicable manner given the circumstances; and (2) With shorter notice as is reasonable in the circumstances. (d) Any corporate act taken in good faith under this section during an emergency: (1) Binds the corporation; and (2) May not be used to impose liability on a director, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the corporation.
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