Md. Code, Environment § 9-658 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-658
§9–658.
Status: in_force

(a) When the sanitary commission has determined a benefit assessment, and except as otherwise provided in this section, the sanitary commission shall levy a benefit assessment, so that the levy will be effective on the July 1 that next follows the first March 31 that occurs on or before which the construction is completed on the project for which the benefit assessment is made.

(b) (1) The Allegany County Sanitary Commission may make the levy of a benefit assessment effective on the date on which the construction is completed on the project for which the benefit assessment is made.

(2) If the Allegany County Sanitary Commission makes a levy on the date on which the construction is completed, it shall prorate the levy on the basis of the benefit assessment for an entire year and the time remaining until July 1.

(c) (1) The Dorchester County Sanitary Commission may make the levy of a benefit assessment effective on the date on which:

(i) The construction is substantially completed; or

(ii) The system is in use for the project for which the benefit assessment is made.

(2) If the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission makes a levy on the date on which the construction is substantially completed or when the system is in use, it shall prorate the levy on the basis of the benefit assessment for an entire year and the time remaining until July 1.

(d) While unpaid, benefit assessments and other charges are a lien on the parcel for which made.

(e) The lien granted by this section is subordinate only to State taxes and municipal taxes.

(f) (1) As to each lien that arises against a parcel in the district, the sanitary commission shall keep a public record that:

(i) Identifies the owners of the parcel;

(ii) Describes the parcel and gives any lot number of record that applies to the parcel; and

(iii) Shows the amount of the lien.

(2) The sanitary commission shall file the record of liens among the land records of the county where the parcel is located.

(3) The record of liens shall be legal notice of all existing liens in the district.

(g) (1) To enforce the collection of unpaid benefit assessments or other charges that are at least 60 days overdue, the sanitary commission, at any time, may:

(i) Sue any person who was an owner of record of the parcel at any time since the benefit assessment was last paid; or

(ii) File a bill in equity to enforce a lien through a decree of sale of property against any person who was an owner of record of the parcel at any time since the benefit assessment was last paid.

(2) In addition to the actions that the sanitary commission may take under paragraph (1) of this subsection, in Allegany County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, and Somerset County, the sanitary commission may disconnect the service.

(3) When recorded, the lien is legal notice to any person who has any interest in a parcel.

(h) (1) The governing body of Kent County may authorize by local law the sale of real property to enforce a lien based on unpaid benefit assessments or other charges under this subtitle. The procedures for establishment, notification, and enforcement of a lien authorized by the governing body in accordance with this subsection shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 152 of the Code of Kent County, governing collection of real property taxes in arrears.

(2) If the sale of real property is authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, in addition to any remedy under subsection (g) of this section, the sanitary commission may request that the county tax collector conduct a sale of real property to enforce a lien at a county tax sale in accordance with the same procedures governing the sale of property for delinquent property taxes and the county tax collector may conduct the sale.

(i) (1) In addition to any remedy under subsection (g) of this section, in Allegany County, Dorchester County, and Somerset County, the sanitary commission may request the county tax collector to conduct a sale of real property to enforce a lien representing any unpaid benefit assessment or other charges under this subtitle at a county tax sale in accordance with the same procedures governing the sale of property for delinquent property taxes.

(2) In Allegany County, the tax collector in Allegany County may conduct a county tax sale for the purpose of enforcing a lien as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) In Dorchester County, the tax collector in Dorchester County may conduct a county tax sale for the purpose of enforcing a lien as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) In Somerset County, the tax collector in Somerset County may conduct a county tax sale for the purpose of enforcing a lien as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-26 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-26
§9–1A–26.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, all proceeds from the operation of video lottery terminals and table games shall be electronically transferred daily into the State Lottery Fund established under Subtitle 1 of this title and distributed as provided under § 9–1A–27 of this subtitle.

(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply on a day when State government is closed.

(3) The amount from the proceeds of video lottery terminals to be paid to video lottery operation licensees under § 9–1A–27(a)(2), (7), and (8), (b), and (c)(1)(ii) and (2) of this subtitle shall be retained by the licensee.

(b) (1) The Commission shall account to the Comptroller for all of the revenue under this subtitle.

(2) The proceeds from video lottery terminals and table games shall be under the control of the Comptroller and, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, shall be distributed as provided under § 9–1A–27 of this subtitle.

(c) A jackpot won at a video lottery terminal that is not claimed by the winner within 182 days after the jackpot is won shall:

(1) become the property of the State; and

(2) be distributed as follows:

(i) 2.5% to the Small, Minority, and Women–Owned Businesses Account established under § 5–1501 of the Economic Development Article;

(ii) 9.5% in local impact grants, in accordance with § 9–1A–31 of this subtitle;

(iii) 10% to the Purse Dedication Account established under § 9–1A–28 of this subtitle;

(iv) 1.5% to the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account established under § 9–1A–29 of this subtitle; and

(v) the remainder to the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of this subtitle.

(d) The admissions and amusement tax may not be imposed on any proceeds from the operation of video lottery terminals and table games.

(e) The Commission shall adopt regulations that allow a video lottery operation licensee to reduce the amount of proceeds when a video lottery operation licensee returns to successful players more than the amount of money bet through video lottery terminals or table games on a given day that are consistent with § 9–1A–01(u) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-10
§9–3A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) If an individual has been licensed by the Board to practice as an assisted living manager in the State in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, the individual may be licensed subsequently as an assisted living manager on inactive status, retaining the licensee’s original license number.

(b) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:

(i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and

(ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board.

(2) A licensee’s inactive status expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the licensee renews the inactive status for a 2–year term as provided in this section.

(3) The Board shall provide a licensee who has complied with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection with written notification of:

(i) The date that the licensee’s inactive status becomes effective;

(ii) The date that the licensee’s 2–year term of inactive status expires; and

(iii) The consequences of:

1. Not renewing inactive status before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status; and

2. Not resuming active status within the 5–year period of inactive status, beginning on the first day of inactive status.

(c) A licensee on inactive status may not practice as an assisted living manager in the State.

(d) The Board shall reactivate the license of a licensee who is on inactive status if the licensee:

(1) Completes an application form for reactivation of the license before expiration of the 2–year term of inactive status on the form required by the Board;

(2) Complies with the renewal requirements in effect at the time the licensee seeks to reactivate the license;

(3) Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board;

(4) Has not practiced as an assisted living manager in the State while on inactive status;

(5) Pays all appropriate fees set by the Board;

(6) Has been on inactive status for less than 5 years; and

(7) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed.

(e) Before the Board may reactivate the license of an individual who has been on inactive status for 5 years or more, the individual shall:

(1) Submit a new application;

(2) Pay all appropriate fees set by the Board;

(3) Complete a Board–approved manager refresher program;

(4) Pass an examination approved by the Board; and

(5) Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this title.

(f) An assisted living manager whose inactive status expires before the assisted living manager’s license is reactivated shall meet the reinstatement requirements of § 9–3A–09 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2707 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2707
§9–2707.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may not allow disorderly or disreputable individuals to congregate on the licensed premises.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “certified institution” means an institution that:

(1) Cares for and treats the sick in accordance with the teachings of any recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing; and

(2) Is certified by that church or religious denomination to provide this care and treatment.

(b) The Board may issue a limited license that permits the licensee to practice as a nursing home administrator only in a certified institution.

(c) An applicant qualifies for a limited license only if a recognized church or religious denomination that teaches reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing approves the applicant as qualified to administer certified institutions.

(d) As a qualification for a limited license, the Board may not require the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in any medical technique or to meet any medical educational qualification or other medical standard that is not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in a certified institution.

(e) A license certificate and license card issued under this section shall include a statement that practice as a nursing home administrator under the license is restricted to a certified institution named in the license.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1725 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1725
§9–1725.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) (i) “Active food scrap composting” means source–separated organic material brought onto the farm and commingled material in the process of being composted.

(ii) “Active food scrap composting” does not include any final soil amendment produced.

(3) “Contaminated feedstock” means feedstock that contains more than 2% by dry weight of:

(i) Man–made inert material; or

(ii) Film plastic.

(4) (i) “Farm” means the site of a business or activity operated for the primary purpose of tilling, cropping, keeping, pasturing, or producing an agricultural product other than compost, including livestock, poultry, plants, trees, sod, food, feed, or fiber, by in–ground, out–of–ground, container, or other culture.

(ii) “Farm” does not include the site of a business or activity operated for the primary purpose of producing compost.

(5) (i) “Liquid feedstock” means grease, oil, or some other liquid.

(ii) “Liquid feedstock” does not include food scraps that contain some liquid.

(6) (i) “Off–site type 2 feedstock” means type 2 feedstock that is generated off–site.

(ii) “Off–site type 2 feedstock” does not include:

1. Animal mortalities; or

2. Industrial animal processing residuals.

(7) (i) “On–site type 2 feedstock” means type 2 feedstock that is generated on–site.

(ii) “On–site type 2 feedstock” includes animal mortalities.

(8) “Type 1 feedstock” means:

(i) Yard waste, as defined in § 9–1701 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Other materials determined by the Department to pose a low level of risk from hazardous substances, human pathogens, and physical contaminants.

(9) “Type 2 feedstock” means:

(i) Source–separated organics from residential curbside or drop–off programs and nonresidential sources, including preconsumer and postconsumer food scraps and nonrecyclable paper; and

(ii) Department–approved animal manure and bedding, with Department approval based on factors such as moisture content and pathogen risk.

(b) A person may operate a composting facility in the State only in accordance with this part and any regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this part.

(c) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this part.

(2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may:

(i) Establish conditions under which a person may construct and operate a composting facility in the State;

(ii) Establish a tiered system of permits or approvals for composting facilities based on the type of feedstock, size of the facility, and other factors determined by the Department to be appropriate;

(iii) Establish design and operational conditions for composting facilities to protect public health and the environment and to minimize nuisances;

(iv) Establish exceptions to any requirement to obtain a composting facility permit or approval;

(v) Exempt certain organic materials that are composted from being designated as solid wastes;

(vi) Require that a new composting facility be constructed and operated in accordance with:

1. Any regulations adopted by the Department;

2. A nutrient management plan, if required under COMAR 15.20.07; and

3. A. A soil conservation and water quality plan in accordance with COMAR 26.04.11.06 that describes the composting facility components and design, schedule for storage and utilization of the materials, system maintenance, and operational procedures; or

B. An agricultural waste management system plan in accordance with COMAR 26.04.11.06 that describes the composting facility components and design, schedule for storage and utilization of the materials, system maintenance, and operational procedures; and

(vii) Establish any other provisions the Department deems necessary to implement the provisions of this subtitle related to composting.

(3) The regulations adopted under this subsection shall exempt an operator of an on–farm composting facility from the requirement to obtain a permit under COMAR 26.04.11.06 if the on–farm composting facility:

(i) Uses 10,000 square feet of area or less for active food scrap composting;

(ii) Composts only one or more of the following:

1. Organic materials generated on–site or at another farm controlled by the same owner or lessee of the farm;

2. Animal manure and bedding, generated on–site;

3. Type 1 feedstock, regardless of the place of generation;

4. Off–site type 2 feedstock that is:

A. Not contaminated or liquid;

B. Immediately mixed with carbonaceous type 1 feedstock; and

C. Incorporated into active composting within 24 hours after arriving on–site; or

5. On–site type 2 feedstock;

(iii) 1. Records the:

A. Amount and source of off–site type 2 source–separated organics being composted; and

B. Date and time the off–site type 2 source–separated organics arrives on the farm;

2. Retains the records for 5 years; and

3. Provides the records to the Department on request for the purpose of inspection; and

(iv) Meets any other condition for a permit exemption specified in regulations.

(4) On or before December 1, 2028, the Department shall submit a report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly that analyzes the impact of on–farm composting facilities in Maryland, including:

(i) The amount of food waste diverted from landfills;

(ii) An estimate of the amount of finished soil amendment produced by on–farm composting facilities operating under this section;

(iii) Operational challenges experienced by on–farm composting facilities;

(iv) Violations and enforcement actions that have arisen as a result of the expansion of facilities under this section; and

(v) Recommendations on the feasibility of expanding facilities to allow for up to 40,000 square feet to be used for food scrap composting activities.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) (1) “Commercial motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons or property that:

(i) has 2 axles and an operating or registered gross vehicle weight that exceeds 26,000 pounds;

(ii) has 3 or more axles; or

(iii) is used in combination with another vehicle and has an operating or registered gross combined weight that exceeds 26,000 pounds.

(2) “Commercial motor vehicle” does not include:

(i) a privately owned antique truck that:

1. is registered as a historic motor vehicle under § 13–936 of the Transportation Article; and

2. displays appropriate registration plates that the Motor Vehicle Administration issues;

(ii) a commercial motor vehicle that is operated:

1. by a state or a subdivision of a state;

2. by the United States;

3. by a joint unit of:

A. this State and the United States and other states; or

B. this State and another state;

4. by or for a state, political subdivision of a state, or private school as a school bus;

5. by a volunteer or paid fire department or rescue squad as fire or rescue equipment;

6. by a licensed vehicle dealer during a road test for sale, if the vehicle displays dealer registration plates that the Motor Vehicle Administration issues; or

7. by a person as a privately owned bus used only in the transportation system of a county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or other political subdivision to transport the public on a regular schedule between fixed termini as those terms are defined in the Transportation Article;

(iii) a multipurpose passenger vehicle as defined in § 11–136.2 of the Transportation Article;

(iv) a multipurpose passenger vehicle or truck that does not exceed 3/4 ton capacity when towing:

1. a camping trailer as defined in § 11–106 of the Transportation Article; or

2. a travel trailer as defined in § 11–170 of the Transportation Article; or

(v) a farm truck as defined in § 13–921 of the Transportation Article or a farm area motor vehicle as defined in § 13–935 of the Transportation Article that has 2 axles and a registered or operating gross or combination weight of less than 40,001 pounds.

(c) (1) “Motor carrier” means a person who operates or causes the operation of a commercial motor vehicle on a highway in this State.

(2) “Motor carrier” includes:

(i) a lessor of a commercial motor vehicle who provides or buys the motor fuel used to operate the vehicle or pays for it as a part of rental or other costs; and

(ii) a lessee whose lease entitles the lessee to receive a credit or refund for motor fuel that the lessor buys.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1311 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1311
§9–1311.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or of any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or both; or

(2) For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule, regulation, or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle. In any action for an injunction under this subsection, any finding of the Department after a hearing is prima facie evidence of each fact the Department determines.

(c) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both if the person:

(1) Knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this subtitle or any rule, regulation, or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle; or

(2) Falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this subtitle or any rule, regulation, or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle.

(d) The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State every case arising under the provisions of this subtitle, including the recovery of penalties.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-603 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 6 / Section 9A-603
§9A–603.
Status: in_force

(a) If a partner’s dissociation results in a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business, Subtitle 8 of this title applies; otherwise, Subtitle 7 of this title applies.

(b) Upon a partner’s dissociation:

(1) The partner’s right to participate in the management and conduct of the partnership business terminates, except as otherwise provided in § 9A–803 of this title;

(2) The partner’s duty of loyalty under § 9A–404(b)(3) of this title terminates; and

(3) The partner’s duty of loyalty under § 9A–404(b)(1) and (2) of this title and duty of care under § 9A–404(c) of this title continue only with regard to matters arising and events occurring before the partner’s dissociation, unless the partner participates in winding up the partnership’s business pursuant to § 9A–803 of this title.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-651 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-651
§9–651.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employer is liable for the full extent of the occupational deafness of a covered employee if:

(1) the employment of the covered employee by the employer has contributed to any extent to the occupational deafness of the covered employee; and

(2) the employer otherwise is liable under this section and § 9-505 of this title.

(b) An employer is liable only for the part of the deafness attributable to the employment by the employer if the employer establishes by competent evidence, including the results of a professionally controlled hearing test, the extent of the deafness of the covered employee that existed before exposure to harmful noise in the employment of the employer.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply if the warrant is for a traffic offense.

(b) A person may not harbor a fugitive to prevent the fugitive’s discovery or arrest after:

(1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the fugitive; and

(2) being notified that harboring the fugitive is a crime.

(c) A person may not knowingly harbor a fugitive who is avoiding:

(1) prosecution;

(2) custody; or

(3) confinement after conviction of a felony.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) If a judge of a court of record in any state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within that state to attend and testify in the State certifies under the seal of the court that there is a criminal prosecution pending in the court, or that a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, that a person being within the State is a material witness in the prosecution, or grand jury investigation, and that the presence of that person will be required for a specified number of days, upon presentation of the certificate to any judge of a court of record, in the county in which the person is, the judge shall fix a time and place for a hearing, and shall make an order directing the witness to appear at a time and place certain for the hearing.

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if at a hearing under this subsection the judge determines that the witness is material and necessary, that it will not cause undue hardship to the witness to be compelled to attend and testify in the prosecution or a grand jury investigation in the other state, and that the laws of the state in which the prosecution is pending, or grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, and of any other state through which the witness may be required to pass by ordinary course of travel, will give to the witness protection from arrest and the service of civil and criminal process, the judge shall issue a summons, with a copy of the certificate attached, directing the witness to attend and testify in the court where the prosecution is pending, or where a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence at a time and place specified in the summons.

(ii) In a hearing under this subsection, the certificate shall be prima facie evidence of all the facts stated therein.

(2) (i) In this paragraph, “legally protected health care” has the meaning stated in § 2–312 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(ii) A judge may not order a person within the State to give testimony or a statement, or produce documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible things under this subsection, in a case where prosecution is pending, or where a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, for a violation of a criminal law of another state involving the provision of, receipt of, or assistance with legally protected health care in the State, unless the acts forming the basis of the prosecution or investigation would constitute a crime in this State.

(c) If a certificate recommends that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state to assure his attendance in the requesting state, the judge may, in lieu of notification of the hearing, direct that the witness be forthwith brought before him for a hearing; and the judge at the hearing being satisfied of the desirability of the custody and delivery, for which determination the certificate shall be prima facie proof of a desirability may, in lieu of issuing a subpoena or summons, order that a witness be forthwith taken into custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state, provided, however, that the witness may be admitted to bail in the amount as may be fixed by the judge upon condition that the witness will appear at the time and place specified in the subpoena or summons served upon him.

(d) If the witness, who is summoned as above provided, after being paid or tendered by some properly authorized person the sum of 10 cents a mile for each mile by the ordinary traveled route to and from the court where the prosecution is pending and $5 for each day, that he is required to travel and attend as a witness, fails without good cause to attend and testify as directed in the summons, he shall be punished in the manner provided for the punishment of any witness who disobeys a summons issued from a court of record in this State.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “property tax credit” means a property tax credit or exemption that is granted under § 9-205 or § 9-209 of this subtitle or Subtitle 3 of this title.

(b) Annually on or before October 31, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or each governing body that grants a property tax credit shall submit to the Department on the form that the Department provides the following information for the current taxable year:

(1) the total value of all property tax credits granted;

(2) an itemized list of all of the property tax credits granted for real property; and

(3) an itemized list of the property tax credits granted for personal property.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or each governing body that grants a property tax credit shall:

(1) in the same manner as the assessment roll, make available for public inspection bound copies of the form required by subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) identify clearly on the tax roll the properties that are granted a property tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

A warrant issued under § 9-107 of this title shall authorize the law enforcement officer or other person to whom it is directed:

(1) to arrest the accused at any time and any place where the accused is found within the State;

(2) to command the aid of all law enforcement officers or other persons in the execution of the warrant; and

(3) to deliver the accused, subject to the provisions of this title, to the duly authorized agent of the demanding state.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-502 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-502
§9–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Juvenile Services Education Board within the Department.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board is an independent unit within the Department.

(c) (1) The Board shall be included as a unit within the Department for purposes of the Department’s annual operating budget.

(2) The programs overseen by the Board shall be included in the Board’s budget.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the following support services for the Board shall be provided by existing units in the Department and the cost of any necessary support provided to the Board should be included in the budgets of those units:

(i) information and technology services;

(ii) procurement services;

(iii) fiscal services;

(iv) capital planning and capital budgeting;

(v) human resources;

(vi) facility and office maintenance;

(vii) research and program evaluation; and

(viii) investigations and monitoring.

(2) (i) The Superintendent shall have exclusive control of the day–to–day operation of juvenile education services.

(ii) Decisions on the provision of education, including decisions to hire, fire, and assign staff, shall be made exclusively by the Board or the Superintendent, subject to appropriations in the State budget, and the Department has no power to deny or modify an education decision made by the Board or the Superintendent.

(e) The Board and the Department shall, in accordance with this section, jointly negotiate a memorandum of understanding carefully delineating the duties of each in the provision of juvenile education services.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-37 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-37
§9–1A–37.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may consider and make recommendations on proposed changes to this subtitle, Subtitle 1 of this title, and any provisions of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article that relate to the regulation of alcoholic beverages at video lottery facilities.

(2) On request of the Governor or the presiding officer of either house of the General Assembly, the Commission shall consider and make recommendations on proposed changes to this subtitle, Subtitle 1 of this title, and any provisions of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article that relate to the regulation of alcoholic beverages at video lottery facilities.

(3) A video lottery facility may request that the Commission consider and make recommendations on proposed changes to this subtitle and any provisions of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article that relate to the regulation of alcoholic beverages at video lottery facilities.

(b) (1) The Commission may recommend or propose legislation on any matter within or related to the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall review and comment on any legislation introduced during a session of the General Assembly that relates to a matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-414 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-414
§9–414.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not be construed to reduce the liability for unpaid assessments of the insureds of an impaired insurer or insolvent insurer operating under a plan with assessment liability.

(b) Assessable premiums may not be reduced because of § 9–403(g)(2)(iii) of this subtitle relating to interest limitations and because of § 9–407(k) of this subtitle relating to limitations with respect to an individual policyholder.

(c) (1) The Corporation shall keep records of all negotiations and meetings in which the Corporation or its representatives are involved to discuss the activities of the Corporation in carrying out its powers and duties under §§ 9–407 and 9–408 of this subtitle.

(2) Records of the negotiations or meetings described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made public only:

(i) after the termination of a liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation proceeding involving an impaired insurer or insolvent insurer;

(ii) after the termination of the impairment or insolvency of a member insurer; or

(iii) by court order.

(3) This subsection does not limit the duty of the Corporation to submit a report of its activities under § 9–415 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “assets attributable to covered policies” means that proportion of the impaired insurer’s or insolvent insurer’s assets that the amount of the reserves that should have been established for the covered policies bears to the amount of the reserves that should have been established for all policies written by the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer.

(2) For the purpose of carrying out its obligations under this subtitle, the Corporation is considered a creditor of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer to the extent of the impaired insurer’s or insolvent insurer’s assets attributable to covered policies reduced by any amounts to which the Corporation is entitled as subrogee under § 9–407(i) of this subtitle.

(3) The assets attributable to covered policies of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer shall be used to continue the covered policies and pay the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer as required by this subtitle.

(e) (1) (i) Before the termination of a liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation proceeding, the court may consider the contributions of the respective parties, including the Corporation, the stockholders, contract owners, certificate holders, enrollees, and policy owners of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer, and any other party with a bona fide interest, in making an equitable distribution of the ownership rights of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer.

(ii) In making a determination under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the court shall consider the welfare of the policyholders, contract owners, certificate holders, and enrollees of the continuing or successor member insurer.

(2) A distribution to any stockholders of an impaired insurer or insolvent insurer may not be made until all of the assessments levied by the Corporation with respect to the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer have been fully recovered by the Corporation.

(f) It is a prohibited unfair method of competition, subject to Title 27 of this article (Unfair Trade Practices), for a person to make use in any manner of the protection afforded by this subtitle in the sale of insurance or health maintenance organization coverage.

(g) (1) Subject to the limitations of paragraphs (2) and (4) of this subsection, if an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of a member insurer domiciled in the State has been entered, the receiver appointed under the order shall have a right to recover on behalf of the member insurer, from any affiliate that controlled the member insurer, the amount of distribution, other than stock dividends paid by the member insurer on its capital stock, made at any time during the 5 years preceding the petition for liquidation or rehabilitation.

(2) A dividend described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is not recoverable if the member insurer shows that:

(i) the distribution was lawful and reasonable when paid; and

(ii) the member insurer did not know and could not reasonably have known that the distribution might adversely affect the ability of the member insurer to fulfill its contractual obligations.

(3) (i) A person that was an affiliate that controlled the member insurer when the distributions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection were paid is liable up to the amount of distributions the person received.

(ii) A person that was an affiliate that controlled the member insurer when the distributions described under paragraph (1) of this subsection were declared is liable up to the amount of distributions the person would have received if the distributions had been paid immediately.

(iii) Two or more persons that are liable with respect to the same distributions are jointly and severally liable.

(4) The maximum amount recoverable under this subsection is the amount needed in excess of all other available assets of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer to pay the contractual obligations of the impaired insurer or insolvent insurer.

(5) If a person liable under paragraph (3) of this subsection is insolvent, all of its affiliates that controlled it when the dividend was paid are jointly and severally liable for any resulting deficiency in the amount recovered from the insolvent affiliate.

(h) (1) A member insurer or insurance producer may not deliver a policy or contract that at the time of delivery exceeds the limitations imposed by § 9–407(k)(3) of this subtitle, or that is not subject to coverage under § 9–403 of this subtitle, unless the member insurer or insurance producer, before or at the time of delivery, provides the policyholder, certificate holder, enrollee, or contract holder with a separate written notice as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The notice required under this subsection shall disclose clearly and conspicuously that:

(i) the policy or contract is not covered by, or exceeds the limitations of liability applicable to, the Corporation; and

(ii) the Corporation is not a department or unit of the State, and the liabilities or debts of the Corporation are not liabilities or debts of the State.

(3) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing a standard form to be used by insurance producers and member insurers to conform with the provisions of this subsection.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to any limitation in an agreement or law, the Treasurer is responsible for the Program.

(2) The Treasurer shall administer the Fund.

(3) Notwithstanding any law that authorizes a unit of the State government to buy insurance, the Treasurer may:

(i) buy the insurance in accordance with Division II of this article; or

(ii) require the unit to obtain approval before the unit buys the insurance.

(b) The Treasurer shall adopt necessary regulations:

(1) to set policies and procedures for payment on losses, including adjustment and approval;

(2) to collect from private insurers on losses; and

(3) otherwise to carry out the duties of the Treasurer under this title.

(c) The Office of the Attorney General and the State Fire Marshal shall cooperate with and assist the Treasurer in carrying out the duties of the Treasurer under this title.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1603 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1603
§9–1603.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any land or building used for races or speed contests involving automobiles or other vehicles, as defined in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article, shall cease operation:

(1) by 12:30 a.m.; or

(2) if a race or speed contest is in progress at 12:30 a.m., within 30 minutes after the conclusion of that race or speed contest.

(b) The required closing time for land or buildings under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to areas used for the operation of concessions or to a passage used as an entrance to or exit from the concession areas.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-813 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-813
§9–813.
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality may issue refunding bonds to refund, pay, or discharge the principal and interest on all or any part of the outstanding bonds:

(1) Issued by the municipality to finance the development of all or part of the sewerage facility; and

(2) In arrears or about to become due.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle that concern authorization and issuance of bonds apply to authorization and issuance of refunding bonds.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-23 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-23
§9–1A–23.
Status: in_force

(a) A video lottery facility may operate 24 hours a day.

(b) A video lottery operation licensee shall be responsible for all marketing, advertising, and promotion for its video lottery operation.

(c) Any State lottery games that are offered by or through the Commission may be offered for sale at a video lottery facility in the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The local law of a bank’s jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a deposit account maintained with that bank.

(b) The following rules determine a bank’s jurisdiction for purposes of this subtitle:

(1) If an agreement between the bank and its customer governing the deposit account expressly provides that a particular jurisdiction is the bank’s jurisdiction for purposes of this subtitle, this title, or Titles 1 through 10 of this article, that jurisdiction is the bank’s jurisdiction.

(2) If paragraph (1) does not apply and an agreement between the bank and its customer governing the deposit account expressly provides that the agreement is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the bank’s jurisdiction.

(3) If neither paragraph (1) nor paragraph (2) applies and an agreement between the bank and its customer governing the deposit account expressly provides that the deposit account is maintained at an office in a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the bank’s jurisdiction.

(4) If none of the preceding paragraphs applies, the bank’s jurisdiction is the jurisdiction in which the office identified in an account statement as the office serving the customer’s account is located.

(5) If none of the preceding paragraphs applies, the bank’s jurisdiction is the jurisdiction in which the chief executive office of the bank is located.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-216 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-216
§9–216.
Status: in_force

(a) Consistent with the regulations adopted by the State Board for the voting system or systems used in the county, and subject to the approval of the State Board, each local board shall establish and maintain a system to account for, and maintain control over, the ballots from the beginning of production through postelection storage and disposition.

(b) The State Board shall monitor and periodically review the performance of the local boards in their compliance with subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-107 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

A secured party has control of a letter-of-credit right to the extent of any right to payment or performance by the issuer or any nominated person if the issuer or nominated person has consented to an assignment of proceeds of the letter of credit under § 5-114(c) of this article or otherwise applicable law or practice.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1007 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1007
§9–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the State Archivist may:

(1) adopt regulations to:

(i) govern the Archives;

(ii) manage the Hall of Records Building and other real and personal property that the Archives acquires;

(iii) manage the records under the supervision of the Archives; and

(iv) define the categories of records in the report of the Records Management Division under § 10–611 of this article;

(2) have a seal; and

(3) on request, or at the State Archivist’s discretion, review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding State designations under Title 7 of the General Provisions Article.

(b) At the request of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Chair of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, or the Chair of the House Health and Government Operations Committee, the State Archivist shall review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding State designations under Title 7 of the General Provisions Article.

(c) (1) The State Archivist may establish reasonable fees for the care and preservation of records and other services provided by the Archives.

(2) Fees may be in the form of:

(i) a percentage not to exceed 2% of an existing fee charged at the time of the creation of a record in any form or format; or

(ii) a flat rate subscription charge for a publication of the Archives.

(3) Of the fees collected, 7% shall be deposited in the Archives Endowment Account of the State Archives Fund established under § 9–1013 of this subtitle as an educational and entrepreneurial reserve.

(d) The State Archivist shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the activities of the Archives and the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-624 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-624
§9–624.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its sanitary commissioners, each sanitary commission shall elect a chairman who is the chief executive officer of the district.

(b) In Somerset County, from among the sanitary commissioners, the commission shall elect a vice chairman.

(c) Each sanitary commission shall appoint a secretary-treasurer.

(d) In a single county district, a sanitary commissioner may not hold any other office of the county.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-221 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-221
§9–221.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property in order to offset in whole or in part increases in the county or municipal corporation income tax revenues resulting from a county income tax rate in excess of 2.6%.

(b) The credit granted under this section is available only to the owner–occupied property of a homeowner as defined in § 9–105 of this title if the homeowner has an application for the homestead property tax credit under § 9–105 of this title on file with the Department.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide by law for:

(1) the amount of a property tax credit under this section; and

(2) any other provisions necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 9-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An application to establish a public charter school shall be submitted to the county board of the county in which the public charter school will be located.

(2) An application to establish a public charter school may be submitted to a county board by:

(i) The staff of a public school;

(ii) A parent or guardian of a student who attends a public school in the county;

(iii) A nonsectarian nonprofit entity;

(iv) A nonsectarian institution of higher education in the State; or

(v) Any combination of persons specified in items (i) through (iv) of this paragraph.

(3) An application shall include:

(i) A plan to provide a rigorous program of instruction that includes an equivalent method for satisfying any requirements from which the public charter school operator intends to seek a waiver under § 9–106 of this title; and

(ii) A description of how a weighted lottery or the provision of guaranteed placement will be implemented under §§ 9–102.2 and 9–102.3 of this title.

(4) A public chartering authority may not grant a charter under this title to:

(i) A private school;

(ii) A parochial school;

(iii) A home school; or

(iv) A school that operates fully online.

(5) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the county board shall review the application and render a decision within 120 days of receipt of the application and in accordance with the application procedures adopted by the county board.

(ii) For a restructured school:

1. The county board shall review the application and render a decision within 30 days of receipt of the application;

2. The county board may apply to the State Board for an extension of up to 15 days from the time limit imposed under item 1 of this subparagraph;

3. If an extension is not granted, and 30 days have elapsed, the decision may be appealed to the State Board in accordance with § 4–205(c) of this article; and

4. If an extension has been granted, and 45 days have elapsed, the decision may be appealed to the State Board in accordance with § 4–205(c) of this article.

(6) (i) A public chartering authority may approve an application to operate a public charter school on a contingent basis subject to the conditions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) The contingent approval granted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be contingent on:

1. A public charter school’s ability to meet any timelines established by the public chartering authority for the securing of a facility; and

2. Final approval by the public chartering authority regarding the suitability of the facility secured by the public charter school.

(b) (1) If an application to establish a public charter school includes a description of the implementation of a weighted lottery that gives priority to students in a specific geographic attendance area in accordance with § 9–102.2 or § 9–102.3 of this title, the public chartering authority may approve or reject this provision separately from the application as a whole.

(2) A decision of a public chartering authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be appealed to the State Board.

(c) (1) An application to establish a public charter school may include a staffing model, including provisions for staff recruitment, training, evaluation, and professional development.

(2) A public charter school may submit a staffing model as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection with a renewal application or with an amendment to an existing charter.

(d) (1) If the county board denies an application to establish a public charter school, the applicant may appeal the decision to the State Board, in accordance with § 4–205(c) of this article.

(2) The State Board shall render a decision within 120 days of the filing of an appeal under this subsection.

(3) If the county board denies an application to establish a public charter school and the State Board reverses the decision, the State Board shall remand the matter to the county board and may direct the county board to grant a charter and may, if necessary, mediate with the county board and the applicant to implement the charter.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-28 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-28
§9–1A–28.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Purse Dedication Account under the authority of the State Racing Commission.

(b) (1) The Account shall receive money as required under § 9–1A–27 of this subtitle.

(2) Money in the Account shall be invested and reinvested by the Treasurer and interest and earnings shall accrue to the Account.

(3) The Comptroller shall:

(i) account for the Account;

(ii) for fiscal year 2021, transfer $5,000,000, from the portion of the proceeds in the Account allocated to thoroughbred purses under subsection (c)(1) of this section, to the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund established under § 10–657.3 of the Economic Development Article;

(iii) for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, on a properly approved transmittal prepared by the Maryland Stadium Authority, issue a warrant to pay out $5,000,000, from the portion of the proceeds in the Account allocated to thoroughbred purses under subsection (c)(1) of this section, to the State Lottery Fund established under § 9–120 of this title until any bonds, debt, or other financial instruments issued or made available by the Maryland Stadium Authority for a racing facility under Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the Economic Development Article reach final maturity;

(iv) beginning with the first full year of thoroughbred racing operations at the newly constructed Pimlico racing facility, for any fiscal year that the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority reports an operating loss under § 10–1003(c) of the Economic Development Article, on a properly approved transmittal prepared by the Authority, issue a warrant to pay out the amount of the operating loss, from the portion of the proceeds in the Account allocated to thoroughbred purses under subsection (c)(1) of this section, to the Authority; and

(v) on a properly approved transmittal prepared by the State Racing Commission, issue a warrant to pay out money from the Account in the manner provided under this section.

(4) The Account is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(5) Except as provided in paragraph (3)(ii) through (iv) of this subsection, expenditures from the Account shall only be made on a properly approved transmittal prepared by the State Racing Commission as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section, the State Racing Commission shall allocate funds in the Account as follows:

(1) 80% to the thoroughbred industry; and

(2) 20% to the standardbred industry.

(d) The amount of funds allocated to thoroughbred purses and the Maryland–bred Race Fund shall be allocated as follows:

(1) 89% to thoroughbred purses at the Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park, the racecourse in Allegany County, and the racecourse at Timonium; and

(2) 11% to the Maryland–bred Race Fund.

(e) The amount of funds allocated to standardbred purses and the Standardbred Race Fund shall be allocated as follows:

(1) 89% to standardbred purses at Rosecroft Raceway, Ocean Downs Race Course, and the racecourse in Allegany County, allocated based on the number of live racing days at each track location; and

(2) 11% to the Standardbred Race Fund.

(f) From the amount provided to thoroughbred purses, the State Racing Commission shall pay an annual grant of $100,000 to Fair Hill, as defined under § 11–811 of the Business Regulation Article.

(g) (1) Of the amount provided from the Purse Dedication Account under subsection (e)(1) of this section:

(i) for Ocean Downs Race Course, an amount equal to but not exceeding $30,000 multiplied by the total number of live racing days held during the calendar year may be used to provide financial assistance for operating losses incurred during that calendar year, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to support a minimum of 40 annual live racing days unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the racing licensee’s control; and

(ii) for Rosecroft Raceway, up to $1,200,000 each year for calendar years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 may be used to provide financial assistance for operating losses, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to support a minimum of 40 annual live racing days unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the racing licensee’s control.

(2) Funds received by Ocean Downs Race Course or Rosecroft Raceway under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be used to contribute to a campaign finance entity under Title 13 of the Election Law Article or make an independent expenditure as defined in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.

(h) (1) To obtain operating assistance under this section:

(i) a holder of a racing license to race at Ocean Downs Race Course or Rosecroft Raceway may apply to the Secretary of Labor for the reimbursement of expenditures made by the racing licensee to conduct the annual live racing schedule; and

(ii) a holder of a racing license to race at Rosecroft Raceway shall:

1. agree to rehire workers employed at the facility prior to the end of live racing on June 27, 2008; and

2. recognize collective bargaining agreements that were in place as of June 1, 2008.

(2) (i) On the completion of the review of the application by a certified public accountant, the Secretary may authorize the reimbursement of expenditures by the racing licensee that are necessary to conduct the annual live racing schedule.

(ii) Expenditures eligible for reimbursement under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include the ordinary and reasonable costs of conducting the race meetings, pari–mutuel wagering, and stabling activities of the racing licensee, net of ordinary income and receipts.

(iii) The reimbursement calculation under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph may not include:

1. extraordinary income and expense–related items, including extraordinary litigation expenses;

2. lobbying fees;

3. capital investments, including predevelopment costs; or

4. prior year adjustments and claims.

(3) All costs associated with the racing licensee’s application shall be paid by the racing licensee.

(4) In support of the racing licensee’s application and request for reimbursement submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the racing licensee shall provide to the Secretary:

(i) monthly financial information requested by the Secretary, in a form satisfactory to the Secretary; and

(ii) an annual audited financial statement.

(5) A racing licensee may not receive assistance under this section while the racing licensee is a party to a proceeding challenging the issuance or denial of a video lottery operation license.

(i) The provisions of this section may not be construed to apply to the racecourse in Allegany County until horse racing begins at that racecourse.

(j) On or before December 1, 2014, the State Racing Commission shall:

(1) conduct a study to determine the impact of the Purse Dedication Account on the racing industry in the State; and

(2) make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding the continuation of the Purse Dedication Account and the amount of money distributed to the Purse Dedication Account.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-403 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for community reinvestment assistance shall be made to the Department of Housing and Community Development, to the Department of Commerce, to an entity contributing to the Fund, or, if the Board allows, directly to the Fund.

(b) The Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Commerce may provide technical assistance in the underwriting or review of a loan for which an application has been submitted.

(c) The loan committee shall base its action on an application on the review of the application and recommendations made by one or more parties listed in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1605.4 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605.4
§9–1605.
Status: reserved

§9–1605.4. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 694 AND 695 OF 2021 //

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Account” means the Clean Water Commerce Account.

(3) “Aggregator” means a person that facilitates or coordinates the establishment of practices or projects that:

(i) Are implemented by the person or by others;

(ii) Produce a quantifiable environmental outcome;

(iii) Are registered by the person; and

(iv) Are made available for purchase by the Department under this section.

(4) (i) “Agricultural practice” means a best management practice that is:

1. Approved by the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership; and

2. Implemented on land or water that is used for the production or processing of an agricultural crop.

(ii) “Agricultural practice” includes agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, and aquacultural operations.

(5) “Chesapeake Bay TMDL” means the total maximum daily load approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act for the Chesapeake Bay.

(6) “Environmental outcome” means nitrogen load reductions that can be directly measured or modeled using the Chesapeake Bay Program Models.

(7) (i) “Nonagricultural landscape restoration project” means a project that:

1. Is installed on nonagricultural lands;

2. Has an intended lifespan of at least 10 years; and

3. Provides environmental outcomes.

(ii) “Nonagricultural landscape restoration project” includes a project that returns land to native or natural land cover, such as afforestation or reforestation projects.

(8) “Quantification plan” means a plan approved by the Department that describes:

(i) The method that will be used to measure or model environmental outcomes;

(ii) The required compliance monitoring that will occur to ensure that the proposed actions were taken;

(iii) Any verification steps that may be carried out by the Department or the owner of a project or practice to confirm environmental outcomes; and

(iv) The timeline for proposed payments under a contract with the Department.

(b) There is a Clean Water Commerce Account.

(c) The purpose of the Account is to:

(1) Purchase environmental outcomes in support of the State’s efforts to achieve the Chesapeake Bay TMDL; and

(2) Accelerate restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays and their watersheds.

(d) The Secretary shall administer the Account.

(e) The Account consists of:

(1) Revenue transferred to the Account under § 9–1605.2(i)(2)(xiii) of this subtitle; and

(2) Any other money from any other sources accepted for the benefit of the Account.

(f) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Account may be used only for the purchase of cost–effective environmental outcomes that:

(i) Support the State’s efforts to achieve the Chesapeake Bay TMDL; and

(ii) Have an expected life of at least 10 years.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, in each fiscal year:

(i) At least 35% shall be used to procure environmental outcomes from agricultural practices, with priority given to projects that are:

1. A fixed natural filter practice, as defined in § 8–701 of the Agriculture Article; or

2. An agricultural ditch management practice, as defined by the Chesapeake Bay Program;

(ii) At least 20% shall be used to procure environmental outcomes from projects, including stormwater management and green infrastructure projects, established in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms and risks as identified by the Department in consultation with the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities; and

(iii) At least 10% shall be used to procure environmental outcomes from nonagricultural landscape restoration projects that take into consideration the project’s ecological suitability, including the hydrological conditions and other physical characteristics of the location at which the project will be implemented.

(3) Any unencumbered funds not used to purchase environmental outcomes as specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection are:

(i) No longer subject to the allocation requirements specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(ii) Available for use consistent with this section in subsequent fiscal years, including to fund the Whole Watershed Fund established under § 8–2B–03 of the Natural Resources Article.

(4) A project may include environmental outcomes from one or more of the project types specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(g) Expenditures from the Account may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(h) The Department may establish subaccounts within the Account to carry out the purposes of this section.

(i) An environmental outcome purchased under this section may not be resold or transferred to any other person separately from the property on which the environmental outcome is located.

(j) In calculating pollution reductions under the Chesapeake Bay TMDL by various major source sectors recognized in the Watershed Implementation Plan, credit for any reductions funded under this section shall be attributed to the sector of the source that makes the reductions.

(k) (1) The Department shall:

(i) Use a competitive process to invite funding proposals from aggregators and other persons for the provision of environmental outcomes that will contribute toward the achievement of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL;

(ii) Develop and use a scoring system to evaluate a submitted funding proposal;

(iii) Provide each person that submits a funding proposal with a copy of the scoring system, including the weight given to the co–benefits specified under paragraph (3)(ii)2 of this subsection; and

(iv) At least once a year, publicly announce a request for proposals or otherwise initiate a procurement process for environmental outcomes to be funded under this section.

(2) The Department shall require each funding proposal submitted under this section to include:

(i) The legal name of the person submitting the proposal;

(ii) A description of the projects or practices to be used or implemented to achieve the environmental outcomes;

(iii) The location where the projects or practices will be used or implemented;

(iv) The expected life of each environmental outcome that will be achieved under the projects or practices;

(v) To ensure that the applicant has the legal authority to implement the projects or practices, a description of the ownership of each parcel of land or facility that will be used in the projects or practices;

(vi) A proposed quantification plan and verification procedure;

(vii) An implementation timetable for the projects or practices;

(viii) A proposed cost and payment schedule;

(ix) An explanation of whether the proposal meets the requirements for funding specified in subsection (g) of this section;

(x) If the projects or practices will achieve a co–benefit specified under paragraph (3)(ii)2 of this subsection, a description of the co–benefit, including as much information as is reasonably possible regarding the nature, extent, duration, and means of verifying the co–benefit;

(xi) A statement on whether any portion of the projects or practices are being funded or will be funded, in whole or in part, with federal funds, local funds, or State funds other than funds provided under this section, and a description of any such funding, including:

1. The name of the department or agency providing the funds;

2. The amount of funding received or that will be received; and

3. The portion of the projects or practices for which the funds are being or will be provided; and

(xii) Any other information required by the Department.

(3) (i) When initiating a competitive process under this subsection, the Department shall announce the criteria that will be used to evaluate funding proposals.

(ii) When evaluating funding proposals, the Department shall prioritize the following factors in the following order:

1. The dollar cost per unit of environmental outcome; and

2. The provision of expected co–benefits related to:

A. Enhancing the mitigation of and resiliency to the anticipated adverse effects of climate changes;

B. Alleviating the environmental harms and risks borne by communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms and risks as identified by the Department in consultation with the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities;

C. Contributing toward the attainment of water quality standards in a locally impaired watershed; or

D. Reductions in phosphorus or sediment loads that are directly measured or modeled by the Chesapeake Bay Program Models and can be counted toward the State’s pollution load reductions required under the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.

(l) The Department shall:

(1) Approve a process to verify environmental outcomes for which funding is provided under this section; and

(2) Use consistent standards and processes for verifying environmental outcomes through the confirmation of modeling results, the confirmation of installations, or, where appropriate, the measurement of outcomes during or after the initiation of a project or practice.

(m) An environmental outcome purchased under this section shall:

(1) Result from a new project or practice designed and established following the selection of a proposal and the execution of a contract in accordance with this section;

(2) Be in addition to any load reduction required by any federal, State, or local law, regulation, policy, or permit, including any applicable total maximum daily load; and

(3) Be consistent with the Chesapeake Bay Program Models so as to ensure the load reductions will count toward the achievement of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.

(n) A contract entered into by the Department under this section may be funded for the expected life of the project or practice yielding the environmental outcome, not to exceed 20 years.

(o) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a contract entered into by the Department under this section shall:

(i) Require the owner of the project or practice to periodically submit status updates in accordance with the quantification plan for the environmental outcomes of the project or practice;

(ii) Require that payment for environmental outcomes be conditioned on the achievement and verification of the environmental outcomes in accordance with the quantification plan;

(iii) Include a schedule of payments that will be made as environmental outcomes are achieved and verified; and

(iv) Require reporting on the amount of nitrogen and, to the extent that it can be feasibly determined without significant expense, phosphorus and sediment that are removed annually by the project or practice.

(2) (i) In entering into a contract for a project that includes construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, on request, under this section, the Department shall allow nonuniform payment schedules that allow for a cost–per–pound of nitrogen reduced that varies with the achievement of performance milestones, as agreed upon by both parties to the contract.

(ii) The first performance milestone may not occur earlier than the time that the construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation is complete.

(3) In order to ensure the achievement of environmental outcomes agreed to in a contract, the Department may require:

(i) A minimum final payment; and

(ii) For a contract award greater than $500,000, additional financial protections, including a letter of credit, insurance instrument, or performance bond.

(p) The Department shall:

(1) Maintain a public registry for the environmental outcomes of each project or practice that includes:

(i) A description of the project or practice and the associated spatial information; and

(ii) To ensure that the environmental outcomes are maintained for the life expectancy of the environmental outcome, a summary of the contract provisions for the project or practice; and

(2) Make the registry available to the public on the Department’s website.

(q) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a project or practice that is partially financed with another source of State funds may be funded under this section.

(ii) Funding provided to a project or practice under this subsection shall be prorated to cover only the portion of the environmental benefit not funded by another State source.

(2) (i) An environmental outcome that is funded entirely with public funds is not eligible to be purchased with funds from the Account.

(ii) If an environmental outcome is partially funded with public funds and is verified under subsection (l) of this section, funds from the Account may be used to purchase the remaining portion of the environmental outcome that is not funded with public funds.

(r) In conjunction with the report required under § 9–1605.2(j)(6) of this subtitle, on or before December 31 each year, the Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Environment and Transportation Committee on:

(1) The total amount expended and encumbered under this section:

(i) During the immediately preceding fiscal year; and

(ii) Since July 1, 2022;

(2) The amount and type of environmental outcomes purchased under this section and the types of projects or practices that produced those outcomes, including information on:

(i) The cost per unit of nitrogen reduced or removed; and

(ii) The relative contribution of each environmental outcome toward closing any gaps in achieving the nutrient and sediment targets of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL;

(3) The type and value of any co–benefits provided by projects or practices funded under this section;

(4) The cost–effectiveness of environmental outcomes purchased under this section as compared with other approaches to reducing nitrogen; and

(5) For fiscal year 2025 only, any amendments to this section necessary to reflect historic and projected demand for funding from the Account and the Bay Restoration Fund, including an assessment and recommendation on possible changes to the percentages specified under subsection (f) of this section.

(s) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2602
§9–2602.
Status: in_force

A municipality in the county may pass an ordinance consistent with this article to regulate license holders located within the limits and up to 1 mile beyond the limits of the municipality to assist in the enforcement of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-232 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-232
§9–232.
Status: in_force

A director or officer of an insurer, association, or fraternal benefit society that receives a premium or assessment on behalf of the insurer, association, or fraternal benefit society and, at the time of receipt, knows that the insurer, association, or fraternal benefit society is insolvent is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-219 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-219
§9–219.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply if the State would lose or be denied any federal assistance or other funds because of its application.

(b) (1) If federal grants, loans, or other funds are available for sewerage systems in the Patuxent River Watershed area, the Department shall use them to upgrade and floodproof existing sewerage systems, collector lines, or facilities in the area to meet standards currently in effect under this subtitle.

(2) If available funds can be used to upgrade and floodproof any existing sewerage systems, collector lines, or facilities in the Patuxent River Watershed area, the Department may not use the funds to construct any new sewerage system, collector line, or facility in the area.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Department may use available funds to construct a new sewerage system, collector line, or facility that does not discharge into a river, including a new sewerage system that incorporates land disposal of treated sewage effluent.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-243 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-243
§9–243.
Status: in_force

(a) If requested by a juvenile court or by any other court in a proceeding that involves the interest of a minor, the Department shall provide the services described in this title.

(b) The Department shall provide the employees necessary for any services that a juvenile court orders.

(c) The Department shall cooperate with the juvenile court in carrying out the objectives of this title and Title 3, Subtitles 8 and 8A of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-404 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-404
§9–404.
Status: in_force

(a) An order for compliance with the requirements of § 9-403 of this subtitle that is issued in accordance with the authority granted under Title 6, Subtitle 3 of this article may be appealed to the State Fire Prevention Commission.

(b) An order for compliance with the requirements of § 9-403 of this subtitle that is issued in accordance with the authority granted by a local law, ordinance, or regulation may be appealed as provided by law, ordinance, or regulation of the local jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1005 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1005
§9A–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) Limited liability partnerships shall have:

(1) A principal office in the State; and

(2) A resident agent who shall be:

(i) A citizen of this State who resides in the State;

(ii) A Maryland corporation; or

(iii) A Maryland limited liability company.

(b) (1) A limited liability partnership may designate or change its resident agent or principal office by filing for record with the Department a statement signed by an authorized person which authorizes the designation or change.

(2) A limited liability partnership may change the address of its resident agent by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by a person authorized by the limited liability partnership to execute such statements.

(3) A designation or change of a principal office or resident agent or address of the resident agent for a limited liability partnership under this subsection is effective when the Department accepts the statement for record.

(c) (1) A resident agent who changes addresses in this State may notify the Department of the change by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by or on behalf of the resident agent.

(2) The statement shall include:

(i) The name of the limited liability partnership for which the change is effective;

(ii) The old and new addresses of the resident agent; and

(iii) The date on which the change is effective.

(3) If the old and new addresses of the resident agent are the same as the old and new addresses of the principal office of the limited liability partnership, the statement may include a change of address of the principal office if:

(i) The resident agent notifies the limited liability partnership in writing; and

(ii) The statement recites that notice has been sent.

(4) The change of address of the resident agent or principal office is effective when the Department accepts the statement for record.

(d) (1) A resident agent may resign by filing with the Department a counterpart or photocopy of the signed resignation.

(2) Unless a later time is specified in the resignation, it is effective:

(i) At the time it is filed with the Department, if the limited liability partnership has appointed a successor resident agent; or

(ii) 10 days after it is filed with the Department, if the limited liability partnership has not appointed a successor resident agent.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-651 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-651
§9–651.
Status: in_force

(a) If consolidating administrative matters of service areas will not impair any bond obligation incurred by a district under this subtitle, the district may consolidate the administrative matters of service areas in accordance with this section.

(b) If the action promotes efficient operation of the service areas, a district may:

(1) Consolidate the operational, engineering, and financial functions of service areas;

(2) Allocate costs among service areas; and

(3) If this subtitle does not commit the funds for a specific purpose, combine funds of service areas.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-209.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209.1
§9–209.
Status: in_force

§9–209.1.

Cool season lawn and turf grass seed shall be labeled with a sell by date that may not be more than 15 months from the month following the date of the test.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-804 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an application for a special exception for:

(1) an asphalt plant;

(2) a concrete plant;

(3) sand and gravel washing, crushing, or screening; or

(4) surface mining.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article, the county commissioners may hear and decide a special exception under an appeal filed by a property owner who is aggrieved by a decision of the board of appeals on the special exception.

(2) The county commissioners shall hear and decide an appeal of a special exception in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the county commissioners.

(c) If the county commissioners adopt rules and procedures for considering a special exception under this section, the decision of the county commissioners to grant, deny, modify, or remand the application for the special exception is a final decision for which judicial review may be requested in the circuit court under Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller may allow, by regulation, a licensed dealer, a licensed special fuel seller, or a licensed turbine fuel seller to omit the motor fuel tax on motor fuel sold to the United States or a unit of the United States.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-239 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-239
§9–239.
Status: in_force

By regulation, the Department shall set standards for nonsecure alternatives for the placement of a child committed under § 3-8A-19 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) (i) “Furnishings” means personal property and fixtures.

(ii) “Furnishings” includes furniture, art objects, and accessories.

(3) “State room” means any of the following rooms of the Government House:

(i) the center hall;

(ii) the conservatory;

(iii) the private reception room;

(iv) the State dining room;

(v) the State drawing room;

(vi) the State parlour; and

(vii) the State reception room.

(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Trust shall:

(1) be responsible for the renovation of the State rooms, including their design and furnishings;

(2) supervise and direct any improvement or other change in the internal design or furnishings of a State room;

(3) be responsible for any proposed landscaping of the grounds of the Government House;

(4) be responsible for the conservation and restoration of objects in a State room; and

(5) be responsible for and carry out the maintenance of the State rooms.

(c) The Department of General Services shall maintain an inventory of furnishings in the Government House.

(d) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Trust, on behalf of the State, may:

(1) accept and receive a gift or loan of property for use in a State room; and

(2) accept and receive a gift of money for maintenance and restoration of a State room.

(e) Unless the Trust approves, the internal design and furnishings of a State room may not be changed.

(f) Before the renovation, furnishing, and decoration of a State room, the Trust shall consult with and obtain the input of the Board of Trustees and the Council of the Maryland Historical Society.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-714 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-714
§9–714.
Status: in_force

(a) When the Commission receives a claim, the Commission:

(1) may investigate the claim; and

(2) on application of any party to the claim, shall order a hearing.

(b) (1) The Commission shall make or deny an award within 30 days:

(i) after the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim; or

(ii) if a hearing is held, after the hearing is concluded.

(2) The decision shall be recorded in the principal office of the Commission, and a copy of the decision shall be sent to each party’s attorney of record or, if the party is unrepresented, to the party:

(i) by first–class mail; or

(ii) by electronic means, if the party’s attorney of record consents or, if the party is unrepresented, the party consents.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-115 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-115
§9–115.
Status: in_force

Where character evidence is otherwise relevant to the proceeding, no person offered as a character witness who has an adequate basis for forming an opinion as to another person’s character shall hereafter be excluded from giving evidence based on personal opinion to prove character, either in person or by deposition, in any suit, action or proceeding, civil or criminal, in any court or before any judge, or jury of the State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-309 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

Article VIII. Finance.

(a) The Interstate Commission shall pay or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.

(b) The Interstate Commission shall levy on and collect an annual assessment from each compacting state to cover the cost of the internal operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the Interstate Commission’s annual budget as approved each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Interstate Commission, taking into consideration the population of each compacting state and the volume of interstate movement of juveniles in each compacting state and shall promulgate a rule binding upon all compacting states which governs said assessment.

(c) The Interstate Commission shall not incur any obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate Commission pledge the credit of any of the compacting states, except by and with the authority of the compacting state.

(d) The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Interstate Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Interstate Commission.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-413 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-413
§9–413.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not deliver contraband to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement with the intent to effect an escape.

(2) A person may not possess contraband with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement to effect an escape.

(3) A person may not deposit or conceal any contraband in or about a place of confinement or on any land appurtenant to the place of confinement to effect an escape.

(4) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive contraband to effect an escape.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3211 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3211
§9–3211.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.

(b) There is a Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.

(c) The Commission shall:

(1) advise the Board on matters related to legislation, regulations, rules, budgetary changes, and all other actions needed to implement the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council as they relate to local governments;

(2) make recommendations to the Board regarding grants to local governments from the Fund; and

(3) create performance measures to assess the effectiveness of the grants.

(d) (1) The Commission consists of one member from each county appointed by the governing body of the county.

(2) The Executive Director shall appoint the chair of the Commission.

(e) (1) The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the members of the Commission are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2016.

(3) At the end of a term, a member:

(i) is eligible for reappointment; and

(ii) continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member who is appointed or reappointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(f) A member of the Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall provide staff for the Commission.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2424 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2424
§9–2424.
Status: in_force

The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who for any reason has failed to renew the license if the individual:

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within the period of time established by the Board;

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 9–2423 of this subtitle; and

(3) pays to the Board the renewal fee and the reinstatement fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a charge of escape under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-622 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-622
§9–622.
Status: in_force

(a) A secured party’s acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures:

(1) Discharges the obligation to the extent consented to by the debtor;

(2) Transfers to the secured party all of a debtor’s rights in the collateral;

(3) Discharges the security interest or agricultural lien that is the subject of the debtor’s consent and any subordinate security interest or other subordinate lien; and

(4) Terminates any other subordinate interest.

(b) A subordinate interest is discharged or terminated under subsection (a), even if the secured party fails to comply with this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1901 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1901
§9–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Distributor” means any person that:

(1) Sells a packaged product to a retailer; or

(2) Receives a shipment or consignment of, or in any other manner acquires, packaged products for distribution to a retailer for:

(i) Sale to a consumer; or

(ii) Promotional purposes.

(c) “Food package” means a package that is designed and intended for direct food contact and is composed, in substantial part, of paper, paperboard, or other materials originally derived from plant fibers, including:

(1) A food or beverage product that is contained in a food package or to which a food package is applied;

(2) A packaging component of a food package; and

(3) Plastic disposable gloves used in commercial or institutional food service.

(d) “Intentionally added” means the act of deliberately using a chemical in the formation of a package or packaging component when the chemical’s continued presence is desired in the final package or packaging component to provide a specific characteristic.

(e) (1) “Manufacturer” means any person that manufactures a package or packaging component.

(2) “Manufacturer” includes any person that sells a package or packaging component to a distributor.

(f) (1) “Package” means a container used to market, protect, or handle a product.

(2) “Package” includes:

(i) A unit package, an intermediate package, and a shipping container as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials; and

(ii) An unsealed receptacle such as a carrying case, crate, cup, pail, rigid foil or other tray, wrap, wrapping film, bag, and tub.

(g) (1) “Packaging component” means any individual assembled part of a package.

(2) “Packaging component” includes any interior or exterior blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, coating, closure, label, ink, dye, pigment, adhesive, or any other additive.

(3) “Packaging component” does not include any package or packaging component that contains cadmium and is intended for reuse more than 5 times.

(h) “PFAS chemicals” means, when used in fire–fighting agents, fire–fighting equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1403 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1403
§9–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Sustainable Growth Subcabinet.

(b) The Subcabinet consists of:

(1) the Secretary of Agriculture;

(2) the Secretary of Budget and Management;

(3) the Secretary of Commerce;

(4) the Secretary of Emergency Management;

(5) the Secretary of the Environment;

(6) the Secretary of General Services;

(7) the Secretary of Higher Education;

(8) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;

(9) the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Neighborhood Revitalization;

(10) the Secretary of Natural Resources;

(11) the Secretary of Planning;

(12) the Secretary of Transportation;

(13) a representative of the Governor’s office;

(14) the Secretary of Health;

(15) the Secretary of Labor; and

(16) the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration.

(c) The Executive Director of the National Center for Smart Growth Education and Research at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus shall serve as an ex officio member of the Subcabinet.

(d) (1) The Secretary of Planning shall chair the Subcabinet and shall be responsible for the oversight, direction, and accountability of the work of the Subcabinet.

(2) The Secretary of Housing and Community Development shall be the vice chair of the Subcabinet.

(e) (1) The Department of Planning shall provide the primary staff support for the Subcabinet and serve as its primary office.

(2) The Secretary of Planning may call upon any of the Subcabinet members to provide additional staff assistance as needed.

(f) The Secretary of Planning may establish subcommittees to carry out the work of the Subcabinet.

(g) The Subcabinet shall meet regularly at such times and places as it determines.

(h) (1) The Subcabinet shall:

(i) provide a forum for discussion of interdepartmental issues relating to activities that affect growth, development, neighborhood vitality, and resource management;

(ii) work together using all available resources to promote the understanding of sustainable growth;

(iii) work together to create, enhance, support, and revitalize equitable and sustainable communities across the State;

(iv) meet at least biannually with county and municipal elected leaders and planning officials to discuss local government issues relating to activities that affect equitable and resilient growth, development, neighborhood vitality, and resource management;

(v) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, make recommendations to:

1. the Department of Commerce in accordance with § 5–1304 of the Economic Development Article;

2. the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with § 6–206 of the Housing and Community Development Article;

3. the Department of Planning in accordance with § 5A–303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

4. the Department of Transportation in accordance with § 7–101 of the Transportation Article;

(vi) in coordination with State agencies, evaluate and report annually to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the implementation of the State’s sustainable growth policy; and

(vii) perform other duties assigned by the Governor.

(2) The failure of the Subcabinet to make a recommendation under paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection may not be construed as prohibiting a department to act in accordance with the department’s authority under State law.

(i) The annual report required in subsection (h)(1) of this section shall include:

(1) a description of the projects, programs, and costs of activities located in priority funding areas;

(2) a description of projects, programs, and costs of activities funded under the exceptions allowed in § 5–7B–06 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(3) projects submitted to the Board of Public Works for funding outside priority funding areas under the extraordinary circumstances exception in accordance with § 5–7B–05 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the impact of these projects upon the State’s sustainable growth policy;

(4) a list of programs and policies reviewed and changed to ensure compliance with the State’s sustainable growth policy; and

(5) a list of projects or programs approved and funded under Chapter 759, § 2 of the Acts of 1997.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-218 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-218
§9–218.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary may apply for, receive, and spend federal funds available for use in carrying out the powers and duties of the Secretary or the Department.

(2) The Department may:

(i) accept, manage, and dispose of federal funds and commodities; and

(ii) take advantage of any available federal program or grant or other public or private assistance that accomplishes or furthers the objectives of this title.

(b) (1) With the approval of the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Department shall accept, on behalf of the State, a conditional or unconditional gift or grant.

(2) The Department shall pay all funds collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection into a special fund of the State Treasury and use the special fund to carry out the provisions of this title.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section or otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall pay all money collected by the Department under this title into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-319 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-319
§9–319.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), for purposes of determining the rights of creditors of, and purchasers for value of goods from, a consignee, while the goods are in the possession of the consignee, the consignee is deemed to have rights and title to the goods identical to those the consignor had or had power to transfer.

(b) For purposes of determining the rights of a creditor of a consignee, law other than this title determines the rights and title of a consignee while goods are in the consignee’s possession if, under this subtitle, a perfected security interest held by the consignor would have priority over the rights of the creditor.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-716 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-716
§9–716.
Status: in_force

A municipal authority may adopt rules and regulations:

(1) To provide for the maintenance and operation of any system under its control; and

(2) To govern the installation and alteration of all water supply, plumbing, and drainage arrangements on private property, including requirements for obtaining a permit and paying a reasonable charge before doing any work on any water supply, plumbing, or drainage system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

A holder of a beer wholesaler’s license may not provide equipment to dispense draft beer at a rental price that is less than the fair market cost for the rental.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A statement of the financial condition of a savings and loan association shall be:

(1) Prepared quarterly;

(2) Submitted at a meeting of the board of directors of the association that is held within 30 days after the end of the quarter; and

(3) Submitted to the Division Director within 30 days after the end of the quarter.

(b) A savings and loan association shall:

(1) Send or provide the quarterly statement of financial condition to any person on request; and

(2) Within 20 days after the board of directors meeting:

(i) Have the quarterly statement of financial condition available at each of its offices in this State; and

(ii) Send a quarterly statement of the salaries, fees, dividends, compensation under § 9-307(i) of this subtitle, expense accounts, and any loans permitted under § 9-307(d) of this subtitle paid or made to each of the officers, directors, and controlling persons of the association and a current list of the names of the officers, directors, and controlling persons of the association, certified by an officer of the association, to the Division Director, who shall make them available to any member or depositor on request.

(c) (1) At least once each year, a savings and loan association shall:

(i) Publish a summary of the statement of financial condition in a newspaper published in the county where the association has its principal office; and

(ii) Submit proof of publication of the summary to the Division Director.

(2) Each summary of a report shall be in a form that the Division Director approves.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-220 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-220
§9–220.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each auxiliary police officer for Baltimore County is a covered employee while on duty as defined in the Baltimore County Police Manual of Rules, Regulations, and Procedures.

(2) Each auxiliary police officer for Howard County is a covered employee while on duty as defined in the Howard County Police Department’s General Orders.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of a volunteer police department is a covered employee.

(2) A member of a volunteer police department in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Garrett, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Washington, or Worcester County is not a covered employee.

(3) For the purposes of this title, the political subdivision of the State where the department is organized is the employer of the covered employee in the department.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-633 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-633
§9–633.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner:

(1) Shall review an application for conversion to a commercial bank;

(2) Shall determine:

(i) Whether the plan is fair to the stockholders of the converting association and the general public;

(ii) That insurance of the savings accounts will remain in effect after the conversion;

(iii) That, after conversion, the commercial bank will be in sound financial condition and will be soundly managed;

(iv) That conversion will not impair the capital of the association nor adversely affect the association’s operations; and

(v) That no person, member, employee, or otherwise will receive any inequitable gain or advantage by reason of the conversion;

(3) May require any changes that are necessary to ensure full disclosure of all material facts;

(4) May not issue a certificate of authority to commence business to a commercial bank unless all the requirements of this article governing a commercial bank have been met;

(5) May modify the initial capitalization requirements of the commercial bank if the Commissioner determines that a modification is:

(i) Reasonably required to protect the welfare of the commercial bank; and

(ii) Not detrimental to the public interest or to the commercial bank; and

(6) May adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this part.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1206 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1206
§9A–1206.
Status: in_force

(a) The conversion of an other entity to a partnership organized under the laws of this State shall be completed on the later of:

(1) The formation of the partnership in accordance with this title or, in the case of the conversion of an other entity to a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of this State, the filing of a certificate of limited liability partnership that complies with § 9A–1001 of this title; or

(2) The effectiveness of articles of conversion filed for record with the Department.

(b) The conversion of a partnership organized under the laws of this State to an other entity shall be completed on the effectiveness of articles of conversion filed for record with the Department.

(c) Articles of conversion shall be effective on the later of:

(1) The time the Department accepts the articles of conversion for record; or

(2) The future effective time of the articles of conversion as set forth in articles of conversion that have been accepted by the Department for record.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, at the time the conversion of an other entity to a partnership formed under the laws of this State is completed:

1. The other entity shall be converted to a partnership organized under the laws of this State;

2. The conversion shall have the effects set forth in § 9A–1204 of this subtitle; and

3. The partnership shall be subject to all of the provisions of this title.

(ii) Notwithstanding § 9A–202 of this title, the existence of the partnership as a partnership organized under the laws of this State shall be deemed to have commenced on the date the other entity commenced its existence in the place in which the other entity was first incorporated, created, formed, or otherwise came into being.

(2) At the time the conversion of a partnership formed under the laws of this State to an other entity is completed, the conversion shall have the effects set forth in §�9A–1204 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20D-03 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20D / Section 9-20D-03
§9–20D–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may create a Regulated Sustainable Energy Contract Program to authorize qualified contractors to provide residential renewable energy installations and residential energy efficiency measures to residential property owners under regulated sustainable energy contracts in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) The Administration shall manage, supervise, and administer a Program created under this subtitle.

(c) If the Administration creates a Program under this subtitle, the Administration shall adopt regulations that:

(1) ensure that financing is provided only to a project that carries out the purposes stated in a regulated sustainable energy contract;

(2) establish eligibility criteria for qualified contractors, including a required minimum level of capitalization;

(3) establish eligibility requirements for property owners that give due regard to the owner’s ability to pay in a manner substantially similar to the requirements for a mortgage loan under §§ 12–127, 12–311, 12–409.1, 12–925, and 12–1029 of the Commercial Law Article;

(4) define and place limits on eligible residential renewable energy installations and eligible residential energy efficiency measures;

(5) establish cost–effectiveness requirements for eligible residential renewable energy installations and eligible residential energy efficiency measures;

(6) establish payback requirements, rate–of–return and interest rate guidelines, and limits for regulated sustainable energy contracts;

(7) establish mechanisms for independent quality control and quality assurance;

(8) market the Program to property owners and potential qualified contractors; and

(9) provide a process for adopting brand names for the Program as well as elements of the Program.

(d) The Administration may enter into contracts with third parties to ensure that:

(1) financing is provided only to projects that carry out the terms and conditions of regulated sustainable energy contracts; and

(2) the purposes of the Program are fulfilled.

(e) The Administration may collect reasonable fees from qualified contractors to:

(1) ensure that the purposes of the Program are fulfilled; and

(2) carry out the Administration’s duties under this subtitle.

(f) The Administration may authorize qualified contractors to:

(1) enter into regulated sustainable energy contracts with individual residential property owners, groups of residential property owners, or the builder of a new residential structure;

(2) directly bill, in accordance with the rate and payment schedules provided in the regulated sustainable energy contract, each property owner that:

(i) is a party to a regulated sustainable energy contract; or

(ii) owns property subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract; and

(3) enforce payment under a regulated sustainable energy contract in accordance with § 9–20D–08 of this subtitle.

(g) The Administration may:

(1) limit the authorization of a qualified contractor to a particular territory or specified residential renewable energy installation; and

(2) authorize more than one qualified contractor to operate in a particular territory or to offer specified residential renewable energy installation.

(h) The Administration:

(1) before developing and implementing a Program, shall perform a study to assess:

(i) the feasibility of the Program; and

(ii) the Administration’s abilities to fulfill its duties regarding the Program under this subtitle;

(2) may develop and implement a test or pilot program; and

(3) notwithstanding the provisions in this subtitle, shall ensure that any financing authorized under this subtitle shall comply with applicable provisions in Title 12, Subtitles 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-227 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-227
§9–227.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “preferred claim” means a claim that is given priority of payment from the general assets of an insurer under the law of the State or the United States.

(b) (1) The first $500 of compensation or wages owed to an officer or employee of an insurer for services rendered within 3 months before the commencement of a delinquency proceeding against the insurer shall be paid before payment of any other debt or claim.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Commissioner may pay the compensation required to be paid under this subsection as soon as practicable after commencement of the delinquency proceeding.

(3) At all times, the Commissioner shall reserve funds that the Commissioner believes are sufficient for expenses of administration.

(4) The priority required under this subsection is instead of any other similar priority that may be authorized by law as to wages or compensation.

(c) Priority over all other claims in a liquidation proceeding, other than claims for wages specified in subsection (b) of this section, expenses of administration, and taxes, shall be given to:

(1) claims by policyholders, beneficiaries, insureds, or holders of funding agreements issued under § 16–113 of this article, that arise from and within the coverage of and are not in excess of the applicable limits of policies and insurance contracts issued by the insurer;

(2) liability claims against insureds that are within the coverage of and are not in excess of the applicable limits of policies and insurance contracts issued by the insurer; and

(3) claims of:

(i) the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation;

(ii) the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation; and

(iii) any similar organization in another state.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if there are known or potential claims due the federal government, the following shall be the priority of distribution:

(1) expenses of administration;

(2) the following claims without priority among them:

(i) claims made by policyholders, beneficiaries, insureds, or holders of funding agreements issued under § 16–113 of this article, that arise from and within the coverage of and are not in excess of the applicable limits of policies and insurance contracts issued by the insurer;

(ii) liability claims against insureds that are within the coverage of and are not in excess of the applicable limits of policies and insurance contracts issued by the insurer; and

(iii) claims of:

1. the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation;

2. the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation; and

3. any similar organization in another state;

(3) claims of the federal government not included in item (2) of this subsection;

(4) the first $500 of compensation or wages owed to an officer or employee of an insurer for services rendered within 3 months before the commencement of a delinquency proceeding against the insurer, which shall be instead of any other similar priority that may be authorized by law as to wages or compensation;

(5) claims for taxes and debts due any state or local government; and

(6) all other claims of general creditors not falling within any other priority under this subsection.

(e) (1) The owners of special deposit claims against an insurer for which a receiver is appointed in this State or another state have priority against their special deposits as provided by the law that governs the creation and maintenance of special deposits.

(2) If there is a deficiency in a special deposit so that the claims secured by the special deposit are not fully discharged, the claimants may share in the general assets after general creditors, and claimants against other special deposits who have received smaller percentages from their respective special deposits, have been paid percentages of their claims equal to the percentage paid from the special deposit.

(f) (1) The owner of a secured claim against an insurer for which a receiver has been appointed in this State or another state may:

(i) surrender the security and file the claim as a general creditor; or

(ii) have the claim discharged by resort to the security.

(2) If the owner of a secured claim has the claim discharged by resort to the security, any deficiency shall be treated as a claim against the general assets of the insurer on the same basis as the claims of unsecured creditors.

(3) The amount of a deficiency is conclusive if adjudicated:

(i) in an ancillary proceeding under this subtitle; or

(ii) by a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding in which the domiciliary receiver has had notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(4) If the amount of a deficiency is not conclusive, the amount shall be determined in a delinquency proceeding in the domiciliary state.

(g) (1) Current financing money that, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Health Services Cost Review Commission, are provided by an insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or health maintenance organization to a hospital for discounted hospital rates are deemed to be security for the amount of outstanding charges owed by the insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or health maintenance organization to the hospital for bills or claims for services provided by the hospital before the delinquency proceeding.

(2) A hospital that retains any current financing money as security under this subsection:

(i) is deemed to be the owner of a secured claim against the insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or health maintenance organization for which a receiver has been appointed; and

(ii) may discharge its claim against the insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or health maintenance organization as provided under subsection (f) of this section.

(h) (1) In a delinquency proceeding against an insurer domiciled in the State, claims owing to residents of ancillary states are preferred claims if similar claims are preferred under the law of this State.

(2) All claims owing to residents of ancillary states or nonresidents have equal priority of payment from general assets regardless of where the general assets are located.

(i) In a delinquency proceeding against an insurer domiciled in a reciprocal state, claims owing to residents of this State are preferred claims if similar claims are preferred under the law of that state.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipal corporation shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the applicable county or municipal property tax imposed on vehicles valued as stock in business in an amount equal to:

(1) for the taxable year beginning July 1, 1990, 25% of the tax imposed on those vehicles; and

(2) for the taxable year beginning July 1, 1991 and each taxable year thereafter, 50% of the tax imposed on those vehicles.

(b) In addition to the property tax credit required under subsection (a) of this section, for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2019, and each taxable year thereafter, the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant a property tax credit under this section against the applicable county or municipal property tax imposed on vehicles valued as stock in business in an amount up to 100% of the tax imposed on those vehicles.

(c) In addition to the property tax credit required under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipal corporation shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the applicable county or municipal property tax imposed on vehicles valued as stock in business in an amount equal to any increase in property tax resulting from an increase in the percent of assessment over the percent of assessment which was in effect for fiscal year 1989.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-327 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-327
§9–327.
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain an exemption under § 9-303(a), (b), or (c) of this subtitle, a dealer, distributor, special fuel seller, special fuel user, or turbine fuel seller shall complete and submit any certificates and reports that the Comptroller requires, by regulation.

(b) If the holder of an exemption certificate changes the use of any special fuel obtained under that certificate to a taxable use, the holder shall give the Comptroller written notice of the change within 5 days after the first change.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: reserved

If a criminal case is removed from one county to another and the defendant is detained in a correctional facility, the defendant may not be transferred to the county to which the case was removed until the presence of the defendant is required in the court to which the case was removed.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects.

(c) “Design coordination” means the review and coordination of services provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this article.

(d) “Landscape architect” means an individual who practices landscape architecture.

(e) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice landscape architecture.

(f) “License fee” means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license or the issuance of a reciprocal license.

(g) “Licensed landscape architect” means a landscape architect who is licensed by the Board to practice landscape architecture.

(h) “Permit” means a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice landscape architecture.

(i) “Permit fee” means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a permit.

(j) (1) “Practice landscape architecture” means:

(i) to provide any service or creative work in the analysis or design of land and natural resources that requires training and experience in the application of the biological, physical, mathematical, and social sciences; and

(ii) to perform design coordination of a project or portion of a project provided that the licensed landscape architect holds a current license issued by the Board and has adequate education and experience in, and understanding of, the project or portion of the project being coordinated.

(2) “Practice landscape architecture” includes:

(i) consultation, research, analysis, assessment, selection, and allocation of land and natural resources;

(ii) development of graphic, written, digital, and other appropriate criteria to govern the planning and design of land development and construction programs, including:

1. preparation, review, and analysis of master plans, site plans, and land development plans;

2. reconnaissance, planning, design, and preparation of construction documents;

3. construction, observation, administration, and project management;

4. preservation, restoration, conservation, reclamation, rehabilitation, and management of land and natural resources;

5. preparation of feasibility and site selection studies, environmental studies, and cost estimate reports; and

6. design and analysis of grading and drainage, irrigation, erosion and sediment control systems, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems; and

(iii) in conjunction with site plan preparation, the performance of the following:

1. determining a grade;

2. determining drainage; and

3. preparing and designing stormwater drainage systems provided that the preparation and design:

A. are in accordance with design manuals, details, and standards accepted by the State or local authorities; and

B. do not require a hydraulic or structural design of system components.

(k) “Responsible charge” means direct control and personal supervision of landscape architecture services that requires initiative, professional skill, and independent judgment.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20B-04 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20B / Section 9-20B-04
§9–20B–04.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall:

(1) manage, supervise, and administer the Program;

(2) adopt regulations to implement the Program and to ensure that Fund resources are utilized only to carry out the purposes of the Program;

(3) attach specific terms and conditions to any grant, loan, or other form of assistance that are determined by the Administration as necessary to ensure that the purposes of the Program are fulfilled;

(4) develop procedures for monitoring programs, projects, activities, and investments to verify that Fund resources are being used to meet the purposes of the Program; and

(5) provide money annually or as needed to the Clean Air Fund managed by the Department of the Environment to fund the costs of the Department’s programs to reduce or mitigate the effects of climate change.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-936 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-936
§9–936.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the Commission may not receive compensation.

(b) If the Commission approves the reimbursement and records the vote in the minutes, a member is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-328 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-328
§9–328.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless it is renewed for another term, a discharge permit expires on the expiration date the Department sets at issuance or renewal.

(2) The Department may not issue a discharge permit for a term longer than 5 years.

(b) Before a discharge permit expires, the Department may renew the discharge permit for another term:

(1) After administrative review in accordance with the rules and regulations that the Department adopts;

(2) After notice and opportunity for public hearing on the subject;

(3) On the condition that the discharge meets or will meet:

(i) Any applicable State or federal water quality standards or effluent limitations; and

(ii) Any applicable requirement of this subtitle; and

(4) If the permit holder pays all application and permit fees assessed by the Department under this subtitle.

(c) Administrative review proceedings under this section shall be completed at least 60 days before the expiration date of the permit.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-401 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-401
§9A–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Each partner is deemed to have an account that is:

(1) Credited with an amount equal to the money plus the value of any other property, net of the amount of any liabilities, the partner contributes to the partnership and the partner’s share of the partnership profits; and

(2) Charged with an amount equal to the money plus the value of any other property, net of the amount of any liabilities, distributed by the partnership to the partner and the partner’s share of the partnership losses.

(b) Each partner is entitled to an equal share of the partnership profits and is chargeable with a share of the partnership losses in proportion to the partner’s share of the profits.

(c) A partnership shall reimburse a partner for payments made and indemnify a partner for liabilities incurred by the partner in the ordinary course of the business of the partnership or for the preservation of its business or property.

(d) A partnership shall reimburse a partner for an advance to the partnership beyond the amount of capital the partner agreed to contribute.

(e) A payment or advance made by a partner which gives rise to a partnership obligation under subsection (c) or (d) of this section constitutes a loan to the partnership which accrues interest from the date of the payment or advance.

(f) Each partner has equal rights in the management and conduct of the partnership business.

(g) A partner may use or possess partnership property only on behalf of the partnership.

(h) A partner is not entitled to remuneration for services performed for the partnership, except for reasonable compensation for services rendered in winding up the business of the partnership.

(i) A person may become a partner only with the consent of all of the partners.

(j) A difference arising as to a matter in the ordinary course of business of a partnership may be decided by a majority of the partners. An act outside the ordinary course of business of a partnership and an amendment to the partnership agreement may be undertaken only with the consent of all of the partners.

(k) This section does not affect the obligations of a partnership to other persons under § 9A-301 of this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that homeowners have access to programs to assist them in meeting their payment obligations for water and sewer services.

(b) A political subdivision, a sanitary commission, or an authority providing services under this title may develop and implement service affordability programs to assist homeowners having difficulty making payments for water and sewer services, including:

(1) Payment plans; and

(2) Round up programs in which ratepayers may donate to a fund to be used to provide payment assistance to homeowners.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed nursing home administrator may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the nursing home administrator.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the nursing home administrator under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the nursing home administrator’s license.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-217 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-217
§9–217.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) “nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure” means an erosion control measure that:

(i) is dominated by tidal wetland vegetation; and

(ii) is designed to preserve the natural shoreline, minimize erosion, and establish aquatic habitat; and

(2) “nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure” includes marsh or other tidal wetland creation or a living shoreline.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property on which erosion control structures or devices have been installed or for which erosion control procedures have been implemented that halt or retard erosion of shorelines and deposit of eroded sediments in the waters of the State, including:

(i) erection or placement of bulkheads, groins, or other erosion control devices;

(ii) measures required to stabilize waterside, shorelines, and banks; and

(iii) measures required to change drainage patterns.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, to qualify for the tax credit under this section, the erosion control structures, devices, and procedures specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall, with respect to erosion control structures, devices, and procedures implemented after June 30, 2017:

(i) meet the standards of a nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure; or

(ii) meet the standards of a structural shoreline stabilization measure if:

1. the erosion control structure or device is located in an area designated by the Maryland Department of the Environment mapping as appropriate for structural shoreline stabilization measures and not suitable for a living shoreline; and

2. the Maryland Department of the Environment has granted the taxpayer a waiver from the construction of a nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure.

(3) The standards specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection do not apply to the implementation of a measure required to change drainage patterns.

(c) A county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount of a property tax credit under this section;

(2) the duration of a property tax credit under this section;

(3) subject to subsection (a) of this section, the definition of erosion control structures, devices, and procedures qualifying for the credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-06 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-06
§9–1E–06.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On an award of a license by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission established under § 9–1E–15 of this subtitle, the Commission shall:

(i) issue a Class A–1 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle who is:

1. a video lottery operator with more than 1,000 video lottery terminals; or

2. A. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a stadium in Prince George’s County that is primarily used for professional football (NFL);

B. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional football (NFL) franchise that is a lessee of a stadium in Baltimore City;

C. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional major league baseball franchise that is a lessee of a stadium in Baltimore City;

D. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional hockey league (NHL) franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State;

E. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional basketball association (NBA) franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State; or

F. the owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional soccer league (MLS) franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State;

(ii) issue a Class A–2 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle who is:

1. a video lottery operator with 1,000 or fewer video lottery terminals; or

2. a horse racing licensee;

(iii) subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, issue a Class B–1 sports wagering facility license to any applicant who meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle and who is not eligible for a Class B–2 sports wagering facility license;

(iv) subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, issue a Class B–2 sports wagering facility license to any applicant who is a person with less than:

1. 25 full–time equivalent employees; or

2. $3,000,000 in annual gross receipts; and

(v) issue not more than 60 mobile sports wagering licenses to any applicant who meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle.

(2) (i) The Commission shall issue a Class B–1 or Class B–2 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle who is:

1. the holder of a license issued by the State Racing Commission under § 11–524 of the Business Regulation Article, including a subsidiary of the license holder;

2. a person who is the owner or lessee of a facility approved for satellite simulcast betting before January 1, 2021, unless the satellite simulcast facility is located at a video lottery facility or a racetrack; and

3. a person who holds a commercial bingo license, if the facility at which the person operates commercial bingo was permitted to operate at least 200 electronic bingo machines or electronic tip jar machines on January 1, 2021.

(ii) In addition to the Class B–1 and B–2 sports wagering facility licenses issued in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Commission may issue not more than 30 Class B–1 and Class B–2 sports wagering facility licenses under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) (i) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission established under § 9–1E–15 of this subtitle may not award a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license to an applicant:

1. who is eligible to apply for a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility license under paragraph (1) of this subsection;

2. who holds a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility license; or

3. whose sports wagering facility will be located:

A. except as provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, within a 15–mile radius of a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility located in Allegany County, Cecil County, or Worcester County;

B. with respect to an application for a sports wagering facility license submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 15–mile radius of a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility licensed to a person described under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection and located in Charles County;

C. with respect to an application for a sports wagering facility license submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 10–mile radius of a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility licensed to a person described under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection and located in Carroll County;

D. with respect to an application for a sports wagering facility license submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 5–mile radius of a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility licensed to a person described under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection and located in Frederick County; or

E. within a 1.5–mile radius of a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility located in a county not described under item A, B, C, or D of this item or any other Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility.

(ii) 1. The prohibition under subparagraph (i)3A of this paragraph does not apply in Allegany County prior to the issuance of a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility license in Allegany County.

2. A Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license issued within a 15–mile radius of a Class A–1 or A–2 sports wagering facility in Allegany County may be renewed if the license was initially issued prior to the issuance of the Class A–1 or A–2 license.

(4) A for–profit entity, nonprofit organization, or public–private partnership operating at the racing location described under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Business Regulation Article located on lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources may apply for a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license.

(5) If an applicant designates an entity to hold the license under paragraph (1)(i)2 of this subsection, the designee shall be considered the applicant and subject to the requirements of the application process.

(6) In addition to any other person, an applicant for or holder of a Class A–1, A–2, B–1, or B–2 sports wagering facility license may apply for a mobile sports wagering license under this subsection.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for a sports wagering license shall pay to the Commission an application fee of:

(i) $2,000,000 for a Class A–1 sports wagering facility license;

(ii) $1,000,000 for a Class A–2 sports wagering facility license;

(iii) $250,000 for a Class B–1 sports wagering facility license;

(iv) $50,000 for a Class B–2 sports wagering facility license; and

(v) $500,000 for a mobile sports wagering license.

(2) The requirement to pay an application fee to the Commission under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to an applicant for a Class A–2 sports wagering facility license that is a horse racing licensee described under § 11–510(b)(3) of the Business Regulation Article.

(c) (1) The term of a sports wagering license under this section is 5 years.

(2) On application by the sports wagering licensee and payment of the license renewal fee under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Commission shall renew for 5 years a sports wagering license if the licensee complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

(3) The license renewal fee is equal to 1% of the average annual amount the licensee retained under § 9–1E–12(b)(1)(ii), (iii), or (iv) of this subtitle for the preceding 3–year period.

(d) (1) A sports wagering licensee may not begin accepting wagers on sporting events until the application fee under subsection (b)(1) of this section is paid in full and the applicant reimburses the Commission for expenses related to performing background investigations.

(2) The application fee under subsection (b)(1) of this section is nonrefundable.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-221 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-221
§9–221.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after investigation, the Department determines that any water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system is a menace to health or comfort or is causing a nuisance, and that conditions cannot be improved sufficiently only by changing the method of operation, the Department may order the owner:

(1) To alter or extend the water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; or

(2) To install a new water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.

(b) An order under subsection (a) of this section shall state a reasonable date for completion of the work.

(c) The Secretary may authorize a health officer:

(1) To investigate refuse disposal systems; and

(2) To enforce any regulation of the Department concerning refuse disposal systems.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement and except as provided in § 9–306 of this subtitle, an employee is entitled, on termination of State employment, to compensation for unused annual leave.

(b) The amount of compensation to be paid under this section shall equal one–tenth of the employee’s established biweekly compensation at the time of termination of State employment, multiplied by:

(1) the number of days of annual leave, not exceeding 50 days or 400 hours of the total that were accrued at the end of the previous calendar year and that remain unused; and

(2) the number of days of annual leave that accrued during the calendar year in which the employee’s State employment terminates and that remain unused.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2101
§9–2101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”); and

(2) § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”).

(b) Section 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 9–2105 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”), subject to §§ 9–2102 and 9–2103 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 9–2104 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-801 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 8 / Section 9A-801
§9A–801.
Status: in_force

A partnership is dissolved, and its business must be wound up, only upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

(1) In a partnership at will, the partnership’s having notice from a partner, other than a partner who is dissociated under § 9A-601(2) through (10) of this title, of that partner’s express will to withdraw as a partner, or on a later date specified by the partner;

(2) In a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking:

(i) The expiration of 90 days after a partner’s dissociation by death or otherwise under § 9A-601(6) through (10) of this title or wrongful dissociation under § 9A-602(b) of this title, unless before that time a majority in interest of the remaining partners, including partners who have rightfully dissociated pursuant to § 9A-602(b)(2)(i) of this title, agree to continue the partnership;

(ii) The express will of all of the partners to wind up the partnership business; or

(iii) The expiration of the term or the completion of the undertaking;

(3) An event agreed to in the partnership agreement resulting in the winding up of the partnership business;

(4) An event that makes it unlawful for all or substantially all of the business of the partnership to be continued, but a cure of illegality within 90 days after notice to the partnership of the event is effective retroactively to the date of the event for purposes of this section;

(5) On application by a partner, a judicial determination that:

(i) The economic purpose of the partnership is likely to be unreasonably frustrated;

(ii) Another partner has engaged in conduct relating to the partnership business which makes it not reasonably practicable to carry on the business in partnership with that partner; or

(iii) It is not otherwise reasonably practicable to carry on the partnership business in conformity with the partnership agreement; or

(6) On application by a transferee of a partner’s transferable interest, a judicial determination that it is equitable to wind up the partnership business:

(i) After the expiration of the term or completion of the undertaking, if the partnership was for a definite term or particular undertaking at the time of the transfer or entry of the charging order that gave rise to the transfer; or

(ii) At any time, if the partnership was a partnership at will at the time of the transfer or entry of the charging order that gave rise to the transfer.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-216.1 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-216.1
§9–216.
Status: in_force

§9–216.1.

(a) To organize as a savings and loan association, the chairman of the incorporators shall:

(1) Obtain a surety bond as provided in § 9-217 of this subtitle; and

(2) Establish:

(i) The initial subscription for savings accounts; and

(ii) The expense fund.

(b) (1) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the incorporators of a capital stock association shall establish an initial subscription account for capital stock.

(2) (i) A capital stock association may use its paid-in surplus to provide amounts required for the expense fund.

(ii) Any paid-in surplus amounts that are allocated to the expense fund under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not be used for dividends to holders of capital stock or any other distribution to holders of capital stock except on liquidation.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-314 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314
§9–314.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall provide employers, without charge, blank forms for:

(1) an application for benefits;

(2) notice of compensation;

(3) proof of employment and wage earnings;

(4) proof of death;

(5) proof of injury;

(6) proof of medical attendance; and

(7) any other purpose that the Commission considers proper and advisable.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide for distribution and ready availability of the forms required under this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-319 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-319
§9–319.
Status: in_force

If its charter provides, a savings and loan association may issue capital stock.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2404 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2404
§9–2404.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-226 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-226
§9–226.
Status: in_force

(a) A volunteer aide under § 6-106 of the Education Article is a covered employee.

(b) For the purposes of this title, the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City or the board of education for any other county is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section in that county.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-616 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-616
§9–616.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards.

(3) “Menstrual hygiene products” includes tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

(b) This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.

(c) (1) Each correctional facility shall have a written policy and procedure in place requiring menstrual hygiene products to be provided at no cost to a female incarcerated individual on:

(i) admission to the facility;

(ii) a routine basis; and

(iii) request.

(2) The managing official of a correctional facility shall ensure that the facility has a sufficient supply of menstrual hygiene products available to meet the needs of the incarcerated individual population at all times.

(d) The Commission shall establish standards regarding the proper disposal of menstrual hygiene products.

(e) Each correctional facility shall maintain records on the provision and availability of menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated individuals.

(f) The Commission shall review each correctional facility’s policy and records relating to menstrual hygiene products during regular inspections.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-12 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-12
§9–1E–12.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The Commission shall account to the Comptroller for all of the revenue under this subtitle.

(2) The proceeds from sports wagering, less the amount retained by the licensee under subsection (b)(1) of this section, shall be under the control of the Comptroller and distributed as provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this paragraph, all proceeds from sports wagering shall be electronically transferred monthly into the State Lottery Fund established under Subtitle 1 of this title.

(ii) A Class A–1 and A–2 sports wagering facility licensee shall retain 85% of the proceeds from sports wagering conducted at the locations described in § 9–1E–09(a) of this subtitle.

(iii) A Class B–1 and B–2 sports wagering facility licensee shall retain 85% of the proceeds from sports wagering conducted at the location described in the licensee’s application.

(iv) A mobile sports wagering licensee shall retain 80% of the proceeds from online sports wagering received by the licensee.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, all proceeds from sports wagering in the State Lottery Fund established under Subtitle 1 of this title shall be distributed on a monthly basis, on a properly approved transmittal prepared by the Commission to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund established under § 5–206 of the Education Article.

(ii) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, 5% of the proceeds attributable to mobile sports wagering shall be deposited in the General Fund.

(c) A winning wager on a sporting event that is not claimed by the winner within 182 days after the wager is won shall:

(1) become the property of the State; and

(2) be distributed to the Problem Gambling Fund established under § 9–1A–33 of this title.

(d) If a sports wagering licensee returns to successful players more than the amount of money wagered in any month, the licensee may subtract that amount from the proceeds of up to the three following months.

(e) The admissions and amusement tax may not be imposed on any proceeds from sports wagering.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2432 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2432
§9–2432.
Status: in_force

Unless authorized under this part to provide sign language interpretation services, an individual may not represent to the public, by use of a title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to provide sign language interpretation services in the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-121 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-121
§9–121.
Status: in_force

The Governor may recall a warrant of arrest or may issue another warrant whenever the Governor deems proper.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1102 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1102
§9–1102.
Status: in_force

A mutual association may convert to a credit union if:

(1) Its members approve; and

(2) Approval is granted by:

(i) The Division Director; and

(ii) The Commissioner.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-107 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may transport, offer for transportation, sell, offer or expose for sale within the State, sod for planting purposes:

(1) Not labeled in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) Having an incomplete, false, or misleading label or claim;

(3) Which has been falsely advertised or advertised in a misleading manner;

(4) Containing prohibited noxious weeds in any amount;

(5) Containing restricted noxious weeds except as prescribed by rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle;

(6) To which there is affixed names or terms that create an incomplete or misleading impression as to the kind, variety, history, productivity, quality, or origin of the sod;

(7) Represented to be “inspected”, “approved”, “certified”, “registered”, or “foundation” unless it has been produced, processed, and labeled in accordance with procedures and rules and regulations of an officially recognized certifying agency;

(8) Which in the form of turf sod, or turf plugs, do not contain at least one-half inch of sod and roots and which do not remain intact after folding, rolling or plugging; or

(9) Containing destructively injurious insects, other animal pests, or plant diseases.

(b) A person may not alter or substitute sod in any manner that may defeat the purpose of the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) A person may not disseminate any false or misleading advertisement in any manner concerning sod, sod mixtures, plugs, or sprigs.

(d) A person may not fail to comply with, or supply false information in reply to a “stop-sale order”, or remove tags attached to or dispose of sod, sod mixtures, plugs, or sprigs held under the order, except as specified by the enforcement officer.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

Upon request of the Secretary, the State’s Attorney of the county in which the violation of this subtitle occurs shall prosecute the person accused of the violation.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-607 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-607
§9–607.
Status: in_force

(a) Each district is a public corporate body that exercises public and essential government functions, for the public health and welfare.

(b) As to any project, each district may do any of the following:

(1) Acquire the project.

(2) Construct the project.

(3) Hold the project.

(4) Improve the project.

(5) Lease the project as a lessee or lessor.

(6) Maintain the project.

(7) Operate the project.

(8) Own the project.

(9) Reconstruct the project.

(10) Repair the project.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 15 / Section 9-1502
§9–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-515 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-515
§9–515.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b), (e), (f), and (g), a filed financing statement is effective for a period of five years after the date of filing.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (e), (f), and (g), an initial financing statement filed in connection with a public–finance transaction or manufactured–home transaction is effective for a period of 30 years after the date of filing if it indicates that it is filed in connection with a public–finance transaction or manufactured–home transaction.

(c) The effectiveness of a filed financing statement lapses on the expiration of the period of its effectiveness unless before the lapse a continuation statement is filed pursuant to subsection (d). Upon lapse, a financing statement ceases to be effective and any security interest or agricultural lien that was perfected by the financing statement becomes unperfected, unless the security interest is perfected otherwise. If the security interest or agricultural lien becomes unperfected upon lapse, it is deemed never to have been perfected as against a purchaser of the collateral for value.

(d) A continuation statement may be filed only within six months before the expiration of the five–year period specified in subsection (a), the 30–year period specified in subsection (b), or the date the financing statement ceases to be effective under § 9–705(c) of this title, whichever is applicable.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in § 9–510, upon timely filing of a continuation statement, the effectiveness of the initial financing statement continues for a period of five years commencing on the day on which the financing statement would have become ineffective in the absence of the filing. Upon the expiration of the five–year period, the financing statement lapses in the same manner as provided in subsection (c), unless, before the lapse, another continuation statement is filed pursuant to subsection (d). Succeeding continuation statements may be filed in the same manner to continue the effectiveness of the initial financing statement.

(f) If a debtor is a transmitting utility and a filed initial financing statement so indicates, the financing statement is effective until a termination statement is filed.

(g) A record of a mortgage that is effective as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing under § 9–502(c) remains effective as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing until the mortgage is released or satisfied of record or its effectiveness otherwise terminates as to the real property.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3210 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3210
§9–3210.
Status: in_force

The Board may perform any acts necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-506 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-506
§9–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact in connection with an application for funds from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall notify each applicant for funds of the conduct that constitutes a violation of this section before a State scholarship award or grant is awarded.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-275 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-275
§9–275.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a nonresidential solar energy generating system constructed on a brownfield or a water retention pond or quarry currently or previously designated for industrial use.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section; and

(3) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1012 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1012
§9–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) The Archives may allow a unit of local government or its designee to have custody of an original local record if the unit or designee:

(1) demonstrates that the unit or designee will preserve the record adequately; and

(2) deposits with the Archives or permits the Archives to make a security microform copy of the record.

(b) The Archives may not destroy a local record unless the Archives:

(1) offers the record to the appropriate local government or its designee; and

(2) the government or designee declines to accept the record.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “legally protected health care” has the meaning stated in § 2–312 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(2) (i) To request issuance of a subpoena under this section, a party shall submit a foreign subpoena to a clerk of the circuit court for the county in which discovery is sought to be conducted in this State.

(ii) The request under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include a sworn, written statement signed under penalty of perjury by the party seeking enforcement, or the party’s counsel, that no portion of the subpoena is intended or anticipated to further any investigation or proceeding related to legally protected health care, unless the out–of–state proceeding is:

1. Based in tort, contract, or statute;

2. A claim for which a similar or equivalent claim would exist in the State; and

3. A. Brought by the patient who received legally protected health care, or the patient’s legal representative; or

B. Based on conduct that would be prohibited under the laws of this State.

(3) A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this subtitle does not constitute an appearance in the courts of this State.

(b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in this State, the clerk, in accordance with that court’s procedure, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed.

(c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and

(2) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-672 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-672
§9–672.
Status: in_force

A disabled covered employee is entitled to vocational rehabilitation services.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1606.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1606.1
§9–1606.
Status: in_force

§9–1606.1.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Lender” means a financial institution that:

(i) Is eligible to make commercial loans;

(ii) Agrees to receive linked deposits under this subtitle; and

(iii) 1. Is a public depository of State funds insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or

2. Is an institution of the Farm Credit System organized under the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended.

(3) “Linked deposit” means a deposit or investment that is placed by the Administration with a lender and earns income below the prevailing market rate for equivalent deposits or investments made with the lender at the time of the deposit or investment.

(4) “Linked deposit loan” means a loan from a lender to a borrower that:

(i) Is used for the purposes of § 9-1605(d)(6) or § 9-1605.1(d)(7) of this subtitle; and

(ii) Is provided at an interest rate below the prevailing market rate to the same extent income earned on the linked deposit is below income paid on equivalent deposits.

(5) “Linked Deposit Program” means a program established by the Administration whereby a linked deposit is placed with a lender based on the agreement of the lender to provide a linked deposit loan to a borrower.

(b) (1) A borrower desiring to acquire a linked deposit loan shall apply to a lender.

(2) The Administration shall certify to a lender that a borrower is eligible for a linked deposit loan consistent with § 9-1605(d)(6) or § 9-1605.1(d)(7) of this subtitle.

(c) Upon approval of a linked deposit loan by the lender, the Administration and lender shall enter into an agreement under which the amount and term of, and schedule for payment of principal and interest on, the linked deposit shall be determined.

(d) On receiving a linked deposit from the Administration, the lender shall execute a loan commitment with the borrower.

(e) A linked deposit loan is not a debt of the State or a pledge of the credit of the State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1109 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1109
§9A–1109.
Status: in_force

By doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State, a foreign limited liability partnership assents to the laws of this State.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-901 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-901
§9–901.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(c) “Active service member” means an individual who is:

(1) an active duty member of the uniformed services; or

(2) serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active duty orders.

(d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. § 101.

(e) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Veterans Trust.

(f) “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Families.

(g) “Military family” includes the spouse and dependent children of a service member or veteran related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

(h) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(i) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families.

(j) “Service member” means an individual who is a member of:

(1) the uniformed services; or

(2) a reserve component of the uniformed services.

(k) “Trust” means the Maryland Veterans Trust.

(l) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(m) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, “veteran” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 101.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1728.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1728.2
§9–1728.
Status: in_force

§9–1728.2.

(a) A manufacturer that has implemented a covered electronic device takeback program shall include educational and instructional materials relating to the destruction and sanitization of data from a covered electronic device:

(1) With each new covered electronic device sold or offered for sale in the State;

(2) On the manufacturer’s covered electronic device takeback program Web site; or

(3) As information provided through the manufacturer’s covered electronic device takeback program toll–free number.

(b) A manufacturer that is participating in a covered electronic device takeback program established by a group of covered electronic device manufacturers shall be considered as having implemented a covered electronic device takeback program under this part.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of § 9–304 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.

(b) If the child is out of the custody of the lawful custodian for not more than 30 days, a person who violates any provision of § 9–305(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(c) If the child is out of the custody of the lawful custodian for more than 30 days, a person who violates any provision of § 9–305(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years, or both.

(d) A person who violates any provision of § 9–305(b) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1007 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1007
§9–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division Director may enter into cooperative agreements with any other savings and loan regulatory unit to facilitate the regulation of savings and loan associations and savings and loan holding companies doing business in this State.

(b) The Division Director may accept reports of examinations and other records from any other unit instead of conducting its own examinations of interstate associations and associations controlled by savings and loan holding companies located in other jurisdictions.

(c) The Division Director may take any action jointly with any other regulatory unit having concurrent jurisdiction over savings and loan associations and savings and loan holding companies in this State or may take action independently to carry out the responsibilities of the Division Director.

(d) The Division Director may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-659 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-659
§9–659.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The sanitary commission shall connect the water system or sewerage system to any parcel:

(i) Whose owner requests the connection;

(ii) That does not abut a way in which a water pipe or sewer pipe is laid; and

(iii) That is not the subject of a benefit assessment levied under § 9–657 or § 9–658 of this subtitle.

(2) However, the Sanitary Commission of Worcester County may also construct or permit the construction of a connector to any parcel described under paragraph (1) at a time and in a manner that it determines to be appropriate.

(b) The sanitary commission shall classify the parcel and determine a front–foot charge on the parcel as if the parcel abutted on a way in which a water pipe or sewer pipe is laid.

(c) When a connection is made under this section, the owner of the parcel has the same rights and duties and the district has the same remedies as to the benefit assessment that apply to benefit assessments under §§ 9–657 and 9–658 of this subtitle.

(d) Payment of a benefit assessment made under this section:

(1) Is due when levied by the sanitary commission;

(2) Is in default 60 days after the payment is due; and

(3) When in default, bears interest from the date of default:

(i) In Allegany and Somerset counties, at the rate set by the respective Sanitary Commission; and

(ii) In all other counties, at the rate of 0.5 percent a month.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-804 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) monitor the implementation of public and private initiatives to improve the financial education and capability of residents of the State;

(2) make recommendations on the coordination of financial education and capability efforts across State agencies; and

(3) encourage financial education events and activities to highlight April as Financial Education Month.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly on its recommendations and the status of efforts undertaken by State agencies or in partnership with State agencies to improve the financial education and capability of residents of the State.

(2) Every 3 years, the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a comprehensive discussion of statewide efforts to improve the financial education and capability of residents of the State, including initiatives funded by the State or a local government and those undertaken in the private sector by nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and other persons.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1015 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1015
§9A–1015.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person that transacts business in the name or for the account of a limited liability partnership knowing that its right to do business in Maryland has been forfeited and has not been reinstated is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500.

(b) A prosecution for violation of the provisions of this section may not be instituted after the date the certificate of reinstatement of the limited liability partnership is filed.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1105 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1105
§9–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) To convert to a credit union, the mutual association shall deliver to the Commissioner:

(1) A written application for conversion in the form that the Maryland Department of Labor requires;

(2) Any additional exhibits the Department may require;

(3) Any filing fee set by the Department by regulation; and

(4) Its proposed amended articles and bylaws.

(b) Upon receipt of an application to convert, the Commissioner shall examine the mutual association.

(c) The examination shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) The financial history and condition of the mutual association including:

(i) The identification of overvalued assets, undisclosed nonperforming loans, and understated liabilities;

(ii) The identification of assets that may become nonperforming assets upon conversion;

(iii) The identification of loans in default and loans past due over 60 days;

(iv) Review of material litigation affecting the mutual association, and the identification of significant judgments, orders or decrees affecting its financial status; and

(v) Review of mortgage contracts, participating loans, and other commitments; and

(2) The management of the association.

(d) As a condition of approval of an application of conversion, the Commissioner may require a mutual association to have its books and records audited and certified under § 9–502 of this title.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-908 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-908
§9–908.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title that relate to the Division of Savings and Loan Associations and that relate to the regulation of savings and loan associations are of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 1992.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to commission counties.

(b) This section applies only to a section of this article that specifically references this section.

(c) (1) A copy of each act, ordinance, or resolution adopted by the county commissioners, certified by the presiding officer of the county commissioners and attested to by the clerk of the county commissioners, shall be filed with the clerk of the court of the county.

(2) The clerk of the court shall record, date, and index the act, ordinance, or resolution without charge in a volume provided by the county commissioners.

(d) An act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by the county commissioners may not take effect until:

(1) a copy has been filed with the clerk of the court of the county; and

(2) a fair summary of the act, ordinance, or resolution has been published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(e) An act, an ordinance, or a resolution filed in accordance with this section shall be admissible as evidence in any court proceeding on certification by the clerk of the court of the county.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-936 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-936
§9–936.
Status: in_force

(a) If an authority considers it necessary, the authority may include any limitation or restriction on the issuance of additional bonds:

(1) In the resolution that provides for the issuance of bonds of the authority; or

(2) In any trust agreement that secures the bonds.

(b) If a resolution or trust agreement places any limitation or restriction on the issuance of additional bonds, the authority shall honor the limitation or restriction when the authority issues additional bonds.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “bonds” means individual notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness.

(b) A county may issue bonds to finance all or part of the costs of a voting system.

(c) A county may:

(1) issue general obligation bonds to finance all or part of the costs of a voting system without regard to any constitutional, statutory, charter, or other limitations on the borrowing power of the county; and

(2) pledge its full faith and credit and taxing power to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds.

(d) (1) This subsection applies to bonds issued under this section.

(2) The bonds of each issue shall be authorized by ordinance or resolution of the county governing body.

(3) The authorizing ordinance or resolution shall specify that the bonds:

(i) be dated;

(ii) bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined in the manner that is specified in the ordinance or resolution; and

(iii) mature at certain times.

(4) The authorizing ordinance or resolution may make the bonds redeemable before maturity:

(i) at the price set before bonds are issued; and

(ii) under the terms and conditions set before bonds are issued.

(5) The authorizing ordinance or resolution shall:

(i) cite the authority for the issuance of the bonds and the amount authorized;

(ii) determine the form of the bonds;

(iii) fix the denomination of the bonds; and

(iv) fix the place where principal and interest may be paid, which may include a bank or trust company inside or outside the State.

(6) The bonds shall be signed, manually or by facsimile, by an officer of the issuing county, and the seal of the county or facsimile thereof shall be affixed to the bonds and attested to in the manner that the governing body determines.

(7) The signature of an officer of the county or its facsimile that appears on a bond is valid even if that officer ceases to hold office before the bonds are delivered or takes office after the date of issuance of the bonds.

(8) The bonds shall have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code.

(9) The bonds may be issued in such registered form as is specified in the authorizing ordinance or resolution.

(10) The bonds may be sold:

(i) at public or private negotiated sale as the county determines to be in its best interest; and

(ii) at the price or prices determined in the manner that is specified in the authorizing ordinance or resolution.

(e) (1) After payment of all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, sale, and delivery of the bonds, the entire proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this section shall be used solely for the costs of the voting system for which the bonds were issued.

(2) Any balance remaining after the funding of costs of the voting system shall be used to provide for the payment of the principal of and the interest on, or the redemption of, the bonds.

(f) (1) (i) In each fiscal year in which general obligation bonds issued under this section are outstanding, the county shall levy or cause to be levied ad valorem taxes, on all of the assessable property within the county, at a rate or in an amount sufficient to provide for or assure the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds when and as they become due and payable.

(ii) If the proceeds of taxes levied in any fiscal year prove inadequate for the payment, the county shall levy or cause to be levied additional taxes in the subsequent fiscal year to make up any deficiency.

(2) The proceeds of a levy under this subsection shall be used only to pay principal of and interest on outstanding bonds issued under this section.

(g) A bond issued under this section, its transfer, the interest payable on it, and the income from it, including any profit realized in the sale or exchange of it, shall at all times be and remain exempt from taxation of any kind and nature by:

(1) the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; or

(2) a unit of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State.

(h) Sections 19–205 and 19–206 of the Local Government Article do not apply to bonds issued under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2802 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 28 / Section 9-2802
§9–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, beginning October 1, 2025, at least one water bottle filling station or a combined water bottle filling station and drinking fountain shall:

(1) Be installed in all new construction at each location where a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation;

(2) Replace a drinking fountain located in an area of a building undergoing a renovation if the renovation includes replacing the drinking fountain; and

(3) Be installed in any building undergoing a renovation if the installation of a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply if:

(1) A drinking fountain in a building located in a commercial or industrial area is replaced with no other renovations made; or

(2) A building located in a commercial or industrial area has potable water available through a source other than a drinking fountain, including a kitchen.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-231 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-231
§9–231.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall have a sewage sludge utilization permit before the person utilizes sewage sludge in this State.

(b) A person shall have a separate sewage sludge utilization permit for each site where the person utilizes sewage sludge.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-603 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

If a plat is approved and recorded in accordance with this division before the transfer of the property, § 5–301 of this article does not apply to a contract for sale or negotiation for sale of property zoned industrial, commercial, or both industrial and commercial.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2203 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2203
§9–2203.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce.

(b) (1) The Board may not exceed 12 members and shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) Each member of the Board serves for a period of 3 years and may be reappointed.

(3) The Governor shall designate two representatives of State government to serve as ex officio members of the Board.

(4) The members appointed by the Governor shall be industry leaders who have substantial experience and expertise in electronic commerce.

(5) The Governor shall designate a chairman or cochairmen from among the members.

(6) The Board shall meet at least twice annually.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) advise the Governor on economic development policies and initiatives to advance the promotion, deployment, and use of e-commerce in the State;

(2) recommend ways to improve the State’s position as an international leader of e-commerce; and

(3) provide policy guidance to the “eMaryland” ASP Consortium and related ASP initiatives.

(d) A member of the Board may not receive compensation as a member but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.

(e) The Department of Budget and Management and University of Maryland, College Park Campus shall provide staff support to the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-423 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-423
§9–423.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish application procedures and criteria for the award of financial assistance under this Part II of Subtitle 4. The criteria shall provide the basis for project priority rankings and shall include, as appropriate:

(1) The water quality for public health impacts caused by existing circumstances;

(2) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing problem;

(3) Financial capability of the applicant;

(4) The problem prevention aspects of a proposed project;

(5) Cost effectiveness of a proposed project;

(6) Planning requirements;

(7) Provisions for monitoring and review; and

(8) Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary shall establish project priority systems.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1204 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1204
§9A–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) A conversion has the effects provided in this section.

(b) (1) This subsection applies on the conversion of a partnership organized under the laws of this State to an other entity.

(2) The partnership shall cease to exist as a partnership under the laws of this State and shall continue to exist as the other entity into which the partnership has converted, and the other entity, for all purposes of the laws of this State, shall be deemed to be the same entity as the converting partnership.

(3) (i) All the assets of the partnership, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, shall vest in and devolve on the other entity without further act or deed and shall be the property of the other entity, and the title to any real property vested by deed or otherwise in the partnership shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of a conversion under this subtitle.

(ii) The conversion of the partnership to an other entity does not affect, invalidate, terminate, suspend, or nullify any licenses, permits, or registrations granted to the partnership before the conversion.

(iii) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the conversion may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the partnership by its last acting partners, or by the appropriate authorized persons, general partners, officers, trustees, or members of the other entity.

(4) (i) The other entity shall be liable for all the debts and obligations of the partnership.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against the partnership may be prosecuted to judgment as if the conversion had not taken place, or, on motion of the other entity or any party, the other entity may be substituted as a party, and a judgment against the partnership constitutes a lien on the property of the other entity.

(iii) A conversion does not impair the rights of creditors or any liens on the property of the partnership.

(5) Subject to the treatment of the ownership interests of the partners of the partnership under the articles of conversion and to the rights of an objecting partner under this subtitle, the ownership interests of the partners of the partnership cease to exist as partnership interests in the converted partnership and continue to exist as ownership interests in the other entity.

(6) (i) The conversion of the partnership to an other entity in accordance with articles of conversion under this subtitle does not affect any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the partnership or the personal liability of any person incurred before the completion of the conversion.

(ii) Subject to Subtitles 7 and 8 of this title, a partner of the partnership remains liable for all the debts and obligations of the partnership for which the partner was liable before the completion of the conversion.

(7) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of conversion, the converting partnership is not required to wind up its affairs or pay its liabilities and distribute its assets, and the conversion does not constitute dissolution or a transfer of assets or liabilities of the partnership.

(8) A person becomes liable for any obligation incurred by the partnership before the completion of the conversion only to the extent provided for by the laws applicable to the other entity.

(c) (1) This subsection applies on the conversion of an other entity to a partnership organized under the laws of this State.

(2) The partnership, for all purposes of the laws of this State, shall be deemed to be the same entity as the converting other entity.

(3) (i) All the assets of the other entity, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, vest in and devolve on the partnership without further act or deed and shall be the property of the partnership, and the title to any real property vested by deed or otherwise in the other entity shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of a conversion under this subtitle.

(ii) The conversion of the other entity to a partnership does not affect, invalidate, terminate, suspend, or nullify any licenses, permits, or registrations granted to the other entity before the conversion.

(iii) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the conversion may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the other entity by the appropriate authorized persons, general partners, officers, trustees, or members of the other entity, or by the partners of the partnership.

(4) (i) The partnership shall be liable for all the debts and obligations of the other entity.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against the other entity may be prosecuted to judgment as if the conversion had not taken place, or, on motion of the partnership or any party, the partnership may be substituted as a party, and a judgment against the other entity constitutes a lien on the property of the partnership.

(iii) A conversion does not impair the rights of creditors or any liens on the property of the other entity.

(5) The conversion of an other entity to a partnership in accordance with articles of conversion under this subtitle does not affect any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the other entity or the personal liability of any person incurred before the completion of the conversion.

(6) A partner of the partnership after the completion of the conversion is liable for:

(i) All obligations of the other entity for which the partner was personally liable before the completion of the conversion; and

(ii) Except as provided in § 9A–306(c) of this title, all obligations of the converted partnership incurred after the conversion is completed.

(7) Subject to the treatment of the ownership interests of the owners of the other entity under the articles of conversion, the ownership interests of the owners of the other entity cease to exist as ownership interests in the converted other entity and continue to exist as partnership interests in the partnership.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1004 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1004
§9–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places that the Commission determines.

(b) A member of the Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(c) The Archives shall provide staff services for the Commission.

(d) (1) The Commission shall be an advisory body for the Archives.

(2) The Commission shall review and comment on:

(i) the proposed budget of the Archives;

(ii) all proposed publications of the Archives; and

(iii) all proposed policies pertaining to the use of the Archives by the public.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-502 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-502
§9A–502.
Status: in_force

The only transferable interest of a partner in the partnership is the partner’s share of the profits and losses of the partnership and the partner’s right to receive distributions. The transferable interest is personal property.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-504 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

A financing statement sufficiently indicates the collateral that it covers if the financing statement provides:

(1) A description of the collateral pursuant to § 9-108; or

(2) An indication that the financing statement covers all assets or all personal property.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-205 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

If a trustee disclaims an interest in property that otherwise would become trust property, the interest does not become trust property.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20B-02 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20B / Section 9-20B-02
§9–20B–02.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program in the Maryland Energy Administration.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle sets forth the conditions under which an out-of-state association or out-of-state savings and loan holding company may acquire a Maryland association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, an interstate association, or an out-of-state savings and loan holding company having a Maryland association subsidiary.

(b) This subtitle does not authorize any acquisition other than an acquisition by an out-of-state association or an out-of-state savings and loan holding company.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-331 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-331
§9–331.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not limit the rights of a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument, a holder to which a negotiable document of title has been duly negotiated, or a protected purchaser of a security. These holders or purchasers take priority over an earlier security interest, even if perfected, to the extent provided in Titles 3, 7, and 8 of this article.

(b) This title does not limit the rights of or impose liability on a person to the extent that the person is protected against the assertion of a claim under Title 8 of this article.

(c) Filing under this title does not constitute notice of a claim or defense to the holders, or purchasers, or persons described in subsections (a) and (b).
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-608 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-608
§9–608.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the converting association shall deliver to the Division Director:

(1) A certified copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the conversion was approved; and

(2) The executed charter amendments and a conformed copy.

(b) On receipt of the minutes and charter amendments under subsection (a) of this section, the Division Director shall:

(1) Endorse the executed copy of the charter amendments as approved; and

(2) Send to the converting association:

(i) The endorsed copy; and

(ii) A final order of approval of the conversion to a capital stock association.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Act” means Chapter 674 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2012.

(c) “Pre–effective–date financing statement” means a financing statement filed before the effective date of the Act.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

There is a State Workers’ Compensation Commission established as an independent unit of the State government.