Md. Code, Education § 7-305.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305.1
§7–305.
Status: in_force

§7–305.1.

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

(2) “Prekindergarten program” means:

(i) Any qualified vendor of prekindergarten services as defined in § 7–101.2(a)(7) of this title; or

(ii) A prekindergarten program as defined in § 7–1A–01 of this title.

(3) “Restorative practices” means practices conducted in a whole–school ethos or culture that supports peacemaking and solves conflict by building a community and addressing harm in a school setting and that:

(i) Are conducted by trained staff;

(ii) Focus on repairing the harm to the community through dialogue that emphasizes individual accountability; and

(iii) Help build a sense of belonging, safety, and social responsibility in the school community.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a student enrolled in a prekindergarten program, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade may not be suspended or expelled from school.

(2) A student described under paragraph (1) of this subsection may only be:

(i) Expelled from school if required by federal law; or

(ii) Suspended for not more than 5 school days if the school administration, in consultation with a school psychologist or other mental health professional, determines that there is an imminent threat of serious harm to other students or staff that cannot be reduced or eliminated through interventions and supports.

(3) The principal or school administration shall promptly contact the parent or guardian of a student suspended or expelled under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(c) (1) The school shall provide intervention and support to address the student’s behavior if the student is:

(i) Suspended under subsection (b) of this section; or

(ii) Enrolled in prekindergarten, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade and:

1. Is disruptive to the school environment; or

2. Commits an act that would be considered an offense subject to suspension but for the student’s grade.

(2) Intervention and support provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection includes:

(i) Positive behavior interventions and supports;

(ii) A behavior intervention plan;

(iii) A referral to a student support team;

(iv) A referral to an individualized education program team; and

(v) A referral for appropriate community–based services.

(d) The school system shall remedy the impact of a student’s behavior through appropriate intervention methods that may include restorative practices.

(e) On or before May 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-241 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-241
§7–241.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, property reserved by the Charles County Planning Commission under § 9–805 of the Land Use Article is not subject to property tax.

(b) (1) The Commission shall notify the Charles County Supervisor of Assessments when land is reserved and when land is released from reservation.

(2) The notice to the Supervisor shall identify the land that has been reserved or released from reservation.

(c) The exemption under this section shall be:

(1) effective beginning with the first taxable year after the date on which the Supervisor receives from the Commission notification of the reservation; and

(2) terminated beginning with the first taxable year after the date on which the Supervisor receives from the Commission notification of the release of the reservation.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-310.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310.1
§7–310.
Status: reserved

§7–310.1.

(a) Any money received by the State or otherwise subject to the direction or control of a State official, as a result of a settlement, judgment, or consent decree made or entered into after January 1, 2012:

(1) shall be deposited in the State treasury; and

(2) except for funds designated as restitution:

(i) shall be expended only as authorized in the State budget bill as enacted; and

(ii) may be transferred by budget amendment.

(b) In negotiating any State payment under any national or multistate settlement, judgment, or consent decree, a State official may recommend restrictions on the use of that State payment but shall also request that the settlement, judgment, or consent decree also provide that the funds may be used for any public purpose, to the extent that doing so is not inconsistent with the State or its citizens securing the maximum benefit from the settlement, judgment, or consent decree.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-702 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-702
§7–702.
Status: in_force

Each transaction within an insurance holding company system to which an insurer subject to registration under Subtitle 6 of this title is a party is subject to the following standards:

(1) the terms shall be fair and reasonable in light of the purposes of this title;

(2) the records of each party shall clearly and accurately disclose the precise nature and details of the transaction, including accounting information necessary to support the reasonableness of the charges or fees to the parties;

(3) after the transaction, including any dividend or distribution to shareholder affiliates, the insurer has assets and surplus as regards policyholders that:

(i) bear a reasonable relation to the insurer’s outstanding liabilities; and

(ii) are adequate to meet the insurer’s financial needs;

(4) charges or fees for services performed shall be reasonable;

(5) expenses incurred and payments received shall be allocated to the insurer in conformity with customary insurance accounting practices consistently applied; and

(6) agreements, including management agreements, service contracts, tax allocation agreements, or cost–sharing agreements, shall include the provisions that the Commissioner requires by regulation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) The development of improved and expanded railroad facilities, railroad services, transit facilities, and transit services operating as a unified and coordinated regional transportation system, and the realization of transit–oriented development throughout the State, represent transportation purposes that are essential for the satisfactory movement of people and goods, the alleviation of present and future traffic congestion, the economic welfare and vitality, and the development of the metropolitan area of Baltimore and other political subdivisions of the State.

(ii) In order to realize transit–oriented development as a transportation purpose, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department make all reasonable attempts to include transit–oriented development as part of the preferred plan for development in areas served by transit services by providing preference to proposals that further this purpose when:

1. Distributing funds from:

A. State programs offering grants and loans for development and infrastructure investment, including the Complete Streets Program established under Title 8, Subtitle 9 of this article;

B. Eligible federal funding; and

C. The proceeds of general obligation bond and grant anticipation revenue vehicle issuances; and

2. Awarding State tax credits.

(iii) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 3 of this subparagraph, an area designated as transit–oriented development after July 1, 2023, shall retain that designation for a period of 10 years.

2. Before the end of a 10–year designation period under this subparagraph, a local government or multicounty agency may apply to the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet to have the designation extended for an additional 10 years.

3. An area designated as a transit–oriented development that is subject to a ground lease or other agreement with the State shall retain that designation for the duration of the ground lease or other agreement.

(2) The establishment of the realization of transit–oriented development as a transportation purpose under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to:

(i) Limit the authority of local governments to govern land use as established under any other law; or

(ii) Grant the State or a department of the State additional authority to supersede local land use and planning authority.

(b) It is the policy of this title to create a regional transportation system in the District that will provide compatibility with other contiguous or neighboring systems.

(c) The desired regional transportation system cannot be achieved by the unilateral action of any one political subdivision, but requires action by this State through a State agency that is politically responsive to local needs and will assure that the development of the regional transportation system fosters general development plans for this State, the region, and the local development plans of the participating political subdivisions.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-305 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Accounts shall be rendered by the personal representative:

(1) Within 9 months from the date of the appointment of the personal representative;

(2) Within 6 months after the account referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection and within 6 months after each account thereafter until the filing of the final account;

(3) Upon termination of the appointment of the personal representative, as provided in Title 6, Subtitle 3 of this article; and

(4) At the other times ordered by the court.

(b) Upon written application of the personal representative, the court for good cause shown may extend to a specified date the time for rendering an account.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

Money may be disbursed from the State Treasury only in accordance with the current appropriation for a program as amended from time to time in accordance with this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

(a) For each trial or sentence, a person may file only one petition for relief under this title.

(b) Unless extraordinary cause is shown, a petition under this subtitle may not be filed more than 10 years after the sentence was imposed.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-406 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall administer this subtitle.

(b) The Department shall adopt regulations for the operation of the Program.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-321 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-321
§7–321.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) Pays the inactive status fee set by the Board.

(b) A licensee on inactive status may reactivate the license at any time if the licensee:

(1) Complies with the continuing education requirements in effect for the year in which the licensee seeks to reactivate the license;

(2) Has not practiced mortuary science in the State while on an inactive status; and

(3) Pays the reactivation fee set by the Board.

(c) If a license is inactive for more than 5 years, the licensee shall take and pass the Maryland Morticians Law Examination administered by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-239 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-239
§7–239.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.

(b) Before the Department issues a low–level nuclear waste facility permit:

(1) The Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article; and

(2) The Department shall conduct any public hearing required by § 1–604 of this article:

(i) Using teleconference or Internet–based conferencing technology; or

(ii) In person in the county where the proposed facility is to be located.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-405 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-405
§7–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 7-404 of this subtitle on relocation program and payments, any highway, other public facility, or facility of a public utility company dislocated by action of the Administration shall be relocated if the facility is devoted to public use.

(b) If a substitute facility is necessary, the Administration shall pay the reasonable nonbetterment cost of relocation.

(c) This section may not be construed to affect any agreement relating to, or any interest in, real property owned or controlled by the Administration.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-307 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, real property is not subject to State property tax if:

(1) the homeowner is otherwise eligible for the credit allowed under § 9-105 of this article;

(2) (i) the dwelling is:

1. damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster; and

2. subsequently repaired or reconstructed;

(ii) the dwelling is revalued after the dwelling is repaired or reconstructed; and

(iii) as a result of the revaluation, the assessment of the dwelling exceeds the last assessment of the dwelling; and

(3) the homeowner claiming the exemption had a legal interest in the dwelling at the time the dwelling was damaged or destroyed as described under item (2) of this subsection.

(b) The property tax exemption under this section only applies for a taxable year in which a property tax credit for the property described in subsection (a) of this section is granted by the governing body of a county or municipal corporation under § 9-109 of this article and applies only to the extent that the credit is granted.
Md. Code, Education § 7-904 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-904
§7–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Superintendent may:

(1) Procure and develop curriculum-based learning resources using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques designed to increase the achievement levels of all students in all subject areas;

(2) Procure and develop long-term comprehensive instructional programming and associated support resources that ensure maximum access by all educational institutions;

(3) Develop standards for teachers and other school system employees for the offering of courses or services on the Internet or through other developing technologies;

(4) Review courses and courseware to assure quality and alignment with the Maryland content standards and other appropriate standards;

(5) Track and issue periodic reports on the type and frequency of courses or services utilized by teachers and other professionals under this section; and

(6) Award grants to eligible private or public consortia to enable eligible consortia to develop state-of-the-art technology-enhanced instructional products, resources, and services for use in the classroom, including:

(i) The development, production, and distribution of instructional programming for students;

(ii) Staff development programming for teachers; and

(iii) Incorporation of creative state-of-the-art applications of technology-enhanced learning resources, such as:

1. Computer software;

2. Databases;

3. Films;

4. Transparencies;

5. Multimedia video and audio discs;

6. Telecommunications;

7. Educational television;

8. Print resources; and

9. Web-based resources and courses.

(b) In accordance with Subtitle 10A of this title, the State Superintendent shall award a grant for the implementation of a pilot program to introduce elementary age students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate that technology into their curriculum.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This title shall be construed in a manner consistent with the policy stated in this subtitle.

(b) This title does not prevent individuals with developmental disability from being eligible for services provided by any agency.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-211 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-211
§7–211.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union share guaranty corporation shall pay all reasonable expenses for transportation, lodging, and meals associated with:

(1) An examination required or permitted under § 7-210 of this subtitle; and

(2) Any other examination or investigation conducted under this article that results in the discovery of a violation of this subtitle by the credit union share guaranty corporation.

(b) (1) A credit union share guaranty corporation shall pay an annual assessment of $5,000.

(2) A credit union share guaranty corporation shall pay the assessment imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Commissioner on or before February 15 after the assessment is imposed.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-908 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-908
§7–908.
Status: in_force

A license authorizes the licensee to provide services while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-403
§7–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The acquiring person in an acquisition subject to this subtitle must file a pre-acquisition notification with the Commissioner.

(2) The acquired person in an acquisition subject to this subtitle may file a pre-acquisition notification.

(b) The pre-acquisition notification must be filed at least 30 days before the acquisition subject to this subtitle is proposed to become effective.

(c) (1) The pre-acquisition notification must be in the form and contain the information required by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners relating to those markets that, under § 7-402(6) of this subtitle, cause the acquisition not to be exempt from this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may require a pre-acquisition notification to contain:

(i) additional material and information that the Commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the proposed acquisition, if effective, would violate § 7-405(a)(1)(i) of this subtitle; and

(ii) the opinion of an economist about the competitive impact of the acquisition in the State, together with a summary of the education and experience of the economist indicating the economist’s ability to make an informed opinion.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-227 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-227
§7–227.
Status: in_force

(a) On behalf of this State, the Governor may negotiate an interstate compact for the storage or disposal of low-level nuclear wastes on a regional basis.

(b) Unless federal law provides otherwise, any interstate compact negotiated under this section shall include provisions that limit the storage or disposal of any low-level nuclear waste under the interstate compact to low-level nuclear wastes produced in states that are members of the interstate compact.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-108 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-108
§7–108.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c) The Secretary may review any personnel action taken by any unit in the Department.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-511 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-511
§7–511.
Status: in_force

There is a citizens’ advisory board for each State residential center.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-506 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-506
§7–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “service facilities” includes nondwelling commercial and community facilities, community rooms, dining halls, and infirmaries.

(2) In this subsection, “urban renewal area”:

(i) means an urban renewal project that is acquired and disposed of by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under the Baltimore City Charter, Article II(15); and

(ii) does not include the Madison Park North, the Madison Park South, and the Mount Vernon projects.

(3) Real property is exempt from Baltimore City property tax if:

(i) the real property is located in an urban renewal area;

(ii) the real property is owned by a person engaged in constructing and operating housing structures or projects; and

(iii) the real property is used for a housing structure or project that:

1. is substantially constructed or rehabilitated on and after July 1, 1973; and

2. is governmentally controlled as to rents, charges, rates of return, and methods of operation so that the real property operates on a nonprofit or limited distribution basis; and

(iv) the owner of the real property and the Baltimore City Board of Estimates agree on the payment that the owner shall make to Baltimore City in lieu of Baltimore City property taxes.

(4) If the structure and facilities of the property are used predominantly for residential purposes, the real property may contain service facilities to serve its occupants and the surrounding neighborhood.

(b) Real property described in subsection (a) of this section is exempt from Baltimore City property tax as the parties agree under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, annually on or before February 1, Baltimore City shall report to the General Assembly on the effect and operation of all agreements adopted during the previous year under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1301
§7–1301.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law”.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-211.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-211.1
§7–211.
Status: in_force

§7–211.1.

Property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is actually used exclusively for heating, cooling, or generation or distribution of electricity for property owned and occupied by the State; and

(2) was not subject to property taxation for the taxable year beginning July 1, 1996.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-213 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-213
§7–213.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies notwithstanding any other provision of law.

(b) A credit union share guaranty corporation and the Commissioner may exchange information, including information obtained during an examination, about a participating credit union or a credit union that is applying for participation in the credit union share guaranty corporation.

(c) The Commissioner may exchange information, including information obtained during an examination, about a credit union share guaranty corporation with any state or federal agency having supervisory authority over the credit union share guaranty corporation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-523 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-523
§7–523.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county may enter into an agreement with a broadband services provider located in the county for a negotiated payment by the provider in lieu of taxes on property located in the county and owned by the provider.

(b) An agreement for a negotiated payment in lieu of taxes under this section shall provide that, for the term specified in the agreement:

(1) the provider shall pay to the county a specified amount each year in lieu of the payment of county real and personal property tax; and

(2) all or a specified part of the provider’s real and personal property located in the county shall be exempt from county property tax for the term of the agreement.

(c) As specified in an agreement for a negotiated payment in lieu of taxes under this section, for the term specified in the agreement, the provider’s real and personal property located in the county is exempt from county property tax.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-406 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

The person required to pay the federal generation-skipping transfer tax shall pay the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax to the Comptroller on or before the last day for filing a Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax return.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-602 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall serve as the information repository for the State Emergency Response Commission.

(b) Each owner or operator of a facility that is required by the federal Act, or any regulations adopted under the federal Act, to furnish a report, notice, or any other form of information to the State or any of its officers or instrumentalities, including the State Emergency Response Commission, the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, shall satisfy the requirement by providing the information to the Department.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations to specify forms, fees, set deadlines, and otherwise implement this subtitle.

(d) This section does not relieve any facility from any requirement under the federal Act or under any local ordinance to report to instrumentalities of federal or local government.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-312 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-312
§7–312.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of a retail electricity customer, an electric company shall provide to the customer the historic usage and billing information for the customer’s account for not less than the preceding 12 months.

(b) The electric company shall make the information under subsection (a) of this section available to the customer in one of the following forms, as requested by the customer:

(1) information accessible to the customer on the electric company’s website;

(2) information provided electronically to the customer in a searchable PDF format; or

(3) a physical document sent to the customer at the customer’s billing address.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-203 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

Any deed retaining a valid vendor’s lien may provide that in the event of a sale, any note or other instrument of indebtedness mentioned in the deed shall be paid and satisfied in full in the order of maturity. However, if any note or instrument of indebtedness is paid or satisfied, no further proceedings may be had in reference to or satisfaction of it, but the funds arising from the sale shall be distributed as if the note already paid or satisfied had never been given. If the lien is duly released of record after the date of the maturity of the note or other instrument of indebtedness mentioned in the deed, the note or other instrument of indebtedness conclusively is presumed to have been paid as far as any lien on the property granted by the deed is concerned.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-705.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-705.1
§7–705.
Status: in_force

§7–705.1.

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

(2) (i) “Public transit operator” has the meaning stated in § 7–714 of this subtitle.

(ii) “Public transit operator” includes a person engaged in official duties as a station agent, conductor, or station attendant who is employed by:

1. An entity that provides transit service under contract with the Administration;

2. A private entity that provides public transit service; and

3. An entity that provides transit service under a transportation compact under Title 10 of this article.

(3) “State public transit service” means any of the following, if operated by the Administration or another State agency:

(i) Bus service;

(ii) Train service;

(iii) Light rail service; and

(iv) Subway service.

(4) “State public transit service station” means a stop or station for State public transit service.

(b) (1) A person who is alleged by a public transit operator to have committed an assault or other intentional act causing bodily injury to a public transit operator or a passenger while the person is on board a State public transit service or at a State public transit service station may be prohibited from using a State public transit service or entering a State public transit service station, under guidelines and subject to an appeals process established by the Administration.

(2) This section does not increase the duty of care for the Administration or another State agency or their employees, contractors, or contractor’s employees for any tort or other liability purposes in connection with actions by a person alleged to have committed an assault on a public transit operator or passenger.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administrator or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by him may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to any matter affecting railroad services and transit services in the District with which the Administration is concerned.

(b) The Administrator or his designee may:

(1) Administer oaths;

(2) Certify to all official acts; and

(3) Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents.

(c) (1) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Administrator or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-234 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-234
§7–234.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer or unit of the State government may not spend money:

(1) in excess of the total appropriation to the officer or unit; or

(2) in excess of the amounts set forth in the current schedule for apportionment and disbursement of the appropriation.

(b) (1) The State may not reimburse any expenditure to the extent that the expenditure violates subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The State is not obligated to appropriate money to pay an expenditure that violates subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Each employee or member of a unit and each officer of the State government who makes an expenditure that violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of neglect of official duty and is subject to removal.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this title, an allegation of error is finally litigated when:

(1) an appellate court of the State decides on the merits of the allegation:

(i) on direct appeal; or

(ii) on any consideration of an application for leave to appeal filed under § 7-109 of this subtitle; or

(2) a court of original jurisdiction, after a full and fair hearing, decides on the merits of the allegation in a petition for a writ of habeas corpus or a writ of error coram nobis, unless the decision on the merits of the petition is clearly erroneous.

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an allegation of error is waived when a petitioner could have made but intelligently and knowingly failed to make the allegation:

1. before trial;

2. at trial;

3. on direct appeal, whether or not the petitioner took an appeal;

4. in an application for leave to appeal a conviction based on a guilty plea;

5. in a habeas corpus or coram nobis proceeding began by the petitioner;

6. in a prior petition under this subtitle; or

7. in any other proceeding that the petitioner began.

(ii) 1. Failure to make an allegation of error shall be excused if special circumstances exist.

2. The petitioner has the burden of proving that special circumstances exist.

(2) When a petitioner could have made an allegation of error at a proceeding set forth in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection but did not make an allegation of error, there is a rebuttable presumption that the petitioner intelligently and knowingly failed to make the allegation.

(c) (1) This subsection applies after a decision on the merits of an allegation of error or after a proceeding in which an allegation of error may have been waived.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an allegation of error may not be considered to have been finally litigated or waived under this title if a court whose decisions are binding on the lower courts of the State holds that:

(i) the Constitution of the United States or the Maryland Constitution imposes on State criminal proceedings a procedural or substantive standard not previously recognized; and

(ii) the standard is intended to be applied retrospectively and would thereby affect the validity of the petitioner’s conviction or sentence.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-221.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-221.1
§7–221.
Status: in_force

§7–221.1.

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

(2) “Bank or trust company” means:

(i) a commercial bank;

(ii) a savings bank;

(iii) a trust company; or

(iv) a company that substantially competes with national banks in the State.

(3) “Savings and loan association” means a savings and loan association that:

(i) is organized under the laws of the State;

(ii) is organized under the laws of another state and is admitted to do business in this State; or

(iii) is organized under the laws of the United States and has an office in this State.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, personal property is not subject to valuation or to property tax, if the personal property:

(1) is owned by a bank or trust company or a savings and loan association and is used in connection with the processing of deposits or loans of the bank or trust company or savings and loan association;

(2) is a computer program, as defined in § 11-225(a) of the Tax - General Article, or computer hardware; and

(3) is not used in connection with word processing.

(c) The exemption under this section does not apply to any personal property that is leased, loaned, or made available by a bank or trust company or a savings and loan association for the use of a person that is not a bank or trust company or savings and loan association.
Md. Code, Education § 7-426.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-426.1
§7–426.
Status: in_force

§7–426.1.

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

(2) “Anaphylactic allergy” means a food allergy that causes a severe, systematic reaction resulting in circulatory collapse or shock that may be fatal.

(3) “Employee” means an individual who is employed by a local board of education, including part–time employees, certified and noncertified substitute teachers employed by the local board of education for at least 7 days each school year, maintenance workers, and administrative staff.

(4) “Major food allergen” means:

(i) Milk;

(ii) Eggs;

(iii) Fish;

(iv) Crustacean shellfish;

(v) Tree nuts;

(vi) Wheat;

(vii) Peanuts;

(viii) Soybeans; and

(ix) Sesame.

(5) “Self–administer” means the application or consumption of medications in a manner prescribed by a health practitioner who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article to prescribe medications and medication delivery devices by the individual for whom the medication was prescribed without additional assistance or direction.

(b) (1) Before the start of the 2024–2025 school year, each county board shall adopt and implement guidelines in accordance with the Maryland State school health service guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure to anaphylactic major food allergens in classrooms and common areas.

(2) At a minimum, the guidelines under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) If appropriate, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, describe the roles and responsibilities of parents, administrators, health care staff, educators, food service employees, and operations staff;

(ii) Emphasize communication and collaboration between school staff, students, and parents, including:

1. Notification of a student’s anaphylactic allergy to educators and other school staff who come into contact with the student; and

2. Notification to parents and students about measures the school is taking to avoid exposure to food allergens;

(iii) Provide information to parents about 504 plans and their applicability to students with anaphylactic allergies;

(iv) Designate school areas that are food–free;

(v) Designate tables in the cafeteria to be used by students with anaphylactic allergies that are free of foods containing the major food allergens of the student users;

(vi) Provide guidelines for who may use or accompany students using tables free of major food allergens;

(vii) Promote handwashing and other methods for the safe handling of food;

(viii) Provide guidelines for the handling of food on school–provided transportation;

(ix) Provide guidelines designed to ensure that students with anaphylactic allergies are able to participate in school events, after–school activities, and field trips;

(x) Provide guidance for food distribution by outside public or private individuals, groups, and entities holding functions on school grounds; and

(xi) Establish strategies to reduce bullying and harassment of students with anaphylactic allergies.

(3) Each county board shall publish the guidelines adopted under this subsection on its website and by any other method determined appropriate by the board.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each public school shall develop a system to disclose, within a reasonable time in advance of service, the foods served in the school and the major food allergens contained in the food.

(2) A disclosure made under this subsection may be by:

(i) Direct electronic or physical messages sent to the school community; or

(ii) Posting on the Internet.

(3) (i) Before January 1, 2026, a public school may not be required to dispose of a food product made or purchased before January 1, 2023, that was labeled in accordance with federal law before the effective date of the requirement that sesame be listed on the food product label under the federal Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021.

(ii) If a public school is using a food product that was made or purchased before January 1, 2023, the school shall disclose that the food may contain sesame.

(d) In consultation with a school health professional, the principal of a public school that has a child attending the school who has been identified to the school as having an anaphylactic allergy shall:

(1) Monitor and implement, as necessary, the strategies developed in accordance with the Maryland State school health service guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents in classrooms and common areas;

(2) Monitor and implement the guidelines established by the county board under subsection (b) of this section; and

(3) Establish procedures for self–administration of medication by the child if the child is determined to be capable of and responsible for self–administration by the principal, parent or guardian of the child, and physician of the child.

(e) A school may revoke the authority of a child to self–administer medication if the child endangers himself or herself or another child through misuse of the medication.

(f) Except for any willful or grossly negligent act, an employee who responds in good faith to the anaphylactic reaction of a child in accordance with this section is immune from civil liability for any act or omission in the course of responding to the reaction.

(g) If a child has authority to self–administer medication in accordance with subsection (d)(3) of this section, a local county board may require the parent or guardian of the child to sign a statement acknowledging that the school or its employee incurs no liability as a result of injury arising from self–administration by the child.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-116 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-116
§7–116.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “machine–readable format” means a comma–separated values file format.

(b) On submission of the budget bill to the presiding officers of the General Assembly, the Governor shall provide the following number of copies of the budget books required under § 7–115 of this subtitle:

(1) one copy to each member of the General Assembly; and

(2) 80 copies to the Department of Legislative Services.

(c) The information required under § 7–115 of this subtitle shall be provided in a machine–readable format on the website of the Department of Budget and Management simultaneously with the publication of the proposed annual State budget.

(d) The Department of Budget and Management shall archive the information provided in a machine–readable format on the website of the Department of Budget and Management beginning with the fiscal year 2017 budget.
Md. Code, Education § 7-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a child under the age of 18 years who:

(1) Has obtained a Maryland high school diploma, an equivalent out–of–state high school diploma, or a GED;

(2) Is a student with disabilities and has completed the requirements for a Maryland high school certificate of completion;

(3) Is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age;

(4) Has completed an instruction program under item (3) of this subsection;

(5) Is severely ill and requires home or hospital instruction;

(6) Is married;

(7) Is in military service;

(8) Is committed by court order to an institution without an educational program;

(9) Provides financial support to the child’s family as documented by a local department of social services;

(10) Subject to the approval of the county superintendent, has been expelled under § 7–305 of this subtitle;

(11) Is pregnant or a parent and is enrolled in an alternative educational program;

(12) Attends an alternative educational program;

(13) Subject to written parental consent and written agreement with the county board, attends a public school on a part–time basis and attends a private career school as defined under § 10–101 of this article; or

(14) Is waived from the provisions of this section by the State Superintendent.

(a–1) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each child who resides in this State and is 5 years old or older and under 18 shall attend a public school regularly during the entire school year.

(2) In accordance with regulations of the State Board of Education, a child who resides in this State and is 5 years old may be exempted from mandatory school attendance for 1 year if the child’s parent or guardian files a written request with the local school system asking that the child’s attendance be delayed due to the child’s level of maturity.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section or in regulations of the State Board of Education, each child who resides in this State shall attend a kindergarten program regularly during the school year prior to entering the first grade unless the child is otherwise receiving regular, thorough instruction in the skills and studies usually taught in a kindergarten program of a public school.

(b) A county superintendent, school principal, or an individual authorized by the county superintendent or principal may excuse a student for a lawful absence.

(c) Each person who has legal custody or care and control of a child who is 5 years old or older and under 16 shall see that the child attends school or receives instruction as required by this section.

(d) (1) This section applies to any child who has a mental, emotional, or physical handicap.

(2) This section does not apply to a child:

(i) Whose mental, emotional, or physical condition makes the child’s instruction detrimental to the child’s progress; or

(ii) Whose presence in school presents a danger of serious physical harm to others.

(3) With the advice of the school principal, supervisor, pupil personnel supervisor, or visiting teacher and with the written recommendation of a licensed physician or a State Department of Education certified or licensed psychologist, the county superintendent may:

(i) Make other appropriate provisions for the free education of any student excepted from attendance under paragraph (2) of this subsection; or

(ii) Permit the parents or guardians of that student to withdraw the child from public school, for as long as the attendance of the child in a public school would be detrimental to the child’s progress or the child’s presence in school would present a danger of serious physical harm to others.

(4) If a child is withdrawn from a public school under this subsection, the county board shall make other appropriate provisions for the education of the child.

(5) If an appropriate educational placement is not available immediately, the county board shall make interim provisions for the education of the child until an appropriate placement becomes available.

(e) (1) Any person who induces or attempts to induce a child to be absent unlawfully from school or employs or harbors any child who is absent unlawfully from school while school is in session is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both.

(2) Any person who has legal custody or care and control of a child who is 5 years old or older and under 16 who fails to see that the child attends school or receives instruction under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and:

(i) For a first conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $50 per day of unlawful absence or imprisonment not to exceed 3 days, or both; and

(ii) For a second or subsequent conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $100 per day of unlawful absence or imprisonment not to exceed 5 days, or both.

(3) In addition to the penalties provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court may order a person convicted under paragraph (2) of this subsection to perform community service.

(4) (i) For a person with legal custody or care and control of a child at the time of an alleged violation of this section, it is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section that the person made reasonable and substantial efforts to see that the child attended school as required by law but was unable to cause the child to attend school.

(ii) If the court finds the affirmative defense is valid, the court shall dismiss the charge under this section against the defendant.

(5) (i) As to any sentence imposed under this section, the court may suspend the fine or the prison sentence and establish terms and conditions that would promote the child’s attendance.

(ii) The suspension authority provided for under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is in addition to and not in limitation of the suspension authority under § 6–221 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(e–1) (1) This subsection applies only:

(i) In a county in which the circuit administrative judge has established a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program under § 3–8C–02 of the Courts Article; and

(ii) To the extent that funds are provided in an annual State budget for a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program.

(2) A charge under this section may be filed in the juvenile court and assigned to a truancy docket for disposition under Title 3, Subtitle 8C of the Courts Article.

(3) The court may condition marking a charge under this section stet on participation of the defendant in the appropriate Truancy Reduction Pilot Program under Title 3, Subtitle 8C of the Courts Article.

(f) A child may be exempted from attending kindergarten if a parent or guardian of the child files a written request with the local school system and verifies that the child is enrolled:

(1) Full time in a licensed child care center;

(2) Full time in a registered family child care home; or

(3) Part time in a Head Start 5 year old program.

(g) Subject to data being available through the Maryland Longitudinal Data System established under § 24–702 of this article and except as otherwise provided in this section, a child under the age of 18 years shall return to attendance at a public school regularly during the school year as required by this section, if the child:

(1) Is no longer participating in GED courses; and

(2) Has not obtained a passing score on the GED test that resulted in the issuance of a Maryland high school diploma.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-318 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-318
§7–318.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate.

(b) (1) The Poet Laureate:

(i) may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; but

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate.

(2) Reimbursement under this subsection:

(i) shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and

(ii) may not exceed $1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1204 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1204
§7–1204.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.
Md. Code, Education § 7-14A-07 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14A / Section 7-14A-07
§7–14A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall establish standards for training teachers on the preparation of plans for the provision of virtual education when a public school is operating under a virtual education plan.

(b) A county board shall provide periodic professional development and supports for teachers.

(c) The Department shall provide funding for the professional development and supports required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) During periods of a prolonged state of emergency during which a school has elected to transition to virtual education, the Department shall provide mental health supports for school personnel.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-227.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-227.1
§7–227.
Status: in_force

§7–227.1.

In addition to disbursement of money by check authorized under § 7–227 of this subtitle, the Treasurer, upon warrant of the Comptroller, may disburse money by those means generally recognized and accepted by the banking industry for transferring funds. Such disbursements shall be made in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Treasurer, after concurrence by the Comptroller, in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-409 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-409
§7–409.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Crime” means an act committed by a person in the State that is:

(i) A crime under Title 1, Subtitle 3, Title 3, Subtitle 7, or § 4–123.1 of the Agriculture Article;

(ii) A crime under Title 19, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of the Business Regulation Article;

(iii) A crime under Title 14, Subtitle 29, § 11–810, or § 14–1317 of the Commercial Law Article;

(iv) A crime under § 3–218, § 3–305(c)(2), § 3–409(a) or (c), § 3–803(b), § 3–807(i), § 3–808(d), § 3–811(c), § 8–801, § 8–802, § 9–602(e), § 11–702(d)(8), § 11–703(e)(5)(iii), § 11–708(d)(7)(ii), § 11–711(h)(2), § 11–712(c)(6)(ii), § 11–715(g)(2), § 11–716(h)(2), § 11–723(b)(8), or § 11–726 of the Correctional Services Article;

(v) A crime under the Criminal Law Article other than Title 8, Subtitle 2, Part II or § 10–614;

(vi) A crime under the Criminal Procedure Article;

(vii) A crime under Title 5, Subtitle 10A of the Environment Article;

(viii) A crime under § 5–503 of the Family Law Article;

(ix) A crime under Title 12, Subtitle 9 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(x) A crime under Title 20, Subtitle 7 or § 21–259.1 of the Health – General Article;

(xi) A crime under § 8–713.1, § 8–724.1, § 8–725.6, § 8–725.7, § 8–726.1, § 8–738.1, § 8–740.1, or § 10–411(a), (b), or (c), as it relates to Harford County, of the Natural Resources Article;

(xii) A crime under Title 3, Subtitle 1 or Subtitle 5, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Subtitle 2, Subtitle 3, or Subtitle 4, § 6–602, § 7–402, or § 12–701 of the Public Safety Article;

(xiii) A crime under § 14–127 of the Real Property Article;

(xiv) A violation of the Transportation Article that is punishable by imprisonment;

(xv) A crime under § 6–301 or § 33–2503 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(xvi) A crime under § 13–118(d), § 13–120(d), § 13–121(g), § 13–123(e), § 13–124(d), § 13–129(g), § 13–131(c), or § 13–133(d) of the Local Government Article;

(xvii) A crime under Chapter 110–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County;

(xviii) A crime under § 4–103 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Carroll County;

(xix) A crime under § 8A–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County; or

(xx) A crime at common law.

(3) “Offense” means a violation of the Transportation Article that is not punishable by imprisonment.

(b) In addition to any other costs required by law, a circuit court shall impose on a defendant convicted of a crime an additional cost of $45 in the case.

(c) In addition to any other costs required by law, the District Court shall impose on a defendant convicted of a crime an additional cost of $35 in the case.

(d) In addition to any other costs required by law, a court shall impose on a defendant convicted of an offense an additional cost of $3 in the case, including cases in which the defendant elects to waive the right to trial and pay the fine or penalty deposit established by the Chief Judge of the District Court by administrative regulation.

(e) (1) All money collected under this section shall be paid to the Comptroller of the State.

(2) The Comptroller shall deposit $22.50 from each fee collected under subsection (b) of this section from a circuit court and $12.50 from each fee collected under subsection (c) of this section from the District Court into the State Victims of Crime Fund established under § 11–916 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) The Comptroller shall deposit $2.50 from each fee collected under subsections (b) and (c) of this section into the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund established under § 11–905 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(4) The Comptroller shall deposit all other money collected under subsections (b) and (c) of this section into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established under § 11–819 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(f) (1) From the first $500,000 in fees collected under subsection (d) of this section in each fiscal year, the Comptroller shall deposit one–half of each fee into the State Victims of Crime Fund and one–half of each fee into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.

(2) For fees collected under subsection (d) of this section in excess of $500,000 in each fiscal year, the Comptroller shall deposit the entire fee into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.

(g) A political subdivision may not be held liable under any condition for the payment of sums under this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-329 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-329
§7–329.
Status: in_force

(a) Jousting is the State sport.

(b) Lacrosse is the State team sport.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1505 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1505
§7–1505.
Status: in_force

§7–1505. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION **

(a) To be eligible for selection as a nonprofit training entity under § 7–1204 of this subtitle, a nonprofit training entity shall:

(1) serve the needs of eligible individuals in the State; and

(2) generate its own revenue and reinvest the proceeds of that revenue in the growth and development of its programs.

(b) A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant’s involvement in the Program:

(1) presents a danger to the Program participant’s mental or physical well–being;

(2) presents a direct threat to others, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;

(3) presents a direct threat to the service animal’s mental or physical well–being; or

(4) does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit.

(c) A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1217 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1217
§7–1217.
Status: in_force

(a) An order the Commission issues approving an application for a nuclear energy generation project submitted under § 7–1212 of this subtitle shall:

(1) specify the long–term pricing schedule;

(2) specify the duration of the long–term pricing schedule, not to exceed 30 years;

(3) provide that:

(i) a payment may not be made under a long–term pricing schedule until electricity supply is generated by the project; and

(ii) ratepayers and the State shall be held harmless for any cost overruns associated with the project; and

(4) require that any debt instrument issued in connection with the project include language specifying that the debt instrument does not establish a debt, an obligation, or a liability of the State.

(b) An order approving a nuclear energy generation project vests the owner of the project with the right to receive payments according to the terms in the order.

(c) On or before March 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment and the House Economic Matters Committee on:

(1) applicant compliance with the minority business enterprise participation goals under § 7–1215(b) of this subtitle; and

(2) with respect to the community benefit agreement under § 7–1202 of this subtitle:

(i) the availability and use of opportunities for local businesses and small, minority, women–owned, and veteran–owned businesses;

(ii) the success of efforts to promote career training opportunities in the manufacturing, maintenance, and construction industries for local residents, veterans, women, and minorities; and

(iii) compliance with the minority workforce goal under § 7–1202 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1106 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1106
§7–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) A public agency and the local school system in which the public agency is located or a nonpublic school shall submit a systemic, evidence–based corrective action plan to the Department if the public agency or nonpublic school:

(1) Fails to comply with any provision of this subtitle; or

(2) Reports to the Department that a student has been physically restrained or placed in seclusion 10 times or more in a school year under § 7–1103 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-703 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-703
§7–703.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Family Support Services Program.

(2) The Administration shall contract with private nonprofit community-based organizations for the provision of family support services in each county of the State.

(3) The Administration shall base the amount of a grant to a county upon the needs of the eligible families in each locality in accordance with the data available through the Family Support Services Consortium Project for localities of comparable size.

(b) The Administration shall implement a sliding payment scale for reimbursement from families financially able to pay for all or part of the services under the Program.

(c) (1) Before using Program funds, the Program shall coordinate and assist any eligible child and family in receiving services available under existing programs including:

(i) Respite care under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Human Services Article;

(ii) Day care services;

(iii) Homemaker services;

(iv) Personal care;

(v) Services to families with children under § 4–402 of the Family Law Article;

(vi) Children’s medical services under § 15–125 of this article;

(vii) Attendant care services under Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and

(viii) Other applicable federal and local programs.

(2) The Program shall assist in providing family support services that are not otherwise available.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Education § 7-308 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-308
§7–308.
Status: in_force

(a) A principal, assistant principal, or school security guard of a public school may make a reasonable search of a student on the school premises or on a school-sponsored trip if the searcher has a reasonable belief that the student has in the student’s possession an item, the possession of which is a criminal offense under the laws of this State or a violation of any other State law or a rule or regulation of the county board.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county board may authorize a teacher of a public school to make a reasonable search of a student on a school-sponsored trip if the teacher has a reasonable belief that the student has in the student’s possession an item, the possession of which is a criminal offense under the laws of this State or a violation of any other State law or a rule or regulation of the county board.

(2) To qualify to conduct a search under this subsection, a teacher shall be designated in writing by a principal and receive training to conduct a search commensurate with the training received by a principal.

(c) A search under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be made in the presence of a third party.

(d) (1) A principal, assistant principal, or school security guard of a public school may make a search of the physical plant of the school and its appurtenances including the lockers of students.

(2) The right of the school official to search the locker shall be announced or published previously in the school.

(e) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations relating to the searches permitted under this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-206
§7–206.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the installation of pollution control equipment or a change in the method of operation at a generating station that a person performs in order to comply with Phase II pollution control requirements of the federal Clean Air Act.

(b) Any person that performs an installation or change in operation under subsection (a) of this section shall obtain prior review and approval of the Commission in accordance with:

(1) §§ 7-203, 7-207, and 7-208 of this subtitle; and

(2) the procedures set forth in § 7-205 of this subtitle and § 2-405 of the Environment Article.

(c) In order to meet compliance dates established under Title 2, Subtitle 10 of the Environment Article or the federal Clean Air Act, a Commission review and approval, or processing of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under § 7-207 of this subtitle, shall be expedited and take precedence over other review and approval by the Commission if the review and approval or certificate of public convenience and necessity is required:

(1) for pollution control equipment or a change in the method of operation at a generating station; and

(2) for compliance with:

(i) Title 2, Subtitle 10 of the Environment Article;

(ii) regulations adopted by the Department of the Environment under Title 2, Subtitle 10 of the Environment Article; or

(iii) the federal Clean Air Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-221 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-221
§7–221.
Status: in_force

(a) All expenditures from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund made by the Department under § 7-220(b) of this subtitle in response to a release or a threatened release of a hazardous substance at a particular site shall be reimbursed to the Department for the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund by the responsible person for the release or the threatened release.

(b) (1) In addition to any other legal action authorized by this subtitle, the Attorney General may bring an action to recover costs and interest from any responsible person who fails to make a reimbursement as required under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) (i) In an action under paragraph (1) of this subsection to recover costs, the State shall make a good faith effort to identify and seek recovery against all responsible persons.

(ii) The State shall seek recovery on an apportionment basis in accordance with a person’s contribution to the situation or problem, when there is a reasonable basis for determining the contribution of a responsible person.

(iii) Reimbursement in any other case shall not be apportioned.

(c) The Department may recover costs for the Fund resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances whether or not the hazardous substance was placed at the site, released, or threatened to be released before July 1, 1985.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who is liable for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance under this subtitle is subject to the Uniform Contribution Among Tort-Feasors Act under Title 3, Subtitle 14 of the Courts Article, including a right of contribution, as if that person had caused an injury in tort.

(e) A responsible person against whom a legal action is brought under subsection (b) of this section for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance may move to join any other responsible person under the Maryland Rules.

(f) Upon request by the Department, and after reasonable notice, a person shall provide to the Department any existing information or documents relating to:

(1) The identification, nature, and quantity of any hazardous substance which is or has been generated, treated, stored, or disposed of at a site or facility, or transported to a site or facility; and

(2) The nature or extent of a release of a hazardous substance at or from a site or facility.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division shall compile and edit:

(1) the Code of Maryland Regulations; and

(2) as a temporary supplement, the Maryland Register.

(b) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, the Administrator is responsible for the publication and distribution of the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

The formation, organization, and governance of electric cooperatives incorporated in Maryland are governed by Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the Corporations and Associations Article.
Md. Code, Education § 7-111 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-111
§7–111.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, each public school under the jurisdiction of a county board that provides access to its buildings and grounds or its student information directory to any person or group which makes students aware of occupational or educational options shall provide access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of this State and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.

(b) (1) A public school subject to this section shall provide notice to each student and to the parent or guardian of each student enrolled at the school that, in accordance with federal law, the student or the parent or guardian of the student may request that the student’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to military recruiters.

(2) The notice described under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be included in a clear and conspicuous manner and in the same size type as the other statements on the card requesting emergency contact information that is distributed by the public school to each student or parent or guardian of the student; and

(ii) Request that the student or the parent or guardian of the student indicate if the student’s name, address, and telephone number are not to be released to military recruiters by checking the box “Do not release contact information”.

(3) On or before October 1 and March 1 of each school year, the principal of each public school in a county shall submit a list to the county board that includes the name, address, and telephone number of each student whose contact information is not released to military recruiters as directed under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “ASVAB” means the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

(2) Each public school in the State that administers the ASVAB shall, 2 weeks before administering the exam, notify students taking the ASVAB and the parent or guardian of students taking the ASVAB of the option to choose “Option 8” as the score reporting option for military recruiter contact to prohibit the general release of any student information to military recruiters.

(3) Each public school that administers the ASVAB shall notify students taking the ASVAB and the parent or guardian of students taking the ASVAB of the release of student information requirements set forth in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(4) A student or a student’s parent or guardian who chooses “Option 8” as the score reporting option or for whom “Option 8” is chosen by the county board may choose to later release the student’s personal information and ASVAB scores by individually submitting the required forms to the military services authorizing the release of the information to:

(i) Recruiting representatives of the military services;

(ii) Registered apprenticeship programs;

(iii) Youth apprenticeship programs under Title 18, Subtitle 18 of this article; and

(iv) Employers registered with:

1. The Maryland Department of Labor; or

2. Local Workforce Development Boards.

(5) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit a county board’s ability to choose “Option 8” as the score reporting option for military recruiter contact to prohibit the general release of any student information to military recruiters for public schools that administer the ASVAB in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-515 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-515
§7–515.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board may adopt regulations for the conduct of its meetings.

(b) (1) Each board serves in an advisory capacity.

(2) Each board shall:

(i) Submit to the Secretary an annual report on:

1. The needs of individuals with an intellectual disability; and

2. The extent to which its State residential center meets these needs;

(ii) Advise the administrative head of the State residential center on its goals, programs, and policies;

(iii) Help in evaluating the degree to which these goals are achieved;

(iv) Review and make recommendations about the annual budget of the State residential center;

(v) Assume leadership in developing community understanding of the needs of individuals with an intellectual disability; and

(vi) Carry out any other responsibility that the administrative head of the State residential center requests.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.13 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.13
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.13.

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

(2) “Certificate of property unfit for human habitation” means:

(i) In Baltimore City, a certificate of substantial repair; or

(ii) A certificate for residential property issued by a unit of a county or municipal corporation indicating that the county or municipal corporation has determined that the residential property is unfit for human habitation.

(3) “Certificate of vacancy” means a certificate for a residential property issued by a unit of a county or municipal corporation indicating that the residential property is vacant.

(b) This section applies only to a county or municipal corporation that issues a certificate of vacancy or a certificate of property unfit for human habitation.

(c) If a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property is in default, a person with a secured interest in the residential property may request that a county or municipal corporation issue a certificate of vacancy or a certificate of property unfit for human habitation.

(d) (1) The county or municipal corporation shall issue to a secured party a certificate of vacancy for a residential property if the county or municipal corporation determines that the residential property is vacant.

(2) The county or municipal corporation shall issue to a secured party a certificate of property unfit for human habitation for a residential property if the county or municipal corporation determines in accordance with requirements of local, county, or State housing codes, that the residential property is unfit for human habitation.

(3) A certificate of vacancy or certificate of property unfit for human habitation issued under this subsection is valid for 60 days after the date the certificate is issued.

(4) A county or municipal corporation may charge a fee not exceeding $100 to a secured party to issue a certificate of vacancy or a certificate of property unfit for human habitation.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, if a certificate of vacancy or certificate of property unfit for human habitation is valid at the time of filing an order to docket or complaint to foreclose, § 7–105.1 of this subtitle does not apply to an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on the property for which the certificate was issued.

(f) (1) The record owner or occupant of a property may challenge the certificate of vacancy or certificate of property unfit for human habitation under this section by notifying the circuit court of the challenge.

(2) A secured party filing an order to docket or complaint to foreclose based on a certificate of vacancy or a certificate of property unfit for human habitation under this section shall serve the foreclosure documents in accordance with § 7–105.1(h)(1) of this subtitle along with a description of the procedure to challenge the certificate and the form to be used to make the challenge.

(3) If a challenge under paragraph (1) of this subsection is upheld, the secured party shall comply with the requirements of § 7–105.1 of this subtitle.

(g) A county or municipal corporation may establish procedures governing the issuance of a certificate of vacancy or certificate of property unfit for human habitation under this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-304 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) An applicant shall have been graduated on completion of a 4-year curriculum in forestry from a college or university that is approved by the Board or accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

(c) The applicant shall have at least 2 years of experience in forestry that indicates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice forestry.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-116 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-116
§7–116.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall develop a unit plan to implement the State Disabilities Plan as approved or amended by the Secretary under § 7-113(e) of this subtitle.

(2) The unit plan shall contain an implementation schedule and measurable strategic performance objectives.

(3) The Secretary may request amendments to a unit plan if the Secretary determines that the unit plan does not comply with the State Disabilities Plan.

(b) On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall provide the Department with an evaluation of the unit’s performance in accordance with the unit’s plan developed under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The evaluation required under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) assess the unit’s performance against the strategic performance objectives established under subsection (a)(2) of this section; and

(2) identify and measure:

(i) consumer satisfaction;

(ii) gaps in services;

(iii) numbers of individuals waiting for services; and

(iv) progress made on achieving performance objectives.

(d) The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any unit of State government to meet the requirements of this section.

(e) The Secretary may waive the requirements of this section for any unit of State government.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-306.3 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306.3
§7–306.
Status: in_force

§7–306.3. IN EFFECT

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(a) (1) Beginning in fiscal 2014, the wage survey required under § 7–306.1 of this subtitle shall be submitted by a community provider in a format that:

(i) Meets the requirements of this subsection; and

(ii) Is approved by the Department.

(2) The wage survey shall:

(i) Allow the Department to accurately assess the level of wages and benefits paid by a community provider to direct support employees who provide services funded by the Administration;

(ii) At a minimum, include:

1. The starting wage and the average wage paid by the community provider to direct support employees;

2. The expenditures made annually by the community provider for direct support employee wages;

3. The costs and expenditures for mandatory and voluntary fringe benefits; and

4. The average tenure and turnover of direct support employees; and

(iii) Include an attestation by an independent certified public accountant that the data in the wage survey is accurate.

(3) At the request of the Department, a community provider shall make available to the Department individualized payroll information for each direct support employee of the community provider.

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, this subsection applies in fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter before the earlier of:

1. The implementation of the payment system required under § 7–306.2 of this subtitle; or

2. The end of fiscal year 2019.

(ii) This subsection does not apply in any fiscal year in which the rate increase for community service providers is less than 3.0% over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services Program M00M01.02 Community Services in the prior fiscal year.

(2) The percentage of a community provider’s total reported operating expenses, excluding interest on capital and other capital expenses, that is spent on direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for a fiscal year, as reported to the Department by the provider in its fiscal year cost report data form, may not be less than the percentage of the community provider’s total reported operating expenses spent on direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for the last fiscal year in which the rate increase for community service providers is less than 3.0% over the funding provided in the legislative appropriation for Object 08 Contractual Services in Program M00M01.02 Community Services in the prior fiscal year.

(3) If the Department determines that the proportion of a community provider’s expenses for direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for a fiscal year falls below the level required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall notify the community provider of the determination in writing.

(4) A community provider shall have 45 days after receiving notice of the determination under paragraph (3) of this subsection to:

(i) Contest the determination;

(ii) Provide information to the Department demonstrating mitigating circumstances justifying the community provider’s noncompliance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, which may include proof that the average wage paid to direct support employees by the community provider increased in proportion to the rate increase to the community provider for the fiscal year; or

(iii) Submit a plan of correction to the Department.

(5) The Department shall notify a community provider in writing of its final determination after affording the community provider the opportunity to contest the determination, demonstrate mitigating circumstances, or submit a plan of correction under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(6) (i) The Department shall recoup funds from a community provider that have not been expended as required under paragraph (2) of this subsection through a reconciliation process if:

1. A community provider fails to respond to a determination of the Department within the time provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection;

2. The Department does not find mitigating circumstances; or

3. The Department does not accept a plan of correction submitted by the community provider.

(ii) The amount of funds recouped by the Department under this paragraph shall be the difference between the actual funds spent by the community provider on direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits during the fiscal year at issue and the amount of funds that the community provider was required to spend on direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(7) The Department may contract with an independent consultant to implement this subsection.

(c) (1) On or before December 1, 2015, the Department shall submit, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee a report summarizing the range of total funding spent by community providers on direct support employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits as a percentage of total reported operating expenses, excluding interest on capital and other expenses, for fiscal year 2014.

(2) The report required under this subsection shall include an analysis of data to explain any significant outliers in spending patterns among community providers.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1301
§7–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Director” means the Director of the Strategic Energy Planning Office.

(c) “Office” means the Strategic Energy Planning Office.

(d) “PJM region” has the meaning stated in § 7–701 of this title.

(e) “Risk Report” means the Comprehensive Wholesale Energy Markets and Bulk Power System Risk Report developed under § 7–1303 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-248 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-248
§7–248.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “qualified data center” and “qualified data center personal property” have the meanings stated in § 11–238 of the Tax – General Article.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may reduce or eliminate, by law, the percentage of the assessment of any qualified data center personal property used in a qualified data center that is subject to the county or municipal corporation property tax under this title.

(c) (1) A county or municipal corporation that reduces or eliminates the percentage of assessment of taxable qualified data center personal property under subsection (b) of this section shall submit a copy of the law to the Department.

(2) If the Department receives a copy of the law on or before May 1, the change will be effective for the taxable year following the date the law is enacted.

(d) If any qualified data center personal property is exempt under subsection (c) of this section from county property tax but is subject to municipal corporation property tax, the Department or the supervisor shall provide the municipal corporation with the assessment of the qualified data center personal property.

(e) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-706 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-706
§7–706.
Status: in_force

This title is necessary for the welfare of this State and its inhabitants and, except for § 7-705 of this subtitle, shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1105 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1105
§7–1105.
Status: in_force

Each public agency and nonpublic school shall develop policies and procedures in compliance with this subtitle and the regulations adopted by the Department.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A license authorizes the licensee to do business as a collection agency at each licensed location and under each licensed name, or as otherwise authorized by regulation.

(b) Information in NMLS associated with a license approved by the Board under this subtitle shall include the following:

(1) the licensee’s legal name and any trade name used by the licensee in accordance with § 2–121 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(2) the address of the licensee’s principal executive office; and

(3) the address of each additional location, if any, where the licensee does business and that:

(i) the general public may reasonably view as a location that does business as a collection agency, including any location that investigates customer complaints or directly communicates with customers verbally, electronically, or in writing;

(ii) houses any core operational infrastructure or technology systems;

(iii) conducts any core management, information security and technology, risk and compliance, or finance functions; or

(iv) is otherwise required to be listed in NMLS by regulation.

(c) A licensee shall maintain and update the information in NMLS associated with the licensee’s license to reflect accurately at all times the information required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The unique identifier of the licensee shall constitute the license number for the license.

(e) A licensee may not add, delete, or modify a location required to be listed in NMLS under subsection (b) of this section unless:

(1) the licensee provides to the Board, through NMLS and in accordance with any applicable regulations, notice of the addition, deletion, or modification;

(2) the addition, deletion, or modification of the location is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS; and

(3) the addition, deletion, or modification of the location otherwise complies with this title.

(f) The licensee may not do business at a location required to be listed in NMLS under subsection (b) of this section until the location is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS.
Md. Code, Education § 7-14A-09 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14A / Section 7-14A-09
§7–14A–09.
Status: in_force

The State Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-233 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-233
§7–233.
Status: in_force

The Department may not issue a low-level nuclear waste facility permit to a person unless:

(1) The person meets the requirements of this subtitle for a low-level nuclear waste facility permit; and

(2) (i) The low-level nuclear waste facility permit conforms to any interstate low-level nuclear waste disposal compact of which this State is a member;

(ii) The Governor issues an executive order under § 7-234 of this subtitle; or

(iii) The Department determines under standards set by its rules or regulations that:

1. The half-life or specific activity of the low-level nuclear waste is such that within a period of not more than 6 months, the low-level nuclear waste will not require special handling, special subsurface disposal, or special storage; and

2. The low-level nuclear waste can be disposed of in the same manner as other hazardous substances or handled as conventional waste.
Md. Code, Education § 7-412 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-412
§7–412.
Status: in_force

(a) If a student seeks information to overcome any form of drug abuse, as defined in § 8-101 of the Health - General Article, from a teacher, counselor, principal, or other professional educator employed by an educational institution that has received a certificate of approval under § 2-206 of this article, a statement, whether oral or written, made by the student or an observation or conclusion derived from the statement is not admissible against the student in any proceeding.

(b) A rule, regulation, or order may not require disclosure of any report, statement, observation, conclusion, or other information that has been assembled or obtained by an educator through this contact.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-412 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-412
§7–412.
Status: in_force

The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation encouraging the media, government units, business and recreational facilities, and citizens of the State to unite in remembrance and commemorate the heroic acts and efforts of Marylanders who have served and died in the United States armed forces by observing a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-117 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-117
§7–117.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary shall provide to the General Assembly on a biennial basis by no later than February 1 of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year the report covers, a report that contains a statement of the estimated amount by which exemptions from taxation reduce, for the year:

(1) State revenues; and

(2) revenues that the State collects for local governments.

(b) For each exemption, the statement shall:

(1) show the estimated amount by which the exemption reduces revenues;

(2) identify the person or the part of the population that benefits from the exemption; and

(3) say whether the exemption conflicts with any other State program.

(c) The statement shall include:

(1) each subtraction modification under § 10–207, § 10–208, or § 10–209 of the Tax – General Article; and

(2) each exemption under:

(i) Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article;

(ii) § 5–104, § 6–103, § 7–203, § 7–303, § 9–203, § 9–303, § 9–304, § 10–104, § 10–211, § 10–212, § 12–104, or Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Tax – General Article;

(iii) Title 7 of the Tax – Property Article; and

(iv) § 13–810 or § 13–903 of the Transportation Article.

(d) The Comptroller, the Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Maryland Department of Labor, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and other units of the State government shall help the Secretary of Budget and Management to prepare a draft of the statement under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-524 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-524
§7–524.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the exemption from property tax under § 7–251 of this title, The Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc. may pay to the governing body of Washington County or the City of Hagerstown an amount, if any, that may be set by mutual agreement in lieu of the taxes that would otherwise be due on all or part of the facility.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-109 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The powers of the Corporation shall be exercised by its Board of Directors.

(b) The Board of Directors consists of 11 directors elected by the members of the Corporation.

(c) Each director shall be a resident of this State.

(d) (1) Each director serves for a term of 4 years and until a successor is chosen and qualifies.

(2) The terms of the directors shall be staggered as required by the terms provided for directors on July 1, 1988.

(3) If a vacancy occurs as to an elected director, the Board of Directors shall elect a successor to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting of the members of the Corporation. At the annual meeting, the members of the Corporation shall elect a successor to serve for the rest of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(e) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board of Directors is a quorum.

(f) Each director is entitled to reasonable compensation, as set by the Board of Directors with the approval of the Commissioner.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-303 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

At the end of a fiscal year, the amount of the unspent part of an appropriation that is needed to meet unpaid obligations incurred during that fiscal year does not revert to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-901 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-901
§7–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Governor’s Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay established in Subtitle 8 of this title.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.

(d) “Program” means the program administered by the Department in consultation with the Board to provide financial assistance for the purchase of specialized customer telephone equipment by eligible program participants.

(e) “Program participant” means a person who:

(1) is a resident of the State;

(2) is certified by a licensed professional as having a disability which seriously limits or prohibits the use of the telephone or wireless network without specialized customer telephone equipment;

(3) is certified by a licensed professional as being able to use specialized customer telephone equipment for which application is made;

(4) meets the financial eligibility requirements established by the Department as a recipient of:

(i) Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance (TEMHA);

(ii) Supplemental Security Income (SSI);

(iii) Social Security Disability Income (SSDI); or

(iv) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and

(5) at the time of application is not receiving similar services which are available and can be provided in a timely manner through another program.

(f) “Qualified entity” means a nonprofit organization that:

(1) produces audio editions of daily newspapers, available for interstate distribution using high–speed computer and telecommunications technology; and

(2) provides a means of program administration and reader registration on the Internet.

(g) “Specialized customer telephone equipment” or “equipment” means any communications device designed to assist program participants in using a telephone or wireless service provider’s network.

(h) “System” means the method which the Department shall use to provide equipment to eligible program participants.
Md. Code, Education § 7-310 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310
§7–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county board shall develop and disseminate to each public school within the county board’s jurisdiction a community resources list.

(b) The community resources list may include the name and contact information of local and statewide social services and nonprofit health care providers that provide nondiscriminatory services to children and families in need of assistance.
Md. Code, Family Law § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In and of itself neither of the following is a defense to or a bar to a divorce:

(1) an unaccepted offer of reconciliation by a spouse; or

(2) a rejected attempt at reconciliation by a spouse.

(b) In and of itself neither of the following is a defense to, a bar to, or a ground for a divorce:

(1) the refusal of a spouse to accept an offer of reconciliation made by the other spouse; or

(2) the rejection by a spouse of an attempt at reconciliation made by the other spouse.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, this section applies only to a local jurisdiction with at least 150,000 residents.

(b) On or before July 1 each year, each local jurisdiction subject to the requirements of this section shall report to the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Planning the following information for each building or development permit application which includes a residential housing component as part of the development considered by the local jurisdiction during the immediately preceding calendar year:

(1) the total number of complete applications received by type;

(2) the total number of complete applications issued by type;

(3) the total number of complete applications rejected by type;

(4) the net total number of residential units approved;

(5) the mean and median processing times for permit applications and the standard deviation from the mean;

(6) the amount of time spent processing applications, including the time spent by agencies reviewing applications, by applicants making edits, and any public notice or comment time periods;

(7) any type of expedited permit application process that the local jurisdiction employed to accelerate residential housing development projects;

(8) the total number of residential housing development projects that benefited from an expedited permit application process in the local jurisdiction and which type of expedited process was used; and

(9) any other information the jurisdiction considers relevant.

(c) (1) Beginning January 1, 2027, and each quarter thereafter, each county subject to the requirements of this section shall report to the Department of Planning the following information for each building or development permit that includes a residential housing component as part of the development issued by the county during the immediately preceding quarter:

(i) the permit number;

(ii) the permit approval date;

(iii) the date on which the use and occupancy permit was issued;

(iv) the parcel tax identification number;

(v) the site address;

(vi) the housing type authorized under the permit;

(vii) the permit type;

(viii) the total number of residential units authorized under the permit;

(ix) a general description of the work authorized under the permit;

(x) the total cost of construction; and

(xi) any other information the jurisdiction considers relevant.

(2) Beginning January 1, 2027, and each quarter thereafter, each local municipality may report the information under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department of Planning for each building or development permit that includes a residential housing component as part of the development issued by the local municipality during the immediately preceding quarter.

(d) On or before July 1, 2027, and as the information becomes available thereafter, the Department of Planning shall publish the information reported by local jurisdictions under subsection (c) of this section for the immediately preceding fiscal year:

(1) on a public, interactive, and searchable website;

(2) by housing type, specifically labeled as single family, townhouses, apartments, duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes;

(3) by the total built and existing housing supply, organized by housing type, in each county in the State; and

(4) by data source.

(e) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local jurisdiction shall make the reports required under this section publicly available on its website.

(ii) An announcement posted to a local jurisdiction’s website stating that a person should contact the relevant local department for access to the reports does not fulfill the requirements of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(2) A local jurisdiction that does not maintain a website shall make the reports publicly available through any other reasonable method.

(3) To the extent practicable, a local jurisdiction may submit and transmit a report required under this section as part of another report required to be filed under this article.

(f) On or before December 31 each year, the Department of Planning shall submit a report on the building permit information collected under this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(g) The Department of Planning may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-212 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-212
§7–212.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner that gives notice of intent shall provide tenant protection assistance under subsection (b) of this section unless:

(1) the owner has offered the right of first purchase in accordance with this subtitle; and

(2) the assisted project is purchased by a party listed in § 7-204(a) of this subtitle in conjunction with a protected action.

(b) Tenant protection assistance consists of:

(1) paying each assisted household $475 on or before the day that the assisted household vacates the unit;

(2) reimbursing each assisted household for relocation expenses exceeding $475 and up to $950, actually and reasonably incurred; and

(3) offering each assisted household that is current in its rent and has not violated any other material term of its lease, a lease extension for at least 1 year from the giving of the notice of intent.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the periodic rent during the extended lease under subsection (b)(3) of this section may not exceed the amount that the assisted household must contribute for periodic rent under the assisted household’s current lease.

(2) The periodic rent may be increased only on the anniversary of the assisted household’s current lease, and the increase may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) the increase allowed by applicable federal, State, or local law; and

(ii) the product of the amount the household must contribute for periodic rent for the preceding year multiplied by the percentage increase for the U.S. Consumer Price Index that the Secretary selects for the most recent 12-month period.

(3) Except as allowed or required by the Secretary, all other terms and conditions governing the extended lease shall be the same as those of the lease in effect on the day preceding the giving of the notice of intent.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-303 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

After an initial account has been rendered, subsequent accounts, whether filed by the same personal representative or by a successor, shall contain the certificate of the personal representative of:

(a) The value of any assets remaining in the hands of the personal representative as shown in the last account;

(b) The value of assets as shown in any inventory made since the last account;

(c) All receipts of the estate since the date of the last account;

(d) The date of each purchase, sale, lease, transfer, compromise, settlement, disbursement, or distribution of assets since the last account, a description of each such transaction, and a statement of the amount by which it affects the amounts referred to in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section; and

(e) The value of any assets remaining in the hands of the personal representative.
Md. Code, Education § 7-210 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in the 2022–2023 school year, a racially and culturally unbiased statewide kindergarten assessment that is administered with the purpose of measuring school readiness to be used for diagnostic purposes, curriculum development, and early detection of learning challenges shall be given to all incoming kindergarten students in the State and:

(1) May include an evaluation of:

(i) Language and literacy skills;

(ii) Academic knowledge in mathematics, science, and social studies;

(iii) Physical development; and

(iv) Social development; and

(2) Shall be completed on or before October 10 with the aggregate results returned within 45 days after administration of the assessment.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a statewide kindergarten assessment may not be administered to an enrolled prekindergarten student.

(2) A statewide kindergarten assessment or early learning assessment may be administered to an enrolled prekindergarten student by a school psychologist or other school–based professional who intends to use the results in order to identify a disability.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a county board:

(1) Is encouraged to administer a portion of the assessment to students in the county during the summer months before kindergarten begins; and

(2) May administer the remaining portion of the assessment during the school year.

(d) Before administering the early learning assessment, a county board shall consult with kindergarten teachers, including teachers nominated by the exclusive bargaining representative, in determining how to implement the assessment.

(e) The assessment in this section shall be the sole diagnostic assessment for measuring school readiness.

(f) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-229 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-229
§7–229.
Status: in_force

A person who is called on for assistance in an emergency has the immunity from civil liability or penalty described under § 5-617 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article as a result of assistance or advice rendered in:

(1) Mitigating the effects of an actual or threatened discharge of a hazardous substance or material;

(2) Preventing a discharge of a hazardous substance or material;

(3) Cleaning up a discharge of a hazardous substance or material; or

(4) Attempting any of the acts in this subsection.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1509 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1509
§7–1509.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department, in consultation with the Subcabinet, may adopt regulations to incorporate in the annual schedule of drills for each local school system developmentally and age–appropriate components of:

(i) The Active Shooter Preparedness Program developed by the Department of Homeland Security or guidelines; or

(ii) The active shooter guidelines adopted by the Maryland Active Assailant Work Group established under Executive Order 01.01.2018.08.

(2) Items incorporated into the annual schedule of drills in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection may take the form of a training rather than a drill.

(b) Drills or trainings incorporated into the annual schedule of drills under subsection (a) of this section shall be developmentally and age–appropriate, and may include procedures for students or school personnel in:

(1) Securing classrooms;

(2) Barricading classrooms and school entries;

(3) Taking refuge in the classroom; and

(4) When appropriate, escape from the classroom or school.

(c) Before the 2025–2026 school year, and before each school year thereafter, the Department shall review the best practices for active shooter safety drills or trainings identified by the Center in accordance with § 7–1502(g) of this subtitle and update any drills and trainings that have been incorporated into the annual schedule of drills under subsection (a) of this section to reflect those best practices.

(d) (1) Except for a voluntary drill or training occurring after school hours, active shooter safety drills or trainings may not include:

(i) Loud sounds intended to imitate gunfire or explosions;

(ii) Live exercises with individuals role–playing as an active shooter or a victim; or

(iii) Similar activities that may cause the drill or training to be traumatic for students or school personnel.

(2) If a concern is raised that a component of a drill or training best practice identified under subsection (c) of this section is contrary to the intent of the trauma–sensitive requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Center, after consultation with the Department, shall make the final determination as to whether the component complies with the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(e) The Department shall notify the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Legislative Policy Committee of proposed changes to regulations that alter the annual schedule of drills as provided under this section.

(f) Each local school system shall:

(1) Collaborate with the local law enforcement agency to establish policies for responding to an emergency at each public school in the county;

(2) Provide parents with the annual schedule of active shooter safety drills or trainings at the beginning of the school year, which includes:

(i) The month in which the drills or trainings will occur;

(ii) The type of drill or training that will occur; and

(iii) How students will be notified of the drill or training;

(3) Announce drills or trainings in advance to students and school personnel;

(4) Notify parents after a drill or training has taken place;

(5) Provide a mental health follow–up for students and school personnel after a drill or training;

(6) (i) Identify students or school personnel who may require additional support during and after a drill or training, including an individual:

1. With a disability; or

2. Who has experienced trauma; and

(ii) Provide additional resources and coping strategies for individuals who require additional support during and after a drill or training; and

(7) (i) Collect data on the effectiveness and psychological impact of the drills or trainings, including requesting feedback from school personnel, parents, and students, in a manner and format approved by the Center to allow for the required analysis under § 7–1502(g)(22) of this subtitle; and

(ii) Report the data and findings to the Center.

(g) (1) (i) On or before July 1, 2025, the Center shall develop model content that informs parents of the State’s firearm storage laws.

(ii) Each year, the Center shall evaluate the model content and update it as needed.

(2) The Center shall consult with the Department of State Police in developing the model content.

(3) At the beginning of each school year, each local school system shall distribute the model content to the parents.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-330 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-330
§7–330.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Fund” means the Fiscal Responsibility Fund.

(3) (i) “Nonwithholding income tax revenues” means the State share of income tax quarterly estimated and final payments with returns made by individuals, as defined in § 10–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(ii) “Nonwithholding income tax revenues” does not include:

1. the county share of income tax quarterly estimated and final payments with returns made by individuals;

2. income tax payments made by corporations;

3. income tax refunds paid to individuals or corporations; or

4. income tax withholding.

(b) There is a Fiscal Responsibility Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to retain the amount of nonwithholding income tax revenues deposited to the Fund in accordance with § 7–329(d)(2) of this subtitle until the revenues are appropriated in the State budget.

(d) The State Comptroller shall administer the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of this subtitle.

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the State Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(f) The Fund consists of nonwithholding income tax revenues that exceed the capped estimate determined under § 6–104(e) of this article deposited into the Fund by the State Comptroller under § 7–329(d)(2) of this subtitle.

(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund may be used only to provide pay–as–you–go capital funds for:

(i) public school construction and public school capital improvement projects, in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article;

(ii) capital projects at public community colleges; and

(iii) capital projects at four–year public institutions of higher education.

(2) For fiscal year 2023 only, money in the Fund shall be used to provide, beginning July 1, 2022, a cost–of–living adjustment of up to 4.5% for permanent employees in the Executive Branch of State government who are in a bargaining unit that is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL–CIO, excluding a bargaining unit represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL–CIO Local 1859.

(h) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Governor shall include in the budget bill for the second following fiscal year an appropriation equal to the amount in the Fund for pay–as–you–go capital projects.

(2) Money expended from the Fund for pay–as–you–go capital projects is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for capital projects, including those funded with pay–as–you–go funds and the proceeds from the sale of general obligation bonds.

(3) The Governor shall include in the budget bill submitted at the 2022 Session of the General Assembly an appropriation equal to the amount distributed to the Fund in accordance with § 7–329(b–1) of this subtitle to provide, beginning July 1, 2022, a cost–of–living adjustment of up to 4.5% for permanent employees in the Executive Branch of State government who are in a bargaining unit that is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL–CIO, excluding a bargaining unit represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL–CIO Local 1859.

(k) At the end of a fiscal year, the unspent balance of each appropriation that was made for that fiscal year from the Fund reverts to the Fund.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-218 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-218
§7–218.
Status: in_force

There is a State Hazardous Substance Control Fund.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-120 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-120
§7–120.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of:

(1) the following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) one individual with a physical disability;

(ii) one individual who has experienced mental illness;

(iii) one individual with a traumatic brain injury;

(iv) two individuals with a developmental disability, including one with an intellectual disability;

(v) one individual who is blind;

(vi) one individual who is deaf or hard of hearing;

(vii) one parent or foster parent of a child with a disability;

(viii) four members of the general public who have disabilities;

(ix) three representatives from statewide disability advocacy organizations;

(x) one representative from the home health care industry;

(xi) one representative from a statewide organization of providers of services and support for individuals with disabilities;

(xii) one representative from the Alliance of Local Commissions on Disability; and

(xiii) two representatives from the Board, one of whom shall be selected by the Secretary and one of whom shall be the Secretary of Budget and Management or the designee of the Secretary of Budget and Management;

(2) one representative from the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(3) one representative from the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(4) the State Coordinator for Autism Strategy; and

(5) one representative from the Governor’s Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay, appointed by the chair of the Board.

(b) In making the appointments required under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Governor shall appoint members from among:

(1) the geographic regions of the State; and

(2) diverse backgrounds.

(c) A majority of the members shall be individuals with disabilities.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Commission on October 1, 2007.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(5) A member may not serve more than two consecutive 3–year terms.

(e) A member who fails to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission during any 12–month period shall be considered to have resigned.
Md. Code, Education § 7-4B-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4B / Section 7-4B-02
§7–4B–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the State Board and each county board shall:

(1) Ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to:

(i) Participate in mainstream physical education programs; and

(ii) Try out for and, if selected, participate in mainstream athletic programs;

(2) Ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations necessary to provide students with disabilities equal opportunity to participate, to the fullest extent possible, in mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs; and

(3) Ensure that adapted, allied, or unified physical education and athletic programs are available and adequately funded by the county board.

(b) An exception to the requirements under subsection (a) of this section may be made when the inclusion of a student:

(1) Presents an objective safety risk to the student or to others, based on an individualized assessment of the student; or

(2) Fundamentally alters the nature of the school’s mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic program.

(c) The provision of adapted, allied, or unified programs for students with disabilities does not mitigate the duty of a county board to provide an individual student with a disability an equal opportunity to be fully included in mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-401 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

This title may be enforced at law or in equity by:

(1) the Department;

(2) an assisted household in occupancy when the owner delivered or should have delivered a notice of intent;

(3) a political subdivision where the assisted project is located; or

(4) the public housing authority.
Md. Code, Education § 7-128 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-128
§7–128.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “next most rigorous subject matter course” includes an honor course, an Advanced Placement course offered by the College Board, an International Baccalaureate course, and a gifted and talented course.

(b) Each middle and high school shall, after a student has demonstrated readiness in a subject matter, encourage enrollment in the next most rigorous subject matter course available in the school, and, to the extent practicable, enroll the student in the next most rigorous subject matter course.

(c) Each middle and high school shall seek to enroll each student in the next most rigorous subject matter course in accordance with subsection (b) of this section without regard to the student’s race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, address, disability status, socioeconomic status, or the language spoken in the student’s home.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-217 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-217
§7–217.
Status: in_force

(a) The official text of a document is:

(1) until incorporation in the Code of Maryland Regulations, the text of the document in the most recent form in the Register; or

(2) after incorporation in the Code of Maryland Regulations, the text of the document in the most recent form in the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(b) Notwithstanding any discrepancy between the official text and any other text of a document, the official text is the only valid and enforceable text.
Md. Code, Education § 7-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board or county health department shall provide hearing and vision screenings for all students in the public schools.

(2) Each county health department shall provide and fund hearing and vision screenings for all students:

(i) In any private school that has received a certificate of approval under § 2–206 of this article; and

(ii) In any nonpublic educational facility in this State approved as a special education facility by the Department.

(b) (1) Unless evidence is presented that a student has been tested by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within the past year, the screenings required under subsection (a) of this section shall be given in the year that a student enters a school system, enters the first grade, and enters the eighth or ninth grade.

(2) Further screening shall be done in accordance with:

(i) The bylaws adopted by the State Board; or

(ii) Policies adopted by a county board or a county health department.

(c) (1) The results of the hearing and vision screenings required by this section shall be:

(i) Made a part of the permanent record file of each student;

(ii) Given to the parents or guardians of each student, with educational materials that include the following:

1. A disclaimer that a vision screening is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist;

2. An overview of visual impairments and an explanation of the potential educational impact of untreated visual impairments; and

3. A list of at–risk groups that are encouraged to have a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist; and

(iii) Reported to the county board or the county health department.

(2) Additional information shall be provided to the parents or guardians of a student who fails the vision screening that includes:

(i) Notice that the results of the screening indicate that the student may have a vision disorder;

(ii) A recommendation to the parent or guardian that the student be tested by an optometrist or ophthalmologist;

(iii) A description of the warning signs, symptoms, risk factors, and behavioral problems associated with vision disorders or eye conditions;

(iv) A description of the difference between eye examinations and the vision screenings required under this section;

(v) Information on how to enroll in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program; and

(vi) Information on locally available free or low–cost nonprofit programs that provide eye examinations and eyeglasses for children, if any.

(d) On a form provided by the county board or the county health department, a parent or guardian shall report to the county board or the county health department on the recommended services received by a student who failed the screenings.

(e) (1) The county board or the county health department shall report to the Maryland Department of Health:

(i) The results of the hearing and vision screenings; and

(ii) To the extent practicable, the number of students receiving the recommended services.

(2) The Maryland Department of Health shall:

(i) Review the reports submitted under this subsection; and

(ii) In counties where fewer than 50% of students who have failed the screenings are receiving the recommended services, coordinate with the county board or the county health department to implement measures to improve the number of students receiving the recommended services.

(f) In cooperation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department shall adopt standards, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(g) A student whose parent or guardian objects in writing to hearing and vision screening on the ground that it conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which he is an adherent or member may not be required to take these screenings.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-218 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-218
§7–218.
Status: in_force

Before issuance of a warrant for payment of a bill, the Comptroller may have the bill audited.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No mortgage or deed of trust may be a lien or charge on any property for any principal sum of money in excess of the aggregate principal sum appearing on the face of the mortgage or deed of trust and expressed to be secured by it, without regard to whether or when advanced or readvanced.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a mortgage or deed of trust to:

(i) Guarantee the party secured against loss from being an obligee of a third party;

(ii) Indemnify the party secured against loss from being an endorser, guarantor, or surety; or

(iii) Secure a guarantee or indemnity agreement.

(b) If after the date of the mortgage or deed of trust, any sum of money is advanced or readvanced, any endorsement or guaranty is made, or the liability under an indemnity agreement arises, priority for such sum of money or for any indemnity arising under the endorsement, or guaranty, or indemnity agreement dates from the date of the mortgage or deed of trust as against the rights of intervening purchasers, mortgagees, trustees under deeds of trust, or lien creditors, regardless of whether the advance, readvance, endorsement, or guaranty was obligatory or voluntary under the terms of the mortgage or deed of trust.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-309 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-309
§7–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article or in § 7-310 of this subtitle, before the Commissioner takes any final action under § 7-308 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commissioner.

(b) The Commissioner shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Commissioner may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-220 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-220
§7–220.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-605 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-605
§7–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and procedures of §§ 7–266(a) and 7–268 of this title shall be used and applied to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and

(3) Any condition of accreditation issued under this subtitle.

(b) A penalty imposed under this section is payable to the Community Right–to–Know Fund and collectible in any manner provided by law for the collection of debts.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-506.2 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-506.2
§7–506.
Status: in_force

§7–506.2.

(a) Real property may be exempt from municipal corporation property tax if:

(1) the real property is owned by:

(i) a former tenant of the real property;

(ii) an association of tenants or former tenants of the real property;

(iii) an entity in which former tenants or an association of tenants or former tenants holds a majority interest; or

(iv) a cooperative housing corporation that:

1. operates on a nonprofit basis;

2. operates on a limited equity basis; or

3. is subject to controls on the corporation’s rates of return;

(2) the owner and the governing body of the municipal corporation where the real property is located agree that the owner shall pay a negotiated amount in lieu of the applicable municipal corporation property tax; and

(3) the owner of the real property agrees to maintain at least 10% of the total number of residential units as housing for low to moderate income households, as set forth in an agreement between the owner and the governing body of the municipal corporation where the real property is located.

(b) Real property described in subsection (a) of this section is exempt when the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-604 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604
§7–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The personal representative may pay commissions to personal representatives under § 7–601 of this subtitle, and attorney’s fees under § 7–602 of this subtitle without court approval if:

(1) (i) Each creditor, who has filed a claim that is still open, and all interested persons consent in writing to the payment;

(ii) The combined sum of the payments of commissions and attorney’s fees does not exceed the amounts provided in § 7–601 of this subtitle;

(iii) The signed written consent form states the amounts of the payments and is filed with the register of wills; and

(iv) Unless the consent form is filed simultaneously with the final administration account or final report under a modified administration, each payment consented to is for services rendered by the attorney or personal representative prior to the date of the consent; or

(2) (i) The fee is paid to an attorney representing the estate in litigation under a contingency fee agreement signed by the decedent or the current personal representative of the decedent’s estate;

(ii) The fee does not exceed the terms of the contingency fee agreement;

(iii) A copy of the contingency fee agreement is on file with the register of wills; and

(iv) The attorney files a statement with each account stating that the scope of the representation by the attorney does not extend to the administration of the estate.

(b) When rendering accounts, the personal representative shall designate any payment made under this section as an expense.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1A-07 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1A / Section 7-1A-07
§7–1A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Interagency Commission on School Construction shall prioritize public school construction funding requests for high quality prekindergarten classrooms.

(2) The Interagency Commission on School Construction shall consider the availability of private eligible prekindergarten providers when determining priorities under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) A county board may partner with the State or the county government to address physical space constraints for eligible prekindergarten providers by utilizing existing available space at a location that is not an eligible prekindergarten provider including:

(1) Senior care facilities; or

(2) Community centers.

(c) (1) A county board may apply for funding from the capital improvement program for assistance on renovations to public facilities leased as eligible public prekindergarten programs.

(2) The management of public facilities leased under this subsection shall be the responsibility of the building owner and not the county board.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-203 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Respite Care Program in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to provide respite care services in the State.

(b) The Department shall provide respite care services through:

(1) local departments of social services; or

(2) contracts with private nonprofit community-based providers.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-220 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-220
§7–220.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After notice and public hearing, a political subdivision may find that, because of a protected action, a low-income and moderate-income rental housing emergency exists in all or part of its jurisdiction.

(2) The political subdivision shall make findings as to:

(i) the nature and incidence of protected actions;

(ii) the resulting hardship to and displacement of tenants; and

(iii) the scarcity of low-income and moderate-income rental housing.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on finding that there is an emergency under this section, a political subdivision may enact a law, ordinance, or regulation to:

(i) grant to a designated household a right to an extended lease for a period in addition to that granted under § 7-214 of this subtitle; or

(ii) extend any other provision of this subtitle concerning extended leases.

(2) A political subdivision may not require that:

(i) more than 20% of assisted units in an assisted project be set aside for extended leases for designated households; or

(ii) the term of an extended lease for any household made a designated household by the political subdivision exceed 3 years.

(3) The political subdivision may require that the notice required under § 7-216(a)(3) of this subtitle be modified to disclose the effects of any actions taken under this section.

(c) Within 10 days after enacting a law, ordinance, or regulation in accordance with this section, a political subdivision shall send a copy to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-110 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-110
§7–110.
Status: in_force

If the board of arbitrators determines that the decedent died domiciled in this State, interest and penalties, if otherwise imposed by law, for nonpayment of death taxes between the dates of the agreement and of filing of the determination of the board as to domicile, may not exceed a rate determined under § 13-604 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 7-205 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “homeless youth” has the meaning stated in the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

(b) The promotion of students in a public school and graduation from a public high school shall be in accordance with:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, policies established by the county board; and

(2) The rules and regulations of the State Board.

(c) (1) Each student who graduates from a public high school shall receive the same type of diploma or certificate, regardless of the high school attended or the course taken.

(2) The diploma or certificate shall state that the student has completed a program of studies satisfactorily in accordance with the requirements of the State Board.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county board shall waive all high school graduation requirements, including required coursework, established by the county board that are in addition to the high school graduation requirements established by the State Board for a student in foster care or who is a homeless youth, if the student while in grade 11 or 12 transfers into the local school system from a different local school system in the State.

(2) A county board may not waive the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the county board makes a finding that the student is reasonably able to complete the county high school graduation requirements in time to graduate from high school while the student remains eligible for foster care benefits.
Md. Code, Education § 7-702 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-702
§7–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Superintendent shall exempt any elementary school from the requirements of this subtitle if:

(1) (i) The school has made a breakfast program available for at least 3 consecutive months; and

(ii) The participation is less than 25% of the number of students eligible for free and reduced price eligible meals in each month;

(2) (i) The county board approves an alternative nutrition program that the school has instituted;

(ii) The school regularly conducts an assessment of the alternative program that provides evidence of success in achieving program objectives; and

(iii) The school submits an annual report of the assessment to the county board and the State;

(3) (i) The school requests an exemption for reasons of a compelling nature to the county board; and

(ii) After review and approval, the county board submits the request for exemption to the State Superintendent; or

(4) The school has less than 15% of its enrollment approved for free and reduced price eligible meals.

(b) The exemption in subsection (a)(4) of this section shall continue from year to year without the need for reapplication, until there is a 10% increase in the number of students approved for free and reduced price eligible meals.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-211 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-211
§7–211.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before the 3rd Wednesday in January of each year, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the General Assembly, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, a report on amendments of appropriations for programs of the Department of Transportation.

(b) (1) A report under this section shall describe each proposed amended appropriation for a program that the Department has submitted or expects to submit during the current fiscal year under § 7-209 of this subtitle.

(2) The description shall include:

(i) an explanation of the purpose of the amendment; and

(ii) an analysis of the impact of the amendment on appropriations of special and federal funds.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1201
§7–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Dispatchable energy generation” means a generating station or energy storage device with:

(1) an effective load carrying capability of at least 65%, as determined by PJM Interconnection’s most recent ELCC Class Ratings; and

(2) a lower greenhouse gas emissions profile than coal or oil energy generating stations.

(c) “Effective load carrying capability” or “ELCC” means the expected capacity contribution of an energy resource during PJM Interconnection’s operating hours when there is high electricity demand and low resource output.

(d) “Effective nameplate capacity” means the amount of energy an energy storage device can deliver continuously to the electric system over a period of at least 4 hours.

(e) “Energy storage device” has the meaning stated in § 7–216 of this title.

(f) “Generating station” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of this title.

(g) “Large capacity energy resource” means a generating station or energy storage device that:

(1) on or before January 1, 2025:

(i) has applied to PJM for interconnection approval; or

(ii) has been approved by PJM for interconnection; and

(2) has a capacity rating equal to or greater than 20 megawatts after accounting for the effective load carrying capability.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-505 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-505
§7–505.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month from September 15 to October 15, both inclusive, as Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the State.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Hispanic Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-228 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-228
§7–228.
Status: in_force

The Treasurer, the Chief Deputy Treasurer, or a deputy treasurer shall keep a receipt for money disbursed from the State Treasury.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-504 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Voluntary Cleanup Fund established as a nonlapsing, revolving special fund.

(2) Moneys credited and any interest accrued to the Fund:

(i) Shall remain available until expended; and

(ii) May not be reverted to the General Fund under any other provision of law.

(b) All application fees and other moneys collected by the Department under this subtitle from applicants in the Program shall be paid to the Voluntary Cleanup Fund.

(c) Moneys appropriated, granted, loaned, or otherwise provided to the Department for the support of the Program shall be paid to the Voluntary Cleanup Fund.

(d) The Department may use:

(1) The application fees in the Voluntary Cleanup Fund for activities related to the review of proposed voluntary cleanup projects and the direct administrative oversight of voluntary cleanup projects, including cost recovery and program development; and

(2) Any moneys, other than application fees, in the Voluntary Cleanup Fund for any activities relating to the Voluntary Cleanup Program.
Md. Code, Education § 7-414 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-414
§7–414.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board may offer instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle to high school students who are 15 years old or older.

(2) The instruction shall be given as provided by Title 16, Subtitle 5 of the Transportation Article.

(3) Each county board shall determine whether the course is an elective or a required course.

(4) The State Board shall determine what credit, if any, is allowed to successful students of the course.

(b) The principal of each school that offers the driver education course shall arrange the time set aside for actual driving instruction so that it does not interfere with other school work.

(c) (1) Each motor vehicle used for instruction shall bear the identification required by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(2) If practicable, the actual driving instruction shall be conducted on private or public property that is removed from State roads.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-203 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

Only a gold cross bottony may be used as an ornament on the top of a flagstaff that carries the State flag.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Assisted household” means one or more individuals who occupy a rental unit in an assisted project.

(c) “Assisted project” means a property that qualifies under § 7–105 of this subtitle.

(d) “Assisted unit” means a dwelling unit that is in an assisted project and is subject to regulatory requirements regarding:

(1) the rent the owner may charge; or

(2) the maximum annual income of the household occupying the unit.

(e) “Designated household” means a household that qualifies under § 7–213 of this title.

(f) “Notice of intent” means a notice of intent to take a protected action in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.

(g) “Owner” means a person who holds legal title to an assisted project or any mortgagee in possession, receiver, trustee, or other person that may take a protected action.

(h) “Owner’s offer” means the written offer made by the owner to parties having a right of first purchase under § 7–204 of this title.

(i) (1) “Project–based § 8 rental assistance” means federal rental assistance under § 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f, to the owner or lender of a housing project under a new construction program, a substantial rehabilitation program, a loan management assistance program, or a property disposition program.

(2) “Project–based § 8 rental assistance” does not include rental assistance made directly to a tenant under existing certificate or voucher programs.

(j) “Protected action” means a sale, conveyance, transfer, prepayment, termination, failure to renew, or expiration under § 7–102(a) of this subtitle.

(k) “Relocation expenses” means costs incurred to:

(1) hire contractors, labor, vehicles, or equipment to transport personal property;

(2) pack and unpack personal property;

(3) disconnect and reconnect utilities, such as water, telephone, gas, or electric, and to perform related services;

(4) disconnect and install personal property;

(5) insure personal property to be moved;

(6) pay rental application fees and make security deposits; and

(7) pay other costs that the Secretary determines are reasonable.

(l) “Tenant protection assistance” means payments to, and extensions of leases for, the occupant or former occupant of an assisted unit in connection with a protected action as required under § 7–212 of this title.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-101 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The Great Seal of Maryland is the State seal.

(b) The reverse of the State seal shall be used officially.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-503 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-503
§7–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “essential service facilities” includes dining halls, community rooms, and infirmaries.

(2) Real property that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section is not subject to property tax if the owner of the real property is:

(i) 1. A. a person who meets the ownership requirements of § 7–202 of this title;

B. a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income tax under § 10–104 of the Tax – General Article;

C. a limited liability company that is wholly owned by a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income tax under § 10–104(2) of the Tax – General Article; or

D. a nonprofit housing corporation as defined in § 12–104(b) of the Housing and Community Development Article; and

2. engaged solely in constructing, operating, or managing rental housing and other related essential service facilities that:

A. are substantially completed or substantially rehabilitated on and after July 1, 1973, or, in Montgomery County, substantially completed or substantially rehabilitated on and after January 1, 1968;

B. are partially or totally financed under a government program that provides housing for low income families; and

C. are operated on a nonprofit basis with the revenues from the operation of the housing and facilities controlled under the government program in order not to produce any net income; or

(ii) 1. a limited partnership whose managing general partner is:

A. a housing authority as defined in § 12–101 of the Housing and Community Development Article;

B. a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income tax under § 10–104(2) of the Tax – General Article;

C. a limited liability company that is wholly owned by a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income tax under § 10–104(2) of the Tax – General Article; or

D. a for profit corporation in which 100% of the stock is owned by a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income tax under § 10–104(2) of the Tax – General Article; and

2. engaged in the operation, construction, or management of a qualified low income housing project as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) The real property described in subsection (a) of this section may be exempt from property tax only if:

(1) the governing body of the political subdivision where the real property is located approves an agreement between:

(i) the political subdivision and the owner for real property described in subsection (a)(2)(i)1A, B, and C and (a)(2)(ii)1B, C, and D of this section; or

(ii) the county and, where applicable, municipal corporation and the owner for real property described in subsection (a)(2)(i)1D and (a)(2)(ii)1A of this section; and

(2) under the agreement the owner pays the political subdivision or the county and, where applicable, municipal corporation a negotiated amount in lieu of the property tax.

(c) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, an agreement under subsection (b) of this section may provide for abating or reducing property tax previously imposed on the real property.

(2) For an agreement concerning real property described under subsection (a)(2)(i)1D of this section, the abatement or reduction of property tax previously imposed is from the date during the taxable year when the instrument transferring title to that real property was recorded.

(d) (1) For property described in subsection (a)(2)(i)1 and 2 of this section, any amount negotiated under this section in lieu of the property tax shall be divided between the State and the political subdivision in the ratio that the tax rate of the State, and the political subdivision each bears to the total of the tax rates of the State and the political subdivision.

(2) For property described in subsection (a)(2)(i)1D of this section, any amount negotiated under this section in lieu of property tax shall be divided between the county and, where applicable, the municipal corporation in the ratio that the tax rate of the county and municipal corporation each bears to the total of the tax rates of the county and municipal corporation. The payment to the county and, where applicable, the municipal corporation may not exceed an amount equal to property tax imposed on similar property.
Md. Code, Education § 7-906 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-906
§7–906.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any royalties or fees paid to any county board or to the Department as a result of assistance provided under this subtitle shall be used by the county board or Department for further development of curriculum-based learning resources authorized under this subtitle.

(b) (1) The State Superintendent shall allow an eligible consortium to receive a financial benefit from the distribution of programming assisted under this subtitle.

(2) An eligible consortium that receives a financial benefit shall use the benefit:

(i) To support further development of curriculum-specific programming; and

(ii) To provide greater access to a wider audience of educational programming.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1103
§7–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may make grants under this subtitle to a provider for job access and reverse commute projects that connect targeted populations with targeted employment areas.

(b) A provider may use not more than 10% of the amount distributed to the provider under this subtitle for administrative costs, as determined by the Administration.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Administration shall distribute amounts made available for a fiscal year to implement this subtitle as follows:

(1) 70% of the funds shall be distributed to providers for use in urbanized areas; and

(2) 30% of the funds shall be distributed to providers for use in rural areas.

(d) The Administration may distribute funds:

(1) Under subsection (c)(1) of this section for rural projects if the Administration certifies that no eligible grant requests have been made in urbanized areas; and

(2) Under subsection (c)(2) of this section for urban projects if the Administration certifies that no eligible grant requests have been made in rural areas.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-224 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-224
§7–224.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 3 months after the grant of letters of administration, a personal representative shall prepare and file with the register who issued the letters a written report that:

(1) is made under oath;

(2) lists the property as defined in § 7-201(d)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this subtitle that passes from a decedent; and

(3) if appropriate, states that the personal representative does not have knowledge of any property or transfer of property required by item (2) of this subsection to be reported.

(b) If, after filing the report required by subsection (a) of this section, the personal representative discovers an omission from the report, the personal representative immediately shall report the omitted property to the register.
Md. Code, Education § 7-121 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-121
§7–121.
Status: reserved

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

(2) (i) “School–sponsored media” means any material that is:

1. Prepared, written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public school;

2. Distributed or generally made available to members of the student body; and

3. Prepared under the direction of a student media advisor.

(ii) “School–sponsored media” does not include material that is intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classroom in which the material is produced.

(3) “Student journalist” means a public school student who gathers, compiles, writes, edits, photographs, records, or prepares information for dissemination in school–sponsored media.

(4) “Student media advisor” means an individual employed, appointed, or designated by a county board or a public school to supervise or provide instruction relating to school–sponsored media.

(b) (1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a student journalist may exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press in school–sponsored media.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to be limited by the fact that the school–sponsored media is:

(i) Supported financially by the local school system, or by the public school, or by use of facilities owned by the county board; or

(ii) Produced in conjunction with a class in which the student journalist is enrolled.

(c) (1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a student journalist is responsible for determining the news, opinion, feature, and advertising content of school–sponsored media.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prevent a student media advisor from teaching professional standards of English and journalism to student journalists.

(d) This section may not be construed to authorize or protect content of school–sponsored media by a student journalist that:

(1) Is libelous or slanderous;

(2) Constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy;

(3) Violates federal or State law; or

(4) Incites students to create a clear and present danger of the commission of an unlawful act, the violation of county board policies, or the material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the public school.

(e) A student media advisor may not use the advisor’s position to influence a student journalist to promote an official position of a county board or a public school.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county board may not exercise prior restraint of any school–sponsored media.

(2) A county board may exercise prior restraint of school–sponsored media described under subsection (d) of this section.

(g) The administration of a public school shall have the burden of proving justification without undue delay before an action is taken under subsection (f)(2) of this section.

(h) (1) A student journalist may not be disciplined for acting in accordance with subsection (b) or (c) of this section.

(2) A student media advisor may not be dismissed, suspended, disciplined, reassigned, transferred, or otherwise retaliated against for:

(i) Acting to protect a student journalist engaged in conduct under subsection (b) or (c) of this section; or

(ii) Refusing to infringe on conduct that is protected by subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, or Article 40 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights.

(i) (1) Each county board shall adopt a written policy concerning the provisions of this section.

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

(i) Shall include reasonable provisions for the time, place, and manner of expression by a student journalist in school–sponsored media; and

(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, may include limitations on language that may be defined as profane, vulgar, lewd, or obscene, or language that has the intent to harass, threaten, or intimidate.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the applicant a notice that states that:

(1) the applicant has qualified for a license;

(2) on receipt of a $55 license fee, the Board will issue a license to the applicant; and

(3) if the applicant fails to pay the license fee within 30 days after receipt of the notice, the applicant forfeits the right to be issued a license and, to obtain a license, may be required to submit a new application and to pay a new application fee.

(b) (1) On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) If an applicant fails to pay the license fee within 30 days after the receipt of notice that the applicant has qualified, the Board may:

(i) deny the applicant a license under that application; and

(ii) require the applicant to submit a new application and again to pay the application fee required under § 7-305 of this subtitle.

(c) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:

(1) the full name of the licensee;

(2) the registration number assigned by the Board to the licensee; and

(3) the signature of the chairman of the Board.

(d) Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, it shall replace any lost, mutilated, or destroyed license certificate on:

(1) request of the licensee; and

(2) payment of a replacement fee of $5.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-304 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A person seeking to acquire control of a domestic insurer must file a statement with the Commissioner and provide a copy to the domestic insurer.

(b) The statement must be filed at least 60 days before a transaction subject to this subtitle is proposed to become effective.

(c) The statement required by subsection (a) of this section must contain:

(1) the name and address of each individual, by or for whom the transaction subject to this subtitle is to be made, and background information about the individual, including:

(i) the principal occupation of and all offices and positions held by the individual during the past 10 years; and

(ii) other than minor traffic offenses, crimes of which the individual has been convicted during the past 10 years;

(2) the name and address of each person that is not an individual, by or for whom the transaction subject to this subtitle is to be made, and background information about the person, including:

(i) the nature of the person’s business operations and those of its predecessors during the past 10 years or any shorter period that the person and any predecessors have existed;

(ii) a description of the business that the person and its subsidiaries intend to do;

(iii) a list of the person’s current directors and executive officers, individuals who have been selected to hold those positions, and individuals who perform or will perform functions appropriate to those positions; and

(iv) for each individual listed under item (iii) of this item:

1. the principal occupation of and all offices and positions held by the individual during the past 10 years; and

2. other than minor traffic offenses, crimes of which the individual has been convicted during the past 10 years;

(3) fully audited financial information about the earnings and financial condition of each acquiring person and any predecessor for the past 5 fiscal years or any shorter period that each acquiring person and any predecessor have existed;

(4) similar unaudited financial information dated within 90 days before the statement is filed;

(5) (i) copies of all actual or proposed tender offers, invitations for tender, exchange offers, and agreements to acquire or exchange that relate to any security described in this subtitle;

(ii) if distributed, copies of any additional soliciting materials that relate to the actions described in item (i) of this item;

(6) the source and amount of the funds or other consideration for a transaction subject to this subtitle and, if a part of the funds or other consideration has been or is to be borrowed or otherwise obtained for a transaction subject to this subtitle, a description of that transaction and the names of the parties to that transaction;

(7) any plans or proposals to liquidate the domestic insurer or insurance holding company controlling a domestic insurer, sell its assets, merge it with any person, or make any other major change in its business or corporate structure or management;

(8) with regard to any security connected with a transaction subject to this subtitle:

(i) the number of shares each acquiring person proposes to acquire;

(ii) the terms of the offer, invitation, agreement, or transaction subject to this subtitle; and

(iii) a statement of the method by which the fairness of the proposal was determined;

(9) the name and address of each person and each of that person’s affiliates holding the following securities, the amount held in each class of the securities, and, for the past 2 years, the dates, amounts, and prices of sales and purchases of the securities by the person or affiliate:

(i) beneficially owned voting securities of the domestic insurer;

(ii) voting securities of the domestic insurer in which there is a right to acquire beneficial ownership;

(iii) beneficially owned securities that may be converted into voting securities of the domestic insurer; and

(iv) securities in which there is a right to acquire beneficial ownership that may be converted into voting securities of the domestic insurer;

(10) the names of the parties to and details of any contracts, arrangements, or understandings about securities of the domestic insurer or insurance holding company controlling the domestic insurer, including contracts, arrangements, or understandings providing for:

(i) transfers of the securities;

(ii) joint ventures;

(iii) loan or option arrangements;

(iv) puts or calls;

(v) loan guarantees;

(vi) guarantees against loss or guarantees of profits;

(vii) divisions of losses or profits; and

(viii) giving or withholding of proxies;

(11) a description of the purchase of any security described in this subtitle during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding the filing of the statement by an acquiring person, including:

(i) the dates of purchase;

(ii) the names of the purchasers; and

(iii) the consideration paid or agreed to be paid;

(12) a description of any recommendations to purchase any security subject to this subtitle made during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding the filing of the statement by:

(i) an acquiring person; or

(ii) any other person, based on interviews with or at the suggestion of the acquiring person;

(13) the terms of any agreements made or proposed to be made with brokers, securities dealers, service organizations, or other persons, including the amount of any fees, commissions, or other compensation to be paid, for soliciting shares for tender;

(14) an agreement by the person required to file the statement under this section that the person will provide the annual report specified in § 7–603(h) of this title for as long as control exists;

(15) an acknowledgment by the person required to file the statement under this section that the person and all affiliates in the insurance holding company system will provide information to the Commissioner on request as necessary to evaluate enterprise risk to the insurer; and

(16) other information necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of policyholders that the Commissioner requires by regulation.

(d) (1) If the person required to file a statement under this section is a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group, the statement also shall include the information required by subsection (c) of this section for:

(i) each partner of the partnership or limited partnership;

(ii) each member of the syndicate or group; and

(iii) each person controlling a partner or member.

(2) If a person required to file the statement under this section is a corporation or if a person referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection is a corporation, the statement also shall include the information required by subsection (c) of this section for:

(i) the corporation;

(ii) each officer and director of the corporation; and

(iii) each person that directly or indirectly is the beneficial owner of more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the corporation.

(3) If any material change occurs in the facts set forth in the statement filed with the Commissioner and provided to the insurer under this section, an amendment, together with copies of any documents or other materials necessary to describe the amendment, shall be filed with the Commissioner and provided to the insurer within the earlier of 2 business days after:

(i) the change occurs; or

(ii) the person that filed the statement learns of the change.

(e) A person that is required to file a statement under this section instead may file with the Commissioner, in addition to any other materials that the Commissioner requests:

(1) a registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933;

(2) a disclosure containing similar information filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or

(3) a registration or disclosure that contains similar information filed under another State law.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on request of the person filing the statement, the Commissioner may not make public the name of a lender listed under subsection (c)(6) of this section as a source of funds, unless the transaction is made in the lender’s ordinary course of business.

(2) The Commissioner may make public the name of a lender under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Commissioner considers the disclosure to be in the public interest.

(g) The Commissioner shall provide the statement filed under this section to the person to be acquired on the date the attempt to acquire is made public.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-606 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-606
§7–606.
Status: in_force

The Commission may adopt regulations or adopt orders to implement this subtitle that it considers necessary and in the public interest.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-310 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310
§7–310.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an incarcerated individual who:

(1) is at least 65 years old;

(2) has served at least 20 years of incarceration;

(3) is not a sex offender, as defined in § 11–701 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(4) is serving a term of confinement for which all sentences being served, including any life sentence, are with the possibility of parole; and

(5) has had no category 1A disciplinary infractions within the previous 3–year period.

(b) On an ongoing basis, the Department shall submit to the Commission the name of each incarcerated individual who meets the qualifications under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) Within 60 days after receipt of a name under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall order a risk assessment for the incarcerated individual if the individual is serving sentences for multiple crimes of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article, with an aggregate term of confinement of 40 years or more.

(2) The Commission may order a risk assessment for any other incarcerated individual eligible for parole under this section.

(d) (1) The Commission shall conduct a parole release hearing under § 7–306 or § 7–307 of this subtitle for each individual whose name is submitted under subsection (b) of this section and determine whether the incarcerated individual is suitable for parole.

(2) The hearing under this subsection shall be conducted:

(i) as soon as possible, if no risk assessment is ordered; or

(ii) on completion of any risk assessment ordered.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual who has been denied parole under this section may not have a subsequent parole hearing for 5 years.

(2) An incarcerated individual who has been denied parole under this section may have a subsequent parole hearing at any time if the Commission determines that extraordinary and compelling circumstances justify the subsequent parole hearing.

(f) In addition to the factors specified under § 7–305 of this subtitle, each Commission panel determining whether an incarcerated individual is suitable for parole shall consider and give weight to the age of the incarcerated individual and the impact that the age of the incarcerated individual has on the risk that the incarcerated individual will recidivate.

(g) Any savings realized by the Department as a result of this section shall be used for the purpose of:

(1) conducting risk assessments for incarcerated individuals;

(2) conducting parole hearings for incarcerated individuals; and

(3) providing prerelease and reentry case management and resources for incarcerated individuals who are released on parole.

(h) Every year, the Commission shall report to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board on the outcomes of parole considerations made under this section, including:

(1) the number of incarcerated individuals who are subject to this section who are denied parole and released on parole;

(2) the reason for each decision to release an incarcerated individual on parole;

(3) the reason for each decision to deny parole to an incarcerated individual;

(4) of the number of incarcerated individuals who are released on parole, the number of individuals who are convicted of an offense committed after release;

(5) the average time between when an incarcerated individual becomes eligible for parole consideration under this section and when the incarcerated individual receives the first parole hearing required by this section; and

(6) the average time between parole hearings for incarcerated individuals who are subject to this section.

(i) (1) The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.

(2) The regulations required by this subsection shall include a requirement that the Department provide any incarcerated individual subject to this section with information on the regulations at least once every year.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-602 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An appointing authority may reassign any employee within the appointing authority's jurisdiction to another position of equal grade and service for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications within the appointing authority's jurisdiction.

(2) Except as otherwise required by law, no employee may be reassigned from one principal unit to another without the employee's consent, unless the Secretary certifies that the reassignment is in the best interests of the State.

(b) (1) (i) An employee may apply for a transfer to any vacant position of the same grade in any unit of the Executive Branch for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications.

(ii) An employee who applies for a transfer to a position will be considered for the position along with other eligible applicants.

(2) (i) Unless exigent circumstances exist, the appointing authority shall give an employee notice of a proposed reassignment at least 2 weeks before the effective date of the reassignment.

(ii) An employee may agree to waive the required notice period.

(c) (1) An employee may apply for a voluntary demotion to any vacant position of a lower grade in any unit in the Executive Branch for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications.

(2) An employee who applies for a voluntary demotion to a position will be considered for the position along with other eligible applicants.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-501
§7–501.
Status: in_force

This title is the Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-225 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-225
§7–225.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “high-level nuclear waste” means:

(1) Spent nuclear reactor fuel;

(2) Liquid waste that results from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, of a first cycle solvent extraction system or an equivalent system;

(3) Concentrated waste from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing spent nuclear reactor fuel, of a subsequent cycle solvent extraction system or an equivalent system; or

(4) Any solid into which any waste that is described in item (2) or (3) of this subsection has been converted.

(b) This section does not apply to the federal government, this State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this State, or any of their units.

(c) Except as expressly otherwise required by federal law, a person may not establish or operate a high-level nuclear waste facility for the treatment, permanent storage, or disposal of any high-level nuclear waste or transuranic waste.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-311 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-311
§7–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall develop a training and educational program for any entity or individual that is licensed by the Commission as an electricity supplier, a gas supplier, an energy salesperson, or an energy vendor.

(b) The Commission shall develop the program in consultation with interested stakeholders, including electricity suppliers, gas suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors.

(c) The program shall require that a designated representative of each licensed electricity supplier, licensed gas supplier, licensed energy vendor, or licensed energy salesperson demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Commission’s regulations regarding:

(1) sales;

(2) consumer protection; and

(3) any other matter the Commission deems appropriate.

(d) At the conclusion of the training, the Commission shall:

(1) conduct an examination; and

(2) on a satisfactory score, certify that the designated representative of the licensed electricity supplier, licensed gas supplier, licensed energy salesperson, or licensed energy vendor has successfully completed the training.

(e) (1) The Commission shall determine the schedule and frequency by which a designated representative of a licensed electricity supplier, licensed gas supplier, licensed energy salesperson, or licensed energy vendor must complete the training and certification.

(2) A designated representative of a new electricity supplier, gas supplier, energy salesperson, or energy vendor shall complete the training and certification prior to the issuance of a license.

(f) The Commission may adopt regulations that include appropriate penalties or sanctions for failure to comply with this section.

(g) (1) The Commission shall use the following funding sources for the initial development of the training and educational program:

(i) the assessments collected in accordance with § 2–110 of this article; or

(ii) funds deposited into the Education and Protection Fund in accordance with § 7–310 of this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may establish reasonable fees to pay for the costs of the program.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Foresters in the Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1005 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1005
§7–1005.
Status: in_force

A Program participant that receives a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle shall submit to the Administration a written report annually, which shall include:

(1) The number of riders and drivers participating in the Program;

(2) The amount and source of matching funds used for grants awarded under § 7-1003 of this subtitle;

(3) The nature of cooperative efforts between the Program participant and other government and private-sector entities;

(4) Innovations in risk management for drivers and riders;

(5) If the Program participant charges fees for door-to-door transportation:

(i) The fee schedule used by the Program participant;

(ii) The methodology used in establishing the fee schedule; and

(iii) The total amount of fees collected by the Program participant;

(6) The amount and source of any revenue, other than fees reported under item (5) of this section, generated by the Program participant in connection with the Program; and

(7) Any other information required by the Administration to evaluate and operate the Program and monitor the use of grant funds awarded to the Program participant.
Md. Code, Education § 7-703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-703
§7–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The free breakfast program under this subtitle shall be suspended if the per meal reimbursement that the federal government provides for the breakfast program is:

(1) Reduced below the rate prescribed on July 1, 2013; or

(2) Adjusted by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, as of the most recent July 1 under the national Child Nutrition Act, and the per meal reimbursement is below the adjusted rate.

(b) The State reimbursement to a county board of education or a participating nonpublic school for each meal under subsection (a) of this section shall be determined as follows:

(1) Multiply the number of reduced price eligible breakfasts served statewide times the sum of the federal reimbursement rate for those breakfasts plus the student share of the cost for those breakfasts;

(2) Multiply the number of free breakfasts served statewide times the federal reimbursement rate for those breakfasts; and

(3) Divide the total of items (1) and (2) of this subsection by the total number of free and reduced price eligible breakfasts.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-602 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “labor dispute” is to be construed broadly and includes any controversy as to:

(1) Wages, salaries, hours, or other working conditions;

(2) Benefits, including health and welfare, sick leave, insurance, pension, or retirement provisions;

(3) Grievances that arise; or

(4) Collective bargaining agreements, including:

(i) The making or maintaining of any collective bargaining agreement;

(ii) The terms to be included in it; or

(iii) Its interpretation or application.

(b) If, in a labor dispute between the Administration and any employees described in § 7-601 of this subtitle, collective bargaining does not result in agreement, the Administration shall submit the dispute to an arbitration board.

(c) (1) The arbitration board shall consist of three members appointed as follows:

(i) One by the Administration;

(ii) One by the authorized representative of the employees; and

(iii) One jointly by the Administration and the authorized representative.

(2) If, within 10 days after the appointment of the second arbitrator, a third arbitrator has not been appointed, either arbitrator may request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or any other entity specified by contract between the Administration and the authorized representative to furnish a list of five persons, from which the third arbitrator shall be selected. Promptly after receiving the list, the two appointed arbitrators shall determine the order of elimination by lot and, in the determined order, each shall eliminate one name alternately until only one name remains. The remaining person is the third arbitrator.

(3) The third arbitrator is the chairman of the board.

(d) A majority determination of the board is final and binding on all disputed matters.

(e) Each party shall pay 50 percent of the arbitration expenses.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-228 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-228
§7–228.
Status: in_force

(a) Each electric company and each gas company shall promote the availability of federal and State rebates, tax credits, and incentives that can be used to support energy efficiency investments, energy efficient and non–fossil–fuel–powered appliances and cooking equipment, breaker box upgrades, and portable heating and cooling equipment.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1404
§7–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) A virtual school shall provide each enrolled student:

(1) Access to a sequential curriculum approved by the State Board that meets or exceeds the standards adopted by the county board in the county of the virtual school’s principal place of business or the county designated under a written agreement between multiple county boards;

(2) The same length of time for learning opportunities per academic year that is required for public school students, unless the virtual school can show that a student has demonstrated mastery or completion of the subject area;

(3) Regular assessment in the core areas of instruction as required by regulations adopted by the State Board under § 7–1409 of this subtitle; and

(4) Access to the following services:

(i) To the extent practicable, extracurricular activities at the public school the student would otherwise be required to attend in person;

(ii) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation and subject to a participation agreement between the public school and the parent or guardian of the student, to the extent practicable, participation in organized athletics and on athletic teams at the public school the student would otherwise be required to attend in person;

(iii) Wraparound services;

(iv) Food and nutrition services; and

(v) Health care services equivalent to services available to students who receive in–person instruction in the public schools in the county.

(b) A curriculum adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall have:

(1) An interactive program with significant online components; and

(2) An interactive social and emotional wellness component designed for a virtual school environment.

(c) Beginning in the 2022–2023 school year, a virtual school shall follow the quality online education standards.

(d) After collaboration with local school systems, the Department shall establish in regulation the following standards for all virtual schools:

(1) Student attendance requirements and reporting;

(2) Student engagement and conduct;

(3) Program quality metrics;

(4) Tracking and use of student data; and

(5) Data reporting requirements.

(e) A county board shall adopt policies for the mandatory return to in–person instruction for students enrolled in a virtual school, including students who are failing academically after receiving the appropriate supports.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-503 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-503
§7–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A supervisor shall prepare a preliminary performance appraisal for each employee for which the supervisor has primary direct responsibility.

(2) An appointing authority may review a preliminary appraisal before the supervisor presents it to the employee.

(b) (1) An employee and the employee’s supervisor shall review and discuss the supervisor’s preliminary performance appraisal.

(2) The employee shall be notified, as provided in regulations adopted by the Secretary, prior to the date of the review and the discussion.

(3) The purpose of the review and discussion is to:

(i) promote agreement and understanding about the supervisor’s preliminary performance appraisal and to aid the supervisor in determining the final ratings for the performance appraisal; and

(ii) 1. develop appropriate modifications to the employee’s position description, if needed;

2. establish specific written tasks and indicators, based on measurable and objective standards that can be evaluated on outcome, that the employee needs to accomplish during the next rating period in order to meet the overall objectives of the position; and

3. identify any area in which training is needed for the next rating period, based on the employee’s strengths and weaknesses.

(c) (1) An appointing authority shall approve a performance appraisal before it is final.

(2) The final performance appraisal shall include:

(i) the employee’s final performance ratings;

(ii) the specific tasks the employee is to achieve during the next rating period;

(iii) a list of modifications to the employee’s position description, if any; and

(iv) any recommendations for training to enhance the employee’s skills.

(3) The supervisor shall:

(i) give the employee a copy of the final performance appraisal;

(ii) retain a copy; and

(iii) place a copy in the employee’s personnel records.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other activities which may not constitute doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State, for the purposes of this article, the following activities of a foreign corporation do not constitute doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State:

(1) Foreclosing mortgages and deeds of trust on property in this State;

(2) As a result of default under a mortgage or deed of trust, acquiring title to property in this State by foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise;

(3) Holding, protecting, renting, maintaining, and operating property in this State so acquired; and

(4) Selling or transferring the title to property in this State so acquired to any person, including the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-220 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-220
§7–220.
Status: reserved

Publication of a document in the Code of Maryland Regulations or the Register creates a rebuttable presumption that:

(1) the document:

(i) was issued, prescribed, repealed, or adopted properly; and

(ii) if the document is a regulation, was approved as to legality by the Attorney General; and

(2) the requirements of this subtitle and of §§ 10-111(a), 10-112 through 10-117, and 10-129 of this article have been met.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

The court may reopen a postconviction proceeding that was previously concluded if the court determines that the action is in the interests of justice.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-503 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-503
§7–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a licensee may not practice mortuary science under any name other than the name that appears on that person’s license.

(b) (1) The name appearing on the license may be a trade or copyrighted name which may be sold to another licensee as part of the goodwill of the funeral establishment.

(2) If the sale of the trade name or copyrighted name is made part of a sale of a funeral establishment:

(i) The buyer must:

1. Notify the Board of the sale of the trade or copyrighted name; and

2. Apply for a funeral license in the name of the new owner; and

(ii) The funeral establishment license must indicate that the trade or copyrighted name will continue to be used by the new owner.

(3) The sale of a funeral establishment does not preclude the buyer from advertising the funeral establishment as the successor to the funeral establishment acquired.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1009 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1009
§7–1009.
Status: in_force

Within 14 days after an individual with developmental disability asks a licensee for information about its records on that individual, the licensee shall advise the individual, in writing, about the records and the procedures for their disclosure.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-226 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-226
§7–226.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each electric company, each gas company, and the Department shall provide to the Commission every 6 months an update on plan implementation and progress made toward achieving the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets established by the Commission under § 7–223(b) of this subtitle and required under § 7–224(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(2) The Commission shall monitor and analyze the impact of each program and service to ensure that the outcome of each program and service provides the best possible results.

(3) In monitoring and analyzing the impact of a program or service under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the Commission finds that the outcome of the program or service may not be providing the best possible results, the Commission shall direct the electric company, the gas company, or the Department to include in its next update under paragraph (1) of this subsection specific measures to address the findings.

(b) (1) At least once each year, each electric company and each gas company shall notify affected customers of the energy efficiency and conservation and greenhouse gas reduction charges imposed and benefits conferred.

(2) The notice shall be provided by publication on the company’s website and inclusion with billing information such as a bill insert or bill message.

(c) On or before May 1 each year, the Commission shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on:

(1) the status of programs and services approved under this subtitle, including an evaluation of the impact of the programs and services that are directed to low–income communities and other particular classes of ratepayers;

(2) a recommendation for the appropriate funding level to adequately fund these programs and services;

(3) the per capita electricity consumption and the winter and summer peak demand for the previous calendar year; and

(4) beginning in 2026, progress made toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with §§ 7–223 and 7–224 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: reserved

(a) An initial license term shall:

(1) begin on the date the license is issued; and

(2) expire on December 31 of the year:

(i) in which the license is issued, if the license is issued before November 1; or

(ii) immediately following the year in which the license is issued, if the license is issued on or after November 1.

(b) On or after November 1 of the year in which a license expires, the license may be renewed for an additional 1–year term, if the licensee:

(1) is otherwise entitled to be licensed;

(2) pays to the Board a nonrefundable renewal fee set by the Board;

(3) submits a renewal application in the form and in accordance with the process that the Board requires; and

(4) files as part of the application a surety bond as required under § 7–304 of this subtitle.

(c) To the extent required or permitted by NMLS, the Board may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.

(d) A licensee may not renew a license unless, before the submission of the license renewal application, the licensee has transferred the licensee’s licensing information to NMLS in accordance with § 7–301(d) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a wheeled cart or other similar device that is clearly marked with the name and address of its owner and if notice of this section is clearly and prominently displayed at each public exit from the grocery store, store, or market that owns the wheeled cart or other similar device.

(b) (1) A person may not:

(i) without the permission of the owner or agent of the owner, remove a wheeled cart or other similar device provided for the purpose of assembling or carrying purchased materials from a grocery store, store, or market, including its parking facilities;

(ii) damage any wheeled cart or other device owned by the grocery store, store, or market from which the cart was obtained; or

(iii) abandon a wheeled cart or other device on the streets or alleys of the State.

(2) A person may abandon a wheeled cart or other device on the parking facilities of the grocery store, store, or market from which the cart was obtained.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25 for each violation.
Md. Code, Education § 7-4B-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4B / Section 7-4B-01
§7–4B–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Adapted program” means a program that is developed for a student with a disability.

(c) “Allied sports or unified program” means a program that is specifically designed to combine groups of students with and without disabilities together in physical activity.

(d) “Mainstream athletic program” means intramural or interscholastic athletic activity that is developed and offered to students in accordance with criteria established by the State Board.

(e) “Mainstream physical education program” means a physical education program that is developed and offered to students in accordance with criteria established by the State Board.

(f) “Student with a disability” means a student who meets the definition of a “handicapped person” as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 84.3(j).
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-214 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-214
§7–214.
Status: in_force

(a) Property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by a nonprofit historical society, museum, or academy, the purposes of which are solely to study the history of or to maintain and preserve historic homes, places, and personal property for the use and benefit of the public; and

(2) is actually used exclusively for the purposes of any of these organizations.

(b) Up to 15 acres of property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of maintaining a commemorative park or site for a monument to the veterans of the armed services of:

(i) the United States; or

(ii) the Confederate States of America; and

(2) is actually used exclusively for the purposes of these organizations.