Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1504 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1504
§11–1504.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, the Division shall issue a request for applications from eligible employers for matching grants offered under the Program.

(b) To receive a matching grant under the Program, an eligible employer shall submit to the Division an application which shall include:

(1) a list of training programs that health care workers have requested to attend during the immediately following calendar year;

(2) a list of training programs that a participating eligible employer has identified based on current labor market needs;

(3) the cost of any training programs that health care workers have attended during the immediately preceding calendar year and for which the eligible employer agreed to pay;

(4) sufficient detail about a training program to allow the Division to ensure that the training program meets the requirements of this subtitle; and

(5) an assurance that the training program shall be provided at no cost to a health care worker.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-104 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Fire Marshal may investigate an explosion or fire that occurs in any place where explosives or ingredients for explosives are manufactured, transported, stored, or used.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may investigate an explosion, accident, or fire if there is reason to believe explosives were involved.

(b) The State Fire Marshal may report the findings of an investigation under subsection (a) of this section to federal or State authorities:

(1) if the explosion or fire was a willful act, for criminal prosecution of the person causing the willful act; or

(2) if the explosion or fire was accidental, so that precautions may be taken to prevent similar accidents from occurring.

(c) (1) In an investigation under subsection (a) of this section, the employees under the direction of the State Fire Marshal may enter the premises where the explosion or fire has occurred to:

(i) examine documents; or

(ii) administer oaths to and examine witnesses and other persons concerned.

(2) The owner, lessee, or operator of the premises where the explosion or fire has occurred, or an agent of these persons, may not hinder the actions of an employee of the State Fire Marshal described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) The State Fire Marshal may collect a fee of $20 for inspection of the vehicle of an explosive hauler.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-502 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-502
§11–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment shall be allowed deductions from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle for any period of presentence or postsentence confinement in a local correctional facility.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–303 or § 3–304 of the Criminal Law Article involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, or an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–305 or § 3–306 of the Criminal Law Article, as the sections existed before October 1, 2017, involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, may not be allowed deductions from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle for any period of presentence or postsentence confinement in a local correctional facility.

(2) An incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–303 of the Criminal Law Article that occurred on or after October 1, 2024, may not be allowed deductions from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle for any period of presentence or postsentence confinement in a local correctional facility.

(3) This subsection may not be construed to require an incarcerated individual to serve a longer sentence of confinement than is authorized by the statute under which the incarcerated individual was convicted.

(c) (1) An incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–307 of the Criminal Law Article involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, who has previously been convicted of violating § 3–307 of the Criminal Law Article involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, may not be allowed deductions from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle for any period of presentence or postsentence confinement in a local correctional facility.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to require an incarcerated individual to serve a longer sentence of confinement than is authorized by the statute under which the incarcerated individual was convicted.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-314 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-314
§11–314.
Status: in_force

Subject to applicable budgetary rules, regulations, and procedures and any applicable regional agreement, the State, a county, or a body created in accordance with a regional agreement may enter into contracts and take other appropriate actions necessary or desirable to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-401 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-401
§11–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Calibrate” means to determine the value of, to mark correctly, and, when appropriate, to correct elements of an indicating system or other device on a milk tank.

(c) “Cooperative” means a corporation or association as defined in the Corporations and Associations Article. A cooperative is a producer and a purchaser within the provisions of this subtitle.

(d) (1) “Hauler” means any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses one or more mobile receiving stations and is engaged in transporting milk or other fluid dairy products.

(2) “Hauler” includes any cooperative engaged in the activity of a hauler.

(3) “Hauler” does not include:

(i) Any agent or employee of the owner, lessee, or other user; or

(ii) Any person receiving the transportation services of a mobile receiving station through its owner, lessee, or other user.

(e) “Milk or other fluid dairy products” means the lacteal secretion obtained from a cow and any fluid component of the secretion, before any processing or manufacturing other than cream separation processing.

(f) “Producer” means any person who owns, controls, or operates a dairy herd for the production of milk or other fluid dairy products to be sold or offered for sale.

(g) “Purchaser” means the person who pays the producer or cooperative representing any producer for milk or other fluid dairy products.

(h) “Sample” means the portion of a person’s shipment that may be used for an analysis of milk components that affects payment for the milk or other fluid dairy products.

(i) (1) “Test” means an official procedure, approved by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists or American Public Health Association as published in the latest edition of its official publication and adopted by the Secretary, which is used to determine the amount of any milk components in any sample of milk or other fluid dairy products that affects payment for the milk or other fluid dairy products.

(2) “Test” includes the results of the analysis.
Md. Code, Family Law § 11-106 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-106
§11–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The court shall determine the amount of and the period for an award of alimony.

(2) The court may award alimony for a period beginning from the filing of the pleading that requests alimony.

(3) At the conclusion of the period of the award of alimony, no further alimony shall accrue.

(b) In making the determination, the court shall consider all the factors necessary for a fair and equitable award, including:

(1) the ability of the party seeking alimony to be wholly or partly self-supporting;

(2) the time necessary for the party seeking alimony to gain sufficient education or training to enable that party to find suitable employment;

(3) the standard of living that the parties established during their marriage;

(4) the duration of the marriage;

(5) the contributions, monetary and nonmonetary, of each party to the well-being of the family;

(6) the circumstances that contributed to the estrangement of the parties;

(7) the age of each party;

(8) the physical and mental condition of each party;

(9) the ability of the party from whom alimony is sought to meet that party’s needs while meeting the needs of the party seeking alimony;

(10) any agreement between the parties;

(11) the financial needs and financial resources of each party, including:

(i) all income and assets, including property that does not produce income;

(ii) any award made under §§ 8-205 and 8-208 of this article;

(iii) the nature and amount of the financial obligations of each party; and

(iv) the right of each party to receive retirement benefits; and

(12) whether the award would cause a spouse who is a resident of a related institution as defined in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article and from whom alimony is sought to become eligible for medical assistance earlier than would otherwise occur.

(c) The court may award alimony for an indefinite period, if the court finds that:

(1) due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability, the party seeking alimony cannot reasonably be expected to make substantial progress toward becoming self-supporting; or

(2) even after the party seeking alimony will have made as much progress toward becoming self-supporting as can reasonably be expected, the respective standards of living of the parties will be unconscionably disparate.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1103
§11–1103.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) Encourage low–income Maryland high school students to attend and complete college;

(2) Connect potential college and university students with nonprofit organizations that have a history of successful higher education outcomes for targeted youth;

(3) Create an equal matching fund for nonprofit organizations to access in order to increase college outreach services to low–income students;

(4) Provide funding for nonprofit organizations that are already established in communities to provide targeted outreach to encourage low–income students to enroll in college; and

(5) Increase the number of low–income students attending and succeeding in college.
Md. Code, Education § 11-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission, with the assistance of the presidents of the institutions required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and periodically update the format of mission statements of the institutions of higher education to include specific short- and long-range goals and measurable objectives to be achieved through the implementation of the institution’s performance accountability plan as required under § 11-304 of this subtitle.

(b) The mission statements developed by the presidents of the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland shall include information necessary to meet the requirements of the program development and review process established under § 11-206.1 of this title.

(c) The Commission, with the assistance of the regional higher education centers required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and periodically update the format of mission statements to include specific short- and long-range goals and measurable objectives consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Commission.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-910 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-910
§11–910.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Victim Services.

(c) (1) “Crime” means conduct that is a crime under:

(i) common law;

(ii) § 109 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County;

(iii) § 4-103 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Carroll County;

(iv) § 8A-1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County; or

(v) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Annotated Code.

(2) “Crime” does not include a violation of the Transportation Article that is not punishable by a term of confinement.

(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(e) “Fund” means the State Victims of Crime Fund.

(f) (1) “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a direct result of a crime or of a violation of § 21-902 of the Transportation Article.

(2) “Victim” includes a family member of a minor, incompetent, or homicide victim.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies only to an employee who is in a position:

(i) under a special appointment;

(ii) in the management service; or

(iii) in the executive service.

(2) This section does not apply to a health officer appointed under § 3–302 of the Health – General Article.

(b) Each employee subject to this section:

(1) serves at the pleasure of the employee’s appointing authority; and

(2) may be terminated from employment for any reason that is not illegal or unconstitutional, solely in the discretion of the appointing authority.

(c) A management service employee or a special appointment employee designated by the Secretary under § 4–201(c)(2)(i) of this article may not be terminated for the purpose of creating a new position for another individual’s appointment because of that individual’s political affiliation, belief, or opinion.

(d) An employee or an employee’s representative may file a written appeal of an employment termination under this section as described under § 11–113 of this title.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-204.4 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-204.4
§11–204.
Status: reserved

§11–204.4.

(a) Unless a registration for a weight and measure is renewed for a 1–year term, the license expires 1 year from the effective date of the registration.

(b) At least 1 month before a registration for a weight and measure expires, the Secretary shall send each person with a known registration, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or mailing address of the person, a registration renewal form and a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current registration expires;

(2) That the renewal application and fee must be received by the Secretary on or before the registration expiration date; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a registration for a weight and measure expires, the registration may be renewed for an additional 1–year term, if the applicant:

(1) Is the owner or possessor of a weight and measure;

(2) Pays the applicable fee as provided in § 11–204.7 of this subtitle; and

(3) Submits to the Secretary a renewal application on a form that the Secretary provides.

(d) A person who has a registration for a weight and measure has a grace period of 60 days after the registration expires in which to renew the registration retroactively, if the person:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to renew the registration;

(2) Submits to the Secretary a renewal application on the form required by the Secretary; and

(3) Pays to the Secretary the renewal fee and late fee set by the Secretary.

(e) The owner or possessor of a weight and measure shall display the registration conspicuously at each place of business where the weight and measure is located.

(f) If the weight and measure is sold, transferred, or moved to a new location, the owner or possessor of a weight and measure shall notify the Secretary.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-724 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-724
§11–724.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to lifetime sexual offender supervision may not knowingly or willfully violate the conditions of the lifetime sexual offender supervision imposed under § 11–723 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates any conditions imposed under § 11–723 of this subtitle:

(1) for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both; and

(2) for a second or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(c) Imprisonment for a lifetime sexual offender supervision violation is not subject to diminution credits.

(d) (1) A violation of subsection (a) of this section does not discharge a person from lifetime sexual offender supervision.

(2) On release from a sentence imposed under subsection (b) of this section, a person remains on lifetime sexual offender supervision, subject to the original terms of supervision, until discharged under subsection (f) of this section.

(e) During the period of lifetime sexual offender supervision, the court may:

(1) remand the person to a correctional facility or release the person with or without bail pending the hearing or determination of a charge of violation of a condition of lifetime sexual offender supervision; and

(2) if the court finds that the person committed a violation of a condition of supervision, impose a sentence as prescribed in subsection (b) of this section.

(f) (1) The sentencing court shall hear and adjudicate a petition for discharge from lifetime sexual offender supervision.

(2) A person may file a petition for discharge after serving at least 5 years of extended sexual offender supervision.

(3) If a petition for discharge is denied, a person may not renew the petition for a minimum of 1 year.

(4) A petition for discharge shall include:

(i) a risk assessment of the person conducted by a sexual offender treatment provider within 3 months before the date of the filing of the petition; and

(ii) a recommendation regarding the discharge of the person from the sexual offender management team.

(5) (i) The sentencing court may not deny a petition for discharge without a hearing.

(ii) The court may not discharge a person from lifetime sexual offender supervision unless the court makes a finding on the record that the petitioner is no longer a danger to others.

(6) (i) The judge who originally imposed the lifetime sexual offender supervision shall hear a petition for discharge.

(ii) If the judge has been removed from office, has died or resigned, or is otherwise incapacitated, another judge may act in the matter.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-203 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-203
§11–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall appoint an executive director of the Corporation.

(b) (1) The executive director is the chief executive officer of the Corporation.

(2) Subject to this title and policies established by the Board, the executive director has the authority and responsibility for:

(i) administering the affairs of the Corporation;

(ii) appointing and removing employees as necessary to carry out the purposes of this title;

(iii) making grants;

(iv) entering into contracts;

(v) exercising powers incident to the office of the executive director; and

(vi) performing other duties that the Board prescribes.

(c) The executive director is entitled to a salary as provided in the budget of the Corporation.

(d) The executive director may be removed by a majority of the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-316 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-316
§11–316.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Board finds that there are grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) If the Board finds that there are no grounds under § 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board:

(1) Immediately shall dismiss the charges and exonerate the licensee;

(2) Shall expunge all records that relate to the charges; and

(3) May not take any further action on the charges.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-105 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

The following actions are causes for automatic termination of employment:

(1) intentional conduct, without justification, that:

(i) seriously injures another person;

(ii) causes substantial damage to property; or

(iii) seriously threatens the safety of the workplace;

(2) theft of State property of a value greater than $300;

(3) illegal sale, use, or possession of drugs on the job;

(4) conviction of a controlled dangerous substance offense by an employee in a designated sensitive classification;

(5) conviction of a felony;

(6) accepting for personal use any fee, gift, or other valuable thing in connection with or during the course of State employment if given to the employee by any person with the hope or expectation of receiving a favor or better treatment than that accorded to other persons;

(7) (i) violation of the Fair Election Practices Act; or

(ii) using, threatening, or attempting to use political influence or the influence of any State employee or officer in securing promotion, transfer, leave of absence, or increased pay;

(8) wantonly careless conduct or unwarrantable excessive force in the treatment or care of an individual who is a client, patient, prisoner, or any other individual who is in the care or custody of this State; and

(9) violation of § 3–314 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-320 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-320
§11–320.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may:

(1) lend or otherwise make available its net revenue to finance costs of a project; and

(2) enter into a financing agreement, mortgage, or other instrument that it determines is necessary or desirable to evidence or secure the loan.

(b) A lease of property of the authority may require or authorize the lessee or another person, on conveyance of the property to the authority, to purchase or otherwise acquire the property for consideration that the authority establishes.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-332 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-332
§11–332.
Status: in_force

§11–332. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 36 OF 2015 **

The rating organization that the Commissioner designates under § 11–329 of this subtitle shall create and maintain an exception in its classification system to allow any authorized insurer in the State to use a single classification code for governmental occupations that are not included in police, firefighter, and clerical classifications.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-117 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-117
§11–117.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Department of Health shall adopt regulations to carry out Part II of this subtitle, including regulations on:

(1) the confidentiality of HIV or hepatitis C test results; and

(2) giving the victim or victim’s representative counseling regarding HIV or hepatitis C, HIV or hepatitis C testing, and referral for appropriate health care and support services.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-707 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-707
§11–707.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller may issue a special license to an applicant who:

(1) is not required to be licensed as an out–of–state vendor or a retail vendor;

(2) operates out of the State and sells tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service for use in the State; and

(3) submits to the Comptroller an application on the form that the Comptroller requires.

(b) While it is effective, a special license authorizes the licensee to collect the sales and use tax.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-228 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-228
§11–228.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “accessory items” includes jewelry, watches, watchbands, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, and belt buckles.

(b) (1) Beginning in calendar year 2010, the 7–day period from the second Sunday in August through the following Saturday shall be a tax–free period for back–to–school shopping in Maryland during which the exemption under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall apply.

(2) During the tax–free period for back–to–school shopping established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the sales and use tax does not apply to:

(i) the sale of any item of clothing or footwear, excluding accessory items, if the taxable price of the item of clothing or footwear is $100 or less; or

(ii) the first $40 of the taxable price of any backpack or bookbag.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the County Commissioners, the Board shall appoint an Executive Director.

(2) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board.

(3) The Board shall determine the salary of the Executive Director.

(b) (1) The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Corporation.

(2) The Executive Director shall manage the administrative affairs and technical activities of the Corporation in accordance with policies and procedures that the Board establishes.

(c) The Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, shall:

(1) attend all meetings of the Board;

(2) act as secretary to the Board;

(3) keep minutes of the proceedings of the Board;

(4) approve salaries, per diem payments, allowable expenses of the Corporation and its employees or consultants, and any expenses incidental to the operation of the Corporation; and

(5) perform the other duties that the Board directs in carrying out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-121 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-121
§11–121.
Status: in_force

“Farm tractor” means a motor vehicle that is designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing farm equipment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-125.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-125.1
§11–125.
Status: in_force

§11–125.1.

“Fuel cell electric vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:

(1) Is made by a manufacturer;

(2) Is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways;

(3) Is rated at not more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross weight;

(4) Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour;

(5) Is powered entirely by electricity, produced by combining hydrogen and oxygen, that runs the motor;

(6) Has an operating range of at least 100 miles; and

(7) Produces only water vapor and heat as by–products.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1101
§11–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt or eligible for exemption from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) “Program” means the Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Representative” means a person who is designated by:

(i) the next of kin or guardian of a victim who is deceased or disabled; or

(ii) the court in a dispute over who will be the representative.

(3) “Victim” means a person who is the victim of a crime or delinquent act.

(b) This section applies to:

(1) a criminal trial; and

(2) a juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing that is held in open court or that a victim or representative may attend under § 3-8A-13 of the Courts Article.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section:

(1) a representative has the right to be present at the trial of the defendant or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing of the child respondent; and

(2) after initially testifying, a victim has the right to be present at the trial of the defendant or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing of the child respondent.

(d) The court may sequester a representative or, after a victim has initially testified, the victim from any part of the trial or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing on request of the defendant, child respondent, or the State only after the court determines, with specific findings of fact on the record, that:

(1) there is reason to believe that the victim will be recalled or the representative will be called to testify at the trial or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing; and

(2) the presence of the victim or representative would influence the victim’s or representative’s future testimony in a manner that would materially affect a defendant’s right to a fair trial or a child respondent’s right to a fair hearing.

(e) The court may remove a victim or representative from the trial or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing for the same causes and in the same manner as the law provides for the exclusion or removal of a defendant or a child respondent.

(f) As provided in § 9-205 of the Courts Article, a person may not be deprived of employment solely because of job time lost because the person attended a proceeding that the person has a right to attend under this section.

(g) This section does not limit a victim’s or representative’s right to attend a trial or juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing as provided in § 3-8A-13 of the Courts Article or § 11-102 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-509 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-509
§11–509.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall pay to the Commission within 10 days after each racing day the State tax imposed in this subtitle on the handle for that racing day.

(b) A licensee or an agent of the licensee shall submit with the daily tax payment a statement under oath of the handle for that day.

(c) The Commission shall pay promptly to the Comptroller all taxes collected under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The sales and use tax does not apply to:

(1) a sale of electricity, steam, or artificial or natural gas for use in residential condominiums;

(2) a sale of electricity, steam, or artificial or natural gas that is delivered under a residential or domestic rate schedule on file with the Public Service Commission;

(3) a sale of coal, firewood, heating oil, or propane gas or similar liquefied gas for use in residential property that contains not more than 4 units, cooperative housing, condominiums, or other similar residential living arrangements;

(4) a sale of electricity through 3 or more bulk meters for use in a nonprofit planned retirement community of more than 2,000 housing cooperative or condominium units if:

(i) ownership of units is restricted by age;

(ii) any unit is served by an individual meter; and

(iii) on or before July 1, 1979, at least 3 bulk meters served the community; or

(5) a sale of electricity generated by solar energy equipment or residential wind energy equipment, as defined under § 11–230 of this subtitle, for use in residential property owned by an eligible customer–generator under § 7–306 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of wood, wood bark or residue, or refuse-derived fuel used for heating purposes.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-411 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-411
§11–411.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Board” means the Registered Apprenticeship Development Advisory Board.

(3) “Office” means the Office of Registered Apprenticeship Development established under § 11–409 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) There is a Registered Apprenticeship Development Advisory Board in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Board is to advise the Office on the strategy to achieve its mission of expanding registered apprenticeship opportunities in the State.

(c) The Board shall consist of:

(1) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) two members designated by the President of the Maryland State and DC AFL–CIO;

(4) two members representing employers engaged in registered apprenticeships, appointed by the Governor; and

(5) one member to serve as chair of the Board, appointed by the Governor.

(d) A member of the Board:

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

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

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2025.

(3) A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

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

(5) 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.

(f) The Board shall:

(1) consult with the Office regularly about developing strategy and reviewing outcomes for apprenticeships;

(2) provide advice on programs operated by the Office; and

(3) on or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2025, evaluate the Office and report the results of the evaluation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-334 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-334
§11–334.
Status: in_force

(a) Cooperation among rating organizations or among rating organizations and insurers in rate making or in other matters within the scope of this subtitle is authorized, if the filings that result from cooperation are subject to all provisions of this subtitle that are applicable to filings generally.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may review cooperative activities and practices among rating organizations and among rating organizations and insurers.

(2) If, after a hearing, the Commissioner finds that an activity or practice is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with this subtitle, the Commissioner may issue a written order that specifies the ways in which the activity or practice is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with this subtitle and requires that the activity or practice be discontinued.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

A licensee is subject to all rights, regulations, and conditions that the Commission sets for the calendar year in which a race meeting of the licensee is held.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-409 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-409
§11–409.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) If the Commissioner finds that a person has violated a provision of this subtitle, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $250 for each violation.

(2) If the Commissioner finds a violation of this subtitle to be willful, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.

(3) A penalty imposed under this subsection is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

(b) (1) The Commissioner may suspend the certificate of authority of a title insurer that fails to comply with an order of the Commissioner within the time set by the order or any extension of that time granted by the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner may not suspend the certificate of authority of a title insurer for failure to comply with an order:

(i) until the time set for an appeal from the order has expired; or

(ii) if an appeal has been taken, until the order has been affirmed.

(3) The Commissioner may determine when the suspension of a certificate of authority becomes effective.

(4) The suspension shall remain in effect for the period set by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner modifies or rescinds the suspension or until the order on which the suspension is based is modified, rescinded, or reversed.

(c) (1) Before the Commissioner imposes a penalty or suspends a certificate of authority under this section, the Commissioner shall issue a written order that states the findings of the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner shall hold a hearing before issuing an order under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The Commissioner shall give written notice of the hearing to the person at least 10 days before the hearing.

(4) The notice shall specify the alleged violation.
Md. Code, Education § 11-107 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-107
§11–107.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may authorize the Secretary, acting through the Attorney General, to seek an injunction or other judicial remedy for any violation of this title or of the rules and regulations adopted under this title.

(b) (1) If an institution of postsecondary education is required to have a certificate of approval from the Commission and is operating without a certificate of approval, the Secretary may:

(i) Issue an order to cease and desist;

(ii) Issue a notice of violation and impose a penalty of up to $5,000; and

(iii) Acting through the Attorney General, seek an injunction or other judicial remedy.

(2) In imposing a penalty under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider:

(i) The seriousness of the violation;

(ii) The harm caused by the violation;

(iii) The good faith of the institution and any corrective actions taken;

(iv) Any history of previous violations; and

(v) Other pertinent circumstances.

(c) For any institution of postsecondary education required to have Commission approval before offering a program, if the institution offers an unapproved program, the Secretary may require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by students who enrolled in the program, and may revoke the certificate of approval of any institution that fails to make a required refund within the time specified by the Secretary.

(d) If an institution of postsecondary education does not file all essential records of the academic achievement of a former student with the Commission in accordance with § 11–401 of this title, the Secretary may:

(1) Require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by the former student whose records were not filed in accordance with § 11–401 of this title; or

(2) Seek an injunction in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(e) The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-903 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-903
§11–903.
Status: in_force

The Jockey Fund shall get workers’ compensation insurance on a blanket basis for all jockeys who are covered employees under § 9-212 of the Labor and Employment Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-604 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-604
§11–604.
Status: in_force

Three harness judges shall officiate at each race that a licensee holds.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the assistance and advice of the Commissioner, the Secretary shall evaluate and determine the need, if any, for one or more centers or regional centers in each county or multicounty region of the State.

(2) In preparing an evaluation of need as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall:

(i) for a center that serves a single county, consult with the governing body of that county; or

(ii) for a regional center, consult with the governing body of each county in the region.

(3) A county or the counties in a region may request a completed evaluation of need study from the Secretary.

(b) The standard to be used by the Secretary in making a determination of need is whether and to what extent, based on historic data and reasonable projections, there are and will be residents of the county or region convicted of crimes who can best be rehabilitated in community-based facilities without substantial danger to the community.

(c) (1) If the Secretary determines that a center or a regional center is needed, the Secretary shall:

(i) for a center that serves a single county, certify the determination of need to the governing body of that county; or

(ii) for a regional center, certify the determination of need to the governing body of each county in the region.

(2) The determination that is certified by the Secretary as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the present and future needs over at least a 10-year period.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-402 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402
§11–402.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 11–302 of this title, a vendor may:

(1) assume or absorb all or any part of the sales and use tax imposed on a retail sale or use; and

(2) pay that sales and use tax on behalf of the buyer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-504 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: reserved

(a) Knowingly selling or dispensing contact lenses or replacement contact lenses without a valid and unexpired prescription or replacement contact lens prescription shall be considered a violation of this title.

(b) The Board shall investigate any alleged violation of this section or § 11-404.4 of this title and may, notwithstanding § 11-205 of this title:

(1) Issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses; and

(2) Enforce any provision of this title by injunction or other appropriate proceedings.

(c) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution under § 11-505 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 11-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

In this title, “Fund” means the Maryland State Appalachian Housing Fund.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 11-102.1 of this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-101.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101.2
§11–101.
Status: in_force

§11–101.2.

“Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-238 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-238
§11–238.
Status: in_force

§11–238. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 639 OF 2020 //

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

(2) (i) “Construction material” means an item of tangible personal property that is used to construct or renovate a building, a structure, or an improvement on land and that typically loses its separate identity as personal property once incorporated into the real property.

(ii) “Construction material” includes building materials, building systems equipment, landscaping materials, and supplies.

(3) “Qualified opportunity zone” means any real property owned or leased by a person in Baltimore County that:

(i) as of January 1, 2020, was designated as:

1. an enterprise zone under Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the Economic Development Article; and

2. an opportunity zone under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) was previously owned at any time by the United States or its subsidiaries, successors, or assigns.

(4) “Target redevelopment area” means any real property owned or leased by a person in Washington County that:

(i) as of January 1, 2020, was designated as:

1. an enterprise zone under Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the Economic Development Article; and

2. was previously owned at any time by CSX Railroad or its subsidiaries, successors, or assigns; or

(ii) was previously owned at any time by the United States or its subsidiaries, successors, or assigns.

(5) “Warehousing equipment” means equipment used for material handling and storage, including racking systems, conveying systems, and computer systems and equipment.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of construction material or warehousing equipment if:

(1) the material or equipment is purchased by a person solely for use in a qualified opportunity zone or target redevelopment area; and

(2) the buyer provides the vendor with evidence of eligibility for the exemption issued by the Comptroller.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall adopt regulations to provide procedures that are uniform among the principal units for:

(1) the layoff of employees in the skilled service or the professional service; and

(2) the reinstatement of laid-off and separated skilled service or professional service employees to comparable positions in State employment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-905
§11–905.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 11–2004(e) of this title.

(d) Before each renewal of the license, the license holder shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 51% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.

(e) The annual license fee is $960.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1503 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1503
§11–1503.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Program is to provide matching grants to eligible employers that pay for training programs attended by health care workers.

(b) The goal of the Program is to provide increased opportunities for health care workers to receive training across the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-504 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A retailer or wholesaler with intent to injure a competitor or to destroy or substantially lessen competition may not make a retail sale of cigarettes or a wholesale sale of cigarettes at less than the cost to the retailer or the cost to the wholesaler, respectively.

(b) A retailer may not purchase cigarettes from a wholesaler at a cost which directly or indirectly is less than the cost to the wholesaler by any means, including offering, accepting, inducing, or attempting to induce a rebate in price or a concession of any kind in connection with the sale or purchase of cigarettes.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-601 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-601
§11–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, if a judgment of condemnation is executed against a garnishee or the garnishee pays the judgment, he may plead the execution or payment in bar in an action brought against him by the defendant even though the judgment is later reversed or set aside.

(b) The garnishee may not plead the execution or payment if at the time of execution or payment the judgment or its execution is stayed by order of court.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-831 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-831
§11–831.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall include in its annual report to the Legislative Policy Committee of the Maryland General Assembly:

(1) the effect of satellite simulcast betting on the racing industry in the State;

(2) an appraisal of each permit holder, taking into consideration the results of inspections required under this section and any financial information that is submitted to the Commission;

(3) if any additional permit has been granted under this section:

(i) the reasons for granting the permit; and

(ii) the anticipated impact of the new facility on existing permit holders and racing licensees; and

(4) if an application for a permit or permit renewal has been denied:

(i) the reasons for denying the permit or renewal; and

(ii) the impact on racing licensees if the Commission denied a permit renewal application.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: in_force

The rules and regulations adopted by the county commissioners may:

(1) require a person who maintains or operates a towing company in the county to obtain a license from the county; and

(2) specify a reasonable fee for the license.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-405 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-405
§11–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative may obtain an initial registration by filing with the Commissioner, or any entity the Commissioner designates by rule or order, an application together with a consent to service of process under § 11-802(a) of this title. The application shall contain whatever information the Commissioner by rule or order requires.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a federal covered adviser who conducts advisory business in accordance with § 11-401(b)(2) or (3) of this subtitle.

(2) Before acting as a federal covered adviser in this State, a person shall pay the fee required by § 11-407 of this subtitle and shall file the following documents as the Commissioner may require by rule or order:

(i) The documents that the person filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

(ii) A consent to service of process under § 11-802(a) of this title.

(c) (1) For purposes of this subsection, “private fund adviser” means an investment adviser that provides advice solely to one or more qualifying private funds, as defined in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 203(m)–1 (17 C.F.R. 275.203(m)–1).

(2) Before acting as a private fund adviser, a person who is not a federal covered adviser shall pay the fee required under § 11–407 of this subtitle and shall file the following documents as the Commissioner may require by rule or order:

(i) The documents that the person filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

(ii) A consent to service of process under § 11–802(a) of this title.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a registered broker–dealer who is also a registered investment adviser in this State may effect the initial registration of any or all of its registered agents in this State as investment adviser representatives by the filing of:

(1) A notice with the Commissioner designating the registered agents as representatives of the investment adviser;

(2) A consent to service of process under § 11–802(a) of this title; and

(3) Such other information as the Commissioner by rule or order may require.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a registered broker–dealer who is also a federal covered adviser that has filed a notice under subsection (b) of this section may effect the initial registration of its registered agents with a place of business in this State as investment adviser representatives by the filing of:

(1) A notice with the Commissioner designating the registered agents as representatives of the federal covered adviser;

(2) A consent to service of process under § 11–802(a) of this title; and

(3) Such other information as the Commissioner by rule or order may require.

(f) The Commissioner in the Commissioner’s discretion may publish an announcement of the applicants for registration in the media the Commissioner determines.

(g) If a denial order is not in effect and a proceeding is not pending under §§ 11–412 through 11–414 of this subtitle, registration becomes effective at noon of the 30th day after an application is filed. The Commissioner by rule or order may specify an earlier effective date, and the Commissioner by order may defer the effective date until noon of the 30th day after the filing of any amendment.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-302 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its voting members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.

(b) From among its members, the Board shall appoint a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-502 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-502
§11–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in code counties in the Southern Maryland class, as established in § 9–302 of this article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-401 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-401
§11–401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “governing body” means:

(1) the county council of a county with a charter form of government established under Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution; or

(2) the board of county commissioners of any other county.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-632 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-632
§11–632.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General may bring a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction against a person who violates or threatens to violate Part II of this subtitle to restrain the person from continuing the violation or carrying out the threat.

(b) In a proceeding under this section, a court has jurisdiction to grant to the Attorney General, without bond or other undertaking, a prohibitory or mandatory injunction as the facts may warrant, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions to prevent payments under a notoriety of crimes contract that violates Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1506 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1506
§11–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Through fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 for the Program.

(2) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $500,000 for the Program.

(b) Appropriations and expenditures made for the purpose of implementing the Program, including the use of any funds received by a person under any component of the Program, are subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-815 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-815
§11–815.
Status: in_force

(a) A claim under this subtitle is subject to the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) If a claimant requests a hearing after the Board has issued proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, or orders, the Board shall hold a hearing in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act before the Board issues final findings of fact, conclusions of law, or orders.

(c) Within 30 days after the final decision of the Executive Director, a claimant aggrieved by that decision may appeal the decision under §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Education § 11-501 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-501
§11–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the Maryland Fire–Rescue Education and Training Commission.

(c) “Emergency services” means fire, rescue, and ambulance services.

(d) “Schools” means the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, any emergency services training academy operated by any city, county, or municipal government, any community college offering emergency services education and training courses, any public school offering emergency services education and training courses, and any private or governmental institution or body providing emergency services education and training courses.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1402
§11–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Cyber Warrior Diversity Program at:

(1) Baltimore City Community College;

(2) Bowie State University;

(3) Coppin State University;

(4) Morgan State University;

(5) The University of Maryland Eastern Shore; and

(6) The University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Centers that are located in the State.

(b) The purpose of each Program is to train students in computer networking and cybersecurity.

(c) The governing entity at each institution is responsible for administering the Program at that institution.

(d) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Commission, in consultation with the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc., shall, if applicable, expand the Program to accommodate any changes in certification trends identified under § 10–496 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A broker-dealer or investment adviser may obtain a renewal registration by filing with the Commissioner or any entity the Commissioner designates by rule or order an application containing whatever information the Commissioner by rule requires to keep current the information contained in the application for initial registration.

(b) A broker-dealer or issuer may obtain a renewal registration for the agents associated with it by filing with the Commissioner or any entity the Commissioner designates by rule or order an application containing the names of the agents associated with it and a certification that, to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the broker-dealer or issuer:

(1) There has been no change in the information contained in the agents’ applications for the registration then currently in effect; or

(2) If there has been any such change, specifying the change.

(c) A federal covered adviser who has filed a notice under § 11-405(b) of this subtitle or an investment adviser may obtain a renewal registration for the investment adviser representatives associated with it by filing with the Commissioner or any entity the Commissioner designates by rule or order an application containing the names of the representatives associated with it and a certification that, to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the federal covered adviser or the investment adviser:

(1) There has been no change in the information contained in the investment adviser representatives’ applications for the registration currently in effect; or

(2) If there has been any such change, specifying the change.

(d) An application for renewal registration is effective on receipt by the Commissioner of the proper application and fee or on the expiration of the previous registration, whichever date is later.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-514 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-514
§11–514.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may surrender a license through NMLS in accordance with the process that the Commissioner requires.

(b) The surrender of a license does not affect any civil or criminal liability of a licensee for acts committed before the license was surrendered.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Corporation and exercise all of the powers of the Corporation.

(b) The Board consists of the following 15 members:

(1) eight members appointed by the County Commissioners as follows:

(i) two members recommended by the Mayor and Town Council of Port Deposit;

(ii) two members recommended by the State legislative delegation of Cecil County; and

(iii) four members at large;

(2) the Director of the Cecil County Department of Economic Development; and

(3) six nonvoting ex officio members as follows:

(i) the Secretary, or the designee of the Secretary;

(ii) the Secretary of General Services, or the designee of the Secretary of General Services;

(iii) the Executive Director of the Maryland Economic Development Corporation;

(iv) the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust;

(v) the President of the County Commissioners; and

(vi) the Mayor of Port Deposit.

(c) (1) The term of a member of the Board appointed under subsection (b)(1) of this section is 4 years.

(2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2008.

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

(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.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-617 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-617
§11–617.
Status: in_force

(a) From a licensee’s share of the takeout on each mutuel pool, the licensee whose average handle is $600,000 or less shall allocate 1.75% to increased purses.

(b) From the licensee’s share of the takeout on each mutuel pool, a licensee whose average handle is over $150,000 shall allocate equally to the Sires Stakes Program and the Foaled Stakes Program of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund the following amounts:

(1) on the first $125,000 of the average handle:

(i) 0.50% of each regular mutuel pool;

(ii) 0.50% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

(iii) 1% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(2) on the rest of the average handle:

(i) 1% of each regular mutuel pool;

(ii) 1% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

(iii) 1.5% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(c) A licensee whose average handle is $150,000 or less shall allocate equally to the Sires Stakes Program and the Foaled Stakes Program of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund:

(1) 0.50% of each regular mutuel pool;

(2) 0.50% of each multiple mutuel pool for 2 horses; and

(3) 1% of each multiple mutuel pool for 3 or more horses.

(d) From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.50% on the part of an average handle over $150,000 to pay for:

(1) purses;

(2) personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction; and

(3) maintenance of proper living conditions in the backstretch.

(e) (1) From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to improve the facilities and services of the track and to increase marketing activity, so as to promote:

(i) increased attendance and pari–mutuel betting; and

(ii) enhanced well–being of the standardbred racing industry.

(2) The General Assembly, by statute, may direct that the Commission not award in the following calendar year part or all of the racing days authorized under § 11–610 of this part to the licensee if the General Assembly finds that:

(i) the proposed use of the allocation under this subsection is inconsistent with the purposes specified in this section; or

(ii) the licensee has not spent the allocation in a way that is consistent with the proposal.

(f) From the licensee’s share of the takeout on each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses, the licensee shall allocate at least 1% of the mutuel pool as follows:

(1) one–half to purses; and

(2) one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

(g) From the licensee’s share of the takeout on each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses, a licensee shall allocate at least 6.5% of each mutuel pool as follows:

(1) one–half to purses; and

(2) one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1504
§11–1504.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-702 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-702
§11–702.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to any:

(1) Television or radio broadcasting station which broadcasts an advertisement;

(2) Publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine, or other form of printed advertisement who publishes or prints an advertisement; or

(3) Publisher, printer, or distributor, including a telephone company or directory provider, of an advertisement or telephone listing in a telephone directory.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-245 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-245
§11–245.
Status: in_force

The sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of:

(1) medical cannabis under Title 36 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(2) cannabis between cannabis businesses that are licensed under Title 36 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; or

(3) cannabis between a cannabis business licensed under Title 36 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article and a cannabis nursery registered under Title 36 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-412 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-412
§11–412.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may surrender the license through NMLS in accordance with the process that the Commissioner requires.

(b) If a license is surrendered voluntarily, or is suspended or revoked, the Commissioner may not refund any part of the license fee regardless of the time remaining in the license term.

(c) The surrender of a license does not affect any civil or criminal liability of the licensee for acts committed before the license was surrendered.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-308
§11–308.
Status: in_force

(a) When a minor is taken into custody for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the law enforcement officer shall:

(1) immediately notify the parent or guardian of the minor to come take custody of the minor; and

(2) determine whether, consistent with constitutional safeguards, the minor or the parent or guardian, or both, are in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance.

(b) (1) If the parent or guardian arrives to take custody of the minor and the appropriate information is recorded, the minor shall be released to the custody of the parent or guardian.

(2) If the parent or guardian cannot be located or fails to take custody of the minor, the minor shall be released to:

(i) the local department of social services;

(ii) the Department of Juvenile Services; or

(iii) another adult who will, on behalf of the parent or guardian, assume the responsibility of caring for the minor pending the availability or arrival of the parent or guardian.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

(a) On motion of the State or on request of a victim or witness, during a criminal trial or a juvenile delinquency adjudicatory hearing, a court may prohibit the release of the address or telephone number of the victim or witness unless the court determines that good cause is shown for the release of the information.

(b) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.

(ii) “Identifying information” means the name of, and any other information that could reasonably be expected to identify, a minor victim.

(iii) “Minor victim” means a victim of a crime or delinquent act who was a minor at the time that the crime or delinquent act occurred.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, on notice that an electronic or paper filing includes identifying information of a minor victim, unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that there is good cause to order otherwise, the court or a party in a criminal or juvenile delinquency case may not disclose or allow inspection of an electronic or paper court filing, including a charging document, to a nonparty to the criminal or juvenile delinquency case unless the court or the party disclosing or allowing inspection of the filing redacts all identifying information that appears in the filing.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

§11–101. IN EFFECT

(a) On or before April 15 of each year, a person shall submit an annual report to the Department if:

(1) the person is a business trust, statutory trust, domestic corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or limited partnership;

(2) the person is a foreign corporation, foreign statutory trust, foreign limited liability company, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited partnership registered or qualified to do business in the State; or

(3) the person owns or during the preceding calendar year owned property that is subject to property tax.

(b) The report shall:

(1) be in the form that the Department requires;

(2) be under oath as the Department requires; and

(3) contain the information that the Department requires.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to a privately held company if at least 75% of the company’s shareholders are family members.

(2) If the person submitting the report is a tax–exempt, domestic nonstock corporation with an operating budget exceeding $5,000,000, or a domestic stock corporation with total sales exceeding $5,000,000, the report required by the Department shall include the number of female board members and the total number of members on the person’s board of directors.

(d) If the person submitting the report is an entity that is subject to § 19–106 of the Business Regulation Article, the report shall include the diversity data required by the regulations adopted by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs under § 19–106 of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) On or before December 31, 2019, the Department shall adopt regulations on the granting of exemptions from the reporting requirement under this section.

§11–101. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 513 AND 514 OF 2019 //

(a) On or before April 15 of each year, a person shall submit an annual report to the Department if:

(1) the person is a business trust, statutory trust, domestic corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or limited partnership;

(2) the person is a foreign corporation, foreign statutory trust, foreign limited liability company, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited partnership registered or qualified to do business in the State; or

(3) the person owns or during the preceding calendar year owned property that is subject to property tax.

(b) The report shall:

(1) be in the form that the Department requires;

(2) be under oath as the Department requires; and

(3) contain the information that the Department requires.

(c) If the person submitting the report is an entity that is subject to § 19–106 of the Business Regulation Article, the report shall include the diversity data required by the regulations adopted by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs under § 19–106 of the Business Regulation Article.

(d) On or before December 31, 2019, the Department shall adopt regulations on the granting of exemptions from the reporting requirement under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-242 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-242
§11–242.
Status: reserved

§11–242. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 PER CHAPTERS 281 AND 282 OF 2021 //

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

(2) (i) “Construction material” means an item of tangible personal property that:

1. is used to construct or renovate:

A. a building;

B. a structure;

C. an improvement on land; or

D. infrastructure, including water, sewer, and other utility systems; and

2. typically loses its separate identity as personal property once incorporated into the real property.

(ii) “Construction material” includes building materials, building systems equipment, landscaping materials, and supplies.

(3) “Federal facilities redevelopment area” means any real property in Cecil County that:

(i) was previously owned at any time by the federal government;

(ii) was transferred from the federal government to the State or to an entity established under Title 11, Subtitle 4 of the Economic Development Article; and

(iii) is entirely under the environmental oversight and management of:

1. the State Hazardous Substance Response Plan under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Environment Article; or

2. the Voluntary Cleanup Program under Title 7, Subtitle 5 of the Environment Article.

(4) “Warehousing equipment” means equipment used for material handling and storage, including racking systems, conveying systems, and computer systems and equipment.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of construction material or warehousing equipment if:

(1) the material or equipment is purchased by a person solely for use in a federal facilities redevelopment area; and

(2) the buyer provides the vendor with evidence of eligibility for the exemption issued by the Comptroller.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Any employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of § 11-303 of this subtitle may institute a civil action in the county where:

(1) the alleged violation occurred;

(2) the employee resides; or

(3) the employer maintains its principal office in the State.

(b) The action shall be brought within 1 year after the alleged violation of § 11-303 of this subtitle occurred or within 1 year after the employee first became aware of the alleged violation of § 11-303 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-701 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-701
§11–701.
Status: in_force

The District Court has the same power to enforce, renew, revise, stay, set aside, or control its judgments, decrees and writs as any other court of record in the State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-605 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-605
§11–605.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program.

(b) (1) There is an Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program in the Corporation.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to provide eligible seniors access to affordable civil law–related services.

(c) The provision of services under the Program shall be in accordance with this title.

(d) The Program shall provide:

(1) an intake method, which may include a referral hotline, to screen clients by eligibility and by legal need;

(2) an outreach method for matching eligible clients to a grantee under Subtitle 5 of this title; and

(3) a grant program to fund grantees representing eligible clients, particularly in rural communities, when no other attorneys are readily available.

(e) The Corporation shall publicize the Program, including in rural communities.

(f) The Program shall provide eligible clients with legal services concerning primarily:

(1) last will and testaments;

(2) powers of attorney;

(3) special needs trusts;

(4) advance health care directives; and

(5) life estate deeds.

(g) The Corporation may contract with a grantee to provide all or part of the services required under this section.

(h) (1) The Governor shall include in the annual budget an appropriation of $225,000 for the Program.

(2) In addition to the funds made available for the Program under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Corporation may seek funds from any other source to aid in the administration of the Program.

(i) On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2023, the Corporation shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the implementation and utilization of the Program.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1204 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 12 / Section 11-1204
§11–1204.
Status: in_force

The Authority shall meet at a regular time and place to be determined by the Authority.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that since the distribution and sale through marketing arrangements of petroleum products in the State vitally affect the economy of the State, and its public interest, welfare, and transportation, it is necessary to define the relationships and responsibilities of the parties to certain agreements pertaining to these marketing arrangements.

(b) This subtitle constitutes a statement of the public policy of the State.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.6 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.6
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.6.

(a) In this section, “fidelity insurance” includes a fidelity bond.

(b) This section does not apply to a homeowners association:

(1) That has four or fewer lot owners; and

(2) For which 3 months’ worth of gross annual homeowners association fees is less than $2,500.

(c) (1) The board of directors or other governing body of a homeowners association shall purchase fidelity insurance not later than the time of the first conveyance of a lot to a person other than the declarant and shall keep fidelity insurance in place for each year thereafter.

(2) The fidelity insurance required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall provide for the indemnification of the homeowners association against loss resulting from acts or omissions arising from fraud, dishonesty, or criminal acts by:

(i) Any officer, director, managing agent, or other agent or employee charged with the operation or maintenance of the homeowners association who controls or disburses funds; and

(ii) Any management company employing a management agent or other employee charged with the operation or maintenance of the homeowners association who controls or disburses funds.

(d) A copy of the fidelity insurance policy or fidelity bond shall be included in the books and records kept and made available by or on behalf of the homeowners association under § 11B–112 of this title.

(e) (1) The amount of the fidelity insurance required under subsection (c) of this section shall equal at least the lesser of:

(i) 3 months’ worth of gross annual homeowners association fees and the total amount held in all investment accounts at the time the fidelity insurance is issued; or

(ii) $3,000,000.

(2) The total liability of the insurance to all insured persons under the fidelity insurance may not exceed the sum of the fidelity insurance.

(f) If a lot owner believes that the board of directors or other governing body of a homeowners association has failed to comply with the requirements of this section, the aggrieved lot owner may submit the dispute to the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General under § 11B–115 of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-310 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-310
§11–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner may adopt a rule that requires that subsequent changes in the rates or supplementary rate information for a kind or line of insurance, subdivision of a kind or line of insurance, or rating class or rating territory be filed with the Commissioner at least 30 working days before they become effective if the Commissioner finds that with respect to that kind, line, subdivision, rating class, or rating territory:

(i) competition is not an effective regulator of the rates charged;

(ii) a substantial number of insurers are competing irresponsibly through the rates charged; or

(iii) there are widespread violations of this subtitle.

(2) By written notice to the filer during the initial 30-day waiting period, the Commissioner may extend the waiting period for an additional period not exceeding 30 working days.

(b) (1) A rule adopted under this section may not remain in effect for more than 1 year after it is adopted.

(2) The Commissioner may renew a rule adopted under this section after a hearing and appropriate findings under this section.
Md. Code, Education § 11-206.6 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-206.6
§11–206.
Status: in_force

§11–206.6.

(a) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that leads to certification or licensure in school leadership, including to be an assistant principal, licensed principal, or distinguished principal.

(2) The institution of higher education making a request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program will evaluate candidates based on their potential to be effective school leaders, including by reviewing evidence that the candidate:

(i) Has a record of successful teaching; and

(ii) Has performed well in teacher leadership roles.

(b) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that offers graduate level courses in school administration for continuing certification.

(2) The institution of higher education making the request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program’s curriculum will enable graduates to:

(i) Successfully organize and manage schools and school systems;

(ii) Manage highly skilled professionals working in a modern professional work environment; and

(iii) Effectively conduct peer observation and evaluation of other school personnel.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-147 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-147
§11–147.
Status: in_force

“Police officer” means an officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of any of the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local or other traffic laws or regulations.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-416 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-416
§11–416.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may:

(1) lend or otherwise make available its net revenue to finance costs of a project; and

(2) enter into a financing agreement, mortgage, or other instrument that it determines is necessary or desirable to evidence or secure the loan.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1101
§11–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and

(2) § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).

(b) Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 11–1103 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 11–1103.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-1010 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1010
§11–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “person in interest” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of the General Provisions Article.

(b) This section applies only with respect to a victim whose initial determination of cause or manner of death recorded on the victim’s death certificate under § 4–212 of the Health – General Article was amended or corrected to be undetermined or homicide under § 5–309(d)(2) of the Health – General Article.

(c) For an investigation or a case involving a victim described under subsection (b) of this section, an assistant State’s Attorney with knowledge of the case shall meet with a person in interest within 20 days after receiving a request from the person in interest to meet regarding the person in interest’s request that the Office of the State’s Attorney pursue an investigation into the circumstances of the victim’s death.

(d) At the meeting required under this section, the assistant State’s Attorney shall explain the justification for not pursuing an investigation into the victim’s death despite the amendment or correction to the cause or manner of death on the death certificate of the victim.

(e) The meeting required under this section may be conducted in person, by telephone, or by other means mutually agreed on.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-610 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-610
§11–610.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may award for any calendar year up to the number of racing days requested by an applicant.

(b) The decision of the Commission on the award of a racing day is final.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-402 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402
§11–402.
Status: in_force

The Special Fund consists of:

(1) the State share of daily licensee fees;

(2) pari–mutuel taxes;

(3) the impact aid under § 11–812 of this title;

(4) money from uncashed pari–mutuel tickets that are from bets made into the betting pools of licensees;

(5) any permit fees under §§ 11–820 and 11–832 of this title; and

(6) subject to § 11–403(a)(9) and (b) of this subtitle, money from the State Lottery Fund distributed under § 9–120(b) of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-220 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-220
§11–220.
Status: in_force

(a) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale to the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(b) The exemption under subsection (a) of this section may not be construed to exempt any sale of tangible personal property, a digital code, or a digital product, otherwise taxable under this title, to a contractor to be used under a contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State for construction, repair, or alteration of real property.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-603 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-603
§11–603.
Status: in_force

Unless the court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the local correctional facility:

(1) when not employed; and

(2) between periods of employment.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-506 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-506
§11–506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall maintain a Maintenance and Replacement Fund for the replacement and repair of the major equipment of the Association.

(b) The State Board of Pilots shall determine a percentage of the pilotage fees collected by the Association to be set aside in the Fund.

(c) The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall obtain written approval from the State Board of Pilots for any expenditures from the Fund.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the balance in the Fund shall remain at or above $500,000.

(2) (i) The balance of the Fund may fall below $500,000 for expenditures authorized by the Board.

(ii) The balance of the Fund may not remain below $500,000 for more than 10 consecutive years.

(iii) At no time shall the balance of the Fund fall below $100,000.

(e) The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall deposit the money authorized under subsection (b) of this section into the Maintenance and Replacement Fund.

(f) (1) The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall hold the Maintenance and Replacement Fund in trust.

(2) The Association:

(i) may invest or hold the Fund in any manner that the Association finds desirable, in light of the nature and purpose of the Fund;

(ii) may place control and management of the Fund, or a part of the Fund, with a bank or trust company that is subject to State or federal regulation; and

(iii) is not limited to investments in property that has been designated, under any law of the State, as strictly suitable for investment of a trust fund.

(g) Assets held in trust under this section are not subject to attachment or execution.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-405 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-405
§11–405.
Status: in_force

On complaint of a person who claims to be injured, a circuit court has jurisdiction to enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of an act prohibited by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-502 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-502
§11–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after notice of an order or decision of the Commissioner under this title made without a hearing, an insurer or rating organization aggrieved by the order or decision may make a written request to the Commissioner for a hearing on the order or decision.

(b) (1) Within 20 days after receipt of a request for a hearing under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall hold a hearing on the challenged order or decision.

(2) The Commissioner shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least 10 days before the hearing.

(c) (1) The hearing shall be concluded within 15 days after commencement of the hearing.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, on application with notice to the interested parties and for good cause shown, the Commissioner may grant up to an additional 15 days for a hearing to be concluded.

(d) (1) Within 20 days after the conclusion of a hearing under this section, the Commissioner shall:

(i) issue an order that affirms, reverses, or modifies the challenged order or decision; and

(ii) give a copy of the order to all interested parties.

(2) The order shall:

(i) state the Commissioner’s reasons for affirming, reversing, or modifying the challenged order or decision; and

(ii) contain specific findings of fact by the Commissioner in relation to the matter, that are supported by a preponderance of the evidence on consideration of the record as a whole.

(3) (i) Any interested party may file proposed findings of fact with the Commissioner.

(ii) The Commissioner may accept or reject the proposed findings of fact.

(e) After a request for a hearing under this section, the Commissioner may suspend or postpone the effective date of the challenged order or decision until the hearing is concluded and the Commissioner issues an order.

(f) If the Commissioner fails to hold or conclude the hearing or issue an order within the time required under this section, the filing or application at issue is deemed to meet the requirements of this title and is deemed approved.

(g) This subtitle does not require the observance of formal rules of pleading or evidence at any hearing.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “beneficial ownership” includes:

(1) record ownership;

(2) stock or other ownership in an entity in a chain of parent and subsidiary or affiliated entities, any 1 of which participates in the capital or profits of a licensee, regardless of the percentage of ownership involved;

(3) an interest that entitles a person to benefits substantially equivalent to ownership by an agreement, relationship, or other arrangement even though the person is not an owner of record; and

(4) unless there are special circumstances, ownership of a security by a relative of an individual who lives in the home of the individual.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-703 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-703
§11–703.
Status: in_force

A person may not advertise falsely in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce or in the provision of any service.
Md. Code, Education § 11-602 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-602
§11–602.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings.

(b) There is a Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funds for reasonable costs and attorney’s fees for students provided with counsel under § 11–601 of this subtitle.

(d) The Commission shall administer the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund; and

(3) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(g) The Fund may be used only to pay for reasonable costs and attorney’s fees for students provided with counsel under § 11–601 of this subtitle.

(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 Fund.

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

(j) Beginning in fiscal year 2021, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $250,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.9 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.9
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.9.

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

(2) “Composting” means the controlled aerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material.

(3) “Composting facility” has the meaning stated in § 9–1701 of the Environment Article.

(4) “Local jurisdiction” means the county or municipality where the homeowners association is located.

(b) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict a lot owner from:

(1) Composting organic waste materials for the lot owner’s personal or household use, provided that the lot owner:

(i) Owns or has the right to exclusive use of the area where the composting is conducted; and

(ii) Observes all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the State and local jurisdiction that pertain to composting; or

(2) Contracting with a private entity to collect organic waste materials from the lot owner for composting at a composting facility.

(c) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association that unreasonably impedes the ability of a private entity to access the common elements for the purpose of collecting organic waste materials from a lot owner shall be interpreted as a restriction on the lot owner’s right to contract for private composting services under subsection (b)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-170 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-170
§11–170.
Status: in_force

(a) “Travel trailer” means a vehicle that is:

(1) (i) Mounted on wheels;

(ii) Of such a size and weight as not to require any special highway movement permit when towed by a motor vehicle;

(iii) Designed and constructed primarily to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use; and

(iv) No longer than 40 feet; or

(2) A park model recreational vehicle.

(b) “Travel trailer” includes a fifth wheel travel trailer.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-703 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-703
§11–703.
Status: in_force

(a) A carrier may not charge a premium to an insured under a policy or contract of long–term care insurance before the applicable premium rate is filed with and approved by the Commissioner.

(b) A carrier may not change the premium charged to an insured under a policy or contract of long–term care insurance until the applicable premium rate change has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.

(c) (1) Any applicable premium rate or premium rate change of a carrier shall be filed with the Commissioner in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(2) (i) The Commissioner shall disapprove or modify a proposed premium rate filing if the proposed premium rates appear, based on actuarial analysis and reasonable assumptions, to be inadequate, unfairly discriminatory, or excessive in relation to benefits.

(ii) In determining whether to disapprove or modify a premium rate filing of a carrier, the Commissioner shall consider, to the extent appropriate:

1. past and prospective loss experience in and outside the State;

2. underwriting practice and judgment;

3. a reasonable margin for reserve needs;

4. past and prospective expenses, both countrywide and those specifically applicable to the State; and

5. any other relevant factors in and outside the State.

(3) (i) Each premium rate filing and any supporting information filed under this subtitle shall be open to public inspection as soon as filed.

(ii) A carrier may request a finding by the Commissioner that certain information filed with the Commissioner be considered confidential commercial information under § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article and not subject to public inspection.

(iii) On request and payment of a reasonable fee, a person may obtain copies of a premium rate filing and any supporting information.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at least quarterly, the Commissioner shall hold a public hearing to review long–term care insurance rate filings received by the Commissioner during the preceding 3–month period.

(2) A public hearing is not required if the Commissioner has not received a long–term care insurance rate filing during the preceding 3–month period.

(e) The Commissioner shall provide all individuals present at a public hearing held under this subtitle who wish to testify an opportunity to do so, but may limit repetitious testimony.

(f) Each decision or finding of the Commissioner about premium rates made under this subtitle is subject to judicial review in accordance with Subtitle 5 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1307 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1307
§11–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to carry out the purposes of this compact, the compact committee is hereby granted the power and duty to:

(1) determine which categories of participants in live racing shall be issued a compact license;

(2) establish the term, initial requirements, and renewal requirements for each category of compact license;

(3) adopt licensure requirements comparable, in its judgment, to the most restrictive party state’s requirements for such a license;

(4) investigate applicants for a compact license and, as permitted by federal and state law, gather information, including criminal history record information, from:

(i) the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) state and local authorities; and

(iii) foreign country law enforcement agencies; and

(5) issue or renew compact licenses for participants in live racing who are found by the compact committee to have met its licensure or renewal requirements.

(b) The compact committee may not deny a state license to an applicant.

(c) If the compact committee determines that an applicant is not eligible for a compact license, the compact committee, on giving notice to the applicant, shall stop processing the applicant’s application for a state license or renewal of a state license.

(d) After receiving the notice, an applicant who wishes to appeal the determination may present evidence at a hearing that the compact committee conducts.

(e) The decision of the compact committee after a hearing is final.

(f) The compact committee may:

(1) enter into contracts and agreements with governmental agencies and other persons to provide personal services for its activities and such other services as may be necessary;

(2) (i) create, appoint, and abolish all those offices, employments, and positions, including an executive director, useful to fulfill its purposes;

(ii) prescribe their powers, duties, and qualifications;

(iii) hire persons; and

(iv) provide for their term, tenure, removal, compensation, fringe and retirement benefits, and other conditions of employment;

(3) borrow, accept, and contract for the services of personnel from any state, federal, or other governmental agency or from any other person or entity;

(4) acquire, hold, and dispose of any real or personal property by gift, purchase, lease, license, and similar means in furtherance of the purposes of this compact;

(5) charge and collect a fee, whether for licensure or renewal, from each license applicant; and

(6) receive additional funds through gifts, grants, and appropriations.

(g) Criminal history record information may be received and reviewed only by the officials on, and employees of, the compact committee which may be used only for the purposes of this compact.

(h) No official or employee of the compact committee may disclose or disseminate criminal history record information to any person or entity other than another official on, or employee of, the compact committee.

(i) The compact committee, its employees, or its designee shall:

(1) take the fingerprints of each license applicant in accordance with the procedures in § 11-312 of this title; and

(2) in accordance with P.L. 92-544 or P.L. 100-413, forward the fingerprints to an identification bureau or to an association of state officials regulating pari-mutuel wagering.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-716 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-716
§11–716.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, on written request to a local law enforcement unit, the unit shall send to the person who submitted the request one copy of the registration statement of each registrant on record with the unit.

(b) A request under subsection (a) of this section shall contain:

(1) the name and address of the person who submits the request; and

(2) the reason for the request.

(c) A local law enforcement unit shall keep records of all written requests received under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 11-902 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-902
§11–902.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1, 2007, in order to coordinate the distribution of instructional materials to blind and other print disabled students, the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled shall convene an Instructional Materials Access Guidelines Committee.

(b) The Committee consists of:

(1) The Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) The State Superintendent, or the State Superintendent’s designee; and

(4) The following 14 members appointed by the Governor:

(i) One member representing the Library;

(ii) Five members representing publishers of textbooks used in higher education who may include representatives of the Association of American Publishers;

(iii) Three members, one representing each of the following institutions of higher education:

1. The University System of Maryland;

2. A community college; and

3. A 4–year private nonprofit institution of higher education;

(iv) Two representatives who have knowledge regarding accessible formats for blind and other print disabled individuals;

(v) One representative of the student population at institutions of higher education in the State who is blind or print disabled; and

(vi) Two members from Maryland organizations representing blind or other persons with print disabilities.

(c) At least two of the members of the Committee, in addition to the student member, shall be blind or print disabled.

(d) The Governor shall designate the Chair of the Committee.

(e) (1) A member of the Committee shall serve for a period of 3 years.

(2) The Committee shall expire on December 1, 2010.

(f) The Department, the Department of Disabilities, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission shall provide staff for the Committee.

(g) (1) The Committee shall:

(i) Assist the Library in establishing guidelines to facilitate the delivery of instructional materials to blind and print disabled students at institutions of higher education in the State;

(ii) Review the guidelines established under item (i) of this paragraph each year; and

(iii) Assist the Library in revising the guidelines as necessary based on changes in technology or any other pertinent factors.

(2) The guidelines shall include:

(i) A method by which a course instructor, in consultation with the individual at the Library or institution designated to make the request for materials under this subtitle, designates which course materials are considered required or essential to student success;

(ii) A determination of the availability of technology for the conversion of mathematics and science materials;

(iii) The procedures and standards relating to distribution of files and materials;

(iv) Available electronic formats;

(v) A list of justifications for which a publisher may reasonably be exempted from complying with the provisions of this subtitle;

(vi) Procedures for granting a publisher an exemption when it is determined that a publisher is unable to comply with the requirements of this subtitle for a justifiable reason included in the list required under item (v) of this paragraph;

(vii) A requirement that the review of the future recommendations of the Alternative Formats Solutions Initiative of the Association of American Publishers determine whether to recommend the incorporation of these recommendations into the guidelines; and

(viii) Any other information the Committee determines to be relevant.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-160 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-160
§11–160.
Status: in_force

“Stand” means to halt a vehicle, whether or not it is occupied, other than temporarily:

(1) When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or a traffic control device; or

(2) For the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-912 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-912
§11–912.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following 22 members:

(1) as ex officio members:

(i) the Governor or the Governor’s designee;

(ii) the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;

(iii) the chairman of the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board;

(iv) the Secretary of Human Services or the Secretary’s designee;

(v) the Secretary of Juvenile Services or the Secretary’s designee;

(vi) the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services or the Secretary’s designee; and

(vii) the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee;

(2) 14 persons appointed by the Governor as follows:

(i) two State’s Attorneys, recommended by the Attorney General;

(ii) six members of the public, recommended by the Executive Director;

(iii) four professional victim service providers, recommended by the Executive Director;

(iv) one representative of the Maryland Chiefs of Police; and

(v) one representative of the Maryland State Sheriffs’ Association; and

(3) one member of the judiciary of the State, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(b) (1) The term of an appointed member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2001.

(3) At the end of a term, an appointed 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.

(c) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(d) The Governor or the Governor’s designee shall serve as chairman.
Md. Code, Education § 11-703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-703
§11–703.
Status: in_force

The College Preparation Intervention Program may include activities to:

(1) Improve diagnosis of basic skill deficiencies of middle and high school students to enhance the preparedness of the students for college;

(2) Establish a testing program, using presently administered tests to the extent possible, to evaluate achievement levels and assess the preparation of high school students who are potentially college bound;

(3) Compile a list of courses of study recommended for college preparation and distribute copies of the list to the high school students and their parents;

(4) Provide information regarding college preparation to high school students in a timely manner so the student can make course changes to be better prepared for college;

(5) Improve information to high schools and local school systems concerning the performance of their graduates at the college level in at least the following areas:

(i) The adequacy of preparation of the students in basic skills on the students’ entry into college;

(ii) The campus enrollment and transfer patterns of students;

(iii) The program choices of the students;

(iv) The performance of the students on achievement tests; and

(v) The rate of retention and graduation of students; and

(6) Assist high schools and local school systems in the use of this information to improve student outcomes.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-605 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-605
§11–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A court need not issue a judgment of restitution under Part I of this subtitle if the court finds:

(1) that the restitution obligor does not have the ability to pay the judgment of restitution; or

(2) that there are extenuating circumstances that make a judgment of restitution inappropriate.

(b) A court that refuses to order restitution that is requested under Part I of this subtitle shall state on the record the reasons.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-127.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-127.2
§11–127.
Status: in_force

§11–127.2.

(a) “Lease intended as security” means a lease of a vehicle by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes for more than 180 consecutive days, including renewal periods, in which:

(1) The lessee is provided the option to purchase the leased vehicle; and

(2) Under the terms of the purchase option, the lessee becomes or has the option to become the owner of the vehicle for:

(i) No additional consideration; or

(ii) 1. In the case of a new vehicle, a nominal consideration of:

A. 20 percent or less of the cost to the lessor of the leased property including, if applicable, any increase or markup by the lessor prior to consummation; or

B. If the value at consummation is not stated in the lease, 20 percent or less of the Monrone sticker price for the vehicle; or

2. In the case of a used vehicle, a nominal consideration of 20 percent or less of the wholesale value of the vehicle as shown in the official used car guide of the National Automobile Dealer’s Association (N.A.D.A.), taking into account accessories and mileage plus any costs incurred by the lessor in repairing and servicing the vehicle in anticipation of a lease.

(b) “Lease not intended as security” means a lease of a vehicle by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes for more than 180 consecutive days, including renewal periods, in which:

(1) The lessee may return the motor vehicle at the end of the lease term with no financial obligations other than payments required under, and disclosed in, the lease for excess wear and tear and excess mileage charges and for administration, disposition, and similar costs incurred at the end of the lease; and

(2) The lessee is provided the option to purchase the leased vehicle for:

(i) In the case of a new vehicle, a consideration in excess of:

1. 20 percent of the cost to the lessor of the leased property including, if applicable, any increase or markup by the lessor prior to consummation; or

2. If the value at consummation is not stated in the lease, 20 percent of the Monrone sticker price for the vehicle; or

(ii) In the case of a used vehicle, a consideration in excess of 20 percent of the wholesale value of the vehicle as shown in the official used car guide of the National Automobile Dealer’s Association (N.A.D.A.), taking into account accessories and mileage plus any costs incurred by the lessor in repairing and servicing the vehicle in anticipation of a lease.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning within the Maryland Department of Labor.

(b) The Division has the powers, duties, responsibilities, and functions provided in the laws of this State.

(c) The Division has the general purpose of advancing the economic welfare of the people by coordinating the State’s public and private resources for adult learning, employment, and job training.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-930 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-930
§11–930.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Certifying entity” means:

(1) a State or local law enforcement agency;

(2) a State’s Attorney or deputy or assistant State’s Attorney;

(3) any other authority that has responsibility for the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a qualifying crime or criminal activity; or

(4) an agency that has criminal, civil, family, or administrative detection, investigative, or prosecutorial jurisdiction in the agency’s respective areas of expertise, including child protective services, adult protective services, the Commission on Civil Rights, and the Maryland Department of Labor.

(c) “Certifying official” means:

(1) the head of a certifying entity;

(2) an individual in a supervisory role who has been specifically designated by the head of a certifying entity to provide U Nonimmigrant Status certifications on behalf of that entity; or

(3) any other certifying official defined under Title 8, § 214.14(a)(3)(i) of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(d) “Federal U Nonimmigrant Status Petition guidelines” means federal statutes, regulations, policies, publications, guidance, and instructions relating to U Nonimmigrant Status, including 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U), 8 U.S.C. § 1184(p), 8 U.S.C. § 1367, 72 Fed. Reg. 53014 (Sept. 17, 2007), 8 C.F.R. § 214.14, 8 C.F.R. § 245.24, and 8 U.S.C. § 1255(m)(1).

(e) “Qualifying crime” includes a criminal offense for which the nature and elements of the offense are substantially similar to the criminal activity described in subsection (f) of this section and the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit the offense.

(f) “Qualifying criminal activity” means criminal activity under § 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the United States Code or that is described in federal U Nonimmigrant Status Petition guidelines.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-107
§11–107.
Status: reserved

(a) Each unit owner shall own an undivided percentage interest in the common elements equal to that set forth in the declaration. Except as specifically provided in this title, the common elements shall remain undivided. Except as provided in this title, no unit owner, nor any other person, may bring a suit for partition of the common elements, and any covenant or provision in any declaration, bylaws, or other instrument to the contrary is void.

(b) Each unit owner shall have a percentage interest in the common expenses and common profits equal to that set forth in the declaration.

(c) The percentage interest provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be identical or may vary. The percentage interests shall have a permanent character and, except as specifically provided by this title, may not be changed without the written consent of all of the unit owners and their mortgagees. Any change shall be evidenced by an amendment to the declaration, recorded among the appropriate land records. The percentage interests may not be separated from the unit to which they appertain. Any instrument, matter, circumstance, action, occurrence, or proceeding in any manner affecting a unit also shall affect, in like manner, the percentage interests appurtenant to the unit.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, but subject to any provision in the declaration or bylaws, a unit owner may:

(i) Grant by deed part of a unit and incorporate it as part of another unit if a portion of the percentage interests of the grantor is granted to the grantee and the grant is evidenced by an amendment to the declaration specifically describing the part granted, the percentage interests reallocated and the new percentage interest of the grantor and the grantee; and

(ii) Subdivide his unit into 2 or more units if the original percentage interests and votes appurtenant to the original unit are allocated to the resulting units and the subdivision is evidenced by an amendment to the declaration describing the resulting units and the percentage interests and votes allocated to each unit.

(2) When appropriate, a plat may be attached to the amendment. The transfer or subdivision may be made without the consent of all of the unit owners if the amendment to the declaration is executed by the unit owners and mortgagees of the units involved and by the council of unit owners or its authorized designee.

(3) If the unit owner of 2 or more adjacent units or the unit owner of a unit and an adjacent part of another unit transferred in accordance with this subsection desires to consolidate them, the council of unit owners or its authorized designee may authorize the unit owner to remove all or part of any walls separating the units or portions of them if the removal does not violate any applicable statute or regulation.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-108.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108.2
§11–108.
Status: in_force

§11–108.2.

(a) (1) In this section, “sensitive information” means an individual’s:

(i) Social Security card or Social Security number;

(ii) Individual Taxpayer Identification Number;

(iii) Birth certificate;

(iv) Racial or ethnic origin;

(v) National origin;

(vi) Citizenship or immigration status;

(vii) Religious or philosophical beliefs; or

(viii) Medical records.

(2) “Sensitive information” does not include an individual’s government–issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license.

(b) A condominium may not require a unit owner or occupant, or the guest or child of a unit owner or occupant, to provide sensitive information as a condition for accessing or using a recreational common area, such as a reading lounge, game room, playground, or swimming pool.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

In this title, “employee” includes a former State employee.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-532 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-532
§11–532.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Advisory Committee consists of six members appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary.

(2) Of the six members of the Advisory Committee:

(i) two shall be members of and recommended by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association;

(ii) one shall be recommended by the mile thoroughbred racing licensees;

(iii) one shall be a member of and recommended by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Inc.;

(iv) one shall be recommended by the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.; and

(v) one shall be a member of and appointed by the Commission.

(b) (1) The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 1 year and begins on June 1.

(2) If the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, the mile thoroughbred racing licensees, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Inc., or the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., by June 1 fails to recommend an individual to be a member of the Advisory Committee, the Commission with the approval of the Secretary shall appoint the member.

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

(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.

(c) The Governor may remove a member of the Advisory Committee for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-174.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-174.2
§11–174.
Status: in_force

§11–174.2.

“Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-902 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-902
§11–902.
Status: in_force

(a) Each local correctional facility may establish an incarcerated individual welfare fund.

(b) A fund may be used only for goods and services that benefit the general incarcerated individual population as defined by regulations that the managing official of the local correctional facility adopts.