Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2626 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2626
§13–2626.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) A fundraiser conducted under this part shall be managed and operated only by members of the organization that receives the permit for the fundraiser.

(ii) A person may not be compensated for the management or operation of any gaming activity authorized by the permit.

(2) Each organization that receives a permit for a fundraiser under this part shall designate an individual who is responsible for complying with the terms and conditions of the permit and this part.

(b) An organization that receives a permit for a fundraiser under this part shall conduct the fundraiser in:

(1) a structure that is owned, leased, or occupied by the organization;

(2) a structure that is owned, leased, or occupied by an organization that would qualify for a permit under § 13-2621 of this subtitle; or

(3) a public location that is described in the permit application and approved by the State’s Attorney for the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2602
§13–2602.
Status: in_force

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-928 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-928
§13–928.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owner of a fleet of trailers or semitrailers may apply to the Administration for registration under this section of the Class G (trailer) vehicles in the fleet, if:

(i) The fleet consists of at least 25 Class G (trailer) vehicles that are rented or offered for rent for periods of 364 days or less; or

(ii) The fleet consists of at least five Class G (trailer) vehicles with a permitted gross weight of over 10,000 pounds.

(2) Each application made under this section shall contain the information that the Administration requires.

(b) If the applicant pays the fees required by this section and meets the other conditions required by the Administration, the Administration shall issue a special registration plate and registration card for each vehicle for which application is made.

(c) A special registration plate and registration card issued under this section:

(1) May be issued for any period of up to 8 years as the Administration determines;

(2) Shall expire on the date that the Administration determines; and

(3) Until they expire, are valid only:

(i) As long as the applicant retains ownership of the vehicle for which they are issued; and

(ii) If the registration is made on a prorated annual fee basis, as long as the owner pays the required annual fees before the date on which regular Class G registration plates expire.

(d) (1) The fee for registration under this section shall be paid to the Administration, at the election of the applicant, either:

(i) At the time of registration, for the full registration period; or

(ii) Annually, on a prorated fee basis.

(2) The fee for the full registration period for each vehicle is the regular annual fee required for the vehicle under § 13-927 of this subtitle, multiplied by the number of years in the registration period.

(e) If the application is made on a prorated annual fee basis, the applicant shall submit with the application acceptable evidence of a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit that is:

(1) In a form and with a surety or insured Maryland financial institution approved by the Administration; and

(2) In an amount equal to the total annual fees required for all vehicles registered to the applicant under this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1123 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1123
§13–1123.
Status: in_force

The bonds of the Authority, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, are exempt at all times from every kind of taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-502 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

(a) If money is distributable from a trust or estate or from any other source to a minor and there is no legally appointed guardian of the property of the minor, the circuit court of the county in which the minor resides or the court in which the estate is being administered may order that the money be deposited in any financial institution described in § 13-301(h) of this title to be named in the order so that it draws interest in the name of the minor.

(b) The funds so deposited remain subject to the order of the court. The trustee or any person having custody of the minor shall retain the book of deposit or receipt for the deposit until the minor reaches the age of majority, or a guardian is appointed, and the order and deposit made pursuant to it constitute a release to the trustee or personal representative.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2628 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2628
§13–2628.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(b) Each day on which a violation of this part occurs is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

In case of contumacy by any person, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person by the Commission, the Commission may invoke the aid of the circuit court for the county where the person resides or carries on business or is found. The court may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the Commission, and there to produce records, if so ordered. Failure to obey an order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt. Process in any case may be served wherever the person is found.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-226 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-226
§13–226.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a primary procurement unit may conduct procurement, including the solicitation of bids or proposals, evaluation, award, execution, and administration of a contract, by electronic means as provided in the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act in Title 21 of the Commercial Law Article.

(b) Bidding or submitting a proposal on a procurement contract by electronic means shall constitute consent by the bidder or proposer to conduct by electronic means all elements of the procurement of that contract which the unit agrees to conduct by electronic means.

(c) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a unit utilizing electronic means to conduct procurement or a private contractor furnishing to the State electronic means for conducting procurement may charge a reasonable fee, on approval by the Chief Procurement Officer, to the bidder, proposer, or each contract awardee for the use of the electronic means.

(ii) Any fees collected under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph that are due to the State shall be deposited in the Operations Revenue Fund established under § 13–102.1(c) of this subtitle.

(2) Unless approved by the Board of Public Works, a fee may not be charged under this subsection.

(d) The terms and conditions of a procurement conducted under this section shall comply with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act in Title 21 of the Commercial Law Article.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect June 1, 2025.

Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2025.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-106.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106.1
§13–106.
Status: in_force

§13–106.1.

If the vehicle identification number on a vehicle is destroyed or obliterated, the Administration may assign a distinguishing number to the vehicle and issue to its owner a stamped or special plate bearing the distinguishing number. The plate shall be affixed to the vehicle in the position that the Administration determines.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-304 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in §§ 13-302(b), 13-303(c), and 13-412(d) of this title, any papers filed in a proceeding by an applicant may be filed by an attorney for the applicant. Notice to an applicant may be given to the attorney who appears on behalf of the applicant.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1305 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1305
§13–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To operate a tip jar or punchboard in the county, an establishment or proprietor must be licensed to serve food and alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

(2) The operator of a tip jar shall display conspicuously a gaming permit issued to the beneficiary of the tip jar under § 13–1304 of this subtitle.

(3) The operator of a punchboard shall display within the establishment a gaming permit issued to the beneficiary of the punchboard under § 13–1304 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A person may operate a tip jar or punchboard in the county only for the benefit of one of the following organizations located in the county:

(i) a bona fide:

1. religious organization;

2. fraternal organization;

3. civic organization;

4. war veterans’ organization;

5. hospital;

6. amateur athletic organization;

7. patriotic organization;

8. charitable organization; or

9. educational organization;

(ii) a Frederick County volunteer:

1. fire company;

2. rescue company; or

3. ambulance company; or

(iii) an auxiliary of a Frederick County volunteer:

1. fire company;

2. rescue company; or

3. ambulance company.

(2) The beneficiary of a tip jar may not hold more than three permits to operate tip jars or punchboards outside of the beneficiary’s premises.

(c) (1) The beneficiary of a tip jar or punchboard must receive at least 70% of the gross proceeds of the tip jar or punchboard after paying winning players and reimbursing the operator for operating expenses.

(2) For each tip jar or punchboard operated, the operator shall submit to the county agency that issued the gaming permit monthly reports detailing:

(i) gross proceeds;

(ii) prizes;

(iii) expenses; and

(iv) the amount paid to the beneficiary.

(d) The tip jar or punchboard shall be purchased from a distributor that:

(1) has an office in the State;

(2) is licensed by the county Department of Permits and Inspections; and

(3) keeps the records that Frederick County requires.

(e) A person who keeps records about tip jars or punchboards shall make those records available for inspection and copying by a law enforcement unit or by the county Department of Permits and Inspections.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-308 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the licenses.

(b) Unless a license is renewed for a 3–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the day that the Secretary sets.

(c) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Secretary shall electronically transmit to the licensee a notice that states:

(1) the date on which the current license expires;

(2) that the Secretary must receive the renewal application and the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle, at least 15 days before the license expiration date, for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires;

(3) the amount of the renewal fee;

(4) that, if the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle are not received at least 15 days before the license expiration date, a fee of $10 per day shall be charged against the licensee until the statements are received; and

(5) that the submission of a false statement in the renewal application or in the annual statements is cause for revocation of the license.

(d) A licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional 3–year term, if the licensee:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) pays to the Secretary in a method approved by the Secretary:

(i) a renewal fee of:

1. $200, if the licensee is an individual; or

2. $400, if the licensee is a firm; and

(ii) any late fee required under § 13–309 of this subtitle; and

(3) submits to the Secretary:

(i) a renewal application in the manner and format designated by the Secretary; and

(ii) the statements required under § 13–309 of this subtitle.

(e) The Secretary shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Baltimore County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Baltimore County to:

(1) except as provided in § 13-606 of this subtitle, bingo;

(2) instant bingo;

(3) a bona fide amateur athletic organization in which all playing members are under the age of 18 years;

(4) a bona fide veterans’ hospital; and

(5) a bona fide veterans’ organization.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-905 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-905
§13–905.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the additional provisions under this section, a tax collector shall pay any claim for refund that has been allowed by the tax collector unless:

(1) the claimant has not paid all other taxes, fees, or charges payable to the State; or

(2) the amount of the refund due is less than $1.

(b) If a claim for refund of income tax is based on a return that is filed jointly by the personal representative and surviving spouse of a decedent, the Comptroller shall pay the claim to the estate of the decedent.

(c) The payment of income tax refunds is subject to tax refund interception under § 10–113 of the Family Law Article and §§ 13–912 through 13–919 of this subtitle.

(d) The Comptroller may not pay a refund of excess motor carrier tax credit unless the motor carrier has complied with Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article and regulations adopted under it for a full registration year and the Comptroller, in the Comptroller’s discretion, allows the refund.

(e) For a claim of refund for sales and use tax, the Comptroller shall either:

(1) pay the refund; or

(2) allow a credit of the amount of the refund on subsequent sales and use tax payments due from the claimant.

(f) If requested by a claimant on a form provided by the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall directly deposit portions of an income tax refund into at least two accounts at one or more financial institutions.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2623 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2623
§13–2623.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners may not issue more than two multiple gaming device permits to an organization in any 1 year.

(b) The county commissioners may not issue:

(1) more than eight multiple gaming device permits for fundraisers to be held in any one facility in any 1 year; or

(2) more than three multiple gaming device permits for fundraisers to be held in any one facility in any 27-day period.

(c) A multiple gaming device permit issued under this part is valid for only one fundraiser lasting not more than 6 hours.

(d) The county commissioners may not issue a multiple gaming device permit for use in Ocean City or on real property that is owned by Ocean City and located in the county.

(e) The county commissioners may not issue a multiple gaming device permit to hold a fundraiser on premises that are licensed under a Class B or Class D alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-116 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-116
§13–116.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “proof of concept” means a test, evaluation, demonstration, or pilot project of a good, service, or technology in a real–world environment to evaluate whether the good, service, or technology can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.

(b) (1) A competitive proof of concept procurement is a formal competitive procurement method that may be used to solicit proposals for the conduct of a proof of concept prior to full implementation when the head of a unit determines the process to be appropriate and in the best interests of the unit, including:

(i) testing software–as–a–service or off–the–shelf software;

(ii) testing new, innovative products or services; or

(iii) testing a product or service conceptualized or conceived of by a unit of State government.

(2) (i) After obtaining the approval of the head of the unit and before conducting a competitive proof of concept procurement, the unit shall obtain approval from the Secretary of Information Technology, or the Secretary’s designee.

(ii) The Secretary of Information Technology may grant approval for a competitive proof of concept procurement if the unit:

1. has sufficient internal resources to manage the proof of concept, including human capital, subject matter expertise, and technological infrastructure, or has the means to obtain these resources; and

2. enters into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Information Technology that requires regular status updates, vendor capacity, and any other information necessary for the Department of Information Technology to evaluate whether the proof of concept can be successfully deployed and is beneficial to the State.

(c) (1) A competitive proof of concept procurement may be conducted through the issuance of a solicitation by any method of procurement authorized under this Division II.

(2) A competitive proof of concept procurement solicitation shall include a statement of:

(i) the scope of work or project description, including the intended use, quantity, estimated time frame for the proof of concept, and anticipated number of proof of concept awards that will be made; and

(ii) the factors, including price, that will be used in evaluating proposals and the relative importance of each.

(3) A solicitation may be distributed to vendors known to offer goods or services within the scope of the proof of concept and shall, except for procurements under $15,000 not otherwise required by law to be posted, be posted on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, in accordance with the policies and procedures under subsection (g) of this section.

(d) After receipt of proposals but before award of a procurement contract, a unit may:

(1) conduct discussions with an offeror to ensure full understanding of:

(i) the requirements of the unit, as set forth in the request for proposals; and

(ii) the proposal submitted by the offeror; and

(2) request product samples for testing by the unit or a demonstration of a product or service and use these samples or demonstrations in its evaluation process.

(e) A request for product samples for testing or demonstration made under subsection (d)(2) of this section shall be issued to all offerors deemed reasonable at the time of the request.

(f) A unit may award one or more of the proposals a contract for the proof of concept.

(g) A vendor awarded a proof of concept procurement shall be eligible to bid on a procurement to implement a proposal related to the proof of concept procurement.

(h) The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology, shall adopt policies and procedures for the development and implementation of competitive proof of concept procurements.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-705.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705.1
§13–705.
Status: in_force

§13–705.1.

(a) If a person is convicted of driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while the driver’s license of the person is suspended or revoked for a violation of § 21-902 or § 16-205.1 of this article or Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article, the Administration may, after a hearing, suspend, for not more than 120 days, the registration of the motor vehicle.

(b) The Administration may not suspend the registration of the motor vehicle if:

(1) The motor vehicle was operated by anyone other than the registered owner with his implied or express consent, and the registered owner neither knew nor should have known that the driver’s license of the operator was suspended or revoked for a violation of § 21-902 or § 16-205.1 of this article or Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(2) The motor vehicle was operated by anyone other than the registered owner without his implied or express consent; or

(3) The motor vehicle is used as a common carrier or vehicle for hire and the owner or other person in charge of the vehicle was not a consenting party or privy to the unlawful action of the operator of the motor vehicle; or

(4) The motor vehicle was operated after being obtained by the violator through duress or coercion from an owner or co-owner who is a member of the immediate family of the violator.

(c) The Administration shall bear the burden of proving that the registered owner knew or should have known that the driver’s license of the operator of the vehicle was suspended or revoked for a violation of § 21-902 or § 16-205.1 of this article or Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1115 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1115
§13–1115.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to this part, the Authority may at any time and from time to time issue bonds for the purposes of this subtitle to obtain funds to provide financial assistance for or otherwise support a certified heritage area.

(2) The Authority may issue the bonds only if it determines that the issuance is necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle.

(3) The Authority may not issue tax-exempt private activity bonds that are subject to the volume cap under § 146 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) The Board of Public Works may not approve the issuance of bonds by the Authority that will result in more than $15,000,000 in an aggregate outstanding and unpaid principal balance of bonds for the Authority at any time.

(b) (1) The Authority shall submit each proposed issue of bonds to the Board of Public Works and shall obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works for the proposed issue prior to sale of the bonds.

(2) In submitting a proposal to issue bonds to the Board of Public Works, the Authority shall identify the source of revenue that supports the debt service on the bonds.

(c) The Authority:

(1) Shall by resolution authorize any bonds that it issues; and

(2) May secure the bonds by a trust agreement between the Authority and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may be any trust company or bank that has the powers of a trust company within or without the State.

(d) Except as otherwise expressly required by this subtitle, the Authority may issue the bonds or notes without:

(1) Obtaining the consent of any other unit of State government;

(2) Any proceedings; or

(3) The occurrence of any conditions.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-914 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-914
§13–914.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 30 calendar days before certifying a debt to the Comptroller, the Central Collection Unit shall notify the debtor in writing that it intends to request the Comptroller to withhold the debt from any income tax refund due the debtor.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall advise the debtor of:

(1) the amount due and owing;

(2) the basis of the debt;

(3) the opportunity to request an investigation of the debt;

(4) the opportunity to contest any adverse determination after an investigation in a hearing before the Central Collection Unit; and

(5) the right to a judicial appeal of a final action by the Central Collection Unit.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

On the request of the Secretary, the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City shall assist and advise the Secretary regarding the investigation in Baltimore City of any applicant for a license or for certification under this title.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1003 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1003
§13–1003.
Status: in_force

This subtitle:

(1) Shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes; but

(2) May not be construed to be inconsistent with any applicable federal law or with the authority of any federal agency under that law.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2002 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2002
§13–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Queen Anne’s County.

(b) This subtitle does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis is a public body corporate and politic that:

(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and

(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1046 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1046
§13A–1046.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures towards another person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1107 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1107
§13–1107.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Authority may:

(1) Recognize heritage areas in accordance with § 13-1110 of this subtitle and certify recognized heritage areas in accordance with § 13-1111 of this subtitle;

(2) Approve or reject management plans for certified heritage areas in accordance with § 13-1111 of this subtitle;

(3) Adopt and alter an official seal;

(4) Sue and be sued, plead, and be impleaded;

(5) Adopt bylaws to regulate its affairs and the conduct of its business;

(6) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(7) Employ, either as regular employees or as independent contractors, and fix the compensation of, accountants, architects, attorneys, construction experts, personnel consultants, engineers, financial experts, managers, superintendents, and other professional personnel and agents;

(8) Appoint advisory committees composed of local officials, representatives of the business and preservation communities, and representatives of other interests as the Authority deems appropriate;

(9) Subject to annual appropriations, acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any personal property or interests in personal property necessary or convenient to support a certified heritage area and carry out the responsibilities of the Authority under this subtitle;

(10) Subject to annual appropriation and to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any real property or interests in real property necessary or convenient to support a certified heritage area and carry out the responsibilities of the Authority under this subtitle;

(11) Enter into contracts of any kind and execute all instruments necessary or convenient to carry out its powers under this subtitle;

(12) Make and participate in making loans or grants, or otherwise provide financial assistance for any project that serves to preserve, develop, maintain, or protect a State designated heritage area;

(13) (i) Borrow money from any source for any purpose of this subtitle, including capital for its operations, reserve funds, or interest;

(ii) Mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property and funds of the Authority; and

(iii) Contract with or engage the services of any person for any financing, including underwriters, placement agents, financial institutions, issuers of letters of credit, or insurers;

(14) Subject to Part IV of this subtitle, issue bonds;

(15) Receive and accept from any public or private source contributions, gifts, or grants of money or property;

(16) Exercise all the corporate powers granted Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law; and

(17) Subject to the limitations under this subtitle, do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-608 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-608
§13–608.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle shall be construed and applied liberally to promote its purpose of deterring and remedying the financial exploitation of susceptible adults and older adults.

(b) This subtitle is not intended to alter or amend the burdens of proof or presumptions required by law.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-413 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-413
§13–413.
Status: in_force

An instrument of writing that is exempt from recordation tax under § 12–108(gg) of this article (Transfer of principal residence surrendered in bankruptcy) is not subject to the county transfer tax.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1010 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1010
§13–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) The membership of a Community Health Coalition established under § 13-1008(b) of this subtitle shall:

(1) Reflect the demographics of the county; and

(2) Include representatives of community-based groups, including minority, rural, and medically underserved populations, that, taken together, are familiar with all of the different communities and cultures in the county.

(b) The membership of a Community Health Coalition established under § 13–1008(b) of this subtitle may include:

(1) Representatives of:

(i) A local management board established under Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Human Services Article;

(ii) The local public school system;

(iii) Local hospitals, clinics, physicians, and other health care providers;

(iv) Local law enforcement;

(v) Local businesses;

(vi) Local religious organizations;

(vii) Local media;

(viii) Institutions of higher education; and

(ix) Hospitals and other entities located outside the county that could enhance the county’s tobacco use prevention and cessation efforts; and

(2) Any other person that the local health officer believes would help the county meet the tobacco use prevention and cessation goals and requirements established for the county under § 13–1007 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-405.2 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405.2
§13–405.
Status: in_force

§13–405.2.

(a) In this section, “electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307(a) of this title.

(b) A person may not purchase campaign material or an electioneering communication using any currency other than United States currency.

(c) A person may not willfully and knowingly sell campaign material or an electioneering communication to a person who uses any currency other than United States currency to pay for the campaign material or electioneering communication.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2105 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2105
§13–2105.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners shall designate a person to administer the issuance of bingo licenses in the county.

(b) An organization shall submit an application for a bingo license to the designee.

(c) A principal officer of the organization shall certify in the application for a bingo license:

(1) the name and address of the organization;

(2) the name and address of the officer seeking the license for the organization;

(3) that the officer is authorized by the organization to file the application;

(4) the time and place of bingo;

(5) that, within 15 days after the last day named in the application for the license to conduct bingo, a principal officer of the organization will file under penalties of perjury the report required by § 13–2109 of this subtitle;

(6) that bingo will be conducted solely and personally by the regular members of the organization, without the assistance of gaming professionals; and

(7) that no compensation or reward will be paid to a person for conducting or assisting in conducting bingo.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1020 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1020
§13A–1020.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Applicant for military service” means a person who, under regulations prescribed by the secretary concerned, is an applicant for original enlistment or appointment in the armed forces.

(3) “Military recruiter” means a person who, under regulations prescribed by the secretary concerned, has the primary duty to recruit persons for military service.

(4) “Prohibited sexual activity” means, as specified in regulations prescribed by the secretary concerned, inappropriate physical intimacy under circumstances described in such regulations.

(5) “Specially protected junior member of the armed forces” means:

(i) a member of the armed forces who is assigned to, or is awaiting assignment to, basic training or other initial active duty for training, including a member who is enlisted under a delayed entry program;

(ii) a member of the armed forces who is a cadet, an officer candidate, or a student in any other officer qualification program; or

(iii) a member of the armed forces in any program that, by regulation prescribed by the secretary concerned, is identified as a training program for initial career qualification.

(6) “Training leadership position” means, with respect to a specially protected junior member of the armed forces:

(i) a drill instructor position or other leadership position in a basic training program, an officer candidate school, a reserve officers’ training corps unit, a training program for entry into the armed forces, or any program that, by regulation prescribed by the secretary concerned, is identified as a training program for initial career qualification; or

(ii) faculty and staff of the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Coast Guard Academy.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is an officer or a noncommissioned officer;

(2) is in a training leadership position with respect to a specially protected junior member of the armed forces; and

(3) engages in prohibited sexual activity with such specially protected junior member of the armed forces.

(c) Any person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is a military recruiter and engages in prohibited sexual activity with an applicant for military service; or

(2) is a military recruiter and engages in prohibited sexual activity with a specially protected junior member of the armed forces who is enlisted under a delayed entry program.

(d) Consent is not a defense for any conduct at issue in a prosecution under this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-703 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer may warn officers and enlisted individuals for duty by:

(1) stating the substance of the order or reading the order to the individual warned;

(2) leaving a copy of the order at the last known place of residence or business of the individual;

(3) mailing a copy of the order to the last known residence or business address of the individual; or

(4) sending the substance of the order via electronic communication, including telephone, cellular phone, facsimile, or electronic mail.

(b) (1) If required by the officer issuing the order, the officer or noncommissioned officer giving warning shall make a return of warning containing the name of the individual warned and the time, place, and manner of warning.

(2) A return of warning:

(i) may be verified by the officer or noncommissioned officer’s oath, which may be administered by an officer; and

(ii) if verified, at the trial of an individual returned as a delinquent is evidence of the facts stated in the return and is to be considered as if the officer or noncommissioned officer had testified to those facts before a court–martial at trial.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-409 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-411 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny certification as a private detective to any applicant, reprimand or fine any individual certified as a private detective, or suspend or revoke the certification of an individual:

(1) for any applicable ground under § 13-313 of this title;

(2) if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a private detective for the applicant or individual or for another; or

(3) if the applicant or individual fails to maintain the standards set by the Secretary for certification as a private detective.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1009 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1009
§13A–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the State military forces is guilty of desertion if the member:

(1) without authority, goes or remains absent from the member’s unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to remain away therefrom permanently;

(2) quits the member’s unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk important service; or

(3) without being regularly separated from one of the State military forces:

(i) enlists or accepts an appointment in the same or another one of the State military forces, or in one of the uniformed services, without fully disclosing the fact that the member has not been regularly separated; or

(ii) enters any foreign armed service except when authorized by the United States.

(b) A commissioned officer of the State military forces who, after tender of the officer’s resignation and before notice of its acceptance, quits the officer’s post or proper duties without leave and with intent to remain away therefrom permanently is guilty of desertion.

(c) (1) A person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert shall be punished, if the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than 10 years or such other punishment as a court–martial may direct.

(2) A person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert other than in time of war shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-805 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-805
§13–805.
Status: in_force

For the issuance of a duplicate certificate of title, issued under § 13-111 of this title to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged certificate of title, the fee shall be established by the Administration.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-313 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-313
§13–313.
Status: in_force

(a) When a certificate of survey embracing any vacant land is filed, the Commissioner shall forward one of the duplicate certificates returned by the surveyor to the supervisor of assessments for each county in which the land is located.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, within 30 days of receipt of the duplicate certificate, the supervisor shall have two assessors:

(1) Independently of each other, inspect and assess the actual fair market value of the vacant land and any improvements on it;

(2) Endorse the duplicate certificate with their joint determination of the assessed value of the vacant land and improvements;

(3) Prepare a statement of the reasons for the valuation;

(4) Sign and verify the endorsed duplicate certificate and the statement; and

(5) Return the endorsed duplicate certificate and the statement to the Commissioner.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the purchase price for the vacant land shall be the assessed value of the land in the county or, if located in more than one county, the sum of the assessed values of the land in each county, as determined by the assessors under subsection (b) of this section, less all expenses of the surveyor, reasonable attorney’s fees, and costs charged by the Commissioner.

(2) In a hearing before the Commissioner or in any proceeding for declaratory relief under this title, the applicant may present evidence that the assessed value of the vacant land is less than that established under paragraph (1) of this subsection. In this case, the final judgment of the Commissioner or the circuit court, as the case may be, shall set the purchase price for the vacant land at any amount, not exceeding that established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, which the Commissioner or the court, based on the endorsed duplicate certificate and statement of the assessors and any other satisfactory evidence presented in the matter, determines to be the proper assessed value of the land. The determination of the Commissioner or the court is subject to appeal only as provided in § 13-410(b) of this title.

(d) In the case of an application by a governmental body for a certificate of reservation, the supervisor of assessments is not required to assess the value of the land.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1204 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1204
§13–1204.
Status: in_force

An individual under the age of 16 years may not be allowed to play, conduct, or operate bingo.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1312
§13–1312.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a 7–day Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license may purchase beer and wine from a wholesaler.

(b) The holder of a 7–day Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license may agree with the holder of a wholesaler’s license to deliver beer and wine on the days that the per diem license is in effect and accept returns on the same day of delivery.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1101
§13–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an assessment of financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, income tax, or estate tax may not be made after 3 years from the later of:

(1) the date that the return is filed; or

(2) the date that the return is due.

(b) An assessment of digital advertising gross revenues tax, financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, income tax, or estate tax may be made at any time if:

(1) a false return is filed with the intent to evade the tax;

(2) a willful attempt is made to evade the tax;

(3) a return is not filed as required under Title 7, Title 7.5, Title 8, or Title 10 of this article;

(4) an amended estate tax return is not filed as required under Title 7 of this article;

(5) an incomplete return is filed; or

(6) a report of federal adjustment is not filed within the period required under § 13–409 of this title.

(c) If a report of federal adjustment is filed within the time required under § 13–409 of this title, the tax collector shall assess the digital advertising gross revenues tax, financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, income tax, or estate tax within 1 year after the date on which the tax collector receives the report.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, an assessment of income tax or estate tax arising out of an amended return shall be made within 3 years after the date that the amended return is filed.

(2) An assessment of income tax under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be related to changes made by the amended items in the return.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-207 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Persons are entitled to appointment as guardian for a minor or disabled person according to the following priorities:

(1) A conservator, committee, guardian of property, or other like fiduciary appointed by any appropriate court of any foreign jurisdiction in which the minor or disabled person resides;

(2) A person or corporation nominated by the minor or disabled person if:

(i) The designation was signed by the minor or disabled person when the minor or disabled person was at least 16 years old; and

(ii) In the opinion of the court, the minor or disabled person had sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent choice at the time the designation was executed;

(3) The minor or disabled person’s spouse;

(4) The minor or disabled person’s parents;

(5) A person or corporation nominated by the will of a deceased parent;

(6) The minor or disabled person’s children;

(7) The persons who would be the minor or disabled person’s heirs if the minor or disabled person were dead;

(8) A person or corporation nominated by a person, institution, organization, or public agency that is caring for the minor or disabled person;

(9) A person or corporation nominated by a governmental agency that is paying benefits to the minor or disabled person; and

(10) Any other person considered appropriate by the court.

(b) (1) A person specified in a priority in subsection (a)(1), (3), (4), (6) or (7) of this section may waive and nominate in writing a person or corporation to serve in the specified person’s stead.

(2) A nominee of a person holding a priority has the same priority as the person making the nomination.

(c) (1) Among persons with equal priority, the court shall select the one best qualified of those willing to serve.

(2) For good cause the court may pass over a person with priority and appoint a person with less priority or no priority.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, nonresidence does not disqualify any person from serving as guardian.

(2) Any nonresident who is appointed cannot qualify until the nonresident files with the register or clerk an irrevocable designation by the nonresident of an appropriate person who resides in the State on whom service of process may be made in the same manner and with the effect as if it were served personally in the State on the nonresident.

(e) The court may not name an official or employee of a local department of social services, the State Department of Human Services, a local area agency on aging as defined in § 10–101 of the Human Services Article, or the Department of Aging as guardian of the estate.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not engage in, attempt to engage in, offer to engage in, or solicit to engage in a business for the purpose of providing private detective services in the State unless licensed as a private detective agency by the Secretary.

(b) An individual may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or solicit to provide private detective services in the State unless certified as a private detective by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-702 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not drive a vehicle on any highway in this State, if the registration of the vehicle has been canceled, suspended, or revoked.

(b) An owner of a vehicle may not knowingly permit the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State, if the registration of the vehicle has been canceled, suspended, or revoked.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-911 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-911
§13A–911.
Status: in_force

At any time within 2 years after approval by the convening authority of a court–martial sentence, the accused may petition the Adjutant General for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court–martial.
Md. Code, Education § 13-507 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-507
§13–507.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the EMS Board is a quorum for the transaction of any business.

(2) The EMS Board may adopt any rules or procedures necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of business.

(b) No formal action may be taken by the EMS Board without the approval of a majority of the full authorized membership of the EMS Board.

(c) The EMS Board shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and places that it determines.

(d) Each member of the EMS Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-106 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The State’s Attorney may file an information that charges the accused individual with nonsupport of the individual’s destitute adult child, based on the complaint.

(b) After filing an information, the State’s Attorney may seek to obtain the consent of the accused individual to the entry of a court order under § 13–107 of this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated unless otherwise apparent from context.

(b) “Abandoned land” means land that has boundaries that are located within or contiguous to land owned and managed by the Department of Natural Resources:

(1) For which no property tax payment has been made within 20 years immediately preceding the date of an application for a certificate of reservation for public use by a unit of State government; and

(2) Which has not been actually possessed by a person, under claim of title or otherwise, for a continuous period of 20 years immediately preceding the date of an application for a certificate of reservation for public use by a unit of State government.

(c) “Certificate of reservation” means a certificate issued by the Commissioner at the request of a governmental body upon a determination that vacant land or abandoned land exists and the governmental body wishes to reserve the land for public use.

(d) “Commission” means the Hall of Records Commission.

(e) “Commissioner” means the State Archivist who, while performing the duties and exercising the powers provided in this title, is known as the “Commissioner of Land Patents”.

(f) “Expense” includes any charge, cost, deposit, fee, or tax incurred in connection with a land patent proceeding.

(g) “Governmental body” includes any unit of State government, any county or municipal corporation, or any agency or instrumentality of any county or municipal corporation.

(h) (1) “Land” means any area of land in the State, including any two or more areas of land with a common boundary for at least part of their perimeters.

(2) “Land” includes vacant land and abandoned land.

(3) “Land” does not include any area covered by navigable water unless it was included in a patent issued before March 3, 1862.

(i) “Mail” means to deposit in the United States mails, postage prepaid, endorsed “Restricted Delivery –– Return Receipt Requested”.

(j) “Patent” means:

(1) Any grant confirmed by Article 5 of the Declaration of Rights of the Maryland Constitution;

(2) Any valid grant made under prior law by the State of its interests in any vacant, resurveyed, escheat, or confiscated land; or

(3) Any grant made under this title by the State of its interest in any land.

(k) “Public use” means use by or for the benefit of the public.

(l) “Survey”, whether used as a noun or as a verb in any form or tense, means:

(1) The act of surveying any vacant land in order to obtain a patent for the land; or

(2) The act of resurveying any land for which a patent previously was issued in order to obtain a new patent for the land.

(m) “Surveyor” means any professional land surveyor or property line surveyor licensed under the Maryland Professional Land Surveyors Act.

(n) “Vacant land” means land for which a patent never has been issued or for which the applicant believes that a patent never has been issued.

(o) “Verify” means to state in writing, under penalties of perjury, that the matters and facts set forth in the document to which the statement relates are true and complete to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the person making the statement.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-218.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-218.1
§13–218.
Status: in_force

§13–218.1.

(a) In this section, “service contract” has the meaning stated in § 13–401 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) (1) At least 60 days before the issuance of a solicitation for a service contract that is not exempt under § 13–403(c) or § 13–404(b) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the unit shall provide the exclusive representative of the employees who may be affected by the service contract with:

(i) written notice of:

1. work that is being proposed for contracting; and

2. contracting procedures, requirements, timetables, and employee rights as provided in Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; and

(ii) a reasonable opportunity to meet and discuss alternatives to the proposed service contract.

(2) (i) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, this paragraph applies to a solicitation for a service contract for janitorial services.

2. This paragraph does not apply to a service contract for janitorial services under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(ii) In consultation with the Department of General Services, the Board shall adopt regulations concerning a solicitation for a service contract for janitorial services to require that a bidder or offeror delineate its costs by category, including:

1. labor;

2. cleaning supplies; and

3. projected man–hours to satisfactorily complete the service.

(c) A violation of this section does not constitute grounds to challenge or appeal an award of a procurement or the process through which the procurement was conducted.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1506 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1506
§13–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) If a license application is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 1 year after the denial.

(b) If a license application for a location is denied twice, a license may not be issued for the same location for 2 years after the second denial.
Md. Code, Education § 13-503 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

(b) The Institute is an independent agency located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.

(c) The Institute shall be governed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board.

(d) Funding for the Institute shall be from:

(1) The surcharge imposed under § 13-954 of the Transportation Article;

(2) General funds; and

(3) Funds from any other source.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1053 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1053
§13A–1053.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who, in the presence of a court–martial, a board of officers, a military commission, a court of inquiry, a preliminary hearing, or an officer taking a deposition, of or for the United States, wrongfully refuses to qualify as a witness or to answer a question after having been directed to do so by the person presiding shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1701
§13–1701.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Program” means the Asthma Control Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-603 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-603
§13–603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council for the Program.

(b) (1) The Advisory Council consists of 12 members appointed by the Secretary.

(2) Of the 12 members:

(i) 1 shall be a physician with expertise in childhood hearing status that affects speech–language skills;

(ii) 3 shall be from the field of education:

1. 1 shall be from the Maryland State Department of Education;

2. 1 shall be from the Maryland School for the Deaf; and

3. 1 shall be an educator of the deaf from a local education agency;

(iii) 1 shall be from the Maryland Department of Health;

(iv) 1 shall be a mental health professional with expertise in the area of deafness;

(v) 2 shall be parents of children with a permanent hearing status that affects speech–language skills;

(vi) 1 shall be from the Maryland Association of the Deaf;

(vii) 1 shall be an audiologist with expertise in childhood hearing status that affects speech–language skills;

(viii) 1 shall be from the Alexander Graham Bell Association of Maryland; and

(ix) 1 shall be from the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

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

(2) The term of a member begins July 1.

(3) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Council on July 1, 2014.

(4) At the end of a 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 or until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(6) A member who serves 2 consecutive 3–year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after completion of those terms.

(d) The Advisory Council shall elect a chairperson from among its members.

(e) The Advisory Council shall meet at least 4 times a year at the times and places that it determines.

(f) A member of the Advisory Council:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

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

(g) The Advisory Council shall:

(1) Advise the Department on the implementation of the Program;

(2) Advise the Department on the development of protocols to assist hospitals, health care providers, and audiologists in conducting universal newborn hearing screening and follow–up hearing evaluations of infants;

(3) Provide consultation to the Department in the establishment of an educational program for families, professionals, and the public that can be integrated with existing State and local education agency programs; and

(4) Review any materials the Department may distribute to the public concerning the Program.

(h) In consultation with the Advisory Council, the Department shall develop guidelines for the operations of the Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-707 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-707
§13–707.
Status: in_force

(a) If an employer or payor, as defined in § 10-905 of this article, willfully fails to withhold or pay over the income tax as required in Title 10 of this article, the Comptroller may suspend or revoke any business license issued by the State to the employer or payor.

(b) If a motor carrier fails to file a motor carrier tax return or pay the motor carrier tax when required under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Comptroller may suspend or revoke any identification marker, permit, or temporary authorization issued to the motor carrier under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(c) If a motor carrier fails to pay a tax, a fee, a penalty, or an interest assessment owed to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, the Comptroller shall, upon receipt of notification from the Motor Vehicle Administration, suspend or revoke the appropriate identification marker, permit, or temporary authorization issued to the motor carrier under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2611 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2611
§13–2611.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise prohibited by county or municipal law, all forms of advertising for bingo are allowed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-703 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may:

(1) adopt an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation for erosion and siltation control requirements to facilitate sedimentation control in the county; and

(2) provide for the enforcement of any ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted under this section.

(b) (1) A violation of an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation adopted under this section is a misdemeanor.

(2) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may establish a criminal penalty of a fine, imprisonment, or both for a violation of an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation adopted under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-906.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-906.1
§13–906.
Status: in_force

§13–906.1.

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

(2) “Casino event” includes the play of card games, dice games, and roulette.

(3) “Permit” means a permit to conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(b) Before an organization may conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County.

(c) To qualify for a permit, an organization shall be a bona fide:

(1) amateur athletic organization;

(2) charitable organization;

(3) civic organization;

(4) fraternal organization;

(5) hospital;

(6) religious organization;

(7) volunteer fire company; or

(8) war veterans’ organization.

(d) (1) A card game, card tournament, or casino event may be:

(i) managed and operated by the organization that is the permit holder; or

(ii) managed by the organization that is the permit holder and operated by another organization listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(2) (i) An operator of a card game, card tournament, or casino event may not receive compensation.

(ii) To volunteer as an operator of a card game, card tournament, or casino event, an individual shall be at least 18 years old.

(iii) To participate in a card game, card tournament, or casino event, an individual shall be at least 21 years old.

(e) (1) An organization that is the permit holder may receive not more than four permits in a calendar year.

(2) A card game, card tournament, or casino event may not last longer than 24 consecutive hours.

(f) A permit is not transferable.

(g) (1) Proceeds from a card game, card tournament, or casino event conducted under this section:

(i) shall be used to benefit a charity or to further the purpose of the permit holder; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, may not be used for the financial benefit or the personal use of an individual or a group of individuals.

(2) On approval of the Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County, proceeds may be used to benefit a family with medical needs.

(h) (1) An organization that is the permit holder may charge only a preset entrance fee for a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(2) Participants in a card game, card tournament, or casino event shall receive tokens for wagering in exchange for the entrance fee.

(3) A participant may purchase additional tokens, at a total cost not exceeding 100% of the entrance fee, during a card game, card tournament, or casino event.

(4) An organization that is the permit holder may not allow cash to be used for wagering.

(i) An organization that is the permit holder may not exchange tokens used in wagering for:

(1) an item of merchandise that is worth more than $10,000;

(2) money; or

(3) an item of merchandise having a value that is different from the fair market retail value of the item of merchandise that was received for the tokens.

(j) Within 60 days after holding a card game, card tournament, or casino event, the organization that is the permit holder shall submit to the Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County:

(1) a financial report that lists the receipts and expenditures for the card game, card tournament, or casino event; and

(2) the name, address, and Social Security number of a participant that is declared the winner at a card game, card tournament, or casino event of a prize for which issuance of Internal Revenue Service Form W–2G or a substantially equivalent form is required.

(k) In addition to being subject to § 13–909 of this subtitle, an organization that is found to have violated this section is ineligible to receive a permit under this section for a period of 5 years.

(l) The Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County may adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations to govern:

(1) the issuing of permits;

(2) permit fees; and

(3) the conduct and management of a card game, card tournament, or casino event in a manner to prevent fraud and protect the public.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-327 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-327
§13–327.
Status: in_force

(a) A campaign finance entity that fails to file a campaign finance report, an affidavit, or an amended campaign finance report required by this subtitle is subject to the sanctions provided in Part VII of this subtitle.

(b) If a campaign finance entity fails to provide on a campaign finance report required by § 13–304 of this subtitle all of the information required of the campaign finance entity by the State Board under this subtitle:

(1) the State Board shall notify the responsible officers in writing of the particular deficiencies; and

(2) the responsible officers shall file an amended campaign finance report that includes all of the information required within 30 days after service of the notice.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-938 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-938
§13–938.
Status: in_force

If registration plates issued for a vehicle registered under this part have never been used, the owner of the vehicle for which the plates were issued is entitled to a refund of the Maryland registration fee paid less an administrative fee established by the Administration if, during the registration year for which the registration plates were issued, the owner:

(1) Applies to the Administration for a refund; and

(2) Surrenders to the Administration:

(i) The registration card issued for the vehicle; and

(ii) The unused registration plates.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-532 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-532
§13–532.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A final order of the Tax Court is subject to judicial review as provided for contested cases in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.

(2) Any party to the Tax Court proceeding, including a governmental unit, may appeal a final order of the Tax Court to the circuit court.

(b) When an order of the Tax Court is subject to judicial review, that order is enforceable unless the reviewing court grants a stay upon such condition, security or bond as it deems proper.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-404 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, governmental body, or agency that files an objection under this subtitle becomes a party to the proceeding as of the date the objection is filed. After that date, the Commissioner and each party to the proceeding shall give the objector notice of any action taken by them in connection with the proceeding.

(b) Any owner of land adjoining the land described in the application, without filing an objection, may request the Commissioner in writing for notice of actions taken in connection with the proceeding. After receipt of the request, the Commissioner and each party to the proceeding shall give the adjoining landowner notice of any action taken by them in connection with the proceeding.

(c) As soon as they are known to the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall provide each party to the proceeding with the name and address of each other party and of each adjoining landowner requesting notice.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-104 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

In the manner and to the extent provided in this title, any person may:

(1) Obtain a patent for vacant land; and

(2) Obtain a patent for land that was previously patented and is owned in fee simple by the person, notwithstanding the existence of any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-818 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-818
§13–818.
Status: in_force

(a) If the plaintiff in an action under § 13-816 of this subtitle requests, the action shall be tried as soon as the action is at issue and shall take precedence over all other civil cases.

(b) In an action under § 13-816 of this subtitle, a certificate of the tax collector that shows the amount of tax, penalty, and interest due:

(1) is prima facie evidence of the amount of tax, penalty, and interest; and

(2) imposes on the defendant the burden of proving that the tax, penalty, and interest have been paid or any other defense.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1104
§13–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in fiscal year 2004 and biennially thereafter, the Department shall conduct a Biennial Cancer Study.

(b) The Biennial Cancer Study shall:

(1) Measure the same factors that are set forth in § 13–1103(d) of this subtitle; and

(2) Use the same methodology or model that is used to conduct the Baseline Cancer Study.

(c) The Department may:

(1) Conduct the Biennial Cancer Study or any part of the Study; or

(2) Contract with a higher education institution or private entity to conduct the Biennial Cancer Study or any part of the Study.

(d) (1) If the Department chooses to have a higher education institution or private entity conduct the Biennial Cancer Study or any part of the Study, the Department shall issue a request for proposal to select the entity that will conduct the Study or the relevant part of the Study.

(2) The Department may contract with an entity to conduct one or more biennial cancer studies or a part of one or more biennial cancer studies.

(e) On or before December 31 of each odd numbered fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2005, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on the results of the Biennial Cancer Study.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-510 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-510
§13–510.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint and commission each commissioned officer or appoint each warrant officer of the organized militia on recommendation of the Adjutant General.

(2) The appointments under paragraph (1) of this subsection do not require confirmation by the Senate of Maryland.

(b) (1) Each individual commissioned or appointed as an officer or warrant officer must be:

(i) an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted individual of the National Guard;

(ii) a retired or former officer or warrant officer of the uniformed services or any auxiliary thereof;

(iii) an individual with prior enlisted service in the uniformed services or a reserve component;

(iv) a graduate of the United States Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Air Force Academy, or Uniformed Services University;

(v) a graduate of a school, college, university, or officers’ training school who received instruction under the supervision of an officer of the uniformed services who certified the graduate’s fitness for appointment as a commissioned officer; or

(vi) an individual not otherwise identified in items (i) through (v) of this paragraph who is specially qualified for service by achievement in any professional, technical, or public service capacity or otherwise displays extraordinary qualifications for commissioning as an officer of the Maryland Defense Force.

(2) Except for a commission, an appointment, or a promotion awarded under subsection (f) of this section, before taking office, each member of the National Guard shall take the oath prescribed in § 13–407 of this title and each member of the Maryland Defense Force shall take the oath prescribed in § 13–509 of this subtitle.

(c) When initially appointed, a general officer or colonel of the organized militia must:

(1) be an officer in the National Guard of a grade of O–4 or higher; or

(2) have served in the uniformed services or a reserve component with the grade of O–4 or higher.

(d) When initially appointed, a lieutenant–colonel or major of the line must have had service as an officer for at least 2 years in the uniformed services or a reserve component.

(e) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section do not apply in the case of:

(1) officers promoted to the grade of major or above from within the Maryland Defense Force; or

(2) officers qualified under subsection (b)(1)(vi) of this section.

(f) The Governor may award a commission, an appointment, or a promotion under this section posthumously.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-803 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-803
§13–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The court, on the request of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, shall require a guardian, other than a corporate guardian, to furnish a bond, preferably a corporate surety bond with sureties approved by the court, conditioned on faithful discharge of all duties of the guardianship according to law, if:

(1) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is paying or planning to pay benefits to a person to be protected because of a legal disability; or

(2) A person to be protected because of a legal disability has an estate that includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor for the benefit of the person.

(b) (1) The amount of the bond may not be less than the estate derived from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits paid to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor and anticipated income of the beneficiary from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs during the ensuing year, less the value of securities or money deposited with an insured financial institution, as defined in § 13–301(h) of this title, under arrangements requiring an order of the court for their removal, and the value of any land which the guardian, by express limitation of power, lacks powers to sell or convey without court authorization.

(2) The court for good cause shown may require the amount of the bond to be changed.

(3) Bond premiums shall be charged against the estate of the beneficiary.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-817 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-817
§13–817.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action under § 13-816 of this subtitle, a request for attachment before judgment against any asset of the defendant may be filed in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(b) The plaintiff in the action is not required to file an attachment bond.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4704 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 47 / Section 13-4704
§13–4704.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall contract with a coordinating organization to administer the Program.

(2) The Department shall use funds appropriated in the budget for the Program to contract with the coordinating organization under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) The coordinating organization shall:

(1) Have demonstrated experience in coordinating abortion care training programs at community–based and hospital–based provider sites;

(2) Be a nonprofit entity;

(3) Be in good standing in any state or jurisdiction in which the organization is registered or incorporated;

(4) Submit an annual report to the Department on the performance of the Program;

(5) Meet any other requirements established by the Department if the requirements are not inconsistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article; and

(6) Perform the following functions:

(i) Administer grants to develop and sustain abortion care training programs at a minimum of two community–based provider sites;

(ii) Administer grants if funding is available to:

1. Other community–based sites;

2. Hospital–based provider sites;

3. Continuing education programs for qualified providers through professional associations or other clinical education programs; and

4. Establish training program requirements that:

A. Are consistent with evidence–based training standards;

B. Comply with any applicable State law and regulations; and

C. Focus on the provision of culturally congruent care and include implicit bias training;

(iii) Support abortion care clinical training to qualified providers as defined in § 20–103 of this article and to the clinical care teams of the qualified providers to:

1. Expand the number of health care professionals with abortion care training; and

2. Increase the racial and ethnic diversity among health care professionals with abortion care training; and

(iv) Support the identification, screening, and placement of qualified providers at training sites.

(c) (1) The Department shall release the name of the coordinating organization that the Department contracts with under subsection (a) of this section and any entity receiving funds through the coordinating organization.

(2) The Department may not release the name of any individual or person administering services through or participating in the Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) One of the most serious and tragic problems facing the public health and welfare is the death of hundreds of people in this State each year from chronic kidney disease, when the present state of medical art and technology could return these individuals to a socially productive life;

(2) Advances and discoveries in the treatment of patients who have chronic kidney disease allow not mere survival, but rehabilitation to normal occupations and activities;

(3) Treatment for persons with kidney disease is very expensive and continues throughout a person’s life;

(4) Private insurance coverage for kidney disease treatment is difficult to obtain; and

(5) Individuals who receive State benefits for kidney disease treatment should be responsible for bearing some of the cost of that care taking into account their ability to pay.

(b) (1) This State recognizes its responsibilities:

(i) To allow its citizens to keep their health without being made paupers; and

(ii) To use its resources and organization to aid in gathering and giving out information on the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

(2) The General Assembly seeks to meet these responsibilities by making the treatment of chronic kidney disease easily available through the education, treatment, and reimbursement programs under this subtitle, thus, lowering the cost of this treatment.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-301 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

A proceeding to obtain a patent is commenced by filing with the Commissioner an application for:

(1) A warrant to survey any vacant land; or

(2) A warrant to resurvey any land owned in fee simple by the applicant, which warrant may include any vacant land adjoining land owned in fee simple by the applicant.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-718 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-718
§13A–718.
Status: in_force

(a) A court–martial shall announce its findings and sentence to the parties as soon as determined.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the accused is convicted of an offense in a trial by general or special court–martial, the military judge shall sentence the accused.

(2) If the accused is convicted of an offense by general or special court–martial consisting of a military judge and members and the accused elects sentencing by members under § 13A–504 of this title, the members shall sentence the accused.

(3) The sentence determined under this subsection constitutes the sentence of the accused.

(c) If the accused is convicted of an offense in a trial by summary court–martial, the court–martial shall sentence the accused.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-709 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-709
§13–709.
Status: in_force

The cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the registration of a vehicle does not affect the status of the title to or any property rights in the vehicle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-716 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-716
§13–716.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller shall assess a penalty of 25% of the amount of the underpayment of tax which is attributable to any substantial estate tax valuation understatement.

(b) For purposes of this section, there is a substantial estate tax valuation understatement if the value of any property claimed, or that should have been claimed, on any return of tax imposed by Title 7, Subtitle 3 of this article is 60% or less of the amount determined to be the correct amount of that valuation.

(c) A penalty may not be imposed under subsection (a) of this section unless the portion of the underpayment attributable to substantial estate tax valuation understatement is greater than $5,000.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-310.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310.1
§13–310.
Status: reserved

§13–310.1.

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Kidney Disease Fund.

(b) There is a Kidney Disease Fund.

(c) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Commission shall set by regulation reasonable fees to be paid by all certified kidney dialysis and transplant centers as an additional requirement for annual certification.

(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(i) State–owned facilities; or

(ii) Hospital services under the jurisdiction of the Health Services Cost Review Commission.

(3) The fee set by the Commission may not exceed $1500 per year.

(d) The Department shall collect the fee set by the Commission under subsection (c) of this section and transfer the fee into the Fund.

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

(2) (i) The Fund shall be used exclusively to offset and partially cover the actual documented direct costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Commission as described in this subtitle.

(ii) The Department shall pay the indirect costs the Commission incurs in fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Commission as described in this subtitle.

(3) Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection.

(f) (1) The Chairman of the Commission or the designee of the Chairman shall administer the Fund.

(2) Money in the Fund may be expended only for the purposes specified in subsection (e)(2)(i) of this section.

(g) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A private detective agency that employs 5 or more individuals as private detectives shall:

(1) maintain commercial general liability insurance, including errors and omissions and completed operations with a $1,000,000 total aggregate; and

(2) submit proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.

(b) (1) If an applicant for a license intends to employ 5 or more individuals as private detectives, the applicant shall submit proof of the liability insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Secretary with the license application.

(2) The Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section would apply unless the applicant submits proof of the insurance.

(c) If the insurance required for a private detective agency under this section is canceled, forfeited, or otherwise terminated, both the private detective agency and the insurer shall notify the Secretary.

(d) If a private detective agency fails to maintain the liability insurance required under this section, the license of the private detective agency:

(1) is suspended automatically;

(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements under subsection (a) of this section; and

(3) may not be reinstated until the agency submits proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of farm equipment or special mobile equipment may apply for and obtain a certificate of title for the farm equipment or special mobile equipment.

(b) All of the provisions of this title are applicable to a certificate of title issued under this section, except that:

(1) A person who receives a transfer of an interest in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate; and

(2) The perfection of a security interest under Subtitle 2 of this title is not effective until the secured party has complied with the applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interests in personal property.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-236 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-236
§13–236.
Status: in_force

An entity that at any time during an election cycle derives the majority of its operating funds from the State may not make a contribution to any campaign finance entity during that election cycle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-306 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The members present at a meeting are a quorum to do business.

(b) The Commission shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.

(c) A member of the Commission:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

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

(d) The Secretary shall designate the staff necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-114 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-114
§13–114.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a creditor requires credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance as additional security for an indebtedness, the debtor may:

(i) provide the required coverage through existing policies that the debtor owns or controls; or

(ii) procure and provide the required coverage through any authorized insurer.

(2) At any time during the credit transaction by giving notice to the creditor, the debtor may choose to provide the required coverage.

(b) (1) On consummation of a credit transaction in which a creditor requires as additional security for an indebtedness, and a debtor agrees to buy, credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance, the creditor shall notify the debtor in writing of the option referred to in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The debtor shall acknowledge in writing that the debtor has received notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

A person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice well drilling unless licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-4A-04 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4A / Section 13-4A-04
§13–4A–04.
Status: in_force

The Unit shall prepare each annual and quarterly report required under Title 15, Subtitle 10A of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2624 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2624
§13–2624.
Status: in_force

At least one-half of the funds derived from a fundraiser for which a multiple gaming device permit has been issued under this part shall be used for a civic, charitable, or educational purpose.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-908 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-908
§13A–908.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Decisions of a court–martial are from a court with jurisdiction to issue felony convictions and appeals are to the Court of Military Appeals.

(2) The Court of Military Appeals shall follow the federal Manual for Courts–Martial and procedures as provided by the court of criminal appeals for the service of the defendant.

(3) The court shall have three judges present to convene.

(4) The Chief Judge may convene the court and may appoint alternates.

(5) The court has the authority to adopt a seal.

(b) (1) The Governor shall:

(i) appoint up to 10 judges, but at least three, to the court for 5–year terms; and

(ii) appoint one judge as Chief Judge.

(2) Judges are not limited to one term.

(3) Judges should have demonstrated experience in military law and be a member of the Maryland Bar.

(c) The Court of Military Appeals shall have power over:

(1) the issuance of extraordinary writs relative to all matters arising under:

(i) the provisions of this title;

(ii) the Uniform Code of Military Justice;

(iii) any regulation issued by the Governor pertaining to members of the Maryland organized militia; and

(iv) court–martial actions pending before any military judge of the Maryland Military Department;

(2) adjudicating appeals by victims as described in § 13A–105 of this title; and

(3) adjudicating appeals of sentences of a court–martial that have been approved by the convening authority, which may include:

(i) dismissal, in the case of a commissioned or warrant officer;

(ii) dishonorable discharge, in the case of an enlisted person;

(iii) bad–conduct discharge, in the case of an enlisted person;

(iv) forfeiture of all pay and allowances; and

(v) any confinement.

(d) (1) An appellant must petition the court for review, which is a right on request.

(2) There is no automatic review of sentence.

(3) An appellant may waive the right to review.

(e) The Maryland National Guard State Judge Advocate shall:

(1) provide a full–time clerk for the court whose office shall be located with the Maryland National Guard Headquarters; and

(2) provide administrative support for appellate judges, as required.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-807 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-807
§13–807.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax collector may file a notice of tax lien with the clerk of the circuit court for the county where the property that is subject to the lien is located.

(b) (1) On receipt of a notice of tax lien, the clerk of a circuit court promptly shall:

(i) record and index the lien; and

(ii) enter the lien in the judgment docket of the court.

(2) The docket entry shall include:

(i) the name of the person whose property is subject to the tax lien; and

(ii) the amount and date of the tax lien.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-908 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-908
§13–908.
Status: in_force

The furnishing of a bond by a standby guardian shall be governed by the provisions of § 13-208 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1003 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1003
§13–1003.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization may conduct bingo or a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of any qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not:

(1) benefit financially; or

(2) receive proceeds of the bingo or gaming event for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

The Arthritis Prevention and Control Program is a program in the Department for the purpose of raising public awareness, educating consumers, and educating and training health professionals, teachers, and providers about arthritis.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4005 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4005
§13–4005.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall develop a weighting formula by which to rate each application received under § 13–4004 of this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall prioritize awarding grants to applicants based on the quality of the application and the degree to which the tests proposed to be procured by the applicant meet the following criteria:

(1) The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;

(2) Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies;

(3) The ability of the test to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types;

(4) The cost–effectiveness of the test; and

(5) Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State.

(c) If the Department receives applications for grants totaling more than the amount of funds appropriated for the Program for a fiscal year, the Department shall award the grants on a pro rata basis.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-221 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-221
§13–221.
Status: in_force

(a) The minor or disabled person, the minor’s or disabled person’s personal representative, the guardian, or any other interested person may petition the court to terminate the guardianship proceedings.

(b) A guardianship proceeding shall terminate on:

(1) The cessation of the minority or disability;

(2) The death or presumptive death of the minor or disabled person;

(3) Transfer of all the assets of the estate to a foreign fiduciary; or

(4) Other good cause for termination as may be shown to the satisfaction of the court.

(c) Termination and final distribution of the estate of a former minor or disabled person shall be made in compliance with the provisions of the Maryland Rules, applying to a fiduciary.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-907 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-907
§13–907.
Status: in_force

(a) Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “qualified organization” means a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) patriotic organization;

(iv) educational organization;

(v) charitable organization;

(vi) volunteer fire company; or

(vii) senior center site council.

(2) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.

(c) (1) A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.

(2) A senior center site council may not:

(i) award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or

(ii) charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card.

(3) All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.

(d) (1) An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set.

(2) The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit.

(e) (1) Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit.

(2) The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

The Commission on Judicial Disabilities established pursuant to Article IV, § 4A of the Maryland Constitution, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena any witness, compel his attendance, take evidence and require the production of any book, paper, correspondence, memorandum, contract, agreement, other record, or tangible thing which the Commission finds relevant or material to an inquiry or proceeding before it. An oath or affirmation may be administered, and a subpoena issued by, any member of the Commission.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1304 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1304
§13–1304.
Status: reserved

(a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county Department of Permits and Inspections.

(b) An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is:

(1) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans’ organization;

(v) hospital;

(vi) amateur athletic organization;

(vii) patriotic organization;

(viii) educational organization; or

(ix) charitable organization;

(2) a Frederick County volunteer:

(i) fire company;

(ii) rescue company; or

(iii) ambulance company; or

(3) an auxiliary for a Frederick County volunteer:

(i) fire company;

(ii) rescue company; or

(iii) ambulance company.

(c) (1) Before the county Department of Permits and Inspections may issue a gaming permit, the county Department of Permits and Inspections shall determine whether the organization applying for the gaming permit meets the requirements of this section.

(2) An application and the action that the county Department of Permits and Inspections takes on the application are public records.

(d) (1) (i) A gaming permit is valid for 1 year after the date that it is issued.

(ii) A gaming permit may not be transferred.

(2) Frederick County may charge a permit fee.

(e) (1) Only members of an organization that holds a gaming permit may conduct the gaming event.

(2) Except as allowed under § 13–1305 of this subtitle, an individual may not benefit financially from a gaming event.

(3) A gaming permit authorizes a gaming event to be conducted on a Sunday during the hours of sale for the alcoholic beverages sold at the establishment where the gaming event is conducted.

(f) (1) The holder of a gaming permit may award:

(i) prizes to individuals at a gaming event; and

(ii) only one major prize at each gaming event.

(2) During each calendar year, the holder of a gaming event, including a raffle for which the prize drawings are held on a single day, may not hold or receive the proceeds from more than four gaming events in which the major prize has a value of more than $5,000.

(3) During each calendar year, the holder of a gaming event may hold one raffle in which prize drawings are held on more than a single day if the major prize has a value of $5,000 or less.

(4) Frederick County may regulate the number of permits to conduct a raffle that an organization may receive in 1 calendar year.

(g) Frederick County may adopt regulations to carry out this section and §§ 13–1305 and 13–1307 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-112 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-112
§13–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each individual policy or group certificate shall provide that any refund of the amount paid by the debtor for credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance will be paid or credited promptly to the person entitled to it if the insurance is terminated before the scheduled maturity date of the indebtedness.

(2) The formula to be used in computing a refund shall be filed with and approved by the Commissioner.

(3) The Commissioner shall establish a minimum refund, below which an insurer need not make a refund.

(b) If a creditor requires a debtor to make a payment for credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance and an individual policy or group certificate is not issued, the creditor immediately shall give written notice to the debtor and promptly shall make an appropriate credit to the debtor’s account.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-915 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-915
§13–915.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A certification by the Central Collection Unit to the Comptroller shall be made on or before January 1 of each calendar year in the form that the Comptroller prescribes.

(2) The certification shall include:

(i) the full name and address of the debtor and any other names known to be used by the debtor;

(ii) the Social Security number or federal tax identification number of the debtor; and

(iii) the amount of the debt.

(b) (1) The Comptroller shall:

(i) withhold any income tax refund that may be due to a debtor whose name has been certified by the Central Collection Unit; and

(ii) pay to the Central Collection Unit the entire refund or the amount certified by the Central Collection Unit, whichever is less.

(2) All money paid to the Central Collection Unit by the Comptroller under this part shall be disposed of by the Central Collection Unit as provided in § 3–305 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(3) Any income tax refund in excess of the certified amount shall be paid to the debtor.

(4) The Comptroller shall notify the debtor of:

(i) any amount paid to the Central Collection Unit; and

(ii) the debtor’s right:

1. to request an investigation by the Central Collection Unit of the validity of the debt or correctness of the amount; and

2. to an administrative hearing and judicial appeal if the Central Collection Unit makes a determination adverse to the debtor.

(c) (1) If a debtor has filed a joint income tax return and the debt is not the liability of both taxpayers, the Comptroller may not withhold that portion of an income tax refund attributable to the individual not owing the debt.

(2) After receiving certification of a debt from the Central Collection Unit, the Comptroller shall promptly notify the Central Collection Unit if the Comptroller determines that a withholding cannot be made.

(3) If an income tax refund is insufficient to satisfy a debt, the Comptroller may withhold amounts from subsequent income tax refunds due a debtor until the debt is extinguished.

(4) Partial payments of the debt shall first be applied against accrued interest, if any, and then to the principal amount of the debt.

(5) Interest on a debt may be withheld at the rate established for that debt by law or contract.

(d) Except for the amount of any income tax refund to which a debtor is entitled, the Comptroller may not disclose any item contained on a State or federal tax return or information required by State law to be attached to the State return.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-704 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners shall appoint a Gambling Permit Review Committee.

(2) The committee consists of five regular members and two alternate members.

(3) A quorum of the committee consists of:

(i) three regular members; or

(ii) if fewer than three regular members are present at a meeting, enough alternate members designated by the chairperson to act as regular members to create a quorum.

(4) An alternate member of the committee may serve only as provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(b) Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the committee shall adopt regulations to govern gambling activities and the issuance of permits under § 13-703 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1023 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1023
§13–1023.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who negligently or without reasonable cause fails to provide any information as required under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the alcoholic beverage tax;

(2) the Maryland estate tax; or

(3) the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2420 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2420
§13–2420.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall be licensed by the agency before operating a tip jar.

(b) To be eligible for a license to operate a tip jar, an applicant shall be a:

(1) religious organization;

(2) civic organization;

(3) fraternal organization;

(4) veterans’ organization;

(5) bona fide charitable organization;

(6) sportsmen’s association that is tax exempt under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is approved by the county commissioners;

(7) holder of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license;

(8) restaurant with an alcoholic beverages license;

(9) tavern with an alcoholic beverages license;

(10) volunteer fire company; or

(11) volunteer rescue company.

(c) (1) A person may not receive a tip jar license if the person:

(i) owes taxes to the State, the county, or a municipal corporation in the county;

(ii) unless authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, holds a wholesaler’s license; or

(iii) has been convicted of a:

1. felony; or

2. misdemeanor involving a violation of a gambling or gaming law of the State.

(2) A volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue company may hold both a tip jar license and wholesaler’s license.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-518 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-518
§13–518.
Status: in_force

The Tax Court may require or, on request of a party, allow a party to file a brief or memorandum.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-111 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-111
§13–111.
Status: in_force

(a) Before March 1 of each year, the Annapolis Authority shall submit an audit of its books and records to the Mayor of Annapolis and City Council of Annapolis.

(b) The audit shall:

(1) be performed in accordance with the federal Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 7501-7507;

(2) follow generally accepted governmental auditing standards; and

(3) be performed by an independent certified public accountant approved by the Annapolis Authority and by federal authorities.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 27 / Section 13-2702
§13–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations of its budget, the Department:

(1) In collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, the Maryland National Guard, and the Maryland Defense Force, shall provide behavioral health service coordination for eligible veterans in all geographic regions of the State to connect them to behavioral health services, including mental health first aid described under § 13–2703(b) of this subtitle, which may be available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;

(2) (i) Where behavioral health services are not yet available or accessible through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, shall provide service coordination for eligible veterans in all geographic regions of the State to connect them to behavioral health services, including mental health first aid described under § 13–2703(b) of this subtitle, which may be available through the Behavioral Health Administration, until such federal services can be accessed and obtained; and

(ii) Shall provide behavioral health services through the Behavioral Health Administration based on eligibility and medical necessity criteria established by these administrations; and

(3) Shall provide eligible veterans up–to–date information about behavioral health services and resources through a web–based resource program.

(b) Subject to the limitations of its budget and in addition to the service coordination provided under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall provide or fund certain behavioral health services for eligible veterans who:

(1) Meet the eligibility and medical necessity criteria of the Behavioral Health Administration; and

(2) Cannot obtain immediate access to behavioral health services through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(c) (1) The behavioral health services provided under subsection (b) of this section may include:

(i) Crisis services in all geographic regions of the State; and

(ii) Short–term behavioral health services, where existing federal and State behavioral health services are determined by the Department to be inadequate or inaccessible.

(2) The short–term behavioral health services provided under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:

(i) Shall be available only until an eligible veteran is able to access and obtain adequate behavioral health services through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and

(ii) May include:

1. Screening assessments;

2. Individual, family, and group therapy;

3. Substance abuse early intervention and detoxification services; and

4. Substance abuse medication–assisted treatment.

(3) The Department shall seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or other responsible public or private payer for any behavioral health services provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The Department shall account separately for funds used to provide behavioral health services to eligible veterans under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1113 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1113
§13–1113.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided in the State budget, the Authority may award:

(1) Grants and loans to local jurisdictions or other appropriate entities for planning, design, acquisition, development, preservation, restoration, interpretation, marketing, and programming of certified heritage areas; and

(2) Grants to local jurisdictions or other appropriate entities to develop management plans in recognized heritage areas.

(b) A grant to develop a management plan may not exceed 50% of the cost of the management plan.

(c) An acquisition or development grant:

(1) May not be used for any purpose other than implementation of the certified heritage area in conformity with the approved management plan; and

(2) May not exceed 50% of the total project cost for which the grant is awarded.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority may make program grants to local jurisdictions and other appropriate entities:

(i) To develop and present interpretive exhibits, materials or other appropriate products to further the educational and recreational objectives of the certified heritage areas program; and

(ii) To encourage revitalization of, and reinvestment in, certified heritage area resources.

(2) A program grant made by the Authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed 50% of the estimated project cost.

(e) Through the resources of the members of the Authority and in cooperation with other State agencies, the Authority shall provide technical assistance to management entities implementing a management plan.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1903 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1903
§13–1903.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a benefit performance to which the public is invited or admitted with or without charge.

(b) The net proceeds of the benefit performance:

(1) shall benefit the qualified organization;

(2) shall be used for the purposes of the qualified organization; and

(3) may not benefit the private gain of a member of the qualified organization.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1015 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1015
§13–1015.
Status: in_force

The City of Cumberland shall submit to the Authority for review and approval any plan for any activity the City proposes to conduct, assist, license, or permit that will affect property within the park corridor:

(1) After the Authority’s adoption of a management plan for the Heritage Area in accordance with this subtitle; and

(2) Before the City implements its plan for the activity.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1008.1 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1008.1
§13–1008.
Status: in_force

§13–1008.1.

(a) The Authority may adopt and enforce regulations for the parking of motor vehicles in and on any facilities or property the Authority owns or controls.

(b) The regulations shall:

(1) Be reasonably necessary for the efficient operation of facilities or property owned or controlled by the Authority;

(2) Provide for a uniform system for accessible parking for individuals with disabilities, to enhance the safety of individuals with disabilities in conformity with the federal Uniform System for Parking for Persons with Disabilities and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities; and

(3) Include procedures for the voluntary payment of fines directly to the Authority in uncontested parking cases.

(c) The Maryland State Police or the Police Department of the City of Cumberland may issue citations for violations of the regulations adopted under this section.

(d) The issuance of citations under this section shall comply with the requirements of Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article.

(e) (1) A person who violates a parking regulation under this section is subject to a fine established by the Authority in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The Authority shall adopt regulations to establish fines that are equal to the fines that the City of Cumberland, by ordinance, may impose for similar parking violations.

(f) All regulations adopted under this section shall be posted conspicuously in a public place on facilities or property owned or controlled by the Authority.

(g) The Executive Director of the Authority may designate employees of the Authority or security personnel under contract with the Authority to issue citations, to the extent authorized by the Executive Director of the Authority, for violations of motor vehicle parking regulations adopted under this section.

(h) The Executive Director of the Authority, in consultation with the chief police officer of the Maryland State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1) Qualifications for individuals appointed under subsection (g) of this section, which may include prerequisites of character, training, experience, and education; and

(2) Standards for the performance of the duties assigned to individuals appointed under subsection (g) of this section.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-107 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

(a) With the written consent of the accused individual before charging or trial, or on conviction of the individual under this subtitle, the court shall order the individual:

(1) to pay support:

(i) to the individual’s destitute adult child; or

(ii) if the destitute adult child is a public charge to the agency that is authorized by law to receive these payments; and

(2) to give a bond with securities to this State, conditioned on compliance with the court’s order and any modification of the order.

(b) In determining the amount of support, the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the individual.

(c) The individual shall pay the support until the destitute adult child has other means of adequate support or dies.

(d) The court may modify the order.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1042 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1042
§13A–1042.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Blood alcohol content limit” means the amount of alcohol concentration in a person’s blood or breath at which operation or control of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel is prohibited.

(3) “United States” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) operates or physically controls a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel in a reckless or wanton manner or while impaired by a substance described in § 13A–1036.1(b) of this subtitle; or

(2) operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel while drunk or when the alcohol concentration in the person’s blood or breath is equal to or exceeds the applicable limit under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the applicable limit on the alcohol concentration in a person’s blood or breath is:

(1) in the case of the operation or control of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel in the United States, the lesser of:

(i) the blood alcohol content limit under the law of the state in which the conduct occurred, except as may be provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection for conduct on a military installation that is in more than one state; or

(ii) the blood alcohol content limit specified in subsection (d) of this section;

(2) in the case of the operation or control of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel outside the United States, the blood alcohol content limit specified in subsection (d) of this section or such lower limit as the Secretary of Defense may by regulation prescribe; and

(3) in the case of a military installation that is in more than one state, if those states have different blood alcohol content limits under their respective state laws, the blood alcohol content limit selected by the Secretary to apply uniformly on that installation.

(d) (1) For purposes of subsection (c) of this section, the blood alcohol limit with respect to alcohol concentration, as shown by chemical analysis:

(i) in a person’s blood is 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; and

(ii) in a person’s breath is 0.08 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

(2) The Secretary may by regulation prescribe limits that are lower than the limits specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if such lower limits are based on scientific developments as reflected in federal law of general applicability.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-811 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-811
§13–811.
Status: reserved

The excise tax imposed by this part also is imposed on the issuance by a dealer of a temporary registration plate, if the temporary registration plate is issued for a vehicle that previously was transferred to the dealer without complying with the applicable provisions of Subtitle 1 of this title on transfers to dealers.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-907 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-907
§13–907.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time during a registration year, the owner of a vehicle registered in one of the classes listed in subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Administration for a transfer of the registration for that vehicle to any other permissible registration that is in the same class and has a higher registration fee, whether the transfer is for the same vehicle or is to another vehicle owned by the same person.

(b) A transfer of registration under this section may be made only within the following classes:

(1) Class E (trucks);

(2) Class F (tractors); and

(3) Class G (trailers).

(c) (1) For a new registration under this section, the registration fee is as provided in this subsection.

(2) If the new registration is issued on or before the last day of the sixth month of the registration year for that class of vehicle, the registration fee is the full registration fee ordinarily required for the new registration, with a credit for the other fee already paid.

(3) If the new registration is issued on or after the first day of the seventh month of the registration year for that class of vehicle, the registration fee is one half of the registration fee ordinarily required for the new registration, with a credit for so much of the other fee already paid as is allocable to the last six months of the registration year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5003 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 50 / Section 13-5003
§13–5003.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall:

(1) Convene public hearings, make inquiries, and solicit comments from the public to assist the Council with a first–year survey of the needs of rare disease patients, caregivers, and health care providers in the State;

(2) Consult with experts on rare diseases to develop policy recommendations to improve patient access to and the quality of rare disease specialists, affordable and comprehensive health care coverage, relevant diagnostics, timely treatment, and other needed services;

(3) Research and make recommendations to State agencies and insurers that provide services to individuals with a rare disease on the impact of prior authorization, cost–sharing, tiering, or other utilization management procedures on the provision of treatment and care for patients;

(4) Establish best practices and protocols to include in State planning related to natural disasters and public health emergencies or other emergency declarations to enable continuity of care for rare disease patients and ensure that safeguards against discrimination for rare disease patients are in place;

(5) Evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage of prescription drugs for rare disease patients, including patients with private health insurance coverage and patients enrolled in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, to improve coverage of diagnostics, and to facilitate access to necessary health care providers with expertise in the treatment of rare diseases;

(6) Publish a list of existing and publicly accessible resources on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to rare diseases on the Council’s webpage;

(7) Identify areas of unmet needs for research that can inform future studies and reports by the Council;

(8) Identify and distribute educational resources for health care providers to foster recognition and optimize treatment of rare diseases in the State; and

(9) Research and identify best practices to ensure continuity of care for rare disease patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

(b) The Council shall provide opportunities for the public to hear updates and provide input on the Council’s activities.

(c) The Council shall maintain a webpage for the purposes of:

(1) Posting meeting minutes and notices of upcoming meetings;

(2) Allowing the public to submit comments to the Council; and

(3) Posting a list of resources as required under subsection (a)(7) of this section.

(d) (1) The Council may solicit funds on its behalf, including by applying for available federal or State grants.

(2) The Council shall set up a method to securely hold and distribute funds to support the duties of the Council.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-604.3 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604.3
§13–604.
Status: in_force

§13–604.3.

(a) The State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee may investigate a potential violation of § 13–238 or § 13–250 of this title.

(b) The State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee shall:

(1) notify a person that is subject to an investigation under this section of the circumstances that gave rise to the investigation; and

(2) provide the person ample opportunity to be heard at a public meeting of the State Board.

(c) (1) In furtherance of an investigation under this section, the State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of records.

(2) A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(3) In order for a subpoena to be issued under this subsection, the State Administrator shall make a finding that the subpoena is necessary to and in furtherance of an investigation being conducted under this section.

(4) Any filing submitted to a court with respect to a subpoena under this subsection shall be sealed on filing.

(5) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the State Administrator, a circuit court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(d) At the conclusion of the investigation and following the hearing under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the State Board shall issue a public report of its findings and may:

(1) impose a civil penalty in the amount and manner specified in § 13–604.1 of this subtitle; or

(2) refer the matter for further investigation by the State Prosecutor if the State Board has reasonable cause to believe that a person has willfully and knowingly violated § 13–238 or § 13–250 of this title.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

In this title, “destitute adult child” means an adult child who:

(1) has no means of subsistence; and

(2) cannot be self–supporting, due to mental or physical infirmity.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1004 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1004
§13A–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under this title, amounting to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.

(b) A person subject to this title who attempts to commit an offense punishable by this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.

(c) A person subject to this title may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense, although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a tax collector examines or audits a return and determines that the tax due exceeds the amount shown on the return, the tax collector shall assess the deficiency.

(b) A tax collector shall allow a credit against any sales and use tax deficiency that would otherwise be assessed for any amount of sales and use tax that the tax collector determines the person who filed the return overpaid on or before the date the deficiency was due.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1506 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1506
§13–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12 raffle licenses, no more than one of which may be for a raffle with a money prize exceeding $1,000.

(2) All raffle drawings shall be conducted in 1 calendar day.

(3) A raffle license is valid until all raffles are drawn.

(4) A raffle license shall state the day for the drawing or drawings.

(b) A money prize for a raffle may not exceed:

(1) $10,000 if the sponsoring organization has not held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year; or

(2) $1,000 if the sponsoring organization has held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year.

(c) An organization that intends to conduct a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 shall:

(1) post a bond in the amount of the money prize; or

(2) obtain an irrevocable letter of credit from a bank in the amount of the money prize.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Within 3 years after a license has expired, the Board may reinstate the license if the licensee:

(i) Was licensed by passing a Board approved national licensing examination;

(ii) Has not practiced physical therapy or limited physical therapy in this State during that period;

(iii) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(iv) Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board;

(v) Submits to the Board an application on the form required by the Board; and

(vi) Has met the continuing education requirements of § 13-311(d) of this subtitle.

(2) The Board may not require the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who qualifies for reinstatement under this subsection to be reexamined under § 13-306 of this subtitle.

(b) The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who does not qualify under subsection (a) of this section may not have the license reinstated. The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may become licensed only by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1107 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1107
§13–1107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A gaming event may be conducted only in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) A gaming device may only be managed or operated by a representative of the fundraising organization named in the gaming permit for the gaming event.

(3) A professional gaming operator may not manage, operate, or assist in the management or operation of a gaming device.

(4) A person may not receive any commission, salary, reward, tip, or other compensation for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.

(5) A minor may not participate in a gaming event.

(6) A fundraising organization may lease gaming devices or premises for a gaming event only from a fundraising organization that the County Attorney approves.

(7) (i) A lease agreement of gaming devices or premises for a gaming event shall be priced on the basis of fair market value of the equipment or premises.

(ii) A lease agreement may not include a provision for sharing profit from a gaming event with a lessor or a provision that reasonably may be interpreted to provide for sharing profit from a gaming event.

(8) A fundraising organization may not conduct more than three gaming events during a calendar quarter.

(9) (i) A fundraising organization may not conduct a gaming event under a single gaming permit for a period greater than 48 hours.

(ii) The actual gaming time may not exceed 24 hours in that 48–hour period, which may be divided into not more than two separate gaming periods.

(iii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a fundraising organization that conducts a gaming event at the Charles County Fair in conjunction with the Charles County Fair Board may conduct the gaming event under a single gaming permit for more than 48 hours, subject to regulations that the county commissioners adopt on recommendation of the County Attorney.

(b) (1) A fundraising organization that has conducted a gaming event shall submit a report to the County Attorney within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter in which the gaming event was conducted.

(2) The report shall contain:

(i) the name of the fundraising organization;

(ii) the number of the gaming permit;

(iii) the date of the gaming event;

(iv) the date, amount, nature, source, and recipient of each receipt and expenditure associated with the gaming event, in the format that the County Attorney prescribes;

(v) a separate list of the date, amount, and recipient of each charitable donation from the proceeds;

(vi) the name, age, address, and date of membership of each representative who managed, operated, or assisted in the operation or management of a gaming device at the gaming event;

(vii) a statement that each listed representative qualified as a representative under § 13–1101(i) of this subtitle at the time of the gaming event;

(viii) a statement that:

1. an agreement does not exist and has not existed for sharing the proceeds of a gaming event with any other person; and

2. only the fundraising organization or its representative has received or will receive any proceeds of the gaming event, except to further the purposes of the fundraising organization; and

(ix) any other information that the County Attorney considers necessary or helpful.

(3) A principal officer of the fundraising organization shall sign and verify the report under the penalties of perjury.

(c) A fundraising organization that conducts a gaming event shall maintain accurate records of each transaction concerning the gaming event, and shall keep the records available for examination by the County Attorney and the county commissioners for 3 years after the gaming event.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-603 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 6 / Section 13A-603
§13A–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title may not compel another person to self–incriminate or to answer a question the answer to which may tend to incriminate the person.

(b) A person subject to this title may not interrogate or request a statement from an accused or a person suspected of an offense without first informing that person of the nature of the accusation and advising that person that the person does not have to make a statement regarding the offense of which the person is accused or suspected and that any statement made by the person may be used as evidence against the person in a trial by court–martial.

(c) A person subject to this title may not compel another person to make a statement or produce evidence before a military court if the statement or evidence is not material to the issue and may tend to degrade the person.

(d) A statement obtained from a person in violation of this article or through the use of coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement may not be received in evidence against the person in a trial by court–martial.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-320 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-320
§13–320.
Status: in_force

(a) A private career school or for–profit institution of higher education, as defined under § 10–101 of the Education Article, or a for–profit institution of higher education that is required to register with the Maryland Higher Education Commission under § 11–202.2 of the Education Article, may not enroll a student in a program that is intended to lead to employment in a field that requires licensure or certification in the State if:

(1) Successful completion of the educational course offerings in the program at the private career school or for–profit institution of higher education will not meet the State educational requirements for licensure or certification;

(2) The State entity that licenses or certifies individuals in the field requires as a condition of licensure or certification that the private career school or for–profit institution of higher education attended by the individual satisfies a statutory or regulatory requirement, and the school does not satisfy the requirement; or

(3) The private career school or for–profit institution of higher education is aware or reasonably should have been aware of any other factors that may lead to the ineligibility of the student to pursue or obtain licensure or certification in the State.

(b) (1) Before a prospective student signs an enrollment agreement, completes registration, or makes a financial commitment to a private career school, for–profit institution of higher education, or for–profit institution of higher education that is required to register with the Commission, the school or institution shall provide to the student the following information:

(i) The total cost of attendance for the program, as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 1087ll;

(ii) The length of the program;

(iii) The number of clock or credit hours, or the equivalent information;

(iv) The school’s or institution’s cancellation and refund policy;

(v) The program’s completion rates for both full–time and part–time students;

(vi) The program’s withdrawal rates;

(vii) The median combined loan debt for federal loans, institutional loans, and private loans certified by the school or institution, for all students who completed the program during the most recently completed award year;

(viii) The placement rate for the program, if the school or institution is required by its accrediting agency to calculate a placement rate for the program, or the school or institution, or both, using the required methodology of the accrediting agency;

(ix) Whether the program satisfies the applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in the State; and

(x) The median earnings of former students of the school or institution who received federal financial aid at 10 years after entering the school or institution, as reported on the College Scorecard, if available.

(2) The information described under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be prominently displayed:

(i) In a letter or e–mail to a prospective student that does not contain:

1. Information about a program other than the program in which the student has expressed interest; or

2. Any other substantive information; and

(ii) On the website of each school or institution that is available to a prospective student without the necessity of providing any personal information about the student.

(3) The school or institution shall maintain records of the school’s or institution’s efforts to provide the information described under paragraph (1) of this subsection to a prospective student for at least 5 years after the student enrolls at the school or institution.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the annual registration fees specified in this subtitle are for the entire 12 months of a registration year.

(b) (1) If the registration of a vehicle is issued on or before the last day of the sixth month of the registration year for that class of vehicle, the full annual registration fee shall be paid.

(2) If the registration of a vehicle is issued on or after the first day of the seventh month of the registration year for that class of vehicle, only one half of the annual registration need be paid.

(c) If the registration of a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 pounds is issued for a period of less than the full annual registration year, the registration fee to be paid shall be one–quarter of the annual registration fee multiplied by the number of quarters remaining in the registration year including the quarter within which the registration takes effect.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1204 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1204
§13–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) 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 Partnership.

(2) The Executive Director shall manage the administrative affairs and technical activities of the Partnership in accordance with the policies and procedures that the Board establishes.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Treasurer and subject to the limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Comptroller or the Department may provide by regulation for the payment of any unpaid tax liability in connection with a tax return, report, or other document required to be filed with the Comptroller or the Department in funds that are immediately available to the State on the date the payment is due.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Comptroller or the Department may not require payment in funds that are immediately available to the State if the unpaid tax liability in connection with a tax return, report, or other document is less than $10,000.

(3) (i) The Comptroller may require a person who is an agent of the payor or employer as defined in § 10-905 of this article to make payments in immediately available funds on the date the payment is due by the employer or payor if the total amount of the payments to be made by the agent for any pay period exceeds $10,000 in the aggregate.

(ii) Any amounts for which an agent has not received timely payment from an employer or payor:

1. shall be excluded for purposes of determining whether the total amount of payments to be made by an agent for a pay period exceeds $10,000 in the aggregate; and

2. may not be required to be paid in immediately available funds under this paragraph.

(iii) This paragraph does not impose or affect liability for the payment of any tax.

(b) Any regulations adopted by the Comptroller or the Department under this section shall establish a suitable means for payment in immediately available funds so as to insure the availability of those funds to the State on the date of payment.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, if a person fails to pay a tax imposed under this article on or before the date the tax is due in immediately available funds as required by the regulations of the Comptroller or the Department, the Comptroller or the Department shall assess interest and a penalty on the unpaid tax from the date the tax is due to the date on which the funds from the tax payment become available to the State.

(2) The Comptroller or the Department may waive interest and penalties on late payments if the person required to pay the tax proves that:

(i) the person made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this section; and

(ii) the person exercised due diligence to initiate payment correctly and on a timely basis.

(3) (i) Any interest or penalty assessed under this section due to an agent’s failure to make payment in immediately available funds as required under subsection (a)(3) of this section:

1. shall be assessed against and paid by the agent; and

2. is not the responsibility of the payor or employer.

(ii) This paragraph does not prevent assessment of interest and penalty against a payor or employer that is required to make payment in immediately available funds without regard to subsection (a)(3) of this section.

(d) This section does not affect any requirement otherwise established by law for the filing of any return, report, or other document.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-706 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

The following organizations are not required to obtain a license under § 13-705 of this subtitle to conduct bingo:

(1) a religious organization;

(2) a patriotic organization;

(3) an educational organization;

(4) a charitable or benevolent organization;

(5) a civic organization;

(6) a volunteer fire company; or

(7) any other organization that is authorized under § 13-703 of this subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title to conduct bingo in the county.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-422 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-422
§13–422.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor vehicle used in vanpool operations shall be registered under this section.

(b) Before the Administration initially registers any used vehicle as a vanpool vehicle or renews the registration of any vanpool vehicle, the applicant shall present to the Administration an inspection certificate for the vehicle issued under Title 23 of this article with a date of issuance not more than 90 days prior to the date of application for or renewal of registration.

(c) Before the Administration registers or renews the registration of any vanpool vehicle, the applicant shall present to the Administration evidence of insurance for the vehicle and its occupants in an amount at least equal to:

(1) Five times the minimum coverage required by § 17-103(b)(1) of this article for the payment of claims for bodily injury or death;

(2) The minimum coverage required by § 17-103(b)(2) of this article for property damage claims; and

(3) The minimum benefits required by § 17-103(b)(3) and (4) of this article.

(d) If a vanpool operation is a company organized operation, the company may not require participation of an employee as a condition of employment.

(e) If a vanpool operation is a company organized operation, the company may not discriminate against any employee in the use of a vanpool.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-704 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The rights granted to members of the National Guard by this section and § 13–704.1 of this subtitle shall be in addition to the rights granted to them by federal law, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

(b) (1) The following provisions of federal law shall be adopted as State law and applied to members of the National Guard as described therein.

(2) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act applies only when members of the National Guard are ordered to military duty under this title or Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code for a period of 14 consecutive days or longer.

(3) The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act applies to the following individuals when ordered to military duty for any period of time:

(i) members of the National Guard when ordered to military duty under this title or Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code, whether or not the member is a resident of or employed in this State; and

(ii) residents of this State who are members of the National Guard in another state or the District of Columbia, when ordered to military duty by the chief executive officer of that jurisdiction or under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code.

(c) (1) A member of the National Guard whose employment and reemployment rights under this section have been violated may bring a civil action for economic damages, including lost wages and benefits.

(2) If the court determines that a member of the National Guard is entitled to judgment in an action filed under this subsection, the court may award the member:

(i) any damages to which the member may be entitled under subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) reasonable counsel fees and other costs; and

(iii) any other appropriate relief.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1803 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1803
§13–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.

(2) Bingo shall be conducted only by the qualified organization and not by a person who:

(i) retains a portion of the proceeds from the bingo game; or

(ii) is compensated by the qualified organization for which the bingo is held.

(3) A person may not receive a private profit from the proceeds of bingo.

(4) A qualified organization that conducts bingo shall:

(i) keep accurate records of all transactions that occur on behalf of the bingo game;

(ii) keep the records for 2 years after the bingo game; and

(iii) on request, make the records available for examination by:

1. the State's Attorney for the county;

2. the county sheriff;

3. the county Department of Health and Human Services;

4. the county attorney;

5. the Department of State Police; or

6. a designated officer or agent of any of those units.

(5) A person conducting bingo shall be a resident of the county and a member of the qualified organization.

(6) Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or consumed in the room in which bingo is conducted, either during a game or an intermission between games.

(7) Money prizes not exceeding $1,000 in each game may be awarded in bingo.

(8) The qualified organization may sell breakout tickets in the room in which bingo is conducted, either during a game or an intermission between games.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a person may conduct bingo at the annual Montgomery County Fair for the benefit of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc.

(2) A person who conducts bingo under this subsection may award only noncash prizes.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, in Montgomery County, an individual who is at least 55 years old may conduct a bingo game involving cash prizes if the game:

(1) is conducted not more than once a week in a common area of a residential property that is restricted to residents who are at least 55 years old;

(2) allows a player to compete directly against one or more other players who are residents of the residential property where the game is held;

(3) does not allow an individual or an organization to benefit financially in any way, directly or indirectly, other than from the winnings accrued by participating as a player in the game;

(4) does not involve:

(i) a player’s use of an electronic device that connects to the Internet;

(ii) the use of paid public advertising or promotions;

(iii) the charging of a fee for admission, a seat, entertainment, or any other fee; or

(iv) the use of any money, except money used for purchasing bingo cards or food or drink; and

(5) has a limit of $1,000 on the total amount of money, tokens representing money, or any other thing or consideration of value that may be won by all players during any 24–hour period.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1705
§13–1705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.

(b) The funding provided in the State budget for the Program is intended to complement funding received:

(1) By the Department from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Program for enhancing the State’s capacity to address asthma from a public health perspective; and

(2) From any other lawful source.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-829 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-829
§13–829.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall post the security required under § 13-825 of this subtitle within 5 days after the date on which the notice is mailed under § 13-827 of this subtitle.

(b) If a hearing is held under § 13-828 of this subtitle, a person shall post the security within 15 days after the date on which the notice of the tax collector’s final determination is mailed.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-603 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-603
§13–603.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, a person who knowingly and willfully violates a provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1911.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1911.1
§13–1911.
Status: reserved

§13–1911.1.

(a) A raffle may be conducted by a charitable foundation that:

(1) is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) is affiliated with a professional football team that plays its home games in Prince George’s County; and

(3) has an office and conducts operations in Prince George’s County.

(b) (1) Before conducting a raffle, a charitable foundation shall obtain a written permit from the designated county agency.

(2) Before issuing a permit, the designated county agency shall ascertain the character of the applicant to determine if the permit should be issued.

(3) A permit issued to a charitable foundation may not be transferred.

(4) The designated county agency shall set a fee for issuance of a permit.

(5) There is no limit on the number of permits that the designated county agency may issue in a year.

(c) (1) The charitable foundation conducting a raffle may:

(i) set the price of raffle tickets; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, award prizes in any amount in money or in merchandise.

(2) The amount of a cash award or the retail cash equivalent of a merchandise award may not exceed 50% of the proceeds of a raffle.

(d) (1) The proceeds of a raffle shall be used to:

(i) benefit the residents of Prince George’s County;

(ii) pay for prizes awarded to winners; and

(iii) pay for reasonable costs for necessary equipment and supplies.

(2) Proceeds of a raffle may not be used to help cover costs involved in conducting the raffle, including any compensation to ticket sellers or individuals who operate the raffle.

(e) (1) A raffle shall be held in conjunction with a specific professional football game played in Prince George’s County.

(2) A permit to hold a raffle is valid for not more than 24 hours.

(3) All raffle tickets shall be sold and received:

(i) on property owned or under the control of the professional football team with which the charitable foundation is affiliated; and

(ii) may not be sold on the Internet or otherwise to an individual not physically present on the property.

(f) On or before March 30 of each year, the charitable foundation shall send to the designated county agency a report detailing the amount and disposition of the money raised by raffles in the previous calendar year.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-106 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A procurement officer may award a procurement contract on the basis of noncompetitive negotiation if:

(1) the procurement is for human, social, or educational services to be provided directly to individuals with disabilities, individuals who are aged, indigent, disadvantaged, unemployed, mentally or physically ill, or displaced or minors;

(2) the procurement is one of a class for which the Chief Procurement Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer’s designee has approved the use of noncompetitive negotiation; and

(3) with the approval of the head of the unit, the procurement officer determines that:

(i) at least 2 sources are available for the services; but

(ii) the absence of effective competition makes it unreasonable to expect bids or proposals from the available sources.

(b) (1) Whenever a procurement is based on noncompetitive negotiation, a unit shall publish a request for general expressions of interest.

(2) A request for general expressions of interest shall:

(i) state the general requirement for services;

(ii) request interested service providers to respond in writing with general expressions of interest; and

(iii) be published in the same manner as required for an invitation for bids.

(c) (1) To satisfy all or part of the requirements of the State as they occur, and without additional advertising, the procurement officer may conduct discussions with any responsible service provider who has submitted an expression of interest.

(2) As far as practicable in the course of administering a program, the unit shall treat fairly and equally with respect to discussions all responsible service providers who have submitted expressions of interest.

(d) After obtaining any approval required by law, the unit may award a procurement contract if the head of the unit determines, on the basis of continuing discussions or past program experience, that an award will serve the best interests of the State.

(e) A unit shall publish in eMaryland Marketplace notice of a procurement contract awarded under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1303 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1303
§13–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Frederick County.

(b) A gaming event under Subtitle 2 of this title is subject to the requirements of this subtitle.

(c) In addition to the qualified organizations listed in Subtitle 2 of this title, the following organizations and their auxiliaries may conduct activities governed by that subtitle:

(1) a volunteer fire company;

(2) a volunteer rescue company; and

(3) a volunteer ambulance company.

(d) Subtitle 2 of this title also regulates any gaming device, including a:

(1) chance book;

(2) tip jar;

(3) paddle wheel; and

(4) wheel of fortune.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-702 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By resolution, the County Council of Prince George’s County may create an official advisory committee on natural resources and community appearance to guide and accomplish the work of the County Council sitting as district council.

(2) The resolution shall specify the membership, duties, and functions of the committee.

(b) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that all units of State government cooperate with the County Council of Prince George’s County to the fullest possible extent to guide the orderly growth of the county through an advisory committee created under this section.

(2) At the request of the County Council, an official designated by a unit of State government may serve as a member of the advisory committee.

(c) The duties of the advisory committee may include making technical recommendations for:

(1) the preservation, exploitation, and site rehabilitation of mineral deposits; and

(2) the means and methods of encouraging development above minimum standards.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-314 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-314
§13–314.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “disabled” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 1382c(a)(3).

(b) A custodian may deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor’s benefit so much of the custodial property as the custodian considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor, without court order and without regard to:

(1) The duty or ability of the custodian personally or of any other person to support the minor; or

(2) Any other income or property of the minor which may be applicable or available for that purpose.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, a custodian may transfer all or part of the custodial property to a qualified minor’s trust without a court order.

(2) A transfer of custodial property to a qualified minor’s trust terminates the custodianship of that property to the extent of the transfer.

(3) Custodial property created under a testamentary instrument may not be transferred under this subsection unless the transfer is expressly authorized by the instrument.

(4) For an inter vivos transfer under this subsection to be valid, the instrument that created the custodial property shall contain in conspicuous type a statement that the transferor of the property elects to grant the custodian the authority to transfer all or part of the custodial property to a qualified minor’s trust without a court order.

(d) If the minor is disabled, a custodian may, without court order, use all or part of the custodial property to establish or fund for the benefit of the minor:

(1) A special needs trust, provided that the trustee is subject to the jurisdiction of a court, bonded, and required to file annual accountings of the trust;

(2) A pooled asset special needs trust account, provided that the trust has been approved by the attorney general of the state where the minor resides; or

(3) An ABLE account.

(e) On petition of an interested person or the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years, the court may order the custodian to deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor’s benefit so much of the custodial property as the court considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor.

(f) A delivery, payment, or expenditure under this section is in addition to, not in substitution for, and does not affect any obligation of a person to support the minor.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2001
§13–2001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Federal regulations on the protection of human subjects” means:

(1) Title 45, Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any subsequent revision of those regulations; and

(2) With respect to research that is subject to the jurisdiction of the federal Food and Drug Administration, Title 21, Parts 50 and 56 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any subsequent revision of those regulations.

(c) “Human subject” has the meaning stated in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.

(d) “Institutional review board” has the meaning stated in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.

(e) “Research” has the meaning stated in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2438 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2438
§13–2438.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who violates § 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(i) for a first violation, $5,000; or

(ii) for each subsequent violation, $10,000.

(2) Each sale or offer of a chance from a tip jar is a separate violation.

(b) If a person convicted under this section has a liquor license, the agency shall recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person’s liquor license for not less than 15 days.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-244 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-244
§13–244.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307 of this title.

(3) “Person” includes a vendor for:

(i) a political committee; or

(ii) a person making independent expenditures or electioneering communications.

(b) (1) A person soliciting a recurring contribution for a political committee or a recurring donation for an independent expenditure or electioneering communication may accept the recurring contribution or donation only if the contributor or donor gives affirmative consent for the recurring contribution or donation.

(2) The passive action of a contributor or donor, including failing to uncheck a pre–checked box authorizing a recurring contribution or donation, does not meet the requirement of affirmative consent under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) If a contributor or donor affirmatively consents to making a recurring contribution or donation, the person soliciting the recurring contribution or donation shall:

(1) in addition to the receipt required under § 13–222 of this subtitle, provide a receipt to the contributor or donor for each contribution or donation that clearly and conspicuously discloses:

(i) the frequency of the recurring contributions or donations;

(ii) the duration of the recurring contributions or donations; and

(iii) all information needed to cancel a recurring contribution or donation; and

(2) immediately cancel the recurring contributions or donations at the request of the contributor or donor.

(d) (1) (i) A political committee that obtains a contribution in violation of this section shall return the contribution to the contributor immediately after obtaining the contribution.

(ii) The amount of any contribution obtained in violation of this section is an outstanding obligation of the political committee that obtained the contribution until the contribution is repaid to the contributor.

(2) (i) A person making independent expenditures or electioneering communications who obtains a donation in violation of this section shall return the donation to the donor immediately after obtaining the donation.

(ii) The amount of any donation obtained in violation of this section is an outstanding obligation of the person making independent expenditures or electioneering communications who obtained the donation until the donation is repaid to the donor.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2404
§13–2404.
Status: in_force

(a) A volunteer rescue company shall be treated as a volunteer fire company for purposes of Subtitle 2 of this title.

(b) A person may not operate a chance book, paddle wheel, tip jar, wheel of fortune, or other gaming device, other than a bingo game, on premises that are owned by, leased to, or used as a place of business by a person that conducts a bingo game for purposes of making a profit.

(c) (1) Subtitle 2 of this title does not apply to the operation of tip jars.

(2) Tip jars are regulated under Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-308 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: reserved

A written acknowledgment of delivery by a custodian constitutes a sufficient receipt and discharge for custodial property transferred to the custodian pursuant to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-806 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-806
§13–806.
Status: in_force

No commission or compensation may be allowed a guardian of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary on the money or other assets received from a prior fiduciary nor on the amount received from liquidation of loans or other investments if the money, assets, loans or investments were derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor for the beneficiary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-705 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705
§13–705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration:

(i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued;

(ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or

(iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law.

(2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if:

(i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;

(ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or

(iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle.

(b) A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows:

(1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business;

(2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or

(3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-712 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-712
§13A–712.
Status: in_force

A person not subject to this title may be punished by a State court of competent jurisdiction if the person:

(1) has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness or to produce books and records before a court–martial or court of inquiry, or before any military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before such a court;

(2) has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates allowed to witnesses attending a criminal court of the State; and

(3) willfully neglects or refuses to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence that the person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless licensed to practice limited physical therapy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title that the person is licensed to practice limited physical therapy in this State.

(b) Unless licensed to practice limited physical therapy under this title, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.T.A.” or any other word, letter, or symbol approved by the Board with the intent to represent that the person practices limited physical therapy.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-115 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-115
§13–115.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County shall set the fees for dog licenses in Calvert County.

(2) Before establishing or altering a license fee, the county commissioners shall advertise the proposed fee for 2 successive weeks in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the county.

(3) A license expires 1, 2, or 3 years after the date of issue, as specified by county law.

(b) (1) In Calvert County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The County Commissioners of Calvert County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner;

(iii) imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;

(iv) 2 inches or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 50 cents.

(c) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may adopt rules and regulations for:

(i) issuing dog licenses;

(ii) keeping records of dog licenses;

(iii) enforcing the rules and regulations; and

(iv) any other matter concerning dogs the county commissioners consider necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare.

(2) The county commissioners may:

(i) by ordinance, provide for the regulation, humane treatment, and keeping of domestic animals;

(ii) by resolution, provide for the quarantine of all dogs in the county if the county commissioners determine that quarantine is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(iii) by ordinance, provide a penalty for a violation of an ordinance enacted under this subsection of imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(3) A fine imposed in accordance with an ordinance enacted under this subsection shall be paid to the Calvert County Treasurer.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may create an Animal Matters Hearing Board to resolve disputes and controversies arising under animal control ordinances adopted under subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The county commissioners may authorize an Animal Matters Hearing Board to:

(i) issue a subpoena to compel parties in a dispute to appear before the Board;

(ii) assess a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for a violation of an ordinance adopted under subsection (c) of this section; and

(iii) collect a civil penalty imposed under this paragraph.

(e) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may construct or lease, operate, and maintain an animal shelter in the county.

(2) The county shall pay for the animal shelter and its operation.

(3) The county commissioners may enter into agreements with adjacent counties to establish an animal shelter to serve the counties.

(f) (1) (i) A dog running at large in Calvert County without the proper license tag attached is a nuisance and is subject to seizure, detention, and euthanasia.

(ii) Whenever possible, the animal control officer or deputy animal control officer shall seize and impound a dog found running at large in the county without the proper license tag attached.

(iii) If an animal control officer or a deputy animal control officer is not able to catch a dog running at large in the county without a proper license tag, the animal control officer or deputy animal control officer may shoot or otherwise kill the dog.

(2) (i) The County Commissioners of Calvert County, by ordinance, may provide that an owner of a dog may not allow the dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, to run at large within a platted subdivision or district zoned residential if:

1. a petition requesting the ordinance is submitted to the county commissioners and signed by a majority of the residents of the platted subdivision or district zoned residential, with a designation of the boundary limits of the specific area; and

2. the county commissioners advertise the proposed ordinance and a public hearing on the ordinance for 2 successive weeks in two newspapers of general circulation in the county.

(ii) The county commissioners shall designate the boundary limits of each area affected as part of any ordinance enacted under this paragraph.

(3) (i) A dog impounded under this section shall be held for its owner for 72 hours.

(ii) A dog shall be released to its owner or an agent of the owner during the 72 hours if the owner or agent:

1. provides satisfactory proof of ownership;

2. pays the fee that the county commissioners set to cover the costs of seizing and impounding the dog; and

3. presents a proper license for the dog.

(4) (i) If a dog impounded under this subsection is not redeemed by its owner within 72 hours:

1. the owner forfeits all rights of ownership to the dog;

2. the dog becomes the property of the county; and

3. the dog shall remain impounded for at least an additional 48 hours.

(ii) During the additional 48 hours, any person may obtain ownership of the dog by paying the fee for the costs of seizing and impounding the dog and by purchasing a license for the dog.

(5) An animal control officer or a deputy animal control officer may euthanize, in the most humane manner possible, a dog impounded under this subsection that is not redeemed within 120 hours from the time of its seizure.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The Adjutant General:

(1) is the head of the Department;

(2) shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(3) is subordinate only to the Governor in matters relating to the Department;

(4) shall have a commissioned grade not above that of Lieutenant General; and

(5) shall be a full–time employee of the Department in State active duty status.

(b) At the time of appointment, the Adjutant General shall:

(1) have at least 2 years of commissioned field grade service in the National Guard;

(2) have attained at least the rank of colonel; and

(3) meet the requirements for federal recognition at the rank of Major General.

(c) The Adjutant General is a member of the Governor’s Executive Council.

(d) If the Adjutant General is ordered into the active military service of the United States, the Governor may designate an acting Adjutant General to exercise the duties of the Adjutant General during the period the Adjutant General is on active military service.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-413 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-413
§13–413.
Status: in_force

(a) Any expenses owed under this title constitute a debt to the State, owed by:

(1) The applicant for a warrant under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2) If a subsequent application for a patent is filed under § 13-412 of this subtitle, the new applicant.

(b) (1) If a proceeding terminates other than with the issuance of a patent, the Commissioner shall file for record a certified list of any unpaid expenses in the law or equity judgment records for:

(i) The county of this State in which is located the address of the applicant owing these expenses, as that address appears in his application; or

(ii) If that address is not within this State, the county of this State in which is located the largest portion of the land for which the application was made.

(2) When filed, the debt represented by the list has the force and effect of a judgment lien and may be enforced and renewed accordingly.

(c) If the Commissioner finds that an applicant for a land patent acted in bad faith and without substantial justification, the Commissioner may require the applicant to pay the reasonable expenses of the objectors, including their attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees, and the reasonable expenses of the Commissioner, including administrative, research, and hearing expenses.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-613 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-613
§13–613.
Status: in_force

The Council may:

(1) prepare studies of the region’s resources with respect to existing and emerging problems of industry, commerce, transportation, population, housing, agriculture, public services, local governments, and any other matters relevant to regional planning;

(2) (i) collect, process, and analyze at regular intervals the social and economic statistics for the region that are necessary to planning studies; and

(ii) make the results available to the public;

(3) participate with other governmental units, educational institutions, and private organizations in the coordination of the research activities; and

(4) provide information to:

(i) units and instrumentalities of the federal, State, and local governments; and

(ii) the public, in order to:

1. foster public awareness and understanding of the objectives of the plan and the functions of regional and local planning; and

2. stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the region.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1804 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1804
§13–1804.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be licensed by the county under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Credit health insurance” means insurance on a debtor that provides indemnity for payments that are due on a specific loan or other credit transaction while the debtor is disabled as defined by the policy.

(c) “Credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance” means insurance on a debtor that provides indemnity for payments that are due on a specific loan or other credit transaction while the debtor is involuntarily unemployed as defined by the policy.

(d) “Credit life insurance” means insurance on the life of a debtor in connection with a specific loan or other credit transaction.

(e) “Creditor” means:

(1) a lender of money or vendor or lessor of goods, services, or property rights or privileges for which payment is arranged through a credit transaction;

(2) a successor to the right, title, or interest of the lender, vendor, or lessor;

(3) an affiliate, associate, subsidiary, director, officer, or employee of the lender, vendor, or lessor; or

(4) any other person in any way associated with the lender, vendor, or lessor.

(f) (1) “Debtor” means a borrower of money or purchaser or lessee of goods, services, or property rights or privileges for which payment is arranged through a credit transaction.

(2) “Debtor” includes the husband or wife or both, as specified in the certificate of insurance, if the husband and wife are jointly liable under a contract of indebtedness.

(g) “Indebtedness” means the total amount payable by a debtor to a creditor in connection with a loan or other credit transaction.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-505 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

§13–505. IN EFFECT

(a) A permit holder may award prizes in merchandise and money in a raffle in any amount.

(b) Except as provided in § 13–505.1(d)(1)(ii) of this subtitle, a permit holder may not conduct more than 12 raffles in a calendar year.

§13–505. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 //

(a) A permit holder may award prizes in merchandise and money in a raffle in any amount.

(b) A permit holder may not conduct more than 12 raffles in a calendar year.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-808 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-808
§13–808.
Status: in_force

The excise taxes imposed by this part for a vehicle shall be paid to the Administration:

(1) Before the issuance of a certificate of title for that vehicle; or

(2) As to a vehicle registered under § 13-109(c) of this title without a certificate of title, before the registration of that vehicle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-32A-06 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32A / Section 13-32A-06
§13–32A–06.
Status: in_force

The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to fund the position of Director and the Council, as follows:

(1) For fiscal year 2023, at least $71,400;

(2) For fiscal year 2024, at least $83,000;

(3) For fiscal year 2025, at least $85,300;

(4) For fiscal year 2026, at least $87,600; and

(5) For fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter, at least $89,900.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1008 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1008
§13–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) The State and Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.

(b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council.

(2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year to the Department.

(ii) The submission shall include supporting schedules to show how the budget is financed, and to provide for review and recommendations.

(iii) After review, the Department shall forward the submission and any recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.

(c) (1) The governing bodies of Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties each year shall appropriate to the Council at least $10,000 each to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.

(2) Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties may appropriate any other money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(3) Other political subdivisions, including special districts, may appropriate money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(d) The Council may accept additional money from any other public or private source.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Service contract” means a procurement contract for services that:

(1) will be provided to a unit in the Executive Branch of State government;

(2) will be performed within a State-operated facility; and

(3) in the estimation of the procurement officer, will exceed an annual cost of $100,000.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “services” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) “Services” does not include information technology services and cybersecurity.

(d) “Unit” has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1101
§13–1101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center Advisory Committee.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-218 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-218
§13–218.
Status: in_force

The Military Department shall adopt regulations for exemption of a member of the organized militia from State jury service that would unreasonably interfere with the performance of the member’s military duties or affect adversely the readiness of the activity, command, or unit to which the member is assigned.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-519 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-519
§13–519.
Status: in_force

(a) A notice shall be signed by the clerk of the court and shall:

(1) include the caption of the case;

(2) describe the substance of the complaint and the relief sought;

(3) state the latest date on which a response may be filed;

(4) state that the property shall be forfeited if a response is not filed on time;

(5) state that the owner of the property may have possession of the property pending forfeiture by posting a bond as provided in § 13–510 of this subtitle; and

(6) tell where to file a response and whom to contact for more information concerning the forfeiture.

(b) Within 20 days after the filing of the complaint, the notice shall be:

(1) posted by the sheriff on the door of the courthouse where the action is pending or on a bulletin board within the immediate vicinity of the door;

(2) posted by the sheriff in a conspicuous place on the land, if forfeiture of real property is sought; and

(3) published at least once a week in each of 3 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the action is pending, unless the property is a boat or motor vehicle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1041 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1041
§13A–1041.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who wrongfully uses, possesses, manufactures, distributes, imports into the customs territory of the United States, exports from the United States, or introduces into an installation, vessel, vehicle, or aircraft used by or under the control of the armed forces of the United States or of any state military forces a substance described in subsection (b) of this section shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) The substances referred to in subsection (a) of this section are:

(1) opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, barbituric acid, and cannabis and any derivative of any such substance or compound;

(2) any substance not specified in item (1) of this subsection that is listed on a schedule of controlled substances prescribed by the President for the purposes of the Uniform Code of Military Justice of the armed forces, 10 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.; and

(3) any other substance not specified in item (1) of this subsection or contained on a list prescribed by the President under item (2) of this subsection that is listed in schedules I through V of article 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812.
Md. Code, Education § 13-514 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-514
§13–514.
Status: in_force

(a) The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the primary adult clinical resource center for the State Emergency Medical Services Systems.

(b) The chief administrative officer of the Center is the Director who:

(1) Shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation, subject to the approval of the Governor or the passage of 60 days from the date of the appointment, whichever occurs first; and

(2) May not hold concurrently the position of Executive Director of the Institute.

(c) The Director of the Center shall:

(1) Report through the Medical System Corporation Chief Executive Officer to the Board of Directors;

(2) Provide a monthly report to the Board of Directors and the EMS Board on the overall progress of programs;

(3) Render reports to appropriate committees of the Board of Directors; and

(4) Develop the budget and, after approval of the Medical System Corporation Chief Executive Officer, present the budget to the EMS Board for review and comment and through the appropriate committees of the Board of Directors for approval by the Board of Directors.

(d) The Director of the Center shall:

(1) Advise and provide the opportunity for the EMS Board to comment prior to the adoption of any proposed change in the budget, services, mission, or other policies of the Center that would affect the ability of the Center to continue to fulfill its mission as the statewide primary adult clinical resource for emergency medical services; and

(2) Submit to the EMS Board an annual report on the budget and on the operations of the Center.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-601 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 6 / Section 13A-601
§13A–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Charges and specifications shall be signed by a person subject to this title under oath before a commissioned officer authorized by § 13A–1102 of this title to administer oaths and shall state:

(1) that the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth therein; and

(2) that they are true in fact to the best of the signer’s knowledge and belief.

(b) On the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take immediate steps to determine what disposition should be made thereof in the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be informed of the charges as soon as practicable.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, “legal assistance organization” means a firm, group, corporation, or other entity which recommends, furnishes, arranges, or pays for legal services for its own members or beneficiaries, whether or not for profit.

(b) A legal assistance organization may not sell or offer its services for sale in Maryland except in accordance with this section.

(c) A legal assistance organization annually shall file a report with the Division of its activities and its financial condition.

(d) A legal assistance organization which sells or offers its legal services in the State is subject to the powers and duties of the Division within this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-907 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-907
§13–907.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.

(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt licensing requirements for home builders.

(c) The County Commissioners of Washington County may:

(1) set a license fee; and

(2) require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman and vice chairman.

(b) The Board shall determine:

(1) The manner of election of the chairman and vice chairman; and

(2) The duties of the chairman and vice chairman.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-602 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;

(2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;

(3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and

(4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-805 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-805
§13–805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of Dorchester County may adopt regulations concerning maintaining and operating public docks, piers, wharves, and harbor facilities owned or leased by the county.

(2) A regulation adopted under this subsection may include provisions related to:

(i) permits;

(ii) berths;

(iii) mooring;

(iv) swimming;

(v) trash disposal and removal; and

(vi) sunken vessels.

(b) The governing body of Dorchester County may adopt penalties for a violation of a regulation adopted under this section, including imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-311 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-311
§13–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13–310 of this subtitle or § 13–506 of this title, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) The hearing notice shall be served in accordance with § 1–204 of this article at least 30 days before the hearing.

(d) The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(e) The Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(f) If after due notice the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-518 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-518
§13–518.
Status: in_force

(a) A complaint seeking forfeiture shall contain:

(1) a description of the property seized;

(2) the date and place of the seizure;

(3) the name of the owner, if known;

(4) the name of the person in possession, if known;

(5) the name of each lienholder, if known or reasonably subject to discovery;

(6) an allegation that the property is subject to forfeiture;

(7) if the forfeiting authority seeks to forfeit a lienholder’s interest in property, an allegation that the lien was created with actual knowledge that the property was being or was to be used in violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;

(8) a statement of the facts and circumstances surrounding the seizure;

(9) a statement setting forth the specific grounds for forfeiture; and

(10) an oath or affirmation by the forfeiting authority that the contents of the complaint are true to the best of the forfeiting authority’s knowledge, information, and belief.

(b) Within 20 days after the filing of the complaint, copies of the summons and complaint shall be sent by certified mail requesting “restricted delivery – show to whom, date, address of delivery” and first–class mail to all known owners and lienholders whose identities are reasonably subject to discovery, including all real property owners and lienholders shown in the records required by law for notice or perfection of the lien.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1110 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1110
§13–1110.
Status: in_force

(a) The local health officers of two or more counties may join together as a region to apply for a Local Public Health Cancer Grant.

(b) The Department may require that two or more counties join together as a region to apply for a Local Public Health Cancer Grant if the Department determines that:

(1) It would be cost–effective to fund cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs for targeted cancers on a regional basis; and

(2) It would serve the public health interests of the counties to fund cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs for targeted cancers on a regional basis.

(c) The amount of a Local Public Health Cancer Grant that is distributed to a region under this section shall be equal to the sum of the Local Public Health Cancer Grants that otherwise would have been distributed to each county under the formula established under § 13–1108 of this subtitle.

(d) If the local health officers of two or more counties choose to join together as a region to apply for a Local Public Health Cancer Grant or are required to do so by the Department, the local health officers shall act jointly to:

(1) Develop a Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment, as required under § 13–1109(c) of this subtitle;

(2) Establish a Community Health Coalition, as provided under § 13–1111 of this subtitle, or identify another coalition approved by the Department;

(3) Demonstrate that the base–year funding requirement established under § 13–1112 of this subtitle has been met; and

(4) Otherwise satisfy the requirements of §§ 13–1107 through 13–1113 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-704 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

If, with the intent to evade the payment of tax, a person or governmental unit fails to file a tax return when required under this article, the tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 100% of the underpayment of tax.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Money placed in the Administration Fund shall be used as follows:

(1) To pay the expenses incurred in the administration of the licensing program provided for in this subtitle; and

(2) To prepare the annual Directory of Grain Dealers, as required by § 13-206 of this subtitle.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any unexpended funds up to $50,000 may not revert to the General Fund of this State at the end of the fiscal year.