Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-508 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-508
§6–508.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department has the powers necessary to implement the Program.

(b) (1) The Department may determine the terms and conditions or establish time limits for the use of financial assistance awarded under this subtitle.

(2) The financial assistance awarded under this subtitle may be secured by a mortgage, a lien, or any other security interest that is superior to or subordinate to other mortgages, liens, or other security interests.

(c) (1) The Department may enforce the terms and conditions of the financial assistance awarded under this subtitle.

(2) If any financial assistance awarded under this subtitle is secured by a first or subordinate mortgage or other lien, the Department may:

(i) begin an action to protect or enforce any right given by law, contract, or other agreement;

(ii) foreclose on property;

(iii) purchase property at any foreclosure or other sale, or acquire or take possession of the property through conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and convey property after acquiring it;

(iv) settle or compromise any debt or obligation owed to the Department;

(v) pay the principal of and interest on any obligation incurred in connection with the property and dispose of or otherwise deal with the property to protect the interests of the Program; or

(vi) release or sell any mortgage, obligation, or property that the Department holds at public or private sale, with or without public bidding.

(d) (1) The Department may contract with any person or governmental unit for property or services necessary to operate the Program.

(2) The Department may contract for and accept any grant, contribution, or loan of money, property, or other aid from the federal government and may do all things consistent with this subtitle to qualify for the aid.

(e) In connection with any loans that the Department makes, the Department may:

(1) require and obtain appraisals, credit information, and other pertinent information; and

(2) charge interest.

(f) The Department may consent to the modification of any provision of a Program agreement if the modification is in the best interest of the Program.
Md. Code, Education § 6-127 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-127
§6–127.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Montessori school” means:

(1) A public school that uses Montessori instruction as its primary method of instruction; or

(2) A Montessori school approved by the Department.

(b) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section apply only to a candidate for a certificate to teach students in a Montessori school.

(c) An individual is eligible for a certificate to teach students in a Montessori school if the individual:

(1) Holds a valid credential from:

(i) The American Montessori Society;

(ii) The Association Montessori Internationale; or

(iii) A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education; and

(2) Holds a bachelor’s degree in any field.

(d) (1) The State Board may require an individual to successfully pass an examination to be certified under this section.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an individual who satisfies the requirements of subsection (c) of this section may not be required to meet any additional requirements to be certified to teach students in a Montessori school.

(e) An individual certified under this section may not teach students in a public school that is not a Montessori school unless the individual meets all other requirements relating to certification of public school teachers.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

A lienholder, or other person showing a legal right, title, or interest in seized property not destroyed in accordance with this subtitle, may file a protest with the Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate:

(1) within 30 days after seizure of the property; or

(2) if the seized property is a vehicle, a vessel, or an aircraft, within 30 days after the publication of notice required under § 6–101(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-602 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct the State Fire Marshal, a deputy State fire marshal, or a special assistant State fire marshal while the State Fire Marshal, deputy State fire marshal, or special assistant State fire marshal:

(1) is fighting a fire, performing emergency service, or proceeding to a fire or other emergency; or

(2) is dispatched on a call for emergency service.

(b) A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct the State Fire Marshal, a deputy State fire marshal, or a special assistant State fire marshal in the course of conducting an inspection or investigating a fire or explosion.

(c) A person may not, with fraudulent design on person or property, falsely represent that the person is a State fire marshal or a sworn employee of the office of State Fire Marshal.

(d) A person may not have, use, wear, or display without proper authority, for the purpose of deception, a uniform, shield, button, ornament, identification, or shoulder patch, or a simulation or imitation of these articles, adopted by the office of State Fire Marshal.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-618 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-618
§6–618.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle or other game of chance that a charitable organization holds in a county under the laws applicable to the county.

(b) As part of an advertising plan in connection with a charitable solicitation, a person may not notify another person that the other person has won a prize, has received an award, or has been chosen or is eligible to receive a thing of value if the other person is required to:

(1) buy goods or services;

(2) pay money; or

(3) submit to a promotion.
Md. Code, Election Law § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this title applies to any petition authorized by law to place the name of an individual or a question on the ballot or to create a new political party.

(b) This title does not apply to a petition filed pursuant to Division II of the Local Government Article.

(c) This title may not be interpreted to conflict with any provision relating to petitions specified in the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations in this section, a local jurisdiction shall waive its examination requirements for an individual who is licensed by the State Board to provide electrical services.

(b) A local jurisdiction shall grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) pays any registration fee that the local jurisdiction requires; and

(2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) is licensed as an electrician under this title;

(ii) holds an active State license; and

(iii) in place of any bond requirement of a local jurisdiction, meets the insurance requirements of § 6–604 of this subtitle.

(c) Within 10 working days after payment of any local registration fee, a local jurisdiction shall issue a local registration to each applicant who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-110 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-110
§6–110.
Status: in_force

When the title of a transferee to property is subject to a defect by reason of his noncompliance with the requirements of this title, then:

(1) A purchaser of any of such property from such transferee who pays no value or who takes with notice of such noncompliance takes subject to such defect, but

(2) A purchaser for value in good faith and without such notice takes free of such defect.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-201 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A person to whom letters are first issued has exclusive authority under the letters until the person’s appointment is terminated or modified.

(b) If, in the absence of termination or modification, letters are afterwards issued to another, the first appointed personal representative may recover any property of the estate in the hands of, and demand and secure an accounting from, the personal representative subsequently appointed, but the acts of the latter done in good faith before notice of the first letters, are not void for want of validity of appointment.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-801 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-801
§6–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Affected property” means:

(i) A property constructed before 1950 that contains at least one rental dwelling unit;

(ii) On and after January 1, 2015, a property constructed before 1978 that contains at least one rental unit; or

(iii) Any residential rental property for which the owner makes an election under § 6–803(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(2) “Affected property” includes an individual rental dwelling unit within a multifamily rental dwelling.

(3) “Affected property” does not include property exempted under § 6–803(b) of this subtitle.

(c) “Change in occupancy” means a change of tenant in an affected property in which the property is vacated and possession is either surrendered to the owner or abandoned.

(d) “Child” means an individual under the age of 6 years.

(e) “Commission” means the Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission.

(f) (1) “Elevated blood lead” or “EBL” means a quantity of lead in blood, expressed in micrograms per deciliter (�g/dl), greater than or equal to the reference level specified in this subtitle and is determined in accordance with the following protocols:

(i) A venous blood test; or

(ii) Two capillary blood tests taken in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) If the capillary blood test method is used, an individual shall:

(i) Have a first sample of capillary blood drawn and tested; and

(ii) Have a second sample of capillary blood drawn and tested within 84 days after the first sample is drawn.

(3) If the result of one capillary blood test would require action under this subtitle and the other result would not, an individual’s elevated blood lead level shall be confirmed by a venous blood test.

(g) “Exterior surfaces” means:

(1) All fences and porches that are part of an affected property;

(2) All outside surfaces of an affected property that are accessible to a child and that are:

(i) Attached to the outside of an affected property; or

(ii) Other buildings and structures, including play equipment, benches, and laundry line poles, that are part of the affected property, except buildings or structures that are not owned or controlled by the owner of the affected property; and

(3) All painted surfaces in stairways, hallways, entrance areas, recreation areas, laundry areas, and garages within a multifamily rental dwelling unit that are common to individual dwelling units and are accessible to a child.

(h) “Fund” means the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.

(i) (1) “High efficiency particle air vacuum” or “HEPA–vacuum” means a device capable of filtering out particles of 0.3 microns or greater from a body of air at an efficiency of 99.97% or greater.

(2) “HEPA–vacuum” includes use of a HEPA–vacuum.

(j) “Lead–based paint” means paint or other surface coatings that contain lead in excess of the maximum lead content level allowed by the Department by regulation.

(k) “Lead–contaminated dust” means dust in affected properties that contains an area or mass concentration of lead in excess of the lead content level determined by the Department by regulation.

(l) “Lead–free” means at or below a lead content level deemed to be lead–free in accordance with criteria established by the Department by regulation.

(m) “Lead–safe housing” means a rental dwelling unit that:

(1) Is certified to be lead–free in accordance with § 6–804 of this subtitle;

(2) Was constructed after 1978;

(3) Is deemed to be lead–safe by the Department in accordance with criteria established by the Department by regulation; or

(4) Is certified to be in compliance with § 6–815(a) of this subtitle and:

(i) In which all windows are either lead–free or have been treated so that all friction surfaces are lead–free;

(ii) In which lead–contaminated dust levels are determined to be within abatement clearance levels established by the Department by regulation, within a time frame established by the Department by regulation; and

(iii) Which is subject to ongoing maintenance and testing as specified by the Department by regulation.

(n) “Multifamily rental dwelling” means a property which contains more than one rental dwelling unit.

(o) (1) “Owner” means a person, firm, corporation, guardian, conservator, receiver, trustee, executor, or legal representative who, alone or jointly or severally with others, owns, holds, or controls the whole or any part of the freehold or leasehold interest to any property, with or without actual possession.

(2) “Owner” includes:

(i) Any vendee in possession of the property; and

(ii) Any authorized agent of the owner, including a property manager or leasing agent.

(3) “Owner” does not include:

(i) A trustee or a beneficiary under a deed of trust or a mortgagee; or

(ii) The owner of a reversionary interest under a ground rent lease.

(p) “Person at risk” means a child or a pregnant woman who resides or regularly spends at least 24 hours per week in an affected property.

(q) “Reference level” means:

(1) (i) Between July 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, inclusive, a blood lead level of 5 �g/dl; and

(ii) On and after January 1, 2024, a blood lead level of 3.5 �g/dl; or

(2) If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revise the blood lead reference value after December 31, 2023, the revised blood lead reference value, beginning 1 year after the date that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised the blood lead reference value.

(r) “Related party” means any:

(1) Person related to an owner by blood or marriage;

(2) Employee of the owner; or

(3) Entity in which an owner, or any person referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, has an interest.

(s) “Relocation expenses” means all expenses necessitated by the relocation of a tenant’s household to lead–safe housing, including moving and hauling expenses, the HEPA–vacuuming of all upholstered furniture, payment of a security deposit for the lead–safe housing, and installation and connection of utilities and appliances.

(t) “Rent subsidy” means the difference between the rent paid by a tenant for housing at the time a qualified offer is made under Part V of this subtitle and the rent due for the lead–safe housing to which the tenant is relocated.

(u) (1) “Rental dwelling unit” means a room or group of rooms that form a single independent habitable rental unit for permanent occupation by one or more individuals that has living facilities with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

(2) “Rental dwelling unit” does not include:

(i) An area not used for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation, such as an unfinished basement;

(ii) A unit within a hotel, motel, or similar seasonal or transient facility;

(iii) An area which is secured and inaccessible to occupants; or

(iv) A unit which is not offered for rent.

(v) “Risk reduction standard” means a risk reduction standard established under § 6–815 or § 6–819 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-601
§6–601.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a local jurisdiction that has applied for and received authorization to offer local master or journeyperson registration under § 6–103 of this title.

(b) Within 60 days after the issuance of a State license to an individual, the individual shall register locally with the local jurisdiction where the individual:

(1) resides;

(2) has a principal business office; or

(3) has a resident agent.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-402 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-402
§6–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations in this section and § 6–314 of this title, a master electrician who is licensed by the State Board and who assigns a local registration to a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services may change that assignment.

(b) To change an assignment of a local registration, an applicant shall:

(1) submit to the State Board an application on the form that the State Board provides;

(2) pay to the State Board a change of status fee set by the State Board;

(3) submit to the State Board proof of the change of status of the local registration; and

(4) return the State license to the State Board.

(c) On payment of the change of status fee, the State Board shall issue a new license to the applicant.

(d) The State Board shall give each local jurisdiction notice of any change in the status of a local registration obtained by the use of a State license that will affect the status of the State license.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-225 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-225
§6–225.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest or reinvest State money in any obligation that the Maryland Higher Education Loan Corporation guarantees if:

(1) a financial institution holds the obligation; and

(2) the Governor approves the financial institution.

(b) (1) The Treasurer may set the conditions of the investment or reinvestment, including the term and any service charge.

(2) The investments and reinvestments under this section may not exceed:

(i) for any 1 obligation, 80% of its principal;

(ii) for any 1 financial institution, the amount by which its holdings in the obligations exceed 1% of the total deposits of the financial institution; and

(iii) for all obligations, $10,000,000.

(c) If the Treasurer invests or reinvests in an obligation under this section, the financial institution that holds the obligation is the collecting agent of the State for the investment or reinvestment.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1112 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1112
§6–1112.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle may contract with a private or public entity or may form an association for preparation and maintenance of a unit management program or for performance of its responsibilities required under a unit management program, including appointment of an agent, allocation of costs, and indemnification.

(b) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to relieve or to protect any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle from liability for violation of this subtitle due to nonperformance by a responsible entity or agent.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-601 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-601
§6–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authority” means the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund Authority established under § 6–605 of this subtitle.

(c) “Endowment proceeds” means those investment earnings accruing to a research endowment of a nonprofit institution of higher education and available for expenditure by the institution in accordance with § 6–612 of this subtitle.

(d) “Fund” means the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund created under § 6–604 of this subtitle.

(e) “Governing board” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(f) “Governing body” means:

(1) a governing board;

(2) the governing entity of a private nonprofit institution of higher education; or

(3) the governing entity of a regional higher education center.

(g) (1) “Nonprofit institution of higher education” means an institution of postsecondary education located in the State, that receives State funds in the annual operating budget and that generally limits enrollment to graduates of secondary schools and awards degrees at either the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level.

(2) “Nonprofit institution of higher education” includes public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education located in the State.

(h) “Private nonprofit institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(i) “Program” means the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Program under this subtitle.

(j) “Qualified donation” means any private donation, gift, irrevocable pledge, or bequest to a research endowment in accordance with § 6–613 of this subtitle.

(k) “Regional higher education center” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(l) “Research endowment” means an account established at or administered by a nonprofit institution of higher education in accordance with § 6–612 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-602 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-808 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-808
§6–808.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places it determines.

(b) From among the members, the Governor shall appoint the Chairman of the Commission.

(c) (1) A majority of the members then serving on the Commission constitutes a quorum.

(2) The Commission may act upon a majority vote of the quorum.

(d) A member of the Commission:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement from the Fund for reasonable travel expenses related to attending meetings and other Commission events in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The incorporators shall adopt bylaws for the credit union and shall sign and acknowledge two copies of them.

(b) The bylaws of the credit union shall include:

(1) The name and purpose of the credit union;

(2) Provisions for annual and special meetings of members and the manner of notification for and conduct of the meetings;

(3) The number of members that constitute a quorum and provisions that relate to voting;

(4) A detailed description of the field of membership;

(5) The qualifications for membership;

(6) The number of directors on the board and their powers and duties;

(7) The powers and duties of its credit committee, if any, and supervisory committee;

(8) The powers and duties of its officers;

(9) The number of and qualifications for directors emeriti, if any;

(10) The par value of its shares and the conditions for issuance, payment, transfer, and withdrawal;

(11) The conditions on which deposits may be received and withdrawn; and

(12) Provisions for determining and paying dividends on shares and interest on deposits.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-106 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-106
§6–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a hearing under § 6-105 of this subtitle, the victim or victim’s representative shall be notified as provided under § 11-104 or § 11-503 of this article.

(b) A victim or victim’s representative has the right to attend a hearing under § 6-105 of this subtitle as provided under § 11-102 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) personal income taxes;

(2) ad valorem taxes on real or personal property;

(3) special purpose obligations or assessments imposed by another state in connection with particular kinds of insurance other than property insurance; or

(4) assessments imposed by insurance guaranty associations or similar organizations in another state.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, in determining the propriety and extent of retaliatory action under this subtitle, the Commissioner shall take into consideration deductions from premium taxes or other taxes otherwise payable, allowed for real or personal property taxes paid.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 15 / Section 6-1502
§6–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a public or nonpublic school that is classified as a public water system.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department, in consultation with the State Department of Education, the Department of General Services, and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, shall adopt regulations to require periodic testing for the presence of lead in each drinking water outlet located in an occupied public or nonpublic school building.

(2) Before adopting the regulations required under this section, the Department shall gather information about the testing processes, protocols, and efforts being undertaken by each county school system and private school to establish a safe and lead–free environment, including whether the school system or school has a plan for testing and, if appropriate, remedial measures.

(c) Regulations adopted under this section shall:

(1) Require initial testing to be conducted on or before July 1, 2018;

(2) Phase in the implementation of the required testing beginning with:

(i) School buildings constructed before 1988; and

(ii) School buildings serving students in a prekindergarten program or any grade from kindergarten through grade 5;

(3) Establish a sampling method for the required testing that is consistent with technical guidance;

(4) Establish the frequency for the required testing;

(5) Address best practices and cost–effective testing;

(6) Require test samples from drinking water outlets to be analyzed by an entity approved by the Department; and

(7) If an analysis of a test sample indicates an elevated level of lead in a drinking water outlet, require that:

(i) The results of the analysis be reported to the Department, the State Department of Education, the Maryland Department of Health, and the appropriate local health department;

(ii) Access to the drinking water outlet be closed;

(iii) An adequate supply of safe drinking water be provided to school occupants;

(iv) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the school take appropriate remedial measures, including:

1. Permanently shutting or closing off access to the drinking water outlet;

2. Manual or automatic flushing of the drinking water outlet;

3. Installing and maintaining a filter at the drinking water outlet; or

4. Repairing or replacing the drinking water outlet, plumbing, or service line contributing to the elevated level of lead;

(v) The school conduct follow–up testing; and

(vi) Notice of the elevated level of lead be:

1. Provided to the parent or legal guardian of each student attending the school; and

2. Posted on the website of the school.

(d) The Department, in consultation with the State Department of Education, may grant a waiver from the testing required under this section if:

(1) (i) The drinking water outlets in the school building have been tested for the presence of lead in a manner that substantially complies with regulations issued under this section; and

(ii) The test results indicate no elevated levels of lead in any of the drinking water outlets in the school building;

(2) (i) Students in the school building do not have access to any drinking water outlet; and

(ii) Bottled water is the only source of water for drinking or food preparation in the school building;

(3) A plan is in place for testing the drinking water outlets and addressing any elevated level of lead in a drinking water outlet in the school building in a manner that substantially complies with the regulations required under this section; or

(4) The local school system has:

(i) Completed comprehensive lead testing of the drinking water from plumbing fixtures; and

(ii) A comprehensive monitoring program to ensure safe drinking water in its schools.

(e) On or before December 1, 2018, and on or before December 1 each year thereafter, the Department and the State Department of Education jointly shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the findings of the testing required under this section, including:

(1) The name and address of each school found to have elevated levels of lead in its drinking water; and

(2) The type, location in the building, and use of each drinking water outlet with an elevated level of lead.

(f) (1) This subsection applies only to a drinking water outlet for which a test sample analyzed on or before June 1, 2021, indicated a concentration of lead that was more than 5 parts per billion but less than 20 parts per billion.

(2) On or before August 1, 2022, a school shall take appropriate measures in accordance with subsection (c)(7)(iv) of this section to remediate an outlet described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-214 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-214
§6–214.
Status: in_force

Each person who collects or receives money for the State and who is not subject to § 6-213(a) of this subtitle shall:

(1) pay the money into the State Treasury as provided by law; and

(2) account to the Comptroller for the money:

(i) at the times and in the manner that the law specifies; or

(ii) if the law does not specify the time and manner, as the Comptroller considers necessary.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-202 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

Credit unions are subject to the supervision of the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-212 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-212
§6–212.
Status: in_force

(a) An agent or employee of the Administration or member of the Commission may not:

(1) Contract with the Administration;

(2) Have any direct or indirect interest in a contract with the Administration; or

(3) Have any direct or indirect interest in the sale or purchase by the Administration of any property.

(b) An agent, employee, member, or officer of a local port authority or local port commission may not:

(1) Contract with the authority or commission;

(2) Have any direct or indirect interest in a contract with the authority or commission;

(3) Have any direct or indirect interest in a company that does business with the authority or commission; or

(4) Have any direct or indirect interest in the sale or purchase by the authority or commission of any property.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-408 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-408
§6–408.
Status: in_force

For a period of 30 days after the entry of a judgment, or thereafter pursuant to motion filed within that period, the court has revisory power and control over the judgment. After the expiration of that period the court has revisory power and control over the judgment only in case of fraud, mistake, irregularity, or failure of an employee of the court or of the clerk’s office to perform a duty required by statute or rule.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-606 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

(a) A master electrician shall display the master electrician’s license and the license number conspicuously in the principal place of business of the master electrician.

(b) Each electrician advertisement in the name of a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services shall contain the license number and name of a master electrician or holder of a journeyperson electrician license whom the master electrician employs and designates to direct and control the provision of electrical services through the business of the person.

(c) A licensee shall give the State Board written notice of any change of name, address, or employment from what appears on the current license at least 10 working days before the change is to take effect.
Md. Code, Land Use § 6-106 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-106
§6–106.
Status: reserved

(a) At any time after the filing of a plat with the clerk of the circuit court of the county and during the period specified for the reservation, a planning commission and the owner of reserved land may agree to modify the location of the lines of a proposed street.

(b) An agreement to modify the location shall include a release by the landowner of any claim for compensation or damages caused by the modification.

(c) (1) After the release is executed, the planning commission may make a plat corresponding to the modification and transmit the plat to the legislative body for approval.

(2) If the legislative body approves the modified plat, the clerk of the legislative body shall transmit an attested copy of the modified plat to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the local jurisdiction is located.

(3) The modified plat shall supersede the original or prior plat.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-405 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-405
§6–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for property needed or used in the operation of the fire or police departments of Baltimore City, the Administration may purchase and Baltimore City may sell to the Administration any interest that Baltimore City has in any property used in the operation of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.

(b) Any sale under this section shall be on the terms and conditions and at the price agreed to by the Administration and the Board of Estimates of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-701 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-701
§6–701.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall:

(1) Accept from physicians reports on occupational diseases; and

(2) Study occupational diseases and means to prevent and control the diseases.

(b) (1) After notice and a public hearing before the Secretary, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations necessary to prevent and control occupational diseases.

(2) The Secretary shall enforce the rules and regulations adopted under this section.

(c) The Secretary shall:

(1) Investigate each industrial condition that is suspected of causing an occupational disease; and

(2) Recommend means to control the condition.

(d) In Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health also has the duties imposed and the powers conferred on the Secretary by this section. However, this section does not limit the authority of the Secretary in Baltimore City or any charter power of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.

(e) A person who, after written notice of a rule or regulation adopted under this section, continues to violate the rule or regulation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each day that the violation continues.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-421 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-421
§6–421.
Status: in_force

(a) Any complaint, corrective order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed in accordance with § 1–204 of this article.

(b) If service is made by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, the person who mails the document shall file with the Department verified proof of mailing.

(c) Any notice that requires filing of a report, attendance at a hearing, or both, shall be served at least 10 days before the earlier of:

(1) The time set for the hearing, if any; or

(2) The time set for the filing of the report, if any.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-304 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “gas company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) (1) A person may not wrongfully and maliciously damage, connect, disconnect, tap, or interfere or tamper with material, equipment, or facilities of a gas company.

(2) A person may not intentionally damage or defraud a gas company by:

(i) bypassing a meter provided for registering the gas consumed;

(ii) willfully tampering with, damaging, or preventing the action of a meter to register gas; or

(iii) causing or procuring a meter to be damaged or altered.

(c) Prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person who would directly benefit from the use of the gas passing through the meter includes:

(1) a device that allows the use of gas supplied by a gas company without the gas being registered on a meter provided by the gas company; and

(2) damage or alteration to a meter so as to prevent the action of the meter.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 6-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an affordable housing land trust agreement executed under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.

(b) This section is effective on July 1, 1969, with respect to (1) inter vivos instruments taking effect on or after that date, (2) wills of persons who die on or after that date, and (3) appointments by inter vivos instruments or wills made on or after that date under powers created before that date.

(c) If the specified contingency of a special limitation creating a possibility of reverter or of a condition subsequent creating a right of entry for condition broken does not occur within 30 years of the effective date of the instrument creating the possibility or condition, the possibility or condition no longer is valid thereafter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-108 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(1) A bulk transfer is subject to this title even though it is by sale at auction, but only in the manner and with the results stated in this section.

(2) The transferor shall furnish a list of his creditors and assist in the preparation of a schedule of the property to be sold, both prepared as before stated (§ 6-104).

(3) The person or persons other than the transferor who direct, control or are responsible for the auction are collectively called the “auctioneer.” The auctioneer shall:

(a) Receive and retain the list of creditors and prepare and retain the schedule of property for the period stated in this title (§ 6-104);

(b) Give notice of the auction personally or by registered or certified mail at least ten days before it occurs to:

(i) The Comptroller;

(ii) All persons shown on the list of creditors; and

(iii) All other persons who are known to the auctioneer to hold or assert claims against the transferor; and

(c) Assure that the net proceeds of the auction are applied as provided in this title (§ 6-106).

(4) Failure of the auctioneer to perform any of these duties does not affect the validity of the sale or the title of the purchasers, but if the auctioneer knows that the auction constitutes a bulk transfer such failure renders the auctioneer liable to the creditors of the transferor as a class for the sums owing to them from the transferor up to but not exceeding the net proceeds of the auction. If the auctioneer consists of several persons their liability is joint and several.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-111
§6–111.
Status: in_force

No action under this title shall be brought nor levy made more than six months after the date on which the transferee took possession of the goods unless the transfer has been concealed. If the transfer has been concealed actions may be brought or levies made within six months after its discovery.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-209 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-209
§6–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who registers any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner in the State shall furnish the Secretary with a semiannual written statement of the tonnage of each grade of commercial fertilizer or each soil conditioner distributed in the State. This statement shall include every sale for the periods of January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31 of each year.

(b) If the tonnage report is not filed and the inspection fee is not paid within 31 days after the end of the semiannual period, a collection fee amounting to 10 percent of the amount, or a minimum of $10, shall be assessed against the registrant. The amount of fees due constitute a debt and may become the basis of a judgment against the registrant.

(c) Any person who distributes any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner shall keep records necessary or required by the Secretary to indicate accurately the tonnage of commercial fertilizer and soil conditioner distributed in the State. The Secretary has the right to examine the records to verify any statement of tonnage.

(d) Each registrant distributing or selling commercial fertilizer to a nonregistrant shall mail to the Secretary within ten days, excluding legal holidays and Sundays, after the last day of each month a statement showing the following information for that month: (1) the total tons of commercial fertilizer distributed by grades and analyses, (2) the counties to which it was distributed, and (3) the form in which the commercial fertilizer was shipped, such as, bags, bulk, or liquid. If more than one person is involved in the distribution of commercial fertilizer, the last registrant who distributes to a nonregistrant, whether a dealer or consumer, is responsible for reporting tonnage, unless a prior distributor has reported.

(e) This section does not require the disclosure of the name of the consignee or the sale price of the commercial fertilizer or any aspect of the operations of any person other than as specifically required. No information furnished pursuant to this section shall be disclosed in a way so as to divulge the operation of any person.
Md. Code, Education § 6-602 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The “designated state official” for this State, under the terms of the Agreement set forth in § 6-604 of this subtitle, is the State Superintendent.

(b) The State Superintendent may enter into contracts under Article III of the Agreement only if the State Board approves the text of the contract.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-615 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-615
§6–615.
Status: in_force

A person may not act as a fund-raising counsel unless the person’s agreement with the charitable organization states:

(1) the names and addresses of the parties;

(2) the services to be provided;

(3) the number of persons to be involved in providing the services;

(4) the time when the services are to be provided; and

(5) the method and formula for compensation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license or registration expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license or registration is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.

(2) A license or registration may not be renewed for a term of longer than 2 years.

(b) At least 1 month before the license or registration expires, the Board shall send to the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner, a renewal notice that states:

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

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license or registration expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a license or registration expires, the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed or registered;

(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(3) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board.

(d) (1) Each licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner shall notify the Board in writing of any change in the name or address of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner within 60 days after the change occurred.

(2) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6–309 of this subtitle, if a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $100.

(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensed massage therapist and the registration of each registered massage practitioner who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Administration is the Executive Director.

(b) (1) The Executive Director shall report directly to the Commission.

(2) Subject to the authority of the Commission, the Executive Director is responsible for carrying out:

(i) The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration; and

(ii) The regulations adopted by the Commission.

(3) The Executive Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-230 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-230
§6–230.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, this subsection shall apply in any case where the court agrees that, on successful completion of any treatment ordered as a condition of probation under § 6–219 of this subtitle, the court will enter an order striking the entry of judgment and deferring further proceedings in accordance with § 6–220 of this subtitle.

(2) On notification to the court by the Division of Parole and Probation that the defendant has successfully completed the treatment as ordered in a proceeding under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall, except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, enter an order striking entry of judgment and deferring further proceedings in accordance with § 6–220 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, in all other cases, on the successful completion by a defendant of any treatment ordered as a condition of probation imposed under § 6–219 of this subtitle, the Division of Parole and Probation shall notify the court that issued the order and the Office of the State’s Attorney in that jurisdiction.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, unless the State’s Attorney files an objection within 30 days after receipt of the notice, the court may enter an order striking the entry of judgment and deferring further proceedings in accordance with § 6–220 of this subtitle.

(3) If the State’s Attorney files a timely objection, the court shall hold a hearing and may, unless good cause is found to the contrary, enter the order.

(c) Any probation before judgment entered in accordance with this section shall be supervised by the Division of Parole and Probation for the term and under the conditions that the court considers appropriate.

(d) Under this section, a court may not strike the entry of judgment and defer further proceedings in accordance with § 6–220 of this subtitle or stay the entering of a judgment and place a defendant on probation for a violation of § 21–902 of the Transportation Article or § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article if, within the preceding 10 years, the defendant:

(1) has been convicted under § 21–902 of the Transportation Article or § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(2) has been placed on probation in accordance with § 6–220 of this subtitle, after being charged with a violation of § 21–902 of the Transportation Article or § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a distributor shall register with the Secretary by February 1 of each year each brand or trade name of agricultural liming material or gypsum before distributing the liming material or gypsum in the State. The application for registration shall be accompanied by a copy of the statement of the composition of the brands of the materials as required by § 6–307 of this subtitle.

(b) Each applicant for registration shall pay an annual $110 registration fee for agricultural liming materials and gypsum sold or distributed in the State. In addition, each registrant shall pay an inspection fee at the rate of 10 cents per ton sold in the State.

(c) Provided the product label has not been altered or changed, a distributor may not be required to register the brand or trade name of an agricultural liming material or gypsum which has been registered by another person under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Absconding” means willfully evading supervision.

(2) “Absconding” includes leaving an inpatient residential treatment facility that an individual was placed in under a court order for drug or alcohol treatment without the permission of the administrator, as defined in § 8–101 of the Health – General Article.

(3) “Absconding” does not include missing a single appointment with a supervising authority.

(c) “Commission” means the Maryland Parole Commission.

(d) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(e) “Criminal risk factors” means an individual’s characteristics and behaviors that:

(1) affect the individual’s risk of engaging in criminal behavior; and

(2) are diminished when addressed by effective treatment, supervision, and other support services, resulting in a reduced risk of criminal behavior.

(f) “Director” means the Director of the Division or the Director’s designee.

(g) “Division” means the Division of Parole and Probation.

(h) “Mandatory supervision” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of this article.

(i) “Offender” means an individual on parole or under mandatory supervision.

(j) “Parolee” means an individual who has been released on parole.

(k) “Program” means a home detention program established under § 6–108 of this subtitle.

(l) “Risk and needs assessment” means an actuarial tool validated on the State’s correctional population that determines:

(1) an individual’s risk of reoffending; and

(2) the criminal risk factors that, when addressed, reduce the individual’s risk of reoffending.

(m) “Technical violation” means a violation of a condition of probation, parole, or mandatory supervision that does not involve:

(1) an arrest or a summons issued by a commissioner on a statement of charges filed by a law enforcement officer;

(2) a violation of a criminal prohibition other than a minor traffic offense;

(3) a violation of a no–contact or stay–away order; or

(4) absconding.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1307 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1307
§6–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 per day for each violation.

(2) The civil penalty under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be assessed and recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) A person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-320 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-320
§6–320.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after taking action, the State Board shall give each local board or building official notice of the name of each master electrician whose State license has been suspended, revoked, or reinstated by the State Board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-409 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-409
§6–409.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly provided in this title, this title does not repeal, modify, or otherwise affect in any manner:

(1) Any certificates of indebtedness issued by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore before June 1, 1956, under:

(i) Chapter 560 of the Laws of Maryland of 1920, as amended by Chapter 242 of the Laws of Maryland of 1929;

(ii) Chapter 201 of the Laws of Maryland of 1951;

(iii) Baltimore City Ordinance No. 539, approved October 2, 1928;

(iv) Baltimore City Ordinance No. 1097, approved July 16, 1930;

(v) Baltimore City Ordinance No. 1613, approved April 4, 1951; or

(vi) Any other law;

(2) Anything done or any contract, lease, agreement, or other legal instrument made before June 1, 1956, by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the Commissioners of Finance of Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates of Baltimore City, the Port Development Commission of Baltimore City, or the Port of Baltimore Commission under or in connection with any of the laws listed in item (1) of this subsection or any other law; or

(3) Any of the powers or duties of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the Commissioners of Finance of Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates of Baltimore City, or the Port of Baltimore Commission under or in connection with any of the laws listed in item (1) of this subsection or any other law.

(b) After the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore has issued and sold enough of its certificates of indebtedness under the laws listed in subsection (a) (1) of this section or any other law to comply fully with all of its obligations, duties, and responsibilities under the contract, dated April 27, 1955, between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and the Western Maryland Railway Company (ratified by Ordinance No. 1483, approved May 19, 1955), the authority of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to issue or sell any more certificates of indebtedness under the laws listed in subsection (a) (1) of this section terminates.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-107 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-107
§6–107.
Status: reserved

(1) The notice to creditors (§ 6-105) shall state:

(a) That a bulk transfer is about to be made; and

(b) The names and business addresses of the transferor and transferee, and all other business names and addresses used by the transferor within three years last past so far as known to the transferee; and

(c) Whether or not all the debts of the transferor are to be paid in full as they fall due as a result of the transaction, and if so, the address to which creditors should send their bills.

(2) If the debts of the transferor are not to be paid in full as they fall due or if the transferee is in doubt on that point then the notice shall state further:

(a) The location and general description of the property to be transferred and the estimated total of the transferor’s debts;

(b) The address where the schedule of property and list of creditors (§ 6-104) may be inspected;

(c) Whether the transfer is to pay existing debts and if so the amount of such debts and to whom owing;

(d) Whether the transfer is for new consideration and if so the amount of such consideration and the time and place of payment; and

(e) If for new consideration the time and place where creditors of the transferor are to file their claims.

(3) The notice in any case shall be delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail to:

(a) The Comptroller;

(b) All the persons shown on the list of creditors furnished by the transferor (§ 6-104); and

(c) All other persons who are known to the transferee to hold or assert claims against the transferor.
Md. Code, Education § 6-701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-701
§6–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board.

(c) “Review Board” means the entity composed of, and appointed by, the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board under § 6–707 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-709 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-709
§6–709.
Status: in_force

(a) The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall submit to the Department quarterly progress reports on the development of a community enhancement project.

(b) (1) On or before October 31 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall include, for the previous fiscal year:

(i) the number of applications received;

(ii) the number and location of community enhancement projects;

(iii) the financial status of the Program, including the amount and types of financial assistance encumbered and disbursed; and

(iv) a summary of the quarterly reports submitted under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-308 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commissioner approves the articles and bylaws, the incorporators shall file for record with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation one of the endorsed copies of the articles of incorporation.

(b) When the articles of incorporation are filed for record in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the credit union becomes a corporation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-106 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-106
§6–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, property seized and forfeited under this subtitle or provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to the alcoholic beverage tax becomes the property of the county in which it was seized.

(b) Property seized by State officers and forfeited becomes State property.

(c) (1) Lawfully manufactured alcoholic beverages forfeited to a county in which there is a liquor control board that operates dispensaries:

(i) become the property of the liquor control board; and

(ii) shall be sold by the dispensaries of the liquor control board.

(2) Proceeds from the sales shall be treated in the same way as proceeds from ordinary sales made by the dispensaries.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-232 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-232
§6–232.
Status: in_force

(a) In a criminal case, when all of the charges against the defendant are disposed of by acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, or stet, the court shall advise the defendant that the defendant may be entitled to expunge the records and any DNA sample and DNA record relating to the charge or charges against the defendant in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article and Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) The failure of a court to comply with subsection (a) of this section does not affect the legality or efficacy of the sentence or disposition of the case.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-103.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103.2
§6–103.
Status: in_force

§6–103.2.

(a) (1) (i) Notwithstanding § 2–114 of this article, beginning January 1, 2015, from the tax described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a portion shall be distributed annually to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Fund established under § 31–107 of this article for the sole purpose of funding the operation and administration of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.

(ii) The operation and administration of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange may include functions delegated by the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to a third party under law or by contract.

(2) (i) The distribution under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be allocated from the tax imposed on a person under § 6–102 of this subtitle on premiums for health insurance.

(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, “person” does not include:

1. a managed care organization authorized by Title 15, Subtitle 1 of the Health – General Article; or

2. a for–profit health maintenance organization authorized by Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article.

(b) For State fiscal year 2015 and each State fiscal year thereafter, the amount to be distributed under subsection (a) of this section shall be sufficient to fully fund the operation and administration of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange for the State fiscal year.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Off-road vehicle” means a motorized vehicle designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain.

(2) “Off-road vehicle” includes:

(i) a four-wheel drive or low-pressure-tire vehicle;

(ii) a motorcycle or a related two-wheel vehicle;

(iii) an amphibious machine;

(iv) a ground-effect vehicle; and

(v) an air-cushion vehicle.

(c) “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-176 of the Transportation Article.

(d) “Wanton” retains its judicially determined meaning.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner fails for any reason to renew a license or registration, the Board shall reinstate the license or registration if the former licensed massage therapist or former registered massage practitioner:

(1) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of § 6–305 of this subtitle;

(3) Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 6–303 of this subtitle; and

(4) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(b) (1) The Board may not reinstate the license of a former licensed massage therapist or registration of a former registered massage practitioner who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

(2) If the Board does not reinstate a license or registration under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a former licensed massage therapist or former registered massage practitioner may apply for a new license or registration by meeting the licensing or registration requirements in effect at the time of application for obtaining a new license or registration under this title and any additional requirements determined by the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

Each document submitted to the Secretary of State under this title is a public record and shall be:

(1) kept in the Office of the Secretary of State for at least 2 years; and

(2) made available to the public during the normal business hours of the Secretary of State for inspection and for photocopying at a reasonable price.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-406 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may call a meeting of the members of the credit union to act on any practice of the credit union that the supervisory committee considers unsafe or unauthorized.

(b) The board shall give the Commissioner advance notice of a meeting of the members that is called under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-224 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-224
§6–224.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any specialty fertilizer labeled for use on turf, when applied in accordance with the instructions on the container, may not:

(1) Result in an application of:

(i) More than 0.7 pounds per 1,000 square feet of water–soluble nitrogen; or

(ii) More than 0.9 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen, at least 20% of which shall consist of slow–release nitrogen;

(2) Contain phosphorus, except:

(i) For organic and natural organic fertilizer sold to a professional fertilizer applicator; or

(ii) When specifically labeled for the following purposes:

1. Providing nutrients to specific soils and target vegetation as determined to be necessary in accordance with a soil test that was:

A. Conducted by a laboratory identified under § 8–803.7 of this article; and

B. Performed no more than 3 years before the application;

2. Establishing vegetation for the first time, such as after land disturbance, provided the application is conducted in accordance with the recommended application rates established by the State; or

3. Reestablishing or repairing a turf area; and

(3) Be labeled for use as a de–icer.

(b) An enhanced–efficiency fertilizer labeled for use on turf, when applied in accordance with the instructions on the container, may not:

(1) Result in an annual application of more than 2.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen;

(2) Result in an application of more than 80% of the annual recommended rate for total nitrogen established by the University of Maryland; or

(3) Have a release rate of more than 0.7 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen per month.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, a person may not offer to sell specialty fertilizer for use on turf that, when applied in accordance with the instructions on the container:

(1) Results in an application of:

(i) More than 0.7 pounds per 1,000 square feet of water–soluble nitrogen; or

(ii) More than 0.9 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen, at least 20% of which shall consist of slow–release nitrogen; and

(2) Contains phosphorus and is intended for use on turf unless the intended use of the fertilizer is:

(i) For application to specific soils and turf as determined to be necessary pursuant to a soil test conducted by a laboratory identified in § 8–803.7 of this article and performed no more than 3 years before the application, provided the application complies with recommended application rates established by the University of Maryland;

(ii) For the establishment of turf for the first time, such as after land disturbance, provided the application complies with recommended application rates established by the University of Maryland; or

(iii) For the reestablishment or repair of a turf area.

(d) A person may offer to sell an organic or natural organic fertilizer containing phosphorus to a professional fertilizer applicator.

(e) A person may not offer to sell enhanced–efficiency fertilizer for use on turf that:

(1) Results in an annual application of more than 2.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen;

(2) Results in an application of more than 80% of the annual recommended rate for total nitrogen established by the University of Maryland; or

(3) Has a release rate of more than 0.7 pounds per 1,000 square feet of total nitrogen per month.

(f) A person may not offer to sell a commercial or specialty fertilizer product for use as a de–icer.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-403 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

The chairman, president, or other principal officer of a charitable organization is personally responsible for the timely submission of the registration statement.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-829 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-829
§6–829.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who receives notice under § 6-828(b)(1) of this subtitle is entitled to the results of any available prior blood lead tests of the person at risk for the purpose of determining whether to make a qualified offer under this subtitle and whether the qualified offer should be designated as a co-offer.

(b) In the event a local health department notifies an owner of an affected property in accordance with § 6-828(b)(1) of this subtitle, the local health department shall also provide the owner with any blood lead test results and history of residence for the person at risk which the local health department has on record.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-112.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-112.1
§6–112.
Status: in_force

§6–112.1.

A person may not:

(1) Adulterate or misbrand a commercial feed;

(2) Distribute a commercial feed that is not registered with the Department;

(3) Remove or dispose of a commercial feed in violation of a “stop sale” order issued under § 6–113 of this subtitle; or

(4) Detach, alter, deface, or destroy, wholly or partially, any label or labeling required under this subtitle or Department regulations.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-328 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-328
§6–328.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any power or duty provided for by law, the board shall:

(1) Act on each application for membership;

(2) Approve the amount of any blanket fidelity bond and any appropriate insurance or surety bond;

(3) Limit the number of shares or deposits that a member or depositor may hold;

(4) Limit the amount that the credit union may lend to any one member and establish the interest rate on all loans;

(5) Determine the interest rate on deposits and the manner of calculation;

(6) In the absence of a credit committee, appoint one or more loan officers and delegate to those officers the power to approve or disapprove loans and lines of credit in accordance with written policies established by the board;

(7) In the absence of a credit committee and upon written request of a member, review a loan application denied by a loan officer or establish a subcommittee of the board for this purpose;

(8) Fill any vacancy on the supervisory committee or, if any, a credit committee;

(9) Manage the investment of credit union funds in accordance with written investment policies established by the board;

(10) Set the amount of compensation for the president;

(11) Appoint standing or special committees, as necessary, to carry on the business of the credit union and prescribe conditions and limitations for any committee that the board appoints;

(12) Approve an annual operating budget for the credit union;

(13) Establish and adopt written policies necessary to implement the powers and duties of the credit union, including policies on:

(i) Loans and lending;

(ii) Investments;

(iii) Employment and personnel;

(iv) Funds management;

(v) Collections;

(vi) Charge offs; and

(vii) Expulsion of members;

(14) Make adequate provision for:

(i) Investment losses;

(ii) The statutory reserve account;

(iii) Any special reserve account; and

(iv) The allowance for a loan and lease loss account;

(15) Determine the amount, if any, that may be assessed for late fees or other charges;

(16) Delegate to the officers, employees, or committees duties as the board may deem appropriate;

(17) Establish and maintain a system of internal controls consistent with safety and soundness and generally accepted accounting principles; and

(18) Except for any instance where, in the judgment of the board, it would result in damage to the credit union’s financial soundness or would otherwise force the board to abrogate their fiduciary responsibility, perform every other duty that the members require.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the board may suspend a member of the supervisory committee.

(2) The suspension:

(i) Shall be by a two-thirds vote of the board; and

(ii) Takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the board convenes a meeting of the members to vote on the suspension.

(3) Immediately after the board votes to suspend a member of the supervisory committee, the board shall:

(i) Call a meeting of the members, to be held no later than 15 days after the date of the suspension, for the purpose of voting on the suspension; and

(ii) Notify the Commissioner in writing about the suspension.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-823 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-823
§6–823.
Status: in_force

(a) By May 23, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of each of the owner’s affected properties a lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department.

(b) On or after February 24, 1996, upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy for an affected property, the owner of the affected property shall give to the tenant a lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department.

(c) An owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property another copy of the lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department at least every 2 years after last giving the information packet to the tenant.

(d) A packet given to a tenant under this section shall be sent by:

(1) Certified mail, return receipt requested; or

(2) A verifiable method approved by the Department.

(e) The packet required to be given to a tenant under this section shall be sent to a party or parties identified as the lessee in a written lease in effect for an affected property or, if there is no written lease, the party or parties to whom the property was rented.

(f) A person who has acquired, or will acquire, an affected property shall give the packet required under this section to the tenant of the affected property:

(1) Before transfer of legal title; or

(2) Within 15 days following transfer of legal title.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-306 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A personal representative shall be removed from office on a finding by the court that the personal representative:

(1) Misrepresented material facts in the proceedings leading to the personal representative’s appointment;

(2) Willfully disregarded an order of the court;

(3) Is unable or incapable, with or without the personal representative’s own fault, to discharge the personal representative’s duties and powers effectively;

(4) Has mismanaged property;

(5) Has failed to maintain on file with the register a currently effective designation of an appropriate local agent for service of process as described in § 5–105(c)(6) of this article; or

(6) Has failed, without reasonable excuse, to perform a material duty pertaining to the office.

(b) Even if there exists cause for removal for failure to perform a material duty pertaining to the office, the court may continue the personal representative in office if it finds that continuance would be in the best interests of the estate and would not adversely affect the rights of interested persons or creditors.

(c) (1) A hearing shall be conducted by the court before the removal of a personal representative.

(2) The hearing may be held:

(i) On the motion of the court;

(ii) On the motion of the register; or

(iii) On the written petition of an interested person.

(3) Notice of hearing shall be given by the register to all interested persons.

(4) After notice has been given to the personal representative, the personal representative may exercise only the powers of a special administrator as permitted by § 6–403 of this title.

(d) Concurrently with the removal of a personal representative, the court shall appoint a successor personal representative or a special administrator.

(e) A personal representative who is removed from office shall account for and immediately deliver the property belonging to the estate to the personal representative’s successor or special administrator.
Md. Code, Real Property § 6-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: reserved

(a) The provisions of this section apply to all possibilities of reverter and rights of entry on estates of fee simple, existing before July 1, 1969.

(b) A special limitation or a condition subsequent, which restricts a fee–simple estate, and the possibility of reverter or right of entry for condition broken thereby created is not valid, unless within the time specified in subsection (e) of this section, a notice of intention to preserve the possibility of reverter or right of entry is recorded. The extinguishment occurs at the end of the period in which the notice or renewal notice may be recorded and an estate in fee simple determinable or fee simple subject to a condition subsequent then becomes a fee simple absolute. No disability or lack of knowledge of any kind prevents the extinguishment of the interest if no notice of intention to preserve is filed within the time specified in subsection (e) of this section.

(c) Any person having a possibility of reverter or right of entry may record among the land records of the county where the land is located a notice of intention to preserve the entire possibility of reverter or right of entry, if duly acknowledged by the person. The notice may be recorded by the person claiming to be the owner of the interest, or by any other person acting on his behalf if the claimant is under a disability, or otherwise unable to assert a claim on his own behalf.

(d) (1) To be effective and to be entitled to be recorded, the notice shall contain an accurate and full description of all land affected by the notice. The description shall be set forth in particular terms and not by general inclusions. However, if the claim is founded on a recorded instrument, then the description in the notice may be the same as that contained in the recorded instrument. The notice also shall contain the name of any record owner of the land at the time the notice is filed and the terms of the special limitation or condition subsequent from which the possibility of reverter or right of entry arises.

(2) Every notice which is duly acknowledged shall be accepted for recording among the land records on payment of the same fees as are charged for the recording of deeds.

(3) The notice shall be indexed as “Notice of Reverter or Right of Entry”:

(i) In the grantee indices of deeds under the name of every person on whose behalf the notice is executed and recorded;

(ii) In the grantor indices of deeds under the name of every record owner of the possessory estates in the land to be affected against whom the claim is to be preserved at the time of the filing; and

(iii) In any block or property location index in any county which maintains such an index.

(e) (1) If a possibility of reverter or right of entry was created before July 1, 1899 and initial notice was not recorded before July 1, 1972, the possibility of reverter or right of entry created no longer is valid. If initial notice was recorded before July 1, 1972, then a renewal notice and further renewal notices may be recorded.

(2) If the date when the possibility of reverter or right of entry was created was between July 1, 1899 and June 30, 1969, inclusive, the initial notice shall be recorded not less than 70 years nor more than 73 years after the date of its creation. If it is not so recorded it is no longer valid.

(3) A renewal notice shall be recorded after the expiration of 27 years and before the expiration of 30 years from the date of recording of the initial notice, and shall be effective for a period of 30 years from the recording of the renewal notice. In like manner, further renewal notices shall be recorded after the expiration of 27 years and before the expiration of 30 years from the date of recording of the last preceding renewal notice. If it is not so recorded it is no longer valid.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-802 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-802
§6–802.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subtitle is to reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, while maintaining the stock of available affordable rental housing.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-816 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-816
§6–816.
Status: in_force

The Department shall establish procedures and standards for the lead–contaminated dust testing by regulation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-205 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-205
§6–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another.

(b) A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another.

(c) A person, with the intent to commit theft, may not be in or on:

(1) the dwelling or storehouse of another; or

(2) a yard, garden, or other area belonging to the dwelling or storehouse of another.

(d) A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a violation of this subtitle.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of burglary in the fourth degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.

(f) A person who is convicted of violating § 7-104 of this article may not also be convicted of violating subsection (c) of this section based on the act establishing the violation of § 7-104 of this article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-606 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Community Development Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance for community development projects and community development organizations around the State.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund with the assistance of the Board.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) administrative expenses of the Department in administering the Program; and

(2) financial assistance for community development projects and community development organizations as provided under § 6–607 of this subtitle.

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

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

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

(i) Money expended from the Fund for the Program is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The incorporators shall:

(1) File with the Commissioner for examination three copies of the articles of incorporation and two copies of the bylaws; and

(2) Pay to the Commissioner a fee of $500.

(b) The Commissioner shall investigate and determine if:

(1) The articles and bylaws are framed in accordance with law and are reasonable;

(2) The character, responsibility, and general fitness of the incorporators command confidence and warrant belief that the business of the proposed credit union will be conducted honestly and efficiently, in accordance with the intent of this title; and

(3) Allowing the proposed credit union to engage in business:

(i) Will promote public convenience and advantage; and

(ii) Is expedient and desirable.

(c) After the investigation, the Commissioner may require any change in the articles of incorporation or bylaws that the Commissioner considers necessary.

(d) (1) Unless the Commissioner notifies the applicant that a different time period is necessary, within 120 days after the articles and bylaws are filed, the Commissioner shall sign, date, and endorse each copy of the articles and bylaws as “approved” or “refused”.

(2) If formation of the credit union is refused, the Commissioner shall notify the incorporators in writing of the reason for the refusal.

(3) If formation of the credit union is approved, the Commissioner shall:

(i) Return to the incorporators two of the endorsed copies of the articles and one of the endorsed copies of the bylaws; and

(ii) Keep one of the endorsed copies of the articles and the bylaws.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall adopt regulations to establish standards for advertising or soliciting by licensed massage therapists or registered massage practitioners.

(b) For purposes of this section, the mailing of notices to patients to inform them of times for periodic appointments is not advertising or soliciting.

(c) A licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner may use a trade name in connection with the practice of massage therapy provided that:

(1) The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;

(2) The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes the name of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner or the name of the business entity providing the massage therapy services being advertised, as long as the advertisement includes the name of a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner;

(3) The name of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner providing massage therapy services appears on the billing invoices, stationery, and any receipt given to a patient; and

(4) Treatment records are maintained that clearly identify the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner who has performed the massage therapy service for the patient.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-610 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-610
§6–610.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A credit union may make a loan to an official of the credit union if the official takes no part in consideration of the loan application.

(2) A loan authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection requires approval of the board if:

(i) The official is the debtor in the loan or is the guarantor, endorser, or cosigner of the loan; and

(ii) The loan, standing alone or when added to the aggregate of all outstanding loans for which the official is the debtor or acts as guarantor, endorser, or cosigner, or both, exceeds $25,000 plus pledged shares.

(b) The rates, terms, and conditions on any loan from a credit union to, or guaranteed, endorsed, or cosigned by, an official or officer of the credit union may not be more favorable than the rates, terms, and conditions for a comparable loan to another member of the credit union.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A charging document may charge an unlawful sale or disposition of an alcoholic beverage without stating the particular kind of alcoholic beverage.

(b) On application by the defendant before trial, the State’s Attorney shall give to the defendant a statement of the particular kind of alcoholic beverage.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-314 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-314
§6–314.
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after the change, each State licensee shall give the State Board written notice of a change of:

(1) the name of the State licensee;

(2) the address of:

(i) the State licensee; or

(ii) the person to whom the State licensee assigns a local license; or

(3) the employment of the State licensee, including a change in the assignment of a local license.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

In this title, “Office” means the Office of the Attorney General.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-505 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-505
§6–505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A community development organization may apply to the Department to receive Program funds for community enhancement projects.

(2) The Department shall establish the application process.

(3) The application shall contain:

(i) the neighborhood revitalization plan;

(ii) a description of each community enhancement project;

(iii) organizational documents for the community development organization; and

(iv) any other information the Department requires.

(b) (1) The Department, by regulation, shall establish a quantitative system to evaluate each application.

(2) The quantitative evaluation system shall evaluate each application based on:

(i) the neighborhood revitalization plan and how the plan relates to the goals outlined in the community’s larger sustainable communities plan;

(ii) the description of the community conditions and the appropriateness of outlined strategies to address those conditions;

(iii) the ability of each proposed community enhancement project to address identified challenges within the community; and

(iv) the capacity and experience of the applicant and the applicant’s partners to complete the proposals and leverage additional financing.

(c) The Department may give additional consideration to applications that include:

(1) opportunities that promote compact redevelopment and connect housing and job opportunities with transportation options;

(2) activities in specially designated districts that encourage residential reinvestment that reinforces the success of the businesses in the districts;

(3) community enhancement projects that encourage or incorporate elements that address environmental responsibility and stewardship into the site and project development, design, and construction;

(4) community enhancement projects that incorporate additional State and local revitalization and smart growth programs and financing tools;

(5) capital investments and business practices that incorporate inclusionary hiring practices that increase local workforce opportunities; and

(6) projects whose purpose is to identify for acquisition, acquire, develop, or promote the development of vacant or blighted properties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

(a) For a hearing or inquiry that the Executive Director or a local licensing board may hold or make, the Executive Director or a local licensing board may issue summonses for witnesses and administer oaths or affirmations to the witnesses.

(b) A summons shall be served by the sheriff.

(c) (1) The official issuing a summons may petition the circuit court if a witness summoned neglects or refuses to attend a hearing or inquiry for which the witness was summoned or refuses to testify.

(2) The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the witness had been summoned to appear in a case pending before the court and had neglected or refused to do so.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-318 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-318
§6–318.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Marshal may issue a reasonable abatement order if the State Fire Marshal:

(1) determines that a building or structure has been constructed, altered, or repaired in a manner that violates a regulation adopted by the Commission before the construction, alteration, or repairs began;

(2) determines that a building or structure:

(i) is a fire hazard because of disrepair, age, dilapidated or abandoned condition, or for any other reason; and

(ii) endangers other buildings and property; or

(3) finds in a building or on premises a combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material, or other condition dangerous to the safety of individuals who occupy the building or premises and adjacent premises or property.

(b) An abatement order under this section shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be directed to the owner or occupant of the building, structure, or premises; and

(3) contain a notice that:

(i) compliance with the order is required within the time specified in the notice; and

(ii) any person aggrieved by the order may file an appeal from the order in accordance with Subtitle 5 of this title.

(c) The abatement order may order:

(1) the repair or demolition of the building or structure or the removal of the combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material; and

(2) the remedying of any condition found to be in violation of a regulation adopted by the Commission or to be dangerous to the safety of individuals or property.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-201 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall collect a fraud prevention fee as provided in this subtitle.

(b) The fraud prevention fee is in addition to any fees, penalties, charges, or premium taxes imposed under this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

(c) “Division” means the People’s Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General.

(d) “Health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.

(e) “Homeowner’s insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy or contract of homeowner’s insurance in the State.

(f) “Insurance consumers” means persons insured under policies or contracts of medical professional liability insurance, and homeowner’s insurance issued or delivered in the State by a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer.

(g) “Insurer” means a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State under a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner.

(h) “Medical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.

(i) “Medical professional liability insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy in the State that insures a health care provider against damages due to medical injury.

(j) “Premium” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Insurance Article to the extent it is allocable to this State.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-502 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Special Education Ombudsman in the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) The purpose of the Ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to parents, students, and educators regarding special education rights and services.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-111 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-111
§6–111.
Status: in_force

If a commercial feed, customer-formula feed, or contract feed contains a poisonous, deleterious, or nonnutritive substance which is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or prevention of a disease, or which is intended to affect the structure or any function of the animal body, the Secretary may require the label to show any or all of the following: the amount of the substance present, directions for use, or warnings against misuse of the feed.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-303 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Termination ends the right and power pertaining to the office of personal representative as conferred by will or by the estates of decedents law.

(b) A personal representative whose appointment has been terminated shall:

(1) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, perform acts necessary to protect property belonging to the estate; and

(2) Deliver the property to the successor representative.

(c) Termination does not discharge a personal representative from liability for transactions or omissions occurring before termination, or relieve the personal representative of the duty to protect property subject to the personal representative’s control, and to account for and deliver the property to the personal representative’s successor.

(d) Termination does not affect the personal jurisdiction to which the personal representative has given consent pursuant to § 6–101 of this title in proceedings which may be commenced against the personal representative arising out of the performance of the personal representative’s duties as personal representative.

(e) All lawful acts of a personal representative before the termination of the personal representative’s appointment remain valid and effective.
Md. Code, Local Government § 6-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-107
§6–107.
Status: in_force

If the defendant does not pay the fine as provided in the citation and does not appear in District Court as provided in the summons:

(1) the municipality may double the fine to an amount not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) the court may enter judgment against the defendant in the amount then due if the proper demand for judgment on affidavit has been made.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-213 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-213
§6–213.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall use a correctional population simulation model to help determine the State and local correctional resources that:

(1) are required under current laws, policies, and practices relating to sentencing, parole, and mandatory supervision; and

(2) would be required to carry out future Commission recommendations for legislation or changes to the sentencing guidelines.

(b) If the recommendations of the Commission for changes in legislation would result in State and local incarcerated individual populations exceeding the operating capacities of available facilities, the Commission shall present additional sentencing model alternatives consistent with these capacities.

(c) In second priority to the work of the Commission, the Commission shall make the model available on request from any member of the General Assembly or the Secretary.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-102.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102.1
§6–102.
Status: in_force

§6–102.1.

(a) This section applies to an individual who, on or after October 1, 2017:

(1) Accepts the election or appointment as a director of a Maryland corporation or a trustee of a Maryland real estate investment trust; or

(2) Serves as a director of a Maryland corporation or a trustee of a Maryland real estate investment trust.

(b) An individual subject to this section is deemed, by the acceptance or service, to have consented to the appointment of the resident agent of the corporation or real estate investment trust or, if there is no resident agent, the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, as an agent on which service of process may be made in any civil action or proceeding brought in the State:

(1) (i) By or on behalf of, or against, the corporation or real estate investment trust; and

(ii) To which the individual is a necessary or proper party; or

(2) Against the individual for an internal corporate claim as defined in § 1–101 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(c) The consent to service of process by an individual under subsection (b) of this section:

(1) Is effective whether or not the individual is a director or trustee at the time a civil action or proceeding is commenced; and

(2) Constitutes the consent of the individual that any process served in accordance with subsection (b) of this section has the same legal force and validity as if served on the individual.

(d) The appointment under subsection (b) of this section of the resident agent of a corporation or a real estate investment trust or the State Department of Assessments and Taxation as an agent for service of process is irrevocable.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a People’s Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General.

(2) The Attorney General shall appoint the People’s Insurance Counsel with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The People’s Insurance Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General.

(c) The People’s Insurance Counsel shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.

(d) The People’s Insurance Counsel shall devote full time to the duties of the Office.

(e) The People’s Insurance Counsel is entitled to compensation as provided in the State budget.

(f) The People’s Insurance Counsel and employees of the Division may not hold an official relation to or have any pecuniary interest in an insurer, insurance agency, or insurance transaction, other than as a policyholder or claimant under a policy.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-502 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State that elderly individuals in the State should have access to a comprehensive range of community services to enable them to remain in their own homes or other independent living arrangements consistent with their desires, abilities, and safety.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the community services provided under this subtitle shall be available to all elderly individuals, but that those elderly individuals who are financially able to do so shall pay all or a portion of the costs of the community services.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-120 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-120
§6–120.
Status: in_force

The Department shall require all parole and probation agents and supervisors, Commission members, and hearing officers to undergo annual training based on the most current research, regarding:

(1) identifying, understanding, and targeting an individual’s criminal risk factors;

(2) principles of effective risk interventions; and

(3) supporting and encouraging compliance and behavior change, including regarding the payment of restitution.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-408 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-408
§6–408.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable organization that solicits or intends to solicit charitable contributions after it submits a registration statement to the Secretary of State shall submit an annual report in accordance with this section.

(b) A charitable organization shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of State:

(1) within 6 months after the end of the charitable organization’s fiscal year; or

(2) by any later date that the Secretary of State sets.

(c) The annual report shall contain:

(1) any change to the registration statement and to a previous annual report;

(2) the financial information and any supporting audit or review that the Secretary of State requires; and

(3) an affidavit signed by the chairman, president, or other principal officer attesting to the truth of the annual report and all supporting documents.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-208 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-208
§6–208.
Status: in_force

The State Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1304 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1304
§6–1304.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible applicant” means a tax–exempt nonprofit organization.

(3) (i) “Facility and community improvement project” means a physical project or a community service that:

1. makes a facility or a community–managed open space safer for residents and visitors;

2. encourages the authorized uses of a facility or a community–managed open space by individuals; or

3. supports community–led efforts to improve the appearance of a facility or a community–managed open space.

(ii) “Facility and community improvement project” includes:

1. the purchase or installation of:

A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable spaces, including surveillance tools or adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, or hallways; or

B. landscape architectural design features, including signs, gardens, paving treatments, plantings, or other upgrades to public spaces;

2. efforts to:

A. improve sight lines within, increase visitation to, or clean public spaces; or

B. integrate landscape architectural design features into a facility or a community–managed open space in a manner that connects adjacent neighborhoods for various users while distancing the users from private areas;

3. timely removal of graffiti and use of graffiti resistance practices in collaboration with a person who specializes in the area of graffiti removal services to present a vibrant, maintained space; and

4. contracted land enhancement or groundskeeping services to maintain or clean open spaces and functional surfaces.

(b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a facility and community improvement project.

(c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program for a facility and community improvement project to purchase or install a network of cameras or license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application:

(1) a monitoring plan;

(2) evidence of a partnership with law enforcement, the governmental unit responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision, and any other relevant public agencies; and

(3) a list of possible locations of cameras and license readers and a plan for providing notice of locations to property owners.

(d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete application for financial assistance under the Program for a facility and community improvement project a grant that:

(1) is at least $25,000; and

(2) does not exceed $50,000.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-406 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) An unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group which has a recognized group name may sue or be sued in the group name on any cause of action affecting the common property, rights, and liabilities of the group.

(b) An action under this section:

(1) Has the same force and effect with respect to the common property, rights, and liabilities of the group as if all members of the group were joined; and

(2) Does not abate because of any change of membership in the group or its dissolution.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

Until determined otherwise from the owner or operator of an electric line that is above ground level, the electric line is presumed:

(1) to be energized on and at all times after installation or erection; and

(2) to have a voltage of more than 750 volts.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-801 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-801
§6–801.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “contact hour” means 50 minutes of actual instructional time per each 60–minute hour.

(b) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Is at least 18 years old;

(3) Has graduated from an institution of postsecondary education, as defined in § 10–101 of the Education Article and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, with at least 750 contact hours of education in a curriculum:

(i) Approved by the Board;

(ii) Endorsed by:

1. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation; or

2. An equivalent entity that accredits both institutions of higher education and programs offering instruction in massage therapy; and

(iii) Accredited by an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;

(4) Has completed 750 contact hours of education in a Board–approved program for the study of massage therapy that includes the following areas of content:

(i) Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology;

(ii) Massage therapy theory;

(iii) Contraindications and pathology;

(iv) Professional ethics;

(v) Health and hygiene;

(vi) Research;

(vii) Supervised hands–on techniques; and

(viii) Clinical assessment and documentation;

(5) Has passed an examination approved by the Board; and

(6) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 6–303 of this subtitle.

(c) On or before September 30, 2024, to qualify to be registered, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Is at least 18 years old;

(3) Has graduated from a program for the study of massage therapy with a curriculum:

(i) Approved by the Board;

(ii) Endorsed by:

1. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation; or

2. An equivalent entity that is an accrediting agency or organization that accredits both institutions of higher education and programs offering instruction in massage therapy;

(iii) Accredited by an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; and

(iv) That requires at least 600 contact hours of classroom instruction that includes the following areas of content:

1. Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology;

2. Massage therapy theory;

3. Contraindications and pathology;

4. Professional ethics;

5. Health and hygiene;

6. Research;

7. Supervised hands–on techniques; and

8. Clinical assessment and documentation;

(4) Has passed an examination approved by the Board; and

(5) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 6–303 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may waive any requirement of this subtitle for an applicant who is licensed, certified, or registered to practice massage therapy in another state.

(2) The Board may grant a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the applicant:

(i) Pays the application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

1. Has completed educational requirements that the Board determines to be equivalent to the Board–approved educational requirements in this State;

2. At the time the applicant became licensed, certified, or registered in the other state, passed in that state or any other state an examination that the Board determines to be equivalent to the examination required in this State; and

3. Is of good moral character.

(e) On or after October 1, 2024, the Board may not issue an initial registration to practice as a registered massage practitioner.

(f) On or before October 31, 2026, the Board shall convert the registration of an individual registered by the Board as a registered massage practitioner to a license to practice massage therapy if the individual complies with regulations adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State or the Attorney General may make reciprocal agreements with other states to:

(1) exchange information about charitable organizations or charitable representatives; or

(2) accept substantially similar information submitted to those states by charitable organizations or charitable representatives instead of the information required to be submitted under this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-310 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-310
§6–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Fire Marshal may:

(i) take the testimony under oath of any person suspected to know or to have the means to know any facts that relate to the matter that is the subject of the inspection or investigation; and

(ii) cause the testimony to be reduced to writing.

(2) The State Fire Marshal shall transmit a copy of the testimony taken under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the State’s Attorney for the county where the fire or explosion or attempt to cause a fire or explosion occurred.

(b) The State Fire Marshal may:

(1) issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses to testify in relation to any matter that is the subject of an investigation by the State Fire Marshal under this subtitle;

(2) issue subpoenas requiring the production of documents that relate to any matter that is the subject of an investigation by the State Fire Marshal under this subtitle; and

(3) administer oaths to witnesses.

(c) A person who testifies falsely under oath in a matter or proceeding of the State Fire Marshal under this subtitle is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalties for perjury.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-606 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

The Authority consists of:

(1) the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee;

(2) the Executive Vice President of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, or the Executive Vice President’s designee;

(3) the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Managing Director of the Maryland Venture Fund, or the Managing Director’s designee;

(5) the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee; and

(6) two individuals from the private sector not affiliated with higher education appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to the Maryland Innovation Initiative under § 10–455 of this article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1103
§6–1103.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

A utility valuation expert may not:

(1) derive any material financial benefit from the sale of the selling utility other than fees for services rendered; or

(2) be an immediate family member of a director, an officer, or an employee of either the acquiring entity or the selling utility within 12 months before the date of hiring to perform an appraisal under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-1008 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1008
§6–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “eligible project” and “qualified position” have the meanings stated in § 6–801 of this title.

(b) For a qualified opportunity zone business that qualifies for a More Jobs for Marylanders Program tax credit under § 10–741(b) of the Tax – General Article:

(1) the Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement is equal to 6% of the total amount of wages paid for each qualified position at an eligible project; and

(2) the Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement is equal to 6.25% of the total amount of wages paid for each qualified position at an eligible project.

(c) The enhanced tax credit percentages authorized under subsection (b) of this section are in substitution for and not in addition to the State employer withholding amount under § 10–741(b) of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-507 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-507
§6–507.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department and a recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall execute a Program agreement.

(b) The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall comply with the terms of the Program agreement.

(c) The Program agreement may not allow for more than 40% of the total financial assistance that the Program provides to be used for operating expenditures.

(d) The Department may exercise any remedy provided under the Program agreement or by law if the recipient of financial assistance from the Program:

(1) violates any provision of the agreement; or

(2) ceases to meet any requirement of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-505 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-505
§6–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration expires, the licensee or registrant periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee or registrant:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed or registered;

(2) pays a renewal fee to:

(i) the State Board as required under this title; or

(ii) the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought; and

(3) meets any other requirement for renewal set by:

(i) the State Board; or

(ii) the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought.

(b) A reciprocal license or reciprocal registration issued to an individual who has failed to renew the license or registration may not be reinstated.

(c) A reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration issued under this subtitle is not transferable.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary and in addition to any other duties established by law, the Division:

(1) shall:

(i) administer a validated screening tool on each individual on parole or mandatory supervision under the supervision of the Division;

(ii) administer a risk and needs assessment and develop an individualized case plan for each individual on parole or mandatory supervision who has been screened as moderate or high risk to reoffend;

(iii) supervise an individual on parole or mandatory supervision based on the results of a validated screening tool or risk and needs assessment conducted under items (i) or (ii) of this item;

(iv) supervise an individual under mandatory supervision until the expiration of the individual’s maximum term or terms of confinement;

(v) regularly inform the Commission of the activities of offenders who are supervised by the Division, including, if requested by the Commission, any graduated sanctions imposed under § 6–121 of this subtitle;

(vi) issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender charged with a violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision, if this authority is delegated by the Commission to the Director of the Division; and

(vii) administer the Drinking Driver Monitor Program, collect supervision fees, and adopt guidelines for collecting the monthly program fee assessed in accordance with § 6–115 of this subtitle; and

(2) may recommend:

(i) that the Commission modify any condition of parole or mandatory supervision; and

(ii) that the Commission issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender.

(b) Funding for the Drinking Driver Monitor Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

To prevent and detect fraud by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retail dealers, the Executive Director, the local licensing board, and an authorized deputy or inspector of the Executive Director or the local licensing board:

(1) may use hydrometers, saccharometers, weighing and gauging instruments, or other means, records, or devices to ascertain the quantity or quality of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage as they consider necessary; and

(2) may adopt rules and regulations to establish a uniform system of inspection, marking, and gauging of alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-506 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-506
§6–506.
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 2022, and each July 1 thereafter, the Ombudsman shall, consistent with federal and State privacy laws and in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, submit a report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means that includes:

(1) the number and type of calls received on the toll–free telephone number during the previous year;

(2) any patterns of complaints filed by parents identified under § 6–504(a)(7) of this subtitle;

(3) a summary of the services provided by the Ombudsman during the previous year; and

(4) any recommendations the Ombudsman determines are appropriate and necessary concerning the State’s implementation of special education services and procedures.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-111 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-111
§6–111.
Status: in_force

(a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for a crime under this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:

“(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) burned or set fire to (describe property) or (describe other violation) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

(b) If the general form of indictment or information described in subsection (a) of this section is used to charge a crime under this subtitle in a case in the circuit court, the defendant, on timely demand, is entitled to a bill of particulars.
Md. Code, Education § 6-117 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-117
§6–117.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall develop guidelines for the establishment of comprehensive induction programs for new teachers.

(2) In developing the guidelines under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall consult with local school systems and the Maryland Education Deans and Directors Council.

(b) The guidelines shall:

(1) Include provisions concerning the following:

(i) Mentoring; and

(ii) Professional development training and support; and

(2) Incorporate the framework of the Teacher Induction, Retention, and Advancement Pilot Program.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a mentor teacher for a teacher in an induction program shall be a highly competent teacher selected by the local school system who will work to instill in the teacher the skills and knowledge for the next generation of teachers.

(2) After the career ladder system established under Subtitle 10 of this title is well established, mentor teachers will be selected using criteria from the career ladder system.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-506 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-506
§6–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized by a railroad company that maintains offices in the State, a person may not:

(1) buy, sell, or engage in the business of buying or selling railroad tickets or the unused parts of railroad tickets;

(2) act as vendor or broker of whole or partly used railroad tickets;

(3) solicit personally or by sign, advertisement, or otherwise to buy or sell railroad tickets; or

(4) aid or abet in buying or selling railroad tickets in the State.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

(c) Each act of buying or selling railroad tickets is a separate violation.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-104 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Condemnation of private property by the United States shall be in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle does not authorize condemnation of any tract of land that exceeds 10 acres.

(2) The United States may condemn a tract of land that exceeds 10 acres to build an arsenal, a coastal defense, a fort, or a magazine, including a barracks for staff.
Md. Code, Education § 6-505 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-505
§6–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Employee organizations recognized by the public school employer as the exclusive representative of all public school employees in a specified unit on July 1, 1978, shall continue to be the exclusive representative subject to Title 22, Subtitle 4 of the State Government Article.

(b) Any collective negotiation agreement that has been entered into by an exclusive representative and a public employer as of July 1, 1978, shall continue in effect for the term of the agreement.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-603 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-603
§6–603.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For the limited purpose of furthering an ongoing criminal investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General or a Deputy Attorney General or an assistant Attorney General designated in writing by the Attorney General may issue in any court in the State a subpoena to a person to produce telephone, business, government, or corporate records or documents.

(2) A subpoena issued under this subsection may be served in the same manner as a subpoena issued by a circuit court.

(b) (1) A person may have an attorney present during any contact made under subsection (a) of this section with the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee.

(2) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee shall advise a person of the right to counsel when the subpoena is served.

(c) (1) (i) If a person fails to obey a lawfully served subpoena under subsection (a) of this section, the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee may report the failure to obey the subpoena to the circuit court with jurisdiction over the matter.

(ii) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee shall provide a copy of the subpoena and proof of service to the circuit court.

(2) After conducting a hearing at which the person that allegedly failed to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section has had an opportunity to be heard and be represented by counsel, the court may grant appropriate relief.

(d) This section does not allow the contravention, denial, or abrogation of a privilege or right recognized by law.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-406 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) “Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.

(b) Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(d) This section:

(1) prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and

(2) does not:

(i) prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or

(ii) apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-403 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program are to:

(1) help nonprofit organizations to carry out approved projects in priority funding areas;

(2) encourage business entities and individuals to invest in priority funding areas; and

(3) strengthen partnerships between public and private entities.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county shall:

(1) (i) adopt regulations that have qualifications that are at least as stringent as the qualifications under § 6–304 of this subtitle, to provide for the regulation and registration of master electricians, journeyperson electricians, or apprentice electricians; and

(ii) register apprentice electricians, journeyperson electricians, or master electricians in the manner prescribed under § 6–103 of this title; or

(2) (i) require a State license for providing electrical services as a master electrician, journeyperson electrician, or apprentice electrician; and

(ii) enforce the provisions of this title.

(b) Each municipal corporation shall:

(1) (i) adopt regulations that have qualifications that are at least as stringent as the qualifications under § 6–304 of this subtitle to provide for the regulation and registration of apprentice, journeyperson, or master electricians; and

(ii) register apprentice electrician, journeyperson electrician, or master electrician registrations in the manner prescribed under § 6–103 of this title;

(2) adopt the electrical rules and regulations of the county in which the municipal corporation is located; or

(3) (i) require a State license for providing electrical services as an apprentice, journeyperson, or master electrician; and

(ii) enforce the provisions of this title.

(c) Each licensed or registered master electrician shall display the State license number, the county registration number, or the municipal corporation registration number on each vehicle used on the job for providing electrical services.

(d) A county or municipal corporation may not adopt a resolution or enact a law that requires a person licensed or registered under this subtitle who is compliant with subsection (c) of this section to display additional license or registration numbers on each vehicle used on the job for providing electrical services.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board of Public Works annually shall set the rates for State property tax for the next taxable year as authorized by the General Assembly.

(b) (1) Intangible personal property is subject to State property tax as otherwise provided in this title at the rate set annually by the Board of Public Works under subsection (a) of this section, if:

(i) the intangible personal property has paid interest or dividends during the 12 months that precede the date of finality;

(ii) interest or dividends were withheld on the intangible personal property during the 12 months that precede the date of finality to avoid the tax under this subsection;

(iii) the intangible personal property consists of newly issued bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or evidences of debt on which interest is not in default; or

(iv) a stock dividend has been declared on the intangible personal property during the 12 months that precede the date of finality.

(2) The State property tax rate for the intangible personal property may not exceed 15 cents for each $100 of an assessment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may not acquire by purchase or condemnation any property located in any political subdivision of this State without the prior approval of the political subdivision, as provided for in this section.

(b) Approval required by this section shall be obtained as follows:

(1) If the property is located in a county other than Baltimore City and not in any municipal corporation, from the county;

(2) If the property is located in a municipal corporation within any county, both from the mayor and council, by whatever name known, of the municipal corporation and from the county; and

(3) If the property is located in Baltimore City, from the Board of Estimates of Baltimore City.

(c) If the Administration makes a written request for approval of the appropriate body, the approval required by this section is deemed to be given unless the Administration is notified in writing to the contrary within 90 days after it makes the request.

(d) This section does not affect the right of the Administration to acquire an option or institute any condemnation proceedings for later acquisition of the property once the approval required by this section is obtained.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-328 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-328
§6–328.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) knowingly or willfully possess, transport, sell, offer for sale, or, on the person’s property, store or authorize storage of an alcoholic beverage on which the tax imposed by the Tax – General Article has not been paid;

(2) evade a tax imposed on an alcoholic beverage under the Tax – General Article;

(3) counterfeit a stamp or certificate required under this article or the Tax – General Article; or

(4) violate a regulation that the Comptroller or the Executive Director adopts under this article or the Tax – General Article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “immediate family relative” means:

(1) A spouse;

(2) A child;

(3) A sibling;

(4) A parent;

(5) A grandparent;

(6) A grandchild;

(7) A stepparent;

(8) A stepchild;

(9) A step-sibling; or

(10) Any adopted relative.

(b) A member of a credit union may be:

(1) An individual who shares with other members of the credit union one of the common bonds within the field of membership types approved by the Commissioner;

(2) An employee of the credit union;

(3) An entity that is composed primarily of individuals who are eligible for membership;

(4) An individual living in the same residence and maintaining a single economic unit with an individual who is eligible for membership; and

(5) An immediate family relative of an individual who is eligible for membership.

(c) A person that is eligible for membership under subsection (b) of this section becomes a member when the person:

(1) Subscribes to and pays for at least one share; and

(2) Meets all of the other requirements of the bylaws of the credit union.

(d) Once an individual who is eligible for membership under subsection (b)(4) or (5) of this section becomes a member, then an immediate family relative of the member is eligible to become a member.

(e) A member remains a member of a credit union until the member:

(1) Chooses to withdraw from the membership of the credit union; or

(2) Is expelled by the board under § 6-319 of this subtitle.