Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 13 / Section 10-1305
§10–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council or designee may approve a Class BWT beer and wine tasting license.

(b) The Mayor and City Council or designee may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or Class A beer and wine license.

(c) The license authorizes a license holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer and light wine for tasting.

(d) The license holder may serve to an individual:

(1) light wine in a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering; and

(2) beer in a quantity of not more than 3 ounces.

(e) The Mayor and City Council or designee shall set the license fee.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Law Examiners.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-324 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-324
§10–324.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may secure bonds by a trust agreement.

(b) The corporate trustee under a trust agreement may be a trust company or a bank that has the powers of a trust company in or outside the State.

(c) In addition to the provisions described in § 10–323(h) of this subtitle, the trust agreement may contain:

(1) either:

(i) a provision conveying or mortgaging all or a portion of the project; or

(ii) a provision creating a collateral account;

(2) other provisions that the Authority considers reasonable and proper for the security of bondholders; and

(3) a provision that restricts the individual right of action by bondholders.

(d) An expense incurred in carrying out the trust agreement or a resolution may be treated as part of the cost of the operation of a project.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-116 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-116
§10–116.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 1–411 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, an individual may not obtain, or attempt to obtain by purchase or otherwise, an alcoholic beverage from any person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption by another who the individual obtaining or attempting to obtain the beverage knows is under the age of 21 years.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-309 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director.

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

(3) The Authority shall determine the compensation of the Executive Director.

(4) The Executive Director may not be a member of the Authority.

(b) Subject to the supervision of the Authority, the Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Authority.

(c) The Executive Director:

(1) shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority; and

(2) is the custodian of all books and documents filed with the Authority, the records of the Authority, and the seal of the Authority.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-502 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Lawyer counseling committee” means a group of individuals that:

(i) is recognized by the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(ii) is a standing committee of the Maryland State Bar Association or of a local bar association;

(iii) consists of lawyers and other individuals necessary to carry out the functions of the committee; and

(iv) evaluates and helps a lawyer in need of treatment and rehabilitation for:

1. substance abuse; or

2. any other physical, emotional, or mental condition that adversely affects the ability of the lawyer to practice law in accordance with the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(3) “Local bar association” means:

(i) in Baltimore City, the Bar Association of Baltimore City; or

(ii) in each county, the bar association with the greatest number of members who are residents of the county and who maintain their principal office for the practice of law in that county.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a proceeding before the Attorney Grievance Commission or a disciplinary proceeding against a lawyer before a circuit court or the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(2) The proceedings, records, and files of a lawyer counseling committee are not admissible into evidence or discoverable in an action that arises out of a matter that the lawyer counseling committee is or has been reviewing.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a member of a lawyer counseling committee shall have the immunity from liability and may not be subject to any disciplinary proceeding as described in § 5–416 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-609 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-609
§10–609.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if an officer of a humane society sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.

(b) In Calvert County, if an officer of a humane society or an animal control officer appointed by the County Commissioners or the County Commissioners’ designee sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.

(c) In Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Animal Control shall enforce this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

A written finding of presumed death made by the Secretary of Defense or other officer or employee of the United States authorized by federal law to make a finding of presumed death or a duly certified copy of the finding shall be received in any court, office, or other place in the State as evidence of:

(1) The death of the individual disclosed in the finding as dead; and

(2) The date, circumstances, and place of the individual’s death or disappearance.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-705 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited lines license to offer or sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to a customer issued under this subtitle authorizes a vendor or an authorized representative of the vendor to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to customers at each location at which the vendor engages in portable electronics transactions in the State if:

(1) the portable electronics insurance policies have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner;

(2) the vendor holds an appointment under § 10–118 of this title with each authorized insurer that the vendor intends to represent;

(3) at each location where coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance is offered or sold to customers, the vendor provides to the customers disclosures approved by the Commissioner that:

(i) summarize the material terms of the coverage under the policy of portable electronics insurance including:

1. the identity of the insurer;

2. the premium to be paid;

3. any applicable deductible;

4. the major features of the benefits of the coverage; and

5. the key terms and conditions of coverage including whether the portable electronics may be repaired or replaced with similar make and model reconditioned or nonoriginal manufacturer parts or equipment;

(ii) 1. state that portable electronics insurance may duplicate insurance coverage already provided by a customer’s homeowner’s insurance policy, renter’s insurance policy, or other source of insurance coverage; and

2. state that the purchase of coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance would make this coverage primary to any other coverage, including duplicate coverage;

(iii) state that the purchase of coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance is not required in order to enter into the portable electronics transaction;

(iv) describe the process for filing a claim if the customer elects to purchase coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance including a description of:

1. any requirement to pay a deductible;

2. any requirement to return portable electronics;

3. the maximum fee applicable if the customer fails to comply with a return requirement; and

4. any requirement to file a proof of loss;

(v) state that:

1. the customer may cancel coverage under the portable electronics insurance at any time; and

2. if the customer cancels coverage under the portable electronics insurance, any unearned premium will be refunded to the person paying the premium in accordance with applicable law; and

(vi) provide the toll–free consumer hotline telephone number of the Administration; and

(4) the vendor provides a training program, approved by the Commissioner, for any employee or authorized representative who sells coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to customers under this subtitle that includes instruction:

(i) about the portable electronics insurance offered to customers of the vendor;

(ii) that the employee or authorized representative may not represent or imply to a customer that purchase of coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance is required in order to purchase portable electronics;

(iii) that portable electronics insurance may duplicate insurance coverage already provided by a customer’s homeowner’s insurance policy, renter’s insurance policy, or other source of insurance coverage; and

(iv) about the other disclosures required by item (3) of this subsection.

(b) (1) The training required under subsection (a)(4) of this section may be provided in electronic form.

(2) If training is conducted in electronic form, the supervising entity shall implement a supplemental education program about the portable electronics insurance product that is conducted and overseen by licensed insurance producers employed by the supervising entity.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-714 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-714
§10–714.
Status: in_force

(a) The seller of residential property that is located within 1 mile of a National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund site shall provide the buyer with an addendum to the contract of sale that contains, in conspicuous type:

(1) Identification of the Superfund site that is within 1 mile of the property;

(2) The definition of a National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund site under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines;

(3) The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency websites:

(i) Search for Superfund Sites Where You Live; and

(ii) Superfund Human Exposure Dashboard; and

(4) A notice that within 5 days after signing and dating the contract of sale and on written notice to the seller, the buyer:

(i) May void the contract of sale; and

(ii) On rescission of the contract of sale, shall receive a full refund of any money paid to the seller.

(b) An addendum under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided in the following form or a substantially similar form:

“NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) SUPERFUND SITE DISCLOSURE ADDENDUM (the “Addendum”)

BUYER and SELLER hereby acknowledge that:

(1) A National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund site is a site of national priority among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories;

(2) The SELLER hereby notifies the BUYER that the property is located within 1 mile of ____________________________, which is a National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund site. Information about the location of Superfund sites throughout the State of Maryland and across the United States can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Search for Superfund Sites Where You Live website; and

(3) The BUYER hereby acknowledges that within five (5) days after signing and dating the Addendum, and on written notice to the SELLER, the BUYER may void the Contract of Sale and is entitled to the return of any money paid to the SELLER on account of the Contract of Sale.

SELLER Signature _____________________________ Date _______________

BUYER Signature ______________________________ Date _______________”.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-124 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-124
§10–124.
Status: in_force

(a) Without regard to the examination requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner may issue a limited lines license to an individual who is employed by a health maintenance organization solely to solicit membership in the health maintenance organization under a contract:

(1) between the health maintenance organization and the Maryland Department of Health; and

(2) in accordance with which the Maryland Department of Health obtains prepaid comprehensive health care services for recipients of medical assistance under § 15–105 of the Health – General Article.

(b) The annual license fee is provided in § 2–112 of this article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-1002 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 10 / Section 10-1002
§10–1002.
Status: in_force

In a derivative action, the plaintiff must be a partner at the time of bringing the action and:

(1) Have been a partner at the time of the transaction of which he complains; or

(2) Have had his status as a partner devolve on him by operation of law from a person who was a partner at the time of the transaction.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1104
§10–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a club public event permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class C license.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the permit authorizes a club to sell alcoholic beverages that are allowed under the club’s Class C license:

(1) during a public event sponsored by the club at the place described in the license;

(2) to an individual who is not a member of the club or a guest of a member; and

(3) for on–premises consumption.

(d) (1) A permit holder shall:

(i) submit an application for approval to the Board at least 45 days before a public event; and

(ii) obtain the approval of the Board before each public event.

(2) The Board, in its discretion, may approve up to 12 public events per permit holder in a calendar year.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-705 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall:

(1) adopt regulations to implement the Program;

(2) work in cooperation with the Department of Disabilities, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Maryland Commission on Caregiving to promote the Program to family caregivers throughout the State; and

(3) report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on:

(i) the number of grant requests received;

(ii) the value of grants provided to family caregivers;

(iii) the purposes for which the grants were provided; and

(iv) the number of grant requests that the Program was unable to fund and the reason why those requests were not funded.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-602
§10–602.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that each animal in the State be protected from intentional cruelty, including animals that are:

(1) privately owned;

(2) strays;

(3) domesticated;

(4) feral;

(5) farm animals;

(6) corporately or institutionally owned; or

(7) used in privately, locally, State, or federally funded scientific or medical activities.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-914 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-914
§10–914.
Status: in_force

(a) A laboratory test, performed by a laboratory certified by the Maryland Department of Health and approved by the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, indicating that the defendant has used a controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article or alcohol in violation of a condition of the defendant’s probation or work release, is sufficiently reliable to justify revocation of the defendant’s probation or work release, without an expert witness from the laboratory testifying in court to support the contents of a report of the laboratory test.

(b) A report of a laboratory test described under this section shall:

(1) Identify the chemist or analyst who performed the laboratory test as an individual qualified, under standards approved by the Maryland Department of Health, to perform the laboratory test;

(2) Be signed by the chemist or analyst who performed the laboratory test; and

(3) Contain a statement that:

(i) The material delivered to the chemist or analyst who performed the laboratory test was properly tested under procedures and equipment approved by the Maryland Department of Health;

(ii) The procedures of the laboratory test are reliable; and

(iii) The laboratory test indicates that the defendant used a controlled dangerous substance or alcohol.

(c) A report of a laboratory test is prima facie evidence of the results of the laboratory test.

(d) Nothing in this section precludes the right of any party to introduce any evidence that supports or contradicts the evidence contained in or the presumptions raised by the report of the laboratory test described under subsection (b) of this section.

(e) Subject to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section, if a laboratory report or statement is admitted in evidence, the chemist or analyst who performed the laboratory test is subject to cross–examination by any party to the proceeding.

(f) (1) On written demand of a defendant filed in the proceeding at least 5 days before the hearing to revoke a defendant’s probation or work release, the prosecution shall require the presence of the chemist or analyst who performed the test or any individual in the chain of custody or control as a prosecution witness.

(2) The provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section concerning prima facie evidence do not apply to the testimony of a witness whose presence is required under this subsection.

(3) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section apply in a proceeding to revoke a defendant’s probation or work release only when a copy of the report of the laboratory test or the statement to be introduced is mailed, delivered, or made available to counsel for the defendant or to the defendant personally when the defendant is not represented by counsel, at least 10 days prior to the introduction of the report of the laboratory test or the statement at the hearing.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-419 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-419
§10–419.
Status: in_force

In this part, “net operating expenses” means the total operating expenses at each facility of a provider, less depreciation, amortization, unusual and infrequent expenses, changes in the obligation to provide future services, and changes in the fair market value of interest rate swap agreements not involving an exchange of funds.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-432 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-432
§10–432.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) adopt regulations that ensure that adult stem cell and stem cell research financed by the Fund complies with State law;

(2) develop criteria, standards, and requirements for the initial review of grant and loan applications by the Commission;

(3) review grant and loan applications to ensure that each application is complete and satisfies the criteria, standards, and requirements developed by the Commission, including approval by an institutional review board;

(4) establish procedures and guidelines to be used by the committee for the review, evaluation, ranking, and rating of research proposals for State–funded stem cell research;

(5) ensure that the procedures and guidelines established under item (4) of this subsection are based on the guidelines of the National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review;

(6) establish criteria, standards, and requirements for consideration of grant and loan applications based on the rankings and ratings of the committee;

(7) make recommendations consistent with the criteria, standards, and requirements established by the Commission and based on the rankings and ratings of the committee regarding the award of grants and loans from the Fund;

(8) establish standards for the oversight and use of awards;

(9) conduct progress oversight reviews of recipients;

(10) notify the Corporation regarding the submission by a recipient, or failure of a recipient, to submit institutional review board approval for a grant or loan awarded under this part; and

(11) develop guidelines on disclosure and recusal to be followed by members of the Commission when considering grant and loan applications.

(b) The Commission may consult with experts in performing its duties.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-228 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-228
§10–228.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer or prospective employer may not require a person to inspect or challenge any criminal history record information relating to that person for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the person’s record to qualify for employment.

(b) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for each violation.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-351 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-351
§10–351.
Status: in_force

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this State is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this State:

(1) may enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;

(2) may provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

(3) shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-604 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-604
§10–604.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency that is listed in § 3–101(e) of the Public Safety Article.

(3) “Motor vehicle accident” has the meaning stated in § 27–401 of the Insurance Article.

(4) “Report” means a report completed by a police officer of a law enforcement agency that:

(i) indicates that a motor vehicle accident occurred; and

(ii) includes information about a person involved in the motor vehicle accident, including the person’s name, telephone number, and address.

(b) Without an existing relationship or interest in an issue:

(1) a person may not, for personal gain, solicit another person to sue or to retain a lawyer to represent the other person in a lawsuit;

(2) a person who is not a lawyer may not, for personal gain, access a report for the purpose of soliciting another person to sue or to retain a lawyer to represent the other person; and

(3) a lawyer, except as provided in the Rules of Professional Conduct, may not:

(i) for personal gain, solicit another person to sue or to retain the lawyer to represent the person in a lawsuit;

(ii) directly or indirectly employ or in any way compensate or agree to employ or compensate any person as an expert witness or otherwise for the purpose of having that person solicit or attempt to solicit clients for the lawyer;

(iii) knowingly represent a person who retained the lawyer as a result of solicitation prohibited under this section; or

(iv) cause a case to be instituted without the authority of a client.

(c) Any solicitation involving acts described in this section is prima facie evidence that the person soliciting is acting for gain.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-450 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-450
§10–450.
Status: in_force

An act, agreement, or statement by a subscriber or by an individual purchasing care for a subscriber under an agreement to furnish care to the subscriber is not a valid waiver of any provision of this subtitle intended for the benefit or protection of the subscriber or the individual purchasing care for the subscriber.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-121 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-121
§10–121.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Controlling person” means an individual who exercises day–to–day direct control over the operation of a title agency doing business in the State, irrespective of whether the person is an officer, a manager, or an owner.

(3) “Entity authorization” means a resolution or consent document executed in accordance with the formalities and governing provisions of the particular business entity and verified under oath.

(4) “Owner” means a person that individually, or through one or more ownership tiers, ultimately holds a 10% or more equity interest in the business entity applying for a title insurance producer license or renewal of a title insurance producer license.

(5) “Title agency” has the meaning stated in § 10–125(a)(4) of this subtitle.

(6) “Trust money” means a deposit, a payment, or any other money that a person entrusts to a licensed title insurance producer in connection with the provision of escrow, closing, or real estate settlement services relating to property within the State.

(7) “Trust money controller” means a person within a title agency who has day–to–day direct control over trust money.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, only a licensed title insurance producer may exercise control over trust money.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to trust money that is entrusted to:

(i) a law firm as defined in § 10–125 of this subtitle; or

(ii) a title insurer.

(c) A person may not convert or misappropriate money received or held in escrow or trust while:

(1) acting as a title insurance producer; or

(2) providing any escrow, closing, or settlement services.

(d) (1) Each controlling person and each trust money controller shall hold a license to act as a title insurance producer and, if applicable, an appointment with a title insurer.

(2) If an applicant for a license is a business entity, the application shall be accompanied by an entity authorization that:

(i) identifies each controlling person;

(ii) designates each person that will be a trust money controller for the title agency;

(iii) identifies each owner; and

(iv) identifies each officer, director, manager, general partner, or other person designated by the business entity to act as the business entity’s principal contact with the Administration.

(3) When the application of a business entity for a license as a title insurance producer is submitted, the Commissioner shall investigate the character of each person identified as a controlling person and each person identified as a trust money controller in the entity authorization included with the application.

(e) (1) In addition to meeting any of the applicable requirements for a license to act as an insurance producer under this subtitle, a business entity applicant for a license as a title insurance producer shall file with the Commissioner:

(i) a blanket fidelity bond covering appropriate employees and title insurance producer independent contractors; and

(ii) 1. a blanket surety bond; or

2. a letter of credit.

(2) Unless the Commissioner approves a lesser amount, each bond or letter of credit shall be for $150,000.

(3) The Commissioner may adopt regulations that specify when it is appropriate for a bond or letter of credit to be less than $150,000.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner may waive the requirement for a bond or letter of credit if the Commissioner finds that bonds are not generally available or reasonably affordable.

(5) The Commissioner shall make a specific finding that states the reason for accepting a bond or letter of credit for less than $150,000.

(f) (1) The surety bond or letter of credit shall be for the benefit of any person that suffers a loss if the title insurance producer converts or misappropriates money received or held in escrow or trust while:

(i) acting as a title insurance producer; or

(ii) providing any escrow, closing, or settlement services.

(2) The fidelity bond shall be for the benefit of the employer of the title insurance producer who suffers any loss as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The total liability of the surety insurer under each bond or letter of credit may not exceed $150,000.

(g) The title insurance producer shall file the bond or letter of credit with the Commissioner:

(1) after the Commissioner notifies the title insurance producer of the approval of the application for a license; and

(2) before the Commissioner issues the license.

(h) (1) Each bond or letter of credit shall remain in force until:

(i) the surety insurer is released from liability by the Commissioner; or

(ii) the bond or letter of credit is canceled by the surety insurer.

(2) A surety insurer shall notify the title insurance producer and the Commissioner at least 30 days before canceling a bond or letter of credit.

(3) If a surety insurer fails to notify the title insurance producer and the Commissioner as required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the bond or letter of credit remains in effect until the surety insurer notifies the title insurance producer and the Commissioner.

(4) A cancellation under this subsection does not affect any liability that occurred during the life of the bond or letter of credit and before the date of cancellation.

(i) Before the Commissioner renews the license of a title insurance producer, the title insurance producer shall submit satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section.

(j) (1) If a title insurance producer has been charged with a violation of this section or this article that could result in suspension or revocation of the license of the title insurance producer, the Commissioner may seek an immediate restraining order from a circuit court to prohibit the title insurance producer from providing title insurance, escrow, closing, or settlement services.

(2) A restraining order issued by a court under this subsection is effective until:

(i) the court lifts the restraining order; or

(ii) the charges are dismissed or adjudicated.

(k) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, the title insurer shall during each calendar year conduct an annual review of the underwriting, claims, and escrow practices of each title insurance producer appointed by the insurer as a principal agent as designated in the title insurance agency contract between the insurer and the producer.

(ii) The annual review shall include a review of the title insurance producer’s or agency’s policy issuing and processing operations.

(iii) The annual review may be conducted:

1. at the place of business of the title insurance producer;

2. remotely by using mail, overnight delivery, or electronic means; or

3. using any combination of items 1 and 2 of this subparagraph.

(iv) If the title insurance producer or agency does not maintain separate bank or trust accounts for each title insurer it represents, the title insurer shall verify that the funds held on its behalf are reasonably ascertainable from the books of account and records of the title insurance producer or agency.

(v) Subject to the requirement under paragraph (3) of this subsection to report suspected violations that the title insurer has reasonable cause to believe have occurred, if the title insurance producer or title agency holds an appointment with more than one title insurer, the title insurer may limit its review to files, separately held accounts, and written documentation relating to its title insurance policies.

(2) A written report setting forth the results of the annual review shall be prepared by the title insurer and is subject to examination under § 2–205 of this article.

(3) If, as a result of the annual review, a title insurer has reasonable cause to believe that a title insurance producer or agency has engaged in any of the prohibited activities set forth in § 10–126 of this subtitle, the title insurer shall report in writing the suspected violation to the Commissioner in the report prepared under paragraph (2) of this subsection in a form and format created by the Commissioner.

(4) The annual review required under this section is in addition to any examination conducted by the Commissioner to determine compliance with the accounts maintained for the benefit of the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust under § 22–105 of this article.

(5) The title insurer is not required to perform the annual review of a title insurance producer for the calendar year during which the title insurance producer is initially appointed if the appointment is made on or after June 30 of that calendar year.

(l) (1) A title insurance producer shall notify any title insurer with whom the title insurance producer holds an appointment whenever a person licensed under this subtitle becomes employed by, or associated with, the title insurance producer.

(2) The bonding requirements of this subtitle relating to title insurance producers do not apply to an employee or officer of an authorized title insurer.

(m) (1) A title insurance producer shall notify the Commissioner, and any insurer with whom the title insurance producer holds an appointment, if an individual licensed under this subtitle leaves the employment of or ends an association with the title insurance producer.

(2) The title insurance producer required to provide notice under this subsection shall notify the Commissioner within 5 working days after the day the individual leaves employment or ends the association.

(3) The notice required under this subsection shall be:

(i) in writing; and

(ii) sent by certified mail or by electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this article.

(n) Notwithstanding subsections (e) and (g) of this section, a title insurance producer independent contractor who provides escrow closing or settlement services that may result in the issuance of a title insurance contract for or on behalf of a title insurance producer is not required to file a blanket fidelity bond, blanket surety bond, or letter of credit with the Commissioner.

(o) In addition to any requirements under this subtitle, title insurance producers shall comply with this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-108 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-108
§10–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and unless expressly provided otherwise by law, an amendment of the Internal Revenue Code that affects the determination of federal adjusted gross income or federal taxable income, does not affect the determination of Maryland taxable income under this title for:

(1) any taxable year that begins in the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted; or

(2) any taxable year that precedes the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted.

(b) Within 60 days after an amendment of the Internal Revenue Code is enacted, the Comptroller shall prepare and submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House a report that outlines:

(1) the changes in the Internal Revenue Code; and

(2) the impact of those changes on State revenue and on various classes and types of taxpayers.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to an amendment of the Internal Revenue Code if the Comptroller determines that the impact of the amendment on State income tax revenue is less than $5,000,000 for:

(1) the fiscal year that begins during the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted; or

(2) any fiscal year that precedes the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted.
Md. Code, Transportation § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the sovereign immunity of the State not extend to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for the purposes of claims brought against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority by an employee or former employee under:

(1) The False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq., as amended; and

(2) Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-411 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-411
§10–411.
Status: in_force

A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Corporation or any subsidiary is not:

(1) a debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the State, a unit or instrumentality of the State, or of a State officer or State employee; or

(2) a pledge of the credit of the State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-458 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-458
§10–458.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider may not provide continuing care at home services until the Department issues a certificate of registration to the provider.

(b) An application for a certificate of registration shall:

(1) be filed in a form satisfactory to the Department; and

(2) include at least the following information:

(i) except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, verification that the required number of agreements has been executed and the corresponding deposits collected;

(ii) the form and substance of any proposed advertisements, advertising campaigns, or other promotional materials for the program that are available at the time of filing and that have not been filed previously with the Department;

(iii) verification that any other license or certificate required by other appropriate State units has been issued to the provider; and

(iv) any other information that the Department requires.

(c) The Department shall issue a certificate of registration to a provider if the Department determines that:

(1) the information and documents submitted with the feasibility study and application for a preliminary certificate of registration are current and accurate or have been updated to make them accurate;

(2) except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the required number of agreements has been executed and the corresponding deposits collected;

(3) any other license or certificate required by other appropriate State units has been issued to the provider;

(4) the provider has submitted all proposed advertisements, advertising campaigns, and other promotional materials for the program;

(5) the form and substance of all advertisements, advertising campaigns, and other promotional materials submitted are not deceptive, misleading, or likely to mislead; and

(6) the provider has submitted any other information that the Department required.

(d) Subsections (b)(2)(i) and (c)(2) of this section do not apply to a provider of continuing care at home services that:

(1) meets any capital reserve requirements; and

(2) until the provider has enrolled the minimum number of subscribers needed for its revenues to at least equal its expenses:

(i) holds in escrow the entirety of all entrance fees; or

(ii) maintains a surety bond of at least $1,000,000 or an equivalent replacement security such as cash, irrevocable letters of credit, certificates of deposit, or Treasury bills.

(e) If a provider intends to advertise before the Department issues a certificate of registration under subsection (c) of this section, the provider shall submit to the Department any advertisement, advertising campaign, or other promotional materials before using it.

(f) If a certificate of registration is not issued to a provider within 24 months after the Department approves a feasibility study, or a longer time allowed by the Department for good cause shown, the provider shall refund all deposits collected and stop offering continuing care at home services under that application.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-114 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-114
§10–114.
Status: in_force

(a) If the referendum is supported and the assessment is levied and collected as provided, any person upon whom an annual assessment was levied and collected, if dissatisfied with the assessment may demand and receive from the treasurer of the certified agency a refund of the collected annual assessment.

(b) The demand for refund shall be made in writing within 30 days from the date of collection from the person.

(c) However, any person, qualified to vote in a referendum in which potatoes or peaches are the agricultural commodity, may seek a refund of an assessment, if he pays the assessment by the end of the assessment year in which the assessment was levied. The assessment year shall be determined by the certified agency representing the commodity.

(d) If any person, qualified to vote in a referendum in which potatoes or peaches are the agricultural commodity, fails to make any protest against the assessment and levy in writing, addressed to the certified agency representing the commodity concerned, within 30 days from the date the assessment becomes due and payable, and the certified agency concerned may institute judicial proceedings to enforce the collection of the assessment.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-304 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may amend or repeal zoning regulations and boundaries.

(b) (1) If the purpose and effect of a proposed map amendment is to change the zoning classification of particular property, the City Council shall make findings of fact that address:

(i) population change;

(ii) the availability of public facilities;

(iii) present and future transportation patterns;

(iv) compatibility with existing and proposed development for the area;

(v) the recommendations of the Baltimore City Planning Commission and the Board; and

(vi) the relationship of the proposed amendment to Baltimore City’s plan.

(2) The City Council may grant the amendment to change the zoning classification based on a finding that there was:

(i) a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood where the property is located; or

(ii) a mistake in the existing zoning classification.

(3) The City Council may not allow the filing of an application for a reclassification of a tract or parcel of land for which a reclassification has been denied by the City Council on the merits in the 12 months before the date of the application.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-408 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-408
§10–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each application for an order authorizing the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication shall be made in writing upon oath or affirmation to a judge of competent jurisdiction and shall state the applicant’s authority to make the application. Each application shall include the following information:

(i) The identity of the investigative or law enforcement officer making the application, and the officer authorizing the application;

(ii) A full and complete statement of the facts and circumstances relied upon by the applicant, to justify his belief that an order should be issued, including:

1. Details as to the particular offense that has been, is being, or is about to be committed;

2. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a particular description of the nature and location of the facilities from which or the place where the communication is to be intercepted;

3. A particular description of the type of communications sought to be intercepted; and

4. The identity of the person, if known, committing the offense and whose communications are to be intercepted;

(iii) A full and complete statement as to whether or not other investigative procedures have been tried and failed or why they reasonably appear to be unlikely to succeed if tried or to be too dangerous;

(iv) A statement of the period of time for which the interception is required to be maintained. If the nature of the investigation is such that the authorization for interception should not automatically terminate when the described type of communication has been first obtained, a particular description of facts establishing probable cause to believe additional communications of the same type will occur thereafter;

(v) A full and complete statement of the facts concerning all previous applications known to the individual authorizing and making the application, made to any judge for authorization to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications involving any of the same persons, facilities or places specified in the application, and the action taken by the judge on each application; and

(vi) Where the application is for the extension of an order, a statement setting forth the results thus far obtained from the interception, or a reasonable explanation of the failure to obtain the results.

(2) (i) In the case of an application authorizing the interception of an oral communication, a particular description of the nature and location of the facilities from which or the place where the communication is to be intercepted is not required if the application:

1. Is by an investigative or law enforcement officer;

2. Is approved by the Attorney General, the State Prosecutor, or a State’s Attorney;

3. Contains a full and complete statement as to why specification of the nature and location of the facilities from which or the place where the communication is to be intercepted is not practical; and

4. Identifies the individual committing the offense and whose communications are to be intercepted.

(ii) In the case of an application authorizing the interception of a wire or electronic communication, a particular description of the nature and location of the facilities from which or the place where the communication is to be intercepted is not required if the application:

1. Is by an investigative or law enforcement officer;

2. Is approved by the Attorney General, the State Prosecutor, or a State’s Attorney;

3. Identifies the individual believed to be committing the offense and whose communications are to be intercepted;

4. Makes a showing that there is probable cause to believe that the individual’s actions could have the effect of thwarting interception from a specified facility; and

5. Specifies that interception will be limited to any period of time when the investigative or law enforcement officer has a reasonable, articulable belief that the individual identified in the application will be proximate to the communication device and will be using the communication device through which the communication will be transmitted.

(b) The judge may require the applicant to furnish additional testimony or documentary evidence in support of the application.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, on application, the judge may enter an ex parte order, as requested or as modified, authorizing interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications within the territorial jurisdiction permitted under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, if the judge determines on the basis of the facts submitted by the applicant that:

(i) There is probable cause for belief that an individual is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a particular offense enumerated in § 10–406 of this subtitle;

(ii) There is probable cause for belief that particular communications concerning that offense will be obtained through the interception;

(iii) Normal investigative procedures have been tried and have failed or reasonably appear to be unlikely to succeed if tried or to be too dangerous; and

(iv) There is probable cause for belief:

1. That the facilities from which, or the place where, the wire, oral, or electronic communications are to be intercepted are being used, or are about to be used, in connection with the commission of the offense, or are leased to, listed in the name of, or commonly used by this person in accordance with subsection (a)(1) of this section; or

2. That the actions of the individual whose communications are to be intercepted could have the effect of thwarting an interception from a specified facility in accordance with subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, an ex parte order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection may authorize the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications only within the territorial jurisdiction of the court in which the application was filed.

(3) If an application for an ex parte order is made by the Attorney General, the State Prosecutor, or a State’s Attorney, an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection may authorize the interception of communications received or sent by a communication device anywhere within the State so as to permit the interception of the communications regardless of whether the communication device is physically located within the jurisdiction of the court in which the application was filed at the time of the interception. The application must allege that the offense being investigated may transpire in the jurisdiction of the court in which the application is filed.

(4) In accordance with this subsection, a judge of competent jurisdiction may authorize continued interception within the State, both within and outside the judge’s jurisdiction, if the original interception occurred within the judge’s jurisdiction.

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

(ii) A judge may not issue an ex parte order under this section for the purpose of investigating or recovering evidence of actions related to legally protected health care, unless the acts forming the basis for the investigation or recovery of evidence would constitute a crime in this State.

(d) (1) Each order authorizing the interception of any wire, oral, or electronic communication shall specify:

(i) The identity of the person, if known or required under subsection (a)(2) of this section, whose communications are to be intercepted;

(ii) The nature and location of the communications facilities as to which, or the place where, authority to intercept is granted, if known;

(iii) A particular description of the type of communication sought to be intercepted, and a statement of the particular offense to which it relates;

(iv) The identity of the agency authorized to intercept the communications, and of the person authorizing the application; and

(v) The period of time during which the interception is authorized, including a statement as to whether or not the interception shall automatically terminate when the described communication has been first obtained.

(2) An order authorizing the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication, upon request of the applicant, shall direct that a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person furnish the applicant forthwith all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the interception unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the service provider, landlord, custodian, or person is according the person whose communications are to be intercepted. Any provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person furnishing the facilities or technical assistance shall be compensated therefor by the applicant for reasonable expenses incurred in providing facilities or assistance.

(e) (1) An order entered under this section may not authorize the interception of any wire, oral, or electronic communication for any period longer than is necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization, nor in any event longer than 30 days. The 30-day period begins on the earlier of the day on which the investigative or law enforcement officer first begins to conduct an interception under the order or 10 days after the order is entered.

(2) Extensions of an order may be granted, but only upon application for an extension made in accordance with subsection (a) of this section and the court making the findings required by subsection (c) of this section. The period of extension shall be no longer than the authorizing judge deems necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was granted and in no event for longer than 30 days.

(3) Every order and extension thereof shall contain a provision that the authorization to intercept shall be executed as soon as practicable, shall be conducted in such a way as to minimize the interception of communications not otherwise subject to interception under this subtitle, and must terminate upon attainment of the authorized objective, or in any event in 30 days.

(4) In the event the intercepted communication is in a code or foreign language, and an expert in that foreign language or code is not reasonably available during the interception period, minimization may be accomplished as soon as practicable after the interception. An interception under this subtitle may be conducted in whole or in part by federal, State, or local government personnel, or by an individual operating under a contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State, acting under the supervision of an investigative or law enforcement officer authorized to conduct the interception.

(f) Whenever an order authorizing interception is entered pursuant to this subtitle, the order shall require reports to be made to the judge who issued the order showing what progress has been made toward achievement of the authorized objective and the need for continued interception. The reports shall be made at the intervals the judge requires.

(g) (1) The contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepted by any means authorized by this subtitle, if possible, shall be recorded on tape or wire or other comparable device. The recording of the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication under this subsection shall be done in the way as will protect the recording from editing or other alterations. Immediately upon the expiration of the period of the order, or extensions thereof, such recordings shall be made available to the judge issuing such order and sealed under his directions. Custody of the recordings shall be wherever the judge orders. They may not be destroyed except upon an order of the issuing or denying judge and in any event shall be kept for ten years. Duplicate recordings may be made for use or disclosure pursuant to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of § 10–407 of this subtitle for investigations. The presence of the seal provided for by this subsection, or a satisfactory explanation for the absence thereof, shall be a prerequisite for the use or disclosure of the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication or evidence derived therefrom under subsection (c) of § 10–407 of this subtitle.

(2) Applications made and orders granted under this subtitle shall be sealed by the judge. Custody of the applications and orders shall be wherever the judge directs. The applications and orders shall be disclosed only upon a showing of good cause before a judge of competent jurisdiction and shall not be destroyed except on order of the issuing or denying judge, and in any event shall be kept for 10 years.

(3) Any violation of the provisions of this subsection may be punished as contempt of the issuing or denying judge.

(4) Within a reasonable time, but not later than 90 days after the termination of the period of an order or extension of an order, the issuing judge shall cause to be served on the persons named in the order, and on the other parties to intercepted communications as the judge may determine in the judge’s discretion is in the interest of justice, an inventory which shall include notice of:

(i) The fact of the entry of the order;

(ii) The date of the entry and the period of authorized interception; and

(iii) The fact that during the period wire, oral, or electronic communications were or were not intercepted.

(5) The judge, upon the filing of a motion, shall make available to the person or the person’s counsel for inspection portions of the intercepted communications, applications, and orders pertaining to that person and the alleged crime.

(6) On an ex parte showing of good cause to the judge, the serving of the inventory required by this subsection may be postponed. The periods of postponement may not be longer than the authorizing judge deems necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were granted and in no event for longer than 30 days. No more than three periods of postponement may be granted. Any order issued extending the time in which the inventory notice is to be served must be under seal of the court and treated in the same manner as the order authorizing interception.

(h) The contents of any intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communication or evidence derived therefrom may not be received in evidence or otherwise disclosed in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in the courts of this State unless each party, not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing, or proceeding, has been furnished with a copy of the court order, and accompanying application, under which the interception was authorized. Where no application or order is required under the provisions of this subtitle, each party, not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing, or proceeding, shall be furnished with information concerning when, where and how the interception took place and why no application or order was required. This 10-day period may be waived by the judge if he finds that it was not possible to furnish the party with the above information 10 days before the trial, hearing, or proceeding and that the party will not be prejudiced by the delay in receiving the information.

(i) (1) Any aggrieved person in any trial, hearing, or proceeding in or before any court, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, or other authority of this State or a political subdivision thereof, may move to suppress the contents of any intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communication, or evidence derived therefrom, on the grounds that:

(i) The communication was unlawfully intercepted;

(ii) The order of authorization under which it was intercepted is insufficient on its face, or was not obtained or issued in strict compliance with this subtitle; or

(iii) The interception was not made in conformity with the order of authorization.

(2) This motion shall be made in accordance with the Maryland Rules. If the motion is granted, the contents of the intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communication, or evidence derived therefrom, shall be treated as having been obtained in violation of this subtitle. The judge, upon the filing of the motion by the aggrieved person, in his discretion may make available to the aggrieved person or his counsel for inspection such portions of the intercepted communication or evidence derived therefrom as the judge determines to be in the interests of justice.

(3) In addition to any other right to appeal, the State shall have the right to appeal from the denial of an application for an order of approval, if the prosecuting attorney shall certify to the judge or other official denying the application that the appeal is not taken for purposes of delay. The appeal shall be taken within 30 days after the date the order was entered and shall be diligently prosecuted.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A taxicab driver shall make maximum use of service communications with the driver’s switchboard operator or dispatcher in order to keep the driver’s taxicab available for response to calls.

(b) (1) A taxicab driver may not solicit the patronage of a person who is at the terminal of another common carrier or at an intermediate point along an established route of that carrier to use that common carrier’s service.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not prohibit or interfere with a response to a call for a taxicab whether the call is made by telephone or by signal from a pedestrian.

(3) Taxicabs being operated in Baltimore City:

(i) may transport a passenger from Baltimore City into Baltimore County and return to Baltimore County for the same passenger; but

(ii) may not solicit a passenger within Baltimore County at any time.

(4) This subtitle may not impede the operation of taxicabs between Baltimore City and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in the manner allowed by law.

(c) (1) A taxicab may not carry more than the number of passengers designated on the rate card.

(2) A child in a passenger’s arms is not counted as a passenger.

(3) Only one person may occupy the front seat with the driver.

(d) (1) A taxicab may be used from a railroad station or other public place of special assembly to serve jointly not more than four passengers who are bound for the same, or approximately the same, location.

(2) A passenger who has engaged a taxicab may not be compelled to share the taxicab with another person.

(3) A taxicab driver may not refuse service in order to group passengers more profitably.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a taxicab is occupied by several passengers bound for different destinations, each passenger or party shall be charged the fare recorded on the meter at the time of arrival at the passenger’s or party’s destination.

(ii) A party or individual passenger may not be charged more than the fare applicable at the established rate for transportation over the shortest and most direct route.

(5) A taxicab driver may not solicit another passenger while en route to the destination of passengers or parties initially occupying the cab.

(e) A driver of a taxicab may not operate the taxicab:

(1) recklessly;

(2) in an unsafe manner; or

(3) in disregard of the public general or local laws or municipal ordinances governing the operation of motor vehicles.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-346 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-346
§10–346.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A hospital that intends to close or is scheduled to be delicensed shall provide the Authority and the Health Services Cost Review Commission with a written statement of any outstanding public obligations issued on its behalf.

(2) The statement shall include:

(i) the name of each issuer of the public obligation;

(ii) the outstanding principal amount of each public obligation;

(iii) the due dates for payment or any mandatory redemption or purchase of each public obligation;

(iv) the due dates for the payment of interest on each public obligation and the interest rates; and

(v) the documents and information about the public obligation that the Authority or the Health Services Cost Review Commission requests.

(b) (1) A hospital with public obligations issued on or after October 1, 2008, that intends to close or is scheduled to be delicensed, shall provide to the Secretary of Health a closure plan that is acceptable to the Secretary, in consultation with the Maryland Health Care Commission.

(2) The closure plan required under this subsection shall include the plan of the hospital for the provision of care to its patients and to the population in its service area.

(c) The hospital shall file the items required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section:

(1) within 10 days after the date of filing the written notice of intent to close under § 19–120(l) of the Health – General Article with the Maryland Health Care Commission; or

(2) at least 150 days before the scheduled date of delicensure under § 19–325 of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-808 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-808
§10–808.
Status: in_force

(a) Each self–service storage producer shall provide a training program approved by the Commissioner for employees and authorized representatives of the self–service storage producer.

(b) The training program required by subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) include general information about homeowners, renters, business, and similar insurance that an occupant may have that may provide coverage for property located in a self–storage facility;

(2) include information about the material terms of insurance coverage offered to occupants under this subtitle, including the price, benefits, deductibles, exclusions, and conditions of the insurance;

(3) provide basic instruction about the provisions of this subtitle; and

(4) include any other information the Commissioner may require.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-740 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-740
§10–740.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(3) “Qualified taxpayer” means an individual who has:

(i) incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate or graduate student loan debt or both; and

(ii) has at least $5,000 in outstanding undergraduate or graduate student loan debt or both when submitting an application under subsection (c) of this section.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section, a qualified taxpayer may claim a credit against the State income tax for the taxable year in which the Commission certifies a tax credit under this section.

(c) (1) (i) By September 15 of each year, an individual shall submit an application to the Commission for the credit allowed under this section.

(ii) The individual shall submit with the application an assurance that the individual will use any credit approved under this section for the repayment of the individual’s undergraduate or graduate student loan debt or both as soon as practicable.

(iii) 1. The total amount of the credit claimed under this section shall be recaptured if the individual does not use the credit approved under this section for the repayment of the individual’s undergraduate or graduate student loan debt or both within 3 years from the close of the taxable year for which the credit is claimed.

2. The individual who claimed the credit shall pay the total amount of the credit claimed as taxes payable to the State for the taxable year in which the event requiring recapture of the credit occurs.

(2) By December 15 of each year the Commission shall certify to the individual the amount of any tax credit approved by the Commission under this section, not to exceed $5,000.

(3) (i) For tax year 2025, the total amount of tax credits approved by the Commission under this section may not exceed $9,000,000.

(ii) For any taxable year after 2025, the total amount of tax credits approved by the Commission under this section may not exceed $18,000,000.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Commission shall reserve $9,000,000 of the tax credits authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection for the following individuals in the following order of priority:

1. State employees who graduated from institutions of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees are eligible to receive federal Pell Grants; and

2. all other State employees not described under item 1 of this subparagraph.

(ii) If the total amount of tax credits applied for by individuals described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is less than $9,000,000 for a taxable year, the Commission may make available the unused amount of credits for use by other qualified taxpayers.

(5) To claim the tax credit allowed under this section, an individual shall attach a copy of the Commission’s certification of the approved credit amount to the income tax return.

(d) Subject to subsection (c)(4) of this section, the Commission shall prioritize tax credit recipients and amounts based on the following criteria:

(1) whether the qualified taxpayers are graduates from institutions of higher education in the State where at least 40% of the attendees are eligible to receive federal Pell Grants; and

(2) in an order of priority determined by the Commission, whether the qualified taxpayers:

(i) have higher debt burden to income ratios;

(ii) graduated from an institution of higher education located in the State;

(iii) did not receive a tax credit in a prior year; or

(iv) were eligible for in–State tuition.

(e) If the tax credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the qualified taxpayer for that taxable year, the qualified taxpayer may claim a refund in the amount of the excess.

(f) The Commission shall establish and implement by September 1, 2024, an outreach and marketing plan to:

(1) make eligible taxpayers aware of the availability of the tax credit provided under this section; and

(2) encourage institutions of higher education in the State to advise new graduates, particularly those with an interest in public service, of the availability of the tax credit provided under this section.

(g) (1) On or before January 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on:

(i) the number of applicants for the tax credit authorized under this section;

(ii) the number and amounts of tax credits awarded under this section to qualified taxpayers;

(iii) a breakdown of the age, gender, race, income, and counties of residency of qualified taxpayers who receive the credit; and

(iv) any additional information that the Commission deems relevant.

(2) On or before January 1, 2026, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly recommendations for changes to statute or regulations that would better target the allocation of tax credits under this program.

(h) The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(i) The tax credit under this section shall be referred to as the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-657 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-657
§10–657.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(b) (1) The Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available in perpetuity to implement this subtitle concerning Baltimore City public school facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out this subtitle concerning Baltimore City public school facilities; and

(ii) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, pay any and all expenses from the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund that are incurred by the Authority related to any Baltimore City public school facilities.

(3) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Authority shall transfer $10,000,000 of available funds to the Baltimore City Public School System to supplement funding for additional Baltimore City projects.

(ii) The Authority may advance up to $1,000,000 of available funds in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 for the start–up and administration of Chapter 20 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2020, which shall be reimbursed from the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund established under § 10–658.1 of this subtitle.

(c) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority or as agreed to in the memorandum of understanding under § 10–646 of this subtitle, the money on deposit in the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund shall be used to pay the following relating to Baltimore City public school facilities:

(1) debt service on Authority bonds;

(2) design and construction costs relating to Baltimore City public school facilities;

(3) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, costs of start–up, administration, overhead, and operations related to the management of improvements to Baltimore City public school facilities authorized under this subtitle and undertaken by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners; and

(4) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s administration of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund and the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund and management of the Authority’s obligations.

(d) The Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund consists of:

(1) funds transferred from the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund to the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund in accordance with § 10–645(i) of this subtitle; and

(2) any additional money made available from any public source for the purposes established for the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(e) (1) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(3) No part of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-429 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-429
§10–429.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Adult stem cell” means a stem cell that is:

(1) derived from human tissue; and

(2) obtained after birth.

(c) “Commission” means the Stem Cell Research Commission.

(d) “Committee” means the independent scientific peer review committee that contracts with the Commission under § 10-436 of this subtitle.

(e) “Fund” means the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund established under § 10-434 of this subtitle.

(f) “Human cloning” means the replication of a human being through the production of a precise genetic copy of nuclear human DNA or any other human molecule, cell, or tissue in order to create a new human being or to allow development beyond an embryo.

(g) “Institutional review board” has the meaning stated in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.

(h) “Oocyte” means a female germ cell or egg.

(i) “State-funded stem cell research” means stem cell research conducted with State money and using:

(1) material obtained in accordance with § 10-438 of this subtitle; or

(2) adult stem cells.

(j) “Stem cell” means a human cell that has the ability to:

(1) divide indefinitely;

(2) give rise to many other types of specialized cells; and

(3) give rise to new stem cells with identical potential.

(k) “Valuable consideration” means financial gain or advantage in connection with material obtained in accordance with § 10-438 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-755 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-755
§10–755.
Status: in_force

§10–755. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF 2022 //

(a) In this section, “federal work opportunity credit” means the work opportunity tax credit allowed under § 38 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) An employer may claim a credit against the State income tax for wages paid or incurred by the employer during the taxable year to an individual with barriers to employment who is employed in the State in an amount equal to the lesser of:

(1) 50% of the federal work opportunity credit properly claimed for the taxable year by an employer on the employer’s federal income tax return with respect to those wages, excluding any amount carried back or forward from another taxable year in accordance with § 39 of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) except in the case of an employer that is an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, the State income tax imposed for that taxable year.

(c) An employer that is an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply the credit under this section as a credit for the payment to the Comptroller of taxes that the organization:

(1) is required to withhold from the wages of employees under § 10–908 of this title; and

(2) is required to pay to the Comptroller under § 10–906(a) of this title.

(d) The unused amount of the credit under this section may not be carried over to any other taxable year.

(e) On or before December 31, 2028, the Department of Legislative Services shall prepare a tax credit evaluation in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 3 of this article on the tax credit authorized under this section and report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the tax credit evaluation.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-112 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-112
§10–112.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a For–Hire Driving Services Enforcement Fund.

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

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide adequate resources for the Commission to enforce the requirements of this title concerning for–hire driving services.

(d) (1) The Fund consists of assessments made on permits for vehicles regulated by the Commission to provide for–hire driving services in the State.

(2) The Commission shall establish an assessment not exceeding $40 to be paid annually with respect to each vehicle permit to provide for–hire driving services, except for a vehicle permit to be used exclusively for employee van transportation to or from a designated work site.

(e) The Fund is to be used solely for statewide enforcement activities of the Commission relating to for–hire driving services.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, a county may establish a commission to recommend compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.

(b) (1) Within 15 days after the beginning of the fourth year of the term, a commission established under this section, by resolution, shall submit to the county legislative body its recommendation for the compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.

(2) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the commission may recommend an increase or decrease in the compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.

(c) On receiving the resolution, the county legislative body may reduce or reject the commission’s recommendation, but may not increase any item.

(d) Any change in the compensation and allowances of members of the county legislative body shall be enacted by ordinance before the election for the members of the next succeeding county legislative body and take effect only for the members of the next succeeding county legislative body.

(e) The compensation or allowances for members of the county legislative body of a charter county may not be less than provided in the county charter.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-303.1 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-303.1
§10–303.
Status: in_force

§10–303.1.

(a) A tribunal of this State shall apply Parts I through VI of this subtitle and, as applicable, Part VII, to a support proceeding involving:

(1) a foreign support order;

(2) a foreign tribunal; or

(3) an obligee, obligor, or child residing in a foreign country.

(b) A tribunal of this State that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of Parts I through VI of this subtitle.

(c) Part VII of this subtitle applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of Part VII is inconsistent with Parts I through VI, Part VII controls.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for admission to the Bar is entitled to be examined as provided under this section.

(2) Notwithstanding § 10–207(c) of this subtitle, an individual under the age of 18 years may take the examination.

(b) Subject to the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Board periodically shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) The Board shall give each applicant notice of the time and place of examination.

(d) Subject to the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and the passing score for examinations.

(e) The Board shall report to the Supreme Court of Maryland:

(1) the results of each examination that the Board gives; and

(2) recommendations about the character and reputation of each applicant who passes the examination.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-204.3 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204.3
§10–204.
Status: in_force

§10–204.3.

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

(2) “Business property” means real property:

(i) that has been assigned a commercial use code by the Department; and

(ii) for which the total State, county, municipal corporation, and special taxing district property taxes for the taxable year do not exceed $100,000.

(3) “Owner–occupied residential property” means the principal residence of a homeowner as defined in § 9–105 of this article.

(b) Notwithstanding Subtitle 1 of this title and subject to § 10–208 of this subtitle:

(1) the governing body of a county shall provide a semiannual payment schedule for State, county, and special taxing district property taxes due on owner–occupied residential property or business property; and

(2) the governing body of a municipal corporation shall provide a semiannual payment schedule for municipal corporation and special taxing district property taxes due on owner–occupied residential property or business property.

(c) A semiannual payment schedule under this section shall apply:

(1) at the time of the transfer of property purchased on or after July 1, 2000; and

(2) to any current or future owner of owner–occupied residential property or business property, regardless of whether the property was purchased before July 1, 2000.

(d) (1) The semiannual payment schedule under this section shall apply to:

(i) the property tax due for the tax year following transfer of the property; and

(ii) the property tax due and not in arrears for the current tax year for any transfer occurring on or after July 1 but on or before September 30.

(2) The first installment of a semiannual payment shall be paid on or before September 30.

(e) A semiannual payment schedule may include a service charge to be paid with the second installment.

(f) A service charge:

(1) shall be:

(i) adopted by the taxing authority that collects the property taxes after obtaining the prior approval of the amount of the service charge from the Department, as part of adoption of the property tax rate under §§ 6–301 through 6–303 of this article;

(ii) applicable to all property tax being collected by the taxing authority on the semiannual payment schedule for itself and for any other taxing authority;

(iii) expressed as a percent of the amount of tax due at the second installment and shown on the tax bill as a percent and actual dollar amount charged; and

(iv) calculated in an amount:

1. reasonably equivalent to the anticipated lost interest income associated with the 3–month delay in payment of the second installment by multiplying the amount of the second installment by a rate not exceeding 1.5%; and

2. covering administrative expenses associated with the semiannual payment not exceeding the lesser of the actual expenses incurred in the preceding fiscal year per semiannual tax account as approved by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation or 10% of the charge for the anticipated lost interest income as calculated in item 1 of this item;

(2) does not apply if both installments of property tax are paid on or before September 30 of the taxable year; and

(3) may not be considered to be a property tax for the purposes of any provision of a local law or charter that limits the property tax rate or property tax revenues.

(g) The local taxing authority shall provide to the Department by May 1 of each year, information that substantiates that the proposed service charge for the anticipated lost interest is reasonably equivalent to the amount of interest that will be lost as a result of the semiannual payment.

(h) (1) The property tax bill under a semiannual payment schedule:

(i) shall state:

1. the amount of the tax due if paid in full, including any applicable discounts for early payment;

2. the amount of the tax due if paid in semiannual installments, including any applicable discounts for early payment of the first installment;

3. the amount of any service charge to be paid with the second installment unless the second installment is paid on or before September 30 of the taxable year;

4. that the service charge does not apply if both installments are paid on or before September 30 of the taxable year; and

5. the date the tax payment is due; and

(ii) shall be subject to approval by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(2) The Department shall approve any local semiannual payment schedule collection that:

(i) provides efficient and cost–effective collection of taxes; and

(ii) provides two semiannual coupons, two semiannual billing forms, or a similar method that allows taxpayers to pay on a semiannual basis.

(3) Local semiannual payment schedule collection systems that are not approved by the Department shall utilize 2 semiannual payment coupons that shall be submitted with the appropriate payment.

(i) A payment under a semiannual schedule:

(1) for the first installment:

(i) is due on July 1 of the tax year; and

(ii) may be paid without interest on or before September 30 of the tax year; and

(2) for the second installment:

(i) is due on December 1 of the tax year;

(ii) except for the service charge, may be paid without interest on or before December 31 of the tax year; and

(iii) may be prepaid without the service charge or interest on or before September 30 of the tax year.

(j) (1) If an escrow account is established for the payment of the property tax, the escrow account servicer shall pay tax in semiannual installments unless the escrow account servicer has received written direction from the property owner or borrower to pay property tax in annual payments.

(2) If a taxpayer provides written direction to an escrow account servicer at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the tax year, property taxes shall be paid on an annual payment basis on behalf of that taxpayer by the escrow account servicer in the tax year that begins immediately following the year in which the written direction was received.

(3) If a taxpayer provides written direction to an escrow account servicer less than 60 days prior to the beginning of the tax year, property taxes may be paid on an annual payment basis on behalf of that taxpayer by the escrow account servicer in the tax year that begins immediately following the year in which the written direction was received.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-603 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-603
§10–603.
Status: reserved

(a) This section does not apply to an individual who is:

(1) Transferred from a facility of another state to a State facility under the Interstate Compact on Mental Health; or

(2) Admitted after an emergency evaluation under Part IV of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to the other requirements of this subtitle, a State facility or a Veterans’ Administration hospital may admit an individual who is 65 years old or older only if a geriatric evaluation team determines that there is no available, less restrictive form of care or treatment that is adequate for the needs of the individual.

(c) (1) Each geriatric evaluation shall be done by the geriatric evaluation team of a county health department.

(2) Each geriatric evaluation team consists of the individuals whom the Secretary designates from multiple disciplines.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-308 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

(a) In determining what compensation, if any, to allow a claimant, the Board shall consider:

(1) the good faith of the claimant;

(2) the possibility that the alleged injury was self–inflicted or not accidental;

(3) the extent and nature of the injury;

(4) the degree of disability;

(5) the period of disability or incapacity for other work; and

(6) the ordinary earning power of the claimant.

(b) (1) The Governor shall include money to pay a claim that is approved by the Board in the State budget for the fiscal year that follows the fiscal year in which the Board approves the claim.

(2) The Board shall pay to the claimant or the claimant’s representative any compensation approved by the Board and included in the State budget.

(c) The compensation authorized under this subtitle is the exclusive remedy against the State for a claim that falls within the jurisdiction of the Board.

(d) An incarcerated individual working under the supervision of Maryland Correctional Enterprises in the Federal Prison Industry Enhancement Program:

(1) is excluded from the jurisdiction of the Board; and

(2) shall be administered benefits as provided under Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-01 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2B / Section 10-2B-01
§10–2B–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bona fide scientific or educational institution” means an institution that establishes educational or scientific tax–exempt status through documentation from the Internal Revenue Service.

(c) “Covered animal species” means any species of:

(1) Bonobo;

(2) Cheetah;

(3) Chimpanzee;

(4) Elephant;

(5) Giraffe;

(6) Gorilla;

(7) Hippopotamus;

(8) Jaguar;

(9) Leopard;

(10) Lion;

(11) Mammoth;

(12) Mastodon;

(13) Orangutan;

(14) Pangolin;

(15) Rhinoceros;

(16) Sea turtle; or

(17) Tiger.

(d) “Covered animal species part or product” means any item that contains or is wholly or partly made from a covered animal species.

(e) “Musical instrument” includes a string instrument or bow, a wind or percussion instrument, or a piano.

(f) (1) “Sell” means any act of selling, trading, or bartering for monetary or nonmonetary consideration.

(2) “Sell” does not include a nonmonetary transfer of ownership by way of gift, donation, or bequest.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4A-02 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-02
§10–4A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not obtain, alter, or prevent authorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage in an electronic communications system by:

(1) Intentionally accessing without authorization a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided; or

(2) Intentionally exceeding an authorization to access a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided.

(b) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is subject to the following penalties:

(1) If the offense is committed for purposes of commercial advantage, malicious destruction or damage, or private commercial gain:

(i) For a first offense, a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both; and

(ii) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both; or

(2) In any other case, a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to conduct authorized:

(1) By the person or entity providing a wire or electronic communications service;

(2) By a user of a wire or electronic communications service with respect to a communication of or intended for that user; or

(3) Under the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may:

(1) sue and be sued;

(2) adopt a seal;

(3) acquire, hold, and dispose of property for its corporate purposes;

(4) sell, lease, or otherwise convey, in any manner that the Authority considers appropriate, any property it owns to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;

(5) enter into contracts and leases, including contracts or leases relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, management, and use of developments and projects, concessions, stalls, auction houses, docking facilities, and other facilities, and execute any instrument necessary or convenient, on the terms and for any corporate purpose that the Authority considers advisable;

(6) issue bonds in accordance with this subtitle;

(7) use the proceeds of the bonds, other money available under this subtitle, or any grant or money from the State or federal government or any of their units or instrumentalities to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;

(8) borrow money for a corporate purpose and mortgage or otherwise encumber its property as security for the loan;

(9) accept gifts, contributions, or loans of money, supplies, goods, and services, and accept appropriations, allotments, and loans of money from the State or federal government, a federal corporation, a unit or instrumentality of the federal government, or a political subdivision or instrumentality of the State;

(10) exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in performing similar functions unless to do so would conflict with State law;

(11) dredge approaches and acquire, construct, maintain, equip, and operate wharves, docks, piers, and other structures, and any facilities necessary for commerce; and

(12) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority may delegate any power or duty it considers appropriate to a member, an officer, an agent, or an employee of the Authority.

(2) A contract is not binding on the Authority unless it is approved or authorized by a majority of the members of the Authority.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-304 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

Motivated either in whole or in substantial part by another person’s or group’s race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, or national origin, or because another person or group is homeless, a person may not:

(1) (i) commit a crime or attempt or threaten to commit a crime against that person or group;

(ii) deface, damage, or destroy, or attempt or threaten to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property of that person or group;

(iii) burn or attempt or threaten to burn an object on the real or personal property of that person or group; or

(iv) make or cause to be made a false statement, report, or complaint that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part, to a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Police, about that person or group, with the intent to deceive and to cause an investigation or other action to be taken as a result of the statement, report, or complaint, in violation of § 9–501 of this article; or

(2) commit a violation of item (1) of this section that:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, involves a separate crime that is a felony; or

(ii) results in the death of a victim.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-6A-06 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6A / Section 10-6A-06
§10–6A–06.
Status: in_force

§10–6A–06. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //

(a) (1) After the filing of the petition with the court under § 10–6A–04 of this subtitle, but not later than the date of the psychiatrist’s testimony required under § 10–6A–07 of this subtitle, the care coordination team shall develop a treatment plan and provide a copy in writing to:

(i) The respondent;

(ii) The respondent’s attorney; and

(iii) If applicable and known, the respondent’s guardian and health care agent.

(2) A treatment plan developed by the care coordination team shall be:

(i) Recovery–oriented; and

(ii) Consistent with evidence–based and evolving best practices in the treatment of serious and persistent mental illness.

(3) For each service listed in the treatment plan, a community–based provider that has agreed to provide the service to the respondent shall be identified to provide the service.

(4) A treatment plan may include medication.

(b) (1) The care coordination team shall give the respondent, the respondent’s guardian, the respondent’s health care agent, and any individual designated by the respondent a reasonable opportunity to participate in the development of the treatment plan.

(2) If the respondent has executed a mental health advance directive, the care coordination team shall honor any directions included in the advance directive in the development of the treatment plan in accordance with §§ 5–602(a)(2) and 5–611(a) and (b) of this article.

(3) (i) The respondent shall have an opportunity to voluntarily agree to the treatment plan.

(ii) If the respondent voluntarily agrees to the treatment plan, the care coordination team shall:

1. Notify the court that the parties are dismissing the case in accordance with Maryland Rule 2–506; and

2. File a stipulated agreement that includes the treatment plan.

(4) The care coordination team shall provide to the respondent, the county attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender the treatment plan and the providers that are included in the treatment plan.

(5) If the care coordination team changes the treatment plan or the providers included in the treatment plan before the hearing conducted under § 10–6A–07 of this subtitle, the care coordination team shall promptly notify the following of the change and the justification of the change:

(i) The respondent;

(ii) The respondent’s attorney;

(iii) The county attorney; and

(iv) If applicable and known, the respondent’s guardian and health care agent.

(6) The care coordination team shall assist in connecting the respondent to services that would help the respondent be successful in adhering to a treatment plan, including, if needed, transportation, housing, accessibility services, and other services that would address the health–related social needs of the respondent.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authorized representative” means an independent contractor of a travel retailer.

(c) “Business entity” means a corporation, professional association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity.

(d) “Home state” means any state in which an insurance producer:

(1) maintains the insurance producer’s principal place of residence or principal place of business; and

(2) is licensed to act as a resident insurance producer.

(e) (1) “License” means a document issued by the Commissioner to act as an insurance producer for the kind or subdivision of insurance or combination of kinds or subdivisions of insurance specified in the document.

(2) “License” includes a limited lines license.

(f) “Limited line credit insurance” includes:

(1) credit life insurance;

(2) credit health insurance;

(3) credit property insurance;

(4) credit unemployment insurance;

(5) credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance;

(6) mortgage life insurance;

(7) mortgage guaranty insurance;

(8) mortgage disability insurance;

(9) guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) insurance; and

(10) any other form of insurance that:

(i) is offered in connection with an extension of credit;

(ii) is limited to partially or wholly extinguishing that credit obligation; and

(iii) the Commissioner determines should be designated a form of limited line credit insurance.

(g) “Limited line credit insurance producer” means a person who sells, solicits, or negotiates one or more forms of limited line credit insurance coverage to individuals through a master, corporate, group, or individual policy.

(h) “Limited lines insurance” means:

(1) limited line credit insurance;

(2) the lines of insurance described in §§ 10–122 through 10–125 of this subtitle;

(3) insurance sold in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of a motor vehicle under Subtitle 6 of this title; or

(4) any other line of insurance that the Commissioner considers necessary to recognize for the purpose of complying with § 10–119(d) of this subtitle.

(i) “Limited lines insurance producer” means a person authorized by the Commissioner to sell, solicit, or negotiate limited lines insurance.

(j) “Limited lines travel insurance producer” means, with respect to travel insurance:

(1) a licensed managing general agent; or

(2) a licensed insurance producer, including a limited lines insurance producer.

(k) “Offer and disseminate” means, with respect to limited lines travel insurance, to:

(1) provide general information, including a description of coverage and price;

(2) process applications; and

(3) collect premiums.

(l) (1) “Title insurance producer” means a person that, for compensation, solicits, procures, or negotiates title insurance contracts.

(2) “Title insurance producer” includes a person that provides escrow, closing, or settlement services that may result in the issuance of a title insurance contract.

(3) “Title insurance producer” does not include:

(i) individuals employed and used by title insurance producers for the performance of clerical and similar office duties;

(ii) a financial institution as defined in § 1–101(j) of the Financial Institutions Article that does not solicit, procure, or negotiate title insurance contracts for compensation; or

(iii) a title insurance insurer that is licensed under this article.

(m) “Title insurance producer independent contractor” means a person that:

(1) is licensed to act as a title insurance producer;

(2) provides escrow, closing, or settlement services that may result in the issuance of a title insurance contract as an independent contractor for, or on behalf of, a licensed and appointed title insurance producer; and

(3) is not an employee of the licensed and appointed title insurance producer.

(n) “Trade name” means a name, symbol, or word, or combination of two or more of these that a person uses to:

(1) identify its business, occupation, or self in a business capacity; and

(2) be distinguished from another business, occupation, or person.

(o) (1) “Travel insurance” means insurance coverage for personal risk incident to planned travel, including:

(i) interruption or cancellation of a trip or an event;

(ii) loss of baggage or personal effects;

(iii) damage to accommodations or a rental vehicle;

(iv) sickness, accident, disability, or death occurring during travel, if issued as incidental to the coverage provided by item (i), (ii), (iii), (v), (vi), or (vii) of this paragraph;

(v) emergency evacuation;

(vi) repatriation of remains; and

(vii) any other contractual obligations to indemnify or pay a specified amount to the traveler on determinable contingencies related to travel as the Commissioner approves.

(2) “Travel insurance” does not include a major medical plan that provides comprehensive medical protection for a traveler on a trip lasting 6 months or longer, such as an individual working outside the United States or uniformed services personnel being deployed.

(p) “Travel retailer” means a business entity that makes, arranges, or offers travel services.

(q) “Uniform application” means the current version of the NAIC uniform application for resident and nonresident insurance producer licensing.

(r) “Uniform business entity application” means the current version of the NAIC uniform business entity application for resident and nonresident business entities.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-476 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-476
§10–476.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In a delinquency proceeding in which the Secretary has been appointed receiver, the Secretary may:

(i) appoint one or more special deputy secretaries to act for the Secretary; and

(ii) employ counsel, clerks, and assistants.

(2) Compensation of the special deputies, counsel, clerks, and assistants and all expenses of taking possession of the provider and of conducting the delinquency proceeding shall be:

(i) set by the Secretary, subject to approval by the court; and

(ii) paid out of the assets or funds of the provider.

(3) Within the limits of duties imposed on a special deputy concerning a delinquency proceeding, the special deputy:

(i) has all powers given to the receiver; and

(ii) in the exercise of those powers, is subject to all the duties imposed on the receiver concerning the delinquency proceeding.

(b) In a civil proceeding filed against a special deputy secretary appointed under this subtitle, the special deputy secretary is entitled to representation by the Attorney General as specified in Title 12, Subtitle 3, Part II of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-631 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-631
§10–631.
Status: in_force

A resolution of the Authority or a trust agreement between the Authority and a corporate trustee may contain provisions that shall be part of the contract between the Authority and the holders of the bonds as to:

(1) (i) the pledging, assigning, or directing the use, investment, or disposition of receipts of the Authority or proceeds or benefits of any contract; and

(ii) the conveying or otherwise securing of any property or property rights;

(2) debt service reserves, capitalized interest accounts, cost of issuance accounts, sinking funds, and the setting aside of deposits, and the regulation, investment, and disposition of the funds specified in this item;

(3) limitations on the use and investment of bond proceeds;

(4) restrictions on the investment of revenues or bond proceeds to government obligations the principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America;

(5) limitations and conditions relating to the issuance of additional bonds, which may rank on a parity with, or be subordinate or superior to, other bonds;

(6) the refunding or refinancing of outstanding bonds;

(7) (i) the procedures by which the terms of a contract with bondholders may be amended; and

(ii) the amount of bonds the holders of which are needed to consent to an amendment under item (i) of this item and the manner of that consent;

(8) describing Authority defaults and the rights and remedies of bondholders;

(9) providing for guarantees, pledges of property, letters of credit, or other security, or insurance for the benefit of bondholders; and

(10) any other matter relating to the bonds that the Authority determines appropriate.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-411 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-411
§10–411.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract for public adjuster services shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be titled “Public Adjuster Contract”; and

(3) contain the following:

(i) the legible full name of the public adjuster signing the contract, as specified in the records of the Administration;

(ii) the permanent business address and phone number of the public adjuster in the public adjuster’s home state;

(iii) the license number issued by the Administration to the public adjuster;

(iv) the insured’s full name, street address, insurance company name, and policy number, if known or on notification;

(v) a description of the loss and the location of the loss, if applicable;

(vi) a description of services to be provided to the insured;

(vii) the signatures of the public adjuster and the insured;

(viii) the dates when the contract was signed by the public adjuster and the insured, respectively;

(ix) notification to the insured that:

1. the public adjuster may incur out–of–pocket expenses on behalf of the insured; and

2. these expenses incurred by the public adjuster and approved by the insured will be reimbursed to the public adjuster from the insurance proceeds; and

(x) the full salary, fee, commission, compensation, or other consideration the public adjuster is to receive for services.

(b) (1) The public adjuster contract may specify that the public adjuster be named as a co–payee on an insurer’s payment of a claim.

(2) If the compensation is based on a share of the insurance settlement, the public adjuster contract shall specify the exact percentage to be paid.

(3) (i) A compensation provision in a public adjuster contract may not be redacted in any copy of the contract provided to the Commissioner.

(ii) A redaction of a compensation provision constitutes an omission of material fact in violation of this subtitle.

(c) If the insurer, within 72 hours after the time the loss is reported to the insurer, either pays or commits in writing to pay to the insured the policy limit of the insurance policy, the public adjuster:

(1) may not receive a commission consisting of a percentage of the total amount paid by an insurer to resolve a claim;

(2) shall inform the insured that loss recovery amount might not be increased by the insurer; and

(3) may be entitled only to reasonable compensation from the insured for services the public adjuster provides on behalf of the insured, based on the time spent on a claim and expenses incurred by the public adjuster, until the claim is paid or the insured receives a written commitment to pay from the insurer.

(d) (1) A public adjuster shall provide to the insured a written disclosure signed by the public adjuster and the insured concerning any direct or indirect financial interest that the public adjuster or any immediate family member of the public adjuster has with any other party that is involved in any aspect of the claim, other than the salary, fee, commission, or other consideration established in the written contract with the insured.

(2) The disclosure shall include any ownership of, or any compensation expected to be received from, any construction firm, salvage firm, building appraisal firm, motor vehicle repair shop, or any other firm that provides estimates for work, or that performs any work, in conjunction with damages caused by the insured loss on which the public adjuster is engaged.

(e) A public adjuster contract may not contain any provision that:

(1) allows the public adjuster’s percentage fee to be collected when money is due from, but not yet paid by, an insurance company;

(2) allows a public adjuster to collect the entire fee from the first check issued by an insurance company, rather than as a percentage of each check issued by an insurance company;

(3) requires the insured to authorize an insurance company to issue a check only in the name of the public adjuster; or

(4) precludes either party from pursuing any civil remedy.

(f) Before the signing of the public adjuster contract, the public adjuster shall provide the insured with a separate disclosure document signed by the insured regarding the claim process that substantially states:

“(1) Property insurance policies obligate the insured to present a claim to the insurance company for consideration. There are three types of adjusters that could be involved in that process. The definitions of the three types are:

(i) “Company adjuster” means an insurance adjuster who is an employee of an insurance company. A company adjuster represents the interest of the insurance company and is paid by the insurance company. A company adjuster will not charge you a fee.

(ii) “Independent adjuster” means an insurance adjuster who is hired on a contractual basis by an insurance company to represent the insurance company’s interest in the settlement of the claim. An independent adjuster is paid by your insurance company. An independent adjuster will not charge you a fee.

(iii) “Public adjuster” means an insurance adjuster who does not work for any insurance company. A public adjuster works for the insured to assist in the preparation, presentation, and settlement of a claim. The insured hires a public adjuster by signing a contract agreeing to pay the public adjuster a fee or commission based on a percentage of the settlement, or another method of compensation.

(2) The insured is not required to hire a public adjuster to help the insured meet the insured’s obligations under the policy but has the right to do so.

(3) The insured has the right to initiate direct communications with the insured’s attorney, the insurer, the insurer’s adjuster, the insurer’s attorney, or any other person regarding the settlement of the insured’s claim.

(4) A public adjuster is not a representative or an employee of the insurer.

(5) The salary, fee, commission, or other consideration of a public adjuster is the obligation of the insured, not the insurer.”.

(g) (1) The public adjuster contract shall be executed in duplicate to provide an original contract to the public adjuster and an original contract to the insured.

(2) The public adjuster’s original contract shall be available at all times for inspection without notice by the Commissioner.

(3) A contract with an electronic signature shall constitute an original contract.

(h) The public adjuster contract shall contain a statement that:

(1) the insured has the right to rescind or cancel the contract within 10 business days after the date the contract was signed;

(2) the notice of rescission or cancellation shall be in writing and mailed or delivered to the public adjuster at the address stated in the contract within the time period specified in item (1) of this subsection;

(3) if the insured exercises the right to rescind or cancel the contract, the public adjuster shall, within 15 business days after the public adjuster receives the notice, return anything of value given by the insured under the contract; and

(4) provides a notice to the insured that a public adjuster, or anyone acting on behalf of a public adjuster, may not solicit or attempt to solicit a client between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

(i) The public adjuster shall give the insured written notice of the insured’s rights under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-246 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-246
§10–246.
Status: in_force

(a) Administration of this Compact shall not interfere with the management and control of the Director of the FBI over the FBI’s collection and dissemination of criminal history records and the advisory function of the FBI’s Advisory Policy Board (APB) chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for all purposes other than noncriminal justice.

(b) Nothing in this Compact shall require the FBI to obligate or expend funds beyond those appropriated to the FBI.

(c) Nothing in this Compact shall diminish or lessen the obligations, responsibilities, and authorities of any state, whether a party state or a nonparty state, or of any criminal history records repository or other subdivision or component thereof, under the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973 (Public Law 92-544), or regulations and guidelines promulgated thereunder, including the rules and procedures promulgated by the Council under Section 10-244 of this subtitle, regarding the use and dissemination of criminal history records and information.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-404 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-404
§10–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:

(1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) examine witnesses.

(b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.

(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-602 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-602
§10–602.
Status: in_force

When requested by any person financially interested in any farm product, the Secretary may:

(1) Examine the product and practices used in its production to determine its quality, condition, grade, or other classification, either on the basis of the standards established by the Secretary, or the standards announced from time to time by the United States Department of Agriculture or the United States Food and Drug Administration;

(2) Provide the person with an official certificate; and

(3) Adopt rules and regulations concerning the inspection and certification of any farm product, including the payment of reasonable fees, as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-105 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-105
§10–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For an individual other than an individual described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State income tax rate is:

(i) 2% of Maryland taxable income of $1 through $1,000;

(ii) 3% of Maryland taxable income of $1,001 through $2,000;

(iii) 4% of Maryland taxable income of $2,001 through $3,000;

(iv) 4.75% of Maryland taxable income of $3,001 through $100,000;

(v) 5% of Maryland taxable income of $100,001 through $125,000;

(vi) 5.25% of Maryland taxable income of $125,001 through $150,000;

(vii) 5.5% of Maryland taxable income of $150,001 through $250,000;

(viii) 5.75% of Maryland taxable income of $250,001 through $500,000;

(ix) 6.25% of Maryland taxable income of $500,001 through $1,000,000; and

(x) 6.50% of Maryland taxable income in excess of $1,000,000.

(2) For spouses filing a joint return or for a surviving spouse or head of household as defined in § 2 of the Internal Revenue Code, the State income tax rate is:

(i) 2% of Maryland taxable income of $1 through $1,000;

(ii) 3% of Maryland taxable income of $1,001 through $2,000;

(iii) 4% of Maryland taxable income of $2,001 through $3,000;

(iv) 4.75% of Maryland taxable income of $3,001 through $150,000;

(v) 5% of Maryland taxable income of $150,001 through $175,000;

(vi) 5.25% of Maryland taxable income of $175,001 through $225,000;

(vii) 5.5% of Maryland taxable income of $225,001 through $300,000;

(viii) 5.75% of Maryland taxable income of $300,001 through $600,000;

(ix) 6.25% of Maryland taxable income of $600,001 through $1,200,000; and

(x) 6.50% of Maryland taxable income in excess of $1,200,000.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if the Maryland adjusted gross income of an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection includes any amount of net capital gain, as defined and determined under the Internal Revenue Code, the State income tax for the individual is the sum of:

1. the rates specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection applied to Maryland taxable income; and

2. an additional 2% of the amount of net capital gain included in the individual’s Maryland adjusted gross income.

(ii) To the extent included in calculating net capital gain for federal income tax purposes, any amount of capital gain from the sale or exchange of the following assets is not subject to the additional 2% tax rate specified in subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph:

1. any residential dwelling sold for less than $1,500,000 that is the individual’s primary residence, including the land on which the dwelling is located and any accessory dwelling unit associated with the residence, if the dwelling is a single–family home, a town house, a row home, a residential condominium unit, or a residential cooperative unit;

2. assets held in:

A. a cash or deferred arrangement plan under § 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code;

B. a tax–sheltered annuity or custodial account under § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

C. a deferred compensation plan under § 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

D. an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity under § 408 of the Internal Revenue Code;

E. a Roth individual retirement account under § 408A of the Internal Revenue Code; or

F. a defined contribution plan, a defined benefit plan, or a similar retirement savings plan;

3. cattle, horses, or breeding livestock held for more than 12 months if, for the taxable year of the sale or exchange, more than 50% of the individual’s gross income for the taxable year, including income from the sale or exchange of capital assets, is from farming or ranching;

4. land that is subject to a conservation, agricultural, or forest preservation easement or that will be subject to a conservation, agricultural, or forest preservation easement on the sale or exchange of the land;

5. property used in a trade or business, the cost of which is deductible under § 179 of the Internal Revenue Code; or

6. affordable housing owned by a nonprofit organization.

(4) The provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall apply for individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection with a federal adjusted gross income in excess of $350,000.

(b) The State income tax rate for a corporation is 8.25% of Maryland taxable income.

(c) For a married couple filing a joint income tax return, the rates specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to the joint Maryland taxable income of the married couple.

(d) For a nonresident:

(1) the rates specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to the nonresident’s Maryland taxable income, calculated without regard to the subtractions under § 10–210(b), (e), and (f) of this title; and

(2) the State income tax imposed equals the result obtained under item (1) of this subsection multiplied times a fraction:

(i) the numerator of which is the nonresident’s Maryland taxable income, calculated with the subtractions under § 10–210(b), (e), and (f) of this title; and

(ii) the denominator of which is the nonresident’s Maryland taxable income, calculated without regard to the subtractions under § 10–210(b), (e), and (f) of this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-502 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

In awarding compensation under this subtitle, the Board of Public Works shall use money in the General Emergency Fund or money that the Governor provides in the annual budget for that purpose.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-602 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-602
§10–602.
Status: in_force

An individual shall compute the tax for a taxable year from the tax tables if the individual has Maryland taxable income equal to or less than the maximum amount provided for in the tax tables.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

(a) As necessary or advisable to protect the safety of employees of a fireworks plant and the public and to protect public property, the State Fire Prevention Commission shall:

(1) adopt regulations consistent with this subtitle; and

(2) enforce the regulations through the office of the State Fire Marshal.

(b) The scope of the regulations adopted under this section may include:

(1) the implementation of this subtitle; and

(2) requirements relating to:

(i) the location, construction, arrangement, and operation of a fireworks plant;

(ii) personnel;

(iii) public liability and workers’ compensation insurance; and

(iv) fireworks plant safety.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-403 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-403
§10–403.
Status: reserved

(a) With the advice and consent of the City Council, the Mayor may provide for the appointment of a Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals.

(b) (1) The Board shall consist of five members.

(2) (i) The term of a member of the Board is 4 years.

(ii) The terms of the members of the Board shall be staggered as provided on October 1, 2012.

(3) With the advice and consent of the City Council, the Mayor shall appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of any member.

(4) (i) The Mayor may remove any member of the Board for:

1. incompetence;

2. misconduct; or

3. in the same manner as for a member of a State board or commission:

A. failure to attend meetings under § 8–501 of the State Government Article; or

B. conviction of a crime in accordance with § 8–502 of the State Government Article.

(ii) The Mayor shall provide to the member:

1. a written statement of charges stating the grounds for removal; and

2. an opportunity for a public hearing to contest the charges.

(5) (i) The Mayor shall designate one or more alternate members for the Board who may sit on the Board when another member of the Board is absent or recused.

(ii) When an alternate member is absent or recused, the Mayor may designate a temporary alternate.

(c) (1) The Board shall adopt rules in accordance with any local law adopted under this title.

(2) Meetings of the Board shall be:

(i) held at the call of the chair and at other times determined by the Board; and

(ii) open to the public.

(3) The chair of the Board or, in the chair’s absence, the acting chair may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.

(4) The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, including the vote of each member on each question, or the member’s absence or failure to vote.

(5) (i) The Board shall keep records of the examinations and other official actions of the Board.

(ii) The records of the Board shall be:

1. filed promptly in the office of the Board; and

2. open to the public.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-506 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-506
§10–506.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall employ an Executive Director with experience and qualifications relevant to the activities and the purposes of the Corporation.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-311 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-311
§10–311.
Status: in_force

§10–311. IN EFFECT

(a) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a traffic control signal monitoring system in accordance with § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–202(h) of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(b) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a speed monitoring system in accordance with § 21–809 or § 21–810 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of Title 21, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(c) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a school bus monitoring camera in accordance with § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–706 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(d) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a vehicle height monitoring system in accordance with § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of a State or local law restricting the presence of certain vehicles during certain times without authentication.

(e) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a bus lane monitoring system in accordance with § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–1133 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(f) A recorded image of a motor vehicle and any relevant recorded audio produced by a noise abatement monitoring system in conjunction with a noise measuring device in accordance with § 22–612 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 22–602 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(g) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a stop sign monitoring system in accordance with § 21–707.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–707 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(h) In any other judicial proceeding, a recorded image produced by a vehicle height monitoring system, traffic control signal monitoring system, speed monitoring system, work zone speed control system, stop sign monitoring system, school bus monitoring camera, or bus lane monitoring system or a recorded image and any relevant recorded audio produced by a noise abatement monitoring system in conjunction with a noise measuring device is admissible as otherwise provided by law.

§10–311. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 712 OF 2025 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 678 OF 2024 //

(a) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a traffic control signal monitoring system in accordance with § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–202(h) of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(b) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a speed monitoring system in accordance with § 21–809 or § 21–810 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of Title 21, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(c) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a school bus monitoring camera in accordance with § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–706 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(d) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a vehicle height monitoring system in accordance with § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of a State or local law restricting the presence of certain vehicles during certain times without authentication.

(e) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a bus lane monitoring system in accordance with § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–1133 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(f) In any other judicial proceeding, a recorded image produced by a vehicle height monitoring system, traffic control signal monitoring system, speed monitoring system, work zone speed control system, stop sign monitoring system, school bus monitoring camera, or bus lane monitoring system is admissible as otherwise provided by law.

§10–311. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 678 OF 2024 //

(a) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a traffic control signal monitoring system in accordance with § 21–202.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–202(h) of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(b) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a speed monitoring system in accordance with § 21–809 or § 21–810 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of Title 21, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(c) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a school bus monitoring camera in accordance with § 21–706.1 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–706 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(d) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a vehicle height monitoring system in accordance with § 24–111.3 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of a State or local law restricting the presence of certain vehicles during certain times without authentication.

(e) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a bus lane monitoring system in accordance with § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article is admissible in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 21–1133 of the Transportation Article without authentication.

(f) In any other judicial proceeding, a recorded image produced by a vehicle height monitoring system, traffic control signal monitoring system, speed monitoring system, work zone speed control system, school bus monitoring camera, or bus lane monitoring system is admissible as otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-744 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-744
§10–744.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Accessibility and universal visitability features” means components of renovation to an existing home that improves access to or within the home for individuals with disabilities.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(4) “Disability” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of the Human Services Article.

(5) “Qualified expenses” means costs incurred to install accessibility and universal visitability features to or within a home.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to 50% of the qualified expenses incurred during the taxable year to renovate an existing home with accessibility and universal visitability features.

(c) (1) For any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) $5,000; or

(ii) the State income tax imposed for the taxable year calculated before the application of the credits allowed under this section and under §§ 10–701 and 10–701.1 of this subtitle but after the application of any other credit allowed under this subtitle.

(2) The unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year.

(d) (1) By June 1 of the calendar year following the end of the taxable year in which the qualified expenses were incurred, an individual shall submit an application to the Department for the credits allowed under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The total amount of credits approved by the Department under subsection (b) of this section may not exceed $1,000,000 for any calendar year.

(3) If the total amount of credits applied for by all individuals under subsection (b) of this section exceeds the maximum specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall approve a credit for each applicant in an amount equal to the product of multiplying the credit applied for by the applicant times a fraction:

(i) the numerator of which is the maximum specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(ii) the denominator of which is the total of all credits applied for by all applicants under subsection (b) of this section in the calendar year.

(4) By August 1 of the calendar year following the end of the taxable year in which the qualified expenses were incurred, the Department shall certify to the individual the amount of tax credits approved by the Department for the individual under subsection (b) of this section.

(5) To claim the approved credits allowed under this section, an individual shall:

(i) file an amended income tax return for the taxable year in which the qualified expenses were incurred; and

(ii) attach a copy of the Department’s certification of the approved credit amount to the amended income tax return.

(e) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including the criteria and procedures for application for, approval of, and monitoring eligibility for the tax credit authorized under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-307 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: reserved

(a) The Authority consists of the following nine members:

(1) eight residents of the State appointed by the Governor; and

(2) the Treasurer or a deputy treasurer designated by the Treasurer.

(b) Each year the Governor shall designate one member as chair and one as vice chair.

(c) Before taking office, each member shall take an oath to administer the duties of the office faithfully and impartially.

(d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 5 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms in effect for members of the Authority on October 1, 2008.

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

(4) The Governor shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired term.

(e) The Governor may remove an appointed member at any time.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a person may not maintain or disseminate criminal history record information in a way inconsistent with Subtitle 1 of this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-427 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-427
§10–427.
Status: in_force

(a) The technical review committee consists of the following 11 members:

(1) As ex officio members:

(i) The Superintendent of the Center; and

(ii) The Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry;

(2) 3 psychologists;

(3) 3 physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in this State and devote a substantial amount of professional time to the practice of psychiatry; and

(4) 3 citizens of this State chosen by the Executive Board of the Center from individuals who are interested in and concerned about the care of individuals who have a mental disorder and about research directed toward the prevention, discovery of causes, and treatment of mental disorders and allied conditions.

(b) Of the 3 psychologists and 3 physicians:

(1) 1 shall be chosen by the Executive Board of the Center from the University of Maryland School of Medicine;

(2) 2 shall be chosen by the Executive Board of the Center from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and

(3) 3 shall be chosen by the Executive Board of the Center from other affiliations, including private practitioners.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-725 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-725
§10–725.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Biotechnology company” means a company organized for profit that is primarily engaged in, or within 2 months will be primarily engaged in, the research, development, or commercialization of innovative and proprietary technology that comprises, interacts with, or analyzes biological material including biomolecules (DNA, RNA, or protein), cells, tissues, or organs.

(3) (i) “Company” means any entity of any form duly organized and existing under the laws of any jurisdiction for the purpose of conducting business for profit.

(ii) “Company” does not include a sole proprietorship.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Commerce.

(5) (i) “Investment” means the contribution of money in cash or cash equivalents expressed in United States dollars, at a risk of loss, to a qualified Maryland biotechnology company in exchange for stock, a partnership or membership interest, or other ownership interest in the equity of the qualified Maryland biotechnology company, title to which ownership interest shall vest in the qualified investor.

(ii) “Investment” does not include debt.

(iii) For purposes of this section, an investment is at risk of loss when its repayment entirely depends upon the success of the business operations of the qualified company.

(6) (i) “Qualified investor” means any individual or entity that invests at least $25,000 in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company and that is required to file an income tax return in any jurisdiction.

(ii) “Qualified investor” does not include:

1. a qualified pension plan, individual retirement account, or other qualified retirement plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or fiduciaries or custodians under such plans, or similar tax–favored plans or entities under the laws of other countries; or

2. a founder or current employee of the qualified Maryland biotechnology company, if the company has been in active business for more than 5 years.

(7) (i) “Qualified Maryland biotechnology company” means a biotechnology company that:

1. has its headquarters and base of operations in this State;

2. has fewer than 50 full–time employees;

3. has been in active business no longer than 12 years;

4. does not have its securities publicly traded on any exchange;

5. has been certified as a biotechnology company by the Department; and

6. the qualified investors in the company have not received more than $7,000,000 in tax credits in the aggregate under this section.

(ii) “Qualified Maryland biotechnology company” includes a company that, within 2 months of the receipt of the investment, has met the requirements of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(b) (1) The Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit is intended to foster the growth of Maryland’s biotechnology industry by incentivizing investment in early stage companies with the goal of increasing the number of companies developing biotechnologies in Maryland, increasing overall investments in the biotechnology sector, and increasing the number of individual investors actively investing in Maryland’s life sciences companies.

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection and subsections (d) and (e) of this section, for the taxable year in which an investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company is made, a qualified investor may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to the amount of tax credit stated in the final credit certificate approved by the Secretary for the investment as provided under this section.

(3) To be eligible for the tax credit described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the qualified investor shall be:

(i) for a company, duly organized and in good standing in the jurisdiction under the laws under which it is organized;

(ii) for a company, in good standing and authorized or registered to do business in the State;

(iii) current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State; and

(iv) not in default under the terms of any contract with, indebtedness to, or grant from the State or any unit or subdivision of the State.

(4) To be eligible for the tax credit described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the qualified investor may not, after making the proposed investment, own or control more than 25% of the equity interests in the qualified Maryland biotechnology company in which the investment is to be made.

(c) (1) At least 30 days prior to making an investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company for which a qualified investor would be eligible for an initial tax credit certificate under subsection (b) of this section, the qualified investor shall submit an application to the Department.

(2) The application shall evidence that the qualified Maryland biotechnology company is:

(i) in good standing;

(ii) current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State; and

(iii) not in default under the terms of any contract with, indebtedness to, or grant from the State or any unit or subdivision of the State.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department shall:

1. approve all applications that qualify for credits under this section on a first–come, first–served basis; and

2. within 30 days of receipt of an application, certify the amount of any approved tax credits to a qualified investor.

(ii) The Department may not issue any tax credit certificates under this section after June 30, 2028.

(4) (i) After the date on which the Department issues an initial tax credit certificate under this section, a qualified investor shall have 30 calendar days to make an investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company under this section.

(ii) Within 10 calendar days after the date on which a qualified investor makes the investment, the qualified investor shall provide to the Department notice and proof of the making of the investment, including:

1. the date of the investment;

2. the amount invested;

3. proof of the receipt of the invested funds by the qualified Maryland biotechnology company;

4. a complete description of the nature of the ownership interest in the equity of the qualified Maryland biotechnology company acquired in consideration of the investment; and

5. any reasonable supporting documentation the Department may require.

(iii) If a qualified investor does not provide the notice and proof of the making of the investment required in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph within 40 calendar days after the date on which the Department issues an initial tax credit certificate under this section:

1. the Department shall rescind the initial tax credit certificate; and

2. the credit amount allocated to the rescinded certificate shall revert to the Maryland Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit Reserve Fund and shall be available in the applicable fiscal year for allocation by the Department to other initial tax credit certificates in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(d) (1) The tax credit allowed in an initial tax credit certificate issued under this section is:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, 33% of the investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company, not to exceed $250,000; or

(ii) 50% of the investment in the qualified Maryland biotechnology company, not to exceed $500,000, if a qualified Maryland biotechnology company:

1. is located in Allegany County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, or Somerset County; or

2. is located in a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise zone that is designated under Title 5, Subtitle 14 of the Economic Development Article, is based on technology that was developed at a qualified institution within that zone, and has been in active business not longer than 7 years.

(2) During any fiscal year, the Secretary may not certify eligibility for tax credits for investments in a single qualified Maryland biotechnology company that in the aggregate exceed 10% of the total appropriations to the Maryland Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit Reserve Fund for that fiscal year.

(3) If the tax credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the qualified investor for that taxable year, the qualified investor may claim a refund in the amount of the excess.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “Reserve Fund” means the Maryland Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit Reserve Fund established under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) There is a Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit Reserve Fund which is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(ii) The money in the Fund shall be invested and reinvested by the Treasurer, and interest and earnings shall be credited to the General Fund.

(3) (i) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue an initial tax credit certificate for each approved investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company eligible for a tax credit.

(ii) An initial tax credit certificate issued under this subsection shall state the maximum amount of tax credit for which the qualified investor is eligible.

(iii) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, for any fiscal year, the Secretary may not issue initial tax credit certificates for credit amounts in the aggregate totaling more than the amount appropriated to the Reserve Fund for that fiscal year in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

2. If the aggregate credit amounts under initial tax credit certificates issued in a fiscal year total less than the amount appropriated to the Reserve Fund for that fiscal year, any excess amount shall remain in the Reserve Fund and may be issued under initial tax credit certificates for the next fiscal year.

3. For any fiscal year, if funds are transferred from the Reserve Fund under the authority of any provision of law other than under paragraph (4) of this subsection, the maximum credit amounts in the aggregate for which the Secretary may issue initial tax credit certificates shall be reduced by the amount transferred.

(iv) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the budget bill an appropriation to the Reserve Fund.

(v) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7–213 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Governor may not reduce an appropriation to the Reserve Fund in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

(vi) Based on the actual amount of an investment made by a qualified investor, the Secretary shall issue a final tax credit certificate to the qualified investor.

(4) (i) Except as provided in this paragraph, money appropriated to the Reserve Fund shall remain in the Fund.

(ii) 1. Within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter, the Department shall notify the Comptroller as to each final credit certificate issued during the quarter:

A. the maximum credit amount stated in the initial tax credit certificate for the investment; and

B. the final certified credit amount for the investment.

2. On notification that an investment has been certified, the Comptroller shall transfer an amount equal to the credit amount stated in the initial tax credit certificate for the investment from the Reserve Fund to the General Fund.

(f) (1) The credit claimed under this section shall be recaptured as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection if within 2 years from the close of the taxable year for which the credit is claimed:

(i) the qualified investor sells, transfers, or otherwise disposes of the ownership interest in the qualified Maryland biotechnology company that gave rise to the credit; or

(ii) the qualified Maryland biotechnology company that gave rise to the credit ceases operating as an active business with its headquarters and base of operations in the State.

(2) The amount required to be recaptured under this subsection is the product of multiplying:

(i) the total amount of the credit claimed or, in the case of an event described in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the portion of the credit attributable to the ownership interest disposed of; and

(ii) 1. 100%, if the event requiring recapture of the credit occurs during the taxable year for which the tax credit is claimed;

2. 67%, if the event requiring recapture of the credit occurs during the first year after the close of the taxable year for which the tax credit is claimed; or

3. 33%, if the event requiring recapture of the credit occurs more than 1 year but not more than 2 years after the close of the taxable year for which the tax credit is claimed.

(3) The qualified investor that claimed the credit shall pay the amount to be recaptured as determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection as taxes payable to the State for the taxable year in which the event requiring recapture of the credit occurs.

(g) (1) The Department may revoke its initial or final certification of an approved credit under this section if any representation in connection with the application for the certification is determined by the Department to have been false when made.

(2) The revocation may be in full or in part as the Department may determine and, subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, shall be communicated to the qualified investor and the Comptroller.

(3) The qualified investor shall have an opportunity to appeal any revocation to the Department prior to notification of the Comptroller.

(4) The Comptroller may make an assessment against the qualified investor to recapture any amount of tax credit that the qualified investor has already claimed.

(h) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of the Economic Development Article, the Department shall report on the initial tax credit certificates awarded for the calendar year and the qualified Maryland biotechnology companies that received an investment for which an initial tax credit certificate was awarded.

(i) The Department and the Comptroller jointly shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to specify criteria and procedures for application for, approval of, and monitoring continuing eligibility for the tax credit under this section.

(j) If a company receives an investment under subsection (a)(7)(ii) of this section and fails to satisfy the requirements for a qualified Maryland biotechnology company within 2 months, the Department shall revoke any final tax credit certificates that have been issued and recapture any tax credits already claimed by the qualified investor.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-492 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-492
§10–492.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in all cases of mutual debts and credits between a provider and another person in connection with a delinquency proceeding, the debts and credits shall be offset and the balance only shall be allowed or paid.

(b) An offset may not be allowed in favor of another person if:

(1) on the date of issuance of a liquidation order or otherwise, as specified in § 10-491(c) of this subtitle, the obligation of the provider to the person would not entitle the person to share as a claimant in the assets of the provider; or

(2) the obligation of the provider to the person was purchased by or transferred to the person for use as an offset.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-623 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-623
§10–623.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Collar” means a device constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material specifically designed to be used around the neck of a dog.

(3) “Extreme weather conditions” means temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or conditions during an active winter or cold weather warning or advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

(4) “Restraint” means a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device that attaches a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.

(5) “Sporting” means any athletic competition, skill competition, obedience competition, or other competition intended for the participation of dogs.

(6) “Suitable shade” means an area completely protected from the direct sun that is accessible and fully covers a dog.

(7) “Suitable shelter” means a structure that:

(i) is properly ventilated;

(ii) has a solid floor that allows the dog to remain reasonably dry;

(iii) has a weatherproof roof;

(iv) is enclosed with an entrance on one side;

(v) allows a dog to maintain its normal body temperature; and

(vi) is suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of dog.

(b) A person may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint:

(1) that unreasonably limits the movement of the dog;

(2) that uses a collar that:

(i) is made primarily of metal; or

(ii) is not at least as large as the circumference of the dog’s neck plus 1 inch;

(3) that restricts the access of the dog to suitable and sufficient clean water or appropriate shelter;

(4) in unsafe or unsanitary conditions; or

(5) that causes injury to the dog.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person may not leave a dog outside and unattended for longer than 30 minutes without access to continuous:

(1) suitable shelter during extreme weather conditions; and

(2) suitable shelter or suitable shade when temperatures are above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

(d) The prohibition in subsection (c) of this section does not apply if the dog is lawfully and actively engaged in:

(1) hunting;

(2) livestock herding or guarding;

(3) sledding;

(4) sporting; or

(5) training.

(e) (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) A violation of subsection (c) of this section is a civil offense punishable by:

(i) for a first violation, a warning;

(ii) for a second violation, a civil penalty of up to $500; and

(iii) for a third or subsequent violation, a civil penalty of up to $1,000.

(f) This section may not be construed to prohibit a local government from adopting a requirement for the health and safety of dogs that is more stringent than the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-325 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-325
§10–325.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A county may enact laws for historic and landmark zoning and preservation:

(i) generally;

(ii) in accordance with Title 8 of the Land Use Article; or

(iii) to be administered generally by a Historic District Commission.

(2) A law enacted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may provide for appeals or judicial review.

(b) The authority conferred under this section is in addition to any charter provision or local law that provides for planning and zoning.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Closed season” means the time when a person may not hunt any game bird or mammal.

(2) “Closed season” includes any period of time not included within the open season.

(c) “County” includes Baltimore City unless otherwise indicated.

(d) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources.

(e) (1) “Federal facility” means federal land in the State.

(2) “Federal facility” includes military bases, national wildlife refuges, and units of the national park system.

(f) “Forest game birds and mammals” means forest game birds (ruffed grouse and turkey) and forest game mammals (black bears, deer, fox squirrels, excluding the Delmarva subspecies, and gray and red squirrels) or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(g) “Fur” or “pelt” means any raw, green, or cured skin and fur of any wild quadrupeds.

(h) “Fur–bearing mammal” means any coyote, raccoon, bobcat, opossum, beaver, mink, muskrat, otter, fox, skunk, fisher, and long–tailed weasel, or any part, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(i) “Game birds or mammals” means the species defined as forest game birds and mammals, fur–bearing mammals, upland game birds and mammals, and wetland game birds or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(j) “Green pelt” means a pelt which is not dried, cured, or tanned.

(k) (1) “Hunt” means to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, shoot, or attempt to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, or shoot, or in any manner reduce any bird or mammal to personal possession.

(2) “Hunt” excludes the sport of fox chasing.

(l) “Migratory game bird” means any wetland game bird, dove, or woodcock or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(m) “Nighttime” means the time beginning one–half hour after sunset and ending one–half hour before sunrise the following day, as published in the Department’s hunter’s guide, unless this title provides otherwise.

(n) “Nongame birds and mammals” means every wild mammal and bird not classified as game birds and mammals or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(o) (1) “Open season” means the time when a person lawfully may hunt game birds and mammals.

(2) “Open season” includes both the first and last day of the season or period designated by this title.

(p) “Person” means the State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or any of their units, or an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity.

(q) “Poaching” means the illegal hunting, killing, or taking of game.

(r) “Protected birds” means any wild bird not included within the definition of “game bird” or “unprotected bird” or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(s) “Resident” includes a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty and stationed officially in the State.

(t) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Natural Resources.

(u) “Unprotected bird” means any English sparrow, pigeon, or European starling or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(v) “Unprotected mammal” means nutria and woodchuck.

(w) “Upland game birds and mammals” means upland game birds (blackbirds, crows, doves, pheasant, quail, and woodcock) and upland game mammals (rabbit and hare) or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(x) “Waterfowl processing operation” means receipt or possession of any wild waterfowl for the purpose of picking for a fee or other consideration.

(y) “Wetland game birds” means brant, coots, ducks, gallinules, geese, mergansers, rails, snipe, and swan or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them, including birds raised in captivity and released to the wild or otherwise used for hunting purposes.

(z) “Wild birds” means every bird wild by nature or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(aa) “Wild mammal” means every mammal wild by nature or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(bb) “Wild quadruped” means any species of wildlife having 4 feet or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.

(cc) “Wild waterfowl” means brant, coots, ducks, geese, mergansers, and swans or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them, including birds raised in captivity and released to the wild or otherwise used for hunting purposes.

(dd) (1) “Wildlife” means, except as provided in § 10–2A–01 of this title, every living creature, not human, wild by nature, endowed with sensation and power of voluntary motion.

(2) “Wildlife” includes mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles which spend a majority of their life cycle on land or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of them.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-477 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-477
§10–477.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide awards or investments to further stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship and attract early–stage small businesses engaged in research and development.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 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;

(2) repayments and earnings from investments made through the Program;

(3) money recaptured from businesses that fail to fulfill the terms and conditions of an award or investment made through the Program;

(4) interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) providing awards or investments to eligible small businesses that have received financial assistance from the federal government under comparable small business innovation research or small business technology transfer award programs; and

(2) administrative expenses of the Program, including marketing, outreach, and technical assistance.

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

(2) Interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Business entity” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this title.

(c) “Home state” means:

(1) the state where a public adjuster’s principal place of residence or principal place of business is located; or

(2) the state a public adjuster designates under § 10–409(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(d) “Immediate family member” means a public adjuster’s:

(1) spouse;

(2) child;

(3) child’s spouse;

(4) parent;

(5) spouse’s parent;

(6) sibling; or

(7) sibling’s spouse.

(e) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to act as a public adjuster.

(f) “Marketing” means the distribution of advertising materials regarding the services of a public adjuster.

(g) (1) “Public adjuster” means a person who for compensation or any other thing of value:

(i) acts or aids, solely in relation to first–party claims arising under an insurance policy that insures the real or personal property of the insured, on behalf of the insured in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance policy;

(ii) except as provided in § 10–403 of this subtitle, directly or indirectly solicits for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims, solicits business, or represents oneself to the public as a public adjuster of first–party insurance claims for losses or damages arising out of insurance policies that insure real or personal property; or

(iii) investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first–party claims for losses or damages arising out of an insurance policy that insures real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy, for the insured.

(2) “Public adjuster” does not include a person that investigates, adjusts, or appraises claims for loss or damage covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Below cost” means a price that is less than the total of:

(1) the most recently published average reseller rack cost of motor fuel by grade and quality, as calculated by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), for the particular terminal from which the motor fuel was delivered to the retail service station dealer, or the actual invoice cost from the supplier of the product, whichever is lower; and

(2) the freight charges and all applicable federal, State, and local taxes not included in the invoice cost.

(c) (1) “Dealer” means a person who:

(i) imports any gasoline into the State;

(ii) blends, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid;

(iii) refines, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid; or

(iv) acquires, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid, for:

1. export; or

2. wholesale distribution.

(2) “Dealer” includes:

(i) the State when it engages in any activities listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) a political subdivision of the State when it engages in any of the activities listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) “Dealer” does not include a person who brings gasoline into the State in the fuel supply tank of an aircraft, motor vehicle, or vessel.

(d) “Manufacturer” means a person who in the State blends gasoline from blend stocks before final sale.

(e) “Special fuel seller” has the meaning stated in § 9-301(s) of the Tax - General Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-311 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-311
§10–311.
Status: in_force

A county may prevent the credit of the county in any manner from being given or loaned to or in aid of any person.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-658.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-658.1
§10–658.
Status: reserved

§10–658.1.

(a) There is a Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(b) (1) The Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available to implement this subtitle concerning public school facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out this subtitle concerning public school facilities; and

(ii) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, pay any and all expenses from the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund that are incurred by the Authority related to any public school facilities.

(c) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the money on deposit in the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund shall be used to pay the following related to public school facilities:

(1) debt service on Authority bonds;

(2) design and construction costs related to public school facilities;

(3) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, costs of start–up, administration, overhead, and operations related to the management of improvements to public school facilities authorized under this subtitle;

(4) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s administration of the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and management of the Authority’s obligations; and

(5) if Prince George’s County submits a public–private partnership agreement to the Authority for review under § 4–126.1 of the Education Article, all reasonable expenses related to the Authority’s review of the public–private partnership agreement.

(d) The Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund consists of:

(1) funds transferred from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund to the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund in accordance with § 10–649 of this subtitle;

(2) any interest earnings of the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund; and

(3) any additional money made available from any public source for the purposes established for the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(e) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(3) No part of the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.

(f) The money in the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund shall be used to supplement, and may not supplant, money appropriated to the Public School Construction Program established in Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-303
§10–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Before storing or selling motor fuel in the State, a person or governmental unit shall register with the Comptroller.

(b) A separate registration is required for each location where a person or governmental unit stores or sells motor fuel.

(c) An applicant for registration shall submit to the Comptroller in the form that the Comptroller requires:

(1) a statement that the applicant intends to store or sell motor fuel in the State;

(2) a statement that the motor fuel, as supplied or bought from the supplier, conforms to the specifications set by the Comptroller;

(3) the brand, type, and grade of the motor fuel to be stored or sold;

(4) the name and address of the supplier;

(5) if applicable, the number of retail nozzles by type of motor fuel;

(6) the legal business name and federal identification number of the applicant; and

(7) the address of the location where the motor fuel will be stored or sold.

(d) (1) The Comptroller shall issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who meets the requirements of this section.

(2) The Comptroller shall set the form of the certificate of registration.

(e) Registration expires on the first May 31 after its effective date.

(f) Each registrant shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in each location where the registrant stores or sells motor fuel.

(g) A certificate of registration issued under this title is not transferable.

(h) The Comptroller may waive this section only when consumers in the State otherwise would be subject to extreme hardship during an emergency or civil disturbance.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-303
§10–303.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-113 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-113
§10–113.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a distributor or wholesaler of sparklers or sparkling devices who:

(1) intends to conduct business in the State; or

(2) sells, ships, or assigns for sale in the State the products of the distributor or wholesaler.

(b) A distributor or wholesaler shall register annually with the State Fire Marshal on forms the State Fire Marshal provides.

(c) The annual fee for registration under this section is $750.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-211 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-211
§10–211.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a hearing may be conducted by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.

(b) (1) For good cause, a party may object to the holding of a hearing by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.

(2) If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by telephone or other similar audio electronic means, the hearing shall be held in person or by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means.

(3) If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means, the hearing shall be conducted in person.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-507 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-507
§10–507.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-306
§10–306.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “capital asset” means an asset of a substantial permanent nature.

(b) If the consideration received for the disposition of any real or personal property of the State or any unit of the State government is other real or personal property, the real or personal property received shall be held and accounted for in the same manner as other property under the jurisdiction and control of the unit of the State government that receives the real or personal property.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, if cash is received as consideration for the disposition of a capital asset of the State or any unit of the State government, the cash shall be applied to the State Annuity Bond Fund Account for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonded indebtedness of the State.

(2) If the capital asset is real property that is being leased or sold to a private party for the purpose of realizing a transit–oriented development as defined under § 7–101 of the Transportation Article, at the discretion of the State agency that is disposing of the property, all or a portion of the cash proceeds resulting from the transaction shall be deposited in:

(i) the Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund established under Title 15 of the Economic Development Article for the purposes of that Fund; or

(ii) the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund established under Title 7 of the Transportation Article for the purposes of that Fund.

(3) (i) If cash is received as consideration for the disposition of a capital asset, and if the capital asset was originally purchased with special funds, the cash shall be applied to the special fund.

(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, cash received as consideration for the disposition of helicopters, auxiliary helicopter equipment, ground support equipment, or other capital equipment related to helicopters shall be applied to the State Annuity Bond Fund Account for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonded indebtedness of the State.

(4) If cash is received as consideration for the disposition of any real or personal property of the State or any unit of the State government, other than a capital asset, the cash shall be accounted for and paid into the State Treasury.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1103
§10–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) Each State department, agency, or program listed or identified under subsection (c) of this section shall:

(1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, develop a language access plan;

(2) take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency who need language assistance, including any oral, written, and sign language services; and

(3) arrange for the translation of vital documents ordinarily provided to the public into any language spoken by any limited English proficient population that constitutes 3% of the population within the geographic area served by a local office of a State program.

(b) (1) In developing the language access plan required under subsection (a)(1) of this section, each State department, agency, or program shall:

(i) determine the number or percentage of individuals with limited English proficiency who are eligible to be served by, or likely to have an encounter with, the State department, agency, or program;

(ii) estimate the frequency with which individuals with limited English proficiency will come into contact with the State department, agency, or program; and

(iii) determine the language assistance resources available to the State department, agency, or program.

(2) Each State department, agency, or program shall update the language access plan every 2 years and include:

(i) the types and descriptions of language assistance services that the State department, agency, or program will provide;

(ii) a list of the languages, including dialects, or forms of communication for which a State department, agency, or program will provide language assistance services and the rationale for selecting the languages, dialects, or forms of communication;

(iii) an evaluation and assessment of the adequacy of the language assistance services to be provided;

(iv) a description and frequency of training for public contact staff on the language access plan;

(v) the process for filing a complaint related to a language assistance service; and

(vi) a description of the funding and budgetary sources to implement the language access plan.

(c) (1) On or before July 1, 2028, the provisions of this section shall be fully implemented by:

(i) the Workers’ Compensation Commission;

(ii) the Commission on Civil Rights;

(iii) the Department of State Police;

(iv) the Comptroller of Maryland;

(v) the Maryland Transit Administration;

(vi) the State Department of Education;

(vii) the Office of the Attorney General;

(viii) five independent agencies, boards, or commissions, to be determined by the Secretary of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General; and

(ix) each principal department listed under § 8–201 of this article.

(2) If a principal department is created on or after October 1, 2028, the principal department shall comply with the requirements of this section beginning 1 year after the date on which the principal department is created.

(d) On or before September 30 each year, each State department, agency, or program identified under subsection (c) of this section shall submit a report to the Maryland Language Advisory Group that contains the following information for the previous fiscal year:

(1) a summary of all activities performed, including a self–assessment and explanation of any unmet objectives; and

(2) any other performance measures required by the Maryland Language Advisory Group.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-646.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-646.1
§10–646.
Status: in_force

§10–646.1.

(a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance the planning, design, and construction of any segment of a racing facility, the Authority shall comply with this section.

(b) At least 45 days before seeking approval of the Board of Public Works for each bond issue or other borrowing, the Authority shall provide, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the fiscal committees of the General Assembly a comprehensive financing plan for the relevant racing facility that includes:

(1) the aggregate amount of funds needed for the racing facility to be financed with the proposed bonds;

(2) a description of the racing facility to be constructed or renovated;

(3) the anticipated total debt service for the proposed bond issue;

(4) the anticipated total debt service when combined with the debt service for all prior outstanding bond issues for racing facilities;

(5) anticipated project costs of at least $250,000,000 for the Pimlico racing facility and $110,000,000 for the training facility site; and

(6) a joint plan between the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes the following investments in and around the Pimlico racing facility site:

(i) racetrack workforce housing;

(ii) community commercial revitalization;

(iii) community safety;

(iv) community workforce development and job training;

(v) affordable housing;

(vi) homeownership and home preservation;

(vii) redevelopment of vacant and blighted housing; and

(viii) community beautification.

(c) (1) A bond issued to finance planning, design, and construction or renovations of or improvements to a racing facility:

(i) is a limited obligation of the Authority payable solely from money pledged by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and the premium and interest on the bond or money made available to the Authority for that purpose;

(ii) is not a debt, liability, or a pledge of the faith and credit or the taxing power of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit; and

(iii) may not give rise to any pecuniary liability of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit.

(2) The issuance of a bond to finance the planning, design, and construction or renovations of or improvements to a racing facility is not directly, indirectly, or contingently a moral or other obligation of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit to levy or pledge any tax or make any appropriation to pay the bond.

(3) Each bond shall state on its face the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “long–term agreement” includes a lease, operating, joint venture, or management agreement with a minimum term established by the Authority.

(2) The Authority shall ensure that the following agreements are executed:

(i) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a long–term agreement regarding management and operations at the Pimlico racing facility site; and

(ii) agreements between the Authority and project entities for the planning, design, and construction of a racing facility.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the long–term agreement required under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall:

1. ensure the continuity of the Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico racing facility site;

2. be contingent on the conveyance or conveyances in fee simple of the Pimlico site, in whole or in part, to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority, Baltimore City, the Baltimore Development Corporation or its successor or assigns, or any designated project entity; and

3. establish:

A. the right of the Authority or an entity designated by the Authority to manage and operate the Pimlico Clubhouse and Events Facility, grounds, and any facility;

B. the obligation of the Authority or an entity designated by the Authority to operate, maintain as a first–class facility, in good condition, repair, and secure the Pimlico racing facility site during periods identified in the long–term agreement; and

C. the obligation of the Authority or an entity designated by the Authority to cooperate with respect to the provision of adequate parking and efficient transportation plans around the Pimlico racing facility site.

(ii) 1. If thoroughbred racing is no longer a lawful activity, or is otherwise rendered not commercially viable as a result of a change in law or regulation, the parties to the long–term agreement shall notify the Board of Public Works at least 180 days before the expiration or termination of the long–term agreement.

2. The notice required under subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph shall contain a wind–down plan.

3. The long–term agreement required under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall contain dispute resolution provisions, including expedited review, in the event that there is a dispute among the parties regarding the existence of the conditions described in subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph or the contents of the wind–down plan.

(e) The Authority may enter into agreements with project entities or local entities for planning, design, and construction of the racing and community development projects at a racing facility site.

(f) For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, until the bonds that have been issued to finance racing facilities are no longer outstanding and unpaid, the Comptroller shall deposit into the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund at least $17,000,000 from the State Lottery Fund under § 9–120(b)(1)(iv) of the State Government Article.

(g) If the money deposited in the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund in accordance with subsection (f) of this section is not needed for debt service or debt service reserves, the Authority may transfer those funds to the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund.

(h) If funds are needed for debt service or debt service reserves, the Authority may transfer money in the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund to the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund.

(i) (1) For the purpose of the planning, design, construction, and ownership of a racing and community development project under this subtitle, the Authority is the successor entity to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

(2) For the purpose of the operation of a racing and community development project under this subtitle, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation is the successor entity to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

(3) The Authority and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation may enter into any agreements necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(4) A nonprofit operator of a racing and community development project:

(i) may not be construed to be an agency or instrumentality of the State or a unit of the Executive Branch for any purpose;

(ii) may be replaced with another business entity with the concurrent approval of the Authority and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation; and

(iii) shall reimburse the Authority for the cost of a full–time auditor responsible for overseeing the financial transactions and records relating to racing and community project costs and ongoing operations.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1904 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 19 / Section 10-1904
§10–1904.
Status: in_force

(a) A product meets the Maryland standard of identity for honey if the product:

(1) Does not contain any substance other than honey, including any food additive as defined in § 21–101 of the Health – General Article;

(2) Has not been subjected to chemical or biochemical treatments used to influence honey crystallization;

(3) Has not had any water added to the product in the course of extraction or packing for sale or resale as honey;

(4) Has not begun to ferment or effervesce;

(5) Does not have a moisture content greater than:

(i) 23% for heather honey (Calluna); or

(ii) 18.6% for all other honey;

(6) Does not have a water–insoluble–solids content greater than:

(i) 0.5 gram per 100 grams for pressed honey; or

(ii) 0.1 gram per 100 grams for all other honey;

(7) Does not have a fructose content greater than 50 grams per 100 grams;

(8) Has a total amount of fructose and glucose equal to at least:

(i) 45 grams per 100 grams for honeydew honey and blends of honeydew honey with blossom honey; or

(ii) 60 grams per 100 grams for all other honey; and

(9) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, has a sucrose content no greater than 5 grams per 100 grams.

(b) (1) The sucrose content of the following types of honey may be greater than 5 grams per 100 grams but not greater than 10 grams per 100 grams to meet the Maryland standard of identity for honey:

(i) Alfalfa (Medicago sativa);

(ii) Citrus spp.;

(iii) False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia);

(iv) French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum);

(v) Menzes Banksia (Banksia menziesii);

(vi) Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensisi);

(vii) Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida); and

(viii) Eucryphia milligami.

(2) The sucrose content of the following types of honey may be greater than 5 grams per 100 grams but not greater than 15 grams per 100 grams to meet the Maryland standard of identity for honey:

(i) Lavender (Lavandula spp.); and

(ii) Borage (Borago officinalis).
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may regulate:

(1) the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;

(2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;

(3) off–street parking;

(4) the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;

(5) population density; and

(6) the location and use of buildings, signs, structures, and land.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-451 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-451
§10–451.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall include, as part of its annual report to the Governor and General Assembly under § 10–415 of this subtitle, a detailed description of the grants awarded under this part.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

An individual shall calculate Maryland taxable income by subtracting from the individual’s Maryland adjusted gross income calculated under Part II of this subtitle an amount that equals:

(1) the exemptions allowed under Part III of this subtitle; and

(2) the deductions allowed under Part IV of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-825 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-825
§10–825.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “participating payee”, “reportable payment transaction”, and “third–party settlement organization” have the meanings stated in § 6050W of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Notwithstanding the filing threshold under § 6050W of the Internal Revenue Code, a third–party settlement organization shall report to the Comptroller and a participating payee required to file a return or declaration under Part II of this subtitle the gross amount of reportable payment transactions made to the participating payee if the amount of reportable payment transactions meets or exceeds the filing threshold under § 6041(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) The third–party settlement organization shall report the information required under subsection (b) of this section to the Comptroller and the participating payee at least 30 days before the federal filing deadlines for the information.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 13 / Section 10-1303
§10–1303.
Status: in_force

When a unit is destroying records of an individual that contain personal information of the individual, the unit shall take reasonable steps to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the personal information, taking into account:

(1) the sensitivity of the records;

(2) the nature of the unit and its operations;

(3) the costs and benefits of different destruction methods; and

(4) available technology.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-907 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-907
§10–907.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may retain any necessary accountants, financial advisors, or other consultants.