Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-24 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-24
§9–1A–24.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall ensure that a video lottery operation licensee complies with the requirements of this section as a condition of holding the video lottery operation license.

(b) (1) The county alcoholic beverages licensing authority for the county in which a video lottery facility is located shall ensure that the video lottery operation licensee complies with the requirements of this subsection.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a video lottery operation licensee may not provide food or alcoholic beverages to individuals at no cost.

(3) Any food or alcoholic beverages offered by a video lottery operation licensee for sale to individuals may be offered only at prices that are determined by the county alcoholic beverages licensing authority to be commensurate with the price of similar types of food and alcoholic beverages at restaurants in the county in which the video lottery facility is located.

(4) A video lottery operation licensee may provide food at no cost to individuals to the same extent allowed under § 6–310 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article for a person engaged in the sale or barter of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors and licensed under the laws of Maryland.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a video lottery operation licensee shall ensure that intoxicated individuals and individuals under the age of 21 years are not allowed to play video lottery terminals or table games and are not allowed in areas of the video lottery facility where video lottery terminals or table games are located.

(2) A video lottery operation licensee may allow a video lottery employee who is an adult to enter or remain in an area within the video lottery facility that is designated for table game or video lottery terminal activities if the video lottery employee is working.

(d) (1) By regulation, the Commission shall provide for the establishment of a list of individuals who are to be mandatorily excluded or ejected by a video lottery operation licensee from any video lottery operation licensed under this subtitle.

(2) The regulations under this subsection shall define the standards for exclusion or ejection and shall include standards relating to individuals:

(i) who are career offenders as defined by regulations adopted by the Commission;

(ii) who have been convicted of a criminal offense under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States that is a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a gambling offense; or

(iii) whose presence in the establishment of a licensee would be adverse to the interest of the State, the licensee, or the person.

(3) The Commission may impose sanctions on a licensee in accordance with this subtitle if the licensee knowingly fails to exclude or eject from the premises of the licensee an individual placed by the Commission on the list of individuals to be excluded or ejected.

(4) An order under this subsection is subject to judicial review.

(e) (1) By regulation, the Commission shall adopt measures that are intended to reduce or mitigate the effects of problem gambling.

(2) The regulations shall:

(i) include establishment of a voluntary exclusion list of individuals with gambling problems who have requested to be excluded from any video lottery operation licensed under this subtitle; and

(ii) provide a simple mechanism for an individual who is sober and informed to request placement on the voluntary exclusion list for a specified period of time.

(3) A video lottery operation licensee may not permit an individual on the voluntary exclusion list to enter into the video lottery facility or to play a video lottery terminal.

(4) The Commission may impose sanctions on a licensee in accordance with this subtitle if the licensee knowingly fails to exclude from the premises of the licensee an individual on the voluntary exclusion list.

(f) In order to protect the public interest, the regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) limit the number and location of and maximum withdrawal amounts from automated teller machines;

(2) prohibit authorized automated teller machines from accepting electronic benefit cards, debit cards, or similar negotiable instruments issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of accessing temporary cash assistance;

(3) require payouts above an amount adopted by the Commission to be made by check;

(4) require conspicuous disclosures related to the payout of video lottery terminals;

(5) limit the dollar amount that video lottery terminals will accept;

(6) prohibit the use of specified negotiable instruments at video lottery facilities and the use of credit cards, debit cards, and similar devices in video lottery terminals;

(7) provide consumers with a record of video lottery terminal spending levels if marketing measures are utilized that track consumer spending at video lottery facilities;

(8) prohibit consumers from cashing paychecks at video lottery facilities; and

(9) prohibit video lottery operation licensees from engaging in or contracting with another to engage in predatory marketing practices.

(g) (1) A video lottery operation licensee may not, directly or indirectly, interfere with, hinder, obstruct, impede, or take any action to delay the implementation or establishment of a video lottery facility by any other licensee or applicant for a video lottery operation license awarded or issued under this subtitle.

(2) (i) The Commission shall adopt regulations, to the fullest extent allowed by the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States, to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

(ii) The regulations adopted under this subsection shall include provisions:

1. that expressly prohibit:

A. taking any of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection relating to the issuance of required State or local governmental approvals for the establishment of a video lottery facility; or

B. providing funding or other material support to engage in any of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

2. that prohibit, as unlawful indirect conduct, activity:

A. by an entity in which the licensee owns a beneficial or proprietary interest; or

B. by an entity in which an affiliate of the licensee owns a beneficial or proprietary interest; and

3. that allow the Commission to impose sanctions and penalties in accordance with § 9–1A–25 of this subtitle if a licensee knowingly violates paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-702 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-702
§9–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not destroy, impair, damage, or interfere or tamper with real or personal property with intent to hinder, delay, or interfere with a defense-related activity.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant shall give notice of the application, the informational meeting, and hearings:

(1) To the public in compliance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article;

(2) By certified mail to the board of county commissioners or the county council of any county and the chief executive of any county or municipal corporation that the Department determines may be affected by the incinerator for public use or landfill system, including any county or municipal corporation within one mile of the property line of the proposed incinerator for public use or landfill system;

(3) To the Department of Natural Resources, by certified mail;

(4) By certified mail to each member of the General Assembly representing any part of:

(i) A county in which the landfill system or incinerator for public use is located; or

(ii) A county within 1 mile of the property line of the proposed landfill system or incinerator for public use;

(5) To record owners of real property within 1,000 feet of the property line of the proposed incinerator for public use or landfill system, by certified mail to the addresses of record owners as indicated in the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; and

(6) By posting a notice of the application, the informational meeting, and hearings in a conspicuous space on the site of the proposed incinerator for public use or landfill system.

(b) The local officials notified under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall give notice of the application, the informational meeting, and hearings to all interested agencies of their respective jurisdictions.

(c) To the extent practicable, the Department and other units of the State government shall consolidate the informational meeting and hearings concerning permits for the same landfill system or incinerator for public use.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) some communities and neighborhoods in the State are in economic and social distress because of a shortage of significant private investment;

(2) financial institutions in the State are recognizing a heightened responsibility to provide financial assistance to these communities and neighborhoods; and

(3) federal and State regulators are requiring more community reinvestment by these financial institutions.

(b) The General Assembly therefore finds that the public interest is served by promoting the development of a financial vehicle to be operated by private financial institutions to:

(1) increase community reinvestment to neighborhoods and communities in the State that have urgent need for reinvestment;

(2) make community reinvestment by financial institutions easier and more desirable by spreading the financial risk and offering the experience of the State in providing community reinvestment lending; and

(3) forge partnerships among financial institutions and the State in meeting community reinvestment goals.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-405 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who has been lawfully arrested may not knowingly depart from custody without the authorization of a law enforcement or judicial officer.

(2) A person may not knowingly fail to obey a court order to report to a place of confinement.

(3) A person may not escape from:

(i) except as otherwise punishable under § 9–404(b) of this subtitle, a detention center for juveniles or a facility for juveniles listed in § 9–226(b) of the Human Services Article;

(ii) a place identified in a home detention order or agreement;

(iii) a place identified in a juvenile community detention order; or

(iv) a privately operated, hardware secure facility for juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Services.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to a person who is:

(i) temporarily released from a place of confinement;

(ii) committed to a pretrial agency;

(iii) committed to home detention by:

1. the court; or

2. the Division of Correction under Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the Correctional Services Article;

(iv) committed to a home detention program administered by a county;

(v) released to a private home detention monitoring agency as defined in § 20–101 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or

(vi) ordered by a court to serve a term of custodial confinement as defined in § 6–219 of the Criminal Procedure Article as a condition of a suspended sentence or probation before or after judgment.

(2) A person may not knowingly:

(i) violate any restriction on movement imposed under the terms of a temporary release, pretrial commitment, custodial confinement, or home detention order or agreement;

(ii) fail to return to a place of confinement under the terms of a temporary release, pretrial commitment, custodial confinement, or home detention order or agreement; or

(iii) remove, block, deactivate, or otherwise tamper with a monitoring device required to be worn or carried by the person to track the person’s location, including an ankle or wrist bracelet, global position satellite offender tracking technology, or comparable equipment or system.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of escape in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-704 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-704
§9–704.
Status: reserved

(a) Except for Subtitles 2, 5, and 9 of this title, any act or part of an act that is inconsistent with the provisions of Part II of this subtitle is repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.

(b) The provisions of Part II of this subtitle do not affect any power or duty of:

(1) The Secretary;

(2) The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;

(3) The Anne Arundel County Sanitary Commission;

(4) The Baltimore County Metropolitan District; or

(5) Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-743 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-743
§9–743.
Status: in_force

Unless the Subsequent Injury Fund is a party to an appeal and is represented by counsel, the court to which the appeal is taken may not make an award against the Fund.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-709 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-709
§9–709.
Status: in_force

(a) This title determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. However, if the relative priorities of the claims were established before this title takes effect, the prior Code determines priority.

(b) For purposes of § 9-322(a), the priority of a security interest that becomes enforceable under § 9-203 of this title dates from the time this title takes effect if the security interest is perfected under this title by the filing of a financing statement before this title takes effect which would not have been effective to perfect the security interest under the prior Code. This subsection does not apply to conflicting security interests each of which is perfected by the filing of such a financing statement.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

Acquisition of a voting system shall be by purchase, lease, or rental and shall be exempt from State, county, or municipal taxation.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

When a demand is made upon the Governor of this State by the executive authority of another state for the surrender of a person so charged with crime, the Governor may call upon the Attorney General or any prosecuting officer in this State:

(1) to investigate or assist in investigating the demand; and

(2) to report to the Governor the situation and circumstances of the person so demanded, and whether the person ought to be surrendered.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

The production, processing, and labeling requirements of this subtitle do not apply to breeder and foundation generations of turf-grass variety at the Maryland Agriculture Experiment Station.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-15 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-15
§9–1E–15.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Sports Wagering Application Review Commission.

(b) (1) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission consists of the following seven members:

(i) the chair of the Commission, or the chair’s designee;

(ii) two members appointed by the Governor;

(iii) two members appointed by the President of the Senate, who may not be members of the Senate; and

(iv) two members appointed by the Speaker of the House, who may not be members of the House of Delegates.

(2) The membership of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission appointed under this subsection should reflect the race, gender, and geographic diversity of the population of the State.

(3) The Governor shall designate a chair of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission from among the members described under paragraph (1)(i) and (ii) of this subsection.

(4) The Governor, in consultation with the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, may remove a member of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission for inefficiency, misconduct in office, or neglect of duty.

(c) A member of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission:

(1) shall be at least 21 years old;

(2) shall be a citizen of the United States;

(3) shall be a resident of the State;

(4) shall be knowledgeable and experienced in fiscal matters and shall have at least 10 years of substantial experience:

(i) as an executive with fiduciary responsibilities in charge of a large organization or foundation;

(ii) in an academic field relating to finance or economics; or

(iii) as an economist, a financial analyst, or an accountant, or as a professional in a similar profession relating to fiscal matters or economics;

(5) may not have been convicted of or granted probation before judgment for a serious crime or a crime that involves gambling or moral turpitude;

(6) may not have an official relationship to a person that is applying for or holds a license under this subtitle or Subtitle 1D of this title;

(7) may not have any direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests in any gaming activities, including horse racing, video lottery terminals, fantasy competitions, or lottery;

(8) may not receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any gaming activities, including horse racing or lottery;

(9) may not have a beneficial interest in any contract for the manufacture or sale of gaming devices, the conduct of any gaming activity, or the provision of any independent consulting services in connection with any gaming establishment or gaming activity;

(10) may not be an elected official of State or local government; and

(11) shall file a financial disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission in accordance with Title 15, Subtitle 6 of this article.

(d) A member of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation for serving on the Sports Wagering License Review Commission; but

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

(e) (1) The Commission and the Department of Legislative Services shall provide staff to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission.

(2) The Department of Legislative Services shall contract with an independent consultant that has at least 10 years of substantial experience in consulting on matters relating to the gaming industry to assist the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission in the review and analysis of applications submitted under this section.

(f) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission:

(1) shall review applications for sports wagering licenses submitted in accordance with § 9–1E–06 of this subtitle;

(2) shall award:

(i) a Class A–1 or A–2 facility license to any applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle; and

(ii) a Class B–1 or B–2 facility license to any applicant that is described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2)(i) of this subtitle and meets the requirements for licensure under this subtitle; and

(3) may not award a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license, other than to an applicant described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2)(i) of this subtitle, or a mobile sports wagering license until after the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission adopts the regulations required under subsection (h) of this section.

(g) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to preempt the exclusive authority of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission to award sports wagering licenses in accordance with this subtitle.

(h) (1) This subsection applies only to Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility licenses, other than licenses issued to an applicant described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2)(i) of this subtitle, and mobile sports wagering licenses.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission shall adopt regulations governing the evaluation of applications for Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility licenses, other than licenses issued to an applicant described under § 9–1E–06(a)(2)(i) of this subtitle, and mobile sports wagering licenses submitted in accordance with § 9–1E–06 of this subtitle.

(3) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, in consultation with the certification agency as defined in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, and the Office of the Attorney General, shall:

(i) evaluate a study of the sports wagering industry and market to determine whether there is a compelling interest to implement remedial measures, in addition to the application of the State Minority Business Enterprise Program under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article or a similar program, to assist minorities and women in the sports wagering industry;

(ii) evaluate race–neutral programs or other methods that may be used to address the needs of minorities, women, and minority and women–owned businesses seeking to participate in the sports wagering industry, including through the ownership of entities licensed to conduct sports wagering under this subtitle;

(iii) consider whether an applicant for a Class B–1 or B–2 sports wagering facility license intends to conduct sports wagering at a facility located in an opportunity zone or an enterprise zone;

(iv) consider allowing early access to the mobile sports wagering market to entities with a meaningful partnership with minorities, women, and minority– and women–owned businesses; and

(v) adopt emergency regulations to implement remedial measures, if necessary and to the extent permitted by State and federal law, based on the findings of the study evaluated under item (i) of this paragraph.

(4) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission shall:

(i) to the extent permitted by federal and State law, actively seek to achieve racial, ethnic, and gender diversity when awarding licenses; and

(ii) encourage applicants who qualify as a minority business enterprise, as defined in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, or who are small, minority, or women–owned business entities to apply for sports wagering licenses under this subtitle.

(i) (1) If an applicant is seeking investors in the entity applying for a sports wagering license, the applicant shall take the following steps before being awarded a license by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission:

(i) make serious, good–faith efforts to solicit and interview a reasonable number of minority and women investors; and

(ii) as part of the application, submit a statement that lists the names and addresses of all minority and women investors interviewed and whether or not any of those investors have purchased an equity share in the entity submitting an application.

(2) If an applicant is awarded a license by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, the applicant shall sign a memorandum of understanding with the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission that requires the awardee to again make serious, good–faith efforts to interview minority and women investors in any future attempts to raise venture capital or attract new investors to the entity awarded the license.

(3) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall provide assistance to all potential applicants and potential minority and women investors to satisfy the requirements under paragraphs (1)(i) and (2) of this subsection.

(j) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission may not award a sports wagering license to a person that is not qualified under this section or this subtitle.

(k) (1) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission shall refer to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission the name and all relevant information concerning a person that makes an application under this section.

(2) On receipt of the information in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission shall evaluate whether an applicant is qualified to hold a sports wagering license under this subtitle.

(3) On completion of its determination, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission shall notify the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission of its evaluation as to whether an applicant is qualified to hold a sports wagering license under this subtitle.

(l) After an award of a sports wagering license under this section, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission shall notify the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission of the successful applicants.

(m) After an award of a sports wagering license under this section, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission shall:

(1) issue the sports wagering license in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle; and

(2) be responsible for all matters relating to regulation of the licensee.

(n) (1) An unsuccessful applicant for a sports wagering license under this section may seek, under Title 15 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, review by the State Board of Contract Appeals of the awarding of the sports wagering license by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission.

(2) A proceeding under this subsection shall:

(i) take precedence on the Board’s docket;

(ii) be heard at the earliest practicable date; and

(iii) be expedited in every way.

(o) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this subtitle, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission may not award a sports wagering license under this subtitle unless the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission determines and declares that an applicant selected for award of the license is in the public interest and is consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.

(p) The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission may award a sports wagering license that is revoked or surrendered utilizing the criteria established in this subtitle.

(q) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission shall terminate on January 1, 2028.

(2) The Governor may reconstitute the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, which shall include the appointment of new members based on the criteria established under subsections (b) and (c) of this section:

(i) 1 year prior to the expiration of a sports wagering license; or

(ii) following the revocation or surrender of a sports wagering license.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-902 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902
§9–902.
Status: in_force

(a) To accomplish the purposes of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle:

(1) Are full and complete authority without regard to the provisions of any other law; and

(2) Shall be liberally construed.

(b) However, this subtitle does not restrict the control that the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources may exercise over an authority.

(c) This subtitle:

(1) Provides an additional and alternative method to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;

(2) Is supplemental and additional to powers contained in other laws; and

(3) Does not derogate any existing power.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-623 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-623
§9–623.
Status: in_force

(a) A debtor, any secondary obligor, or any other secured party or lienholder may redeem collateral.

(b) To redeem collateral, a person shall tender:

(1) Fulfillment of all obligations secured by the collateral; and

(2) The reasonable expenses and attorney’s fees described in § 9-615(a)(1).

(c) A redemption may occur at any time before a secured party:

(1) Has collected collateral under § 9-607;

(2) Has disposed of collateral or entered into a contract for its disposition under § 9-610; or

(3) Has accepted collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures under § 9-622.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a motor carrier providing transportation for hire by or through contract with a public authority, or a federal, State, district, or municipal transportation agency.

(b) A motor carrier subject to this section:

(1) is also subject to §§ 5–101 and 5–304 of this article; and

(2) except as provided in § 9–201(b)(7) of this subtitle, shall obtain a motor carrier permit under § 9–201 of this subtitle.

(c) A motor carrier permit issued to a motor carrier subject to this section may be:

(1) subject to conditions under § 9–203 of this subtitle; and

(2) suspended, revoked, or subsequently denied under § 9–204 of this subtitle.

(d) Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this division do not apply to a motor carrier subject to this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1605 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605
§9–1605.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) (i) There is a Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund.

(ii) The Water Quality Fund shall be maintained and administered by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and such rules or program directives as the Secretary or the Board may from time to time prescribe.

(2) The Water Quality Fund is a special, continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and which shall be available in perpetuity for the purpose of providing financial assistance in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

(3) Subject to the provisions of any applicable bond resolution regarding the holding or application of amounts in the Water Quality Fund, the Treasurer shall separately hold, and the Comptroller shall account for, the Water Quality Fund.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, and subject to the provisions of any applicable bond resolution governing the investment of amounts in the Water Quality Fund, the Water Quality Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(ii) The Administration, in cooperation with the Treasurer, may establish a linked deposit program to carry out the purposes of this subtitle and Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

(5) Any investment earnings shall be retained to the credit of the Water Quality Fund.

(6) The Water Quality Fund shall be subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided for in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(b) There shall be deposited in the Water Quality Fund:

(1) Federal capitalization grants and awards or other federal assistance received by the State pursuant to Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and any funds transferred to the Water Quality Fund pursuant to § 302 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act;

(2) Funds appropriated by the General Assembly for deposit to the Water Quality Fund;

(3) Payments received from any borrower in repayment of a loan, including amounts withheld by the State Comptroller and paid to the Administration pursuant to a pledge made by a borrower under § 9–1606(d) of this subtitle or § 7–222 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(4) Net proceeds of bonds issued by the Administration;

(5) Interest or other income earned on the investment of moneys in the Water Quality Fund; and

(6) Any additional moneys made available from any sources, public or private, for the purposes for which the Water Quality Fund has been established.

(c) (1) The Administration may establish accounts and subaccounts within the Water Quality Fund to:

(i) Effectuate the purposes of this subtitle;

(ii) Comply with the provisions of any bond resolution;

(iii) Meet the requirements of any federal law, or of any federal grant or award to the Water Quality Fund; or

(iv) Meet any rules or program directives established by the Secretary or the Board.

(2) The accounts and subaccounts established under paragraph (1) of this subsection may include:

(i) A federal receipts account;

(ii) A State receipts account;

(iii) A management and administration expense account;

(iv) A bond proceeds account;

(v) An account to segregate a portion or portions of the revenues or corpus of the Water Quality Fund as security for bonds of the Administration;

(vi) A loan repayment account; and

(vii) An investment earnings account.

(3) (i) The Administration shall establish a technical assistance subaccount within the Water Quality Fund.

(ii) Federal funds deposited in the Water Quality Fund for the purpose of providing technical assistance for projects in rural, small, and tribal communities shall be distributed to the technical assistance subaccount.

(iii) The technical assistance subaccount may be used to provide financial assistance to entities specified in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph for the purpose of providing technical assistance for projects in rural, small, and tribal communities, with priority given to entities providing technical assistance for projects in disadvantaged communities and communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms and risks, including financial assistance to support the development of:

1. An application for financial assistance under the Water Quality Fund; or

2. A financing plan under the Water Quality Fund.

(iv) The following entities are eligible to receive financial assistance under this paragraph:

1. A publicly owned treatment works that primarily serves a rural, small, or tribal community;

2. A State, regional, interstate, or municipal entity; or

3. A nonprofit organization working with a rural, small, tribal, or disadvantaged community.

(d) Amounts in the Water Quality Fund may be used only:

(1) To make loans, on the condition that:

(i) The loans are made at or below market interest rates, including interest free loans, at terms not to exceed the lesser of 30 years or the projected useful life of the project;

(ii) Annual principal and interest payments will commence not later than 1 year after completion of any wastewater facility and all loans will be fully amortized on the expiration of the term of the loan;

(iii) The local government borrower will establish a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of loans;

(iv) In the case of a wastewater facility owned by a borrower other than a local government, the borrower will provide adequate security for repayment of loans; and

(v) The Water Quality Fund will be credited with all payments of principal and interest on all loans;

(2) To buy or refinance debt obligations of local governments at or below market rates, if such debt obligations were incurred after March 7, 1985;

(3) To guarantee, or purchase insurance for, bonds, notes, or other evidences of obligation issued by a local government, if such action would improve credit market access or reduce interest rates;

(4) As a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued by the Administration if the proceeds of the sale of such bonds will be deposited in the Water Quality Fund;

(5) To earn interest on Water Quality Fund accounts;

(6) To establish a linked deposit program to promote loans for controlling nonpoint sources of pollution and protecting the quality of the waters of the State, including loans for forest restoration or the conservation of forest land by fee or easement;

(7) To provide loans for the protection of source water areas or Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bay watersheds through property acquisitions or easements;

(8) To establish a sponsorship program that allows a local government to serve as the primary borrower and receive a loan for a publicly owned treatment works project at a reduced interest rate if the loan also includes financing for a sponsored nonpoint source project managed by an organization;

(9) To support long–term or permanent green or blue infrastructure projects:

(i) That provide a water quality benefit to Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay;

(ii) That are proposed and carried out by an eligible regional or interstate entity in the Susquehanna River watershed;

(iii) About which the Secretary has consulted with the head of the environmental agency in which the project is located; and

(iv) For which the Secretary has determined the allocation of credits for the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load’s watershed implementation plans;

(10) To establish master lease purchase agreements with State agencies to support projects that enhance water quality on State lands;

(11) To support multiyear initiatives authorized under Title 8, Subtitle 2A of the Natural Resources Article that also involve funding from:

(i) The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund;

(ii) A hazard mitigation program under the Maryland Department of Emergency Management; or

(iii) A climate resilience program under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;

(12) For the reasonable costs of administering the Water Quality Fund and conducting activities under Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act;

(13) For any other purpose authorized by Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or § 302 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act;

(14) To provide financial assistance in the form of grants, negative interest loans, forgiveness of principal, subsidized interest rates, and any other form of financial assistance as authorized or required by:

(i) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as may be amended and supplemented;

(ii) Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act;

(iii) § 302 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; or

(iv) Federal appropriations or authorization acts;

(15) To provide loan guarantees for similar revolving funds established by municipalities or intermunicipal agencies; and

(16) To serve as guarantee for long–term pay–for–success contracts, green bonds, or environmental impact bonds by any public, private, or nonprofit entity for the purchase of outcomes that provide a water quality benefit.

(e) The costs of administering the Water Quality Fund shall be paid from federal capitalization grants and awards, from bond sale proceeds, and from amounts received from borrowers pursuant to loan agreements, and not from any State moneys appropriated to the Fund, except general funds of the State used to match federal capitalization grants and awards to the Water Quality Fund.

(f) In creating an intended use plan for the Water Quality Fund, the Administration shall prioritize:

(1) Opportunities to provide assistance to disadvantaged communities or communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms and risks; and

(2) Green and blue infrastructure, with particular focus on natural areas or natural features.

(g) The Department shall provide to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a copy of each intended use plan that the Department submits to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to request federal capitalization grants and awards in accordance with Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for use in the Water Quality Fund within 5 days after the Department publishes the plan for public comment.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-208 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division Director may require any change in the proposed articles of incorporation or bylaws that the Division Director considers necessary.

(b) (1) Not later than 60 days after application, the Division Director shall pass a preliminary order in writing approving or refusing the application to organize.

(2) The Division Director shall issue a final written order of approval for incorporation when the Division Director receives the surety bond under this subtitle and is satisfied that the initial accounts required under this subtitle are funded in cash.

(c) An applicant aggrieved by the final order of the Division Director may appeal under § 8–403 of this article.

(d) (1) After the time for appeal of the order expires or on final determination of any appeal taken, the Division Director shall endorse and date each copy of the articles “approved” or “refused”.

(2) If the Division Director approves the articles, the Division Director shall:

(i) Return the endorsed, executed articles to the chairman of the incorporators; and

(ii) Keep the conformed copy.

(3) If the Division Director refuses the articles, the Division Director shall return the endorsed, executed articles to the chairman of the incorporators.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-956 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-956
§9–956.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, a political subdivision may:

(1) Contract with an authority:

(i) For the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage; and

(ii) With respect to any matter or thing concerning which the authority may contract with the political subdivision under this subtitle; and

(2) Lend money to an authority to pay the organization and preliminary expenses of the authority, on condition that the loan is repaid out of the proceeds of the 1st bond issue of the authority.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2201
§9–2201.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 4–702(a) (“On death of license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–702(b) (“After vacation of or eviction from premises”);

(2) § 4–703 (“Pending or approved transfers or continuation of business”);

(3) § 4–704 (“License for premises acquired for public use”); and

(4) § 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employee may use annual leave at any time after obtaining approval from the employee’s supervisor.

(b) An employee may not use annual leave until the employee has completed 6 months of State service.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-605 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-605
§9–605.
Status: in_force

If an employer or its insurer wholly or partly pays compensation, the payment bars recovery from the other of the amount paid.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-415 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-415
§9–415.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation is subject to examination and regulation by the Commissioner.

(b) By May 1 of each year, the Board of Directors shall submit to the Commissioner:

(1) a financial report for the preceding calendar year in the form that the Commissioner approves; and

(2) a report of its activities during the preceding calendar year.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-945 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-945
§9–945.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may enter into any contract that the authority determines is necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers or the performance of its duties under this subtitle, including a contract with:

(1) Any federal agency, this State, any agency of this State, any political subdivision, or any person:

(i) Providing for or relating to furnishing the services and facilities of a project of the authority; or

(ii) In connection with the services and facilities of a water system or sewerage system that is owned or controlled by the federal agency, this State, the agency of this State, the political subdivision, or the person;

(2) Any person, political subdivision, or public authority of this or any adjoining state for the construction and operation of a project that is located partly in this State and partly in the adjoining state; and

(3) Any federal agency or political subdivision relating to:

(i) The use by the authority of the services or facilities of any water system or sewerage system that is not owned or operated by the authority; or

(ii) The use by the federal agency, political subdivision, or residents of the political subdivision of:

1. Any project acquired or constructed by the authority under this subtitle; or

2. The services or facilities of the project.

(b) A contract under this section:

(1) Is subject to any provision, limitation, or condition that is contained in:

(i) A resolution of the authority that authorizes the authority to issue bonds; or

(ii) A trust agreement that secures bonds of the authority;

(2) May provide for the collection of fees, rates, or charges for the services and facilities furnished to a political subdivision or any of its residents, and may provide that the collection be done:

(i) By a political subdivision or any agent of a political subdivision; or

(ii) By any agent of an authority; and

(3) May provide for the enforcement of any delinquent charge.

(c) Any law that is enacted by a political subdivision under a contract under this section:

(1) Is not repealable if any bond to which the contract relates is outstanding and unpaid; and

(2) Is for the benefit of the bondholders.

(d) A contract under this section and any law of a political subdivision that is enacted under the contract shall provide that the total of any rates, fees, and charges is sufficient to pay all of the obligations that are assumed by the other party to the contract.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-234.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-234.1
§9–234.
Status: in_force

§9–234.1.

(a) This section does not apply to the storage or distribution of sewage sludge at a sewage treatment plant.

(b) Before the Secretary issues, amends, or renews a permit to an applicant or permit holder under § 9–232 or § 9–238 of this subtitle to install, materially alter, or materially extend a structure used for storage or distribution of any type of sewage sludge, the Department shall hold a public hearing on the application, amendment, or renewal.

(c) The Department shall hold a public hearing in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.

(d) (1) If more than one county or municipal corporation will be affected by the granting of the sludge storage permit application, the Department may hold a consolidated hearing in one county or municipal corporation.

(2) If the Department holds a consolidated hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the consolidated hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-113 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-113
§9–113.
Status: in_force

A license authorizes the licensee to act as a State lottery sales agent while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Assisted living manager” means an individual who oversees and is responsible for the day–to–day operation of an assisted living program.

(c) “Assisted living program” has the meaning stated in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Long–Term Care Administrators.

(e) “Family member” means:

(1) A spouse;

(2) A child;

(3) A sibling;

(4) A parent;

(5) A grandparent;

(6) A niece or nephew; or

(7) An uncle or aunt.

(f) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) A license issued by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2) A license issued by the Board to practice as an assisted living manager under Subtitle 3A of this title.

(g) “Licensed assisted living manager” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice as an assisted living manager.

(h) “Licensed nursing home administrator” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice as a nursing home administrator.

(i) “Nursing home” means an institution or part of an institution that:

(1) Is a “skilled nursing facility” or an “intermediate care facility” as those terms are defined by federal law and participates in a program under Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act; or

(2) If it is licensed only by this State, otherwise meets the federal requirements for a “skilled nursing facility” or an “intermediate care facility” as those terms are defined by federal law.

(j) “Nursing home administrator” means an individual who administers, manages, or is in general administrative charge of a nursing home whether or not the individual:

(1) Has an ownership interest in the nursing home; or

(2) Shares duties and functions with other individuals.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-665 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-665
§9–665.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with this section, a district may buy an existing municipal system or independent system.

(2) The purchase may be on any terms that are:

(i) In accordance with this subtitle; and

(ii) Agreed on by the sanitary commission and the owner of the municipal system or independent system.

(3) (i) In Worcester County, notwithstanding any other provision of this article or any regulation adopted under this article, an agreement to purchase an independent system may include long-term commitments by the Sanitary Commission of Worcester County or the County Commissioners of Worcester County to provide water and sewer service to, and maintain appropriate zoning, development, permits, and other land use regulations for, land within the previous franchise area of the independent system at any terms and conditions that the Sanitary Commission or the County Commissioners determines to be appropriate.

(ii) For the purposes of this paragraph (3) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Worcester County may make long-term commitments concerning zoning, development, permits, or other land use regulations. Also, the Sanitary Commission of Worcester County may make long-term commitments to provide for water or sewer service.

(b) Except for a nominal amount to bind the agreement, before the district pays any part of the purchase price, the seller of the municipal system or independent system shall provide the sanitary commission with a verified written statement that gives the name and address of each person who has any interest in, or claim against, any property of the municipal system or independent system.

(c) (1) By personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, the sanitary commission shall give notice of its intention to buy the system to each person named in the verified statement provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) At least 3 weeks before a purchase is made under this section, the sanitary commission shall publish, in each member county where the system to be bought is located, a notice of its intention to buy a system. The notice shall be published in each member county in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(3) In each notice delivered, mailed, or published under this subsection, the sanitary commission shall include a date on which the sanitary commission will hear persons who have an interest in or claim against any property of the municipal system or independent system.

(d) On or before the date specified in the notice, each person who has a claim against any property of a municipal system or independent system shall file with the sanitary commission notice of that claim.

(e) (1) On the date specified in the notice, the sanitary commission shall hold a hearing to determine the claim of any person who has filed a notice of claim with the sanitary commission.

(2) The sanitary commission’s decision on the claim is final.

(f) (1) By exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in Title 12 of the Real Property Article, the district may acquire rights in an independent system if the owner of the independent system:

(i) Has rejected an offer made under this section; or

(ii) Has not accepted, within 90 days of the offer, an offer made under this section.

(2) The district may not acquire a municipal system under the power of eminent domain.

(g) (1) When the district has paid the purchase price or condemnation award:

(i) The rights of the district with respect to the acquired system are the same as if the district had itself built that system; and

(ii) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all parcels of property served by the acquired system are subject to the provisions of this subtitle as if the district had itself built the system.

(2) A person whose parcel was connected properly to a municipal system or independent system at the time the district acquired that system is not required to pay a connection charge to the district for connection to that parcel.

(h) A municipality may use funds received from the district under this section:

(1) To redeem, buy, or pay the principal and interest on bonds issued for the municipal system; and

(2) To pay any other debt outstanding against the municipal system.

(i) This section does not authorize the acquisition of any part of a municipal system or independent system that:

(1) Is constructed improperly;

(2) Does not have sufficient capacity; or

(3) Was constructed without the authority from the Department that was required when that system was constructed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-210 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-210
§9–210.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Farmer” includes a dairy farmer.

(3) (i) “Migrant farm worker” means an individual who is engaged in seasonal or other temporary agricultural employment and who is:

1. absent overnight from the permanent residence of the individual; or

2. transported to and from the place of employment of the individual by a day-haul operation.

(ii) “Migrant farm worker” does not include an individual who performs a service included in subsection (b) of this section if the individual:

1. does not operate equipment or machinery; and

2. is employed:

A. within 25 miles of the permanent residence of the individual; and

B. for not more than 13 weeks a year.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an individual, including a migrant farm worker, is a covered employee if:

(1) the individual receives compensation from a farmer for any service other than office work, including:

(i) operating a machine connected with animal, crop, or soil management;

(ii) constructing or repairing a fixture or machine; or

(iii) handling an animal or crop with or without a machine; and

(2) the farmer has:

(i) at least 3 full-time employees; or

(ii) an annual payroll of at least $15,000 for full-time employees.

(c) An individual, other than a migrant farm worker, who receives compensation from a farmer for a service is not a covered employee if:

(1) the individual customarily is engaged in an independent business occupation of the same nature as that of the service performed;

(2) the individual is free from control and direction over the individual’s performance of the service;

(3) the individual provides the individual’s own equipment, materials, and tools; and

(4) the farmer is not required to withhold Social Security, unemployment, State, or federal taxes from the compensation paid to the individual.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-408 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-408
§9–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, and subject to § 9-409 of this subtitle, State primary drinking water regulations shall apply to every public water system in this State.

(b) The State primary drinking water regulations do not apply to a public water system that:

(1) Consists only of distribution and storage facilities, and does not have any collection and treatment facilities;

(2) Obtains all of its water from, but is not owned or operated by, a public water system to which the State primary drinking water regulations apply;

(3) Does not sell water to any person; and

(4) Is not a carrier that conveys passengers in interstate commerce.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-620 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-620
§9–620.
Status: in_force

(a) If a temporary total disability lasts for 14 days or less, compensation may not be allowed for 3 calendar days after the beginning of the disability except for payments for hospital, nursing, or other medical services, funeral expenses, or medicine.

(b) If the covered employee was not paid for the day on which the accidental personal injury or occupational disease occurred, the Commission shall count that day as 1 of the 3 days in the waiting period under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If a temporary total disability lasts for more than 14 days, compensation shall be allowed from the day of disability.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county shall have a county plan or a plan with adjoining counties that:

(1) Is approved by the Department;

(2) Covers at least the 10-year period next following adoption by the county governing body; and

(3) Deals with:

(i) Water supply systems;

(ii) Sewerage systems;

(iii) Solid waste disposal systems;

(iv) Solid waste acceptance facilities; and

(v) The systematic collection and disposal of solid waste, including litter.

(b) Except as provided in § 9-515 of this subtitle, each county governing body shall review its county plan at least once every 3 years in accordance with a schedule set by the Department.

(c) Each county governing body shall adopt and submit to the Department a revision or amendment to its county plan if:

(1) The governing body considers a revision or amendment necessary; or

(2) The Department requires a revision or amendment.

(d) (1) Before a county governing body adopts any revision or amendment to its county plan or adopts a new county plan, the governing body shall:

(i) Conduct a public hearing on the county plan, revision, or amendment that may be conducted jointly with other public hearings or meetings; and

(ii) Give the principal elected official of each municipal corporation that is affected notice of the county plan, revision, or amendment at least 14 days before the hearing.

(2) (i) Notice of the time and place of the public hearing, together with a summary of the plan, revision, or amendment, shall be published in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks, with the first publication of notice appearing at least 14 days before the hearing.

(ii) Notice of the public hearing may be a part of the general notice listing all other items to be considered during the public hearing or meeting.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

The Board is a medical review committee under § 1–401 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-504 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning July 1, 2022, the Board shall oversee and approve all educational services to all juveniles who are in a residential facility.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) develop, recommend, and approve for every residential facility an educational training program that:

(i) meets the special needs and circumstances of the juveniles in the residential facility; and

(ii) is accredited by an approved accrediting agency;

(2) in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit and the Department, develop minimum standards and a reporting structure to measure educational outcomes and assess implementation of the Juvenile Services Education Program;

(3) review a quality assurance report developed by the Department each quarter; and

(4) conduct a performance review of the Superintendent at least once every 4 years.

(c) The Board shall approve postsecondary education programs, including vocational and online programs, that meet the needs of the juveniles in a residential facility.

(d) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1012 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1012
§9A–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of reinstatement shall include:

(1) The name of the limited liability partnership at the time its right to do business in Maryland was forfeited;

(2) The name that the limited liability partnership will use after reinstatement, which shall comply with the provisions of this article with respect to limited liability partnership names;

(3) The address of the principal office of the limited liability partnership in this State if different from its principal office in this State at the time the right to do business in Maryland was forfeited; and

(4) The name and address of the resident agent of the limited liability partnership.

(b) A certificate of reinstatement shall be executed by a person authorized by the limited liability partnership to execute such a certificate.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-10 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-10
§9–1E–10.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) A mobile sports wagering licensee:

(i) may conduct and operate online sports wagering; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection and subsection (b) of this section, may enter into a contract with an online sports wagering operator to conduct online sports wagering on its behalf.

(2) A person other than the mobile sports wagering licensee may not conduct online sports wagering, except for testing purposes, until the person receives from the Commission an online sports wagering license.

(3) (i) A mobile sports wagering licensee may not contract with more than one online sports wagering operator to conduct online sports wagering on the licensee’s behalf.

(ii) All mobile sports wagering licensees that are related entities are treated as a single mobile sports wagering licensee for purposes of the limitation under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(b) (1) The duties and responsibilities of an online sports wagering operator may not be assigned, delegated, subcontracted, or transferred to a third party without the prior approval of the Commission.

(2) A third party must be licensed as an online sports wagering operator before offering online sports wagering.

(c) An online sports wagering operator may conduct online sports wagering on behalf of more than one mobile sports wagering licensee.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-718 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-718
§9–718.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may receive into evidence all or any part of a transcript of an investigation if the transcript was made by a stenographer appointed by the Commission and the stenographer certifies under penalties of perjury that the transcript is correct.

(b) A transcript introduced into evidence under subsection (a) of this section has the same effect as if the stenographer were present and testified to the facts certified.

(c) On request and payment of a fee in the amount set for a transcript from a circuit court, a copy of the transcript shall be provided to any party in interest.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in a court of the State.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-202 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may disclaim in whole or in part any interest in or power over property, including a power of appointment.

(2) A person may disclaim the interest or power even if the creator imposed a spendthrift provision or similar restriction on transfer or a restriction or limitation on the right to disclaim.

(b) (1) Except to the extent that a fiduciary’s right to disclaim is expressly restricted or limited by another statute of the State or by the instrument creating the fiduciary relationship, a fiduciary may disclaim in whole or in part any interest in or power over property, including a power of appointment, whether acting in a personal or representative capacity.

(2) A fiduciary may disclaim the interest or power even if the creator imposed a spendthrift provision or similar restriction on transfer or a restriction or limitation on the right to disclaim, or an instrument other than the instrument that created the fiduciary relationship imposed a restriction or limitation on the right to disclaim.

(c) To be effective, a disclaimer must:

(1) Be in writing or other record;

(2) Declare the disclaimer;

(3) Describe the interest or power disclaimed;

(4) Be signed by the person making the disclaimer; and

(5) Be delivered or filed in the manner provided in § 9-209 of this subtitle.

(d) A partial disclaimer may be expressed as a fraction, percentage, monetary amount, term of years, limitation of a power, or any other interest or estate in the property.

(e) A disclaimer becomes irrevocable when it is delivered or filed pursuant to § 9-209 of this subtitle or when it becomes effective as provided in §§ 9-203 through 9-208 of this subtitle, whichever occurs later.

(f) (1) A disclaimer made under this subtitle is not a transfer, assignment, or release.

(2) Creditors of the disclaimant have no interest in the property disclaimed.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-525 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-525
§9–525.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the fee for filing and indexing a record under this part, other than an initial financing statement of the kind described in § 9-502(c), is:

(1) $25 if the record is communicated in writing and consists of eight or fewer pages;

(2) $75 if the record is communicated in writing and consists of more than eight pages; and

(3) $25 if the record is communicated by another medium authorized by filing-office rule.

(b) The number of names required to be indexed does not affect the amount of the fee in subsection (a).

(c) This section does not require a fee with respect to a record of a mortgage which is effective as a financing statement filed as a fixture filing or as a financing statement covering as-extracted collateral or timber to be cut under § 9-502(c). However, the recording and satisfaction fees that otherwise would be applicable to the record of the mortgage apply.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-223 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-223
§9–223.
Status: in_force

If the attempt to incorporate a savings and loan association is unsuccessful:

(1) The chairman of the incorporators shall refund amounts paid to the initial accounts under this subtitle, except that the expense fund and paid-in surplus accounts are first subject to all reasonable expenses; and

(2) The Division Director shall release the surety bond of the chairman of the incorporators when the Director has satisfactory assurance that:

(i) All expenses have been paid; and

(ii) All amounts under item (1) of this section have been refunded.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-614 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-614
§9–614.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Correctional unit” has the meaning stated in § 2–401 of this article.

(3) (i) “Restrictive housing” means a form of physical separation that has not been requested by the incarcerated individual in which the incarcerated individual is placed in a locked room or cell for approximately 22 hours or more out of a 24–hour period.

(ii) “Restrictive housing” includes administrative segregation and disciplinary segregation.

(b) (1) On or before December 31 each year, each correctional unit shall submit data to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy showing, by correctional unit:

(i) the total population of the correctional unit;

(ii) the number of incarcerated individuals who have been placed in restrictive housing during the preceding year by age, race, gender, classification of housing, and the basis for the incarcerated individual’s placement in restrictive housing;

(iii) the number of incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness that were placed in restrictive housing during the preceding year;

(iv) the definition of “serious mental illness” used by the correctional unit in making the report;

(v) the number of incarcerated individuals known to be pregnant when placed in restrictive housing during the preceding year;

(vi) the average and median lengths of stay in restrictive housing of the incarcerated individuals placed in restrictive housing during the preceding year;

(vii) the number of incidents of death, self–harm, and attempts at self–harm by incarcerated individuals in restrictive housing during the preceding year;

(viii) the number of incarcerated individuals released from restrictive housing directly into the community during the preceding year;

(ix) any other data the correctional unit considers relevant to the use of restrictive housing by correctional facilities in the State; and

(x) any changes to written policies or procedures at each correctional unit relating to the use and conditions of restrictive housing, including steps to reduce reliance on restrictive housing.

(2) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall make the information submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection available on its website and, when the information has been received from every correctional unit in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, promptly submit the information in a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-927 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-927
§9–927.
Status: in_force

(a) Seven members of the Veterans’ Home Commission are a quorum to do business.

(b) (1) The Veterans’ Home Commission shall meet:

(i) at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines; and

(ii) at the call of the Chairman, on the Chairman’s initiative or on the request of at least 4 members.

(2) Unless all of the members of the Veterans’ Home Commission agree otherwise, the secretary of the Commission shall give each member at least 7 days’ written notice of a meeting.

(3) If the President is unable to attend a meeting, the President may designate a Senator or an employee of the General Assembly to represent the President at the meeting.

(4) If the Speaker is unable to attend a meeting, the Speaker may designate a Delegate or an employee of the General Assembly to represent the Speaker at the meeting.

(5) If the Governor is unable to attend a meeting, the Governor may designate another individual to represent the Governor at the meeting.

(c) A member of the Veterans’ Home Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-619 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-619
§9–619.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “transfer statement” means a record authenticated by a secured party stating:

(1) That the debtor has defaulted in connection with an obligation secured by specified collateral;

(2) That the secured party has exercised its post-default remedies with respect to the collateral;

(3) That, by reason of the exercise, a transferee has acquired the rights of the debtor in the collateral; and

(4) The name and mailing address of the secured party, debtor, and transferee.

(b) A transfer statement entitles the transferee to the transfer of record of all rights of the debtor in the collateral specified in the statement in any official filing, recording, registration, or certificate-of-title system covering the collateral. If a transfer statement is presented with the applicable fee and request form to the official or office responsible for maintaining the system, the official or office shall:

(1) Accept the transfer statement;

(2) Promptly amend its records to reflect the transfer; and

(3) If applicable, issue a new appropriate certificate of title in the name of the transferee.

(c) A transfer of the record or legal title to collateral to a secured party under subsection (b) or otherwise is not of itself a disposition of collateral under this title and does not of itself relieve the secured party of its duties under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-668 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-668
§9–668.
Status: reserved

(a) For the construction, maintenance, or operation of any part of a project, the district may acquire any interest in real property by:

(1) Purchase; or

(2) Exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the district may condemn a property right in a cemetery only to install a sewer line or a water line.

(2) The district may not condemn any property rights in and may not disturb:

(i) Any existing grave;

(ii) Any grave marker or monument;

(iii) Any grave site whose title has been transferred through a sale or exchange made in good faith; or

(iv) Any grave site as to which burial rights have vested or been transferred through a sale or agreement made in good faith.

(c) Before the district condemns a property right in a cemetery, the sanitary commission shall adopt a resolution that:

(1) Is approved by a majority of the sanitary commissioners appointed from the member county in which the cemetery is located;

(2) Includes a declaration that the condemnation is necessary for the public health and safety; and

(3) Includes a declaration that immediate acquisition of the property right in the cemetery is necessary.

(d) The sanitary commission shall bury every water line and sewer line that it builds in cemetery land.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “deployment” means compliance with official orders received by a service member to report for combat operations or other active service for which the service member is required to report unaccompanied by any family member or that is classified by the service member’s branch as remote.

(2) “Deployment” does not include reserve component annual training, inactive duty days, or drill weekends.

(b) Any order or modification of an existing child custody or visitation order issued by a court during a term of a deployment of a parent shall specifically reference the deployment of the parent.

(c) (1) A parent who petitions the court for an order or modification of an existing child custody or visitation order after returning from a deployment shall specifically reference the date of the end of the deployment in the petition.

(2) (i) If the petition under paragraph (1) of this subsection is filed within 30 days after the end of the deployment of the parent, the court shall set a hearing on the petition on an expedited basis.

(ii) If the court finds that extenuating circumstances prohibited the filing of the petition within 30 days after the end of the deployment of the parent, the court may set a hearing on the petition on an expedited basis whenever the petition is filed.

(d) Any custody or visitation order issued based on the deployment of a parent shall require that:

(1) the other parent reasonably accommodate the leave schedule of the parent who is subject to the deployment;

(2) the other parent facilitate opportunities for telephone and electronic mail contact between the parent who is subject to the deployment and the child during the period of deployment; and

(3) the parent who is subject to the deployment provide timely information regarding the parent’s leave schedule to the other parent.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-514 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-514
§9–514.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All expenses incurred and disbursements made by the Division of Correction under § 9–511 of this subtitle for the guarding, transporting, lodging, feeding, clothing, and medical and other care of incarcerated individuals working under §§ 9–508 through 9–513 of this subtitle for the State Highway Administration shall be paid out of money in the Treasury that has not been otherwise appropriated and is available for those purposes or, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, out of money appropriated for those purposes.

(2) (i) The Division of Correction may not pay the expenses specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection out of money appropriated for those purposes unless the Governor approves the payment and orders the Comptroller to make the payment.

(ii) The Comptroller shall draw a warrant on the Treasury, as otherwise provided by law, for the amount ordered by the Governor.

(b) A county or municipal corporation to which incarcerated individuals have been assigned under § 9–510 of this subtitle may make any appropriations, assessments, and levies necessary to enable the county or municipal corporation to pay the expenses and payments authorized or required under §§ 9–508 through 9–513 of this subtitle.

(c) The payments required to be made by the State Highway Administration under § 9–512 of this subtitle shall be paid out of the State Highway Administration’s appropriation.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-212 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-212
§9–212.
Status: in_force

If applicable to the voting system and the requirements of the election, instructions shall be printed on each ballot stating that additional candidates or questions appear on the reverse side of the ballot face or on other ballot faces.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-277 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-277
§9–277.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish application procedures and criteria for the award of financial assistance under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b) The criteria shall provide the basis for project priority rankings and shall include, as appropriate:

(1) The environmental or public health impacts caused by existing circumstances;

(2) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing problem;

(3) Financial capacity of the applicant;

(4) The problem prevention aspects of a proposed project;

(5) Cost effectiveness of a proposed project;

(6) Provisions for monitoring and review;

(7) The contribution of the proposed project toward meeting State and local solid waste plans and goals; and

(8) Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1104 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1104
§9–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee of the Commission may not disclose to any person other than a member of the Commission any information that the employee obtains about the business, property, or transactions of another.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:

(1) is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 18 months; and

(2) is disqualified from appointment to or employment by the Commission.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-608 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-608
§9–608.
Status: in_force

At least once each year, the grand jury in each county shall:

(1) visit each local correctional facility in the county;

(2) inquire into the condition of the correctional facility, the manner in which it is maintained, and the treatment of incarcerated individuals; and

(3) report its findings to the circuit court of the county.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-519 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-519
§9–519.
Status: in_force

(a) For each record filed in a filing office, the filing office shall:

(1) Assign a unique number to the filed record;

(2) Create a record that bears the number assigned to the filed record and the date and time of filing;

(3) Maintain the filed record for public inspection; and

(4) Index the filed record in accordance with subsections (b), (c), and (d).

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d), the filing office shall:

(1) Index an initial financing statement according to the name of the debtor and index all filed records relating to the initial financing statement in a manner that associates with one another an initial financing statement and all filed records relating to the initial financing statement; and

(2) Index a record that provides a name of a debtor which was not previously provided in the financing statement to which the record relates also according to the name that was not previously provided.

(c) If a financing statement is filed as a fixture filing or covers as-extracted collateral or timber to be cut, it must be recorded in the land records and the filing office shall index it:

(1) Under the names of the debtor and of each owner of record shown on the financing statement as if they were the mortgagors under a mortgage of the real property described; and

(2) To the extent that the law of this State provides for indexing of records of mortgages under the name of the mortgagee, under the name of the secured party as if the secured party were the mortgagee thereunder, or, if indexing is by description, as if the financing statement were a record of a mortgage of the real property described.

(d) If a financing statement is filed as a fixture filing or covers as-extracted collateral or timber to be cut, the filing office shall index an assignment filed under § 9-514(a) or an amendment filed under § 9-514(b):

(1) Under the name of the assignor as grantor; and

(2) To the extent that the law of this State provides for indexing a record of the assignment of a mortgage under the name of the assignee, under the name of the assignee.

(e) The filing office shall maintain a capability:

(1) To retrieve a record by the name of the debtor and by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates; and

(2) To associate and retrieve with one another an initial financing statement and each filed record relating to the initial financing statement.

(f) The filing office may not remove a debtor’s name from the index until one year after the effectiveness of a financing statement naming the debtor lapses under § 9-515 with respect to all secured parties of record.

(g) The filing office shall perform the acts required by subsections (a) through (d) at the time and in the manner prescribed by filing-office rule.

(h) Subsections (b) and (g) do not apply to a filing office described in § 9-501(a)(1).
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The business and affairs of a savings and loan association shall be managed under the direction of a board of directors.

(b) A savings and loan association shall have at least 5 directors, as its charter or bylaws provide.

(c) (1) Each director of a savings and loan association shall be:

(i) A citizen of the United States; and

(ii) A member of the association or the holder of a savings account in the association.

(2) At least two-thirds of the directors shall be residents of this State.

(3) Each nonresident director shall be approved by the Division Director as qualified to serve.

(d) Subsection (c)(1)(ii) of this section does not apply to any member of a board of directors who was serving on a board before July 1, 1980.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4102
§9–4102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Department of Social and Economic Mobility, established as a principal department of the State government.

(b) (1) The head of the Department is the Secretary of Social and Economic Mobility, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(c) The following units are in the Department:

(1) the Office of Minority Business Enterprises;

(2) the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs; and

(3) the Office of Social Equity.

(d) The Department shall employ staff to carry out its duties as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-311 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311
§9–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), the filing of a financing statement is not necessary or effective to perfect a security interest in property subject to:

(1) A statute, regulation, or treaty of the United States whose requirements for a security interest’s obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor with respect to the property preempt § 9–310(a);

(2) Any statute of this State which provides for a security interest to be indicated on a certificate of title as a condition or result of perfection; or

(3) A statute of another jurisdiction which provides for a security interest to be indicated on a certificate of title as a condition or result of the security interest’s obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor with respect to the property.

(b) Compliance with the requirements of a statute, regulation, or treaty described in subsection (a) for obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor is equivalent to the filing of a financing statement under this title, provided that the time for perfection will be governed by that statute, regulation, or treaty. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) and §§ 9–313 and 9–316(d) and (e) for goods covered by a certificate of title, a security interest in property subject to a statute, regulation, or treaty described in subsection (a) may be perfected only by compliance with those requirements, and a security interest so perfected remains perfected notwithstanding a change in the use or transfer of possession of the collateral.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) and § 9–316(d) and (e), duration and renewal of perfection of a security interest perfected by compliance with the requirements prescribed by a statute, regulation, or treaty described in subsection (a) are governed by the statute, regulation, or treaty. In other respects, the security interest is subject to this article.

(d) During any period in which collateral subject to a statute specified in subsection (a)(2) is inventory held for sale or lease by a person or leased by that person as lessor and that person is in the business of selling goods of that kind, this section does not apply to a security interest in that collateral created by that person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

While using leave with pay under this title, an employee:

(1) does not lose any health insurance benefits with the subsidy allowed in Title 2, Subtitle 5 of this article solely because of use of the paid leave;

(2) continues seniority and leave accruals based on the employee's regular hours; and

(3) except as provided in § 9-704 of this title, is entitled to pay for the leave at the employee's regular hourly rate for the hours of leave.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-105 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to establish a lien under this subtitle, a person entitled to a lien shall file proceedings in the circuit court for the county where the land or any part of the land is located within 180 days after the work has been finished or the materials furnished. The proceedings shall be commenced by filing with the clerk, the following:

(1) A petition to establish the mechanic’s lien, which shall set forth at least the following:

(i) The name and address of the petitioner;

(ii) The name and address of the owner;

(iii) The nature or kind of work done or the kind and amount of materials furnished, the time when the work was done or the materials furnished, the name of the person for whom the work was done or to whom the materials were furnished, and the amount or sum claimed to be due, less any credit recognized by the petitioner;

(iv) A description of the land, including a statement whether part of the land is located in another county, and a description adequate to identify the building; and

(v) If the petitioner is a subcontractor, facts showing that the notice required under § 9–104 of this subtitle was properly mailed or served upon the owner, or, if so authorized, posted on the building. If the lien is sought to be established against two or more buildings on separate lots or parcels of land owned by the same person, the lien will be postponed to other mechanics’ liens unless the petitioner designates the amount he claims is due him on each building;

(2) An affidavit by the petitioner or some person on his behalf, setting forth facts upon which the petitioner claims he is entitled to the lien in the amount specified; and

(3) Either original or sworn, certified, or photostatic copies of material papers or parts thereof, if any, which constitute the basis of the lien claim, unless the absence thereof is explained in the affidavit.

(b) The clerk shall docket the proceedings as an action in equity, and all process shall issue out of and all pleadings shall be filed in the one action.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle and pays to the Board a permit fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-248 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-248
§9–248.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy authorized under this subtitle, the Department may bring an action to enjoin the violation of any law, regulation, or order concerning the utilization of sewage sludge under this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-227 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-227
§9–227.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Infectious waste” means any waste that comes from a hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article and that is known or suspected to be contaminated with organisms capable of producing disease or infection in humans.

(ii) “Infectious waste” includes:

1. Contaminated disposable equipment, instruments, and utensils;

2. Contaminated needles, scalpels, and razor blades;

3. Human tissues and organs that result from surgery, obstetrics, or autopsy;

4. Feces, urine, vomitus, and suctionings;

5. Live vaccines for human use;

6. Blood and blood products; and

7. Laboratory specimens, such as tissues, blood elements, excreta, and secretions.

(b) A hospital, laboratory, or other health care facility as defined in § 19-114 of the Health - General Article may not dispose of infectious waste, or cause infectious waste to be disposed of, in a landfill system in this State.

(c) The Secretary is responsible with law enforcement personnel in this State for monitoring and enforcing subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-602 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Carroll County;

(3) Harford County;

(4) Montgomery County;

(5) Prince George’s County; or

(6) St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-405 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) For fire safety purposes, the owner of a residential high–rise building with rental units shall provide:

(1) reasonable written notice annually to all residents of the residential high–rise building to inform residents who are mobility impaired of their right to request a rental unit on the first five floors of the high–rise building if one should become available; and

(2) fire safety and building evacuation information and instruction to:

(i) new tenants at the commencement of occupancy; and

(ii) existing tenants every 2 years.

(b) Information and instruction provided under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall include identification of fire alarm system elements in the building.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-106.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106.1
§9–106.
Status: in_force

§9–106.1.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a fire alarm, a smoke detector, a smoke alarm, or an ancillary component that is:

(i) electronically connected as a part of a listed centrally monitored or supervised alarm system; or

(ii) capable of sending and receiving notifications by:

1. a low–power radio frequency wireless communication signal; or

2. a wireless local area networking capability; or

(2) any other device that the State Fire Marshal designates as exempt through the regulatory process.

(b) On or after October 1, 2018, a person may not sell a battery operated smoke alarm in the State for compliance with this subtitle unless the smoke alarm is a sealed, tamper resistant unit incorporating a silence/hush button and using one or more long–life batteries.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-214 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-214
§9–214.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of any other penalty under this article, the Secretary may impose, on any person who violates an order issued by the Secretary under this subtitle, a civil penalty for each seed lot in violation of the order, as follows:

(1) For a first violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $100;

(2) For a second violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $250; or

(3) For a third or subsequent violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $500.

(b) Penalties collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.

(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-734 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-734
§9–734.
Status: in_force

If the Commission finds that a person has brought a proceeding under this title without any reasonable ground, the Commission shall assess against the person the whole cost of the proceeding, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-313 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: in_force

The rate and premium charged for a policy or surety bond to which this subtitle applies:

(1) shall include an amount sufficient to recoup, over a reasonable length of time of not less than 3 years, the amount paid to the Corporation by the member insurer less any amount returned to the member insurer by the Corporation; and

(2) may not be considered excessive because the rate and premium contain an amount reasonably calculated to recoup assessments paid by the member insurer.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-315 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-315
§9–315.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a savings deposit account in a savings and loan association has the same claim priority in any distribution of assets on liquidation as a general creditor of the deposit association to the extent of the deposit account’s withdrawal value.

(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the holder of a savings deposit account has the same rights as the owner of a savings share account, including any membership or voting rights and the right to share in any distribution of remaining assets on liquidation.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-221 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-221
§9–221.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out the objectives of this title, the following State units shall cooperate fully with the Department:

(1) the State Department of Education;

(2) the Department of General Services;

(3) the Maryland Department of Health;

(4) the Department of Human Services;

(5) the Maryland Department of Labor;

(6) the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and

(7) each other agency needed to accomplish these objectives.

(b) (1) The Department shall cooperate with the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit of the Office of the Attorney General established under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the State Government Article by:

(i) providing the Unit with access to all facilities, reports, and records relating to a child on request;

(ii) allowing the juvenile justice monitors to conduct interviews with staff, children, and any other individuals on request; and

(iii) submitting corrective action plans and incident reports to the Unit in response to findings and recommendations made by the juvenile justice monitors regarding a facility.

(2) (i) The Department shall respond to requests for information from a juvenile justice monitor concerning a facility within 30 days after the date of the request.

(ii) If the Department does not respond to a request for information, the monitor may conduct a reasonable investigation relating to the original request for information.

(c) The Department shall cooperate with the State Department of Education to establish educational programs as required under Title 22, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) When an employment agency and a client execute a contract or other document, the employment agency shall give the client a copy of the document.

(b) For each fee that an employment agency receives from a client, the employment agency shall give the client a receipt that states:

(1) the name of the client;

(2) the date of payment;

(3) the amount of the fee paid; and

(4) the balance of the fee due.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3203 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3203
§9–3203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following members:

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

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

(3) the Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee;

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

(5) the chair of the Maryland Parole Commission, or the chair’s designee;

(6) the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;

(7) the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;

(8) the Public Defender, or the Public Defender’s designee;

(9) the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;

(10) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;

(11) the chair of the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission, or the chair’s designee;

(12) two members appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(13) the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;

(14) one member appointed by the Maryland Chiefs and Sheriffs Association;

(15) the president of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association or the president’s designee;

(16) two members of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association, appointed by the president of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association, including one representative from a large correctional facility and one representative from a small correctional facility;

(17) the president of the Maryland Association of Counties or the president’s designee; and

(18) the following individuals, appointed by the Governor:

(i) one member representing victims of crime;

(ii) one member representing law enforcement;

(iii) two local health officers; and

(iv) one member with direct experience teaching incarcerated individuals in academic programs intended to achieve the goal of a high school diploma or general educational development certification.

(b) To the extent practicable, in making appointments under this section, the Governor shall ensure geographic diversity among the membership of the Board.

(c) (1) The term of an appointed member of the Board is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members of the Board are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2016.

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

(i) is eligible for reappointment; and

(ii) continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(5) The members of the Board appointed from the Senate of Maryland, the House of Delegates, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, shall serve in an advisory capacity only.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The presumption of negligence established in this section does not apply if:

(1) the damages or injuries were caused by a fire that occurred in or about a railroad terminal that receives, delivers, or tranships freight; and

(2) the fire may have resulted from the negligence of an individual who works in or about the terminal but is not employed by or under the control of the railroad company.

(b) Unless a railroad company proves that damages or injuries were not the result of any negligence on the part of the company, a railroad company is liable in a civil action for:

(1) injuries to livestock that occur on the company’s tracks; and

(2) damages that result from a fire that originated from the company’s engines or cars.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-639 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-639
§9–639.
Status: in_force

(a) After the final order of approval, the board of directors of the converting association shall file the endorsed charter amendments with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) When the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the charter amendments for record, the stock association becomes a commercial bank.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-635 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-635
§9–635.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of the Commissioner’s letter of preliminary approval, the board of directors of the converting association shall call a meeting of the members for the purpose of considering the plan of conversion to a commercial bank.

(b) At least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, before the meeting, the converting association shall mail notice of the meeting to all members entitled to vote.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-329 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-329
§9–329.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise prohibited in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may issue a permit that allows the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds in treatment of wastewaters discharged from any publicly or privately owned sewage treatment plant to any surface waters of this State only if the treatment of the wastewaters includes dechlorination.

(b) (1) This subsection is not effective unless matching federal funds are available to implement the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(2) This subsection does not apply to sewerage treatment facilities that discharge an amount of treated sewage less than 1 percent of the 7-day, 10-year low flow of the receiving stream.

(3) The Department may not issue a permit that allows the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds in the treatment of wastewaters discharged into any waters of this State that are designated by the Department as natural trout waters and their tributaries.

(4) (i) This subsection applies to any local subdivision that owns or operates an existing treatment system that is required to convert from use of chlorination to another system in order to be permitted under this subtitle.

(ii) If the local subdivision applied for assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency on or before September 30, 1981, the conversion costs not funded by the Environmental Protection Agency may be covered with State funds as provided in the State budget.

(iii) If the local subdivision failed to apply for assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency on or before September 30, 1981, conversion costs ordinarily met by the Environmental Protection Agency and this State shall be the responsibility of the local subdivision.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20D-07 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20D / Section 9-20D-07
§9–20D–07.
Status: in_force

The Administration may revoke the authorization of a qualified contractor under this subtitle if the Administration determines that:

(1) the qualified contractor is not complying with the terms of the authorization;

(2) there is an excessive number of consumer complaints; or

(3) the authorization is no longer serving the purpose of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902
§9–902.
Status: reserved

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

(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:

(1) is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;

(2) has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and

(3) contains:

(i) at least one passenger elevator;

(ii) at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and

(iii) a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant:

(i) in a hotel or motel with at least 100 bedrooms for public accommodation; or

(ii) operated in conjunction with a Class 7 micro–brewery.

(3) To be licensed, a restaurant:

(i) shall be in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling meals to the public during business hours;

(ii) shall derive at least 60% of its gross monthly revenue from the sale of food;

(iii) shall provide waiters to serve customers who are seated at tables for dining; and

(iv) may not be a fast–food style facility.

(d) The license is exempt from any license population quota limitation.

(e) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(f) The annual license fee is $800.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

A motor carrier permit may not be issued unless the Commission, after considering the number of vehicles the applicant will use, the rate the applicant will charge, the potential demand, the qualifications of the applicant, and any other factors that the Commission considers relevant, determines that the issuance of a motor carrier permit will be best for the public welfare and convenience.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-309 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) By public local law, the county commissioners of a code county shall establish a specified number of days, not exceeding 45 days, in each year on which the county commissioners may meet to enact public local laws.

(b) (1) Legislative days:

(i) need not be consecutive; and

(ii) may be designated by public local law.

(2) If a legislative day is not specified or not determinable by public local law, the county commissioners shall publish notice of the legislative day in a newspaper of general circulation in the code county between 3 and 14 days before the legislative day.

(c) (1) The first legislative session of a code county shall:

(i) begin on the first business day 60 days after the effective date of code home rule; and

(ii) be 15 days long.

(2) The 15 days of the first legislative session do not count as part of the annual 45 legislative days.

(d) Each legislative session shall be open to the public.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-103 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “legacy” or “legacies” does not include assets passing by the exercise of the decedent of a testamentary power of appointment.

(b) (1) Unless a contrary intent is expressed in the will and except as provided in §§ 3–208 and 3–303 of this article and subsection (c) of this section, shares of legatees abate without preference or priority as between real and personal property, in the following order:

(i) Property not disposed of by the will;

(ii) Residuary legacies;

(iii) General legacy, other than items (iv), (v), and (vi) of this paragraph;

(iv) General legacy to dependents of testator;

(v) General legacy to creditor of testator in satisfaction of a just debt;

(vi) General legacy to surviving spouse of testator; and

(vii) Specific and demonstrative legacies.

(2) Abatement within each classification is in proportion to the amounts of property each of the legatees or heirs would have received, had full distribution of the property been made in accordance with the terms of the will.

(c) When the subject matter of a preferred legacy is sold or used as an incident to administration, appropriate adjustments in, or contributions from, other interests in the remaining assets shall be effected.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-629 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-629
§9–629.
Status: in_force

If a covered employee is awarded compensation for a period equal to or greater than 75 weeks but less than 250 weeks, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee weekly compensation that equals two-thirds of the average weekly wage of the covered employee but does not exceed one-third of the State average weekly wage.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A voter who requires assistance in casting a provisional ballot by reason of disability, inability to write, or inability to read the ballot may be assisted by any individual other than:

(1) a candidate who is on that ballot;

(2) the individual’s employer or an agent of the employer; or

(3) an officer or agent of the individual’s union.

(b) An individual rendering assistance under this section shall execute a certification as prescribed by the State Board and included in the instructions under § 9–407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-402 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-402
§9A–402.
Status: in_force

A partner has no right to receive, and may not be required to accept, a distribution in kind.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an individual sentenced in Baltimore City.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge may not sentence an individual to the jurisdiction of the Division for 12 months or less unless:

(1) the sentence is for an offense committed by an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility under the jurisdiction of the Division; and

(2) the incarcerated individual is still under the jurisdiction of the Division.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-311 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311
§9–311.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section.

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

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

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

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education and other qualifications and requirements set under this section for license renewal.

(d) (1) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board may set continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.

(2) If a continuing education program relates to federal or State regulation, policy and procedures, or law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may grant a request for accreditation of the program.

(e) The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal card to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(f) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle for:

(i) Licensure renewal applicants; and

(ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 9–312 of this subtitle after failing to renew the license for a period of 1 year or more.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under § 9–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.

(4) Unless otherwise required, a renewal applicant who previously has completed the criminal history records check as required for the Board’s application process does not have to submit to a subsequent criminal history records check for license renewal.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subtitle is to ensure that this State has the primary enforcement responsibility for drinking water standards under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-305 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

Article IV. Powers and Duties of the Interstate Commission.

(a) The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) to provide for dispute resolution among compacting states;

(2) to promulgate rules which shall have the force and effect of statutory law and shall be binding in the compacting states to the extent and in the manner provided in this Compact;

(3) to oversee, supervise, and coordinate the interstate movement of juveniles subject to the terms of this Compact and any bylaws adopted and rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission;

(4) to enforce compliance with the Compact provisions, the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper means, including but not limited to, the use of judicial process;

(5) to establish and maintain offices which shall be located within one or more of the compacting states;

(6) to purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;

(7) to borrow, accept, hire, or contract for services of personnel;

(8) to establish and appoint committees and hire staff which it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by Article III which shall have the power to act on behalf of the Interstate Commission in carrying out its powers and duties hereunder;

(9) to elect or appoint such officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants, and to fix their compensation, define their duties, and determine their qualifications; and to establish the Interstate Commission’s personnel policies and programs relating to, among other things, conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel;

(10) to accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of the same;

(11) to lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed;

(12) to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed;

(13) to establish a budget and make expenditures and levy dues as provided in Article VIII of this Compact;

(14) to sue and be sued;

(15) to adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the Interstate Commission;

(16) to perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact;

(17) to report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and state councils of the compacting states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Interstate Commission;

(18) to coordinate education, training, and public awareness regarding the interstate movement of juveniles for officials involved in such activity; and

(19) to establish uniform standards of the reporting, collecting, and exchanging of data.

(b) The Interstate Commission shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-502 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-502
§9–502.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State that, because of the enforced idleness of incarcerated individuals, it is necessary and desirable that useful work on projects in the State be found for incarcerated individuals and that those incarcerated individuals who may be used safely for maintenance, construction, or reconstruction projects shall be assigned that work.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-329 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-329
§9–329.
Status: in_force

The following rules govern priority among conflicting security interests in the same letter-of-credit right:

(1) A security interest held by a secured party having control of the letter-of-credit right under § 9-107 has priority to the extent of its control over a conflicting security interest held by a secured party that does not have control.

(2) Security interests perfected by control under § 9-314 rank according to priority in time of obtaining control.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-213 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-213
§9–213.
Status: in_force

The content of both an absentee ballot and a provisional ballot issued to a voter shall be identical to the ballot used in the polling place of the voter’s residence.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

In a criminal trial, the age of a child may not be the reason for precluding a child from testifying.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

If an insurer has reason to suspect that a fire loss to real or personal property of the insured was caused by incendiary means, the insurer shall:

(1) notify the fire investigator;

(2) provide the fire investigator with all relevant material acquired during the insurer’s investigation of the fire loss;

(3) cooperate with and take any action requested by the fire investigator; and

(4) allow a person, on court order, to inspect any of the insurer’s records that relate to the policy and the fire loss.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-916 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-916
§9–916.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of an authority is a quorum to do business.

(2) Unless the bylaws require a larger number, the board may take any action by a majority vote of the directors present at a validly called meeting.

(b) The board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) (1) A citizen director is entitled to the compensation set by:

(i) The governing body of the single political subdivision that incorporated or continues the authority; or

(ii) The governing bodies of the member political subdivisions.

(2) However, the compensation for a citizen director may not be increased or decreased during the term of the director.

(3) A director who is also a member of the governing body of a political subdivision may not receive compensation for service as a director.

(d) The board may:

(1) Set the number of officers, agents, and employees that the board considers proper;

(2) Set the powers, duties, and compensation for these employees; and

(3) Elect or appoint any director as an officer, agent, or employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2103
§9–2103.
Status: in_force

In a hearing on a complaint for revocation or suspension of a license, admissible evidence includes the general reputation of:

(1) the applicant or license holder;

(2) the establishment; and

(3) the individuals who congregate at the establishment.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-19 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-19
§9–6A–19.
Status: in_force

Unless authorized under this subtitle to engage in the practice of providing vocational rehabilitation services, an individual may not:

(1) be reimbursed under this title for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; or

(2) represent to the public by use of a title, including “registered rehabilitation consultant”, by description of services, methods, procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to engage in the practice of providing vocational rehabilitation services in the State.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-212 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-212
§9–212.
Status: in_force

(a) If an instrument transferring an interest in or power over property subject to a disclaimer is required or permitted by law to be filed, recorded, or registered, the disclaimer may be filed, recorded, or registered.

(b) Failure to file, record, or register the disclaimer does not affect its validity.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

To carry out the provisions of this subtitle, the Secretary may:

(1) Establish and maintain or make provisions for laboratory and field testing of sod, employ qualified persons, and incur expenses necessary to comply with these provisions;

(2) Make or provide for making purity analyses, weed examinations, tests and examinations of fields for farmers and dealers on request;

(3) Following a public hearing and reasonable public notice, prescribe rules and regulations governing the analyses, tests, and examinations, and fix and collect charges for the analyses, tests, and examinations made;

(4) Publish the results of the analyses, tests, and examinations;

(5) Enter on any public or private premises or vehicle during regular business hours and stop any public or private sod carrying vehicle when necessary to insure compliance;

(6) Issue to the owner or custodian of any lot of sod in violation of this subtitle, a written or printed “stop-sale” order prohibiting sale of sod until it complies with this subtitle, and enforce it; or

(7) Apply to the circuit court of any county for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under it, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1901
§9–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);

(3) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);

(4) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);

(5) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and

(6) § 4–508 (“Display of license”).

(b) Section 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 9–1902 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1003 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1003
§9–1003.
Status: in_force

The Commission consists of the following 11 members:

(1) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(2) a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

(3) a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(4) the Comptroller;

(5) the Treasurer who may appoint, as the Treasurer’s designee, a deputy treasurer;

(6) the Secretary of General Services;

(7) the President of The Johns Hopkins University or a designee;

(8) the President of the Maryland Historical Society;

(9) the President of the St. John’s College or a designee;

(10) the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland or a designee; and

(11) the President of the Morgan State University or a designee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-224 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-224
§9–224.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the Secretary, the owner or operator of an industrial establishment shall submit to the Secretary any plan, information, or record concerning the waste disposal methods the industrial establishment uses.

(b) (1) If the Secretary finds that public health or comfort is or may be threatened because the wastes of an industrial establishment have polluted or are polluting the waters of this State or because of the waste disposal methods an industrial establishment uses, the Secretary shall order the owner or operator of the industrial establishment:

(i) To stop polluting the body of water into which the industrial establishment discharges its waste; or

(ii) To alter the waste disposal methods of the industrial establishment in any way that the Secretary considers necessary to protect public health and comfort.

(2) The owner or operator of an industrial establishment shall comply with an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the time set by the Secretary.

(c) A person who is subject to an order issued under this section shall have a permit issued by the Secretary under § 9-204 of this subtitle before the person may change the waste disposal methods used by an industrial establishment.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1010 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1010
§9–1010.
Status: in_force

The Department shall certify any water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4107 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4107
§9–4107.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund.

(b) There is a Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to pay the costs of the operation of:

(1) the Office of Social Equity; and

(2) the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) (1) The Fund consists of:

(i) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 2–1302.2 of the Tax – General Article;

(ii) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(iii) interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(2) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund to the Fund equal to the amount necessary to defray the operations and administrative expenses of the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

(g) The Fund may be used only for paying the costs of the operation and administrative expenses of:

(1) the Office of Social Equity; and

(2) the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

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

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

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

(j) Money expended from the Fund for the Office of Social Equity or the Office of Minority Business Enterprises is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Office of Social Equity or the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

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

(i) appoint one or more special deputy commissioners to act for the Commissioner; 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 insurer and of conducting the delinquency proceeding:

(i) shall be set by the Commissioner, subject to approval by the court; and

(ii) shall be paid out of the assets or funds of the insurer.

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

(i) shall possess 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 commissioner appointed under this subtitle, the special deputy commissioner is entitled to representation by the Attorney General as specified in Title 12, Subtitle 3, Part II of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.

(2) The Commission may not act unless at least 4 members concur.

(b) The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) (1) The secretary of the Commission promptly shall send the Governor a certified copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Commission.

(2) The minutes shall include a copy of each regulation of the Agency that is adopted.

(d) (1) Each member of the Commission is entitled to:

(i) the salary provided in the budget of the Commission; and

(ii) reimbursement for reasonable expenses:

1. incurred in the performance of the Commission member’s duties; and

2. as provided in the budget of the Commission.

(2) Each member of the Commission shall be paid biweekly.

(3) Each member is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the budget of the Commission.

(e) (1) With the advice of the Commission, the Director may employ deputy directors and other staff in accordance with the State budget.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection or otherwise by law, the staff of the Commission is in the State Personnel Management System.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a deputy director is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System.

(ii) A deputy director may be removed only for cause after being given notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

(4) (i) With the approval of the Commission and in accordance with the State budget, the Director may set the compensation of an Agency employee in a position that:

1. is unique to the Agency;

2. requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and

3. does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.

(ii) The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Director, shall determine the positions for which the Director may set compensation under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(5) (i) The Governor shall include in the State budget sufficient money for the Commission to hire, develop, and organize a staff to perform the functions of the Commission.

(ii) As deemed necessary by the Commission, the Commission shall hire experts including economists, gaming specialists, and lawyers.

(iii) 1. The Commission shall contract with an outside consultant to provide continual analysis of the gaming industry both within and outside the State and support the licensing activities of the Commission and the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission.

2. The cost of the consultant required under this subparagraph may be divided proportionally among the video lottery operation licensees as determined by the Commission.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-503
§9A–503.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, regardless of whether a person is engaged in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, the person may not knowingly employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State unless the individual is licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Each employment agency shall keep a file of all job advertisements that identifies each advertisement by:

(1) its date; and

(2) the publication where the advertisement appears.

(b) Each employment agency:

(1) shall indicate on each advertisement and on all other promotional material the name of the employment agency; and

(2) except in an advertisement that appears in a classified employment agency column of a newspaper, shall use the word “agency” in each advertisement.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-508 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-508
§9–508.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department disapproves, in whole or in part, a proposed county plan or a proposed revision or amendment of a county plan, the Department shall give the county a written notice of disapproval that states the reasons for disapproval.

(b) At any time up to 6 months after a county receives the notice of disapproval, the county governing body may ask the Secretary to reconsider the disapproval in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-342.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-342.1
§9–342.
Status: in_force

§9–342.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “sewage treatment plant” means any publicly or privately owned facility that is:

(i) Constructed to receive primarily and treat human sewage; and

(ii) Subject to a State discharge permit.

(2) For purposes of this section, “sewage treatment plant” means only those plants that have a discharge permit that was issued on the basis of a discharge of 500,000 gallons or more per day.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “significant violation” means a monthly average discharge as expressed in milligrams per liter that is equal to or greater than:

(i) 1.4 times the effluent limitation allowed by the discharge permit for biochemical oxygen demand; or

(ii) 1.2 times the effluent limitation allowed by the discharge permit for:

1. Suspended solids; or

2. Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN).

(2) (i) If a sewage treatment plant is in significant violation of any effluent limitation under this subsection, the owner shall pay an administrative penalty of $10 for each pound that is discharged in excess of its discharge permit under this subsection.

(ii) A penalty for each significant violation of each of the effluent limitations of this subsection may not exceed $5,000 per month.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “significant violation” means a monthly average discharge as expressed in milligrams per liter that is equal to or greater than 1.2 times the effluent limitation allowed by the discharge permit for any 2 months in a consecutive 6-month period for:

(i) Phosphorus; or

(ii) Nitrogen.

(2) (i) If a sewage treatment plant is in significant violation of any effluent limitation under this subsection, the owner shall pay an administrative penalty of $10 for each pound that is discharged in excess of its discharge permit under this subsection.

(ii) A penalty for each significant violation of each of the effluent limitations of this subsection may not exceed $5,000 per month.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “significant violation” means more than 10% of the instantaneous measurements for dissolved oxygen in the effluent, measured over a period of 1 month, that violate the minimum dissolved oxygen permit limit.

(2) If a sewage treatment plant is in significant violation of the effluent limitation under this subsection, the owner shall pay an administrative penalty of $5,000 for each significant violation under this subsection.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “significant violation” means more than 10% of the instantaneous measurements of effluent pH or chlorine, over a period of 1 month, that violate the range for pH or the maximum limit for chlorine in the discharge permit.

(2) The owner of a sewage treatment plant shall pay an administrative penalty of $5,000 for each effluent limitation in a month for which a significant violation occurs under this subsection.

(f) (1) Penalties required by this section shall be:

(i) Calculated on the basis of:

1. The monthly discharge monitoring report filed by each sewage treatment plant; and

2. Any other discharge monitoring information that may be compiled by the Department; and

(ii) Assessed on a monthly basis.

(2) (i) Unless a hearing is requested, all penalties for any significant violation under this section shall be paid to the Department within 90 days of the end of the calendar month in which the significant violation occurred.

(ii) If a hearing is requested, all penalties for any significant violation under this section shall be paid to the Department within 30 days after the decision of the hearing officer.

(g) (1) Penalties for the sum of all significant violations under subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section may not exceed $25,000 per month for any sewage treatment plant.

(2) The penalties required to be imposed under this section are in addition to any other penalties provided by law.

(h) Any person required to pay a penalty under this section shall have the right to a hearing but may waive that right in writing.

(i) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a penalty imposed under this section may not be:

(i) Waived;

(ii) Reduced; or

(iii) Used to assist the penalized person in upgrading a sewage treatment plant.

(2) A penalty imposed under this section may be waived by the Department:

(i) If the discharge was due to:

1. An act of God; or

2. A power outage or a massive discharge of any pollutant that could not reasonably have been anticipated by the owner or operator of the plant; or

(ii) As long as the sewage treatment plant:

1. A. Is in compliance with a compliance schedule contained in an order issued by the Department; and

B. Meets all interim effluent limitations established by the Department; or

2. A. Has recently upgraded to meet more stringent standards and is operating under a start-up program and schedule approved by the Department;

B. Is implementing operational modifications to accomplish biological nutrient removal under a program and schedule approved by the Department; or

C. Is accomplishing major maintenance or facility repair under a program and schedule approved by the Department; or

(iii) If compliance with the effluent limitations set forth in this section is prevented by a judicial or administrative action initiated by a person other than an agency responsible for regulating the sewage treatment plant or the owner or operator of the sewage treatment plant.

(3) For purposes of the waiver allowed in paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the Department may not issue any waiver if the compliance schedule in effect as of October 1, 1992 or any subsequent compliance schedule is modified by the Department, except that a waiver may be allowed if:

(i) The violator applies in writing for a waiver and clearly demonstrates that extraordinary circumstances prevent compliance; and

(ii) The Department determines that the violator has acted in good faith to meet all effluent limitations and has failed to comply because of extraordinary circumstances that have been documented by clear and convincing evidence.

(j) The Department shall deposit the penalties collected under this section in the Maryland Clean Water Fund created under § 9-320 of this subtitle.

(k) The Department shall collect the penalties required to be imposed under this section beginning January 1, 1993 and on the first day of each subsequent month.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-502 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-502
§9–502.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of St. Mary’s County that:

(1) public officials shall engage in official action in an open and public manner so that voters are advised of the performance of public officials and of decisions made in forming public policy;

(2) public agencies exist to aid in conducting the people’s business;

(3) the people of the county, in delegating authority, do not yield their sovereignty or give public agencies the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know; and

(4) the right of the people to remain informed is protected so that they may retain control over the instruments they create.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-640 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-640
§9–640.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to compensation paid under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(b) If a covered employee dies from a cause that is not compensable under this title, the right to compensation that is payable under this Part V of this subtitle and unpaid on the date of death survives in accordance with this section to the extent of $65,000, as increased by the cost of living adjustments under § 9–638 of this Part V of this subtitle.

(c) If there are surviving dependents of the covered employee, the right to compensation survives to the surviving dependents as the Commission may determine.

(d) If there are no surviving dependents of the covered employee and, on the date of death, the covered employee had a legal obligation to support a surviving spouse, the right of compensation shall survive to:

(1) the surviving spouse of the covered employee; or

(2) the surviving spouse and the surviving minor children of the covered employee.

(e) If there are no surviving dependents and, on the date of death, the covered employee did not have a legal obligation to support a surviving spouse, the right to compensation survives only to the surviving minor children of the covered employee.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-107 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Disability” means:

1. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities;

2. a record of having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities; or

3. being regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities.

(ii) “Disability” shall be construed in accordance with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, P.L. 110–325.

(3) “Supportive parenting services” means services that may assist an individual with a disability in the effective use of techniques and methods to enable the individual to discharge the individual’s responsibilities to a child as successfully as an individual who does not have a disability, including nonvisual techniques for individuals who are blind.

(b) (1) In any custody or visitation proceeding, the disability of a party is relevant only to the extent that the court finds, based on evidence in the record, that the disability affects the best interest of the child.

(2) The party alleging that the disability of the other party affects the best interest of the child bears the burden of proving that the disability of the other party affects the best interest of the child.

(3) If the burden of proof is met, the party who has a disability shall have the opportunity to prove that supportive parenting services would prevent a finding that the disability affects the best interest of the child.

(4) If the court finds that the disability of a party affects the best interest of the child and denies or limits custody or visitation, the court shall specifically state in writing:

(i) the basis for the finding; and

(ii) the reason that the provision of supportive parenting services is not a reasonable accommodation to prevent the finding.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1105 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1105
§9–1105.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may provide by regulation for leaves of absence without pay for up to 2 years.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-223 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-223
§9–223.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is not a covered employee if the individual is eligible under a federal law, other than the Social Security Act, for benefits for an accidental personal injury or occupational disease.

(b) An individual for whom federal law provides a rule of liability for injury or death is not a covered employee.

(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, if an individual for whom federal law provides a rule of liability or method of compensation and the employer of the individual engage both in intrastate commerce and in foreign or interstate commerce, the individual is a covered employee when engaged in intrastate commerce to the extent that the mutual connection of the individual and the employer with intrastate commerce is clearly distinguishable and separable from foreign or interstate commerce.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-328 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-328
§9–328.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9-329 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may deny a license or exemption certificate to any applicant, if the applicant:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively has obtained or attempts to obtain a license or exemption certificate for the applicant or another person;

(2) previously has had a license or exemption certificate canceled for cause; or

(3) in the judgment of the Comptroller, has not filed an application in good faith.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3402 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 34 / Section 9-3402
§9–3402.
Status: in_force

§9–3402. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //

(a) There is a Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission.

(b) The purpose of the Commission is to plan, produce, and facilitate materials, events, and activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4117 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4117
§9–4117.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of any law that governs the activities of other units of the Executive Branch of the State government, the Special Secretary shall:

(1) advise the Governor on:

(i) the activities of the State government that are intended to promote:

1. the employment of minority persons in the State; and

2. State contracting opportunities available to and the accessibility of those contracting opportunities to companies owned by minority persons, small businesses, and veteran–owned small businesses; and

(ii) each other matter that affects the rights and interests of minority persons, small businesses, and veteran–owned small businesses and the communities in which they live, work, and provide employment opportunities to others; and

(2) as authorized by the Governor:

(i) provide help to minority persons, small businesses, and veteran–owned small businesses and the communities in which they live, work, and employ others;

(ii) represent the Governor in any matter that relates to minority persons, small businesses, and veteran–owned small businesses or generally to the promotion of equality among the people of the State; and

(iii) perform any other responsibility that the Governor assigns.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-723 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-723
§9–723.
Status: in_force

In a proceeding to enforce a claim of an employee, an insurer may not assert, as a defense, that the employee is not a covered employee if the insurer has accepted or is entitled to receive from the employer, alone or in conjunction with other insurance, a premium for workers’ compensation insurance with respect to the employee.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-2102 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2102
§9–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, on the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may impose appropriate restrictions or conditions to preserve or improve the general character and design of:

(1) the land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or

(2) the surrounding land and improvements.

(b) On the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may retain the power to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements or alterations made on the land to assure conformity with the purposes of this division and the county zoning law.

(c) The county commissioners may exercise the power granted under this section only if the county commissioners adopt a local law that includes:

(1) enforcement procedures; and

(2) requirements for adequate notice of public hearings and conditions sought to be imposed.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-332 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-332
§9–332.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not introduce any pollutant, either directly or indirectly, into a publicly owned treatment works, or into any conveyance leading to a publicly owned treatment works, in violation of any applicable pretreatment requirements including federal pretreatment standards, State requirements, local ordinances, or any pretreatment agreement.

(b) The Secretary may delegate to owners of publicly owned treatment works the authority to apply and enforce State pretreatment requirements against industrial users.

(c) The Secretary may determine which publicly owned treatment works are or may be adversely impacted by industrial users and may require the owners of those publicly owned treatment works to develop and maintain programs which meet State pretreatment requirements.

(d) This section shall not be construed to limit any other provision of law imposing any restriction or prohibition relating to the discharge or disposal of pollutants or controlled hazardous wastes.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-106 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county shall pay for its share of 50% of the State’s cost of acquiring and operating the uniform statewide voting systems for voting in polling places and for absentee voting provided for in this title, including the cost of maintenance, storage, printing of ballots, technical support and programming, related supplies and materials, and software licensing fees.

(b) A county’s share of the cost of acquiring and operating the uniform statewide voting systems shall be based on the county’s voting age population.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not deprive an employee of the employee’s job solely because of job time lost by the employee as a result of:

(1) The employee’s response to a subpoena requiring the employee to appear as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding, including discovery proceedings; or

(2) The employee’s attendance at a proceeding that the employee has a right to attend under § 11-102 or § 11-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article, or under § 3-8A-13 of this article.

(b) An employer that violates subsection (a) of this section may be fined not more than $1,000.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4119 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4119
§9–4119.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the following minority business enterprises:

(1) a publicly owned business if 1 or more minority persons own at least 51% of the stock of the business; or

(2) any other business if 1 or more minority persons own at least 50% of the business.

(b) Subject to the limitations of any law that governs the activities of other units of the Executive Branch of the State government, the Special Secretary shall:

(1) carry out each State or federal program that is created to promote the growth of or participation in minority business enterprises;

(2) promote and coordinate training regarding the requirements of the Minority Business Enterprise Program;

(3) promote, coordinate, and participate in the plans, programs, and operations of the State government that promote or otherwise affect the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of minority business enterprises;

(4) promote activities and the use of the resources of the State government, local governments, and private entities for the growth of minority business enterprises;

(5) coordinate the effort of private entities and public agencies to develop minority business enterprises;

(6) establish a system to develop, collect, summarize, and give out information that would help a person to:

(i) establish a minority business enterprise;

(ii) operate a minority business enterprise successfully; or

(iii) promote the establishment and successful operation of minority business enterprises;

(7) establish a mentoring program:

(i) in which larger and more established minority businesses can mentor start–up and small minority businesses; and

(ii) that incentivizes mentor participation by providing benefits to mentors, including:

1. special recognition on the Office website, and in the Office newsletter and participation updates;

2. a certificate of participation awarded by the Office;

3. the opportunity to present highlights of mentor and protege relationships at an annual appreciation event sponsored by the Office; and

4. increased networking and educational opportunities;

(8) conduct a feasibility study for creating a technical assistance program in the Office that provides one–on–one assistance to minority businesses in submitting competitive and successful bids and proposals for procurement contracts;

(9) provide training and educational opportunities for nonminority prime contractors regarding the duties and responsibilities of a prime contractor with respect to minority businesses; and

(10) subject to the limitations of law and the availability of funds:

(i) provide technical and managerial assistance to minority business enterprises;

(ii) provide the managerial and organizational framework for private entities and units of the State government to plan and carry out joint undertakings that relate to minority business enterprises;

(iii) pay, wholly or partly, the costs of a pilot or demonstration project that is intended to overcome the special problems of minority business enterprises; and

(iv) establish an annual awards program to recognize localities that demonstrate the highest excellence in minority business enterprise support.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-316 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-316
§9–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 9–314 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 9–314 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) An order of the Board may not be stayed pending judicial review.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-409 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-409
§9–409.
Status: in_force

An employer may appeal any decision of the Commission under this subtitle to the circuit court for the county in which the employer resides.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-804 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

A unit may adopt written policies that provide exceptions to this subtitle for the efficient operation of the unit.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-230 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-230
§9–230.
Status: in_force

(a) This section may not be construed to abridge otherwise existing legal rights, including the right to resist a petition for liquidation, other delinquency proceedings, or other orders.

(b) In a delinquency proceeding or in an investigation preliminary to the delinquency proceeding, an officer, manager, director, trustee, owner, employee, or agent of an insurer, another person with authority over any part of the affairs of the insurer, or a person that exercises control directly or indirectly over an activity of the insurer through a holding company or other affiliate of the insurer shall:

(1) reply promptly in writing to an inquiry from the Commissioner in which the Commissioner requests a written reply;

(2) make available to the Commissioner any accounts, books, documents, information, records, or property of or relating to the insurer that is in the control, custody, or possession of the person; and

(3) otherwise cooperate with the Commissioner.

(c) A person may not obstruct or interfere with the Commissioner in the conduct of a delinquency proceeding or in an investigation preliminary or incidental to the delinquency proceeding.

(d) An officer, manager, director, trustee, owner, employee, or agent of an insurer, another person with authority over any part of the affairs of the insurer, or a person that exercises control directly or indirectly over an activity of the insurer through a holding company or other affiliate of the insurer may not fail to cooperate with the Commissioner under subsection (b) of this section, obstruct or interfere with the Commissioner in the conduct of a delinquency proceeding or in an investigation preliminary or incidental to a delinquency proceeding, or violate an order of the Commissioner issued under this subtitle.

(e) (1) A person that violates subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(2) After a hearing before the Commissioner, a person that violates subsection (d) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 and to the revocation or suspension of any insurance license issued by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-954 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-954
§9–954.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall:

(1) work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;

(2) facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;

(3) work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:

(i) awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;

(ii) communication and coordination of available veteran services;

(iii) a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;

(iv) behavioral health services;

(v) financial aid and GI Bill support services; and

(vi) peer support groups;

(4) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and

(5) submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-303
§9A–303.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license shall:

(1) submit an application to the Board in the form that the Board provides; and

(2) pay to the Board or the Board’s designee an examination fee established by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the examination.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-314.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314.2
§9–314.
Status: in_force

§9–314.2.

(a) In this section, “nursing home management firm” means an organization that:

(1) Is intended to have or has full responsibility and control for the day–to–day operations of a nursing home; and

(2) Is under contract with:

(i) An applicant for a license from the Secretary to establish, operate, or continue the operation of an existing nursing facility; or

(ii) A holder of a license from the Secretary to operate a nursing facility.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a nursing home or a nursing home management firm may not knowingly employ or retain as a consultant an individual who, for an activity described in § 9–314(b)(8), (9), or (10) of this subtitle, has surrendered a license under § 9–313 of this subtitle or has had a license revoked under § 9–314 of this subtitle.

(2) A nursing home or nursing home management firm may hire or retain as a consultant an individual who surrendered a license or had a license revoked under this subtitle, but had the license restored by the Board, and who is now a licensee in good standing under the provisions of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4122 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4122
§9–4122.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before June 30 each year, each unit shall submit to the Office a procurement forecast for all procurement contracts over $100,000 for the upcoming fiscal year.

(b) (1) On or before August 15 each year, each unit shall submit annually the unit’s reconciliation of the prior fiscal year’s procurement forecast to include:

(i) the status of the forecasted procurements;

(ii) the total number of forecasted contracts that have been awarded; and

(iii) the total number of procurements that have been awarded but were unanticipated by the unit’s prior fiscal year’s procurement forecast.

(2) Each unit shall notify the Office within 15 days of any updates to the existing forecast, including:

(i) additional procurements forecasted for the current fiscal year; and

(ii) any previously forecasted procurements that are no longer anticipated to occur during the fiscal year.

(3) The Office shall publish the information provided by each unit on the Office’s website.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-319 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-319
§9–319.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Workers’ Compensation Fund that consists of:

(1) all revenue received through the imposition and collection of the assessment tax under § 9-316 of this subtitle;

(2) income from investments that the Treasurer makes for the State Fund; and

(3) any other fee, examination assessment, or revenue received by the Commission under this title.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commission under this title into the General Fund of the State.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to pay:

(1) the costs and expenses incurred by the Commission that are related to the operation of the Commission, including:

(i) expenditures authorized under this title;

(ii) the cost of State employees specifically assigned to the Commission; and

(iii) reasonable expenses incurred by the Advisory Committee on the budget of the Commission established under § 9-317 of this subtitle; and

(2) any other expense authorized in the State budget, including costs specified under § 9-315 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) All the costs and expenses of the Commission shall be included in the State budget.

(2) Any expenditures from the Fund to cover costs and expenses of the Commission may only be made:

(i) with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget; or

(ii) by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(3) (i) If, in any given fiscal year, the amount of the revenue collected by the Commission and deposited into the Fund exceeds the actual appropriation for the Commission, plus an additional 1 percent provision for unanticipated expenditures over the actual appropriation for the Commission, the excess amount shall be carried forward within the Fund for the purpose of reducing the assessment fee imposed by the Commission for the following fiscal year.

(ii) If, in any given year, the amount of revenue collected by the Commission and deposited into the Fund is insufficient to cover the expenditures of the Commission because of an unforeseen emergency and expenditures are made in accordance with the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, an additional assessment for the expenditures may be made.

(e) (1) The State Treasurer is the custodian of the Fund.

(2) The State Treasurer shall deposit payments received from the Commission into the Fund.

(f) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund and is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and may not be deemed a part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by law, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(i) the General Fund of the State; or

(ii) a special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-126 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-126
§9–126.
Status: in_force

After a person has been brought back to this State by or after waiver of extradition proceedings, the person may be tried in this State for other crimes that the person may be charged with having committed here, as well as that specified in the requisition for extradition.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

(a) If any part of the land is located within another county and the petitioner desires that the lien attach to the land in that county, the petitioner shall file a certified copy of the docket entries, of the court order, and of any required bond with the clerk of the circuit court for that county.

(b) A lien attaches to the land or building in a county as of the time the documents required to be filed under subsection (a) of this section are filed with the clerk of the circuit court of that county.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1605.3 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605.3
§9–1605.
Status: reserved

§9–1605.3.

(a) (1) There is a Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund.

(2) The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund shall be maintained and administered by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and such rules or Program directives as the Secretary or the Board may from time to time prescribe.

(b) The purpose of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund is to provide financial assistance for the implementation of urban and suburban stormwater management practices, and stream and wetland restoration.

(c) There shall be deposited in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund:

(1) Money distributed to the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund under § 8–2A–04 of the Natural Resources Article and appropriated in the State budget for the Fund;

(2) Net proceeds of bonds issued by the Administration;

(3) Interest or other income earned on the investment of money in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund; and

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

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

(2) Money in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund may not revert or be transferred to the General Fund of the State.

(3) Subject to the provisions of any applicable bond resolution regarding the holding or application of amounts in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, the Treasurer shall separately hold, and the Comptroller shall account for, the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund.

(4) Subject to the provision of any applicable bond resolution governing the investment of amounts in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(5) Any investment earnings shall be retained to the credit of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund.

(6) The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund shall be subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(7) The Administration may from time to time establish accounts and subaccounts within the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund as may be deemed desirable to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle, to comply with the provisions of any bond resolution, or to meet any requirement or rules or program directives established by the Secretary or the Board.

(8) The Administration shall operate the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund in accordance with §§ 9–1607 through 9–1622 of this subtitle.

(e) The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund shall be used:

(1) To award grants for up to 100 percent of project costs relating to planning, design, and construction of urban and suburban stormwater management practices, and stream and wetland restoration;

(2) As a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued by the Administration if the proceeds of the sale of such bonds will be deposited in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund;

(3) For costs associated with the issuance of bonds;

(4) To earn interest on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund accounts; and

(5) For the reasonable costs of administering the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund.

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

(ii) “Certified minority business enterprise” has the meaning stated in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(iii) “Small business” has the meaning stated in § 14–501 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) For financial assistance over $500,000 awarded under the Fund, the grantee shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Department, that steps were taken to include small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses by:

(i) Placing small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses on solicitation lists;

(ii) Ensuring that small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources;

(iii) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation of small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses;

(iv) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, that encourage participation by small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses; and

(v) Using the services and assistance of the Department of Transportation and the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs in identifying and soliciting small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses.

(3) In determining whether the grantee took the steps described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall consider the availability to the grantee of small businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and certified minority business enterprises classified as women–owned businesses that are capable of completing all or part of the project.

(g) If the steps required under subsection (f) of this section are not demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department, the Department may withhold financial assistance for the project.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-520 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-520
§9–520.
Status: in_force

(a) A filing office shall refuse to accept a record for filing for a reason set forth in § 9-516(b) and may refuse to accept a record for filing only for a reason set forth in § 9-516(b).

(b) If a filing office refuses to accept a record for filing, it shall communicate to the person that presented the record the fact of and reason for the refusal and the date and time the record would have been filed had the filing office accepted it. The communication must be made at the time and in the manner prescribed by filing-office rule.

(c) A filed financing statement satisfying § 9-502(a) and (b) is effective, even if the filing office is required to refuse to accept it for filing under subsection (a). However, § 9-338 applies to a filed financing statement providing information described in § 9-516(b)(5) which is incorrect at the time the financing statement is filed.

(d) If a record communicated to a filing office provides information that relates to more than one debtor, this part applies as to each debtor separately.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner and operator of an intrastate motor bus carrier shall prohibit the smoking of tobacco products while the bus is in public service.

(b) A person may not smoke tobacco products on a bus of an intrastate motor bus carrier.

(c) The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(d) A person who violates a provision of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $25.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-912.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-912.1
§9–912.
Status: in_force

§9–912.1.

(a) Subject to Title 7 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, to carry out the purposes or goals of the Department, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home may:

(1) accept a gift or grant for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home; and

(2) unless the terms of a gift or grant require otherwise, and subject to the approval of the Secretary, spend the principal and income of the gift or grant for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

(b) Gifts and grants that the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home accepts under subsection (a) of this section for use at the Home:

(1) shall be administered by the Director of the Veterans Home Program; and

(2) are not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) (1) On or before July 31 of each year, the Director of the Veterans Home Program shall submit a report to the Secretary on the status of the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

(2) On or before August 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, on the status of the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

(3) The reports required under this subsection shall include the following information on the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home during the previous fiscal year:

(i) the gross amount of the gifts and grants;

(ii) the costs of administration of the gifts and grants; and

(iii) a detailed accounting of the use of the gifts and grants.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-33 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-33
§9–1A–33.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall:

(i) establish an annual fee of $425, to be paid by each video lottery operation licensee, for each video lottery terminal operated by the licensee during the year, based on the maximum number of terminal positions in use during the year; and

(ii) distribute the fees collected under item (i) of this paragraph to the Problem Gambling Fund established in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The Commission may establish an annual fee of up to $500 for each table game to be paid by each video lottery operation licensee and distributed to the Problem Gambling Fund under subsection (b) of this section in order to ensure sufficient funds are available to provide requested services.

(b) (1) (i) There is a Problem Gambling Fund in the Maryland Department of Health.

(ii) The purpose of the Fund is primarily to provide funding for problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, including:

1. inpatient and residential services;

2. outpatient services;

3. intensive outpatient services;

4. continuing care services;

5. educational services;

6. services for victims of domestic violence; and

7. other preventive or rehabilitative services or treatment.

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

(3) Money in the Problem Gambling Fund shall be invested and reinvested by the Treasurer, and interest and earnings shall accrue to the Fund.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, expenditures from the Problem Gambling Fund shall be made only by the Maryland Department of Health to:

(i) establish a 24–hour hotline for compulsive and problem gamblers and to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers;

(ii) establish an outreach program for compulsive and problem gamblers, including individuals who requested placement on the voluntary exclusion list established by the Commission under § 9–1A–24 of this subtitle, for the purpose of participating in problem gambling treatment and prevention programs;

(iii) develop and implement free or reduced cost problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, including the programs established under Title 19, Subtitle 8 of the Health – General Article; and

(iv) develop and implement free or reduced cost problem gambling treatment and prevention programs targeted at individuals with problem gambling issues related to sports wagering, participation in fantasy competitions, and other forms of wagering, whether legal or illegal, conducted in the State or through online means.

(5) After satisfying the requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection, any unspent funds in the Problem Gambling Fund may be expended by the Maryland Department of Health on drug and other addiction treatment services.

(6) Expenditures from the Problem Gambling Fund shall be made in accordance with an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-244 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-244
§9–244.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall:

(1) study the problem of the units of work that are involved in the juvenile courts; and

(2) establish a system for units of work.

(b) (1) On the basis of the comparative workload of any juvenile court, the Secretary shall provide the court with adequate staff and an adequate variety of staff.

(2) Unless the judges of the court consent, a juvenile court may not be assigned a smaller staff than authorized as of July 1, 1986.

(c) (1) Within the formula described in this section, a judge of any juvenile court may request the additional clerical and professional court service staff that the workload of the court requires.

(2) The Secretary shall consider and respond to a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection in accordance with §§ 9-241 and 9-243 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-229 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-229
§9–229.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly and in a timely manner by the owner or operator of a site where used tires are stored or disposed of, if used tires are stored or disposed of at a site in a manner that may present a threat to the public health or environment, the Secretary may:

(1) Act to remove or arrange for the removal of the used tires and provide for remedial action necessary to restore any natural resources; or

(2) Take any other response measure that the Secretary considers necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Secretary from abating a nuisance under the provisions of Title 10 of this article, regardless of the volume of used tires stored.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2405 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2405
§9–2405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–344 of this title apply to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order issued under this subtitle.

(b) Any penalty collected by the Department under this section shall be paid into the Maryland Clean Water Fund established under § 9–320 of this title.

(c) (1) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to:

(i) A civil penalty up to $2,500 for each violation; and

(ii) An administrative penalty up to $2,500 for each violation, but not exceeding $100,000 total.

(2) Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2401
§9–2401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “high–PAH sealant product” means a sealant product containing more than 1.0% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by weight.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1011 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1011
§9–1011.
Status: in_force

While it is effective, certification under this subtitle authorizes the certified water quality laboratory to:

(1) Be operated; and

(2) Test well water for State standards.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1107 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1107
§9A–1107.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may bring an action to restrain a foreign limited liability partnership from doing business in this State in violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1023 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1023
§9–1023.
Status: in_force

In performing its responsibilities in or on the premises of any State building, the Commission shall seek the advice of:

(1) the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates for any State building used by the Legislative Branch of the State government;

(2) the Governor for any State building used by the Executive Branch of the State government; and

(3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland for any State building used by the Judicial Branch of the State government.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-204 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: reserved

(a) The Secretary shall carry out and enforce this title, the regulations of the Department, and any other provision of law that relates to the Secretary or the Department.

(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of law that are within the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary shall review and may revise the regulations of:

(i) each unit in the Department that is authorized by law to adopt regulations; and

(ii) the Department.

(c) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Department and for the budget of each unit in the Department.

(d) The Secretary may create any advisory council that the Secretary considers necessary and assign appropriate functions to it.

(e) (1) The Secretary is responsible for the coordination and direction of all planning that the office of the Secretary initiates.

(2) The Secretary shall keep fully apprised of plans, proposals, and projects of each unit in the Department and, except as expressly provided otherwise, may approve, disapprove, or modify any of them.

(f) (1) The Secretary shall develop a State Comprehensive Juvenile Services 3–Year Plan.

(2) The Plan shall:

(i) include an inventory of all in–day treatment programs and residential care programs and an accounting of the residence of all clients;

(ii) include an inventory of nonresidential treatment programs;

(iii) specify the needs of the various areas of services for clients, including alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation services;

(iv) specify the needs of clients, including predelinquent diversion services programs;

(v) establish priorities for the different services needed;

(vi) set standards for the quality of residential services and outreach services;

(vii) include a program dedicated to reducing recidivism rates of clients;

(viii) include programs dedicated to diverting children from the juvenile justice system;

(ix) include programs developed for youth at the highest risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of gun violence;

(x) include programs developed specifically for individuals at least 10 years old and under the age of 15 years who are at the highest risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of gun violence;

(xi) include programs developed for youth involved in motor vehicle theft; and

(xii) include any other matters that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(3) The Plan shall be revised for each fiscal year and submitted, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly by February 1 of each year.

(g) (1) The Secretary is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive client information system, including an individual current record on each child, that is integrated in and accessible to the various units of the Department.

(2) The Secretary shall undertake efforts to link the system to the Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Human Services for the purpose of allowing the exchange of information on clients served by each department.

(3) Each employee using the information shall protect the confidentiality of client records.

(h) (1) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Secretary may transfer, by regulation or written directive, any function, staff, or funds from any unit in the Department to the office of the Secretary or another unit in the Department.

(2) Any staff transferred to the office of the Secretary shall be provided space, equipment, and services by the unit from which the staff was transferred, unless the Secretary orders removal to another location for the proper and efficient functioning of that office.

(i) (1) On or before January 1 of each year, the Secretary shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the recidivism rates of children committed to the Department for placement in residential care.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) recidivism rates for all children committed to the Department for placement in residential care;

(ii) recidivism rates by region for all children committed to the Department for placement in residential care; and

(iii) recidivism rates for each residential care program in which a child committed to the Department is placed.

(3) The report shall include data from the prior 3 fiscal years.

(4) The report shall include recidivism rates that are calculated for 1 year and 3 year time frames.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-683.4 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-683.4
§9–683.
Status: in_force

§9–683.4.

(a) This section does not apply to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.

(b) The Commission has continuing jurisdiction to:

(1) suspend, reallocate, or terminate payments of compensation in accordance with this part; and

(2) reinstate payments of compensation that have been suspended or terminated under this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-302 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for work done or materials furnished under a contract enumerated in § 9–305 of this subtitle, a contractor or subcontractor who does work or furnishes material under a contract shall be entitled to prompt payment under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) If the contract is with an owner, the owner shall:

(i) If the contract does not provide for specific dates or times of payment, pay to the contractor undisputed amounts owed under the terms of the written contract, within the earlier of:

1. 30 days after the day on which the occupancy permit is granted; or

2. 30 days after the day on which the owner or the owner’s agent takes possession; or

(ii) If the contract provides for specific dates or times of payment, pay to the contractor undisputed amounts owed within 7 days after the date or time specified in the contract.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any contract between the contractor and:

(i) The State;

(ii) A county;

(iii) A municipal corporation;

(iv) A board of education; or

(v) A public authority or instrumentality.

(3) If the contract is not with an owner, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay undisputed amounts owed to its subcontractors within 7 days after receipt by the contractor or subcontractor of each payment received for its subcontractors’ work or materials.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-519 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-519
§9–519.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at the request of another unit of State government, the Division of Correction may provide incarcerated individuals for labor on State work projects if the Division of Correction considers the placement expedient and proper.

(b) The Division of Correction may provide incarcerated individuals for a work project only if the unit of State government that requests the incarcerated individuals agrees to the terms and conditions that the Division of Correction specifies.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1617.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1617.1
§9–1617.
Status: in_force

§9–1617.1.

(a) (1) The Administration shall make provisions for a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports in accordance with generally accepted principles of governmental accounting.

(2) All accounting systems and records, auditing procedures and standards, and financial reporting for the Water Quality Fund, the Drinking Water Loan Fund, the Bay Restoration Fund, and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund shall conform to the requirements of Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Bay Restoration Fund Act, and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund under Title 8, Subtitle 2A of the Natural Resources Article, as applicable, and generally accepted principles of governmental accounting.

(b) (1) As soon as practical after the closing of the fiscal year, an audit shall be made of the financial books, records, and accounts of the Administration.

(2) The audit shall be made by independent certified public accountants, selected by the Administration, and licensed to practice in the State as auditors.

(3) The auditors:

(i) May not have a personal interest either directly or indirectly in the fiscal affairs of the Administration; and

(ii) Shall be experienced and qualified in the accounting and auditing of public bodies.

(4) The audit report shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles and point out any irregularities found to exist.

(5) (i) The auditors shall report to the Secretary the results of their examination, including their unqualified opinion on the presentation of the financial positions of the Water Quality Fund, the Drinking Water Loan Fund, the Bay Restoration Fund, and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund and the results of the Administration’s financial operations.

(ii) If the auditors are unable to express an unqualified opinion, the auditors shall state and explain in detail the reasons for their qualifications, disclaimer, or opinion including recommendations necessary to make possible future unqualified opinions.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-113 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-113
§9–113.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies whenever:

(1) it is charged on the oath of a credible witness before a judge or District Court commissioner that a person in this State:

(i) has committed a crime in another state and, except in cases arising under § 9-106 of this title, has fled from justice; or

(ii) has been convicted of a crime in another state and has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of bail, probation, or parole; or

(2) complaint is made before a judge or District Court commissioner in this State setting forth on the affidavit of a credible person in another state that a person is believed to be in this State and:

(i) that a crime has been committed in the other state, the person has been charged in the other state with committing the crime and, except in cases arising under § 9-106 of this title, the person has fled from justice; or

(ii) that the person has been convicted of a crime in the other state and has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of bail, probation, or parole.

(b) A judge or District Court commissioner shall issue a warrant directed to any law enforcement officer commanding the officer to apprehend the person named therein, wherever found in this State, and to bring the person before the judge, District Court commissioner, or any other judge or court available in or convenient to the place where the arrest may be made, to answer the charge or complaint and affidavit.

(c) A certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.