Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-720 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-720
§3–720.
Status: in_force

(a) The fair value of the shares of stock shall be determined as of the date of the stockholders’ meeting approving the consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets.

(b) (1) The determination of fair value shall be made by three appraisers as follows:

(i) One chosen by the owners of two thirds of the shares involved;

(ii) One chosen by the board of directors of the successor; and

(iii) The third chosen by the other two appraisers.

(2) The fair value to which any two appraisers agree shall govern.

(3) The appraisers shall give notice of the fair value determination to the successor and to each stockholder who has made demand for the determination under § 3-719 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Within 5 days after the appraisers give the notice of the fair value determination, a stockholder who is dissatisfied with that value may notify the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner shall have the shares reappraised.

(3) This reappraisal is final and binding as to the value of the shares of stock of that stockholder.

(d) (1) If the appraisal to be made under subsection (b) of this section is not completed within 90 days after the consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets becomes effective, the Commissioner shall have an appraisal made.

(2) This appraisal is final and binding as to the value of the shares of stock of all objecting stockholders.

(e) The successor shall pay the expenses of each appraisal made under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-607 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-607
§3–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not recklessly or intentionally do an act or create a situation that subjects a student to the risk of serious bodily injury for the purpose of an initiation into a student organization of a school, college, or university.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(c) The implied or express consent of a student to hazing is not a defense under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-602.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602.1
§3–602.
Status: in_force

§3–602.1.

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

(2) “Family member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle.

(3) “Household member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle.

(4) “Mental injury” means the substantial impairment of a minor’s mental or psychological ability to function.

(5) (i) “Neglect” means the intentional failure to provide necessary assistance and resources for the physical needs or mental health of a minor that creates a substantial risk of harm to the minor’s physical health or a substantial risk of mental injury to the minor.

(ii) “Neglect” does not include the failure to provide necessary assistance and resources for the physical needs or mental health of a minor when the failure is due solely to a lack of financial resources or homelessness.

(b) A parent, family member, household member, or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not neglect the minor.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of child neglect and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other sentence imposed for a conviction arising from the same facts and circumstances unless the evidence required to prove each crime is substantially identical.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-206 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-206
§3–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is legal adviser to the Department.

(b) (1) With the advice of the Secretary, the Attorney General shall assign at least 1 assistant Attorney General to the Central Collection Unit.

(2) At the request of the Governor, the Attorney General shall assign to the Department:

(i) at least 1 assistant Attorney General; and

(ii) any other assistant Attorneys General authorized by law to be assigned to the Department.

(c) (1) The Attorney General shall designate 1 of the assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department as counsel to the Department. After the Attorney General designates the counsel to the Department, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.

(2) The counsel may have no duty other than to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary or any other official of the Department, to supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department and its Central Collection Unit, and to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns. The counsel shall perform these duties subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.

(d) Each assistant Attorney General who is assigned to the Central Collection Unit shall devote full time to the duties with that Unit and may have no other duties.

(e) The Secretary may contract with another attorney to handle on an agreed case by case basis a collection for the Central Collection Unit if it is not feasible for any of the assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Unit to handle the collection.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-302 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The clerk of the circuit court of each county shall make and maintain a full and complete general alphabetical index of every deed, and other instrument.

(2) The index shall:

(i) Be both in the name of each grantor, donor, mortgagor, and assignor, and each grantee, donee, mortgagee, or assignee; and

(ii) Include the book and page of the recordation of every instrument designating these names.

(3) The clerk shall index every deed or other instrument retaining a vendor’s lien both as a deed and as a vendor’s lien, in the same manner as mortgages are indexed.

(b) The clerk shall index every assignment of a mortgage, deed of trust, and release or partial release of a mortgage or deed of trust, whether in long or short form.

(c) (1) If a court decrees a payment of cost or makes some other decree for payment of money by a plaintiff, the clerk immediately shall index the plaintiff’s name.

(2) Until the plaintiff’s name is indexed, no lien under the decree arises against the property of the plaintiff and no right of execution accrues on the decree.

(d) (1) The clerk shall include in the index each property identifier provided on an intake sheet under § 3–104(g) of this title or, if the space available in the index will not accommodate all of the identifiers, then as many as the space allows, giving priority to identifiers in the order in which they are listed in § 3–104(g)(3)(i) of this title.

(2) The clerk shall rely on the instrument that is accompanied by the intake sheet for indexing of grantor’s and grantee’s names.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-112 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-112
§3–112.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to keep the land assessment records current in each county, the Department shall require a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or business trust to submit with the articles a property certificate for each county where a merging corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, or business trust other than the successor or a consolidating corporation owns an interest in land.

(b) A property certificate is not required with respect to any property in which the only interest owned by the merging corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, or business trust or by the consolidating corporation is a security interest.

(c) The property certificate shall be in the form and number of copies which the Department requires and may include the certificate of the Department required by § 3-111 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) The property certificate shall:

(i) Provide a deed reference or other description sufficient to identify the property; and

(ii) State the actual consideration paid or to be paid for the property.

(2) The Department shall indicate on the certificate the time the articles are accepted for record and send a copy of it to the chief assessor of the county where the property is located.

(e) A transfer, vesting, or devolution of title to the property is not invalidated or otherwise affected by any error or defect in the property certificate, failure to file it, or failure of the Department to act on it.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-1001 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1001
§3–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administered in a regular pattern” means used:

(1) For multiple courses of therapy in the same animal or group of animals; or

(2) As standard operating procedure, including:

(i) In correspondence with a particular life stage of an animal, such as in ovo, at birth or hatch, or at weaning;

(ii) As an ongoing management strategy or tool, such as in correspondence with a particular:

1. Age or weight of an animal;

2. Time of the week, month, or year; or

3. Season; or

(iii) When moving animals from one location to another.

(c) “Control the spread of disease or infection” means to contain the transmission of a documented disease or infection present in:

(1) A group of animals in contact with each other; or

(2) A barn or equivalent animal housing unit.

(d) “Documented” means acknowledged and recorded.

(e) (1) “Elevated risk” means a risk that is significantly higher than that present under normal or standard operating conditions.

(2) “Elevated risk” does not include a risk typically or frequently present under normal or standard operating conditions.

(f) “Medically important antimicrobial drug” means any drug from a class of drug or derivative of a class of drug that is:

(1) (i) Made from a mold or bacterium that kills or slows the growth of other microbes, specifically bacteria; and

(ii) Used in human beings or intended for use in human beings to treat or prevent disease or infection; or

(2) Listed in:

(i) Appendix A of the federal Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance for Industry #152, including critically important, highly important, or important antimicrobial drugs; or

(ii) A subsequent guidance document created by the federal Food and Drug Administration that ranks the medical importance of antimicrobial drugs.

(g) “Medically important antimicrobial drug prescription” means an order issued by a veterinarian licensed in the State in the course of the veterinarian’s professional practice:

(1) For a medically important antimicrobial drug that is:

(i) In a water–soluble powder form; and

(ii) To be added to the drinking water of cattle, swine, or poultry; and

(2) That provides the same or substantially similar information as the information that is required for a veterinary feed directive under Title 21, § 558.6(b)(3) and (4) of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(h) “Owner” means a person that:

(1) Has an ownership interest in cattle, swine, or poultry, including a right or an option to purchase the cattle, swine, or poultry; or

(2) Is otherwise engaged in the business of obtaining live cattle, swine, or poultry under a growing agreement for the purpose of either slaughtering the cattle, swine, or poultry or selling the cattle, swine, or poultry for slaughter.

(i) “Prophylaxis” means the prevention of disease or infection in the absence of documented clinical signs of disease or infection.

(j) “Treat a disease or infection” means to resolve clinical signs of infection or disease in an infected animal.

(k) “Veterinary feed directive” means a written statement issued by a veterinarian licensed in the State in the course of the veterinarian’s professional practice that:

(1) Orders the use of an animal drug in or on animal feed;

(2) Authorizes an owner or a caretaker of an animal to obtain and use animal feed bearing or containing an animal drug to treat the animal; and

(3) Meets the conditions and requirements specified under Title 21, § 558.6 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-402
§3–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 3-124 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-124
§3–124.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Health Department shall have access to information maintained by the Judiciary about a criminal defendant who is:

(1) subject to examination under the provisions of this title;

(2) committed to the Health Department under the provisions of this title; or

(3) on conditional release under the provisions of this title.

(b) Before exchanging any information in accordance with this section, the Health Department and the Judiciary shall enter into an agreement regarding:

(1) the individuals who may have access to information under this section;

(2) what information is accessible to the individuals in item (1) of this subsection; and

(3) the ways in which the information accessed may be used.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-203
§3–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A stockholder of a corporation who desires to receive payment of the fair value of the stockholder’s stock under this subtitle:

(1) Shall file with the corporation a written objection to the proposed transaction:

(i) With respect to a merger under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title, within 30 days after notice is given or waived under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title; or

(ii) With respect to any other transaction, at or before the stockholders’ meeting at which the transaction will be considered or, in the case of action taken under § 2–505(b) of this article, within 10 days after the corporation gives the notice required by § 2–505(b) of this article;

(2) May not vote in favor of the transaction; and

(3) Shall make a written demand on the successor for payment for the stockholder’s stock, stating the number and class of shares for which the stockholder demands payment:

(i) Within 20 days after the Department accepts the articles for record; or

(ii) Within 20 days after consummation of the transfer or transaction with respect to:

1. A transfer of assets in a manner requiring stockholder approval under § 3–105 of this title; or

2. A transaction that is governed by § 3–603(b) of this title or exempted by § 3–603(b) of this title, for which no articles are required to be filed with the Department.

(b) A stockholder who fails to comply with this section is bound by the terms of the consolidation, merger, share exchange, transfer of assets, or charter amendment.
Md. Code, Election Law § 3-602 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602
§3–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the procedures established by the State Board, an administrative complaint may be filed by:

(1) a person who feels aggrieved by an action of a local board regarding voter registration; or

(2) a local board with reason to believe that a registration has been erroneously added to or omitted from the statewide voter registration list other than by clerical error.

(b) In determining whether an individual is or is not a resident of an election district or precinct, the presumption shall be that an individual shown to have acquired a residence in one locality retains that residence until it is affirmatively shown that the individual has acquired a residence elsewhere.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a final determination issued under the administrative complaint procedures established by the State Board is not subject to judicial review.

(2) Any final determination regarding the eligibility of an individual to register to vote or remain registered to vote is subject to judicial review.

(i) 1. A petition for judicial review shall be filed with the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.

2. The petition may be brought at any time, except that it may not be later than the third Tuesday preceding the next succeeding election.

(ii) 1. The court, on presentation of satisfactory evidence, may, in its discretion, dispose of the matter summarily or otherwise set the matter for hearing.

2. On appropriate order of the court, the State Board shall make the required corrections.

(d) (1) An appeal may be taken from any ruling of the circuit court to the Appellate Court of Maryland.

(2) The appeal shall be taken within 5 days from the date of the decision by the circuit court, and the appeal shall be heard and decided by the Appellate Court of Maryland as soon after the transmission of the record as practicable.
Md. Code, Education § 3-4A-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 4A / Section 3-4A-02
§3–4A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:

(1) Immorality;

(2) Misconduct in office;

(3) Incompetency;

(4) Willful neglect of duty; or

(5) Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.

(b) Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

(c) If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(1) The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

(2) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.

(d) A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-708 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-708
§3–708.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for renewal of a license, certificate, permit, or other authorization that an individual is required by law to hold to engage in a profession or trade is considered timely if the application is submitted within 1 year after the end of the individual’s active service in the uniformed services.

(b) An individual applying to work in a trade or profession is entitled to credit toward a period of service as an apprentice in, or in preparation for, the profession or trade if:

(1) the period is required by law for the profession or trade;

(2) the applicant performed work or received training pertaining to the profession or trade while in the uniformed services; and

(3) the applicant submits evidence of time and nature of the work or training satisfactory to the entity that has approval authority under the law.

(c) This section shall be construed liberally.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-913 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-913
§3–913.
Status: in_force

(a) Where, after investigation, the Commissioner issues a citation for a knowing violation of this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle by an employer engaged in work on a contract with a public body, the Commissioner shall promptly notify the public body.

(b) (1) On notification, the public body shall withhold from payment due the employer an amount that is sufficient to:

(i) pay restitution to each employee for the full amount of wages due; and

(ii) pay any benefits, taxes, or other contributions that are required by law to be paid on behalf of the employee.

(2) The public body shall release:

(i) on issuance of a favorable final order of a court or an administrative unit, the full amount of the withheld funds; and

(ii) on an adverse final order of a court or an administrative unit, the balance of the withheld funds after all obligations are satisfied under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-819.2 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-819.2
§3–819.
Status: in_force

§3–819.2.

(a) (1) In this section, “disability” means:

(i) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities;

(ii) A record of having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities; or

(iii) Being regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities.

(2) “Disability” shall be construed in accordance with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, P.L. 110–325.

(b) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the court may grant custody and guardianship to a relative or a nonrelative under this subtitle.

(c) An order granting custody and guardianship to an individual under this section:

(1) Rescinds the child’s commitment to the local department;

(2) Achieves the child’s permanency plan;

(3) Terminates the local department’s legal obligations and responsibilities to the child; and

(4) Terminates the child’s case, unless the court finds good cause not to terminate the child’s case.

(d) A guardian appointed under this subtitle has legal custody of the child unless the court that appoints the guardian gives legal custody to another person.

(e) If a court finds good cause not to terminate a child’s case under subsection (c) of this section, the court:

(1) May order any further reviews that the court determines to be in the child’s best interests;

(2) Shall conduct a review hearing at least every 12 months until the case is terminated; and

(3) May not conclude a review hearing unless the court has seen the child in person.

(f) (1) Before granting custody and guardianship under this section, the court shall consider:

(i) Any assurance by the local department that it will provide funds for necessary support and maintenance for the child;

(ii) All factors necessary to determine the best interests of the child; and

(iii) A report by a local department or a licensed child placement agency, completed in compliance with regulations adopted by the Department of Human Services, on the suitability of the individual to be the guardian of the child.

(2) The report under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection shall include a:

(i) Home study;

(ii) Child protective services history;

(iii) Criminal history records check; and

(iv) Review of the proposed guardian’s physical and mental health history.

(3) If the local department has not produced the report described in paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection within 120 days after the date that the court issued the order to the local department to produce the report, the court shall:

(i) Hold an immediate hearing to determine the causes of the delay;

(ii) State on the record the determined causes of the delay; and

(iii) Make a determination as to whether the progress of the local department is acceptable.

(4) Following the hearing required under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the court shall:

(i) Grant the local department an extension of no more than 90 days; or

(ii) Order production of the report by a licensed child placement agency, within a reasonable time and order the local department to bear the cost.

(g) In determining whether to grant custody and guardianship to a relative or a nonrelative under this section, a disability of the relative or nonrelative 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.

(h) A court may not enter an order granting custody and guardianship under this section until the report under subsection (f)(1)(iii) of this section is submitted to and considered by the court.
Md. Code, Election Law § 3-202.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202.1
§3–202.
Status: in_force

§3–202.1.

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

(2) “Common access card” means the identification card issued by the U.S. Department of Defense to active–duty members of the uniformed services, eligible members of a reserve component, Department of Defense civilian employees, and eligible Department of Defense contractor personnel.

(3) “Federal post card application” means the form prescribed under 52 U.S.C. § 20301(b)(2) that may be used by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to simultaneously apply to register to vote and apply for an absentee ballot.

(4) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) The State Board shall establish a process for an individual to:

(1) submit the federal post card application electronically; and

(2) use a common access card to sign the federal post card application.

(c) The process required to be established under subsection (b) of this section:

(1) may allow the use of a common access card only for the purpose of verifying identity and allowing an individual to fulfill the signature requirement on the federal post card application; and

(2) may not allow an individual to apply to register to vote solely using the common access card.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-209.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-209.1
§3–209.
Status: in_force

§3–209.1.

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

(2) “Applicant” means an individual who is seeking certification as a police officer.

(3) “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(b) An applicant for certification as a police officer shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check.

(c) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:

(1) a complete set of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(2) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

(3) the processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

(d) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Commission and the applicant a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history record information.

(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) shall be confidential;

(2) may not be redisseminated; and

(3) may be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.

(f) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(g) If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Commission a revised statement of the applicant’s or certified police officer’s State criminal history record.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-606 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-606
§3–606.
Status: in_force

If a State or local unit receives a report of present or past abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, an investigation shall be conducted in accordance with:

(1) § 7-1005 of the Health - General Article if the adult has a developmental disability as defined in § 7-101 of the Health - General Article;

(2) § 10-705 of the Health - General Article if the adult is in a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

(3) § 19-346 or § 19-347 of the Health - General Article if the adult is a resident of a related institution as defined in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article; and

(4) §§ 14-301 through 14-309 of the Family Law Article if the adult does not meet the criteria of item (1), (2), or (3) of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1211 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 12 / Section 3-1211
§3–1211.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to discourage employers from adopting or retaining leave policies more generous than policies that comply with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 3-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-105
§3–105.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall give preferential consideration to the following in descending order:

(1) the hearing and decision of questions involving the rates of a public service company;

(2) requests by a public service company to discontinue or abandon service under any franchise, right, or permit after its expiration date; and

(3) any other questions pending before the Commission.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-1005 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1005
§3–1005.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may impose an administrative penalty, not exceeding $2,000 per violation, on a person that violates this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 3-409 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-409
§3–409.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following 15 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; and

(3) the following members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the chair of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board:

(i) five representatives of business, of which three shall represent employers with fewer than 100 employees;

(ii) three representatives of organized labor;

(iii) one representative from the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

(iv) one representative from the State Department of Education;

(v) one representative from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and

(vi) two representatives of the general public.

(b) (1) The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2008.

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

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

(c) A member of the Board:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) The Governor shall designate the chair of the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-501.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-501.1
§3–501.
Status: in_force

§3–501.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 521 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) On or before March 1 each year, beginning March 1, 2023, the Baltimore Police Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly regarding the firearms destroyed, seized, or recovered by the Baltimore Police Department during the preceding calendar year.

(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall address:

(i) the number of firearms destroyed, seized, or recovered during the reporting period;

(ii) the manufacturer and type of each firearm, to the extent known, including whether it is a handgun, rifle, machine gun, or shotgun;

(iii) whether each firearm had a serial number;

(iv) the reason for the destruction of each firearm;

(v) the source of each firearm, including seizure from a criminal defendant, crime evidence, agency purchase, turned in to the agency by a citizen, or any other source; and

(vi) any other relevant information.

(b) The report submitted on March 1, 2023, under subsection (a) of this section shall also include information regarding firearms destroyed, seized, or recovered by the Baltimore Police Department during each calendar year from 2012 through 2021.

(c) If the Baltimore Police Department has not submitted a report required under subsection (a) of this section, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy may not make any grant funds available to the Baltimore Police Department.
Md. Code, Land Use § 3-107 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-107
§3–107.
Status: in_force

(a) The mineral resources element shall identify:

(1) undeveloped land that should be kept in its undeveloped state until the land can be used to assist in providing a continuous supply of minerals, as defined in § 15–801(i) of the Environment Article; and

(2) appropriate postexcavation uses for the land that are consistent with the county’s land planning process.

(b) A mineral resources element shall incorporate land use policies and recommendations for regulations:

(1) to balance mineral resource extraction with other land uses; and

(2) to the extent feasible, to prevent the preemption of mineral resources extraction by other uses.

(c) Before the plan is adopted, the Department of the Environment shall review the mineral resources element to determine whether the proposed plan is consistent with the programs and goals of the Department.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-2A-07 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2A / Section 3-2A-07
§3–2A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) In making grants under this subtitle, the Trust shall give consideration to:

(1) The amount of funds contributed to the project by the land trust as a match against the grant;

(2) The amount of funds contributed to the project by parties other than the land trust or the Trust;

(3) The natural resource, open space, or recreational value of the project;

(4) Geographic distribution;

(5) The degree of development pressure in the area; and

(6) Whether the grant will be reimbursed to the Land Trust Grant Fund, as provided by § 3-2A-08 of this subtitle.

(b) The Trust may not make a grant under this subtitle to a land trust unless the land trust:

(1) Contributes an amount not less than 15% of the amount of the grant as a match; or

(2) Agrees to resell the property to the Department or a local governing body as provided by § 5-903 or § 5-905 of this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-306
§3–306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Central Collection Fund.

(b) The Central Collection Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of this article.

(c) The Fund shall consist of all fees collected under § 3–304(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(d) Subject to the appropriation process in the State budget and subject to subsection (h) of this section, the Department shall use the Fund for the expenses of operating the Central Collection Unit.

(e) The State Treasurer shall hold and the State Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(f) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(g) Investment earnings accrue to the benefit of the Fund.

(h) For any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2010, any balance in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year in excess of 15% of the actual expenses of operating the Central Collection Unit for that fiscal year reverts to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-802 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-802
§3–802.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of this subtitle are:

(1) To provide for the care, protection, safety, and mental and physical development of any child coming within the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) To provide for a program of services and treatment consistent with the child’s best interests and the promotion of the public interest;

(3) To conserve and strengthen the child’s family ties and to separate a child from the child’s parents only when necessary for the child’s welfare;

(4) To hold parents of children found to be in need of assistance responsible for remedying the circumstances that required the court’s intervention;

(5) Except as otherwise provided by law, to hold the local department responsible for providing services to assist the parents with remedying the circumstances that required the court’s intervention;

(6) If necessary to remove a child from the child’s home, to secure for the child custody, care, and discipline as nearly as possible equivalent to that which the child’s parents should have given;

(7) To achieve a timely, permanent placement for the child consistent with the child’s best interests; and

(8) To provide judicial procedures for carrying out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) This subtitle shall be construed liberally to effectuate these purposes.

(c) (1) In all judicial proceedings conducted in accordance with this subtitle or § 5-326 of the Family Law Article, the court may direct the local department to provide services to a child, the child’s family, or the child’s caregiver to the extent that the local department is authorized under State law.

(2) The court shall exercise the authority described in paragraph (1) of this subsection to protect and advance a child’s best interests.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Tax Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals from the final decision, final determination, or final order of a property tax assessment appeal board or any other unit of the State government or of a political subdivision of the State that is authorized to make the final decision or determination or issue the final order about any tax issue, including:

(1) the valuation, assessment, or classification of property;

(2) the imposition of a tax;

(3) the determination of a claim for refund;

(4) the application for an abatement, reduction, or revision of any assessment or tax; or

(5) the application for an exemption from any assessment or tax.

(b) This section does not affect any requirement that a decision, determination, or order be appealed to another unit of the State government or of a political subdivision of the State before an appeal is taken to the Tax Court.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1706 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 17 / Section 3-1706
§3–1706.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Family member” means:

(i) a biological child, an adopted child, a foster child, or a stepchild of the essential worker;

(ii) a child for whom the essential worker has legal or physical custody or guardianship;

(iii) a child for whom the essential worker stands in loco parentis, regardless of the child’s age;

(iv) a biological parent, an adoptive parent, a foster parent, or a stepparent of the essential worker or of the essential worker’s spouse;

(v) the legal guardian or ward of the essential worker or of the essential worker’s spouse;

(vi) an individual who acted as a parent or stood in loco parentis to the essential worker or the essential worker’s spouse when the essential worker or the essential worker’s spouse was a minor;

(vii) the spouse of the essential worker;

(viii) a biological grandparent, an adoptive grandparent, a foster grandparent, or a stepgrandparent of the essential worker;

(ix) a biological grandchild, an adopted grandchild, a foster grandchild, or a stepgrandchild of the essential worker; or

(x) a biological sibling, an adopted sibling, a foster sibling, or a stepsibling of the essential worker.

(3) “Public health emergency leave” means paid leave that an essential employer provides to an essential worker during an emergency as required under subsection (d) of this section.

(b) This section applies only if the federal or State government provides funding that can be used for public health emergency leave.

(c) An essential employer shall provide an essential worker with public health emergency leave on the date the funding is made available to the essential employer.

(d) An essential employer shall provide paid public health emergency leave:

(1) in addition to any other leave or benefit, including earned sick and safe leave under Subtitle 13 of this title; and

(2) in the following amounts:

(i) if specified in a federal program, order, law, or regulation, the amount provided for under the program, order, law, or regulation; or

(ii) if not specified in a federal program, order, law, or regulation:

1. for full–time essential workers who regularly work 40 or more hours per week, 112 hours;

2. for part–time essential workers who regularly work less than 40 hours per week, an amount of hours equivalent to the average hours worked during a typical 4–week working period;

3. for essential workers whose schedules and amount of hours worked vary from week to week, the average number of hours that the essential worker was scheduled per week over the 6–month period ending on the date on which the emergency is declared or proclaimed; or

4. if the essential worker did not work during the 6–month period ending on the date on which the emergency is declared or proclaimed, the reasonable expectation of the essential worker at the time of hiring or the average number of hours per week that the worker would normally be scheduled to work, whichever is greater.

(e) Each essential employer shall allow an essential worker to use public health emergency leave provided under subsection (c) of this section in relation to an emergency:

(1) to isolate without an order to do so because the essential worker:

(i) has been diagnosed with the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency; or

(ii) is experiencing symptoms associated with the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency and is awaiting the results of a test to confirm the diagnosis;

(2) to seek or obtain a medical diagnosis, preventive care, or treatment because the essential worker is diagnosed with the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency;

(3) to care for a family member who is isolating, without an order to do so, because of a diagnosis of the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency;

(4) due to a determination by a public health official or health care professional that the essential worker’s presence at the place of employment or in the community would jeopardize the health of other individuals because of the essential worker’s exposure to, or exhibited symptoms associated with, the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency, regardless of whether the essential worker has been diagnosed with the communicable disease;

(5) to care for a family member due to a determination by a public health official or health care professional that the family member’s presence at the place of employment or in the community would jeopardize the health of others because of the family member’s exposure to, or exhibited symptoms associated with, the communicable disease that is the subject of the emergency or due to symptoms exhibited regardless of whether the family member has been diagnosed with the communicable disease; or

(6) to care for a child or other family member:

(i) when the care provider of the family member is unavailable due to the emergency; or

(ii) if the child’s or family member’s school or place of care has been closed by a federal, State, or local public official or at the discretion of the school or place of care due to the emergency, including if the school or place of care is physically closed but providing instruction remotely.

(f) This section may not be construed to:

(1) require an essential employer to compensate an essential worker for unused public health emergency leave when the essential worker leaves employment;

(2) preempt, limit, or otherwise affect any other law that provides for public health emergency leave benefits that are more generous than required under this section;

(3) preempt, limit, or otherwise affect any workers’ compensation benefits that are available under Title 9 of this article;

(4) prohibit an essential employer from adopting and enforcing a policy that prohibits the improper use of public health emergency leave, including prohibiting a pattern of abuse of the leave; or

(5) prohibit an essential employer from providing additional public health emergency paid leave or any other type of leave.

(g) (1) An essential employer may require an essential worker who uses public health emergency leave to provide documentation of the need to use the public health emergency leave.

(2) If an essential worker fails or refuses to provide documentation as required by an essential employer under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an essential employer may refuse to pay the essential worker for the public health emergency leave.

(3) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations regarding the forms of documentation that an essential employer may require under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1006 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1006
§3–1006.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers otherwise granted to the county board in this article, the county board or a designated committee of the county board may hear an appeal from a decision of the county superintendent that relates to the grade, transfer, tuition, or any aspect of participation in a program or activity of a specific student who is not subject to the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-702 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-702
§3–702.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “employer” means:

(1) a person engaged in a business, industry, profession, trade, or other enterprise in the State;

(2) the State;

(3) a county; and

(4) a municipal corporation in the State.

(b) (1) This section does not apply to the federal government or any of its units.

(2) This section does not apply to an individual who is an employee of or applies for assignment to the Intelligence and Investigative Division of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(3) This section does not apply to an individual who applies for employment or is employed:

(i) as a law enforcement officer, as defined in § 3–101 of the Public Safety Article;

(ii) as an employee of a law enforcement agency of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation;

(iii) as a communications officer of the Calvert County Control Center;

(iv) as a correctional officer of a State correctional facility;

(v) as an employee of a State correctional facility in any capacity that involves direct contact with an incarcerated individual in a State correctional facility;

(vi) as a correctional officer of the Calvert County Detention Center or in any other capacity that involves direct personal contact with an incarcerated individual in the Detention Center;

(vii) as a correctional officer of the Carroll County Detention Center or in any other capacity that involves direct personal contact with an incarcerated individual in the Detention Center;

(viii) as a correctional officer of the Washington County Detention Center or in any other capacity that involves direct personal contact with an incarcerated individual in the Center; or

(ix) as a correctional officer of:

1. the Baltimore County Detention Center;

2. the Cecil County Detention Center;

3. the Charles County Detention Center;

4. the Frederick County Adult Detention Center;

5. the Harford County Detention Center; or

6. the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

(4) This section does not apply to an applicant for employment as a correctional officer of a local correctional facility.

(5) This section does not apply to an applicant for employment with either the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities or the Caroline County Department of Corrections in any capacity that involves direct contact with an incarcerated individual in either the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities or the Caroline County Department of Corrections.

(6) This section does not apply to an applicant for employment with the Washington County Emergency Communications Center.

(7) This section does not apply to an applicant for employment:

(i) as a paramedic or an emergency medical technician with St. Mary’s County; or

(ii) with the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center.

(8) This section does not apply to an applicant for employment:

(i) as a paramedic or an emergency medical technician with the Emergency Medical Services Division within the Dorchester County Department of Emergency Services; or

(ii) as a 9–1–1 Specialist at the Dorchester County 9–1–1 Center within the Dorchester County Department of Emergency Services.

(c) An employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test.

(d) (1) Each application for employment shall set out, in bold–faced upper case type, the following notice:

“Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.”

(2) Each application shall provide a space for an applicant to sign an acknowledgment of the notice required under this subsection.

(e) An applicant shall sign the acknowledgment of the notice required under subsection (d) of this section.

(f) If an employer violates subsection (c) or (d) of this section, an applicant for employment or prospective employment or an employee may submit to the Commissioner a written complaint.

(g) (1) Whenever the Commissioner determines that this section has been violated, the Commissioner may:

(i) try to resolve any issue involved in the violation informally by mediation; or

(ii) ask the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of the applicant or employee.

(2) The Attorney General may bring an action under this section in the county where the violation allegedly occurred, for injunctive relief, damages, or other relief.

(h) An employer who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-314 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-314
§3–314.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Bank holding company” has the meaning stated in the Federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956.

(3) “Stock acquisition” means:

(i) An acquisition of the outstanding voting stock of a commercial bank or bank holding company in this State, if the acquisition will affect the power to direct or to cause the direction of the management or policy of any banking institution or bank holding company; or

(ii) An acquisition of any voting stock of a commercial bank, if the acquisition will give any one person control of 25 percent or more of the voting stock of the commercial bank.

(b) Except as provided in this section, a person may not make a stock acquisition.

(c) (1) A person who intends to make a stock acquisition shall apply to the Commissioner for approval, at least 60 days before the acquisition becomes effective.

(2) The application shall include:

(i) A description of the proposed stock acquisition; and

(ii) All other information that is available to inform the Commissioner of the effect of the acquisition on the power to direct or to cause direction of the management or policy of a banking institution or bank holding company.

(3) If there is any doubt as to whether the stock acquisition will affect the power to direct or cause direction of the management or policy of a commercial bank or bank holding company, the doubt shall be resolved in favor of reporting to the Commissioner.

(d) The Commissioner may deny approval for a stock acquisition that the Commissioner determines to be anticompetitive or to threaten the safety or soundness of a banking institution.

(e) Voting stock that is acquired in violation of this section may not be voted for 5 years.

(f) The provisions of this section do not apply to an acquisition for which an application is required under § 5-904 of this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 3-411 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-411
§3–411.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund in the Department.

(b) The Secretary shall manage and supervise the Fund.

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

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

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated by the State to the Fund;

(2) money made available to the Fund through federal programs;

(3) private contributions to the Fund;

(4) an application or other fee paid to the Program in connection with processing a request for financial assistance; and

(5) any other money made available to the Fund.

(e) The Department may use money in the Fund for:

(1) grants to defray the cost of workforce training; and

(2) administrative, actuarial, legal, and technical services for the Program.

(f) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Fund.

(g) The Governor shall include in the State budget for each fiscal year an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 for the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2B-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-01
§3–2B–01.
Status: in_force

(a) The Baltimore County Board of Education consists of:

(1) Seven nonpartisan elected members;

(2) Four appointed members; and

(3) One student member.

(b) (1) Of the 11 elected and appointed members of the county board:

(i) One member shall be elected from each of the seven councilmanic districts in the county, established by the County Council of Baltimore County, by the voters of that district; and

(ii) Four members shall be appointed by the Governor from the county at large.

(2) (i) The seven elected members shall be elected at a general election in gubernatorial election years in accordance with § 3–2B–02 of this subtitle.

(ii) The four appointed members shall be appointed by the Governor in presidential election years from a list of nominees submitted by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission as provided in § 3–2B–03 of this subtitle:

1. On the expiration of the term of an incumbent appointed member within 30 days after the general election; or

2. Within the 30–day period otherwise required under this subtitle.

(3) (i) A member from a school board district shall be at least 21 years old, a resident of that district for at least 2 years, and a registered voter of the county before the election.

(ii) A member from a district who does not maintain residency in that district may not continue as a member of the county board and the office shall be deemed vacant.

(iii) If the boundary line of a district is changed, the term of an incumbent member of the county board who no longer resides in the district because of the change is not affected during this term.

(4) (i) A member may not be elected or appointed to serve on the county board for more than three consecutive terms.

(ii) A member who has served three consecutive 4–year terms may not be elected or appointed to the county board until at least 4 years have elapsed since the end of the member’s last term on the county board.

(5) During an election year:

(i) The Governor may not appoint as a member of the county board an individual who files a certificate of candidacy for election to the county board; and

(ii) An individual who files a certificate of candidacy for election to the county board may not seek appointment to the county board by the Governor through nomination by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-414 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-414
§3–414.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any proceeding for involuntary dissolution of a corporation, except one brought under § 3-413(c) of this subtitle on grounds of insolvency.

(b) In a proceeding for the involuntary dissolution of a corporation, after notice and hearing, the court:

(1) May appoint one or more temporary receivers or trustees to take charge of the assets and operate the business of the corporation, if necessary or proper to preserve them, pending a final determination as to dissolution; and

(2) Shall determine whether the corporation should be dissolved.

(c) If it appears that the corporation should be dissolved, the court shall enter a final order dissolving the corporation, and direct that it be liquidated under court supervision by one or more receivers appointed by it.

(d) A receiver, temporary receiver, or trustee has all the powers of a receiver provided in this subtitle and any other powers provided in the order of the court, including the power to continue the corporate business.

(e) If it orders dissolution, the court may provide by order:

(1) For the distribution in kind of the assets of the corporation to the stockholders; or

(2) For some stockholders to receive assets of a different nature than other stockholders having the same type of interest.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1001 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1001
§3–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Civil Air Patrol leave” means leave requested by an employee who:

(1) is a volunteer member of the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force known as the Civil Air Patrol; and

(2) has been authorized by the United States Air Force, the Governor, or a political subdivision of the State to respond to an emergency mission.

(c) “Employee” means any individual who performs services for, or under the control of, a provider of wages or remuneration.

(d) “Employee benefits” means all benefits other than wages given by an employer.

(e) “Employer” means any person that employs more than 15 employees.
Md. Code, Education § 3-13A-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 13A / Section 3-13A-01
§3–13A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Wicomico County Board consists of:

(i) Seven nonpartisan elected voting members; and

(ii) At least one student member.

(2) Beginning with the general election in 2026, the seven elected members shall be elected from each of the seven councilmanic districts in the county, elected by the voters of that district.

(b) (1) A candidate who becomes an elected member of the county board must be a resident and registered voter of Wicomico County.

(2) (i) An elected member who no longer resides in Wicomico County may not continue as a member of the board.

(ii) A member elected from a councilmanic district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the board.

(3) If the boundary line of a Wicomico County councilmanic district is changed, the term of an incumbent elected member of the county board who no longer resides in that councilmanic district because of the change is not affected during this term.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-702 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-702
§3–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A person committed, detained, confined, or restrained from his lawful liberty within the State for any alleged offense or under any color or pretense or any person in his behalf, may petition for the writ of habeas corpus to the end that the cause of the commitment, detainer, confinement, or restraint may be inquired into.

(b) (1) Upon receiving the petition, a judge shall grant the writ of habeas corpus immediately, if it appears that the petitioner is entitled to the relief, or shall immediately refer the application to any court in the judicial circuit in which the person confined was convicted, without taking any other action on the application.

(2) An application may not be referred to any judge who presided at the trial at which the person was convicted, except with the written consent of the applicant or the person confined.

(3) A court to which an application for a writ has been referred shall act immediately on the application and has no power to refer or transfer the application.

(4) In exercising discretion, the judge to whom an application for a writ is made shall consider the interests and convenience of all parties concerned, including the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-209 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-209
§3–209.
Status: in_force

A reciprocal insurer:

(1) shall have and use a business name that includes the word “reciprocal”, “interinsurer”, “interinsurance”, “exchange”, “underwriters”, or “underwriting”; and

(2) may sue and be sued in its own name.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-213 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-213
§3–213.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual, partnership, or corporation of the State may make application, enter into agreement for, hold policies or contracts in or with, and be a subscriber of a domestic, foreign, or alien reciprocal insurer.

(b) (1) In addition to the powers specified in its articles of incorporation, a corporation organized under the laws of the State has full power as a subscriber to exchange insurance contracts through a domestic, foreign, or alien reciprocal insurer.

(2) The right to exchange insurance contracts through a reciprocal insurer is:

(i) incidental to the purposes for which the corporation is organized; and

(ii) as fully granted as the powers expressly conferred on the corporation.

(c) Governments, governmental units, states, political subdivisions of states, boards, associations, estates, trustees, and fiduciaries may exchange reciprocal insurance contracts with each other and with individuals, partnerships, and corporations to the same extent that individuals, partnerships, and corporations may exchange reciprocal insurance contracts.

(d) An officer, representative, trustee, receiver, or legal representative of a subscriber shall be recognized as acting for or on behalf of the subscriber for the purpose of a reciprocal insurance contract and in that capacity is not personally liable on the reciprocal insurance contract.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-608 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-608
§3–608.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Commissioner determines that this subtitle has been violated, the Commissioner shall:

(1) try to resolve any issue involved in the violation informally by mediation; or

(2) ask the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of the applicant or employee.

(b) The Attorney General may bring an action under this section in the county where the violation allegedly occurred for injunctive relief, damages, or other relief.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-902 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-902
§3–902.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Camera” includes any electronic device that can be used surreptitiously to observe an individual.

(3) “Female breast” means a portion of the female breast below the top of the areola.

(4) “Private area of an individual” means the naked or undergarment–clad genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or female breast of an individual.

(5) (i) “Private place” means a room in which a person can reasonably be expected to fully or partially disrobe and has a reasonable expectation of privacy, in:

1. an office, business, or store;

2. a recreational facility;

3. a restaurant or tavern;

4. a hotel, motel, or other lodging facility;

5. a theater or sports arena;

6. a school or other educational institution;

7. a bank or other financial institution;

8. any part of a family child care home used for the care and custody of a child;

9. a residence; or

10. another place of private or public use or accommodation.

(ii) “Private place” includes a tanning room, dressing room, bedroom, or restroom.

(6) (i) “Visual surveillance” means the deliberate, surreptitious observation of an individual by any means.

(ii) “Visual surveillance” includes surveillance by:

1. direct sight;

2. the use of mirrors; or

3. the use of cameras.

(iii) “Visual surveillance” does not include a casual, momentary, or unintentional observation of an individual.

(b) This section does not apply to a person who without prurient intent:

(1) conducts filming by or for the print or broadcast media;

(2) conducts or procures another to conduct visual surveillance of an individual to protect property or public safety or prevent crime; or

(3) conducts visual surveillance and:

(i) holds a license issued under Title 13 or Title 19 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; and

(ii) is acting within the scope of the person’s occupation.

(c) A person may not with prurient intent conduct or procure another to conduct visual surveillance of:

(1) an individual in a private place without the consent of that individual; or

(2) the private area of an individual by use of a camera without the consent of the individual under circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that the private area of the individual would not be visible to the public, regardless of the location of the individual.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

(e) (1) An individual who was under visual surveillance in violation of this section has a civil cause of action against any person who conducted or procured another to conduct the visual surveillance.

(2) In an action under this subsection, the court may award actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees.

(f) This section does not affect any legal or equitable right or remedy otherwise provided by law.

(g) This section does not affect the application of § 3–901 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 3-301 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-301
§3–301.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “local executive authority” means:

(1) except as provided in item (2) of this subsection, the county executive of a county that has a charter form of government;

(2) the County Council of Talbot County;

(3) the county commissioners of a county that does not have a charter form of government; or

(4) the Mayor of Baltimore City.

(b) (1) In each county, the local director shall be appointed with the concurrence of the Secretary and the appropriate local executive authority or its designee.

(2) The local executive authority or its designee shall meet and consult with the local board before the appointment of the local director.

(c) A local director shall have:

(1) a master’s degree in social work or a related field;

(2) at least 5 years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision; and

(3) any other qualifications and training that the Secretary requires by regulation.

(d) (1) The Secretary, the local executive authority or its designee, and the local board shall:

(i) at least annually, evaluate the local director in writing; and

(ii) jointly review their respective evaluations with the local director.

(2) In consultation with the local board, the local governing authority of each county shall establish by ordinance or resolution the process for evaluating the local director.

(3) The Secretary shall:

(i) establish by regulation the process by which the Secretary will evaluate the local directors; and

(ii) notify the local board of any significant deficiencies in the administration of the local department.

(e) (1) A local director may be removed from office with the concurrence of the Secretary and the appropriate local executive authority or its designee.

(2) The appropriate local executive authority or its designee shall meet and consult with the local board before the removal of a local director.

(f) (1) A local director shall be in the executive service or management service of the State Personnel Management System.

(2) Each deputy director and assistant director of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services shall be in the management service of the State Personnel Management System.

(3) Except as provided in § 3–403.1 of this title, the Director of the Department of Social Services in Montgomery County is a member of the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to each stock insurer and each mutual insurer that engages in or proposes to engage in the insurance business in the State.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 3-204 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-204
§3–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall:

(1) receive, review, and, subject to § 3–207 of this subtitle, resolve complaints from any person alleging a violation of this title; and

(2) issue a written opinion as to whether a violation has occurred.

(b) The Board shall receive and review any complaint alleging a prospective violation of this title as provided under § 3–212 of this subtitle.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) study ongoing compliance with this title by public bodies; and

(2) make recommendations to the General Assembly for improvements in this title.

(d) The Board, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and other interested organizations or persons, shall develop and conduct educational programs and distribute educational materials on the requirements of the open meetings law for the staffs and attorneys of:

(1) public bodies;

(2) the Maryland Municipal League;

(3) the Maryland Association of Counties; and

(4) the Maryland Association of Boards of Education.

(e) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, the Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall:

(i) describe the activities of the Board;

(ii) describe the opinions of the Board;

(iii) state the number and nature of complaints filed with the Board and discuss complaints that reasonable notice of a meeting was not given;

(iv) identify the provisions of this title that the Board has found a public body to have violated and the number of times each provision has been violated;

(v) identify each public body that the Board has found to have violated a provision of this title; and

(vi) recommend any improvements to this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-506.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-506.1
§3–506.
Status: in_force

§3–506.1.

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

(2) “Administrator” means the person conducting an identification procedure.

(3) “Blind” means the administrator does not know the identity of the suspect.

(4) “Blinded” means the administrator may know who the suspect is but does not know which lineup member is being viewed by the eyewitness.

(5) “Eyewitness” means a person who observes another person at or near the scene of an offense.

(6) “Filler” means a person or a photograph of a person who is not suspected of an offense and is included in an identification procedure.

(7) “Folder shuffle method” means a system for conducting a photo lineup that:

(i) complies with the requirements of this section; and

(ii) is conducted by placing photographs in folders, randomly numbering the folders, shuffling the folders, and then presenting the folders sequentially so that the administrator cannot see or track which photograph is being presented to the eyewitness until after the procedure is completed.

(8) “Identification procedure” means a procedure in which a live lineup is conducted or an array of photographs, including a photograph of a suspect and additional photographs of other persons not suspected of the offense, is displayed to an eyewitness in hard copy form or by computer for the purpose of determining whether the eyewitness identifies the suspect as the perpetrator.

(9) “Identification statement” means a documented statement that is sought by the administrator when an identification is made:

(i) from the eyewitness;

(ii) in the own words of the eyewitness, describing the eyewitness’s confidence level that the person identified is the perpetrator of the crime;

(iii) given at the time of the viewing by the eyewitness during the identification procedure; and

(iv) given before the eyewitness is given feedback.

(10) “Live lineup” means a procedure in which a perpetrator is placed among a group of other persons whose general appearance resembles the perpetrator.

(11) “Perpetrator” means a person who committed an offense.

(12) “Suspect” means a person who is suspected of committing an offense.

(b) (1) An identification procedure shall be conducted by a blind or blinded administrator.

(2) An administrator may be blinded through the use of:

(i) an automated computer program that prevents the administrator from seeing which photos the eyewitness is viewing until after the identification procedure is completed; or

(ii) the folder shuffle method.

(3) Before an identification procedure is conducted, an eyewitness shall be instructed, without other eyewitnesses present, that the perpetrator may or may not be among the persons in the identification procedure.

(4) When an identification is made in a live lineup or photo array, the administrator shall document in writing all identification statements made by the eyewitness.

(c) In an identification procedure:

(1) each filler shall resemble the description of the perpetrator given by the eyewitness in significant physical features, including any unique or unusual features;

(2) at least five fillers, in addition to the suspect, shall be included when an array of photographs is displayed to an eyewitness; and

(3) at least four fillers, in addition to the suspect, shall be included in a live lineup.

(d) If an eyewitness has previously participated in an identification procedure in connection with the identification of another person suspected of involvement in the offense, the fillers in the identification procedure shall be different from the fillers used in any prior identification procedure.

(e) If there are multiple eyewitnesses:

(1) the identification procedure shall be conducted separately for each eyewitness;

(2) the suspect shall be placed in a different position for each identification procedure conducted for each eyewitness; and

(3) the eyewitnesses may not be allowed to communicate with each other until all identification procedures have been completed.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the administrator shall make a written record of the identification procedure that includes the following information:

(i) all identification and nonidentification results obtained during the identification procedures;

(ii) the signed identification statement of the eyewitness;

(iii) the names of all persons present at the identification procedure;

(iv) the date and time of the identification procedure;

(v) any eyewitness identification of a filler; and

(vi) all photographs used in the identification procedure.

(2) If a video or audio record of the identification procedure captures all of the information in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a written record is not required.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-209 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-209
§3–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall certify as a police officer each individual who:

(1) (i) satisfactorily meets the standards of the Commission; or

(ii) provides the Commission with sufficient evidence that the individual has satisfactorily completed a training program in another state of equal quality and content as required by the Commission;

(2) submits to a mental health screening by a licensed mental health professional;

(3) submits to a physical agility assessment as determined by the Commission;

(4) submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3–209.1 of this subtitle; and

(5) (i) is a United States citizen; or

(ii) subject to subsection (b) of this section, is a permanent legal resident of the United States and an honorably discharged veteran, provided that the individual has applied to obtain United States citizenship and the application is still pending approval.

(b) The certification of a police officer who fails to obtain United States citizenship as required by subsection (a)(5)(ii) of this section shall be terminated by the Commission.

(c) The Commission may certify as a police officer an individual who is not considered a police officer under § 3–201(f)(3) of this subtitle if the individual meets the selection and training standards of the Commission.

(d) Each certificate issued to a police officer under this subtitle remains the property of the Commission.

(e) As a condition of certification, a police officer shall submit to a mental health assessment every 2 years and an annual physical agility assessment to establish continuing fitness to carry out the officer’s assigned duties as a police officer.

(f) Prior cannabis use is not a disqualifier for certification as a police officer.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1307 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 13 / Section 3-1307
§3–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer shall keep for at least 3 years a record of:

(1) earned sick and safe leave accrued by each employee; and

(2) earned sick and safe leave used by each employee.

(b) The Commissioner may inspect a record kept under subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of determining whether the employer is complying with the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) (1) An employer that fails to keep accurate records or refuses to allow the Commissioner to inspect a record kept under subsection (a) of this section creates a rebuttable presumption that the employer violated this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may waive a civil penalty assessed under this subtitle if the penalty was assessed for a violation that was due to an error caused by a third–party payroll service provider with whom the employer in good faith contracted for services.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-701 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-701
§3–701.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to legitimate efforts by employees or their representatives to obtain certain wages, hours, or working conditions.

(b) A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or conspire to obtain money, property, labor, services, or anything of value from another person with the person’s consent, if the consent is induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened:

(1) force or violence;

(2) economic injury;

(3) destruction, concealment, removal, confiscation, or possession of any immigration or government identification document with intent to harm the immigration status of another person; or

(4) notification of law enforcement officials about another person’s undocumented or illegal immigration status.

(c) (1) If the value of the property, labor, or services is at least $1,000 but less than $10,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of extortion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(2) If the value of the property, labor, or services is at least $10,000 but less than $100,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of extortion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(3) If the value of the property, labor, or services is $100,000 or more, a person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of extortion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.

(d) If the value of the property, labor, or services is less than $1,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of extortion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(e) A prosecution for a felony under this section shall be instituted within 5 years after the crime was committed.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-231 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-231
§3–231.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to agreements made after May 31, 1965.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-803
§3–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The personal representative or special administrator to whom a certificate of permission has been granted may apply to the Executive Director for the transfer of the license for the benefit of the estate of the license holder.

(b) On approval of the application for transfer of the license and payment of the balance of any license fee due until the expiration of the license year, the license is reinstated.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-115 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-115
§3–115.
Status: in_force

(a) “Incomplete instrument” means a signed writing, whether or not issued by the signer, the contents of which show at the time of signing that it is incomplete but that the signer intended it to be completed by the addition of words or numbers.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), if an incomplete instrument is an instrument under § 3-104, it may be enforced according to its terms if it is not completed, or according to its terms as augmented by completion. If an incomplete instrument is not an instrument under § 3-104, but, after completion, the requirements of § 3-104 are met, the instrument may be enforced according to its terms as augmented by completion.

(c) If words or numbers are added to an incomplete instrument without authority of the signer, there is an alteration of the incomplete instrument under § 3-407.

(d) The burden of establishing that words or numbers were added to an incomplete instrument without authority of the signer is on the person asserting the lack of authority.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-822 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-822
§3–822.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At each CINA hearing, the court shall inquire into, and make findings of fact on the record as to, the identity and current address of each parent of each child before the court.

(2) In carrying out paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall:

(i) Inform all parties present of their continuing obligation to assist the court in identifying and locating each parent of each child;

(ii) Inform the parents present of their continuing obligation to keep the clerk of the court apprised of their current address;

(iii) Inform the parents present of available means to establish paternity, if not yet established; and

(iv) If appropriate, refer the parents to the appropriate support enforcement agency to establish paternity and support.

(b) Each parent of a child who is the subject of a CINA proceeding shall notify the court and the local department of all changes in the parent’s address.

(c) The clerk of the court shall keep a listing of every address provided by a parent of a child who is the subject of a CINA proceeding.

(d) On request of a local department, the clerk’s office shall disclose to the local department all addresses listed by a parent of a CINA within the preceding 270 days.

(e) The court may:

(1) Order a parent or putative parent to:

(i) Apply for child support services with the appropriate support enforcement agency; and

(ii) Cooperate with the appropriate support enforcement agency to establish paternity and child support; and

(2) Make a finding of paternity in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 10, Part VI of the Family Law Article.

(f) Any court may consider evidence taken and findings made on the record in a CINA hearing and in a paternity, custody, child support, or guardianship proceeding regarding that child or a sibling of a child.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602
§3–602.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Family member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle.

(3) “Household member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle.

(4) (i) “Sexual abuse” means an act that involves sexual molestation or exploitation of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained or not.

(ii) “Sexual abuse” includes:

1. incest;

2. rape;

3. sexual offense in any degree; and

4. any other sexual conduct that is a crime.

(b) (1) A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause sexual abuse to the minor.

(2) A household member or family member may not cause sexual abuse to a minor.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for:

(1) any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section; or

(2) a violation of § 3-601 of this subtitle involving an act of abuse separate from sexual abuse under this section.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 3-407 — MD Code / Article get / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-407
§3–407.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The election by a surviving spouse to take an elective share shall be made within the later of:

(i) 9 months after the date of the decedent’s death; or

(ii) 6 months after the first appointment of a personal representative.

(2) (i) Within the period for making an election, the surviving spouse may file with the court a petition for an extension of time, with a copy given to the personal representative.

(ii) For good cause shown, the court may extend the time for election for a period not to exceed 3 months at a time.

(b) The surviving spouse may withdraw the election at any time before the expiration of the time for making the election to take an elective share.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202
§3–202.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided otherwise in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to foreign reciprocal insurers and to domestic reciprocal insurers.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-212 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-212
§3–212.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a minor who:

(1) is a child of the manager, operator, or owner of the business establishment from or to which a check, money, or negotiable instrument is being transported; or

(2) is transporting a check, money, or negotiable instrument that the minor received as payment for merchandise that the minor delivered or for a service that the minor performed.

(b) (1) A minor may not be employed, between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., to transport to or from a business establishment checks, money, or negotiable instruments, including payroll funds or business receipts.

(2) A minor may not be employed, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., to transport to or from a business establishment checks, money, or negotiable instruments that have a value in excess of $100.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-304
§3–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of § 3-307 of this subtitle, any county in this State may participate in the proceeds of the sale of bonds issued under this subtitle.

(b) On the date designated by the Department, a county that desires to participate shall notify the Department of:

(1) Its desire to participate in the proceeds of the next series of bonds to be issued by the Department; and

(2) The proposed amount of its participation.

(c) The Department may extend the date for notification when appropriate.
Md. Code, Education § 3-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-201
§3–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subtitle, “elected member” means a voting member elected under subsection (d) or (e) of this section or a member appointed to an elected position on the county board under subsection (e)(3) of this section.

(2) “Elected member” does not include the nonvoting student member selected under subsection (f) of this section.

(b) The Allegany County Board consists of:

(1) Five elected members; and

(2) One nonvoting student member, who is to advise the other members of the county board on the viewpoint of students who attend Allegany County public schools.

(c) An individual nominated for membership as an elected member on the county board shall be a qualified voter and a resident of Allegany County for at least 1 year before the election.

(d) The elected members of the Allegany County Board shall be elected:

(1) At a general election as required by this subsection or as provided under subsection (e) of this section; and

(2) From Allegany County at large.

(e) (1) Each elected member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 2 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies. If January 2 is a legal holiday, the term begins on the first day after January 2 that is not a legal holiday.

(2) The terms of elected members are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on the county board on July 1, 1978.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Allegany County Commissioners shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy in an elected member’s position on the board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(4) If a vacancy occurs before the date that is 10 days prior to the filing deadline for candidates for the primary election that is held in the second year of the term, the individual appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall serve only until a successor is elected by the voters at the time of the next general election.

(5) Candidates for the vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as for any other position on the county board.

(6) When more than one member of the board is to be elected at an election and the terms of the offices to be filled at the election vary, the elected candidate receiving the greater number of votes shall fill the office with the longer term.

(7) The candidate receiving the vacated position shall take office as soon as possible after the election, and shall continue to serve for the remainder of the vacated term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(8) Except as provided in this subsection, an election to fill a vacancy on the Allegany County Board of Education shall be governed by §§ 8–801 through 8–806 of the Election Law Article.

(9) The Allegany County Board of Supervisors of Elections may adopt regulations to implement this subsection.

(f) (1) The nonvoting student member of the county board shall be:

(i) A twelfth grade student, in good standing, and regularly enrolled in an Allegany County public school;

(ii) A resident of Allegany County for at least 2 years; and

(iii) Of good character.

(2) The nonvoting student member shall be nominated and elected for a 1–year term during the school year prior to the school year that the member is to serve on the county board in accordance with procedures adopted by the Allegany County Association of Student Councils.

(3) If a vacancy occurs in the student member’s position before the end of the term, a qualified student shall be selected for the remainder of the term in accordance with procedures of the Allegany County Association of Student Councils.

(g) (1) The State Board may remove an elected member of the county board for:

(i) Immorality;

(ii) Misconduct in office;

(iii) Incompetency; or

(iv) Willful neglect of duty.

(2) Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

(3) If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(i) The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

(ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person or by counsel.

(4) A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Allegany County.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-403 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-403
§3–403.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is any stock entitled to be voted on the dissolution either outstanding or subscribed for, the dissolution shall be approved as provided in this section.

(b) A dissolution of a Maryland corporation registered as an open–end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 shall be approved by a majority of the entire board of directors and in the manner and by the vote required under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(c) Except as provided in § 2–112 of this article and subsection (b) of this section, a majority of the entire board of directors of a corporation proposing to dissolve shall:

(1) Adopt a resolution which declares that dissolution of the corporation is advisable; and

(2) Direct that the proposed dissolution be submitted for consideration at either an annual or a special meeting of the stockholders.

(d) Notice which states that a purpose of the meeting will be to act on the proposed dissolution shall be given by the corporation in the manner required by Title 2 of this article to each stockholder entitled to vote on the proposed dissolution.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the proposed dissolution shall be approved by the stockholders of the corporation by the affirmative vote of two–thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2102 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 21 / Section 3-2102
§3–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) An offshore drilling activity is an ultrahazardous and abnormally dangerous activity.

(b) A person that causes a spill of oil or gas while engaged in an offshore drilling activity is strictly liable for damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the spill.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-517 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-517
§3–517.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council in the Division.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2B-07 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-07
§3–2B–07.
Status: in_force

A nonstudent member of the county board may not:

(1) Be a candidate for or hold elected or appointed office for:

(i) A political party; or

(ii) The local, State, or federal government; or

(2) Be a current employee of the Baltimore County public school system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-407
§3–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Director may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between April 15 and May 1, inclusive.

(b) All renewed licenses shall be dated May 1.

(c) If an expiring license is subject to an order of restriction or suspension, the Executive Director shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-203 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-203
§3–203.
Status: in_force

The trustees have the powers and duties to:

(1) Receive annual appropriations as provided in the budget;

(2) Sponsor, assist, conduct, or otherwise cause to be undertaken, comprehensive programs of research and education pertaining to the aesthetic, natural, health and welfare, scenic, or cultural qualities of the State environment, including the provision of financial grants to public and private agencies, organizations, and persons engaged by the trustees for consulting and other special participation in these programs;

(3) Acquire and hold real and personal property, or any interest therein, of aesthetic, scenic, or cultural significance, or of significance to the health and welfare of the public, by lease, gift, purchase, devise, bequest, or by any other means, and conserve, improve, administer, invest, or dispose of the properties for the purposes of the Trust, and in the acquisition of these properties to acquire property adjacent thereto deemed necessary for the proper use and administration of the Trust;

(4) Accept any gift. The trustees may expend both principal and income of any gift of money or invest it in whole or in part in general obligations of the State or other securities in furtherance of the Trust, as decided at a regular or special meeting, if a quorum is present, by the affirmative vote of a minimum of seven elected trustees;

(5) Apply any money, assets, property or other things of value it may receive as an incident to its operation, to the general purposes of the Trust;

(6) Cooperate with and assist as far as practicable, any unit of the State, any political subdivision, and any private, public, or federal agency, foundation, or person, in furtherance of the purposes of the Trust;

(7) Take any action necessary or proper to effectuate the powers expressly conferred by this subtitle;

(8) Adopt, subject to the terms of this subtitle, rules and regulations necessary or proper for the regulation of their own government or to effectuate the purpose of the Trust;

(9) Delegate any of the powers conferred to any one or more of the trustees or the director of the Trust; and

(10) Report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the Trust’s activities during the preceding year together with any recommendations or requests deemed appropriate to further the purposes of the Trust.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-420 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-420
§3–420.
Status: in_force

(a) The law applicable to conversion of personal property applies to instruments. An instrument is also converted if it is taken by transfer, other than a negotiation, from a person not entitled to enforce the instrument or a bank makes or obtains payment with respect to the instrument for a person not entitled to enforce the instrument or receive payment. An action for conversion of an instrument may not be brought by (i) the issuer or acceptor of the instrument or (ii) a payee or indorsee who did not receive delivery of the instrument either directly or through delivery to an agent or a co-payee.

(b) In an action under subsection (a), the measure of liability is presumed to be the amount payable on the instrument, but recovery may not exceed the amount of the plaintiff's interest in the instrument.

(c) A representative, other than a depositary bank, who has in good faith dealt with an instrument or its proceeds on behalf of one who was not the person entitled to enforce the instrument is not liable in conversion to that person beyond the amount of any proceeds that it has not paid out.
Md. Code, Education § 3-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:

(1) Immorality;

(2) Misconduct in office;

(3) Incompetency;

(4) Willful neglect of duty; or

(5) Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75 percent of the scheduled meetings of the board in any 1 calendar year.

(b) Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

(c) If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(1) The State Board shall promptly hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

(2) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense, in person, or by counsel.

(d) A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Calvert County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-507 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-507
§3–507.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder shall frame the license under glass and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.

(b) A Class F license shall be kept in the chief operating office of the corporation in the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-910 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-910
§3–910.
Status: in_force

The Authority is further authorized and empowered, by resolution:

(a) To issue, prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, interim receipts or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds have been executed and are available for delivery.

(b) To issue and sell its bond anticipation notes, the principal of and interest on such notes to be made payable to the bearer or registered holder thereof out of the first proceeds of sale of bonds therein designated and to issue and to sell its revenue anticipation notes or grant anticipation notes, the principal of and interest on such notes to be made payable to the bearer or registered holder thereof out of the first receipts of the revenues or grants (as the case may be) therein designated. The authorizing resolution may make provision for the issuance of such notes in series as funds are required and for the renewal of such notes at maturity with or without resale. The issuance of such notes and the details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the Authority in respect thereto, shall be governed by the provisions of this subtitle relating to bonds, insofar as the same may be applicable.

(c) To issue and sell its revenue bonds in the nature of industrial development bonds, whether the bonds be pollution control revenue bonds, solid waste disposal revenue bonds or other types of industrial development revenue bonds, for the purpose of borrowing money to lend to any person or subdivision for the accomplishment by such person or subdivision of a project or projects. The principal of and interest on such bonds may be made payable to the bearer or registered holder thereof out of:

(1) The revenues received by the Authority from such person or subdivision or otherwise received in connection with such project;

(2) Any property pledged or mortgaged as security for such bonds; or

(3) Any other sources designated by the Authority. The authorizing resolution may make provision for the issuance of such bonds in series as funds are required. The issuance of such bonds and the details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the Authority in respect thereto shall be governed by the provisions of this subtitle relating to the bonds, insofar as the same may be applicable. The Authority, however, in its discretion, may make or approve such provisions in connection with the issuance of the bonds authorized by this paragraph, including (without limitation) the security for such bonds, the priority of the bonds with regard to such security (which priority may be senior, or subordinated to, or on a parity with, other obligations) as the Authority may deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate the acquisition, construction or provision of a project by any person or subdivision; provided, however, that the Authority shall not have power to take any action in connection with the issuance of bonds pursuant to this paragraph which would create any obligation on the part of any subdivision without the consent of such subdivision to such obligation.
Md. Code, Land Use § 3-111 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-111
§3–111.
Status: in_force

(a) On a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, the land use element shall propose the most appropriate and desirable patterns for the general location, character, extent, and interrelationship of the uses of public and private land.

(b) The land use element may include the following public and private land uses:

(1) agricultural;

(2) commercial;

(3) forestry, in accordance with § 5–101 of the Natural Resources Article;

(4) industrial;

(5) recreational; and

(6) residential.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-412 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-412
§3–412.
Status: in_force

(a) Employment of a railroad police officer ends on the retirement, resignation, or termination of the railroad police officer.

(b) The powers granted to a railroad police officer under this subtitle end when the employment of the railroad police officer ends.

(c) Within 10 days after the employment of a railroad police officer ends, the railroad company that employed the railroad police officer shall file notice with the Governor that the employment has ended.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-306 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-306
§3–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Every owner or consignor shall furnish the trucker or hauler of animals being moved to a farm or to sale with a health certificate or a declaration giving the name and address of the owner or consignor of the animals and the name and address of the consignee. Each trucker or hauler shall ensure that the operator of the truck or other vehicle possesses the appropriate health certificate or declaration for each animal.

(b) Any consignment of animals not accompanied by the appropriate health certificate or declaration may be quarantined.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 3-105 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-105
§3–105.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall designate a chair from among the private sector members of the Board.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-201.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-201.1
§3–201.
Status: in_force

§3–201.1.

(a) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, a person may not possess, sell, donate, or distribute any biological product that is usable for the treatment or prevention of a disease transmissible to a human being.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) A physician licensed to practice in this State;

(ii) A veterinarian licensed to practice in this State;

(iii) A person who sells or distributes a biological product to a physician or veterinarian licensed to practice in this State;

(iv) A person employed by the Maryland Department of Health who possesses the biological product under an official program that is being conducted by that Department;

(v) A person who, while engaged in the service of a bona fide product laboratory, performs research or an investigation of or about a biological product;

(vi) The following products used for immunizing animals: leptospirosis vaccines and bacterins, staphylococcus bacterins and toxoids, streptococcus bacterins and toxoids, newcastle disease vaccine, erysipelas vaccines and bacterins, tetanus toxoids and such other products as may by regulation be granted exception; or

(vii) Any other person to whom the Secretary grants an exception that is based on a finding:

1. That there is a need; and

2. That the exception would not impose a serious health hazard.

(b) Except as authorized by the Secretary, a person may not possess, sell, donate, or distribute any biological product that is designated by the Secretary for use in a current government program for the control of animal disease.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-312 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-312
§3–312.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a certificate of qualification shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner provides; and

(2) pay to the Commissioner the fee required by § 2-112 of this article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2103 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 21 / Section 3-2103
§3–2103.
Status: in_force

A provision in any contract or agreement that attempts or purports to waive the right to bring an action under this subtitle or reduce any liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by a spill of oil or gas as a result of an offshore drilling activity is void as against public policy.
Md. Code, Land Use § 3-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202
§3–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A planning commission shall:

(i) make and approve a plan; and

(ii) recommend the plan to the legislative body for adoption.

(2) A planning commission may recommend adoption of:

(i) the whole plan;

(ii) successive parts of the plan, which correspond to geographic sections or divisions of the local jurisdiction; and

(iii) an amendment to the plan.

(b) (1) The elements of the plan may be expressed in words, graphics, or any other appropriate form.

(2) The elements of the plan shall be interrelated and each element shall describe how it relates to each of the other elements.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-802 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-802
§3–802.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by the Secretary, each live poultry market operator, production facility operator, and poultry dealer shall obtain an annual license from the Secretary.

(b) Each license shall be effective until the following June 30, unless suspended or revoked.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-402 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-402
§3–402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is remedial. Its purpose is to settle and afford relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to rights, status, and other legal relations. It shall be liberally construed and administered.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not apply to a single-passenger, coin-activated amusement ride that is electrically, manually, or mechanically operated unless admission is charged for access to the place where the amusement ride is located.

(b) This title does not repeal or modify § 21–1111 (“Medicine or patent medicine shows”) or § 21–1212 (“Violation of § 21–1111”) of the Health – General Article.

(c) This title does not prevent the licensing of carnivals, fairs, or amusement attractions by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(d) This title does not repeal or modify the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1409 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1409
§3–1409.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to discourage employers from adopting or retaining leave policies more generous than policies that comply with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-509 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-509
§3–509.
Status: in_force

A fund plan may be amended only:

(1) Prospectively; and

(2) By written amendments that are approved by resolution of the board of directors of the trust company.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1502 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 15 / Section 3-1502
§3–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) By proceeding under this subtitle, a petitioner is not limited to or precluded from pursuing any other legal remedy.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A petitioner or a petitioner’s employee who is a person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article; or

(2) A respondent who is a child at the time of the alleged commission of an act specified in § 3–1503(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-107 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-107
§3–107.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Any municipality or person may request the Service to provide the water supply, wastewater purification, solid waste disposal, or energy projects, or any other services, authorized by this subtitle.

(2) The request shall set forth the type of proposed project or services to be furnished and the proposed boundaries of the area within which a project or services are requested.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any limitations or other provisions to the contrary of Division II, Title 9, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3, Title 10, or Title 11 of the Local Government Article, or of any charter or local law regulating the procurement or awarding of public contracts, a municipality may enter into contracts with the Service for the purpose of the Service providing any of the projects or services requested by the municipality.

(2) (i) As soon as possible after receipt of a duly authorized request from a municipality or person, the Service shall provide a proposal or a proposed contract with the municipality or person in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle specifying the type of project or services to be provided, whether or not a service district will be established, the boundaries and effective date of any service district, and the terms, conditions, and costs under which the project or services will be provided.

(ii) Except as provided in §§ 3–109 and 3–110 of this subtitle, the Service is not obligated to provide a project or services to a municipality or a person before a contract has been executed by the parties.

(3) The Service shall provide any services and provide, maintain, and operate a project in accordance with the terms in the contract.

(4) For the purposes of this subsection, the express powers contained and enumerated in Division II and Title 10 of the Local Government Article and in the Charter of the City of Baltimore are deemed to incorporate and include the power and authority contained in this subsection.

(c) The charges levied against a service district shall be reduced by the full amount of federal and State grants which the Service receives and is entitled to retain to defray the cost of any project within the service district.

(d) (1) Existing facilities providing service of the type requested, including all rights, easements, laboratory facilities, vehicles, records, and all other property, equipment, and furnishings necessary and normally associated with the operation of the facility, shall be transferred to the sole ownership of the Service on the date a service district comes into existence unless the Service determines that it not be so transferred.

(2) Compensation for existing projects may be based on the original cost of the project minus an allowance for depreciation, or on other terms and conditions satisfactory to the municipality or person transferring the project.

(3) All costs and obligations assumed by the Service incidental to the transfer of ownership shall be included in the charge levied against the service district.

(e) At the request of any person or municipality having the responsibility for the collection of liquid waste or solid waste, the Service may enter into a contract to provide management and operation of waste collection services in any service district as an adjunct to the mandatory provision of projects as set forth in subsections (a) through (d) of this section, if:

(1) As a condition to the provision of management and operation of waste collection services, the municipality or person enters into a contract upon terms the Service determines reasonable; and

(2) The Service and the municipality or person requesting collection services determines by agreement from time to time the charges including the amount and frequency of payments to the Service.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the review and approval of the Board of Public Works shall be required on any contract for the provision of requested services with a value of $250,000 or more.

(2) The review and approval of the Board of Public Works is not required on a contract for the provision of:

(i) Requested services to a unit of State or local government; or

(ii) Services to the federal government.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-804 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-804
§3–804.
Status: in_force

(a) An incarcerated individual who is employed in the community under a work–release plan shall surrender to the Division the incarcerated individual’s total earnings less any payroll deductions required by law.

(b) (1) The Division shall deduct from the incarcerated individual’s earnings in the following order of priority:

(i) an amount the Division determines to be the cost to the State of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;

(ii) fees assessed under § 2–118 of this article;

(iii) the actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses of the incarcerated individual when released from actual confinement under the work–release program;

(iv) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, any amount that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated to pay to support the incarcerated individual’s dependents; and

(v) the amount that a court orders to be paid as restitution.

(2) Any balance that remains after the deductions are made under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

(i) credited to the incarcerated individual’s account; and

(ii) paid to the incarcerated individual on release.

(3) Any amount deducted under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall be paid to an incarcerated individual’s dependents through the local social services administration in the county in which the dependents reside.

(c) If any part of the incarcerated individual’s final earnings under a work–release plan are required to satisfy the obligatory deductions set forth in subsection (b) of this section, the balance of those earnings shall be forwarded to the incarcerated individual within 15 days after the incarcerated individual’s release from the Division’s jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Land Use § 3-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

(a) A local jurisdiction shall enact, adopt, amend, and execute a plan in accordance with this division.

(b) A municipal corporation may be included as part of a county plan under this division if:

(1) the legislative body of the municipal corporation, by resolution directed to the legislative body of the county where the municipal corporation is located, indicates the intention to participate in the county plan; and

(2) the legislative body of the county approves the resolution.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-307 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-307
§3–307.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license by passing an examination under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:

(1) the applicant has qualified for a license; and

(2) on receipt of a license fee set by the Board, the Board will issue a license to the applicant.

(b) (1) On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements for a license through examination under § 3–305 of this subtitle.

(2) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements for a license by reciprocity under § 3–306 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-104 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104
§3–104.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The clerk of the circuit court may record an instrument that effects a change of ownership if the instrument is:

(i) Endorsed with the certificate of the collector of taxes of the county in which the property is assessed, required under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) 1. Accompanied by a complete intake sheet; or

2. Endorsed by the assessment office for the county as provided in subsection (g)(8) of this section; and

(iii) Accompanied by a copy of the instrument, and any survey, for submission to the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(2) The Supervisor of Assessments shall transfer ownership of property in the assessment records, effective as of the date of recordation, on receipt from the clerk of the circuit court of a copy of the instrument, the completed intake sheet, and any survey submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection or documents received through an electronic recordation system.

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, property may not be transferred on the assessment books or records until:

1. All public taxes, assessments, and charges currently due and owed on the property have been paid to the treasurer, tax collector, or director of finance of the county in which the property is assessed; and

2. All taxes on personal property in the county due by the transferor have been paid when all land owned by the transferor in the county is being transferred.

(ii) The certificate of the collecting agent designated by law, showing that all taxes, assessments, and charges have been paid, shall be endorsed on the deed, and the endorsement shall be sufficient authority for transfer on the assessment books.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in Allegany, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties no property may be transferred on the assessment books or records until:

1. All public taxes, assessments, any charges due a municipal corporation, and charges due on the property have been paid as required by law; and

2. All taxes on personal property in the county due by the transferor have been paid when all land owned by the transferor in the county and municipal corporation is being transferred.

(ii) The certificate of the collecting agent and municipal corporation designated by law showing that all taxes, assessments, and charges have been paid, shall be endorsed on the deed and the endorsement shall be sufficient authority for transfer on the assessment books.

(3) (i) On request, the treasurer, tax collector, or director of finance for a county shall issue to the requester a certificate clearly enumerating by type and amount any public taxes, assessments, and charges due to the county or municipality against a property located in the county or municipality.

(ii) A certificate issued under this paragraph shall bar any charge or assessment against the property levied on a bona fide purchaser for value with no notice of the charge or assessment prior to the purchase of the property.

(iii) A collecting agent presented with a certificate issued under this paragraph within 45 days after issuance shall endorse the deed as required under paragraph (1)(ii) or (2)(ii) of this subsection on payment of all charges set forth in the certificate and any applicable transfer or recordation taxes.

(iv) A county or municipality may collect a fee of up to $55 for the issuance of a certificate under this paragraph.

(v) The payment of a fee and the issuance of a certificate under this paragraph may not preclude a claim by a county or municipality to payment of a charge or assessment against:

1. The owner of the property at the time of the issuance of the certificate; or

2. A person who acquires the property with knowledge of the charge or assessment.

(vi) Each treasurer, tax collector, or director of finance of a county shall adopt procedures to implement the requirements of this paragraph, including procedures for obtaining a statement on a certificate issued under this paragraph of all taxes, assessments, and charges due to a municipality on the transfer of ownership of a property.

(c) (1) (i) 1. The requirements for prepayment of personal property taxes in subsection (b) of this section do not apply to grants of land made:

A. By or on behalf of any mortgagee, lien creditor, trustee of a deed of trust, judgment creditor, trustee in bankruptcy or receiver, and any other court–appointed officer in an insolvency or liquidation proceeding; or

B. By a deed in lieu of foreclosure to any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust or to the holder’s assignee or designee.

2. The requirements for payment of real property taxes in subsection (b) of this section do not apply to grants of land that transfer residential real property from the estate of a decedent to an heir or a legatee of the decedent, if the heir or legatee of the decedent enters into a payment plan to pay all public taxes, assessments, and charges currently due and owed on the property with:

A. The county or municipal corporation to which the taxes, assessments, and charges are due; or

B. The State Tax Sale Ombudsman.

3. The collector of taxes for the county or municipal corporation to which the taxes, assessments, or charges are due shall provide the heir or legatee of a decedent to whom property is transferred under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph with the toll–free telephone number and website address of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman and a brief description of the services and programs available through the Ombudsman’s office.

4. When an heir or a legatee of a decedent enters into a payment plan with a county, a municipal corporation, or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the collector of taxes for the county or municipal corporation or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman shall provide the heir or legatee with an affidavit of the payment plan, which the heir or legatee shall provide to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record an instrument transferring ownership to the heir or legatee.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, after the recordation of a deed or other instrument that effects a grant of land described in subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph, the land shall be free and clear of, and unencumbered by, any lien or claim of lien for any unpaid taxes on personal property.

(iii) Subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph does not apply to:

1. Any lien for unpaid taxes on personal property that attached to the land by recording and indexing a notice as provided in § 14–804(b) of the Tax – Property Article prior to the recording of the mortgage, lien, deed of trust, or other encumbrance giving rise to the grant of land described in subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph; or

2. Unpaid taxes on personal property owed by the transferee or subsequent owner of the land after a grant of land described in subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph.

(iv) This paragraph does not affect the rights of the personal property tax lienholder to make a claim to any surplus proceeds from a judicial sale of land resulting in a grant of land described in subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph.

(2) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply in Charles, St. Mary’s, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Prince George’s, Worcester, Carroll, Montgomery, Frederick and Washington counties to any deed executed as a mere conduit or for convenience in holding and passing title, known popularly as a straw deed or, as provided in § 4–108 of this article, a deed making a direct grant in lieu of a straw deed, or to a deed which is a supplementary instrument merely confirming, correcting, or modifying a previously recorded deed, if there is no actual consideration paid or to be paid for the execution of the supplementary instrument.

(3) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, St. Mary’s, or Washington counties to any deed transferring property to the county when the controller or treasurer of the county has certified that the conveyance does not impair the security for any public taxes, assessments, and charges due on the remaining property of the grantor.

(4) (i) Property may be transferred on the assessment books or records in July, August, or September if instead of paying the taxes required under subsection (b)(1) of this section on a property transfer by assumption, a lender or the attorney handling the transfer of title files with the county treasurer, tax collector, or director of finance of the county in which the property is assessed a statement that certifies that the lender maintains a real estate tax escrow account.

(ii) Upon receipt of the statement required in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the county treasurer, tax collector, or director of finance shall endorse on the deed an appropriate certification and the endorsement shall be sufficient authority for transfer on the assessment books.

(5) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, at the time of transfer of real property subject to a semiannual payment schedule for the payment of property taxes, only those semiannual payments that are due for the current taxable year under § 10–204.3 of the Tax – Property Article must be paid prior to the transfer of the property.

(ii) The semiannual payments that are due for the current taxable year under § 10–204.3 of the Tax – Property Article are not required to be paid before the transfer of the property if:

1. The property is residential real property that is being transferred from the estate of a decedent to an heir or a legatee of the decedent; and

2. The heir or legatee of the decedent enters into a payment plan to pay all public taxes, assessments, and charges currently due and owed on the property with:

A. The county or municipal corporation to which the taxes, assessments, and charges are due; or

B. The State Tax Sale Ombudsman.

(iii) The collector of taxes for the county or municipal corporation to which the taxes, assessments, or charges are due shall provide the heir or legatee of a decedent to whom property is transferred under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph with the toll–free telephone number and website address of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman and a brief description of the services and programs available through the Ombudsman’s office.

(iv) When an heir or a legatee of a decedent enters into a payment plan with a county, a municipal corporation, or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the collector of taxes for the county or municipal corporation or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman shall provide the heir or legatee with an affidavit of the payment plan, which the heir or legatee shall provide to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record an instrument transferring ownership to the heir or legatee.

(6) (i) The requirements for payment of real property taxes in subsection (b) of this section do not apply to a grant of land that is subject to a payment plan for property taxes with a county, a municipal corporation, or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman if the grantee enters into an agreement with the county, municipal corporation, or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman to assume the grantor’s obligations under the payment plan.

(ii) The collector of taxes for the county or municipal corporation or the State Tax Sale Ombudsman shall provide the grantee with an affidavit of the payment plan, which the grantee shall provide to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record an instrument transferring ownership to the grantee.

(d) (1) Every deed or other instrument offered for recordation shall have the name of each person typed or printed directly above or below the signature of the person.

(2) If a typed or printed name is not provided as required in this subsection, the clerk shall make reasonable efforts to determine the correct name under which the deed or other instrument shall be indexed.

(e) (1) (i) Any printed deed or other instrument offered for recordation shall:

1. Be printed in not less than 8 point type and in black letters and be on white paper of sufficient weight and thickness to be clearly readable. If the deed or other instrument is wholly typewritten or typewritten on a printed form, the typewriting shall be in black letters, in not less than elite type and on white paper of sufficient weight or thickness as to be clearly readable. The foregoing provisions do not apply to manuscript covers or backs customarily used on documents offered for recordation. The recording charge for any instrument not conforming to these requirements shall be three times the normal amount charged. In any clerk’s office where the deeds or other instruments are scanned, no instrument on which a rider has been placed or attached in a manner obscuring, hiding, or covering any other part of the instrument may be offered or received for record. No instrument not otherwise readily subject to scanning may be offered or received for record until three times the normal recording charge is paid to the clerk and unless an affidavit, black type on white paper, is attached and made a part of the document stating the kind of instrument, the date, the parties to the transaction, description of the property, and all other pertinent data; and

2. Include at least a 3–inch margin at the top of the first page and 1–inch margins on the left and right sides of each page of the instrument for official use.

(ii) After any document has been recorded in one county, a certified copy of the recorded document may be recorded in any other county.

(2) A certified copy of any document from a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia that would otherwise be recordable under Maryland law may be recorded in this State, if the document contains:

(i) An original certification made by the clerk or other governmental official having responsibility for the certification or authentication of recorded documents in the jurisdiction where the document is recorded; and

(ii) An indication of the recording reference and court or other public registry where the original document is recorded.

(f) (1) (i) In this paragraph, “under the attorney’s supervision” includes review of an instrument by the certifying attorney.

(ii) A deed other than a mortgage, a deed of trust, an assignment of rents, an assignment of a lease for security purposes, or an assignment or a release of a mortgage or a deed of trust may not be recorded unless it bears:

1. The certification of an attorney admitted to the Bar of this State that the instrument has been prepared by the attorney or under the attorney’s supervision; or

2. A certification by a party named in the instrument that the instrument was prepared by that party.

(iii) A mortgage, a deed of trust, an assignment of rents, an assignment of a lease for security purposes, or an assignment or a release of a mortgage or a deed of trust prepared by any attorney or one of the parties named in the instrument may be recorded without the certification required under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(2) Every deed recorded in Prince George’s County shall contain a reference to the election district in which the property described in the deed is located.

(3) Every deed or other instrument recorded in Talbot County shall have written, typed, or printed on its back, to be readily visible when folded for filing in the appropriate drawer or file, the name of every party to the deed or other instrument and the nature or character of the instrument.

(4) No deed granting property lying within the boundaries of any sanitary district operated by the County Commissioners of Worcester County may be accepted by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for recording unless the deed is marked by the county to indicate that every assessment or charge currently due and owed to the county with respect to the property described in the deed has been paid.

(5) In Frederick County, if the property to be transferred is a subdivision, which is being dissected from a larger tract of land, then every public tax, assessment, and charge due on the larger tract shall be paid before the property is transferred on the assessment books or land records. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in Frederick County the certificate of the Treasurer and the appropriate municipal tax collector, if the property is within an incorporated town or city, showing that every tax has been paid shall be endorsed on the deed. The endorsement is sufficient authority for transfer on the assessment books or land records.

(6) Every deed granting a right–of–way or other easement to a public utility, public agency, or a department or agency of the State shall contain an accurate and definite description as well as a reference to the liber and folio where the servient land was granted and a recitation of the grantors, grantees, and the date of the reference deed.

(g) (1) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) An assignment of a mortgage or if presented for recordation, an assignment of a deed of trust;

(ii) A release of a deed of trust or mortgage;

(iii) A substitution of trustees on a deed of trust;

(iv) A power of attorney;

(v) A financing statement or an amendment, continuation, release, or termination of a financing statement recorded in land records; or

(vi) A restrictive covenant modification executed under § 3–112 of this subtitle.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, each deed or other instrument affecting property and presented for recordation shall be:

(i) Accompanied by a complete intake sheet, on the form that the Administrative Office of the Courts provides; or

(ii) Endorsed as provided under paragraph (8) of this subsection.

(3) A complete intake sheet shall:

(i) Describe the property by at least one of the following property identifiers:

1. The property tax account identification number, if any, or in Montgomery County, any parcel identifier required under § 3–501 of this title, if different from the tax account number;

2. The street address, if any;

3. If the property is a lot within a subdivided tract, the lot and block designation, or in Baltimore City, the current land record block number;

4. If the property is part of a tract that has been subdivided informally and there is neither an assigned tax account identification number for the parcel nor a lot and block designation, then the street address, if any, or the amount of acreage; or

5. If the property consists of multiple parcels, the designation “various lots of ground” or the abbreviation “VAR. L.O.G.”;

(ii) Name each grantor, donor, mortgagor, and assignor and each grantee, donee, mortgagee, and assignee;

(iii) State the type of instrument;

(iv) State the amount of consideration payable, including the amount of any mortgage or deed of trust indebtedness assumed, or the principal amount of debt secured;

(v) State the amount of recording charges due, including the land records surcharge and any transfer and recordation taxes;

(vi) Identify, by citation or explanation, each claimed exemption from recording taxes;

(vii) For an instrument effecting a change in ownership, state a tax bill mailing address; and

(viii) Indicate the person to whom the instrument is to be returned.

(4) An intake sheet may request any other information that the Administrative Office of the Courts considers necessary in expediting transfers of property or recording and indexing of instruments.

(5) A clerk may not charge any fee for recording an intake sheet.

(6) A clerk may not refuse to record an instrument that does not effect a change of ownership on the assessment books solely because it is not accompanied by an intake sheet.

(7) A clerk may refuse to record a deed or instrument that effects a change of ownership on the assessment rolls if the instrument is not accompanied by a complete intake sheet or endorsed as transferred on the assessment books by the assessment office for the county where the property is located.

(8) (i) If a deed or other instrument that effects a change in ownership is submitted for transfer on the assessment books without an intake sheet, the person offering the deed or other instrument shall mail or deliver to the person having charge of the assessment books the information required on the intake sheet.

(ii) When property is transferred on the assessment books under this paragraph:

1. The transfer shall be to the grantee or assignee named in the deed or other instrument; and

2. The person recording the transfer shall evidence the fact of the transfer on the deed or other instrument.

(iii) An endorsement under this paragraph is sufficient to authorize the recording of the deed or other instrument by the clerk of the appropriate court.

(9) A clerk may not record an instrument that effects a real property lease dealing in natural gas and oil unless the instrument is accompanied by a complete intake sheet.

(10) (i) An intake sheet shall be recorded immediately after the instrument it accompanies.

(ii) The intake sheet is not part of the instrument and does not constitute constructive notice as to the contents of the instrument.

(iii) The lack of an intake sheet does not affect the validity of any conveyance, lien, or lien priority based on recordation of an instrument.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-603 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-603
§3–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any recitals in the instruments, the bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle are investment securities under the laws of this State.

(b) The bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle and their issuance and sale are exempt from the provisions of §§ 8-206 and 8-208 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Education § 3-503 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The salary of the chair of the county board is:

(i) $5,000 for calendar year 2014; and

(ii) $7,000 per year beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year.

(2) The chair is entitled to:

(i) $1,500 each calendar year for travel and other expenses; and

(ii) After submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, reimbursement for a maximum of $1,000 per year of out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at out–of–county meetings and conferences related to official duties.

(b) (1) The salary of the vice chair and each nonstudent member of the county board is:

(i) $4,000 for calendar year 2014; and

(ii) $6,000 per year beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year.

(2) The vice chair and each nonstudent member are entitled to:

(i) $600 for travel and other expenses for calendar year 2014;

(ii) $800 per year for travel and other expenses beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent year; and

(iii) After submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, reimbursement for a maximum of $1,000 per year of out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at out–of–county meetings and conferences related to official duties.

(c) Each salary provided under this section shall be paid on a quarterly basis.

(d) (1) The student member may not receive compensation but, after submitting expense vouchers and supporting receipts, may be reimbursed for out–of–pocket expenses incurred in connection with official duties approved by the board.

(2) A student member who completes a full term on the board shall be granted a scholarship of $1,000 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-416 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-416
§3–416.
Status: in_force

After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all applicable requirements set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-301
§3–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Board” means the State Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-504 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-504
§3–504.
Status: in_force

The Division may exercise any authority necessary to perform properly any of its duties or functions under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-213 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-213
§3–213.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a minor may not be employed or allowed to work:

(1) in, about, or in connection with the manufacturing of a hazardous substance;

(2) in, about, or in connection with:

(i) a blast furnace;

(ii) a distillery where an alcoholic beverage is manufactured, bottled, wrapped, or packed;

(iii) a railroad;

(iv) an engineer, firefighter, or pilot on a vessel that is engaged in commerce; or

(v) a dock or wharf other than a marina where pleasure vessels are sold or served; or

(3) in, about, or in connection with:

(i) the erection or repair of an electrical wire;

(ii) the cleaning, oiling, or wiping of machinery; or

(iii) an occupation that is prohibited by law.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a minor under the age of 16 may not be employed or allowed to work:

(1) during the school hours set for that minor;

(2) about or in connection with an acid, dye, gas, lye, or paint;

(3) at, about, or in connection with:

(i) an airport;

(ii) a brickyard;

(iii) a lumberyard;

(iv) a workroom or work site where goods are manufactured or processed;

(v) scaffolding; or

(vi) a vessel when engaged in navigation or commerce; or

(4) in, about, or in connection with:

(i) construction;

(ii) an occupation that causes dust in an injurious quantity;

(iii) a manufacturing occupation;

(iv) a mechanical occupation;

(v) a processing occupation; or

(vi) the adjustment, cleaning, or operation of power-driven machinery except:

1. an office machine; or

2. machinery used in a school or government institution as part of vocational training.

(c) The Commissioner may prohibit minors being employed in an occupation if:

(1) after a public hearing, the Commissioner determines that employment in the occupation should be prohibited to minors;

(2) the Commissioner adopts by reference a determination by the United States Secretary of Labor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 that the occupation is hazardous; or

(3) after investigation, the Commissioner determines that the occupation is injurious to:

(i) the health or welfare of minors; or

(ii) the morals of minors under the age of 16 years.
Md. Code, Education § 3-12A-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 12A / Section 3-12A-01
§3–12A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) The Talbot County Board consists of:

(1) Seven voting members, one member elected from each of the seven election districts for the county board established in accordance with this subtitle; and

(2) Two nonvoting student members from the public high schools in the county.

(b) The elected members of the county board shall be elected:

(1) At the general election; and

(2) In accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.

(c) (1) A member elected from a district shall be a resident of the district.

(2) A member elected or appointed from a district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.

(d) (1) The boundaries for the election districts for the county board shall be established promptly following each decennial census.

(2) Whenever election district boundaries are to be redrawn, no later than December 1 of the year prior to the year in which redistricting is to take effect, the County Council shall appoint a commission on redistricting to include:

(i) Four individuals nominated by each political party that polled at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the immediately preceding general election; and

(ii) One additional individual.

(3) An individual who holds elective office is not eligible to be appointed to the commission on redistricting.

(4) (i) By November 15 of the year preceding the year in which redistricting is to take effect, the redistricting commission shall prepare and make available a plan of election districts.

(ii) The election districts shall be reasonably compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population and, in accordance with legal principles established by law, shall ensure that one or more of the election districts encompasses residents in which a majority of the voting age population consists of racial minorities.

(iii) No less than 15 calendar days and no more than 45 calendar days after the redistricting commission submits its plan, the County Council shall hold a public hearing on the plan.

(iv) The redistricting plan submitted by the redistricting commission becomes law 90 days after it is submitted to the County Council unless the County Council enacts a different redistricting plan before that date.

(e) (1) Each voting member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on December 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(2) A voting member may not serve for more than three consecutive terms.

(f) The terms of the voting members are staggered as follows:

(1) One member elected from each of districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 at the 2006 general election, and every 4 years thereafter; and

(2) One member elected from each of districts 2, 5, and 6 at the 2008 general election, and every 4 years thereafter.

(g) (1) The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next congressional election.

(2) A resident of the district in which a vacancy exists may apply for appointment by the Governor to fill the vacancy.

(h) The student members shall be appointed and serve on the county board in accordance with § 3–12A–06 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-707 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-707
§3–707.
Status: in_force

(a) If a judge refuses to issue a writ of habeas corpus sought for the purpose of determining the right to bail, or if a judge sets bail claimed to be excessive prior to trial or after conviction, but prior to final judgment, a petitioner may apply to the Appellate Court of Maryland for leave to appeal from the refusal.

(b) (1) A petitioner shall file the application for leave to appeal within ten days after the denial or grant of habeas corpus relief stating briefly why the order of the lower court should be reversed or modified.

(2) The record on the application for leave to appeal shall contain a copy of the petition for habeas corpus, the State’s answer, if any, the order of the court, and the memorandum of reasons issued by the judge.

(3) If the Court grants the application, it may order the preparation of a transcript of any proceedings related to the habeas corpus petition.

(c) (1) The Appellate Court of Maryland may grant or deny the application for leave to appeal. If the Court grants the application, it may affirm, reverse, or modify the order of the lower court granting or denying the relief sought by the writ.

(2) If the Court determines that the lower court was wrong in refusing to admit to bail or that the bail set is not appropriate, it may determine the proper amount of bail. This determination is binding on the lower court, unless a change of circumstances warrants a different decision.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-214 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-214
§3–214.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Committee” means the Land Preservation Rapid Response Advisory Committee.

(c) “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Environmental Trust.

(d) “Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the Maryland Environmental Trust.

(e) “Fund” means the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund.

(f) “Land trust” has the meaning stated in § 3–2A–01 of this article.

(g) “Program” means the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Program.

(h) “Trust” means the Maryland Environmental Trust.
Md. Code, State Government § 3-406 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-406
§3–406.
Status: reserved

(a) The publisher of the Code of Public General Laws shall codify each executive order that is issued in statutory form under Article II, § 24 of the Maryland Constitution, as statutes are codified.

(b) (1) The Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services shall publish all other executive orders and all proclamations that are required to be published.

(2) The Executive Director shall:

(i) to the extent possible, arrange each of these executive orders or proclamations by the article of the Code to which the executive order or proclamation relates; and

(ii) publish these executive orders and proclamations in a volume.

(c) (1) The Executive Director is not required to publish any executive order that has been rescinded or has expired.

(2) The Executive Director shall establish a procedure to remove from the Code an executive order or proclamation that has been rescinded or has expired.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-302.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302.1
§3–302.
Status: in_force

§3–302.1.

(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(b) As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:

(1) One complete set of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(2) The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and

(3) The processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

(c) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.

(d) If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s criminal history record.

(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(2) May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.

(f) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-803 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-803
§3–803.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Employee” means an individual who:

(i) is employed by an employer to work full–time or part–time;

(ii) has worked for the employer for the last 12 months; and

(iii) has worked for at least 1,250 hours during the last 12 months.

(3) “Employer” means:

(i) a person that:

1. employs 50 or more individuals; and

2. is engaged in a business, industry, profession, trade, or other enterprise in the State;

(ii) the State and its units;

(iii) a county and its units; or

(iv) a municipal government in the State.

(4) “Immediate family member” means a spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, or sibling.

(b) An employee may take leave from work on the day that an immediate family member of the employee is leaving for, or returning from, active duty outside the United States as a member of the uniformed services.

(c) An employer may not require an employee to use compensatory, sick, or vacation leave when taking leave under this section.

(d) An employer may require an employee requesting leave under this section to submit proof to the employer verifying that the leave is being taken in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-211 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-211
§3–211.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Under the influence of alcohol per se” means having an alcohol concentration at the time of testing of at least 0.08 as measured by grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

(3) (i) “Vessel” means any watercraft that is used or is capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice.

(ii) “Vessel” does not include a seaplane.

(b) (1) For purposes of determining alcohol concentration under this section, if the alcohol concentration is measured by milligrams of alcohol per deciliter of blood or milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, a court shall convert the measurement into grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood by dividing the measurement by 1000.

(2) The presumptions and evidentiary rules of §§ 10–302, 10–306, 10–307, and 10–308 of the Courts Article apply to a person charged under this section.

(c) (1) A person may not cause a life–threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while the person is:

(i) under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) under the influence of alcohol per se.

(2) A violation of this subsection is life–threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel while:

(i) under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) under the influence of alcohol per se.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates this subsection, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, or § 2–506 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, 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.

(d) (1) A person may not cause a life–threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while the person is impaired by alcohol.

(2) A violation of this subsection is life–threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $3,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates this subsection, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, or § 2–506 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, 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.

(e) (1) A person may not cause a life–threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while the person is so far impaired by a drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the person cannot drive, operate, or control a motor vehicle or vessel safely.

(2) A violation of this subsection is life–threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by drugs.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $3,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates this subsection, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, or § 2–506 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, 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.

(f) (1) This subsection does not apply to a person who is entitled to use the controlled dangerous substance under the laws of the State.

(2) A person may not cause a life–threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while the person is impaired by a controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of this article.

(3) A violation of this subsection is life–threatening injury by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates this subsection, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, or § 2–506 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, 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.

(g) For the purposes of application of subsequent offender penalties under subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f) of this section, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal jurisdiction that, if committed in this State would constitute a violation of this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, or § 2–506 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, shall be considered a violation of this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-610 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-610
§3–610.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Department” means the Department of General Services.

(b) This section applies to a capital project that receives at least $3,000,000 in State funds in a single fiscal year and is funded in the annual State capital budget as:

(1) a miscellaneous grant program;

(2) a local House of Delegates initiative; or

(3) a local Senate initiative.

(c) (1) Prior to the release of State funds for a capital project that meets the conditions of subsection (b) of this section, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall:

(i) review the capital project for subcontracting opportunities under the provisions of Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; and

(ii) if practicable, establish minority business enterprise subgoals for the capital project.

(2) In setting subgoals under this subsection, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall consider the availability and capacity of minority business enterprises in Maryland and in the county where the project is located to fulfill the subgoal.

(d) (1) If the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs establishes minority business enterprise subgoals for the capital project, the recipient of the State funds shall:

(i) certify to the Department that the recipient expects to achieve the subgoals; or

(ii) request a waiver of all or part of the subgoals from the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(2) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall review a request for a waiver under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection and report the revised subgoals for the capital project to the Department.

(e) (1) On or before July 31 each year, the Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the number of waivers granted for capital projects that meet the conditions of subsection (b) of this section in the prior fiscal year.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) a description of the capital project;

(ii) whether the waiver was a partial or full waiver; and

(iii) the justification for the waiver.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-607 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-607
§3–607.
Status: in_force

The Department of State Police shall place a direct link to the Internet site of the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons on the home page of the Department’s website.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-503 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 2023, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including regulations:

(1) Designating irreplaceable natural areas on State–owned land managed by the Department; and

(2) Establishing management objectives for irreplaceable natural areas, including:

(i) A map depicting boundaries for each area;

(ii) A description of the unique features and threats for each area; and

(iii) Compatible and incompatible activities for each area.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8C-12 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8C / Section 3-8C-12
§3–8C–12.
Status: in_force

§3–8C–12. IN EFFECT

(a) On or before November 1 of each year, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on each Truancy Reduction Pilot Program established under this subtitle.

(b) The report required by subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) The number of Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs established in the State;

(2) The number of participants in each Truancy Reduction Pilot Program;

(3) Information on the outcomes of the participants in each Truancy Reduction Pilot Program; and

(4) Recommendations to improve the function of current Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs.

§3–8C–12. // EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2026 PER CHAPTER 577 OF 2025 //

On or before November 1 of each year, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on each Truancy Reduction Pilot Program established under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 3-412 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-412
§3–412.
Status: reserved

(a) The Program may provide business assistance services under § 3-406 of this subtitle at no cost to the employer.

(b) Program money may be used for costs associated with the direct delivery of instruction, including:

(1) curriculum development;

(2) course materials; and

(3) instructors’ salaries and expenses for training.

(c) (1) At least 60% of the money available to the Program shall be reserved for employers with 150 or fewer employees based in the State.

(2) Up to 20% of the money available to the Program may be provided to an employer with more than 500 employees based in the State, if the employer:

(i) is primarily engaged in manufacturing or in a technology-based business;

(ii) agrees to increase purchases of goods produced in the State and services from suppliers based in the State; and

(iii) agrees to provide the workforce training to the number of employees based in the State, as determined by the Program, of smaller employers located in the State that supply goods or services to the employer receiving the money.

(d) (1) An employer may not receive more than $200,000 a year from the Program.

(2) The Program may not contribute more than 50% of direct training costs for job-specific training assistance.

(3) Program money may not be used for:

(i) capital equipment for an employer; or

(ii) trainee wages.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1503.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 15 / Section 3-1503.1
§3–1503.
Status: in_force

§3–1503.1.

(a) A petition under this subtitle may be filed with a commissioner when the Office of the District Court Clerk is not open for business.

(b) If a petition is filed with a commissioner and the commissioner finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the respondent has committed, and is likely to commit in the future, an act specified in § 3–1503(a) of this subtitle against the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee, the commissioner may issue an interim peace order to protect the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee.

(c) An interim peace order:

(1) Shall contain only the relief that is minimally necessary to protect the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee; and

(2) May order the respondent to:

(i) Refrain from committing or threatening to commit an act specified in § 3–1503(a) of this subtitle against the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee;

(ii) Refrain from contacting, attempting to contact, or harassing the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee;

(iii) Refrain from entering the residence of the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee; and

(iv) Remain away from the place of employment, school, or temporary residence of the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee.

(d) (1) (i) An interim peace order shall state the date, time, and location for the temporary peace order hearing and a tentative date, time, and location for a final peace order hearing.

(ii) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, or unless the court continues the hearing for good cause, a temporary peace order hearing shall be held on the first or second day on which a District Court judge is sitting after issuance of the interim peace order.

(2) An interim peace order shall include in at least 10–point bold type:

(i) Notice to the respondent that:

1. The respondent must give the court written notice of each change of address;

2. If the respondent fails to appear at the temporary peace order hearing or any later hearing, the respondent may be served with any other orders or notices in the case by first–class mail at the respondent’s last known address;

3. The date, time, and location of the final peace order hearing is tentative only, and subject to change; and

4. If the respondent does not attend the temporary peace order hearing, the respondent may call the Office of the Clerk of the District Court at the number provided in the order to find out the actual date, time, and location of any final peace order hearing;

(ii) A statement of all possible forms and duration of relief that a temporary peace order or final peace order may contain;

(iii) Notice to the petitioner, petitioner’s employee, and respondent that, at the hearing, a judge may issue a temporary peace order that grants any or all of the relief requested in the petition or may deny the petition, whether or not the respondent is in court;

(iv) A warning to the respondent that violation of an interim peace order is a crime and that a law enforcement officer shall arrest the respondent, with or without a warrant, and take the respondent into custody if the officer has probable cause to believe that the respondent has violated any provision of the interim peace order; and

(v) The phone number of the Office of the District Court Clerk.

(e) Whenever a commissioner issues an interim peace order, the commissioner shall:

(1) Immediately forward a copy of the petition and interim peace order to the appropriate law enforcement agency for service on the respondent; and

(2) Before the hearing scheduled in the interim peace order, transfer the case file and the return of service, if any, to the Office of the District Court Clerk.

(f) A law enforcement officer shall:

(1) Immediately on receipt of a petition and interim peace order, serve them on the respondent named in the order; and

(2) Immediately after service, make a return of service to the commissioner’s office or, if the Office of the District Court Clerk is open for business, to the clerk.

(g) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an interim peace order shall be effective until the earlier of:

(i) The temporary peace order hearing under § 3–1504 of this subtitle; or

(ii) The end of the second business day the Office of the Clerk of the District Court is open following the issuance of an interim peace order.

(2) If the court is closed on the day on which the interim peace order is due to expire, the interim peace order shall be effective until the next day on which the court is open, at which time the court shall hold a temporary peace order hearing.

(h) A decision of a commissioner to grant or deny relief under this section is not binding on, and does not affect any power granted to or duty imposed on, a judge of a circuit court or the District Court under any law, including any power to grant or deny a petition for a temporary peace order or final peace order.

(i) An individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-1004 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1004
§3–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year the Department shall collect publicly available data on the use in the State of medically important antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, and poultry from:

(1) The U.S. Department of Agriculture;

(2) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

(3) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and

(4) Appropriate national and State trade associations, organizations, and councils.

(b) On or before February 1 each year, a licensed veterinarian shall submit to the Department, in a manner determined by the Department:

(1) A copy of the record prescribing the medically important antimicrobial drug or a copy of the veterinary feed directive for each medically important antimicrobial drug, as listed in Appendix A of the federal Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance for Industry #152, administered in feed or water to cattle, swine, or poultry during the previous calendar year; and

(2) An accounting, as provided by the owner, of the total number of animals raised during the previous calendar year, categorized by species and production class.

(c) (1) On or before July 1 each year, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the data collected under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(2) The report shall include the following information for the previous calendar year:

(i) The total number of animals raised on farm operations covered by this subtitle, categorized by species and production class;

(ii) The specific antimicrobial active ingredients and classes of antimicrobial active ingredients used;

(iii) The total weight of antimicrobial active ingredients used;

(iv) Indications for which veterinarians prescribed medically important antimicrobial drugs; and

(v) Patterns of use for medically important antimicrobial drugs, including duration and seasonal variation.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the information required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be disaggregated by county.

(ii) If there are two or fewer reporting farm operations in a particular county for any of the categories described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department may report the information for that category on a regional or statewide basis.

(d) The Department shall maintain all records and information relating to the administration of medically important antimicrobial drugs submitted to the Department under this section:

(1) In a manner that protects the identity of the owner, operator, and veterinarian for whom the information was submitted; and

(2) For at least 5 years.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-506 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-506
§3–506.
Status: in_force

To collect wages that employers unlawfully withhold, the Commissioner may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a labor department or other similar unit that has jurisdiction in another state over wage collection.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-905 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-905
§3–905.
Status: in_force

(a) In a conversion of an other entity to a Maryland corporation, the stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock of the Maryland corporation or stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of any other corporation or other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.

(b) In a conversion of a Maryland corporation to an other entity, stock of the Maryland corporation may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity to which the Maryland corporation is converted or of any other corporation or other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-704 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-704
§3–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anything of value from another, may not falsely accuse or threaten to falsely accuse another of a crime or of anything that, if the accusation were true, would tend to bring the other into contempt or disrepute.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1007 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1007
§3–1007.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in Prince George’s County, the board of education may implement the use of school uniforms by all students in the public schools in the county.
Md. Code, Education § 3-5A-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 5A / Section 3-5A-04
§3–5A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the voting members shall receive compensation as set by the County Council.

(b) (1) The salary of each voting member of the county board shall be at least $3,200.

(2) The salary of the president of the county board shall be at least $3,600.

(c) (1) Each voting member of the county board may be provided health insurance and other fringe benefits regularly provided to employees of the county board under the same terms and conditions extended to other employees of the county board.

(2) A board member’s participation in a benefits program sponsored by the county board under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be considered compensation for the purposes of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-408 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-408
§3–408.
Status: in_force

(a) To satisfy court ordered restitution that an incarcerated individual in the program owes, the Division shall:

(1) determine the amount of reasonable payments; and

(2) collect and disburse the payments.

(b) (1) The Division shall establish a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic supervision and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, collect the fee from each incarcerated individual in the program.

(2) If the Division determines that an incarcerated individual cannot afford to pay the fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division may exempt the incarcerated individual wholly or partly from the fee.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-307 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-307
§3–307.
Status: in_force

The Board shall advise and consult with the Commissioner on reasonable regulations to prevent conditions that are detrimental to the public in their use of amusement attractions.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-608 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-608
§3–608.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “missing child” means a minor whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent or other person who has permanent care and custody or responsibility for the supervision of the minor.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a parent or other person who has permanent care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor under the age of 13 years may not recklessly or willfully fail to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency that the minor is a missing child within 24 hours of the time at which the parent or other person knew or should have known that the minor is a missing child.

(c) This section does not apply if the fact that the minor is a missing child has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-212 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-212
§3–212.
Status: reserved

(a) The attorney in fact of a reciprocal insurer may be an individual, firm, or corporation.

(b) The attorney in fact of a foreign or alien reciprocal insurer that is authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State is not considered to be doing business in the State within the meaning of any law of the State that applies to foreign firms or corporations merely because the attorney in fact performs its duties as attorney in fact with respect to the reciprocal insurer's transactions in the State.

(c) The attorney in fact of a reciprocal insurer has the rights and powers provided in the power of attorney given the attorney in fact by the subscribers.

(d) The terms of a power of attorney or agreement collateral to the power of attorney must be reasonable and equitable.

(e) The power of attorney must state:

(1) the powers of the attorney in fact;

(2) that the attorney in fact is authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the reciprocal insurer in an action against the reciprocal insurer on contracts exchanged;

(3) the general services to be performed by the attorney in fact;

(4) the maximum amount to be deducted from advance premiums or deposits to be paid to the attorney in fact and the general items of expense in addition to losses, to be paid by the reciprocal insurer; and

(5) except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several liability of each subscriber in the amount specified in § 3-216 of this subtitle.

(f) The power of attorney may:

(1) provide for the right of substitution of the attorney in fact and revocation of the power of attorney;

(2) restrict the exercise of the power of attorney as agreed by the subscribers;

(3) provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or through their advisory committee; and

(4) contain any other lawful provisions considered advisable.

(g) For a domestic reciprocal insurer, a power of attorney or agreement collateral to the power of attorney is not effective and may not be used until approved by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-312
§3–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed chiropractor may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the chiropractor.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the chiropractor under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the chiropractor’s license.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2A-08 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2A / Section 3-2A-08
§3–2A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for any of the following reasons:

(1) Immorality;

(2) Misconduct in office;

(3) Incompetency;

(4) Willful neglect of duty; or

(5) Failure to attend, without good cause, at least 75% of the scheduled meetings of the county board in any 1 calendar year.

(b) Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against the member and give the member an opportunity to request a hearing within 10 days.

(c) If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(1) The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

(2) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the member’s own defense in person or by counsel.

(d) A member removed under this section has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-801 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-801
§3–801.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Capital stock” includes both common and preferred stock.

(3) “Converting institution” means a national banking association, a federal stock savings and loan association, or a federal stock savings bank.

(4) “Federal stock savings and loan association” means an institution that is incorporated under federal law as a savings and loan association that has authority to issue capital stock.

(5) “Federal stock savings bank” means an institution that is incorporated under federal law as a savings bank that has authority to issue capital stock.

(6) “National banking association” has the meaning stated in § 1–101(p) of this article.

(b) A converting institution that is located in this State may convert into a commercial bank as provided by federal law and this section.

(c) (1) The converting institution shall meet the requirements of this title for incorporation of a commercial bank.

(2) The procedures for incorporation may be modified as required by the difference between incorporation and conversion.

(3) Pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commissioner, any interested person may request that the Commissioner conduct a hearing regarding the conversion.

(d) The consenting stockholders of the converting institution shall sign, acknowledge, and file articles of incorporation. The articles shall state that the conversion has been approved by the stockholders in the manner required by federal law.

(e) The requirement for cash payment for stock may be met by exchanging shares of the new commercial bank for those of the converting institution valued at not more than fair cash market value.

(f) (1) The new commercial bank shall be considered the same business and corporate entity as the converting institution and, except as limited by this article or by its charter or bylaws, has all of the rights, powers, and duties of the converting institution.

(2) The converting institution’s rights, franchises, and interests in any property become the property of the new commercial bank, subject to the liabilities of the converting institution that exist at the time of the conversion.

(g) (1) Unless this construction would be unreasonable, any reference to the converting institution in any writing, whether executed or taking effect before or after the conversion, shall be interpreted as a reference to the new commercial bank.

(2) The new commercial bank may use the name of the converting institution if it can do any act more conveniently under that name.

(h) If a converting institution has assets or engages in business activities that do not conform to the law governing commercial banks, the Commissioner may allow a reasonable time for the new commercial bank to conform to that law.
Md. Code, Environment § 3-104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104
§3–104.
Status: in_force

The Department may obtain any federal or other funds that are available to this State for purposes that are within the scope of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2B-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-02
§3–2B–02.
Status: in_force

(a) At the general election for the elected members of the county board, the ballot shall provide the voters of that school board district with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that district only.

(b) After the election results are certified, the State Board shall declare for each district whether a candidate has been elected.

(c) In any election, if no candidate files a certificate of candidacy for the office or if no individual otherwise qualifies to have the individual’s name placed on the ballot, the Governor shall appoint a member from a list of nominees submitted by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to fill that vacancy no later than 30 days after the general election.
Md. Code, Election Law § 3-301 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-301
§3–301.
Status: in_force

(a) When a voter registration application is received by a local board, the local board shall:

(1) if the applicant resides in the county of the local board, determine whether the applicant is qualified to become a registered voter; or

(2) if the applicant resides in a different county in the State, immediately forward the application to the proper county.

(b) The information contained in the voter registration application for a qualified applicant shall be electronically entered into the statewide voter registration list on an expedited basis at the time voter registration information is provided to the local board and shall be assigned to the county in which the applicant resides unless registration is closed pursuant to § 3–302 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The election director in the county where an applicant resides shall send a voter acknowledgment notice, in a format prescribed by the State Board, to each applicant informing the applicant whether he or she is qualified to become registered, and, if not qualified, the reasons why.

(2) (i) A voter notification card sent to a qualified applicant may serve as a voter acknowledgment notice.

(ii) 1. The voter notification card shall contain the name and address of the voter, the date of issue, and the district or ward and precinct of the voter.

2. The card is evidence that the individual to whom it is issued is a registered voter on the date appearing on the card.

3. The election director shall issue a replacement card on request of the voter and a new card when a relevant change is made in the voter’s registration record if the voter continues to reside in the county.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-416 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-416
§3–416.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies:

(1) to a project undertaken by an investor–owned electric company or gas and electric company that:

(i) involves the construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, restoration, or alteration of any electric infrastructure of the company, and any related traffic control activities; and

(ii) is funded by federal funds to meet the State’s policy goals for electric system planning under Title 7, Subtitle 8 of the Public Utilities Article, including funds made available under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or the federal Inflation Reduction Act; and

(2) only to the portion of the project supported by the federal funds.

(b) An investor–owned electric company or gas and electric company shall require a contractor or subcontractor on a project described in subsection (a) of this section to:

(1) pay the area prevailing wage for each trade employed, including wages and fringe benefits;

(2) offer health care and retirement benefits to the employees working on the project;

(3) participate in an apprenticeship program registered with the State for each trade employed on the project;

(4) establish and execute a plan for outreach, recruitment, and retention of State residents to perform work on the project, with an aspirational goal of 25% of total work hours performed by Maryland residents, including residents who are:

(i) returning citizens;

(ii) women;

(iii) minority individuals; or

(iv) veterans;

(5) have been in compliance with federal and State wage and hour laws for the previous 3 years;

(6) be subject to all State reporting and compliance requirements; and

(7) maintain all appropriate licenses in good standing.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-302 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle an undefined word or phrase that describes an element of common-law rape retains its judicially determined meaning, except to the extent it is expressly or impliedly changed in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-708 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-708
§3–708.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Local official” means an individual serving in a publicly elected office of a local government unit, as defined in § 10–101 of the State Government Article.

(3) (i) “State official” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the General Provisions Article.

(ii) “State official” includes the Governor, Governor–elect, Lieutenant Governor, and Lieutenant Governor–elect.

(4) “Threat” includes:

(i) an oral threat; or

(ii) a threat in any written form, whether or not the writing is signed, or if the writing is signed, whether or not it is signed with a fictitious name or any other mark.

(b) A person may not knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of, kidnap, or cause physical injury to a State official, a local official, a deputy State’s Attorney, an assistant State’s Attorney, or an assistant Public Defender.

(c) A person may not knowingly send, deliver, part with, or make for the purpose of sending or delivering a threat prohibited under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1108 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1108
§3–1108.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to prevent an employee from exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which the employee may be otherwise entitled.
Md. Code, Family Law § 3-102 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-102
§3–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the individual is pregnant, an individual:

(1) has no cause of action for breach of promise to marry; and

(2) may not bring an action for breach of promise to marry regardless of where the cause of action arose.

(b) In an action for damages for breach of promise to marry, a judgment for the plaintiff may not be entered on the uncorroborated testimony of the plaintiff.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-109 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-109
§3–109.
Status: in_force

(a) If the guardianship is terminated under § 3-106(b) of this subtitle, the court may direct the payment to the beneficiaries of any sum due and unpaid under any policy of insurance on the life of the absentee, if the claim is uncontested by the insurer.

(b) If the guardianship is terminated under § 3-106(b) of this subtitle and an insurer contests a claim under subsection (a) of this section, the court has jurisdiction of the matter and shall determine, with the aid of a jury if one is called for, the issue of death of the absentee and any other issue arising under the policy.

(c) In any proceeding under this section, if the absentee is not found to be dead and the policy provides for a surrender value, the beneficiary may request the guardian to demand the payment of surrender value. The guardian’s receipt for the payment is a release to the insurer of all claims under the policy. The guardian shall pay to the beneficiary (or to the absentee’s estate, if the beneficiary has not survived the absentee) the sum so received, less the amount allowed by the court as costs of the proceedings under this section.

(d) If the survival of a named beneficiary is not established, the provisions of this subtitle apply as if the proceeds of insurance were a part of the estate of the absentee.