Md. Code, Insurance § 8-316 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-316
§8–316.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to a plan or the life insurer, an administrator, directly or indirectly:

(1) may not deal with the assets of the plan or the life insurer in the administrator’s own interest or for the administrator’s own account;

(2) in a transaction involving the plan or the life insurer, may not act in any capacity on behalf of or represent in any capacity a party whose interests are adverse to the interests of the life insurer, the plan, or the plan’s participants or beneficiaries;

(3) other than commissions or service fees received from an insurer, may not receive consideration for the administrator’s own personal account from a party dealing with the plan or the life insurer in connection with a transaction involving the assets of the plan or the life insurer; or

(4) may not knowingly participate in or attempt to conceal an act or omission of another administrator involved in the administration of that plan or in activities on behalf of the life insurer, knowing that the act or omission of the other administrator would be a violation of this subtitle.

(b) An administrator may not procure the bond required by this subtitle from a surety insurer or other company or through an insurance producer in whose business operations the administrator has direct or indirect control or significant financial interest.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this section, an administrator is not considered to have dealt with the assets of a plan in the administrator’s own interest or for the administrator’s own account solely because:

(1) the administrator held the assets, at interest for the benefit of the administrator, for an administratively reasonable period of time before remitting the assets to an insurer or other payee; or

(2) the compensation that the administrator receives for services necessary for establishing or operating the plan does not exceed reasonable compensation.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The filing of an application for sentence review under this subtitle does not:

(1) stay the execution of the sentence;

(2) affect the time allowed to file an appeal or a motion for a new trial; or

(3) affect the power of the sentencing judge to change the sentence to the extent allowed by the Maryland Rules.

(b) After an application is filed, the sentencing judge may grant a stay of the execution of the sentence pending a decision under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-113 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-113
§8–113.
Status: in_force

Interests subject to property tax under § 6-102 of this article shall be valued as if the lessee, person in possession, or user of the property were the owner of the property.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-403
§8–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, for fiscal years 2020 through 2023, capital grants shall be appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund as provided in § 3–216 of this article based on the following calculations:

(1) An amount equal to 8.3% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(2) An amount equal to 3.2% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(3) An amount equal to 2.0% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, capital grants shall be appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund as provided in § 3–216 of this article based on the following calculations:

(1) For fiscal year 2024:

(i) An amount equal to 9.5% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(ii) An amount equal to 3.7% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(iii) An amount equal to 2.4% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle;

(2) For fiscal year 2025:

(i) An amount equal to 11% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(ii) An amount equal to 4.3% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(iii) An amount equal to 2.7% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle;

(3) For fiscal year 2026:

(i) An amount equal to 12.2% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(ii) An amount equal to 4.8% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(iii) An amount equal to 3.0% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle;

(4) For fiscal year 2027:

(i) An amount equal to 12.2% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(ii) An amount equal to 4.8% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(iii) An amount equal to 3.0% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle; and

(5) For fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter:

(i) An amount equal to 9.5% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to Baltimore City;

(ii) An amount equal to 3.7% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the counties to be distributed as provided in § 8–404 of this subtitle; and

(iii) An amount equal to 2.4% of funds credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account shall be appropriated to the municipalities to be distributed as provided in § 8–405 of this subtitle.

(c) The capital grants made under this subtitle shall be appropriated only if all debt service requirements and departmental operating expenses have been funded and sufficient funds are available to fund the capital program.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-01
§8–6D–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “ACME” means the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or a successor organization that is an accrediting agency for midwifery education programs and institutions and is approved by the United States Department of Education.

(c) “AMCB” means the American Midwifery Certification Board, or a successor organization that is a certifying agency for midwifery education programs and is approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

(d) “Applicant” means an individual who has submitted an application to the Board to be licensed as a certified midwife.

(e) “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.

(f) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice certified midwifery.

(g) (1) “Licensed certified midwife” means an individual who has been issued a license by the Board under this subtitle to practice certified midwifery.

(2) “Licensed certified midwife” does not include a licensed direct–entry midwife or a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife under this title.

(h) (1) “Practice certified midwifery” means the management and care of essentially normal newborns and of essentially normal women antepartally, intrapartally, and postpartally.

(2) “Practice certified midwifery” includes:

(i) Family planning and well woman reproductive care;

(ii) The prescribing of substances commonly used in the practice of midwifery;

(iii) The prescribing of Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V controlled dangerous substances commonly used in the practice of midwifery; and

(iv) The dispensing of the substances prescribed in accordance with the provisions of items (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph in the course of treating a patient:

1. At a medical facility or clinic that is operated on a nonprofit basis;

2. At a health center that operates on a campus of an institution of higher education;

3. At a public health facility, a medical facility under contract with a state or local health department, or a facility funded with public funds; or

4. With a starter dosage of a drug as authorized under § 8–508 of this title.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-904 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-904
§8–904.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle is intended to supplant or limit the authority of the Department of the Environment to establish eligibility and other requirements for use of nutrient or sediment offset credits under any State or federal permit or other regulatory program.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: reserved

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

(b) (1) “Administrative costs” means any costs that are for administrative functions, including:

(i) billing and collection expenses;

(ii) promotion and marketing expenses;

(iii) taxes, fees, and assessments;

(iv) legal expenses; and

(v) other general and administrative costs as determined by the Secretary.

(2) “Administrative costs” does not include:

(i) accounting and financial reporting expenses, including the costs of auditing the Fund in accordance with § 8–104 of this subtitle; or

(ii) computer software, if used exclusively for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services.

(c) “Bank account” means a checking or savings account that is maintained in a financial institution whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

(d) “Capital equipment” means any equipment item or furnishing that has:

(1) a useful life greater than 1 year; and

(2) a procurement cost of at least $10,000 per unit.

(e) “Capital expenditure” means revenues appropriated for:

(1) the acquisition of land, buildings, or capital equipment; or

(2) new construction.

(f) (1) “Computer software” means any program that is used to cause a computer to perform a specific task or set of tasks.

(2) “Computer software” includes:

(i) system and application programs; and

(ii) database storage and management programs.

(g) “Encumber” means to create a legal obligation that requires a portion of an appropriation to be reserved to pay money in the future.

(h) (1) “Expenditures for fire protection” means:

(i) revenues appropriated or to be appropriated by a county for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services; and

(ii) the proceeds of any county bonds used to finance facilities that house equipment for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services.

(2) “Expenditures for fire protection” includes:

(i) revenues appropriated by a county to volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance companies;

(ii) accounting and financial reporting expenses, including the costs of auditing the Fund in accordance with § 8–104 of this subtitle; and

(iii) the costs of training personnel.

(3) “Expenditures for fire protection” does not include:

(i) salaries, workers’ compensation, fringe benefits, or other personnel costs;

(ii) administrative costs;

(iii) capital expenditures; or

(iv) in Carroll County, appropriations for loans to a volunteer fire, rescue, or ambulance company, secured by mortgages, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness of the volunteer fire, rescue, or ambulance company, if the appropriations derive from the proceeds of bonds used to finance facilities that house equipment for fire protection, rescue, and ambulance services.

(i) “Fund” means the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund.

(j) “Legal obligation” includes:

(1) a purchase order;

(2) a written agreement for the purchase of goods and services;

(3) a written agreement between a county and a volunteer fire, rescue, or ambulance company; and

(4) a written agreement between a county and a vendor.

(k) (1) “Qualified municipal corporation” means a municipal corporation in the State whose expenditures for fire protection from municipal sources exceed $25,000.

(2) “Qualified municipal corporation” does not include Baltimore City.

(l) “Rehabilitate”, with regard to a facility, does not include purchasing office equipment or incurring administrative expenses.

(m) “Routine maintenance costs” means expenditures for activities that are:

(1) normally established by a manufacturer or an industry trade association;

(2) planned and performed at regular intervals; and

(3) necessary to extend the useful life or to prevent the premature failure of building components or equipment.

(n) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Emergency Management.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 11 / Section 8-1101
§8–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services in the Department.

(b) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall appoint the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services.

(c) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall:

(1) be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State;

(2) have experience in providing medical care to children; and

(3) be knowledgeable about the unique health needs of children in out–of–home placement and children who are victims of child abuse or neglect.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee of the State Fire Marshal's Office is entitled to extra pay, known as hazardous duty pay, if the employee works as a member of a bomb squad or as an explosives technician.

(b) Hazardous duty pay under this section shall be set by the Secretary in an amount not to exceed $150 a month.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-613.3 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-613.3
§8–613.
Status: in_force

§8–613.3.

The Governor shall include in the annual operating or capital budget an appropriation to the Administration to be used to comply with the Watershed Implementation Plan in the amount of:

(1) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;

(2) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;

(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;

(4) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; and

(5) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2019.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-09 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-09
§8–6A–09.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may impose a civil fine not exceeding $50 on a certified nursing assistant, a certified dialysis technician, or a certified medication technician who fails to renew a certificate within 30 days after its expiration date and practices as a certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician during the period of expiration.

(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-411 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-411
§8–411.
Status: in_force

Article IX

This Agreement shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Agreement is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement and the applicability of the remainder of this Agreement to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Agreement shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party hereto, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A person entitled to file an application for a sentence review under this subtitle has the right to be represented by counsel:

(1) to determine whether to seek a sentence review; and

(2) to file an application for a sentence review.

(b) The counsel representing a person for a sentence review may be:

(1) retained by a person who is entitled to file an application for review under this subtitle;

(2) appointed by the sentencing judge; or

(3) provided under Title 16 of this article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Administration shall:

(i) Promote, develop, establish, conduct, certify, and monitor programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation related to the misuse of alcohol and drugs; and

(ii) Promote and conduct training and research related to the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

(2) (i) In cooperation with the Motor Vehicle Administration, courts, police, and other agencies, the Administration shall approve appropriate programs of alcohol and drug abuse education or treatment for individuals who are convicted under § 21–902 of the Transportation Article.

(ii) The programs under this paragraph shall be coordinated with and integrated into broad planning for comprehensive community health and welfare services.

(3) The Administration shall:

(i) Review and, in accordance with regulations that the Administration shall adopt, approve or disapprove each program that a public or private agency wants to offer under § 6–219(c) or § 6–220(e) of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(ii) Promptly give the Administrative Office of the Courts notice of each program approved under this paragraph;

(iii) Monitor and biennially review each program approved under this paragraph;

(iv) Investigate each complaint made in connection with a program; and

(v) Promptly give the Administrative Office of the Courts notice if the Department withdraws its approval of any program.

(b) The Administration may:

(1) Develop pilot programs;

(2) For these purposes and notwithstanding any other law, establish, direct, and conduct any experimental pilot clinical program for the treatment of alcohol or drug abusers, including any program to administer, under medical supervision and control, maintenance dosages of prescribed drugs;

(3) Either alone or with other public or private agencies, direct and conduct basic research in alcohol or drug abuse, including clinical epidemiological, social science, and statistical research;

(4) In cooperation with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services or any other appropriate correctional agency, establish and maintain, in any correctional institution in this State, programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and for the rehabilitation of alcohol and drug abusers; and

(5) Require a facility that provides treatment for substance use disorder to:

(i) Provide beds and services for patients’ children; and

(ii) Allow a patient’s child to be in the presence of the child’s parent for the duration of the child’s parent’s treatment.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-203 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

There is a Correctional Training Commission in the Department.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

The Committee may accept any allotment of federal funds and commodities. It may manage and dispose of it in whatever manner may be required by federal law.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-05 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-05
§8–6A–05.
Status: in_force

§8–6A–05. IN EFFECT

(a) The Board shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1) Categories of certified nursing assistants, including geriatric nursing assistants, home health aides, school health aides, individuals working in developmental disabilities administration facilities, and medicine aides;

(2) Qualifications for each category of certified nursing assistant;

(3) Qualifications for certified dialysis technicians;

(4) Qualifications for certified medication technicians;

(5) Standards for qualification of applicants for certification, including the applicant’s criminal history, work record, and prohibitions against behavior which may be potentially harmful to patients; and

(6) Standards for the online provision of didactic instruction in a nursing assistant training program that meets the requirements established by the Board.

(b) (1) To qualify for certification as a nursing assistant, a nursing assistant in a specific category, a dialysis technician, or a medication technician, an applicant shall meet the requirements set by the Board.

(2) Requirements set by the Board under paragraph (1) of this subsection regarding qualifications for certification as a geriatric nursing assistant shall include provisions to allow an individual who has been practicing as a temporary nursing assistant, in accordance with the waiver of the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 483.35(d) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on March 6, 2020, to apply on–the–job experience as a nursing assistant toward the total number of training hours required for certification as a geriatric nursing assistant.

(c) (1) An applicant for a certificate shall:

(i) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Provide evidence, as required by the Board, of successful completion of:

1. An approved nursing assistant training program;

2. An approved dialysis technician training program;

3. An approved course in medication administration; or

4. A portion of an approved nursing education program that the Board determines meets the requirements of a nursing assistant training program or medication administration course;

(iii) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board;

(iv) Be of good moral character;

(v) Be at least 16 years old to apply for certification as a nursing assistant;

(vi) Be at least 18 years old to apply for certification as a dialysis technician; and

(vii) Be at least 18 years old to apply for certification as a medication technician.

(2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician shall submit to the Board:

(i) A criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title and § 8–6A–08(k) of this subtitle; and

(ii) On the form required by the Board, written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (i) of this paragraph is being met or has been met.

(3) An applicant for certification as a certified medicine aide, in addition to the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall submit an additional application to that effect to the Board on the form that the Board requires.

(4) An applicant for a certificate may not:

(i) Have committed any act or omission that would be grounds for discipline or denial of certification under this subtitle; and

(ii) Have a record of abuse, negligence, misappropriation of a resident’s property, or any disciplinary action taken or pending in any other state or territory of the United States against the certification of the nursing assistant or medication technician in the state or territory.

§8–6A–05. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 **

(a) The Board, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1) Qualifications for certified nursing assistants, including certified medicine aides;

(2) Qualifications for certified dialysis technicians;

(3) Qualifications for certified medication technicians;

(4) Standards for qualification of applicants for certification, including the applicant’s criminal history, work record, and prohibitions against behavior which may be potentially harmful to patients; and

(5) Standards for the online provision of didactic instruction in a nursing assistant training program that meets the requirements established by the Board.

(b) (1) To qualify for certification as a nursing assistant, a certified medicine aide, a dialysis technician, or a medication technician, an applicant shall meet the requirements set by the Board.

(2) Requirements set by the Board under paragraph (1) of this subsection regarding qualifications for certification as a certified nursing assistant–I shall include provisions to allow an individual who has been practicing as a temporary nursing assistant, in accordance with the waiver of the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 483.35(d) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on March 6, 2020, to apply on–the–job experience as a nursing assistant toward the total number of training hours required for certification as a certified nursing assistant–I.

(c) (1) An applicant for a certificate shall:

(i) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Provide evidence, as required by the Board, of successful completion of:

1. An approved nursing assistant training program or approved acute care nursing assistant training program;

2. An approved dialysis technician training program;

3. An approved course in medication administration; or

4. A portion of an approved nursing education program that the Board determines meets the requirements of an approved nursing assistant training program or medication administration course;

(iii) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board;

(iv) Be of good moral character;

(v) Be at least 16 years old to apply for certification as a nursing assistant;

(vi) Be at least 18 years old to apply for certification as a dialysis technician; and

(vii) Be at least 18 years old to apply for certification as a medication technician.

(2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician shall submit to the Board:

(i) A criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title and § 8–6A–08(k) of this subtitle; and

(ii) On the form required by the Board, written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (i) of this paragraph is being met or has been met.

(3) (i) An applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of passing a nursing assistant competency evaluation.

(ii) An applicant who has completed an approved acute care nursing assistant training program shall be deemed to have fulfilled the classroom and clinical standards to sit for the nursing assistant competency evaluation.

(4) An applicant for a certificate may not:

(i) Have committed any act or omission that would be grounds for discipline or denial of certification under this subtitle; and

(ii) Have a record of abuse, negligence, misappropriation of a resident’s property, or any disciplinary action taken or pending in any other state or territory of the United States against the certification of the nursing assistant or medication technician in the state or territory.

(5) Beginning April 1, 2026, a certified nursing assistant–II may be certified as a certified nursing assistant–I by:

(i) Submitting an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and

(ii) Providing satisfactory evidence of:

1. Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program; and

2. Passing a nursing assistant competency evaluation.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1002.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1002.1
§8–1002.
Status: in_force

§8–1002.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “aggravated misconduct” means behavior committed with actual malice and deliberate disregard for the property, safety, or life of others that:

(i) affects the employer, fellow employees, subcontractors, invitees of the employer, members of the public, or the ultimate consumer of the employer’s product or services; and

(ii) consists of either physical assault or property loss or damage so serious that the penalties of misconduct or gross misconduct are not sufficient.

(2) In this section, “aggravated misconduct” does not include:

(i) gross misconduct, as defined under § 8-1002 of this subtitle; or

(ii) misconduct, as defined under § 8-1003 of this subtitle.

(b) An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is aggravated misconduct in connection with employment.

(c) A disqualification under this section shall:

(1) begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for aggravated misconduct as determined under this section; and

(2) continue until the individual is reemployed and has earned wages in covered employment that equal at least 30 times the weekly benefit amount of the individual.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-114 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-114
§8–114.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Commission determines that a correctional facility is in violation of the minimum mandatory standards, the Commission shall send a compliance plan to the correctional facility.

(2) The compliance plan shall state:

(i) which minimum mandatory standards the correctional facility has violated;

(ii) the time, to be determined by the Commission, that the correctional facility has to address the violations; and

(iii) the date that the Commission shall reinspect the correctional facility to determine if the correctional facility has complied with the minimum mandatory standards.

(3) The Commission shall send a copy of the compliance plan to the executive and legislative body responsible for the correctional facility.

(b) (1) If, after sending a compliance plan and reinspecting a correctional facility under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission determines that the correctional facility is in violation of the minimum mandatory standards, the Commission shall send a letter of reprimand to the correctional facility.

(2) The letter of reprimand shall state:

(i) which minimum standards the correctional facility has violated;

(ii) the time, to be determined by the Commission but not to exceed 60 days, that the correctional facility has to address the violations; and

(iii) the date that the Commission will reinspect the correctional facility to determine if the correctional facility has complied with the minimum mandatory standards.

(3) The Commission shall send a copy of the letter of reprimand to the executive and legislative body responsible for the correctional facility.

(c) (1) If, after the Commission has sent a letter of reprimand to a correctional facility under subsection (b) of this section and reinspected the facility, the Commission determines that the correctional facility is in violation of the minimum mandatory standards, the Commission shall:

(i) conduct a full standards and performance audit of the correctional facility; or

(ii) periodically inspect the correctional facility until compliance is attained and send a report of each inspection to the executive and legislative bodies responsible for the correctional facility.

(2) When conducting a full standards and performance audit of a correctional facility, the Commission shall examine:

(i) the physical condition of the correctional facility;

(ii) the safety and treatment of incarcerated individuals at the correctional facility;

(iii) whether the correctional facility has policies and procedures in place as required by the minimum mandatory standards; and

(iv) whether the correctional facility is following the required policies and procedures.

(3) When conducting a full standards and performance audit, the Commission shall have unrestricted access to the personnel and records of the correctional facility.

(4) (i) If the Commission lacks the expertise necessary to perform a part of the full standards and performance audit, the Commission may obtain assistance from sources with expertise in the specific standard.

(ii) If the Commission needs to obtain assistance, the correctional facility that is being audited shall reimburse the Commission for any cost incurred.

(5) (i) After completing a full standards and performance audit, the Commission shall send a letter to the correctional facility.

(ii) The letter shall contain:

1. a copy of the audit findings, including details on all areas where the correctional facility fails to comply with the minimum mandatory standards;

2. a statement of what actions the correctional facility must take in order to comply with the audit findings;

3. a date when the correctional facility must comply with the audit findings; and

4. a statement that the Commission will conduct an unannounced inspection of the correctional facility within a reasonable amount of time after the date specified for compliance and that if the correctional facility fails to comply, the Commission may seek a court order requiring compliance or order all or part of the correctional facility to cease operations.

(iii) The Commission shall send a copy of the letter to the executive and legislative bodies responsible for the correctional facility.

(6) Within a reasonable time after the date specified for compliance, the Commission shall conduct an unannounced inspection to verify that the correctional facility has complied with the audit findings.

(d) (1) If, after performing an audit and unannounced inspection under subsection (c) of this section and holding a hearing on the issue, the Commission determines that a correctional facility has not complied with the audit findings, the Commission shall:

(i) petition a circuit court with venue over the proceeding for a court order requiring the correctional facility to comply with the audit findings; or

(ii) issue an order to cease operation of the correctional facility or any of its correctional elements, procedures, or functions.

(2) The Commission shall provide to a correctional facility reasonable notice of a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The Commission may subpoena witnesses and hold public hearings in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article before making a final decision on whether to seek a court order or close a correctional facility or any of its correctional elements, procedures, or functions.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2B-02 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2B / Section 8-2B-02
§8–2B–02.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Whole Watershed Restoration Partnership.

(b) The purpose of the Partnership is to accelerate restoration of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays and their watersheds by equitably focusing assistance on actions and areas that are:

(1) Cost–effective;

(2) Likely to demonstrate a rapid systemic response to restoration activity, including rapid de–listing of impaired streams identified under § 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act; and

(3) Supported by the local government.

(c) (1) The Secretary shall establish a State management team to administer the Partnership.

(2) The State management team shall include:

(i) One representative of the Department, designated by the Secretary;

(ii) One representative of the Department of the Environment, designated by the Secretary of the Environment;

(iii) One representative of the Department of Agriculture, designated by the Secretary of Agriculture;

(iv) One representative of the Department of Planning, designated by the Secretary of Planning;

(v) One representative of the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, designated by the chair of the Commission; and

(vi) The Chief Resilience Officer, or the Chief Resilience Officer’s designee.

(3) The representative of the Department shall chair the State management team.

(4) The State management team shall coordinate with other entities, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as necessary to carry out its functions and duties under this subtitle.

(d) (1) The Partnership shall employ staff in accordance with the State budget.

(2) State agencies may provide staff or other assistance to the Partnership.

(e) On or before October 1, 2024, and every 5 years thereafter, the State management team shall issue a request for proposals for projects that:

(1) Occur within a single Maryland 8–Digit Watershed as identified in the statewide digital watershed file maintained by the Department of Information Technology;

(2) Include a strategy describing the partners, actions, and benefits that the project will incorporate over a 5–year period;

(3) Provide at least five of the benefits specified under subsection (f)(2)(viii) of this section; and

(4) Are endorsed by each county and municipal corporation in which the project will occur.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, on or before March 1, 2025, and every 5 years thereafter, the State management team may approve up to five projects to receive assistance under this section.

(2) The State management team shall evaluate a proposed project based on whether the proposed project:

(i) Is located in a watershed in which habitat restoration and pollution reduction will:

1. Result in the greatest improvements to shallow water habitat and living resources;

2. Achieve rapid de–listing of impaired streams identified under § 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act and published in the Department of the Environment’s Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards; or

3. Generate rapidly improving conditions in the local ecosystem;

(ii) Emphasizes actions that are expected to provide the greatest, most cost–effective, and measurable amount of pollution reduction;

(iii) Supports land use policies, conservation programs, and restoration protocols at the local level that will sustain project actions and outcomes;

(iv) Has documented interest from a group of affected property owners to allow restoration or conservation actions on their property;

(v) Minimizes the loss of trees and other natural habitats;

(vi) Demonstrates opportunities to implement actions that reduce environmental disparities experienced by overburdened or underserved communities;

(vii) Demonstrates opportunities to foster innovation in restoration science or practices;

(viii) In addition to land–based habitat restoration and water quality improvement, anticipates benefits related to:

1. The creation or restoration of wildlife habitat, riparian buffers, and wetland restoration;

2. The restoration of aquatic resources, such as freshwater mussels, fish passage, or oyster reefs;

3. Carbon sequestration;

4. Climate change mitigation, adaptation, or resilience;

5. Local employment opportunities;

6. Improving and protecting public health; and

7. Recreational opportunities and public access to waterways and natural habitats; and

(ix) Creates partnership opportunities among nonprofit and for–profit organizations, community organizations, all levels of government, and scientists.

(3) The State management team shall:

(i) Work to ensure that the projects approved include:

1. One project located in a predominantly urban area;

2. One project located in a predominantly suburban area;

3. Two projects primarily focused on reducing pollution in a predominantly agricultural area; and

4. One project that incorporates collaborative efforts with an adjoining state; and

(ii) Ensure that at least two approved projects are located in and provide benefits to an overburdened or underserved community.

(4) The State management team may require siting, design, construction, maintenance, and operation principles and standards for a project that are in addition to those required by law or regulation if the team determines that those principles and standards are necessary to preserve the benefits of the project.

(g) (1) As soon as possible after approving a project under this section, the State management team and the project sponsor shall meet to develop a plan for permitting the project, including identifying all:

(i) Required State and federal permits;

(ii) Supporting documentation that must be submitted with each permit application;

(iii) Time frames for submitting the permits and supporting documentation; and

(iv) Points of contact within each relevant agency for each of the permits.

(2) To expedite the permitting process to the extent allowed by State and federal law, the State management team and project sponsor shall:

(i) Invite all relevant State and federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, to the meeting required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) Coordinate with each agency to develop the plan for permitting the project, including time frames and requirements for each application.

(h) For a period of 5 years after approving a project, the State management team shall:

(1) Assist the project sponsor in developing an implementation and financing plan, including measurable outcomes, for the duration of the project;

(2) Award implementation grants from the Fund and other appropriate State funds and accounts:

(i) For up to 50% of project costs;

(ii) In accordance with the implementation and financing plan developed under item (1) of this subsection; and

(iii) With consideration given to the progress of the project as documented in the report required under subsection (j)(2) of this section;

(3) Award operations grants to the project sponsor for project administration costs in accordance with § 8–2A–02(f)(5) of this title;

(4) Provide for coordinated and transparent State permitting to the extent allowed by State and federal law, including the use of the permit tracking dashboard established by the Secretary under subsection (l) of this section;

(5) Provide funding to the project sponsor to support water quality monitoring at the project site; and

(6) Meet with the project sponsor and participating local governments at least six times each calendar year to review and facilitate progress on the project.

(i) A project sponsor shall provide opportunities for community engagement for the duration of the project by including:

(1) At least four community meetings that include representation from each local government endorsing the project; and

(2) An opportunity for public comment on the preliminary design of each major or large–scale action proposed by the project.

(j) (1) A project sponsor shall identify appropriate metrics to track progress on meeting the outcomes identified in the project’s implementation and financing plan.

(2) (i) A project sponsor shall report on the progress of the project at the intervals and in the format required by the State management team.

(ii) A report under this paragraph shall include information on:

1. Community engagement efforts;

2. Restoration and conservation actions initiated and completed;

3. Trees affected and trees at immediate or future risk of impact due to restoration actions;

4. Funding from all sources that was solicited, awarded, or spent; and

5. The progress made toward meeting the outcomes identified in the project’s implementation and financing plan, including the metrics used for tracking progress under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The State management team may require a project sponsor to perform and report on water quality monitoring for more than 5 years.

(k) On or before November 1, 2025, and each November 1 thereafter, the State management team shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the status of each approved project.

(l) (1) The Secretary shall establish a permit tracking dashboard that provides:

(i) Publicly available information on the permit schedules and requirements for actions that require a State or federal permit; and

(ii) The plan required under subsection (g) of this section redacted to protect any confidential information.

(2) A project sponsor shall provide quarterly updates to the State management team with the information necessary for the permit tracking dashboard, including the status of all required State and federal permits.

(3) The permit tracking dashboard shall be made available to the public on the Department’s website.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-10
§8–6D–10.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title, the Board may deny a license or grant a license, including a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension, to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke the license of a licensee if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any state or country, convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country, or disciplined by any branch of the uniformed services or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(4) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(5) Willfully and knowingly:

(i) Files a false report or record of an individual under the licensee’s care;

(ii) Gives any false or misleading information about a material matter in an employment application;

(iii) Fails to file or record any health record that is required by law;

(iv) Obstructs the filing or recording of any health record as required by law; or

(v) Induces another individual to fail to file or record any health record as required by law;

(6) Knowingly commits any act that has been determined by the Board, in its regulations, to exceed the scope of practice authorized to the individual under this subtitle;

(7) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(8) Commits an act that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of certified midwifery;

(9) Is grossly negligent in the practice of certified midwifery;

(10) Has violated any provision of this title;

(11) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(12) Is physically or mentally incompetent;

(13) Knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5–704 of the Family Law Article;

(14) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV–positive;

(15) Except in an emergency life–threatening situation where it is not feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions;

(16) Has a substance use disorder;

(17) Is addicted to, or habitually abuses, any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article;

(18) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board;

(19) Is expelled from the safe practice program established in accordance with § 8–208 of this title for failure to comply with the conditions of the program;

(20) Engages in conduct that violates the professional code of ethics;

(21) Is professionally incompetent;

(22) Practices certified midwifery without a license before obtaining or renewing a license, including any period when practicing certified midwifery on an expired license or a lapsed license;

(23) When holding an expired license or a lapsed license, commits any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section;

(24) Engages in unprofessional or immoral conduct;

(25) Violates regulations adopted by the Board or an order from the Board;

(26) Performs an act that is beyond the licensee’s knowledge and skills;

(27) Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;

(28) Has misappropriated the property of a patient or a facility; or

(29) Fails to comply with § 1–223 of this article.

(b) If, after a hearing under § 8–317 of this title, the Board finds that there are grounds under subsection (a) of this section to suspend or revoke a license to practice certified midwifery, to reprimand a licensee, or to place a licensee on probation, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.

(c) In addition to any sanction authorized under this section, the Board may require a licensee to comply with specified terms and conditions determined by the Board.

(d) (1) If a license issued under this subtitle was suspended or revoked for a period of more than 1 year, or if a period of more than 1 year has passed since a license was surrendered, the Board may reinstate the license if the licensee:

(i) Applies to the Board for reinstatement;

(ii) Meets the requirements for renewal under § 8–6D–08 of this subtitle;

(iii) Meets any other requirements for reinstatement as established by the Board in regulations; and

(iv) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title.

(2) If a licensee meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall:

(i) Reinstate the license;

(ii) Reinstate the license subject to terms and conditions that the Board considers necessary, including a period of probation; or

(iii) Deny reinstatement of the license.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

One or more shareholders of a real estate investment trust may confer the right to vote or otherwise represent their shares to a trustee by:

(1) Entering into a written voting trust agreement which specifies the terms and conditions of the voting trust;

(2) Depositing an executed copy of the agreement with the real estate investment trust at its principal office; and

(3) Transferring their shares for purposes of the agreement to a trustee.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-304 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Convention facility” has the meaning stated in § 10–601 of the Economic Development Article.

(3) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(b) This section applies to a convention facility and a facility at an institution of higher education that receives State capital funding totaling at least $2,000,000 in the operating or capital budget bills in the prior fiscal year.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, on or before October 1 each year, the entity responsible for facilities maintenance for a facility specified in subsection (b) of this section shall submit a report in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee on the entity’s deferred maintenance plan.

(d) The report required under subsection (c) of this section shall include:

(1) the dollar amount that the entity spends per square foot on deferred maintenance;

(2) the total dollar value of the backlog for deferred maintenance;

(3) the process for facility condition assessment, including the process for rating and assessing deferred maintenance projects;

(4) the number of staff hours devoted to inspecting and analyzing the need for facility repair and maintenance; and

(5) the entity’s plan to address all deferred maintenance projects.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-120 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-120
§8–120.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall regularly gather and monitor data related to the purchase of residential rental properties by tenants under § 8–119 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department shall publish the data gathered under subsection (a) of this section in a data dashboard on the Department’s website.

(c) (1) The Department shall organize the data gathered under subsection (a) of this section into open data sets on a rolling basis that allow automated searching, spatial analysis, visualization, and processing.

(2) On request, the Department shall provide the organized data to State or local governmental entities and institutions of higher education that are located in the State.

(d) The Department may not publish data under this section that is privileged or otherwise protected by law from disclosure.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-214 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-214
§8–214.
Status: in_force

A jury plan may set a single procedure for qualification and summonsing for jury service.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-302 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

A local management board may be composed of:

(1) public and private community representatives who share the responsibility for implementing a community–based, interagency, family–focused service delivery system for children, youth, and families;

(2) a senior representative or department head of the:

(i) local health department;

(ii) local office of the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) core service agency or local behavioral health authority;

(iv) local school system; and

(v) local department of social services;

(3) family members or family advocates; and

(4) youth or youth advocates.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-1007 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1007
§8–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 31 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly that includes:

(1) The status of Vision Zero;

(2) The activities, and any findings and recommendations, of the coordinator; and

(3) A summary of each quarterly public meeting held in the previous year.

(b) The Department shall make the report required under subsection (a) of this section available on its website.
Md. Code, Education § 8-419 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-419
§8–419.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “parentally–placed private school student” means a child with a disability enrolled by the parent or guardian of the child in a private elementary or secondary school or facility, including a religious school or facility, in accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(10)(A).

(2) “Parentally–placed private school student” does not include a child with a disability who was placed in or referred to a private school or facility by a public agency as a means of providing special education and related services under § 8–406 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Each county board shall develop and publish on its website a list of all special education service delivery models:

(i) In the local school system; and

(ii) Provided to parentally–placed private school students within the jurisdiction of the local school system.

(2) The county board shall clearly state that all decisions regarding the placement of a child with a disability in a special education service delivery model under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection will be made by an individualized education program team in consultation with the parents or guardians of the child and consistent with the least restrictive environment requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

(c) On request, the county board shall provide a written copy of the information provided under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of the county property tax only, in any county in which authorized by the governing body of the county, an improved aircraft landing area may not be assessed to the owner of the real property on which it is located if the landing area is:

(1) located on privately owned land;

(2) used by the public; and

(3) licensed under Title 5 of the Transportation Article.

(b) The property eligible for an exemption under subsection (a) of this section may include an approach zone and taxiway.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and includes regulations and rulings issued under that Code.

(3) “Financial officer” means the Controller, the director of finance or similar official of a unit of the State government or a political instrumentality of the State that has authority to issue bonds. “Financial officer” includes, to the extent necessary, the Treasurer and the Comptroller.

(4) “Proceeds” means money received from the sale of bonds, and includes any money deemed to be proceeds of bonds under the Code.

(b) The financial officer may establish and maintain funds and accounts for the administration, management, investment and accounting of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(c) The financial officer may manage and invest proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, in a manner so as to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds. The financial officer may restrict the yields on investments of proceeds if and to the extent necessary to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(d) The financial officer may prepare and maintain records of the receipt, deposit, investment, management, disbursement and application of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to maintain or verify the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(e) (1) The financial officer may establish a separate rebate fund to be used to make any payments to the United States with respect to investment earnings on proceeds that may be required from time to time by the Code.

(2) There may be separate accounts within the rebate fund.

(3) Amounts deposited to the rebate fund shall be used only for the purpose of making rebate payments to the United States.

(4) The financial officer may make payments from the rebate fund as may be required from time to time in order to:

(i) comply with the Code; and

(ii) maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(5) Any excess money held in the rebate fund with respect to an issue of bonds after all required rebate payments for that issue have been made, as certified by the financial officer, shall be applied in a manner consistent with the Code.

(f) The financial officer may prepare and file from time to time with the appropriate agency of the United States any forms, information, and reports with respect to the bonds and the expenditure and investment of proceeds that may be required under the Code.

(g) The financial officer and other officers of a State unit may:

(1) take any other or further actions;

(2) enter into any agreement or covenant regarding the use of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, the deposit of money to the rebate fund and the making of rebate payments; and

(3) provide certifications of facts and estimates, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(h) Nothing in this section shall prevent the State unit from authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds the interest on which is not excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
Md. Code, Education § 8-401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Child with a disability” means a child who has been determined through appropriate assessment as having autism, deaf–blindness, hearing impairment, including deafness, emotional disability, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, including blindness, and who because of that impairment needs special education and related services.

(3) “Free appropriate public education” means special education and related services that:

(i) Are provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, at no cost to the parents;

(ii) Meet the standards of the State Board regulations and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);

(iii) Includes preschool, elementary, and secondary education; and

(iv) Are provided in conformance with the requirements of the child’s individualized education program.

(4) (i) “Related services” means transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as may be required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.

(ii) “Related services” includes the early identification and assessment of disabling conditions in children.

(iii) “Related services” does not include a surgically implanted medical device or the replacement of the device.

(5) “Special education” means specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including:

(i) Instruction in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals and institutions, and in other settings; and

(ii) Instruction in physical education.

(b) In this subtitle the domicile of a child with a disability is the county in which the parent or guardian who has legal custody of the child is domiciled.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a unit of federal, State, or local government that uses an automated dialing prerecorded message machine for emergency purposes; or

(2) a person who has a preexisting business relationship with, or the consent of, the person called.

(b) A person may not use an automated dialing, push-button, or tone-activated address signaling system with a prerecorded message to:

(1) solicit persons to purchase, lease, or rent goods or services;

(2) offer a gift or prize;

(3) conduct a poll; or

(4) request survey information if the results will be used directly to solicit persons to purchase, lease, or rent goods or services.

(c) The sender of an automated dialing, push-button, or tone-activated address signaling call shall disconnect the prerecorded message machine from the recipient’s telephone line within 5 seconds after the termination of the call by either the person calling or the person called.

(d) A person who violates a provision of subsection (b) or (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine:

(1) not exceeding $1,000 for the first offense; and

(2) not exceeding $5,000 for each subsequent offense.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section or in other law, a contract to spend the proceeds of a general obligation loan that has been authorized by any act of the General Assembly may not be executed until the Board of Public Works approves the contract.

(b) (1) Approval by the Board of Public Works is not required if the act merely authorizes a county or municipal corporation to borrow money and no State funds are involved.

(2) Approval by the Board of Public Works is not required for a contract or other authorization to spend the proceeds of a general obligation loan for public school construction projects.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-8A-15 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8A / Section 8-8A-15
§8–8A–15.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of the Environment, shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) The regulations adopted by the Department may include:

(1) Adequate standards for hauling food processing residuals;

(2) Adequate standards governing the application and suitability of soil conditioners for land application, including standards governing the number of applications per field per season consistent with good husbandry and sound agronomic practices;

(3) The crops that are to be grown on land on which food processing residuals may be applied;

(4) The character of nearby existing land uses;

(5) Acceptable nutrient application rates, including rates for nitrogen, phosphorus, and heavy metals, consistent with recommendations published or accepted by the Department for nutrient management;

(6) Reasonable buffer areas to separate any home or other property on which food processing residuals may be applied;

(7) Methods for calculating nutrient application rates that are limited by the nutrient requirements of the harvestable crop or cover crop; and

(8) Any other standards deemed necessary by the Department.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-303 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In reviewing an application, a commission shall:

(1) use the guidelines adopted under § 8–301 of this subtitle; and

(2) consider:

(i) the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the surrounding area;

(ii) the relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area;

(iii) the general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used; and

(iv) any other factors, including aesthetics, that the commission considers pertinent.

(b) A commission shall consider only the exterior features of a structure.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-419 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-419
§8–419.
Status: in_force

(a) A society may amend the society’s laws, in accordance with the provisions of those laws, by:

(1) action of its supreme legislative or governing body at a regular or special meeting of the body; or

(2) referendum.

(b) (1) An amendment by referendum may be approved in accordance with the laws of a society, by the vote of:

(i) the society’s voting members;

(ii) the delegates or representatives of the society’s voting members; or

(iii) the society’s local lodges or branches.

(2) An amendment may not be adopted by referendum unless, within 6 months after it is submitted for adoption, a majority of all the voting members of the society have consented to the amendment.

(c) (1) An amendment to the laws of a society may not take effect unless the Commissioner approves.

(2) The Commissioner shall approve an amendment if the Commissioner finds that the amendment was adopted properly and is not inconsistent with the laws of the State or the society.

(3) The Commissioner’s approval or disapproval shall be in writing and mailed to the secretary or equivalent officer of the society at the society’s principal office.

(4) The Commissioner shall include in a notice of disapproval a statement of the reasons for the disapproval.

(5) Unless disapproved by the Commissioner, an amendment is deemed approved 60 days after it is filed with the Commissioner.

(d) (1) Within 90 days after approval by the Commissioner, each amendment or a synopsis of it shall be mailed by the society to each member of the society or published in full in the official publication of the society.

(2) The affidavit of an individual authorized by the society to mail an amendment or synopsis, stating that the amendment or synopsis was addressed properly and mailed, is prima facie evidence that the amendment or synopsis was provided to the addressee.

(e) A printed copy of the laws as amended, certified by the secretary or equivalent officer of the society, is prima facie evidence of the amendment.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, this subtitle does not limit the powers, rights, duties, or responsibilities of a municipal or county government.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-413 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-413
§8–413.
Status: in_force

A public service company may claim a credit against the public service company franchise tax for:

(1) wages paid to a qualified employee with a disability; and

(2) (i) child care provided or paid for by a business entity for the children of a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article; or

(ii) transportation provided or paid for by the business entity for a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-23 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-23
§8–6B–23.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice electrology, or to teach an electrology program under this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice electrology or to teach an electrology education program in the State.

(b) Neither a licensee nor an institution that offers an approved electrology education program may advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.

(c) Unless authorized to practice electrology or instruct electrology under this subtitle, a person:

(1) May not use the designation “electrologist”, “licensed electrologist”, “licensed electrology instructor”, or “electrology instructor”; and

(2) May not use the abbreviation “L.E.” or “L.E.I.”.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-903 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-903
§8–903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not intentionally issue, sell, or give to an unauthorized person a ticket or instrument for the transfer from a conveyance on one passenger line or route to a conveyance on another line or route of the same or a different carrier.

(2) Unless authorized to do so, a person may not intentionally receive a ticket or instrument for the transfer from a conveyance on one passenger line or route to a conveyance on another line or route of the same or a different carrier.

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

(1) for the first violation, a fine not exceeding $100; and

(2) for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Employment that an incarcerated individual of a custodial or penal institution performs for a nonprofit organization or a governmental entity is not covered employment.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, employment that an incarcerated individual of a custodial or penal institution performs for a private, for–profit employer is not covered employment.

(2) Employment that an incarcerated individual of a custodial or penal institution performs for a private, for–profit employer is covered employment if the incarcerated individual continues to be employed by the private, for–profit employing unit after being permanently released from the custodial or penal institution, including released by parole.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602
§8–602.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, with intent to defraud another, may not issue or publish as true a counterfeit instrument or document listed in § 8-601 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-412 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-412
§8–412.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before January 1 of each year, Baltimore City, each county, and each eligible municipality that received highway user revenues in the preceding fiscal year shall submit to the Administration an accounting report that:

(i) Shows the actual costs of the preceding fiscal year;

(ii) Shows the expenditure budget of the current fiscal year;

(iii) As to items (i) and (ii) of this paragraph, accurately identifies the costs for specific projects authorized in § 8–408 or § 8–409 of this subtitle;

(iv) Shows the amount of funds diverted from the general fund of the county or municipality to pay for specific projects authorized in § 8–408 or § 8–409 of this subtitle during the preceding fiscal year; and

(v) Lists specific projects authorized in § 8–408 or § 8–409 of this subtitle that have been delayed due to a lack of funding.

(2) On or before December 1 of each year, the Administration shall provide Baltimore City, each county, and each eligible municipality with an electronic copy of an accounting report form to be used to submit the information reported under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) The Administration shall compile, summarize, and analyze the information reported by Baltimore City and each county and municipality under subsection (a)(1) of this section in a single report that the Administration shall submit, on or before February 1 of each year, to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, the House Environment and Transportation Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee.

(c) The Administration may not make a disbursement of highway user revenues under § 8–407 of this subtitle to any jurisdiction that has not submitted a report to the Administration as required under subsection (a)(1) of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-805 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-805
§8–805.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for benefits an individual shall file a claim for benefits in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.

(b) A claimant shall disclose whether the claimant owes child support.

(c) At the time a claim is made, the Secretary shall give each claimant a notice in the form required by the Insurance Commissioner that states that the claimant may be entitled to continuation of group health insurance benefits under § 15-409 of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

Before an institution conducts a registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program in this State, the institution shall obtain approval from:

(1) The Board by submitting evidence that it is prepared to:

(i) Carry out a program in registered nursing education or licensed practical nursing education; and

(ii) Meet the standards established by the Board under this title; and

(2) The appropriate State education board.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-312 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-312
§8–312.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 8-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(2) A hearing shall be held:

(i) in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after the complaint is made.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:

(1) served personally on the individual; or

(2) sent by mail to the last known address of the individual.

(e) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(f) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-605.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-605.1
§8–605.
Status: in_force

§8–605.1.

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

(2) “New employer” has the meaning stated in § 8–609(a) of this subtitle.

(3) “Taxable wage base” has the meaning stated in § 8–601 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) (i) Beginning January 1, 2026, each employing unit that is determined to be liable under this subtitle to pay contributions shall be subject to an annual administrative fee of 0.15% of its taxable wage base.

(ii) The timing and manner of payment shall be as determined by the Secretary.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, beginning January 1, 2026, the contribution rate assigned to each employing unit under this subtitle, exclusive of any penalties, fines, or interest required to be paid by an employing unit under any other provision of this title, shall be adjusted by subtracting 0.15% from each rate.

(ii) A new employer shall pay at least 1% of its taxable wage base.

(c) The administrative fee payments collected under this section:

(1) shall be considered separate and distinct from contributions;

(2) may not be credited to the accounts of individual employing units; and

(3) shall be deposited into the Special Administrative Expense Fund established under § 8–419 of this title.

(d) (1) The administrative fees collected under this section may be used for administrative expenses in accordance with § 8–421 of this title, including expenses to improve customer service, conduct data analysis, support information technology improvements, combat fraud, and accelerate reemployment.

(2) The administrative fees collected under this section may not be used for administrative expenses of the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.

(e) The Secretary may adopt regulations necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-501 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 5 / Section 8A-501
§8A–501.
Status: in_force

A park owner may not:

(1) Require, as a condition of tenancy, the purchase of any permanent improvement that would become the property of the park owner;

(2) Require any current resident or prospective resident to purchase from any particular person a mobile home, materials, or equipment, including the equipment required by the applicable law, necessary for installation of the mobile home, except in connection with the initial leasing or renting of a newly–constructed lot not previously leased or rented to any other person;

(3) Restrict the supplier of any product or service that the park owner does not supply to all residents in the park, except as the restriction directly relates to the safety of the residents;

(4) Restrict the installation, service, or maintenance of any electric or gas appliance if the installation complies with the applicable building code and other laws;

(5) Restrict any interior improvement of a mobile home if the improvement complies with the applicable code and other laws;

(6) Directly or indirectly, receive, collect, or accept any gratuity from any person that is made to facilitate, influence, or procure any advantage over other prospective residents in connection with the lease, use, or occupation of the premises; or

(7) (i) Enforce the designation of an area in a park for exclusive occupancy by adults against any individual who, at the time the designation is made, is the owner or tenant of a mobile home in the park, as to that mobile home at its location at the time of the designation.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply if only a part of the park is so designated, and

1. The park owner:

A. Has made available to the individual, under comparable terms and conditions, another reasonably equivalent site for the mobile home in an area of the park that is not so designated and the individual shall accept or reject the proposed site within 60 days from the time the equivalent site is made available; and

B. Has assumed the responsibility of moving the mobile home at the park owner’s expense; or

2. The mobile home is not moved.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-504 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

Except for a permit for a home improvement to be performed by a property owner, the building and permits department of a county or a municipal corporation may not issue a permit for a home improvement unless the permit includes the license number of a licensed contractor.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-622 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-622
§8–622.
Status: in_force

(a) If property held under one ownership is divided by a freeway, the Administration may provide access across the freeway from one tract to the other and may specify the terms and conditions of that access.

(b) If the tracts cease to be held under one ownership, the Administration may terminate the access.

(c) Access provided under this section may not be used in connection with any roadside business.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each public service company shall pay the public service company franchise tax with the return that covers the period for which the tax is due.

(b) A public service company required to file estimated public service company franchise tax returns under § 8-404(b) of this subtitle shall pay:

(1) at least 25% of the estimated public service company franchise tax shown on the declaration or amended declaration for a taxable year:

(i) with the declaration or amended declaration that covers the year; and

(ii) with each quarterly return for that year; and

(2) any unpaid public service company franchise tax for the year shown on the public service company franchise tax return that covers that year, with the return.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Board of Public Works.

(c) “Capital appreciation bond” means a State bond that accrues interest payable only on the date of maturity.

(d) “Enabling act” means a law that authorizes the creation of a general obligation debt of the State and the sale of State bonds to evidence that debt.

(e) “State bond” means a general obligation bond of the State.

(f) “State debt” means the general obligation debt of the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Administrator” means a person that, to the extent that the person is acting for an insurer or plan sponsor, has:

(i) control over or custody of premiums, contributions, or any other money on behalf of a life insurer or with respect to a plan, for any period of time; or

(ii) discretionary authority over the adjustment, payment, or settlement of benefit claims on behalf of a life insurer or under a plan or over the investment of a life insurer’s or a plan’s assets.

(2) “Administrator” does not include a person that:

(i) with respect to a particular plan:

1. is, or is an employee of, the plan sponsor;

2. is, or is an employee, insurance producer, or managing general agent of, an insurer or health maintenance organization that insures or administers the plan; or

3. is an insurance producer that solicits, procures, or negotiates a plan for a plan sponsor and that has no authority over the adjustment, payment, or settlement of benefit claims under the plan or over the investment or handling of the plan’s assets;

(ii) is retained by the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation to administer a plan underwritten by an impaired insurer that is subject to an order of conservation, liquidation, or rehabilitation;

(iii) is a participant or beneficiary of a plan that provides for individual accounts and allows a participant or beneficiary to exercise investment control over assets in the participant’s or beneficiary’s account, and the participant or beneficiary exercises that investment control;

(iv) administers only plans that are subject to ERISA and that do not provide benefits through insurance, unless any of the plans administered is a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined in § 514(b)(6)(A)(ii) of ERISA;

(v) is, or is an employee of, a bank, savings bank, trust company, savings and loan association, or credit union that is regulated under the laws of this State, another state, or the United States;

(vi) is, or is an employee of, a person that is registered as:

1. an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or the Maryland Securities Act;

2. a broker–dealer or transfer agent under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Maryland Securities Act; or

3. an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940; or

(vii) is, or is an employee of, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, including the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange’s Consolidated Services Center.

(c) “Employee organization” means:

(1) a labor union or other labor organization;

(2) an agency or employee representation committee, association, group, or plan:

(i) in which employees participate; and

(ii) that exists for the purpose, wholly or partly, of dealing with employers about a plan or other matters incidental to employment relationships; or

(3) an employees’ beneficiary association that is organized for the purpose, wholly or partly, to establish a plan.

(d) (1) “Employer” means a person that, in relation to a plan, acts directly as an employer or indirectly in the interest of an employer.

(2) “Employer” includes a group or association of employers acting for an employer.

(e) “ERISA” means the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

(f) (1) “Plan” means a fund or other arrangement that is established, maintained, or contributed to by an employer, employee organization, or both, to the extent that the fund or arrangement was established or is maintained for the purpose of:

(i) providing for participants or beneficiaries, any of whom are residents of the State, through the purchase of insurance or otherwise:

1. medical, surgical, or hospital care or benefits;

2. benefits in the event of sickness, accident, disability, death, or unemployment;

3. vacation benefits;

4. apprenticeship or other training programs;

5. child care centers;

6. scholarship funds;

7. prepaid legal services;

8. severance pay arrangements;

9. supplemental retirement income payments; or

10. life insurance; or

(ii) providing retirement income to or allowing the deferral of income by employees, any of whom are residents of the State, until or after the termination of covered employment.

(2) “Plan” does not include a fund or arrangement established or maintained solely for the purpose of complying with the workers’ compensation laws of the State.

(g) “Plan sponsor” means:

(1) the employer, for a plan established or maintained by a single employer;

(2) the employee organization, for a plan established or maintained by an employee organization; or

(3) the association, committee, joint board of trustees, or other similar group of representatives of the parties that establish or maintain the plan, for a plan established or maintained by two or more employers or jointly by one or more employers and one or more employee organizations.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall:

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

(2) pay to the Commissioner an application fee of $25.

(b) The application form shall require:

(1) for a firm or association, the name of each member of the firm or association and of each employee of the firm or association who will act as a reinsurance intermediary under the license; and

(2) for a corporation, the name of each officer of the corporation and of each employee and director of the corporation who will act as a reinsurance intermediary under the license.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-704 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-704
§8–704.
Status: in_force

A criminal defendant or a juvenile may be assigned to perform a work project under a community service program only if:

(1) the juvenile or defendant consents to the assignment;

(2) the juvenile or defendant is not compensated for the work performed; and

(3) in the case of a defendant, the individual has not been convicted of a crime of violence.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-807 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-807
§8–807.
Status: in_force

(a) For property subject to a ground lease in effect on or after July 1, 2007, a ground lease holder may bring an action for possession for nonpayment of ground rent only:

(1) If the ground lease holder has the lawful right to claim possession for nonpayment of ground rent;

(2) If the ground lease is registered with the Department under Subtitle 7 of this title;

(3) If the payment of ground rent is at least 6 months in arrears; and

(4) As provided under this section.

(b) A holder of a secured interest in the property that is subject to the ground lease, or any portion of the ground lease, that is recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located may cure the default by paying the outstanding amount due, including, if authorized under the ground lease, reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses subject to the same provisions that are applicable to a leasehold tenant who cures a default after receiving notice under subsection (c) or (d) of this section or receiving personal service of process in an action filed under subsection (f) of this section.

(c) (1) (i) No less than 60 days before filing an action for possession, the ground lease holder shall send a notice, in the form required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the leasehold tenant’s last known address and to the premises address as shown in the records of the Department by first–class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested.

(ii) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and the premises address listed in the records of the Department are different, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the notice by first–class mail and one copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each address, respectively.

(iii) A ground lease holder may not require a leasehold tenant to reimburse the ground lease holder for costs incurred in providing notice required under this subsection.

(2) The Department shall develop and make available on its website the form a ground lease holder must use to provide to a leasehold tenant the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) If authorized under the ground lease, a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses not exceeding $100, provided the outstanding amount due is paid after the notice sent under paragraph (1) of this subsection and before a notice is sent under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) (i) After notice has been sent under subsection (c) of this section and no fewer than 30 days before filing an action for possession, the ground lease holder shall send a notice, in the form required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the leasehold tenant’s last known address and to the premises address as shown in the records of the Department by first–class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested.

(ii) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and the premises address listed in the records of the Department are different, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the notice by first–class mail and one copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each address, respectively.

(iii) A ground lease holder may not require a leasehold tenant to reimburse the ground lease holder for costs incurred in providing notice required under this subsection.

(2) (i) The Department shall develop and make available on its website the form a ground lease holder must use to provide to a leasehold tenant the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) The form shall be in 14 point bold font and require the following:

1. An itemized bill for the payment due;

2. The amount necessary to cure the default, including late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection;

3. The name and address of the person to whom to send the payment due;

4. The name and contact information of the person to contact for questions about the notice; and

5. A statement that unless the default is cured in 30 days:

A. The ground lease holder intends to file an action for possession; and

B. The leasehold tenant may be liable for reimbursing the ground lease holder for expenses and costs incurred in connection with the collection of past due ground rent and the filing of the action for possession.

(3) If authorized under the ground lease, a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses not exceeding $650, including:

(i) Title abstract and examination fees;

(ii) Judgment report costs;

(iii) Photocopying and postage fees; and

(iv) Attorney’s fees.

(e) (1) The ground lease holder shall send a copy of the notice required under subsection (d) of this section to any holder of record of a secured interest in the property that is subject to the ground lease, or any portion of the ground lease, that is recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located, to the address shown in the land records or another address if known, by:

(i) First–class mail; and

(ii) Certified mail, return receipt requested.

(2) The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be accompanied by a statement that the holder of a secured interest may:

(i) Cure the default by paying the outstanding amount due, including reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under subsection (d)(3) of this section; or

(ii) 1. Redeem the property in accordance with § 8–804 of this subtitle; and

2. Cure the default by paying the outstanding amount due, including reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under subsection (d)(3) of this section.

(3) If notice is not sent to a holder of record of a secured interest in the property that is subject to the ground lease, or any portion of the ground lease, that is recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located, a judgment in favor of the ground lease holder does not impair the right of the holder of the secured interest to enforce the secured interest against the property.

(f) (1) If the default is not cured, the ground lease holder may file in circuit court an action for possession no less than 30 days after notice is sent under subsection (d) of this section.

(2) An action filed under this subsection shall be accompanied by:

(i) An itemized bill for the payment due;

(ii) The amount necessary to cure the default, including reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection;

(iii) The name and address of the person to whom to send the payment due;

(iv) An affidavit affirming compliance with the notice requirements under subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, including copies of the proofs of mailing from the United States Postal Service; and

(v) A list of each holder of record of a secured interest in the property that is subject to the ground lease, or any portion of the ground lease, that is recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(3) If authorized under the ground lease, a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses, including:

(i) Filing fees and court costs;

(ii) Expenses incurred in the service of process or otherwise providing notice;

(iii) Reasonable attorney’s fees not exceeding $500; and

(iv) Taxes, including interest and penalties, that have been paid by the ground lease holder or plaintiff.

(g) (1) Personal service of process in an action filed under subsection (f) of this section shall be made in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(2) The individual making service of process under this subsection shall file proof of service with the court in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(h) (1) A holder of record of a secured interest in the property that is subject to the ground lease, or any portion of the ground lease, that is recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located, shall be made a party, as provided under the Maryland Rules, to an action filed under subsection (f) of this section.

(2) The ground lease holder shall send to each holder of record of a secured interest that is made a party to the action under paragraph (1) of this subsection a statement that the holder of a secured interest may:

(i) Cure the default by paying the outstanding amount due, including reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under subsection (f)(3) of this section; or

(ii) 1. Redeem the property in accordance with § 8–804 of this subtitle; and

2. Cure the default by paying the outstanding amount due, including reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under subsection (f)(3) of this section.

(3) If a holder of record of a secured interest is not made a party to the action as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a judgment in favor of the ground lease holder does not impair the right of the holder of the secured interest to enforce the secured interest against the property.

(i) Within 6 months after execution of a writ of possession in favor of the ground lease holder, the leasehold tenant or any other person claiming under the ground lease may:

(1) Pay the past due ground rent and any late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses authorized under this section; and

(2) Commence a proceeding to obtain relief from the writ.

(j) (1) Except as provided in this section, a ground lease holder or plaintiff is not entitled to reimbursement for any costs or expenses related to the collection of ground rent.

(2) A ground lease holder or plaintiff may not receive a writ of possession or reimbursement for any costs or expenses related to the collection of ground rent unless all the notice requirements of this section are met.

(k) If a ground lease holder receives and executes a writ of possession, and if authorized under the ground lease, the ground lease holder may be reimbursed for reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses as specified in subsection (c)(3), (d)(3), or (f)(3) of this section.

(l) This section does not preclude a ground lease holder from using other legal means to enforce a ground lease.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Christian Science nurse” means an individual who is registered as a Christian Science nurse in the Christian Science Journal of the Christian Science Publishing Society.

(b) Except as specifically provided in this title, this title does not limit the right of:

(1) An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;

(2) A Christian Science nurse to care for an individual who is ill, injured, or infirm, if the Christian Science nurse does not administer any drug or medicine; or

(3) An unlicensed individual to perform acts of registered nursing or acts of licensed practical nursing:

(i) While supervised by an individual who is authorized by this State to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing; and

(ii) If the unlicensed individual performs only acts that are in the area of responsibility of the supervisor and under the instruction of the supervisor.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-735 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-735
§8–735.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may acquire, by purchase, gift, or condemnation, and remove any outdoor sign:

(1) That lawfully existed along or near any federal-aid primary highway on July 1, 1975;

(2) That was lawfully erected and, after July 1, 1975, became nonconforming; or

(3) That lawfully existed along or near any highway that was made a part of the federal-aid primary system on or after October 22, 1965.

(b) (1) The Administration may pay compensation under this section only for:

(i) The taking from the owner of the outdoor sign of all interest in the sign; and

(ii) The taking from the owner of the land on which the outdoor sign is located of the right to erect and maintain outdoor signs at that location.

(2) The Administration may not spend funds to control outdoor signs under the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965 and the Federal-Aid Highway Amendment of 1974, until appropriate matching federal funds are available to this State under these acts.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-323 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-323
§8–323.
Status: in_force

If the goods of a third party are distrained on and sold under an action of distress, the third party has a right of action against the tenant for damages for any loss sustained by the third party as a result of the levy and sale of the third party’s goods under distress. The action for damages may be brought before the court before which the original action was brought, regardless of any monetary limitation of the civil jurisdiction of the court. If the action for damages is brought in any other court, only a certified copy of the record in the original court need be filed as evidence of the proceedings.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-625 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-625
§8–625.
Status: in_force

(a) Each employer shall keep employment records that are accurate and contain information that the Secretary or Board of Appeals requires.

(b) The Secretary or Board of Appeals may inspect and copy at any reasonable time and as often as necessary:

(1) any record that an employer is required to keep under this section; and

(2) cash disbursement journals, check registers, tax returns, and other documents that corroborate or supplement those records.

(c) As necessary for the effective administration of this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals may require that:

(1) an employer submit any report with respect to individuals it employs; and

(2) the report be made under oath.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary and Board of Appeals may not publish or allow public inspection of information obtained under this section in any manner that reveals the identity of the employer except to public employees in the performance of their public duties.

(2) (i) The Secretary and Board of Appeals may allow inspection of information obtained under this section to any agent of a child support enforcement unit if the agent is under contract with the unit for the purposes of establishing and collecting child support obligations from and locating individuals owing such obligations.

(ii) The agent of the unit shall comply with safeguards established by the United States Department of Labor and the Secretary and is subject to the penalties under § 8-1305(c) of this title.

(3) To the extent necessary for proper presentation of a claim, the Secretary or Board of Appeals shall provide information from the records to a claimant at a hearing before a special examiner, hearing examiner, the Secretary, or the Board of Appeals.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-410 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

With the notice required by § 8-408 of this subtitle, the supervisor or Department may submit interrogatories relevant to:

(1) the value, classification, or assessment of the personal property described in the notice; or

(2) any other property owned by the person who is sent the notice.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-104 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

Any grant of a nonpossessory corporeal estate is valid and effective without the attornment of the tenant in possession. However, any payment of rent by the tenant to the grantor of the grant prior to actual notice of the grant is an effective discharge of liability for the rent.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1002 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1002
§8–1002.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a shelter care facility or residential respite program licensed by the Department of Human Services; or

(2) a detention center or shelter care facility operated by or under contract with the Department of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-107 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107
§8–107.
Status: in_force

(a) A county, municipality, or board of health may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or regulation that is inconsistent with this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title.

(b) This title does not limit the power of a county, a municipality, or a board of health to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations that are consistent with this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-511 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-511
§8–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if a securities intermediary does not have sufficient interests in a particular financial asset to satisfy both its obligations to entitlement holders who have security entitlements to that financial asset and its obligation to a creditor of the securities intermediary who has a security interest in that financial asset, the claims of entitlement holders, other than the creditor, have priority over the claim of the creditor.

(b) A claim of a creditor of a securities intermediary who has a security interest in a financial asset held by a securities intermediary has priority over claims of the securities intermediary's entitlement holders who have security entitlements with respect to that financial asset if the creditor has control over the financial asset.

(c) If a clearing corporation does not have sufficient financial assets to satisfy both its obligations to entitlement holders who have security entitlements with respect to a financial asset and its obligation to a creditor of the clearing corporation who has a security interest in that financial asset, the claim of the creditor has priority over the claims of entitlement holders.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-403 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-403
§8–403.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court in any case brought under § 8–401 or § 8–402 of this subtitle or § 14–132 of this article orders an adjournment of the trial for a longer period than provided for in the section under which the case has been instituted, the tenant or the person in possession shall pay into the court exercising jurisdiction in the case an amount and in the manner determined by the court to be appropriate as specified in § 8–118 of this title or, in the case of wrongful detainer, § 8–118.1 of this title.

(b) However, the court may order a tenant to pay rents due and as come due into an administrative agency of any county which is empowered by local law to hold rents in escrow pending investigation and disposition of complaints by tenants; the court also may refer that case to the administrative agency for investigation and report to the court.

(c) The payment into the court shall be due before the date to which the trial is adjourned or within 5 days after adjournment if the trial is adjourned more than 5 days, or to the administrative agency within 5 days after the court has ordered the rent paid into an administrative agency.

(d) If, on motion of the plaintiff and after hearing, the court determines that the payment was not made as ordered by the court and that there is no legal justification for the failure to pay, the court shall give judgment in favor of the plaintiff and issue a warrant for possession in accordance with the provisions of the section under which the case is brought.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-502 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A real estate investment trust may terminate its existence by voluntary dissolution in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) In order to terminate its existence, a real estate investment trust must file a notice of termination with the Department that includes:

(i) The name of the real estate investment trust;

(ii) 1. A statement that the termination of the real estate investment trust by voluntary dissolution was approved in the manner and by the vote required by law and by the declaration of trust of the real estate investment trust; and

2. A statement detailing the manner of approval;

(iii) All other provisions the board of the real estate investment trust considers necessary to dissolve and terminate the real estate investment trust; and

(iv) A statement that the real estate investment trust is dissolved and terminated.

(2) The notice of termination shall be executed by:

(i) The chairman or vice chairman of the board of trustees;

(ii) The chief executive officer;

(iii) The chief operating officer;

(iv) The chief financial officer;

(v) The president or a vice president; or

(vi) If authorized by the bylaws or a resolution of the board of trustees, any other officer or agent of the real estate investment trust.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the real estate investment trust is dissolved and terminated on the later of:

(i) The time that the Department accepts the notice of termination for record; or

(ii) The time established by the notice of termination, not to exceed 30 days after the notice is accepted for record.

(2) The real estate investment trust continues to exist for the purpose of:

(i) Paying, satisfying, and discharging any existing debts or obligations;

(ii) Collecting and distributing assets; and

(iii) Taking all other actions required to liquidate and wind up its business and affairs.

(d) (1) The Attorney General may institute proceedings to dissolve a real estate investment trust that has abused, misused, or failed to use its powers.

(2) The proceedings shall be brought in the manner and on the grounds provided in Title 3, Subtitle 5 of this article with respect to dissolution of a corporation for misuse of its franchise.

(3) The venue of an action under this subsection is in a county where an officer or resident agent of the real estate investment trust is located.
Md. Code, Education § 8-410 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Each local school system shall provide or arrange for the transportation during the regular school year of each child with a disability who is in a placement approved in conformity with this subtitle and applicable regulations of the State Board and standards in:

(1) A public school;

(2) A school maintained by a State agency; and

(3) A nonpublic school.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the local school system of the county in which the child with a disability resides shall certify and pay the cost of his daily or other reasonable transportation to school under the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board if:

(i) The school is outside this State or the county in which the child resides; and

(ii) State aid has provided for the education of the child under this subtitle.

(2) If a local management board, as established under Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Human Services Article, funds the placement of a child in a school that is outside the State or the county in which the child resides without consulting the local school system, the local management board shall certify and pay the cost of the student’s daily or other reasonable transportation to school.

(c) (1) The rules and regulations adopted by the State Board shall take into consideration any hardship cases that reasonably may require additional expenses to guarantee adequate transportation during the regular school year.

(2) In addition to providing advice to the Motor Vehicle Administration under § 25-110 of the Transportation Article regarding the adoption by the Administration of rules and regulations relating to the safe operation of school vehicles, including vehicles and equipment appropriate for transporting a child with a disability, the Department shall adopt guidelines which set minimum standards to meet in each of the following categories:

(i) The qualifications for hiring and training of drivers and aides, including private contract personnel, involved in handling and transporting a child with a disability to a nonpublic special education facility; and

(ii) The appropriate length of time and distance for transporting a child with a disability to a nonpublic special education facility.

(d) (1) By July 1 of each year any local school system that has 25 or more children with disabilities attending nonpublic education facilities shall submit to the State Department a detailed report, including any rules and regulations it has adopted since the submission of its last report, which outline the local school system’s compliance with the State Department adopted guidelines for the transportation of a child with a disability to nonpublic special education facilities.

(2) The State Department shall annually:

(i) Review each applicable local school system’s plan or procedures for transporting children with disabilities to nonpublic special education facilities for compliance with the State Department’s guidelines; and

(ii) Advise a local school system as to whether its plan or procedures are in compliance.

(e) In both the adoption of guidelines under subsection (c)(2) of this section and the annual review under subsection (d) of this section of each applicable county’s plan or procedures for transporting children with disabilities to nonpublic special education facilities, the State Department shall:

(1) Take into consideration the particular circumstances and needs of each applicable local school system, including the differences among urban and rural school systems; and

(2) Recognize the need for flexibility on an individual child basis.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-309 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-309
§8–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may deny a registration to an applicant or refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke the registration of a registrant if the applicant or registrant:

(1) makes a material misstatement in an application for registration;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a registration for the applicant or registrant or for another;

(3) has been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

(4) in connection with the administration of a plan or with activities on behalf of a life insurer, commits fraud or engages in illegal or dishonest activities; or

(5) violates any provision of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under it.

(b) This section does not limit any regulatory power of the Commissioner under Title 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-209 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209
§8–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Work that an insurance producer performs for payment solely by commission is not covered employment.

(b) To the extent that work is exempted under federal law, the work that an associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson performs for a licensed real estate broker for payment by commission is not covered employment.

(c) Work that a yacht salesperson performs for a licensed trader for payment solely by commission is not covered employment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-613 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-613
§8–613.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the annual submission to the General Assembly of the highway construction and reconstruction program for each county for primary and secondary highways, the secondary program to include bicycle trails and sidewalks, the Administration shall consult with the local governing body, municipalities, and local legislative delegation of each county concerning construction priorities.

(b) If the Administration is unable for any reason to perform in accordance with the schedule set forth in the annual primary highway program, it shall, if so requested by resolution of either house of the General Assembly, explain in writing to the next session of the General Assembly any change in the scheduling of a particular project included in the preceding year’s program.

(c) If there is any change in the scheduling of a particular project in the secondary highway program for which funds have been appropriated in the preceding year, the Administration, on written request of a majority of the local legislative delegation from the county for which the project is programmed, shall explain that change in writing to the members of the General Assembly from that county.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-605 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 6 / Section 8A-605
§8A–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies to a person who sells a mobile home and, in connection with the sale:

(i) Is, or acts as an agent for, the owner of the park in which the home is to be located; and

(ii) Negotiates with the buyer to place the home in a park.

(2) Prior to the execution of a contract for the sale of a mobile home, the seller of the mobile home shall provide to the buyer a copy of any rules established under Subtitle 3 of this title by the owner of the park in which the mobile home is to be located.

(3) A contract is unenforceable by a person described in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the person does not comply with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(b) If subsection (a) of this section does not apply, the seller shall provide the buyer with a notice, in writing, separate from the contract, and in substantially the following form:

“If the mobile home you are purchasing is to be placed in a mobile home park, the park may have rules and lease provisions that affect you and your home.

You should contact the park office to obtain and carefully review a copy of the lease and rules for the park before you enter into a contract to purchase a mobile home.

Due to land use restrictions in many areas in this State, a mobile home may be placed only on property that is within a mobile home park.”
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this subtitle relating to the Division of Savings and Loan Associations and relating to the regulation of savings and loan associations are of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 1992.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-329 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-329
§8–329.
Status: in_force

(a) If a lease for more than three months is assigned, the assignee is liable to distress for any goods on the leased premises as though originally named in the lease as tenant.

(b) Any goods of the assignee on the leased premises shall be subject to the landlord’s distress claim to the same extent as though the assignee was originally a tenant. This liability of goods exists regardless of whether the assignment was oral or written and regardless of the terms set out in the assignment. The obligation of the assignee of the lease for personal liability shall be restricted to the terms and agreements contained in the assignment of lease. The exercise of any right of the landlord against the assignee provided in this section does not bar any rights the landlord may have against the assignor.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

On request of any person and payment of a fee set by the Commission, the Commission shall certify the licensing status of a person that is the subject of the request.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-503 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly of Maryland assents to the federal acts.

(b) The Administration, for itself or for any political subdivision of this State, and each political subdivision of this State may do anything necessary or desirable to comply with any term, condition, or provision and to obtain the benefits of any of the federal acts.

(c) The Administration may:

(1) Accept any federal funds available to this State under the federal acts, for the use of this State or any of its political subdivisions;

(2) In accordance with the federal acts, allocate and apportion these federal funds to itself and to the political subdivisions of this State;

(3) Represent any political subdivision of this State for the purpose of negotiating, contracting, or dealing with the federal government as to construction and reconstruction under the federal acts;

(4) Undertake all contracts, plans, specifications, and estimates relating to this construction and reconstruction; and

(5) Supervise directly the construction and reconstruction work done under the federal acts.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-304 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

(a) When an action of distress is filed, the clerk shall issue an order directing the defendant to appear and show cause at a stated time why levy under an action of distress should not be made. The hearing may be not earlier than seven days from date of service on the defendant.

(b) In addition, the order shall:

(1) Direct the time within which service of the petition and show–cause order shall be made on the defendant; and

(2) Inform the defendant that (i) the defendant may appear at the time stated and present evidence on the defendant’s behalf; and (ii) if the defendant fails to appear, all goods on the leased premises not exempted by law may be levied on and removed by the sheriff.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In cooperation with State and local police, the Administration may adopt regulations under which personnel other than the police are authorized to exercise the powers under this section whenever feasible so that the exercise of those powers by the police are reduced to a minimum.

(2) The police and other authorized personnel who act under this section are acting within the scope of their official duty.

(b) If a publicly intoxicated individual consents or an individual’s health is in immediate danger, the police or other authorized personnel may take or send a publicly intoxicated individual to:

(1) The individual’s home;

(2) A detoxification center; or

(3) Any other appropriate health care facility as defined in § 19-114(d) of this article.

(c) Unless a criminal charge is filed, an entry of an action under this section may not be made on the arrest or other criminal record of the intoxicated individual.

(d) An individual taken or sent to a detoxification center or a health care facility under subsection (b) of this section may be admitted to the facility with the consent of the director of the facility or the designee of the director.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-302 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Distress for rent is an action at law and shall be brought as provided in this section.

(b) Original jurisdiction in a case of distress for rent is vested exclusively in the District Court regardless of the amount of rent for which distress is brought, notwithstanding any limitation imposed by law on the civil monetary jurisdiction of such court.

(c) An action of distress may be brought only for unpaid rent under a written lease for a term of more than three months, or under a tenancy at will or a periodic tenancy that has continued more than three months.

(d) An action of distress shall be brought in the county where the leased premises lie.

(e) A party to an action of distress brought in the District Court under this section may demand a trial by jury in accordance with Subtitle 6 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 8-307 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-307
§8–307.
Status: in_force

Under § 2–206 of this article, the Maryland School for the Blind shall keep the State Board fully informed as to the educational program and administrative policies of the schools under their jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-26 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-26
§8–6C–26.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this subtitle under § 8–802 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-604.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-604.1
§8–604.
Status: in_force

§8–604.1.

(a) A person may not knowingly possess, with unlawful intent, or issue counterfeit United States currency.

(b) 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 $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-06
§8–6A–06.
Status: in_force

Every applicant for certification by endorsement shall:

(1) Pay the required application fee;

(2) Submit the information required by the Board in the manner and form specified by the Board; and

(3) Submit written evidence that the applicant:

(i) Is certified to practice as a nursing assistant or dialysis technician by another state or territory of the United States with requirements that are essentially similar to the requirements for certification established in this subtitle and that the certification is in good standing;

(ii) Has not committed any act or omission that would be grounds for discipline or denial of certification under this subtitle;

(iii) Has successfully completed nursing assistant training or dialysis technician training that meets the standards for an approved nursing assistant training program or dialysis technician training program established under this subtitle and the standards adopted by the Board; and

(iv) Has no record of abuse, negligence, or misappropriation of a resident’s property or any disciplinary action taken or pending in any other state or territory of the United States against the certification of the nursing assistant or dialysis technician in the state or territory.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department is the unit of State government that coordinates public access to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) Identify and designate areas for public access to the waters of the State in each county that is located on the tidal waters of the State;

(2) Coordinate with local and State agencies responsible for planning, purchasing, developing, and maintaining access areas;

(3) Make recommendations to guide public agencies in the identification, development, and management of access areas; and

(4) Serve as a repository for all information and inventories concerning shorefront access.

(c) (1) This section may not be construed to expand the authority that the Department has on July 1, 1988, to require or promote condemnation of real property along the Big Blackwater River and the Little Blackwater River.

(2) The State may not acquire by eminent domain real property along the Big Blackwater River or the Little Blackwater River without first proving that the acquisition is necessary to preserve the natural qualities and unpolluted state of the Big Blackwater River and the Little Blackwater River.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-712.3 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-712.3
§8–712.
Status: in_force

§8–712.3.

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

(2) “Livery vessel owner” means a person who engages in whole or in part in the business of renting, leasing, or chartering a vessel that is less than 16 feet in length for a period of less than 24 hours.

(3) “Seaworthy condition” means the ability to withstand ordinary stress of wind, waves, and other weather that the vessel might normally be expected to encounter.

(b) A livery vessel owner or an agent or employee of the livery vessel owner may not rent or offer for rent a vessel that is less than 16 feet in length to be operated on the waters of the State unless:

(1) Each vessel is in seaworthy condition and equipped for the waters where the vessel is intended to be used; and

(2) The livery vessel owner or agent or employee of the livery vessel owner possesses a boating safety certificate approved by the Department.

(c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be considered a boating safety violation for purposes of § 8-740(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:

(1) the person knows that there are insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;

(2) the person intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and

(3) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(b) A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:

(1) when issuing the check, the person knows that the person or, in the case of a representative drawer, the person’s principal intends, without the consent of the payee, to stop or countermand the payment of the check, or otherwise to cause the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and

(2) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(c) A person may not issue a check if:

(1) the check is in payment for services provided or to be provided by:

(i) an employee of the drawer or representative drawer; or

(ii) an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer;

(2) the drawer or representative drawer:

(i) intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; or

(ii) knows that the drawer or, in the case of a representative drawer, the principal of the representative drawer has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;

(3) the employee of the drawer or representative drawer or an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer passes the check to a third person; and

(4) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(d) A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:

(1) the person knows that the drawer of the check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;

(2) the person intends or believes when passing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and

(3) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(e) A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:

(1) the person knows that:

(i) payment of the check has been stopped or countermanded; or

(ii) the drawee of the check will disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and

(2) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1304 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1304
§8–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission shall have and exercise the authority granted by the provisions of this subtitle to the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency to the extent it pertains to:

(1) Adopting the Watershed plan;

(2) Acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of lands and other property for the purposes stated in this subtitle; and

(3) Adopting regulations affecting the lands and property and leasing, contracting, and permit authority granted under this subtitle.

(b) This power and authority is in addition to that which is stated in Division II of the Land Use Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-810 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-810
§8–810.
Status: in_force

The Administration may not spend funds under this subtitle to pay the cost of screening or relocating any junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility until appropriate matching federal funds are available to this State under the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-602 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602
§8–602.
Status: in_force

In an action against a real estate investment trust doing business in the State, process shall be served on any officer or resident agent of the real estate investment trust.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-710.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710.1
§8–710.
Status: in_force

§8–710.1.

(a) Prior to the issuance of a boat dealer’s or manufacturer’s license, each applicant shall file with the Department acceptable evidence of a bond or other security deemed sufficient and adequate by the Department for the payment of fees and taxes the applicant receives based upon the applicant’s volume of sales and the class of boat dealer’s or manufacturer’s license which the applicant has requested. The bond shall be for the use and benefit of the Department and any member of the public who suffers or sustains any loss by reason of any violation of this subtitle by the licensee, the licensee’s agent, or the licensee’s employee. The Department may also use the bond to recover any penalty and interest charged to the licensee based on a failure to pay the fees or taxes received by the applicant.

(b) If any licensee fails to file acceptable evidence that the bond required by this section has been extended prior to the expiration of the bond, the licensee’s dealer’s or manufacturer’s license automatically is suspended upon expiration of the bond. The suspension shall terminate when the licensee files with the Department acceptable evidence of a bond or other security deemed sufficient and adequate by the Department for the payment of fees and taxes the licensee receives based upon the licensee’s volume of sales and the class of boat dealer’s and manufacturer’s license which the licensee has been issued.

(c) An applicant for a boat dealer’s or manufacturer’s license who also is applying for a title service agent’s license or a trailer dealer’s license with the Motor Vehicle Administration may file evidence of a bond or other security deemed adequate and sufficient by both the Motor Vehicle Administration and the Department with respect to the applicant’s obligations and liabilities under this section and § 15-308 or § 15-604 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-705 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including those rules and regulations that, consistent with the safety and welfare of the traveling public, the Administration considers necessary to govern:

(1) The issuance of licenses and permits under this subtitle;

(2) The location, size, lighting, and spacing requirements for any outdoor sign for which a permit is to be issued; and

(3) The method of erecting and maintaining an outdoor sign under a permit.

(b) (1) Before a rule or regulation may be adopted under this subtitle, notice of a public hearing on the rule or regulation shall be published once a week for 2 successive weeks in at least two newspapers of general circulation in this State. The notice shall specify a time and place for the public hearing.

(2) After the hearing, the Administration may adopt the proposed rule or regulation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-652 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-652
§8–652.
Status: in_force

The following flags shall be flown year round at each rest area, welcome center, and exhibit center within interstate and State highway rights-of-way:

(1) The flag of the United States;

(2) The State flag; and

(3) The POW/MIA flag of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

If the name of a unit in the Executive Branch of the State government is set by statute, the name may be changed only by another statute.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-110 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-110
§8–110.
Status: in_force

The Treasurer is the Chairman of the Committee.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-209 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209
§8–209.
Status: in_force

Each jury plan shall set the method by which the names of qualified jurors are to be allocated between grand and trial juries.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Association” means the Maryland State Firefighters Association.

(c) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.

(d) “Fund” means the Volunteer Company Assistance Fund.

(e) “Volunteer company” means a volunteer ambulance, fire, or rescue company:

(1) located in the State; or

(2) located outside the State if the company:

(i) has been a member of the Association for at least the past 10 years; and

(ii) has a first due response area in the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-729 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-729
§8–729.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not erect or maintain any outdoor sign along or near any federal-aid primary highway, unless the person has a permit issued by the Administration for that sign.

(b) A permit required by this section shall be issued in the same manner and is subject to the same annual permit fee and other requirements and limitations as are provided for a permit issued under Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-109 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-109
§8–109.
Status: in_force

Uninterrupted possession for 12 months after the expiration of the lease containing a covenant for perpetual renewal of all or part of the leased premises by the tenant or any person claiming under the tenant operates as a renewal with respect to the entire premises. It conclusively is presumed in reference to the whole or any part of the leased premises, of which possession is retained, and in favor of the tenant or of the person claiming under the tenant, that a new lease of the whole of the leased premises was executed prior to the expiration of the lease by the landlord named in it, or by the person rightfully claiming under the landlord, to the tenant, or the person rightfully claiming under the tenant for the additional term under the rent and on the covenants, conditions, and stipulations as were provided in the lease.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-224 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-224
§8–224.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a part of any land that meets the requirements of § 8–221 of this subtitle is subdivided by a recorded plat or is improved by the construction of permanent buildings, the assessment of that part under § 8–222 of this subtitle shall be terminated, and the part shall be assessed as provided under § 8–104 of this title.

(2) The remaining part of the land described under paragraph (1) of this subsection may continue to be assessed under § 8–222 of this subtitle if the remainder meets all of the requirements of § 8–221 of this subtitle other than the 500–acre requirement.

(b) (1) If a part of any land that meets the requirements of § 8–221 of this subtitle is rezoned at the request of the owner to a zoning classification that does not meet the requirements of § 8–221 of this subtitle, the assessment of that part under § 8–222 of this subtitle shall be terminated and the part shall be assessed at the greater value determined under § 8–223 of this subtitle.

(2) When a property is assessed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a deferred property tax is due for the amount of the difference, if any, between the assessment of the land under § 8–222 of this subtitle and the assessment under § 8–223 of this subtitle for each year in which the assessment was determined under § 8–222 of this subtitle.

(3) The total of the deferred property tax due may not exceed 4% of the assessment under § 8–223 of this subtitle in effect at the time of rezoning under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) The proceeds of the deferred property tax are collected and distributed as provided by Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-508 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-508
§8–508.
Status: reserved

A securities intermediary shall act at the direction of an entitlement holder to change a security entitlement into another available form of holding for which the entitlement holder is eligible, or to cause the financial asset to be transferred to a securities account of the entitlement holder with another securities intermediary. A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if:

(1) The securities intermediary acts as agreed upon by the entitlement holder and the securities intermediary; or

(2) In the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary exercises due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards to follow the direction of the entitlement holder.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this title to promote an efficient and economical transportation system.

(b) The Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration may not proceed to the final project planning phase unless it has been determined that the objective of the proposed project cannot be reasonably achieved through:

(1) Improvements in highway maintenance and safety;

(2) Projects that modify existing highways but provide for minimal relocation or new highway construction; and

(3) Improvements in, or adoption of, transit alternatives, including mass transit alternatives.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-603 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-603
§8–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as or represents itself as a viatical settlement provider in the State.

(b) (1) Except for an individual listed in § 8-601(k)(2) of this subtitle, only an individual who is a viatical settlement broker may negotiate viatical settlement contracts between a viator and one or more settlement providers.

(2) Not later than 30 days after negotiating a viatical settlement contract on behalf of a viator, a viatical settlement broker shall register with the Commissioner in accordance with § 8-604 of this subtitle.

(c) Employees and agents of a registered viatical settlement provider or a registered viatical settlement broker may not be required to be separately registered except in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-705 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

(a) A governing body may establish and designate areas of land or water within its jurisdiction as waterways improvement districts, subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.

(b) A governing body:

(1) Shall act as the district council for the district; and

(2) May carry out the duties vested by law or which are reasonably necessary.

(c) A governing body shall refer every proposed district to the section of waterways improvement of the Department for a report and evaluation of benefits to be achieved by creating the proposed district. The Department shall review the proposed district and submit a report to the governing body containing recommendations on feasibility and need for the proposed district. The report shall include the area within the district, the work or project to be carried out within the district pursuant to § 8-707 of this subtitle, and the estimated cost for the work or project recommended.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-615 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-615
§8–615.
Status: in_force

A person may not advertise in any way that the person is licensed under this title unless the advertisement states the license number of the person in one of the following forms: “Maryland Home Improvement Commission License No. _____” or “MHIC No. _____”.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-705 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

To the extent permissible under federal law, the Secretary may enter into or cooperate in arrangements with a foreign government under which facilities and services provided under this title and facilities and services provided under the unemployment insurance law of the foreign government may be used to take claims and pay benefits under this title or the unemployment insurance law of the foreign government.
Md. Code, Education § 8-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

To the extent that funds are provided in the State budget or are available from other sources, the State Board may establish programs of compensatory education of the following types:

(1) New or modified teacher training curricula to incorporate instruction in methods and techniques:

(i) Developed by competent authorities; and

(ii) Designed to enable teachers to identify and teach disadvantaged children effectively;

(2) Research and consultative projects undertaken to assist State agencies and the county boards in carrying out their responsibilities under this subtitle; and

(3) Evaluation, demonstration, and distribution of findings that are related to programs of compensatory education independently or in cooperation with any public or private agency or organization that engages in research and development designed to overcome disadvantage.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-735 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-735
§8–735.
Status: in_force

The method provided in §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle of perfecting and giving notice of security interests is exclusive.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-117 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-117
§8–117.
Status: in_force

The Commission may perform any acts necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-713 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-713
§8–713.
Status: in_force

A person may not operate or give permission to operate any vessel on the waters of the State unless the vessel is numbered as required by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-417 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-417
§8–417.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a grand jury for Baltimore City.

(b) In addition to any other duty imposed by law, each grand jury shall carry out an investigation if a judge of the circuit court directs.

(c) At the end of the period for which a grand jury sits, the grand jury shall submit to the jury commissioner of the circuit court a report on each of its investigations and recommendations.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-107 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107
§8–107.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to employees whose positions are in the Standard Pay Plan.

(b) An employee in the Standard Pay Plan shall be denied a pay increase in any year if:

(1) an appointing authority has imposed the denial as a disciplinary action under Title 11, Subtitle 1 of this article; or

(2) the appointing authority denies the increase because of:

(i) an extension of an employee's period of probation under § 7-403 of this article;

(ii) lack of productivity; or

(iii) excessive, unexcused absenteeism.

(c) An employee may not be denied a pay increase for reasons of performance that adversely affects the value of the employee to this State unless substantial reasons of performance were cited on the employee’s midyear or final performance appraisal forms.

(d) An employee who is denied a pay increase under this section may appeal the denial under the appeal procedures for disciplinary actions in Title 11 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-703.1 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-703.1
§8–703.
Status: in_force

§8–703.1.

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

(2) “Licensing agency” means:

(i) the Department of Human Services; and

(ii) the Department of Juvenile Services.

(3) “Statement of need” means an official certification of public need for the location and establishment of a residential child care program in a county issued by a licensing agency under this section.

(b) The licensing agencies shall adopt regulations governing the issuance of statements of need.

(c) In developing the regulations required under subsection (b) of this section, a licensing agency shall:

(1) consider the specialized mental, physical, and behavioral health and developmental needs of children in the county or region affected by the statement of need; and

(2) consult with stakeholders in the county or region affected by the statement of need, including:

(i) State and local child–serving agencies;

(ii) providers of residential and community–based services for children; and

(iii) children, parents, and foster parents.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an application may not be submitted to the office and a license may not be granted by a licensing agency for a residential child care program until a licensing agency issues a statement of need for a residential child care program in a county.

(2) A statement of need is not required before a license may be granted by a licensing agency for a residential child care program if there is no placement available in an existing licensed residential child care program that can provide the services needed for a child.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, in addition to the statement of need required under subsection (d) of this section, a statement of need is required before:

(i) an existing or previously licensed residential child care program is relocated to another site;

(ii) the physical site of a residential child care program is expanded; or

(iii) the number of placements in a residential child care program is increased.

(2) A statement of need is not required before an existing licensed residential child care program is relocated to another site on a temporary basis if:

(i) the site of the existing licensed residential child care program is in a state of disrepair that necessitates rehabilitation for the health, safety, and well–being of the residents;

(ii) the temporary site meets the requirements of the residential child care program’s license;

(iii) the temporary site is located:

1. within the same jurisdiction as the site undergoing rehabilitation; or

2. within 10 miles of the site undergoing rehabilitation; and

(iv) the rehabilitation of the existing site:

1. will be completed within 180 days; or

2. if not completed within 180 days, will be completed within a period of time determined by the licensing agency, on request of the licensee, not to exceed an additional 180 days.

(3) A statement of need is not required before an existing licensed residential child care program is relocated to another site if:

(i) the relocation is necessary:

1. due to circumstances beyond the control of the licensee, including the nonrenewal of the lease for the site of the existing licensed residential child care program; or

2. because the site of the existing licensed residential child care program is in a state of disrepair that:

A. necessitates rehabilitation of the site for the health, safety, and well–being of the residents; and

B. the rehabilitation is impractical or infeasible;

(ii) the new site meets the requirements of the residential child care program’s license; and

(iii) the new site is located:

1. within the same jurisdiction as the site being closed; or

2. within 10 miles of the site being closed.

(4) A statement of need is not required before the number of placements in an existing licensed residential child care program is increased if there is no placement available in an existing licensed residential child care program that can provide the services needed for a child.

(f) A licensing agency shall publish notice of the issuance of a statement of need in the Maryland Register.

(g) A licensing agency may not delegate its authority to issue a statement of need.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-319 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-319
§8–319.
Status: in_force

(a) If a license was suspended or revoked for a period of more than 1 year, or if a period of more than 1 year has passed since a license was surrendered, the Board may reinstate the license if the licensee:

(1) Applies to the Board for reinstatement;

(2) Meets the requirements for renewal under § 8–312 of this subtitle;

(3) Meets any other requirements for reinstatement as established by the Board; and

(4) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle.

(b) If a licensee meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Board may:

(1) Reinstate the license;

(2) Reinstate the license subject to terms and conditions that the Board considers necessary, including a period of probation; or

(3) Deny reinstatement of the license.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-325 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-325
§8–325.
Status: in_force

(a) After the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle, the Commission shall seek to acquire the property by amicable negotiation.

(b) For purposes of these negotiations, the Commission shall determine the value of the property to be acquired as of the date the payment is made to the property owner or into court under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-660 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-660
§8–660.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall dedicate the bridge located at the intersection of Maryland Route 22 and Interstate Highway 95 as the Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Bridge.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-103 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute with respect to claims of the United States or the State, a claim against an estate of a decedent, whether due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, founded on contract, tort, or other legal basis, is forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, and the heirs and legatees, unless presented within the earlier of the following dates:

(1) 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) 2 months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of a notice in the form required by § 7–103 of this article or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within 2 months after the mailing or other delivery of the notice.

(b) A claim for slander against an estate of a decedent that arose before the death of the decedent is barred even if an action was commenced against and service of process was effected on the decedent before the decedent’s death.

(c) A claim against the estate based on the conduct of or a contract with a personal representative is barred unless an action is commenced against the estate within 6 months after the date the claim arose.

(d) Nothing in this section shall affect or prevent an action or proceeding to enforce a mortgage, pledge, judgment or other lien, or security interest on property of the estate.

(e) If the decedent had been duly served with process before the decedent’s death, nothing in this section shall affect an action for injuries to the person or damage to property that was commenced against the decedent.

(f) A claim filed by the Maryland Department of Health against the estate of a deceased Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipient, as authorized under § 15–121(a) of the Health – General Article, is forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, and the heirs and legatees, unless the claim is presented within the earlier of the following dates:

(1) 6 months after publication of notice of the first appointment of a personal representative; or

(2) 2 months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the Department’s Division of Medical Assistance Recoveries a copy of a notice in the form required under § 7–103 of this article or other written notice, notifying the Department that the claim shall be barred unless the Department presents its claim within 2 months from the receipt of the notice.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-212 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-212
§8–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the insurer to which a contract relates gives written consent, the contract between a managing general agent and an insurer obtained by the Commissioner during an examination or investigation under this subtitle, or reported or filed under this subtitle:

(1) shall be treated confidentially;

(2) is not subject to subpoena; and

(3) may not be made public by the Commissioner, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or any other person.

(b) The Commissioner may publish all or part of a contract between a managing general agent and an insurer in the manner that the Commissioner considers appropriate if, after giving the managing general agent and insurer notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Commissioner finds that the interest of the policyholders or the public will be served by publication of the contract.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “publish” means to communicate information to one or more persons:

(1) orally:

(i) in person; or

(ii) by telephone, radio, or television; or

(2) in a writing of any kind.

(b) A person may not publish or cause to be published the number or code of an existing, canceled, revoked, expired, or nonexistent telephone credit card, or the numbering or coding system that is used in issuing telephone credit cards, with the intent that the number, code, or system be used or with knowledge that it may be used fraudulently to avoid paying a lawful toll charge.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-903 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-903
§8–903.
Status: in_force

On notice and opportunity to be heard, the Secretary may suspend or revoke the approval or certification of credits applicable for the Program for a violation of this subtitle or for a violation of any regulation adopted by the Secretary under this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

The Council includes:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the Lieutenant Governor;

(3) the Secretary of State;

(4) the secretary of each principal department of the Executive Branch of the State government;

(5) the State Superintendent of Schools; and

(6) the Secretary of Higher Education.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-644 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-644
§8–644.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may erect an exempt highway–rail grade crossing plaque at each railroad grade crossing in the State that is no longer in use by a railroad.

(b) The design and placement of a plaque erected under this section shall be in accordance with the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-709 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-709
§8–709.
Status: in_force

In this part, “licensing agency”:

(1) means the agency designated by the Office as responsible for licensing a residential child care program; and

(2) includes the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: reserved

(a) In this title:

(1) “Adverse claim” means a claim that a claimant has a property interest in a financial asset and that it is a violation of the rights of the claimant for another person to hold, transfer, or deal with the financial asset.

(2) “Bearer form”, as applied to a certificated security, means a form in which the security is payable to the bearer of the security certificate according to its terms but not by reason of an indorsement.

(3) “Broker” means a person defined as a broker or dealer under the federal securities laws, but without excluding a bank acting in that capacity.

(4) “Certificated security” means a security that is represented by a certificate.

(5) “Clearing corporation” means:

(i) A person that is registered as a “clearing agency” under the federal securities laws;

(ii) A Federal Reserve bank; or

(iii) Any other person that provides clearance or settlement services with respect to financial assets that would require it to register as a clearing agency under the federal securities laws but for an exclusion or exemption from the registration requirement, if its activities as a clearing corporation, including promulgation of rules, are subject to regulation by a federal or state governmental authority.

(6) “Communicate” means to:

(i) Send a signed writing; or

(ii) Transmit information by any mechanism agreed upon by the persons transmitting and receiving the information.

(7) “Entitlement holder” means a person identified in the records of a securities intermediary as the person having a security entitlement against the securities intermediary. If a person acquires a security entitlement by virtue of § 8–501(b)(2) or (3) of this title, that person is the entitlement holder.

(8) “Entitlement order” means a notification communicated to a securities intermediary directing transfer or redemption of a financial asset to which the entitlement holder has a security entitlement.

(9) (i) “Financial asset”, except as otherwise provided in § 8–103 of this subtitle, means:

1. A security;

2. An obligation of a person or a share, participation, or other interest in a person or in property or an enterprise of a person, which is, or is of a type, dealt in or traded on financial markets, or which is recognized in any area in which it is issued or dealt in as a medium for investment; or

3. Any property that is held by a securities intermediary for another person in a securities account if the securities intermediary has expressly agreed with the other person that the property is to be treated as a financial asset under this title.

(ii) As context requires, the term means either the interest itself or the means by which a person’s claim to it is evidenced, including a certificated or uncertificated security, a security certificate, or a security entitlement.

(10) Reserved.

(11) “Indorsement” means a signature that alone or accompanied by other words is made on a security certificate in registered form or on a separate document for the purpose of assigning, transferring, or redeeming the security or granting a power to assign, transfer, or redeem it.

(12) “Instruction” means a notification communicated to the issuer of an uncertificated security which directs that the transfer of the security be registered or that the security be redeemed.

(13) “Registered form”, as applied to a certificated security, means a form in which:

(i) The security certificate specifies a person entitled to the security; and

(ii) A transfer of the security may be registered upon books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer, or the security certificate so states.

(14) “Securities intermediary” means:

(i) A clearing corporation; or

(ii) A person, including a bank or broker, that in the ordinary course of its business maintains securities accounts for others and is acting in that capacity.

(15) “Security”, except as otherwise provided in § 8–103 of this subtitle, means an obligation of an issuer or a share, participation, or other interest in an issuer or in property or an enterprise of an issuer:

(i) Which is represented by a security certificate in bearer or registered form, or the transfer of which may be registered upon books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer;

(ii) Which is one of a class or series or by its terms is divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests, or obligations; and

(iii) Which:

1. Is, or is of a type, dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or securities markets; or

2. Is a medium for investment and by its terms expressly provides that it is a security governed by this title.

(16) “Security certificate” means a certificate representing a security.

(17) “Security entitlement” means the rights and property interest of an entitlement holder with respect to a financial asset specified in Subtitle 5 of this title.

(18) “Uncertificated security” means a security that is not represented by a certificate.

(b) Other definitions applying to this title and the sections in this title in which they appear are:

Appropriate person …………………….……………….§ 8–107

Control ........................................................................§ 8–106

Delivery ......................................................................§ 8–301

Investment company security ...................................§ 8–103

Issuer ..........................................................................§ 8–201

Overissue ....................................................................§ 8–210

Protected purchaser ...................................................§ 8–303

Securities account ......................................................§ 8–501

(c) In addition, Title 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this title.

(d) The characterization of a person, business, or transaction for purposes of this title does not determine the characterization of the person, business, or transaction for purposes of any other law, regulation, or rule.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1006 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1006
§8–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an agricultural operation that is in compliance and certified under this subtitle is not subject to:

(1) State or local laws or regulations enacted or adopted after the date of certification that require the reduction of agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment to meet:

(i) Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily loads, including the requirements in a watershed implementation plan;

(ii) Local total maximum daily loads; or

(iii) Other water quality requirements for managing agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment; or

(2) State or local laws and regulations enacted or adopted after the date of certification related to meeting a reallocation of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment load reductions necessary to meet:

(i) Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily loads, including the requirements in a watershed implementation plan;

(ii) Local total maximum daily loads; or

(iii) Other water quality requirements for managing nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section may not prevent the application or enforcement of any other laws, regulations, or permits, including:

(1) Orders seeking a corrective action for a violation of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of the Environment Article;

(2) Titles 5 and 16 of the Environment Article;

(3) Title 9, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the Environment Article;

(4) Title 8, Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article;

(5) The adoption of a growth tier map by a local jurisdiction under Title 1, Subtitle 5 of the Land Use Article;

(6) Any State or local law or regulation that regulates the development of land;

(7) The federal Clean Water Act;

(8) Any regulation governing the management of agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment initiated by the Department before the enactment of this subtitle; or

(9) Any applicable laws or regulations that have been enacted, but are subject to a delayed implementation period.

(c) A local government entity may not enforce State or local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or standards adopted after the date of certification relating to agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment for an agricultural operation certified under this subtitle until the end of the certification period.

(d) If the Program established under this subtitle is terminated, an agricultural operation certified under the Program shall:

(1) Remain certified for the remainder of the certification period for the agricultural operation; and

(2) Be subject to State and local laws or regulations applicable at the time of certification, including this subtitle and the terms and conditions of the certainty agreement entered into under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-214 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-214
§8–214.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “reasonable and necessary expense” includes:

(1) suit money;

(2) counsel fees; and

(3) costs.

(b) At any point in a proceeding under this subtitle, the court may order either party to pay to the other party an amount for the reasonable and necessary expense of prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(c) Before ordering the payment, the court shall consider:

(1) the financial resources and financial needs of both parties; and

(2) whether there was substantial justification for prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(d) Upon a finding by the court that there was an absence of substantial justification of a party for prosecuting or defending the proceeding, and absent a finding by the court of good cause to the contrary, the court shall award to the other party the reasonable and necessary expense of prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(e) The court may award reimbursement for any reasonable and necessary expense that has previously been paid.

(f) As to any amount awarded for counsel fees, the court may:

(1) order that the amount awarded be paid directly to the lawyer; and

(2) enter judgment in favor of the lawyer.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-908 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-908
§8–908.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 31 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, House Appropriations Committee, House Environment and Transportation Committee, and Baltimore City Delegation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the status of the Program.

(b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) The status of any grant projects funded by the Program; and

(2) A discussion of whether there is a need to reevaluate the Program to ensure that it is meeting the goals stated in § 8–903(b) of this subtitle.

(c) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall be made available on the Department’s website.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-501 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

No written agreement between a landlord and tenant shall provide for a longer notice period to be furnished by the tenant to the landlord in order to terminate the tenancy than that required of the landlord to the tenant in order to terminate the tenancy.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County” includes Baltimore City unless otherwise indicated.

(c) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources.

(d) “Person” includes the federal government, the State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or any of their units, or an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity.

(e) (1) “Pollution” means every contamination or other alteration of the physical, chemical, or biological properties, of any waters of the State.

(2) “Pollution” includes change in temperature, taste, color, turbidity, or odor of the waters of the State or the discharge or deposit of any organic matter, harmful organism, or liquid, gaseous, solid, radioactive, or other substance into any waters of the State as will render the waters of the State harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety, or welfare, domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, other legitimate beneficial uses, or livestock, wild animals, birds, fish, or other aquatic life.

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.

(g) “Waters of the State” includes:

(1) Both surface and underground waters within the boundaries of the State subject to its jurisdiction;

(2) That portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundaries of the State;

(3) The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries;

(4) All ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, public ditches, tax ditches, and public drainage systems within the State, other than those designed and used to collect, convey, or dispose of sanitary sewage; and

(5) The floodplain of free–flowing waters determined by the Department of the Environment on the basis of the 100–year flood frequency.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-804 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-804
§8–804.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Aircraft” means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.

(3) “Unmanned aircraft” means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

(b) A person may not intentionally operate an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility for the purpose of photographing or recording images of the correctional facility through the use of the unmanned aircraft without the authorization of the managing official of the correctional facility or the Secretary.

(c) 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 $1,000 or both.

(d) A correctional facility shall post signage warning of the provisions of this section on the exterior of the property in an area visible to the general public.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be certified by the Board before the individual may use the title “certified interior designer” or the term “certified interior design services”.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-608 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-608
§8–608.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) counterfeit the stamp of the Comptroller;

(2) unlawfully use or steal the stamp of the Comptroller;

(3) unlawfully and falsely, or with evil intent, affix the stamp of the Comptroller to any written instrument; or

(4) have and willfully conceal a counterfeit stamp of the Comptroller, if the person knows that it was counterfeited.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-429 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-429
§8–429.
Status: in_force

The jury commissioner of a circuit court shall issue to each prospective, qualified, and sworn juror a signed certificate that documents the number of days that the juror has been required to be in attendance at or proximity to the circuit court for jury service.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-332 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-332
§8–332.
Status: in_force

(a) Any aggrieved party may appeal from any final order or judgment in an action of distress to the circuit court of the county. The appeal shall be taken within 14 days from the date of the order or judgment.

(b) On appeal the case shall be tried de novo. On the application of any party to the action for a prompt hearing of the appeal, it shall be set for trial as soon as possible. Any party has the right to a jury trial on application in accordance with the rules adopted by the appellate court.

(c) An appeal does not stay or prevent a subsequent distress for rent falling due after the original petition for distress. However, the court may order a stay of all further proceedings, including those for subsequent rent, if the tenant files an appeal bond approved by the court.

(d) An appeal does not stay execution of a judgment or order unless an approved appeal bond is filed.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-407 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-407
§8–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall identify up–to–date, evidence–based, written information about opioid use disorder that:

(1) Has been reviewed by medical experts and national and local organizations specializing in the treatment of opioid use disorder;

(2) Is designed for use by health care providers and individuals with opioid use disorder and their families;

(3) Is culturally and linguistically appropriate for potential recipients of the information; and

(4) Includes information addressing:

(i) The signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder;

(ii) The risks associated with untreated opioid use disorder;

(iii) Appropriate clinical treatment for opioid use disorder, including:

1. Counseling services; and

2. All medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder;

(iv) Appropriate use of overdose reversal agents;

(v) Appropriate support services, including:

1. Peer fellowship and support groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous;

2. Community–based services; and

3. Residential or recovery housing services; and

(vi) Appropriate treatments for pain that may be used to reduce or replace opioid medication treatments for chronic pain.

(b) (1) The Department shall provide the information identified by the Department under subsection (a) of this section to health care facilities and health care providers that provide treatment for opioid use disorder.

(2) A health care facility or health care provider shall make the information available to each patient treated by the facility or provider for opioid use disorder.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-121 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-121
§8–121.
Status: in_force

(a) By resolution, the Board may specify the form in which State bonds are to be issued, including:

(1) a coupon form;

(2) a capital appreciation form;

(3) a variable interest rate form;

(4) a form that qualifies for tax credits, interest subsidies, or other federal tax benefits;

(5) a form that qualifies as a registered form under §§ 54A, 103, and 149 of the Internal Revenue Code or a regulation proposed or adopted under those sections; and

(6) any other registered form.

(b) (1) Whenever the Board provides for the sale of State bonds in registered form, the Board may establish procedures for the registration and transfer of the State bonds.

(2) The Board may exercise any other power that relates to issuance of State bonds in registered form and that is not conferred on the Treasurer.

(c) Whenever the Board provides for the sale of State bonds in registered form, the Treasurer may:

(1) appoint any agent, including an authenticating trustee, corporate trustee, paying agent, registrar, or transfer agent, or use the agent appointed under § 8-135 of this subtitle;

(2) specify the rights, duties, and compensation of the agent; and

(3) in connection with the establishment and maintenance of a central depository system for the transfer or pledge of the State bonds, make agreements with:

(i) custodian banks and their nominees; or

(ii) financial intermediaries and their nominees.

(d) Whenever the Board provides for the sale of State bonds in variable interest rate form, the Treasurer may:

(1) appoint any agent or other contracting party, including an underwriter, remarketing agent, dealer, tender agent, insurer, liquidity provider, or similar entity; and

(2) specify the rights, duties, and compensation of and make agreements with the agent or other contracting party.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

A certified interior designer shall state in each of the designer’s interior design documents that the document is not an architectural or engineering drawing, specification, or design and is not to be used for construction of any load-bearing column, load-bearing framing, or load-bearing wall or structure.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-628 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-628
§8–628.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 8–201.1 of this title, a contribution or reimbursement payment that is due and unpaid shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or part of a month from the date on which it is due until the Secretary receives the contribution or payment in lieu of contributions and the interest.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, except as provided in § 8–201.1 of this title, for any calendar year in which Table F is applicable under § 8–612(d)(6) of this subtitle, a contribution or reimbursement payment that is due and unpaid shall accrue interest at the rate of 0.5% per month or part of a month from the date on which it is due until the Secretary receives the contribution or payment in lieu of contributions and the interest.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-208.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208.2
§8–208.
Status: in_force

§8–208.2.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 8-208.1 of this subtitle, a landlord of real property subject to the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article may not evict or take any other retaliatory action against a tenant primarily as a result of the tenant providing information to the landlord under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article.

(b) For purposes of this section, a retaliatory action includes:

(1) An arbitrary refusal to renew a lease;

(2) Termination of a tenancy;

(3) An arbitrary rent increase or decrease in services to which the tenant is entitled; or

(4) Any form of constructive eviction.

(c) A tenant subject to an eviction or retaliatory action under this section is entitled to the relief, and is eligible for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, authorized under § 8-208.1 of this subtitle.

(d) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to alter the landlord’s or the tenant’s rights arising from a breach of any provision of a lease.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1908 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1908
§8–1908.
Status: in_force

The Trust shall apply at least one–third of any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment received in excess of $5,000 directly to citizen involvement projects in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-102 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State to promote a stable, safe, and healthy environment for children and families that provides access to necessary services and supports in the least restrictive, most appropriate, and most effective environment possible, thereby increasing self–sufficiency and family preservation.

(b) This policy shall be achieved through a comprehensive and coordinated interagency approach that:

(1) is family–driven, child–guided, home– and community–based, culturally and linguistically competent, individualized, and effective;

(2) provides a continuum of care, opportunities, and supports that emphasize prevention, early intervention, and community–based services, as well as natural supports;

(3) gives priority to children and families most at risk; and

(4) engages and empowers families and children so that, to the extent possible, they will be well–represented in every facet of the child–family serving system and partners in their own care planning.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not apply to a transaction of:

(1) the United States or an instrumentality of the United States; or

(2) a state or an instrumentality or political subdivision of a state.

(b) A county or municipal corporation of the State may not:

(1) require a person to get authorization to do business performing or selling a home improvement; or

(2) regulate the qualifications necessary to do that business.

(c) This title does not limit the power of a county or municipal corporation:

(1) to regulate the character, performance, or quality of a home improvement by having a system of inspections and permits designed to:

(i) ensure compliance with and help to enforce applicable State and local building laws; or

(ii) enforce other laws necessary to protect the public health and safety; or

(2) to adopt a system of inspections and permits that requires:

(i) submission to and approval by the county or municipal corporation of plans and specifications for an installation, before construction of the installation begins; and

(ii) inspection of work done.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-505
§8–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A securities intermediary shall take action to obtain a payment or distribution made by the issuer of a financial asset. A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if:

(1) The securities intermediary acts with respect to the duty as agreed upon by the entitlement holder and the securities intermediary; or

(2) In the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary exercises due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards to attempt to obtain the payment or distribution.

(b) A securities intermediary is obligated to its entitlement holder for a payment or distribution made by the issuer of a financial asset if the payment or distribution is received by the securities intermediary.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: reserved

(a) A person who receives a notice under § 8-401 of this subtitle may appeal the value or classification, if that person replies as provided by Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.

(b) If any real property is transferred to a new owner at a time that prevents the notice from being mailed before January 1 to a new owner, the Department shall mail a new notice to the new owner. The new owner may appeal the value or classification as provided by Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-407 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-407
§8–407.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and includes regulations and rulings issued under that Code.

(3) (i) “Financial officer” means the secretary of the principal department that includes the appropriate unit or the head of the unit if the unit is an independent unit.

(ii) “Financial officer” includes the Treasurer and the Comptroller.

(4) “Proceeds” means money received from the sale of a capital lease, and includes any money deemed to be proceeds of a capital lease under the Code.

(b) The financial officer may establish and maintain funds and accounts for the administration, management, investment and accounting of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(c) (1) The financial officer may manage and invest proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, in a manner so as to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(2) The financial officer may restrict the yields on investments of proceeds if and to the extent necessary to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(d) The financial officer may prepare and maintain records of the receipt, deposit, investment, management, disbursement and application of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to maintain or verify the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(e) (1) The financial officer may establish a separate rebate fund to be used to make any payments to the United States with respect to investment earnings on proceeds that may be required from time to time by the Code.

(2) There may be separate accounts within the rebate fund.

(3) Amounts deposited to the rebate fund shall be used only for the purpose of making rebate payments to the United States.

(4) The financial officer may make payments from the rebate fund as may be required from time to time in order to:

(i) comply with the Code; and

(ii) maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(5) Any excess money held in the rebate fund with respect to a capital lease after all required rebate payments for that capital lease have been made, as certified by the financial officer, shall be applied in a manner consistent with the Code.

(f) The financial officer may prepare and file from time to time with the appropriate agency of the United States any forms, information, and reports with respect to each capital lease and the expenditure and investment of proceeds that may be required under the Code.

(g) The financial officer and other officers of a State unit may:

(1) take any other or further actions;

(2) enter into any agreement or covenant regarding the use of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, the deposit of money to the rebate fund, and the making of rebate payments; and

(3) provide certifications of facts and estimates, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on a capital lease.

(h) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Treasurer from entering into a capital lease the interest on which is not excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-105 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Governor’s Office for Children.

(2) The Office is a separate unit within the Executive Department.

(b) The purpose of the Office is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive, interagency approach to promoting the well–being of children and families through a network of supports, programs, and services that are family and child–oriented and reducing the number of children living in poverty.

(c) The Governor may provide for the structure, duties, and responsibilities of the Office by executive order.

(d) For each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 to the Governor’s Office for Children to provide grants to fund operating expenses of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maryland.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2103 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 21 / Section 8-2103
§8–2103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall study and analyze the effectiveness of the cost sharing program in the Department that assists landowners in paying for the cost of the management and control of the spread of phragmites.

(2) The analysis required in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include information on how assistance under the cost sharing program is allocated.

(b) The Department shall ascertain on a per–acre basis the statewide extent of infestation of phragmites, when necessary data is available, and shall study and analyze the progress made in the management and control of the spread of phragmites on:

(1) Lands that the Department owns or controls; and

(2) Any real property on which the Department assists landowners with the control of phragmites.