Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1604
§25–1604.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Kensington.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may issue, renew, approve the transfer of, and otherwise provide for:

(1) a 2–day on–sale beer and wine license or a 2–day on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license to a person holding an event between the hours of 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for which the town has issued a permit on property owned or controlled by the town or on private commercially zoned property;

(2) beer and wine tasting (BWT) licenses, as provided in § 25–1306 of this title;

(3) in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, a Class A–K beer and wine license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer or wine for off–premises consumption;

(4) a Class B–K beer and wine license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer or wine at a hotel or restaurant, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;

(5) a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a hotel or restaurant, at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption;

(6) in accordance with § 25–903 of this title, a Class BD–BWL beer, wine, and liquor license;

(7) a Class C beer and wine license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at the place described in the license, to members of a private social club and guests of members, for on–premises consumption;

(8) a Class D–K beer license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;

(9) a Class D–K beer and wine license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;

(10) a Class H beer and wine license that authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption;

(11) in accordance with § 4–1102 of this article, the consumption of wine not purchased from the license holder on a licensed premises;

(12) in accordance with § 4–1103 of this article, the removal of a partially consumed bottle of wine from a licensed premises;

(13) in accordance with § 25–1002 of this title, a beauty salon license;

(14) in accordance with § 25–1005 of this title, a continuing care retirement community license;

(15) in accordance with § 25–1007 of this title, a country club license;

(16) in accordance with § 25–1009 of this title, a fraternal/sororal/service organization license;

(17) in accordance with § 25–1014 of this title, a veterans’ organization or club license;

(18) in accordance with § 25–1103 of this title, a refillable container permit for draft beer for a Class D–K license; and

(19) in accordance with § 25–1104 of this title, a refillable container permit for wine for a Class D–K license.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue, in aggregate, not more than 20 Class A–K (off–sale) beer and wine licenses.

(2) The Board, by majority vote, may issue one additional Class A–K beer and wine license if there is:

(i) a public hearing before the town council; and

(ii) a subsequent request made by the town council.

(3) A Class A–K beer and wine license holder may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(d) (1) A Class 9 limited distillery license may be issued to a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license holder.

(2) Not more than four Class 9 limited distillery licenses, in aggregate, may be issued.

(e) The annual license fee for each class of license is equal to the fee required by the county for a comparable license.

(f) The holder of a Class B–K beer and wine license, a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class H beer and wine license shall maintain average daily receipts from the sale of food, not including carryout food, of at least 40% of the overall average daily receipts.

(g) The Board may issue, in aggregate, not more than 20 licenses from among the following types:

(1) a Class B–K beer and wine license;

(2) a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license;

(3) a Class BD–BWL license;

(4) a Class C beer and wine license;

(5) a Class D–K beer license;

(6) a Class D–K beer and wine license; and

(7) a Class H beer and wine license.

(h) A license holder whose licensed premises is located in the Town of Kensington may not, on a front, rear, side, door, or window of the building of the licensed premises, place a sign or other display that advertises alcoholic beverages in a publicly visible location.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-102
§25–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not prevent a local authority, in the reasonable exercise of its police power, from exercising the following powers as to highways under its jurisdiction:

(1) Subject to the provisions of § 21–1003.1 of this article, regulating or prohibiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles;

(2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or traffic control devices;

(3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblies on highways;

(4) Designating particular highways or separate roadways as one–way highways and requiring that all vehicles on them move in one specified direction;

(5) Regulating the speed and weight of vehicles in public parks;

(6) Designating any highway as a through highway or designating any intersection as a stop intersection or a yield intersection;

(7) Restricting the use of highways as provided in Title 24 of this article;

(8) Regulating the operation of bicycles, requiring them to be registered, and imposing a registration fee;

(9) Regulating or prohibiting the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles at intersections;

(10) Altering speed limits as provided in Title 21, Subtitle 8 of this article;

(11) Regulating through truck traffic and prohibiting trucks from using any highway or alley that is not designated or maintained as a part or extension of the State or federal highway system, provided the local authority has designated an adequate alternate route for diverted truck traffic;

(12) Adopting any other traffic regulations as specifically authorized in the Maryland Vehicle Law;

(13) Regulating taxi stands, including taxi stands in the middle of a block;

(14) (i) In this paragraph, “all–terrain vehicle” includes an off–highway motorcycle.

(ii) 1. Subject to item 2 of this item, except in Allegany County and Garrett County, designating a certain portion of highways upon which snowmobiles may travel for the sole purpose of gaining access to snowmobile trails; but

2. Designating only those highways which divide snowmobile trails and which would otherwise obstruct direct access between snowmobile trails; and

(iii) In Allegany County and Garrett County:

1. Authorizing a person to:

A. Cross a highway on an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile at a right angle at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour; or

B. Operate an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on not more than 5 miles of highway at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour; and

2. Designating a certain portion of highways upon which all–terrain vehicles and snowmobiles may travel at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour for the sole purpose of gaining access to:

A. Trails on which the operation of an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile is authorized;

B. Fields; or

C. Another area where the operation of an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile is authorized;

(15) Requiring a motorized minibike to be permitted by the local authority, and imposing a permit fee;

(16) In Allegany County, designating crossings on county highways where a person operating a golf cart may cross the highway for continued access to any portion of a golf course;

(17) Restricting use of a low speed vehicle on a highway;

(18) Authorizing an emergency vehicle not subject to registration to operate on a highway while performing an emergency service as defined in § 19–103 of this article;

(19) Authorizing a person to cross a highway on an all–terrain vehicle at a right angle to access a farm or to move from one part of a farm to another part of the same farm; and

(20) In Charles County:

(i) Regulating the operation of off–highway recreational vehicles;

(ii) Requiring off–highway recreational vehicles to be registered by the county and imposing a registration fee;

(iii) Imposing age restrictions on the operation of off–highway recreational vehicles; and

(iv) Authorizing the impoundment of an off–highway recreational vehicle that is the subject of an alleged violation of:

1. Title 21, Subtitle 9 of this article;

2. § 6–404 of the Criminal Law Article; or

3. § 6–405 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) (1) Unless it first obtains written approval from the State Highway Administration, a local authority may not place or maintain any stop sign or traffic control signal that requires the traffic on any State highway to stop before entering or crossing any intersecting highway.

(2) Unless it first obtains written permission from the State Highway Administration, a local authority may not place or maintain lighting along or at an intersection with a State highway.

(c) An ordinance or regulation adopted under subsection (a)(4), (5), (6), (7), or (10) of this section is not effective until a traffic control device giving notice of the local traffic regulations is placed on or at the entrances to the highway or its affected part.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-803 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-803
§25–803.
Status: in_force

The county planning board may accept grants and gifts from any source to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-207.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-207.1
§25–207.
Status: reserved

§25–207.1.

(a) This section applies to any vehicle:

(1) Which is impounded by a police department either as abandoned or pursuant to other State or local law;

(2) From which the engine or vehicle serial number has been removed or defaced; and

(3) Of which neither the owner nor any secured party can be identified from records of the Administration or other reasonable steps taken by the police department.

(b) The police department on whose authority the vehicle was impounded may apply to the Administration for an assignment of an identification number under §§ 13-106.1 and 14-107 of this article.

(c) The police department on whose authority the vehicle was impounded may apply to the Administration for a certificate of title to a vehicle, and shall submit as evidence of ownership:

(1) A copy of the return receipt or certified mail notice returned as undeliverable, received under § 25-204 of this subtitle; or

(2) A copy of the notice published under § 25-205 of this subtitle.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 25-207 of this subtitle, the police department, after satisfying the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, may retain and use the vehicle for public purposes.

(e) Any vehicle retained for use under this section:

(1) May not be dismantled or disassembled for the purpose of using its component parts; and

(2) When no longer usable for public purposes, shall be transferred by the police department to a scrap processor licensed under § 15-502 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-109 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-109
§25–109.
Status: in_force

The State Highway Administration, as to both State and county highways, and any local authority, as to any other highways under its jurisdiction, may:

(1) Designate through highways and place stop signs or yield signs at specified entrances to them; or

(2) Designate any intersection as a stop intersection or as a yield intersection and place stop signs or yield signs at one or more entrances to the intersection.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-304.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-304.1
§25–304.
Status: in_force

§25–304.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a member may not purchase service credit under this title if the member is separated from employment.

(b) (1) A member who is separated from employment may purchase service credit under this title for a leave of absence approved by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members, if the member purchases the service credit within 60 days after the expiration of the leave of absence.

(2) For good cause shown, the Executive Director, in the Executive Director’s sole discretion, may extend the time period to purchase service credit under paragraph (1) of this subsection if:

(i) the purchased service credit would allow the member to meet the eligibility service requirements to apply for an ordinary disability retirement under § 29–105(a) of this article; and

(ii) the member completes the purchase of the service credit before the earlier of:

1. 4 years after the expiration of the leave of absence; or

2. the date membership ends.

(3) The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-207 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-207
§25–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “date of disapproval” means:

(1) the date of the decision of the district council; or

(2) in case of judicial review, the date of the final judgment of the circuit court.

(b) If the district council wholly or partly disapproves an application for a map amendment, it may not act on a subsequent application for any portion of the same land:

(1) within 18 months after the date of the first disapproval; and

(2) within 24 months after the date of any subsequent disapproval.

(c) In any subsequent application for any portion of the same land and for the same zoning classification or the same purpose for special exception, by the same applicant, the district council may not base its findings solely on any fact or circumstance that was presented at the hearing on the prior application.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-502 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-502
§25–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this subtitle, the service rate for water shall consist of:

(i) a minimum or a ready to serve charge; and

(ii) a charge for water used.

(2) The minimum or ready to serve charge shall be based on the size of the meter on the water connection leading to the property.

(3) The charge for water used shall be based on the amount of water passing the meter during the period between the last two readings.

(4) The meter shall be placed on each water connection by and at the expense of the Commission.

(b) The Commission may provide that a specified minimum number of gallons of water:

(1) be included in the minimum or ready to serve charge without additional service charges for the water; and

(2) may vary with the size of the meter involved.

(c) (1) If the Commission furnishes water to a federal, State, or other unit of government that is exempt from benefit charges or ad valorem taxes imposed under this division, the Commission shall set the water service charge at an amount the Commission considers necessary and reasonable.

(2) In setting the charge, the Commission shall take into consideration the general tax, the benefit charge imposed in the sanitary district, and the regular service rate as provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(d) (1) If, because of public necessity, the Commission has extended the Commission’s water system outside the boundaries of the sanitary district to render a needed service, the Commission may pay for the extension out of its funds.

(2) The Commission may set any charge that it considers reasonable for all connections to its water system made outside of the sanitary district.

(3) In setting the charge the Commission shall take into consideration the general tax and front foot benefit charge imposed in the sanitary district.

(4) The Commission has the same authority over connections made to the Commission’s water system outside the sanitary district as it has in the sanitary district.

(e) (1) On request by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel, the Commission shall furnish water from the Patuxent River supply to the city.

(2) The service rate for the water supplied by the Commission to the City of Laurel shall be at the actual cost of supplying the water to the city’s water system.

(3) The Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel may construct a system to receive water from the Commission to the nearest convenient point to the Commission’s Patuxent River supply.

(4) The connection point between the Commission’s system and the city’s water system must be at or near the Commission’s dam.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2706 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 27 / Section 25-2706
§25–2706.
Status: in_force

A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or an employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:

(1) a member of the Board;

(2) a county employee; or

(3) anyone on behalf of the member of the Board or county employee.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-104 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-104
§25–104.
Status: in_force

Watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, and the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose benefit the public and promote public health, safety, and welfare.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-202
§25–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The petition shall:

(1) clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and problems to be addressed by the establishment of a watershed association;

(2) describe the public benefit or the public health, safety, or welfare that would be promoted by establishing a watershed project for watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, or the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose; and

(3) request the establishment of a watershed association for the purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.

(b) A petition is valid only if signed by at least one–third of the landowners or the owners of at least one–third of the land in a watershed or subwatershed area.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 26 / Section 25-2601
§25–2601.
Status: in_force

Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 22 / Section 25-2201
§25–2201.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-204
§25–204.
Status: in_force

The nonprofit agricultural association or nonprofit cooperative agricultural marketing association of producers shall guarantee premium payment by its members that are covered under the group workers’ compensation policy.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-213 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-213
§25–213.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) an omission or mistake previously made by the Commission; or

(2) a judgment or decree previously rendered on a property if front foot benefit charge payments have not been made on the property.

(b) (1) When the Commission discovers an omission or mistake or within a reasonable time after a court renders a judgment or decree, the Commission may impose a front foot benefit charge at a rate and in a classification that it could have imposed originally or that a court orders, including any increases applied to the project of which the property is a part, if:

(i) the Commission discovers that property subject to a front foot benefit charge:

1. mistakenly has not had a front foot benefit charge imposed;

2. has had the charge imposed but was listed in the wrong name; or

3. has had the charge imposed under an incorrect description; or

(ii) a property owner did not receive notice as required by § 25–204 of this subtitle; or

(iii) the court set aside the service of notice by judgment or decree.

(2) The front foot benefit charge imposed under this section shall run for the period of years the benefit charge would have run if it had been imposed at the proper time or in the proper manner.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-213 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-213
§25–213.
Status: in_force

In Prince George’s County, when the district council is hearing a zoning matter that has been appealed from a decision of a zoning hearing examiner, the district council:

(1) may remand the zoning matter back to the zoning hearing examiner only one time; and

(2) shall specify that the zoning hearing examiner take action within 30 days after the matter is remanded and relevant information is received from the applicant or the district council.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-404 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-404
§25–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the board of directors decides to submit the watershed work plan to the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City, the board of directors shall submit three copies of the watershed work plan.

(2) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall forward a copy of the watershed work plan to the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.

(b) The board of directors shall include with the submission of the watershed work plan a statement that the board of directors has determined that the watershed project:

(1) is feasible;

(2) will benefit the public and promote public health, safety, and welfare; and

(3) will produce sufficient benefits to warrant the expenditure.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1311 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 13 / Section 25-1311
§25–1311.
Status: in_force

The license fees are:

(1) $30 per day for a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and

(2) $60 per day for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1610 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1610
§25–1610.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for use in an establishment that sells motor vehicle fuel to motorists from a fuel pump on the site.

(b) The Board may renew a license that has been issued for use in an establishment that sells motor vehicle fuel to motorists from a fuel pump located on the site if the license was in effect on January 1, 1989.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-111.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-111.1
§25–111.
Status: in_force

§25–111.1.

(a) The Administration, in consultation with the State Highway Administration, may adopt rules and regulations that are consistent with 49 C.F.R., Part 387.

(b) The rules and regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall apply to the following vehicles:

(1) For–hire vehicles engaged in intrastate commerce that exceed a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds and are designed to carry property;

(2) For–hire vehicles engaged in interstate commerce that:

(i) Exceed a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and are designed to carry property; or

(ii) Are designed to transport passengers, including the driver; and

(3) Vehicles that are required to be marked or placarded for the transportation of hazardous materials or otherwise are subject to the requirements of 49 C.F.R., Part 387 when transporting hazardous materials.

(c) Any motor carrier operating a vehicle that is subject to the rules and regulations adopted under this section shall, at all times when operating the vehicle on a highway in the State, comply with the rules and regulations adopted under this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2.5-106 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-106
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–106.

(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section.

(2) If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.

(b) An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:

(1) proof that the applicant is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse;

(2) proof that:

(i) the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and

(ii) each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;

(3) if the applicant is an active service member or eligible veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;

(4) if the applicant is an eligible spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;

(5) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;

(6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and

(7) payment of any application fee required by the unit.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-503 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-503
§25–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the County Executive may:

(1) negotiate agreements with a developer for real property located in the county;

(2) include a federal, State, or local government or unit as an additional party to the agreement; and

(3) execute an agreement.

(b) The County Executive may not enter into an agreement unless:

(1) the agreement is approved by the district council; and

(2) the county planning board determines that the proposed agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-206
§25–206.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a property owner:

(1) whose property does not abut a water main or sewer; and

(2) who has not previously paid a benefit charge for the construction of the water main or sewer.

(b) The Commission:

(1) shall allow a property owner to connect to a nonabutting water main or sewer;

(2) shall classify the property and impose a front foot benefit charge to be paid by the property owner at the rate and for the same number of years as though the property abutted on a water main or sewer constructed in the year in which the connection is made;

(3) when the connection is made, shall place the property owner in the same position as to all charges, rates, and benefits as if the property abutted on a newly constructed water main or sewer;

(4) if a water main or sewer abutting on the property is subsequently constructed, may require the property owner to connect to the abutting line and discontinue service from the nonabutting line; or

(5) while the property is in the same classification as when the nonabutting connection was made, shall allow the prior imposition of a front foot benefit charge to stand and may not impose a front foot benefit charge for the new abutting water main or sewer.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-306.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-306.1
§25–306.
Status: reserved

§25–306.1.

(a) A member who is a former member of the Employees’ Pension System who was vested but whose membership in the Employees’ Pension System terminated as a result of being laid off for nondisciplinary reasons may transfer service credit for eligibility service to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System if the member files with the Board of Trustees an executed waiver of all benefits to which the member may be entitled under the Employees’ Pension System.

(b) Eligibility service transferred from the Employees’ Pension System under subsection (a) of this section shall be transferred at the rate of 6 months of eligibility service in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System for each year of eligibility service in the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-301
§25–301.
Status: in_force

A member is entitled to:

(1) eligibility service as provided in §§ 25-303 through 25-306 of this subtitle; and

(2) creditable service as provided in § 25-307 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-307 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-307
§25–307.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall:

(1) retain the original petition and report approved under § 25–206(b) of this title; and

(2) deliver a copy of the approved petition and report to the board of directors and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-303 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-303
§25–303.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission provides for a class of connections for unimproved areas as provided in § 25–302 of this subtitle:

(1) the charges for water and sanitary sewer connections to similar properties in developed areas may be based on the Commission’s calculation, based on its experience, of an average cost for connections in both unimproved and developed areas; and

(2) the Commission may specify this connection charge as the uniform connection charge provided in § 25–301 of this subtitle for connections installed by the Commission in developed areas.

(b) Any difference between the actual cost of the connections and the uniform connection charge shall be paid from the water service charge or a sewer usage charge, as applicable.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-203.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-203.1
§25–203.
Status: reserved

§25–203.1.

For members who transfer from the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System, the Board of Trustees shall transfer to the accumulation fund of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System the employer contributions that were made to the Employees’ Pension System or the Employees’ Retirement System on behalf of those members who transferred, plus the interest earned on those contributions through the date of transfer.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-701 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 7 / Section 25-701
§25–701.
Status: in_force

The county shall cooperate or contract with the United States in any matter relating to any project for flood control or navigation in the valleys of the Anacostia River and its tributaries in the county.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2.5-103 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-103
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–103.

(a) This section applies only to a unit that establishes a process under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Each unit may establish a process to include a notation indicating veteran status on a license.

(c) (1) An application for an initial license or renewal license issued by a unit shall allow the applicant to:

(i) request that a notation of the applicant’s veteran status be included on the license; and

(ii) provide affirmative consent to being contacted by appropriate Executive Branch agencies regarding the applicant’s eligibility for State or federal veterans’ benefits.

(2) An applicant for an initial license or a renewal license shall submit to the unit one of the following as certification of veteran status:

(i) a certification of veteran status obtained from the Department of Veterans and Military Families in accordance with § 9–905 of the State Government Article;

(ii) a federal Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214); or

(iii) any other documentation acceptable to the unit.

(d) If an applicant for an initial license or a renewal license submits the documentation required under subsection (c)(2) of this section, the unit shall include a notation of veteran status on the license.

(e) In accordance with §§ 4–304 through 4–325 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable law, and on request by an Executive Branch agency, a unit shall electronically transmit to the Executive Branch agency appropriate information about each applicant for an initial license or a renewal license who consents to being contacted under subsection (c)(1) of this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-302
§25–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations that specify the period of employment in a year that is equal to 1 year of service credit.

(b) The Board of Trustees may not allow more than 1 year of service credit for a calendar year.

(c) A member is entitled to receive 1 month of service credit for employment for a month or a part of a month if a member contribution is made in that month.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1406 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1406
§25–1406.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license on behalf of a limited liability company shall be applied for by and issued to three authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.

(b) (1) If a limited liability company has fewer than three authorized persons, each authorized person shall apply for a license.

(2) An individual who is a resident of the State at the time the application is filed meets the residency requirements under § 4–105 of this article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-401 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-401
§25–401.
Status: in_force

The county, by local law, may provide for:

(1) the revitalization and redevelopment activities of the Commission in the county, including:

(i) the organization or management of any revitalization or redevelopment activities of the Commission; and

(ii) consolidation of Commission activities with the redevelopment authority of the county; and

(2) the management and marketing of enterprise operations by the Commission in the county, including consolidation of Commission activities with the revenue authority of the county.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2.5-105 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-105
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–105.

To attract and encourage business development and serve the needs of business, the Department shall:

(1) advance the economic welfare of the public through programs and activities that develop in a proper manner the natural resources and economic opportunities of the State;

(2) promote and encourage the location and creation of new industries and businesses in the State and encourage the retention and expansion of existing industries;

(3) support the creation of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses in the State by improving their quality, productivity, and competitive position in the global marketplace;

(4) assist the growth and revitalization of small businesses;

(5) support the growth of the State and regional economies by providing consulting, technical assistance, and liaison activities on business and economic development issues;

(6) promote the development of international trade activities;

(7) assist businesses and employees through training and other employment services;

(8) promote regulatory reform and coordinate efforts with other State and local units; and

(9) foster and develop employment opportunities for residents of the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-201
§25–201.
Status: in_force

A petition to establish a watershed association shall be filed with the designated officer of the county in which all or a majority of the land in the watershed or subwatershed area to be affected by the proposed watershed association is located.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-406 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-406
§25–406.
Status: in_force

A person with an insurable interest in real or tangible personal property at a fixed location may apply to the Association for essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance if the person has been:

(1) unable to obtain essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance;

(2) able to obtain essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance only after application under § 11-210 or § 11-311 of this article; or

(3) able to obtain only partial coverage for the value of the property.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-304 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-304
§25–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may provide for the installation of the water or sewer connection as part of the construction of a water or sewer lateral line where the property to which the connection is made has not been assessed a front foot benefit charge under § 25–203 of this title.

(2) If an installation is made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall collect the deferred part of the connection charge by the benefit charge assessment procedure under §§ 25–204(e) and 25–209 of this title.

(b) (1) If the water or sewer lateral line has been constructed or where the property for which an application for connection is made has been assessed a benefit charge under § 25–204 of this title and the property is in an agricultural, small acreage, or residential class, the Commission may provide for an installment payment method for all or a part of the water and sewer connection charges for single family residential units with individual water or sewer connections.

(2) If an installment payment method is established and chosen by an applicant for connection:

(i) the installation of the connection is an additional benefit to the property; and

(ii) the applicant is liable for payment for the additional benefit until the deferred charge has been amortized under the schedule that the Commission requires.

(3) The connection charge benefit assessment is payable as provided in §§ 25–204(e) and 25–209 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-304
§25–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the County Executive, the Director may appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.

(2) Except for the Director, each Services employee shall be appointed and employed in accordance with regulations of the Merit System Protection Board.

(b) The Office of the County Attorney shall provide legal services to the Services.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-302
§25–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the approval of the petition and report, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall call a meeting of the landowners to:

(1) elect a board of directors; and

(2) determine the compensation for the board of directors.

(b) (1) At least 10 days before the meeting, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall post a notice of the meeting at four public places in the area or vicinity of the area affected by the watershed association.

(2) The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

(c) Each landowner is entitled to one vote in the election of the board of directors.

(d) The board of directors elected under subsection (a) of this section shall determine by a random drawing the directors who:

(1) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting;

(2) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting and for 1 year thereafter; or

(3) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting and for 2 years thereafter.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-202
§25–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual described in § 25–201(a) of this subtitle is a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System as a condition of employment.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System is optional for an individual described in § 25–201 of this subtitle who was employed by a participating governmental unit as a local detention center officer on the effective date of participation on or after July 1, 2006, but before July 1, 2017, for that participating governmental unit and who elects membership within 6 months of the effective date of participation.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, membership in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System is optional for an individual:

(i) described in § 25–201 of this subtitle who was employed by a participating governmental unit as a local detention center officer on the effective date of participation on or after July 1, 2017, for that participating governmental unit; and

(ii) who elects membership before the effective date of participation.

(3) To elect to be a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, an individual shall file a written application with the State Retirement Agency on a form that the State Retirement Agency provides.

(4) (i) An election to join the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System under this subsection is a one–time, irrevocable election.

(ii) If an individual does not elect membership during the applicable period specified under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the individual may not subsequently become a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-702 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 7 / Section 25-702
§25–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors shall control and supervise each watershed project under this title for:

(1) watershed protection;

(2) flood prevention;

(3) recreation;

(4) soil conservation;

(5) drainage; or

(6) the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose.

(b) The board of directors shall keep each watershed project in good repair.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-203
§25–203.
Status: in_force

(a) To impose a benefit charge for the construction of a water supply or sewer system, the Commission shall classify each property that abuts on a street, road, lane, alley, right–of–way, or easement in which a water main or sewer line is to be laid as:

(1) agricultural;

(2) industrial or business;

(3) institutional;

(4) multi–unit business;

(5) multi–unit residential;

(6) residential subdivision; or

(7) small acreage.

(b) The classification of a property by the Commission is final, subject only to revision:

(1) at a hearing under § 25–204(a) of this subtitle; or

(2) by the Commission if the use of the property changes.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 27 / Section 25-2702
§25–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:

(1) the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and

(2) the individual was not a resident of the State.

(c) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-103
§25–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A risk retention group that is chartered and licensed in a state other than this State and that seeks to do business as a risk retention group in this State shall comply with the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) Before a risk retention group offers insurance in this State, the risk retention group shall submit to the Commissioner:

(i) a statement that identifies:

1. the state or states in which the risk retention group is chartered and licensed as a liability insurance company;

2. the date of chartering and licensing;

3. the principal place of business of the risk retention group; and

4. any other information, including information on membership of the risk retention group, that the Commissioner requires to verify that the risk retention group qualifies as a risk retention group, as defined in § 25–101 of this subtitle;

(ii) subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a copy of the plan of operation or feasibility study of the risk retention group and any revisions of the plan of operation or feasibility study submitted to the state in which the risk retention group is chartered and licensed;

(iii) a statement of registration that designates the Commissioner as its agent for service of legal process;

(iv) a copy of the financial statement of the risk retention group that:

1. was submitted to the state in which the risk retention group is chartered and licensed;

2. is certified by an independent certified public accountant; and

3. contains a statement of opinion on loss and loss adjustment expense reserves made by a member of the American Academy of Actuaries or a qualified loss reserve specialist;

(v) a copy of each examination of the risk retention group that is certified by the Commissioner or other public official that conducts the examination;

(vi) on request of the Commissioner, a copy of any information or document that relates to an outside audit performed with respect to the risk retention group; and

(vii) any other information that the Commissioner requires in order to verify the continuing qualification of the risk retention group as a risk retention group, as defined in § 25–101 of this subtitle.

(2) Subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section does not apply to a line or classification of liability insurance that:

(i) was defined in the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981 on or before October 26, 1986; and

(ii) was offered on or before October 26, 1986 by a risk retention group that had been chartered and operating for not less than 3 years on or before October 26, 1986.

(3) The risk retention group shall submit a copy of any material revision to its plan of operation or feasibility study equivalent to that required by § 25–102 of this subtitle within 30 days after the date of the approval of the revision by the commissioner of its chartering state or, if that approval is not required, within 30 days after filing.

(4) The Commissioner shall determine the filing fee for the statement of registration required by subsection (b)(1)(iii) of this section.

(c) (1) All premiums paid in this State to risk retention groups chartered in another state for coverages are subject to taxation at the same rate and are subject to the same interest, fines, and penalties for nonpayment as are foreign admitted insurers.

(2) Each risk retention group subject to this subsection is liable for the payment of premium taxes and taxes on premiums of direct business for risks resident or located in the State.

(3) On or before March 1 of each year, each risk retention group shall report all premiums paid to it for risks resident or located in the State.

(4) If the risk retention group fails to pay the specified taxes, the taxes shall be paid by each of the risk retention group’s members whose risks are resident or located in the State.

(d) Each risk retention group, and each agent or representative of a risk retention group, shall comply with Title 27, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(e) (1) Each risk retention group, and each agent or representative of a risk retention group, shall comply with all applicable insurance laws of the State regarding deceptive, false, or fraudulent acts or practices.

(2) The Commissioner may seek from a court an injunction regarding deceptive, false, or fraudulent acts or practices.

(f) (1) A risk retention group shall submit to an examination by the Commissioner to determine its financial condition if the insurance commissioner of the jurisdiction in which the risk retention group is chartered and licensed has not initiated an examination or does not initiate an examination within 60 days after a request by the Commissioner.

(2) Each examination shall be coordinated to avoid unjustified repetition and conducted in an expeditious manner and in accordance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Examiner Handbook.

(g) Each application form for insurance from a risk retention group and each policy issued by a risk retention group for or on behalf of a resident of the State shall contain, in 10 point type on the front page and the declaration page, the following notice:

“Notice

This policy is issued by your risk retention group. Your risk retention group may not be subject to all of the insurance laws and regulations of your state. State insurance insolvency guaranty funds are not available for your risk retention group.”

(h) (1) A risk retention group may not solicit or sell insurance to a person that is not eligible for membership in the risk retention group.

(2) A risk retention group that is in a hazardous financial condition or is financially impaired may not solicit or sell insurance, or operate as a risk retention group.

(i) Unless a risk retention group is comprised entirely of insurance companies, the risk retention group may not conduct business in this State if an insurance company is directly or indirectly a member or owner of the risk retention group.

(j) A risk retention group may not offer coverage that is prohibited by this article or declared unlawful by the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(k) If there has been a finding of financial impairment after an examination under subsection (f) of this section, a risk retention group that is not chartered in the State and that is doing business in the State shall comply with a lawful order issued in a voluntary dissolution proceeding or in a delinquency proceeding commenced by an insurance commissioner of a state.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 10 / Section 25-1001
§25–1001.
Status: reserved

(a) There is an art gallery beer and wine license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue an art gallery beer and wine license to a nonprofit or for–profit retail business engaged in the display and sale of original artwork by an individual artist or a group of artists.

(2) The Board may not issue the license to a business that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.

(d) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine when snacks are served during normal business hours but not later than midnight.

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

(f) The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1408 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1408
§25–1408.
Status: in_force

An applicant who is the lessee of the entire building in which the business is to be conducted for the entire term of the license need not include in the application a statement and acknowledgment by the owner assenting to the license and authorizing a warrantless search of the premises at any time.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-111 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-111
§25–111.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Maryland Risk Retention Act.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-209 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-209
§25–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who owns a vehicle, on whose property is found an abandoned vehicle, or who has lawful, documented possession of a vehicle for which the certificate of title is defective, lost, or destroyed, may apply to a law enforcement agency for the jurisdiction in which the vehicle is located for authority to transfer the vehicle to an automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap processor.

(b) The application shall be made under penalty of perjury and shall include:

(1) The name and address of the applicant;

(2) The year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle, if ascertainable, and any other identifying features of the vehicle;

(3) A concise statement of the facts about the abandonment of the vehicle or the loss, destruction, or defect of the certificate of title of the vehicle; and

(4) An affidavit stating that the facts alleged in the application are true and that no material fact has been withheld.

(c) If a law enforcement agency finds that the application is executed in proper form and shows either that the vehicle has been abandoned on the property of the applicant or, if the vehicle is not abandoned, that the applicant appears to be the rightful owner, the law enforcement agency may:

(i) If the applicant appears to be the rightful owner, approve the request on verification of the information in the application; or

(ii) If the application is made by a person other than the rightful owner, follow the notification procedures of §§ 25–204 and 25–205 of this subtitle.

(c–1) If the applicant submits with the application documentary proof that the notification procedures of §§ 25–204 and 25–205 of this subtitle already have been complied with, the law enforcement agency shall accept the document as proof of compliance and the agency is not required to provide this notification.

(d) (1) If an abandoned vehicle is not reclaimed in the time required by this subtitle or notice has already been provided to the owner and any secured party, the law enforcement agency shall give the applicant a certificate of authority to transfer the vehicle to:

(i) Any automotive dismantler and recycler for:

1. Dismantling, destroying, or scrapping; or

2. Salvaging as authorized under § 13–506 of this article; or

(ii) Any scrap processor for dismantling, destroying, or scrapping.

(2) The automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap processor shall accept the certificate of authority instead of the certificate of title of the vehicle.

(3) The automotive dismantler and recycler may apply for a salvage certificate as provided in § 13–506 of this article.

(e) A person may not knowingly make a false statement on an application for a certificate of authority under this section.

(f) A person who violates subsection (e) of 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, Education § 25-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-302
§25–302.
Status: in_force

(a) No political subdivision of this State shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c)(7) of the Compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such political subdivisions relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit.

(b) As used in the Compact, “State library agency,” with reference to this State, means the Maryland State Library Agency.

(c) An interstate library district lying partly within this State may claim and be entitled to receive State aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this State. For the purposes of computing and apportioning State aid to an interstate library district, this State will consider that portion of the area which lies within this State as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this State, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.

(d) The State Librarian shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the Compact. The State Library Board on the recommendation of the State Librarian may appoint one or more deputy compact administrators pursuant to said article.

(e) In the event of withdrawal from the Compact the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the Compact.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-308
§25–308.
Status: in_force

(a) The designated officer with whom a petition for the establishment of a watershed association is filed shall maintain a watershed file.

(b) The watershed file shall contain the petitions, motions, orders, reports, and other exhibits necessary for a complete record of the establishment of each watershed association in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 13 / Section 25-1312
§25–1312.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a basket of cheer permit.

(b) The Board shall grant the permit at no cost to a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The permit authorizes the permit holder to provide as a prize at a benefit performance a basket of cheer, consisting of:

(1) for a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license, not more than:

(i) 288 ounces of beer; and

(ii) 2.25 liters of wine; and

(2) for a holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not more than:

(i) 288 ounces of beer;

(ii) 2.25 liters of wine; and

(iii) 2.25 liters of liquor.

(d) The alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer shall be for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Education § 25-103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-103
§25–103.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Education Council.

(b) (1) The Council consists of seven members.

(2) One member shall be the Governor, ex officio.

(3) Two members shall be from the Senate and House of Delegates of the General Assembly, appointed by the respective presiding officers.

(4) One member shall be the State Superintendent, ex officio.

(5) Three members shall be residents of this State appointed by the Governor. These members shall have knowledge of and interest in educational matters and by virtue of their training, experience, knowledge, or affiliation shall be in a position collectively to reflect broadly the interests of the State government, higher education, the State education system, county education, and lay and professional, public and nonpublic educational leadership.

(c) (1) The three members appointed by the Governor serve for terms that coincide with that of the Governor.

(2) Any member of the Council appointed by the Governor may be reappointed to one or more successive terms.

(d) (1) The Governor shall designate a chairman of the Council from among its members.

(2) The Council shall meet:

(i) On the call of its Chairman or the request of a majority of its members; and

(ii) At least three times in each year.

(e) The Council may consider all matters relating to:

(1) Public educational policy;

(2) Recommendations of the Education Commission of the States; and

(3) The activities of the representatives from this State on the Education Commission of the States.

(f) The members of the Maryland Education Council shall be the representatives from this State on the Education Commission of the States.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-503 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-503
§25–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A board of viewers:

(1) shall determine the amount sufficient to pay:

(i) the cost of a proposed watershed project;

(ii) any damages awarded;

(iii) any compensation for an existing watershed project that the board of viewers adopts in accordance with § 25–504 of this subtitle;

(iv) the expenses of the board of viewers; and

(v) the costs of establishing the watershed association;

(2) shall subtract from the amount determined under item (1) of this subsection any amounts in money or service received from the county or any other source;

(3) shall assess each tract of land in the area affected by the watershed association a proportion of the amount described in item (2) of this subsection, based on the benefits that would accrue to the tract of land from the watershed project; and

(4) may not assess a tract of land for an amount that is more than the benefits that would accrue to the tract of land from the watershed project.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may:

(1) contribute in money, services, equipment, or materials toward the costs of any watershed project authorized under this title from general funds of the county; or

(2) allocate toward the costs of any watershed project any other money that is available for the watershed project.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-104
§25–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A risk retention group may not join or contribute financially to an insurance insolvency guaranty fund or similar mechanism in the State.

(2) A risk retention group and its insureds may not receive a benefit from an insurance insolvency guaranty fund or similar mechanism for claims arising out of the operations of the risk retention group.

(b) (1) When a purchasing group obtains insurance that covers the risks of its members from an unauthorized insurer or from a risk retention group, the risks, whether resident or located, may not be covered by an insurance insolvency guaranty fund or similar mechanism in the State.

(2) When a purchasing group obtains insurance that covers the risks of its members from an authorized insurer, only risks resident or located in the State shall be covered by the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation under Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2.5-108 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-108
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–108.

(a) To the extent practicable, the Department shall use pertinent data obtained from units or instrumentalities of the State when collecting and assembling information.

(b) Except to the extent that disclosure is prohibited by law, the Department has access to all records, data, information, and statistics of other units or instrumentalities of the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 20 / Section 25-2003
§25–2003.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class A wine license may sell wine Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-203
§25–203.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 9 / Section 25-902
§25–902.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a restaurant or hotel if:

(1) before the issuance of the license, the owner or operator attests in a sworn statement that gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant or hotel will be at least equal to 40% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages; and

(2) before each renewal of the license, the owner or operator attests in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant or hotel for the 12 months immediately before the application for renewal have been at least equal to 40% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at the place described in the license:

(1) beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption; and

(2) beer and wine in containers sealed with the manufacturer’s original seal for off–premises consumption only to a person who has purchased prepared food from the licensed premises.

(d) (1) The license holder may not display or provide shelving for beer or wine for off–premises sales in areas of the establishment that are accessible to the public.

(2) Off–sale alcoholic beverages receipts collected under the license shall be included in the calculation of gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(3) The license holder may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption only when the licensed premises is open for business as a hotel or restaurant.

(e) (1) The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations that limit the quantity of beer and wine that may be sold to a person for off–premises consumption in a single transaction.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations to provide for audits to determine the ratio of gross receipts from the sale of food to gross receipts from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor.

(f) (1) The Board may revoke a license if the license holder fails to maintain the ratio of gross receipts from the sale of food to gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages required under this section:

(i) during the initial license year, for 3 consecutive months; or

(ii) after the initial license year, for each license or calendar year.

(2) The Board may require a license holder to provide supporting data as the Board considers necessary to establish that the license holder has met the requirements of this section relating to the ratio of gross receipts from the sale of food to gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(g) The annual license fee is $2,500.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-205
§25–205.
Status: in_force

Membership ends if the member:

(1) is separated from employment for more than 4 years;

(2) withdraws the member’s accumulated contributions;

(3) becomes a retiree; or

(4) dies.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1605
§25–1605.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies only to Laytonsville.

(b) (1) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board may issue not more than two licenses.

(2) The licenses authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be any combination of Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor licenses and Class H (on–sale) beer and wine, hotel and restaurant licenses.

(c) A license may be issued, renewed, or transferred if alcoholic beverages served by the license holder are consumed by customers while the customers are seated.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-105
§25–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An appeal to the Public Service Commission of the reasonableness of any rate, charge, or assessment of the Commission may be taken by:

(i) an individual who has a financial interest in the appeal; or

(ii) the county council of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County.

(2) Under regulations of the Public Service Commission, on appeal under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Public Service Commission shall determine the reasonableness of the rate, charge, or assessment of the Commission.

(b) An appeal under this section shall be taken by filing a written complaint within 30 days after the date on which the Commission set the rate or fixed the charge or assessment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-314 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-314
§25–314.
Status: in_force

(a) A supplier may enter into an agreement with a wholesaler or an authorized representative of a wholesaler to replace, directly or indirectly, stale or out–of–date malt beverage products on retail licensed premises:

(1) on a case for case basis;

(2) at the supplier’s expense; and

(3) under a plan that the Executive Director approves.

(b) (1) If a wholesaler refuses to replace stale or out–of–date malt beverage products on retail licensed premises under the plan described in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the supplier may unilaterally submit a replacement plan to the Executive Director for approval.

(2) The replacement plan that the supplier unilaterally submits to the Executive Director may include the designation of an authorized representative or wholesaler outside the territory of the wholesaler who refuses to participate in the plan.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-303
§25–303.
Status: reserved

Eligibility service for a member consists of service credit:

(1) for employment as a member;

(2) regained under § 25-304 of this subtitle by a member who redeposits accumulated contributions previously withdrawn;

(3) transferred from a retirement or pension system under Title 37 of this article or Title 31, Subtitle 1 of this article;

(4) for military service as provided in Title 38 of this article;

(5) purchased under this subtitle; or

(6) transferred from the Employees’ Pension System under § 25-306.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2.5-101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-101
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–101.

(a) There is a Department of Commerce.

(b) The Department is a principal department of State government.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-204
§25–204.
Status: in_force

A contested application for a map amendment or special exception may not be granted or denied without written findings of material facts and conclusions.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-502 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-502
§25–502.
Status: in_force

A developer or developer’s representative may petition the County Executive to request that an agreement be executed.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-105
§25–105.
Status: in_force

A policy issued to a risk retention group or a member of that risk retention group may not be required to be countersigned.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-202
§25–202.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to the following employers of agricultural labor, some or all of whom may not be required to carry workers’ compensation insurance:

(1) members of a nonprofit agricultural association; and

(2) members of or stockholders in a nonprofit cooperative agricultural marketing association of producers.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-202
§25–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The People’s Zoning Counsel or any party of record may request the continuance of a hearing in accordance with this section.

(b) The zoning hearing examiner shall grant a continuance if a required technical staff report has not been filed at least 30 days before the scheduled hearing.

(c) If a continuance is granted under this section, the zoning hearing examiner may not hear the case for at least 30 days after the technical staff report is filed.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-601 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-601
§25–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agricultural property” means property that is used for:

(1) agriculture, viticulture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, or livestock and equine activities;

(2) temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not permanently alter the property’s physical appearance and that do not diminish the property’s rural character; or

(3) activities that are intrinsically related to the ongoing agricultural enterprise on the property.

(c) “District” means the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District.

(d) “Fund” means the Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund.

(e) “Preservation” means the limitation of the use of agricultural property to those uses consistent with, and not adversely affecting:

(1) the agricultural character of the property;

(2) the scenic values enjoyed by the public; or

(3) the governmental preservation policies furthered by the easement acquisition.

(f) “Program” means the Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2.5-107 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2.5-107
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–107.

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a unit may issue a temporary license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for less than 1 year, provided that each valid license held by the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse is in good standing.

(b) A temporary license issued under this section authorizes the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse, for a limited period of time, as determined by the unit, to perform services regulated by the unit while the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse completes additional requirements for licensure in this State.

(c) A unit may not issue a license under this section if issuance of the license would pose a risk to public health, welfare, or safety.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-511 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-511
§25–511.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Prince George’s County.

(2) If an agreement is not recorded as required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 30 days after its execution by all parties, the agreement is void.

(b) When an agreement is recorded under subsection (a) of this section, the parties to the agreement and their successors in interest are bound to the agreement.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1011 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 10 / Section 25-1011
§25–1011.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Authority” means the Montgomery County Revenue Authority.

(3) “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) (1) There is a Class H beer (on–sale) license, a Class H beer and wine (on–sale) license, and a Class B–BWL (clubhouse/lodge)(beer and wine off–sale; beer, wine, and liquor on–sale) license issued for the limited use of public golf courses under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

(2) There is a Class H beer (on–sale) license and a Class H beer and wine (on–sale) license issued for the limited use of public golf courses under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(c) (1) The Director or Deputy Director of the County Parks Department of the Commission may hold one or more licenses issued for the use of public golf courses that are in the county under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(2) (i) The Executive Director of the Authority or the designee of the Executive Director may hold one or more licenses issued for the use of public golf courses under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

(ii) A license issued under this paragraph shall be signed by the Executive Director of the Authority or the designee of the Executive Director.

(d) (1) The holder of a Class H beer license may sell beer for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class H beer license under § 25–2003 of this title.

(2) The holder of a Class H beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class H beer and wine license under § 25–2005 of this title.

(3) The holder of a Class B–BWL beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B–BWL beer, wine, and liquor license under § 25–2005 of this subtitle.

(e) (1) As a condition to holding a license under this section, the Director or Deputy Director of the County Parks Department of the Commission or the Executive Director of the Authority or the designee of the Executive Director shall designate an individual with respect to each golf course to complete training in an alcohol awareness program approved under § 4–505 of this article.

(2) The individual designated to complete training in an alcohol awareness program under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) represent the concessionaire; and

(ii) be involved with the management of the sale of beer or wine by the concessionaire at the golf course.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1401
§25–1401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);

(3) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);

(4) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”); and

(5) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 25–1404 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), which is superseded by § 25–1405 of this subtitle;

(3) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), which is superseded by § 25–1406 of this subtitle;

(4) § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”); and

(5) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”), which is superseded by § 25–1410 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 25–1402 and 25–1403 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), subject to §§ 25–1408 and 25–1409 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”), subject to § 25–1411 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 18 / Section 25-1803
§25–1803.
Status: in_force

A license renewal application shall:

(1) meet the photograph and fingerprint requirements of § 25–1409 of this title; and

(2) be accompanied by a sworn statement by the license holder that the gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant or hotel for the 12–month period immediately before the application for renewal have been at least equal to 40% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-603 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-603
§25–603.
Status: in_force

For a watershed project that consists of stream channel improvement or drainage, the board of directors of a watershed association in Charles County shall acquire any right–of–way or easement necessary to construct and maintain the drainage improvements and to dispose of excavated material according to standards of good drainage practice, regardless of the date that the watershed association was formed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1104.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 11 / Section 25-1104.1
§25–1104.
Status: in_force

§25–1104.1.

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of:

(1) a Class B beer and wine license;

(2) a Class D beer and wine license;

(3) a Class BD–BWL license; or

(4) if the licensed premises is in Damascus (12th election district), in accordance with § 25–1603 of this title, a Class H beer and wine license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit begin and end at the same time as those for the underlying license.

(d) The permit may be renewed each year with the renewal of the underlying license.

(e) The Board shall issue the permit at no cost to the applicant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-312
§25–312.
Status: in_force

The Services shall have the immunity from liability established under § 5–504 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-301 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-301
§25–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the district council may provide that the governing body of a municipal corporation may exercise the powers of the district council as specified in this subtitle.

(b) When exercising authority delegated under subsection (c) or (d) of this section, the governing body of a municipal corporation:

(1) shall be subject to the substantive and procedural requirements and standards established by the district council; and

(2) may not impose:

(i) with respect to general delegation under subsection (c) of this section, a different requirement or standard than the requirements or standards that would apply if the district council had not delegated its authority to the municipal corporation; or

(ii) with respect to delegation in a revitalization overlay zone under subsection (d) of this section, a stricter requirement or standard than the requirements or standards that would apply if the district council had not delegated its authority to the municipal corporation.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to land in a municipal corporation in the regional district.

(2) The district council may delegate to the governing body of a municipal corporation the powers of the district council regarding:

(i) design standards;

(ii) parking and loading standards;

(iii) sign design standards;

(iv) lot size variances and setback and similar requirements;

(v) landscaping requirements;

(vi) certification, revocation, and revision of nonconforming uses;

(vii) minor changes to approved special exceptions;

(viii) vacation of municipal rights–of–way; and

(ix) except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, all detailed site plans.

(3) The authority to delegate with regard to detailed site plans does not apply to detailed site plans:

(i) for a zone that requires detailed site plan approval by the district council;

(ii) that are required as a condition of approval of a zoning map amendment or a preliminary plan of subdivision;

(iii) for which the approval of a conceptual site plan or a preliminary plan of cluster subdivision is required; or

(iv) that are required for designated parcels as a specific condition of a sectional map amendment.

(d) (1) This subsection applies to a revitalization overlay zone created by the district council.

(2) For any portion of a revitalization overlay zone in a municipal corporation, the district council may delegate to the governing body of a municipal corporation the powers of the district council regarding:

(i) design standards;

(ii) parking and loading standards;

(iii) sign design standards;

(iv) lot size variances and setback and similar requirements; and

(v) landscaping requirements.

(3) The delegation of powers under paragraph (2) of this subsection may not impede a development that meets the requirements the district council sets for the revitalization overlay zone.

(4) For any portion of a revitalization overlay zone not within a municipal corporation, the district council may authorize the county planning board to approve:

(i) departures from parking and loading standards;

(ii) departures from design standards; and

(iii) any variance from the zoning laws.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-212 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-212
§25–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County under § 25–204(d)(2) of this subtitle, when the State or a county or municipality, or a unit of the State or a county, acquires property for public use that is subject to a benefit charge imposed under this subtitle, the benefit charge shall be paid and extinguished by payment to the Commission of a sum calculated in accordance with § 25–211 of this subtitle.

(b) When property is acquired without eminent domain, the Commission shall be paid the amount necessary to extinguish the benefit charge before the deed evidencing the transfer may be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(c) When property is acquired by eminent domain:

(1) the Commission shall be named a party to the eminent domain proceedings and the jury shall make a separate award to the Commission of the amount necessary to extinguish the benefit charge; or

(2) the condemning authority shall pay the Commission the amount necessary to extinguish the benefit charge at the same time the condemning authority pays the amount awarded to the property owner if:

(i) by oversight or mistake, the Commission is not named a party to the proceedings; or

(ii) the jury’s inquisition does not specify a separate award for the amount necessary to pay the benefit charge.

(d) If the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County allows a benefit charge to become delinquent:

(1) by the first month of the next fiscal year, the Montgomery County Council shall authorize and appropriate sufficient funds to pay the delinquent benefit charge and all penalties and interest on the charge; and

(2) the Montgomery County Executive shall pay the appropriated funds to the Commission promptly.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 24 / Section 25-2402
§25–2402.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1411 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1411
§25–1411.
Status: in_force

If a license holder voluntarily surrenders the license at least 6 months before the license expiration date, the license holder is entitled to a refund of the unearned portion of the license fee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-206
§25–206.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2.5-207 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2.5-207
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–207.

(a) On or before January 15 of each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on its activities during the previous year.

(b) The report shall include a review of initiatives taken by the Commission and the Department to implement the economic development strategic plan.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-806 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-806
§25–806.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class H beer and wine license.

(b) Except as provided in § 25–1603(c) of this title, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $400.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-704 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 7 / Section 25-704
§25–704.
Status: in_force

The Commission:

(1) may use the lands acquired for flood control or navigation projects for park purposes if the use does not interfere with the construction, maintenance, and operation of the projects; and

(2) shall control and operate recreational facilities within the projects.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 24 / Section 25-2401
§25–2401.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-405 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-405
§25–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may allow a developer to design and construct any on–site or off–site facility necessary for the developer’s project if the facility is:

(1) in the Commission Capital Improvement Program and the 10–year Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage System Plan adopted by one of the county councils;

(2) a major project included in the Commission Capital Improvement Program; or

(3) a project that includes a sewer main or water main that:

(i) provides only local service;

(ii) is 2,000 feet or less;

(iii) has a diameter of:

1. 15 inches or more if it is a sewer main; or

2. 16 inches or more if it is a water main; and

(iv) is built to avoid unnecessary and uneconomical duplication when a major project is constructed.

(b) A facility constructed under this section shall be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with:

(1) the standards used by the Commission; and

(2) all applicable laws, regulations, and written policies of the Commission.

(c) After the Commission approves a facility constructed by a developer under this section, the Commission shall:

(1) accept the facility as part of the Commission system; and

(2) subject to subsection (d) of this section, grant the developer a credit against any charge imposed under this subtitle in an amount equal to the cost of constructing the facility.

(d) The Office of the Inspector General shall review and approve the costs incurred by the developer.

(e) The Commission and the developer shall enter into an agreement that incorporates the provisions of this section.

(f) If the Commission rejects a developer’s request to design and construct facilities under this section, the Commission shall explain in writing to the developer the reasons for the rejection.

(g) (1) The Commission shall submit a report at the end of each fiscal year to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Delegations to the General Assembly and to the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

(2) The report shall state the number of requests made by developers under this section, including:

(i) the number of acceptances and rejections by the Commission; and

(ii) the justification for any rejections.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-207 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-207
§25–207.
Status: in_force

If an individual was a member of any one of the several systems on June 30, 2011, and without incurring a break in employment of more than 30 days, becomes a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System on or after July 1, 2011, the individual:

(1) shall be considered to be a new member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System as of the date the individual joins the system; and

(2) is subject to the same requirements to which an individual who was a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System on June 30, 2011, and remains a member on July 1, 2011, is subject.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-506 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-506
§25–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall examine a report submitted by a board of viewers under § 25–505 of this subtitle at the first meeting after receiving the report.

(2) If the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City find that the report is not in proper form or not in compliance with the law, the report shall be returned to the board of viewers to be corrected and resubmitted.

(3) If the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City find that the report is in proper form and in compliance with the law, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall set a date for a public hearing on the report.

(b) (1) At least 30 days before a hearing under this section, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall:

(i) publish notice of the time and place of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the land to be affected by the watershed association is located;

(ii) mail a notice to each person named in the report; and

(iii) if a landowner or an owner of other property named in the report resides outside the State, serve written notice of the hearing on the tenant or agent of the landowner or owner of the other property.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall state that a copy of the report is available for inspection in an office of the designated officer.

(c) A copy of the board of viewers report shall be available for inspection in the office of the designated officer.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-602 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-602
§25–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program.

(b) The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) implement the policies of the county’s general plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan to preserve, protect, and enhance agricultural properties, particularly those in the Rural Tier;

(2) preserve ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the county, including streams, stream valleys, floodplains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, habitats, scenic vistas, and scenic corridors;

(3) retain agricultural land and augment other local and State programs certified in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations for the preservation of agricultural land;

(4) recognize the public value in protecting agriculture and agricultural viewsheds, vistas, rural culture and character, and longstanding agricultural enterprises;

(5) limit nonagricultural uses;

(6) conserve and protect biodiversity and wildlife and aquatic habitats;

(7) promote interest in and the study of agriculture and agricultural preservation; and

(8) promote tourism through the preservation of scenic resources.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-205 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-205
§25–205.
Status: in_force

If the land described in the petition is located in two or more counties, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City of an affected county may exercise the jurisdiction conferred in this title, but the venue shall lie in the county in which the petition is filed.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-102
§25–102.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the administration, management, and funding of the benefits for members of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System are the same as those for the Employees’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 20 / Section 25-2001
§25–2001.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in this title, an individual may consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title only during the hours of sale permitted under the license of the premises.

(2) An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) A license holder shall remove all containers of alcoholic beverages from the tables and bar service area in the licensed premises at the end of the license holder’s permitted hours of sale.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1601
§25–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a country club; or

(2) a restaurant in the country inn zone of the county where alcoholic beverages are sold only for on–premises consumption.

(b) The Board may not issue a license for an establishment in:

(1) Barnesville, except as provided in § 25–1602 of this subtitle;

(2) Damascus (12th election district), except as provided in § 25–1603 of this subtitle;

(3) Kensington, except as provided in § 25–1604 of this subtitle;

(4) Laytonsville, except as provided in § 25–1605 of this subtitle;

(5) Takoma Park, except as provided in § 25–1607 of this subtitle; or

(6) Washington Grove.

(c) This section does not prohibit the issuance of a license with an on–sale privilege for the sale of:

(1) beer during daylight hours for a restaurant, snack bar, or similar facility on land owned by the Montgomery County Revenue Authority and operated in connection with a public golf course; or

(2) beer and wine for a restaurant on land owned by the Montgomery County Revenue Authority and operated in connection with an airport.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-305
§25–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A member may purchase service credit as provided in subsection (b) of this section for periods of employment for which the member:

(1) (i) would have been entitled to purchase service credit under the Employees’ Retirement System; and

(ii) is not otherwise entitled to service credit under the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; or

(2) was not vested in the Employees’ Pension System.

(b) (1) A member who purchases service credit under this section shall:

(i) complete a claim for the service credit and file it with the Board of Trustees on a form that the Board of Trustees provides; and

(ii) pay to the Board of Trustees in a single payment the member contributions the member would have made for the period of employment for which service credit is being purchased plus regular interest to the date of payment.

(2) A member may pay for service credit purchased under this section at any time before retirement.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-605
§25–605.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class H beer license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(2) A license may not be issued for, for use in conjunction with, or on the premises of:

(i) a restaurant located in a drugstore; or

(ii) a premises that has a passageway providing direct public access to a drugstore.

(3) A license may be issued for a public golf course under § 25–1101 of this title.

(c) The annual license fee is $400.

(d) (1) There is one Class H license that shall be issued to a person who, on June 30, 1997, held a Class B beer license and operated a licensed premises that was located in that portion of the City of Takoma Park that was formerly part of Prince George’s County.

(2) The Class H license holder may exercise all of the privileges that the license holder was authorized to exercise on June 30, 1997.

(3) The annual license fee is $400.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-205
§25–205.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies if:

(1) The identity of the last registered owner of an abandoned vehicle cannot be determined;

(2) The registration of the vehicle gives no address for the owner;

(3) It is impossible to determine with reasonable certainty the identity and address of each secured party;

(4) The certified mail notice required by § 25–204 of this subtitle is returned as undeliverable; or

(5) The electronic notices authorized under § 25–204(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle are not acknowledged or are returned as undeliverable.

(b) Under one of the conditions described in subsection (a) of this section, a police department that takes an abandoned vehicle into custody shall give the required notice by posting a notice complying with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section in the circuit court of the county where the abandoned vehicle was found.

(c) The notice:

(1) May contain multiple listings of abandoned vehicles;

(2) Shall contain the information required by § 25–204 of this subtitle; and

(3) Shall be posted:

(i) Within 15 days of the taking into custody of the vehicle; or

(ii) If the notice by posting under this section is made because of the return as undeliverable of a prior notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, within 7 days of the return of that prior notice.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 25 / Section 25-2502
§25–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-507 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-507
§25–507.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the agreement or extended by amendment under § 25–509 of this subtitle, an agreement is void 15 years after execution by the parties.

(b) Any extension to an agreement is subject to approval by the district council.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-302 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-302
§25–302.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission determines that it is feasible, reasonable, and economical, the Commission may place in a separate class a water or sanitary sewer connection that is made to a water or sewer line installed in a street, road, alley, or right–of–way that has not been paved or otherwise improved to avoid the necessity of replacing pavement or street improvements on installation of the connection.

(b) (1) The Commission may:

(i) impose a connection charge based on the actual cost of the connections, including the Commission inspection charge; or

(ii) provide for the installation of the connections, including taps into a main or line, by the applicant or at the applicant’s cost, under supervision and inspection of the Commission.

(2) The Commission may authorize any class of connection from its water line or sanitary sewer line to be constructed beyond the property line of the property to be served if the connecting line is constructed at the same time from the main to the structure on the property to be served.

(c) The property owner shall pay the entire expense of the construction and maintenance of the part of the connecting line from the property line into the property.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-305
§25–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the County Council or the County Executive may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the sale, manufacture, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, or wholesaling of any alcoholic beverage purchased or sold under this article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an employee of the Services may not:

(1) have a direct or indirect financial interest in the sale, manufacture, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, or wholesaling of any alcoholic beverage purchased or sold under this article;

(2) have an interest in a license;

(3) directly or indirectly solicit or receive any fee, commission, gratuity, emolument, remuneration, reward, present, or alcoholic beverage sample, and any other consideration from:

(i) a person who sells, manufactures, blends, brews, distills, rectifies, wholesales, or distributes alcoholic beverages; or

(ii) a license holder; or

(4) derive any profit or remuneration from the purchase or sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary paid by the county for the discharge of the employee’s duties.

(c) Subject to the County Public Ethics Law, the Services may allow a Services employee to be employed by a license holder if the employment directly relates to the performing arts.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a person listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection may not directly or indirectly offer, pay, or give a fee, reward, present, commission, gift, or sample of alcoholic beverages to an employee of the Services, a member of the County Council, or the County Executive.

(2) This subsection applies to:

(i) a license holder or an employee of a license holder; or

(ii) a person or an agent or employee of a person engaged in the manufacture, sale, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, wholesaling, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.

(e) (1) This section does not prohibit a manufacturer, brewer, wholesaler, or dealer that sells or attempts to sell alcoholic beverages to the Services from providing samples of alcoholic beverages to the Services.

(2) A person that provides samples of alcoholic beverages to the Services shall obtain a receipt, signed by the Director, stating in detail the amount and a description of the samples.

(3) When received, samples of alcoholic beverages provided under this subsection shall be inventoried and sold in the same manner as other beverages that the Services purchases.

(f) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-307 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-307
§25–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Creditable service on which the allowance of a member is based consists of:

(1) eligibility service, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) credit for unused sick leave as provided in § 20-206 of this article.

(b) A member’s creditable service for a period of regular part-time employment equals the member’s actual employment during that period.
Md. Code, Education § 25-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-101
§25–101.
Status: in_force

The Compact for Education is hereby entered into and enacted into law with all jurisdictions legally joining therein, in the form substantially as it appears in § 25-102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-808 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-808
§25–808.
Status: in_force

(a) From the money that first becomes available under this title to the board of directors, the board of directors shall pay:

(1) the compensation and expenses of the board of viewers and the engineers;

(2) any damages awarded;

(3) any compensation awarded for existing watershed projects; and

(4) the expenses incident to the organization of the watershed association.

(b) (1) On request by the board of directors, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may advance funds to pay the costs in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) An advance under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be repaid from the money first received from special assessments imposed on the landowners for the watershed project.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-304
§25–304.
Status: in_force

A member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System who previously terminated membership and withdrew accumulated contributions from either the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, the Employees’ Retirement System, or the Teachers’ Retirement System may receive service credit for the period of employment during the previous membership if the member redeposits in a single payment the withdrawn accumulated contributions plus regular interest to the date of redeposit.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-403
§25–403.
Status: in_force

(a) On completion of the watershed work plan, or on the acceptance of a previously completed watershed work plan, the board of directors shall call a meeting of the landowners to vote on the adoption of the plan for submission to the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.

(b) (1) At least 10 days before the meeting, the board of directors shall:

(i) post a notice of the meeting in four public places in the area or vicinity of the area affected by the watershed association; and

(ii) mail a notice to each landowner.

(2) The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

(c) At the meeting required under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) each landowner is entitled to one vote; and

(2) any landowner may vote by proxy if the proxy is dated, signed by the individual entitled to vote, and witnessed by at least one individual.

(d) (1) The board of directors shall determine whether to submit the watershed work plan to the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City for review and approval.

(2) In making the determination, the board of directors shall consider:

(i) the vote of each landowner;

(ii) the probable apportionment of benefits to each landowner based on acreage;

(iii) the location of the watershed project; and

(iv) the extent of the benefits to the voter’s land by the watershed project.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-204 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-204
§25–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall examine the petition and report at the first meeting after receiving the petition and report.

(2) If the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City find the petition and report are not in proper form or not in compliance with the law, the petition and report shall be returned to the petitioners to be corrected and resubmitted.

(3) If the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City find the petition and report are in proper form and in compliance with the law, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall set a date for a public hearing on the petition and report.

(b) (1) At least 10 days before the hearing, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall:

(i) publish notice of the time and place of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in the area in which the watershed association would be located; and

(ii) send notice of the hearing and any later hearing to the:

1. Department of Agriculture;

2. State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture;

3. Department of the Environment; and

4. Water and Science Administration in the Department of the Environment.

(2) The notice of the hearing shall state that a copy of the report is available for inspection in the office of the designated officer.

(c) A copy of the report shall be available for inspection in the office of the designated officer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1004.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 10 / Section 25-1004.1
§25–1004.
Status: in_force

§25–1004.1.

(a) In this section, “shopping center” means any combination of privately owned commercial, professional, or retail establishments to which the general public is invited for business purposes.

(b) There is a consumption only marketplace license.

(c) The Board may issue a consumption only marketplace license to the developer or the management company of a commercial shopping center if the commercial shopping center:

(1) encompasses an area of at least 10 acres;

(2) includes at least one establishment for which a Class B license, Class BD–BWL license, Class D–BWL license, or Class H license has been issued; and

(3) contains a designated outdoor area for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in a designated outdoor area located within the commercial shopping center if the beer, wine, or liquor is purchased at an establishment:

(1) that is located within the commercial shopping center;

(2) for which a Class B license, Class BD–BWL license, or Class H license has been issued;

(3) is within 1,000 feet of the designated outdoor area; and

(4) that uses containers branded with an identifying mark of the seller.

(e) As part of the license application, a developer shall include:

(1) a description of the designated outdoor area and a list of the license holders whose beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed in the designated outdoor area; and

(2) a security plan that has been approved by the Montgomery County Department of Police.

(f) The license holder may allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in the designated outdoor area on Monday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

(g) The annual license fee is $4,000.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-401
§25–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Association” means the Joint Insurance Association.

(c) “Association member” means an insurer that is licensed to write in the State, on a direct basis, essential property insurance or a component of essential property insurance in multi-peril policies.

(d) (1) “Essential property insurance” means insurance against direct loss to property from the perils of fire, lightning, removal, explosion, windstorm, hail, smoke, aircraft, vehicles, riot, civil commotion, or vandalism as defined and limited in property insurance forms that the Association files with the Commissioner.

(2) “Essential property insurance” does not include:

(i) motor vehicle insurance;

(ii) inland marine insurance; or

(iii) insurance on property that:

1. is used for fabrication, processing, or assembly of products or components of products;

2. has an insurable value in excess of $250,000; and

3. is used in a business that employs at least 25 individuals.

(e) “Homeowner’s insurance” means insurance for residential property that provides a combination of coverages including:

(1) fire;

(2) extended coverage;

(3) vandalism and malicious mischief;

(4) burglary;

(5) theft; and

(6) personal liability.

(f) (1) “Premiums written” means, as computed by the Association, gross direct premiums charged during the second preceding calendar year with respect to property in the State on all policies of essential property insurance and the essential property insurance components of multi-peril policies, less return premiums, dividends paid or credited to policyholders, or the unused or unabsorbed parts of premium deposits.

(2) “Premiums written” does not include premiums or parts of premiums relating to risks ceded to the Association.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-114 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-114
§25–114.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “checkpoint” means a predetermined fixed location at which a police officer stops a motor vehicle or a specific sequence of motor vehicles to conduct safety inspections, inspect drivers’ licenses or registrations, or evaluate drivers for impairment.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint may not target only motorcycles for inspection or evaluation.

(c) A police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint established as part of a police search or investigation may target motorcycles as appropriate.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-405 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-405
§25–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governing Committee shall adopt a program of operation in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) The program of operation shall provide for economical, fair, and nondiscriminatory administration and for the prompt and efficient delivery of essential property insurance and homeowner’s insurance to promote orderly community development.

(c) (1) With the approval of the Commissioner, the Association may amend the program of operation.

(2) Association members shall vote on proposed amendments to the program of operation.

(3) Votes shall be cast and counted on a weighted basis in accordance with the premiums written by each Association member.

(4) An amendment to the program of operation is not effective until approved by a majority of the votes cast by Association members.

(d) The program of operation shall provide for:

(1) establishment of adequate service facilities and other necessary facilities;

(2) management of the Association;

(3) assessment of Association members to defray losses and expenses;

(4) commission arrangements;

(5) reasonable and objective underwriting standards;

(6) acceptance and cession of reinsurance;

(7) procedures to determine amounts of insurance to be provided;

(8) immediate binding of eligible risks;

(9) a premium installment plan; and

(10) notwithstanding Title 27, Subtitle 6 of this article, underwriting guidelines and procedures that allow the Association to shorten the cancellation period for policies of essential property insurance and homeowner’s insurance for certain conditions that are determined to exist.

(e) The program of operation shall provide that the Association may not appoint insurance producers to act on its behalf and shall do business directly with applicants or with licensed insurance producers that represent applicants.

(f) The program of operation shall establish:

(1) a maximum limit of liability of $1,500,000 on real or personal property composed of or contained in a single building; and

(2) appropriate sublimits of liability based on construction, protection, and class of occupancy.

(g) (1) The program of operation shall implement procedures to make homeowner’s insurance coverage available through the Association.

(2) The homeowner’s insurance policies that the Association issues may be limited to basic market value, repair cost, or actual cash value contracts for owner-occupants of one- to four-family dwellings, as approved by the Commissioner.

(3) The homeowner’s insurance shall be implemented through a program that entitles eligible applicants to immediate binding of coverage through the Association for a reasonable period of time pending underwriting and inspection of the premises to determine whether the premises meet the eligibility standards of the program.

(h) (1) The program of operation shall provide a method of recoupment by which Association members may recover losses and expenses that have been incurred by the Association and assessed to Association members.

(2) To recoup loss and expense assessments, the program of operation shall provide for:

(i) the calculation of the surcharge or rating factors to be added to direct premiums written for essential property insurance and homeowner’s insurance covering property located in the State; and

(ii) an adjustment each year for over or under recoupment of assessment.

(i) (1) The program of operation shall develop a participation credit for dwellings as an offset to Association member assessment for voluntary writings in those areas of the State with a significant proportion of essential property insurance policies or homeowner’s insurance policies issued by or for the Association.

(2) After consultation with the Governing Committee, the Commissioner shall determine whether an area has a significant proportion of Association policies.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 27 / Section 25-2704
§25–2704.
Status: in_force

An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the consent of the owner of the property.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-508 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-508
§25–508.
Status: in_force

(a) If a report is disapproved, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall pay the expenses properly incurred in making the survey and report and in publishing notices.

(b) To reimburse the county for the expenses described in subsection (a) of this section, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may impose a special assessment in equal amounts on the property of the landowners who signed the petition filed under Subtitle 2 of this title.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-605 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-605
§25–605.
Status: in_force

(a) The county planning board and the District shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) The regulations shall:

(1) establish an application process for the Program;

(2) establish criteria for assigning priorities to applications for easements to purchase;

(3) establish a process for negotiating the purchase of easements;

(4) allow the District to procure any appraisals necessary for valuation of each easement; and

(5) specify a method for appraising and valuing easements to encourage landowners to participate in the Program and maximize the acreage for easements to be purchased.

(c) The regulations may provide for the adjudication and appeal of any disputed easement valuation by the county Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board in accordance with § 2–511 of the Agriculture Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 21 / Section 25-2101
§25–2101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”); and

(3) § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”); and

(2) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), which is superseded by § 25–2102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-308
§25–308.
Status: in_force

(a) The Services may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.

(b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-104
§25–104.
Status: in_force

The State Highway Administration shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control devices, consistent with the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law, for use on highways in this State. This uniform system shall correlate with and, as far as possible, conform to the system set forth in the most recent edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-404 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-404
§25–404.
Status: in_force

A member may be entitled to benefits under Title 29 of this article other than, or in addition to, the benefits provided under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2.5-202 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2.5 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2.5-202
§2.
Status: in_force

§2.5–202.

(a) There is a Maryland Economic Development Commission staffed by the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Commission is to:

(1) establish economic development policy in the State;

(2) advise the Secretary on economic development policy in the State;

(3) oversee the operations of the Department and its units, including the Department’s efforts to support the creation of, attract, and retain businesses and jobs; and

(4) monitor the operations of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, and the Maryland Public–Private Partnership Marketing Corporation, including the efforts of those entities to support the creation, attraction, and retention of businesses and jobs.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-401
§25–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A member may retire with a normal service retirement allowance if:

(1) on or before the date of retirement, the member:

(i) has at least 20 years of eligibility service;

(ii) 1. is a correctional case management specialist, supervisor, or manager on or before June 30, 2016;

2. is vested in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; and

3. has a combined total of at least 20 years of eligibility service from:

A. the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Retirement System; or

B. the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Pension System;

(iii) 1. is serving in a position specified in:

A. § 25–201(a)(8) or (9) of this title on or before June 30, 2017;

B. § 25–201(a)(10) or (11) of this title on or before June 30, 2018;

C. § 25–201(a)(12) of this title on or before June 30, 2022; or

D. § 25–201(a)(13) of this title on or before June 30, 2024;

2. is vested in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; and

3. has a combined total of at least 20 years of eligibility service from:

A. the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Retirement System; or

B. the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Pension System; or

(iv) is at least 55 years old and has:

1. at least 5 years of eligibility service credit, if the member is a member on or before June 30, 2011; or

2. at least 10 years of eligibility service credit, if the member becomes a member on or after July 1, 2011; and

(2) the member completes and submits a written application to the Board of Trustees stating the date when the member desires to retire.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on retirement under this section, a member is entitled to receive a normal service retirement allowance that equals one fifty–fifth of the member’s average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service.

(2) On retirement under this section, if a member’s annuity is greater than the member’s normal service retirement allowance calculated under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the member’s normal service retirement allowance shall equal the member’s annuity.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to:

(i) a correctional case management specialist, supervisor, or manager who has a combined total of 20 years of eligibility service as provided in subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section; or

(ii) a member serving in a position specified in § 25–201(a)(8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), or (14) of this title who has a combined total of 20 years of eligibility service as provided in subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section.

(2) A member is entitled to receive a normal service retirement allowance that equals an allowance based on the creditable service the member has in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-801
§25–801.
Status: in_force

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume, including naturally fermented or fortified wine.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-307 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-307
§25–307.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may:

(1) require actuarial studies and audits to determine the financial solvency of each self-insurance group as often as the Commissioner desires;

(2) assess each self-insurance group an annual amount of not more than $500 to be used for the actuarial studies and audits; and

(3) require an annual report that may include payroll audit reports, summary loss reports, and quarterly financial statements.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 28 / Section 25-2802
§25–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) In lieu of suspending or revoking a license for any cause for which license suspension or revocation is not required, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $20,000 for each case, if:

(1) the Board determines that the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and

(2) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

(b) Fines collected under this subsection shall be paid into the general fund of the county.

(c) (1) When imposing a fine on a license holder or suspending or revoking a license, the Board shall adopt a written resolution containing:

(i) a statement of the facts and findings forming the basis for the decision;

(ii) the vote of each member of the Board on the decision; and

(iii) information as to the procedures for appealing the decision.

(2) A copy of the resolution shall be mailed or hand delivered to the license holder.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-303 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-303
§25–303.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to land in a municipal corporation that is in the regional district and is:

(1) zoned for residential or commercial use; or

(2) adjacent to residential or commercial zones.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, and for the purpose of preserving, improving, or protecting the general character and design of lands and improvements in a municipal corporation, the legislative body of the municipal corporation, by local law, may impose stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations than are otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.

(2) The stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations may apply only to:

(i) fences;

(ii) residential parking; and

(iii) residential storage.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a municipal corporation, by local law, may authorize the erection of a fence that exceeds the height restrictions or limitations otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.

(d) The legislative body of a municipal corporation may not enact a local law under this section without holding a public hearing on all issues.

(e) A municipal corporation that enacts a zoning law in accordance with this section shall deliver a certified copy of the local law to the district council within 5 days after the enactment and at least 30 days before the effective date of the local law.

(f) (1) If the district council does not approve the local law before the effective date of the local law, the local law shall be considered disapproved and may not take effect.

(2) The local law may not take effect unless approved by the district council.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-206 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-206
§25–206.
Status: in_force

(a) If the owner or secured party fails to reclaim an abandoned vehicle within 3 weeks after notice is given under this subtitle, the owner or secured party is deemed to have waived all of the owner’s or secured party’s right, title, and interest in the vehicle and to have consented to the sale of the vehicle at public auction, and the owner other than a lessor is deemed to have consented to the retention of the vehicle for public purposes as provided in § 25-207 of this subtitle.

(b) In Baltimore City and Montgomery County, if the owner or secured party fails to reclaim an abandoned vehicle within 11 working days after receipt of notice given under § 25-204(b)(4)(ii) of this subtitle, the owner or secured party is deemed to have waived all of the owner’s or secured party’s right, title, and interest in the vehicle and to have consented to the sale of the vehicle at public auction, and the owner other than a lessor is deemed to have consented to the retention of the vehicle for public purposes as provided in § 25-207 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-201
§25–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-207
§25–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “cost of construction” includes the cost of connecting a water main or sewer to the Commission system.

(b) If a property owner applies for a water main or sewer in an area in which the Commission determines service is not economically feasible unless the applicant makes a substantial contribution to the cost of construction of the water main or sewer, the Commission may classify the applicant’s property together with adjacent or adjoining properties that could be readily served by the construction required by the applicant as a remote area.

(c) The Commission may construct the water main or sewer after:

(1) approving the application;

(2) receiving payment from the applicant of the contribution necessary for the cost of construction; and

(3) imposing the required front foot benefit charge.

(d) (1) The Commission may contract with the applicant at the time of the contribution to refund part or all of the contribution from any front foot benefit charges imposed on the property for the water main or sewer subsequently constructed by the Commission and served through the lines of the applicant in the remote area.

(2) The Commission shall determine the proportion of the contribution to be refunded and the maximum time of repayment, not to exceed 10 years.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 11 / Section 25-1103
§25–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of:

(1) a Class B beer and wine license;

(2) a Class D beer and wine license;

(3) a Class BD–BWL license; or

(4) if the licensed premises is in Damascus (12th election district), in accordance with § 25–1603 of this title, a Class H beer and wine license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit begin and end at the same time as those for the underlying license.

(d) The permit may be renewed each year with the renewal of the underlying license.

(e) The Board shall issue the permit at no cost to the applicant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1615 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1615
§25–1615.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue additional Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) licenses to a license holder for premises operated as a hotel.

(b) (1) An applicant for an additional Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license under this section shall:

(i) have a minimum restaurant seating capacity of 100 individuals; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, meet the hotel requirements set forth in § 25–904 of this title.

(2) If the capital investment in the hotel exceeds $3,000,000, the building height and elevator requirements required by § 25–904(b)(1) of this title do not apply.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-805
§25–805.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class D beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fee is $400.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-204
§25–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When construction begins or within 12 months after completion of a water supply or sewer project, the Commission shall:

(i) in accordance with a classification established under § 25–203 of this subtitle, impose a benefit charge on each property that abuts on the water main or sewer; and

(ii) notify each property owner in writing of:

1. the classification of the owner’s property;

2. the benefit charge imposed on the property; and

3. the time and place of a hearing to contest the imposition of the charge.

(2) The Commission may deliver the notice required under this subsection by:

(i) mailing the notice to the last known address of the property owner;

(ii) giving the notice in person to an adult occupying the property; or

(iii) if the property is vacant or unimproved, posting the notice on the property.

(b) (1) For each class of property, the Commission shall impose a benefit charge for water supply or sewer construction, or both, that is based on:

(i) the approximate cost of construction as an integral part of the whole system; and

(ii) 1. the number of front feet abutting on the street, road, lane, alley, right–of–way, or easement in which the water main or sewer is placed; or

2. for multi–unit classes, the number of units in or on the property that abut on the water main or sewer.

(2) In accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, in imposing a front foot benefit charge the Commission:

(i) for an irregularly shaped lot that abuts on a street, road, lane, alley, right–of–way, or easement in which there is or is being constructed a water main or sewer, shall use a front footage the Commission considers reasonable and fair;

(ii) for all the lots in a block owned by the same property owner and appurtenant to a residence, may use a continuous front footage for all the lots regardless of the streets on which the lots face;

(iii) for a lot with a front and rear on separate streets, may use a front footage on both the front and rear; and

(iv) for a corner lot of less than 2 acres in the residential subdivision classification:

1. may not use a front footage on more than one side unless the corner lot abuts on two parallel streets; and

2. if the corner lot abuts on two parallel streets, shall use a front footage that is reasonable and fair, taking into consideration the front footage toward which the building on the lot would naturally face.

(3) The Commission may impose a front foot benefit charge on the full front footage for a lot described in paragraph (2) of this subsection even if a water main or sewer does not extend along the full length of a boundary.

(c) The benefit charge shall be:

(1) unless otherwise provided in this subtitle, uniform for each classification of property in the sanitary district for any 1 year;

(2) determined by the Commission as costs and conditions require; and

(3) imposed once a year to begin on the January 1 or July 1 after the date of its imposition and may not be increased in that year.

(d) (1) Beginning when the Commission imposes a benefit charge for a property, the Commission shall require the property owner to pay the benefit charge annually for a period of years equal to the period of maturity of the bonds the proceeds of which financed the construction of the water main or sewer.

(2) If a property of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is subject to a benefit charge under this subtitle, the benefit charge shall be paid in the same manner as by a private property owner.

(e) Each benefit charge imposed under this subtitle is a lien against the property that continues until the benefit charge is paid and the account is extinguished in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1611 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1611
§25–1611.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a premises for which the Board issues a license under Subtitle 13 of this title.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to require at least quarterly inspections of a licensed premises during the initial license year and periodic inspections thereafter.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-211 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-211
§25–211.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of this section, the annual benefit charge for a property shall be calculated at a sum:

(i) equal to the base rate applied to the classification for the property as it is used, disregarding any allowance for excess; but

(ii) not less than the base rate applied to property in the residential subdivision classification.

(2) At any time, a benefit charge may be extinguished or redeemed by payment to the Commission of a sum equal to:

(i) the annual benefit charge multiplied by the number of years yet to run on the bonds that financed the construction of the water main or sewer on which the benefit charge was based; and

(ii) less the interest calculated at the rate of interest on the bonds that financed the construction of the water main or sewer on which the benefit charge is based.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, if a benefit charge is paid and redeemed because the property is acquired by the State, a county, or other governmental unit under any law that requires redemption, the payment to the Commission:

(1) shall be the capitalized amount of the actual benefit charge; but

(2) may not be less than an amount calculated as if the property were in the small acreage classification, with the redemption amount calculated as provided in this section.

(c) (1) On receiving a sum from the extinguishment or redemption of one or more front foot benefit charges, the Commission:

(i) shall purchase and cancel one or more bonds from the series of bonds issued for the construction that was the basis of the front foot benefit charge; or

(ii) may invest or use the sum to:

1. construct other water mains and sewers for which benefit charges are imposed; or

2. amortize bonds issued for the construction of water mains and sewers for which front foot benefit charges are imposed under this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may make up a deficiency in the purchase of a bond or pay a premium from any available surplus funds.

(3) The extinguishment or redemption of a benefit charge is conditional until the last year of maturity of the bonds from which proceeds the water mains or sewers were constructed.

(4) If, after extinguishment or redemption, the use of the property changes to another classification that would yield a greater benefit charge than that used to calculate the sum to extinguish or redeem the benefit charge, the Commission may:

(i) reclassify the property;

(ii) calculate a benefit charge to give credit for the sum paid for the extinguishment or redemption; and

(iii) reimpose the benefit charge for the remaining number of years until the bonds mature.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1403
§25–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article on completion of the application process.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1607 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 16 / Section 25-1607
§25–1607.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue, renew, approve the transfer of, and otherwise provide for the following licenses in Takoma Park:

(1) Class B (on– and off–sale) beer and wine, hotel and restaurant licenses;

(2) Class H (on–sale) beer and wine, hotel and restaurant licenses;

(3) Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor, hotel and restaurant licenses;

(4) Class H (on–sale) beer licenses;

(5) Class D (on– and off–sale) beer and wine licenses;

(6) Class A–TP (off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor licenses;

(7) Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor licenses;

(8) beer and wine tasting (BWT) licenses; and

(9) Class BD–BWL licenses.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only to Class –TP type licenses that were issued by the Board on July 1, 1997, after certification by the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners.

(2) Unless revoked or not renewed for good cause, the certified licenses shall continue in existence and be renewed, subject to payment of the annual license fee.

(3) A Class –TP type license is not transferable to another location but is transferable to another person, subject to the restrictions on similar transfers for other licenses in the county.

(4) (i) A Class –TP type license is subject to the same conditions and restrictions specified by law or by the Board as are other licenses issued by the Board.

(ii) The Board may waive whatever statutory and regulatory provision that the Board chooses for the affected licenses so that equity, fairness, and reasonableness are achieved.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding that holders of Class –TP type licenses as of July 1, 1997, are subject to county laws and regulations, those same license holders may retain the particular Prince George’s County alcoholic beverages license they possessed before unification.

(2) (i) The Prince George’s County license shall remain valid except that the license does not apply to the licensed premises to which the Class –TP type license applies, but is an open–location license.

(ii) The Prince George’s County license holder may transfer, to another person or to a new location with the same license holder, the license into Prince George’s County without statutory or regulatory restriction.
Md. Code, Education § 25-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-104
§25–104.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article III of the Compact, the Commission shall file a copy of its bylaws and any amendments thereto with the Maryland Education Council.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-106 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-106
§25–106.
Status: in_force

On every highway under its jurisdiction, a local authority shall place and maintain those traffic control devices that it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Each of these traffic control devices shall conform to the manual and specifications of the State Highway Administration.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-206.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-206.1
§25–206.
Status: reserved

§25–206.1.

(a) This section applies to any vehicle sold by a police department of Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, or a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County or Montgomery County under this subtitle as an abandoned vehicle, and to any vehicle sold pursuant to an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, an ordinance or local law enacted by Prince George’s County or Montgomery County, or an ordinance enacted by a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County or Montgomery County governing vehicles that are:

(1) Abandoned and unclaimed;

(2) Reported stolen, recovered, and subsequently unclaimed; or

(3) Involved in an accident, removed by police, and subsequently unclaimed.

(b) If the money collected from the sale of a vehicle subject to this section is not enough to reimburse a police department or its agent for the costs of towing, preserving, and storing the vehicle and for the expenses of sale, including all publication and notice costs, the last registered owner shall be liable to the police department or its agent for the deficiency. For purposes of this subsection, the costs chargeable to an owner for the preservation and storage of a vehicle may not exceed $300.

(c) If a vehicle subject to this section is transferred by the registered owner after it has been towed or impounded and before its sale at auction, and the transferee is given a copy of the notice required under § 25-204 of this subtitle, by the transferor or by the towing or impounding agency, then the transferee shall be liable for the costs provided by this section.

(d) The liability provided by this section does not apply to the registered owner of a vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or gift of the vehicle to another person prior to its being towed or impounded. The registered owner has the burden of showing that a bona fide sale or gift of the vehicle has occurred.

(e) The liability provided by this section does not apply in any case in which notice as required by § 25-204(c) of this subtitle has not been provided.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-211 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-211
§25–211.
Status: in_force

If the United States Department of Agriculture sells any portion of the property known as the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, the district council shall place and permanently maintain the land in a zoning classification of agricultural open space immediately after the transfer of the land to the buyer.
Md. Code, Education § 25-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-301
§25–301.
Status: in_force

The Interstate Library Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this State with all states legally joining it, in the form substantially as it appears in §§ 25-302 and 25-303 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-603 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-603
§25–603.
Status: in_force

The District shall administer the Program in accordance with regulations that the county planning board and the District adopt under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-206
§25–206.
Status: in_force

(a) At the hearing on the petition and report, the petitioners, any affected local soil conservation district, and any other person may appear in person or by counsel and object to any part of the report.

(b) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may:

(1) disapprove the petition and report and return them to the petitioners for amendment in view of the objections presented; or

(2) approve the petition and report as submitted or amended.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-101
§25–101.
Status: in_force

A word used in this subtitle, unless the context requires otherwise, has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 21-101 of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 25-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-203
§25–203.
Status: in_force

A member’s contribution rate is 5% of the member’s earnable compensation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1409 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 14 / Section 25-1409
§25–1409.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an application for a temporary license issued in accordance with Subtitle 13 of this title.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant shall submit with the application clear and recent photographs and copies of the fingerprints of the applicant and of the person who will be actively in charge of the business to be conducted under the license.

(2) A photograph submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be a copy of a government–issued photograph.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-502
§25–502.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor, Class 2 wine and liquor, Class 3 beer and wine, Class 4 beer, or Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license may not sell or deliver any alcoholic beverage in the county for resale except to a county dispensary.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-305 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 3 / Section 25-305
§25–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors shall elect a chair, a secretary, and any other necessary officer from among its members.

(b) The board of directors shall obtain a surety bond for any officer or employee who is entrusted with money.
Md. Code, Insurance § 25-409 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 25 / Subtitle 4 / Section 25-409
§25–409.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance or an affected insurer may appeal to the Governing Committee.

(2) A decision of the Governing Committee may be appealed to the Commissioner within 30 days after the decision.

(b) An order or decision of the Commissioner made under this subtitle is subject to judicial review.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-606 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-606
§25–606.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund.

(b) The county planning board shall administer the Fund.

(c) The Fund consists of revenues from county metropolitan district taxes or county regional district taxes.

(d) The purposes of the Fund are to:

(1) preserve, protect, and enhance agricultural properties; and

(2) implement the purposes of the Program.

(e) (1) The Fund shall be used to purchase easements to implement the Program.

(2) In deciding which easements to purchase using the Fund, the county planning board shall:

(i) exercise prudence and due diligence; and

(ii) consider the recommendations of the District.
Md. Code, Transportation § 25-104.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 25 / Subtitle 1 / Section 25-104.1
§25–104.
Status: in_force

§25–104.1.

A person may not sell or offer for sale any sign, signal, marking, or other device intended to regulate, warn, or guide traffic unless it conforms with the State manual and specifications adopted pursuant to § 25-104 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 13 / Section 25-1304
§25–1304.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Festival” means the Montgomery County Beer, Wine, and Liquor Festival.

(3) “Festival organization” means a nonprofit organization that:

(i) is chosen by the county to organize the Festival; and

(ii) has extensive experience in organizing and managing large–scale public events.

(b) There is a Beer, Wine, and Liquor Festival license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license issued in the county, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 6 pub–brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, a State Class 8 farm brewery license, a Class 3 winery license, a Class 4 limited winery license, a Class 1 distillery license, or a Class 9 limited distillery license.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to display and sell beer, wine, or liquor that is distributed in the State.

(2) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or display beer, wine, or liquor at the Festival unless the person:

(i) holds a beer, wine, and liquor festival license; and

(ii) has contracted with a festival organization to display and sell beer, wine, or liquor at the Festival.

(e) A license holder shall display and sell beer, wine, or liquor:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the Festival.

(f) A festival organization shall:

(1) choose the weekends for the Festival;

(2) choose a location regardless of whether the location is already licensed; and

(3) ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland beer, wine, or liquor.

(g) A festival organization may contract with a holder of a retail license issued in the county, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 6 pub–brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, a State Class 8 farm brewery license, a Class 3 winery license, a Class 4 limited winery license, a Class 1 distillery license, or a Class 9 limited distillery license to sell and display beer, wine, or liquor at the Festival.

(h) A person may hold a beer, wine, and liquor festival license in addition to another license.

(i) (1) The license fee is $30 for each day of the Festival.

(2) License fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the county.

(j) (1) The Board may deny a beer, wine, and liquor festival license to an applicant or suspend or revoke a beer, wine, and liquor festival license if the applicant or license holder violates a provision of this article or the regulations of the Board.

(2) Instead of or in addition to denying, suspending, or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose on an applicant or license holder a fine not exceeding $20,000.

(k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-802 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 8 / Section 25-802
§25–802.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a unit of State or local government that is a landowner shall pay a fee or special assessment imposed under this title if the fee or special assessment is imposed on all land that is similarly benefited or damaged by the proposed watershed project in an area affected by a watershed association.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 25 / Subtitle 19 / Section 25-1902
§25–1902.
Status: in_force

The alcohol awareness program described in § 4–505 of this article applies to a holder of a caterer’s license issued under § 25–1202 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-604 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 25 / Subtitle 6 / Section 25-604
§25–604.
Status: in_force

(a) If a landowner refuses to accept the damages awarded to the landowner by the board of viewers and approved by the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and refuses the necessary access to the landowner’s land, the board of directors may begin condemnation proceedings under Title 12 of the Real Property Article to acquire a right–of–way, easement, or other property right.

(b) This title does not authorize the use of condemnation proceedings to acquire the right to use water separate and apart from the land to which the water is incident.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 25-508 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 25 / Subtitle 5 / Section 25-508
§25–508.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County.

(b) There is an Office of Prince George’s County Ombudsman in the Commission.

(c) The Prince George’s County Executive, with the approval of the Prince George’s County Council, shall appoint an Ombudsman.

(d) (1) (i) Prince George’s County shall:

1. pay the Ombudsman’s salary;

2. provide to the Ombudsman any benefits available to other employees of Prince George’s County; and

3. provide funding for the Office of the Ombudsman.

(ii) The county may pay for any legal expenses incurred by the Ombudsman, as provided in the county budget.

(2) The Prince George’s County Council shall determine the salary of the Ombudsman.

(3) While holding office, the Ombudsman may participate in any Commission program of group health, life, or disability insurance to the same extent and under the same terms as other Commission officers and employees.

(e) The Ombudsman may represent the interests of a Prince George’s County residential or commercial customer who files a written claim with the Commission for:

(1) a refund of a payment on a bill for water and sewer usage charges that exceeds the amount that is properly and legally payable; or

(2) a reduction in a bill for water and sewer usage charges that exceeds the amount that is properly and legally payable that has not yet been paid.

(f) The Ombudsman:

(1) shall:

(i) receive a copy of, and review, any written claim filed with the Commission under § 25–106(b) of this title;

(ii) investigate the merits of the claim;

(iii) attend any hearing held in accordance with § 25–106(c)(2) of this title and present any findings and recommendations on the merits of the claim during the hearing; and

(iv) prepare a written statement of findings and recommendations on the claim and provide copies of the statement to the Commission and the claimant; and

(2) may represent the customer in any appeal process.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, as to Prince George’s County residential customers, if all undisputed bills for water and sewer usage charges are paid when due, the Commission may not interrupt service during the pendency of a written claim filed for a reduction in a bill for water and sewer usage charges that exceeds the amount that is properly and legally payable.
Md. Code, Land Use § 25-212 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 25 / Subtitle 2 / Section 25-212
§25–212.
Status: in_force

In Prince George’s County, a person may make a request to the district council for the review of a decision of the zoning hearing examiner or the county planning board only if:

(1) the person is an aggrieved person that appeared at the hearing before the zoning hearing examiner or county planning board in person, by an attorney, or in writing; and

(2) the review is expressly authorized under this division.