Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 27 / Section 23-2701
§23–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(4) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(5) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(6) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(7) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(8) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(9) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(10) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(11) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(12) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(13) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(14) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);

(15) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(16) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(17) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(18) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(19) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(20) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 23–2702 of this subtitle;

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 23–2703 of this subtitle; and

(3) §§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 23–2704 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 23-509 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-509
§23–509.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Capital project” means the:

(i) Acquisition of land or buildings for a county library; or

(ii) Construction or improvement of a county library.

(3) “Construction or improvement” means planning, design, engineering, alteration, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, expansion, extension, improvement, replacement, rehabilitation, renovation, upgrading, repair, or capital equipping.

(4) “County library” means a library in a county public library system in the State.

(5) “State Library Agency” means the Maryland State Library Agency.

(b) (1) There is a State grant program for county public library capital projects in the State Library Agency.

(2) The grant program is in addition to the county–State minimum library program established under § 23–502 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The State Library Agency shall develop and administer a grant program to assist in the funding of county library capital projects.

(2) The purpose of the grant program is to:

(i) Provide a uniform and objective analysis of proposed capital projects; and

(ii) Support projects that address the library needs in the State.

(3) Grants under the program:

(i) Require a matching fund from any combination of county, municipal, or private sources; and

(ii) May not be for an amount less than $20,000.

(d) (1) On or before July 15 of each year, a county public library system may submit applications to the State Library Agency to receive grants for county library capital projects for the next fiscal year.

(2) In order to apply for a capital project grant, a county public library system shall have:

(i) A countywide library plan that includes a mission statement, needs statement, and multiyear goals and objectives on file with the State Library Agency; and

(ii) A master plan that includes a description of the capital project approved by the applicant’s governing body.

(3) An application shall include:

(i) A description of the scope and purpose of the project;

(ii) A building plan that includes the estimated total cost of the project; and

(iii) Any other information required by the State Library Agency.

(4) A county public library system may not apply for more than three capital project grants in a fiscal year.

(e) (1) The State Library Agency shall review grant applications submitted in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(2) On or before October 1 of each year, the State Library Agency shall make recommendations to the State Library Board regarding capital project grants for the next fiscal year.

(3) In making its recommendations, the State Library Agency shall consider:

(i) The public necessity and urgency of a project;

(ii) The need for additional sources of funding for a project;

(iii) The estimated cost and timeliness of executing a project;

(iv) The viability of matching funds for a project; and

(v) Geographic diversity.

(4) On or before November 1 of each year, the State Library Board shall:

(i) Approve capital projects for funding in the State budget for the next fiscal year; and

(ii) Forward the list of approved capital projects to the Department of Budget and Management.

(5) (i) For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2021, the Governor shall include in the annual operating or capital budget submission $5,000,000 for county library capital projects.

(ii) For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual operating or capital budget submission $7,500,000 for county library capital projects.

(f) (1) The State share percentage for a county library capital project approved under this section shall be calculated by dividing the State share of the minimum program for a county calculated under § 23–505(b) of this subtitle by the library program amount for a county calculated under § 23–503(b) of this subtitle, and multiplying this quotient by 1.25.

(2) (i) The minimum State share of a county library capital project is 50%.

(ii) The maximum State share of a county library capital project is 90%.

(g) The State Library Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on or before October 1 of each year, on State grants awarded for county public library capital projects for the prior fiscal year.

(h) The State Library Board shall adopt regulations to implement the grant program established under this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-401.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-401.1
§23–401.
Status: in_force

§23–401.1.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at the option of the insured a premium finance company may send any notice required under this subtitle by personal delivery, first–class mail, commercial delivery service, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission.

(b) A premium finance company may send any notice required under this subtitle by electronic means only if the premium finance company meets the requirements for delivering a notice under § 27–601.2 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 11 / Section 23-1102
§23–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license and a Class GC license.

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

(c) There is no fee for the permit.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-209 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-209
§23–209.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees may deny membership in the Teachers’ Pension System to, or make membership optional for, any class of individuals described in § 23-206(a) of this subtitle whose:

(1) compensation is paid only partly by the State; or

(2) employment is temporary or on other than a yearly basis.
Md. Code, Education § 23-906 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-906
§23–906.
Status: in_force

(a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to represent the employees in the unit in collective bargaining and in the grievance process.

(b) The certified exclusive representative of a unit shall:

(1) Serve as the sole agent for the unit in collective bargaining; and

(2) Represent all employees in the unit fairly and in good faith, in a manner that is not arbitrary or discriminatory.
Md. Code, Education § 23-802 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 8 / Section 23-802
§23–802.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who may effectively recommend an action listed in § 23–801(l) of this subtitle may be deemed a supervisory employee if the employee’s exercise of the authority requires the exercise of independent judgment and is not merely of a routine or clerical nature.

(b) The exercise of any single function listed in § 23–801(l) of this subtitle may not necessarily require the conclusion that the individual exercising that function is in fact a supervisory employee within the meaning of the definition.

(c) In differentiating a supervisory employee from a nonsupervisory employee:

(1) A class title alone may not be the basis for determination; and

(2) The nature of the supervisory employee’s work, including whether or not a significant portion of the supervisory employee’s working time is spent as part of a team that includes nonsupervisory employees shall be considered.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 21 / Section 23-2101
§23–2101.
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) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).

(b) Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) Section 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 23–2102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 23-913 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-913
§23–913.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Lockout” means the temporary withholding of work, by means of shutting down an operation or function in order to bring pressure on employees or on their representatives to accept a change in compensation or rights, privileges, obligations, or other terms and conditions of employment.

(3) “Secondary boycott” means an activity by an employee organization or its members that is intended to induce, encourage, or coerce persons doing business with the employer to withhold, withdraw, or in any respect curtail their business relations with the county.

(4) “Strike” means the refusal or failure by an employee or group of employees to perform their duties of employment as assigned if a purpose of the refusal or failure is to induce, force, or require the employer to act or refrain from acting with regard to any matter.

(5) “Work stoppage” means:

(i) The willful absence of a group of employees from their positions;

(ii) The engaging in a slowdown by employees; or

(iii) The refusal of employees to perform job duties.

(b) In general, strikes, work stoppages, lockouts, and secondary boycotts are prohibited.

(c) (1) Employees and employee organizations may not engage in, sponsor, initiate, support, direct, or condone a strike, work stoppage, or secondary boycott.

(2) Employee organizations may not engage in, initiate, sponsor, or support, directly or indirectly, picketing of the employer, its property, or field or office facilities in furtherance of a strike, work stoppage, or secondary boycott.

(d) If an employee organization violates this section, the employer may:

(1) Revoke the employee organization’s designation as certified exclusive representative;

(2) Disqualify the employee organization from participating in representation elections for a period of up to 2 years; and

(3) Terminate immediately the payroll deductions for the employee organization’s dues.

(e) An employee who violates this section is subject to immediate disciplinary action, which may include permanent dismissal from the employment by the employer for just cause.

(f) (1) The employer may not direct a lockout against employees.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to prohibit the employer from exercising its managerial rights.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 18 / Section 23-1805
§23–1805.
Status: in_force

The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article applies to applicants for license renewal.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 10 / Section 23-1002
§23–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a continuing care retirement community that:

(1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and

(2) operates only for the use of its residents and guests of the community.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to a resident or a guest of the community for on–premises consumption.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 23–2004 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-307.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-307.1
§23–307.
Status: in_force

§23–307.1.

(a) This section applies only to a former member, member, retiree, or surviving beneficiary of the Employees’ Pension System who, while a member, was an employee of a participating governmental unit that elected the contributory pension benefit for its employees under § 31-116 of this article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit under Subtitle 2, Part II of this title may purchase credit for eligibility service for the period of employment from July 1, 1998, through the effective date of election of the member’s participating employer, by paying to the Board of Trustees:

(1) on or before June 30, 2003, the amount the member would have been required to contribute for that period of employment; or

(2) on or after July 1, 2003, the amount the member would have been required to contribute for that period of employment plus regular interest compounded annually.

(c) If the member fails to make the payment as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall reduce actuarially the allowance payable to a former member, retiree, or surviving beneficiary of a deceased member, former member, or retiree.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-904
§23–904.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a 7–day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.

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

(c) The Board shall determine the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-905
§23–905.
Status: in_force

(a) There is:

(1) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) 6–day license;

(2) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) 7–day license;

(3) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) 6–day license; and

(4) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) 7–day license.

(b) (1) An on–sale license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(2) An on– and off–sale license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor 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) (1) Before the initial issuance of a license under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the owner shall attest in a sworn statement that gross receipts from food sales will be at least equal to 20% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.

(2) Before each renewal of a license issued under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the owner shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 20% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.

(e) The annual license fees are:

(1) $600 for a 6–day (on–sale) license;

(2) $1,000 for a 7–day (on–sale) license;

(3) $800 for a 6–day (on– and off–sale) license; and

(4) $1,000 for a 7–day (on– and off–sale) license.
Md. Code, Education § 23-203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-203
§23–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of library trustees of any public library system that is not participating in a regional resource center may participate in a metropolitan cooperative service program.

(b) Each metropolitan cooperative service program shall conform to standards adopted by the State Library Board.

(c) Each metropolitan cooperative service program shall make an annual report of its operations to the State Library Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-306.2 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-306.2
§23–306.
Status: in_force

§23–306.2.

(a) A member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit, the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection, or the Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit may purchase service credit as provided in subsection (b) of this section for periods of employment described in subsection (c) of this section for which the member is not otherwise entitled.

(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 if the member had earned the prior service in the same part of the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System in which the member is currently enrolled, 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.

(3) Subject to § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, an individual’s accumulated contributions in excess of the amount determined under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be refunded on request.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may purchase service credit for a period of employment as a member of the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System if the member:

(i) has withdrawn the member’s accumulated contributions after a prior termination of membership; and

(ii) was subject to the contributory pension benefit, the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection, or the Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit when the member previously terminated membership in the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System.

(2) A member may not purchase eligibility service credit that exceeds the member’s creditable service credit.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-206.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-206.1
§23–206.
Status: in_force

§23–206.1.

Notwithstanding any rule or regulation to the contrary and unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, any fire or rescue apparatus or ambulance owned or leased by a political subdivision of the State, or by a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or volunteer ambulance company, that is registered as an emergency vehicle as defined in § 11-118 of this article, is exempt from mandatory inspections under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-302.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-302.2
§23–302.
Status: in_force

§23–302.2.

If an insurer receives notice of a financed insurance premium, the insurer shall, within 10 business days after its calculation, notify the insured, the insurer’s insurance producer, and premium finance company of any additional premium arising under the financed policy.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-206.4 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-206.4
§23–206.
Status: in_force

§23–206.4.

(a) In this section, “zero–emission vehicle” means any vehicle that:

(1) Is determined by the Secretary to be of a type that does not produce any tailpipe or evaporative emissions; and

(2) Has not been altered from the manufacturer’s original specifications.

(b) A zero–emission vehicle is exempt from the mandatory tests and inspections required by this subtitle.

(c) The Administration and the Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to:

(1) Provide for the determination of which vehicles are zero–emission vehicles; and

(2) Implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-401 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-401
§23–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Diesel vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:

(1) Is powered by a compression ignition engine; and

(2) Has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating over 10,000 pounds.

(c) “Emissions inspector” means a person who is certified by the Department of State Police to perform an emissions test.

(d) “Emissions standard” means a measurement of acceptable diesel emissions.

(e) “Emissions test” means the sampling and measurement of certain components of diesel vehicle exhaust to determine if the diesel vehicle complies with an emissions standard.

(f) “Police officer” means any uniformed law enforcement officer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1508 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 15 / Section 23-1508
§23–1508.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may give tentative approval to issuing a license for an establishment that is not completed, based on the plans and specifications that accompany the application.

(b) The Board may give final approval of a license application under this section on completion of the establishment in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1408 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 14 / Section 23-1408
§23–1408.
Status: in_force

The Board shall make criminal history record information in its possession available only to members, clerks, administrators, and inspectors of the Board and to members, clerks, administrators, and inspectors of the County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 14 / Section 23-1405
§23–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:

(1) a statement whether the applicant is a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen; or

(2) if the applicant is not a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen, information or documentation required by the Board to show proof of immigration status.

(b) The Board may obtain information from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs to verify the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-204
§23–204.
Status: in_force

There is an Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board in the county.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-307
§23–307.
Status: in_force

(a) If the statement of objectives included in the Program as provided in § 23–303 of this subtitle declares that a major project to be constructed in whole or in part in one county is designed to provide services in whole or in substantial part to the other county, the major project may be disapproved with the concurrence of the county council of the county that is to receive the services.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the county council of the county in which the major project is located may direct modifications in location or change the proposed year of construction if the modification or change will not prevent the services being available when needed.

(2) The county council’s authority to direct modifications in the location of a major project described in subsection (a) of this section may be exercised to effect reasonable changes in the location of the major project by the county council of the county in which the major project is located when the major project is first approved as a part of a Program.

(c) After approval of a major project in a Program, the county council of the county in which the major project is located may make further modifications only if:

(1) the modifications do not result in substantial net additional costs or expenses to the Commission; or

(2) the county directing the modifications reimburses the Commission for substantial net additional costs or expenses.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-208 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-208
§23–208.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 23-209 of this subtitle, an individual described in § 23-206(a) of this subtitle who becomes employed by a participating employer on or after January 1, 1980, or who transfers membership from the Teachers’ Retirement System, is a member of the Teachers’ Pension System as a condition of employment.
Md. Code, Land Use § 23-103 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-103
§23–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in connection with the approval of a subdivision plat, the appropriate county planning board may require a dedication of land for:

(1) an interior subdivision road;

(2) a road that abuts the subdivision for the purpose of creating a new road as part of the plan of subdivision to provide for traffic access to another subdivision road; and

(3) the widening of an existing or public road that abuts the subdivision for the purpose of providing additional right–of–way adequate to serve additional traffic that will be generated by the subdivision.

(b) The county planning board may not require a dedication of land under subsection (a) of this section that:

(1) exceeds the area required to produce a total right–of–way for:

(i) a secondary road, as defined by local law; or

(ii) a primary road if the applicable master plan designates the road as a primary or arterial road;

(2) has a width that exceeds the area that is required for a primary road; and

(3) has a width that exceeds the area that is required for a secondary road, unless the applicable master plan designates the road as a primary or arterial road.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, in Montgomery County, in connection with the approval of a subdivision plat, the Commission may require a dedication of land in accordance with the standards and limitations set forth in the subdivision regulations.

(2) The standards established by the subdivision regulations shall relate the area of dedication to:

(i) the total size of the subdivision;

(ii) the maximum road right–of–way or improvement required for that category of land use as established by local law of the applicable jurisdiction; and

(iii) the increased traffic, lane, and right–of–way requirements that would be created by the maximum utilization and development of the subject property:

1. in the property’s present zone classification; or

2. in the property’s higher use zone classification, as shown on an adopted and approved master plan of the applicable jurisdiction.

(3) (i) In accordance with the standards established by the subdivision regulations and except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the subdivision regulations may require dedication of a road to public use to the full extent of the required right–of–way.

(ii) If a road is classified in the subdivision regulations as a limited access or controlled highway, a dedication of a road to public use may be required only for adequate traffic access to those subdivisions to which access is allowed.

(d) In Prince George’s County, a master plan of transportation shall be approved by the district council.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 27 / Section 23-2703
§23–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 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) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-206
§23–206.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Hearing Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-205 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-205
§23–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration expires on the first July 1 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) Before a registration expires, the registrant may renew it for an additional 1-year term if the registrant:

(1) files with the Commissioner:

(i) a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires;

(ii) in the case of a corporation or limited liability company, a certificate of good standing issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; and

(iii) evidence of compliance with § 23-202 of this subtitle; and

(2) pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $50.

(c) The Commissioner shall renew the registration of each registrant that meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 8 / Section 23-804
§23–804.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light 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 $175.
Md. Code, Education § 23-108 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-108
§23–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a public, school, college, or university library in this State shall prohibit inspection, use, or disclosure of any circulation record or other item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that:

(1) Is maintained by a library;

(2) Contains an individual’s name or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual; and

(3) Identifies the use a patron makes of that library’s materials, services, or facilities.

(b) A public, school, college, or university library in the State shall permit inspection, use, or disclosure of the circulation record of an individual only:

(1) If necessary for the reasonable operation of the library;

(2) On written consent of the individual; or

(3) By subpoena or court order.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-209 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-209
§23–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A registrant may surrender a registration by delivering to the Commissioner written notice of the surrender.

(b) Surrender of a registration does not affect the registrant’s civil or criminal liability for acts committed before the surrender.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-505.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-505.2
§23–505.
Status: in_force

§23–505.2.

(a) An insurer that markets through independent insurance producers as defined in this article may not discriminate, intimidate, or retaliate against an insurance producer or insured that uses premium financing by denying the insurance producer or insured the same rights accorded to insurance producers or insureds who pay premiums in a different manner.

(b) With respect to personal lines automobile insurance, an insurance producer, who directly or indirectly has an ownership interest in a premium finance company, shall provide a disclosure to be signed by the insured comparing the costs and terms of premium financing with the insurer’s alternative payment plan.

(c) The disclosure required by subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) state the total amount to be paid by the insured under the premium finance agreement during the policy term, including premium, any down payment, and all interest, fees, and charges incident to the premium finance agreement and resulting extension of credit; and

(2) state the total amount to be paid by the insured under the insurer’s alternative payment plan during the policy term, including premium, any down payment, and all fees and charges incident to the alternative payment plan.

(d) An insurance producer, or an employee or agent of the insurance producer, who directly or indirectly has an ownership interest in a motor club shall provide a disclosure to be signed by the insured informing the insured of the insurance producer’s or the insurance producer’s employee’s or agent’s interest in the motor club.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-215 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-215
§23–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 23–215.1 of this subtitle, membership ends if the member:

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

(2) is separated from employment, and rehired into a position that requires enrollment in a part of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System that is subject to a different rate of member contributions and benefit accrual;

(3) withdraws the member’s accumulated contributions;

(4) becomes a retiree; or

(5) dies.

(b) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply for purposes of determining eligibility for a disability retirement benefit under § 29–104(a) of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-301 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-301
§23–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Equipment” includes all mechanisms that form part of or relate to vehicle equipment.

(c) “Hazardous materials inspector” means a person who is assigned by the Department of the Environment and certified by the Department of State Police to perform an inspection authorized under this subtitle.

(d) “Preventive maintenance technician” means a person who can provide evidence of a demonstrated understanding of the preventive maintenance inspection criteria provided in regulations adopted under this subtitle through:

(1) A minimum of 1 year experience in performing work to bring commercial motor vehicles into compliance with the requirements of the preventive maintenance program; or

(2) Participation in, and successful completion of, a commercial motor vehicle training program that is:

(i) Sponsored by a commercial motor vehicle manufacturer; or

(ii) Designed to train students in commercial motor vehicle operation and maintenance.

(e) “Public Service Commission inspector” means a person who is assigned by the Public Service Commission and certified by the Department of State Police to perform an inspection authorized under this subtitle.

(f) “State Police officer” means:

(1) Any uniformed law enforcement officer of the Department of State Police; or

(2) Any civilian employee of the Department of State Police assigned to enforce any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, but only while acting under written authorization of the Secretary of State Police.

(g) (1) “Vehicle” means, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any vehicle registered in this State as:

(i) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a registered, operating, or rated gross vehicle weight of over 10,000 pounds;

(ii) A Class F (tractor) vehicle;

(iii) A Class G (trailer or semitrailer) vehicle with a registered, operating, or rated gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds;

(iv) A Class P (passenger bus) vehicle; or

(v) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle that:

1. Is used primarily to transport passengers; and

2. A. Is designed to transport 16 passengers or more, including the driver; or

B. Was previously registered under § 13–932 or § 13–933 of this article.

(2) “Vehicle” does not include:

(i) A farm truck as defined in § 13–921 of this article;

(ii) A farm truck tractor as defined in § 13–924 of this article; or

(iii) A Class K (farm area) vehicle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 17 / Section 23-1702
§23–1702.
Status: in_force

The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless all State and local personal property taxes owed by the transferor are paid.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-303
§23–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum charges stated in §§ 23-304 and 23-305 of this subtitle shall include all interest, fees, and charges incident to the premium finance agreement and the resulting extension of credit.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, delinquency, collection, cancellation, reinstatement, and electronic payment fee charges may be made in accordance with the limitations of §§ 23-306, 23-307, and 23-307.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 20 / Section 23-2001
§23–2001.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.

(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.

(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, Transportation § 23-106 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-106
§23–106.
Status: reserved

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) Any transfer of a used vehicle to any licensed dealer or to any foreign dealer;

(2) Any transfer between:

(i) Spouses;

(ii) A parent and child; or

(iii) Co–owners of the vehicle to be transferred when a co–owner’s name is being removed from the title;

(3) Any transfer of a used vehicle that is not to be both titled and registered in this State;

(4) Any transfer of a used vehicle among any agencies of the State;

(5) Any transfer of a used vehicle as described in § 13–503.2 of this article;

(6) Any transfer of a used vehicle into a written inter vivos trust in which the transferor is the primary beneficiary;

(7) Any transfer of a used island vehicle, as defined in § 13–935 of this article, registered, or to be registered, as a Class K (farm area/island) vehicle;

(8) Any transfer of an off–highway recreational vehicle;

(9) Any transfer of a leased vehicle to the lessee at the end of the lease term; or

(10) Any transfer of a used vehicle from a business entity to the majority owner of the business entity if:

(i) The vehicle is primarily driven by the majority owner of the business entity; and

(ii) The business entity has been dissolved or is in the process of dissolution.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection, if any licensed dealer that also is an inspection station transfers any used vehicle, it shall:

(i) Prepare an inspection certificate; or

(ii) Have an inspection certificate prepared by another inspection station.

(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection, if any other person transfers a used vehicle, the person shall obtain an inspection certificate from an inspection station.

(3) If a used vehicle is transferred other than by voluntary transfer or is transferred by a political subdivision of the State after that subdivision obtains the vehicle by proceedings pursuant to Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the transferee shall obtain the inspection certificate from an authorized inspection station.

(4) In the case of a transfer of any used vehicle registered, or to be registered, as a Class E (truck) exceeding three–fourths ton manufacturer’s rated capacity, Class F (tractor), Class G (freight trailer or semitrailer), or Class G (dump service semitrailer) vehicle, the transferor or the transferee of the vehicle may obtain the required inspection certificate.

(5) In the case of a transfer of any used vehicle registered or to be registered, that is sold for dismantling or rebuilding purposes, the transferor or the transferee of the vehicle may obtain the required inspection certificate.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 8 / Section 23-803
§23–803.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer and wine 6–day license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a club that has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license is made.

(2) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.

(d) The holder of the license may purchase a Sunday permit for an additional annual fee of $75.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-307 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-307
§23–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a premium finance agreement may require the insured to pay a cancellation charge if a default in paying an installment results in the cancellation of an insurance contract listed in the premium finance agreement.

(b) A cancellation charge shall be:

(1) with respect to private passenger automobile or personal fire or liability insurance, equal to the difference between a delinquency and collection charge imposed under § 23–306 of this subtitle with respect to the installment in default and:

(i) $15 for a default before or during calendar year 2014;

(ii) $16 for a default during calendar year 2015;

(iii) $17 for a default during calendar year 2016;

(iv) $18 for a default during calendar year 2017;

(v) $19 for a default during calendar year 2018; and

(vi) $20 for a default during or after calendar year 2019; and

(2) with respect to commercial automobile, fire, or liability insurance, 5% of the installment, not to exceed an amount equal to the difference between a delinquency and collection charge imposed under § 23–306 of this subtitle with respect to the installment in default and $100.

(c) A premium finance company may require the payment of a reinstatement charge that is in place of and in the same amount as the cancellation charge if, after a cancellation charge is imposed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (d) of this section, the insured pays the defaulted installment.

(d) A premium finance agreement may impose a cancellation charge:

(1) on or after the effective date stated in the notice of cancellation issued to the insurer under § 23–403 of this title; or

(2) on or after the cancellation effective date stated in the notice of intent to cancel delivered or mailed to the insured under § 23–402 of this title, if:

(i) the premium finance company has notified the insured in the notice of intent to cancel that a cancellation fee will be imposed on the cancellation effective date stated in the notice of intent to cancel; and

(ii) the notice of intent to cancel includes the following statement in 12–point or larger type: “If you do not pay the delinquent amount before the cancellation effective date stated in this notice, at any time within 30 days of the cancellation effective date, your insurance policy is subject to cancellation on the cancellation effective date. This means that if you have a loss on or after the cancellation effective date stated in this notice, you may not have coverage for the loss.”.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-504 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-504
§23–504.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person may not charge, take, receive from, reserve, or impose on an insured or prospective insured greater charges than those allowed by this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-202
§23–202.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Howard County.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-404
§23–404.
Status: in_force

(a) If a diesel vehicle fails an emissions test established and administered under this subtitle, the driver of the diesel vehicle at the time of testing shall be issued:

(1) If the diesel vehicle is registered under this article, a safety equipment repair order that directs the registered owner of the vehicle to repair the vehicle to comply with emissions standards; or

(2) If the diesel vehicle is a foreign registered vehicle, notice indicating that the vehicle is not in compliance with emissions standards in this State.

(b) (1) A driver of a diesel vehicle who is issued a safety equipment repair order under subsection (a) of this section shall forward the order to the registered owner of the vehicle.

(2) A registered owner of a diesel vehicle who receives a safety equipment repair order under this section shall repair the vehicle to comply with emissions standards established under this subtitle and shall be retested for emissions standards in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(3) (i) If a registered owner fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection within 30 days of the issuance of the safety equipment repair order, the registration of the diesel vehicle may be suspended by the Administration.

(ii) The registration of a diesel vehicle that is suspended under this paragraph may be reinstated by the Administration if the vehicle is retested for emissions standards in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle and complies with emissions standards.

(iii) If the registration of a diesel vehicle is suspended under this paragraph, the owner of the diesel vehicle is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for a violation of paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) (i) The owner of a foreign registered diesel vehicle who receives notice indicating that the diesel vehicle has failed to comply with emissions standards in this State shall repair the vehicle to comply with emissions standards established under this subtitle and shall provide evidence required under regulations adopted under this subtitle that demonstrates compliance with emissions standards.

(ii) If the owner fails to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph within 30 days of the issuance of the notice:

1. The Department of State Police shall provide notice to the Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department of Transportation that the owner has violated State law in violation of 49 C.F.R. § 392.2; and

2. The owner of the diesel vehicle is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 11 / Section 23-1104
§23–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license and a Class GC license.

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

(c) There is no fee for the permit.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-310 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-310
§23–310.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission has made expenditures to a third party for services or property as part of an approved major project that is subsequently modified or removed by Montgomery County or Prince George’s County so that the services or property are no longer necessary, the county directing the modification or removal shall reimburse the Commission for the amount of the expenditures.

(b) The Commission shall give Montgomery County or Prince George’s County any right, title, and interest in an item for which reimbursement has been made.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 23-103 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-103
§23–103.
Status: in_force

Express covenants or other provisions of an operating agreement that establish a party’s duties and obligations under the operating agreement create the only duties and obligations enforceable against the party under the operating agreement.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-303
§23–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “break in service” means a period of separation from employment in a fiscal year after the one in which a member first becomes employed, if during that fiscal year the member does not complete more than 350 hours of employment while a member.

(b) (1) This section applies to a member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System who was a member of one of those State systems.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) a retiree of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System; or

(ii) a member of the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System who is subject to the contributory pension benefit, the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection, or the Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit.

(c) A member is entitled to the eligibility service to which the member was entitled before the separation from employment if:

(1) the member has not incurred a break in service;

(2) the member was entitled to a vested allowance at the time of the separation from employment; or

(3) (i) the member has completed 1 year of eligibility service after a break in service; and

(ii) the number of consecutive years in which the member incurred a break in service is less than the years of eligibility service as a member before the break in service.

(d) To determine if a member is eligible for prior eligibility service under subsection (c)(3)(ii) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall determine the number of years of prior eligibility service:

(1) as of the day the member separated from employment; but

(2) excluding any eligibility service lost because of a prior break in service.

(e) When a member receives credit for eligibility service under subsection (c) of this section from the other system, the member has no further rights in the other system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 10 / Section 23-1003
§23–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (country club) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a country club or to its owner, whether or not operated for profit, that has:

(1) an annual limited membership; and

(2) when the license is issued, a regular or championship golf course of 18 holes adjacent to the establishment for which a license is sought and other club facilities.

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

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 23–2004 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 6 / Section 23-601
§23–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-225 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-225
§23–225.
Status: in_force

(a) This Part IV of this subtitle (Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit) applies to:

(1) an individual who becomes a member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System on or after July 1, 2011; and

(2) except as provided in § 23–215.1 of this subtitle, a member of the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System who separated from employment on or before June 30, 2011, and subsequently becomes employed in a position eligible for membership in the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System on or after July 1, 2011.

(b) This Part IV does not apply to an employee of:

(1) a participating governmental unit that was participating in the Employees’ Pension System prior to July 1, 2011, and that has not elected to participate in the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under § 31–116.1 of this article; or

(2) a former participating governmental unit, other than Frederick County, that has withdrawn from the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-308.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-308.1
§23–308.
Status: in_force

§23–308.1.

(a) This section applies only to a former member, member, retiree, or surviving beneficiary of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement System who is subject to the Selection C (Combination Formula) as provided in § 22–221 of this article and to Subtitle 2, Part II of this title.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit under Subtitle 2, Part II of this title may purchase credit for eligibility service for the period of employment from July 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999, or, if an employee of a participating governmental unit, from July 1, 1998, through the effective date of election of the member’s participating employer, by paying to the Board of Trustees:

(1) on or before June 30, 2000, the amount the member would have been required to contribute for that period of employment; or

(2) on or after July 1, 2000, the amount the member would have been required to contribute for that period of employment plus regular interest compounded annually.

(c) If the member fails to make the payment as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall reduce actuarially the allowance payable to a former member, retiree, or surviving beneficiary of a deceased member, former member, or retiree.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 17 / Section 23-1705
§23–1705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:

(i) has died;

(ii) has retired; or

(iii) no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.

(2) A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.

(b) The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:

(1) the substitution of the officer; and

(2) an explanation for the substitution.

(c) On receipt of the affidavit and payment of a $5 fee, the Board shall:

(1) amend its records; and

(2) issue a corrected license.
Md. Code, Land Use § 23-107 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-107
§23–107.
Status: reserved

(a) The applicable county planning board shall require a plat of any land reserved for public use under this subtitle that shows:

(1) the survey location of the land;

(2) the names and addresses of the landowners; and

(3) any other information required for:

(i) filing the plat among the land records of the county in which the land is located; and

(ii) the proper indexing of the plat.

(b) The plat shall:

(1) comply with all requirements for recording of plats among the land records; and

(2) be recorded by the clerk of the court of the county in which the land is located.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-102
§23–102.
Status: in_force

No bank, savings bank, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, industrial finance company, small loan company, or other similar organization that is regulated under the laws of the State or the United States nor any bank, savings bank, trust company, savings and loan association, or credit union that is organized in another state and has a branch in this State nor any authorized insurer that does not engage in the insurance financing business is subject to this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-505.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-505.1
§23–505.
Status: in_force

§23–505.1.

An insurer that markets through independent insurance producers as defined in this article may not:

(1) refuse to issue or deny the issuance of a policy because premiums have been advanced by a registered premium finance company not affiliated with the insurer; or

(2) require an insured to use a particular premium finance company or other installment plan.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-903
§23–903.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a holder of:

(i) a Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(ii) a Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(2) an applicant that does not hold another alcoholic beverages license.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license only for use in a restaurant:

(i) that has a minimum capital investment of $750,000 for restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings;

(ii) for which construction began on or after July 1, 1992; and

(iii) that has seating for at least 125 individuals.

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

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 23–2004(c) of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 22 / Section 23-2201
§23–2201.
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 § 23-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-401
§23–401.
Status: in_force

When in connection with a premium finance agreement a power of attorney or other authority to cancel an insurance contract on behalf of an insured is given to a premium finance company, the premium finance company may not cancel the insurance contract except in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-307.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-307.1
§23–307.
Status: in_force

§23–307.1.

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

(2) (i) “Electronic check” means a form of payment in which a fund transfer is made electronically from a payer’s bank account to a premium finance company’s bank account.

(ii) “Electronic check” does not include a written check that is delivered to a premium finance company or an agent by hand delivery, regular mail, or other form of personal delivery.

(3) “Electronic payment” includes payment by credit card, debit card, or electronic check.

(b) A premium finance agreement may require the insured to pay an electronic payment fee if the insured elects to pay a premium finance company by means of an electronic payment.

(c) A premium finance company may charge an electronic payment fee, which may not exceed $8, for actual expenses incurred by the premium finance company for the electronic payment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 15 / Section 23-1505
§23–1505.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant shall post a hearing notice for at least 15 days before the hearing on an application for:

(1) a new license;

(2) a change in the class of a license;

(3) an extension of the licensed premises;

(4) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a change of resident agent;

(5) a transfer of a license; or

(6) a transfer of location.

(b) (1) The applicant shall:

(i) post the hearing notice required in subsection (a) of this section at the location described in the application;

(ii) take a photograph of the hearing notice posted in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; and

(iii) send the photograph of the hearing notice to the Board before the hearing on the application.

(2) The hearing notice required in subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(i) the name of the applicant;

(ii) the type of license for which the application is made;

(iii) the location described in the application; and

(iv) the date, time, and place set by the Board for a hearing on the application.

(c) (1) The Board shall post a hearing notice on the Board’s website for at least 15 days before the hearing on an application.

(2) The hearing notice required in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the name of the applicant;

(ii) the type of license for which the application is made;

(iii) the location described in the application; and

(iv) the date, time, and place set by the Board for a hearing on the application.

(d) (1) The Board shall provide the hearing notice required in subsection (c) of this section to the Howard County Office of Public Information at least 15 days before the hearing on an application.

(2) The Howard County Office of Public Information shall post the hearing notice in the same manner as other public meeting notices.

(e) (1) A hearing on an application for a change of resident agent is not required if the applicant:

(i) is seeking to be a resident agent for the same license for which the applicant is a license holder; and

(ii) has previously appeared and been approved at a nonviolation hearing for the same license before the Board of License Commissioners or the Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.

(2) The Board may hold a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Board determines there is good cause for the hearing.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-316 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-316
§23–316.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Commission, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County cooperate to the fullest extent in seeking to attain maximum harmony of water and sanitary sewer construction programs with the other elements of orderly growth in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

(b) The Commission, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County are encouraged to:

(1) meet and discuss each Program; and

(2) exchange information and details necessary to achieve the coordination contemplated by this section for each Program.

(c) The Commission shall give additional information and details that the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County request in connection with the consideration of a Program.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-306.3 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-306.3
§23–306.
Status: in_force

§23–306.3.

(a) This section applies to a member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System who is subject to the contributory pension benefit or the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection.

(b) A member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit is entitled to the eligibility service to which the member was entitled before the separation from employment if the member:

(1) separated from employment on or before June 30, 1998;

(2) was not entitled to a vested allowance from the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System at the time of the separation from employment;

(3) becomes a member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit on or before June 30, 2003;

(4) completes 1 year of employment as a member who is subject to the contributory pension benefit;

(5) did not transfer to the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement System after April 1, 1998; and

(6) applies for the prior eligibility service credit by completing a claim for the service credit and filing it with the Board of Trustees on the form that the Board of Trustees provides.

(c) A member who is subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection is entitled to the eligibility service to which the member was entitled before the separation from employment if the member:

(1) was separated from employment for less than 4 years;

(2) was not entitled to a vested allowance from the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System at the time of separation;

(3) becomes a member who is subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection on or before June 30, 2010;

(4) completes 1 year of employment as a member who is subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection;

(5) did not transfer to the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System or Teachers’ Retirement System after April 1, 1998;

(6) applies for the prior eligibility service credit by completing a claim for the service credit and filing it with the Board of Trustees on a form that the Board of Trustees provides; and

(7) deposits into the annuity savings fund the member contributions, if any, that would have been due for the period of service if the member had been subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection, plus regular interest on the contributions.

(d) (1) A member shall receive eligibility service credit under this section by completing a claim for the service credit and filing it with the Board of Trustees on the form that the Board of Trustees provides at any time before retirement.

(2) When a member receives credit for eligibility service under subsection (b) of this section from another system, the member has no further rights in the other system.

(e) If a member withdrew the member’s accumulated contributions after the prior separation from employment, the member shall:

(1) redeposit any of the amounts withdrawn with regular interest to the date of redeposit; or

(2) on retirement, the individual’s retirement allowance shall be reduced by the actuarial equivalent of the accumulated contributions withdrawn with regular interest to the date of retirement.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1004.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 10 / Section 23-1004.1
§23–1004.
Status: in_force

§23–1004.1.

(a) In this section, “marketplace” means a premises that:

(1) accommodates the public; and

(2) is equipped with five or more outlets for preparing and serving regular meals that may be consumed by patrons in a common seating area or anywhere else on the premises.

(b) There is a marketplace license.

(c) The Board may issue a marketplace license only to individuals on behalf of the person, firm, or corporation that owns, manages, or leases the marketplace.

(d) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor through vendors or agents from one or more outlets within the marketplace by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption.

(2) A license holder may obtain:

(i) a refillable container permit under § 23–1102 of this title to sell draft beer for off–premises consumption; and

(ii) a nonrefillable container permit under § 23–1104 of this title to sell draft beer for off–premises consumption.

(e) The marketplace shall have:

(1) a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $1,000,000 for marketplace facilities;

(2) a minimum seating capacity of 75 individuals;

(3) a minimum capacity of 200 individuals and a maximum capacity of 500 individuals, as determined by the county Department of Fire and Rescue Services; and

(4) average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the marketplace.

(f) An applicant for a marketplace license shall include with an application submitted to the Board a list of the names of each vendor or agent from the outlets within the marketplace that will be authorized to sell beer, wine, and liquor under the license.

(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of sale for Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses under § 23–2004(b) of this title.

(2) (i) The license holder may not exercise the privileges of the license on a day when a ticketed public event is held:

1. on a property adjacent to the licensed premises, if the adjacent property has a capacity of at least 4,000 individuals; or

2. on the same property as the licensed premises but under a different license, if the property has a capacity of at least 4,000 individuals.

(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a license holder may exercise the privileges of the license on a day when a ticketed public event is held if the license holder obtains the written permission of the promoter or producer of the event before the event takes place.

(h) (1) The annual license fee is $6,000.

(2) In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:

(i) $500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and

(ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 20 / Section 23-2002
§23–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by the Board:

(1) a holder of a 6–day Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) a holder of a 7–day Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by the Board:

(1) a holder of a 6–day Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) a holder of a 7–day Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-308 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-308
§23–308.
Status: in_force

A premium finance company may charge a dishonored check fee, which may not exceed $25, for actual expenses incurred in the processing of a dishonored check.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 6 / Section 23-603
§23–603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(2) A license may be issued only to a club:

(i) that is composed exclusively of members who served in the armed forces of the United States;

(ii) that is affiliated with a national organization;

(iii) that has at least 75 members who paid dues as required by its national organization in the year immediately preceding the year for which the license is issued;

(iv) with at least 75% of its membership consisting of individuals who have resided in the county for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of the application for the license; and

(v) that has maintained a post in the county for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

(c) The annual license fee is $25.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-303 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-303
§23–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In cooperation with the Department of State Police, the Administration shall adopt rules and regulations required for purposes of implementation, administration, regulation, and enforcement of the provisions of this subtitle.

(2) The following shall be subject to the rules and regulations adopted under this section:

(i) Every vehicle;

(ii) Every person that owns, operates, maintains, or repairs a vehicle;

(iii) Every motor carrier and its officers and employees; and

(iv) Every person employed under contract by a motor carrier.

(b) (1) The Department of State Police shall enforce this subtitle in each of the counties of the State.

(2) During regular business hours, a State Police officer, a hazardous materials inspector, or a Public Service Commission inspector may enter the premises and inspect equipment and review and copy records related to a preventive maintenance program.

(c) This subtitle does not limit or supersede any other provision of law concerning vehicle equipment or the means of enforcing the laws relating to that equipment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 14 / Section 23-1402
§23–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.

(b) The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from county police.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 13 / Section 23-1306
§23–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a wine sampling (WS) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the on–premises consumption of wine for sampling:

(i) on premises for which a Class B license has been issued with authorization of the holder of the license for the premises; or

(ii) at a location that is not already licensed.

(2) The license holder may carry wine onto the premises for wine sampling with the authorization of the owner or holder of the Class B license.

(d) The nonprofit organization shall apply for the license at least 15 days before the license is issued.

(e) The Board may issue not more than 12 licenses in a license year to a single nonprofit organization.

(f) The license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 2 ounces from each offering to an individual.

(g) The license fee is $15 per day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 11 / Section 23-1103
§23–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license and a Class GC license.

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

(c) There is no fee for the permit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 13 / Section 23-1304
§23–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer festival license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell beer:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the beer festival.

(e) The Board shall:

(1) choose 1 weekend each year for the festival;

(2) choose a location that is not already licensed; and

(3) ensure that the primary focus of the festival is the promotion of Maryland beer.

(f) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(g) The license fee is $50 for a 1–day or 2–day festival.

(h) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 23-207 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-207
§23–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the subdivision regulations may provide for tentative approval of a plat before improvements and installations.

(b) Tentative approval of a plat may not:

(1) be entered on the plat; or

(2) entitle the plat to be filed or recorded.

(c) (1) Instead of requiring the completion of improvements or installation of utilities before the approval of a plat, the county planning board or county may accept security to secure the construction of improvements and installation of utilities at a time and according to specifications set by or in accordance with the subdivision regulations.

(2) The county planning board or county may enforce the security by any appropriate legal or equitable remedy.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only in Montgomery County.

(2) The county planning board, or a designee of the county planning board, may tentatively approve a subdivision plat subject to the completion of specified conditions.

(3) A tentative approval of a subdivision plat under this subsection may not:

(i) be entered on the subdivision plat; or

(ii) allow the subdivision plat to be filed or recorded.

(4) The county planning board, through its chair or a designee, may not endorse a subdivision plat that is subject to specified conditions before all the conditions are completed.

(5) If all the conditions specified in the tentative approval are completed, a postcompletion hearing before the county planning board is not required before the subdivision plat is approved and submitted to the land records of Montgomery County.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-405 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-405
§23–405.
Status: reserved

(a) When a member of the Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement System transfers on or before December 31, 2004, to the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System, the Board of Trustees shall allocate any amounts transferred from the Annuity Savings Fund as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a member’s employer pickup contributions.

(2) A member who transfers to a pension system under subsection (a) of this section is eligible to receive within 90 days after the date of transfer a refund of the member contributions described in paragraph (3) of this subsection, plus interest computed as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, unless the member elects to have any part of the member contributions described in paragraph (3) of this subsection transferred as additional contributions to the annuity savings fund of the pension system to which the member is transferring.

(3) The amount to be refunded under this subsection is the amount obtained by multiplying the total of the member contributions attributed to that member by a fraction not exceeding 1, that has:

(i) as its numerator, the member’s average taxable wage base for the 3 calendar years immediately preceding the calendar year of transfer; and

(ii) as its denominator, the average of the member’s annual earnable compensation as of the end of the preceding 3 fiscal years.

(4) The Board of Trustees shall transfer for the member’s benefit the balance, if any, of the member’s contributions plus regular interest to the annuity savings fund of the pension system to which the member is transferring.

(5) (i) The interest rate to be applied to the member contributions under paragraph (2) of this subsection is the average rate of interest, compounded yearly, for the 5 fiscal years preceding the calendar year of transfer.

(ii) The rate of interest for each fiscal year that is used to compute the average rate of interest under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph equals the sum of the investment income and the realized gains and losses divided by the book value of the total investments.

(c) (1) If a member transfers to a pension system under subsection (a) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall transfer the member’s employer pickup contributions for the member’s benefit to the annuity savings fund of the pension system to which the member is transferring.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall transfer:

(i) as additional contributions, the part of a member’s employer pickup contributions obtained by multiplying the member’s total employer pickup contributions as of the date of transfer by the fraction specified in subsection (b)(3) of this section, plus interest computed as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection; and

(ii) as member contributions, any balance of the member’s employer pickup contributions plus regular interest.

(3) (i) The interest rate to be applied to the member contributions under paragraph (2) of this subsection is the average rate of interest, compounded yearly, for the 5 fiscal years preceding the calendar year of transfer.

(ii) The rate of interest for each fiscal year that is used to compute the average rate of interest under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph equals the sum of the investment income and the realized gains and losses divided by the book value of the total investments.

(d) On retirement or other withdrawal from service on the basis of which an allowance is payable, the member’s additional contributions, including any employer pickup contributions transferred as additional contributions, with interest, shall be paid either in cash or as an additional allowance equal to an annuity that is the actuarial equivalent of that amount, in the same manner as the benefit otherwise payable under the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-314 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-314
§23–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County have approved the extension, the Commission:

(1) may not extend or approve construction of a sewer of any size or capacity to serve property in either county beyond the area that has been approved for service in a Program and the 10–year water and sewer plan required under § 9–503 of the Environment Article; or

(2) subject to subsection (b) of this section, may not extend a water line of any size or capacity beyond the approved terminal point of a major project.

(b) If the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County have approved the extension, the Commission may extend a water line beyond the terminal point if:

(1) the extension of the water line would provide water service to a development that is within an approved sewer project area; or

(2) the affected county, through an appropriate county unit, has approved the installation of individual sewage disposal facilities.

(c) The Commission may construct an extension that requires approval under this section if:

(1) the proposed extension has been submitted for approval; and

(2) within 30 days after receipt of the proposed extension, the affected county has not notified the Commission that the extension should not be made.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-502 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-502
§23–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not pay any part of an initial service fee or any other fee or charge to an insurance producer, employee of an insurance producer, or to any other person as an inducement to financing an insurance contract with a premium financing company.

(b) An insurance producer, employee of an insurance producer, or any other person may not accept, directly or indirectly, any valuable consideration as an inducement to facilitate an agreement to finance an insurance premium that contains an assignment of or is otherwise secured by the unearned premium or refund obtainable from an insurer on cancellation of an insurance contract.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-403
§23–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After the end of the notice period under § 23–402(a) of this subtitle, the premium finance company may cancel the insurance contract by submitting to the insurer a notice of cancellation that specifies the effective date of the cancellation.

(2) (i) The premium finance company shall deliver or mail a copy of the notice of cancellation to the insured at the last known address of the insured.

(ii) With respect to commercial automobile, fire, or liability insurance, the premium finance company shall deliver the notice in accordance with the insured’s request under § 23–401.1 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the insurer receives a notice of cancellation issued under subsection (a) of this section within 30 days after the effective date of cancellation specified in the notice, the insurer shall cancel the insurance contract effective on the date specified in the notice.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, if the insurer receives a notice of cancellation issued under subsection (a) of this section more than 30 days after the effective date of cancellation specified in the notice, the insurance contract shall be canceled effective on the date the insurer receives the notice.

(3) If a premium finance company fails to meet the 30–day notice requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection because the installment payment of the insured is dishonored after the effective date specified in the notice of cancellation, the dishonored payment is ineffective and the insurer may waive the 30–day notice requirement.

(c) A cancellation under this section shall be made as if the notice of cancellation had been submitted by the insured, but without requiring the return of the policy.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 17 / Section 23-1703
§23–1703.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, at least one of the applicants for the transfer of a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall certify that as long as the applicant is the holder of the license, the applicant shall:

(1) own at least 10% of the stock in the corporation or interest in the limited liability company; or

(2) (i) serve as the manager or supervisor of the corporation or limited liability company; and

(ii) be physically present on a full–time basis at the licensed premises of the corporation or limited liability company to conduct the daily business involving transactions concerning alcoholic beverages sales.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, applicants for a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall submit:

(1) an executed copy of the articles of incorporation or articles of organization; and

(2) a schedule that states:

(i) the name, address, and percentage of stock held by each stockholder holding at least 5% of the stock of a corporation; or

(ii) the name, address, and percentage of interest held by each member holding at least 5% interest in a limited liability company.

(c) (1) (i) The stock or interest requirements established under subsection (a) of this section do not apply to a corporation or limited liability company in which:

1. the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; or

2. a majority of the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by one or more corporations or limited liability companies whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

(ii) A corporation or limited liability company provided for in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall maintain one applicant as a manager or supervisor physically present on a full–time basis at the licensed premises to conduct the daily business involving transactions concerning alcoholic beverages sales.

(2) The schedule requirement established under subsection (b) of this section does not apply to:

(i) a corporation whose stock is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; or

(ii) a limited liability company whose interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 6 / Section 23-604
§23–604.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class D beer license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(2) A license may not be issued for a drugstore.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-102
§23–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in Howard County.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-205
§23–205.
Status: in_force

If eligibility of an individual for membership in the Employees’ Pension System is unclear, the Board of Trustees shall determine whether the individual is a member without regard to the method of payment of the individual’s compensation.
Md. Code, Education § 23-403 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-403
§23–403.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each board of library trustees consists of seven members appointed by the county governing body from nominees submitted by the board of library trustees.

(2) A board that existed before 1945 under a corporate charter may continue as constituted if:

(i) It has at least seven members;

(ii) The members are chosen on the basis of character, ability, and demonstrated interest in library matters; and

(iii) The members meet the qualifications required under subsection (b) of this section.

(3) In Harford County, the Board of Trustees consists of at least 7 members, but not more than 11 members, appointed by the county governing body from nominees submitted by the Board of Trustees.

(b) The members of the board shall be:

(1) Representative of the area the library serves; and

(2) Residents of the county that the library serves.

(c) (1) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, a member of a board serves for a term of 5 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on the board as of July 1, 1978.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term:

(i) Serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

(ii) Is eligible for appointment to serve two additional consecutive terms.

(4) A member of the Board of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System may serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms of office.

(d) In Charles County, a member of the Board serves for a term of 4 years.

(e) In Harford County, a member of the Board serves for a term of 5 years, beginning on July 1, and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(f) Each member of a board serves without compensation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 14 / Section 23-1401
§23–1401.
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) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);

(5) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);

(6) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(7) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) Section 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition for support”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

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

(1) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), subject to § 23–1403.1 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), subject to § 23–1404 of this subtitle;

(3) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), subject to § 23–1404 of this subtitle;

(4) § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 23–1402, 23–1403, and 23–1408 of this subtitle; and

(5) § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), subject to §§ 23–1403.1, 23–1404, and 23–1407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-301
§23–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A premium finance agreement shall be dated and signed by or on behalf of the insured.

(2) Except as provided under subsection (b)(5)(viii) of this section, the printed part of the premium finance agreement shall be in approximately 8–point type and be easily readable by an average individual.

(b) A premium finance agreement shall contain:

(1) the name and place of business of the insurance producer negotiating the related insurance contract;

(2) the name and residence or place of business of the insured as specified by the insured;

(3) the name and place of business of the premium finance company to which payments may be made;

(4) an itemized list for each insurance contract or coverage financed under the premium finance agreement that includes:

(i) the applicable application number, binder number, or policy number;

(ii) the effective date of the insurance contract or coverage;

(iii) the name of the company issuing the insurance contract or coverage; and

(iv) the premium for the insurance contract or coverage; and

(5) if applicable, the following items:

(i) the total amount of the premiums;

(ii) the amount of the down payment;

(iii) the principal balance (the difference between items (i) and (ii) of this item);

(iv) the amount of the finance charge;

(v) the balance payable by the insured (the sum of items (iii) and (iv) of this item);

(vi) the number of installments required, the amount of each installment expressed in dollars, and the due date or period of each installment;

(vii) the electronic payment fee; and

(viii) in at least 12–point type, the following statement: “If this agreement is canceled or the loan is prepaid in full before the end of its term, the actuarial method will be used to calculate the earned finance charge. Under this method, most of the finance charge is earned in the early months of the loan term rather than equally in each month. You may request a sample illustration of how the finance charge is earned.”.

(c) (1) The items set out in subsection (b)(5) of this section need not be stated in the sequence in which they appear.

(2) Additional items may be included to explain the computations made in determining the amount to be paid by the insured.

(3) With respect to commercial automobile, fire, or liability insurance, a premium finance agreement may include separate provisions requiring representations, warranties, or other obligations of the insurance producer who sells, solicits, or negotiates the insurance policy, the premiums for which are financed under the premium finance agreement.

(d) A premium finance agreement may provide for additional insurance premiums to be financed and added to the initial premium finance agreement.

(e) Subject to §§ 23–501.1 and 23–505.2 of this title, a premium finance agreement may include monthly payments for the purchase price of a motor club service contract.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-403
§23–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The licensed premises for which a Class 7 micro–brewery license is issued may be separate from the restaurant premises for which a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is issued, but shall be under the same roof.

(b) The Executive Director may issue the Class 7 micro–brewery license not more than 36 months before the restaurant is complete and the Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license is issued.

(c) If the restaurant does not obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license within 36 months after opening, the Class 7 micro–brewery license is revoked immediately.

(d) A Class 7 micro–brewery license holder may hold a Class 8 farm brewery license for a premises located in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 17 / Section 23-1704
§23–1704.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of an application for a transfer of a license, the Board shall:

(1) schedule a public hearing; and

(2) post a notice of the hearing on the premises described in the application.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) be posted by the inspector with the cooperation of the applicant; and

(2) remain posted for at least 15 days before the hearing.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-402 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-402
§23–402.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 10 days before canceling an insurance contract, a premium finance company shall deliver or mail to the insured written notice of intent to cancel the insurance contract unless the defaulted installment payment is received within the 10–day notice period.

(b) For an automobile liability insurance contract, the notice of intent to cancel shall include a statement in clear and specific terms that if the insured fails to replace the automobile liability insurance within the 10–day notice period, § 17–106 of the Transportation Article provides that uninsured motorist penalties be assessed and that all evidences of registration be surrendered to the Motor Vehicle Administration and that failure to surrender the evidences of registration may result in suspension of current and future registration privileges.

(c) The cancellation of an insurance contract on the date stated in a notice of intent to cancel or a notice of cancellation is not superseded by a premium finance company’s issuance of a subsequent notice of intent to cancel sent under this section or a notice of cancellation sent under § 23–403 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 23-805 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 8 / Section 23-805
§23–805.
Status: in_force

(a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to represent the employees in the unit in collective bargaining and in the grievance process.

(b) The certified exclusive representative of a unit shall:

(1) Serve as the sole agent for the unit in collective bargaining; and

(2) Represent all employees in the unit fairly and in good faith, in a manner that is not arbitrary or discriminatory.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-108.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-108.1
§23–108.
Status: in_force

§23–108.1.

For vehicle titling and registration purposes, the Division:

(1) Shall establish the manner and format for the submission of an inspection certificate for the transfer of a used motor vehicle; and

(2) May require electronic submission of the inspection certificate.
Md. Code, Education § 23-410 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-410
§23–410.
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 2024, each public library must offer at least one of the following services alone or in partnership with units of government or nonprofit organizations:

(1) A program to increase scores on the kindergarten assessment administered under § 7–210 of this article;

(2) A program designed to close learning gaps created by lack of access to education, including learning gaps that occurred during the COVID–19 pandemic;

(3) An initiative to expand digital equity and access to free computing and broadband Internet;

(4) An educational program providing technology instruction and skills, health literacy, instruction on operating a small business, and instruction on workforce development;

(5) Serving as a community resource and distribution site during public emergencies;

(6) A program to reduce barriers to STEM education, including by providing activities, classes, programs, and events; and

(7) Support for mental health and reducing social and physical isolation.
Md. Code, Education § 23-409 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-409
§23–409.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Overdue fine” means any amount charged by a public library to an individual for failure to return library materials by the end of the loan period.

(3) “Replacement fee” means any amount charged by a public library to an individual for the replacement of library materials that have not been returned or have been returned in a damaged condition at the time the fee is issued.

(4) “Reserve fee” means any amount charged by a public library to an individual for failure to collect library materials that have been placed on hold or reserved.

(5) “Special collections” includes library materials such as cake pans, tools, framed art, and other groups of library materials that possess unique value and requirements for use, as designated by the public library.

(b) This section does not apply to special collections.

(c) (1) A public library may not charge an overdue fine:

(i) To a minor; or

(ii) For library materials intended for children or teens.

(2) A public library may not charge a reserve fee:

(i) To a minor; or

(ii) For reserved library materials intended for children or teens.

(3) (i) This paragraph applies to previously borrowed library materials that were:

1. Borrowed by a minor; or

2. Intended for children or teens.

(ii) A public library may not prohibit an individual from borrowing library materials because the individual failed to return previously borrowed library materials until 21 days or more after the date the library materials were due.

(4) (i) A public library may not charge a replacement fee until 21 days after the date on which the library materials were due:

1. To a minor; or

2. For library materials intended for children or teens.

(ii) If overdue library materials borrowed by a minor or intended for children or teens are returned in a nondamaged condition after a public library has charged a replacement fee, the public library shall cancel the replacement fee.

(iii) If overdue library materials borrowed by a minor or intended for children or teens are returned in a nondamaged condition within 6 months after a replacement fee has been paid, the public library shall refund the replacement fee.

(d) Each board of library trustees shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-308.2 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-308.2
§23–308.
Status: in_force

§23–308.2.

(a) For periods of employment as a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Pension System for which the member is not otherwise entitled to service credit, a member of the Teachers’ Pension System may purchase credit for eligibility service as provided in this section.

(b) The total amount of service credit in the Teachers’ Retirement System or Teachers’ Pension System that a member may purchase under this section and § 23-308 of this subtitle may not exceed 10 years.

(c) A member who purchases service credit under this section may not purchase service credit for any period of employment during which the member participated in the optional retirement program.

(d) To purchase service credit under this section, a member must:

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

(2) pay to the Board of Trustees an amount equal to one-half of the annuity reserve and one-half of the pension reserve required to fund the additional allowance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 15 / Section 23-1501
§23–1501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–205 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(2) § 4–206 (“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);

(3) § 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”);

(4) § 4–209 (“Hearing”);

(5) § 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”); and

(6) § 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”).

(b) (1) Section 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 23–1505 of this subtitle.

(2) Section 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 23–1507 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 23–1502 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 23–1504 of this subtitle;

(3) § 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;

(4) § 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”), subject to § 23–1509 of this subtitle; and

(5) § 4–212 (“License not property”), in addition to § 23–1506 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 23-808 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 8 / Section 23-808
§23–808.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer and the certified exclusive representative shall reach an agreement by March 1 of the year in which a collective bargaining agreement will expire.

(2) The employer and the certified exclusive representative mutually may agree to extend negotiations for a period not to extend past June 30 of the year in which a collective bargaining agreement will expire.

(b) An impasse is reached during the negotiations between the employer and the certified exclusive representative if the employer and the certified exclusive representative do not reach an agreement by:

(1) March 1 of the year in which a collective bargaining agreement will expire; or

(2) If negotiations were extended, the date to which negotiations were extended under subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(c) (1) If an impasse is reached under subsection (b) of this section, the employer and the certified exclusive representative shall submit a final offer to the other party within 48 hours after the impasse is reached.

(2) Unless the impasse reached under subsection (b) of this section has been resolved, the dispute and the final offers shall be submitted to the mediator selected by the parties in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after a mediator is selected by the parties, the mediator shall:

(i) Meet with the Director and the certified exclusive representative; and

(ii) Make written findings of fact and recommendations for the resolution of the dispute in accordance with this subsection.

(2) (i) If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator, they shall request a list of seven mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

(ii) Within 3 working days after receiving the list under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the parties shall alternately remove one mediator from the list until only one mediator remains, who the parties shall agree will serve as the mediator under this subsection.

(3) The mediator shall act as an intermediary in bringing the parties together and shall actively assist the parties in resolving the dispute by:

(i) Conducting proceedings in accordance with this subsection;

(ii) Reviewing the final positions of the parties;

(iii) Identifying the major issues in the dispute between the parties;

(iv) Reviewing the positions of the parties; and

(v) Recommending a resolution for the agreement of the parties.

(4) A resolution under this subsection:

(i) Shall address matters such as wages, hours, or terms and conditions of employment;

(ii) May not include health care benefits; and

(iii) May not exceed 1 fiscal year, unless agreed to by the parties.

(5) Any resolution under this subsection regarding pension benefits shall be construed as a recommendation to or consideration for the appropriate pension administrator of the State or Baltimore County.

(6) (i) Before issuing a final decision, the mediator shall take into consideration, among any other relevant factors:

1. The wages and pension benefits, not including health care benefits, of the employees of the bargaining unit;

2. The wages and pension benefits of other similarly situated employees performing similar services in libraries of comparable jurisdictions to Baltimore County in the State, taking into consideration the cost of living index for the area in which the comparable department is located;

3. Wages and pension benefits of similarly situated Baltimore County employees;

4. The last published annual U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items in the Washington–Baltimore area;

5. The special nature of the work performed by the employees of the bargaining unit, including:

A. Physical requirements of employment;

B. Educational requirements;

C. Job training and job skills; and

D. Shift assignments and the demands placed on the employees compared to the demands placed on other similarly situated library employees in comparable jurisdictions to Baltimore County;

6. State and county mandated expenditures;

7. Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, availability of funds, including financial sources of revenue; and

8. The interest and welfare of the public.

(ii) In considering the availability of funds for wage increases, the mediator shall consider the general fund revenues of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Spending Affordability Committee Report.

(7) A mediator may not:

(i) Recommend a wage increase without approval of the County Executive and County Council;

(ii) Recommend a pension benefit increase without approval of the appropriate pension administrator of the State or Baltimore County; or

(iii) Consider testimony regarding funds for capital improvements, surplus contingency, or reserve funds.

(8) (i) The parties are strongly encouraged to reach an agreement on all issues whenever possible.

(ii) If no agreement can be reached by the parties, the mediator shall issue a report with the mediator’s decision, including written findings of fact.

(9) The mediator may adopt a package of final positions or rule on each matter separately.

(10) Copies of the mediator’s written findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Director and the certified exclusive representative on or before the immediately following April 2.

(11) Any costs associated with this subsection shall be shared equally by the employer and the certified exclusive representative.

(12) This subsection may not be construed to interfere with any efforts the parties may undertake to reach an agreement at any time.

(13) (i) The County Executive is not bound by any decision made under this subsection and shall act in accordance with this section.

(ii) The County Council may accept or reject the recommendation of approval by the County Executive.

(14) This subsection shall be the exclusive procedure for resolving disputes between the parties, unless the parties, by mutual agreement, determine to use another method of dispute resolution.

(e) (1) The Director shall submit the findings and recommendations of the mediator to the Board in a timely manner consistent with the timing of paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The Board shall approve all recommendations and findings of the mediator that do not relate to a financial issue or require an appropriation of additional funds within 5 days of the mediator’s decision.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-103 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-103
§23–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may purchase a municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system if the Commission:

(1) extends its general water supply or sewer system to the municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system and is ready to connect with the system; or

(2) considers the purchase to be expedient, advisable, and proper for the adequate operation of the system under the Commission’s jurisdiction.

(b) If the Commission and the owner of a municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system fail to agree to the purchase price or conditions of purchase of the water or sewer system, the Commission may acquire the system by condemnation, as provided in this division.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 6 / Section 23-602
§23–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

(b) 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– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-310 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-310
§23–310.
Status: in_force

Filing of a premium finance agreement is not needed to perfect the validity of the premium finance agreement as a secured transaction as against creditors, subsequent purchasers, pledgees, encumbrancers, trustees in bankruptcy or any other insolvency proceeding under any law, or anyone having the status or power of any of those persons, their successors, or assigns.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-304
§23–304.
Status: reserved

A member is entitled to eligibility service that equals:

(1) the member’s service credit transferred from a retirement or pension system under Title 37 of this article;

(2) for a member who has transferred to the Employees’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System or to the Teachers’ Pension System from the Teachers’ Retirement System, the member’s creditable service recognized under the previous system through the date before the member became a member of the current system;

(3) for a member of the Employees’ Pension System, the member’s service credit transferred from a retirement or pension system under Title 31, Subtitle 1 of this article; and

(4) for a member who has transferred between the Employees’ Pension System and the Teachers’ Pension System, the member’s eligibility service under the previous system through the date before the member became a member of the current system if the member:

(i) is not subject to the noncontributory pension benefit in both the current and previous systems;

(ii) is subject to the contributory pension benefit in both the current and previous systems;

(iii) is subject to the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection in both the current and previous systems; or

(iv) is subject to the Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit in both the current and previous systems.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-305
§23–305.
Status: in_force

A member is entitled to eligibility service equal to the military service credit granted under Title 38 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-205
§23–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration and the Secretary shall set the fee to be charged for each vehicle to be inspected and tested by a facility.

(2) The fee established under this subsection:

(i) During the period from May 31, 1997, through June 30, 2025, may not exceed $14;

(ii) During the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, may not exceed $30; and

(iii) Except as provided in paragraph (4)(iii) of this subsection, during the period after July 1, 2026, shall equal at least the amount in the immediately preceding fiscal year adjusted for inflation in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(3) During the period after June 30, 2026, the fee established under this subsection shall equal at least the amount in the immediately preceding fiscal year adjusted for inflation in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(4) (i) The inflation adjustment shall equal the product of multiplying the amount of funding in the immediately preceding fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

(ii) The percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers shall be determined by comparing the average of the index for the 12 months ending April 30 immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the funding amount is being calculated to the average index for the prior 12 months.

(iii) If there is a decline or no growth in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, the fee amount under this paragraph shall remain unchanged.

(b) The fee shall be collected in a manner established by the Administration and the Secretary.

(c) A specific portion of the fee shall be paid to or retained by the Administration to cover the cost of administration and enforcement of the emissions control program, as provided in the contract between the contractor and the State.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-409 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-409
§23–409.
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, Public Utilities § 23-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-202
§23–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If property abuts on a street or right–of–way in which a water main or sanitary sewer is installed, the Commission shall provide a service connection from the water main or sanitary sewer to the property line of the abutting lot.

(2) The service connection shall be constructed by and at the expense of the Commission and shall be paid for in accordance with this division.

(b) (1) When the Commission declares a water main or sewer complete, after notice, every abutting property owner may hook up spigots, hydrants, toilets, and waste drains with the water main or sewer, as appropriate, within the time set by the Commission.

(2) If the fixtures described in paragraph (1) of this subsection do not exist or if the Commission determines that they are improper or inadequate, the property owner shall install satisfactory equipment.

(c) (1) Any cesspool, sink drain, outhouse, or well that is polluted or a menace to health shall be abandoned and left in a way that it cannot be used or pose a risk to the public health.

(2) The Commission shall determine the disposition of these facilities.

(d) (1) After the construction or acquisition of a water main or sewer, the Commission may order a property owner or occupant who refuses to connect to the water main or sewer to hook up to the water main or sewer if:

(i) a condition exists that appears to be a menace to the health of the occupants of the property or the occupants of a nearby or adjoining property;

(ii) the property on which the condition exists abuts the water main or sewer;

(iii) the Commission gives the owner or occupant 10 days’ notice and an opportunity to be heard; and

(iv) the Commission determines the condition to be a menace to the health of the occupants of the property or the occupants of a nearby or adjoining property.

(2) (i) If the Commission determines that a condition exists as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall pass an order that requires that the property hookup be made in not less than 30 days or more than 90 days of the issuance of the order.

(ii) The property owner or occupant may not refuse to comply with the order or violate any of the other provisions of this section.

(iii) As provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the property owner or occupant may seek judicial review of the decision of the Commission.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “master meter” means a meter used to measure, for billing purposes, the total amount of water and sewer usage in a building, including the combined use from all individually leased or owned units and all common areas.

(2) This subsection applies only in Prince George’s County.

(3) The Commission may not authorize the use of a master meter for water and sewer service in a residential multiple occupancy building that is constructed or converted to condominium or cooperative ownership.

(4) In the case of a residential multiple occupancy building in which the Commission has previously authorized the use of a master meter under this section, and that is intended to be converted to condominium or cooperative ownership, the conversion of ownership may not take effect until individual meters have been installed for each individual dwelling unit and for the common areas of the building.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-311 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-311
§23–311.
Status: in_force

Within 5 days after final action on a Program, the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County shall submit to the Commission notification of final action, including:

(1) the details of changes or modifications; and

(2) evidence of compliance with specified requirements of this subtitle that may be applicable to the final action.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-304 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-304
§23–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Before October 1 of each year, the Commission shall prepare and submit a Program to the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County and the County Executive of Prince George’s County.

(b) In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit recommendations and suggested amendments about the Program to the County Council as an integral part of the comprehensive 6–year Capital Improvements Program required by the Montgomery County Charter.

(c) In Prince George’s County, the County Executive shall submit the Program, together with comments, recommendations, and suggested amendments, to the County Council.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 14 / Section 23-1407
§23–1407.
Status: in_force

(a) At least one of the applicants for a license shall be a resident of the State.

(b) In the determination of the Board, each applicant shall:

(1) be of good character; and

(2) include the following information with the application:

(i) a statement that the applicant is at least 18 years old; and

(ii) a checklist and police consent form.

(c) The Board may waive the residency requirement for an applicant if the applicant:

(1) is the purchaser of a business already in operation; or

(2) has owned the premises for which a license is sought for at least 2 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 23-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-101
§23–101.
Status: in_force

This Division II is the Housing Authorities Law.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-101
§23–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall develop surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for water supply and sanitary sewer systems in the portions of the sanitary district that the Commission considers necessary.

(b) The Commission shall divide the sanitary district into water or sanitary sewer districts that in the Commission’s judgment:

(1) best serve the needs of the communities in the sanitary district; and

(2) promote the convenience and economy of the installation and operation of water supply and sanitary sewer systems.

(c) The Commission may proceed with construction that the Commission considers advisable in any district.

(d) If the Commission initiates construction without petition or request from an interested party, the Commission may give reasonable notice that the Commission considers advisable.

(e) (1) The Commission may extend its water supply or sewer systems into any area outside of the sanitary district that is contiguous to or in the vicinity of the sanitary district if the property owners of the area agree to the conditions imposed by the Commission.

(2) Except as provided in this division, the powers and authority in this subsection may not be restricted by any other general, special, or local law.

(f) The Commission may not install, operate, or exercise any authority over stormwater management in Montgomery County.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-222 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-222
§23–222.
Status: in_force

A member who is subject to this part shall:

(1) receive an allowance for all creditable service as follows:

(i) for normal service retirement as provided in § 23-401(d) of this title;

(ii) for early service retirement as provided in § 23-402 of this title;

(iii) for ordinary disability retirement as provided in § 29-108 of this article; and

(iv) for accidental disability retirement as provided in § 29-110 of this article;

(2) have the allowance adjusted as provided in Title 29, Subtitle 4 of this article; and

(3) make the member contributions at the rate specified in § 23-212(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 23-103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-103
§23–103.
Status: in_force

There is a State Library Agency and a State Library Board. The State Library Agency is the central State library agency.
Md. Code, Education § 23-508 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-508
§23–508.
Status: in_force

Remuneration of an employee on account of sickness or accident of the employee shall be paid and treated as sick pay and not as continuation of salary.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-221 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-221
§23–221.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “active member” means a member who is not separated from employment with the State or a participating employer of the State.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, this part applies to an individual who on or after June 30, 2006, is:

(1) an active member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System; or

(2) a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System or Employees’ Retirement System who is subject to Selection C (Combination Formula) as provided in § 22–221 of this article.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who:

(i) was an employee of the Somerset County Economic Development Commission on June 30, 2011, and who remains an employee through the effective date of participation for the Somerset County Economic Development Commission as a participating governmental unit; or

(ii) 1. was an employee of the Dorchester County Council working for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission on June 30, 2011;

2. continues working for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission without incurring a break in employment of more than 30 days; and

3. becomes an employee of the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission before the effective date of participation for the Dorchester County Sanitary Commission as a participating governmental unit and remains an employee through the effective date of participation.

(2) An individual described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be considered subject to the alternate contributory pension benefit under Part III of this subtitle in the same manner as an individual who was a member of the Employees’ Pension System on June 30, 2011.

(d) This Part III does not apply to:

(1) an employee of a participating governmental unit participating in the Employees’ Pension System that has not elected to participate in the Alternate Contributory Pension Selection under § 31–116.1 of this article or a former participating governmental unit, other than Frederick County, that has withdrawn from the Employees’ Pension System; or

(2) a member of the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System who transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement System after April 1, 1998.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-101
§23–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Actuarial method” has the meaning stated in § 12–1009 of the Commercial Law Article.

(c) (1) “Premium finance agreement” means an agreement:

(i) by which an insured or prospective insured promises to pay a premium finance company the amount advanced or to be advanced under the agreement, together with interest and a service fee, to an insurer or an insurance producer in payment of premiums; and

(ii) that contains an assignment of or is otherwise secured by the unearned premium or refund obtainable from the insurer on cancellation of the insurance contract.

(2) “Premium finance agreement” does not include a premium financed in connection with a time sale of goods or services or an extension of credit without charge by an insurance producer.

(d) “Premium finance company” means a person that engages in the business of entering into or accepting premium finance agreements.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-304
§23–304.
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation and the Department of State Police shall conduct public education and awareness programs to inform and assist owners of vehicles in the preventive maintenance program.
Md. Code, Education § 23-504 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-504
§23–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public library shall reimburse the State annually for the employer contributions made by the State for an employee who:

(i) Is a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Pension System under Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; and

(ii) Is receiving a salary funded by a source other than State or local aid.

(2) To the extent that an employee’s salary is funded in part by sources other than State or local aid, the public library shall reimburse the State a pro rata share of the State’s payment based on the percentage of the employee’s salary funded by a source other than State or local aid.

(b) (1) To ensure that each public library is properly reimbursing the State as provided under subsection (a) of this section, the State Library Board or, at the State Library Board’s request, a public library may at any time examine the records of public libraries to determine whether the State’s payments for retirement contributions for employees of the public libraries are in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(2) An audit conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be:

(i) Included with an existing annual financial audit as a supplemental part and tested independently;

(ii) Conducted in conjunction with a supplemental federally mandated single audit of federal financial assistance programs and tested independently; or

(iii) Conducted as a separate independent audit.

(c) (1) (i) If an examination of the records of a public library shows that the State has paid more than is required under Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, within 30 days after the date of the notice to the library of the State overpayment, the public library may appeal the notice of State overpayment to the Secretary of Budget and Management who shall appoint a hearing examiner.

(ii) The hearing examiner shall make recommendations to the Secretary of Budget and Management who shall make a final determination regarding the amount, if any, of the State overpayment.

(2) If a public library does not appeal to the Secretary of Budget and Management or if the Secretary of Budget and Management determines that the State is due reimbursement for excess payments as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, at the request of the State Library Board the money owed shall be deducted from any other State funds that would otherwise be paid to the public library.

(3) For purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act, an appeal taken under this section is not a contested case.

(d) (1) Any reimbursements under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) Shall be applied first to the cost of any audit or portion of any audit relating to subsection (a) of this section to reimburse either the State Library Board or the public library for the expenses of the audits; and

(ii) After reimbursement to the State Library Board or public library under item (i) of this paragraph, shall be credited to the General Fund.

(2) If an audit under this section is performed by a public library, before the public library is reimbursed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the public library shall provide documentation to the State Library Board that the incremental costs of the audit incurred by the public library are reasonable.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 5 / Section 23-501
§23–501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(3) § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(4) § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);

(5) § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);

(6) § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);

(7) § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);

(8) § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);

(9) § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);

(10) § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);

(11) § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);

(12) § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);

(13) § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);

(14) § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);

(15) § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(16) § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1006 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 10 / Section 23-1006
§23–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a racetrack license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner of a regularly licensed racing establishment, whether an individual, an association of individuals, or a corporation.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at one or more locations on the premises of the license holder’s racing park.

(d) The license fee is $1,000 for each calendar year, payable to the County Director of Finance.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 23-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-104
§23–104.
Status: in_force

If an operating agreement states that it shall continue for a period of time or until the happening of an event, the operating agreement shall be enforceable between the parties until the expiration of the period of time or the happening of the event unless the operating agreement contains a right of early termination.
Md. Code, Education § 23-910 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-910
§23–910.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer shall submit a term of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding entered into under this subtitle to the funding body of the applicable county with the employer’s recommendation regarding whether the agreement or the mediator’s decision requires an appropriation of additional funds.

(2) The submission required under this subsection shall be made before the first meeting of the funding body of the applicable county that immediately follows an agreement being reached to ensure any relevant county budgetary deadlines are not missed.

(b) (1) The funding body of the applicable county may approve or reject a request for additional funding under subsection (a) of this section, in whole or in part.

(2) If the funding body of the applicable county approves a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the funding body of the applicable county shall take all actions necessary to process the request for additional funding.

(c) (1) If any part of a request for additional funding submitted to the funding body of the applicable county under this subsection is rejected, the request for additional funds shall be returned to the employer and the certified exclusive representative for renegotiation within the limits of the funding allocated by the funding body of the applicable county.

(2) The renegotiation shall be completed within a timetable established by the funding body of the applicable county.

(3) (i) If an impasse is reached, the employer and the certified exclusive representative shall each submit a final offer, within the limits of the funding allocated by the funding body of the applicable county, for the review of the funding body of the applicable county.

(ii) The funding body of the applicable county shall select one of the offers submitted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(iii) The selection of the funding body of the applicable county is binding on all parties.

(d) (1) The employer and the certified exclusive representative are mutually obligated to:

(i) Meet at reasonable times in consideration of the county’s budget submission date; and

(ii) Negotiate in good faith on:

1. Wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment; and

2. Drafting a written collective bargaining agreement that contains all matters agreed on and is signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

(2) The obligation to negotiate in good faith under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:

(i) Requires that an effort be made by both parties to arrive at an agreement and reduce the agreement to writing within a reasonable period of time; and

(ii) Does not require that any concession be made by either party.
Md. Code, Education § 23-112 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-112
§23–112.
Status: in_force

§23–112. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 367 AND 368 OF 2025 //

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

(2) “Child” means a biological or adopted child, a stepchild, a grandchild, or a legal ward of an incarcerated individual.

(3) “Program” means the Family Literacy Pilot Program.

(b) There is a Family Literacy Pilot Program.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to foster family literacy and strengthen parent–child relationships by providing children’s books in State correctional facilities to incarcerated individuals and a means for an incarcerated individual to read aloud to the incarcerated individual’s child.

(d) The Program shall be administered by the State Library Agency.

(e) The State Library Agency, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Correctional Education Council, shall select four State correctional facility libraries or prerelease centers to participate in the Program that shall:

(1) Represent each of the western, central, and eastern regions of the State;

(2) Consist of at least one correctional facility serving female incarcerated individuals; and

(3) Consist of at least one correctional facility serving male incarcerated individuals.

(f) The State Library Agency shall select the children’s books for use in the Program including children’s books in languages other than English.

(g) The State Library Agency, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Correctional Education Council, shall:

(1) Establish a process to secure written permission to participate in the Program from the custodial parent or guardian of an incarcerated individual’s child;

(2) Establish a process to assist an incarcerated individual in selecting an age–appropriate children’s book, preparing a recording of the incarcerated individual reading the book aloud, and distributing a copy of the book and the recording to the incarcerated individual’s child; and

(3) Ensure participation in the Program is free of charge for the incarcerated individual, the child, and the custodial parent or guardian.

(h) The State Library Agency may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 23-302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-302
§23–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, an owner of a vehicle shall have the vehicle inspected, maintained, and repaired by a preventive maintenance technician at least every 25,000 miles or at least every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

(2) An owner of a vehicle registered under § 13–919 of this article that has been in operation for at least 18 years from the vehicle’s model year or first registration date, whichever is later, shall have the vehicle inspected, maintained, and repaired by a preventive maintenance technician at least every 12,500 miles or at least every 6 months, whichever occurs first.

(3) An owner of a vehicle registered under § 13–923 of this article that has been in operation for not more than 5 years from the vehicle’s model year shall have the vehicle inspected, maintained, and repaired by a preventive maintenance technician at least every 35,000 miles or at least every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

(4) An owner of a vehicle registered under § 13–916 or § 13–919 of this article that has been in operation for not more than 5 years from the vehicle’s model year shall have the vehicle inspected, maintained, and repaired by a preventive maintenance technician at least every 50,000 miles or at least every 12 months, whichever occurs first, if the vehicle is:

(i) A zero–emission electric vehicle; or

(ii) A fuel cell electric vehicle.

(b) A vehicle shall meet or exceed the standards and requirements set under the regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(c) A vehicle may not be operated unless at all times it is appropriately registered and the owner is in compliance with this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-208 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-208
§23–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board of License Commissioners shall delegate to the Hearing Board the authority to hold hearings and decide cases involving a license holder.

(b) The Hearing Board shall give the Board of License Commissioners regular and prompt notice of the filing of each:

(1) application for a license or change in license; and

(2) petition alleging that a violation of an alcoholic beverages law has occurred.

(c) After giving notice to the Hearing Board and the applicant or license holder, the Board of License Commissioners may exercise original jurisdiction for and hear a case that is before the Hearing Board if the Board of License Commissioners determines that exercising original jurisdiction is desirable and in the public interest.

(d) (1) After the Hearing Board proposes a decision regarding a case before it, a party, another participant in the matter, or another person who would be aggrieved by the decision may request that the Board of License Commissioners hold a hearing and make a final decision.

(2) A person that makes a request to the Board of License Commissioners under this subsection shall:

(i) make the request in writing;

(ii) include a copy of the proposed decision and order of the Hearing Board;

(iii) state the reasons why the person believes that the proposed decision or order is wrong; and

(iv) send a copy of the request and accompanying materials to all other parties to the case.

(3) If a request is submitted to the Board of License Commissioners, the proposed decision of the Hearing Board is stayed until resolution of the case by the Board of License Commissioners.

(4) After a request for a hearing is submitted to the Board of License Commissioners, any other party to the proceeding may submit to the Board of License Commissioners a response stating why the proposed decision and order by the Hearing Board should be upheld.

(e) (1) After the deadline to file a response to a request for a hearing, the Board of License Commissioners shall:

(i) schedule a public meeting to decide whether to hear the case; and

(ii) notify the parties of the meeting date.

(2) The proposed decision of the Hearing Board becomes final if:

(i) a request for a hearing is not submitted to the Board of License Commissioners on or before the deadline for a request; or

(ii) the Board decides not to hear the case.

(3) After deciding to hear a case, the Board of License Commissioners shall:

(i) schedule a de novo hearing at which the Board of License Commissioners may hear witnesses; and

(ii) notify the parties of the hearing date.

(4) After the close of the hearing record, the Board of License Commissioners shall issue a final decision to the parties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 15 / Section 23-1504
§23–1504.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise expressly authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or any other direct or indirect manner.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 23-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 23 / Subtitle 2 / Section 23-203
§23–203.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 23-204 of this subtitle, an individual described in § 23-201(a) of this subtitle who becomes an employee of a participating employer on or after January 1, 1980, or who transfers membership from the Employees’ Retirement System, is a member of the Employees’ Pension System as a condition of employment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-1006.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 10 / Section 23-1006.1
§23–1006.
Status: in_force

§23–1006.1.

(a) In this section, “shopping mall” means a combination of commercial, professional, or retail establishments that:

(1) are open to the general public for business purposes;

(2) are under common ownership or control;

(3) share common parking facilities; and

(4) encompass at least 60 acres.

(b) There is a consumption only shopping mall plaza license.

(c) The Board may issue a consumption only shopping mall plaza license to the owner of a shopping mall if the shopping mall:

(1) includes at least one restaurant for which a Class B license has been issued; and

(2) contains a designated outdoor plaza 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 plaza located on the premises of the shopping mall if the beer, wine, or liquor is purchased at a restaurant:

(1) that is located within the shopping mall;

(2) for which a Class B license has been issued;

(3) that is contiguous to the designated outdoor plaza; and

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

(e) As part of the license application, an owner of a shopping mall shall include:

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

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

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

(g) The annual license fee is $4,000.

(h) (1) In this subsection, “participating restaurant” means a restaurant described under subsection (d) of this section that participates in a coordinated promotion of a special event with the owner of a shopping mall in which the restaurant is located.

(2) (i) There is a shopping mall plaza special event permit.

(ii) The Board may issue the permit only to the holder of a consumption only shopping mall plaza license.

(3) The holder of a consumption only shopping mall plaza license shall apply to the Board for the permit before the holder or a participating restaurant may publicize, sell tickets for, organize, operate, produce, or stage the special event.

(4) The permit authorizes participating restaurants to operate additional bars or service counters for the sale and service of food and alcoholic beverages in the designated outdoor plaza described under the consumption only shopping mall plaza license during a special event.

(5) The permit fee is $500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 23 / Subtitle 20 / Section 23-2005
§23–2005.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder, other than a holder of a Class A license, may sell alcoholic beverages authorized by the license at all times on January 1.

(b) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on December 24 and December 31, from 6 a.m. to midnight regardless of the day of the week on which December 24 and December 31 fall.
Md. Code, Insurance § 23-406 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 23 / Subtitle 4 / Section 23-406
§23–406.
Status: in_force

Whenever an insurance contract is canceled in accordance with this subtitle, the premium finance company may not collect from an insured an amount due under the premium finance agreement that is less than $5.
Md. Code, Education § 23-912 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 9 / Section 23-912
§23–912.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, it is the exclusive right of the employer to:

(1) Determine the purposes and objectives of each of its constituent offices and departments;

(2) Set standards of services to be offered to the public;

(3) Exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations; and

(4) Determine the methods, means, personnel, and other resources by which the employer’s operations are to be conducted, including:

(i) The use of volunteers; and

(ii) The contracting out of work if considered necessary.

(b) Subject to applicable provisions of a collective bargaining agreement and in accordance with the respective county charter and other applicable laws, the employer may:

(1) Direct its employees;

(2) Hire, promote, transfer, assign, or retain employees;

(3) Establish reasonable work rules; and

(4) Demote, suspend, discharge, or take any other disciplinary action against its employees for just cause.

(c) The provisions of this section shall be deemed to be part of every agreement executed between the employer and a certified exclusive representative.

(d) This section may not be construed to deny the right of an employee to submit a grievance with regard to the employer’s exercise of its rights under this section.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by law, if employees have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with the employer under this subtitle, the collective bargaining agreement entered into supersedes any conflicting regulation or administrative policy of the employer.

(f) A collective bargaining agreement may include a provision for arbitration of disciplinary actions.
Md. Code, Education § 23-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 3 / Section 23-303
§23–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Each State agency shall designate an agency publications contact person, and shall notify the Center of the designation.

(b) Each State agency shall furnish to the Center a sufficient quantity of each publication to meet the requirements of the depository system.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-102 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-102
§23–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A privately owned or municipally owned water supply or sanitary sewer system or part of a system, water main, sewer, water purification or sewage disposal plant, or connection with these facilities may not be constructed or installed, except as provided in this section.

(b) A municipality or the property owners or residents of a locality in the sanitary district may construct and operate a water supply or sanitary sewer system or part of a system at their own expense if the Commission decides that it is inexpedient or impracticable to build the system due to remoteness from the Commission’s general system or for other reasons.

(c) (1) A system constructed in accordance with subsection (b) of this section shall be constructed under plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Commission.

(2) The construction, maintenance, and operation of the system shall be under the supervision and general control of the Commission.

(d) All construction and operating records for the system, including cost records, shall be filed with the Commission.

(e) The Commission may take over the system or a part of the system, water main, sewer, water purification or sewage disposal plant, or connection with these facilities in the same manner as provided in § 23–103 of this subtitle.

(f) Except as provided in this division, the powers and authority in this section may not be restricted by any other general, special, or local law.
Md. Code, Education § 23-109 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 23 / Subtitle 1 / Section 23-109
§23–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Library Agency shall establish the Deaf Culture Digital Library as the primary information center on deaf resources for library customers and staff in the State.

(b) The Deaf Culture Digital Library shall:

(1) Conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in library services for deaf patrons and to implement strategies to fill the gaps and better coordinate library services for the deaf;

(2) In coordination with the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, develop and provide sensitivity training for State and county library staff to help them better understand deaf patrons and their needs;

(3) Develop a website that will allow for information sharing and coordination between the Deaf Culture Digital Library and county library systems;

(4) In coordination with the State Library Agency, develop deaf–related programs and materials and share them with county library systems and other libraries in the State;

(5) Develop partnerships and strategic alliances with other entities, including:

(i) The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing;

(ii) County library systems;

(iii) The State Library Agency;

(iv) Veterans’ groups;

(v) State and local arts councils;

(vi) Senior citizens organizations; and

(vii) Deaf and hard of hearing organizations, including:

1. The National Association of the Deaf;

2. The Hearing Loss Association of America; and

3. The Maryland Association of the Deaf;

(6) Encourage partnerships and collaborations with information service providers to help provide virtual access to information and research;

(7) Form a Deaf Culture Digital Library Advisory Board to provide advice on initiatives that further advance the mission and goals of the Deaf Culture Digital Library and the majority of whose members are deaf or hard of hearing and selected from the following entities:

(i) County library systems;

(ii) The State Library Agency;

(iii) The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing;

(iv) Statewide deaf and hard of hearing organizations; and

(v) Other organizations as agreed on by the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the State Library Agency; and

(8) Establish a Deaf Culture Digital Library “Friends of the Library” group composed of individuals who are strongly committed, well–positioned, and able to promote community involvement, advocacy, and funding for the Deaf Culture Digital Library.

(c) The lead employee or coordinator who manages the Deaf Culture Digital Library shall be:

(1) A deaf or hard of hearing individual; and

(2) Knowledgeable and experienced concerning issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

(d) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $450,000 to the Deaf Culture Digital Library.

(e) The Deaf Culture Digital Library shall submit its annual operating budget to the State Library Agency on or before June 1 each year.