Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-203
§26–203.
Status: in_force

In making the appointments, the County Executive shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-803 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-803
§26–803.
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative to raising funds as provided in § 26–802 of this subtitle, the board of managers may issue and sell bonds or notes as provided in this section for an amount not exceeding the total cost of the drainage project.

(b) (1) The board of managers shall give notice of a proposal to issue bonds or notes by:

(i) publication at least once a week for at least 3 weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which any of the area of the drainage association is located;

(ii) posting a notice at the door of the courthouse in the county in which any of the area of the drainage association is located; and

(iii) posting a notice at five conspicuous places in the area or vicinity of the area of the drainage association.

(2) The notice shall provide:

(i) the proposal to issue bonds or notes to pay for the cost of the drainage project;

(ii) the amount of bonds or notes to be issued;

(iii) the interest rate for the bonds or notes or the method of determining the interest; and

(iv) the date when the bonds or notes are payable.

(c) (1) Within 15 days after the publication or posting of the notice in subsection (b) of this section, a landowner may pay to the county tax collector the full amount for which the landowner is liable, as provided in the report of the board of viewers.

(2) If a landowner pays the full amount as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the landowner is relieved from further liability for the particular drainage project.

(3) Before issuing any bonds or notes under this section, the board of managers shall deduct from the estimated amount of bonds or notes to be issued the amount paid in advance by a landowner and shall issue bonds or notes only in the decreased amount.

(4) Any amount paid in advance to the county tax collector shall be held in a separate fund to be added to the proceeds of the bonds or notes issued and to be spent to implement the plan of drainage projects.

(d) The board of managers shall:

(1) certify to the county commissioners or county council the amount of bonds or notes to be issued; and

(2) submit an assessment list of all properties for which payments have not been made, showing for each landowner the full amount due, less interest, with the total amount for all landowners equaling the certified amount.

(e) (1) After the assessment list has been submitted as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the board of managers shall issue bonds or notes in the certified amount.

(2) All bonds or notes issued under this section:

(i) shall be sold under the serial maturity plan;

(ii) shall have a maturity date of 12 years or less from the date of issue;

(iii) may not be sold for a price less than par; and

(iv) may be sold at a public or private sale.

(3) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the board of managers may provide for the form, date, interest rate, and other details incident to the offering, sale, execution, and delivery of the bonds.

(4) Bonds issued under this section are exempt from §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.

(f) (1) The board of managers shall pay the proceeds from the sale of bonds under this section to the county tax collector.

(2) The county tax collector shall:

(i) retain the proceeds in a special fund;

(ii) disburse the proceeds only as authorized by the board of managers to carry out the plan of drainage projects; and

(iii) use any surplus to redeem bonds.

(g) (1) The board of managers shall certify to the county commissioners or county council and to the county tax collector the total amount due each year for the redemption of the bonds or notes issued under this section, including all payments of principal and interest.

(2) Each year, the county tax collector shall compute the amount due from each landowner, based on the amounts shown in the drainage assessment list, so that the total amounts individually due in any year equal the aggregate sum required in that year to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds or notes.

(3) The county tax collector shall include in the regular tax bill for each taxable year the amounts computed under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) The special assessments are:

(i) due and collectible at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes; and

(ii) subject to the same interest and penalties for late payment or nonpayment as county taxes.

(h) If the drainage work plan approved by the county commissioners or county council provides for adopting any existing drainage project, the board of managers may:

(1) pay the amount necessary to acquire the existing drainage project from the proceeds of any bonds or notes issued under this section; or

(2) reimburse a landowner from the proceeds of any bonds or notes issued under this section for any amount spent by the landowner in the construction of the existing drainage project.

(i) (1) The county tax collector shall report to the board of managers at regular intervals on the amount collected as special assessments during each interval, including a list showing the amount received from each landowner.

(2) The board of managers shall order the amount collected as special assessments to be paid by the county tax collector for the principal of and interest on the bonds or notes issued.

(j) (1) If an installment of principal of or interest on the bonds or notes issued under this subtitle is not paid at the time and in the manner it is due and payable and the default continues for a period of 6 months, the holder of the bond or note in default shall have a right of action against the board of managers.

(2) The circuit court of the county may issue a writ of mandamus against the board of managers that directs the imposition of a special assessment against landowners in default in an amount necessary to meet unpaid installments of principal and interest and the costs of the action.

(3) The board of managers shall certify the amounts of the special assessment to the county tax collector who shall proceed immediately to collect the special assessment from the landowners in default according to the procedure provided in this subtitle.

(4) When the county tax collector collects the amounts certified under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the county tax collector, on order of the board of managers, shall pay the installments of principal and interest in default and the costs of the action.

(5) The official bonds of the county tax collector and any other officers shall be liable for the faithful performance of the duties assigned to the officers under this subtitle.

(6) The holder of any bond or note in default may bring suit against any officer on the official bond of the officer for failing to perform a duty required under this section.

(k) This title shall apply to drainage projects completed under this section as if completed with funds by assessments without issuing bonds or notes.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-503
§26–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.

(b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-302
§26–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the approval of the petition and report, the county commissioners or county council shall call a meeting of the landowners to elect a board of managers.

(b) (1) At least 10 days before the meeting, the county commissioners or county council shall post a notice of the meeting at four public places in the area or vicinity of the area of the drainage association.

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

(c) (1) Each landowner is entitled to vote in the election of the board of managers until the board of viewers report is approved by the county commissioners or county council.

(2) When the report of the board of viewers is approved, each landowner is entitled to vote according to the special assessment on the landowner shown in the report as follows:

(i) for any special assessment not exceeding $15, one vote;

(ii) for any special assessment more than $15 and not exceeding $35, two votes;

(iii) for any special assessment more than $35 and not exceeding $60, three votes;

(iv) for any special assessment more than $60 and not exceeding $100, four votes;

(v) for any special assessment more than $100, one additional vote for each $50 in excess of $100, plus one additional vote for any remaining part less than $50.

(3) Any landowner may vote by written proxy signed by the landowner.

(d) A quorum consists of the number of landowners who are entitled to cast a majority of all the votes as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(e) On proof that notice has been given as required in subsection (b) of this section, if a quorum is not obtained, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint the managers.

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

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

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

(3) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting and for 2 years thereafter.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-504
§26–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A board of viewers:

(1) shall determine the amount sufficient to pay:

(i) the cost of constructing or improving a proposed drainage project;

(ii) any damages awarded;

(iii) any compensation for an existing drainage project that the board of viewers adopts in accordance with § 26–505 of this subtitle;

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

(v) the costs of establishing the drainage association;

(2) shall subtract from the amount determined under item (1) of this subsection any amounts received from the county commissioners or county council or any other source; and

(3) shall assess each landowner, including the State or a political subdivision of the State, that will derive a benefit from the proposed drainage project a proportion of the amount described in item (2) of this subsection, based on the benefits that would accrue to the tract of land from the drainage project.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the county commissioners or county council may:

(1) contribute toward the costs of a drainage project authorized under this title from general funds of the county; or

(2) allocate toward the costs of any drainage project any other money that is available for the drainage project.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-304 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-304
§26–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Judge of the District Court shall adopt procedures for the trial of parking violations under this subtitle.

(b) The procedures adopted under this section shall include provisions for notifying the person receiving a citation of:

(1) The date of trial, which may not be less than 15 days from the date on which the notice of intention of the person to stand trial is received;

(2) The place of trial; and

(3) The time of trial.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-206
§26–206.
Status: in_force

(a) At the hearing on the petition and report, the petitioners, any affected local soil conservation district, and any other person may appear in person or by counsel and object to any part of the report.

(b) The county commissioners or county council may:

(1) disapprove the petition and report and return them to the petitioners for amendment in view of the objections presented; or

(2) approve the petition and report as submitted or amended.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-306
§26–306.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners or county council shall:

(1) retain the original petition and report approved under § 26–206(b) of this title; and

(2) deliver a copy of the approved petition and report to the board of managers and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 26 / Section 26-2602
§26–2602.
Status: in_force

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-302
§26–302.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer who discovers a vehicle parked in violation of an ordinance or regulation adopted under this subtitle shall:

(1) Deliver a citation to the driver or, if the vehicle is unattended, attach a citation to the vehicle in a conspicuous place; and

(2) Keep a copy of the citation, bearing his certification under penalty of perjury that the facts stated in the citation are true.

(b) In the absence of the driver, the registered owner of the vehicle is presumed to be the person receiving the citation.

(c) (1) A citation issued under this section shall include a box that the person issued the citation may check to indicate that the registration plates cited were not issued for the vehicle described in the citation.

(2) A political subdivision, State agency, or third–party contractor authorized to conduct parking enforcement on behalf of a political subdivision or State agency that issues a citation under this section to a person who returns the citation with the box checked as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) Shall verify through the Administration whether the person issued the citation should be held liable for the violation; and

(ii) May contact the person issued the citation as part of the verification process.

(3) After the verification process initiated under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the political subdivision, State agency, or third–party contractor finds that the person issued the citation should not be held liable for the citation, the political subdivision, State agency, or third–party contractor shall dismiss the citation.

(4) A person may not submit a citation with the box checked as indicated in paragraph (1) of this subsection to a political subdivision, State agency, or third–party contractor if the registration plates cited were issued for the vehicle described in the citation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1504
§26–1504.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a license holder may not devote more than 10,000 square feet of floor space to off–sale use.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, floor space is the space devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption, including:

(i) a basement on the licensed premises; and

(ii) any other area off the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverages are lawfully stored.

(2) For a license with only an off–sale privilege, floor space is the space within the four walls of the building from which the licensed establishment operates.

(3) For a license with on–sale and off–sale privileges, floor space is the space actually used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages.

(c) (1) The floor space used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages may not be expanded beyond 10,000 square feet.

(2) The Board is not required to approve a request by a license holder to expand the floor space devoted to off–sale use up to 10,000 square feet unless the Board finds evidence, based on the evidence presented to the Board, that:

(i) the expansion is necessary to accommodate the public; and

(ii) the license holder otherwise continues to meet the criteria for the issuance or transfer of a license and any other condition that the Board imposes.

(d) (1) A food store for which a license was issued on or before January 1, 1995:

(i) is exempt from the 10,000 square foot floor space restriction under subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) may have the license renewed or ownership or location of the license transferred even if the food store had more than 10,000 square feet devoted to off–sale use; but

(iii) may not expand the square footage of its alcoholic beverages department, including sales, display, and storage areas, beyond 10,000 square feet.

(2) The 10,000 square foot limit specified under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection is to be determined without regard to the total area available within the four walls of the establishment.
Md. Code, Education § 26-502 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-502
§26–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to institutions of higher education that receive State funds.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1516 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1516
§26–1516.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a license is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 6 months after the denial.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) an application for the transfer of a license; or

(2) a license application that is denied:

(i) because of a legal defect or omission;

(ii) if the Board expressly states that the denial was directed solely against the applicant and not against the location described in the application; or

(iii) if, after a hearing, the Board determines that another applicant is better qualified to be a license holder.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1707 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 17 / Section 26-1707
§26–1707.
Status: in_force

The Board may not transfer a license to an establishment with a commercial fuel pump on a premises that the public uses to purchase fuel.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-301 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-301
§26–301.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “officer” means a police officer or a person other than a police officer who is authorized to issue a citation for a violation of an ordinance or regulation that is adopted under this section.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, any State agency authorized by law and any political subdivision of this State may adopt ordinances or regulations that:

(1) Regulate the parking of vehicles;

(2) Provide for the impounding of vehicles parked in violation of the ordinances or regulations;

(3) Regulate the towing of vehicles from publicly owned and privately owned parking lots; and

(4) Provide for the issuance of a citation by an officer for a violation of an ordinance or regulation that is adopted under this section.

(c) A political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or regulation that prohibits the parking of more than one motorcycle within a space served by a single parking meter.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “rental vehicle” means a vehicle that is rented or leased for a period not exceeding 180 days.

(2) If a parking citation is issued for a rental vehicle, the owner is not liable for any penalty in excess of the original fine for a parking violation unless the owner fails to pay the fine or file a notice of intention to stand trial for the violation within the time specified in a notice of the infraction mailed to the business address of the owner.

(3) If a political subdivision or State agency receives payment for a parking violation from both the owner of the vehicle and the person who had possession of the rental vehicle at the time the parking citation was issued, the political subdivision or State agency shall reimburse the owner of the vehicle for the amount paid by the owner for the violation.

(e) Any State agency authorized by law and any political subdivision of the State may establish public outreach efforts to educate law enforcement officers, businesses, medical practitioners, and the general public as to parking laws and regulations, including:

(1) The authority of law enforcement officers to enter private parking lots used by the public; and

(2) Specific eligibility criteria for, and requirements for the lawful use of, special registration plates and placards issued under Title 13, Subtitle 6 of this article for individuals with disabilities.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1708 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 17 / Section 26-1708
§26–1708.
Status: in_force

(a) For a Class C beer, wine, and liquor 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:

(1) has died;

(2) has retired; or

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

(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, the Board shall:

(1) amend its record; and

(2) issue a corrected license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 24 / Section 26-2401
§26–2401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–902 (“Judicial review of decision of local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);

(3) § 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”);

(4) § 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”); and

(5) § 4–908 (“Appeals to Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–903 (“Petitioners”), subject to § 26–2402 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”), subject to § 26–2405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-805 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-805
§26–805.
Status: in_force

(a) The special assessments imposed under this subtitle shall remain in the county treasury until disbursed by the county tax collector on orders signed by the board of managers.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county tax collector shall be entitled to retain 3% of the drainage special assessments collected under this subtitle as compensation.

(2) In Caroline County, the county tax collector shall deposit all fees collected into the general fund of Caroline County.

(c) For each drainage association in the county, the county tax collector shall keep a separate record that shows all income and expenses.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-402
§26–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Land Use § 26-107 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-107
§26–107.
Status: in_force

Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1515 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1515
§26–1515.
Status: in_force

The Board may not approve a license application and shall deny the license if the Board determines that more than 50% of the owners of real or leasehold property within 1,000 feet of the location described in the application are opposed to the issuance of the license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1512 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1512
§26–1512.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in an application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.

(b) A notice under subsection (a) of this section shall state the class of license for which the application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.

(c) (1) If the location described in the application is in a municipality, written notice of the application shall be made to the governing body of the municipality.

(2) A municipality that receives written notice under this subsection has standing to appear at the application hearing.
Md. Code, Education § 26-705 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 7 / Section 26-705
§26–705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person alleging discrimination in violation of § 26–704 of this subtitle may file a complaint with the State Superintendent.

(2) A complaint filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall specify the relief or remedy requested.

(3) A parent or guardian of a minor alleging discrimination may submit a complaint under this subsection on behalf of the minor.

(b) On receipt of a complaint under subsection (a) of this section, the State Superintendent shall provide notice of the complaint to:

(1) The program or school that is the subject of the complaint; and

(2) The county board for the county in which the public prekindergarten program or public primary or secondary school is located.

(c) Within 30 days of receiving a notice under subsection (b) of this section, the program or school and, if appropriate, county board shall submit a response to the State Superintendent.

(d) (1) (i) The State Superintendent shall attempt to mediate an agreement between the complainant and respondent to remedy and eliminate the discrimination.

(ii) If mediation under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph results in an agreement between the parties, the State Superintendent shall issue to both parties a written statement of the mediation findings and agreement, including the timeline within which any agreed actions must be taken.

(2) (i) If a mediation agreement is not reached under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 60 days after the complaint is filed, the State Superintendent shall issue a decision on the complaint to both parties.

(ii) A decision issued under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall:

1. Be in writing;

2. Contain any findings of fact determined by the State Superintendent; and

3. Specify any actions necessary to remedy or eliminate the discrimination, including the timeline within which the actions must be taken.

(iii) If the State Superintendent finds that a county board, program, or school violated § 26–704 of this subtitle, a decision issued under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may require the Comptroller to withhold funding from the program or school in an amount determined by the State Superintendent in accordance with § 2–303(b) of this article.

(e) (1) A complainant alleging that a county board, program, or school did not remedy or eliminate the discrimination as agreed or required under subsection (d) of this section may reopen a complaint made under this section without:

(i) Filing a new complaint under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) Engaging in mediation under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(2) If the State Superintendent finds that a county board, program, or school did not remedy or eliminate the discrimination as agreed or required under subsection (d) of this section, the State Superintendent shall issue an updated written decision to both parties requiring the Comptroller to withhold funding from the program or school in an amount determined by the State Superintendent in accordance with § 2–303(b) of this article.

(f) A complainant or respondent may appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings:

(1) Within 10 days after receiving a decision issued by the State Superintendent under subsection (d)(2) of this section; or

(2) If the State Superintendent does not issue a decision as required under subsection (d)(2) of this section, within 10 days after the date by which the decision should have been issued.

(g) (1) An appeal hearing shall be held in the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.

(2) If, after reviewing all of the evidence, the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has engaged in discrimination, the administrative law judge shall:

(i) Issue a decision and order stating the judge’s findings of fact and conclusions of law; and

(ii) Issue and cause to be served on the respondent an order requiring the respondent to:

1. Cease and desist from engaging in the discrimination; and

2. Take affirmative action to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.

(h) The State Board, in consultation with the State Superintendent, shall adopt regulations to establish procedures for complaint processing, mediation, and enforcement and otherwise carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 6 / Section 26-604
§26–604.
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) (1) (i) A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.

(ii) A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.

(2) If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.

(3) In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class D beer license.

(4) If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(d) of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-501
§26–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On approval of a plan submitted in accordance with § 26–404 of this title, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint a board of viewers composed of at least three impartial individuals who reside in the vicinity of the area of the drainage association.

(2) A member of the board of viewers may not be a landowner.

(b) If a drainage project described in a plan is located in more than one county, at least one member of the board of viewers shall be from each county in which the drainage project is located.

(c) An individual who is appointed as a member of a board of viewers may not act in that capacity until the individual provides written notice of acceptance of the appointment to the county commissioners or county council.

(d) (1) If any member of the board of viewers dies, moves from a county in which the area of the drainage association is located, or otherwise is unable to act, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint a replacement as soon as feasible.

(2) The appointment of a replacement does not affect the validity of any work of the board of viewers.

(e) Each member of a board of viewers and the engineer is entitled to receive compensation for each day spent on duties as agreed by the county commissioners or county council and the members and engineer appointed under § 26–503 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-209 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-209
§26–209.
Status: in_force

(a) All members, employees, and inspectors of the Board are subject to the county’s public ethics laws enacted under § 5–807 of the General Provisions Article to the same extent as a local official of the county.

(b) (1) A person may file a complaint with the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability if the person believes that a member, an employee, or an inspector of the Board has violated:

(i) any provision of civil or criminal law, including laws against bribery, in connection with the performance of the duties of the member, employee, or inspector; or

(ii) any provision of the county’s public ethics laws.

(2) If a complaint is filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability shall:

(i) investigate the complaint; and

(ii) if appropriate, refer the complaint to the State’s Attorney of the county for criminal prosecution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 19 / Section 26-1901
§26–1901.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(3) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);

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

(5) § 4–508 (“Display of license”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 26–1902 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 26–1902.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1408 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 14 / Section 26-1408
§26–1408.
Status: in_force

In addition to the statement required under § 4–109(a)(9) of this article, an applicant for a license shall include a signed statement that if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that neither the applicant nor any of the stockholders of the corporation have been convicted of a felony.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-203 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-203
§26–203.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all traffic citations issued under this subtitle, unless:

(1) The person otherwise is being arrested under § 26–202(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle;

(2) The person is incapacitated or otherwise unable to comply with the provisions of this section;

(3) The citation is being issued to an unattended vehicle in violation of § 21–1003 of this article; or

(4) The citation is being issued to an unattended motor vehicle in violation of § 13–402 of this article.

(b) On issuing a traffic citation, the police officer:

(1) Shall ask the person to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the citation, as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and

(2) If the person refuses to do so, shall advise the person that failure to acknowledge receipt may lead to the person’s arrest.

(c) (1) On being advised that failure to acknowledge receipt of a copy of a citation may lead to arrest, the person may not refuse to acknowledge receipt.

(2) If the person continues to refuse to do so, the police officer may arrest the person for violation of this section or, as provided in § 26–202(a)(5) of this subtitle, for the original charge, or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-511 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-511
§26–511.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners or county council or circuit court for the county in which proceedings are pending may, on application of any party and at any time before a final decision is made, grant leave to the party to amend the petition or any part of the proceedings that may be defective or informal to bring the merits of the case before the county commissioners or county council for a decision or before a jury of the circuit court for trial.

(b) The county commissioners or county council or circuit court for the county may award costs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1007 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1007
§26–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “drafthouse” means a theater where:

(1) a motion picture is shown to the public; and

(2) patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.

(b) This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt.

(c) There is a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license.

(d) (1) The Board may issue the license for use in a drafthouse that:

(i) has a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;

(ii) has a minimum investment of at least $150,000 in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements;

(iii) presents a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the drafthouse is open for business;

(iv) intends to provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse;

(v) does not have a bar other than a service bar; and

(vi) except as provided in subsection (f)(2) of this section, intends to make beer and wine available for purchase only before and during a motion picture and ends service at the end of the motion picture.

(2) Before the Board may issue the license, the applicant shall obtain the Board’s written approval of the menu the drafthouse intends to offer, which shall include both hot and cold food.

(e) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail in the drafthouse described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(2) The license holder may not make alcoholic beverages available for purchase when showing a family matinee.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:

(i) on Mondays through Fridays that are not holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.

(2) If a family matinee continues after 5 p.m., the license holder may not sell beer or wine until 15 minutes following the end of the matinee.

(g) The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.

(h) (1) The annual license fee is $245.

(2) The license fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:

(i) paid before the license is issued; and

(ii) distributed as provided under this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1611 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1611
§26–1611.
Status: in_force

(a) An interest shall be conclusively presumed to exist between two license holders or a license holder and an applicant for a license if any of the following conditions exist between them:

(1) a franchise agreement;

(2) a licensing agreement;

(3) a concession agreement;

(4) both are part of a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated and so portrayed to the public;

(5) any sharing of directors or stockholders or any sharing of directors or stockholders of parents or subsidiaries;

(6) common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(7) sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public, except hotels and motels.

(b) (1) The Board shall make determinations under this section without regard to whether a particular license holder or proposed license holder is or may be an independent contractor for purposes other than the application of this section.

(2) If the Board determines after a hearing that an interest exists in more than one license, the Board shall refuse to issue a new license or shall revoke an existing license unless the license is operational and complied with law applicable at the time of the issuance of the license.

(c) A wholesale license holder is considered a license holder for purposes of this section and may not hold or have an interest, directly or indirectly, in a license of a class that authorizes retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-305 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-305
§26–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration expires on the first August 31 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a registration expires, the Commissioner shall send to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee or electronic mail address of the licensee on record a notice that states:

(1) the process for renewing the registration;

(2) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application; and

(3) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a registration expires, the licensee may renew the registration of a representative for an additional 1–year term if:

(1) the representative otherwise is entitled to a registration;

(2) the licensee files with the Commissioner a renewal application:

(i) on the form that the Commissioner provides; or

(ii) in an electronic format that the Commissioner approves; and

(3) the licensee pays to the Commissioner a registration renewal fee of $2.

(d) The Commissioner shall renew the registration of a representative if the licensee and representative meet the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-403 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-403
§26–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this section, a retiree who is receiving a service retirement allowance may accept employment with a participating employer on a permanent, temporary, or contractual basis, without any reduction in retirement allowance.

(b) A reemployed retiree who is receiving a service retirement allowance may not receive creditable service or eligibility service during the period of reemployment.

(c) The retiree’s compensation during the period of reemployment may not be subject to the employer pickup provisions of § 21–303 of this article or any reduction or deduction as a member contribution for pension or retirement purposes.

(d) The State Retirement Agency shall institute appropriate reporting procedures with the affected payroll systems to ensure compliance with this section.

(e) (1) Immediately on the employment of any retiree, a participating employer shall notify the State Retirement Agency of the type of employment and the anticipated earnings of the retiree.

(2) At least once each year, in a format specified by the State Retirement Agency, each participating employer shall provide the State Retirement Agency with a list of all employees included on any payroll of the employer, the Social Security numbers of the employees, and their earnings for that year.

(f) An individual who is receiving a service retirement allowance under this title may not be employed within 45 days of the date the individual retired, on a permanent, temporary, or contractual basis, by:

(1) the State or other participating employer; or

(2) a withdrawn participating governmental unit, if the retiree was an employee of the withdrawn participating governmental unit while the withdrawn governmental unit was a participating employer.

(g) (1) This section applies to a retiree who is elected as a sheriff less than 1 year after the retiree’s date of retirement.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall, after giving notice, temporarily suspend the retiree’s allowance as of the date the retiree begins serving as a sheriff.

(3) (i) On receiving satisfactory documentation that the individual is no longer serving as a sheriff, the Board of Trustees shall reinstate the retiree’s allowance with accumulated cost–of–living adjustments from the date the allowance was temporarily suspended.

(ii) The retiree’s allowance will be reinstated on the first day of the month following the month in which the retiree ceased serving as a sheriff.

(4) If a retiree whose allowance is temporarily suspended dies while serving as a sheriff, survivorship benefits selected by the member at the time of retirement shall be paid to:

(i) the surviving spouse or child, in accordance with § 26–402 of this subtitle; or

(ii) if there is no surviving spouse or child, the designated beneficiary in accordance with § 21–403 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-308
§26–308.
Status: in_force

(a) In January of each year, the board of managers shall call a meeting of the landowners.

(b) (1) At least 10 days before the meeting, the board of managers shall post a notice of the meeting at four public places in the vicinity of the drainage project.

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

(c) At the meeting, the landowners shall:

(1) receive the annual report of the board of managers; and

(2) transact any other business that may properly come before the landowners.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1409 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 14 / Section 26-1409
§26–1409.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall charge an application fee for a new license.

(b) The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.

(c) The application fee is $300 and in addition to any other fee required for a license.

(d) The application fee may not be refunded whether the license is issued or denied.

(e) The Board shall use the application fee to cover its expenses.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1604
§26–1604.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a holder of a Class B (RT) beer, wine, and liquor license, a Class BH (hotel) license, a Class BLX license, a Class BCE license, a Class B–DD (development district) license, a Class B–TP (theme park) license, a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) license, or a per diem license;

(2) an establishment that is within:

(i) the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship, if the governing body of the place of worship consents in writing to the issuance of the license and the consent is filed with the license application; or

(ii) the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a private kindergarten or nursery school;

(3) a renewal or extension of a license issued for an establishment that is within the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship or the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a school building;

(4) (i) a transfer of a license within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or a school building to another establishment within the same restricted distance; or

(ii) an assignee of a license within the same distance of the same place of worship or school building;

(5) the issuance of a license for an establishment to which a license of the same class had been issued and was in effect on June 1, 1965;

(6) the renewal of a license if a place of worship or school was built within 1,000 feet of the establishment after the original issuance of the license; and

(7) the issuance of a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building if a license of the same class had been issued and was:

(i) held by the same person seeking the new license; and

(ii) in effect for the establishment before the place of worship or school building was built.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building.

(2) The distance from an establishment to a place of worship or school is to be measured from the front door or main entrance of the establishment, whichever is nearest the street abutting the site, along the nearest usual pedestrian route to:

(i) the closest door that is used as an entrance or exit to the school; or

(ii) the main entrance of the place of worship.

(c) The restriction on the distance between the location of a school and a licensed premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license.

(d) (1) In the part of the Gateway Arts and Entertainment District located in Hyattsville, as designated by the Secretary of Commerce, the front door or main entrance of an establishment for which a Class D beer and wine license is issued may be used if the door or entrance is at least 350 feet from a place of worship.

(2) In College Park, the Board may issue a license for an establishment that is more than 400 feet from a school building if the land on which the establishment is located is in a commercial district.

(3) In Laurel, the Board may issue a license for an establishment regardless of its distance from a place of worship.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1308
§26–1308.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.

(d) A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:

(1) 0.5 ounce of liquor from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in a day;

(2) 1 ounce from each offering of wine; and

(3) 3 ounces from each offering of beer.

(e) The Board shall set the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 21 / Section 26-2101
§26–2101.
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”);

(3) § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”); and

(4) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).

(b) Section 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-306 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-306
§26–306.
Status: in_force

Any State, county, or municipal corporation, or any of its agencies, which mistakenly or otherwise wrongfully authorizes the towing, impoundment, or storage of a privately owned motor vehicle shall reimburse the owner of the vehicle for all reasonable towing and storage costs incurred by the owner as a result of the mistaken or wrongful action.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1003
§26–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–CC (convention center) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license only for use by a hotel that has:

(1) at least 1,500 bedrooms;

(2) at least three dining areas with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;

(3) rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and

(4) a bar and entertainment or dancing area commonly recognized as a nightclub.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, quays, and green spaces; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, from locked, prestocked private bars in individual guest rooms if the charges for the beer, wine, and liquor sold are indicated on the guest room bill.

(2) The management of the establishment shall remove the bar key from a room that is rented to a guest under the age of 21 years.

(d) The license authorizes dancing and live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.

(e) The total average daily receipts of the license holder from the rental of meeting rooms and bedrooms and the sale of food are required to exceed the average daily receipts of the license holder from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor.

(f) The license holder may serve beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.

(g) The annual license fee is $22,000.

(h) This section does not preclude a license holder from having an interest in any other alcoholic beverages licenses in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-103
§26–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “identification number” means the identifying number:

(1) on the purchaser’s driver’s license;

(2) if the purchaser is a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card as provided for in the Transportation Article;

(3) if the purchaser is not a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card that is issued by the purchaser’s home state or jurisdiction; or

(4) on a United States military identification card.

(b) Section 5–303 (“Keg registration”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to subsection (c) of this section.

(c) (1) The keg license holder shall complete a registration form with:

(i) the purchaser’s name;

(ii) the date of purchase; and

(iii) the purchaser’s address as shown on the identification produced or, if the individual provides a United States military identification card as identification, the address that the purchaser provides.

(2) The purchaser shall sign the completed registration form.

(3) The keg license holder shall record on the copy of the registration form retained by the keg license holder the purchaser’s identification number and the date that the purchaser’s identification was issued.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-802 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-802
§26–802.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of managers shall determine the amount of money to be raised to implement an approved drainage project.

(b) The board of managers shall prepare an assessment list that shows the amount due from each landowner subject to the special assessment.

(c) The special assessments imposed on each tract of land shall be proportional to the total assessments.

(d) The assessment list required under subsection (b) of this section shall be:

(1) signed by the board of managers; and

(2) sent to the designated officer.

(e) (1) The designated officer shall certify the conformance of the assessment list with this section.

(2) After receiving the certification of the assessment list, the county commissioners or county council shall certify the assessment list to the county tax collector.

(f) (1) The county tax collector shall include the special assessments imposed under this section in the next bills for county taxes.

(2) The special assessments are:

(i) due and collectible at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes; and

(ii) subject to the same interest and penalties for late payment and nonpayment as county taxes.

(g) If the special assessments collected under this section are insufficient to complete the drainage project, a supplemental special assessment shall be imposed in the same manner.
Md. Code, Education § 26-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-102
§26–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “school resource officer” means a law enforcement officer as defined under § 1–101(e) of the Public Safety Article who has been assigned to a school in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between the chief of a law enforcement agency as defined under § 3–101(b) of the Public Safety Article and the local education agency.

(b) The governing board, president, superintendent, principal, or school resource officer of any public institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education, or a person designated in writing by the board or any of these persons, may deny access to the buildings or grounds of the institution to any other person who:

(1) Is not a bona fide, currently registered student, or staff or faculty member at the institution, and who does not have lawful business to pursue at the institution;

(2) Is a bona fide, currently registered student at the institution and has been suspended or expelled from the institution, for the duration of the suspension or expulsion; or

(3) Acts in a manner that disrupts or disturbs the normal educational functions of the institution.

(c) Administrative personnel, authorized employees of any public institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education, and persons designated in subsection (b) of this section may demand identification and evidence of qualification from any person who desires to use or enter the premises of the institution.

(d) The governing board of any public institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education may enter into an agreement with appropriate law enforcement agencies to carry out the responsibilities of this section when:

(1) The institution is closed; or

(2) None of the persons designated in subsection (b) of this section are present in the buildings or on the grounds of the institution.

(e) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both if he:

(1) Trespasses on the grounds of any public institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education;

(2) Fails or refuses to leave the grounds of any of these institutions after being requested to do so by a person designated in subsection (b) of this section as being authorized to deny access to the buildings or grounds of the institution; or

(3) Willfully damages or defaces any building, furnishing, statue, monument, memorial, tree, shrub, grass, or flower on the grounds of any of these institutions.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-209 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-209
§26–209.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Part II of this subtitle applies to an individual who is a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(b) This Part II of this subtitle does not apply to an individual who:

(1) is a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System;

(2) transferred to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System from the Employees’ Retirement System; and

(3) did not elect to participate in the Contributory Law Enforcement Officers’ Modified Pension Benefit as provided in § 26-211 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-404
§26–404.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Guaranteed arrest bond certificate” means any certificate that is issued under this section by an insurance company or motor club to provide bail bond services to any of its insureds or members.

(3) “Insurance company” means an insurance company that is authorized to write automobile liability insurance in this State.

(4) “Motor club” has the meaning stated in § 26-101 of the Insurance Article.

(5) “Surety company” means any company designated as a surety company under Title 21 of the Insurance Article.

(b) Within the limitations of this section, the following persons may issue a guaranteed arrest bond certificate:

(1) Any insurance company that is also a surety company; or

(2) If acting in conjunction with a surety company, any other insurance company or any motor club.

(c) A guaranteed arrest bond certificate shall:

(1) Specify its expiration date; and

(2) Contain printed statements that:

(i) The issuer and surety company guarantee the court appearance of the person to whom the certificate is issued; and

(ii) If the person fails to appear in court at the time of the trial, it will pay any fine or forfeiture that is imposed on the person and does not exceed $1,000.

(d) Any surety company may become surety for persons posting guaranteed arrest bond certificates by filing an undertaking to become surety with the Insurance Administration.

(e) (1) A guaranteed arrest bond certificate may not be delivered or issued for delivery in this State unless the form has been filed with and approved by the Insurance Commissioner.

(2) Unless the Insurance Commissioner affirmatively approves or disapproves the form within 30 days after it is filed with him, he is considered to have approved it.

(3) An order of the Insurance Commissioner disapproving the form or withdrawing a previous approval shall state the reasons for the action taken.

(f) A guaranteed arrest bond certificate may not be accepted:

(1) As a part of a surety undertaking or bail bond requirement of more than $1,000; or

(2) To guarantee the appearance of any person in a court of this State, if the offense charged is:

(i) Driving or attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol or while impaired by alcohol;

(ii) Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or any combination of one or more drugs and alcohol or while impaired by any controlled dangerous substance; or

(iii) Any felony.�

(g) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, if the offense allegedly was committed before the expiration date of the certificate, the posting of a guaranteed arrest bond certificate by the person to whom it was issued shall be accepted, instead of cash bail or other bond, to guarantee the appearance in any court in this State, at a time designated by the court, of any person arrested for a violation of:

(i) Any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(ii) Any traffic law or ordinance of any political subdivision of this State.

(2) A guaranteed arrest bond certificate posted as bail bond is subject to forfeiture if the person who posted it fails to appear in court at the time of the trial.

(3) The provisions of this section apply to both residents and nonresidents of this State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1514 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1514
§26–1514.
Status: in_force

The Board may impose restrictions on a license holder to enable the Board to carry out the duties imposed on it by this article if the Board develops:

(1) written restrictions that are reasonable, clear, and understandable; and

(2) written regulations to enforce the restrictions that comply with due process, including providing for notice and a hearing.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-102
§26–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-401
§26–401.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);

(3) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(4) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(5) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);

(6) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);

(7) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);

(8) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);

(9) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);

(10) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(11) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(12) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(13) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(14) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(15) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(16) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 26–403 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 26–405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 17 / Section 26-1704
§26–1704.
Status: in_force

The residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a transfer of a license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-210 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-210
§26–210.
Status: in_force

(a) A member who is subject to this Part II of this subtitle shall:

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

(i) for normal service retirement as provided in § 26–401(b) of this title;

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

(iii) for accidental disability retirement as provided in §§ 29–109(c) and 29–110 of this article;

(2) have the allowance adjusted as provided in §§ 29–401, 29–402, 29–406, and 29–408 of this article; and

(3) make member contributions at the rate specified in § 26–204(a) of this subtitle.

(b) A member who is not subject to this Part II of this subtitle shall receive an allowance for accidental disability retirement as provided in §§ 29-109(c) and 29-110 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-205
§26–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section and § 26–206 of this subtitle, the director may:

(1) employ:

(i) a secretary;

(ii) inspectors; and

(iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and

(2) set the compensation of the employees in accordance with the county’s classification plan.

(b) (1) The Board shall appoint a director.

(2) The director shall serve at the will of the Board and devote full time to the duties of the Board.

(3) The director may receive a salary as determined by the County Executive and as provided in the county budget.

(4) The director is eligible to participate in the county’s supplemental retirement plan.

(5) The director shall follow the requirements of Subtitle 16 of the Prince George’s County Code while hiring any employees under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Board shall appoint an attorney who shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.

(d) (1) The restrictions under § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee apply to employees of the Board.

(2) An employee of the Board:

(i) shall devote full time to the business of the Board during the hours designated by the Board for the performance of the employee’s official duties;

(ii) may not engage in an occupation, business, or profession connected to or associated with the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; and

(iii) may not transact business beyond the employee’s official duties:

1. with a license holder; or

2. in connection with the operation of an establishment licensed for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.

(3) An employee of the Board who violates this section shall be removed.

(e) (1) On the submission by the Board of an annual budget, the County Council shall pay for all expenses of the Board as contained in the county budget.

(2) In the budget, the salaries of the members shall be as set forth under § 26–204 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-902 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 9 / Section 26-902
§26–902.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of this section, a drainage association is considered inactive if for at least 5 years the drainage association has not complied substantially with a majority of the ordinary operating procedures required under this title, including:

(1) the maintenance of ongoing and current information in the drainage file at the office of the designated officer;

(2) election of a board of managers and officers of the board;

(3) an annual meeting of landowners;

(4) the submission of an annual report by the board of managers to the designated officer;

(5) the development, approval, filing, execution, or maintenance of a work plan applicable to property owned by the drainage association; and

(6) the submission and regular updating of the drainage association’s easement record in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the applicable county.

(b) Notwithstanding § 26–901 of this subtitle, on a written petition for dissolution by any member of the most recently elected or appointed board of managers of an inactive drainage association, the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the drainage association was organized promptly shall:

(1) provide public notice that the county commissioners or county council has received and is considering a petition for dissolution of a drainage association;

(2) hold a public hearing to accept public comment before taking any action on the petition;

(3) consider all available information to determine the current operating status and foreseeable operating potential of the drainage association; and

(4) approve or deny the petition for dissolution.

(c) If the county commissioners or county council approve a petition for dissolution under this section, the county commissioners or county council shall:

(1) satisfy all outstanding debts of the drainage association if any balance remains in the county treasury to the credit of the dissolved drainage association;

(2) retain any remaining balance; and

(3) provide for the transfer of any interest in real property held by the inactive drainage association to any county in which the property is located.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1313 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1313
§26–1313.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (3–day) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) The Board may not issue a license to an organization:

(1) for more than 3 consecutive days in a single calendar year; or

(2) in 2 consecutive years.

(d) A license holder may sell beer, wine, or liquor at National Harbor for on– and off–premises consumption.

(e) (1) A license holder may purchase beer, wine, or liquor only from a licensed wholesaler.

(2) A licensed wholesaler may donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 24 / Section 26-2404
§26–2404.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-101
§26–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Emergency road service” means the adjustment, repair, or replacement of the equipment, tires, or mechanical parts of a motor vehicle so that the motor vehicle may be operated under its own power.

(c) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to provide motor club service.

(d) “Licensee” means a motor club that is licensed by the Commissioner to provide motor club service.

(e) “Member” means a member or subscriber of a motor club.

(f) “Motor club” means a person engaged directly or indirectly in selling or offering for sale, furnishing, or procuring motor club service.

(g) “Motor club service” means, in connection with the ownership, operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle by a person, and in consideration of the person being or becoming a member of a motor club, affiliated with a motor club, or entitled to receive membership or other service from a motor club because of an agreement between the person and the motor club, the rendering, furnishing, or procuring of or the payment or reimbursement for, wholly or partly, any or all of the following services to the person:

(1) emergency road service, including the replacement of a motor vehicle key or key fob if the key or key fob becomes inoperable or is lost or stolen;

(2) bail bond service, which is the furnishing of or arranging for a cash deposit, bond, or other form of security required by law for a member accused of a violation of a motor vehicle law or traffic ordinance, to obtain the member’s release from custody pending trial;

(3) financing service, which is the arranging for a loan or other advance of money to a member in connection with providing any other motor club service;

(4) insurance service, which is the furnishing of coverage to a member under an approved group or blanket policy, subject to the limitations of this article, issued to the motor club by an authorized insurer;

(5) legal reimbursement service, which is the payment for or reimbursement of a member of fees charged by an attorney for services rendered to the member in defense of a traffic offense;

(6) theft service, which is the offering of assistance in locating, identifying, or recovering a stolen or missing motor vehicle owned by a member, or the offering of a reward for the purpose of detecting or apprehending the person guilty of the theft; and

(7) towing service, which is the furnishing to a member of the means to move a motor vehicle, under power other than its own, from one place to another.

(h) “Representative” means an individual who, for compensation, solicits or sells memberships, subscriptions, or franchises for a motor club.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-105 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-105
§26–105.
Status: in_force

A drainage project established and maintained by a drainage association benefits the public and promotes public health, safety, and welfare.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 28 / Section 26-2803
§26–2803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall establish a standard fine structure for violations of this title that gives the Board flexibility to consider aggravating or mitigating factors when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.

(b) The Board shall publish monthly and maintain on its website:

(1) a list of penalties for violations of this title; and

(2) the standard fine structure established under subsection (a) of this section, including a list of aggravating and mitigating factors that the Board may consider when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1902.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 19 / Section 26-1902.1
§26–1902.
Status: in_force

§26–1902.1.

(a) The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:

(1) be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and

(2) be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.

(b) A license holder who violates this section is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a $250 fine;

(2) for a second offense, a $500 fine; and

(3) for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a suspension or revocation of the license, or both.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-402 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-402
§26–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Each motor club shall provide to its members:

(1) a service contract;

(2) a membership card; and

(3) the following information:

(i) the exact name of the motor club;

(ii) the street address of the motor club’s home office;

(iii) the street address of the motor club’s principal place of business in the State;

(iv) the telephone numbers of the motor club’s home and business offices; and

(v) a description of the motor club services or benefits to which the member is entitled.

(b) Unless a motor club provides and the Commissioner approves another form of service contract, the service contract consists of:

(1) the completed application or renewal application of the motor club;

(2) the filed fees to be charged to members of the motor club; and

(3) the description of motor club services or benefits to which the members are entitled.

(c) A service contract may not:

(1) contain inconsistent, ambiguous, or misleading clauses, exceptions, or conditions that deceptively affect the risk purported to be assumed or the motor club service to be performed;

(2) contain an inequitable provision that does not have a substantial benefit to the member;

(3) require the payment of fees that are unreasonable in relation to the motor club service agreed to be performed; or

(4) offer reimbursement only, unless the contract clearly states that emergency road service will not be provided.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1613 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1613
§26–1613.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–DD (Development District) 7–day beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use in a restaurant in any single area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.

(3) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, for each area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle that is not located inside the Capital Beltway, the Board may issue the license with an off–sale privilege for use in one restaurant in the area if:

1. the restaurant has at least 100 permanent seats;

2. the combined area of the kitchen, bar, and dining area of the restaurant, including permanent year–round outdoor seating, is greater than 3,500 square feet;

3. the restaurant is located at least 1 mile away from any other establishment that holds a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class B–Plus beer, wine, and liquor license that is exercising its off–sale privileges;

4. the restaurant has a minimum capital investment of more than $1,000,000, excluding the costs of the land, building, or lease;

5. the individual applicants holding a combined ownership interest of at least 75% in the restaurant have operated a restaurant in the county that has held an alcoholic beverages license under this title for at least 7 years prior to the filing of an application for a license under this section;

6. the restaurant is open at least 5 days per week and serves lunch and dinner at least five times per week; and

7. the restaurant does not hold an ownership interest in more than two restaurants that hold a license under this section with an off–sale privilege.

(ii) A holder of a license under this section with an off–sale privilege shall maintain “off–sale” shelves or counters in an area of the licensed premises that is:

1. partitioned or otherwise separated from the main bar and the usual serving area for on–premises consumption; and

2. contiguous to the restaurant.

(iii) The portion of the restaurant dedicated to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not:

1. be considered when calculating the square footage of the restaurant under subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph; and

2. be greater than 3,500 square feet.

(iv) Off–sale privileges under the license authorize the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

(c) (1) An applicant for a license for a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle is not eligible for a Class B–DD license unless:

(i) the restaurant meets all of the requirements set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(ii) the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages exceed the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption only.

(2) A restaurant shall:

(i) be located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;

(ii) have the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;

(iii) meet the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;

(iv) have a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;

(v) be equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;

(vi) employ a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;

(vii) maintain and display a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and

(viii) maintain sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.

(3) The Board may revoke a license to enforce this subsection.

(4) The license holder shall submit to the Board a monthly report of the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages and the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages to verify that the restaurant has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall determine:

(i) the number of licenses to be issued;

(ii) to whom the licenses may be issued; and

(iii) the number of licenses each recipient may hold.

(2) The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle if the applicant is the license holder of three Class B–DD licenses.

(e) (1) A license holder may hold a Class B–DD license in addition to any other license issued under this article.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, for each Class B–DD license a person is issued, the person may obtain one other Class B license located anywhere in the county if all requirements for the Class B license are met.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Class B license that is issued for use in a restaurant in a development district under § 26–1614 of this subtitle to a holder of a Class B–DD license remains in effect only as long as the restaurant in the development district remains open for business as a restaurant.

(ii) If a restaurant in the development district is closed for not more than 6 months, the Class B license shall remain in effect.

(f) The Board may approve the transfer of the ownership of a license for use at the same location but not for use at a different location.

(g) The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual license fee is $3,025.

(2) The annual license fee for a license with an off–sale privilege issued under subsection (c)(3) of this section is $5,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 27 / Section 26-2701
§26–2701.
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) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

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

(7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(13) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(14) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(15) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(16) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(17) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(18) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(19) § 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 § 26–2702 of this subtitle;

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 26–2703 of this subtitle;

(3) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 26–2704 of this subtitle;

(4) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”), subject to § 26–2705 of this subtitle; and

(5) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 26–2706 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-509 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-509
§26–509.
Status: in_force

(a) At a hearing under § 26–508 of this subtitle:

(1) the board of viewers and engineers shall be present; and

(2) any person may appear in person or by counsel and object to any part of the report.

(b) The county commissioners or county council shall consider carefully each objection presented under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If possible at the hearing, the board of viewers may make changes to the report necessary to treat each concerned person equitably.

(d) The county commissioners or county council may:

(1) disapprove the report;

(2) return the report to the board of viewers for amendment or reconsideration in view of an objection presented; or

(3) approve the report as submitted or as amended.

(e) On approval of the report by the county commissioners or county council, the board of managers may install, operate, and maintain the drainage project described in the report.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-504
§26–504.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:

(1) a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;

(2) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and

(3) a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-1001 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1001
§26–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or on the person’s land may open a ditch or install drain tile through the intervening land to connect to the main ditch and keep the ditch or drain tile open at the person’s expense and control.

(b) A person may not open a ditch or install drain tile through the land of another person without the consent of the owner of the land, unless the damages to the land accruing to the owner of the land are assessed by three owners of land appointed by the county commissioners or county council to assess the damages.

(c) A person seeking to open a ditch or install drain tile under this section shall:

(1) pay the costs of laying out and opening the ditch or drain; and

(2) pay all damages awarded to any person who is injured by the ditch or drain before making the ditch or drain.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 23 / Section 26-2301
§26–2301.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);

(2) § 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);

(3) § 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and

(4) § 4–806 (“Refund”).

(b) Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-1002 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1002
§26–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a public highway at the intersection of the highway with a natural watercourse or depression through which water flows during periods of high water, the county in which the bridge is located or the governmental unit required by law to maintain the highway that is intersected shall:

(1) pay the cost of an existing bridge, repairing or enlarging an existing bridge and culvert, or constructing a new bridge or culvert; and

(2) maintain the bridge or culvert described in item (1) of this subsection.

(b) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a public highway at a point where the highway does not intersect a natural watercourse or depression:

(1) the drainage association shall pay the cost of constructing a new bridge or culvert; and

(2) after construction, the county or other governmental unit required by law to maintain the highway that is intersected shall maintain the bridge and any culvert constructed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-201
§26–201.
Status: in_force

A petition to establish a drainage association shall be filed with the designated officer of the county in which all or a part of the land to be affected by the proposed drainage association is located.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-308 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-308
§26–308.
Status: reserved

(a) For the purpose of computing benefits under this title, creditable service consists of:

(1) eligibility service as adjusted under subsection (b) of this section; and

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

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to eligibility service that consists of:

(i) service credit transferred from another retirement or pension system;

(ii) military service credit granted under Title 38 of this article; or

(iii) service credit purchased under this subtitle.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall adjust a member’s eligibility service as provided in this subsection.

(3) (i) The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to determine for any fiscal year the amount of creditable service that equals the eligibility service for a member who has completed less than the normal hours of employment for the member’s position.

(ii) The normal hours of employment for a position equals the minimum number of hours to be completed by a full-time employee serving in the member’s position.

(iii) The creditable service recognized for a fiscal year may not be less than the eligibility service for the member multiplied by a fraction, not to exceed 1, that has:

1. as its numerator, the number of hours of employment as a member that the member has completed during that year; and

2. as its denominator, the normal number of hours for the member’s position.
Md. Code, Education § 26-703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 7 / Section 26-703
§26–703.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not require a nonpublic prekindergarten program or nonpublic school that is religiously affiliated to enroll, retain, or extend privileges to a student or prospective student who does not meet the usual and regular qualifications, requirements, and standards of the program or school or to adopt any rule, regulation, or policy that conflicts with the program or school’s religious or moral teachings, provided that the denial, rule, regulation, or policy is not based on discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-303
§26–303.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The term of each manager is 3 years.

(2) Each manager shall serve until a successor is elected or appointed.

(b) (1) Each year, the landowners shall meet to elect a successor to:

(i) any manager whose term expired on or before the date of the meeting; and

(ii) any manager who died or resigned since the last annual meeting.

(2) A manager who is elected to fill a vacancy caused by death or resignation shall hold the office for the rest of the term.

(c) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the board of managers if:

(i) the board of managers does not call an annual meeting of landowners; or

(ii) the board of managers holds an annual meeting of landowners but a quorum is not present.

(2) The county commissioners or county council may appoint a manager to fill a vacancy on the board of managers until the next annual meeting of landowners.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1306
§26–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a wine tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume for tasting.

(d) A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering of wine to an individual.

(e) In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1513 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1513
§26–1513.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall approve an application and issue the license for which application is made if the Board determines that:

(1) issuing the license is necessary for the accommodation of the public;

(2) the applicant is a fit person to receive the license for which application is made;

(3) the applicant has not made a material false statement in the application;

(4) the applicant has not acted fraudulently in connection with the application or the operation of the underlying business;

(5) if the license is issued, the operation of the business will not unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood in which the business is to be located; and

(6) there are no other reasons, in the discretion of the Board, why the license should not be issued.

(b) The Board shall maintain a record of licenses issued.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-401 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-401
§26–401.
Status: in_force

If a person is taken before a District Court commissioner or is given a traffic citation or a civil citation under § 21–202.1, § 21–809, § 21–810, § 21–1414, or § 24–111.3 of this article containing a notice to appear in court, the commissioner or court shall be one that sits within the county in which the offense allegedly was committed.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-102
§26–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who owns a vehicle may not require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle on a highway in any manner contrary to law.

(b) A person who employs or otherwise directs the driver of a vehicle may not require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle on a highway in any manner contrary to law.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 11 / Section 26-1102
§26–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with off–sale privileges.

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

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e) The Board shall set an annual permit fee.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-308 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-308
§26–308.
Status: in_force

A representative or appointee that is adversely affected by an order of the Commissioner may seek judicial review of the order in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 11 / Section 26-1101
§26–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and

(2) § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).

(b) Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-202
§26–202.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual described in § 26–201 of this subtitle is a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System as a condition of employment.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, membership in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System is optional for an individual described in § 26–201 of this subtitle:

(i) who was employed by the Department of Natural Resources on July 1, 1990, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(ii) who was employed by the Field Enforcement Division on June 30, 1995, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(iii) who was employed by the Maryland Transportation Authority on June 30, 1997, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(iv) who was employed by the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Department on June 30, 1997, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(v) who was employed by the University System of Maryland Police Force on June 30, 1999, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(vi) who is employed by a participating governmental unit on the effective date of participation:

1. on or after July 1, 1999, but before July 1, 2017, for that participating governmental unit and who elects membership within 6 months of the effective date of participation; or

2. on or after July 1, 2017, for that participating governmental unit and who elects membership before the effective date of participation;

(vii) who was employed by the Maryland Port Administration Police Force and was subsequently transferred to and employed by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force on July 1, 1998, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(viii) who was employed by the office of the State Fire Marshal on June 30, 1998, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(ix) who was employed by the Morgan State University Police Force on June 30, 1999, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(x) who was employed by the BWI Airport Fire & Rescue Department on June 30, 2000, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(xi) who was employed by the Department of General Services, Maryland Department of Health, or Motor Vehicle Administration on June 30, 2000, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(xii) who was employed by the Military Department as a firefighter at Martin State Airport on June 30, 2001, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(xiii) who was employed on June 30, 2002, by the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Education as a police officer certified in accordance with the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2002;

(xiv) who was employed on June 30, 2004, by the Salisbury Fire Department as a firefighter or paramedic and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2004, if eligible under Title 31, Subtitle 2A of this article;

(xv) who was employed on June 30, 2005, by the Department of State Police as an aviator operating an aircraft for the State Emergency Medical System, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2005;

(xvi) who was employed by the Military Department as a law enforcement officer at Martin State Airport on June 30, 2007, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2007;

(xvii) who was a member of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Intelligence and Investigative Division who has powers granted to a police officer under § 10–701 of the Correctional Services Article on June 30, 2007, and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2007;

(xviii) who was employed on July 1, 2008, as a police officer by the Baltimore City Community College Police Force and who elects membership on or before December 31, 2008; or

(xix) who was an employee of the Warrant Apprehension Unit, formerly of the Division of Parole and Probation in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, who had powers granted to a peace officer or police officer under the former § 6–106 of the Correctional Services Article on June 30, 2015, and who elected membership on or before December 31, 2015.

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

(3) (i) An election to join the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System under this subsection is a one–time, irrevocable election.

(ii) If an individual does not elect membership during the applicable period specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the individual may not subsequently become a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 14 / Section 26-1403
§26–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-803
§26–803.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light 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 $245.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 9 / Section 26-902
§26–902.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:

(i) is located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;

(ii) has the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;

(iii) meets the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;

(iv) has a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;

(v) has a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;

(vi) employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;

(vii) maintains and displays a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and

(viii) maintains sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.

(2) A drug, candy, or confectionery store is not a restaurant.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder, at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, to sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for off–premises consumption only:

1. from the main bar; and

2. in the main portion of the dining room facilities.

(2) The off–sale privilege set out in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection is limited to those license holders who had the privilege on July 1, 1970.

(d) A license holder shall report promptly to the Board when the restaurant operations are interrupted.

(e) If the new licensed establishment meets the standards set out in this section, the Board may:

(1) issue a new Class B beer, wine, and liquor license;

(2) approve a transfer of the license by the same license holder to a new location; and

(3) approve a transfer of the license from one license holder to another at the same or different location.

(f) The annual license fee is $2,305.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-206 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-206
§26–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the first December 31 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Commissioner shall send to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee or electronic mail address of the holder on record a notice that states:

(1) the process for renewing the license;

(2) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application; and

(3) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 1–year term if the holder:

(1) otherwise is entitled to a license;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application:

(i) on the form that the Commissioner provides; or

(ii) in an electronic format that the Commissioner approves;

(3) files with the Commissioner the fees to be charged to members;

(4) provides a financial statement as required under § 26–203(c)(3) of this subtitle; and

(5) pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $100.

(d) The Commissioner shall renew the license of each licensee that meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 26-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-203
§26–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may contract with the Howard County Department of Public Works for the maintenance and operation of parts of the Howard County Department of Public Works’ water system that are supplied from the Commission’s water system.

(b) If the contract under subsection (a) of this section requires the Commission to maintain and operate parts of the Howard County Department of Public Works’ water system:

(1) the operating control of those parts of the Howard County Department of Public Works’ water system belongs exclusively to the Commission; and

(2) the Commission shall collect fees and charges incident to the maintenance and operation of the water system or the use of water in accordance with § 25–504(b), (c), and (d) of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-107
§26–107.
Status: in_force

If any owner of property affected by any proceedings under this title resides out of State, a written notice of the proceedings of the county commissioner or county council served on the tenant or agent of the owner at least 30 days before the proceedings shall be as good and sufficient as if the owner resided in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1305
§26–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer (B) license, a beer and wine (BW) license, or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer for tasting.

(d) A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 3 ounces from each offering of beer to an individual.

(e) (1) In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.

(2) In addition to the cost of a beer license, the annual license fee is $110.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-207
§26–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of Finance shall collect fees for the County Executive and County Council.

(b) The County Executive and County Council shall:

(1) use the fees collected to pay:

(i) refunds issued in accordance with § 26–1410 of this title; and

(ii) the salaries and expenses of the Board as provided in § 26–205 of this subtitle; and

(2) credit the balance of the fees collected to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-1102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 11 / Section 26-1102
§26–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not obstruct a drainage project constructed under this title in a manner that impedes the free flow of water.

(2) A person may place a properly constructed swinging water gate across a ditch on a fence line to prevent livestock from trespassing through the ditch.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.

(c) Each fine collected under this section shall be paid to the county tax collector and credited to the drainage association that suffered the damage.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1605
§26–1605.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a license for use in an establishment with a commercial fuel pump that is:

(1) on the site; and

(2) used by the public to purchase fuel.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1301
§26–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);

(2) § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);

(3) § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);

(4) § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);

(5) § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and

(6) § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).

(b) Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1314 of this subtitle.

(c) Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 26–1311 and 26–1313 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 12 / Section 26-1201
§26–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BCE (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a catering establishment.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board shall adopt regulations that define a catering establishment.

(ii) The regulations adopted by the Board shall require a catering establishment to have:

1. a minimum capital investment of $1,000,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, excluding the cost of land, buildings, or a lease; and

2. a minimum seating capacity of 150 individuals.

(3) The license authorizes the license holder to provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by participants of catered events only.

(c) The license holder shall serve food with the beer, wine, and liquor.

(d) The annual license fee is $4,480.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations specifying the hours and days of sale.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1509 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1509
§26–1509.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license that has an off–sale privilege to:

(1) an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or

(2) a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.

(b) An establishment described in subsection (a) of this section that held a license on July 1, 1973:

(1) may continue to hold the license; and

(2) at the discretion of the Board, may change the class of the license.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-303
§26–303.
Status: in_force

A registration certificate shall state in substance that the individual named in the registration certificate is a registered representative of a licensee in the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-202
§26–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A police officer may arrest without a warrant a person for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law, including any rule or regulation adopted under it, or for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance of any local authority of this State, if:

(1) The person has committed or is committing the violation within the view or presence of the officer, and the violation is any of the following:

(i) A violation of § 21–1411 or § 22–409 of this article, relating to vehicles transporting hazardous materials; or

(ii) A violation of § 24–111 or § 24–111.1 of this article, relating to the failure or refusal to submit a vehicle to a weighing or to remove excess weight from it;

(2) The person has committed or is committing the violation within the view or presence of the officer, and either:

(i) The person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or

(ii) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person will disregard a traffic citation;

(3) The officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed the violation, and the violation is any of the following offenses:

(i) Driving or attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol, while impaired by alcohol, or in violation of an alcohol restriction;

(ii) Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or any combination of one or more drugs and alcohol or while impaired by any controlled dangerous substance;

(iii) Failure to stop, give information, or render reasonable assistance, as required by §§ 20–102 and 20–104 of this article, in the event of an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any person;

(iv) Driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while the driver’s license or privilege to drive is suspended or revoked;

(v) Failure to stop or give information, as required by §§ 20–103 through 20–105 of this article, in the event of an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle or other property;

(vi) Any offense that caused or contributed to an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any person;

(vii) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer;

(viii) Driving or attempting to drive a vehicle in violation of § 16–101 of this article;

(ix) A violation of § 14–110(b), (c), (d), or (e) of this article; or

(x) A violation of § 21–1116(a) of this article that results in serious bodily injury to another person;

(4) The person is a nonresident and the officer has probable cause to believe that:

(i) The person has committed the violation; and

(ii) The violation contributed to an accident; or

(5) The officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed the violation, and, subject to the procedures set forth in § 26–203 of this subtitle, the person is issued a traffic citation and refuses to acknowledge its receipt by signature.

(b) An arrest under this section shall be made in the same manner as, and without more force than, in misdemeanor cases.

(c) A person arrested under this section shall be taken without unnecessary delay before a District Court commissioner, as specified in § 26-401 of this title, unless the arresting officer in his discretion releases the individual upon the individual’s written promise to appear for trial.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 17 / Section 26-1702
§26–1702.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may not approve the transfer of a license from one location to another:

(1) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, for at least 2 years after the issuance of a new license; and

(2) unless the Board determines that:

(i) the transfer to the new location is necessary to accommodate the public; and

(ii) the transferee has complied with the residency requirements specified in § 26–1406(c) of this title.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Board, a receiver or trustee may transfer ownership and location of a license for the benefit of creditors of a license holder within 6 months after:

(1) appointment as the receiver or trustee; or

(2) the death of the license holder.

(c) (1) The Board may approve a transfer of location or ownership within 2 years after a transfer of location has been authorized.

(2) This paragraph does not prohibit a transfer of ownership for continuance of a business in the same location, unless there has been a transfer of location for the license within 2 years.

(d) A transfer of a license in accordance with a security agreement is subject to approval by the Board like any other license transfer, except that the written consent and cooperation of the existing license holder is not required.

(e) (1) In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after a hearing for a license transfer is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:

(i) are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and

(ii) request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.

(2) A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-405
§26–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.

(2) For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:

(i) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and

(ii) a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 24 / Section 26-2403
§26–2403.
Status: in_force

(a) Before docketing an action for judicial review under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the clerk of the circuit court for the county shall:

(1) collect all court costs from the petitioner; and

(2) receive a statement from the clerk of the Board that the costs for getting records and transcripts of proceedings of the hearing before the Board have been paid.

(b) The costs described in subsection (a)(1) of this section may not be assessed against the Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-207 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-207
§26–207.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) is subject to the same requirements to which an individual who was a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on June 30, 2011, and remains a member on July 1, 2011, is subject.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-307 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-307
§26–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The designated officer shall maintain a drainage file.

(b) The drainage file shall contain the petitions, motions, orders, reports, and other exhibits necessary for a complete record of the establishment of each drainage association in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-102
§26–102.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the operation of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System shall be the same as the operation of the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-403
§26–403.
Status: in_force

(a) On completion of the plan, or on the acceptance of a previously completed plan, the board of managers shall call a meeting of the landowners to vote on the adoption of the plan for submission to the county commissioners or county council.

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

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

(ii) mail a notice to each landowner.

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

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

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

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

(d) (1) The board of managers shall determine whether to submit the plan to the county commissioners or county council for review and approval.

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

(i) the vote of each landowner;

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

(iii) the location of the drainage project; and

(iv) the extent of the benefits to the voter’s land by the drainage project.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-506 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-506
§26–506.
Status: in_force

(a) At the request of the board of managers, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint a board of viewers to determine if the original determination as to which lands have benefited from the improvements has changed.

(b) The board of viewers appointed under this section shall have the same qualifications, rights, powers, privileges, and duties as the original board of viewers.

(c) (1) The board of viewers shall report its findings to the county commissioners or county council.

(2) The county commissioners or county council shall consider the report in the same manner as the original report, and the report shall be subject to a public hearing and the right to judicial review as provided under § 26–513 of this subtitle.

(d) Any revision in the original determination as to which lands benefit from the drainage project shall become the basis for all future assessments for paying for the drainage project, including related expenses such as damages and the maintenance of the drainage project.

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the board of managers, at any time after the creation of a drainage association, may determine which land in the association is classified as woodland, cropland, commercial, industrial, or residential.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1617 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1617
§26–1617.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–RD (revitalization district) license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to an applicant that:

(i) is located and remains in:

1. a designated Maryland main street with a local management authority;

2. a designated revitalization area; or

3. an area with a revitalization plan that has been adopted locally;

(ii) has gross sales:

1. that do not exceed $150,000 per year; and

2. of which at least 80% are derived from the sale of food; and

(iii) is primarily a restaurant at which customers are seated to eat.

(2) The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor at retail for on–premises consumption in any premises licensed for Class B–RD sales.

(c) The hours and days for sale are as provided in § 26–2005(h) of this title.

(d) The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.

(e) The annual license fee is $725.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-212 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-212
§26–212.
Status: in_force

A member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System who did not elect to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Modified Pension Benefit as provided in § 26–211 of this subtitle, shall receive each benefit enhancement added on or after July 1, 2001, to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Modified Pension Benefit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1307 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 13 / Section 26-1307
§26–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer and wine tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow, for tasting, the consumption of:

(1) beer; or

(2) wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.

(d) A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:

(1) 1 ounce from each offering of wine; or

(2) 3 ounces from each offering of beer.

(e) The Board shall set the annual license fee.
Md. Code, Education § 26-501 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-501
§26–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Admissions application” means an individual application to enroll as an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education.

(c) “Criminal history” means an arrest or a criminal conviction.

(d) “Third–party admissions application” means an admissions application not controlled by the institution.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-208
§26–208.
Status: in_force

After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the Commissioner finds that the licensee:

(1) has violated any provision of this title;

(2) has failed to maintain the standards required under this title for the issuance of an initial license;

(3) is insolvent;

(4) has liabilities that exceed its assets;

(5) has engaged in a fraudulent or deceptive act; or

(6) has entered into a service contract the form of which has not been approved by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-203.4 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-203.4
§26–203.
Status: reserved

§26–203.4.

(a) This section applies to an employee of the Warrant Apprehension Unit, formerly of the Division of Parole and Probation in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, who:

(1) had the powers granted to a peace officer or police officer under the former § 6–106 of the Correctional Services Article; and

(2) transferred to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on or before December 31, 2015.

(b) A member shall deposit in the annuity savings fund of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System:

(1) contributions at the rates specified under § 26–204 of this subtitle; and

(2) regular interest on the contributions required under item (1) of this subsection at the rate of 5% per year compounded annually.

(c) (1) The Board of Trustees shall transfer a member’s accumulated contributions from the annuity savings fund of the Employees’ Pension System to the annuity savings fund of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(2) The amount a member is required to deposit under subsection (b) of this section shall be reduced by the amount of accumulated contributions transferred under this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1502
§26–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may issue a license before the construction or alteration of the premises to be licensed is completed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-402 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-402
§26–402.
Status: in_force

The plan developed under § 26–401 of this subtitle shall include:

(1) the location of each proposed drainage project on a map, drawing, or aerial photograph;

(2) a general delineation of the boundaries of the area affected by the drainage association with the general location in the county affected;

(3) engineering plans in sufficient detail to describe the proposed project;

(4) a general delineation of the boundaries of each tract of land in the area affected by the drainage association, including an estimate of the acreage of each tract; and

(5) the total estimated construction cost of each proposed drainage project.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-512 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-512
§26–512.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who may be adversely affected by the making of any ditch or drain or who may be assessed for any part of the costs of a ditch or drain may apply for an order of review to the county commissioners or county council at any time before the approval of the report.

(b) The county commissioners or county council may grant an order of review and appoint another board of viewers to redo the work done by the original board of viewers.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-209 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-209
§26–209.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license or a licensee is entitled to a hearing before the Commissioner if the application is denied or not acted on within a reasonable time or if the license is suspended or revoked.

(b) An applicant or licensee that is adversely affected by an order of the Commissioner may seek judicial review of the order in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1005
§26–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country and golf club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:

(1) (i) has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

(ii) at the time of the application for the license, maintains:

1. at least two tennis courts;

2. a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and

3. a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes; or

(2) (i) has at least 500 members who pay dues; and

(ii) at the time of the application for the license, maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least 18 holes.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(1) from Monday to Saturday, to any customer of the club for on–premises or off–premises consumption; and

(2) on Sunday, only to a member of the golf and country club and a guest of a member for on–premises consumption on the grounds of the club used in connection with the club.

(e) 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 § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.

(f) The annual license fee is $1,815.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 6 / Section 26-602
§26–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

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

(2) A license holder who held this class of license before July 1, 1975, and who has been selling beer for off–premises consumption may continue to do so.

(c) The annual license fee is $365.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2006 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 20 / Section 26-2006
§26–2006.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may not sell beer, wine, or liquor on Sunday unless:

(1) the Sunday is December 24 or December 31; or

(2) the holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license holds a Sunday off–sale permit under § 26–1104 of this title.

(b) A holder of a Class B restaurant license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption Monday through Sunday from midnight to 8 a.m.

(c) A holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may sell the alcoholic beverages that the license allows until 2 a.m. on January 1.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-301.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-301.1
§26–301.
Status: in_force

§26–301.1.

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

(2) “Funding” includes any form of assurance, guarantee, grant payment, credit, tax credit, or other assistance.

(3) “Vehicle parking facility” has the meaning stated in § 4–101 of this article.

(b) A vehicle parking facility shall allow motorcycles to park in the facility, subject to the charges established by the facility, if:

(1) The facility is owned, operated, or leased by the State or a political subdivision of the State; or

(2) The facility receives funding from the State or a political subdivision of the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-104 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-104
§26–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners or county council of a county may establish a drainage association.

(b) A drainage association may:

(1) locate and establish a ditch, drain, or canal; and

(2) establish and maintain a watershed drainage system by constructing, straightening, widening, or deepening any ditch, drain, or watercourse.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1601
§26–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the number of licenses in a class issued by the Board may not exceed:

(i) Class A beer, 4;

(ii) Class B beer, 23;

(iii) Class C beer, 3;

(iv) Class D beer, 33;

(v) Class A beer and light wine, 7;

(vi) Class B beer and light wine, 45;

(vii) Class B–GC beer and light wine, 4;

(viii) Class C beer and light wine, 8;

(ix) Class D beer and light wine, 99;

(x) Class A beer, wine, and liquor, 143;

(xi) Class B beer, wine, and liquor, 215;

(xii) Class B–AE beer, wine, and liquor, 15;

(xiii) Class BCE beer, wine, and liquor, 8;

(xiv) Class B–CI beer, wine, and liquor, 2;

(xv) Class B–DD beer, wine, and liquor:

1. under § 26–1614(a)(1) of this subtitle, 4;

2. under § 26–1614(a)(2) of this subtitle, 4;

3. under § 26–1614(a)(3) of this subtitle, 6;

4. under § 26–1614(a)(4) of this subtitle, 6;

5. under § 26–1614(a)(5) of this subtitle, 4;

6. under § 26–1614(a)(6) of this subtitle, 10;

7. under § 26–1614(a)(7) of this subtitle, 3;

8. under § 26–1614(a)(8) of this subtitle, 5;

9. under § 26–1614(a)(9) of this subtitle, 2;

10. under § 26–1614(a)(10) of this subtitle, 1;

11. under § 26–1614(a)(11) of this subtitle, 1;

12. under § 26–1614(a)(12) of this subtitle, 1;

13. under § 26–1614(a)(13) of this subtitle, 1; and

14. under § 26–1614(a)(14) of this subtitle, 10;

(xvi) Class B/ECF beer, wine, and liquor, 1;

(xvii) Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor, 2;

(xviii) Class B–ECR beer, wine, and liquor, 1;

(xix) Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;

(xx) Class B–Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;

(xxi) Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor, 3; and

(xxii) Class C beer, wine, and liquor:

1. under § 26–1002 of this title, 1;

2. under § 26–1005 of this title, 12;

3. under § 26–1011 of this title, 25;

4. under § 26–1017 of this title, 30; and

5. under § 26–1019 of this title, 4.

(2) The Board may not issue a new Class A license for or approve the transfer of a Class A license to a location within three–fourths of a mile of a correctional facility, as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article, in Upper Marlboro.

(b) This section does not invalidate a license in a class that exceeded the maximum number for the class as of June 1, 1955.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-501 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-501
§26–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not act as a representative of a licensee unless the person is registered under Subtitle 3 of this title.

(b) A person may not sell, solicit, or act as a representative for an unlicensed motor club doing business in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-906 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 9 / Section 26-906
§26–906.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-804
§26–804.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Unless the license is restricted under § 26–601(c) or § 26–604(c) of this title or § 26–801(c) of this subtitle, 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 $500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 26 / Section 26-2604
§26–2604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.

(b) (1) The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.

(2) The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-510 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-510
§26–510.
Status: in_force

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

(b) To reimburse the county for the expenses described in subsection (a) of this section, the county commissioners or county council may impose a special assessment in equal amounts on the property of the landowners who signed the petition filed under Subtitle 2 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-208 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-208
§26–208.
Status: in_force

In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Board may adopt regulations:

(1) regarding the presence of any individual under the age of 21 years on a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages;

(2) regarding licensed premises and the conduct of business by license holders and their employees in relation to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages;

(3) to require the maintenance of records on the licensed premises by the license holder containing the names, addresses and ages of all individuals employed by the license holder on the premises; and

(4) to maintain standards for sanitation and health, including provisions for:

(i) adequate and sanitary facilities for consumption of alcoholic beverages;

(ii) safe water and plumbing facilities;

(iii) proper utensil cleaning and storage;

(iv) refuse disposal and rodent control; and

(v) the preparation and service of meals or other food with alcoholic beverages; and

(5) to otherwise carry out this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 27 / Section 26-2705
§26–2705.
Status: in_force

An individual who is charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–321 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-307.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-307.1
§26–307.
Status: in_force

§26–307.1.

(a) A member 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 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.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may purchase service credit for a period of employment as a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ 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 modified pension benefit under Subtitle 2, Part II of this title when the member previously terminated membership in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

(2) A member may not purchase eligibility service credit that exceeds the member’s creditable service credit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 24 / Section 26-2405
§26–2405.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the date set for a hearing before the circuit court of a petition under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, a petitioner or a party in interest properly before the court may petition the court in writing for leave to present additional evidence on an issue for which judicial review is sought.

(b) If, after a hearing, the court is satisfied that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present the evidence in the proceeding before the Board, the court shall remand the case to the Board and order that the evidence be taken before the Board on the conditions the court considers proper.

(c) (1) On remand for the taking of additional evidence, the Board may modify or reverse the previous findings and decision of the Board by reason of the additional evidence.

(2) If the Board modifies or reverses a previous finding or decision as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall file with the reviewing court, to become a part of the record, the additional evidence together with the modification, new finding, or new decision.

(d) On the filing of a finding or decision after remand as described in subsection (c) of this section, if the court determines that the substantial rights of a petitioner may have been prejudiced, the court may reverse or modify the decision or modified decision of the Board or again remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-306.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-306.1
§26–306.
Status: in_force

§26–306.1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. the date membership ends.

(3) The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-409 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-409
§26–409.
Status: in_force

(a) The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:

(1) It includes the information required under the laws of this State;

(2) It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and

(3) It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.

(b) The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:

(1) A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section;

(2) A warrant, information, or indictment; or

(3) Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland with the concurrence of the Administration.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-304
§26–304.
Status: in_force

The board of managers shall elect a chair and a secretary from among its members.
Md. Code, Education § 26-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-201
§26–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “academic paper” means any theme, essay, term paper, book report, report, thesis, dissertation, or other written assignment.

(b) A person may not sell or offer for sale any assistance in the preparation, research, or writing of an academic paper if he knows that the buyer intends to submit the academic paper substantially unchanged to an educational institution as the original work of someone other than the author, in fulfilling the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study.

(c) This section does not prevent:

(1) An educational institution, or any of its faculty or staff, from offering courses, instruction, counseling, or tutoring in research or writing as part of a program authorized by the institution;

(2) Any person from offering tutorial assistance that does not include the preparation, research, or writing of an academic paper intended for submission to an educational institution in fulfilling the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study; or

(3) Any person from typing, transcribing, or reproducing a manuscript for a fee.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1012 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1012
§26–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) There is a Class B–GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license for use on the licensed premises of a golf course in the county under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

(c) (1) The Board shall issue a license to each manager of a golf course of the Commission who applies and qualifies as a license holder.

(2) A separate license is required for each golf course.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more outlets for on–premises consumption on the golf course.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours and days of sale for beer, wine, and liquor are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Monday through Sunday.

(2) The Commission may:

(i) reduce the hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor; and

(ii) discontinue the sale of beer, wine, and liquor from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

(f) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 26-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-204
§26–204.
Status: in_force

(a) If Howard County is supplied with water from the Commission’s system, the Commission may adopt regulations requiring:

(1) the use of water saving devices;

(2) curtailing of water use during water restriction periods; and

(3) compliance with health requirements of the Commission’s plumbing regulations.

(b) Howard County shall comply with the regulations adopted by the Commission for those parts of the Howard County Department of Public Works’ water system supplied with water by the Commission.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-306 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-306
§26–306.
Status: in_force

If a licensee cancels a representative’s authority to act for the licensee, the licensee immediately shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-207
§26–207.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person holding a commercial driver’s license fails to comply with a notice to appear in court or a notice for failure to pay a fine for a traffic citation issued to the person under the laws or regulations of another state, and the other state’s driver licensing authority notified the Administration of the noncompliance, on receipt of the notice of noncompliance and after giving the person 10 days’ written notice, the Administration shall suspend the driving privileges of the person until receipt of a notice of compliance from the other state.

(b) In cooperation with other states’ driver licensing authorities, the Administration shall develop procedures to carry out the provisions of this section that relate to the suspension of driving privileges.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-206.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-206.1
§26–206.
Status: in_force

§26–206.1.

(a) This section applies to an individual who:

(1) on or before June 30, 2011, was a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System;

(2) (i) is separated from employment for 4 years or less;

(ii) 1. is separated from employment for military service that meets the requirements of the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act; and

2. resumes employment within 1 year of leaving military service in a position that is included in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System; or

(iii) is separated from employment with the minimum eligibility service needed to be eligible for a vested allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(3) does not withdraw the member’s accumulated contributions; and

(4) does not become a retiree.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) of this section who resumes employment in a position that is included in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System is subject to the same requirements to which an individual who was a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on June 30, 2011, and remains a member on July 1, 2011, is subject.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 18 / Section 26-1801
§26–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);

(2) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);

(3) § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);

(4) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and

(5) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).

(b) Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1802 of this subtitle.

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

(1) § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1804 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–406 (“Protests”), subject to § 26–1803 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1806 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-403
§26–403.
Status: in_force

A District Court commissioner may not set bail in an amount greater than the maximum allowed as a fine for the alleged offense.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-1101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 11 / Section 26-1101
§26–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not prevent a member, an employee, or an agent of the board of managers or a member or an agent of the board of viewers from entering land as authorized under § 26–401(c) of this title.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-101
§26–101.
Status: in_force

This title applies to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 18 / Section 26-1803
§26–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) A protest of a license renewal shall be filed with the Board on or before March 1.

(b) A municipality in which the licensed premises is located may make a protest of a license renewal after holding a public hearing concerning the protest.

(c) (1) In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after the hearing is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:

(i) are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and

(ii) request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.

(2) A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.
Md. Code, Education § 26-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-104
§26–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “school bus driver” means the driver of a school vehicle as defined in § 11–154 of the Transportation Article while employed by or under contract with a local school system.

(b) A person may not obstruct, hinder, or interfere with a school bus driver while the school bus driver is engaged in the performance of the school bus driver’s official duties.

(c) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-206
§26–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall appoint all of the Board’s inspectors.

(b) An inspector:

(1) has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;

(2) may issue a civil citation under § 26–2603 of this title; and

(3) has the authority to order that an unlicensed establishment be closed immediately under § 26–2501 of this title.

(c) An inspector shall:

(1) visit and inspect periodically every licensed premises; and

(2) carry out other duties that the Board requires.

(d) Inspectors are subject to the restrictions under:

(1) § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee; and

(2) § 26–205(d) of this subtitle requiring an employee to devote full time to the business of the Board, prohibiting certain activities, and requiring removal for violation of those requirements and prohibitions.

(e) An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(f) (1) There are up to three full–time inspectors and up to 24 part–time inspectors of the Board as provided in the county budget.

(2) To be a full–time or part–time inspector, an individual shall be a resident of the county.

(3) (i) From the full–time inspectors, the Board shall designate annually a chief inspector and two deputy chief inspectors.

(ii) Under the direction of the Board, the chief inspector shall regulate the duties, hours, and assignments of the inspectors.

(4) The full–time inspectors who are certified by the personnel director as meeting the standards that the county merit board sets out are included in the county merit system.

(g) A part–time inspector shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-306
§26–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is entitled to eligibility service during a leave of absence if the leave of absence:

(1) is approved by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members similarly situated; and

(2) is not otherwise recognized as eligibility service under this subtitle.

(b) To receive service credit for a leave of absence described under subsection (a) of this section, a member shall pay the member contributions with regular interest, if any, as determined by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members similarly situated.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-301
§26–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Through its proper officer or agent, each licensee promptly shall notify the Commissioner of the name, title, and address of each individual the licensee desires to appoint as a representative in the State.

(b) The notice required by this section shall be:

(1) filed with the Commissioner on the form that the Commissioner provides; and

(2) accompanied by:

(i) an initial registration fee of $5; and

(ii) a statement in writing, by the appointee, that gives:

1. the appointee’s name, age, residence address, business address, present occupation, and occupation for the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the notice;

2. the names of motor clubs represented during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the notice and where represented; and

3. any other information the Commissioner requires.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 26 / Section 26-2606
§26–2606.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.

(2) Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:

(i) a police department;

(ii) a fire department or fire inspector; or

(iii) a health department.

(b) An inspection of a licensed premises may be conducted with or without prior notice in order to:

(1) provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;

(2) conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;

(3) make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;

(4) coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;

(5) take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland–National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;

(6) investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or

(7) initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.

(c) Within 5 business days after an inspection under this section, the inspector shall provide to the license holder and the Board a report of the inspection.

(d) On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall publish on the Board’s website a list of the total number of inspections conducted of each licensed premises by the Board in the prior calendar year.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1010 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1010
§26–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) There is a Class B–ECR (Equestrian Center restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to the Commission on the application and qualification of the Commission.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption in the Commission’s Equestrian Center restaurant by the license holder or a private concessionaire under contract with the license holder to operate the licensed premises.

(e) Profit from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the license holder may be for the use of the Commission.

(f) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.

(g) The annual license fee is $2,420.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 15 / Section 26-1505
§26–1505.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether the person acts on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of another person.

(b) The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company does not apply if:

(1) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters; and

(2) the licenses were issued before June 1, 1982.

(c) The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for the same person or premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 28 / Section 26-2802
§26–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.

(b) Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:

(1) for a first offense:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or

(ii) for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;

(2) for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and

(3) for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.

(c) For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.
Md. Code, Education § 26-503 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-503
§26–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an institution of higher education may not use an admissions application that contains questions about the criminal history of the applicant.

(b) An institution of higher education may use a third–party admissions application that contains questions about the criminal history of the applicant if the institution:

(1) Does not use the third–party admissions application to disqualify an applicant based on the applicant’s criminal history; and

(2) Posts a notice on its website stating that a criminal history does not disqualify an applicant from admission.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-103
§26–103.
Status: in_force

This title does not:

(1) restrict a charter county or code county from exercising a power granted under § 10–321 of this article; or

(2) authorize:

(i) the removal of a milldam;

(ii) the interference with legal water rights of a mill; or

(iii) the diversion of water in a manner that deprives an owner of land over which water flows of the benefits and water rights to which the owner of the land is legally entitled.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-508 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-508
§26–508.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall examine a report submitted by a board of viewers under § 26–507 of this subtitle at the first meeting after receiving the report.

(2) If the county commissioners or county council find that a report under § 26–507 of this subtitle is not in proper form or not in compliance with the law, the report shall be returned to the board of viewers to be corrected and resubmitted.

(3) If the county commissioners or county council find that a report under § 26–507 of this subtitle is in proper form and in compliance with the law, the county commissioners or county council shall set a date for a public hearing on the report.

(b) (1) At least 30 days before a hearing under this section, the county commissioners or county council shall:

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

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

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

(c) A copy of the report of the board of viewers shall be:

(1) available for inspection in an office of the designated officer; and

(2) sent to the Secretary of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-702 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 7 / Section 26-702
§26–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of managers shall control and supervise each drainage project under this title.

(b) The board of managers shall keep each drainage project in good repair in accordance with an approved operation and maintenance plan.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-806 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-806
§26–806.
Status: in_force

(a) If the lands of the drainage association that are subject to assessment are located in two or more counties, the board of managers shall prepare a separate assessment list for each county.

(b) The board of managers shall send the assessment list for each county to the designated officer for the county in which the drainage association was organized.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the procedure to impose a special assessment under this section shall be as provided under § 26–802 of this subtitle.

(2) (i) The county commissioners or county council of the county in which the drainage association was organized shall certify the assessment lists for the other counties to the appropriate county commissioners or county council.

(ii) The county commissioners or county council shall then certify the tax assessment lists to the respective county tax collectors for action as provided under § 26–802 of this subtitle.

(d) All money collected in the several counties as provided under this section shall be paid over to the county tax collector of the county in which the drainage association was organized and credited to the drainage association.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1001.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1001.1
§26–1001.
Status: in_force

§26–1001.1.

(a) In this section, “concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that is contracted by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license to provide food and beverages services in designated areas of venues that are:

(1) located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or the Bowie State University campus; and

(2) used primarily to host college athletic events.

(b) There is a Class B–CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire.

(d) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption:

(i) in the area of the venue primarily used to host college athletic events, including courtside seating and suites at the venue; and

(ii) in any other area of the venue controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The license holder may restrict access to the licensed premises.

(e) Notwithstanding § 26–1009(d)(2) of this subtitle, beer, wine, and liquor purchased from an outlet controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS license may be consumed at the premises controlled by the holder of a Class B–CAEVC license.

(f) A separate Class B–CAEVC beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each venue in which the concessionaire operates.

(g) The license may not be counted as a Class B license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.

(h) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.

(i) (1) The annual fee for the license is $3,500.

(2) The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 20 / Section 26-2001
§26–2001.
Status: in_force

(a) 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.

(b) An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title or a holder of an on–sale license may not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises licensed under this title:

(1) from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or

(2) if the holder may sell alcoholic beverages under § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

(c) (1) An individual found consuming alcoholic beverages on the premises or in a place during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.

(2) An owner, a manager, or an employee of a premises or place who knowingly allows consumption during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-104
§26–104.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 1–203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-412 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-412
§26–412.
Status: in_force

If a provision of this title and a provision of Title 4 of the Courts Article conflict, the provision in the Courts Article prevails.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 22 / Section 26-2201
§26–2201.
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, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1706 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 17 / Section 26-1706
§26–1706.
Status: in_force

The fee for a transfer of a license is $500.
Md. Code, Education § 26-704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 7 / Section 26-704
§26–704.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) A county board;

(2) A public prekindergarten program;

(3) A public primary or secondary school;

(4) A nonpublic prekindergarten program that receives State funds; and

(5) A nonpublic primary or secondary school that receives State funds.

(b) An entity listed under subsection (a) of this section may not:

(1) Discriminate against a current student, a prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability;

(2) Refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, a prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability; or

(3) Discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

(c) An entity listed under subsection (a) of this section shall print in its student handbook the following statement:

“It is the policy of the State of Maryland that all public and publicly funded schools and school programs operate in compliance with:

(1) Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964; and

(2) Title 26, Subtitle 7 of the Education Article of the Maryland Code, which states that public and publicly funded schools and programs may not:

(i) Discriminate against a current student, a prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability;

(ii) Refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, a prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability; or

(iii) Discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.”.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-502 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-502
§26–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A person that willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) In addition to any other penalty provided in this title, the Commissioner after notice and hearing may impose on a licensee or representative for each violation of this title a penalty:

(1) not exceeding $25,000 for a licensee; or

(2) not exceeding $5,000 for a representative.

(c) Instead of or in addition to a penalty imposed under this section, the Commissioner may require that restitution be made to any citizen who has suffered financial injury because of a violation of this title.
Md. Code, Insurance § 26-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-202
§26–202.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license to engage in the business of a motor club, a motor club with capital stock must have and maintain:

(1) paid-in capital stock with a fixed nominal or par value in an amount not less than $5,000; and

(2) surplus in an amount not less than $10,000.

(b) A motor club formed under the laws of the State without paid-in capital stock shall have and maintain unencumbered assets, in addition to required reserves and other liabilities, in an amount equal to that required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 16 / Section 26-1606
§26–1606.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 26–1616(b)(2) of this subtitle, the Board may not issue a license for use on the site of a movie theater.

(b) This section does not prohibit the issuance of a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license for use on the site of a drafthouse, as defined in § 26–1007 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 4 / Section 26-403
§26–403.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued only to the holder of:

(1) a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; and

(2) a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county.

(c) In the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county only, for a holder of a Class D license the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-1003 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1003
§26–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a railroad right–of–way at the intersection of the right–of–way with a natural watercourse or depression through which water flows at periods of high water, the railroad company shall:

(1) construct, build, and maintain any necessary new bridge or culvert; or

(2) enlarge, strengthen, reconstruct, or replace any existing bridge or culvert.

(b) The expense to the railroad under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

(1) considered an element of damage to the railroad company by the board of viewers; and

(2) shown as a damage in the report of the board of viewers.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 25 / Section 26-2501
§26–2501.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies to an establishment:

(1) for which the Board has not issued a license;

(2) that is subject to any other license issued by the State or county; and

(3) that is:

(i) a restaurant, hotel, club, room, dance studio, or disco;

(ii) a place of adult entertainment that allows any form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article; or

(iii) any other place open to the public.

(b) A person, including an owner or operator of an establishment may not:

(1) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed by a customer, alcoholic beverages:

(i) from supplies that the customer purchased, reserved, or otherwise brought to the establishment; or

(ii) from supplies purchased or otherwise brought to the establishment by the owner or operator of the establishment or an agent of the owner or operator; or

(2) (i) serve setups, including drinking containers and ice; or

(ii) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.

(c) (1) The Board or an inspector of the Board may order that an establishment be closed immediately if the Board or the inspector determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.

(2) If an immediate closure is ordered, the Board or the inspector who ordered the closure shall give the owner or operator of the establishment:

(i) written notice of and the reasons for the closure; and

(ii) written notice of a hearing on the closure at which the owner or operator may be heard and present evidence.

(3) The Board shall hold the hearing within 3 business days after the closure.

(4) (i) At the hearing, the Board shall determine whether the threat to the public health, safety, or welfare causing the closure continues to exist.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, if the Board determines under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph that the threat continues, the Board may:

1. order the permanent closure of the establishment; or

2. impose conditions under which the establishment may reopen.

(iii) The Board shall order the establishment to be permanently closed if:

1. the closure under paragraph (1) of this subsection for which the hearing is being held is the third closure in a 2–year period; and

2. the previous two closures under paragraph (1) of this subsection were not overturned by the Board or on judicial review.

(5) The Board shall issue a decision within 3 business days after a hearing is held under paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(6) An owner or operator who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board may petition for judicial review to a circuit court.

(d) The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $12,500 for each violation on a person who the Board finds has violated this section.

(e) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 20 / Section 26-2002
§26–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked from midnight on Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer:

(i) for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption:

(i) except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; and

(ii) at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer 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, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:

(i) for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-305 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-305
§26–305.
Status: in_force

An officer or director of a drainage association shall have the immunity from liability described in § 5–508 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 3 / Section 26-302
§26–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a member is entitled to eligibility service for periods of employment while a member of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.

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

(c) (1) If a member completes at least 500 hours of employment while a member in any fiscal year, the member is entitled to 1 year of eligibility service.

(2) Except in the first and last fiscal years, a member may not receive any eligibility service for a fiscal year in which the member completes less than 500 hours of employment while a member.

(3) In the first and last fiscal years, if a member completes less than 500 hours of employment while a member, the Board of Trustees shall prorate the eligibility service based on the number of hours worked.

(d) If a member who is subject to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Modified Pension Benefit under Subtitle 2, Part II of this title completes less than 500 hours of employment while a member, the Board of Trustees shall prorate the member’s eligibility service based on the number of hours worked.
Md. Code, Education § 26-504 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-504
§26–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 26–505 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education may make inquiries into and consider information about a student’s criminal history for the purpose of:

(1) Making decisions regarding access to campus residency; or

(2) Offering supportive counseling or services to help rehabilitate and educate the student on barriers a criminal record may present.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in making inquiries or considering information under this section, an institution of higher education may not automatically or unreasonably restrict a student’s access to campus residency based on that student’s criminal history.

(2) An institution of higher education may develop a process for determining or restricting access to campus residency for a student who has been convicted of:

(i) A sexual crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article;

(ii) A crime of violence under Title 14 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(iii) A substantially similar crime in another state.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1001
§26–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license only for use by an establishment in the county arts and entertainment district as approved by the County Council in Council Resolution CR–83–2001.

(2) A person may not hold more than two Class B–AE licenses.

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

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.

(d) The annual license fee is $3,600.
Md. Code, Transportation § 26-103 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 26 / Subtitle 1 / Section 26-103
§26–103.
Status: in_force

Subject to the exemptions specified in the Maryland Vehicle Law, the following titles of this article apply to the driver of any vehicle owned or operated by the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State:

(1) Title 20, “Accidents and Accident Reports”;

(2) Title 21, “Rules of the Road”;

(3) Title 22, “Equipment of Vehicles”;

(4) Title 23, “Inspection of Used Vehicles and Warnings for Defective Equipment”; and

(5) Title 24, “Size, Weight, and Load; Highway Preservation”.
Md. Code, Local Government § 26-502 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 26 / Subtitle 5 / Section 26-502
§26–502.
Status: in_force

At least 10 days before proceeding with its duties, the board of viewers shall:

(1) post a notice of its intention to proceed at four public places in the area described in the petition;

(2) publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation published in each county in which the lands to be viewed are located; and

(3) send a copy of the notice to the county commissioners or county council, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 8 / Section 26-801
§26–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine 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 or light wine is sold.

(c) (1) (i) A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.

(ii) A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.

(2) If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.

(3) In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer and light wine license.

(4) If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:

(i) during the days and hours specified in § 26–2003(a) of this title; and

(ii) for off–premises consumption.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1810 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 18 / Section 26-1810
§26–1810.
Status: in_force

Section 26–1515 of this title does not apply to an application for a license renewal for the same premises.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1011 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 10 / Section 26-1011
§26–1011.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” means an organization whose membership is composed solely of graduate members of an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization.

(2) “Independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” does not include:

(i) a college or high school fraternity or sorority; or

(ii) any other fraternity or sorority, the membership of which is restricted in whole or in part to students of an educational institution or a professional school.

(b) There is a Class C (fraternal/sororal/service organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal, sororal, or service organization or an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:

(1) is composed solely of inducted members;

(2) was operating in the county before the license application was made;

(3) has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member; and

(4) owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.

(d) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption by a member or guest accompanied by a member.

(2) The license holder may allow a person that has leased a private room or other area of the licensed premises for a private social gathering to bring beer, wine, and liquor onto the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.

(e) 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 § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.

(f) During a 1–year period, if a license holder is found guilty of two underage violations or two violations of purchasing beer, wine, or liquor, from a person other than a licensed wholesaler, or any combination of the two, the Board may suspend or revoke the license.

(g) The annual license fee is $910.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1808 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 26 / Subtitle 18 / Section 26-1808
§26–1808.
Status: in_force

Except for a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license, the residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a renewal of a license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 26-203.3 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 26 / Subtitle 2 / Section 26-203.3
§26–203.
Status: in_force

§26–203.3.

(a) This section applies to members of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Intelligence and Investigative Division who:

(1) have the powers granted to a police officer under § 10–701 of the Correctional Services Article; and

(2) transfer to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on or before December 31, 2007.

(b) A member shall deposit in the annuity savings fund of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System contributions at the rate of 4% of the individual’s earnable compensation after July 1, 2000, including regular interest on the contributions at the rate of 5% per year compounded annually.