Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-117 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-117
§2–117.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Comptroller shall include on the individual income tax return form a checkoff designated as the “Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Contribution”.

(2) The checkoff shall state that:

(i) the individual, or each spouse in the case of a joint return, may contribute to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund the amount designated by the individual; and

(ii) 1. the individual shall deduct the amount of the contribution from any refund to which the individual is entitled; or

2. if the individual is not entitled to a refund, the individual shall add the amount of the contribution to the income tax to be paid with the return.

(3) The Comptroller shall include, with the individual income tax return package, a description of the purposes for which the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund was established and the purposes for which the Fund may be used.

(b) The Comptroller shall:

(1) collect the checkoff contributions and account to the State Treasurer for the money collected;

(2) from the contributions collected, distribute the amount necessary to administer the checkoff to an administrative cost account; and

(3) after the distribution under item (2) of this subsection, distribute the remainder of the money collected under this subsection to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund established under § 9–913 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-401 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Commission for Women.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1234 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1234
§2–1234.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office shall conduct a performance evaluation of units of State government, in accordance with the work plan developed by the Director in consultation with the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee.

(2) An agency or a program may be evaluated separately or as part of a larger organizational unit of State government.

(3) In addition to the performance evaluations conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Office:

(i) may conduct a performance evaluation of a unit on a request by the Legislative Auditor; and

(ii) shall conduct a performance evaluation of a unit:

1. when directed by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee or the Executive Director; or

2. when otherwise required by law.

(4) (i) When directed by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, the Executive Director, or the Director, the Office shall conduct a separate investigation of an act or allegation of fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation, expenditure, receipt, or use of State resources.

(ii) The Director shall determine whether an investigation shall be conducted in conjunction with an audit undertaken in accordance with Part IV of this subtitle or separately.

(b) In addition to the performance evaluations conducted under subsection (a) of this section, the Office may conduct performance evaluations in accordance with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act.

(c) The Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee may direct the Office to:

(1) conduct an assessment or a scoping performance evaluation of a unit of State government in order to determine whether the unit should undergo a more comprehensive performance evaluation under this part; and

(2) based on the findings of the assessment or scoping preliminary evaluation conducted under item (1) of this subsection, waive the unit from a more comprehensive performance evaluation under this part.

(d) If directed by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, the Office shall conduct a performance evaluation of a corporation or an association to which the General Assembly has appropriated money or that has received funds from an appropriation from the State Treasury.

(e) (1) If directed by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, the Executive Director, the Director, or when otherwise required by law, the Office shall conduct a performance evaluation of a local school system.

(2) A performance evaluation conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be performed concurrently with or separately from an audit conducted by the Office of Legislative Audits in accordance with § 2–1220 of this subtitle.

(3) The Office shall provide information regarding the performance evaluation process to the local school system before the performance evaluation is conducted.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-609 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-609
§2–609.
Status: in_force

(1) A contract for sale imposes an obligation on each party that the other’s expectation of receiving due performance will not be impaired. When reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the performance of either party the other may in writing demand adequate assurance of due performance and until he receives such assurance may if commercially reasonable suspend any performance for which he has not already received the agreed return.

(2) Between merchants the reasonableness of grounds for insecurity and the adequacy of any assurance offered shall be determined according to commercial standards.

(3) Acceptance of any improper delivery or payment does not prejudice the aggrieved party’s right to demand adequate assurance of future performance.

(4) After receipt of a justified demand failure to provide within a reasonable time not exceeding thirty days such assurance of due performance as is adequate under the circumstances of the particular case is a repudiation of the contract.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

The affixing of a seal to a writing evidencing a contract for sale or an offer to buy or sell goods does not constitute the writing a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to such a contract or offer.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-303 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303
§2–303.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided in the State budget, the Department shall make its training facilities available to any law enforcement agency of the State and to the Police Training and Standards Commission to the extent that the training facilities and employees of the Department are available.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt rules to govern:

(1) the extent to which the training facilities of the Department may be used;

(2) the course of training; and

(3) the qualifications of individuals who will use the training facilities.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-201
§2–201.
Status: in_force

There is an Air Quality Control Advisory Council in the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-518 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-518
§2A–518.
Status: in_force

(1) After a default by a lessor under the lease contract of the type described in § 2A-508(1), or, if agreed, after other default by the lessor, the lessee may cover by making any purchase or lease of or contract to purchase or lease goods in substitution for those due from the lessor.

(2) Except as otherwise provided with respect to damages liquidated in the lease agreement (§ 2A–504) or otherwise determined pursuant to agreement of the parties (§§ 1–302 and 2A–503), if a lessee’s cover is by a lease agreement substantially similar to the original lease agreement and the new lease agreement is made in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner, the lessee may recover from the lessor as damages (i) the present value, as of the date of the commencement of the term of the new lease agreement, of the rent under the new lease agreement and applicable to that period of the new lease term which is comparable to the original lease agreement minus the present value as of the same date of the total rent for the then remaining lease term of the original lease agreement, and (ii) any incidental or consequential damages, less expenses saved in consequence of the lessor’s default.

(3) If a lessee’s cover is by lease agreement that for any reason does not qualify for treatment under subsection (2), or is by purchase or otherwise, the lessee may recover from the lessor as if the lessee had elected not to cover and § 2A-519 governs.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2-114 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-114
§2–114.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, each unit under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall report to the Secretary or to the Secretary’s designee as provided in the regulations or written directives of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-404 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-404
§2–404.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31, 2009, and annually thereafter, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall report to the House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article on the progress of jurisdictions and the Department of State Police in establishing interrogation rooms capable of creating audiovisual recordings of custodial interrogations.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-604 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-604
§2–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if eight or more police employees are assigned to a county or municipal corporation in accordance with an agreement entered into under § 2-602 of this subtitle:

(1) the county or municipal corporation shall give the Department at least 5 years’ notice whenever the county or municipal corporation decides to terminate the services of police employees provided under the agreement; and

(2) the number of police employees assigned to the county or municipal corporation in accordance with the agreement shall be phased out over 5 years.

(b) The Department and county or municipal corporation may modify the manner in which the services of police employees are terminated in an agreement entered into under § 2-602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-105 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-105
§2–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department, the Secretary shall advise the Governor when an air pollution emergency exists or is reasonably certain to occur.

(2) When so advised, the Governor may issue an executive order that:

(i) Proclaims an air pollution emergency; and

(ii) Requires the immediate elimination of specifically identifiable sources of air pollution.

(b) If a person violates an executive order issued under this section, the Attorney General may sue in a court of appropriate jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the order.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 3 / Section 2A-301
§2A–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a lease contract is effective and enforceable according to its terms between the parties, against purchasers of the goods, and against creditors of the parties.
Md. Code, Family Law § 2-409 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-409
§2–409.
Status: in_force

(a) Each marriage certificate shall contain:

(1) the name, signature, and title of the authorized official who performs the marriage ceremony; or

(2) if the individuals are married in a Society of Friends marriage ceremony, the signatures of the individuals and the attestation of the certificate by 2 overseers of the marriage ceremony.

(b) (1) The authorized official who performs the marriage ceremony shall:

(i) hand 1 marriage certificate to the individuals; and

(ii) return, within 5 days from the date of the marriage ceremony, the other marriage certificate to the clerk who issued the license to which the certificates were attached, but if the authorized official who performs the marriage ceremony dies or resigns, some other individual shall return the certificate.

(2) If the individuals are married in a Society of Friends marriage ceremony, they:

(i) may keep 1 marriage certificate; and

(ii) within 5 days from the date of the marriage ceremony, shall return the other marriage certificate to the clerk who issued the license to which the certificates were attached.

(c) If the marriage certificate is not returned within 6 months after the date on which the license becomes effective, the clerk who issued the license shall attempt to determine whether the marriage ceremony was performed and, if so, the name of the authorized official who performed the marriage ceremony.

(d) (1) An individual who performs a marriage ceremony or who is married in a Society of Friends marriage ceremony may not violate the provisions of subsection (b)(1)(ii) or (2)(ii) of this section.

(2) An individual who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine in an amount that the court considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-513 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-513
§2–513.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) On or before April 1, 2010, and on or before April 1 annually thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on the status of the statewide DNA database system as specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(ii) On or before January 31, 2010, and on or before January 31 annually thereafter, local law enforcement agencies shall report to the Department for the preceding calendar year with the information necessary for the Department to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The annual report shall be posted on the Department website on or before April 1 of each year.

(b) The annual report shall include, for the preceding calendar year:

(1) total expenses incurred for the operation and management of the DNA database and DNA testing program, specifying the actual and human resource costs of DNA collection and transport, DNA analyses, database operation and oversight, and State laboratory personnel and maintenance;

(2) total funding provided by the State to each forensic crime laboratory in the preceding year;

(3) a statistical analysis of the racial demographics of individuals who have been charged with a crime of violence or burglary, or attempt to commit a crime of violence or burglary, as defined in § 2–501 of this subtitle;

(4) the number of DNA samples collected from individuals charged with a crime of violence or burglary, or attempt to commit a crime of violence or burglary, as defined in § 2–501 of this subtitle;

(5) the sufficiency of protocols and procedures adopted to prevent the unlawful testing of DNA and ensure the expungement of DNA as required under this subtitle; and

(6) a detailed analysis of the investigations aided by DNA profiles that includes:

(i) the number of matches;

(ii) the number of matches that resulted in investigation of the person identified;

(iii) the number of matches that resulted in formal charges;

(iv) the number of matches that resulted in convictions;

(v) the number of matches that resulted in exonerations;

(vi) the number of matches that resulted in convictions for persons not already incarcerated; and

(vii) the prior offenses for which a person has been convicted where a match occurred.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-118 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-118
§2–118.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall implement procedures to offer an individual filing a Maryland resident individual income tax return electronically the opportunity to register to make an anatomical gift in accordance with the Maryland Anatomical Gift Act through a hyperlink to the anatomical gift donor registry established under § 4–516 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-417 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-417
§2–417.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee, other than an employee in probationary status, may be terminated from employment only in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) The Secretary may terminate the employment of an employee in probationary status for any reason that the Secretary considers sufficient.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-509 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-509
§2A–509.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of § 2A-510 on default in installment lease contracts, if the goods or the tender or delivery fail in any respect to conform to the lease contract, the lessee may reject or accept the goods or accept any commercial unit or units and reject the rest of the goods.

(2) Rejection of goods is ineffective unless it is within a reasonable time after tender or delivery of the goods and the lessee seasonably notifies the lessor.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-206 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-206
§2–206.
Status: in_force

If the Secretary is required by law to make an appointment with the approval of the Governor to a particular office in the Department and the appointee is required to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary, the Secretary may not remove the appointee without first obtaining the Governor’s approval.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303
§2–303.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program include:

(1) providing information and helping consumers with the procedures for filing a complaint with the Commissioner against any person regulated by this article;

(2) on request, giving information about an insurer to the extent that the information lawfully is disclosable; and

(3) developing an information and assistance system to provide information about and to help consumers with:

(i) personal insurance coverages, including health insurance and life insurance coverages;

(ii) underwriting practices;

(iii) general rating concepts;

(iv) claim procedures of insurers; and

(v) any other relevant services.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-718 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-718
§2–718.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 11 months or both.

(b) (1) Instead of pursuing criminal penalties under subsection (a) of this section, the Board may impose an administrative penalty on any person who violates any provision of § 2–710 or § 2–715 of this subtitle.

(2) The penalty imposed under this subsection may not exceed $2,000 for each violation of this subtitle.

(3) All penalties collected under this subsection shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.

(4) The Board shall adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 2–710 or § 2–715 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(d) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

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

(f) The Board may issue subpoenas in connection with any investigation of charges under § 2–710 of this subtitle or proceedings under this section.

(g) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-321 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-321
§2–321.
Status: in_force

Under a contract containing a term C. I. F. or C. & F.

(1) Where the price is based on or is to be adjusted according to “net landed weights,” “delivered weights,” “out turn” quantity or quality or the like, unless otherwise agreed the seller must reasonably estimate the price. The payment due on tender of the documents called for by the contract is the amount so estimated, but after final adjustment of the price a settlement must be made with commercial promptness.

(2) An agreement described in subsection (1) or any warranty of quality or condition of the goods on arrival places upon the seller the risk of ordinary deterioration, shrinkage and the like in transportation but has no effect on the place or time of identification to the contract for sale or delivery or on the passing of the risk of loss.

(3) Unless otherwise agreed where the contract provides for payment on or after arrival of the goods the seller must before payment allow such preliminary inspection as is feasible; but if the goods are lost delivery of the documents and payment are due when the goods should have arrived.
Md. Code, Transportation § 2-110 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-110
§2–110.
Status: in_force

The Department may enter into contracts for the provision of waterborne marine fire protection and related waterborne emergency services to port facilities, as defined in § 6-101 of this article, and to vessels that are in any of the navigable waters of this State within the territorial jurisdiction of the Maryland Port Administration.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1249 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1249
§2–1249.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other duties set forth elsewhere, the Office shall:

(1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, prepare analyses of the fiscal, legal, and policy impact of proposed legislation;

(2) research and prepare comprehensive assessments and evaluations of issues of concern to the General Assembly; and

(3) carry out any other function related to research services required by the Executive Director.

(b) The Office is not required to prepare an analysis of an enabling act, as defined in § 8–101 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if:

(1) a financial sheet, in the form that the Office requires, is submitted with the legislation; and

(2) the Office publishes the financial sheet on the website of the Maryland General Assembly.

(c) (1) In order to facilitate the preparation of the analyses required under subsection (a)(1) of this section, a unit of State government shall respond to a request from the Office for information on the fiscal and operational impact of proposed legislation within 3 business days after receipt of the request.

(2) The Office may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection on a case–by–case basis.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-511 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-511
§2–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the maximum value of any easement to be purchased shall be the asking price or the difference between the fair market value of the land and the agricultural value of the land, whichever is lower.

(b) The fair market value of the land is the price as of the valuation date for the highest and best use of the property which a vendor, willing but not obligated to sell, would accept for the property, and which a purchaser, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay for the property if the property was not subject to any restriction imposed under this subtitle.

(c) The agricultural value of land is the price as of the valuation date which a vendor, willing but not obligated to sell, would accept for the property, and which a purchaser, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay for the property as a farm unit, to be used for agricultural purposes.

(d) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the value of the easement is determined at the time the Foundation is requested in writing to purchase the easement.

(ii) The Foundation may use a fair market value determined in accordance with this section for up to 2 years after the date on which the Foundation was first requested in writing to purchase the easement.

(iii) The fair market value shall be determined by the Department of General Services based on one or more appraisals by the State appraisers, and appraisals, if any, of the landowner.

(iv) The entire contiguous acreage shall be included in the determination of the value of the easement, less 1 acre per single dwelling; however, except as provided in § 2–513(b)(2) of this subtitle, the entire contiguous acreage, including the 1 acre per single dwelling, is subject to the easement restrictions.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the agricultural value of land shall be determined by a formula approved by the Department that measures the farm productivity of the land on which the applicant has applied to sell an easement by taking into consideration weighted factors that may include rents, location, soil types, development pressure, interest rates, and potential agricultural use.

(ii) The agricultural value determined under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is subject to the approval of the Department.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Foundation may not purchase an easement for more than 75% or less than 25% of the fair market value of the land.

(2) The Foundation may purchase an easement for less than 25% of the fair market value of the land if the owner’s asking price is less than 25% of the fair market value of the land.

(f) (1) If the landowner and the Foundation do not agree on the value of the easement as determined by the State, either the landowner or the Foundation may request, no later than September 30 of the year following the determination of the value, that the matter be referred to the property tax assessment appeal board as provided under § 3–107 of the Tax – Property Article, for arbitration as to the value of the easement.

(2) The value determined by that arbitration shall be binding upon the owner and the Foundation in a purchase of the easement made subsequent to the arbitration for a period of 2 years, unless the landowner and the Foundation agree upon a lesser value or the landowner or the Foundation appeals the results of the arbitration to the Maryland Tax Court, and either party may further appeal from the Tax Court as provided in § 13–532 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A local health planning agency shall:

(1) Develop a local health plan by assessing local health needs and resources; and

(2) Provide input into the development of statewide criteria and standards for certificate of need and health planning.

(b) The Department may require that in developing local health plans, each local health planning agency:

(1) Use data compatible with State data and data used by other local health planning agencies;

(2) Meet applicable planning specifications; and

(3) Work with other local health planning agencies to ensure consistency among local health plans.

(c) Subject to the annual State budget, the Department shall provide funding to local health planning agencies for implementation of the functions under this section and any other functions required by the Department or the Maryland Health Care Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-613 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-613
§2–613.
Status: in_force

A condition that is caused by an act of God, a strike, a riot, a catastrophe, or a cause over which an alleged violator has no control is not a violation of this title or any standard set or rule or regulation adopted under this title.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-403 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-403
§2–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director and each nominee for director of a corporation shall have the qualifications required by the charter or bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Unless required by its charter or bylaws, a director need not be a stockholder in the corporation.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-301 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-301
§2–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) a member of the State Board;

(2) a regular or substitute member of a local board;

(3) the State Administrator;

(4) an employee of the State Board or of a local board, including the election director of a board;

(5) counsel appointed under § 2–205 of this title; and

(6) an election judge.

(b) (1) An individual subject to this section may not, while holding the position:

(i) hold or be a candidate for any elective public or political party office or any other office created under the Constitution or laws of this State;

(ii) use the individual’s official authority for the purpose of influencing or affecting the result of an election; or

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, as to any candidate or any matter that is subject to an election under this article:

1. be a campaign manager;

2. be a treasurer or subtreasurer for a campaign finance entity; or

3. take any other active part in political management or a political campaign.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, an election judge may engage in the activities of a political campaign, except:

(i) while performing official duties on election day; and

(ii) by serving as a campaign manager for a candidate or as the treasurer for a campaign finance entity.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-319 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-319
§2–319.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensed speech–language pathologist may delegate duties to an assistant within the scope of practice and supervision guidelines in the regulations adopted under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications and scope of practice for the position of a speech–language pathology assistant and the requirements for the supervision of a speech–language pathology assistant by a supervisor of a speech–language pathology assistant.

(b) (1) A licensed audiologist may delegate duties to an assistant within the scope of practice and supervision guidelines in the regulations adopted under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications and scope of practice for the position of an audiology assistant and the requirements for the supervision of an audiology assistant by a supervisor of an audiology assistant.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-302 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board shall be open for business during regular business hours on each State government workday.

(2) The State Board shall remain open until 9 p.m. on the last day for

the filing of a certificate of candidacy for each election conducted under this article.

(b) (1) Each local board shall be open for business:

(i) on each day that is a county government workday in its county;

(ii) on each election day; and

(iii) until 9 p.m. on the last day for the filing of a certificate of candidacy for an election conducted in the county, if a certificate can be filed with the local board.

(2) The members of each local board shall be available as needed on an election day and during the canvass of each election.

(3) The hours that a local board is open for business:

(i) may be the same as the regular business hours of its county government; or

(ii) for the convenience of the public, may be different from the regular business hours of its county government, except that the number of business hours the office is open each business day must be at least equivalent to the number of business hours that the county government is open.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1001 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 10 / Section 2-1001
§2–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Affected facility” means an electricity generating unit in the State that includes a coal fired boiler or indirect heat exchanger that was exempted from the Prevention of Significant Deterioration review under Title 1 of the 1977 federal Clean Air Act.

(2) “Affected facility” includes:

(i) H.A. Wagner, units 2 and 3;

(ii) Subject to § 2-1003(c) of this subtitle, R.P. Smith, units 3 and 4;

(iii) Morgantown Generating Station, units 1 and 2;

(iv) Dickerson, units 1, 2, and 3;

(v) C.P. Crane, units 1 and 2;

(vi) Chalk Point Generating Station, units 1 and 2; and

(vii) Brandon Shores, units 1 and 2.

(3) “Affected facility” does not include any electricity generating unit:

(i) That operates in combination with equipment used to recover useful thermal energy for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes through sequential use of energy; or

(ii) That supplies in any calendar year less than one-half of the electricity generated by such unit to any utility power distribution system for sale.

(c) “Allowance” means:

(1) One ton of sulfur dioxide that may be bought, sold, traded, or banked for use under the Acid Rain Program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; or

(2) One ton of oxides of nitrogen that may be bought, sold, traded, or banked for use under the Nitrogen Oxides Budget Trading Program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(d) “PJM Region” has the meaning stated under § 7–701 of the Public Utilities Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 2-403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-403
§2–403.
Status: in_force

Subject to the authority of the Governor, the administration of this State’s highway safety program is the responsibility of the Department.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall distribute the financial institution franchise tax revenue to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-221 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-221
§2–221.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) pay immediately to the Treasurer for distribution as provided by this Part II of this subtitle all organization and capitalization fees and all recording, filing, or other fees that are collected by the Department under § 1-203 of the Corporations and Associations Article; and

(2) account quarterly to the Comptroller for all money collected and paid under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-509 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-509
§2–509.
Status: in_force

(a) In Anne Arundel County, there is the Office of the Director of Assignments of the Circuit Court.

(b) The Office of the Director of Assignments of the Circuit Court shall:

(1) Schedule all civil cases before the Circuit Court; and

(2) Perform all other duties as directed by the administrative judges of the circuit and Anne Arundel County.

(c) Pursuant to the Maryland Rules, the County Administrative Judge of Anne Arundel County shall:

(1) Appoint the Director of Assignments; and

(2) Supervise the functions and employees of the Office of the Director of Assignments.

(d) (1) Anne Arundel County shall pay all expenses of the Director and the Office of Assignments of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, excluding salary and fringe benefits for other employees of the Office of Assignments.

(2) In Anne Arundel County, the employees in the Office of the Director of Assignments shall be:

(i) Selected from the staff of the Clerk of the Circuit Court;

(ii) Paid from the budget of the Clerk of the Circuit Court; and

(iii) Under the exclusive supervision and control of the Director of Assignments.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-710 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-710
§2–710.
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in the business of operating or maintaining any horse establishment unless the person has received a license issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Education § 2-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Department is the State Board of Education.

(b) The State Board is organized and has the general powers and duties as provided in Subtitle 2 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2-106.2 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106.2
§2–106.
Status: in_force

§2–106.2.

(a) (1) In consultation with each board described in § 2–106.1 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall annually calculate the direct and indirect costs attributable to each board.

(2) Each board shall establish fees based on the calculations provided by the Secretary under this section.

(3) Each fee established by an individual board may not be increased annually by more than 12.5% of the existing and corresponding fee of the board.

(b) In order to establish fees that more equitably distribute the costs associated with the operation of each board among similar boards, the Secretary may average the direct and indirect costs of one or more boards provided that the boards consent to having their direct and indirect costs averaged together.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-407 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 4 / Section 2A-407
§2A–407.
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of a finance lease that is not a consumer lease the lessee’s promises under the lease contract become irrevocable and independent upon the lessee’s acceptance of the goods.

(2) A promise that has become irrevocable and independent under subsection (1):

(a) Is effective and enforceable between the parties and by or against third parties including assignees of the parties; and

(b) Is not subject to cancellation, termination, modification, repudiation, excuse, or substitution without the consent of the party to whom the promise runs.

(3) This section does not affect the validity under any other law of a covenant in any lease contract making the lessee’s promises irrevocable and independent upon the lessee’s acceptance of the goods.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204
§2–204.
Status: reserved

All provisions of this article, and all other laws or parts of laws, public general or public local, inconsistent with the provisions of this subtitle, are repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-806 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 8 / Section 2-806
§2–806.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee has the function to review the investment and management policies and procedures:

(1) of the Treasurer with respect to State funds in the State Treasury;

(2) of any officer or unit with respect to State funds that are not in the State Treasury and are not under the jurisdiction of a retirement system; and

(3) of local governments with respect to public funds.

(b) Subject to § 2-1257 of this title, on or before the 1st day of each regular session, the Committee shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly on any recommendations as to the office of Treasurer.

(c) The function and authority of the Treasurer as a member of the Board of Public Works are not subject to the review of the Committee.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-408 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-408
§2–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 1 month after the change or occurrence, a partnership that holds a permit shall give to the Board written notice of:

(1) a change in the name of the partnership;

(2) the admission of any partner who practices or intends to practice certified public accountancy in the State;

(3) the death of any partner who practiced certified public accountancy in the State; and

(4) the withdrawal of any partner who practiced certified public accountancy in the State.

(b) Within 1 month after the change or occurrence, a limited liability company that holds a permit shall give to the Board written notice of:

(1) a change in the name of the limited liability company;

(2) the admission of any member who practices or intends to practice certified public accountancy in the State;

(3) the death of any member who practiced certified public accountancy in the State; and

(4) the withdrawal of any member who practiced certified public accountancy in the State.

(c) Within 1 month after the change or occurrence, a corporation that holds a permit shall give to the Board written notice of:

(1) a change in the name of the corporation;

(2) the death of any stockholder; and

(3) a change in stockholders.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall pay refunds relating to the admissions and amusement tax from undistributed tax revenue attributable to the Maryland Stadium Authority, the county, or municipal corporation that is the source of the tax.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint the following five deputy secretaries:

(i) The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health;

(ii) The Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing;

(iii) The Deputy Secretary for Operations;

(iv) The Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services; and

(v) The Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities.

(2) The deputy secretaries serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(3) The deputy secretaries are entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(4) The deputy secretaries have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.

(b) (1) The Secretary may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

(2) Each deputy secretary and professional consultant is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection or otherwise by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all other staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(4) The appointment or removal of staff of any unit in the Department is subject to the approval of the Secretary. As to any unit in the Department, the Secretary may delegate this authority to the head of that unit.

(5) All personnel in the Department, Grade 18 and above, who administer or direct a program, shall:

(i) Be in the executive service, management service, or special appointments in the State Personnel Management System; and

(ii) Be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Secretary.

(6) All personnel in the Department, Grade 18 and above, who administer or direct a program, shall disclose all other employment and compensation outside the Department to the Secretary. An individual under this paragraph may not be employed or receive compensation outside the Department that would create a conflict of interest, an appearance of a conflict of interest, or impair the impartiality and independence of judgment of the individual.

(c) In determining the staff-to-resident ratio in any residential facility that the Department operates, the number of residents shall be the total of the residents who are physically present and who are on leave of 18 days or less.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-316.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-316.1
§2–316.
Status: in_force

§2–316.1.

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

(2) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners of Baltimore City.

(3) “Unit” means the Neighborhood Services Unit within the Office of the Sheriff of Baltimore City, as established under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) There is a Neighborhood Services Unit within the Office of the Sheriff of Baltimore City.

(c) The Unit shall:

(1) Work in partnership with the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws of Baltimore City under Title 12 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; and

(2) Perform any other duties as directed by the Sheriff of Baltimore City.

(d) The Unit shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Board that specifies:

(1) The respective roles and responsibilities of the parties in connection with the partnership described in subsection (c)(1) of this section; and

(2) In accordance with § 12–209 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, the funding source for the unit.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-509 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-509
§2–509.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the contract requires or authorizes the seller to ship the goods by carrier

(a) If it does not require him to deliver them at a particular destination, the risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier even though the shipment is under reservation (§ 2-505); but

(b) If it does require him to deliver them at a particular destination and the goods are there duly tendered while in the possession of the carrier, the risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are there duly so tendered as to enable the buyer to take delivery.

(2) Where the goods are held by a bailee to be delivered without being moved, the risk of loss passes to the buyer

(a) On his receipt of possession or control of a negotiable document of title covering the goods; or

(b) On acknowledgment by the bailee of the buyer’s right to possession of the goods; or

(c) After his receipt of possession or control of a nonnegotiable document of title or other direction to deliver in a record, as provided in subsection (4)(b) of § 2-503.

(3) In any case not within subsection (1) or (2), the risk of loss passes to the buyer on his receipt of the goods if the seller is a merchant; otherwise the risk passes to the buyer on tender of delivery.

(4) The provisions of this section are subject to contrary agreement of the parties and to the provisions of this title on sale on approval (§ 2-327) and on effect of breach on risk of loss (§ 2-510).
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-303 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303
§2–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The entire consideration received by a corporation for issuing stock with par value constitutes stated capital to the extent of the aggregate par value of the stock.

(2) Any consideration received in excess of the aggregate par value constitutes capital surplus.

(b) (1) Except as permitted by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the entire consideration received by a corporation for issuing stock without par value constitutes stated capital.

(2) Before issuing stock without par value, the board of directors may allocate any portion of the consideration to capital surplus. However, if the stock has a preference in the assets of the corporation in the event of involuntary liquidation, the board may allocate to capital surplus only a portion which does not exceed the amount by which the consideration exceeds the aggregate amount of the preference.

(c) Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section do not affect a good faith allocation of amounts to retained earnings, earned surplus, or a similar account if:

(1) Stock is issued in a consolidation, merger, or acquisition of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of another corporation; and

(2) Immediately after the transaction, the aggregate retained earnings, earned surplus, or similar account of the corporation which issued the stock does not exceed the aggregate of the corresponding accounts of the corporations parties to the transaction as they existed immediately before the transaction.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-506 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-506
§2–506.
Status: in_force

(1) A financing agency by paying or purchasing for value a draft which relates to a shipment of goods acquires to the extent of the payment or purchase and in addition to its own rights under the draft and any document of title securing it any rights of the shipper in the goods including the right to stop delivery and the shipper’s right to have the draft honored by the buyer.

(2) The right to reimbursement of a financing agency which has in good faith honored or purchased the draft under commitment to or authority from the buyer is not impaired by subsequent discovery of defects with reference to any relevant document which was apparently regular.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-105 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-105
§2–105.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint two Deputy Secretaries.

(b) The Deputy Secretaries:

(1) serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

(2) are entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(c) The Deputy Secretaries:

(1) shall assist the Secretary in administering the Department; and

(2) have the other duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.

(d) The Secretary shall designate a Deputy Secretary to be the acting Secretary when the Secretary is absent from the State or otherwise unavailable.

(e) If the Secretary is required by law to make an appointment, with the approval of the Governor, to a particular office within the Department and the appointee is required by law to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary, the Secretary may not remove the appointee without first obtaining the Governor’s approval.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-601 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-601
§2–601.
Status: in_force

Each officer and unit of the State government shall send to the Treasurer, for inventory and safekeeping, each certificate of stock or other security certificate that the officer or unit holds.
Md. Code, Transportation § 2-703 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-703
§2–703.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations imposed by this subtitle, the Department may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle, including the authority to:

(1) Adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) Apply for and receive grants, gifts, payments, loans, advances, appropriations, property, and services from the federal government and the State, any of the agencies or political subdivisions of the federal government and the State, or other public or private person; and

(3) Enter into agreements and contract for:

(i) Any studies, plans, demonstrations, or projects;

(ii) Planning, engineering, and technical services; or

(iii) Any purpose necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-104 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-104
§2–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director shall designate one employee of the Department to be “State Supervisor of Assessments” and other employees of the Department to be “assessments area supervisors”.

(b) Subject to the direction of the Director, the State Supervisor of Assessments and the assessments area supervisors shall supervise the performance of duties of the supervisors and the various assessors appointed under this title.

(c) The State Supervisor of Assessments and the assessments area supervisors are in the management service of the State Personnel Management System. However, they shall hold their positions during good behavior and may be removed from their positions only after a hearing before the Department and a finding of incompetency or other cause.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-211 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-211
§2–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Each stock certificate shall include on its face:

(1) The name of the corporation that issues it;

(2) The name of the stockholder or other person to whom it is issued; and

(3) The class of stock and number of shares it represents.

(b) If the corporation has authority to issue stock of more than one class, the stock certificate shall contain on its face or back a full statement or summary of:

(1) The designations and any preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications, and terms and conditions of redemption of the stock of each class which the corporation is authorized to issue; and

(2) If the corporation is authorized to issue any preferred or special class in series:

(i) The differences in the relative rights and preferences between the shares of each series to the extent they have been set; and

(ii) The authority of the board of directors to set the relative rights and preferences of subsequent series.

(c) Instead of a full statement or summary of the information required by subsection (b) of this section, the certificate may state that the corporation will furnish a full statement of the required information to any stockholder on request and without charge.

(d) Without affecting § 8-204 of the Commercial Law Article, if the corporation which issues the stock imposes a restriction on its transferability, the stock certificate shall:

(1) Contain a full statement of the restriction; or

(2) State that the corporation will furnish information about the restriction to the stockholder on request and without charge.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by § 8-204 of the Commercial Law Article, the fact that a stock certificate does not contain or refer to a restriction on transferability that is adopted after the date of issuance of the stock certificate does not mean that the restriction is invalid or unenforceable.
Md. Code, Family Law § 2-502 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502
§2–502.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “foreign marriage” means a marriage ceremony:

(1) performed outside this State; and

(2) in which 1 or both of the parties were or are citizens of this State.

(b) Each clerk shall keep a foreign marriage record book in the clerk’s office. The clerk shall record a foreign marriage when presented with either:

(1) a certificate of marriage signed by the individual who performed the marriage ceremony; or

(2) an official certified copy of a marriage record.

(c) On request, the clerk shall provide, under the seal of the court, certification of a foreign marriage in the same manner as the clerk issues certification of a marriage ceremony performed in this State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-506 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-506
§2–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless this article or the charter of a corporation provides otherwise, at a meeting of stockholders:

(1) The presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting constitutes a quorum; and

(2) A majority of all the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present is sufficient to approve any matter which properly comes before the meeting.

(b) Subject to other provisions of this article, unless the charter of a corporation provides otherwise, if two or more classes or series of stock are entitled to vote separately on any matter for which this article requires approval by two–thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast, the matter shall be approved by two–thirds of all the votes of each class or series entitled to vote on the matter.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to a corporation that:

(i) Has a class of equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and at least three directors who are not officers or employees of the corporation; or

(ii) Is registered as an open–end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(2) Unless the charter or bylaws of a corporation provide otherwise, at a meeting of stockholders the presence, in person or by proxy, of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast at the meeting constitutes a quorum.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, a quorum provision in the bylaws of a corporation may not be less than one–third of the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-205
§2–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall meet at the times and places that the Secretary of the Environment or the chairman determines.

(b) Each member of the Council and the secretary of the Council:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

(2) Are entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-214 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-214
§2–214.
Status: in_force

To explain and support the Department’s recommendations, the supervisor for a county, or an assessor assigned to that supervisor, shall attend any hearing before the property tax assessment appeal board of that county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-309
§2–309.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 2–310 of this subtitle, the sale and delivery of beer or wine from a vehicle under the exclusive control of a holder of a wholesaler’s license constitutes sale and delivery from the wholesaler’s licensed premises if the beer or wine is:

(1) beer previously purchased by and delivered to the holder of the wholesaler’s license; or

(2) wine or a wine–based beverage with an alcohol content of 6.5% or less by volume.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-167 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-167
§2–167.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Direct beer deliverer” means the holder of a direct beer delivery permit issued under this part.

(c) “Direct liquor deliverer” means the holder of a direct liquor delivery permit issued under this part.

(d) “Permit” means a direct beer delivery permit or direct liquor delivery permit issued by the Executive Director under this part.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-505
§2A–505.
Status: in_force

(1) On cancellation of the lease contract, all obligations that are still executory on both sides are discharged, but any right based on prior default or performance survives, and the cancelling party also retains any remedy for default of the whole lease contract or any unperformed balance.

(2) On termination of the lease contract, all obligations that are still executory on both sides are discharged but any right based on prior default or performance survives.

(3) Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of “cancellation,” “rescission,” or the like of the lease contract may not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent default.

(4) Rights and remedies for material misrepresentation or fraud include all rights and remedies available under this title for default.

(5) Neither rescission nor a claim for rescission of the lease contract nor rejection or return of the goods may bar or be deemed inconsistent with a claim for damages or other right or remedy.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-208 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-208
§2–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall maintain a listing of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees and permit holders.

(b) The Board may release its list to the public.

(c) The licensee or permit holder shall designate the mailing address at the time of issuance of the original license or permit and on the renewal of the license or permit.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 11 / Section 2-1104
§2–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Administration may not title or register, under Title 13 of the Transportation Article, a new motor vehicle that is subject to the provisions of this subtitle if the motor vehicle does not comply with the provisions of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not transfer or attempt to transfer a motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine that is subject to the provisions of this subtitle if the vehicle or engine does not comply with the program.

(c) A person may not procure or attempt to procure, through fraud or misrepresentation, the title or registration of a motor vehicle that is subject to the provisions of this subtitle if the vehicle does not comply with the program.

(d) The Department, in consultation with the Administration, may adopt regulations to prohibit the transfer of new motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines that are not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-1201 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1201
§2–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “Program” means the Maryland Agricultural Land Link Program.

(b) There is a Maryland Agricultural Land Link Program in the Department, which is established for the purpose of:

(1) Assisting older or retiring farmers in the State in the lease or sale of their agricultural land to younger or beginning farmers;

(2) Keeping agricultural land in the State in active agricultural use; and

(3) Reducing the amount of agricultural land in the State that is lost each year to development.

(c) Under the Program, if sufficient funds are provided in the annual budget, the Department shall:

(1) Maintain an on–line database to serve as an electronic bulletin board for the voluntary posting of information on:

(i) Agricultural land available for lease;

(ii) Agricultural land available for sale;

(iii) Any other land available for agricultural use, lease, or sale; and

(iv) Internship, apprenticeship, employment, and business opportunities for farmers; and

(2) Promote the lease or sale of agricultural land from retiring farmers to beginning farmers.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-207
§2–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–703 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner shall establish divisions or sections in the Administration, along the following lines of responsibility:

(i) life insurance and health insurance;

(ii) property insurance and casualty insurance;

(iii) audit and examination;

(iv) insurance professions;

(v) consumer affairs; and

(vi) insurance fraud.

(2) The Commissioner may:

(i) establish other areas of responsibility in the Administration; and

(ii) reorganize or abolish areas of responsibility as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties of the Commissioner.

(b) The Commissioner shall report to the General Assembly about:

(1) the initial organizational structure of the Administration; and

(2) any substantial changes in organizational structure.

(c) The organization of each division shall be according to functional area and shall be designed for efficiency, service to the public, and effective regulation.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-208 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-208
§2–208.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a unit in the Department to the extent that the unit is authorized by law to employ its own legal adviser or counsel.

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

(c) The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General that are authorized by law for the Department and its units.

(d) (1) The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department as counsel to the Department and may not reassign that individual without consulting with the Secretary.

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

(3) The counsel shall perform the duties specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and discretion of the Attorney General.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-303 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303
§2–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In order to take the examination, an applicant shall have satisfactorily completed 120 semester hours or their equivalent, and hold a baccalaureate or higher degree that meets the requirements of this section.

(2) In order to become licensed, in addition to the other qualifications for a license set forth in this subtitle, an applicant shall have satisfactorily completed 150 semester hours or their equivalent, including the attainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree that meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall have completed for the degree a curriculum that the Board considers to constitute:

(1) a major in accounting; or

(2) a substantial equivalent to a major in accounting, of which required credits or courses may be taken at any 2– or 4–year regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(c) The degree required under this section shall be awarded by a school, college, university, or other institution that:

(1) is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business;

(2) is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs;

(3) is accredited by or is a constituent unit of an institution accredited by:

(i) the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; or

(ii) the equivalent regional accrediting association for other regional areas; or

(4) is recognized and approved by the Board.

(d) (1) The Board may use the services of any institution that it considers appropriate to determine what constitutes a substantial equivalent to a major in accounting under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) If the Board uses an institution to determine curriculum equivalencies, the Board may accept as final the determination of that institution.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-312 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-312
§2–312.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations that set, in accordance with this section, continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this subtitle.

(2) A continuing education requirement does not apply to the first renewal of a license.

(3) (i) To qualify for any further renewal of a license under this subtitle, a licensee shall complete, for each 2–year license term, at least 80 hours in programs that the Board approves.

(ii) If a licensee completes more than 80 hours during a 2–year license term, the Board shall credit the excess hours to the requirements for the following term.

(4) Except as provided under paragraph (5) of this subsection, a licensee may not be required to take an examination to qualify for license renewal under this section.

(5) On request of a licensee, the Board may allow the licensee to substitute the passage of an examination for a number of program hours. If the Board grants a request under this paragraph, the Board shall determine the number of program hours that the licensee may satisfy by passage of the examination.

(b) The Board shall set continuing education requirements under this section:

(1) to ensure reasonable knowledge about the current practice of accountancy by certified public accountants and, thus, to ensure a high standard of practice in the profession;

(2) to provide for programs in the various specialized areas of accountancy in which certified public accountants practice;

(3) to provide a licensee with alternative ways by which to qualify through a variety of programs, which may include:

(i) professional development programs;

(ii) technical sessions of professional societies or chapters;

(iii) college courses;

(iv) formal, organized, in–firm educational programs of certified public accounting firms;

(v) seminars provided by governmental units; and

(vi) other seminars or symposiums related to the practice of accountancy; and

(4) to ensure that the programs approved for compliance with the continuing education requirements are available at reasonable intervals throughout the State.

(c) (1) The Board may appoint a continuing education committee to help the Board in carrying out this section.

(2) Each member of a continuing education committee shall be a licensed certified public accountant.

(3) A continuing education committee shall have the duties that the Board assigns.

(d) The regulations adopted under this section shall provide for a system for reporting and recording the program hours that each licensee earns. However, the Board may not require a licensee to submit scores or grades earned during participation by the licensee in a program.

(e) (1) The Board may enter into written agreements with qualified persons wishing to conduct approved programs.

(2) A person seeking approval by the Board for this purpose shall:

(i) submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and

(ii) pay a continuing education provider fee set by the Board.

(3) Agreements entered into under this section shall expire on April 30 of each even–numbered year.
Md. Code, Education § 2-207 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-207
§2–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Public Education Partnership Fund.

(2) The Fund shall be used to:

(i) Enhance cooperation between the private sector and public education entities;

(ii) Facilitate the expansion and development of new partnership initiatives;

(iii) Encourage the donation of corporate and foundation money to expand the outreach capacity of the Department; and

(iv) Strengthen the development of family and community involvement in public education.

(b) The Comptroller shall credit to the Public Education Partnership Fund any money that is received from public grants and private contributions.

(c) The State Board, upon the recommendation of the State Superintendent, may use money that is credited to the Public Education Partnership Fund for any activity or program that furthers the purposes listed in subsection (a)(2) of this section, including:

(1) Preparation and distribution of information packets and brochures;

(2) Development of public service announcements;

(3) Development of seminars and training programs focusing on public education priorities;

(4) Development of a family and community involvement hotline;

(5) Establishing appropriate award systems for the recognition of educators and business contributors; and

(6) Evaluating and recommending methods to improve the efficiency and promote the growth of private sector and public education partnerships.

(d) The Treasurer shall invest money from the Public Education Partnership Fund for the use of the Fund, and all earnings shall be credited to the Fund.

(e) Expenditures from the Fund shall be made pursuant to an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(f) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that:

(1) Is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(2) May not be used as a substitute for State General Fund appropriations.

(g) The Public Education Partnership Fund is subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor as provided under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-702 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-702
§2–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Vehicle Theft Prevention Council in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Council is to help prevent and deter theft of private passenger and commercial motor vehicles and related crime, including vandalism and theft of property from vehicles, in the State.

(b) (1) The Council consists of the following 13 members appointed by the Governor:

(i) as ex officio members of the Council:

1. the Secretary or a designee;

2. the Secretary of Juvenile Services or a designee;

3. the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services or a designee; and

4. the Motor Vehicle Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration; and

(ii) nine regular members.

(2) Of the nine regular members:

(i) one member shall represent a local law enforcement agency;

(ii) one member shall represent a State’s Attorney’s office in the State;

(iii) one member shall represent a domestic insurer that issues private passenger automobile or commercial motor vehicle liability insurance in the State;

(iv) one member shall represent a foreign insurer that issues private passenger automobile or commercial motor vehicle liability insurance in the State;

(v) one member shall represent the Governor’s Office;

(vi) one member shall represent the National Insurance Crime Bureau or a similar organization; and

(vii) three members shall represent the public, including one member who represents a neighborhood or community association.

(c) (1) The members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The term of a regular member is 3 years.

(3) The terms of the regular members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2003.

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

(d) The Governor shall appoint the Chairman of the Council.

(e) A member of the Council:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses from the Fund in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(f) (1) The Council shall employ an executive director, who shall be appointed by the Governor.

(2) The expenses of the Council, including staff salaries and administrative expenses, shall be paid from the Fund but may not exceed 7% of the total expenditures from the Fund in a fiscal year.

(3) The Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Department is the legal advisor to the Council.

(g) (1) The Council has the following powers and duties:

(i) to make grants from the Fund for motor vehicle theft intervention programs, as provided in § 2-703 of this subtitle;

(ii) to solicit and accept money for deposit into the Fund, to be used to carry out the purposes of this subtitle;

(iii) to establish or assist in the establishment of programs designed to reduce the incidence of vehicle theft and related crime;

(iv) to identify priorities for theft prevention strategies in the State and criteria for the Council’s evaluation of recipients of assistance from the Council; and

(v) to study and propose laws that will further prevent and deter vehicle theft and related crime.

(2) The Council shall develop and implement a plan of operation.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-119 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-119
§2–119.
Status: in_force

As the interests of the people of this State are affected, the Commission:

(1) shall study the rates and service of public service companies in interstate commerce beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission; and

(2) may apply to and appear before appropriate federal units to protect those interests.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-513 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-513
§2A–513.
Status: reserved

(1) If any tender or delivery by the lessor or the supplier is rejected because it is nonconforming and the time for performance has not yet expired, the lessor or the supplier may seasonably notify the lessee of the lessor’s or the supplier’s intention to cure and may then make a conforming delivery within the time provided in the lease contract.

(2) If the lessee rejects a nonconforming tender that the lessor or the supplier had reasonable grounds to believe would be acceptable with or without money allowance, the lessor or the supplier may have a further reasonable time to substitute a conforming tender if he (or she) seasonably notifies the lessee.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-306 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-306
§2–306.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations that, under the conditions that the Board considers appropriate, allow an applicant who obtains a passing score on any part of an examination to:

(1) be given credit for that part; and

(2) be reexamined only in the remaining parts.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-611 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-611
§2–611.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not subject to action for a violation of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title so long as the person acts in accordance with a plan for compliance that:

(1) The person has submitted to the Secretary; and

(2) The Secretary has approved, with or without amendments, on the recommendation of the Air Management Administration.

(b) The Secretary shall act on any plan for compliance within 90 days after the plan for compliance is submitted to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-610 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-610
§2–610.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title or any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued under this title is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000, to be collected in a civil action in the circuit court for any county. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.

(b) If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this section.

(c) If, within 36 months after a civil penalty is compromised and settled under subsection (b) of this section, the person against whom the penalty is imposed satisfies the Secretary that the violation has been eliminated or the order has been satisfied, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, may return to the person not more than 75 percent of the amount of the penalty paid.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “County board” means the board of education of a county.

(2) “County board” includes the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(c) “Program” means the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program.

(d) “Satellite organization” means any organization or entity whose employees are eligible to participate in the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program as a separate account.

(e) “Wellness program” means a program that is designed to:

(1) promote health or prevent or detect disease or illness;

(2) improve clinical outcomes;

(3) prevent or reduce acute admissions and readmissions to health care facilities;

(4) improve treatment compliance for chronic conditions;

(5) promote healthy behaviors; or

(6) prevent or control injury.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-4A-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4A / Section 2-4A-10
§2–4A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license expires on a date set by the Board unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or e–mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional term if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the Board under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) The Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition of the renewal of licenses under this section.

(2) The continuing education requirements shall include proof of completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists or any successor organization.

(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-614 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-614
§2–614.
Status: in_force

(1) Where without fault of either party the agreed berthing, loading, or unloading facilities fail or an agreed type of carrier becomes unavailable or the agreed manner of delivery otherwise becomes commercially impracticable but a commercially reasonable substitute is available, such substitute performance must be tendered and accepted.

(2) If the agreed means or manner of payment fails because of domestic or foreign governmental regulation, the seller may withhold or stop delivery unless the buyer provides a means or manner of payment which is commercially a substantial equivalent. If delivery has already been taken, payment by the means or in the manner provided by the regulation discharges the buyer’s obligation unless the regulation is discriminatory, oppressive or predatory.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-202 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-202
§2–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Council consists of not more than 15 members appointed by the Secretary.

(2) Of the Council members:

(i) 1 shall be appointed from a list of 3 qualified individuals who are professional engineers licensed in this State, submitted to the Secretary by the Baltimore section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers;

(ii) 1 shall be appointed from a list of 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers;

(iii) 2 shall be individuals who are employed in a manufacturing or public utility business in this State, each appointed from a separate list of 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce;

(iv) 1 shall be a physician;

(v) 1 shall be a member of the Regional Planning Council who is recommended to the Secretary by the Regional Planning Council;

(vi) 1 shall be appointed from a list of 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Association of Counties;

(vii) 4 shall be appointed, 1 from each list, from lists of 3 qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary by:

1. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Council of Governments of Metropolitan Washington;

2. The President of the Johns Hopkins University;

3. The President of the Maryland State–D.C. AFL–CIO; and

4. The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland;

(viii) 2 shall be public members who represent the community at large; and

(ix) 1 shall be a member of the Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council who has expertise in pediatric environmental health.

(3) In making appointments to the Council, the Secretary shall:

(i) Consider giving appropriate representation to the various geographical areas of this State; and

(ii) Appoint at least 1 member who is engaged actively in farming and knowledgeable in farm and rural pollutant problems.

(b) (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 1986.

(3) The member who represents the Regional Planning Council serves only so long as the member remains on the Regional Planning Council.

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

(5) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-302.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302.2
§2–302.
Status: in_force

§2–302.2.

(a) To qualify for a license to practice speech–language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall:

(1) Hold a master’s degree in the area of speech–language pathology from an educational institution which incorporates the academic course work and the minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board;

(2) Have completed the period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech–language pathology as specified by the regulations adopted by the Board;

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this title, pass an examination in speech–language pathology as required by regulations adopted by the Board;

(4) Demonstrate oral competency; and

(5) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-305 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305
§2–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Any officer who neglects or refuses to bring a detained person into court when a writ of habeas corpus commands it shall forfeit $500 to the person detained.

(b) On motion of the State’s Attorney the court may order judgment to be entered against the sheriff in the amount of the amercement, or in the amount of the penalty or judgment and costs entered against the person who failed to appear.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-511 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-511
§2–511.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an individual’s DNA samples and records that are collected in accordance with § 2–504(a)(3) of this subtitle shall be destroyed and expunged automatically from the statewide DNA database system if:

(i) a criminal action begun against the individual relating to the crime does not result in a conviction of the individual;

(ii) the conviction is finally reversed or vacated and no new trial is permitted; or

(iii) the individual is granted an unconditional pardon.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a DNA sample collected, but not tested, from an individual charged with a crime under § 2–504(a)(3) of this subtitle shall be destroyed and expunged if:

(i) at least 2 years have passed from the date of collection of the DNA sample; and

(ii) the DNA sample failed to meet the requirements for testing.

(3) A DNA sample or DNA record may not be destroyed or expunged automatically from the statewide DNA database system if:

(i) the criminal action is put on the stet docket;

(ii) the individual receives probation before judgment; or

(iii) the trial for a qualifying charge under § 2–504(a)(3) of this subtitle remains pending for any reason.

(b) If the DNA sample or DNA record was obtained or generated only in connection with a case in which eligibility for expungement has been established, the DNA sample shall be destroyed and the DNA record shall be expunged.

(c) Any DNA record expunged in accordance with this section shall be expunged from every database into which it has been entered, including local, State, and federal databases.

(d) An expungement or destruction of sample under this section shall occur within 60 days of an event listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(e) Written notice documenting expungement of the DNA record and destruction of the DNA sample shall, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Director, be sent by the Director to the defendant and the defendant’s attorney at the address specified by the court in the order of expungement.

(f) A record or sample that qualifies for expungement or destruction under this section and is matched concurrent with or subsequent to the date of qualification for expungement:

(1) may not be utilized for a determination of probable cause regardless of whether it is expunged or destroyed timely; and

(2) is not admissible in any proceeding for any purpose.

(g) The Director shall adopt regulations to comply with this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-803 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 8 / Section 2-803
§2–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of General Services, the University System of Maryland, and the Department of Transportation are responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle in the public buildings under each entity’s control if:

(1) any State capital nonschool funds are used; or

(2) construction is on State–owned land.

(b) The governing body of a political subdivision is responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle if:

(1) construction is not on State–owned land;

(2) funds of the political subdivision are used; and

(3) no State funds are used, except for State funds for school construction.

(c) (1) An entity responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle shall report the location of a changing facility to 2–1–1 Maryland, Inc., when the changing facility is installed.

(2) 2–1–1 Maryland, Inc., shall maintain on its website a list containing all the locations of the changing facilities reported under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services established as a principal department of the State government.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-107 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-107
§2–107.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by the Comptroller by regulation, each unit of State government that imposes fees of any kind shall maintain and make available to the Comptroller up-to-date data regarding:

(1) the services or functions for which fees are imposed and the associated levels of the fees; and

(2) a comparison of the actual revenues generated by the fees and the total costs of providing the service or performing the function for which the fees are imposed.

(b) The Comptroller shall prepare and submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on a biennial basis on or before December 1 of every other year, a report compiling the data made available to the Comptroller under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

(2) The regulations adopted by the Comptroller under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall specify:

(i) that the data required for the Maryland Port Administration of the Department of Transportation shall be the data included in the port tariff;

(ii) that the Maryland Aviation Administration and the Maryland Port Administration shall disclose aggregate information on fees and costs, provided that such disclosure does not include information that is proprietary in nature; and

(iii) that any other department, agency, or governmental unit which collects fees or user charges that may contain privileged or proprietary information may aggregate or standardize the information submitted as needed to preserve the sensitive nature of the information.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department.

(b) The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the office of the Secretary as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties assigned to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-724 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-724
§2–724.
Status: in_force

Whenever the prevailing price or value of any goods regularly bought and sold in any established commodity market is in issue, reports in official publications or trade journals or in newspapers or periodicals of general circulations published as the reports of such market shall be admissible in evidence. The circumstances of the preparation of such a report may be shown to affect its weight but not its admissibility.
Md. Code, Transportation § 2-204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204
§2–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall designate one of the appointed members of the Commission as its Chairman.

(b) The Commission shall meet, at a time and place designated by the Commission or its Chairman:

(1) At least once each month; and

(2) At any other time that the Secretary requests.

(c) The Secretary shall provide the Commission with the facilities and personnel of the Department that the Secretary considers necessary for the conduct of the business of the Commission.

(d) A member of the Commission is entitled to:

(1) The per diem compensation provided in the State budget; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties, in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-404 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-404
§2–404.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall request the Secretary of State Police to assign one or more State Police officers to work in coordination with the Fraud Division.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: reserved

(a) All business and affairs of a corporation, whether or not in the ordinary course, shall be managed by or under the direction of a board of directors.

(b) All powers of the corporation may be exercised by or under authority of the board of directors except as conferred on or reserved to the stockholders by law or by the charter or bylaws of the corporation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-310.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-310.1
§2–310.
Status: in_force

§2–310.1.

(a) In lieu of or in addition to suspension of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense.

(b) In addition to revocation of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense.

(c) In addition to suspension or revocation of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense.

(d) Penalties collected by the Board under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.

(e) The Board shall establish such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-517 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-517
§2A–517.
Status: in_force

(1) A lessee may revoke acceptance of a lot or commercial unit whose nonconformity substantially impairs its value to the lessee if the lessee has accepted it:

(a) Except in the case of a finance lease, on the reasonable assumption that its nonconformity would be cured and it has not been seasonably cured; or

(b) Without discovery of the nonconformity if the lessee’s acceptance was reasonably induced either by the lessor’s assurances or, except in the case of a finance lease, by the difficulty of discovery before acceptance.

(2) Except in the case of a finance lease that is not a consumer lease, a lessee may revoke acceptance of a lot or commercial unit if the lessor commits a default under the lease contract and the default substantially impairs the value of that lot or commercial unit to the lessee.

(3) If the lease agreement so provides, the lessee may revoke acceptance of a lot or commercial unit for other defaults by the lessor.

(4) Revocation of acceptance must occur within a reasonable time after the lessee discovers or should have discovered the ground for it and before any substantial change in condition of the goods which is not caused by the nonconformity. Revocation is not effective until the lessee notifies the lessor.

(5) A lessee who so revokes has the same rights and duties with regard to the goods involved as if the lessee had rejected them.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1218 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1218
§2–1218.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Office of Legislative Audits is the director of the Office of Legislative Audits, who shall serve as the Legislative Auditor.

(b) The Legislative Auditor must:

(1) be licensed as a certified public accountant in the State;

(2) at the time of appointment, have at least 3 years’ auditing experience; and

(3) while in office, be covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the State Treasurer under § 5–108 of this article.

(c) Subject to the policies and directives of the President and the Speaker, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, and the overall supervision and control of the Executive Director, the Legislative Auditor has general administrative control of the operation of the Office of Legislative Audits.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-106 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Nonresident” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of this article.

(3) “Resident” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of this article.

(4) “Wages” has the meaning stated in § 10-905(f) of this article.

(b) (1) The Comptroller shall prepare income tax tables to show the income tax for an individual.

(2) The Comptroller shall prepare tables based on Maryland taxable income that provide for:

(i) income intervals not exceeding $100 for Maryland taxable income; and

(ii) the State income tax due for each income interval.

(3) The State income tax for each interval is the whole dollar amount of tax for the income that is at the midway point of the interval.

(c) (1) The Comptroller shall prepare income tax withholding tables that show the income tax to be withheld from wages. The Comptroller may prepare separate tables for residents and nonresidents.

(2) The withholding tables shall provide for:

(i) wages for each withholding period allowable under § 10-909 of this article; and

(ii) the State income tax required to be withheld for a withholding period, after:

1. an adjustment is made for the exemptions for the period; and

2. if there is a separate table for nonresidents, an adjustment is made to allow the exhaustion of exemptions for a nonresident before any income tax is withheld.

(3) The total amounts required under the tables to be withheld during a taxable year shall approximate the total income tax due on the wages for the year, determined as provided in subsection (f) of this section.

(d) (1) The Comptroller may prepare income tax percentage withholding schedules that show the percent of income tax to be withheld from wages. The Comptroller may prepare separate schedules for residents and nonresidents.

(2) The optional percentage withholding schedules shall provide for:

(i) wages for each withholding period allowable under § 10-909 of this article; and

(ii) the percent of State income tax required to be withheld for the withholding period, after:

1. an adjustment is made for the exemptions for the period; and

2. if there is a separate schedule for nonresidents, an adjustment is made to allow the exhaustion of exemptions for a nonresident before any income tax is withheld.

(3) The total percentages required under the schedules to be withheld during a taxable year shall approximate the income tax due on the wages for the year, determined as provided in subsection (f) of this section.

(e) At the option of the employer, withholdings may be made using either the withholding tables or the percentage withholding schedule.

(f) The total income tax required to be withheld on wages for purposes of the withholding tables and withholding schedules under this section shall be calculated without regard to the marginal State income tax rates less than 4.75% set forth under § 10–105(a)(1)(i) through (iii) and (2)(i) through (iii) of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 2-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-201
§2–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Education in the Department.