Md. Code, Health - General § 10-701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Advocate” means a person who provides support and guidance to an individual in a facility.

(ii) “Advocate” includes a family member or friend.

(iii) “Advocate” does not include an attorney acting in the capacity of legal counsel to an individual in a facility during the treatment planning and discharge planning process.

(3) “Facility” does not include an acute general care hospital that does not have a separately identified inpatient psychiatric service.

(4) (i) “Mental abuse” means any persistent course of conduct resulting in or maliciously intended to produce emotional harm.

(ii) “Mental abuse” does not include the performance of an accepted clinical procedure.

(5) (i) “Prone restraint” means restricting the free movement of all or a portion of an individual’s body through the use of physical force or mechanical devices while the individual is in a prone position.

(ii) “Prone restraint” does not include a technique for transitioning an individual to a restraint position that involves momentarily placing the individual face down.

(6) “State facility” means an inpatient facility that is maintained under the direction of the Behavioral Health Administration.

(7) “Trauma–informed care” means mental health treatment that includes:

(i) An appreciation for the high prevalence of trauma experienced by individuals receiving mental health services;

(ii) An understanding of the neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma and violence, including sexual abuse and exploitation, on an individual; and

(iii) An understanding of the environment, practices, and treatments that may need to be modified to address trauma issues.

(b) It is the policy of this State that each individual with a mental disorder who receives any service in a facility has, in addition to any other rights, the rights provided in this subtitle.

(c) Each individual in a facility shall:

(1) Receive appropriate humane treatment and services in a manner that restricts the individual’s personal liberty within a facility only to the extent necessary and consistent with the individual’s treatment needs and applicable legal requirements;

(2) Receive treatment in accordance with the applicable individualized plan of rehabilitation or the individualized treatment plan provided for in § 10–706 of this subtitle;

(3) Be free from restraints or seclusions except for restraints or seclusions that are:

(i) Used only during an emergency in which the behavior of the individual places the individual or others at serious threat of violence or injury; and

(ii) 1. Ordered by a physician in writing; or

2. Directed by a registered nurse if a physician’s order is obtained within 2 hours of the action;

(4) Be free from prone restraint;

(5) Be free from restraint that:

(i) Applies pressure to the individual’s back;

(ii) Obstructs the airway of the individual or impairs the individual’s ability to breathe;

(iii) Obstructs a staff member’s view of the individual’s face; or

(iv) Restricts the individual’s ability to communicate distress;

(6) Be free from mental abuse;

(7) Be protected from harm or abuse as provided in this subtitle;

(8) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, and subject to subsection (k) of this section, have the right to an advocate of the individual’s choice to participate in the treatment planning and discharge planning process; and

(9) Subject to the provisions of § 10–708 of this subtitle, if the individual has an advance directive for mental health services provided for in § 5–602.1 of this article, receive treatment in accordance with the preferences in the advance directive.

(d) A State facility shall ensure that:

(1) All clinical, direct care, and other designated staff with regular patient interaction receive training in trauma–informed care and demonstrate competency in providing trauma–informed care services within 3 months of being hired and on an annual basis;

(2) Any policy or practice followed by the facility is reviewed and revised to conform with trauma–informed care principles; and

(3) The physical environment of the facility is assessed at least annually and modified if the modifications:

(i) Are necessary to ensure conformity with trauma–informed care principles; and

(ii) Can be funded through the State’s operating budget or capital budget.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c)(8) of this section, a facility may prohibit an advocate from participating in the treatment planning or discharge planning process for an individual if:

(1) (i) The individual is a minor or an adult under guardianship in accordance with § 13–705 of the Estates and Trusts Article; and

(ii) The parent of the minor or the legal guardian of the individual has requested that the advocate not participate; or

(2) The advocate has engaged in behavior that:

(i) Is disruptive to the individual, other patients, or staff at the facility; or

(ii) Poses a threat to the safety of the individual, other patients, or staff at the facility.

(f) A facility shall:

(1) Have a written policy specifying the method used to ensure that an individual whose primary language or method of communication is nonverbal is able to effectively communicate distress during a physical restraint or hold; and

(2) Ensure that all staff at the facility who are authorized to participate in a physical restraint or hold of individuals are trained in the method specified in the written policy required under item (1) of this subsection.

(g) Subject to the provisions of §§ 4–301 through 4–309 of this article, the records of each individual in a facility are confidential.

(h) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when the State designated protection and advocacy agency has received and documented a request for an investigation of a possible violation of the rights of an individual in a facility that is owned and operated by the Department or under contract to the Department to provide mental health services in the community under this subtitle, the executive director of the protection and advocacy agency or the executive director’s designee:

(i) Before pursuing any investigation:

1. Shall interview the individual whose rights have been allegedly violated; and

2. Shall attempt to obtain written consent from the individual; and

(ii) If the individual is unable to give written consent but does not object to the investigation:

1. Shall document this fact; and

2. Shall request, in writing, access to the individual’s records from the Director of the Behavioral Health Administration.

(2) On receipt of the request for access to the individual’s records, the Director of the Behavioral Health Administration shall authorize access to the individual’s records.

(3) After satisfying the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the executive director of the protection and advocacy agency, or the executive director’s designee, may pursue an investigation and, as part of that investigation, shall continue to have access to the records of the individual whose rights have been allegedly violated.

(i) (1) On admission to a facility, an individual shall be informed of the rights provided in this subtitle in language and terms that are appropriate to the individual’s condition and ability to understand.

(2) A facility shall post notices in locations accessible to the individual and to visitors describing the rights provided in this subtitle in language and terms that may be readily understood.

(j) A facility shall implement an impartial, timely complaint procedure that affords an individual the ability to exercise the rights provided in this subtitle.

(k) This section may not be construed to:

(1) Grant the advocate of an individual legal authority that the advocate does not otherwise have under law to make decisions on behalf of the individual regarding treatment or discharge;

(2) Grant the advocate access to the medical records of the individual or other confidential information that the advocate does not otherwise have access to under law; or

(3) Limit the legal authority that an attorney or other person otherwise has under law to participate in the treatment planning and discharge planning process or to otherwise act on behalf of an individual in a facility.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-733.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-733.1
§10–733.
Status: in_force

§10–733.1.

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

(2) “Cybersecurity business” means an entity organized for profit that is engaged primarily in the development of innovative and proprietary cybersecurity technology or the provision of cybersecurity service.

(3) “Cybersecurity service” means an activity that is associated with a category or subcategory identified under the Framework Core established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework.

(4) “Cybersecurity technology” means products or goods intended to detect or prevent activity intended to result in unauthorized access to, exfiltration of, manipulation of, or impairment to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of an information system or information stored on or transiting an information system.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Commerce.

(6) “Panel” means the panel that the Department may establish under subsection (c) of this section composed of experts in the areas of cybersecurity technology and cybersecurity service.

(7) “Qualified buyer” means any entity that has fewer than 50 employees in the State and that is required to file an income tax return in the State.

(8) “Qualified seller” means a cybersecurity business that:

(i) has its headquarters and base of operations in the State;

(ii) 1. has less than $5,000,000 in annual revenue;

2. is a minority–owned, woman–owned, veteran–owned, or service–disabled–veteran–owned business; or

3. is located in a historically underutilized business zone designated by the United States Small Business Administration;

(iii) 1. owns or has properly licensed any proprietary cybersecurity technology; or

2. provides a cybersecurity service;

(iv) is in good standing;

(v) is current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State; and

(vi) is not in default under the terms of any contract with, indebtedness to, or grant from the State or any unit or subdivision of the State.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a qualified buyer may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to 50% of the cost incurred during the taxable year to purchase cybersecurity technology or a cybersecurity service from one or more qualified sellers.

(2) For any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed $50,000 for each qualified buyer.

(3) For any taxable year, the aggregate credits claimed for cybersecurity technology or cybersecurity service purchased from a single qualified seller may not exceed $200,000.

(c) (1) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, may establish a panel composed of experts in the areas of cybersecurity technology and cybersecurity service.

(2) The Department may establish the panel under service contracts with independent reviewers.

(3) The panel shall assist the Department in its determination as to whether a company is a qualified seller.

(4) A member of the panel is not eligible to receive any benefit, direct or indirect, from the tax credit under this section.

(5) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to a service that the Department obtains under this section.

(ii) The Department is subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article for services the Department obtains under this section.

(d) (1) (i) A qualified buyer eligible for the credit under this section may apply to the Department for a credit certificate that states the amount of the credit the qualified buyer may claim under subsection (b) of this section.

(ii) A qualified buyer shall attach the credit certificate to the income tax return on which the qualified buyer claims the credit under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary of Commerce shall approve each application under paragraph (1) of this subsection that qualifies for a credit certificate.

(3) (i) The total amount of the credit certificates approved by the Secretary of Commerce under this subsection may not exceed:

1. for taxable year 2018, $2,000,000; and

2. for taxable year 2019 and each taxable year thereafter, $4,000,000.

(ii) For each taxable year, the Secretary of Commerce shall award 25% of the amount of tax credits authorized under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to qualified buyers that purchase cybersecurity services.

(e) (1) The Department may revoke its certification of a credit under this section if any representation made in connection with the application for the certification is determined by the Department to have been false.

(2) The revocation may be in full or in part as the Department may determine and, subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, shall be communicated to the qualified buyer and the Comptroller.

(3) The qualified buyer shall have an opportunity to appeal any revocation to the Department before notification of the Comptroller.

(4) The Comptroller may make an assessment against the qualified buyer to recapture any amount of tax credit that the qualified buyer has already claimed.

(f) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of the Economic Development Article, the Department shall submit a report on the credit certificates awarded under this section for the calendar year.

(g) The Department and the Comptroller jointly shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and to specify criteria and procedures for application for, approval of, and monitoring continuing eligibility for the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-652.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-652.1
§10–652.
Status: in_force

§10–652.1.

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund.

(b) There is a Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to enable the Authority to:

(1) use the Fund as a revolving fund for implementing this subtitle as it relates to the Camden Yards football sports facility; and

(2) pay any expenses incurred by the Authority that are related to the Camden Yards football sports facility.

(d) The Authority shall administer the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(f) (1) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the receipts of the Fund shall be pledged to and charged with the following related to the Camden Yards football sports facility:

(i) payment of debt service on Authority bonds;

(ii) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s borrowing; and

(iii) the management of Authority obligations.

(2) The pledge shall be effective as provided in any applicable Authority resolution.

(g) The Fund consists of:

(1) money distributed to the Fund under § 9–120(b) of the State Government Article;

(2) money appropriated for deposit in the Fund;

(3) proceeds from the sale of bonds concerning the Camden Yards football sports facility;

(4) revenues collected or received from any source under this subtitle related to the Camden Yards football sports facility;

(5) any interest earnings of the Fund; and

(6) any additional money made available from any source for the purposes established for the Fund.

(h) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment or interest earnings shall be credited to the Fund.

(3) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund of the State or any special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-409 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-409
§10–409.
Status: in_force

A petroleum transporter shall label each vehicle in accordance with the hazardous materials regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-504 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not hunt any muskrat, beaver, or otter in any manner except by trapping. A person may not dig into or in any manner molest or destroy any part of a muskrat, beaver, or otter den or house. A person may not possess at any time the hide or skin of any muskrat, beaver, or otter which has been caught in any way except by trapping, and any muskrat, beaver, or otter hide or skin which has been punctured by a hole which appears to be a shot or bullet hole shall be prima facie evidence that the muskrat, beaver, or otter was killed illegally.

(b) A person may not possess at any time a light for the purpose of hunting muskrats, beaver, or otter at nighttime. Possession of a light shall be prima facie evidence that the light was intended for this purpose.

(c) A landowner or the landowner’s lessee shall have the exclusive right to trap for muskrats down to the mean low watermark or on marsh land adjacent to the landowner’s land. A person may not enter upon or place traps upon the land without first obtaining the written consent of the landowner or the landowner’s lessee.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-7A-04 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 7A / Section 10-7A-04
§10–7A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) A conversion has the effects provided in this section.

(b) (1) This subsection applies on the conversion of a limited partnership to an other entity.

(2) The limited partnership shall cease to exist as a limited partnership and shall continue to exist as the other entity into which the partnership has converted, and the other entity, for all purposes of the laws of this State, shall be deemed to be the same entity as the converting limited partnership.

(3) (i) All the assets of the limited partnership, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, shall vest in and devolve on the other entity without further act or deed and shall be the property of the other entity, and the title to any real property vested by deed or otherwise in the limited partnership shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of a conversion under this subtitle.

(ii) The conversion of the limited partnership to an other entity does not affect, invalidate, terminate, suspend, or nullify any licenses, permits, or registrations granted to the limited partnership before the conversion.

(iii) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the conversion may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the limited partnership by its last acting general partners, or by the appropriate authorized persons, partners, officers, trustees, or members of the other entity.

(4) (i) The other entity shall be liable for all the debts and obligations of the limited partnership.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against the limited partnership may be prosecuted to judgment as if the conversion had not taken place, or, on motion of the other entity or any party, the other entity may be substituted as a party, and a judgment against the limited partnership constitutes a lien on the property of the other entity.

(iii) A conversion does not impair the rights of creditors or any liens on the property of the limited partnership.

(5) Subject to the treatment of the ownership interests of the partners of the limited partnership under the articles of conversion and to the rights of an objecting partner under this subtitle, the ownership interests of the partners of the limited partnership cease to exist as partnership interests in the converted limited partnership and continue to exist as ownership interests in the other entity.

(6) (i) The conversion of the limited partnership to an other entity in accordance with articles of conversion under this subtitle does not affect any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the limited partnership or the personal liability of any person incurred prior to the completion of the conversion.

(ii) Subject to §§ 10–303 and 10–403 of this title, a partner of the limited partnership remains liable for all the debts and obligations of the limited partnership for which the partner was liable before the completion of the conversion.

(7) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of conversion, the converting limited partnership is not required to wind up its affairs or pay its liabilities and distribute its assets, and the conversion does not constitute dissolution or a transfer of assets or liabilities of the limited partnership.

(8) A person becomes liable for any obligation incurred by the limited partnership before the completion of the conversion only to the extent provided for by the laws applicable to the other entity.

(c) (1) This subsection applies on the conversion of an other entity to a limited partnership.

(2) The limited partnership, for all purposes of the laws of this State, shall be deemed to be the same entity as the converting other entity.

(3) (i) All the assets of the other entity, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, vest in and devolve on the limited partnership without further act or deed and shall be the property of the limited partnership, and the title to any real property vested by deed or otherwise in the other entity shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of this subtitle.

(ii) The conversion of the other entity to a limited partnership does not affect, invalidate, terminate, suspend, or nullify any licenses, permits, or registrations granted to the other entity before the conversion.

(iii) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the conversion may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the other entity by the appropriate authorized persons, partners, officers, trustees, or members of the other entity, or by the general partners of the limited partnership.

(4) (i) The limited partnership shall be liable for all the debts and obligations of the other entity.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against the other entity may be prosecuted to judgment as if the conversion had not taken place, or, on motion of the limited partnership or any party, the limited partnership may be substituted as a party, and a judgment against the other entity constitutes a lien on the property of the limited partnership.

(iii) A conversion does not impair the rights of creditors or any liens on the property of the other entity.

(5) The conversion of an other entity to a limited partnership in accordance with articles of conversion under this subtitle does not affect any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the other entity or the personal liability of any person incurred prior to the completion of the conversion.

(6) A person remains liable for any obligation incurred by the other entity before the completion of the conversion only to the extent that the person would have been liable if the conversion had not occurred.

(7) Subject to the treatment of the ownership interests of the owners of the other entity under the articles of conversion, the ownership interests of the owners of the other entity cease to exist as ownership interests in the converted other entity and continue to exist as partnership interests in the limited partnership.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-503 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-503
§10–503.
Status: in_force

A judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City under § 10–502 of this subtitle may be appealed to the Appellate Court of Maryland.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-609 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-609
§10–609.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director.

(b) Subject to the concurrence of the Governor, the Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Authority.

(c) The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer and secretary of the Authority and shall:

(1) direct and supervise the administrative affairs and activities of the Authority, in accordance with its regulations and policies;

(2) attend the meetings of the Authority;

(3) keep minutes of all proceedings of the Authority;

(4) approve all accounts for salaries, per diem payments, and all allowable expenses of the Authority, its employees, and its consultants;

(5) approve all expenses incidental to the operation of the Authority;

(6) report and make recommendations to the Authority on the merits and status of any proposed facility; and

(7) perform the other duties that the Authority requires to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 10-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Affordable Housing Trust.

(b) (1) The Trust is an instrumentality of the State and is a body corporate and politic.

(2) The exercise by the Trust of its powers under this title is an essential public function.

(c) The purpose of the Trust is to make affordable housing more available throughout the State.

(d) The Department shall provide staff for the Trust.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1503 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1503
§10–1503.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Renewable Fuels Incentive Board.

(b) The Board consists of four members as follows:

(1) The Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) The Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) The Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee; and

(4) The Director of the Maryland Energy Administration or the Director’s designee.

(c) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as the Chair of the Board.

(2) The Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Department of the Environment jointly shall provide staff support for the Board.

(d) The Board shall review credit certification applications and pay credits under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-129 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-129
§10–129.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a copy of an earnings withholding order or earnings withholding notice an employer shall, beginning with the next pay period after receipt of the earnings withholding order or earnings withholding notice:

(1) deduct the amount of the withholding from the obligor’s earnings on a regular basis; and

(2) send the deducted net amount directly to the State disbursement unit within 7 days not including Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday after the day on which the earnings are paid to the obligor.

(b) An employer may deduct and retain from the obligor’s wages an additional $2 for each deduction made under the earnings withholding order or earnings withholding notice.

(c) An employer may not use the withholding as a basis for:

(1) reprisal against the obligor;

(2) dismissal of the obligor from employment; or

(3) refusal to hire or to promote the obligor.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of § 10-131 of this subtitle:

(i) the recipient or the support enforcement agency may bring a civil action against an employer who willfully violates subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) an employer is liable for damages under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount of any withholding that the employer failed to deduct from the obligor’s earnings or failed to send within the time required under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The employer’s liability under this subsection shall be in addition to any amounts paid directly or indirectly by the obligor.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-313 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-313
§10–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A county may direct the class or subclass of property that is subject to the county property tax.

(2) A county may impose a tax on the value of property of any sum that may be necessary:

(i) to pay the principal and interest of any loan obtained by the county according to law;

(ii) to provide for the sinking fund authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection; and

(iii) for the support and maintenance of the county government.

(3) A county may create a sinking fund to meet the liabilities incurred by the county.

(b) A county may provide for:

(1) the prompt collection of all taxes due the county; and

(2) the sale of property for the payment of unpaid taxes.

(c) A county may:

(1) correct errors in the assessment of property;

(2) provide for the reduction or abatement of assessments improperly made; and

(3) provide for the reimbursement of overpayments made because of an assessment error.

(d) (1) A county may impose a tax for the organization, operation, and maintenance of:

(i) libraries;

(ii) fire and ambulance services; and

(iii) other municipal services.

(2) A county may authorize the purchase, sale, construction, maintenance, and operation of all property necessary or incidental to the services listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(e) A county may impose a tax to pay for additional retirement or disability benefits to any former county employee who is entitled to receive additional benefits.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-438 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-438
§10–438.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care practitioner licensed under the Health Occupations Article who treats individuals for infertility shall:

(1) provide individuals with information sufficient to enable them to make an informed and voluntary choice regarding the disposition of any unused material; and

(2) present to individuals the option of:

(i) storing or discarding any unused material;

(ii) donating any unused material for clinical purposes in the treatment of infertility;

(iii) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, donating any unused material for research purposes; and

(iv) donating any unused material for adoption purposes.

(b) Any unused material donated for State-funded stem cell research may not be an oocyte.

(c) An individual who donates any unused material for research purposes under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall provide the health care practitioner with written consent for the donation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1805 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1805
§10–1805.
Status: in_force

(a) Each registrant shall keep a record of the source, destination, date, and volume of waste kitchen grease hauled.

(b) The registrant shall keep the records maintained under subsection (a) of this section for 2 years and make the records available for inspection by the State’s Attorney on request.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-132 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-132
§10–132.
Status: in_force

A title insurance producer that willfully or knowingly violates § 10-121 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-320 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-320
§10–320.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Attorney General determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the Attorney General may order the agency to perform its duties under this subtitle or may provide those services directly to the individual.

(b) The Attorney General may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this State and take appropriate action for notification of the determination.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-515 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-515
§10–515.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(b) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this part.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-502 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not:

(1) require an insurer to pay an amount for motor vehicle repair services or repair products necessary to properly and fairly repair a motor vehicle that is greater than the usual and customary charges for equivalent services or products charged by similar contractors or repair shops within a reasonable geographic or trade area of the address of the claimant or insured; or

(2) prohibit an insurer from requiring a claimant or an insured to obtain an appraisal by driving a damaged motor vehicle to a facility that is owned or leased by or under contract to the insurer and is used exclusively for damage appraisals.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-301.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301.2
§10–301.
Status: in_force

§10–301.2.

(a) A vendor or builder may deposit trust money in:

(1) A noninterest bearing checking account;

(2) One or more savings accounts; or

(3) Any combination of accounts in any bank or savings and loan association authorized by federal or State law to do business in the State.

(b) Trust money in the hands of the vendor or builder may be invested in any other investment vehicle specified by the client or beneficial owner or as they and the licensee may agree.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-630 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-630
§10–630.
Status: in_force

(a) All court records relating to a petition for an emergency evaluation made under this subtitle are confidential and the contents may not be divulged, by subpoena or otherwise, except by order of the court on good cause shown.

(b) Except for a court record sealed under subsection (d) of this section, this section does not prohibit review of a court record relating to a petition by:

(1) Personnel of the court;

(2) The petitioner;

(3) The emergency evaluee or counsel for the emergency evaluee;

(4) Authorized personnel of the Department;

(5) Authorized personnel of the local core service agency or local behavioral health authority;

(6) A law enforcement agency; or

(7) A person authorized by a court order on good cause shown.

(c) A petition for an emergency evaluation:

(1) Shall be considered a mental health record under Title 4 of this article; and

(2) May be released by a health care provider, as defined in § 4–301 of this article, only as permitted by law.

(d) (1) An emergency evaluee who was a minor when a petition for emergency evaluation was made or sought concerning the emergency evaluee under this part may file a motion with the court at any time requesting that any court records relating to the petition be sealed.

(2) The court shall have a copy of the motion filed under this subsection served on the petitioner at the address stated for the petitioner in the petition for emergency evaluation.

(3) The court may order court records relating to the petition for emergency evaluation that is the subject of the motion sealed for good cause shown.

(4) (i) The petitioner may file an objection to a motion filed under this subsection.

(ii) If no objection is filed, the court may grant the motion without a hearing.

(iii) If the petitioner files an objection to the motion within 30 days after a copy of the motion is served on the petitioner, the court shall hold a hearing.

(iv) The court may hold a hearing on its own initiative.

(5) If sealed, the court records relating to the petition for emergency evaluation that is the subject of the motion may not be opened, for any purpose, except by order of the court for good cause shown.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by § 10-205 of this title, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may authorize, by law, a discount, if the county or municipal corporation property tax, as applicable, or appropriate tax district charge that is due is paid during the grace period provided by § 10-102(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-223 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-223
§10–223.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with individual tax returns for the 1986 tax year, and for all subsequent tax years, the Comptroller shall collect and compile information from income tax returns regarding the various elements of the State income tax and, for the State and for each county and the City of Baltimore, the impact of those various elements on various classes of Maryland taxpayers and on revenues.

(b) The data base shall be comprehensive and shall include the following:

(1) component items of federal adjusted gross income, including loss items and preference income;

(2) components of itemized deductions;

(3) components of Maryland addition and subtraction modifications; and

(4) the number of taxpayers reporting each of the elements contained in items (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection.

(c) On or before January 1 of the second year after returns are received for a tax year, the Comptroller shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates a report providing the information compiled for that tax year.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-701 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

An individual may claim a credit against the income tax for a taxable year for income tax withheld and estimated tax payments made for the year under Subtitle 9 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-605.2 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-605.2
§10–605.
Status: in_force

§10–605.2.

(a) (1) This section applies only to a communication:

(i) in a form described under subsection (c) of this section;

(ii) sent by a lawyer, directly or through an agent or employee, to a prospective client for the purpose of obtaining professional employment; and

(iii) if the communication concerns:

1. an action for personal injury or wrongful death, or otherwise relates to an accident or disaster involving the person to whom the communication is sent or the person’s relative; or

2. a criminal prosecution, or a prosecution of a traffic offense that is punishable by a period of incarceration, involving the person to whom the communication is sent or the person’s relative.

(2) This section does not apply to a direct marketing communication that is not related to:

(i) a specific accident or disaster described under paragraph (1)(iii)1 of this subsection; or

(ii) a specific criminal prosecution or traffic offense described under paragraph (1)(iii)2 of this subsection.

(b) This section does not apply to a communication sent to a prospective client at the request of the prospective client.

(c) This section applies only to the following forms of communication:

(1) an audio recording;

(2) a computer on–line transmission;

(3) a facsimile transmission;

(4) a letter or other form of written communication;

(5) a telegraphic transmission;

(6) a telephonic transmission; and

(7) a video recording.

(d) (1) Each communication shall include the words “this is an advertisement” in a prominent place at the beginning and end of each communication as required in this subsection.

(2) In a communication sent by computer on–line transmission, facsimile, mail, or telegraph, the required wording shall appear in conspicuous print size and in a freestanding form:

(i) on the outside of the envelope, if any; and

(ii) at the beginning and end of the contents of the communication.

(3) If the form of the communication is a self–mailing brochure or pamphlet, the required wording shall appear on the address panel of the brochure or pamphlet.

(4) In a video recording communication, the required wording:

(i) shall appear conspicuously in the communication for at least five seconds at the beginning and for at least five seconds at the end of the communication; and

(ii) of the audio recording portion, if any, of the communication shall meet the requirements of paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(5) In an audio recording communication, the required wording shall appear, at the beginning and end of the communication, in a tone, volume, clarity, and speed of delivery at least substantially equivalent to the quality of the tone, volume, clarity, and speed of the audio elsewhere in the communication.

(e) A written communication may not be in the form of, or include, legal pleadings or legal documents.

(f) A communication may not reveal on the envelope, or on the outside of a self–mailing brochure or pamphlet, the nature of the prospective client’s legal matter.

(g) In addition to meeting the requirements of this section, a communication shall comply with Rules 19–307.1 through 19–307.4 of the Maryland Rules.

(h) (1) In this subsection, “Bar Counsel” means the principal executive officer of the disciplinary system for lawyers under the Maryland Rules.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, a person who sends a communication shall, within 3 days after the date that the communication is sent, file the following with the Bar Counsel:

(i) a copy of the communication, together with a sample copy of the envelope, if any, used in conjunction with the communication; and

(ii) the name of the person to whom the communication was sent and the person’s mailing address, telephone number, or telecommunication address to which the communication was sent.

(3) If communications identical in content are sent to two or more persons, a person may comply with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection by filing with the Bar Counsel within 3 days after the date that the communication was sent a single copy of the communication together with a list of the names and the applicable mailing addresses, telephone numbers, or telecommunication addresses of the persons to whom the communication was sent.

(4) If the person periodically sends an identical communication to additional persons, the person may comply with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection by filing with Bar Counsel lists of additional names and the applicable mailing addresses, telephone numbers, or telecommunication addresses not less than monthly.

(5) A communication may not state or imply that a communication is approved by the Bar Counsel, the State, or any unit of the State.

(i) A lawyer, or a person acting as an agent or employee of the lawyer, may not send, or knowingly permit to be sent, on a lawyer’s behalf, on the behalf of a lawyer’s firm, partner, or associate, or on behalf of any other lawyer affiliated with the lawyer, a communication that does not meet the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-317 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-317
§10–317.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller may suspend or revoke a registration for a violation of this subtitle, including the submission of a false statement, for a period not exceeding 30 days.

(b) If the Comptroller finds that a person has willfully altered, enlarged, or structurally modified a retail service station in violation of § 10-304 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may suspend or revoke the registration until the violation is corrected.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

This title shall be construed in a manner consistent with the policy stated in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Corporation” means a Maryland corporation or a foreign corporation.

(3) “Foreign partnership” means a partnership formed under the laws of any state, other than this State, or under the laws of a foreign country.

(4) “Limited liability company” means a Maryland or a foreign limited liability company as defined by § 4A–101 of this article.

(5) “Majority in interest of the limited partners” means a majority in interest of each class of the limited partners (such majorities determined on the basis of the sharing of profits and losses by the limited partners).

(b) Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, a domestic limited partnership may merge into one or more domestic or foreign partnerships, limited partnerships or limited liability companies, corporations having capital stock, or business trusts having transferable units of beneficial interest; or one or more domestic or foreign partnerships, limited partnerships or limited liability companies, corporations having capital stock, or business trusts having transferable units of beneficial interest may merge into a domestic limited partnership.

(c) The proposed merger shall be approved in the manner provided by this subsection:

(1) A corporation or a business trust shall approve the merger in accordance with the provisions of § 3–105 of this article;

(2) Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, a partnership shall approve the proposed merger in accordance with the provisions of Title 9A of this article;

(3) Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, a limited partnership shall approve the proposed merger by the affirmative vote of all of the general partners and a majority in interest of the limited partners;

(4) A foreign limited partnership party to the merger shall have the merger advised, authorized, and approved in the manner and by the vote required by the laws of the place where it is organized;

(5) A limited liability company shall approve the merger in the manner provided under § 4A–703 of this article; and

(6) A foreign limited liability company shall have the merger advised, authorized, and approved in the manner and by the vote required by the laws of the place where it is organized.

(d) Articles of merger containing provisions required by § 3–109 of this article and other provisions permitted by that section shall be:

(1) Executed:

(i) In the case of a limited partnership, by a general partner;

(ii) In the case of a corporation or business trust, in the manner required by Title 1 of this article;

(iii) In the case of a partnership, in the manner required by Title 9A of this article; and

(iv) In the case of a limited liability company, in the manner required by Title 4A of this article; and

(2) Filed for record with the Department.

(e) (1) Unless the articles of merger provide otherwise, a proposed merger or consolidation may be abandoned before the effective date of the articles by:

(i) A vote of the majority of the general partners and a majority in interest of the limited partners of any limited partnership party to the articles;

(ii) A majority vote of the entire board of directors of any corporation party to the articles;

(iii) Majority vote of the entire board of trustees of any business trust party to the articles;

(iv) A vote of the members of a limited liability company party to the articles as provided under § 4A–704 of this article; or

(v) A vote of the partners of a partnership party to the articles as provided under Title 9A of this article.

(2) If the articles of merger have been filed with the Department, notice of the abandonment shall be given promptly to the Department.

(3) (i) If the proposed merger is abandoned as provided in this subsection, no legal liability arises under the articles of merger.

(ii) An abandonment does not prejudice the rights of any person under any other contract made by a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust party to the proposed articles of merger in connection with the proposed merger.

(f) Each limited partner of a limited partnership objecting to a merger of the limited partnership has the same rights with respect to its partnership interest as an objecting stockholder of a Maryland corporation has with respect to its stock under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article. The procedures under that subtitle shall be applicable to the extent practicable.

(g) (1) The Department shall prepare certificates of merger that specify:

(i) The name of each party to the articles of merger;

(ii) The name of the successor and the location of its principal office in the State or, if it has none, its principal place of business; and

(iii) The time the articles of merger are accepted for record by the Department.

(2) In addition to any other provision of law with respect to recording, the Department shall send one certificate of merger each to the clerk of the circuit court for each county where the articles of merger show that a merging partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust other than the successor owns an interest in land.

(3) On receipt of a certificate of merger, a clerk promptly shall record it with the land records.

(h) (1) In order to keep the land assessment records current in each county, the Department shall require a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust to submit with the articles of merger a property certificate for each county where a merging partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust other than the successor owns an interest in land.

(2) A property certificate is not required with respect to any property in which the only interest owned by the merging partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust is a security interest.

(3) The property certificate shall be in the form and number of copies that the Department requires and may include the certificate of the Department required by subsection (g) of this section.

(4) (i) The property certificate shall provide a deed reference or other description sufficient to identify the property.

(ii) The Department shall indicate on the property certificate the time the articles of merger are accepted for record and send a copy of the property certificate to the chief assessor of the county where the property is located.

(5) A transfer, vesting, or devolution of title to the property is not invalidated or otherwise affected by any error or defect in the property certificate, failure to file the property certificate, or failure by the Department to act on the property certificate.

(i) A merger is effective as of the later of:

(1) The time the Department accepts the articles of merger for record; or

(2) The time established under the articles of merger, not to exceed 30 days after the articles of merger are accepted for record.

(j) (1) Consummation of a merger has the effects provided in this subsection.

(2) The separate existence of each partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust party to the articles, except the successor, ceases.

(3) The partnership interest of each partner of a limited partnership party to the articles of merger that are to be converted or exchanged under the terms of the articles of merger cease to exist, subject to the rights of an objecting limited partner under subsection (f) of this section.

(4) In addition to any other purposes and powers set forth in the articles of merger, if the articles provide, the successor has the purpose and powers of each party to the articles.

(5) (i) The assets of each party to the articles of merger, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, transfer to, vest in, and devolve on the successor without further act or deed.

(ii) Confirmatory deeds, assignments or similar instruments to evidence the transfer may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the transferring party to the articles of merger by its last acting general partners, officers, authorized persons, or trustees or by the appropriate general partners, officers, authorized persons, or trustees of the successor.

(6) (i) The successor is liable for all the debts and obligations of each nonsurviving party to the articles of merger. An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against any nonsurviving party to the articles of merger may be prosecuted to judgment as if the merger had not taken place, or, on motion of the successor or any party, the successor may be substituted as a party and the judgment against the nonsurviving party to the articles of merger constitutes a lien on the property of the successor.

(ii) A merger does not impair the rights of creditors or any liens on the property of any partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business trust party to the articles of merger.

(k) If, following a merger involving one or more domestic limited partnerships, the successor partnership or limited partnership is not a domestic partnership or limited partnership, there shall be included in the articles of merger filed pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of this section for each domestic limited partnership a statement that the successor partnership or limited partnership agrees that it may be served with process in the State of Maryland in any action, suit, or proceeding for the enforcement of any obligation of the domestic limited partnership that arose before the merger, irrevocably appointing the Department as its agent to accept service of process in any such action, suit, or proceeding and specifying the address to which a copy of the process shall be mailed to it by the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: reserved

(1) Transactions validly entered into before the effective date of the original Code, and the rights, duties and interests flowing from them remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated or enforced as required or permitted by any statute or other law amended or repealed by the original Code as though such repeal or amendment had not occurred.

(2) Record books, indices, dockets, and any other papers or records permitted or required to be recorded, filed or maintained in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for any county under the provisions of any article, section, or other portion of the Maryland Code repealed by the original Code may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by said clerk at any time after the expiration of five (5) years and sixty (60) days from the date of the last pertinent date thereon or record entry therein, provided that the requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the State Government Article have been complied with.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-446 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-446
§10–446.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) nanobiotechnology offers tremendous potential to revolutionize medical and life science research and to enable discoveries that will enrich and improve the quality of life for the people of the State;

(2) the provision of funds for nanobiotechnology projects is vital to supporting this emerging technology; and

(3) fostering partnerships among federal institutions, private sector entities, and institutions of higher education will help secure the State’s position as a leader in nanobiotechnology research and assist in securing the State’s economic future.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-1102 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1102
§10–1102.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title, “property tax” includes a taxing district tax.

(b) (1) For purposes of this title, property newly annexed into a municipal corporation during a period shall be treated as initially added to the tax roll for that period.

(2) The imposition of the municipal property tax for a partial year on property newly annexed into a municipal corporation shall have no effect on the tax setoff under § 6-305 or § 6-306 of this article.

(3) Expenses incurred by a county for billing and collecting municipal corporation property taxes for a partial year on property newly annexed into the municipal corporation shall be chargeable to the municipal corporation for which the property taxes are collected.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

To recognize length of State service, the Secretary shall give to each employee subject to this subtitle an appropriate emblem and certificate for:

(1) the first 10 years of service; and

(2) each additional 5 years of service.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-920 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-920
§10–920.
Status: in_force

In this part, “private therapeutic group home” means a small private group home as defined in § 10–514(e) of this title that provides residential child care, as well as access to a range of diagnostic and therapeutic mental health services, to be identified under the requirements of § 10–924 of this subtitle, for children and adolescents who are in need of such treatments.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-217 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-217
§10–217.
Status: in_force

The standard of proof in a contested case shall be the preponderance of evidence unless the standard of clear and convincing evidence is imposed on the agency by regulation, statute, or constitution.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1402 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1402
§10–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System in the Behavioral Health Administration.

(b) The Crisis Response System shall:

(1) Operate a statewide network utilizing existing resources and coordinating interjurisdictional services to develop efficient and effective crisis response systems to serve all individuals in the State, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;

(2) Provide skilled clinical intervention to help prevent suicides, homicides, unnecessary hospitalizations, and arrests or detention, and to reduce dangerous or threatening situations involving individuals in need of behavioral health services; and

(3) Respond quickly and effectively to community crisis situations.

(c) The Administration shall consult with consumers of behavioral health services, family members, and behavioral health advocates in the development of the Crisis Response System.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-205 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

For purposes of the preparation of the State budget:

(1) the Board of Public Works is an independent agency; and

(2) all expenses related to the administration of the Board of Public Works shall be separately identified and independent of the budget of any other State agency.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-303 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-303
§10–303.
Status: in_force

(a) An irrevocable letter of credit obtained under § 10–301 of this subtitle shall be:

(1) Payable to the Office of the Attorney General for the use and benefit of every person protected by the provisions of this subtitle; and

(2) In a form approved by the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) An irrevocable letter of credit may be either in the form of an individual letter of credit for each deposit accepted by a vendor or builder or if the total amount of money and deposits accepted by the builder exceeds $10,000, the letter of credit may be in the form of a blanket letter of credit assuring the return of the deposits received by the vendor or builder.

(c) If the letter of credit is a blanket letter of credit, the amount of the letter of credit shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Amount of Deposit Held Amount of Letter of Credit

(1) $10,000 to $75,000 Full amount of

deposit held

(2) $75,000 to $200,000 $75,000

(3) $200,000 to $500,000 $200,000

(4) Over $500,000 $500,000

(d) For the purpose of determining the amount of any blanket letter of credit which the vendor or builder maintains in any calendar year, the total amount of deposits considered held by a vendor or builder shall be determined as of May 31 of any given calendar year and the amount of the letter of credit shall be in accordance with the amount of deposits held as of May 31.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-218 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-218
§10–218.
Status: in_force

(a) Only an individual who itemizes deductions on the individual’s federal income tax return may elect to itemize deductions on the individual’s income tax return.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, an individual who elects to itemize deductions is allowed as a deduction the sum of the individual’s federal itemized deductions:

(1) limited and reduced as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) further reduced by any amount deducted under § 170 of the Internal Revenue Code for contributions of a preservation or conservation easement for which a credit is claimed under § 10–723 of this title; and

(3) further reduced by the amount claimed as taxes on income paid to a state or political subdivision of a state, after subtracting a pro rata portion of the reduction to itemized deductions required under § 68 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “applicable amount” means:

(i) $100,000 for a married individual filing separately; and

(ii) $200,000 for all other filers.

(2) This subsection does not apply to a fiduciary.

(3) In the case of an individual whose federal adjusted gross income exceeds the applicable amount, the amount of itemized deductions otherwise allowable for a taxable year shall be reduced by 7.5% of the excess of the federal adjusted gross income over the applicable amount.

(4) This subsection shall be applied after the application of any other limitation on the allowance of any itemized deduction.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-605 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-605
§10–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly attend a deliberately conducted dogfight as a spectator.

(b) A person may not knowingly attend as a spectator a deliberately conducted event that uses a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another fowl, cock, or other bird.

(c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

(2) As a condition of sentencing, the court may order a defendant convicted of violating this section to participate in and pay for psychological counseling.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-214 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-214
§10–214.
Status: in_force

(a) The Fund shall consist of:

(1) the money credited to the Fund under Title 9 of this article;

(2) income from investments that the State Treasurer makes for the Fund;

(3) interest on deposits or investments of money from the Fund;

(4) money that the Fund acquires by gift; and

(5) money that the federal government pays as reimbursement for a payment from the Fund.

(b) The Fund shall include each security that the Fund acquires.

(c) The Fund shall be used to pay:

(1) each award under Title 9 of this article charged against the Fund; and

(2) other expenses authorized in the State budget.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-306 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-306
§10–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any criminal trial in which a violation of § 16–113, § 16–813, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, or a violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2–209, or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article is charged or is an issue, a copy of a report of the results of a test of breath or blood to determine alcohol concentration signed by the technician or analyst who performed the test, is admissible as substantive evidence without the presence or testimony of the technician or analyst who performed the test.

(ii) Subject to the provisions of § 10–308(b) of this subtitle and paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any criminal trial in which a violation of § 21–902 of the Transportation Article or a violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2–209, or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article is charged, a copy of a report of the results of a test or tests of blood to determine drug or controlled dangerous substance content signed by the technician or analyst who performed the test, is admissible as substantive evidence without the presence or testimony of the technician or analyst who performed the test.

(2) To be admissible under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the report shall:

(i) Identify the technician or analyst as a “qualified person”, as defined in § 10–304 of this subtitle;

(ii) State that the test was performed with equipment approved by the toxicologist in the Department of State Police Forensic Sciences Division at the direction of a police officer; and

(iii) State that the result of the test is as stated in the report.

(b) (1) (i) Test results which comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are admissible as substantive evidence without the presence or testimony of the technician or analyst who administered the test.

(ii) However, if the State decides to offer the test results without the testimony of the technician or analyst, it shall, at least 30 days before trial, notify the defendant or his attorney in writing of its intention and deliver to the defendant or his attorney a copy of the test results to be offered.

(iii) If the District Court is deprived of jurisdiction under circumstances in which a defendant is entitled to and demands a jury trial, or appeals from the District Court to the circuit court, the State is not required to file a second notice.

(2) (i) If the defendant desires the technician or analyst to be present and testify at trial, the defendant shall notify the court and the State in writing no later than 20 days before trial.

(ii) If the District Court is deprived of jurisdiction under circumstances in which a defendant is entitled to and demands a jury trial, or appeals from the District Court to a circuit court, the defendant shall notify the circuit court and the State in writing no later than 20 days before trial.

(iii) If the timely and proper notice required under this paragraph is provided by the defendant, the test results are inadmissible without the testimony of the technician or analyst.

(3) Failure to give timely and proper notice constitutes a waiver of the defendant’s right to the presence and testimony of the technician or analyst.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-607 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-607
§10–607.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section shall apply only to owners of riparian property in Maryland regardless of the residency of the owner.

(2) Under this subtitle, persons owning riparian property in:

(i) Maryland or Virginia that is adjacent to the tidal waters of the Potomac River may license state shoreline; and

(ii) Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia that is adjacent to the nontidal waters of the Potomac River:

1. May license state island shoreline; and

2. May not license state mainland shoreline.

(b) Riparian landowners may license their riparian shoreline:

(1) To establish offshore stationary blinds or blind sites for hunting wild waterfowl; and

(2) To prevent other persons from licensing the riparian shoreline for the purpose of hunting wild waterfowl offshore.

(c) (1) On the nontidal waters of the Potomac River, Conococheague Creek, and the Monocacy River, the Department may not license riparian shoreline owned by a federal or State unit or the assignee of the federal or State unit.

(2) (i) A federal or State unit that owns riparian shoreline on the nontidal waters of the Potomac River, Conococheague Creek, and the Monocacy River may apply to the Department to establish a waterfowl safety zone in a specified area of the shoreline.

(ii) The Secretary shall review each request and determine whether sufficient need for a waterfowl safety zone exists.

(3) On or before August 15 of each year, the Department shall mark each waterfowl safety zone with clearly visible signs.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, only persons that own at least 250 yards of continuous shoreline, or persons that have the written consent of adjoining landowners to achieve the required 250 yards of continuous shoreline, may erect an offshore stationary blind or blind site.

(2) A riparian landowner who owns less than 250 yards of continuous shoreline may establish an offshore blind site if no other shoreline is licensed within 125 yards of the blind site.

(e) Riparian landowners may lease or assign their rights to license their riparian shoreline.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, riparian landowners may not locate an offshore stationary blind or blind site within 125 yards of the property line or where the line would be if it were extended out over the water perpendicular to the shore at the point where the property line reaches the water’s edge.

(2) A riparian landowner who owns less than 250 yards of continuous shoreline may not locate an offshore blind site closer than 125 yards from the nearest licensed shoreline.

(g) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, where circumstances require, such as in coves and when two properties extend onto a point of land, the Secretary may determine where an offshore stationary blind or blind site license shall be located. The Secretary shall try to locate the sites so that each riparian landowner gets a site and may locate the blinds closer than 250 yards apart with the written consent of the two riparian landowners.

(h) (1) Riparian landowners, including government agencies, shall license their shoreline either annually or every 3 years in accordance with this section.

(2) An applicant for a license shall:

(i) Submit to the Department:

1. An application by mail prior to June 1 of the year in which the current license expires or for which a new license is requested on a form provided by the Department;

2. A map showing the exact location of the shoreline to be licensed and the exact location of the proposed offshore stationary blinds or blind sites, if any;

3. The written permission of adjacent landowners if necessary; and

4. The written lease or assignment of the riparian landowner if necessary; and

(ii) Pay to the Department a fee of:

1. $20 for a 1-year license; or

2. $60 for a 3-year license.

(3) A unit of government is exempt from the application fee required under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(i) (1) At least 3 months before a license expires on June 30, the Department shall mail a renewal notice and a renewal application to all riparian landowners holding licenses subject to expiration.

(2) The renewal notice shall state:

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

(ii) The date by which the Department must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(iii) The amount of the renewal fee.

(j) Before June 1 of the year the license expires, the licensee may renew the license for an additional 1–year or 3–year term, if the licensee:

(1) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Department a renewal fee of:

(i) $20 for a 1–year license; or

(ii) $60 for a 3–year license; and

(3) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.

(k) (1) All applications to license riparian shoreline shall be approved by the Department in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

(2) Whenever conflicts occur between applicants wishing to establish offshore stationary blinds or blind sites and those conflicts cannot be resolved by application of subsection (g) of this section, the applicant applying first shall prevail. If both applications arrive in the mail on the same day a coin toss shall determine which applicant shall prevail. The applicants may be present for the coin toss.

(l) Funds collected under this section shall be used to administer the licensing program under this section. Any funds not expended in a fiscal year for administering the licensing program under this section may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall be credited to the State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund.

(m) A riparian landowner who fails to meet the June 1 deadline for license application may license shoreline and establish a stationary blind or blind site for a 1-year period during the licensing process described in § 10-608(b) through (h) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-122 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-122
§10–122.
Status: in_force

(a) Without regard to the examination requirements of this subtitle, the Commissioner may issue a limited lines license to an individual who or a business entity that sells travel insurance.

(b) A limited lines license issued under this section authorizes the holder to act as an insurance producer only as to travel insurance.

(c) The Commissioner may require and provide special forms requiring information the Commissioner considers proper in connection with the application for or renewal of limited lines licenses issued under this section.

(d) (1) (i) Notwithstanding any other law, a travel retailer may offer and disseminate travel insurance on behalf of and under the license of a limited lines travel insurance producer only if the provisions of this paragraph are met.

(ii) The limited lines travel insurance producer or travel retailer shall provide in writing to a purchaser of travel insurance:

1. a description of the material terms or the actual terms of the insurance coverage;

2. a description of the process for filing a claim;

3. a description of the review or cancellation process for the travel insurance policy;

4. a disclosure that:

A. the offered insurance coverage may duplicate certain provisions of insurance coverage already provided by the purchaser’s homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, health insurance, or similar insurance coverage; and

B. the purchase of travel insurance would make the travel insurance coverage primary to any other duplicate or similar coverage;

5. the identity and contact information of the insurer and limited lines travel insurance producer; and

6. contact information for filing a complaint with the Commissioner.

(iii) 1. At the time of licensure, the limited lines travel insurance producer shall establish and maintain a register, on a form the Commissioner requires, of each travel retailer that offers and disseminates travel insurance on behalf of the limited lines travel insurance producer.

2. The limited lines travel insurance producer shall:

A. submit the register for inspection by the Commissioner as the Commissioner requires; and

B. include in the register the name, address, and contact information of the travel retailer and an officer or a person who directs or controls the travel retailer’s operations, and the travel retailer’s federal tax identification number.

3. The limited lines travel insurance producer shall also certify that each travel retailer on the register maintained by the limited lines travel insurance producer complies with 18 U.S.C. § 1033.

(iv) 1. The limited lines travel insurance producer shall designate one of its employees who holds a limited lines license under this section as a designated responsible person to ensure the limited lines travel insurance producer’s compliance with the laws and regulations for travel insurance in the State.

2. The designated responsible person described in subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph or the president, secretary, treasurer, and any other officer or person of the limited lines travel insurance producer who directs or controls the operations of the limited lines travel insurance producer shall comply with fingerprinting requirements applicable to insurance producers in the State.

(v) The limited lines travel insurance producer shall be in good standing with the Commissioner with respect to its license.

(vi) 1. The limited lines travel insurance producer shall require each employee or authorized representative of the travel retailer whose duties include offering and disseminating travel insurance to receive a program of instruction or training, which shall be subject to review by the Commissioner.

2. The training material shall contain, at a minimum, instruction on the types of insurance offered, ethical sales practices, and required disclosures to prospective customers.

(2) A travel retailer offering or disseminating travel insurance on behalf of a limited lines travel insurance producer shall make available to a prospective purchaser brochures or other written materials that:

(i) provide the identity and contact information of the limited lines travel insurance producer overseeing the activities of the travel retailer;

(ii) explain that the purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or service from the travel retailer; and

(iii) explain that a travel retailer:

1. is allowed to provide general information about the insurance offered and disseminated by the travel retailer, including a description of the coverage and price; but

2. is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance offered by the travel retailer or to evaluate the adequacy of the customer’s existing insurance coverage.

(3) A travel retailer’s employee or authorized representative who is not licensed as a limited lines travel insurance producer under this section may not:

(i) evaluate or interpret the technical terms, benefits, and conditions of the offered travel insurance coverage;

(ii) evaluate or provide advice concerning a prospective purchaser’s existing insurance coverage; or

(iii) hold himself or herself out as a limited lines travel insurance producer, any other insurance producer, or an insurance expert.

(4) (i) A travel retailer whose insurance related activities, and those of its employees or authorized representatives, are limited to offering and disseminating travel insurance on behalf of and under the direction of a limited lines travel insurance producer under this section may receive compensation when listed on a register maintained by the limited lines travel insurance producer in accordance with paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection.

(ii) A travel retailer may not compensate an employee or authorized representative for insurance related activities in a manner that is based primarily on the number of customers who purchase travel insurance coverage.

(iii) This section may not be construed to prohibit payment of compensation to a travel retailer or its employees or authorized representatives for activities under the limited lines travel insurance producer’s license that are incidental to the travel retailer’s or its employee’s or authorized representative’s overall compensation.

(5) The limited lines travel insurance producer:

(i) is responsible for the acts of the travel retailer; and

(ii) shall use reasonable means to ensure compliance by the travel retailer with this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-310 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-310
§10–310.
Status: in_force

A photograph, microphotograph, videotape, or other recorded image of the license plate of a motor vehicle produced by an electronic toll collection video-monitoring system is admissible in a proceeding to collect a toll or other charge of the Maryland Transportation Authority, to impose civil liability or to collect civil penalties imposed under § 21-1414 of the Transportation Article, or to impose criminal liability under § 21-1413 of the Transportation Article for a failure to pay a toll or charge.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-105 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-105
§10–105.
Status: reserved

(a) A person who has been charged with the commission of a crime, including a violation of the Transportation Article for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed, or who has been charged with a civil offense or infraction, except a juvenile offense, may file a petition listing relevant facts for expungement of a police record, court record, or other record maintained by the State or a political subdivision of the State if:

(1) the person is acquitted;

(2) the charge is otherwise dismissed;

(3) a probation before judgment is entered, unless the person is charged with a violation of § 21–902(c), (d), (h), or (i) of the Transportation Article or Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article;

(4) a nolle prosequi or nolle prosequi with the requirement of drug or alcohol treatment is entered;

(5) the court indefinitely postpones trial of a criminal charge by marking the criminal charge “stet” or stet with the requirement of drug or alcohol abuse treatment on the docket;

(6) the case is compromised under § 3–207 of the Criminal Law Article;

(7) the charge was transferred to the juvenile court under § 4–202 of this article;

(8) the person:

(i) is convicted of only one criminal act, and that act is not a crime of violence; and

(ii) is granted a full and unconditional pardon by the Governor;

(9) the person was convicted of a crime or found not criminally responsible under any State or local law that prohibits:

(i) urination or defecation in a public place;

(ii) panhandling or soliciting money;

(iii) drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place;

(iv) obstructing the free passage of another in a public place or a public conveyance;

(v) sleeping on or in park structures, such as benches or doorways;

(vi) loitering;

(vii) vagrancy;

(viii) riding a transit vehicle without paying the applicable fare or exhibiting proof of payment; or

(ix) except for carrying or possessing an explosive, acid, concealed weapon, or other dangerous article as provided in § 7–705(b)(6) of the Transportation Article, any of the acts specified in § 7–705 of the Transportation Article;

(10) the person was found not criminally responsible under any State or local law that prohibits misdemeanor:

(i) trespass;

(ii) disturbing the peace; or

(iii) telephone misuse;

(11) except as provided in subsection (a–1) of this section, the person was convicted of a crime and the act on which the conviction was based is no longer a crime;

(12) the person was convicted of possession of cannabis under § 5–601 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(13) the person was convicted of a crime and the conviction was vacated under § 8–302 of this article.

(a–1) An expungement may not be obtained under subsection (a)(11) of this section for a conviction for sodomy as that offense existed before October 1, 2020, or a violation of § 3–322 of the Criminal Law Article as that offense existed before October 1, 2023, where the offense was committed:

(1) without consent;

(2) with a minor under the age of 16;

(3) with anyone the individual could not marry under § 2–202 of the Family Law Article;

(4) with a mentally incapacitated individual, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article;

(5) with a physically helpless individual, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(6) with a substantially cognitively impaired individual, as defined in § 3–301 of the Criminal Law Article.

(a–2) A person’s attorney or personal representative may file a petition, on behalf of the person, for expungement under this section if the person died before disposition of the charge by nolle prosequi or dismissal.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and § 10–105.1 of this subtitle, a person shall file a petition in the court in which the proceeding began.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if the proceeding began in one court and was transferred to another court, the person shall file the petition in the court to which the proceeding was transferred.

(ii) If the proceeding began in one court and was transferred to the juvenile court under § 4–202 or § 4–202.2 of this article, the person shall file the petition in the court of original jurisdiction from which the order of transfer was entered.

(3) (i) If the proceeding in a court of original jurisdiction was appealed to a court exercising appellate jurisdiction, the person shall file the petition in the appellate court.

(ii) The appellate court may remand the matter to the court of original jurisdiction.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a petition for expungement based on an acquittal, a nolle prosequi, or a dismissal may not be filed within 3 years after the disposition, unless the petitioner files with the petition a written general waiver and release of all the petitioner’s tort claims arising from the charge.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a petition for expungement based on a probation before judgment or a stet with the requirement of drug or alcohol abuse treatment may not be filed earlier than the later of:

1. the date the petitioner was discharged from probation or the requirements of obtaining drug or alcohol abuse treatment were completed; or

2. 3 years after the probation was granted or stet with the requirement of drug or alcohol abuse treatment was entered on the docket.

(ii) A petition for expungement based on a probation before judgment for a violation of § 21–902(a) or (b) of the Transportation Article may not be filed within 15 years after the date the petitioner was discharged from probation.

(3) A petition for expungement based on a nolle prosequi with the requirement of drug or alcohol treatment may not be filed until the completion of the required treatment.

(4) A petition for expungement based on a full and unconditional pardon by the Governor may not be filed later than 10 years after the pardon was signed by the Governor.

(5) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a petition for expungement based on a stet or a compromise under § 3–207 of the Criminal Law Article may not be filed within 3 years after the stet or compromise.

(6) A petition for expungement based on the conviction of a crime under subsection (a)(9) of this section may not be filed within 3 years after the completion of the sentence.

(7) A petition for expungement based on a finding of not criminally responsible under subsection (a)(9) or (10) of this section may not be filed within 3 years after the finding of not criminally responsible was made by the court.

(8) A petition for expungement based on the conviction of a crime under subsection (a)(12) of this section may not be filed before the completion of the sentence.

(9) A court may grant a petition for expungement at any time on a showing of good cause.

(d) (1) Except as provided in § 10–105.1 of this subtitle, the court shall have a copy of a petition for expungement served on the State’s Attorney.

(2) Unless the State’s Attorney files an objection to the petition for expungement within 30 days after the petition is served, the court shall pass an order requiring the expungement of all police records and court records about the charge.

(e) (1) If the State’s Attorney files a timely objection to the petition, the court shall hold a hearing.

(2) If the court at the hearing finds that the person is entitled to expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all police records and court records about the charge.

(3) If the court finds that the person is not entitled to expungement, the court shall deny the petition.

(4) The person is not entitled to expungement if:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, the petition is based on the entry of probation before judgment, except a probation before judgment for a crime where the act on which the conviction is based is no longer a crime, and the person within 3 years after the entry of the probation before judgment has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation or a crime where the act on which the conviction is based is no longer a crime;

(ii) the petition is based on the entry of probation before judgment for a violation of § 21–902(a) or (b) of the Transportation Article and the person within 15 years after the entry of the probation before judgment has:

1. been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation or a crime where the act on which the conviction is based is no longer a crime; or

2. received probation before judgment for a violation of § 21–902 of the Transportation Article; or

(iii) the person is a defendant in a pending criminal proceeding.

(5) In determining whether the person is entitled to expungement, the court shall consider, to the extent applicable:

(i) the person’s success at probation, parole, or mandatory supervision; and

(ii) whether the person has paid any monetary restitution ordered by the court in the original proceeding or does not have the ability to pay the restitution.

(f) Except as provided in § 10–105.1 of this subtitle and unless an order is stayed pending an appeal, within 60 days after entry of the order, every custodian of the police records and court records that are subject to the order of expungement shall advise in writing the court and the person who is seeking expungement of compliance with the order.

(g) (1) The State’s Attorney is a party to the proceeding.

(2) A party aggrieved by the decision of the court is entitled to appellate review as provided in the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-410 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-410
§10–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person whose wire, oral, or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, or used in violation of this subtitle shall have a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses, or uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose, or use the communications, and be entitled to recover from any person:

(1) Actual damages but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $100 a day for each day of violation or $1,000, whichever is higher;

(2) Punitive damages; and

(3) A reasonable attorney’s fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.

(b) A good faith reliance on a court order or legislative authorization shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this subtitle or under any other law.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-908 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-908
§10–908.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may bring an action to restrain a foreign limited partnership from doing business in this State in violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-703 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-703
§10–703.
Status: in_force

(a) A vendor shall hold a limited lines license to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance before the vendor or the employees of or authorized representatives of the vendor may sell or offer to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to a customer.

(b) A limited lines license issued under this subtitle shall also authorize any salaried or hourly employee or authorized representative of the vendor to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to a customer only if the employee or authorized representative is:

(1) trained under § 10–705 of this subtitle to act on behalf of the vendor; and

(2) acting under the supervision of the vendor.

(c) The acts of an employee or authorized representative offering to sell or selling coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance shall be deemed the acts of the vendor for the purposes of this subtitle.

(d) (1) A vendor may bill and collect premiums from covered customers for coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance.

(2) A vendor that bills and collects premiums under this section is not required to maintain the premiums collected in a segregated account if:

(i) the vendor’s appointing insurer agrees in writing that segregation of funds is not required;

(ii) the vendor remits the funds collected to the appointing insurer or that insurer’s appointed insurance producer within 60 days after receipt; and

(iii) the funds received by the vendor from a covered customer for the sale of portable electronics insurance are held in trust by the vendor in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the vendor’s appointing insurer.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the premiums for coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance shall be separately itemized from the charges for the purchase or lease of the portable electronics.

(ii) If portable electronics insurance coverage is included in the price of the purchase or lease of portable electronics or related services, the vendor shall provide clear and conspicuous written notice to the customer that the portable electronics insurance coverage is included with the portable electronics or related services.

(e) (1) A vendor may receive compensation for billing and collection services under a policy of portable electronics insurance.

(2) A vendor or an authorized representative of the vendor may compensate the employees of the vendor or of the authorized representative in a manner that does not depend solely on the sale of portable electronics insurance.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-656 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-656
§10–656.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(b) (1) The Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available in perpetuity to implement this subtitle concerning Baltimore City public school facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out this subtitle concerning Baltimore City public school facilities; and

(ii) pay any and all expenses from the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund that are incurred by the Authority related to any Baltimore City public school facilities.

(c) (1) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the money on deposit in the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund shall be pledged to and used to pay the following relating to Baltimore City public school facilities:

(i) debt service on Authority bonds;

(ii) debt service reserves under a trust agreement;

(iii) all reasonable charges and expenses related to Authority borrowing; and

(iv) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s administration of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund and management of the Authority’s obligations.

(2) The pledge shall be effective as provided in § 10–634 of this subtitle and any applicable Authority resolution.

(d) The Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund consists of:

(1) money deposited in the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

(2) to the extent that the proceeds are not under a trust agreement, proceeds from the sale of bonds concerning Baltimore City public school facilities;

(3) revenues collected or received from any source under this subtitle related to Baltimore City public school facilities, including revenues collected or received in accordance with § 9–120 of the State Government Article;

(4) funds to be deposited in accordance with § 10–645 of this subtitle; and

(5) any additional money made available from any public source for the purposes established for the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(e) (1) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(3) No part of the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-407 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-407
§10–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Corporation is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The Corporation is subject to the Public Information Act.

(c) The Board, the officers and employees of the Corporation, members of the investment committee, and members of any advisory committee appointed are subject to the Public Ethics Law.

(d) The officers and employees of the Corporation are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(e) (1) The Corporation, its Board, and employees are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Board, the officers and employees of the Corporation, the members of the investment committee, and the members of any advisory committee appointed shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission whether they are employed by or have a financial interest in an entity that currently has or will apply for funds or an investment in a program administered by the Corporation.

(f) For purposes of the Open Meetings Act, a project site visit or educational field tour may not be considered a meeting of the Corporation if no organizational business is conducted.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-657.3 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-657.3
§10–657.
Status: reserved

§10–657.3.

(a) There is a Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund.

(b) (1) The Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available in perpetuity to implement this subtitle concerning racing facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out this subtitle concerning racing facilities projects; and

(ii) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, pay any and all expenses from the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund that are incurred by the Authority, or otherwise specifically approved by the Authority, concerning any racing facilities.

(c) Subject to subsection (f) of this section and to the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the money in the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund shall be used to pay the following costs relating to racing facilities projects:

(1) debt service on Authority bonds;

(2) design and construction costs relating to racing facilities projects;

(3) to the extent authorized by federal tax law, transition costs and reimbursements, costs of start–up, administration, overhead, and operations related to the management of improvements to racing facilities projects authorized under this subtitle and undertaken by the Authority; and

(4) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s administration of the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund and the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund and the management of the Authority’s obligations.

(d) The Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund consists of:

(1) funds transferred from the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund as authorized under § 10–646.1(g) of this subtitle;

(2) the unencumbered fund balance, including accrued interest, existing as of June 30, 2020, that is allocated to thoroughbred tracks under the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account;

(3) the unencumbered fund balance, including accrued interest, existing as of June 30, 2020, that is available to Rosecroft Raceway under the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account;

(4) investment and interest earnings; and

(5) any additional money made available from any public or private sources for the purposes established for the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund.

(e) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment or interest earnings shall be credited to the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund.

(3) No part of the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund of the State or any special fund of the State.

(f) (1) Before the issuance of any bonds authorized under this subtitle to finance improvements to a racing facility, the Authority may pay for any costs for administration, overhead, and operations of the Authority or costs of engineering, architectural, and other design professionals from the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund.

(2) No part of the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund may be used for the purposes under subsection (c) of this section until the Authority receives a reimbursement from the Fund for any costs under paragraph (1) of this subsection incurred before June 1, 2020.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4A-20 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-20
§10–4A–20.
Status: in_force

(a) A venture firm may make a qualified distribution at any time.

(b) To make a distribution that is not a qualified distribution, a venture firm shall pay to the Comptroller the venture firm’s pro rata share of distributions made to all limited partners as provided under the applicable partnership documents and any agreement with the Corporation.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Comptroller shall distribute all payments received under this section to the General Fund within 30 days of receipt.

(2) (i) If the Corporation has an obligation under applicable venture firm investment documents to return to the venture firm a payment previously distributed to the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall deposit an amount equal to that payment into the Enterprise Fund to cover the obligation.

(ii) If the Corporation determines that the money deposited under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is no longer required to be returned to a venture firm under the applicable investment documents, the Corporation shall notify the Comptroller that the money may be distributed to the General Fund.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Commercial athletic contest” means an athletic or sporting event held in a public arena, field, hall, or stadium for admission to which the general public must pay an admission charge.

(3) “Object” means an item that may cause injury to a participant in or observer of the commercial athletic contest.

(b) A person may not disrupt or interfere with a commercial athletic contest by throwing or projecting an object on the playing field or seating area.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-454 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-454
§10–454.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations that:

(1) set standards for continuing care at home providers; and

(2) provide for the certification of continuing care at home providers and the annual renewal of certificates of registration.

(b) In addition to the provisions required under subsection (a) of this section, the regulations adopted by the Department shall, at a minimum:

(1) provide for and encourage the establishment of continuing care at home programs;

(2) for an individual who is employed by or under contract with a continuing care at home provider and who will enter a subscriber’s home to provide continuing care at home services:

(i) set minimum requirements;

(ii) require a criminal history records check, if the individual will have routine, direct access to a subscriber; and

(iii) require the provider to screen and verify the individual’s character references;

(3) establish standards for the renewal of certificates of registration;

(4) establish standards for entrance fees, deposits, and the number of executed agreements necessary to begin operations;

(5) establish conditions for the release of deposits and entrance fees from escrow accounts;

(6) establish standards for when and how a subscriber or provider may rescind a continuing care at home agreement before continuing care at home services are provided to the subscriber;

(7) allow a subscriber to rescind a continuing care at home agreement at any time if the terms of the agreement violate this subtitle; and

(8) establish that a provider may terminate an agreement or discharge a subscriber only for just cause and establish procedures to carry out the termination or discharge.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-628 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-628
§10–628.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section and subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may issue bonds at any time for any corporate purpose of the Authority, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of interest.

(b) (1) Unless authorized by the General Assembly, the Board of Public Works may not approve an issuance by the Authority of bonds for sports facilities at Camden Yards, whether taxable or tax exempt, that constitute tax supported debt if, after the issuance, there would be outstanding and unpaid $1,200,000,000 face amount of bonds for the purpose of financing the preparation, relocation, demolition and removal, construction, renovation, and related expenses for construction management, professional fees, and contingencies of sports facilities at Camden Yards.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the limits on the issuance of bonds of the Authority, whether taxable or tax exempt, that constitute tax supported debt for the following purposes with respect to sports facilities at Camden Yards are:

1. up to $600,000,000 face amount of bonds for demolition and removal, construction, renovation, and related expenses for construction management, professional fees, and contingencies for the football stadium and sports facilities directly related to the use or operation of the football stadium; and

2. up to $600,000,000 face amount of bonds for demolition and removal, construction, renovation, and related expenses for construction management, professional fees, and contingencies for the baseball stadium and sports facilities directly related to the use or operation of the baseball stadium.

(ii) The Authority may exceed the monetary limits on bond issuances provided for in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph if the Authority:

1. obtains the authorization of the Board of Public Works; and

2. notifies the Legislative Policy Committee with accompanying justification.

(iii) The face amount of bonds authorized under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be subject to § 10–644(b)(2) of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Unless authorized by the General Assembly, the Board of Public Works may not approve an issuance by the Authority of bonds, whether taxable or tax exempt, that constitute tax supported debt or nontax supported debt if, after issuance, there would be outstanding and unpaid more than the following face amounts of the bonds for the purpose of financing acquisition, construction, renovation, and related expenses for construction management, professional fees, and contingencies in connection with:

(i) the Baltimore Convention facility – $55,000,000;

(ii) the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility – $20,250,000;

(iii) the Montgomery County Conference facility – $23,185,000;

(iv) the Ocean City Convention facility – $24,500,000;

(v) Baltimore City public school facilities – $1,100,000,000;

(vi) supplemental facilities – $25,000,000;

(vii) racing facilities – $400,000,000;

(viii) public school facilities in the State – $2,200,000,000;

(ix) the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility – $59,500,000;

(x) sports entertainment facilities – $220,000,000; and

(xi) Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor facilities – $400,000,000.

(2) (i) The limitation under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection applies to the aggregate principal amount of bonds outstanding as of June 30 of any year.

(ii) Refunded bonds may not be included in the determination of an outstanding aggregate amount under this paragraph.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-905 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-905
§10–905.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Annuity, sick pay, or retirement distribution” means:

(1) an annuity or sick pay payment described in § 3402(o) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) a designated distribution as defined in § 3405(e) of the Internal Revenue Code other than an eligible rollover distribution within the meaning of § 3405(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) (1) “Employer” has the meaning stated in § 3401 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Employer” includes:

(i) the federal government;

(ii) the State;

(iii) a county, municipal corporation, political subdivision, or instrumentality of the State;

(iv) another state to the extent that functions of its government are carried on or performed in this State; and

(v) if the employer is a corporation:

1. any officer of the corporation who exercises direct control over its fiscal management; and

2. any agent of the corporation who has a duty to withhold income tax from wages.

(c) “Payment subject to withholding” means:

(1) an annuity, sick pay, or retirement distribution;

(2) income that is subject to the income tax and is distributed by a fiduciary to a nonresident alien;

(3) a payment of winnings derived from wagering in the State if the payment is subject to withholding under § 3402 of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(4) a payment of a death benefit by the Board of Trustees of the State Retirement and Pension System.

(d) (1) “Payor” means a person responsible to make a payment subject to withholding.

(2) “Payor” includes:

(i) the federal government;

(ii) the State;

(iii) a county, municipal corporation, political subdivision, or instrumentality of the State;

(iv) another state to the extent that functions of its government are carried on or performed in this State; and

(v) if the payor is a corporation:

1. any officer of the corporation who exercises direct control over its fiscal management; and

2. any agent of the corporation who has a duty to withhold income tax from payments subject to withholding.

(e) “Wagering” includes:

(1) any lottery, including the State lottery; and

(2) any pari–mutuel wagering, including any pari–mutuel wagering conducted under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “wages” means salary, wages, or compensation for personal services of any kind as defined in §§ 3401 and 3402(o)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Wages” includes remuneration paid for services described in § 3401(a)(5) and (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(g) “Withhold” includes deducting income tax.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-310 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-310
§10–310.
Status: in_force

(a) For any county work, a county may provide for competitive bidding and the making and awarding of contracts and may require bonds.

(b) A county may provide for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment through the Department of General Services.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-843 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-843
§10–843.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond:

(1) is not:

(i) a debt or liability of the State or a political subdivision of the State; or

(ii) a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or a political subdivision of the State; and

(2) is payable solely from money available in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) Each bond shall state on its face that:

(1) the State and its political subdivisions are not obliged to pay the bond or the interest on the bond except from revenues of the project or the portion of the project for which the bond is issued; and

(2) the faith, credit, and taxing power of the State and its political subdivisions are not pledged to pay the principal of or the interest on the bond.

(c) The issuance of bonds does not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the State or its political subdivisions:

(1) to levy or pledge a tax to pay the bonds; or

(2) to make an appropriation to pay the bonds.

(d) This section does not prevent the Center from pledging its full faith and credit to pay bonds.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each local board shall designate a polling place that meets the requirements of this subsection for each precinct in the county as established by the local board in accordance with Title 2 of this article.

(2) Each polling place shall:

(i) provide an environment that is suitable to the proper conduct of an election;

(ii) be located as conveniently as practicable for the majority of registered voters assigned to that polling place;

(iii) except as authorized in paragraph (4) of this subsection, be in a public building;

(iv) be in the precinct that it serves unless no suitable location for a polling place can be found within that precinct, in which case the board may establish the polling place in an adjacent precinct; and

(v) whenever practicable, be selected and arranged to avoid architectural and other barriers that impede access or voting by elderly and physically disabled voters.

(3) (i) The public official responsible for the use of any public building requested by a local board for a polling place shall make available to the local board, without charge, the space that is needed in the building for the proper conduct of an election.

(ii) Light, heat, and custodial and janitorial services for the space shall be provided to the local board without charge.

(iii) 1. Subject to subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, electioneering shall be allowed on the premises of the public building up to the electioneering boundary established under § 16–206(b) of this article.

2. Campaign signs shall be allowed on the premises of the public building, at a minimum, from:

A. 5 p.m. the day immediately preceding election day until 8 a.m. on the day immediately following election day; and

B. 5 p.m. the day before an early voting period begins under § 10–301.1 of this title until 8 a.m. the day after the early voting period ends.

(4) (i) If suitable space in a public building is not available, a local board may pay a reasonable fee for the use of space in a privately owned building.

(ii) A polling place may not be located in a privately owned building unless the owner of the building agrees to:

1. allow electioneering on the premises up to the electioneering boundary established under § 16–206(b) of this article; and

2. allow campaign signs on the premises, at a minimum, from:

A. 5 p.m. the day immediately preceding election day until 8 a.m. on the day immediately following election day; and

B. 5 p.m. the day before an early voting period begins under § 10–301.1 of this title until 8 a.m. the day after the early voting period ends.

(5) If a polling place is located in a building owned or leased by a volunteer fire company or rescue squad, the volunteer fire company or rescue squad may require the local board to pay for the use of the space that is needed in the building for the proper conduct of any election.

(b) (1) (i) In Baltimore City, public buildings shall be used for polling places to the greatest extent feasible.

(ii) For rental of privately owned polling places in Baltimore City, the local board shall pay an amount as determined in the ordinance of estimates, provided that the amount is uniform on a citywide basis.

(2) In Charles County, the local board may use private firehouses, private halls, and other buildings for polling places.

(3) In Montgomery County, the County Board of Education shall make available the space and custodial service as needed for the proper conduct of elections upon application by the local board.

(c) (1) The State Board shall adopt regulations governing the use of a building or part of a building that is owned, occupied, or partially occupied by an establishment that holds an alcoholic beverages license as a polling place.

(2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall require a local board to prioritize the placement of polling locations in buildings that are not owned, occupied, or partially occupied by an establishment that holds an alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 10-109 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-109
§10–109.
Status: in_force

(1) A financing statement or continuation statement filed prior to the effective date of this act, which shall not have lapsed prior to said effective date shall remain effective for the period provided in the original Code, but not less than that period of time for which the filing was effective pursuant to the original Code in effect upon the date of such prior filing.

(2) With respect to any financing statement filed prior to the effective date of this act, any continuation or other statement filed on and after the effective date of this act in relation to such original financing statement shall be filed (i.e., the “transitional filing”) in accordance with this act and if this act requires filing in a place where the original financing statement was not filed, then a new financing statement conforming to § 10-110 or the original or photographic or photostatic copy of the original financing statement and a copy of any prior continuation or other statement shall all be filed in the place where filing is required by this act.

(3) Nothing in this act shall be deemed to invalidate any action otherwise complying with applicable law taken in good faith until the effective date of this act pursuant to Chapter 240 of the Acts of 1972; provided, however, that transitional filings made on and after January 1, 1981, but before 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2001, shall be made pursuant to this act with regard to original filings made pursuant to § 9-401 as it existed prior to July 1, 1971 and as said section was amended effective July 1, 1971 by Chapter 457 of the Acts of 1971.

(4) The names and addresses of the debtor and secured party at the time transitional filings are made shall govern the date to be reflected upon statements filed under this act and shall govern place of filing and indexing in the filing records.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-805 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-805
§10–805.
Status: in_force

A self–service storage producer is not required to meet the continuing education requirements for insurance producers under Subtitle 1 of this title.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-370 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-370
§10–370.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this subtitle which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subtitle are severable.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-647 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-647
§10–647.
Status: in_force

A financial institution, investment company, insurance company or association, or a personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary, may legally invest any money belonging to it or within its control in any bonds issued by the Authority.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-503 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-503
§10–503.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may enter any building, vehicle, other enclosure, or conveyance in the State, where any farm product is produced, stored, sold, or shipped, or offered, exposed, packed, or transported for sale, or presented for intrastate or interstate shipment. He may examine any farm product found in any of these places, and may take for further examination samples of the farm products and their containers necessary to determine whether this subtitle is violated.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-434 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-434
§10–434.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote State–funded stem cell research and cures through grants and loans to public and private entities in the State.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) appropriations as provided in the State budget; and

(2) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(f) Money in the Fund may only be used to:

(1) award grants and loans for State–funded stem cell research, in accordance with the recommendations of the Commission;

(2) award grants and loans for facilities, capital leases, and capital equipment where State–funded stem cell research is conducted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Commission; and

(3) pay the costs necessary to administer the Fund.

(g) (1) The Treasurer shall invest the money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be paid into the Fund.

(h) (1) The Governor may include in the State budget bill each fiscal year an appropriation to the Fund.

(2) Expenditures from the Fund may only be made in accordance with an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the State budget or by an approved budget amendment.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-420 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-420
§10–420.
Status: in_force

The Department shall establish a separate season for hunting deer with muzzle loading firearms.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-617 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-617
§10–617.
Status: in_force

(a) A public official may offer to the Archives or may destroy any of the following materials that the public official no longer needs:

(1) a book, magazine, or newspaper;

(2) other library or museum material that was made or acquired for reference or exhibition purposes;

(3) an extra copy of a document that was kept only for convenience of reference;

(4) a stock of publications;

(5) an acceptance or refusal of an invitation or engagement of a public officer; and

(6) material that otherwise relates to personal business of a public officer.

(b) The State Archivist may set classes of materials that the public official may destroy if the public official no longer needs the materials.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-111.2 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-111.2
§10–111.
Status: in_force

§10–111.2.

(a) (1) The website of the General Assembly shall include a list of all emergency regulations the Committee has received but has not approved.

(2) For each regulation, the list shall include:

(i) the date the Committee received the regulation;

(ii) whether a member of the Committee has requested a public hearing;

(iii) the date of any public hearing scheduled;

(iv) the date and a summary of any action the Committee has taken; and

(v) the name and telephone number of a member of the Committee’s staff who can provide further information.

(3) A regulation shall be added to the list within 3 business days after receipt of the regulation by the Committee and the Department of Legislative Services.

(b) (1) The Department of Legislative Services shall maintain a list of members of the public who have requested to receive notice when the Department of Legislative Services receives proposed regulations for which the promulgating unit has requested emergency adoption.

(2) A member of the public who requests notice under this subsection shall specify:

(i) whether the individual wants to receive notice by United States mail or electronic mail; and

(ii) which agencies’ regulations the individual wants to receive notice of receipt.

(3) Within 2 business days of receipt of a proposed regulation, the Department of Legislative Services shall provide notice to members of the public who have requested notice, as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) The Department of Legislative Services:

(i) may impose a reasonable fee for sending notice under this subsection by United States mail; and

(ii) may not impose a fee for sending notice under this subsection by electronic mail.

(5) Upon request, a promulgating unit shall provide copies of emergency regulations to members of the public.

(c) (1) The Department of Legislative Services shall adopt procedures for the required submission of proposed and emergency regulations, work plans, and evaluation reports to the Committee by a unit.

(2) (i) Each unit shall follow the procedures adopted by the Department of Legislative Services under this subsection.

(ii) A unit submitting a proposed regulation to the Committee shall include the text of the proposed regulation and the notice of proposed adoption that is required to be submitted to the Administrator under § 10–112(a)(2) of this subtitle.

(3) (i) The Administrator shall consult with the Department of Legislative Services to ensure that notice of the receipt of proposed and emergency regulations by the Administrator under this title is transmitted to and received by the Committee and the Department of Legislative Services in a timely manner.

(ii) When the Administrator transmits a proposed or emergency regulation to the Committee and the Department of Legislative Services, the Administrator shall also provide receipt of the transmittal to the unit that originally submitted the regulation to the Division.

(4) (i) Submission of a regulation, a work plan, or an evaluation report to the Committee under this subsection does not satisfy any requirement under this subtitle for a unit to submit a regulation, a work plan, or an evaluation report to the Administrator for publication in the Register.

(ii) Any requirement under this subtitle for a unit to submit a regulation to the Committee may not be satisfied by submitting the regulation to the Division.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-133 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-133
§10–133.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 10-123 or § 10-124 of this subtitle, an obligor may contest the issuance of an earnings withholding order by moving for a stay of the order no later than 15 days after a copy of the withholding order is mailed to the obligor under § 10-127 of this subtitle.

(b) A motion for a stay of the withholding order:

(1) shall be under oath;

(2) shall state the grounds for contesting the earnings withholding, including dates and amount of payments in dispute; and

(3) may be on a form that shall be prepared by the court.

(c) Any person who willfully makes a false representation of facts on a motion for stay of the withholding order under this section shall be subject to the penalties for perjury.

(d) Upon receipt of a motion for a stay of the withholding order under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall immediately notify the recipient and the support enforcement agency, if applicable, and shall schedule a hearing within 15 days.

(e) The only issues that may be adjudicated at a hearing scheduled under this section are:

(1) whether the alleged arrearage existed;

(2) the amount of the arrearage;

(3) the identity of the obligor; and

(4) that the amount of the withholding order exceeds the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.

(f) Payment of arrearage after the date of the motion for service of the withholding order is not a defense against withholding.

(g) After adjudication of the issues under subsection (e) of this section, if the court finds that the obligor owed an amount in excess of 30 days’ support at the time the request for service of the withholding order was filed, the court shall cause the earnings withholding order to be served on the obligor’s employer immediately and shall deny the stay.

(h) If the court finds that the amount of the withholding order exceeds the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act, the court shall alter the amount of the earnings withholding to the maximum allowed under the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.

(i) In any event, the court shall rule on the request for service of the earnings withholding order within 45 days of the mailing of the notice to the obligor.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-468 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-468
§10–468.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A provider notified of financial difficulty by the Department shall prepare and submit to the Department for its approval a 5-year financial plan to correct the causes of the financial difficulty.

(2) The financial plan shall be submitted within 60 days after receipt of notification.

(3) The provider may request one 30-day extension from the Secretary.

(4) The Secretary may grant or deny the extension.

(b) (1) The Department shall respond to the provider within 60 days after receipt of the proposed financial plan.

(2) The Department may:

(i) work with the provider to establish the financial plan; and

(ii) consult with the Committee before approving the financial plan.

(c) (1) On approval, the financial plan shall be implemented.

(2) The provider shall make available to its subscribers copies of its approved financial plan.

(d) The provider shall:

(1) submit to the Department an annual progress report for the term of its financial plan; and

(2) revise its financial plan if the Department determines that revisions are necessary.

(e) The Department may withhold the renewal certificate of registration or withdraw a preliminary, initial, or renewal certificate of registration if:

(1) the provider does not prepare a financial plan;

(2) the provider is unwilling or unable to prepare a financial plan;

(3) the financial plan is inadequate to correct the current or impending financial condition that necessitated the financial plan; or

(4) the provider fails to implement the financial plan.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-706 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-706
§10–706.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection, promptly after admission of an individual, a facility shall make and periodically update a written plan of treatment for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(2) Promptly after admission of an individual to a psychosocial center, the center shall make and periodically update a written plan of rehabilitation for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The Director shall adopt rules and regulations under this section that include:

(1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a description of the nature and content of plans of treatment; and

(2) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, appropriate time periods for the development, implementation, and review of each plan.

(c) An individual shall:

(1) Participate, in a manner appropriate to the individual’s condition, in the development and periodic updating of the plan of treatment; and

(2) Be told, in appropriate terms and language, of:

(i) The content and objectives of the plan of treatment;

(ii) The nature and significant possible adverse effects of recommended treatments;

(iii) The name, title, and role of personnel directly responsible for carrying out the treatment for the individual; and

(iv) When appropriate, other available alternative treatments, services, or providers of mental health services.

(d) A plan of treatment shall include:

(1) A long–range discharge goal; and

(2) An estimate of the probable length of inpatient stay the individual requires before transfer to a less restrictive or intensive treatment setting.

(e) Facility staff who work directly with and provide treatment to an individual shall review and reassess the plan of treatment for the individual to determine the individual’s progress and any need for adjustments to the plan not less than:

(1) Once every 15 days for the first 2 months after admission of the individual to the facility; and

(2) Once every 60 days for the remainder of the inpatient stay of the individual in the facility.

(f) (1) On the admission of an individual to a facility, the facility shall:

(i) Ask the individual whether the individual consents to family members or any other individuals being informed of and given the opportunity to participate in meetings with the treatment team regarding the development, review, and reassessment of the plan of treatment of the individual; and

(ii) If consent is given under item (i) of this paragraph, at least every 7 days after consent is given, reconfirm the consent and provide the individual at a clinical visit with an opportunity to consent to additional individuals being informed of and given the opportunity to participate in meetings with the treatment team.

(2) If an individual agrees to have family members or other individuals participate in the development, review, and reassessment of the individual’s plan of treatment, the facility shall:

(i) Provide a schedule of routine treatment team meetings where the plan of treatment is discussed;

(ii) Establish a process for the authorized individuals to participate in treatment team meetings;

(iii) If the treatment team meeting is being held outside the regular schedule, inform the authorized individuals as soon as the meeting is scheduled; and

(iv) If the treatment team meeting is being held due to an emergency, inform the authorized individuals of the outcome of the meeting as soon as practicable.

(3) The individual may withdraw the consent given under paragraph (1) of this subsection at any time orally or in writing.

(4) A treating provider may withhold information on an individual plan of treatment from a family member or other authorized individual if:

(i) In the treating provider’s clinical judgment, the consent given under paragraph (1) of this subsection was provided through coercive means;

(ii) The treating provider believes it is in the best clinical interest of the individual; or

(iii) The individual requests that a specific piece of the plan of treatment be withheld.

(g) (1) If an individual admitted to a facility or any family member or other individual authorized by the individual to participate in the review and reassessment of the plan of treatment for the individual under subsection (f) of this section believes that the plan of treatment is not meeting the needs of the individual, the individual, family member, or other authorized individual has the right to request that the facility review and reassess the plan of treatment.

(2) On receipt of a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the facility staff who work directly with and provide treatment to the individual shall:

(i) Conduct a review and reassessment of the plan of treatment;

(ii) Communicate the results of the review and reassessment of the plan of treatment to the patient and individual who requested the review and reassessment, including an explanation of how all issues raised in the request were considered; and

(iii) Include the request for the review and reassessment of the plan of treatment and the outcome of the review and assessment, including the explanation of the outcome, in the medical records of the individual.

(3) If a State facility does not make any changes to the plan of treatment for the individual, the State facility shall provide referral information for the Resident Grievance System established under COMAR 10.21.14.

(h) An individual admitted to a State facility or another individual authorized by the admitted individual may request a reconsideration of the review and reassessment completed under subsection (g) of this section by filing a grievance with the Resident Grievance System under COMAR 10.21.14.

(i) (1) An individual admitted to a State facility or another individual authorized by the admitted individual may appeal the reconsideration of the review and reassessment completed under subsection (h) of this section by filing a request with the Department’s Healthcare System’s Chief Medical Officer.

(2) The Department shall adopt regulations to establish a process for the appeal of the reconsideration of the review and reassessment under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(j) If an individual is admitted to a State facility and the State facility is unable to provide the treatment necessary to address the rehabilitation needs of an individual under a plan of treatment for the individual, the State facility shall:

(1) Make arrangements for the individual to receive necessary treatment from another facility or other health care provider outside the State facility; and

(2) Ensure that treatment for the individual is coordinated between the State facility and the other facility or health care provider.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-423 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-423
§10–423.
Status: in_force

(a) For a facility that has not been the subject of a conversion and that has residents who are not parties to continuing care agreements, the provider shall calculate the amount of operating reserves required under § 10–420 of this subtitle based on the pro rata proportion of the net operating expenses as specified under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The pro rata proportion of the net operating expenses equals the number of units in the facility for which the Department has issued a certificate of registration divided by the total number of accommodations in the facility multiplied by the net operating expenses for the most recent fiscal year for which a certified financial statement is available.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Subtitle 1 of this title, the governing body of Montgomery County, of Anne Arundel County, of Howard County, of Baltimore County, or of Prince George’s County may authorize, by law, a payment deferral of county property tax for residential real property occupied as the principal residence of the owner.

(b) (1) The governing body of Prince George’s County may provide for the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section to apply to real property rezoned at the initiative of Prince George’s County after July 1, 1974.

(2) The governing body of Howard County may provide for the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section to apply to real property rezoned at the initiative of Howard County after July 1, 1984.

(3) The governing body of Baltimore County may provide for the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section to apply to real property rezoned at the initiative of Baltimore County after January 1, 1960.

(c) In Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, and Howard County, the real property eligible for a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section is limited to the dwelling and curtilage, not exceeding 5 acres, as determined by the supervisor.

(d) The Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore County, or Prince George’s County property tax deferral shall be calculated on any increase in assessment that results directly from a change in zoning classification to a higher intensity use and that was initiated by a government.

(e) The governing body of Montgomery County, of Anne Arundel County, of Howard County, of Baltimore County, or of Prince George’s County may limit the time period during which the payment of county property tax may be deferred.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-606 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-606
§10–606.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent limited by § 10–607 of this subtitle or § 10–804 of this title, at the time a partner becomes entitled to receive a distribution, the partner has the status of, and is entitled to all remedies available to, a creditor of the limited partnership with respect to the distribution.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-131 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-131
§10–131.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to a regulation of a bi-county or multicounty commission or authority or to any other entity not a part of the Executive Branch of State government.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1905 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 19 / Section 10-1905
§10–1905.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may designate a food product as “honey” if the product conforms to the Maryland standard of identity for honey set forth in § 10–1904 of this subtitle.

(b) If a food product contains any flavoring, spice, or other ingredient in addition to honey, the name of the product shall distinguish the product from pure honey and designate the food additive.

(c) If processing materially changes the flavor, color, viscosity, or other material characteristic of pure honey, the name of the product shall distinguish the product from pure honey and designate the modification.

(d) For blossom or nectar honey, the name of the food may be supplemented by the term “blossom” or “nectar”.

(e) For honeydew honey, the word “honeydew” may be placed in close proximity to the name of the food.

(f) For mixtures of blossom or nectar honey with honeydew honey, the name of the food may be supplemented with the words “a blend of honeydew honey with blossom honey” or “a blend of honeydew honey with nectar honey”.

(g) (1) Honey may be designated by the name of a geographical or topographical region if the honey was produced exclusively within the area referred to in the designation.

(2) When honey has been designated by the name of a geographical or topographical region, the name of the country where the honey has been produced shall be declared on the label.

(h) (1) Honey may be designated according to a floral or plant source if it comes wholly or mainly from that particular source and has the organoleptic, physicochemical, and microscopic properties corresponding with that origin.

(2) When honey has been designated according to a floral or plant source:

(i) The common name or the botanical name of the floral source shall be in close proximity to the word “honey”; and

(ii) The name of the country where the honey has been produced shall be declared on the label.

(i) (1) Honey may be designated according to the following methods of removal from the comb:

(i) “Extracted honey” is honey obtained by centrifuging decapped broodless combs;

(ii) “Pressed honey” is honey obtained by pressing broodless combs; or

(iii) “Drained honey” is honey obtained by draining decapped broodless combs.

(2) The designations in paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be used unless the honey conforms to the applicable description.

(j) (1) Honey may be designated according to the following styles:

(i) “Honey” that is honey in liquid, crystalline state, or a mixture of the two;

(ii) “Comb honey” that is honey stored by bees in the cells of freshly built broodless combs and that is sold in sealed whole combs or sections of such combs; or

(iii) “Cut comb in honey”, “honey with comb”, or “chunk honey” that is honey containing one or more pieces of comb honey.

(2) The styles designated in paragraph (1)(ii) and (iii) of this subsection shall be declared on the label.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-341 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-341
§10–341.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–359 of this subtitle, a support order or income withholding order of another state or a foreign support order may be registered in this State by sending the following records to the appropriate tribunal in this State:

(1) a letter of transmittal to the tribunal requesting registration and enforcement;

(2) two copies, including one certified copy, of the order to be registered, including any modification of the order;

(3) a sworn statement by the person requesting registration or a certified statement by the custodian of the records showing the amount of any arrearage;

(4) the name of the obligor and, if known:

(i) the obligor’s address and Social Security number;

(ii) the name and address of the obligor’s employer and any other source of income of the obligor; and

(iii) a description and the location of property of the obligor in this State not exempt from execution; and

(5) except as provided in § 10–324 of this subtitle, the name and address of the obligee and, if applicable, the person to whom support payments are to be remitted.

(b) On receipt of a request for registration, the registering tribunal shall cause the order to be filed as an order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign support order, together with one copy of the documents and information, regardless of their form.

(c) A complaint or comparable pleading seeking a remedy that must be affirmatively sought under other law of this State may be filed at the same time as the request for registration or later. The pleading must specify the grounds for the remedy sought.

(d) If two or more orders are in effect, the person requesting registration shall:

(1) furnish to the tribunal a copy of every support order asserted to be in effect in addition to the documents specified in this section;

(2) specify the order alleged to be the controlling order, if any; and

(3) specify the amount of consolidated arrears, if any.

(e) A request for a determination of which is the controlling order may be filed separately or with a request for registration and enforcement or for registration and modification. The person requesting registration shall give notice of the request to each party whose rights may be affected by the determination.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A police officer who is on duty at a polling place shall obey the order of an election judge for that polling place.

(2) A police officer making an arrest under an order of an election judge is fully protected in so doing as if the police officer received a valid warrant to make the arrest.

(b) A police officer who is on duty at a polling place shall protect a challenger or watcher in the discharge of the duties of the challenger or watcher.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-909 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-909
§10–909.
Status: in_force

(a) Patented land is not required to be stated by the patented name in a declaration in an action at law. It may be described by abuttals, course and distance, or a name by which it was acquired. The description shall be certain enough to identify the land.

(b) When title of patented land is questioned, a party is not required to prove that the land was patented. A patent shall be presumed in favor of the party showing a title otherwise good.

(c) Acts of exclusive user and ownership are admissible to prove possession. Actual evidence of enclosure is not necessary for this proof.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-312 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-312
§10–312.
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this State shall credit amounts collected for a particular period pursuant to any child support order against the amounts owed for the same period under any other child support order for support of the same child issued by a tribunal of this State, another state, or a foreign country.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-104
§10–104.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this title applies to a person who is licensed under Title 19 of this article if the person provides care or treatment to individuals who have mental disorders.
Md. Code, Education § 10-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

Public institutions of higher education shall:

(1) Provide postsecondary education to students;

(2) Transmit culture and extend knowledge through general higher education;

(3) Teach and train students for careers and advanced study;

(4) Protect academic freedom;

(5) Promote civic responsibility;

(6) Enhance economic development of the State through research, training, and extension services to business and industry;

(7) Provide public services for citizens of the State; and

(8) Assure that women and minorities are equitably represented among faculty, staff, and administration, so that the higher education community reflects the diversity of the State’s population.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-826 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-826
§10–826.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1 of each year, the Center shall report to the Governor, the Administration, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include:

(1) a complete operating and financial statement covering the Center’s operations;

(2) a summary of the Center’s activities during the preceding fiscal year; and

(3) a summary of the Center’s activities specific to clean energy innovation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1903 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 19 / Section 10-1903
§10–1903.
Status: in_force

The Maryland standard of identity for honey shall apply to:

(1) All honey produced by honey bees from nectar;

(2) All styles of honey presentation that are processed and ultimately intended for direct consumption; and

(3) All honey packed, processed, or intended for sale in bulk containers as honey that may be repacked for retail sale or for use as an ingredient in other foods.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-305.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-305.1
§10–305.
Status: in_force

§10–305.1.

A person may not place or inscribe an item or a symbol, including an actual or depicted noose or swastika, whether temporary or permanent, on any real or personal property, public or private, without the express permission of the owner, owner’s agent, or lawful occupant of the property, with the intent to threaten or intimidate any person or group of persons.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-316 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-316
§10–316.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall issue a stop sale notice if the Comptroller finds that a person:

(1) stores or sells motor fuel from a location that does not have a valid certificate of registration;

(2) willfully uses a motor fuel advertisement that is misleading;

(3) willfully markets motor fuel that has not been approved; or

(4) sells motor fuel below cost in violation of § 10-304.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-714 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-714
§10–714.
Status: in_force

An individual or corporation may claim a credit against the State income tax for One Maryland project costs and start–up costs as provided under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-125 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-125
§10–125.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation may:

(1) lend or otherwise make available the proceeds of bonds to a person to finance costs of a project; and

(2) enter into financing agreements, mortgages, and other instruments that it determines are necessary or desirable to evidence or secure the loan.

(b) (1) The lease for a project may require or authorize the lessee or another person to purchase or otherwise acquire the property for consideration that the Corporation establishes, when:

(i) the principal of and interest on the bonds that financed the cost of the project are paid; or

(ii) provision satisfactory to the Corporation is made for their payment.

(2) Consideration required under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be nominal.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-108.3 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-108.3
§10–108.
Status: in_force

§10–108.3.

(a) (1) In this section and in § 10-108.4 of this subtitle, “financial institution” means:

(i) a depository institution, as defined in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act at 12 U.S.C. § 1813(c);

(ii) a federal or state credit union, as defined in the Federal Credit Union Act at 12 U.S.C. § 1752;

(iii) a State credit union regulated under Title 6 of the Financial Institutions Article; or

(iv) a benefit association, insurance company, safe deposit company, money market mutual fund, or similar entity doing business in the State that holds property or maintains accounts reflecting property belonging to others.

(2) In this section and in § 10-108.4 of this subtitle, “financial institution” does not include an institution-affiliated party, as defined in § 10-108.2(a)(4)(ii) and (v) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If an obligor identified in a report submitted under § 10-108.2 of this subtitle or in a report made to the Federal Parent Locator Service under 42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(17) is $500 or more in arrears of a child support obligation and has not paid child support for more than 60 days, the Administration may institute an action to attach and seize the amount of the arrearage in one or more of the accounts of the obligor with a financial institution to satisfy the amount of arrearage owed by the obligor.

(2) Before attaching and seizing the obligor’s accounts, the Administration shall send a notice to the obligor at the obligor’s last known address advising the obligor of the enforcement actions that may be taken, including that the obligor’s accounts may be subject to garnishment for payment of a child support arrearage.

(c) (1) If the Administration institutes an action against an obligor under subsection (b) of this section, the Administration shall send a notice to the financial institution in which one or more of the obligor’s accounts are located, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by other method acceptable to the financial institution, at the address designated for this purpose by the financial institution or, if no address has been designated, to the principal office of the financial institution.

(2) The notice shall contain the following information, to the extent known by the Administration:

(i) the address of the Administration;

(ii) the telephone number, address, and name of a contact person at the Administration;

(iii) the name and Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number of the obligor;

(iv) the address of the obligor;

(v) for each account of the obligor, the obligor’s account number and known balance with the financial institution;

(vi) the amount of arrearage that the financial institution shall seize and attach from one or more of the accounts of the obligor; and

(vii) a statement instructing the financial institution to immediately attach and seize the amount of arrearage stated in item (vi) of this paragraph from one or more of the accounts of the obligor and, upon subsequent notice by the Administration, to forward the amount to the Administration.

(d) (1) On receipt of the notice under subsection (c) of this section, the financial institution shall promptly seize and attach from one or more of the accounts identified in the Administration’s notice to the financial institution an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of the amounts in all accounts or the amount stated in the notice.

(2) Not later than 30 days after the financial institution receives the notice directing it to seize and attach accounts of the obligor, the financial institution shall send notice to the Administration by regular mail specifying the aggregate amount held under this subsection.

(3) If an account that has been seized and attached is maintained by the obligor with one or more account holders of interest as reflected on the records of the financial institution, the financial institution’s notice to the Administration shall state that fact and shall provide, to the extent reflected in the financial institution’s records, the name and address of the other person or persons.

(4) (i) The financial institution may assess a fee against the accounts or the obligor, in addition to the amount identified in the notice under subsection (c) of this section.

(ii) In the case of insufficient funds to cover both the fee and the amount identified in the notice under subsection (c) of this section, the financial institution may first deduct and retain the fee from the amount seized and attached as provided in this section.

(5) The financial institution may not be held liable to any person, including the Administration, the obligor, or any person named on the account, for wrongful dishonor or for any other claim relating to the seizure and attachment of the account or other actions taken in compliance with this section.

(e) (1) Within 2 days after the Administration has received the return receipt from the notice sent to the financial institution under subsection (c) of this section, the Administration shall promptly send a notice to the obligor, by regular mail, to the obligor’s last known address, or if the home address is not known, to the place of last known employment.

(2) The notice shall contain the following information, to the extent known by the Administration:

(i) the address of the Administration;

(ii) the telephone number, address, and name of a contact person at the Administration;

(iii) the name and Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number of the obligor;

(iv) the address of the obligor;

(v) for each account of the obligor, the obligor’s account number and known balances with the financial institution;

(vi) the total amount of the arrearage owed by the obligor;

(vii) the date the notice is being sent;

(viii) a statement informing the obligor that the Administration has directed the financial institution to seize and attach the amount of the arrearage owed by the obligor from one or more of the accounts of the obligor and, upon subsequent notice by the Administration, to forward the amount to the Administration; and

(ix) a statement informing the obligor that, unless a timely challenge is made to the Administration by the obligor or an account holder of interest under subsection (h) of this section, the Administration shall notify the financial institution to forward the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Administration.

(f) If a timely challenge is not made by the obligor or an account holder of interest under subsection (h) of this section, the Administration shall send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the institution to forward the amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Administration.

(g) The Administration shall apply the amount seized and forwarded by the financial institution to the obligor’s child support arrears. If the obligor has more than one child support case with arrears, the Administration shall allocate the amount received among one or more of the obligor’s cases, as determined appropriate by the Administration.

(h) (1) An obligor or an account holder of interest may challenge the actions of the Administration under this section by:

(i) filing a request for an investigation with the Administration; or

(ii) filing a motion with the circuit court.

(2) A challenge under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be received by the Administration within 30 days from the date of the notice under subsection (e) of this section;

(iii) be sent to the contact person identified in the notice sent to the obligor under subsection (e) of this section; and

(iv) specify, in detail, the reasons for the challenge.

(3) An obligor or account holder of interest may not challenge the actions of the Administration on issues related to visitation, custody, or other matters not related to an account.

(4) An obligor or an account holder of interest may challenge the actions of the Administration based on an exemption in § 11-504 or § 11-603 of the Courts Article or for any other good cause.

(i) (1) Upon receipt of a challenge under subsection (h) of this section, the Administration shall review the challenge in accordance with this subsection.

(2) The Administration shall release or reduce the amount seized and attached by the financial institution for a mistake of fact, including:

(i) a mistake in the identity of the obligor;

(ii) a mistake in the ownership of an account;

(iii) a mistake in the contents of an account;

(iv) a mistake in the amount of arrearage due; or

(v) any other good cause.

(3) The Administration shall release or reduce the amount seized and attached by the financial institution if the account is exempt under § 11-504 or § 11-603 of the Courts Article or for any other good cause.

(4) The Administration shall send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to release the amount seized and attached by the financial institution if the Administration determines that a mistake of fact has occurred, the account is exempt under § 11-504 or § 11-603 of the Courts Article, or other good cause exists.

(5) The Administration shall send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to reduce the amount seized and attached to the revised amount stated and to release the excess amount if the Administration determines that:

(i) the amount owed by the obligor is less than the amount originally indicated on the notice under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) the obligor does not have an ownership interest in one or more of the accounts seized and attached or a portion thereof; or

(iii) the account or a portion of the account is exempt under § 11-504 or § 11-603 of the Courts Article or other good cause exists.

(j) (1) The Administration shall send by regular mail a notice of its findings, including a finding of no mistake of fact, to the obligor and any other challenging party.

(2) The notice shall inform the obligor or the challenging party of the right to appeal the decision of the Administration to the Office of Administrative Hearings or to the circuit court.

(k) If no timely appeal is filed, the Administration shall send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to forward the amount specified in the notice, including any revised amount under subsection (i)(5) of this section, to the Administration.

(l) (1) An appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings authorized under subsection (j) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) An appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings shall be:

(i) in writing; and

(ii) received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days after the notice is sent to the obligor or other challenging party under subsection (j) of this section.

(m) After the completion of an appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings authorized under subsection (j) of this section, the Administration shall:

(1) send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to release the amount seized and attached by the financial institution if the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that:

(i) there is a mistake of identity;

(ii) the obligor does not have an ownership interest in the contents of any account held; or

(iii) there is no arrearage;

(2) send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to release the attachment on any amount in excess of the revised amount stated and that the revised amount stated be forwarded to the Administration if the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that:

(i) the obligor is delinquent, but the amount of the arrearage is less than the amount indicated in the notice under subsection (c) of this section or in a subsequent notice under subsection (i)(5) of this section; or

(ii) the obligor does not have ownership interest in one or more of the accounts seized and attached or a portion of the accounts; or

(3) send a notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to transfer the amounts seized and attached to the Administration if the Office of Administrative Hearings upholds the determination of the Administration.

(n) (1) A challenging party may withdraw an administrative challenge or appeal by submitting a notice of the withdrawal to the person identified as the contact person for the Administration in the notice under subsection (e) of this section, or to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(2) The Administration may withdraw the notice to attach accounts by sending notice to the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, directing the financial institution to release the attachment on the account.

(o) If a determination is made by the Administration or by the Office of Administrative Hearings that the account or accounts of the obligor should not have been held, the Administration shall notify the financial institution, in the manner specified in subsection (c) of this section, to release the amount seized and attached by the financial institution.

(p) (1) A financial institution that complies with a request or notice from the Administration made under this section is not liable under State law to any person for:

(i) any disclosure of information to the Administration under this section;

(ii) seizing and attaching any amounts from an account, sending any amount seized and attached by the financial institution to the Administration, or releasing all or a part of the amount seized and attached by the financial institution; or

(iii) any other action taken in good faith to comply with the requirements of this section.

(2) An institution-affiliated party, as defined in § 10-108.2(a)(4)(ii) and (v) of this subtitle, is immune from any civil liability or criminal penalty for any action taken under this section.

(q) (1) Notwithstanding any other statutory provisions or rules of court that provide for the execution, attachment, garnishment, or levy against an account, and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may utilize the procedures established in this section exclusively to collect delinquent child support.

(2) This section may not be construed to prohibit the Administration from collecting delinquent child support in any other manner authorized by law.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-316 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-316
§10–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the filing of a complaint authorized by this subtitle, an initiating tribunal of this State shall forward the complaint and its accompanying documents:

(1) to the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or

(2) if the identity of the responding tribunal is unknown, to the state information agency of the responding state with a request that they be forwarded to the appropriate tribunal and that receipt be acknowledged.

(b) If requested by the responding tribunal, a tribunal of this State shall issue a certificate or other document and make findings required by the law of the responding state. If the responding tribunal is in a foreign country, on request, the tribunal of this State shall specify the amount of support sought, convert that amount into the equivalent amount in the foreign currency under applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported, and provide any other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding foreign tribunal.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-231.1 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-231.1
§10–231.
Status: in_force

§10–231.1.

(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(b) The County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County or a designee of the County Administrative Officer, which shall be the Director of Human Resources or the Director’s designee, may request from the Central Repository a State and national criminal history records check for a prospective employee or volunteer of Baltimore County.

(c) (1) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County or the designee of the officer shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) two complete sets of the prospective employee’s or volunteer’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of this subtitle for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

(iii) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

(2) In accordance with this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the prospective employee or volunteer and the County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County or the designee of the officer the prospective employee’s or volunteer’s criminal history record information.

(3) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(i) is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(ii) may be used only for a personnel–related purpose concerning a prospective employee or volunteer of the county as authorized by this section.

(4) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of this subtitle.

(d) The governing body of Baltimore County shall adopt guidelines to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-210 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-210
§10–210.
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts under this section are subtracted from the federal adjusted gross income of a nonresident to determine Maryland adjusted gross income.

(b) To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, the subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes all income other than:

(1) income derived from real or tangible personal property located in the State, whether the income is derived directly or from a fiduciary;

(2) income derived from:

(i) a business that is wholly carried on in the State and in which the individual is a partner, shareholder of an S corporation, member of a limited liability company as defined under Title 4A of the Corporations and Associations Article, but only to the extent the company is taxable as a partnership under § 761 of the Internal Revenue Code, or proprietor; or

(ii) an occupation, profession, or trade that is wholly carried on in the State;

(3) the part, allocable to the State under § 10-401 of this title, of income derived from:

(i) a business that is carried on both in and out of the State and of which the individual is a partner, shareholder of an S corporation, member of a limited liability company as defined under Title 4A of the Corporations and Associations Article, but only to the extent the company is taxable as a partnership under § 761 of the Internal Revenue Code, or proprietor; or

(ii) an occupation, profession, or trade that is carried on both in and out of the State; and

(4) income from Maryland State Lottery prizes or winnings from any other wagering, as defined in § 10-905(e) of this title, in the State.

(c) To the extent not otherwise included under subsection (b) of this section, the subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes the amounts allowed to be subtracted for residents under § 10-207 of this subtitle.

(d) Subject to § 10-219 of this subtitle, the subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes the amounts allowed to be subtracted for residents under § 10-208 of this subtitle.

(e) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes income derived from wages, as defined in § 10-905(f) of this title, that are earned in this State if the Comptroller and the state in which the nonresident resides have agreed in writing to allow a reciprocal exemption from tax and withholding for the wages of residents of each state that are earned in the other state.

(f) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes income derived from wages that are earned in the State by a nonresident rendering police, fire, rescue, or emergency services in an area covered under a state of emergency declared by the Governor under § 14-107 of the Public Safety Article if the wages are paid by:

(1) a nonprofit organization not registered to do business in the State and not otherwise doing business in the State; or

(2) a state, county, or political subdivision of a state, other than the State of Maryland.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-508 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-508
§10–508.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation is exempt from:

(1) Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(2) laws governing the State Personnel Management System under Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; and

(3) §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of the Local Government Article (Conditions upon Sale of Public Securities).

(b) (1) The Corporation is subject to:

(i) the Public Information Act; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Open Meetings Act.

(2) For purposes of the Open Meetings Act, a project site visit or educational field tour may not be considered a meeting of the Corporation if no organizational business is conducted.

(c) The Board and employees of the Corporation are subject to the Public Ethics Law.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-516 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-516
§10–516.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of the proceeds of bonds issued to pay costs of a project may be invested in investments or other obligations that mature no later than the times when the proceeds will be needed.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Corporation shall determine the investment of bond proceeds.

(2) If the Corporation loans the proceeds of the bonds to a person as provided in § 10-519 of this subtitle, the loan recipient shall determine the investment of bond proceeds.

(c) The Corporation or the loan recipient may apply earnings and profits on investments or other obligations:

(1) to the payment of any cost; or

(2) in any other lawful manner.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 10-112 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-112
§10–112.
Status: in_force

Unless a change in law has clearly been made, the provisions of this act shall be deemed declaratory of the meaning of the original Code.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1113 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1113
§10–1113.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Corporation is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The Corporation is subject to the Public Information Act.

(c) The Board, the officers and employees of the Corporation, members of the investment committee, and members of any advisory committee appointed are subject to the Public Ethics Law.

(d) The officers and employees of the Corporation are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(e) (1) The Corporation, the Board, and employees of the Corporation are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Board, the officers and employees of the Corporation, the members of the investment committee, and the members of any advisory committee appointed shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission whether they are employed by or have a financial interest in an entity that currently has or will apply for funds or an investment in a program administered by the Corporation.

(f) For purposes of the Open Meetings Act, a project site visit or educational field tour may not be considered a meeting of the Corporation if no organizational business is conducted.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-114 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-114
§10–114.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation may create and administer the accounts that it requires.

(b) The Corporation shall deposit its money into a State or national bank or a federally insured savings and loan association that has a total paid-in capital of at least $1,000,000.

(c) The Corporation may designate the trust department of a State bank, national bank, or savings and loan association as a depository to receive securities that the Corporation owns or acquires.

(d) Unless an agreement or covenant between the Corporation and the holders of its obligations limits classes of investments, the Corporation may invest its money in bonds or other obligations of, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the United States, the State, or a governmental unit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

(a) Each container of automotive crankcase oil offered for sale at wholesale or retail shall be labeled with the appropriate API/SAE classification and SAE viscosity number, as defined by the API engine service classification system.

(b) Each container of crankcase oil or other lubricant that has been used for lubrication and then reclaimed, refined, or reconditioned shall be labeled with the word “reconditioned”.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-337 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-337
§10–337.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority, its agent, or its lessee is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:

(1) a project or property that it acquires or uses under this subtitle; or

(2) the income from that project or property.

(b) The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from the bonds, including profits made in their sale or transfer, are forever exempt from all State and local taxes.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1404
§10–1404.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council may:

(1) set the fees for all licenses authorized to be issued in the City; and

(2) determine a periodic basis on which payments for the renewal of a license may be made.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-109 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-109
§10–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund Director and employees of the Fund may not:

(1) Become indebted to any member association; or

(2) Engage or be interested in the sale of securities of or in the negotiation of loans for others to or with any member association.

(b) This section does not apply to a loan that a member association makes to a depositor if the loan is less than the amount of the deposit.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this section is subject to dismissal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 13 / Section 10-1302
§10–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a person alleged to be of unsound mind found in this State, who has fled from another state, in which at the time of the flight the person:

(1) Was under detention by law in a hospital, asylum, or other institution for the insane as a person of unsound mind;

(2) Had been theretofore determined by legal proceedings to be of unsound mind, the finding being unreversed and in full force and effect, and the control of the person having been acquired by a court of competent jurisdiction of the state from which the person fled; or

(3) Was subject to detention in the other state, being then the person’s legal domicile (personal service of process having been made) based on legal proceedings there pending to have the person declared of unsound mind.

(b) A person subject to this section shall, on demand of the executive authority of the state from which the person fled, be delivered up to be removed thereto.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may administer a program of nonresidential services for individuals who have mental disorders or have conditions that may lead to mental disorders:

(1) To develop, extend, and improve services for finding these individuals; and

(2) To provide facilities for diagnosis and treatment of nonresidential cases.

(b) The Administration may:

(1) Prepare plans for the program;

(2) Adopt necessary rules and regulations to carry out these plans;

(3) In accordance with these plans, receive and spend any available funds;

(4) Coordinate and supervise the provision of program services that the Administration does not provide directly; and

(5) Cooperate with the federal government and with all other public or private agencies in:

(i) Developing, extending, and improving the services; and

(ii) Carrying out the plans.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-307 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: reserved

(a) To the extent included in federal taxable income, the amounts under this section are subtracted from the federal taxable income of a corporation to determine Maryland modified income.

(b) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes the amount included in the income of a domestic corporation claiming a foreign tax credit as dividends under § 78 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes the percentage of the dividends received from an affiliated domestic international sales corporation equal to the percentage that would be excluded if the corporation did not qualify under § 992(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes dividends received from a corporation if:

(1) the receiving corporation owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the paying corporation’s outstanding shares of capital stock; and

(2) the paying corporation is organized under the laws of a foreign government.

(e) Repealed.

(f) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes interest attributable to an obligation of the United States or an instrumentality of the United States.

(g) The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes the amounts allowed to be subtracted for an individual under:

(1) § 10–207(i) of this title (Profits on sale or exchange of State or local bonds);

(2) § 10–207(k) of this title (Relocation and assistance payments);

(3) § 10–207(m) of this title (State or local income tax refunds);

(4) § 10–207(c–1) of this title (State tax–exempt interest from mutual funds);

(5) § 10–207(ii) of this title (Gain on the transfer of property within the Pimlico site or Bowie Race Course Training Center property and income recognized as result of governmental expenditures); or

(6) § 10–207(jj) of this title (Coronavirus relief payments).
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-617 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-617
§10–617.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility or Veterans’ Administration hospital may not admit the individual under this part unless:

(1) The individual has a mental disorder;

(2) The individual needs inpatient care or treatment;

(3) The individual presents a danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others;

(4) The individual is unable or unwilling to be admitted voluntarily; and

(5) There is no available, less restrictive form of intervention that is consistent with the welfare and safety of the individual.

(b) (1) In addition to the limitations in subsection (a) of this section, a State facility may not admit an individual who is 65 years old or older unless a geriatric evaluation team determines that there is no available, less restrictive form of care or treatment that is adequate for the needs of the individual.

(2) If admission is denied because of the determination of the geriatric evaluation team, the team shall:

(i) Inform the applicant; and

(ii) Help the applicant obtain the less restrictive form of care or treatment that the team finds would be adequate for the needs of the individual.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 24 / Section 10-2401
§10–2401.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the City without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-482 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-482
§10–482.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Inclusion Fund in the Corporation.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide capital investment in technology–based businesses that:

(1) would qualify for investment under the Builder Fund, as provided in regulations adopted by the Corporation;

(2) are at least 30% owned by individuals who demonstrate economic disadvantage; and

(3) are controlled and managed for at least 1 year after the time of investment by an individual or individuals who demonstrate economic disadvantage.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) interest earnings of the Fund; and

(3) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(f) The Fund may be used only:

(1) for the purposes described in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) to pay the costs necessary to administer the Fund.

(g) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-519.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-519.1
§10–519.
Status: in_force

§10–519.1.

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

(2) “Eligible seafood processing project” means a project to establish or expand the business of a licensed seafood dealer that:

(i) supports the goal of increasing the amount of oyster shells retained in the State and returned to the Chesapeake Bay; and

(ii) meets the criteria established by the Corporation under this section.

(3) “Licensed seafood dealer” means a person licensed under § 4–701 of the Natural Resources Article to buy, process, pack, resell, market or otherwise deal in fish caught in the tidal waters of the State.

(4) “Repletion” means enhancing areas where commercial harvest is permitted.

(5) “Seasonal full–time job” means a position for which an individual is required to work a minimum of 420 hours during 12 weeks of a 3–month period.

(b) (1) (i) The Corporation shall provide loans up to $250,000 to finance the costs of eligible seafood processing projects in accordance with this section, including historic oyster shucking facilities, not to exceed $25,000 for each full–time job or seasonal full–time job that is projected to be created or retained.

(ii) Beginning 1 year after receipt of a loan under this section, a loan recipient shall report each year for 3 consecutive years to the Corporation to certify the number of full–time jobs and seasonal full–time jobs that were created or retained by the recipient during the previous 12–month period.

(2) Financing provided under this section shall be conditioned on the agreement by the recipient to comply with the provisions of § 4–1019.2 of the Natural Resources Article until the loan is repaid.

(3) The Corporation shall forgive any loan provided under this section as follows:

(i) the current market value as established in § 4–1019.2 of the Natural Resources Article for each bushel of oyster shells that the loan recipient returns to the Department of Natural Resources at no cost; or

(ii) $25 for each bushel of spat–on–shell that the person plants on a public fishery bottom as verified by the Department of Natural Resources.

(c) A person is eligible to receive financing under this section if the person:

(1) (i) has been a licensed seafood dealer for at least 3 years; or

(ii) has held a tidal fish license issued under § 4–701 of the Natural Resources Article for at least 5 years and agrees to obtain a seafood dealer license on receiving financing under this section;

(2) has paid all applicable business taxes and fees for the past 5 years;

(3) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Corporation through a business plan and pro forma financial projections that, within 5 years after receiving financing under this section, the person’s seafood processing business will have the potential to achieve viability as a business;

(4) meets any other eligibility requirements established by the Corporation; and

(5) agrees to the financing terms and conditions established by the Corporation that are otherwise in conformance with this section.

(d) (1) For fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Corporation for the purpose of providing loans under this section.

(2) The appropriation in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be distributed to a special account to be used only to:

(i) provide loans under this section; and

(ii) pay the costs necessary to administer and operate this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-218 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-218
§10–218.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-144 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-144
§10–144.
Status: in_force

The remedies provided in this Part IV are in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedies.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

An award made under this subtitle is in addition to the regular pay of the recipient.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may test fireworks or their components only in an area that is:

(1) set aside for that purpose; and

(2) located at a safe distance from any fireworks plant building or other structure, considering the nature of the materials being tested.

(b) A licensee may experiment with fireworks, pyrotechnics, or their components only as authorized by the State Fire Marshal.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-601 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-601
§10–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Certificate” means a certificate of the quality, condition, grade, food safety standard, or other classification of any farm product and includes a certificate of the Secretary, of the United States Department of Agriculture, or of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(c) “Farm product” means any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, including livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, dairy products, wool, hides, feathers, nuts, honey, and every product of farm, forest, orchard, garden or water, but does not include canned, frozen, dried, or pickled products.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Board shall annually elect one or more chairpersons.

(b) The Board shall determine:

(1) The manner of election of the chairpersons;

(2) The term of office of the chairpersons; and

(3) The duties of the chairpersons.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-104 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-104
§10–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Each limited partnership shall have:

(1) A principal office in this State; and

(2) A resident agent.

(b) (1) A limited partnership may designate or change its resident agent or principal office by filing for record with the Department a statement signed by one of its general partners which authorizes the designation or change.

(2) A limited partnership may change the address of its resident agent by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by one of its general partners.

(3) A designation or change of a principal office or resident agent or address of the resident agent for a limited partnership under this subsection is effective when the Department accepts the statement for record.

(c) (1) A resident agent who changes his address in the State may notify the Department of the change by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by him or on his behalf.

(2) The statement shall include:

(i) The name of the limited partnership for which the change is effective;

(ii) The old and new addresses of the resident agent; and

(iii) The date on which the change is effective.

(3) If the old and new addresses of the resident agent are the same as the old and new addresses of the principal office of the limited partnership, the statement may include a change of address for the principal office if:

(i) The resident agent notifies the limited partnership in writing; and

(ii) The statement recites that he has done so.

(4) The change of address of the resident agent or principal office is effective when the Department accepts the statement for record.

(d) (1) A resident agent may resign by filing with the Department a counterpart or photocopy of his signed resignation.

(2) Unless a later time is specified in the resignation, it is effective:

(i) At the time it is filed with the Department, if the limited partnership has appointed a successor resident agent; or

(ii) 10 days after it is filed with the Department, if the limited partnership has not appointed a successor resident agent.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-854 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-854
§10–854.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fund” means the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund.

(c) “Low– to moderate–income household” means a household located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State.

(d) “Qualified project” means a project related to the purposes specified in § 10–855(b) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-614 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-614
§10–614.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.

(b) This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.

(c) A person may not:

(1) sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or

(2) color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.