Md. Code, Human Services § 10-486 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-486
§10–486.
Status: in_force

(a) During pendency of a delinquency proceeding for a provider, an attachment, garnishment, execution, or similar action or proceeding may not be commenced or maintained in a court of this State against the provider or its assets.

(b) A lien obtained or an action or proceeding prohibited by subsection (a) of this section is void as against any rights arising in the delinquency proceeding, if the lien was obtained or the action or proceeding commenced within 4 months before or at any time after commencement of a delinquency proceeding.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1802 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1802
§10–1802.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall register annually with the Department before transporting waste kitchen grease.

(b) (1) A person may transport waste kitchen grease to property owned by the person to convert the waste kitchen grease to biofuel for the person’s own use provided that the person:

(i) Transports only 275 gallons of waste kitchen grease in a single vehicle;

(ii) Possesses or controls no more than a total of 1,320 gallons of waste kitchen grease, biofuel feedstock derived from waste kitchen grease, or biofuel stock; and

(iii) Has not obtained any of the waste kitchen grease that will be transported from:

1. A container owned by a registrant or a commercial renderer; or

2. A food establishment under contract with a registrant.

(2) A person may transport waste kitchen grease to a facility to convert the waste kitchen grease to biofuel provided that:

(i) The person:

1. Meets all of the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

2. Other than to a property owned by the person, will transport the waste kitchen grease to only one facility during a single 24–hour period; and

(ii) The receiving facility:

1. Has a production capacity not exceeding 500 gallons of biofuel a day; and

2. Possesses or controls no more than a total of 1,320 gallons of waste kitchen grease, biofuel feedstock derived from waste kitchen grease, or biofuel.

(3) Biofuel used to power the vehicle transporting the waste kitchen grease is excluded for the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-420 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-420
§10–420.
Status: in_force

The Executive Board consists of the following 5 ex officio members:

(1) The Superintendent of the Center.

(2) The Director of Research and Evaluation of the Department.

(3) The Director of the Behavioral Health Administration.

(4) The Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry.

(5) The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-127 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-127
§10–127.
Status: in_force

(a) When the court receives a request for service of the earnings withholding order under § 10-126 of this subtitle, the court shall send to the obligor, by certified mail, return receipt requested and first–class mail, at the home address or, if the home address is unknown, the place of employment last reported to the court:

(1) a copy of the earnings withholding order;

(2) a copy of the request for service of the earnings withholding order;

(3) a statement of the procedures under § 10-133 of this subtitle that the obligor must follow to contest the earnings withholding;

(4) the form permitted under § 10-133(b)(3) of this subtitle;

(5) a statement of the issues that may be adjudicated under § 10-133 of this subtitle; and

(6) notice that:

(i) the order will be served on the employer and will include arrears as alleged in the request for service of the earnings withholding order unless the obligor moves for a stay of service within 15 days of mailing the notice under this section; and

(ii) the arrears accrued since the issuance of the support order will be apportioned according to the requirements of § 10-122 of this subtitle.

(b) If the obligor fails to move for a stay under § 10-133 of this subtitle, the court shall immediately cause a copy of the earnings withholding order to be served on the employer of the obligor.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-406 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-406
§10–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department, in coordination with the University of Maryland Extension, shall create a “Maryland Natives” marketing program to encourage and promote the use and sale of native plants that are listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.

(b) The “Maryland Natives” marketing program shall develop:

(1) A “Maryland Natives” logo to identify plants that are listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List; and

(2) A QR code containing plant identification information that links to the webpages and websites specified in § 10–407 of this subtitle.

(c) The “Maryland Natives” logo shall be made available to growers and retailers who may:

(1) Place the logo on labels, stickers, or pots of each plant listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List; and

(2) Use the logo in displays with plants listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy in this State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) An individual employed by the federal government as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, while practicing within the scope of that employment;

(2) A student or trainee who is designated as a student or trainee, while:

(i) Fulfilling a field work requirement under § 10-302 of this subtitle; or

(ii) Pursuing a supervised course of study in an accredited or approved educational program leading to a degree or certificate in:

1. Occupational therapy; or

2. Occupational therapy assistant;

(3) Subject to the regulations adopted by the Board, an aide who supports the practice of occupational therapy or the practice of limited occupational therapy, if the aide:

(i) Works only under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and subject to the occupational therapist’s responsibility for supervision, as provided by this subtitle; and

(ii) Performs only support activities that do not require training in the basic anatomical, biological, psychological, and social sciences used in the practice of occupational therapy;

(4) An occupational therapist who is authorized to practice occupational therapy in any other jurisdiction, if the occupational therapist practices occupational therapy in this State for the purpose of educating, consulting, and training, for the duration of the purpose, as preapproved by the Board; or

(5) An occupational therapy assistant who is authorized to practice limited occupational therapy in any other jurisdiction, if the occupational therapy assistant practices limited occupational therapy in this State for the purpose of educating, consulting, and training, for the duration of the purpose, as preapproved by the Board.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-426 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-426
§10–426.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not shoot at or kill a bird or animal in the State with a gun or other device operated or accessed via an Internet connection.

(b) Accessing, regulating access to, or regulating the control of a gun or device capable of being operated in violation of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the commission of an offense under this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(d) The hunting privilege or hunting license of a person convicted of violating this section shall be revoked, and the person shall be denied the privilege of hunting in the State for at least 2 years and not more than 5 years.
Md. Code, Transportation § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

An interstate compact, substantially as it appears in § 10-103 of this subtitle, is enacted into law and entered into with the State of West Virginia.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 10 / Section 10-1001
§10–1001.
Status: reserved

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

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization primarily engaged in:

(i) the display, sale, or demonstration of art by an individual artist or a group of artists;

(ii) the instruction of participating clients in creating art; or

(iii) live performances, including musical acts or theater performances.

(2) The Board may not issue the license to an organization that:

(i) displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products; or

(ii) has a corporate purpose that is not dedicated to the activities described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

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

(d) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine during the hours and days set for beer and light wine licenses under § 10–2003 of this title.

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

(f) The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-131 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-131
§10–131.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not distribute Salvia divinorum to an individual under the age of 21 years.

(b) In a prosecution for a violation of this section, it is a defense that the defendant examined the purchaser’s or recipient’s driver’s license or other valid identification issued by an employer, a government unit, or an institution of higher education that positively identified the purchaser or recipient as at least 21 years of age.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(1) $1,000 for a first violation;

(2) $2,000 for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation; and

(3) $6,000 for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation.

(d) For purposes of this section, each separate incident at a different time and occasion is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-705 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

On application to a court of competent jurisdiction by any judgment creditor of a partner, the court may charge the partnership interest of the partner with payment of the unsatisfied amount of the judgment with interest. To the extent so charged, the judgment creditor has only the rights of an assignee of the partnership interest. This title does not deprive any partner of the benefit of any exemption laws applicable to his partnership interest.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-312 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-312
§10–312.
Status: in_force

Each producer, refiner, or wholesaler of motor fuel who supplies motor fuel to retail service station dealers:

(1) shall apply all equipment rentals uniformly to all retail service station dealers supplied; and

(2) during periods of shortage:

(i) shall apportion uniformly and equitably all gasoline and special fuel to all retail service station dealers supplied; and

(ii) may not discriminate among retail service station dealers supplied in their allotments.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-611 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-611
§10–611.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Disabled person” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(3) “Guardian of the person” means a guardian of the person of a disabled person appointed under Title 13, Subtitle 7, Part II of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(4) “Mental disorder” has the meaning stated in § 10–620 of this subtitle.

(b) A disabled person may apply for voluntary admission of the disabled person if:

(1) The disabled person submits a formal, written application that contains the disabled person’s personal information and is on the form required by the Administration; and

(2) In accordance with subsections (c) through (e) of this section, either a physician and a psychologist, two physicians, or a physician and a psychiatric nurse practitioner certify that:

(i) The disabled person has the capacity to execute an application for voluntary admission; and

(ii) The disabled person understands both the criteria for voluntary admission set forth under this section and the procedure for requesting discharge from the facility.

(c) (1) A certificate for voluntary admission of a disabled person under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(i) Be based on the personal examination of the physician, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner who signs the certificate; and

(ii) Be in the form that the Secretary of Health adopts, by rule or regulation.

(2) The rules and regulations shall require the form to include an opinion that:

(i) The disabled person has a mental disorder;

(ii) The mental disorder is susceptible to care or treatment;

(iii) The disabled person understands the nature of the request for admission; and

(iv) The disabled person is able to give continuous assent to retention by the facility.

(d) A certificate may not be used for admission if the examination on which the certificate is made was conducted more than 1 week before the certificate is signed.

(e) A certificate may not be used for an admission if the physician, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner who signed the certificate:

(1) Has a financial interest, through ownership or compensation, in a proprietary facility and admission to that proprietary facility is sought for the disabled person whose status is being certified; or

(2) Is related, by blood or marriage, to the disabled person or the guardian of the person of the disabled person.

(f) A facility may not admit a disabled person under this section unless:

(1) As certified in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the disabled person satisfies the criteria under subsection (b)(2) of this section; and

(2) The disabled person is able to ask for release.

(g) (1) In addition to the limitations in subsection (f) of this section, a State facility may not admit a disabled person 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 disabled person.

(2) If admission is denied because of the determination of the geriatric evaluation team, the team shall:

(i) Inform the disabled person and the guardian of the person of the disabled person of the denial; and

(ii) Help the disabled person to obtain the less restrictive form of care or treatment that the geriatric evaluation team finds would be adequate for the needs of the individual.

(h) The facility shall notify the guardian of the person of a disabled person admitted to the facility under this section:

(1) That the disabled person has been admitted to the facility; and

(2) If the disabled person requests to be discharged from a facility to which the disabled person was voluntarily admitted.

(i) If at any time a facility reasonably believes that the disabled person no longer meets the criteria for voluntary admission under this section, the facility shall discharge the disabled person unless:

(1) The admission status of the disabled person has been changed to an involuntary admission in accordance with Part III of this subtitle; and

(2) An involuntary commitment proceeding is held.

(j) The execution by a disabled person of an application for voluntary admission under this section does not:

(1) Diminish the rights, duties, or responsibilities conferred on the guardian of the person under § 13–708 of the Estates and Trusts Article; or

(2) Confer any additional power or authority on the guardian of the person, including the power or authority to commit the disabled person to a mental facility, that a court has not otherwise conferred on the guardian of the person under § 13–708 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-911 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-911
§10–911.
Status: in_force

The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit:

(1) at any time by the State; and

(2) each year by an independent auditor.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-422 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-422
§10–422.
Status: in_force

The Board may award financial assistance using money provided by the State, the federal government, or a nongovernmental entity.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Maryland Insurance Administration.

(c) “Board” means the Board for the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund.

(d) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

(e) “Company” means the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company established under Title 24, Subtitle 3 of the Insurance Article.

(f) “Fund” means the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-206 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-206
§10–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Each building in a fireworks plant shall be equipped as provided in this section.

(b) (1) A stove, an exposed flame, or an electric heater may not be used in a fireworks plant, except in a boiler room, machine shop, office building, pump house, or lavatory in which fireworks, fireworks components, or volatile chemicals are prohibited.

(2) If a unit heater is located inside a building that could, at any time, contain explosive composition:

(i) the heater shall be equipped with an explosion-proof motor; and

(ii) the switches controlling the motor of the unit heater shall be located outside the building in which the motor is located.

(c) An electric motor, fan, open switch, or other device capable of producing an open spark shall be located:

(1) outside any building in a fireworks plant that at any time contains explosive composition; and

(2) in a manner so that an open spark cannot be introduced into a building in a fireworks plant that, at any time, contains explosive composition.

(d) A press or other mechanical device located in a building in a fireworks plant that, at any time, contains explosive composition shall be properly grounded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-315 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-315
§10–315.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Treasurer is custodian of the Fund.

(b) The State Treasurer shall keep the Fund separate from State money.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-406
§10–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General or Bar Counsel appointed under Maryland Rule 16-712 may sue to enjoin an unauthorized person from practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice law.

(b) (1) If the Attorney General brings an action under this section, Bar Counsel may intervene for good cause at any stage of the proceeding.

(2) If Bar Counsel brings an action under this section, the Attorney General may intervene for good cause at any stage of the proceeding.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-921 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-921
§10–921.
Status: in_force

The Director shall:

(1) Supervise the care and residential treatment of and the programs for children and adolescents that have mental disorders; and

(2) Provide or encourage, by consultation, cooperation, or contract, all programs needed to ensure that children and adolescents are evaluated appropriately and provided community-based residential care.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-504 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the judicial review provided under § 10–501 of this subtitle, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may allow judicial review by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City of any matter arising under the planning and zoning laws of Baltimore City.

(b) A judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City under this section may be appealed to the Appellate Court of Maryland.

(c) This section does not restrict any charter power or other power of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1304 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 13 / Section 10-1304
§10–1304.
Status: in_force

Any proceedings under this subtitle shall begin within 1 year after the flight referred to in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-465 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-465
§10–465.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Secretary.

(2) Of the seven members:

(i) two shall be knowledgeable in the field of continuing care;

(ii) two shall be certified public accountants;

(iii) one shall be from the financial community; and

(iv) two shall be consumer members.

(3) In appointing the consumer members, the Secretary shall give a preference to subscribers of continuing care facilities.

(b) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2007.

(3) A member may serve consecutive terms.

(c) The Committee shall elect its chair.

(d) A member:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e) A member is immune from civil liability as provided in § 5-514 of the Courts Article.

(f) A member may not participate in a review of a provider’s financial condition if that member has an interest, as defined under the Maryland Public Ethics Law in § 5–101 of the General Provisions Article, in the provider.

(g) The deliberations of the Committee and communications between the Department and the Committee, including recommendations of the Committee, shall be confidential.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the City.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2A-09 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2A / Section 10-2A-09
§10–2A–09.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-1405 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1405
§10–1405.
Status: in_force

§10–1405. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 //

On or before September 1, 2027, the Montgomery County Village Consortium shall report to the Department on the implementation of this subtitle, including:

(1) comprehensive best practices for creating and operating a hub and spoke model, including:

(i) how to create a hub;

(ii) establishing the relationship between the Montgomery County Village Consortium as the hub and the villages as the spokes;

(iii) establishing the responsibilities of the hub and the spokes;

(iv) describing the population that will be served by a hub;

(v) how to establish a board of directors;

(vi) how to identify resources within each hub community, including time, skills, and capabilities;

(vii) how to identify the capacity of each hub, including geographic and population capacity;

(viii) describing which services can be provided;

(ix) how to train volunteers;

(x) how to address overlapping needs of multiple villages’ unique senior communities, including:

1. support and social activities;

2. health and wellness; and

3. education; and

(xi) how to work with villages, including:

1. how to increase village capacity;

2. how to recruit new villages; and

3. how to expand offerings of developing villages; and

(2) recommendations regarding how to support interested diverse and underserved communities with the development of villages.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-314 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-314
§10–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county may establish, modify, or abolish special taxing districts for any purpose listed in this title.

(b) This section does not authorize the modification or abolition of an existing special taxing district that:

(1) performs municipal services, other than furnishing fire protection or library service; and

(2) is governed or administered by a committee or a commission elected or appointed independently of the county legislative body.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

The Administration exercises its authority, duties, and functions under any law of this State subject to the authority of the Secretary of Human Services under any law of this State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-106 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-106
§10–106.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle rental company that applies for a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of a motor vehicle under Subtitle 6 of this title.

(b) To qualify for a license as an insurance producer, a business entity must designate a licensed insurance producer to act as the business entity’s principal contact with the Administration.

(c) The designated insurance producer shall:

(1) provide to the Administration at the time of designation the insurance producer’s name, business address, business telephone number, business facsimile number, and business electronic mail address;

(2) notify the Insurance Administration in writing of any change in the information required by item (1) of this subsection within 10 days after the change;

(3) compile and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible, a list of locations where records of the business entity are maintained; and

(4) on request, cooperate with any investigation conducted by the Administration unless the cooperation is subject to a legal privilege asserted by the designated insurance producer or the business entity.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-217 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-217
§10–217.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall develop agreements between the Central Repository and each criminal justice unit.

(b) The agreements required by this section shall include provisions on:

(1) the method the criminal justice unit will use to report criminal history record information, including a method of identifying an offender in a way that allows other criminal justice units to locate the offender at any stage in the criminal justice system, the time of reporting, the specific data to be reported, and the place of reporting;

(2) the services the Central Repository is to provide to the criminal justice unit;

(3) the conditions and limitations on dissemination of criminal history record information by the criminal justice unit;

(4) the maintenance of security in all transactions between the Central Repository and the criminal justice unit;

(5) the method of complying with the right of a person to inspect, challenge, and correct criminal history record information that the criminal justice unit keeps;

(6) the audit requirements to be used to ensure the accuracy of criminal history record information reported or disseminated;

(7) the timetable to carry out the agreement;

(8) the penalties to be imposed if a criminal justice unit fails to comply with this subtitle, including the revocation of the agreement between the unit and the Central Repository and appropriate judicial or administrative proceedings to enforce compliance; and

(9) any other matter that the Secretary and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland consider necessary.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-211 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-211
§10–211.
Status: in_force

If an applicant meets the requirements of this Part II of this subtitle, the Supreme Court of Maryland shall pass an order of admission of the applicant to the Bar.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-643 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-643
§10–643.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition, construction, and renovation of any segment of an Ocean City Convention facility, the Authority shall comply with this section.

(b) The Authority shall provide to the fiscal committees of the General Assembly, at least 45 days before seeking approval of the Board of Public Works for each bond issue or other borrowing, a comprehensive financing plan for the relevant segment of the facility, including the effect of the financing plan on financing options for other segments of the facility.

(c) The Authority shall obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works of the proposed bond issue and the financing plan.

(d) The Authority shall secure a lease or other written agreement with Ocean City, as approved by the Board of Public Works, under which:

(1) Ocean City agrees to:

(i) issue bonds not later than the date of the Authority’s bond issuance as authorized under § 10–628 of this subtitle; and

(ii) contribute $15,000,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds for the capital costs of the expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center;

(2) the Authority agrees to:

(i) issue bonds as authorized under § 10–628 of this subtitle; and

(ii) contribute the proceeds from the sale of the bonds after deduction of the cost of issuance, for the capital costs of the expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center;

(3) Ocean City and the Authority agree that if the actual capital costs of the expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center are less than $37,500,000, the percentage of savings shall be allocated in proportion to the capital costs contributions made in accordance with this subsection;

(4) Ocean City agrees to provide the Ocean City Convention site, as defined in § 10–601 of this subtitle, for the expansion and renovation of the Ocean City Convention facility;

(5) Ocean City and the Authority shall:

(i) each own a percentage of leasehold interest as tenants in common in the improvements comprising the existing Ocean City Convention Center and the Ocean City Convention Center expansion for the duration of any bonds issued as authorized under § 10–628 of this subtitle and for 20 years thereafter; and

(ii) allocate the percentage of leasehold ownership interest under item (i) of this item as follows:

1. A. 60% to the Authority; and

B. 40% to Ocean City; or

2. percentages as may be required for bonds issued under the authorization provided in § 10–628 of this subtitle; and

(6) Ocean City and the Authority agree not to sell, assign, mortgage, pledge, or encumber the Ocean City Convention facility, or any leasehold interest in the facility, without the prior consent of the other, except for liens in favor of their respective bondholders.

(e) The Authority shall secure a deed, lease, or written agreement with Ocean City, as approved by the Board of Public Works, authorizing the Authority to:

(1) design, construct, and equip, or contract for the design, construction, and equipping of the Ocean City Convention facility renovation and expansion; and

(2) pledge the Ocean City Convention facility and the Ocean City Convention site or the leasehold interest in the facility as security for the Authority’s bonds.

(f) (1) The Authority shall secure a written agreement with Ocean City, as approved by the Board of Public Works:

(i) in which Ocean City agrees to:

1. subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, market, promote, and operate the Ocean City Convention facility in a manner that maximizes the facility’s economic return;

2. maintain and repair the facility so as to keep it in first class operating condition; and

3. be solely responsible for all operating deficits and capital improvements 20 years after the repayment of the Ocean City Convention facility bonds issued by the Authority; and

(ii) that includes provisions that:

1. protect the respective investment of the Authority and Ocean City;

2. require:

A. the Authority to contribute one–half and Ocean City to contribute one–half to operating deficits; and

B. the Authority and Ocean City each to contribute $100,000 each year to a capital improvement reserve fund, for the period beginning on the completion of the expanded and renovated Ocean City Convention facility and continuing during the period that the Ocean City Convention facility bonds issued by the Authority are outstanding and for 20 years thereafter; and

3. provide for remedies on default, including the right of the Authority, if a material default by Ocean City is not corrected after a reasonable notice and cure period, to:

A. immediately assume responsibility for maintenance and repairs of the Ocean City Convention facility; and

B. offset the costs of the maintenance and repairs against other amounts owed by the Authority to Ocean City, whether under the operating agreement with Ocean City or otherwise.

(2) Paragraph (1)(i)1 of this subsection may not be construed to require gambling activities in the Ocean City Convention facility.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “committee” means a citizens’ advisory committee established under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4D-03 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4D / Section 10-4D-03
§10–4D–03.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Corporation shall establish a grant and loan program to provide grants and loans for State–funded, human–relevant animal testing alternatives research.

(b) A grant or loan awarded under this subtitle is contingent on the recipient entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Corporation that:

(1) establishes the scope of the State’s ownership or other financial interest in the commercialization and other benefits of the results, products, inventions, and discoveries resulting from State–funded, human–relevant research; and

(2) to the extent consistent with federal and State law, reflects the intellectual property policies of the Corporation.

(c) The Corporation may not disburse grant or loan money to a recipient until the recipient meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-211 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-211
§10–211.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Board and Fund.

(b) With the approval of the Board, staff whom the Attorney General assigns to represent the Fund may hire each expert who is needed to defend an action into which the Fund is impleaded.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-119 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-119
§10–119.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person shall be issued a citation under this section if the person violates:

(i) §§ 10–113 through 10–115 or § 10–118 of this part; or

(ii) § 6–321 or § 6–322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(2) A minor who violates § 10–116 or § 10–117(a) of this part shall be issued a citation under this section.

(b) (1) A citation for a violation of §§ 10–113 through 10–115 or a violation of § 10–118 of this part or § 6–321 or § 6–322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article may be issued by:

(i) a police officer authorized to make arrests;

(ii) in State forestry reservations, State parks, historic monuments, and recreation areas, a forest or park warden under § 5–206(a) or (b) of the Natural Resources Article; and

(iii) subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, in Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Talbot County, and only in the inspector’s jurisdiction, an alcoholic beverages inspector who investigates license violations under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(2) In Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Talbot County, the inspector shall successfully complete an appropriate program of training in the proper use of arrest authority and pertinent police procedures as required by the board of license commissioners.

(3) In Anne Arundel County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Talbot County, the inspector may not carry a firearm in the performance of the inspector’s duties.

(c) A person authorized under this section to issue a citation shall issue it if the person has probable cause to believe that the person charged is committing or has committed a Code violation.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the form of citation issued to an adult shall be as prescribed by the District Court and shall be uniform throughout the State.

(2) The citation issued to an adult shall contain:

(i) the name and address of the person charged;

(ii) the statute allegedly violated;

(iii) the location, date, and time that the violation occurred;

(iv) the fine that may be imposed;

(v) a notice stating that prepayment of the fine is not allowed;

(vi) a notice that the District Court shall promptly send the person charged a summons to appear for trial;

(vii) the signature of the person issuing the citation; and

(viii) a space for the person charged to sign the citation.

(3) The form of citation issued to a minor shall:

(i) be prescribed by the State Court Administrator;

(ii) be uniform throughout the State; and

(iii) contain the information listed in § 3–8A–33(b) of the Courts Article.

(e) (1) Except for a citation subject to the jurisdiction of a circuit court, the issuing jurisdiction shall forward a copy of the citation and a request for trial to the District Court in the district having venue.

(2) (i) The District Court shall promptly schedule the case for trial and summon the defendant to appear.

(ii) Willful failure of the defendant to respond to the summons is contempt of court.

(f) (1) For purposes of this section, a violation of §§ 10–113 through 10–115 or a violation of § 10–118 of this part or § 6–321 or § 6–322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article is a Code violation and is a civil offense.

(2) A person charged who is under the age of 18 years shall be subject to the procedures and dispositions provided in Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.

(3) A person charged who is at least 18 years old shall be subject to the provisions of this section.

(4) Adjudication of a Code violation is not a criminal conviction for any purpose, and it does not impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed by a criminal conviction.

(g) In any proceeding for a Code violation:

(1) the State has the burden to prove the guilt of the defendant to the same extent as is required by law in the trial of criminal causes, and in any such proceeding, the court shall apply the evidentiary standards as prescribed by law or rule for the trial of criminal causes;

(2) the court shall ensure that the defendant has received a copy of the charges against the defendant and that the defendant understands those charges;

(3) the defendant is entitled to cross–examine all witnesses who appear against the defendant, to produce evidence or witnesses on behalf of the defendant, or to testify on the defendant’s own behalf, if the defendant chooses to do so;

(4) the defendant is entitled to be represented by counsel of the defendant’s choice and at the expense of the defendant;

(5) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, and the verdict of the court in the case shall be:

(i) guilty of a Code violation; or

(ii) not guilty of a Code violation; and

(6) before rendering judgment, the court may place the defendant on probation in the same manner and to the same extent as is allowed by law in the trial of a criminal case.

(h) (1) This subsection does not apply to a person who commits a Code violation under § 6–321 or § 6–322 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if the District Court finds that a person has committed a Code violation, the court shall require the person to pay:

(i) a fine not exceeding $500; or

(ii) if the violation is a subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(3) If the District Court finds that a person has committed a Code violation under § 10–117 of this subtitle, the court shall require the person to pay:

(i) a fine not exceeding $2,500; or

(ii) if the violation is a subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(4) The Chief Judge of the District Court may not establish a schedule for the prepayment of fines for a Code violation under this part.

(i) When a defendant has been found guilty of a Code violation and a fine has been imposed by the court:

(1) the court may direct that the payment of the fine be suspended or deferred under conditions that the court may establish; and

(2) if the defendant willfully fails to pay the fine imposed by the court, that willful failure may be treated as a criminal contempt of court, for which the defendant may be punished by the court as provided by law.

(j) (1) The defendant is liable for the costs of the proceedings in the District Court and for payment to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.

(2) The court costs in a Code violation case in which costs are imposed are $5.

(k) (1) In this subsection, “driver’s license” means a license or permit to drive a motor vehicle that is issued under the laws of this State or any other jurisdiction.

(2) This subsection applies only to:

(i) a person who is at least 18 but under 21 years of age; or

(ii) a minor if the minor is subject to the jurisdiction of the court.

(3) If a person is found guilty of a Code violation under § 10–113 of this part that involved the use of a driver’s license or a document purporting to be a driver’s license, the court shall notify the Motor Vehicle Administration of the violation.

(4) The Chief Judge of the District Court, in conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Administrator, shall establish uniform procedures for reporting Code violations described in this subsection.

(l) (1) A defendant who has been found guilty of a Code violation has the right to appeal or to file a motion for a new trial or a motion for a revision of a judgment provided by law in the trial of a criminal case.

(2) A motion shall be made in the same manner as provided in the trial of criminal cases, and the court, in ruling on the motion has the same authority provided in the trial of criminal cases.

(m) (1) The State’s Attorney for any county may prosecute a Code violation in the same manner as prosecution of a violation of the criminal laws of this State.

(2) In a Code violation case the State’s Attorney may:

(i) enter a nolle prosequi in or place the case on the stet docket; and

(ii) exercise authority in the same manner as prescribed by law for violation of the criminal laws of this State.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-604 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-604
§10–604.
Status: in_force

There is a Commodity Quality Grading Fund. All money levied and collected under this subtitle constitutes a special fund to defray partially the expenses incurred in administration of this subtitle. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any money unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund and does not revert to the general funds of the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-806 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-806
§10–806.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person who owns or controls any suitable area of land or water desires to have the area of land or water set aside for a refuge, the person may apply to the Department, giving a description of the area of land or water including a specific location, map, or sketch showing an outline of the area of land or water, the location of any structure or improvement and the nature of the area of land or water, such as woodland, abandoned farmland, or cultivated land, or lake, pond, marsh, or impounded stream.

(b) The Department may examine the area of land or water to determine if the area of land or water is suitable for wildlife protection and management. If the area of land or water is acceptable as a wildlife refuge, the Department shall notify the person of this fact. The person shall sign a lease, vesting the State with every hunting right in the area of land or water without charge. The lease also shall provide that the owner, the owner’s family, agents, tenants, and any other person may not hunt on the area of land or water, and that the person will make every effort to protect the refuge from forest fires, hunting, or any violation of any State conservation law. The lease or agreement shall continue in force for an uninterrupted period of at least 5 years.

(c) If the person who owns or controls the area of land or water named in any lease on which there is no charge sells the area of land or water, the area is released from the operation of the lease unless the purchaser agrees to allow the area to remain under lease. The Department or the owner of the area of land or water may rescind any lease for which there is no charge made pursuant to this section after giving 90 days written notice to the other party of intent to terminate the lease.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-217 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-217
§10–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person that transacts business in the name or for the account of a limited partnership knowing that its right to do business in Maryland has been forfeited and has not been reinstated is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500.

(b) A prosecution for violation of the provisions of this section may not be instituted after the date the certificate of reinstatement of the limited partnership is filed.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-832 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-832
§10–832.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Director of the University of Maryland Energy Research Center, a University of Maryland faculty member, shall be the Director of the Institute.

(2) The Institute Director shall appoint an Associate Director who shall be a University of Maryland faculty member.

(b) The Institute Director, or the Institute Director’s designee, shall:

(1) attend all meetings of the Institute Board;

(2) act as secretary to the Institute Board;

(3) keep minutes of all proceedings of the Institute Board;

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

(5) approve any expenses incidental to the operation of the Institute; and

(6) perform the other duties the Institute Board directs in carrying out this part.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-312 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-312
§10–312.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may provide for the protection of county property.

(b) A county may provide for:

(1) the acquisition by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise of property required for public purposes in the county; and

(2) the disposal of any real or leasehold county property, if the county property is no longer needed for public use.

(c) A county may lease as lessor any county property to further the public purposes of the county, on any terms and compensation that the county considers proper.

(d) A county may provide for the financing of any housing or housing project wholly or partly, including the placement of a deed of trust, mortgage, or other debt instrument on the property to ensure repayment of funds used to purchase, construct, rehabilitate, or otherwise develop the housing project.

(e) (1) A county may grant any franchise or right to use a franchise, including any right or franchise in relation to any highway, street, road, lane, alley, or bridge.

(2) A county may grant a franchise for a cable television system as provided in § 1–708 of this article.

(3) For any franchise granted under this subsection, a county may:

(i) impose franchise fees; and

(ii) establish rates, rules, and regulations.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before the county makes any disposition, grant, or lease of county property, the county shall publish notice of the disposition, grant, or lease once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county and shall include the terms and the compensation to be received and give opportunity for objections.

(2) A county may grant an easement for a public utility without giving notice under this subsection.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4B-05 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4B / Section 10-4B-05
§10–4B–05.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency authorized to install and use a pen register under this subtitle, a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person shall furnish the investigative or law enforcement officer with all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the installation of the pen register unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the person ordered by the court accords the party with respect to whom the installation and use is to take place, if such assistance is directed by a court order under § 10-4B-04(b)(5) of this subtitle.

(b) Upon the request of an officer of a law enforcement agency authorized to receive the results of a trap and trace device under this subtitle, a provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person shall install the device on the appropriate line and shall furnish the investigative or law enforcement officer all additional information, facilities and technical assistance including installation and operation of the device unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the person ordered by the court accords the party with respect to whom the installation and use is to take place, if the installation and assistance is directed by a court order under § 10-4B-04(b)(5) of this subtitle. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the results of the trap and trace device shall be furnished to the officer of a law enforcement agency, designated in the court order, at reasonable intervals during regular business hours for the duration of the order.

(c) A provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person who furnishes facilities or technical assistance under this section shall be compensated for reasonable expenses incurred in providing the facilities and assistance.

(d) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed as creating a cause of action against any provider of a wire or electronic communication service, its officers, employees, agents, or other specified persons for providing information, facilities, or assistance in accordance with the terms of a court order under §§ 10-4B-02 through 10-4B-05 of this subtitle.

(e) A good faith reliance on a court order, a legislative authorization, or a statutory authorization is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under §§ 10-4B-02 through 10-4B-05 of this subtitle or under any other law.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-307 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: in_force

An employee of the Office of the Comptroller may not divulge an additive specification or a refinery specification.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-606 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-606
§10–606.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the evaluations of programs funded under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

In a prosecution for a violation of a law concerning a person who is driving or attempting to drive a vehicle in violation of § 16-113, § 16-813, or § 21-902 of the Transportation Article, or in violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2-209, or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article, a test of the person’s breath or blood may be administered for the purpose of determining alcohol concentration and a test or tests of 1 specimen of the person’s blood may be administered for the purpose of determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person’s blood.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “real or personal property” includes:

(1) the inland waters of the State and the land under those waters;

(2) the waters of the Atlantic Ocean for 3 miles from the low watermark of the coast of the State bordering on that ocean and the land under those waters; and

(3) any legal or equitable rights, interests, privileges, or easements in, to, or over any real or personal property.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-6A-04 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6A / Section 10-6A-04
§10–6A–04.
Status: in_force

§10–6A–04. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //

(a) A petition for assisted outpatient treatment may be made under this subtitle by the director of a mental health program receiving State funding under Subtitle 9, Part I of this title, or by any individual at least 18 years old who has a legitimate interest in the welfare of the respondent.

(b) The petition for assisted outpatient treatment shall be in writing, signed by the petitioner, and state:

(1) The petitioner’s name, address, and relationship, if any, to the respondent;

(2) The name and any known address of the respondent;

(3) That the petitioner has reason to believe the respondent meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment in § 10–6A–05 of this subtitle; and

(4) For each criterion for assisted outpatient treatment in § 10–6A–05 of this subtitle, the specific allegations of fact that support the petitioner’s belief that the respondent meets the criterion.

(c) The petition for assisted outpatient treatment shall be accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation of a psychiatrist, stating that the psychiatrist is willing and able to testify at the hearing on the petition and has:

(1) Examined the respondent within 30 days before the date of the petition; and

(2) Concluded that the respondent meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment in § 10–6A–05 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) A petition for assisted outpatient treatment shall be filed in the circuit court for the county in which the respondent resides or in the county of the last known residence of the respondent.

(2) On the filing of a petition under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the circuit court shall notify the following of the filing of the petition:

(i) The respondent;

(ii) The Mental Health Division in the Office of the Public Defender;

(iii) As applicable, the local behavioral health authority, the county’s core service agency, or the Department;

(iv) The county attorney; and

(v) If applicable and known, the respondent’s guardian and health care agent.

(e) A petition filed under this subtitle shall be held under seal and may not be published on Maryland Judiciary Case Search.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-306 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-306
§10–306.
Status: in_force

A lawyer may not use trust money for any purpose other than the purpose for which the trust money is entrusted to the lawyer.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-517 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-517
§10–517.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Corporation may issue bonds to refund any outstanding bonds, including paying:

(i) any redemption premium;

(ii) interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds; and

(iii) if considered advisable by the Corporation, any part of the cost of a project.

(2) Refunding bonds may be issued for any corporate purpose, including:

(i) realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring;

(ii) alleviating an impending or actual default; or

(iii) relieving the Corporation of a contractual agreement that the Corporation finds to be unreasonably onerous, impracticable, or impossible to perform.

(b) (1) The Corporation may issue refunding bonds in one or more series in an amount greater than the amount of the bonds to be refunded.

(2) (i) Refunding bonds may be made payable from:

1. escrowed bond proceeds;

2. earnings and profits, if any, on investments; or

3. any other source.

(ii) These sources:

1. may be applied to other uses; and

2. constitute revenues of a project under this subtitle.

(c) In the discretion of the Corporation, the proceeds of refunding bonds may be:

(1) applied to the purchase, retirement at maturity, or redemption of outstanding bonds on a date the Corporation determines; and

(2) pending application under item (1) of this subsection, placed in escrow.

(d) (1) The Corporation may invest escrowed refunding bond proceeds in investments and other obligations, maturing on appropriate dates to assure the prompt payment of the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Corporation shall determine the investment of the proceeds of refunding bonds.

(ii) If the Corporation loans the proceeds of refunding bonds to a person as provided in § 10-519 of this subtitle, the loan recipient shall determine the investment of the proceeds of refunding bonds.

(3) The earnings and any profits on investments or other obligations may be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be refunded.

(4) After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied, the balance of the proceeds and earnings and profits on investments or other obligations may be returned to the Corporation or the loan recipient for use in any lawful manner.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-404
§10–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not willfully destroy, damage, deface, or remove:

(i) an associated funerary object or another structure placed in a cemetery;

(ii) a building, wall, fence, railing, or other work, for the use, protection, or ornamentation of a cemetery; or

(iii) any other part of the grounds of a cemetery.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not prohibit the removal of a funerary object or a building, wall, fence, railing, or other object installed for the use, protection, or ornamentation of a cemetery or burial site or other part of the grounds of the cemetery for the purpose of repair or replacement, either at the request of or with the permission of heirs or descendants of the deceased or the owner or manager of the cemetery or burial site.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not willfully destroy, damage, or remove a tree, plant, or shrub in a cemetery.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not prohibit normal maintenance of a cemetery or burial site, including trimming of trees and shrubs, removal of weeds or noxious growths, grass cutting, or other routine care and maintenance.

(c) A person may not engage in indecent or disorderly conduct in a cemetery.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and

(2) for a violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(e) A person who violates this section shall pay for the restoration of any damaged or defaced real or personal property in a cemetery to the owner of the property or the owner of the cemetery.

(f) This section does not prohibit the removal of human remains or a funerary object from an abandoned cemetery if:

(1) the removal is authorized in writing by the State’s Attorney of the county in which the cemetery containing the human remains or funerary object is located; and

(2) the human remains or funerary object are placed in an accessible place in a permanent cemetery.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-908 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-908
§10–908.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall establish and maintain a statewide uniform reporting system for the Program to collect and analyze data relating to complaints and conditions in long–term facilities and to residents for the purpose of identifying and resolving significant problems.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2A-03 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2A / Section 10-2A-03
§10–2A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall conduct investigations of nongame wildlife in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, and other biological and ecological data to determine conservation measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of these determinations the Secretary shall issue proposed regulations not later than July 1, 1977, and develop conservation programs designed to insure the continued ability of nongame wildlife deemed in need of conservation to perpetuate themselves successfully. The Secretary shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame wildlife.

(b) The Secretary, by regulations, shall adopt limitations relating to taking, possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale, or shipment necessary to conserve nongame wildlife.

(c) (1) Except as provided in regulations adopted by the Secretary, a person may not take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, offer for sale, or ship nongame wildlife deemed by the Secretary to be in need of conservation pursuant to this section.

(2) A common or contract carrier may not knowingly transport or receive for shipment nongame wildlife deemed by the Secretary to be in need of conservation pursuant to this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) To preserve structures and landmarks of historic and architectural value as a public purpose of the State, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may enact laws for historic and landmark zoning and preservation.

(b) This section does not restrict any charter power or other power of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-308 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of five members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the five members of the Board:

(i) two shall have substantial experience as officers or employees of a property and casualty insurance company;

(ii) one shall have substantial experience in the field of accounting or finance;

(iii) one shall be a policyholder of workers’ compensation insurance issued in the State; and

(iv) one shall represent the general public.

(b) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

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

(3) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(d) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-111 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-111
§10–111.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who possesses or discharges fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 for each offense.

(b) A person who sells fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each offense.

(c) (1) At the expense of the owner, the State Fire Marshal shall seize and remove all fireworks possessed or sold in violation of this subtitle.

(2) Fireworks described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be forfeited and destroyed.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-422 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-422
§10–422.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider shall notify the Department in writing immediately on the withdrawal of any amount from the funds available to satisfy the operating reserves required by § 10–420(b) of this subtitle.

(b) Within 30 days after making a withdrawal described in subsection (a) of this section, the provider shall submit to the Department a written plan for restoring the reserves to the level required by § 10–420(b) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-838 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-838
§10–838.
Status: in_force

The Institute and the Center are independent entities that are not liable or responsible for each other’s debts, liabilities, bonds, or obligations.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-118 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-118
§10–118.
Status: in_force

The Committee may exercise a power granted under this subtitle over an emergency or proposed regulation or a specific, distinct, and severable provision of an emergency or proposed regulation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-2102 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 21 / Section 10-2102
§10–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program.

(b) The purpose of MD FARM is to build food system resiliency by leveraging Maryland agricultural products and services to support the State’s food banks and charitable emergency food providers to alleviate food insecurity.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4C-05 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4C / Section 10-4C-05
§10–4C–05.
Status: in_force

§10–4C–05. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 322 OF 2022 //

(a) There is a Maryland Makerspace Initiative Fund in the Corporation.

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

(c) The Fund consists of:

(1) appropriations as provided in the State budget;

(2) repayments of loans made through the Program;

(3) any interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(d) The Executive Director of the Corporation, or the Executive Director’s designee, shall administer the Fund in accordance with this part and any other applicable law.

(e) The Fund shall be used to cover the following costs of the Program:

(1) administrative costs not exceeding $100,000 in each fiscal year;

(2) reimbursement for technical assistance and mentoring provided by existing makerspaces; and

(3) any financial assistance that is awarded to eligible recipients in accordance with § 10–4C–04 of this subtitle.

(f) For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to 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.

(h) The Office of Legislative Audits shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-503
§10–503.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “dirt bike” has the meaning stated in § 21–1128 of the Transportation Article.

(b) This section applies only in Baltimore City.

(c) A retail service station dealer shall post a sign in a conspicuous location at the retail service station that states:

(1) the provisions of the Baltimore City Code that prohibit a service station or any other person from selling, transferring, or dispensing motor fuel for delivery into a dirt bike; and

(2) the provisions of § 21–1128 of the Transportation Article that prohibit a person from dispensing motor fuel into a dirt bike.

(d) The Comptroller, in consultation with the Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association, shall adopt guidelines for the design of a sign required under this section.

(e) If a retail service station dealer does not post a sign as required by this section, the retail service station dealer:

(1) for a first offense, shall receive a warning; and

(2) for a second or subsequent offense, is subject to a civil penalty of $100.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 10-301 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

This title shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-908 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-908
§10–908.
Status: in_force

On or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) The Resident Grievance System established under COMAR 10.21.14; and

(2) The grievances that were received by the Resident Grievance System related to State facilities during the immediately preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-13A-03 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 13A / Section 10-13A-03
§10–13A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) Each public institution of higher education shall review and designate systems within the public institution of higher education as systems of record based on the following criteria:

(1) the risk posed to individuals by the personally identifiable information processed and stored on the systems;

(2) the relationship of the systems to the overall function of the public institution of higher education; and

(3) the technical and financial feasibility of implementing privacy controls and services within the system.

(b) Each public institution of higher education shall develop and adopt a privacy governance program to govern each system of record that:

(1) identifies and documents the purpose of the public institution of higher education in processing personally identifiable information;

(2) prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties, other than those third parties processing personally identifiable information on behalf of the public institution of higher education, unless:

(i) the individual consents to disclosure of the information; or

(ii) the public institution of higher education determines that disclosure of the information is in the best interest of the public institution of higher education;

(3) requires all agreements entered into with third parties on or after October 1, 2024, to include language requiring the third party to support the privacy governance program of the public institution of higher education;

(4) ensures that a third party processing personally identifiable information on behalf of the public institution of higher education acts in accordance with the privacy governance program of the public institution of higher education;

(5) takes reasonable steps to ensure that personally identifiable information processed by the public institution of higher education is accurate, relevant, timely, and complete;

(6) takes reasonable steps to ensure that requests to access, modify, or delete information and requests to opt out of the sharing of information with third parties are made by the subject of the personally identifiable information or the subject’s agent;

(7) takes reasonable steps to limit the personally identifiable information collected to that information necessary to address the purpose of the collection;

(8) implements a process to provide individuals with access to the personally identifiable information relating to the individual held and processed by the public institution of higher education;

(9) provides individuals with a process to request a correction to personally identifiable information relating to the individual;

(10) in the case of a disagreement between the public institution of higher education and an individual over the accuracy of personally identifiable information relating to the individual, provides a means for the individual to document the disagreement and produce the documentation of the disagreement whenever the disputed information is produced;

(11) provides a process for individuals to request the deletion of personally identifiable information relating to the individual that the public institution of higher education does not have a legitimate basis to process;

(12) provides a process for individuals to opt out of sharing personally identifiable information relating to the individual with third parties, if the public institution of higher education would not have a legitimate basis to process the information; and

(13) provides a process for the public institution of higher education to consider requests made under this subsection that allows the public institution of higher education to deny a request if the public institution of higher education reasonably concludes it has a legitimate basis for processing the personally identifiable information or if the request is not technically or financially feasible.

(c) Each public institution of higher education shall develop and adopt an information security and risk management program for the protection of personally identifiable information that shall:

(1) implement reasonable security procedures and practices, compatible with applicable federal and State standards and guidelines, to ensure that the risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all personally identifiable information is properly managed;

(2) be periodically assessed by a third party assessor with expertise in information security;

(3) be approved by an appropriate senior official of the public institution of higher education with authority to accept risk for the public institution of higher education;

(4) require that contracts with third parties include provisions to ensure that third parties that process personally identifiable information on behalf of the public institution of higher education maintain appropriate security controls commensurate with the risk posed to the individuals by the personally identifiable information; and

(5) ensure that any breaches by the public institution of higher education or a third party acting on behalf of the public institution of higher education are properly documented, investigated, and reported to appropriate authorities within the public institution of higher education.

(d) (1) Each public institution of higher education shall publish a privacy notice on the website of the public institution of higher education that is:

(i) written in plain language; and

(ii) directly accessible from the homepage and any of the webpages of the public institution of higher education that are used to collect personally identifiable information.

(2) The notice published under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the types of personally identifiable information collected by the public institution of higher education;

(ii) the purpose of the collection, use, and sharing of personally identifiable information by the public institution of higher education; and

(iii) the processes by which an individual may request:

1. to have personally identifiable information related to the individual corrected;

2. to have personally identifiable information related to the individual deleted;

3. information on the sharing of personally identifiable information by the public institution of higher education with third parties, including a listing of the third parties, a listing of the information shared, and the purpose of sharing the information; and

4. to opt out of the sharing of personally identifiable information with a third party.

(3) Each public institution of higher education shall ensure access controls are in place to address any security risks posed by providing the notice required under this subsection.

(e) When a public institution of higher education is destroying records of an individual that contain personally identifiable information of the individual, the public institution of higher education shall take reasonable steps to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the personally identifiable information, taking into account:

(1) the sensitivity of the records;

(2) the nature of the public institution of higher education and its operations;

(3) the costs and benefits of different destruction methods; and

(4) available technology.

(f) Each public institution of higher education shall develop and adopt a policy establishing an appropriate remedy for individuals whose personally identifiable information has been affected by a breach.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Sundry Claims Board.

(c) “Permanent partial disability” has the same meaning given under Title 9, Subtitle 6, Part IV of the Labor and Employment Article.

(d) “Permanent total disability” has the same meaning given under Title 9, Subtitle 6, Part V of the Labor and Employment Article.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-327 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-327
§10–327.
Status: in_force

A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-349 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-349
§10–349.
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this State may enforce a child support order of another state registered for purposes of modification, in the same manner as if the order had been issued by a tribunal of this State, but the registered support order may be modified only if the requirements of § 10–350 or § 10–352 of this subtitle have been met.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-139 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-139
§10–139.
Status: in_force

This Part VI of this subtitle may be cited as the “Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act”.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-625 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-625
§10–625.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) “Devocalize” means to perform a surgical procedure involving cutting, notching, punching, abrading, lasering, suturing, or otherwise physically altering the vocal apparatus of a dog or cat with the intent of altering, reducing, or eliminating vocal sounds produced by the animal.

(2) “Devocalize” includes debarking, devoicing, silencing, ventriculocordectomy, vocal cordectomy, bark reduction, and bark softening.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not surgically devocalize a dog or cat.

(c) A licensed veterinarian may surgically devocalize a dog or cat only if:

(1) anesthesia is administered to the animal during the procedure; and

(2) the veterinarian provides the owner or keeper of the animal a written certification that:

(i) states that the procedure on the animal was medically necessary to treat or relieve a physical illness, a disease, or an injury, or to correct a congenital abnormality that is causing or will cause the animal medical harm or pain; and

(ii) contains:

1. the date and description of the veterinarian’s examination and evaluation;

2. supporting diagnoses and findings;

3. the name and current address and telephone number of the animal’s owner or keeper; and

4. the name and current address and telephone number, State license number, and signature of the veterinarian.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(2) for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-217 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-217
§10–217.
Status: in_force

If sale of a security in which money of the Fund is invested is in the best interest of the Fund, the State Treasurer shall sell the security.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-327 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-327
§10–327.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may:

(1) fix and collect rates, rents, fees, and charges for the use of a project and for the services furnished or to be furnished by a project; and

(2) contract with a person or governmental entity to exercise its authority under this section.

(b) The rates, rents, fees, and charges established by the Authority under this section shall be fixed and adjusted so that the aggregate amount of the rates, rents, fees, and charges from the project, when added to other available money, is sufficient to:

(1) pay for maintaining, repairing, and operating the project;

(2) pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds that the Authority issued for the project as they become due and payable; and

(3) create and maintain reserves required or provided for in a trust agreement.

(c) The rates, rents, fees, and charges established by the Authority under this section are not subject to supervision or regulation by any unit of the State other than the Authority.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-604
§10–604.
Status: in_force

A department or independent unit may use only the forms that are listed on its register of approved forms.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-410 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-410
§10–410.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider may collect deposits from prospective subscribers if:

(1) the Department has approved the provider’s feasibility study; and

(2) funds collected are maintained in an escrow account.

(b) Each deposit agreement shall comply with the requirements of subsection (c) or (d) of this section.

(c) If a deposit agreement is used for a deposit on a unit for which the provider has not received written approval to withdraw deposits, the deposit agreement shall:

(1) state that all deposits and entrance fees will be held in escrow until:

(i) an initial certificate of registration for the unit is issued;

(ii) construction is completed;

(iii) a certificate of occupancy, or its equivalent, is issued by the local jurisdiction; and

(iv) the provider has the appropriate licenses or certificates from the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland Health Care Commission, and the Department;

(2) describe the disposition of any interest earned on deposits and entrance fees;

(3) state the amount of any processing fee and whether it will be refunded if the deposit agreement is canceled; and

(4) describe the disposition of the deposit if the deposit agreement is canceled before the continuing care agreement is executed.

(d) If a deposit agreement is used for a deposit on a unit for which the provider has received written approval to withdraw deposits, the deposit agreement shall:

(1) state that the provider may use all deposits and entrance fees at any time; or

(2) describe any applicable limitations on the use of deposits and entrance fees.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-701 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “flag” includes any size flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield made of any substance or represented or produced on any substance, that purports to be a flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield of the United States or of this State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate shall be canceled on the dissolution and the completion of winding up of the partnership, or at any other time that there are no limited partners. A certificate need not be canceled upon a merger as provided in § 10–208 of this subtitle. A certificate shall be canceled upon filing a certificate of cancellation with the Department which shall set forth:

(1) The name of the limited partnership;

(2) The date of filing of the initial certificate and each amendment thereto;

(3) The reason for filing the certificate of cancellation;

(4) The effective date (which shall be a date certain) of cancellation if it is not to be effective on the filing of the certificate of cancellation, and provided that any effective date other than the date of filing the certificate of cancellation must be a date subsequent to the filing; and

(5) Any other information the person filing the certificate of cancellation determines.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in this title or in the certificate, a certificate of cancellation (or a judicial decree of cancellation) is effective when accepted for filing by the Department.
Md. Code, Environment § 10-302 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails to exercise due diligence under a court order to abate a condition under § 10-202 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $10 for each day the condition is not abated; and

(2) The cost of prosecution.

(b) A person who knowingly or willfully acts contrary to a court order to abate a condition under § 10-202 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $20 for each day the violation continues; and

(2) The cost of prosecution.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-318 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-318
§10–318.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest surplus money of the Fund in any security in which a savings bank may invest under State law.

(2) If the State Treasurer invests in a certificate of deposit, it shall:

(i) be interest bearing;

(ii) be issued by:

1. a bank located and authorized to do business in the State;

2. a national banking association located in the State; or

3. a trust company located and authorized to do business in the State; and

(iii) be secured in full by a pledge of a direct obligation of the State or United States.

(b) If sale of a security in which money of the Fund is invested is in the best interest of the Fund, the State Treasurer may sell the security.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-210 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-210
§10–210.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of §§ 10-208 and 10-209 of this subtitle, any finding, report, or record, or duly certified copy of a finding, report, or record, purporting to have been signed by an officer or employee of the United States described in §§ 10-208 and 10-209 of this subtitle, shall be presumed to have been signed and issued by the officer or employee in accordance with law, and the person signing same shall be presumed to have acted within the scope of the person’s authority.

(b) If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the copy, the certified copy shall be evidence of the person’s authority so to certify.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-358 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-358
§10–358.
Status: in_force

(a) A plaintiff may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this State applies.

(b) A plaintiff may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, §§ 10–359 through 10–366 of this subtitle apply.

(c) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order or foreign support agreement:

(1) a security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and

(2) an obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this State under the same circumstances.

(d) A plaintiff filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the Administration.

(e) This part does not prevent the application of laws of this State that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-128 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-128
§10–128.
Status: reserved

(a) With the approval of the legislative body of each governmental unit in which a project is proposed to be located, the Board of Public Works may convey to the Corporation, for economic development purposes, any real property, including improvements, that:

(1) was transferred to the State, by gift or otherwise for substantially below market value, as a vacant or underutilized industrial facility or site;

(2) has existed for at least 10 years; and

(3) is at least 10 acres.

(b) If a person who transfers property described in subsection (a)(1) of this section to the State owns property adjoining the transferred property, the Board of Public Works shall have the first option to purchase the adjoining property at a price determined when the original property was transferred.

(c) Property conveyed under this section may be insured under Title 9 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-707 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-707
§10–707.
Status: in_force

No person may be prosecuted for violation of any provision of this subtitle where it can be established that the fruit or vegetable passed inspection by an authorized inspector of the Department or by an inspector of the United States Department of Agriculture and was graded, packed and marked in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle. Certificates of inspection issued by any of these inspectors shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the facts contained in them.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-801 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-801
§10–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Closed package” means any bag, box, barrel, basket, carton, cellpack, hamper, or traypack, or any other container covered with burlap, tarlatan, slat, or any other cover or closure, constructed so that the contents of the package cannot be seen nor inspected when the package is closed.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A spouse may not willfully fail to provide for the support of the other spouse, without just cause.

(b) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(c) If an individual is convicted under this section, the court may order the individual to pay any fine wholly or partly to the spouse.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-912 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-912
§10–912.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall report to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement covering the Corporation’s operations and a summary of the Corporation’s activities during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-232.1 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-232.1
§10–232.
Status: in_force

§10–232.1.

(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 Director of Human Resources of Dorchester County may request from the Central Repository a State and national criminal history records check for a prospective employee or volunteer of Dorchester County.

(c) (1) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Director of Human Resources of Dorchester County 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 §§ 10–201 through 10–250 of this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the prospective employee or volunteer and the Director of Human Resources 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 Dorchester County shall adopt guidelines to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

(a) One or more general and limited partners may form a limited partnership. To do so all of the general partners must execute a certificate of limited partnership. The certificate of limited partnership shall be filed with the Department and set forth:

(1) The name of the limited partnership;

(2) The address of its principal office in this State and the name and address of its resident agent;

(3) The name and the business, residence, or mailing address of each general partner;

(4) The latest date upon which the limited partnership is to dissolve and if no dissolution date is stated in the partnership agreement, subject to the provisions of § 10-801 of this title, the limited partnership shall have a perpetual existence which shall be so stated in the certificate; and

(5) Any other matters the partners determine to include in the certificate of limited partnership.

(b) A limited partnership is formed at the time of the filing of the initial certificate with the Department or at any later time specified in the certificate if, in either case, there has been substantial compliance with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “ACOTE” means the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

(c) “Aide” means any individual who:

(1) Is not licensed by the Board to perform occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy; and

(2) Provides supportive services to the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant under direct supervision.

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

(e) “Direct supervision” means supervision provided on a face-to-face basis by a supervising therapist when delegated client-related tasks are performed.

(f) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice:

(1) Occupational therapy; or

(2) Limited occupational therapy.

(g) “Licensed occupational therapist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an occupational therapist who is licensed by the Board to practice occupational therapy.

(h) “Licensed occupational therapy assistant” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an occupational therapy assistant who is licensed by the Board to practice limited occupational therapy.

(i) (1) “Limited occupational therapy” means participation, while under the periodic supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, in:

(i) An initial screening and evaluation that applies the principles and procedures of occupational therapy; and

(ii) A treatment program that applies the principles and procedures of occupational therapy.

(2) “Limited occupational therapy” does not include:

(i) Initiation and interpretation of evaluation data; and

(ii) Initiation of a treatment program before the client has been evaluated and a licensed occupational therapist has rendered a treatment plan.

(j) “NBCOT” means the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

(k) “Occupational therapist” means an individual who practices occupational therapy.

(l) “Occupational therapy” means the therapeutic use of purposeful and meaningful goal–directed activities to evaluate, consult, and treat individuals who:

(1) Have a disease or disorder, impairment, activity limitation, or participation restriction that interferes with their ability to function independently in daily life roles; or

(2) Benefit from the prevention of impairments and activity limitations.

(m) “Occupational therapy assistant” means an individual who practices limited occupational therapy.

(n) “Occupational therapy practice” or “limited occupational therapy practice” means to carry out a treatment program that applies the principles and procedures of occupational therapy.

(o) “Occupational therapy principles” include:

(1) The use of therapeutic activities that promote independence in daily life roles;

(2) Remediation or restoration of performance abilities that are limited due to impairment in biological, physiological, psychological, or neurological processes;

(3) In order to enhance performance, the adaption of task, process, or the environment, or the teaching of compensatory techniques;

(4) Methods and techniques for preventing disability that facilitate the development or safe application of performance skills;

(5) Health promotion strategies and practices that enhance performance abilities; and

(6) Education, instruction, and research in the practice of occupational therapy.

(p) (1) “Occupational therapy procedures” include:

(i) Developing, improving, sustaining, or restoring skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities, including:

1. Instrumental activities of daily activity; and

2. Play and leisure activities;

(ii) Developing, remediating, or restoring sensorimotor, perceptual, cognitive, or psychological components of performance;

(iii) Designing, fabricating, applying, or training in the use of assistive technology, splinting, or orthotic devices, including training in the use of prosthetic devices;

(iv) Adapting environments and processes, including the application of ergonomic principles to enhance performance and safety in daily life roles;

(v) Applying physical agent modalities as adjuncts to or in preparation for purposeful activity with appropriate training, as specified by the Board in regulations;

(vi) Promoting safe, functional mobility in daily life tasks;

(vii) Providing intervention in collaboration with the client, the client’s family, the client’s caregiver, or others;

(viii) Educating the client, the client’s family, the client’s caregiver, or others in carrying out appropriate nonskilled interventions; and

(ix) Consulting with groups, programs, organizations, and communities to provide population-based services.

(2) “Occupational therapy procedures” do not include the adjustment or manipulation of any of the osseous structures of the body or spine.

(q) “On-site supervision” means supervision in which a supervisor is immediately available on a face-to-face basis when client procedures are performed or as otherwise necessary.

(r) (1) “Periodic supervision” means supervision by a licensed occupational therapist on a face-to-face basis, occurring the earlier of at least:

(i) Once every 10 therapy visits; or

(ii) Once every 30 calendar days.

(2) “Periodic supervision” includes:

(i) Chart review; and

(ii) Meetings to discuss client treatment plans, client response, or observation of treatment.

(s) “Supervision” means aid, direction, and instruction provided by an occupational therapist to adequately ensure the safety and welfare of clients during the course of occupational therapy.

(t) “Temporary license” means a license issued by the Board under and as limited by § 10-313 of this title to practice:

(1) Occupational therapy; or

(2) Limited occupational therapy.
Md. Code, Environment § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

(a) On the written complaint of 2 physicians or of at least 3 persons who claim to be affected by the condition, the Secretary shall investigate any complaint that any of the following is in a condition that injures any adjacent property or that is dangerous to human health:

(1) Any watercourse, well, spring, open ditch, gutter, cesspool, drain, outhouse, pigpen, or other place.

(2) Any accumulation or deposit of offensive or noxious matter.

(3) Any house, building, trades establishment, or manufacturing place.

(4) Any water in which mosquito larvae breed.

(b) (1) If the Secretary finds that the condition of the place or thing investigated may injure any adjacent property or may injure the life or health of any individual, the place or thing is in a state of nuisance and the Secretary shall serve a written notice to the person who is causing the nuisance, ordering the person to abate the nuisance within a time specified in the notice.

(2) The notice shall be served:

(i) On the person who is causing the nuisance; or

(ii) If the person who is causing the nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property where the nuisance exists.

(c) (1) The Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the nuisance exists if:

(i) The person served with the notice fails to comply with the requirements of the notice; or

(ii) Although the person served complies with the requirements of the notice, the nuisance is likely to recur on the same property.

(2) A complaint filed under this subsection may seek a court order requiring the person served with the notice to do any or all of the following:

(i) To comply with the requirements of the Secretary’s abatement notice.

(ii) To abate the nuisance within a time specified in the order.

(iii) To prevent the nuisance from recurring.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-904 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-904
§10–904.
Status: in_force

(a) A correctional officer may not be required or requested to disclose an item of the correctional officer’s property, income, assets, source of income, debts, or personal or domestic expenditures, including those of a member of the correctional officer’s family or household, unless the disclosure is required by federal or State law or the information is necessary to investigate a possible conflict of interest with respect to the performance of the correctional officer’s duties.

(b) A correctional officer may not be discharged, disciplined, or demoted, denied promotion, transfer, or reassignment, or otherwise discriminated against in regard to the correctional officer’s employment or be threatened with that treatment because the correctional officer:

(1) has exercised or demanded the rights granted by this subtitle; or

(2) has lawfully exercised constitutional rights.

(c) The right of a correctional officer to bring suit arising out of the correctional officer’s duties as a correctional officer may not be abridged by rule, regulation, or policy.

(d) A correctional officer may waive any or all of the rights under this subtitle if:

(1) the waiver is signed and acknowledged by the correctional officer; and

(2) the waiver is given after the correctional officer is given an opportunity to consult with legal counsel selected by the correctional officer or a representative from the correctional officer’s employee organization.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commercial Maryland Native Plant List” means a list of plants that are native to Maryland that are commercially available and appropriate for growing in residential or commercial landscapes.

(c) (1) “Native plant” means a plant that occurs naturally in the State and surrounding region, ecosystem, and habitat, without direct or indirect human actions.

(2) “Native plant” includes a plant that:

(i) Was present before colonial settlement; or

(ii) Is listed as native to Maryland on the Maryland Plant Atlas website.

(d) “Native Plant Specialist” means the University of Maryland Extension agent hired under § 10–403 of this subtitle.

(e) “Program” means the Maryland Native Plants Program.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-219 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-219
§10–219.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As often as the Board requests but at least quarterly, the State Treasurer shall advise the Board about the amount of the Fund in the custody of the State Treasurer.

(2) The State Treasurer annually shall submit to the Board a statement that, for the preceding calendar year:

(i) states the balance on January 1;

(ii) states the income and each source of income;

(iii) itemizes each payment; and

(iv) states the balance on December 31.

(b) On or before October 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes a detailed statement of the balances and expenses of the Fund.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-223 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-223
§10–223.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has inspected the person’s own criminal history record information may challenge the completeness, contents, accuracy, or dissemination of the information.

(b) A person challenging criminal history record information under subsection (a) of this section shall give written notice of the challenge to the Central Repository and, if the inspection was not at the Central Repository, to the criminal justice unit where the person inspected the information.

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

(1) state:

(i) the part of the criminal history record information being challenged;

(ii) the reason for the challenge; and

(iii) the change requested to correct or complete the criminal history record information or its dissemination;

(2) include any available certified documentation or other evidence supporting the challenge; and

(3) contain a sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in or supporting the challenge is accurate and the challenge is made in good faith.

(d) (1) After receiving the notice under subsection (b) of this section, the Central Repository shall audit that part of the criminal history record information that is necessary to determine the validity of the challenge.

(2) As part of the audit, the Central Repository may require the criminal justice unit that was the source of the challenged criminal history record information to verify the information.

(e) Within 90 days after receiving notice of the challenge, the Central Repository shall notify the person challenging the criminal history record information in writing of the audit results and its decision.

(f) If the challenge is denied as a whole or in part, the notice required under subsection (e) of this section shall inform the person of the right to appeal the decision.

(g) If the challenge is denied as a whole or in part, the Central Repository shall send written notice of this decision to each criminal justice unit that was sent a copy of the challenge.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-842 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-842
§10–842.
Status: in_force

Bonds are securities:

(1) in which any of the following persons may legally and properly invest money, including capital that the person owns or controls:

(i) an officer or unit of the State or a political subdivision;

(ii) a bank, trust company, savings and loan association, investment company, or other person conducting a banking business;

(iii) an insurance company, insurance association, or other person conducting an insurance business;

(iv) a personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary; and

(v) any other person; and

(2) that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or a political subdivision for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State is authorized by law.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: reserved

Every right, power, duty, obligation, and function previously conferred upon or exercised by the Department of Game and Inland Fish or the Fish and Wildlife Administration is transferred to and may be exercised by the Department. Every reference to the Department of Game and Inland Fish or the Fish and Wildlife Administration which appears in the Code, in any other State law, or in any ordinance, resolution, regulation, legal action, directive, or document means the Department.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-112 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-112
§10–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to the emergency adoption of a regulation.

(2) To have a proposed regulation published in the Register, a unit shall submit to the Administrator:

(i) the proposed regulation; and

(ii) a notice of the proposed adoption.

(3) The notice under this subsection shall:

(i) state the estimated economic impact of the proposed regulation on:

1. the revenues and expenditures of units of the State government and of local government units; and

2. groups such as consumer, industry, taxpayer, or trade groups;

(ii) include a statement of purpose;

(iii) satisfy the requirements of § 2–1505.2 of this article;

(iv) comply with § 7–113(c) of the Human Services Article; and

(v) give persons an opportunity to comment before adoption of the proposed regulation, by:

1. setting a date, time, and place for a public hearing at which oral or written views and information may be submitted; or

2. giving a telephone number that a person may call to comment and an address to which a person may send comments.

(4) (i) The estimated economic impact statement required under paragraph (3)(i) of this subsection shall state whether the proposed regulation imposes a mandate on a local government unit.

(ii) If the proposed regulation imposes a mandate, the fiscal impact statement shall:

1. indicate whether the regulation is required to comply with a federal statutory or regulatory mandate; and

2. include, in addition to the estimate under paragraph (3)(i)1 of this subsection, the estimated effect on local property tax rates, if applicable, and if the required data is available.

(b) As soon as the Committee approves emergency adoption of a regulation, the Committee shall submit the regulation to the Administrator.

(c) If a regulation under this section amends or repeals an adopted regulation, the text of the regulation under this section shall show the changes with the symbols that the Administrator requires.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

After receiving a sworn complaint and holding an informal hearing on the charges made in the complaint, the Attorney General immediately shall bring an action to enjoin the violation of any provision of this subtitle as set forth in the complaint in the circuit court of the county where the violation occurred. A summons in the action against any defendant shall be issued as in other civil actions. Actions against different defendants may be consolidated, in the discretion of the court, if the alleged violations are of the same provision, have occurred in the same or an adjoining county, relate to the same production season, and consolidation can be made without prejudice to a substantial right of any defendant.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-403 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-403
§10–403.
Status: in_force

Whenever the Attorney General conducts an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General shall provide to the person under investigation:

(1) a written statement that specifies the conduct under investigation; and

(2) an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence on the conduct under investigation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-620 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-620
§10–620.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “equine” includes horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies.

(b) This section does not apply to the owner of the equine or a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the owner of the equine.

(c) A person may not:

(1) willfully and maliciously interfere with, injure, destroy, or tamper with an equine used for:

(i) racing or breeding;

(ii) a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or

(iii) any other lawful activity;

(2) willfully start, instigate, engage in, or further an act that interferes with, injures, destroys, or tampers with an equine used for:

(i) racing or breeding;

(ii) a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or

(iii) any other lawful activity; or

(3) commit an act that tends to interfere with, injure, destroy, or tamper with an equine used for:

(i) racing or breeding;

(ii) a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or

(iii) any other lawful activity.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-440 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-440
§10–440.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not conduct or attempt to conduct human cloning.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $200,000 or both.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-812 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-812
§10–812.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including regulations concerning:

(1) the form and content of required disclosures to customers;

(2) the training requirements for employees or authorized representatives who offer or sell limited lines insurance under this subtitle; and

(3) the qualifications of the individuals who provide the training required under § 10–808 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-301.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301.1
§10–301.
Status: in_force

§10–301.1.

(a) (1) (i) On or after July 1, 1977, a person under 18 years of age may not procure a hunting license or hunt in the State, unless the person has first been issued a certificate of competency in firearms and hunter safety.

(ii) On or after July 1, 1977, a person, regardless of age, may not procure a hunting license without producing a certificate of competency or a hunting license issued before July 1, 1977, or making out an affidavit that the person hunted before July 1, 1977.

(2) (i) This section does not apply to nonresidents of Maryland who purchase a nonresident 3–day hunting license in the State to hunt wild waterfowl.

(ii) This section applies to nonresidents of Maryland who purchase hunting licenses in the State to hunt wildlife other than wild waterfowl.

(b) (1) The Department shall prescribe a course of instruction in conservation and in competency and safety in the handling of firearms.

(2) (i) The Department shall designate those persons or agencies authorized to give the course of instruction, and this designation shall be valid until revoked by the Department.

(ii) Those designated persons shall submit to the Department validated listings naming all persons who have successfully completed the course of instruction.

(3) The Department shall issue a certificate of competency and safety to each person who successfully completes the course of instruction, and the certificate shall be valid until revoked by the Department.

(4) The Department may not issue a certificate of competency and safety to an individual under the age of 18 unless the individual has completed satisfactorily the course of instruction, or produces a certificate of competency or a hunting license issued prior to July 1, 1978, or makes out an affidavit that the individual had such a license.

(c) (1) The Department shall institute and coordinate a statewide course of instruction in conservation and in competency and safety in the handling of firearms, and in so doing, the Department may cooperate with any political subdivision or with any reputable organization having as one of its objectives the promotion of competency and safety in the handling of firearms, such as the National Rifle Association and local rod and gun clubs.

(2) The Department may conduct the course in hunter safety and issue the certificates, using Department personnel or other persons at times and in areas where other competent agencies are unable or unwilling to meet the demand for instruction.

(3) Any similar certificate, or hunting license, issued outside the State by a governmental agency, shall be accepted as complying with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the privileges are reciprocal for Maryland residents.

(d) The Department shall adopt regulations to provide for the course of instruction and the issuance of the certificates consistent with the purpose of this section.

(e) (1) On or after July 1, 1977, any person who obtains a hunting license by presenting a fictitious certificate of competency or who attempts to obtain a certificate of competency or hunting license through fraud shall have his hunting privileges revoked by the Department for a period not to exceed 1 year.

(2) Any applicant who is refused a certificate of competency under this section may appeal the decision or action of the issuing unit to the Secretary.

(f) (1) The Department or a person designated by the Department may issue a 1–year gratis hunting license to a Maryland resident under the age of 16 years who has successfully completed a hunter safety course.

(2) A hunting license issued under this subsection shall include all applicable hunting stamps, except for migratory game bird stamps and bonus deer stamps.

(3) An individual may be issued only one such license during the individual’s lifetime.

(g) (1) The Department or a person designated by the Department shall issue a complimentary hunting license each year to an individual who:

(i) Has been authorized by the Department to give the course of instruction in conservation and in competency and safety in the handling of firearms under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) Has completed at least 5 years of service as an instructor of this course;

(iii) Maintains active certification as an instructor of this course;

(iv) Has taught two hunter safety courses during the fiscal year preceding the issuance of the license; and

(v) Has indicated to the Department an interest in receiving a complimentary hunting license.

(2) A hunting license issued under this subsection shall include all applicable hunting stamps, except for migratory game bird stamps and bonus deer stamps.

(h) (1) The Department may adopt regulations to establish a program to provide incentives for the successful completion of a hunter safety course by an individual who is not required by law to complete a hunter safety course.

(2) The program may include:

(i) Discounts on hunting licenses; and

(ii) Any other incentive the Department determines to be appropriate.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-905 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-905
§10–905.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Economic Development Marketing Fund.

(b) There is an Economic Development Marketing Fund.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving 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) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;

(3) money derived by the Corporation from the sale of advertising, publications, sponsorships, or other promotional or marketing opportunities; or

(4) any other money made available to the Corporation for the Fund.

(f) (1) The Fund may be used only to market the State as a location for businesses to locate, retain, or expand their operations through any of the following means:

(i) website management;

(ii) media content creation;

(iii) social media outreach;

(iv) electronic mail marketing to promote events and opportunities for businesses;

(v) collateral and display development;

(vi) event management; and

(vii) any other approaches the Corporation determines to be appropriate.

(2) The Corporation may conduct these activities directly or through contract providers.

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

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

(h) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the Department from expending funds appropriated in the State budget to the Department directly for marketing purposes.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-654 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-654
§10–654.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Montgomery County Conference Financing Fund.

(b) (1) The Montgomery County Conference Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available in perpetuity to implement this subtitle concerning the Montgomery County Conference facility.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Montgomery County Conference Fund as a revolving fund for implementing this subtitle relating to the Montgomery County Conference facility; and

(ii) pay any and all expenses incurred by the Authority concerning the Montgomery County Conference facility from the Montgomery County Conference Fund.

(c) (1) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the receipts of the Montgomery County Conference Fund shall be pledged to and charged with the following relating to the Montgomery County Conference facility:

(i) the payment of debt service on Authority bonds;

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

(iii) the management of Authority obligations.

(2) The pledge shall be effective as provided in § 10-634 of this subtitle.

(d) The Montgomery County Conference Fund consists of:

(1) funds appropriated for deposit to the Montgomery County Conference Fund;

(2) proceeds from the sale of bonds concerning the Montgomery County Conference facility;

(3) revenues collected or received from any source under this subtitle concerning the Montgomery County Conference facility; and

(4) any additional money made available from any public or private sources for the purposes established for the Montgomery County Conference Fund.

(e) (1) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Montgomery County Conference Fund in the same manner as State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Montgomery County Conference Fund.

(3) No part of the Montgomery County Conference Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 13 / Section 10-1303
§10–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies whenever the executive authority of any state:

(i) Demands of the Governor, a fugitive within the purview of § 10-1302 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Produces a copy of the commitment, decree, or other judicial process and proceedings, certified as authentic by the governor or chief magistrate of the state whence the person so charged has fled, with an affidavit made before a proper officer showing the person to be a fugitive.

(2) The Governor shall:

(i) Cause a person subject to this subsection to be apprehended and secured, if found in this State;

(ii) Cause immediate notice of the apprehension to be given to the executive authority making a demand for the person, or to the agent of the executive authority appointed to receive the fugitive; and

(iii) Cause the fugitive to be delivered to the agent when the agent appears.

(b) If an agent does not appear within 30 days from the time of the apprehension, the fugitive may be discharged.

(c) All costs and expenses incurred in the apprehending, securing, maintaining, and transmitting the fugitive to the state making the demand for the fugitive shall be paid by the demanding state.

(d) Any agent so appointed who receives the fugitive into custody shall be empowered to transmit the fugitive to the state from which the fugitive has fled.

(e) On application of any person interested, the Governor may demand the return to this State of any fugitive within the purview of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-123 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-123
§10–123.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Corporation may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds, including paying:

(i) any redemption premium;

(ii) interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds; and

(iii) if considered advisable by the Corporation, any part of the cost of a project.

(2) Refunding bonds may be issued for any corporate purpose, including:

(i) realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring;

(ii) alleviating an impending or actual default; or

(iii) relieving the Corporation of a contractual agreement that the Corporation finds to be unreasonably onerous, impracticable, or impossible to perform.

(b) (1) The Corporation may issue refunding bonds in one or more series in an amount greater than the amount of the bonds to be refunded.

(2) (i) In addition to other sources of payment that the Corporation determines, refunding bonds may be payable from escrowed bond proceeds and earnings and profits on investments.

(ii) Escrowed bond proceeds and earnings and profits on investments used under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph constitute revenues of a project under this subtitle.

(c) In the discretion of the Corporation, the proceeds of refunding bonds may be:

(1) applied to the purchase, retirement at maturity, or redemption of outstanding bonds on a date the Corporation determines; and

(2) pending application under item (1) of this subsection, placed in escrow.

(d) (1) The Corporation may invest escrowed refunding bond proceeds in investments and other obligations, maturing on appropriate dates to assure the prompt payment of the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Corporation shall determine the investment of the proceeds of refunding bonds.

(ii) If the Corporation loans the proceeds of refunding bonds to a person as provided in § 10-125 of this subtitle, the loan recipient shall determine the investment of the proceeds of refunding bonds.

(3) The earnings and profits on investments or other obligations may be applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded.

(4) After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied, the balance of the proceeds and earnings and profits on investments or other obligations may be returned to the Corporation or the loan recipient for use in any lawful manner.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-218 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-218
§10–218.
Status: in_force

(a) Disbursement from the Fund for paying benefits to claimants or dependents shall be made by the Treasurer only on written order of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

(b) Disbursement from the Fund for any purpose other than paying benefits shall be made by the Treasurer only at the direction of the Director for the Fund under authority of the Board.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-345 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-345
§10–345.
Status: in_force

(a) As to each hospital that files a notice of intent to close under § 10-344(a)(1)(i) of this subtitle, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall provide to the Authority and the Health Services Cost Review Commission notice that includes:

(1) for a hospital that is located in a county with three or more hospitals, a statement that the hospital, in consultation with the Maryland Health Care Commission, held a public information hearing in the county where the hospital is located;

(2) for a hospital that is located in a county with fewer than three hospitals, notification of its finding on whether the proposed closing is:

(i) in the public interest; and

(ii) not inconsistent with the State health plan or an institution-specific plan that the Maryland Health Care Commission developed; and

(3) the name and location of the hospital and the scheduled date of the closure.

(b) The Maryland Health Care Commission shall submit the notifications required under this section at least 150 days before the scheduled date of the closure.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-04 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2B / Section 10-2B-04
§10–2B–04.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 10–2B–05 of this subtitle, a person may not purchase, sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item that the person knows or should know is a covered animal species part or product.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-201.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201.1
§10–201.
Status: in_force

§10–201.1.

(a) The State Board shall develop and implement a marketing campaign to recruit individuals to serve as election judges in polling places in the State.

(b) The marketing campaign shall:

(1) disseminate information on the importance of election judges;

(2) disseminate information on how to apply to be an election judge, eligibility requirements, and compensation; and

(3) target diverse voter populations, including multilingual individuals.

(c) A local board may supplement the marketing campaign implemented by the State Board under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-909 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-909
§10–909.
Status: in_force

(a) A correctional officer who has been charged with a felony may request a stay of all charges and proceedings under this section until after a verdict has been reached in the felony case.

(b) A correctional officer who has been convicted of a felony is not entitled to a hearing under this section.

(c) (1) (i) The hearing board authorized under this section shall consist of at least three members.

1. For correctional officers holding the rank of sergeant or below, the hearing board shall be composed of two correctional officers who are members of the bargaining unit, one of whom is the same rank as the correctional officer facing charges, and one correctional officer ranked lieutenant or higher.

2. For correctional officers holding the rank of lieutenant and above, the hearing board shall be composed of one correctional officer of equal rank, one correctional officer of equal or lower rank, and one correctional officer of equal or higher rank.

(ii) Correctional officers assigned to serve on a hearing board shall be randomly selected from a rotating list of correctional officers eligible to serve on disciplinary hearing boards maintained by the Department.

(iii) The Department, after consultation with the exclusive representative for the correctional officers who are covered by this subtitle, shall determine:

1. the manner of selection of correctional officers who are eligible to serve on a rotating list; and

2. the manner of the selection of correctional officers for a hearing board.

(iv) Correctional officers assigned to serve on a hearing board shall be from a facility other than the facility to which the correctional officer facing charges is regularly assigned, and may not have had a role in the investigation or the interrogation of the correctional officer against whom the charges are filed, or be involved in any way with the incidents that are the subject of the complaint.

(v) 1. The highest ranking member of the hearing board shall serve as the hearing board chair.

2. The chair of the hearing board:

A. shall participate in any deliberations; but

B. may only vote on the decision in the event of a tie; and

C. may file a statement of position for the record.

3. The chair of the hearing board shall be from a different facility than the other board members.

(vi) The appointing authority and the exclusive bargaining representative may negotiate an alternative method of forming the hearing board for members of the collective bargaining unit.

(2) (i) Decisions of the hearing board shall be by majority vote of all members of the board.

(ii) The votes of the hearing board are confidential, and decisions shall be reported by the chair.

(d) (1) In connection with a disciplinary hearing, the hearing board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents as relevant or necessary.

(2) The subpoenas may be served without cost in accordance with the Maryland Rules that relate to service of process issued by a court.

(3) Each party may request the hearing board to issue a subpoena or order under this subtitle.

(4) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena served under this subsection, the parties to the proceeding may apply without cost to the circuit court of a county where the subpoenaed party resides or conducts business, for an order to compel the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the documents sought.

(5) On a finding that the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the documents sought is relevant or necessary, the court may:

(i) issue without cost an order that requires the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of documents; and

(ii) impose punishment for failure to obey the order.

(e) (1) The hearing shall be conducted by the hearing board.

(2) The hearing board shall give the Department and correctional officer ample opportunity to present evidence and argument about the issues involved.

(3) (i) The correctional facility and correctional officer may be represented by legal counsel they each may select.

(ii) In the alternative, a correctional officer may be represented:

1. by an agent of the exclusive representative of the correctional officer designated under § 3–406 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; or

2. if the correctional officer is not within the bargaining unit for which an exclusive representative is designated under § 3–406 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, by any person chosen by the correctional officer.

(4) Each party has the right to cross–examine witnesses who testify, and each party may submit rebuttal evidence.

(f) (1) Evidence with probative value that is commonly accepted by reasonable and prudent individuals in the conduct of their affairs is admissible and shall be given probative effect.

(2) The hearing board shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and may exclude incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, and unduly repetitious evidence.

(3) Each record or document that a party desires to use shall be offered and made a part of the record.

(4) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts or by incorporation by reference.

(g) (1) The hearing board may take notice of:

(i) judicially and administratively cognizable facts; and

(ii) general, technical, or scientific facts within its specialized knowledge.

(2) The hearing board shall:

(i) notify each party of the facts so noticed either before or during the hearing or by reference in preliminary reports or otherwise; and

(ii) give each party an opportunity and reasonable time to contest the facts so noticed.

(3) The hearing board may use its experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge in the evaluation of the evidence presented.

(h) The officiating member of a hearing board shall administer oaths or affirmations and examine individuals under oath.

(i) (1) A correctional officer shall be granted release time from the correctional officer’s normal work schedule to attend a conference or hearing as a witness.

(2) Expenses incurred in connection with attendance by a correctional officer at conferences or hearings, whether as a grievant, as a grievant’s representative, or as a witness, shall be borne by the Department.

(j) An official record, including testimony and exhibits, shall be kept of the hearing.

(k) To the extent that any provision of this section is inconsistent with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Administrative Procedure Act shall govern.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-319 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-319
§10–319.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “impaired occupational therapist professionals committee” means a committee that:

(1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association that:

(1) Is recognized by the Board; and

(2) Includes but is not limited to occupational therapists.

(c) An impaired occupational therapist professionals committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:

(1) Solely for the Board; or

(2) Jointly with an impaired professionals committee representing another board or boards.

(d) For purposes of this section, an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee evaluates and provides assistance to any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(e) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of an impaired occupational therapist professionals committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the impaired occupational therapist professionals committee.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-316 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-316
§10–316.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director shall supervise the administration of the Fund.

(b) (1) The Fund annually shall submit to the Governor a proposed budget for the Fund, for inclusion in the budget bill to be submitted to the General Assembly.

(2) The proposed budget shall include an appropriation from the Fund for its budget.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-327 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-327
§10–327.
Status: in_force

A county may establish a county board of health to act instead of the county legislative body as the county board of health under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-2801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 28 / Section 10-2801
§10–2801.
Status: in_force

Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the City.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-804 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-804
§10–804.
Status: in_force

Where the insured and the beneficiary in a policy of life or accident insurance have died and there is no sufficient evidence that they have died other than simultaneously, the proceeds of the policy shall be distributed as if the insured had survived the beneficiary.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-321 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-321
§10–321.
Status: in_force

A county may enact local laws that provide for:

(1) the creation of a storm drainage district;

(2) the imposition of taxes in the storm drainage district;

(3) the financing, construction, and maintenance of storm drainage projects; and

(4) the regulation of storm drainage facilities.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-608 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-608
§10–608.
Status: in_force

The Authority is exempt:

(1) from taxation by the State and local government;

(2) except as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 4 and Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(3) from § 15–112 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(4) from the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The election director, with the approval of the local board, shall appoint the election judges for each polling place for a term that begins on the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before each statewide primary election.

(b) One or two election judges in each precinct shall:

(1) be designated chief judge; and

(2) supervise the staff at the polling place.

(c) The term of office for an election judge continues until the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before the next statewide primary election unless:

(1) the local board excuses the person for good cause; or

(2) a special election is held during the election judge’s term of office and the State Board determines that a local board may not need the service of all of the appointed election judges.

(d) A local board shall fill each vacant election judge position in the same manner as set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-229 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-229
§10–229.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as “The Maryland Food Center Authority Act”.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-636 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-636
§10–636.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may issue bonds to refund any of its outstanding bonds, including the payment of:

(1) any redemption premium; and

(2) any interest accrued or that will accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds.

(b) (1) For the public purpose of achieving a savings in the effective costs of debt service or alleviating impending or actual default, the Authority may issue refunding bonds directly or through a debt restructuring.

(2) The bonds authorized by this subsection may be issued in one or more series and in an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-206 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-206
§10–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office shall adopt regulations to govern the procedures and practice in all contested cases delegated to the Office and conducted under this subtitle.

(2) Unless a federal or State law requires that a federal or State procedure shall be observed, the regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall take precedence in the event of a conflict.

(b) Each agency may adopt regulations to govern procedures under this subtitle and practice before the agency in contested cases.

(c) Regulations adopted under this section may include procedures and criteria for requesting and conducting expedited hearings.

(d) Each agency and the Office may adopt regulations that:

(1) provide for prehearing conferences in contested cases; or

(2) set other appropriate prehearing procedures in contested cases.

(e) To assist the public in understanding the procedures followed by an agency or the Office in contested cases, an agency or the Office may develop and distribute supplemental explanatory materials, including the related forms that the agency or Office requires and instructions for completing the forms.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: reserved

(a) The Maryland Agricultural Fair Board is composed of nine members. The members shall be representative of all phases of the agricultural interests of the State, and shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the Secretary.

(b) The members shall serve without salary but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings and other business of the Board as provided in the budget in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(c) (1) The term of office of each member is 5 years, but any member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves for the remainder of the term.

(2) Each member shall serve after expiration of the member’s term until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) However, a member may not serve more than 2 consecutive 5-year terms.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-705 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Board of Trustees of the Trust.

(b) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the seven members:

(i) four shall represent the investors and have been recommended to the Governor by the investors;

(ii) at least one shall have expertise in venture capital financing; and

(iii) at least one shall have experience as a small business owner.

(3) Each member shall be a resident of the State.

(4) The Governor shall consider geographic diversity of the State when appointing members of the Board.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2008.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) The Governor may remove a member with or without cause.

(d) The Governor shall appoint a chair from among the Board members.

(e) (1) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(2) A majority vote of the members present at a meeting having a quorum is needed for the Board to act.

(f) A member of the Board:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) The Board:

(1) shall manage the Trust; and

(2) exercises all of the corporate powers of the Trust.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-219 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-219
§10–219.
Status: in_force

Bonds are securities:

(1) in which any of the following persons may legally and properly invest money, including capital that the person owns or controls:

(i) an officer or unit of the State or a political subdivision;

(ii) a bank, trust company, savings and loan association, investment company, or other person conducting a banking business;

(iii) an insurance company, insurance association, or other person conducting an insurance business;

(iv) a personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary; and

(v) any other person; and

(2) that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or a political subdivision for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of the State is authorized by law.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-116 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-116
§10–116.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this State that funds will be appropriated to the Fund to the extent necessary to protect holders of savings accounts in member associations, and to enable the Fund to meet its obligations under a hardship withdrawal plan or partial distribution of assets.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-502 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

Any consideration received by a custom home builder in connection with a custom home contract shall be held in trust for the benefit of the buyer. Payments made to subcontractors or suppliers in connection with the custom home contract shall be consistent with the trust.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-305 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-305
§10–305.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent excluded from federal taxable income, the amounts under this section are added to the federal taxable income of a corporation to determine Maryland modified income.

(b) The addition under subsection (a) of this section includes the net capital loss carryback, as defined in § 1212 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) The addition under subsection (a) of this section includes any taxes based on net income that are imposed by any state or by a political subdivision of any state.

(d) The addition under subsection (a) of this section includes the additions required for an individual under:

(1) § 10–204(b) of this title (Dividends and interest from another state or local obligation);

(2) § 10–204(c)(2) of this title (Federal tax–exempt income);

(3) § 10–204(e) of this title (Oil percentage depletion allowance);

(4) § 10–204(i) of this title (Deduction for qualified production activities income);

(5) § 10–204(j) of this title (Deduction for costs for security clearance administrative expenses and construction and equipment costs incurred to construct or renovate a sensitive compartmented information facility); and

(6) § 10–204(l) of this title (Deduction for donations to qualified permanent endowment funds).
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-425 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-425
§10–425.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not conduct a waterfowl processing operation unless the person has a waterfowl processing operation license issued by the Department under this section.

(2) The Department may not charge a fee for any license issued under the provisions of this section.

(b) (1) A person desiring a waterfowl processing operation license shall apply on a form the Department supplies.

(2) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department shall issue a license.

(c) A waterfowl processing operation license:

(1) Shall expire on June 30 following the date of issuance; and

(2) May be renewed by providing a completed renewal application.

(d) A waterfowl processing operation may not receive or have in custody any wild waterfowl unless the wild waterfowl is properly tagged as required by State and federal laws and regulations.

(e) A waterfowl processing operation shall keep on forms provided by the Department a record of:

(1) The number of each species of wild waterfowl processed, received by, or in the custody of the operation;

(2) The location (county and state) where each wild waterfowl received by the operation was taken;

(3) The date each wild waterfowl was received by the operation;

(4) The name and address of the person from whom each wild waterfowl was received;

(5) The date each wild waterfowl was disposed of by the operation; and

(6) The name and address of the person to whom each wild waterfowl was delivered.

(f) A licensee shall submit a copy of the records required by subsection (e) of this section to the Department annually prior to the March 1 immediately following the date of the issuance of the license.

(g) At any reasonable hour, a licensee shall allow any Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer to enter and inspect the premises where the operation is conducted and to inspect records.

(h) In addition to any other penalty under this title, the Department may suspend or revoke the license of a licensee who is convicted of violating a provision of this title, a regulation issued under this title, or a federal game law or regulation.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-605 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-605
§10–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Authority consists of the following 11 members:

(i) seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(ii) one member appointed by the President of the Senate;

(iii) one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

(iv) one member appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City, with the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(v) one member appointed by the County Executive of Prince George’s County, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) In making appointments, the Governor shall ensure that the geographic areas of the State are represented.

(b) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2008.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(c) A member may be removed for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position by:

(1) the Governor, if appointed by the Governor;

(2) the President of the Senate, if appointed by the President;

(3) the Speaker of the House of Delegates, if appointed by the Speaker;

(4) the Mayor of Baltimore City, if appointed by the Mayor; or

(5) the County Executive of Prince George’s County, if appointed by the County Executive.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-419 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-419
§10–419.
Status: in_force

There is an Executive Board for the Center.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-307 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: in_force

§10–307. IN EFFECT

** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 **

(a) (1) The Interagency Committee shall establish and coordinate a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area.

(2) The Department shall supervise the program for the Interagency Committee.

(b) Each area agency shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of seniors and their caregivers and provide appropriate services.

(c) The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry:

(1) providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits;

(2) determining the service needs of each senior who requests service;

(3) processing requests for service from seniors;

(4) through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for seniors, including:

(i) transportation services;

(ii) health and nutrition services;

(iii) financial assistance;

(iv) social services;

(v) educational services;

(vi) services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies;

(vii) appropriate housing arrangements;

(viii) health insurance counseling;

(ix) employment and volunteer opportunities;

(x) respite care services; and

(xi) other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for seniors;

(5) monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and

(6) arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of a frail or health–impaired senior.

(d) To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be:

(1) located in a senior citizen center; and

(2) available for access at least 5 days a week.

(e) Local interagency committees on services to seniors shall make agreements among themselves and with other agencies to provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to:

(1) provide information and services to seniors; and

(2) administer agency programs.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Fund shall remain in existence until it:

(1) no longer has any employees; and

(2) is terminated by the repeal of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-424 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-424
§10–424.
Status: in_force

(a) While engaged in hunting or pursuing any wildlife or unprotected birds or mammals, a person may not:

(1) Carelessly or negligently shoot, wound, or kill another person; or

(2) Intentionally or willfully destroy or damage:

(i) Any real property, personal property, or farm livestock of another person; or

(ii) A domesticated animal that is in a safety zone established under § 10–410(g) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A person may not conduct or participate in an organized contest for prizes or monetary awards for which unprotected birds are launched by mechanical or manual means as targets for the contest participants.

(2) This subsection does not apply:

(i) To the lethal taking of unprotected birds to protect or manage public or private property, domestic animals, livestock, or wildlife; or

(ii) During an otherwise authorized hunting or dog training activity.

(3) A person is subject to a fine of $25 for each unprotected bird killed in violation of this subsection.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-502 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may:

(1) Devise and establish official trademarks or other insignia for farm products of the State and secure copyrights for them under the law of the United States or the State;

(2) Permit the use of official trademarks or other insignia on farm products of the State or on their containers and charge reasonable and necessary fees for this use;

(3) Prevent the unauthorized or improper use of official trademarks or other insignia and protect them from infringements; and

(4) Adopt rules and regulations and take any action necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bail bond” means a written obligation of a defendant, with or without a surety or collateral security, that:

(1) is conditioned on the appearance of the defendant as required; and

(2) provides for the payment of a penal sum according to its terms.

(c) “Bail bondsman” means an authorized insurance producer of a surety insurer.

(d) “Collateral security” means any property deposited, pledged, or encumbered to secure the performance of a bail bond.

(e) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to provide bail bondsman services.

(f) “Provide bail bondsman services” means to provide any service in the bail bondsman trade.

(g) (1) “Surety” means a person, other than the defendant, that guarantees the appearance of the defendant by executing a bail bond.

(2) “Surety” includes an uncompensated or accommodation surety.

(h) “Surety insurer” means a person that, for compensation, directly or through an authorized insurance producer, acts as a surety on a bail bond.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-801 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-801
§10–801.
Status: in_force

A limited partnership is dissolved and its affairs shall be wound up on the first to occur of the following:

(1) At the time or on the happening of events specified in the partnership agreement;

(2) A consent to dissolution by all partners;

(3) An event of withdrawal of a general partner unless:

(i) At the time there is at least one other general partner and the business is continued by a remaining general partner under a right to do so stated in the partnership agreement; or

(ii) Within 90 days after the withdrawal, all partners other than the withdrawn general partner agree in writing to continue the business of the limited partnership and to the appointment, effective as of the date of withdrawal, of one or more additional general partners if necessary or desired; or

(4) The entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under § 10-802 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-215 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-215
§10–215.
Status: in_force

The Department may not accept a certificate of reinstatement for record unless:

(1) All annual reports required to be filed by the limited partnership or which would have been required if the right to do business in Maryland had not been forfeited are filed; and

(2) Unemployment insurance contributions or reimbursement payments, all State and local taxes, except taxes on real estate, and all interest and penalties due by the limited partnership or which would have become due if the right to do business had not been forfeited are paid, whether or not barred by limitations.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2A-06.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2A / Section 10-2A-06.1
§10–2A–06.
Status: in_force

§10–2A–06.1.

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

(2) “Birdwatcher” means a person who engages in birdwatching.

(3) (i) “Birdwatching” means identifying, studying, and recording the presence of wild birds in their natural surroundings.

(ii) “Birdwatching” does not include incidental sightings of wild birds in their natural surroundings.

(b) The purpose of this section is to provide a special fund that shall be expended for the preservation of nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species.

(c) There is a Birdwatcher’s Fund.

(d) (1) All revenue that the Department derives from the issuance of birdwatcher’s stamps and decals shall be credited to the Birdwatcher’s Fund.

(2) The Secretary shall administer the Birdwatcher’s Fund.

(3) Money in the Birdwatcher’s Fund shall be expended only for the preservation of nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species.

(e) (1) The fee for a birdwatcher’s stamp or decal is $5.

(2) Private contributions, grants and donations may be made to the Birdwatcher’s Fund.

(3) Any person engaged in a retail business who desires to sell birdwatcher’s stamps and decals as an agent under the Department’s control and supervision shall apply on forms prepared and prescribed by the Department.

(4) An agent may retain 25 cents out of the birdwatcher’s stamp or decal fee for each birdwatcher’s stamp or decal the agent sells.

(5) The Department, by regulation, shall provide procedures and forms for the sale of birdwatcher’s stamps and decals.

(f) The purpose of this Fund is:

(1) Dissemination of information pertaining to nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species conservation, management, and values;

(2) Scientific investigation and survey of nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species for better protection and conservation;

(3) Propagation, distribution, protection, and restoration of nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species;

(4) Research and management of nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species;

(5) Development of habitats for nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species;

(6) Acquisition of habitats for nongame wildlife species and threatened and endangered species; and

(7) Matching of funds available to the Department under federal programs for projects and activities authorized under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-465 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-465
§10–465.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall include, as part of its annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly under § 10–415 of this subtitle, a detailed description of:

(1) the number of Fund proposals received by the Corporation during the preceding fiscal year;

(2) the number of Fund transactions or projects for which the Corporation provided funding during the preceding fiscal year;

(3) the amount of money awarded by the Fund in the preceding fiscal year; and

(4) the total amount of third–party downstream funding of completed investments since Fund inception.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-212 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-212
§10–212.
Status: in_force

On admission to the Bar, a lawyer shall take the following oath or affirmation in open court:

“I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will at all times demean myself fairly and honorably as an attorney and practitioner at law; that I will bear true allegiance to the State of Maryland, and support the laws and Constitution thereof, and that I will bear true allegiance to the United States, and that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution, laws and government thereof as the supreme law of the land; any law, or ordinance of this or any state to the contrary notwithstanding.”
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-110 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-110
§10–110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) The money of the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation shall be maintained in a special nonlapsing fund, to be called the “State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund”.

(ii) In addition to the powers expressly provided in this title, the Fund shall have, and through the Fund Director may exercise to the extent of the money in and available to the Fund, all the corporate powers granted Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law.

(2) The Fund Director shall administer the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund for the purposes of:

(i) Insuring the savings accounts of member associations;

(ii) Purchasing capital instruments, including net worth certificates, issued by a member association to enable that member association to qualify for federal insurance;

(iii) Reimbursing savings account holders for loss incurred upon liquidation of a member association, up to the amount of insurance on any savings account;

(iv) Providing funds for liquidity to or issuing obligations against the Fund for, or acquiring securities of or from a member association, affiliate, or acquiring entity in an emergency as determined by the Fund Director or to facilitate an acquisition, consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets and obligations;

(v) Making capital contributions to member associations or entities acquiring, consolidating, or merging with, or acquiring assets and assuming obligations of, member associations, if the Fund Director determines that:

1. The amount of the capital contribution is substantially less than the cost that the Fund would incur if the member association were liquidated, including the cost of reimbursing each savings account holder in the insured amount of each savings account holder’s deposit in the liquidated member association; and

2. The making of the capital contribution is necessary to facilitate the acquisition, consolidation, or mergers or transfers of assets and obligations;

(vi) Paying to a receiver of any member association in receivership under § 9–708 of this article at the time of final distribution of the assets of the member association a sum equal to the amount that the insurance liability of the Fund has been reduced by reason of withdrawals made during the pendency of a conservatorship or receivership of the member association under any form of hardship withdrawal plan or partial distribution of assets approved by the court having jurisdiction over the receivership of the member association; and

(vii) Making payments to any insured institution that assumes savings deposit or share account liabilities of a savings and loan association in receivership in an amount up to the total amount of the liabilities assumed and with respect to any specific deposit or share account not in excess of the amount of insurance on the deposit or share account, and agreeing to indemnify any insured institution that assumes these liabilities against any further liabilities to the extent deemed appropriate by the Fund Director but not to exceed the assets of the Fund.

(3) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, the Fund Director shall notify the Legislative Policy Committee of any proposed action by the Fund Director regarding the making of a capital contribution under paragraph (2)(v) of this subsection or the making of a payment, or agreeing to an indemnification under paragraph (2)(vii) of this subsection at least 21 days before the action regarding the capital contribution, payment, or agreement to indemnify is taken.

(ii) The Legislative Policy Committee shall assign the proposed action by the Fund Director regarding the making of a capital contribution, payment, or agreement to indemnify for review by the appropriate standing committees.

(4) Any agreement specifying the terms and conditions of a capital contribution under this section shall retain all claims that the Fund may have against officers, directors, employees, or agents of any acquired savings and loan association. The Fund may condition the exercise of those claims only to the extent deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and welfare and may provide for an indemnification for reasonable expenses.

(b) The amount of loss to be protected against for each depositor may not exceed the limit established from time to time by the rules and regulations of the Fund. This limit may not exceed the amount of federal insurance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1402
§10–1402.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license issued in the City may meet the residency requirement in § 4–109(a)(4) of this article by residing anywhere in Anne Arundel County.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-505 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-505
§10–505.
Status: in_force

At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department may enter a building or place for which a grant was awarded under this part to inspect any pertinent equipment or part of the building or place.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-704 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if:

(1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;

(2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long–term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and

(3) the family caregiver’s household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.

(b) The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.

(c) A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:

(1) durable medical equipment;

(2) medical bills;

(3) medical supplies;

(4) prescription or over–the–counter medications;

(5) repairs or modifications to the home; and

(6) respite care for the family caregiver.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-223 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-223
§10–223.
Status: in_force

The Authority may authorize the issuance of a single issue of revenue bonds by resolution for the combined purposes of:

(1) paying the cost of improvements of developments or projects; and

(2) refunding bonds.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-629 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-629
§10–629.
Status: in_force

(a) Any petitioner who submits or completes a petition under Part IV of this subtitle shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-624(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.

(b) Any peace officer who acts as a custodian of an emergency evaluee shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-624(c) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.

(c) An emergency facility that acts in compliance with the provisions of Part IV of this subtitle shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-624(d) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.

(d) An agent or employee of an emergency facility who acts in compliance with the provisions of Part IV of this subtitle shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-624(e) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-812 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-812
§10–812.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation exempt from income tax under § 10-104 of this title shall file an income tax return if the corporation:

(1) has unrelated business taxable income, as defined under § 512 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(3) is an S corporation that is incorporated or does business in the State.

(b) An organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code may file an income tax return to claim a refund under § 10-714 of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4A-27 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-27
§10–4A–27.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall administer this subtitle and may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-513 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-513
§10–513.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation may authorize the issuance of revenue bonds by resolution.

(b) The Corporation may issue the bonds:

(1) to finance all or part of the costs of a project; and

(2) for any other lawful purpose of the Corporation authorized in this subtitle.

(c) The Corporation may issue the bonds at one time or from time to time.

(d) The Corporation shall determine:

(1) the date of the bonds;

(2) the interest rates of the bonds;

(3) the maturity date of the bonds, which may not exceed 40 years from the date of issue;

(4) the prices, terms, and conditions of sale of the bonds;

(5) the form of the bonds;

(6) the manner of executing the bonds;

(7) the denominations of the bonds; and

(8) the places of payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, at a bank or trust company in or outside the State.

(e) An officer’s signature or facsimile signature on a bond remains valid even if the officer leaves office before the bond is delivered.

(f) (1) The bonds are negotiable instruments under the laws of the State.

(2) Bonds may be registrable.

(g) (1) The Corporation may sell the bonds by competitive or negotiated sale in a manner and for a price that the Corporation determines.

(2) The bonds are exempt from §§ 8-206 and 8-208 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(h) Bond proceeds may be placed in escrow pending application of the proceeds to the purposes for which the bonds are issued.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-704 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall issue to a vendor a limited lines license authorizing the vendor to sell or offer to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to a customer if the vendor:

(1) meets the requirements of § 10–705 of this subtitle;

(2) pays the fees for insurance producers required under § 2–112 of this article that are applicable to an insurance producer license; and

(3) submits to the Commissioner a sworn application for a limited lines license under this subtitle on the form required by the Commissioner.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a vendor shall provide the name, residence address, and any other information required by the Commissioner for an officer or employee of the vendor who is designated by the vendor as the person responsible for the vendor’s compliance with the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) If the vendor derived more the 25% of its total revenue in the preceding year from the sale of portable electronics insurance, the vendor shall provide the information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection for all officers, directors, and shareholders of record under the federal securities law.

(c) (1) The supervising entity shall maintain a registry of all vendor locations that are authorized to sell or offer portable electronics insurance coverage in the State.

(2) On request by the Commissioner, the registry shall be open to inspection and examination no later than 10 days after the request.

(d) A limited lines license under this subtitle is subject to the same term and renewal conditions that are specified for an insurance producer license under § 10–115 of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-615 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-615
§10–615.
Status: in_force

(a) An Authority sports facility may not be used to conduct professional basketball games.

(b) The Authority may not construct or enter into a contract to construct a sports facility other than at Camden Yards unless specifically authorized by an enactment of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-825 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-825
§10–825.
Status: in_force

(a) The books and records of the Center are subject to audit:

(1) at any time by the State; and

(2) each year by an independent auditor.

(b) The Center shall publish its annual audits on its website.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Promptly after the hearing on a complaint, the Office of Administrative Hearings shall issue a decision in the form of an order.

(2) The order shall include a statement of the findings of fact, the conclusions of law, and the disposition of the complaint under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) (i) If the Office of Administrative Hearings dismisses the complaint as wholly lacking in merit, it promptly shall forward an order of dismissal to the complainant.

(ii) The order of dismissal constitutes the final decision of the Secretary for purposes of judicial review.

(2) If the Office of Administrative Hearings concludes that the complaint is wholly or partly meritorious, it promptly shall forward a proposed order to the Secretary.

(c) (1) Within 15 days after receiving a proposed order under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Secretary shall issue an order affirming, reversing, or modifying the order of the Office of Administrative Hearings, or remanding the complaint to the Office of Administrative Hearings for further proceedings.

(2) The Secretary may take any action the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the findings of the Office of Administrative Hearings, including ordering the appropriate official to accept as a whole or in part the recommendation of the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(3) (i) The Secretary’s order shall be forwarded promptly to the complainant.

(ii) Unless the complaint is remanded, the Secretary’s order constitutes the final decision for purposes of judicial review.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-222 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-222
§10–222.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority shall apply the proceeds of the bonds for the purposes for which the bonds are authorized.

(b) (1) The Authority shall set aside a sufficient amount of the revenues derived from a development or project in a sinking fund or other similar fund at regular intervals to the extent required in the trust agreement or resolution.

(2) The sinking fund is pledged to paying:

(i) the principal of and the interest on the bonds as they become due; and

(ii) the redemption or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as specified in the trust agreement or resolution.

(c) To the extent provided in the trust agreement or resolution, the Authority may exclude from the amount to be deposited in the sinking fund the revenues that may be necessary or convenient:

(1) to pay for maintenance, repair, and operation of a development or project;

(2) for reserves; and

(3) for improvements to a development or project.

(d) (1) The lien of the pledge of revenues under subsection (b) of this section is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.

(2) The lien of the pledge is valid and binding against each party with a claim against the Authority in tort, contract, or otherwise, regardless of whether the party has notice of the lien.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-620 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-620
§10–620.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Subject to annual appropriations and this subtitle, the Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift, purchase, or condemnation, any property or interest in property necessary or convenient to construct, improve, or operate a facility.

(2) When acquiring in its own name any property under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Authority shall first attempt to acquire the property by negotiation and purchase.

(3) If the Authority is not able to acquire property by negotiation, the Authority may condemn private property under subsection (b) of this section.

(4) If the Authority determines that acting under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection would be inappropriate, the Authority may condemn private property under subsection (c) of this section.

(b) (1) The exercise of authority under this subsection is subject to subsection (a) of this section, the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, and review by the Legislative Policy Committee.

(2) The Authority may condemn any private property for any purpose of the Authority:

(i) in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article; and

(ii) only in Camden Yards, at the Hippodrome Performing Arts site, and at a Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor facility site.

(c) (1) The exercise of authority under this subsection is subject to subsection (a) of this section, the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, and review by the Legislative Policy Committee.

(2) The Authority may exercise quick take condemnation under Article III, § 40A of the Maryland Constitution to acquire in Baltimore City for the State private property for any purpose of the Authority:

(i) in accordance with §§ 8–334 through 8–339 of the Transportation Article and Title 12 of the Real Property Article; and

(ii) only in Camden Yards and at the Hippodrome Performing Arts site.

(d) (1) The exercise of authority under this subsection is subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works.

(2) On request of the Authority, the State, a unit of the State, or a political subdivision may lease, lend, grant, or otherwise convey to the Authority, property, including property devoted to public use, as necessary or convenient for the purposes of this subtitle.

(3) The State may lease or sublease a facility, or an interest in a facility, from or to the Authority, whether or not constructed or usable.

(4) Lease payments to the Authority appropriated by the State shall be transferred to:

(i) the Baltimore Convention Fund if appropriated for a Baltimore Convention facility;

(ii) the Camden Yards Fund if appropriated for a sports facility or other facility at Camden Yards;

(iii) the Hippodrome Performing Arts Fund if appropriated for a Hippodrome Performing Arts facility;

(iv) the Montgomery County Conference Fund if appropriated for a Montgomery County Conference facility;

(v) the Ocean City Convention Fund if appropriated for an Ocean City Convention facility;

(vi) the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund if appropriated for a Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility;

(vii) the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund if appropriated for a sports entertainment facility; or

(viii) the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund if appropriated for a Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor facility.

(e) (1) This subsection does not apply to the Camden Yards site, Baltimore Convention site, Ocean City Convention site, Hippodrome Performing Arts site, any Baltimore City public school site, any racing facility, the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility site, any supplemental facility site, any public school site, a sports entertainment facility, or a Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor facility site.

(2) The Authority and any Authority affiliate are subject to applicable planning, zoning, and development regulations to the same extent as a private commercial or industrial enterprise.

(f) The Authority shall:

(1) in cooperation with Baltimore City, appoint a task force that includes residents and business and institutional representatives from the area adjacent to Camden Yards to review the schematic, preliminary, and final plans for facilities at Camden Yards;

(2) submit schematic plans for development of Camden Yards and the Baltimore Convention site to Baltimore City for review and comment before acquiring any property;

(3) with respect to Camden Yards, the Baltimore Convention facility, and the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility, submit preliminary and final plans to Baltimore City for review and comment;

(4) with respect to Camden Yards, the Baltimore Convention facility, and the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility, participate in the design review processes of Baltimore City;

(5) with respect to a Baltimore City public school facility, perform the actions required under §§ 10–645, 10–646, 10–656, and 10–657 of this subtitle; and

(6) with respect to a public school facility, perform the actions required under §§ 10–649, 10–650, 10–658, and 10–658.1 of this subtitle.

(g) This section does not affect the right of the Authority to acquire an option or institute a condemnation proceeding for later acquisition of the property once the approval required by this section is obtained.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-622.3 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-622.3
§10–622.
Status: in_force

§10–622.3.

(a) Subject to annual appropriations and this subtitle, the Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any property or interest in property necessary or convenient to develop supplemental facilities and supplemental facility sites to directly or indirectly benefit Camden Yards.

(b) The Authority shall notify Baltimore City of the Authority’s intent to acquire property under this section and provide Baltimore City at least 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed acquisition.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-309 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: reserved

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

(2) (i) “Perpetual care” means the maintenance, including the cutting of grass abutting memorials or monuments, administration, supervision, and embellishments of a cemetery and its grounds, roads, and paths.

(ii) “Perpetual care” includes the repair and renewal of buildings, including columbaria and mausoleums, and the property of the cemetery.

(3) “State facility” means:

(i) a facility maintained by the Behavioral Health Administration of the Maryland Department of Health and listed in § 10–406 of the Health – General Article;

(ii) a State residential center for individuals with an intellectual disability in the Developmental Disabilities Administration of the Maryland Department of Health; and

(iii) a facility that formerly met the definition of “State facility” under item (i) or (ii) of this subsection, including:

1. the former Rosewood Center; and

2. the former Crownsville Hospital Center.

(b) A cemetery owned by the State and located on the grounds of a State facility may not be sold by the State if the State facility is downsized, consolidated, closed, or sold.

(c) A cemetery owned by the State and located on the grounds of a State facility shall be provided perpetual care and marked with a monument commemorating the individuals interred in the cemetery.

(d) Activities or projects undertaken under subsection (c) of this section shall be undertaken in consultation with the Maryland Historical Trust, in accordance with the consultation provisions:

(1) for capital projects under § 5A–325 of this article; and

(2) for issuance of permits or licenses or provision of financial assistance under § 5A–326(d)(2) of this article.

(e) Any easement or right of entry to a cemetery owned by the State and located on the grounds of a State facility that has been recorded among the land records of the county where the cemetery is located on or before October 1, 2004 may not be transferred or sold.

(f) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (e) of this section, a cemetery or an easement or right of entry to a cemetery owned by the State and located on the grounds of a State facility may be sold by the State if the deed for the property includes a restrictive covenant requiring the owner and any future owner to maintain the cemetery as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(g) The provisions of § 5–502 of the Business Regulation Article apply to a cemetery owned by the State and located on the grounds of a State facility.

(h) Beginning January 1, 2015, and on or before January 1 of each succeeding year, the Maryland Department of Health shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on the implementation of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 10-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-111
§10–111.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the original Code shall apply to any questions of priorities if the positions of the parties were fixed prior to the effective date of this act. In other cases, questions of priorities shall be determined by this act for priorities fixed prior to 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2001.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-712 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-712
§10–712.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, an independent auditor approved by the State shall audit the books and records of the Trust.

(b) At its discretion, the State may audit the books and records of the Trust.

(c) The Trust shall pay the expense of an audit conducted under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-406 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-406
§10–406.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may retain any necessary accountants, engineers, financial advisors, or other consultants.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-328 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-328
§10–328.
Status: in_force

(a) The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of this State is not required for the establishment, enforcement, or modification of a support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child.

(b) An affidavit, a document substantially complying with federally mandated forms, or a document incorporated by reference in any of them, which would not be excluded under the hearsay rule if given in person, is admissible in evidence if given under penalty of perjury by a party or witness residing outside this State.

(c) A copy of the record of child support payments certified as a true copy of the original by the custodian of the record may be forwarded to a responding tribunal. The copy is evidence of facts asserted in it, and is admissible to show whether payments were made.

(d) Copies of bills for testing for parentage of a child, and for prenatal and postnatal health care of the mother and child, furnished to the adverse party at least 10 days before trial, are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary, and customary.

(e) Documentary evidence transmitted from outside this State to a tribunal of this State by telephone, telecopier, or other electronic means that do not provide an original record may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.

(f) In a proceeding under this subtitle, a tribunal of this State shall permit a party or witness residing outside this State to be deposed or to testify under penalty of perjury by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means at a designated tribunal or other location. A tribunal of this State shall cooperate with other tribunals in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(g) If a party called to testify at a civil hearing refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self–incriminating, the trier of fact may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.

(h) Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between spouses do not apply to proceedings under this subtitle.

(i) The defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child does not apply in a proceeding under this subtitle.

(j) A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, certified as a true copy, is admissible to establish parentage of the child.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(2) Regulations to implement the Innovative Idea Awards Program shall be made with the concurrence of the Governor's Award Panel.

(b) (1) Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the head of each principal unit shall submit to the Secretary a report on all awards made under this subtitle.

(2) The report shall be made on the form and in the manner that the Secretary requires.