Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-110 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-110
§8–110.
Status: in_force

(a) On proof of an unsecured claim that will become due at some future time, and that has not been compromised pursuant to § 7–401 of this article or authority conferred by the will, the court shall direct the investment of an amount that will provide for the payment of the claim when it becomes due.

(b) When a creditor holds a security for an allowable claim due at some future time the creditor may rely on the creditor’s rights under § 8–111 of this subtitle or may file a claim as an unsecured claim not yet due, with the right of withdrawing the claim before the taking of action on it, and rely on the creditor’s rights as provided in § 8–111 of this subtitle after the withdrawal.
Md. Code, Education § 8-315 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-315
§8–315.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 4–114 of this article and subject to regulations adopted by the Interagency Commission on School Construction, the Maryland School for the Blind shall be eligible for funding under the Public School Construction Program in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(b) The Interagency Commission on School Construction shall adopt regulations for funding school construction and school capital improvements at the Maryland School for the Blind in accordance with the requirements set forth in Title 5, Subtitle 3 of this article that apply to school construction and school capital improvement projects funded for county boards of education.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-406 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-406
§8–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A small halfway house:

(1) Is deemed conclusively a single–family dwelling for purposes of zoning; and

(2) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones.

(b) A large halfway house is deemed conclusively a multifamily dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density.

(c) A halfway house is not subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single–family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling of similar density in the same zone.

(d) A general zoning ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this section is superseded by this section, to the extent of the conflict.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-603 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 6 / Section 8A-603
§8A–603.
Status: in_force

A park owner may collect a commission in connection with the sale of a mobile home only if he has acted as an agent for either party to the sale pursuant to a separate written agreement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An insurer shall maintain independent financial examinations, in a form acceptable to the Commissioner, of each managing general agent with whom the insurer has done business.

(2) The insurer shall keep records for at least 5 years.

(b) (1) If, by contract, an insurer allows a managing general agent to maintain loss reserves, the insurer annually shall get an opinion, attesting to the adequacy of the loss reserves established, from an independent actuary who is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Actuaries.

(2) The insurer shall keep the report of the actuary for at least 5 years.

(c) At least twice a year, an insurer shall conduct a review of the underwriting and claims processing operations of its managing general agent.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after entering into or terminating a contract with a managing general agent, an insurer shall notify the Commissioner in writing of doing so.

(2) The notice of entering into a contract shall include:

(i) a statement of the duties and responsibilities of the managing general agent;

(ii) the lines of insurance that the managing general agent is contractually authorized to negotiate, procure, or bind for the insurer;

(iii) a copy of the contract; and

(iv) any other information or documentation that the Commissioner requests.

(e) Unless the relationship between an insurer and managing general agent is controlled by and disclosed under Title 7, Subtitle 6 or 7 of this article, the insurer may not have on its board of directors an officer, director, employee, agent, or shareholder of its managing general agent.

(f) (1) Each insurer shall review its books and records each quarter to determine if any insurance producer has become a managing general agent.

(2) If the insurer determines that an insurance producer has become a managing general agent:

(i) the insurer promptly shall notify the insurance producer and the Commissioner of the determination; and

(ii) the insurer and insurance producer must comply fully with the provisions of this subtitle within 30 days after the determination.

(g) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-623 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-623
§8–623.
Status: in_force

(a) This section only applies if there is no greater criminal penalty provided under this title or other applicable law.

(b) A person who violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-811 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-811
§8–811.
Status: reserved

A contract for the sale of real property subject to a ground rent shall contain the following notice in boldface type, at least as large as 14 point, in substantially the following form:

“NOTICE REQUIRED BY MARYLAND LAW

REGARDING YOUR GROUND RENT

This property (address) is subject to a ground lease. The annual payment on the ground lease (“ground rent”) is $(dollar amount), payable in yearly or half–yearly installments on (date or dates).

The next ground rent payment is due (day, month, year) in the amount of $(dollar amount).

The payment of the ground rent should be sent to:

(name of ground lease holder)

(address)

(phone number)

NOTE REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER MARYLAND LAW:

As the owner of this property, you are obligated to pay the ground rent to the ground lease holder. It is also your responsibility to notify the ground lease holder if you change your address or transfer ownership of the property.

If you fail to pay the ground rent on time, you are still responsible for paying the ground rent. In addition, if the ground lease holder files an action in court to collect the past due ground rent, you may be required to pay the ground lease holder for fees and costs associated with the collection of the past due ground rent. In addition, the ground lease holder may also file an action in court to take possession of the property, which may result in your being responsible for additional fees and costs and ultimately in your loss of the property. Please note that under Maryland law, a ground lease holder may demand not more than 3 years of past due ground rent, and there are limits on how much a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for fees and costs. If you fail to pay the ground rent on time, you should contact a lawyer for advice.

As the owner of this property, you are entitled to redeem, or purchase, the ground lease from the ground lease holder and obtain absolute ownership of the property. The redemption amount is fixed by law as follows:

(1) For a sum equal to the annual rent reserved multiplied by:

(i) 25, which is capitalization at 4 percent, if the lease was executed from April 8, 1884, to April 5, 1888, both inclusive;

(ii) 8.33, which is capitalization at 12 percent, if the lease was or is created after July 1, 1982; or

(iii) 16.66, which is capitalization at 6 percent, if the lease was created at any other time;

(2) For a lesser sum if specified in the lease; or

(3) For a sum to which the parties may agree at the time of redemption.

The amount to redeem your ground lease is _____. If you wish to redeem the ground lease, contact the ground lease holder. If the identity of the ground lease holder is unknown, the State Department of Assessments and Taxation provides a process to redeem the ground lease that may result in your obtaining absolute ownership of the property. If you would like to obtain absolute ownership of this property, you should contact a lawyer for advice.”.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that there is a need to improve the method of establishing standards for correctional facilities and programs and of ensuring compliance with these standards to better protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by reducing incidents of crime.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-17 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-17
§8–6C–17.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice direct–entry midwifery while the license is active.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1502 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 15 / Section 8A-1502
§8A–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) If it is claimed or appears to the court that a rental agreement or park rule may be unconscionable, the court may give to the parties a reasonable opportunity to present evidence as to the meaning of the rental agreement or park rule, relationship of the parties, purpose, and other relevant factors to aid the court in making a determination.

(b) A park rule that does not apply uniformly to all residents in a park creates a rebuttable presumption of unfairness.

(c) In determining if a provision of a rental agreement or of a park rule is unconscionable, the court may consider if the provision:

(1) Promotes the convenience, safety, or welfare of residents;

(2) Preserves from abusive use property of the park owner;

(3) Promotes a fair distribution of services or facilities held out to residents generally;

(4) Relates reasonably to its purpose;

(5) Applies to all residents in a fair manner;

(6) Is sufficiently explicit for a resident to comply; and

(7) Is for the purpose of evading an obligation of the park owner.

(d) If a court finds that any provision of a rental agreement or park rule is unconscionable, the court may:

(1) Refuse to enforce the rental agreement or park rule;

(2) Enforce the remainder of the rental agreement or park rule without the unconscionable provision; or

(3) Limit the application of any unconscionable provision as to avoid any unconscionable result.

(e) If the effect of any provision of a rental agreement is to indemnify the park owner, hold him harmless, or preclude or exonerate him from any liability to a mobile home resident, or to any other person, for any injury, loss, damage, or liability arising from any omission, fault, negligence, or other misconduct of the park owner on or about the leased premises not within the exclusive control of the mobile home resident, the provision is against public policy and void. An insurer may not claim a right of subrogation by reason of the invalidity of this provision.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-602.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-602.1
§8–602.
Status: in_force

§8–602.1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that the use of best management practices for the storage, application, and disposal of road salt is necessary to reduce the adverse impacts on the water and land resources of the State by preventing:

(1) An increase in chloride concentrations in the soils and waters of the State; and

(2) Harm to soil integrity, soil organisms, and vegetation.

(b) The General Assembly intends, by enactment of this section, to reduce to the greatest extent possible the adverse effects of road salt runoff and to safeguard life, limb, property, and public welfare.

(c) On or before October 1, 2011, the Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Environment, shall develop a road salt management best practices guidance document for use by local jurisdictions and the State to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of road salt runoff in the State.

(d) The Administration shall annually update the guidance document required under subsection (c) of this section and shall make the document available to the public on the Administration’s Web site.

(e) In the road salt management best practices guidance document required under this section, the Administration may:

(1) Establish best management practices that protect the environment from the negative impacts of road salt;

(2) Identify all activities that may result in the release of road salt into the environment, including road salt storage, the application of road salt on highways, and the disposal of snow that contains road salt;

(3) Take into consideration highway safety to the greatest extent possible;

(4) Establish standards and procedures for identifying:

(i) Areas that are particularly vulnerable to road salt runoff; and

(ii) Additional road salt management practices that need to be implemented in these areas;

(5) Establish goals for achieving a reduction of the environmental impact of road salt released into the environment;

(6) Include a training program for all State, local, and contract personnel who perform winter maintenance activities involving the use of road salt;

(7) Establish response procedures to address uncontrolled releases of road salt that may adversely impact the environment; and

(8) Establish record keeping and annual reporting procedures for the quantity of road salt used, the locations where the road salt is used, and any training conducted.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-720 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-720
§8–720.
Status: reserved

(a) If ownership of a vessel is transferred by operation of law, such as by inheritance, order in bankruptcy, insolvency, replevin, or execution sale, the transferee, within 30 days after the transferee has acquired the right to possession of the vessel by operation of law, shall mail or deliver to the Department satisfactory proof of the transferee’s ownership as the Department requires, together with his application for a new certificate of title, and the required fee. A title tax is not required on these transactions.

(b) (1) The Department may transfer on its records the ownership of a vessel that has been repossessed by a secured party, if the secured party pays the fee required for transfer of a title and submits to the Department a certification that states:

(i) That the secured party has a security interest in the vessel;

(ii) That, on the basis of the security agreement or other lawful basis, the secured party has a right to the possession of and title to the vessel;

(iii) That the secured party has possession of the vessel; and

(iv) Any other information that the Department requires.

(2) A secured party that repossesses a vessel is not required to pay the title tax.

(3) On submission of the certification to it, the Department may issue a new certificate of title if it is satisfied that the secured party is entitled to one.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

Marshland shall be valued at a rate established in regulations adopted by the Department and less than the lowest agricultural land rate.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-706 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-706
§8–706.
Status: in_force

After a ground lease is registered, the ground lease holder shall promptly notify the Department of:

(1) A change in the name or address of the ground lease holder or person to whom the ground rent payment is sent;

(2) A redemption of the ground lease; and

(3) Any other information the Department requires.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-740 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-740
§8–740.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this part regulates the erection and maintenance of an outdoor sign along or near an expressway, only if:

(1) The sign is 660 feet or less from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the expressway; or

(2) The sign is:

(i) More than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the expressway;

(ii) Wholly or partly visible from the main traveled way of the expressway; and

(iii) Intended to be read from the main traveled way of the expressway.

(b) Except as provided in § 8-743 of this subtitle as to the removal of nonconforming signs, this part does not apply to:

(1) An outdoor sign that is 660 feet or less from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of an expressway, if the sign was erected on or before June 1, 1959; or

(2) An outdoor sign that is more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of an expressway, if the sign was erected on or before July 1, 1975.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agencies of the Children’s Cabinet” includes:

(1) the Department of Budget and Management;

(2) the Department of Disabilities;

(3) the Maryland Department of Health;

(4) the Department of Housing and Community Development;

(5) the Department of Human Services;

(6) the Department of Juvenile Services;

(7) the Maryland Department of Labor;

(8) the Department of Service and Civic Innovation;

(9) the State Department of Education;

(10) the Higher Education Commission; and

(11) the Governor’s Office for Children.

(c) (1) “Child in need of out–of–state placement” means a child who is recommended by a public agency for out–of–home placement outside of the State.

(2) “Child in need of out–of–state placement” does not include a child:

(i) placed in foster care, as defined in § 5–501 of the Family Law Article; or

(ii) who is in a hospital for 30 continuous days or less.

(d) “Child with intensive needs” means a child who has behavioral, educational, developmental, or mental health needs that cannot be met through available public agency resources because:

(1) the child’s needs exceed the resources of a single public agency; or

(2) there is no legally mandated funding source to meet the child’s needs.

(e) “Core service agency” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of the Health – General Article.

(f) “Council” means the State Coordinating Council for Children.

(g) “Evidence–based” means meeting the criteria for an evidence–based early childhood home visiting service delivery model as defined by the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

(h) (1) “Family” means an eligible child’s natural, adoptive, or foster parents.

(2) “Family” includes:

(i) a guardian;

(ii) a person acting as a parent of a child; and

(iii) a relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.

(i) (1) “Home visiting program” means a program or initiative that:

(i) contains home visiting as a primary service delivery strategy;

(ii) offers services on a voluntary basis to pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents and caregivers of children from birth to kindergarten entry; and

(iii) targets participant outcomes that may include:

1. improved maternal and child health;

2. prevention of child injuries, child abuse or maltreatment, and reduction of emergency department visits;

3. improvements in school readiness and achievement;

4. reduction in crime or domestic violence;

5. improvements in family economic self–sufficiency;

6. improvements in the coordination of and referrals to other community resources and supports; or

7. improvements in parenting skills related to child development.

(2) “Home visiting program” includes those program models identified in the Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness project of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

(3) “Home visiting program” does not include:

(i) programs with few or infrequent visits;

(ii) programs in which home visiting is supplemental to other services; or

(iii) in–home services delivered through provisions of an individualized family service plan or an individualized education program under Part C or Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

(j) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.

(k) “Local behavioral health authority” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of the Health – General Article.

(l) “Local management board” means an entity established or designated by a county under Subtitle 3 of this title to ensure the implementation of a local, interagency service delivery system for children, youth, and families.

(m) “Office” means the Governor’s Office for Children.

(n) “Promising” means a home visiting program or practice that:

(1) does not yet meet the standard for evidence–based practices; and

(2) meets the criteria of a promising approach as defined by the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

(o) “Public agency” means a State or local government unit or a quasi–governmental entity.

(p) (1) “Residential child care program” means an entity that provides 24–hour per day care for children within a structured set of services and activities that are designed to achieve specific objectives relative to the needs of the children served and that include the provision of food, clothing, shelter, education, social services, health, mental health, recreation, or any combination of these services and activities.

(2) “Residential child care program” includes a program:

(i) licensed by:

1. the Maryland Department of Health;

2. the Department of Human Services; or

3. the Department of Juvenile Services; and

(ii) that is subject to the licensing regulations of the members of the Children’s Cabinet governing the operations of residential child care programs.

(q) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office for Children.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-632 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-632
§8–632.
Status: in_force

(a) If an assessment has become final under § 8-629 of this subtitle and an employing unit refuses to pay contributions or make reimbursement payments covered by the assessment within 10 days after the Secretary sends written notice to the last known address of the employing unit by registered mail, a court may, on a complaint filed by the Secretary, enjoin the employing unit from operating until the contributions or reimbursement payments have been paid.

(b) If an employing unit refuses to submit a report required under this title within 10 days after the Secretary sends written notice to the last known address of the employing unit by registered mail, on a complaint filed by the Secretary, a court may enjoin the employing unit from operating until the report has been submitted.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-209 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209
§8–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A managing general agent may not:

(1) commit the insurer to participate in insurance or reinsurance syndicates;

(2) appoint or hire an insurance producer to solicit, procure, or negotiate insurance contracts for the insurer without ensuring that the insurance producer is licensed under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article;

(3) take an action that would violate § 27-503 of this article if taken directly by the insurer;

(4) without the insurer’s written approval, pay or commit the insurer to pay a claim, net of reinsurance, that exceeds 1% of the insurer’s policyholder surplus as of December 31 of the immediately preceding calendar year;

(5) without the insurer’s prior written approval, collect any payment from a reinsurer;

(6) commit the insurer to a claim settlement with a reinsurer;

(7) employ an individual who also is employed by the insurer;

(8) allow an agent or employee of the managing general agent to serve on the insurer’s board of directors; or

(9) appoint a submanaging general agent unless:

(i) approval of the appointment is obtained from the Commissioner and from the insurer for whom the managing general agent acts; and

(ii) the submanaging general agent complies with any requirements imposed by the Commissioner under § 8-213 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a managing general agent may not bind reinsurance or retrocessions for an insurer.

(2) A managing general agent may bind facultative reinsurance contracts under obligatory facultative agreements if the contract with the insurer contains reinsurance underwriting guidelines for reinsurance both assumed and ceded, including:

(i) a list of reinsurers with which the automatic agreements are in effect;

(ii) the coverages and amounts or percentages that may be reinsured; and

(iii) commission schedules.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

To apply for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle;

(2) Submit to the Board:

(i) An application on the form that the Board requires, including a current address;

(ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this section is being met or has been met;

(iii) Written, verified evidence of completion of the appropriate education requirements of § 8–302 of this subtitle; and

(iv) Written, verified evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant’s primary state of residence is Maryland or a state that is not a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact set forth in Subtitle 7A of this title; and

(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-418 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-418
§8–418.
Status: in_force

(a) A society may adopt and amend laws to:

(1) govern the society;

(2) admit society members;

(3) manage society affairs; and

(4) fix and readjust the rates of society members.

(b) (1) The laws of the society may provide that subordinate lodges or branches and their officers and members may not waive any provisions of the laws of the society.

(2) A provision adopted in accordance with this subsection is binding on the society and each member and beneficiary of a member.

(c) Except as prohibited by this subtitle, a society has any other power necessary and incidental to accomplish the purposes for which it is established.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-504 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for money, property, food stamps, or other assistance, under a nutritional program based on need or a social program financed in whole or in part by the State, and administered by the Department of Human Services, the Maryland Department of Health, or a local department of social services, whether under this or any other article of the Code, shall be in writing and signed by the applicant.

(b) A person may not make a false or fraudulent statement with the intent to obtain money, property, food stamps, or other assistance in making and signing the application required in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalties provided for perjury in § 9–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-213 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-213
§8–213.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Agreement” means an agreement made under subsection (b) of this section.

(3) “Assessment rate index” means the percentage, if any, by which the amount of the State assessable base for the taxable year exceeds the average annual amount of the State assessable base in the immediately preceding assessment cycle.

(4) “State assessable base” means the total assessable base, as determined by the Supervisor of Assessments, of all real property in the State subject to taxation.

(b) The Department may make agreements with country clubs and golf courses that specify the manner of assessing the land of a country club or golf course. All agreements shall contain uniform provisions.

(c) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to subparagraphs (iii) and (iv) of this paragraph, the land of a country club or golf course that is actively used as a country club or golf course that meets the requirements of § 8–212 of this subtitle shall be valued:

1. at rates equivalent to land assessed under § 8–219 of this subtitle, if the land is subject to an agreement entered into before June 1, 2020, that has not been extended for a term of years beginning on or after June 1, 2020; or

2. at the rates specified under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if the land is subject to an agreement entered into:

A. on or after June 1, 2020; or

B. before June 1, 2020, that is extended for a term of years beginning on or after June 1, 2020.

(ii) The land of a country club or golf course subject to an agreement described under subparagraph (i)2A of this paragraph shall be valued, for the date of finality next following the date of the agreement, at the lesser of:

1. market value per acre; or

2. $5,000 per acre.

(iii) The land of a country club or golf course subject to an agreement described under subparagraph (i)2B of this paragraph shall be valued, for the assessment cycle next following the date of the extension, at the lesser of:

1. market value per acre; or

2. $5,000 per acre.

(iv) The rate of valuation required for the land of a country club or golf course under subparagraphs (ii)2 and (iii)2 of this paragraph shall be increased triennially by an amount equal to the product of multiplying:

1. the greater of:

A. the valuation rate for the last assessment of the land; or

B. $5,000 per acre; and

2. the assessment rate index.

(2) If the land of a country club or golf course that meets the requirements of § 8–212 of this subtitle has a greater market value than its value when used as a country club or golf course, the land shall also be assessed on the basis of the greater value.

(3) Except as provided under § 8–216 of this subtitle, the property tax payable by a country club or golf course under this section is based on the assessment of the land under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) If an assessment is made on the greater value under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the assessment records for the country club or golf course shall record the assessment under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(5) Any assessment of the land of a country club or golf course under this section is effective on the date of finality next following the date of an agreement.

(d) (1) An agreement shall be for at least 10 consecutive years or for a longer period as determined by the country club or golf course and the Department.

(2) An agreement may be extended, but only in increments of at least 5 years.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to Subtitle 4 of this title, the Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for general licenses and specific licenses that govern:

(i) Ionizing radiation sources and byproduct material;

(ii) Special nuclear material; and

(iii) Devices that use ionizing radiation sources, byproduct material, or special nuclear material.

(2) The rules and regulations shall provide for:

(i) The issuance, amendment, suspension, or revocation of general licenses and specific licenses;

(ii) The registration of ionizing radiation sources for which a general license or specific license is not required; and

(iii) Based on the kinds and amounts of radioactive material subject to specific licenses, the establishment of financial plans to ensure the decommissioning of facilities operating under those licenses and a timetable for the submission of the plans to the Department.

(3) The amount of funding assurance required under a financial plan established under paragraph (2)(iii) of this subsection may not exceed the amount specified in the comparable federal regulations promulgated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency as amended from time to time.

(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations that:

(i) Require registration by persons granted a general license;

(ii) Subject to any registration requirements the Secretary requires, recognize licenses issued by the federal government or any other state; and

(iii) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, based on the anticipated cost of monitoring and regulating sources of radiation, establish a fee schedule for general licenses, specific licenses, and the registration of radiation machines or other sources of radiation issued under this section.

(2) If the Secretary finds that allowing the exemptions will not constitute a significant risk to the health and safety of the public, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations that exempt from the licensing or registration requirements of this section:

(i) Specific sources of ionizing radiation;

(ii) Specific kinds of uses of ionizing radiation; and

(iii) Specific kinds of users of ionizing radiation.

(3) In adopting the regulations under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, the Department shall consult with the regulated profession or industry to determine that the license fee is reasonable and directly related to the actual cost of the licensing and regulatory activity.

(c) (1) For a dental office or dental facility operated by a licensed dentist, a partnership of licensed dentists, a professional association of licensed dentists, or a public health dental facility, the Secretary may adopt regulations that establish a fee to offset the costs of monitoring and regulating sources of radiation within that dental facility.

(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the fees established under this subsection may not exceed:

(i) For the first 2 years beginning July 1, 2002, $60 per dental radiation machine per year;

(ii) From June 30, 2004, through June 30, 2006, inclusive, $70 per dental radiation machine per year; and

(iii) 1. After June 30, 2006, through at least June 30, 2010, $80 per dental radiation machine per year; and

2. After June 30, 2010, the fee per dental radiation machine shall continue to be $80 per year unless altered by the General Assembly.

(3) The Secretary shall reduce fees proportionately to reflect the balance of any unspent or unencumbered fees collected under this subsection in the previous fiscal year.

(4) If a dental radiation machine is not inspected within any 3–year period and all annual fees were paid during that 3–year period, an additional annual inspection fee is not required to be paid until a dental radiation machine inspection is performed by a State inspector.

(5) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, inspection of the dental radiation machines at each dental office or facility may not be performed more than once every 3 years.

(ii) Inspection of the dental radiation machines at a dental office or facility may be performed more than once every 3 years if the Department has grounds to believe that:

1. A violation of this title or any rule, regulation, order, registration, certificate, or license adopted or issued under this title may exist; or

2. A hazard associated with the use of radiation may exist.

(6) (i) If, based on an inspection of a dental radiation machine at a dental office or facility, the State inspector determines that there is a violation of this title and the violation does not present a serious and probable danger to the patients or employees of the dental office or facility, the State inspector shall provide the dental office or facility a written notice:

1. Setting forth the nature of the violation and the required corrective action;

2. Informing the dental office or facility that the dental office or facility has 20 working days to comply with the corrective action; and

3. Informing the dental office or facility of the required procedure to inform the Department that the corrective action has been completed.

(ii) If the corrective action is completed within 20 working days in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Department may not impose a fine on a dental office or dental facility for a violation of this title.

(d) The provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section relating to fees for monitoring and regulating sources of radiation do not apply to:

(1) A dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; or

(2) After June 30, 2016, a temporary dental clinic that holds a permit under Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article, provides all services on a pro bono basis, and operates fewer than 100 hours a year.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-1006 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1006
§8–1006.
Status: in_force

For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of:

(1) $100,000 to the designated organization for Montgomery County to be used for the Pilot Program; and

(2) $100,000 to the designated organization for Prince George’s County to be used for the Pilot Program.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The shareholders of a real estate investment trust may remove any trustee, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast generally for the election of trustees, except:

(1) As provided in subsection (b) of this section;

(2) As otherwise provided in the declaration of trust of the real estate investment trust; or

(3) For a real estate investment trust that has elected to be subject to § 3-804(a) of this article.

(b) Unless the declaration of trust of the real estate investment trust provides otherwise:

(1) If the shareholders of any class or series are entitled separately to elect one or more trustees, a trustee elected by shareholders of that class or series may not be removed without cause except by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes of that class or series;

(2) If a real estate investment trust has cumulative voting for the election of trustees and less than the entire board is to be removed, a trustee may not be removed without cause if the votes cast against the trustee’s removal would be sufficient to elect the trustee if then cumulatively voted at an election of the entire board of trustees, or, if there is more than one class of trustees, at an election of the class of trustees of which the trustee is a member; and

(3) If the trustees have been divided into classes, a trustee may not be removed without cause.
Md. Code, Education § 8-306 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-306
§8–306.
Status: in_force

Each local education agency in the State shall notify the parents or guardians of each blind or visually impaired child, including children with multiple disabilities, of the availability of the educational programs offered by the Maryland School for the Blind.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-502 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A salesperson may not:

(1) represent concurrently more than 1 contractor in selling a home improvement;

(2) use a home improvement contract form that does not disclose the name of the contractor; or

(3) choose a contractor for an owner.

(b) For selling a home improvement, a salesperson shall:

(1) accept compensation only from the contractor that the salesperson represents in the sale; and

(2) pay compensation only for that contractor.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

A trial judge may:

(1) Excuse a sworn juror temporarily; and

(2) Order the sworn juror to return:

(i) On a specific day; or

(ii) On a date and at a time that the trial judge or jury commissioner directs.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-906 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-906
§8–906.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified jurisdiction may:

(1) Apply for matching grants from the Program; and

(2) Use matching grant funds only for costs associated with:

(i) The implementation of the complete streets policy, including the development and updates of policies, ordinances, procedures, and design manuals; and

(ii) The design and planning of eligible projects.

(b) A certified jurisdiction that receives a matching grant shall:

(1) Maintain and update its complete streets policy;

(2) Coordinate with the Department to confirm the accuracy of the baseline inventory of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations to identify priority projects;

(3) Submit an annual progress report to the Department, in a form and manner prescribed by the Department; and

(4) Comply with any other requirements that the Department considers necessary.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-106 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

This Part II of this subtitle shall be construed liberally to carry out its purpose.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2A-03 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2A / Section 8-2A-03
§8–2A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a BayStat Program to:

(i) Measure and evaluate efforts to restore the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays; and

(ii) Administer the Trust Fund.

(2) The BayStat Subcabinet shall oversee the administration of the BayStat Program.

(3) The BayStat Subcabinet is composed of:

(i) The Secretary of Natural Resources;

(ii) The Secretary of the Environment;

(iii) The Secretary of Planning;

(iv) The Secretary of Agriculture;

(v) The President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science;

(vi) The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus; and

(vii) The chair of the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays.

(b) The BayStat Program shall:

(1) Provide accurate and timely data to policymakers and the public about the efficacy and cost–effectiveness of local, State, and federal programs to restore the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;

(2) Track and assess the progress of State and federal programs to improve the health of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;

(3) Assess the effectiveness of enforcement programs in curbing pollution and achieving Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays restoration goals and institute actions to improve the effectiveness of enforcement programs;

(4) Adopt measurable goals for Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays restoration;

(5) Identify new threats to the health of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;

(6) Increase public awareness of, and participation in, efforts to restore the vitality of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays; and

(7) Direct the administration of the Trust Fund.

(c) The BayStat Subcabinet shall:

(1) Report annually to the public regarding:

(i) The health of the Chesapeake Bay tributary basin;

(ii) The health of the Atlantic Coastal Bays and their tributaries;

(iii) The status of local, State, and federal programs to restore the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays; and

(iv) Estimated nutrient reductions achieved through projects financed by the Trust Fund; and

(2) (i) Develop an annual work plan that identifies the planned work to be funded with money from the Trust Fund for the next fiscal year, including annual nutrient and sediment reduction targets, performance measures, and accountability criteria; and

(ii) Develop an annual expenditure plan that identifies planned expenditures for the work plan and includes an accounting of all money distributed from the Trust Fund in the previous fiscal year.

(d) The Governor shall submit the annual work and expenditure plans to the General Assembly as part of the annual budget submission.

(e) (1) On an annual basis the BayStat Subcabinet shall prepare a final work and expenditure plan based on the budget approved by the General Assembly.

(2) Beginning with the plan prepared for fiscal year 2024, the plan shall be informed by the analysis carried out by the BayStat Program Scientific Advisory Panel under § 8–2A–04(g)(4)(vii) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Pay rates in the Standard Pay Plan may be set by:

(i) a series of pay grades and steps within each grade;

(ii) fixed rates; or

(iii) minimum and maximum amounts.

(2) Pay rates in the Executive Pay Plan may be set by:

(i) a series of executive pay grades and steps within each grade;

(ii) fixed rates; or

(iii) minimum and maximum amounts.

(b) In setting or amending a pay rate, the Secretary shall consider:

(1) the prevailing pay rates for comparable services in private and public employment;

(2) experience;

(3) living costs;

(4) benefits; and

(5) the financial condition and policies of this State.

(c) A pay rate in either pay plan is subject to any limitations included in the State budget.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1905 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1905
§8–1905.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall elect one of their members to serve as chair.

(b) The Board shall meet at places and dates to be determined by the Board, but not less than 2 times a year.

(c) Seven trustees shall constitute a quorum, but action may not be taken by a vote of less than seven members.

(d) A trustee:

(1) May not receive compensation as a trustee; but

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

(e) The State agencies represented on the Trust shall provide staff, supplies, and office space, and shall be reimbursed for these expenses from moneys of the Trust.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-901 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-901
§8–901.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Voluntary nutrient and sediment trading programs provide an innovative and cost–effective approach to enhance water and air quality and achieve additional water and air quality benefits; and

(2) The Agricultural Nutrient and Sediment Credit Certification Program established under this subtitle authorizes the Department to verify, certify, and register agricultural nutrient or sediment credits in support of private and public nutrient or sediment trading activities between the buyer of nutrient or sediment credits and the farm owner or operator that agrees to be paid and implement best management practices to reduce agricultural nutrient and sediment runoff and nutrient emissions.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-311 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311
§8–311.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to develop a fee system to be implemented under § 8–306(b)(18) of this subtitle and §§ 4–103(c) and 5–503(b) of the Environment Article, each year a soil conservation district shall determine, for the succeeding year, the reasonable costs of reviewing:

(1) Grading and sediment control plans; and

(2) Small pond plans.

(b) The soil conservation district shall develop the fee system based on the costs determined under subsection (a) of this section, and shall submit the fee system to the local governing body.

(c) Within 90 days after the soil conservation district submits the final fee system, the local governing body may:

(1) Enact the fee system of the soil conservation district, to take effect within 90 days after the soil conservation district submits the final fee system to the local governing body; or

(2) Enact a different fee system or otherwise provide funding.

(d) If the local governing body fails to accept or modify the fee system submitted by the soil conservation district, the final fee system submitted by the soil conservation district shall take effect on the 91st day after the district submits the fee system to the local governing body, without requiring enactment by the local governing body.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

(a) After a preliminary evaluation of an individual by the administrator or the designee of the administrator, the individual may be admitted to the facility if it is certified in writing that the individual:

(1) Has acute symptoms of alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal; and

(2) (i) Appears to be in imminent danger of harming one’s self, or another individual, or the property of another individual; or

(ii) Is willing to be voluntarily admitted.

(b) An individual admitted under this section may be detained up to 72 hours after admission.

(c) An individual detained under this section shall be informed in writing at the time of admission of the right of the individual to leave the facility after 72 hours.

(d) This section does not require a facility to admit an individual when:

(1) Space is not available;

(2) A patient demonstrates medical and psychiatric conditions beyond the certified capabilities of the program staff; or

(3) As a result of an evaluation of an individual, the individual is determined to be an inappropriate admission to the facility.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to a telephone company or reseller that provides intrastate interLATA, intraLATA, or local exchange carrier telecommunications service.

(b) An act of a person or company that is acting as an agent or representative of a telephone company or reseller is deemed to be an act of the telephone company or reseller under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-205.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205.1
§8–205.
Status: in_force

§8–205.1.

(a) In this section, “utility service provider” means a public service company or a unit of State or local government that provides water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services.

(b) (1) This section applies only to a landlord of a building that contains six or more residential dwelling units.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) A landlord that requires a tenant, under an oral or written lease, to pay water, sewer, gas, or electric bills directly to the utility service provider; or

(ii) A utility that is allocated using a ratio utility billing system, as defined in § 8–212.4 of this subtitle.

(c) A landlord that requires a tenant to make payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord shall:

(1) Use a written lease that provides notice that the tenant is responsible for making payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord; and

(2) (i) Provide a copy of the water, sewer, gas, or electric bill to the tenant; or

(ii) Before the beginning of the initial lease and each term thereafter for the duration of the tenancy, notify the tenant in writing of the total utility costs billed to the landlord in the immediately preceding year for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services, disaggregated by utility type.
Md. Code, Education § 8-504 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 2 school days after receiving notice under § 8-503 of this subtitle, a receiving school shall:

(1) Inform the sending school of the enrollment or imminent enrollment of the child in State-supervised care;

(2) Request, in writing, the educational records of the child in State-supervised care from the sending school;

(3) Provide a copy of the request made under item (2) of this subsection to the child in State-supervised care or the responsible adult acting on behalf of the child in State-supervised care; and

(4) Inform the child in State-supervised care, or the responsible adult acting on behalf of the child in State-supervised care, of the rights conferred by this subtitle.

(b) After receiving notice under subsection (a) of this section, a sending school shall:

(1) Immediately inform the receiving school orally of the grade level in which the child in State-supervised care was last enrolled;

(2) Immediately inform the receiving school orally of the status of the child in State-supervised care under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794 (§ 504) or under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1400; and

(3) Within 3 school days following receipt of notice from the receiving school, send by mail or transmit electronically to the receiving school a copy of:

(i) A completed student withdrawal or transfer record of the child in State-supervised care;

(ii) The academic records of the child in State-supervised care;

(iii) The immunization records of the child in State-supervised care; and

(iv) If applicable, the most recent individualized education plan or § 504 plan and the most recent assessment of the child in State-supervised care.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(3) of this section, a placement agency or school employee may hand carry the documents listed in subsection (b)(3) of this section from a sending school to a receiving school.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-505 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-505
§8–505.
Status: in_force

No board or commission in control of a unit in the Executive Branch of the State government may finally adopt a resolution or regulation at a meeting not open to the public.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-910 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-910
§8–910.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Subtitle 11 of this title, an individual who has received benefits in a benefit year is not eligible for benefits in a subsequent benefit year unless, after the beginning of the first benefit year, the individual earns wages for covered employment under this title that equal at least 10 times the weekly benefit amount for the subsequent benefit year.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-413 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-413
§8–413.
Status: in_force

(a) Each society that applies on or after July 1, 1968, for an initial certificate of authority under this subtitle must have working capital of at least $125,000.

(b) After issuance of its initial certificate of authority, a society described in subsection (a) of this section shall maintain unencumbered assets that exceed all liabilities by $100,000.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-201 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 2 / Section 8A-201
§8A–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a current or prospective resident signs a rental agreement or occupies the premises, a park owner shall:

(1) Provide the prospective resident with a written notice identifying the availability, capacity, and connection fee of all utility services at the proposed site in order to assure the proper and adequate installation of the mobile home. The prospective resident shall furnish to the park owner a written acknowledgment of this notification and acceptance of the site as proposed.

(2) Deliver a copy of the rules and an explanation of any provision for amendment of the rule.

(3) Deliver a copy of the rental agreement which shall contain the following:

(i) A specific identification of the site to be leased;

(ii) A term of tenancy of at least 1 year;

(iii) A stipulation of:

1. The total amount of annual rental for the site;

2. The term of payment, whether monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually;

3. The amount due for each installment;

4. The amount of any late payment fee; and

5. All park fees, in a manner that identifies the service to be provided for each park fee;

(iv) A description of each general obligation of the resident and park owner;

(v) A description of each service, facility, and utility service that the park owner will provide;

(vi) A description of any termination and renewal option;

(vii) The text of § 8A–202(c) of this subtitle, which defines “qualified resident”; and

(viii) A specific reference to this title as the law that governs the relationships between the resident and park owner.

(b) (1) A rental agreement may not require an annual payment of rent for a site.

(2) A prospective resident may request and a park owner may agree that the resident make an annual payment of rent for the site.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-237 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-237
§8–237.
Status: in_force

A septic system or a well that functions in a deficient manner shall be assessed to the owner of the real property on which it is located on the basis of the deficiency, if:

(1) the owner of the real property:

(i) notifies the supervisor; and

(ii) states that the condition affects the value of the real property; and

(2) the supervisor considers that the deficiency affects the value of the real property.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-318 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-318
§8–318.
Status: in_force

(a) If property is to be condemned under this subtitle for a highway purpose, the Administration shall request the Commission to condemn the necessary property under this part. However, if the Commission considers the procedures of this part inappropriate, the property may be condemned by the Commission under Part IV of this subtitle or by the Administration under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

(b) Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-710 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710
§8–710.
Status: in_force

(a) A participating agency that requests the assignment of a community service worker:

(1) is responsible for supervising the worker who is assigned to the agency; and

(2) shall accept the assignment of the worker on the terms and conditions imposed by the court.

(b) (1) A participating agency may report the unsuitability of a community service worker to the court.

(2) If a worker is reported to be unsuitable, the court:

(i) shall remove the worker from the project; and

(ii) after considering all the facts and circumstances, may reassign the worker or take other action allowed by law.

(c) This subtitle does not limit the authority of a court to direct a juvenile or a defendant, under the supervision of the Division of Parole and Probation, the Department of Juvenile Services, or any other unit or individual as directed by the court, to make restitution to the victim of a particular crime or to perform certain services for the victim as an alternative means of restitution:

(1) as a condition of probation;

(2) as a condition of suspended sentence; or

(3) instead of any fines and court costs imposed.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-301 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 3 / Section 8A-301
§8A–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A park owner shall establish reasonable rules related to the order, peace, health, safety, and qualification standards of mobile homes, residents, and the operation of the park.

(2) A rule established under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be enforced unless it is in writing and is delivered to each resident in the park.

(b) (1) A park owner shall prescribe reasonable, written standards for the mobile homes to be placed or retained in the park, their size, quality, appearance, material specification, construction and safety condition.

(2) A rule adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection setting a standard for the size, quality, material specification, or construction of mobile homes may not be enforced against any individual:

(i) Who, at the time the standard is adopted, is the owner or tenant of a mobile home in the park, as to that mobile home; or

(ii) Who purchases a mobile home from the individual who owned the home at the time the standard was adopted.

(c) A park owner shall prescribe reasonable, written maintenance standards for any mobile home in the park or immediate area surrounding the mobile home, in accordance with the State or county health laws or regulations.

(d) All rules and standards shall be fair and reasonable and, except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, shall apply uniformly to all residents in the park.

(e) A rule or standard is not enforceable unless the park owner:

(1) Delivers a copy of the rule or standard to each resident affected thereby; and

(2) Posts a copy of the rule or standard in a conspicuous place in the park.

(f) An amendment to a rule or standard is not effective until the later of:

(1) The date specified in the amendment; or

(2) 30 days after the park owner delivers to each resident written notice of the proposed amendment.
Md. Code, Education § 8-604 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-604
§8–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Program shall lend a suitable hearing aid to a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid on receipt of:

(1) A prescription from an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist; and

(2) Any documents required by the Program to prove that the individual is an eligible individual who has no immediate access to a hearing aid.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the loan period shall be for not more than 1 year.

(2) The Program may extend the original loan period for the loan of a hearing aid for an additional 1–year period if, prior to each extension, the Program determines that:

(i) The individual does not have immediate access to another hearing aid under Medicaid, the Maryland Children’s Health Program, or private health insurance;

(ii) The individual’s parent or legal guardian currently does not have the financial means to obtain immediate access to another hearing aid; and

(iii) The individual’s parent or legal guardian is making reasonable efforts to obtain access to another hearing aid.

(c) A parent or legal guardian who borrows a hearing aid from the Loan Bank for an eligible individual shall:

(1) Be the custodian of the hearing aid;

(2) Return the hearing aid immediately to the Loan Bank on the expiration of the loan period or receipt of a suitable permanent hearing aid, whichever occurs first;

(3) Be responsible for the proper care and use of the hearing aid;

(4) Be responsible for any damage to or loss of the hearing aid; and

(5) Sign a written agreement provided by the State Superintendent that states the term and conditions of the loan.

(d) If the parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual receives a hearing aid on loan from the Loan Bank, the Program shall ensure that the eligible individual’s otolaryngologist or licensed audiologist instructs the parent or legal guardian about the proper care and use of a hearing aid provided under the Program.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: reserved

If a purchaser of all or any part of the land of a country club or golf course accepts the obligations of an agreement made under § 8-213 of this subtitle, the agreement is transferred to the purchaser. Property tax is not due under § 8-216 of this subtitle on a conveyance of land of a country club or golf course under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-714 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-714
§8–714.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether or not the person must be licensed under Part II of this subtitle, a person may not erect or maintain any outdoor sign outside the limits of any municipal corporation and within 500 feet of a State highway, unless the person has a permit issued by the Administration for that sign.

(b) A permit is not required under this section to erect or maintain any outdoor sign:

(1) That is used only to advertise the sale or lease of the property on which it is located;

(2) That is on or within 100 feet of any building or the entrance to any building in which the business advertised is carried on;

(3) That is used only to advertise:

(i) A Maryland historic shrine or institution; or

(ii) A county or church fair held in this State;

(4) That advertises a candidate or the support or defeat of any proposition. This sign:

(i) Shall comply with all provisions of the Election Law Article;

(ii) Shall comply with public safety requirements as set forth in § 8–716 of this subtitle;

(iii) Shall conform to all local restrictions and zoning requirements which are more restrictive than this section; and

(iv) Shall conform to the restrictions and requirements of Parts IV and V of this subtitle; or

(5) That is only a temporary outdoor sign that advertises the sale in season of fresh produce on property that adjoins a State highway by a person who has grown the fresh produce and who owns, rents, or has permission to sell on the property. This sign:

(i) Shall comply with public safety requirements as set forth in § 8–716 of this subtitle;

(ii) Shall conform to all local restrictions and zoning requirements that are more restrictive than this section, including any applicable time limitation;

(iii) Shall conform to the restrictions and requirements of Parts IV and V of this subtitle; and

(iv) Shall be removed or covered when produce is no longer for sale.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, after the court determines which property is marital property, and the value of the marital property, the court may transfer ownership of an interest in property described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, grant a monetary award, or both, as an adjustment of the equities and rights of the parties concerning marital property, whether or not alimony is awarded.

(2) The court may transfer ownership of an interest in:

(i) a pension, retirement, profit sharing, or deferred compensation plan, from one party to either or both parties;

(ii) subject to the consent of any lienholders, family use personal property, from one or both parties to either or both parties; and

(iii) subject to the terms of any lien, real property jointly owned by the parties and used as the principal residence of the parties when they lived together, by:

1. ordering the transfer of ownership of the real property or any interest of one of the parties in the real property to the other party if the party to whom the real property is transferred obtains the release of the other party from any lien against the real property;

2. authorizing one party to purchase the interest of the other party in the real property, in accordance with the terms and conditions ordered by the court; or

3. both.

(b) The court shall determine the amount and the method of payment of a monetary award, or the terms of the transfer of the interest in property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, or both, after considering each of the following factors:

(1) the contributions, monetary and nonmonetary, of each party to the well-being of the family;

(2) the value of all property interests of each party;

(3) the economic circumstances of each party at the time the award is to be made;

(4) the circumstances that contributed to the estrangement of the parties;

(5) the duration of the marriage;

(6) the age of each party;

(7) the physical and mental condition of each party;

(8) how and when specific marital property or interest in property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, was acquired, including the effort expended by each party in accumulating the marital property or the interest in property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, or both;

(9) the contribution by either party of property described in § 8-201(e)(3) of this subtitle to the acquisition of real property held by the parties as tenants by the entirety;

(10) any award of alimony and any award or other provision that the court has made with respect to family use personal property or the family home; and

(11) any other factor that the court considers necessary or appropriate to consider in order to arrive at a fair and equitable monetary award or transfer of an interest in property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, or both.

(c) The court may reduce to a judgment any monetary award made under this section, to the extent that any part of the award is due and owing.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-509 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-509
§8–509.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) knowingly and willfully defraud or attempt to defraud a State health plan in connection with the delivery of or payment for a health care service;

(2) knowingly and willfully obtain or attempt to obtain by means of a false representation money, property, or any thing of value in connection with the delivery of or payment for a health care service that wholly or partly is reimbursed by or is a required benefit of a State health plan;

(3) knowingly and willfully defraud or attempt to defraud a State health plan of the right to honest services; or

(4) with the intent to defraud make a false representation relating to a health care service or a State health plan.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-306
§8–306.
Status: in_force

An applicant qualifies for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse only if the applicant passes a Board–approved national examination for advanced practice registered nurses.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-311 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311
§8–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a license to practice licensed practical nursing authorizes the licensed practical nurse to practice licensed practical nursing while the license is effective.

(b) (1) The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.

(2) Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.

(c) A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.

(d) A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.

(e) A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-5A-01 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 5A / Section 8-5A-01
§8–5A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4–501(b) of the Family Law Article.

(c) “Legal occupant” means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord.

(d) “Offender” means a person who commits an act of abuse.

(e) “Peace order” means an enforceable final peace order.

(f) “Protective order” means an enforceable final protective order.

(g) “Qualified third party” means:

(1) A physician who is authorized to practice medicine under the Health Occupations Article;

(2) A psychologist who is authorized to practice psychology under the Health Occupations Article;

(3) A social worker or caseworker of any public or private health or social services agency or provider; or

(4) An advocate from a domestic violence or sexual assault prevention or assistance program.

(h) “Report by a qualified third party” means a report based on information received by a qualified third party while acting in a professional capacity that:

(1) Indicates that the tenant or a legal occupant is seeking assistance as a result of an act of abuse;

(2) Includes the following elements:

(i) The name of the tenant or legal occupant;

(ii) A statement that the tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse;

(iii) The date, time, location, and a brief description of the incident;

(iv) The name and physical description of the alleged offender, if known;

(v) The name and address of the employer of the qualified third party;

(vi) The licensing entity and license number of the qualified third party, if the qualified third party is required to be licensed; and

(vii) The signature of the qualified third party, under seal of a notary public; and

(3) Is signed and acknowledged by the tenant or legal occupant under penalty of perjury.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-606 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-606
§8–606.
Status: reserved

(a) Before an offer to purchase a policy can be made to a viator, a viatical settlement provider shall:

(1) provide the viator with a disclosure statement that:

(i) contains the disclosures required in subsections (b) and (c) of this section; and

(ii) has been signed by the viatical settlement provider; and

(2) receive from the viator the disclosure statement signed by the viator.

(b) Before an offer to purchase a policy can be made to the viator, a viatical settlement provider shall provide to the viator a disclosure statement that contains the following disclosures:

(1) there are possible alternatives to viatical settlement contracts, including any accelerated death benefits or policy loans offered under the viator’s policy;

(2) some or all of the proceeds of the viatical settlement may be taxable under federal or State income tax law, and assistance should be sought from a professional tax adviser;

(3) proceeds of the viatical settlement could be subject to the claims of creditors;

(4) receipt of the proceeds of a viatical settlement may adversely affect the viator’s eligibility for Medicaid or other government benefits or entitlements, and advice should be obtained from the appropriate government agencies;

(5) (i) the viator has the right to rescind a viatical settlement contract for 15 calendar days after receipt of the viatical settlement proceeds by the viator, subject to repayment of all viatical settlement proceeds and any premiums and loan interest paid by the viatical settlement provider; and

(ii) if the insured dies during the rescission period, the viatical settlement contract shall be deemed to have been rescinded, subject to repayment of all viatical settlement proceeds and any premiums, loans, and loan interest to the viatical settlement provider;

(6) funds will be sent to the viator within 3 business days after the viatical settlement provider has received the insurer’s or group administrator’s acknowledgment that ownership of or interest in the policy has been transferred and the beneficiary has been designated;

(7) entering into a viatical settlement contract may cause other rights or benefits, including conversion rights and waiver of premium benefits that may exist under the policy, to be forfeited by the viator, and assistance should be sought from a financial adviser; and

(8) (i) the insured may be contacted by either the viatical settlement provider or the viatical settlement broker or its authorized representative for the purpose of determining the insured’s health status; and

(ii) this contact is limited to:

1. once every 3 months if the insured has a life expectancy of more than 1 year; and

2. not more than once per month if the insured has a life expectancy of 1 year or less.

(c) (1) Disclosure to a viator also shall include distribution of a brochure that describes the process of viatical settlements and contains a description of the statutory fiduciary duty of a viatical settlement broker to a viator.

(2) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners form for the brochure shall be used unless a brochure is:

(i) developed by the Commissioner; or

(ii) developed by a viatical settlement broker or viatical settlement provider and approved by the Commissioner.

(d) The disclosure statement shall contain the following language: “All medical, financial, or personal information solicited or obtained by a viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker about an insured, including the insured’s identity or the identity of family members, a spouse, or a significant other may be disclosed as necessary to effect the viatical settlement between the viator and the viatical settlement provider. If you are asked to provide this information, you will be asked to consent to the disclosure. The information may be provided to someone who buys the policy or provides funds for the purchase. You may be asked to renew your permission to share information every 2 years.”.

(e) A viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker shall provide the viator with a copy of the disclosure statement signed by the viator and the viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker, at the time that an application for a viatical settlement contract is provided to the viator.

(f) (1) A viatical settlement provider shall provide the viator with at least the disclosures required by this subsection no later than the date that the viatical settlement contract is signed by all parties.

(2) The disclosures shall be conspicuously displayed in the viatical settlement contract or in a separate document signed by the viator and the viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker.

(3) The disclosures required under this subsection shall provide the following information:

(i) a statement of the affiliation, if any, between the viatical settlement broker, viatical settlement provider, and the insurer that issued the policy to be viaticated;

(ii) the name, address, and telephone number of the viatical settlement provider;

(iii) if the policy to be viaticated has been issued as a joint policy or involves family riders or any coverage of a life other than the insured under the policy to be viaticated, the viator shall be informed of the possible loss of coverage on the other lives under the policy and shall be advised to consult with an insurance producer or the insurer issuing the policy for advice on the proposed viatical settlement;

(iv) 1. the dollar amount of the current death benefit payable to the viatical settlement provider under the policy; and

2. if known, the availability of any additional guaranteed insurance benefits, the dollar amount of any accidental death and dismemberment benefits under the policy, and the viatical settlement provider’s interest in those benefits; and

(v) 1. the name, business address, and telephone number of the independent third party escrow agent; and

2. the fact that the viator or owner may inspect or receive copies of the relevant escrow or trust agreements or documents.

(g) If the viatical settlement provider transfers ownership or changes the beneficiary of the policy, the viatical settlement provider shall communicate the change in ownership or beneficiary to the insured within 20 days after the change.
Md. Code, Education § 8-417 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-417
§8–417.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Nonpublic general education school” means a nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 pursuant to § 2–206 of this article and operated in conjunction with residential or nonresidential child care programs licensed or approved by the Department, the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(3) “Nonresidential child care program” means a program that:

(i) Provides services for children in a nonresidential setting, designed to achieve objectives related to the needs of children at risk of out–of–home placement; and

(ii) Is licensed or approved by the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(4) “Residential child care program” means a program that:

(i) Provides care for children 24 hours a day within a structured set of services and activities designed to achieve objectives related to the needs of the children served; and

(ii) Is licensed by the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(b) (1) The Department, in collaboration with the fiscal agent of the Children’s Cabinet Fund under Title 8, Subtitle 5 of the Human Services Article, shall administer and implement a redesigned rate setting process for nonpublic general education schools, residential child care programs, and nonresidential child care programs.

(2) The Department of Human Services, the Department of Juvenile Services, the Department of Budget and Management, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office for Children shall participate with the Department in the development and implementation of rates in programs licensed or approved by those agencies to the extent required by federal and State law.

(c) (1) A decision as to the amount or implementation of rates established under this section may be appealed by sending a written request for appeal to the Children’s Cabinet.

(2) The request shall set forth the specific objections to the decision as to the amount or implementation of rates established under this section.

(3) The Children’s Cabinet or designees shall issue a final, binding opinion upholding, reversing, or modifying the rates set by the Interagency Rates Committee within 30 days after receipt of the request for appeal.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-315 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-315
§8–315.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tenant removes the tenant’s goods from the leased premises, and the officer can find no goods of the tenant on the premises, the officer shall report that fact to the court. If the court is satisfied the goods of the tenant have been removed, it may issue an order to follow goods under distress within six months after filing of an action of distress. The order shall authorize levy on the removed goods at any place the goods can be found within the jurisdiction of the court.

(b) If the goods are removed outside the court’s jurisdiction, the plaintiff may file with the court in the jurisdiction where the goods are located, a certified copy of the original action of distress, together with a verified petition setting forth (i) the fact of the original petition for distress, (ii) the premises to which the tenant has removed the goods, and (iii) the name and address of the occupant of the premises. If the occupant of the premises to which the goods are removed is a person other than the tenant, an order shall be served by first-class mail or by an officer on the other person giving the occupant seven days from the date of service of the order to protest seizure of the goods. If not protested, the order becomes final and authorizes any officer to seize and remove the goods.

(c) Entry to premises under an order to follow goods under distress may be forcible.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-742 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-742
§8–742.
Status: in_force

This part does not prohibit the erection or maintenance of:

(1) Any on premise outdoor sign that complies with § 8-744 of this subtitle;

(2) Any outdoor sign used to identify a church or a historical monument or location, if the sign is erected in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Administration; or

(3) Any outdoor sign along a highway that is not an expressway, even if the highway runs parallel or partially parallel to an expressway, if the sign faces that highway.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1301 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1301
§8–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agency” includes:

(1) the Office of the Attorney General;

(2) the Department of Budget and Management;

(3) the Department of Disabilities;

(4) the Maryland Department of Health;

(5) the Department of Housing and Community Development;

(6) the Department of Human Services;

(7) the Department of Juvenile Services;

(8) the Department of Natural Resources;

(9) the Department of Planning;

(10) the Department of Public Works;

(11) the Department of State Police;

(12) the State Department of Education;

(13) the Department of Transportation; and

(14) the Department of Aging.

(c) “Children” means individuals under the age of 14 years.

(d) “Commission” means the Commission on Trauma–Informed Care.

(e) “Older adult” means an individual at least 60 years old.

(f) “Trauma–informed care” has the meaning stated in § 10–701 of the Health – General Article.

(g) “Youth” means an individual at least 14 years old and under the age of 26 years.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

(a) As an inducement to make a home improvement contract, a person may not promise or offer to pay to an owner any compensation or reward for obtaining or placing home improvement business with others.

(b) A contractor or salesperson may not offer, give, or pay to an owner a gift, bonus award, merchandise, trading stamps, or cash loan as an inducement to make a home improvement contract.

(c) To advertise or to promote sales, a contractor or salesperson may give to a prospective customer a tangible item if:

(1) the cost to the contractor or salesperson does not exceed $25;

(2) the gift is not contingent on making a home improvement contract; and

(3) the customer does not receive more than 1 item for 1 transaction.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order is a final order.

(2) If the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order becomes a final corrective order when the Department renders its decision following the hearing.

(b) (1) If the Department issues a notice under § 8-503(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle, the Department may not issue an order that requires corrective action by the person to whom the notice is directed until after the later of:

(i) The time set for the hearing, if any; and

(ii) The time set for filing of the report, if any.

(2) After the time within which the Department may not issue a corrective order has passed, if the Department finds that a violation of this title has occurred, the Department shall issue an order that requires correction of the violation within a time set in the order.

(3) Any order issued under this subsection is a final corrective order and the person to whom the order is directed is not entitled to a hearing before the Department as a result of the order.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) Take action to secure compliance with any final corrective order; and

(2) If the terms of the final corrective order are violated or if a violation is not corrected within the time set in the order, sue to require correction of the violation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section:

(1) payment for time worked in excess of an employee’s normal workweek but not in excess of 40 hours in that workweek shall be made at the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay; and

(2) payment for time worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek shall be made at one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay.

(b) (1) This subsection:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, applies to those employees of a hospital or domiciliary care facility for the ill, aged, or disabled whose overtime compensation is computed on the basis of a 2–week work period under § 8–304(b) of this subtitle; and

(ii) does not apply to an employee who works an alternative workweek, as defined in § 2–104(p) of the Health – General Article.

(2) For an employee subject to this subsection, payment for overtime work shall be made at the greater of:

(i) one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for time worked in excess of 80 hours in the 2–week work period; or

(ii) one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for time worked during that 2–week work period that is in excess of 8 hours in any workday.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to law enforcement and civilian employees of the Department of State Police who participate in the modified workday program established in accordance with § 2–411 of the Public Safety Article.

(2) For an employee subject to this subsection, payment for overtime work shall be made at the greater of:

(i) one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for time worked in excess of 40 hours in the established work period; or

(ii) one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for time worked during that work period that is in excess of the established workday.

(d) A unit may adopt alternate work periods as allowed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for the purpose of determining payment for overtime work for its law enforcement employees or fire fighters.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8B-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8B / Subtitle 1 / Section 8B-101
§8B–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Attached to a permanent foundation” means anchored to real property by attachment to a permanent foundation and connected to utilities, including water, gas, electricity, or sewer or septic service.

(c) “Certificate of origin” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Transportation Article.

(d) “Certificate of title” means a title issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration for a manufactured home under Title 13 of the Transportation Article.

(e) “Convert” means to make a manufactured home that is attached to a permanent foundation considered as permanently affixed to a parcel of real property and treated as an integral part of the parcel.

(f) (1) “Lien” means an interest in a manufactured home, whether as personal property or real property, or in the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is or will be affixed, that secures payment of a debt or performance of an obligation.

(2) “Lien” includes:

(i) A mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other instrument creating an encumbrance on the property; or

(ii) An encumbrance arising by operation of law.

(g) “Manufactured home” has the meaning stated in § 9–102(a) of the Commercial Law Article.

(h) “Owner” means a person that has an ownership interest in a manufactured home.

(i) “Sever” means to separate a manufactured home that has been converted to real property from the parcel of real property to which it has been affixed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Treasurer is custodian of the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

(2) The State Treasurer shall manage the Unemployment Insurance Fund in accordance with regulations that the Secretary adopts.

(b) (1) In the Unemployment Insurance Fund, the State Treasurer shall maintain as separate accounts:

(i) a clearing account;

(ii) an Unemployment Trust Fund Account; and

(iii) a benefit account.

(2) Under the direction of the Secretary, the Treasurer shall establish the benefit and clearing accounts in any financial institution in which the General Fund of the State may be deposited.

(3) The Unemployment Trust Fund Account shall be the account of the State in the Federal Unemployment Trust Fund that is established and maintained in accordance with § 904 of the Social Security Act notwithstanding any State law to the contrary that relates to administration, deposit, disbursement, or release of money in the custody of the State.

(c) (1) On receipt of any money payable to the Unemployment Insurance Fund, the Secretary shall ensure immediate deposit of the money in the clearing account as required by the State Treasurer.

(2) Except for monetary penalties assessed under § 8–809(b)(2) or § 8–1305(b)(1) of this title, all money deposited in the clearing account for the payment of fines, interest, or penalties shall be paid to the Special Administrative Expense Fund.

(3) Subject to the direction of the Secretary, the State Treasurer may pay refunds under Subtitle 6, Part V of this title from the clearing account.

(d) (1) Immediately after payments that are made under subsection (c)(2) and (3) of this section have cleared, the State Treasurer shall deposit all money that remains in the clearing account with the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund that is established and maintained under § 904 of the Social Security Act.

(2) Money that is requisitioned from the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund shall be placed in the benefit account only for use in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(3) Subject to § 8–405 of this subtitle and in accordance with regulations that the Secretary adopts, money in the benefit account:

(i) may be used to pay refunds under Subtitle 6, Part V of this title;

(ii) shall be used to pay benefits; and

(iii) may be used to pay administrative expenses incurred to carry out this title.

(e) The Unemployment Insurance Fund may not be used to pay a deposit insurance premium in a financial institution in which the benefit and clearing accounts are deposited.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of Labor shall appoint the Division Director with the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The Division Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(c) The Division Director shall have experience in State or national regulation or management of financial organizations, which may include service as a bank or savings and loan association director or officer.

(d) The Division Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-611 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-611
§8–611.
Status: in_force

(a) Viatical settlement contracts and applications for viatical settlement contracts shall contain the following statement or a substantially similar statement:

“Any person who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance or an application for a viatical settlement contract has committed a fraudulent viatical settlement act and on conviction is subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, under § 27-408 of the Insurance Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.”

(b) The absence of a statement as required in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute a defense in any prosecution for a fraudulent viatical settlement act.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-417 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-417
§8–417.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “escaped property” means any property that:

(1) is subject to assessment for property tax purposes; and

(2) has not been assessed.

(b) Notwithstanding § 8-418 of this subtitle, after it is discovered, escaped property is assessed in the same manner as other similar property is assessed.

(c) (1) When escaped property is assessed it is placed on the assessment roll and tax roll and is subject to property tax for:

(i) the current taxable year; and

(ii) not more than 3 previous taxable years.

(2) The county tax imposition for each county or municipal corporation tax imposition for each municipal corporation shall be deemed to have covered all property that was not assessed but which should have been assessed for the year that any county or municipal corporation tax was imposed.

(d) If personal property is assessed at less than its value as a result of the owner inaccurately reporting the cost or other information as to the property, the underassessed part of the property shall be treated as escaped property.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-743 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-743
§8–743.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Child” means an individual who is under the age of 13 years.

(3) “Personal flotation device” means a flotation device that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

(4) (i) “Vessel” means:

1. A vessel used for recreational purposes; or

2. A vessel leased, rented, or chartered for noncommercial use.

(ii) “Vessel” does not include a vessel carrying passengers for hire under the command of an individual licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry passengers for hire, or a vessel displaying a valid seafood harvester’s license number while engaged in the harvesting of seafood for sale.

(b) (1) A person may not operate or allow the operation of a vessel under 21 feet in length if there is a child present in the vessel unless the child is wearing a personal flotation device that is:

(i) Properly sized for the child;

(ii) In good and serviceable condition; and

(iii) Securely and properly attached to the child.

(2) If the child is under the age of 4 years, the personal flotation device shall feature additional safety precautions, as appropriate for an infant, toddler, or young child, so as to:

(i) Hold the child securely within the personal flotation device, including a strap that is secured between the child’s legs to fasten together the front and back of the personal flotation device;

(ii) Maintain the buoyancy of the child, including an inflatable headrest or high collar; and

(iii) Ensure the ready accessibility of the child from the vessel, including a web handle.

(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to:

(1) A vessel that is moored or anchored; or

(2) A child who is below deck or in an enclosed cabin.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-203.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203.1
§8–203.
Status: in_force

§8–203.1.

The Secretary:

(1) Using eligible funding sources, may purchase environmental outcomes, as defined in § 8–2A–01 of this title, that provide for cost–effective long–term or permanent green or blue infrastructure projects that:

(i) Improve the water quality of Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay; and

(ii) Are located in the Susquehanna River watershed; and

(2) Shall consult with the secretary of the environmental agency of the state in which the project is located to ensure that:

(i) The state supports the project; and

(ii) For the purchased environmental outcomes, there is mutual agreement as to the allocation of credits to the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load’s watershed implementation plans.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-626 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-626
§8–626.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to this section and with the advice and approval of the Administration, the legislative body of any county or municipal corporation in this State may designate an industrial crossing across any State highway located within the county or municipal corporation.

(2) An industrial crossing may not be designated if it will endanger traffic on the highway.

(b) (1) Any person who desires an industrial crossing across a State highway shall apply for designation of the crossing to the legislative body of the county or municipal corporation where the highway is located.

(2) An industrial crossing may not be designated unless the applicant pays or agrees to pay for:

(i) The costs of any improvement required to strengthen or modify the highway for use as an industrial crossing;

(ii) Any damage to the highway that results from its use as an industrial crossing; and

(iii) The costs of making, installing, and maintaining any signs, markers, or signal devices that the legislative body, with the approval of the Administration, requires to designate the crossing.

(c) If an industrial crossing is designated under this section, the applicant has the exclusive right to use the industrial crossing, subject to any conditions of use that the Administration requires. When using the crossing, the vehicles of the applicant are exempt from all weight limitations and registration requirements imposed by the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(d) The designation of any industrial crossing continues as long as the applicant actually uses the crossing. However, after notice and hearing, the Administration, the Department of State Police, or the police department of the county or municipal corporation where the crossing is located may terminate the use of the crossing on the ground that the crossing has become a danger to traffic because of increased traffic or for any other good reason.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-704 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-704
§8–704.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Radiation Emergency Response Fund.

(b) There is a Radiation Emergency Response Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to support the costs of developing and implementing the Radiation Emergency Response Program.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Fees collected under § 8–703(b)(1)(i) of this subtitle;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Interest earnings; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only for developing and implementing the Radiation Emergency Response Program, including administrative expenses.

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

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

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) Money expended from the Fund for the Radiation Emergency Response Program is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Radiation Emergency Response Program.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-505 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-505
§8–505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance with § 10-205 of the State Government Article.

(2) Any hearing related to a complaint shall be held in the manner provided in § 10-205 of the State Government Article for hearings in contested cases.

(b) (1) Within 10 days after being served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle, the person served may request, in writing, a hearing before the Department.

(2) (i) If a request for a hearing is made under this subsection, the Department shall hold the hearing promptly after receiving the request and render a decision promptly after the hearing.

(ii) If a request for a hearing is made under this subsection and the Department alleges in the order that there is an imminent threat or danger to the public health or safety or to the environment, the Department shall hold the hearing within 10 days after receiving the request and render a decision within 10 days after the hearing.

(c) Within 10 days after being served with notice under § 8-503(a)(2) of this subtitle the person served may request, in writing, a hearing before the Department.

(d) On the request of any party to the hearing, the Department shall take a verbatim record in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article of the proceedings of any hearing held under this subtitle.

(e) (1) In connection with any hearing under this subtitle, the Department may:

(i) Subpoena any person or evidence; and

(ii) Order a witness to give evidence.

(2) A subpoenaed witness shall receive the same fees and mileage reimbursement as if the hearing were part of a civil action.

(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Department, a circuit court, by order, may:

(i) Compel obedience to the Department’s order or subpoena; or

(ii) Compel testimony or the production of evidence.

(4) The court may punish as a contempt any failure to obey its order issued under this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-208 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section does not apply to a bond that:

(i) matures within 1 year after the date of issue and is issued:

1. in anticipation of tax receipts;

2. to meet current expenses; or

3. to meet an emergency;

(ii) is sold to the United States or a unit or instrumentality of the United States;

(iii) is issued under a plan of composition approved in a proceeding under Chapter IX of the United States Bankruptcy Act; or

(iv) is issued under any other plan to refund or refinance in exchange, bond for bond, an outstanding maturing debt, other than:

1. a current or floating debt; or

2. a bond under item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) This section does not apply to bond or grant anticipation notes issued under Part III of this subtitle.

(3) This section does not apply to bonds issued under an enabling act that specifically states that this section does not apply or that provides a different method for establishing the maturity of the bonds.

(b) (1) A State unit shall issue bonds on a serial maturity plan.

(2) The State unit may:

(i) vary the amounts of the series; and

(ii) provide for the maturity of a series in consecutive annual installments or at longer intervals.

(c) (1) The maturity date of the final series shall be based on the purpose for which the bonds are issued:

(i) within the time limit that applies under the schedule in paragraph (2) of this subsection; or

(ii) if more than 1 time limit applies, within the shortest applicable time limit.

(2) The schedule of maturity dates is as follows:

Limit on Maturity

Purpose of Issue of Issue

Paving existing highways or streets ………………… 10 years

Airports and buildings constructed or to be

constructed on airports ………………………………… 15 years

Highway construction …………………………………… 20 years

Electric light and power systems ……………………… 25 years

Gas systems ……………………………………………… 25 years

Grade crossing eliminations …………………………… 25 years

Harbor improvements …………………………………… 25 years

School construction ……………………………………… 25 years

All unscheduled permanent structures of durable

Materials …………………………………………………… 25 years

Bridges ……………………………………………………… 30 years

Land acquired for permanent improvements ………… 40 years

Sewerage installation ……………………………………… 40 years

Water Systems ……………………………………………… 40 years

All other unscheduled proprietary or public purposes 40 years
Md. Code, State Government § 8-504 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Department” means a principal department of the Executive Branch of State government.

(3) “Independent unit” means a unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is not in a department.

(4) “Mask” means to redact from public view those portions of a public record that contain personal information, without permanently altering the original public record.

(5) “Official custodian” means an officer or employee of the State who, whether or not the officer or employee has physical custody and control of a public record, is responsible for keeping the public record.

(6) “Person in interest” means:

(i) an individual that is the subject of personal information contained in a public record or a designee of the individual; or

(ii) if the individual has a legal disability, the parent or legal representative of the individual.

(7) “Personal information” means an individual’s:

(i) Social Security number; or

(ii) driver’s license number.

(8) (i) “Public record” means the original or any copy of any documentary material that:

1. is made by a unit or instrumentality of the State government or received by the unit in connection with the transaction of public business; and

2. is in any form, including:

A. a card;

B. a computerized record;

C. correspondence;

D. a drawing;

E. film or microfilm;

F. a form;

G. a map;

H. a photograph or photostat;

I. a recording; or

J. a tape.

(ii) “Public record” includes a document that lists the salary of an employee of a unit or instrumentality of the State government.

(iii) “Public record” does not include a digital photographic image or signature of an individual, or the actual stored data thereof, recorded by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(9) “Publicly post or display” means to intentionally make available to the public.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, on or after June 1, 2010, a department or an independent unit, to the extent practicable, may not publicly post or display on an Internet website maintained or paid for by the department or independent unit an individual’s personal information.

(c) (1) A person in interest may request an official custodian to mask personal information in the Internet version of a public record.

(2) A request made in accordance with this subsection shall:

(i) be in writing; and

(ii) provide an adequate description of the public record including a name and address or type and location of the public record.

(3) Within 30 days after receiving a request under this section, an official custodian shall:

(i) mask the personal information in the Internet version of the record; and

(ii) give the person in interest written notice of the action taken.

(4) This subsection does not apply to a public record after 72 years from the date it was made or received by a unit or instrumentality of the State government.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-104
§8–104.
Status: in_force

(a) A person acquires a security or an interest in a security, under this title, if:

(1) The person is a purchaser to whom a security is delivered in accordance with § 8-301 of this title; or

(2) The person acquires a security entitlement to the security in accordance with § 8-501 of this title.

(b) A person acquires a financial asset, other than a security, or an interest in a financial asset, under this title, if the person acquires a security entitlement to the financial asset.

(c) A person who acquires a security entitlement to a security or other financial asset has the rights specified in Subtitle 5 of this title, but is a purchaser of any security, security entitlement, or other financial asset held by the securities intermediary only to the extent provided in § 8-503 of this title.

(d) Unless the context shows that a different meaning is intended, a person who is required by other law, regulation, rule, or agreement to transfer, deliver, present, surrender, exchange, or otherwise put in the possession of another person a security or financial asset satisfies that requirement by causing the other person to acquire an interest in the security or financial asset in accordance with subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.5 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1808.5
§8–1808.
Status: in_force

§8–1808.5.

(a) (1) In this section, “community pier” means a boat docking facility associated with a subdivision or similar residential area, or with condominiums, apartments, or other multiple–family dwelling units.

(2) “Community pier” does not include a private pier or a mooring.

(b) This section applies notwithstanding:

(1) Any other provision of this subtitle; and

(2) Any criteria or regulation adopted by the Commission under this subtitle.

(c) Subject to the requirements under subsection (d) of this section, a new or expanded community pier or other noncommercial boat docking or storage facility may be permitted in the buffer if:

(1) The facility:

(i) Is water dependent;

(ii) Meets a recognized private right or public need;

(iii) Is community–owned and established and operated for the benefit of the residents of a platted and recorded riparian subdivision; and

(iv) Is associated with a residential development approved by the local jurisdiction for the Critical Area and is consistent with all criteria and local regulations for the Critical Area;

(2) Adverse effects on water quality and fish, plant, and wildlife habitat are minimized;

(3) Insofar as possible, nonwater dependent structures or operations associated with water dependent projects or activities are located outside the buffer;

(4) Disturbance to the buffer is the minimum necessary to provide a single point of access to the facility;

(5) Food, fuel, or other goods and services are not offered for sale, and adequate and clean sanitary facilities are provided; and

(6) When a community pier with slips is provided as part of a new development project, private piers are not permitted in the development area.

(d) The number of slips permitted at a facility shall be the lesser of the following:

(1) One slip for each 50 feet of shoreline in a subdivision located in an intense or limited development area, and one slip for each 300 feet of shoreline in a subdivision located in a resource conservation area; or

(2) A density of slips to platted lots or dwellings within a subdivision in the critical area in accordance with the following schedule:

Platted Lots or Dwellings in the Critical Slips

Area

Up to 15 1 for each lot

16 – 40 15 or 75%, whichever is greater

41 – 100 30 or 50%, whichever is greater

101 – 300 50 or 25%, whichever is greater

More than 300 75 or 15%, whichever is greater

(e) A local jurisdiction may grant a variance from the provisions of this section in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission concerning variances as part of local program development set forth in COMAR 27.01.11 and notification of project applications set forth in COMAR 27.03.01.

(f) On or before December 31, 1994, a local jurisdiction shall amend its local critical area protection program to meet the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-119 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-119
§8–119.
Status: in_force

(a) By 1 or more resolutions, the Board may provide for the terms, conditions, security, issuance, sale, delivery, replacement, or payment of the State bonds authorized by an enabling act.

(b) Unless the enabling act provides otherwise, the Board shall use the procedures set forth in §§ 8-117 through 8-124 of this subtitle for the issuance and sale of the State bonds.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1008 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1008
§8–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “retirement payment”:

(1) means an amount in the form of a pension, annuity, or retirement or retired pay from a trust, annuity, profit sharing plan, insurance fund, annuity or insurance contract, or any other similar lump sum or periodic payment that is based on any previous covered employment for a base period employer under a plan maintained or contributed to by a base period employer; and

(2) does not include a payment from a state or federal workers’ compensation program.

(b) (1) For each week in which the Secretary finds that an individual who otherwise is eligible for benefits receives a retirement payment:

(i) if the weekly amount of the retirement payment computed under subsection (c) of this section at least equals the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the individual is disqualified from receiving benefits for that week; and

(ii) if the weekly amount of the retirement payment computed under subsection (c) of this section is less than the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the individual may receive benefits reduced by the amount of the retirement payment.

(2) A retirement benefit in the form of a lump sum payment is not deductible from benefits for the period of eligibility if:

(i) the employing unit pays the lump sum payment as a result of a layoff or shutdown; or

(ii) within 30 days of receiving the lump sum payment, the claimant:

1. places the lump sum payment in a qualified retirement plan; and

2. provides proof to the Secretary that the lump sum payment has been placed in a qualified retirement plan.

(3) In the case of payment in the form of a pension, annuity, retirement, or retired pay paid to an individual under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, the individual’s contribution shall be taken into consideration and the weekly benefit amount shall not be reduced.

(c) (1) To determine the effect of a retirement payment on eligibility for benefits under subsection (b) of this section:

(i) if an individual did not contribute to the plan that provides the retirement payment, the full retirement payment shall be considered; and

(ii) if an individual contributed to the plan that provides the retirement payment, 50% of the retirement payment shall be considered.

(2) To compute the weekly amount of a periodic retirement payment, it shall be prorated on a weekly basis for the period between periodic retirement payments.

(3) To compute the weekly amount of a lump sum retirement payment, it shall be allocated to the number of weeks that follow the date of separation from employment in accordance with the number of weeks of pay that an individual received at the individual’s last wage rate.

(d) Prior to distributing a retirement benefit in the form of a lump sum to any former employee, an employer shall provide written notice to the former employee of the effect of the lump sum distribution on the weekly benefit amount under this section if the employee subsequently files a claim for unemployment insurance benefits.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.8 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1808.8
§8–1808.
Status: in_force

§8–1808.8.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section, each local jurisdiction in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area shall include in its local critical area protection program provisions requiring proposed development sites in intensely developed areas to provide a forest or developed woodland cover of at least 15% after development or a fee-in-lieu payment if the fee is adequate to ensure the restoration or establishment of an equivalent forest area.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of this subtitle replace the requirements of the Forest Conservation Act provided under Title 5, Subtitle 16 of this article within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area.

(2) Subsection (a) of this section and paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to:

(i) Development of a single lot for the purpose of constructing a dwelling intended for the use of the owner, or a child or grandchild of the owner, if the development does not result in the cutting, clearing, or grading of more than 40,000 square feet of forest, and the lot was legally recorded prior to July 31, 1994; or

(ii) A single lot that is part of a project that has otherwise complied with the Forest Conservation Act.

(3) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, forest or developed woodland cover may include trees, woody plants, and shrubs, and any landscaping under an approved landscaping plan.

(c) Each local jurisdiction in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area may include in its local critical area protection program:

(1) As part of compliance with the stormwater management requirements of Title 27 of the Code of Maryland Regulations and Title 4, Subtitle 2 of the Environment Article, a provision encouraging the use of bioretention for redevelopment in intensely developed areas;

(2) A provision applying buffer requirements to tributary streams located outside the critical area and within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed that are noted as perennial and intermittent streams in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed and that are so noted on the most recent U.S. Geological Survey 7-1/2 minute topographic quadrangle maps (scale 1:24,000) or on more detailed maps or studies at the discretion of the local jurisdiction; and

(3) To the extent otherwise permitted by law, a provision regarding improvements over State or private wetlands, including criteria for the protection of water quality and fish, wildlife, and plant habitats, and the use and construction of private and community piers in the local jurisdiction.

(d) On request, the Department shall assist a local jurisdiction in the preparation of:

(1) Any more detailed maps or studies necessary to implement the buffer provisions under subsection (c)(2) of this section; and

(2) The wetland protection provisions under subsection (c)(3) of this section.

(e) If a local jurisdiction adopts provisions consistent with subsection (c)(2) of this section, agricultural activities are permitted in the buffer outside the critical area and in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed that are in accordance with Title 27 of the Code of Maryland Regulations under an approved soil conservation and water quality plan.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1102 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 11 / Section 8-1102
§8–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may administer a commercial hauler certification program for the purpose of certifying individuals who haul food processing residuals.

(b) (1) The Department may develop training and educational requirements, testing, and other criteria it deems necessary for certification.

(2) The training developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may address the following topics:

(i) Laws and regulations pertaining to the hauling of food processing residuals;

(ii) Information necessary for understanding and following a nutrient management plan; and

(iii) Best management practices with respect to:

1. Hauling;

2. Transportation safety procedures;

3. Calibration of application rates for various types of application equipment;

4. Setbacks from water sources and property lines;

5. Nutrient runoff concerns;

6. Incorporation and injection techniques; and

7. Record–keeping requirements established by the Department for hauling.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

This title shall be known and may be cited as Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Investment Securities.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A financial institution shall compute its net earnings:

(1) based on the accounting period used as its fiscal year; and

(2) subject to the modifications required under this section, in the manner that a corporation computes, for purposes of the income tax, the Maryland modified income.

(b) A financial institution shall add to its net earnings computed under subsection (a) of this section the amounts that, even if otherwise allowed to be subtracted under § 10–307(b) and (g)(1) and (4) of this article, equal:

(1) profit realized from the sale or exchange of bonds issued by this State or a political subdivision of this State;

(2) dividends received from foreign corporations and included in federal gross income under § 78 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) interest derived from a United States obligation;

(4) State tax–exempt interest received from a mutual fund and allowed to be subtracted under § 10–307(g)(4) of this article; and

(5) interest excluded from federal gross income under § 103 of the Internal Revenue Code and derived from a bond:

(i) issued by a state or a public corporation, special district, or political subdivision of a state or their instrumentalities; or

(ii) under § 150 of the Internal Revenue Code, treated as a bond issued by a state or a public corporation, special district, or political subdivision of a state or their instrumentalities.

(c) A financial institution shall subtract from its net earnings computed under subsection (a) of this section interest expense incurred to purchase or carry a bond as defined in subsection (b)(5) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 8-308 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Board” has the meaning stated in § 8–310 of this subtitle.

(b) Teachers and any other professional personnel at the Maryland School for the Blind shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the salary received by public school teachers and professional personnel of similar training and experience in Baltimore County.

(c) (1) There shall be a single, uniform pay plan for teachers and other professional personnel at the Maryland School for the Blind.

(2) The pay plan shall be established by the Secretary of Budget and Management after considering recommendations from the Board.

(3) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall include in the pay plan classifications and pay grades based on the duties, responsibilities, education, and training required.

(d) In determining its recommendations for the pay plan, the Board, in consultation with the faculty and staff of the Maryland School for the Blind, shall review the salaries of public school teachers and other professional personnel in Baltimore County and shall recommend to the Secretary of Budget and Management salaries that will be adequate to recruit and retain qualified teachers and professional personnel at the Maryland School for the Blind.

(e) The Board shall provide recommendations to the Secretary of Budget and Management on or before the June 1 prior to the July 1 of the first fiscal year in which the pay plan will take effect.

(f) Beginning with the third fiscal year the pay plan is in effect and in every third fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall adjust the pay plan, if necessary, to ensure that salaries in the pay plan are adequate to recruit and retain qualified teachers and other professional personnel.

(g) On or before the September 1 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which adjustments to the pay plan may be made under this section, the Board shall review the salaries of public school teachers and other professional personnel in Baltimore County and shall recommend adjustments to the pay plan to the Secretary of Budget and Management.

(h) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall review the recommendations of the Board prior to making adjustments to the pay plan authorized by this section.

(i) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall incorporate these adjustments into the budget recommendations for the Governor’s review and approval for inclusion in the annual budget request.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

(a) A conversion of a real estate investment trust to an other entity shall be approved in the manner provided by this section and in accordance with any additional requirements set forth in the real estate investment trust’s declaration of trust.

(b) A conversion of a real estate investment trust need be approved only by a majority of the board of trustees if no shares of beneficial interest are outstanding or subscribed for.

(c) The board of trustees of a real estate investment trust that proposes to convert to an other entity shall:

(1) Adopt a resolution declaring that the proposed conversion is advisable on substantially the terms and conditions set forth or referred to in the resolution; and

(2) Direct that the proposed conversion be submitted for consideration at an annual or a special meeting of the shareholders.

(d) Notice stating that a purpose of the meeting will be to act on the proposed conversion shall be given by the real estate investment trust in the manner provided for corporations by Title 2 of this article to:

(1) Each of its shareholders entitled to vote on the proposed transaction; and

(2) Each of its shareholders not entitled to vote on the proposed transaction.

(e) The proposed conversion shall be approved by the shareholders of the real estate investment trust by the affirmative vote of two–thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.

(f) A conversion of an other entity to a real estate investment trust shall be approved in the manner and by the vote required by its governing document and the laws of the place where it is incorporated or organized.

(g) Each shareholder of a real estate investment trust objecting to a conversion of the real estate investment trust shall have the same rights as an objecting stockholder of a Maryland corporation under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article and under the same procedures.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-748 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-748
§8–748.
Status: in_force

(a) If any outdoor sign is erected or maintained contrary to the provisions of this subtitle, the Administration may remove it after 15 days’ written notice to the person owning or controlling the sign.

(b) All signs removed by the Administration under this section become the property of the Administration.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1815.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1815.1
§8–1815.
Status: in_force

§8–1815.1. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) The provisions of this section are in addition to any other sanction, remedy, or penalty provided by law.

(2) This section does not apply to any cutting or clearing of trees that is allowed under regulations adopted by the Commission under this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, if a person cuts or clears or plans to cut or clear trees within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area in violation of an approved local critical area program or of regulations adopted by the Commission, the chair may bring an action, or the local jurisdiction may bring an action or request that the chair of the Commission refer the matter to the Attorney General to bring an action:

(1) To require the person to replant trees where the cutting or clearing occurred in accordance with a plan prepared by the State Forester, a registered professional forester, or a registered landscape architect;

(2) To restrain the planned violation; or

(3) For damages:

(i) To be assessed by a circuit court in an amount equal to the estimated cost of replanting trees; and

(ii) To be paid to the Department by the person found to have violated the provisions of this subsection.

(c) If the chair of the Commission has reason to believe that the local jurisdiction is failing to enforce the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the chair shall refer the matter to the Attorney General as provided under § 8–1815(b) of this subtitle.

(d) On the chair of the Commission’s referral of an alleged violation under subsection (c) of this section to the Attorney General, the Attorney General may invoke the remedies available to the local jurisdiction under subsection (b) of this section in any court of competent jurisdiction in which the local jurisdiction would be authorized to prosecute or sue.

(e) On the request of a local jurisdiction or the chair of the Commission, the State Forester, a registered professional forester, or a registered landscape architect may prepare, oversee, and approve the final implementation of a plan to:

(1) Replant trees in any part of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area where trees in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area are cut or cleared in violation of subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Replant trees in any part of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area where trees in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area are cut or cleared in violation of subsection (b) of this section.

(f) (1) This subsection applies only:

(i) In Prince George’s County; and

(ii) To real property consisting of a parcel of land of less than 5 acres that is not zoned for commercial use.

(2) (i) In the enforcement of subsection (b) of this section for a violation involving the clearing or cutting of trees in the Critical Area, the Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement shall record a lien on the property that is the subject of the violation within 90 days after issuing notice of the violation to the property owner.

(ii) A properly recorded lien as described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is required to enforce and hold a current property owner liable for the cutting or clearing of trees by a previous property owner or user who performed the act that caused the violation.

(iii) If a lien is not recorded as required, the local jurisdiction:

1. May pursue an enforcement action against only the previous owner or user that performed the act that caused the violation;

2. May not seek the remedies described in subsection (b) of this section against the current property owner; and

3. A. Shall perform any restoration or mitigation that may be required under this section or § 8–1815 of this subtitle resulting from the violation that is not performed by the previous owner or user; and

B. May enter the property that is the subject of the violation for restoration or mitigation purposes in accordance with § 8–1815 of this subtitle.

§8–1815.1. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 595 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) The provisions of this section are in addition to any other sanction, remedy, or penalty provided by law.

(2) This section does not apply to any cutting or clearing of trees that is allowed under regulations adopted by the Commission under this subtitle.

(b) If a person cuts or clears or plans to cut or clear trees within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area in violation of an approved local critical area program or of regulations adopted by the Commission, the chair may bring an action, or the local jurisdiction may bring an action or request that the chair of the Commission refer the matter to the Attorney General to bring an action:

(1) To require the person to replant trees where the cutting or clearing occurred in accordance with a plan prepared by the State Forester, a registered professional forester, or a registered landscape architect;

(2) To restrain the planned violation; or

(3) For damages:

(i) To be assessed by a circuit court in an amount equal to the estimated cost of replanting trees; and

(ii) To be paid to the Department by the person found to have violated the provisions of this subsection.

(c) If the chair of the Commission has reason to believe that the local jurisdiction is failing to enforce the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the chair shall refer the matter to the Attorney General as provided under § 8–1815(b) of this subtitle.

(d) On the chair of the Commission’s referral of an alleged violation under subsection (c) of this section to the Attorney General, the Attorney General may invoke the remedies available to the local jurisdiction under subsection (b) of this section in any court of competent jurisdiction in which the local jurisdiction would be authorized to prosecute or sue.

(e) On the request of a local jurisdiction or the chair of the Commission, the State Forester, a registered professional forester, or a registered landscape architect may prepare, oversee, and approve the final implementation of a plan to:

(1) Replant trees in any part of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area where trees in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area are cut or cleared in violation of subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Replant trees in any part of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area where trees in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area are cut or cleared in violation of subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-215 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-215
§8–215.
Status: in_force

Employment is not covered employment if performed:

(1) for a child or spouse; or

(2) for a parent, by a child under the age of 21 years.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-502 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 8-707 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-707
§8–707.
Status: in_force

Teachers and any other professional personnel at the program shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the salary received by public school teachers and professional personnel of similar training and experience in the county in which the school is located.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-641 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-641
§8–641.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall pay the costs of relocation to any public or private utility whose facilities are altered or relocated because of a railroad grade crossing or railroad grade separation project. The plans for the alteration or relocation shall be approved by the utility.

(b) If the owner of land adjacent to any State highway suffers damages as the result of the elimination of a railroad grade crossing or railroad grade separation from that highway, the owner may sue the Administration and the railroad for these damages.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-406 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-406
§8–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 2–1257 of this article, on or before the 20th day of the regular session of the General Assembly in the year after an evaluation of a governmental activity or unit has been completed, the committees of jurisdiction for the governmental activity or unit shall submit a report to the General Assembly.

(b) (1) The report shall recommend whether a governmental activity or unit that has undergone an evaluation should be reestablished, with or without changes, or allowed to terminate.

(2) The report shall be accompanied by each bill that is needed to accomplish the recommendations in the report.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-106 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who obtains property or services with a value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(2) A person who obtains property or services with a value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(3) A person who obtains property or services with a value of $100,000 or more by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.

(b) A person who obtains property or services by issuing or passing more than one check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both if:

(1) each check that is issued is for at least $1,500 but less than $25,000 and is issued to the same person within a 30–day period; and

(2) the cumulative value of the property or services is at least $1,500 but less than $25,000.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, a person who obtains property or services with a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(d) (1) A person who obtains property or services with a value of less than $100 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(2) It is not a defense to the crime of obtaining property or services with a value of less than $100 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8–103 of this subtitle that the value of the property or services at issue is $100 or more.
Md. Code, Education § 8-316 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-316
§8–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who has a blind child under the person’s control and who violates any provision of § 8–302 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5 for each offense.

(b) Any person who induces or attempts to induce a blind child to be absent unlawfully from school, or who employs or harbors a blind child who is absent unlawfully from school, while the school is in session, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for each offense.

(c) (1) Before a State’s Attorney enforces this section, the State’s Attorney shall have the child examined by two physicians to determine whether the child is unable to progress satisfactorily on account of the child’s sight impairment or from some other cause.

(2) One of the physicians shall be an appropriate specialist.

(3) If the examination by the physicians indicates that the failure to progress satisfactorily in school is due to a sight impairment, the State’s Attorney shall enforce the provisions of this section.

(4) These medical examinations shall be paid for by the county in which the child who is examined resides.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-112 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-112
§8–112.
Status: in_force

(a) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security may be reached by a creditor only by actual seizure of the security certificate by the officer making the attachment or levy, except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section. However, a certificated security for which the certificate has been surrendered to the issuer may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the issuer.

(b) The interest of a debtor in an uncertificated security may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the issuer at the issuer’s chief executive office in the United States, except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section.

(c) The interest of a debtor in a security entitlement may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the securities intermediary with whom the debtor's securities account is maintained, except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section.

(d) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security for which the certificate is in the possession of a secured party, or in an uncertificated security registered in the name of a secured party, or a security entitlement maintained in the name of a secured party, may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the secured party.

(e) A creditor whose debtor is the owner of a certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement is entitled to aid from a court of competent jurisdiction, by injunction or otherwise, in reaching the certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement or in satisfying the claim by means allowed at law or in equity in regard to property that cannot readily be reached by other legal process.
Md. Code, Education § 8-405.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405.1
§8–405.
Status: in_force

§8–405.1.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at least one time each year at a student’s 504 plan meeting, the parents of the student shall be provided with the written informational materials regarding the Maryland ABLE Program provided under § 18–19C–03(a)(2) of this article.

(b) (1) If a student’s 504 plan meeting does not occur at least one time each year, the written informational materials described under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided at each 504 plan meeting.

(2) If a parent’s native language is not English, the written informational materials shall be provided in the parent’s native language.

(3) The parents may request the written informational materials provided at any subsequent meeting.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-709 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-709
§8–709.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall include in its annual budget request an itemized list of requests for the use of any available money from the Waterway Improvement Fund for the projects under § 8–707 of this subtitle. The Department’s list shall include a brief description of each project, an estimate of its cost, and the benefits to be derived from it. The list shall designate which projects are financed solely by the Waterway Improvement Fund, which are matching fund projects, and which are interest–free loan projects.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, in any fiscal year the Department may expend from the Waterway Improvement Fund without legislative approval a total sum of not more than $350,000 in operating funds for small projects, subject to the limitation that a single project of this kind may not exceed $25,000 in cost to the Waterway Improvement Fund, and a sum of not more than $100,000 may be expended for boating safety and education.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department may propose an appropriation from the Waterway Improvement Fund to support marine operations of the Natural Resources Police not exceeding:

(1) $1,700,000 in the Department’s fiscal year 2006 budget;

(2) $2,000,000 in the Department’s fiscal year 2007 through fiscal year 2025 budgets; and

(3) $2,100,000 in the Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget, and every year thereafter.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section:

(1) For fiscal year 2006 through fiscal year 2009, as provided in the State budget, the Department may use up to the following percentage of the money in the Waterway Improvement Fund for administrative expenses directly relating to implementing the purposes of the Waterway Improvement Fund:

(i) In fiscal year 2006, 8%;

(ii) In fiscal year 2007, 6%;

(iii) In fiscal year 2008, 4%; and

(iv) In fiscal year 2009, 2%.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for each of the fiscal years after fiscal year 2009, the Department may use up to $750,000 in the Waterway Improvement Fund for administrative expenses directly relating to implementing the purposes of the Waterway Improvement Fund.

(3) For fiscal year 2016 only, the Department may use up to $1,625,000 in the Waterway Improvement Fund for administrative expenses directly relating to implementing the purposes of the Waterway Improvement Fund.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Department shall distribute at least $250,000 from the Waterway Improvement Fund to a statewide Maryland–based historic preservation nonprofit organization with demonstrated experience in grantmaking.

(2) A nonprofit organization shall use any funds received under this subsection to establish, operate, and administer a maritime heritage competitive grant program to provide grants to nonprofit organizations in the State and instrumentalities of the State, counties, or municipalities engaged in maritime heritage preservation, interpretation, or conservation.

(3) On or before November 30 each year, a nonprofit organization that receives funds under this subsection shall submit a report to the Department on the guidelines, promotion, selection, recipients, and impact of the organization’s competitive grant program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-629 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-629
§8–629.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the concurrence of the local government, the Administration may require any developer of an industrial, commercial, or apartment area along a highway maintained by the Administration to construct sidewalks parallel to the highway.

(2) The construction of these sidewalks shall meet the conditions specified in entrance permits and the standards adopted by the Administration or the local government.

(b) Sidewalks may not be required under this section if the Administration determines that:

(1) The establishment of sidewalks would be contrary to public safety;

(2) The cost of establishing the sidewalks would be too great considering the need for them or their probable use; or

(3) The sparsity of population, the existence of other available ways, or any other factor indicates that there is no need for the sidewalks.

(c) After sidewalks are constructed under this section, they shall be maintained and repaired by the political subdivision in which they are located.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-318 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-318
§8–318.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 8–316 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 8–316 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) A Board decision may not be stayed while judicial review is pending.
Md. Code, Education § 8-506 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall ensure that each county board takes reasonable measures to implement this section.

(b) A county board shall inform:

(1) Principals, teachers, and other school personnel in the county of the requirements imposed by this subtitle;

(2) Children in State-supervised care and responsible adults acting on behalf of children in State-supervised care of the rights conferred by this subtitle; and

(3) Other interested parties of the requirements imposed and the rights conferred by this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section on or before January 1, 2006.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-720 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-720
§8–720.
Status: in_force

Any person whose application for a permit under this part is rejected by the Administration may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the outdoor sign is to be located. The appeal shall be heard de novo.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-225 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-225
§8–225.
Status: in_force

Planning and zoning agencies in the counties shall provide the supervisors with copies of all official papers, plans, or maps necessary to implement the provisions of §§ 8-220 through 8-224 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

Each month the Commission shall give the building and permits department and the office of consumer affairs of each county a current list of all licensees and may provide other information relevant to this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association organized under the laws of this State and doing business outside this State may claim a credit against the savings and loan association franchise tax in an amount that equals any tax paid to another jurisdiction as a franchise tax on deposits held in this State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-522 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-522
§8–522.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a simulated document even if the document contains a statement that it is not legal process or a government document.

(b) (1) A person may not use, sell, or send or deliver to another, with the intent to induce the payment of a claim, a document that:

(i) simulates a summons, complaint, or other court process of any kind; or

(ii) implies that the person is a part of or associated with a unit of the federal government or a unit of the State or a county or municipal government.

(2) With intent to induce the payment of a claim, a person may not use a seal, insignia, envelope, or any other form that simulates the seal, insignia, envelope, or form of any governmental unit.

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

(1) $100 for the first violation; and

(2) $500 for each subsequent violation.

(d) This section does not prohibit the printing, publication, or distribution of genuine court or legal process forms in blank.

(e) Proof that the document was mailed or delivered to any person with the intent that it be forwarded to the intended recipient is sufficient proof of sending.

(f) A person who has been charged with a violation of this section may be prosecuted in the county in which the simulated document was used, sold, sent, or delivered.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

(a) If an owner of a certificated security, whether in registered or bearer form, claims that the certificate has been lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken, the issuer shall issue a new certificate if the owner:

(1) So requests before the issuer has notice that the certificate has been acquired by a protected purchaser;

(2) Files with the issuer a sufficient indemnity bond; and

(3) Satisfies other reasonable requirements imposed by the issuer.

(b) (1) If, after the issue of a new security certificate, a protected purchaser of the original certificate presents it for registration of transfer, the issuer shall register the transfer unless an overissue would result. In that case, the issuer's liability is governed by § 8-210 of this title.

(2) In addition to any rights on the indemnity bond, an issuer may recover the new certificate from a person to whom it was issued or any person taking under that person, except a protected purchaser.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-108 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-108
§8–108.
Status: in_force

There is a Capital Debt Affordability Committee in the Executive Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-502 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subtitle is to assist the national recovery and promote the general welfare by enabling this State and its political subdivisions to provide matching funds for and secure the benefits of any federal funds available under the federal acts for the construction and reconstruction of State highways and county roads and for related State or local projects.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-22 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-22
§8–6C–22.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for any willful or grossly negligent act, a health care provider or emergency room personnel who work at a hospital, or emergency medical services providers or ambulance personnel, may not be held civilly liable for an action arising solely from an injury resulting from an act or omission of a licensed direct–entry midwife, even if the person has consulted with the licensed direct–entry midwife or accepted a referral from the licensed direct–entry midwife.

(b) A health care practitioner who consults with a licensed direct–entry midwife or receives notification of a delivery under § 8–6C–02(b)(15) of this subtitle or the transfer of records under § 8–6C–02(b)(16) of this subtitle but who does not examine or treat a patient of the licensed direct–entry midwife may not be deemed to have created a physician–patient relationship with the patient.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-304 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations that:

(1) specify the roles and responsibilities of local management boards;

(2) establish minimum standards for the composition of local management boards;

(3) establish fiscal and program accountability in the implementation of community partnership agreements and the use of other State resources by local management boards;

(4) establish procedures to ensure the confidentiality of information shared by local management board members and employees in accordance with State and federal law; and

(5) generally relate to the operation of local management boards.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-603 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-603
§8–603.
Status: in_force

(a) At-risk youth prevention and diversion programs shall be coordinated, monitored, and supported by local management boards.

(b) A local management board shall:

(1) develop a request for funds based on the recommendations of the local planning group convened in accordance with § 8-605(b) of this subtitle;

(2) award funds to local agencies or organizations to provide direct services;

(3) monitor and evaluate at-risk youth prevention and diversion program performance;

(4) provide technical assistance to at-risk youth prevention and diversion programs as needed;

(5) promote cost-effectiveness strategies;

(6) measure at-risk youth prevention and diversion program outcomes; and

(7) provide fiscal and program reports to the Office.

(c) As part of the prevention element of the 3-year plan developed by the Children’s Cabinet establishing priorities and strategies for the coordinated delivery of services for children and families, the local management board shall:

(1) assess the adequacy, availability, and accessibility of current community-based services that:

(i) prevent and divert entry and reentry into the juvenile system;

(ii) provide alternatives to incarceration and institutionalization;

(iii) prevent and divert criminal behavior; and

(iv) increase personal responsibility and self-sufficiency;

(2) identify unserved neighborhoods or communities with critical needs and significant numbers of at-risk or delinquent youth; and

(3) recommend programs that can be established or enhanced to address the unmet needs of youth and their families.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: reserved

(a) A person has notice of an adverse claim if:

(1) The person knows of the adverse claim;

(2) The person is aware of facts sufficient to indicate that there is a significant probability that the adverse claim exists and deliberately avoids information that would establish the existence of the adverse claim; or

(3) The person has a duty, imposed by statute or regulation, to investigate whether an adverse claim exists, and the investigation so required would establish the existence of the adverse claim.

(b) Having knowledge that a financial asset or interest in a financial asset is or has been transferred by a representative imposes no duty of inquiry into the rightfulness of a transaction and is not notice of an adverse claim. However, a person who knows that a representative has transferred a financial asset or interest in a financial asset in a transaction that is, or whose proceeds are being used, for the individual benefit of the representative or otherwise in breach of duty has notice of an adverse claim.

(c) An act or event that creates a right to immediate performance of the principal obligation represented by a security certificate or sets a date on or after which the certificate is to be presented or surrendered for redemption or exchange does not itself constitute notice of an adverse claim except in the case of a transfer more than:

(1) 1 year after a date set for presentment or surrender for redemption or exchange; or

(2) 6 months after a date set for payment of money against presentation or surrender of the certificate, if money was available for payment on that date.

(d) A purchaser of a certificated security has notice of an adverse claim if the security certificate:

(1) Whether in bearer or registered form, has been indorsed “for collection” or “for surrender” or for some other purpose not involving transfer; or

(2) Is in bearer form and has on it an unambiguous statement that it is the property of a person other than the transferor, but the mere writing of a name on the certificate is not such a statement.

(e) Filing of a financing statement under Title 9 of this article is not notice of an adverse claim to a financial asset.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-515 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-515
§8–515.
Status: in_force

(a) Each advanced practice registered nurse practicing as an advanced practice registered nurse in the State shall notify a patient in writing if:

(1) The advanced practice registered nurse does not maintain professional liability insurance coverage; or

(2) The advanced practice registered nurse’s professional liability insurance coverage has lapsed for any period of time and has not been renewed.

(b) The written notification provided to the patient under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

(1) Provided:

(i) At the first visit by the patient during any period in which the advanced practice registered nurse does not maintain professional liability insurance, unless the visit is for the purpose of receiving incidental medical care that will be rendered free of charge; and

(ii) As part of each informed consent obtained before any procedure or operation discussed or offered for the patient’s consideration is performed;

(2) Signed by the patient at the time of the patient’s visit or at the time the informed consent is signed; and

(3) Retained by the advanced practice registered nurse as part of the advanced practice registered nurse’s patient records.

(c) Each advanced practice registered nurse practicing as an advanced practice registered nurse in the State who does not maintain professional liability insurance coverage shall post this information in a conspicuous location in the advanced practice registered nurse’s place of practice.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Court” means the circuit court for any county.

(c) “Land” means real property or any interest in it.

(d) “Plat” means a plat or a map.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-604 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-604
§8–604.
Status: in_force

The Administration may name or rename any State highway.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-507 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-507
§8–507.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.

(b) A lawyer representing a claimant may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the chief hearing examiner.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.

(d) In a proceeding before a hearing examiner, an employer may appear pro se or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.

(e) A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a hearing examiner.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-322 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-322
§8–322.
Status: in_force

A person that intentionally violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted under it 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.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-222 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-222
§8–222.
Status: in_force

(a) To be assessed as planned development land under this section, the owner must apply to the supervisor.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the supervisor finds that the land meets the criteria of § 8–221 of this subtitle, the land shall be assessed at the rate equal to farm or agricultural land under § 8–209 of this subtitle.

(2) In Howard County, for Howard County property tax purposes, a planned development land assessment is available for qualified land for no more than 20 consecutive years beginning with the taxable year following the calendar year in which the land initially qualifies under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) Except as provided by § 8–224 of this subtitle, property tax due on planned development land shall be based on the assessment of the land under this section and not on a greater assessment determined under § 8–223 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Benefit contract” means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 8-432 of this subtitle.

(c) “Benefit member” means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of a society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.

(d) “Certificate” means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract.

(e) “Laws” means a society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.

(f) “Lodge” means subordinate member units of a society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation.

(g) “Premiums” means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known that are payable under a certificate.

(h) “Rules” means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors of a society which are intended to have general application to the members of the society.

(i) Unless the context requires otherwise, “society” means fraternal benefit society.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-3A-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-01
§8–3A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Appointing authority” has the meaning stated in § 1–101(b) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(3) “Office” means the Appointments Office in the Office of the Governor that performs the function of recommending to the Governor the appointment or nomination of an individual to serve as a member of a State or local board, commission, council, committee, authority, task force, or other entity that by law requires the membership to be appointed in whole or in part by the Governor, whether or not the appointment or nomination is with the advice and consent of the Senate or House of Delegates.

(b) The Office may not direct, overrule, or otherwise take any action regarding the decision of an appointing authority, the Secretary of Budget and Management, or any unit of the Department of Budget and Management to appoint, promote, transfer, reassign, discipline, or terminate an employee under the jurisdiction of the appointing authority.

(c) Only an appointing authority may delegate in writing the authority to act on the appointing authority’s behalf, but only to an employee or officer under the jurisdiction of the appointing authority.

(d) An appointing authority may not delegate the authority to make the final decision on the termination of an employee.

(e) An appointing authority shall notify the Secretary of Budget and Management of any delegation of authority authorized under this section by providing the Secretary a copy of the delegation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-744 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-744
§8–744.
Status: in_force

(a) On premise outdoor signs are permitted along expressways in accordance with the local zoning laws or ordinances that are in effect in the political subdivision through which the expressway passes, if these local zoning laws or ordinances embrace and regulate outdoor advertising.

(b) For any area in which local zoning laws or ordinances are not in effect or for which the local zoning laws or ordinances do not embrace outdoor advertising:

(1) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations governing on premise signs along expressways; and

(2) If local zoning laws or ordinances embracing outdoor advertising later are adopted, the local zoning prevails.

(c) (1) A person may not erect or maintain any outdoor sign along or near any expressway unless the person has a permit issued by the Administration for that sign.

(2) There is no fee or bond requirement for a permit issued under this subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

(a) It is not a defense to a crime under § 8-206, § 8-207, or § 8-209 of this subtitle involving money, goods, services, and other things of value with a value not exceeding $100 that the value of the money, goods, services, and other things of value at issue is more than $100.

(b) Unless specifically charged by the State, a violation of § 8-206, § 8-207, or § 8-209 of this subtitle involving money, goods, services, and other things of value with a value not exceeding $100, may not be considered a lesser included crime of any other crime.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1812 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1812
§8–1812.
Status: in_force

(a) After the Commission has approved or adopted a program, the chair of the Commission has standing and the right and authority to initiate or intervene in any administrative, judicial, or other original proceeding or appeal in this State concerning a project approval in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area. The chair may exercise this intervention authority without first obtaining approval from the Commission, but the chair shall send prompt written notice of any intervention or initiation of action under this section to each member of the Commission. The chair shall withdraw the intervention or action initiated if, within 35 days after the date of the chair’s notice, at least 13 members indicate disapproval of the action, either in writing addressed to the chair or by vote at a meeting of the Commission. A member representing the local jurisdiction affected by the chair’s intervention or action may request a meeting of the Commission to vote on the chair’s intervention or action.

(b) Except as stated in this subtitle, the chair is subject to general laws and rules of procedure that govern the time within and manner in which the authority granted in subsection (a) of this section may be exercised.

(c) The chair may appeal an action or decision even if the chair was not a party to or is not specifically aggrieved by the action or decision.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-316 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-316
§8–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person whose goods are levied on or seized under distress may petition the court for the return of the goods, free of any claim for distress. However, the court may require the filing of a bond with the court in a form and in an amount the court determines. The bond shall run to the State and indemnify injured persons against all claims for damage or injury resulting from the release of the goods.

(b) The court may order a complete or partial release from any claim for distress of any goods when requested in writing by all parties to the action of distress. No bond is required for release of any goods in this case.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There shall be a statewide general election in each even–numbered year.

(2) A statewide general election shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

(b) In Baltimore City, there shall be a general election for municipal offices on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in the year in which the President of the United States is elected.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-307 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-307
§8–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The supervisors of any district may formulate rules and regulations governing the use of land within the district in order to conserve soil and soil resources and prevent and control soil erosion. The supervisors may conduct public meetings and public hearings upon tentative rules and regulations as necessary.

(b) The district supervisors, by rules and regulations, may:

(1) Require necessary engineering operations, including the construction of terraces, terrace outlets, check dams, dikes, ponds, ditches, and other necessary structures;

(2) Require observance of particular methods of cultivation including (i) contour cultivating, contour furrowing, lister furrowing, sowing, planting, strip cropping, and seeding; (ii) planting of lands with water conserving and erosion preventing plants, trees, and grasses; and (iii) forestation and reforestation;

(3) Specify cropping programs and tillage practices to be observed;

(4) Require retirement from cultivation of any highly erosive area on which erosion may not be adequately controlled if cultivation is carried on; and

(5) Provide for other means, measures, operations, and programs that may assist conservation of soil resources and prevent or control soil erosion in the district, having due regard to the legislative findings set forth in § 8–102 of this title.

(c) The regulations shall be uniform throughout the district, except the supervisors may classify district lands with reference to factors such as soil type, degree of slope, degree of erosion threatened or existing, cropping and tillage practices in use, and other relevant factors, and may provide rules and regulations varying with the type or class of land affected, but uniform as to all lands within each class or type.

(d) Copies of land–use regulations adopted under the provisions of this section shall be printed and made available to all land occupiers within the district.

(e) Any agency administering any publicly owned lands shall observe the land–use rules and regulations in every respect.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1921 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1921
§8–1921.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Corps Program shall be funded each fiscal year with:

(1) The amount specified in § 3–302(d) of this article; and

(2) Up to $250,000 in additional funds that may be allocated by the Trust through its annual budget process.

(b) The Trust and the Corps Board shall seek federal funds and grants and donations from private sources to be made to the Trust for the purpose of long–term funding of the Corps Program.

(c) For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,500,000 to the Trust for the Corps Program to implement climate mitigation and clean energy projects under § 8–1920 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

§8–204. IN EFFECT

(a) A majority of the appointed members serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) In addition to the other meeting requirements of this title, the Board shall meet:

(1) At the request of the Secretary; or

(2) If necessary to transact its business.

(c) In accordance with the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to:

(1) Compensation, at a rate determined by the Board, for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties of the member’s office; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) (1) (i) The Secretary may employ a staff for the Board in accordance with the State budget.

(ii) The Secretary may designate one of the staff who is a registered nurse as an executive director.

(2) The Secretary may set the compensation of an employee of the Board in a position that:

(i) Is unique to the Board;

(ii) Requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and

(iii) Does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.

(3) The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the positions for which the Secretary may set compensation under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

§8–204. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 //

(a) A majority of the appointed members serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) In addition to the other meeting requirements of this title, the Board shall meet:

(1) At the request of the Secretary; or

(2) If necessary to transact its business.

(c) In accordance with the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to:

(1) Compensation, at a rate determined by the Board, for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties of the member’s office; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) The Board may:

(1) Employ a staff in accordance with the State budget;

(2) Define the duties of its staff; and

(3) Employ:

(i) An executive director; and

(ii) A deputy director who shall assume the duties and authority of the executive director in the absence of the executive director.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-750 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-750
§8–750.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bus passenger shelter” means a shelter located at a designated transit bus stop for the convenience of passengers of a public transportation system owned and operated by a governmental unit, public authority, or transit operator.

(c) “Commercial advertising sign” means any sign, display, or device designed, intended, or used to encourage or promote the purchase or use of goods or services.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1003 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1003
§8–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of any property abutting on any body of water in the State may file a written application with the Department requesting State assistance in the design, construction, and financing of a shore erosion control project for the property. The application shall be in a form and contain information the Department prescribes. Each application form shall contain a notice warning that the applicant is responsible for maintenance of any project after the project is constructed.

(b) A project may not be approved unless the project lies within a physiographic unit established by the Department, is within a shore erosion control district established under Title 21, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of the Local Government Article, or is of a nature that the project’s inclusion within a physiographic unit or shore erosion control district is neither necessary nor feasible in the Department’s judgment.

(c) A physiographic unit project may not be approved unless every property owner within the physiographic unit participates in planning, construction, and financing of the project. However, the Department may exclude any property owner within the physiographic unit if this exclusion does not affect materially the remainder of the project.

(d) The Department shall establish a schedule of priorities for shore erosion control projects, and upon approval of an application, assign the project to a priority list number. The schedule shall take into consideration the rate of erosion, amount of silt being deposited in the waters involved, date of Department’s approval, nature and amount of public benefits provided by the project, and any other factors set forth in regulations the Department adopts. If at any time the cost of an approved project at the top of the priority list exceeds the unobligated balance of the Fund, the Department may proceed with construction of a lower priority project.

(e) The property owner’s cash contribution shall be placed in escrow immediately after a construction contract is awarded but before construction begins.
Md. Code, Education § 8-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board shall adopt, as regulations, standards for the identification, evaluation, educational placement, and the provision of a free appropriate public education of each child in this State who has begun the school year under the age of 21 and is found to need special education and related services, whether or not the child is receiving nonduplicative services from another governmental agency.

(b) Before these standards are adopted, the State Board shall consult with public and private agencies and persons who are concerned with and knowledgeable about the educational needs of children with disabilities who require special education and related services.

(c) The standards for the education of a child with a disability who is enrolled in a school that is operated by an agency other than a local school system may not be lower than the standards for the education of a child with a disability who is enrolled in a school that is operated by a local school system. The standards for the approval of schools located in jurisdictions outside Maryland shall be the same as standards applicable to the approval of schools within Maryland. However, no school located in a jurisdiction outside Maryland shall be approved if the charges for pupils approved by the Department are higher than charges for pupils from any other state for the same services, unless waived by the State Superintendent.

(d) The standards shall include:

(1) The required qualifications for teachers, administrators, and other professionals serving a child with a disability;

(2) Procedures for the identification, evaluation, educational placement, and provision of a free appropriate public education for a child with a disability who requires the provision of special education and related services;

(3) Guidelines for curricula, instructional materials, equipment, and the organization, administration, and supervision of the program, including accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures;

(4) Provisions for local, regional, and State day and residential centers for children with disabilities who cannot be served appropriately in the public schools;

(5) Coordination of these special education services with services given by any other government agency; and

(6) Guidelines for approval of placement in nonpublic schools or facilities if appropriate public services are not available.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-725.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725.2
§8–725.
Status: in_force

§8–725.2.

(a) A person may not abandon, as defined in § 8–721 of this subtitle, any vessel upon any waters of the State.

(b) The last known registered owner shown on the certificate of title issued under § 8–715 of this subtitle shall be considered:

(1) The prima facie owner of a vessel at the time the vessel was abandoned; and

(2) The person who abandoned the vessel.

(c) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both.

(2) Any person found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(3) Any person who violates any provision of this section is liable to the State for the cost of removal of the vessel.

(4) The provisions of this section do not apply to a vessel wrecked through an act of God or negligence of a third party.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-702 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 7 / Section 8A-702
§8A–702.
Status: in_force

On termination of the rental agreement under this subtitle, the park owner shall refund to the resident all money or property given as prepaid rent, deposit, or security.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “independent casualty actuary” means a casualty actuary who:

(1) is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries; and

(2) is not affiliated with, an employee of, a principal of, the direct or indirect owner of, or in any way in the control of a controlled insurer or a controlling insurance producer.

(b) If a controlling insurance producer, when the insurance business is placed, is acting in a transaction on behalf of an insured for compensation, commission, or other valuable consideration, the controlling insurance producer may not directly or indirectly place insurance business with its controlled insurer unless the requirements of this section are met.

(c) There shall be a written contract between the controlling insurance producer and controlled insurer that has been approved by the board of directors of the controlled insurer.

(d) (1) If insurance business is placed through a controlling insurance producer, the controlling insurance producer shall deliver written notice to the prospective insured before the effective date of the policy, disclosing the relationship between the controlling insurance producer and the controlled insurer.

(2) The disclosure shall be signed by the prospective insured and retained in the underwriting file until the filing of the examination report for the period during which the policy is in effect.

(3) If insurance business is placed through a sub-insurance producer that is not a controlling insurance producer, the controlling insurance producer shall retain in the controlling insurance producer’s records a signed statement from the sub-insurance producer that:

(i) the sub-insurance producer is aware of the relationship between the controlling insurance producer and the controlled insurer;

(ii) the sub-insurance producer has delivered to the prospective insured written notice disclosing that relationship; and

(iii) the disclosure has been signed by the prospective insured and will be retained by the sub-insurance producer for 3 years.

(e) At least quarterly, the controlling insurance producer shall pay to the controlled insurer all money that the controlling insurance producer collected for the account of the controlled insurer, net of commissions, cancellations, and other adjustments.

(f) (1) In addition to any other required loss reserve certification, the controlled insurer on or before April 1 of each year shall file with the Commissioner an opinion of:

(i) an independent casualty actuary; or

(ii) another independent loss reserve specialist acceptable to the Commissioner.

(2) The opinion shall:

(i) report loss ratios for each line of insurance business written; and

(ii) attest that loss reserves are adequate for losses incurred and outstanding as of year end on insurance business placed by the controlling insurance producer, including losses incurred but not reported.

(g) The controlled insurer shall report annually to the Commissioner:

(1) the amount of commission it paid to the controlling insurance producer;

(2) the percentage that amount represents of the net premiums written; and

(3) comparable amounts and percentages paid to noncontrolling insurance producers for placement of the same kinds of insurance.

(h) (1) The controlled insurer shall have an audit committee of the board of directors composed of independent directors.

(2) Before approval of the annual financial statement, the audit committee shall meet to review the adequacy of the controlled insurer's loss reserves with:

(i) management;

(ii) the controlled insurer's independent certified public accountants; and

(iii) another independent loss reserve specialist acceptable to the Commissioner or an independent casualty actuary.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-326 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-326
§8–326.
Status: in_force

In a lease naming either husband or wife as tenant, all goods on the leased premises belonging to either, or both, are subject to levy under distress to the same extent as if both were named in the lease as tenants.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subtitle, a drawer has insufficient funds with a drawee to cover a check when the drawer has with the drawee:

(1) no account;

(2) only a closed account;

(3) no funds; or

(4) funds in an amount that is less than the amount needed to cover the check.

(b) A check dishonored for “no account” has been dishonored for “insufficient funds”.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-115 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-115
§8–115.
Status: reserved

(a) If a share of growing crops is reserved as rent, the rent reserved is a lien on the crops.

(b) In Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester counties, if a share of growing crops is reserved as rent, or advances by the landlord are made on the faith of the crops to be grown, the reserved rent and advances made are a lien on the crops. However, the contract making the advances shall be written and executed by the landlord and tenant.

(c) Any lien provided for by this section is not divested by sale by the tenant, the personal representative of a deceased tenant, by the assignment of the tenant in bankruptcy or insolvency, or by process of law.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-640 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-640
§8–640.
Status: in_force

(a) At each grade crossing of a highway and a railroad, the railroad shall:

(1) Keep its roadbed and the highway in proper repair so as to provide absolutely safe and easy approach to and crossing of the tracks; or

(2) Subject to approval by the Administration, construct a railroad grade separation.

(b) (1) The Administration may abandon, relocate, construct, or reconstruct any railroad grade crossing or railroad grade separation that is dangerous or inconvenient for public travel.

(2) If a railroad grade crossing is dangerous or inconvenient for public travel, the Administration may construct a railroad grade separation.

(c) (1) The Administration may require the railroad to do any of the work needed under this section, on the terms and conditions that the Administration specifies.

(2) If the railroad fails to do any work required of it under this section, the Administration may perform the work itself and collect the railroad’s share of the cost from the railroad.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) An incorporated society, order, or supreme lodge without capital stock is deemed to be a fraternal benefit society if it:

(i) is conducted solely for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries;

(ii) is not conducted for profit;

(iii) is operated on a lodge system with ritualistic form of work;

(iv) has a representative form of government; and

(v) provides for benefits to be paid in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) An incorporated or unincorporated society, order, or supreme lodge without capital stock that is exempted under § 8-404(a)(2) of this subtitle is deemed to be a fraternal benefit society.

(b) A society is deemed to be operating on a lodge system if it operates under a system by which the society:

(1) has a supreme legislative or governing body and subordinate lodges or branches, by whatever name known;

(2) by its laws, requires the subordinate lodges or branches to hold regular meetings at least once each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society; and

(3) elects, initiates, or admits members in accordance with its laws, rituals, and rules.

(c) A society is deemed to have a representative form of government if:

(1) (i) the society provides in its laws for a supreme legislative or governing body composed of:

1. representatives elected by the members of the society or by delegates elected directly or indirectly by the members; and

2. any other individuals required by the laws of the society;

(ii) election of delegates may be accomplished by mail;

(iii) the elected representatives of the society:

1. are a majority of the supreme legislative or governing body;

2. have at least two-thirds of the votes; and

3. have at least the number of votes required to amend the laws of the society;

(iv) at least once every 4 years:

1. the supreme legislative or governing body of the society meets; and

2. officers, representatives, or delegates of the society are elected;

(v) each insured member is eligible for election to act or serve as a delegate to the meeting;

(vi) the society has a board of directors that:

1. is responsible for the management of the affairs of the society between meetings of the supreme legislative or governing body;

2. is subject to control by the supreme legislative or governing body;

3. except when a vacancy is filled between meetings of the supreme legislative or governing body, is elected by the supreme legislative or governing body; and

4. has powers and duties delegated by the laws of the society;

(vii) the officers of the society are elected by the supreme legislative or governing body or by the board of directors; and

(viii) the members, officers, representatives, or delegates of the society may not vote by proxy; or

(2) (i) the society provides in its laws for a supreme legislative or governing body composed of:

1. a board composed of individuals elected by the members, either directly or by their representatives in intermediate assemblies; and

2. any other individuals required by the laws of the society;

(ii) election of the board may be accomplished by mail;

(iii) the term of an elected board member may not exceed 4 years;

(iv) the individuals elected to the board:

1. are a majority of the board; and

2. have at least the number of votes required to amend the laws of the society;

(v) vacancies on the board between elections are filled as prescribed by the laws of the society;

(vi) an individual filling the unexpired term of an elected board member is considered to be an elected member; and

(vii) the board meets at least quarterly to conduct the business of the society.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-06
§8–6D–06.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Board shall:

(i) Issue each new licensee a license number that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and

(ii) Electronically record each license in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website.

(2) Each license shall include an expiration date.

(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history records information of an applicant for licensure in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history records information required under § 8–303 of this title has not been received.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-421 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-421
§8–421.
Status: in_force

(a) In a civil case in which a jury trial is allowed, the jury shall consist of six jurors.

(b) If the parties in a civil case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 14 qualified jurors.

(c) If the parties in a criminal case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 20 qualified jurors.