Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-01 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-01
§9–6A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on the Registration of Rehabilitation Practitioners.

(c) “Registration” means the authorization of a rehabilitation practitioner to provide vocational rehabilitation services.

(d) (1) “Rehabilitation practitioner” means an individual who provides vocational rehabilitation services.

(2) “Rehabilitation practitioner” includes:

(i) a nurse certified by the State Board of Nursing as a nurse case manager;

(ii) a rehabilitation counselor; and

(iii) a vocational evaluator.

(e) “State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services” means the State agency designated to administer the public vocational rehabilitation services program.

(f) “Vocational rehabilitation services” has the meaning stated in § 9–670 of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-215 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-215
§9–215.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county may grant, by law, a local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program provided under § 9–104 of this title.

(b) The county or Baltimore City may not obtain reimbursement under § 9–104(s) of this title for the amount of the local supplement authorized under this section.

(c) The county shall notify the Department of the enactment of the local supplement and any change in the local supplement in accordance with any guidelines specified by the Department.

(d) (1) The Department is responsible for the administrative duties that relate to the application and determination of eligibility for a property tax credit under this section.

(2) The county shall reimburse the Department for the reasonable cost of administering the Tax Credit Program under this section.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the local supplement authorized in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the provisions of the State Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program provided under § 9–104 of this title.

(2) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county:

(i) may alter, by law, the following provisions for purposes of a local supplement granted under this section:

1. the limitation on the assessed value of a dwelling taken into account in determining total real property tax under § 9–104(a)(13) of this title;

2. the percentages and combined income levels specified under § 9–104(g) of this title; and

3. the limitation on combined net worth or combined gross income of the homeowner under § 9–104(j) of this title; and

(ii) may provide, by law, for limitations on eligibility for a local supplement granted under this section in addition to the requirements for eligibility under § 9–104 of this title.

(3) The additional eligibility criteria provided under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection may include:

(i) criteria limiting eligibility for a local supplement granted under this section to homeowners:

1. who have reached a certain age;

2. who have resided in their dwellings for more than a certain number of years; or

3. whose assessments have increased more than a certain percentage over a certain period of time;

(ii) any combination of the criteria specified in item (i) of this paragraph; and

(iii) any additional criteria for eligibility that the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county determine to be necessary or appropriate.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-315 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-315
§9–315.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed dealer or licensed special fuel seller shall deduct 0.5% of the 1st 10 cents of the motor fuel tax on each gallon of motor fuel, as a discount:

(1) instead of an allowance for evaporation, shrinkage, and handling; and

(2) to reimburse the licensed dealer or licensed special fuel seller for expenses incurred for the State in:

(i) keeping records;

(ii) collecting and paying the tax; and

(iii) preparing reports.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) any aviation gasoline; or

(ii) any other motor fuel on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid.

(2) From the discount under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) a licensed dealer who sells gasoline to a retail service station dealer shall deduct on the bill 1/2 of the discount;

(ii) a licensed dealer who sells gasoline to a licensed distributor or licensed special fuel seller shall deduct on the bill 2/3 of the discount;

(iii) a licensed distributor who sells motor fuel to a retail service station dealer shall deduct on the bill 1/3 of the discount;

(iv) a licensed special fuel seller who sells special fuel to a retail service station dealer shall deduct on the bill 1/2 of the discount;

(v) a licensed special fuel seller who sells special fuel to a licensed distributor shall deduct on the bill 2/3 of the discount; and

(vi) a licensed special fuel seller who sells gasoline to a licensed distributor shall deduct on the bill 1/3 of the discount.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-311 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311
§9–311.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A savings and loan association shall have a president, a secretary, and a treasurer and other officers as it may authorize.

(2) Except for the president, who may not hold any other office than that of chairman of the board, the bylaws of an association may provide that the same individual may hold 2 offices.

(3) The president shall be a member of the board of directors.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in the bylaws, the board of directors shall elect the officers, and fill all vacancies.

(2) By a vote of the majority of the board at any time, the board may remove any officer elected or appointed.

(c) The officers shall have the authority and perform the duties as are provided in the bylaws, or, in the absence of a provision in the bylaws, as are provided by the board.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of the Division Director’s letter of preliminary approval, the board of directors of the converting association shall call a meeting of the members for the purpose of considering the plan of conversion to a capital stock association.

(b) At least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, before the meeting, the converting association shall mail notice of the meeting to all members entitled to vote.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties.

(b) The county commissioners of each county are a corporation.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4011 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 40 / Section 9-4011
§9–4011.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.

(c) “Disciplinary action” means any punitive action against a child that results in more security, additional obligations, or less personal freedom.

(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(e) “Facility” means:

(1) a residential facility operated by the Department;

(2) a residential facility owned by the Department but privately operated; and

(3) a residential facility licensed by the Department.

(f) (1) “Grievance” means a complaint made by a child or on behalf of a child due to a circumstance or an action considered to be unjust.

(2) “Grievance” does not include an employee grievance, disciplinary appeal, or complaint.

(g) “Juvenile justice monitor” means an individual employed by the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman to determine whether the needs of children under the jurisdiction of the Department are being met in compliance with State law, that their rights are being upheld, and that they are not being abused.

(h) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.

(i) “Unit” means the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit of the Office.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-685 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-685
§9–685.
Status: in_force

If a dependent of a covered employee dies, the right to any death benefit that is payable to the dependent and unpaid on the date of death of the dependent:

(1) shall survive and be vested in the surviving dependents of the covered employee, as determined by the Commission; and

(2) if there are no surviving dependents of the covered employee, shall not survive.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-10 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-10
§9–1A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) An applicant or a licensee is subject to:

1. the minority business participation goal established for a unit by the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs under § 14–302(a)(1)(ii) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

2. any other corresponding provisions of law under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(ii) The minority business participation goal shall apply to:

1. construction related to video lottery terminals; and

2. procurement related to the operation of video lottery terminals, including procurement of equipment and ongoing services.

(2) If the county in which a video lottery facility will be located has higher minority business participation requirements than the State as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the applicant shall meet the county’s minority business participation requirements to the extent possible.

(3) A county in which a video lottery facility will be located may impose local business, local minority business participation, and local hiring requirements to the extent authorized by local law and permitted by the United States Constitution.

(4) Any collective bargaining agreement or agreements, including a project labor agreement or a neutrality agreement, entered into by an applicant or licensee may not negate the requirements of this subsection.

(5) If an applicant for employment at a video lottery facility believes that the applicant has been discriminated against in the employment process, the applicant may appeal the employment decision to the local human relations board in the county where the facility is located.

(6) Notwithstanding any collective bargaining agreement or agreements, a licensee shall:

(i) provide health insurance coverage for its employees; and

(ii) give a preference to hiring qualified employees from the communities within 10 miles of the video lottery facility.

(7) A licensee shall:

(i) provide retirement benefits for its employees; and

(ii) if the licensee is a racetrack licensee, provide retirement benefits to its video lottery operation employees that are equivalent to the level of benefits provided to the racetrack employees who are eligible under the Maryland Racetrack Employees Pension Fund.

(8) Notwithstanding any collective bargaining agreement or agreements, if the licensee is a racetrack location, the licensee shall provide health insurance coverage to all employees of the racetrack, including the employees of the racetrack on the backstretch of the racetrack.

(b) (1) The Commission shall ensure that a video lottery operation licensee complies with the requirements of subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section as a condition of holding the video lottery operation license.

(2) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall monitor a licensee’s compliance with subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

(3) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall report to the Commission at least every 6 months on the compliance of licensees with subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

(4) If the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs reports that a licensee is not in compliance with subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the Commission may take immediate action to ensure the compliance of the licensee.

(c) On or after July 1, 2026, the provisions of subsections (a)(1) and (2) and (b) of this section and any regulations adopted under subsections (a)(1) and (2) and (b) of this section shall be of no effect and may not be enforced.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-116 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-116
§9–116.
Status: in_force

A party to a proceeding by or against a personal representative, heir, devisee, distributee, or legatee as such, in which a judgment or decree may be rendered for or against them, or by or against an incompetent person, may not testify concerning any transaction with or statement made by the dead or incompetent person, personally or through an agent since dead, unless called to testify by the opposite party, or unless the testimony of the dead or incompetent person has been given already in evidence in the same proceeding concerning the same transaction or statement.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-605 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-605
§9–605.
Status: in_force

(a) The Trust shall meet at least twice a year or as necessary as determined by the Trust.

(b) A voting and nonvoting member of the Trust:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

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

(c) The Trust may:

(1) adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; and

(2) appoint committees to carry out the purposes of the Trust.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-511.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-511.1
§9–511.
Status: in_force

§9–511.1.

(a) A county may remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility from the county plan if:

(1) The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a new permit within 1 year of inclusion in the plan;

(2) The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a renewal in accordance with § 10-226(b) of the State Government Article;

(3) The Department denies a permit for the proposed solid waste acceptance facility in its final decision; or

(4) The proposed solid waste acceptance facility is not constructed within 10 years after receiving a permit.

(b) For the purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this section, a new permit does not include a permit application for expansion or major modification of an existing facility.

(c) This section may not be construed to allow the county to remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility if the solid waste acceptance facility is necessary to provide adequate capacity for the disposal of solid waste generated within the county in accordance with § 9-505 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2104
§9–2104.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that distributes or sells a compostable food or beverage product intended for sale or distribution by a retailer in the State shall ensure that the compostable food or beverage product is labeled:

(1) In a manner that is readily and easily identifiable from other food or beverage products;

(2) In a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; and

(3) (i) With a certification logo indicating the compostable food or beverage product meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification or ASTM D6868 standard specification; or

(ii) As compostable.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section has effect only to the extent that the provision does not conflict with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-220 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-220
§9–220.
Status: in_force

The Department shall have a unit for research and development that shall:

(1) compile accurate statistics and reliable information on all aspects of the juvenile program of the State;

(2) monitor current developments in the field of juvenile services;

(3) assess existing programs and activities, including youth services bureaus;

(4) help develop new or improved means, including greater utilization of youth services bureaus under § 9-233 of this subtitle, to prevent juvenile offenses and control and treat juvenile offenders;

(5) if necessary, initiate studies to help the Secretary in general planning and program development for the Department; and

(6) for these and related purposes, use research and information available from all sources.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Discharge” means:

(1) The addition, introduction, leaking, spilling, or emitting of a pollutant into the waters of this State; or

(2) The placing of a pollutant in a location where the pollutant is likely to pollute.

(c) (1) “Disposal system” means a system for disposing of wastes by surface, above surface, or underground methods.

(2) “Disposal system” includes a treatment works and a disposal well.

(d) (1) “Effluent limitation” means a restriction or prohibition that:

(i) Is established under federal law or a law of this State; and

(ii) Specifies quantities, rates, or concentrations of chemical, physical, biological, or other constituents that are discharged into the waters of this State.

(2) “Effluent limitation” includes:

(i) Parameters for toxic and nontoxic discharges;

(ii) Standards of performance for new sources; and

(iii) Ocean discharge standards.

(d–1) “Failing on–site sewage disposal system” means an on–site sewage disposal system or a cesspool, or a component of an on–site sewage disposal system or a cesspool, that is a threat to public health due to:

(1) The potential for direct contact between sewage and members of the public;

(2) A failure to prevent:

(i) Sewage from reaching the surface of the ground;

(ii) Sewage from backing up into a structure due to slow soil absorption of sewage effluent;

(iii) Sewage from leaking from a sewage tank or collection system;

(iv) Unless specifically authorized by a groundwater protection report approved by the Department before January 1, 2019, groundwater degradation; or

(v) Surface water degradation; or

(3) For a permitted on–site sewage disposal system, significant noncompliance with the standards and conditions of the on–site sewage disposal system permit.

(e) “Industrial user” means:

(1) A person who is engaged in manufacturing, fabricating, or assembling goods; or

(2) A member of any class of significant producers of pollutants identified under rules or regulations adopted by:

(i) The Secretary; or

(ii) The administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(f) “National pollutant discharge elimination system” means the national system for issuing permits as designated by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

(g) “Pollutant” means:

(1) Any waste or wastewater that is discharged from:

(i) A publicly owned treatment works; or

(ii) An industrial source; or

(2) Any other liquid, gaseous, solid, or other substance that will pollute any waters of this State.

(h) “Pollution” means any contamination or other alteration of the physical, chemical, or biological properties of any waters of this State, including a change in temperature, taste, color, turbidity, or odor of the waters or the discharge or deposit of any organic matter, harmful organism, or liquid, gaseous, solid, radioactive, or other substance into any waters of this State, that will render the waters harmful or detrimental to:

(1) Public health, safety, or welfare;

(2) Domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate beneficial uses;

(3) Livestock, wild animals, or birds; or

(4) Fish or other aquatic life.

(i) “Publicly owned treatment works” means a facility that is:

(1) Owned by this State or a political subdivision, municipal corporation, or other public entity; and

(2) Used for the treatment of pollutants.

(j) (1) “Solid waste” means any garbage, refuse, sludge, or liquid from industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operations or from community activities.

(2) “Solid waste” includes:

(i) Scrap tires as defined in § 9–201 of this title;

(ii) Organic material capable of being composted that is not composted in accordance with regulations adopted under § 9–1725(b) of this title;

(iii) Materials that are managed at a recycling facility and are not recyclable materials as defined in § 9–1701 of this title; and

(iv) Recyclable materials as defined in § 9–1701 of this title that are not:

1. Returned to the marketplace in the form of a raw material or product within 1 calendar year from the time the recyclable materials are received; or

2. Otherwise managed in accordance with regulations adopted under § 9–1713 of this title.

(3) “Solid waste” does not include:

(i) Solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage or in irrigation return flows;

(ii) Compost as defined in § 9–1701 of this title;

(iii) Organic material capable of being composted that is composted in accordance with regulations adopted under § 9–1725(b) of this title; or

(iv) Materials that are managed at a recycling facility in accordance with regulations adopted under § 9–1713 of this title.

(k) “Water quality standard” means a water quality standard that is adopted and effective under federal law or a law of this State.

(l) “Waters of this State” includes:

(1) Both surface and underground waters within the boundaries of this State subject to its jurisdiction, including that part of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundaries of this State, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and all ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, public ditches, tax ditches, and public drainage systems within this State, other than those designed and used to collect, convey, or dispose of sanitary sewage; and

(2) The flood plain of free–flowing waters determined by the Department of Natural Resources on the basis of the 100–year flood frequency.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not preclude a local jurisdiction from adopting more stringent standards to govern the installation of sprinkler systems in new construction.

(b) Industrialized buildings under the authority of the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 3 of this article shall comply with the standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies as adopted in the regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2428 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2428
§9–2428.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of this article and this part, before the Board takes any final action under § 9–2426 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(2) A hearing shall be set within a reasonable time, not exceeding 6 months, after the Board brings charges against a licensee.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:

(1) served personally on the individual; or

(2) mailed to the last known address of the individual.

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

(f) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may nevertheless hear and decide on the matter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: reserved

(a) A financing statement sufficiently provides the name of the debtor:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3), if the debtor is a registered organization or the collateral is held in a trust that is a registered organization, only if the financing statement provides the name that is stated to be the registered organization’s name on the public organic record most recently filed with or issued or enacted by the registered organization’s jurisdiction of organization which purports to state, amend, or restate the registered organization’s name;

(2) Subject to subsection (f), if the collateral is being administered by the personal representative of a decedent, only if the financing statement provides, as the name of the debtor, the name of the decedent and, in a separate part of the financing statement, indicates that the collateral is being administered by a personal representative;

(3) If the collateral is held in a trust that is not a registered organization, only if the financing statement:

(A) Provides, as the name of the debtor:

(i) If the organic record of the trust specifies a name for the trust, the name so specified; or

(ii) If the organic record of the trust does not specify a name for the trust, the name of the settlor or testator; and

(B) In a separate part of the financing statement:

(i) If the name is provided in accordance with subparagraph (A)(i), indicates that the collateral is held in a trust; or

(ii) If the name is provided in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii), provides additional information sufficient to distinguish the trust from other trusts having one or more of the same settlors or the same testator and indicates that the collateral is held in a trust, unless the additional information so indicates;

(4) Subject to subsection (g), if the debtor is an individual to whom this State has issued a driver’s license or an identification card that has not expired, only if it provides the name of the individual which is indicated on the driver’s license or identification card;

(5) If the debtor is an individual to whom paragraph (4) does not apply, only if it provides the individual name of the debtor or the surname and first personal name of the debtor; and

(6) In other cases:

(A) If the debtor has a name, only if it provides the organizational name of the debtor; and

(B) If the debtor does not have a name, only if it provides the names of the partners, members, associates, or other persons comprising the debtor, in a manner that each name provided would be sufficient if the person named were the debtor.

(b) A financing statement that provides the name of the debtor in accordance with subsection (a) of this section is not rendered ineffective by the absence of:

(1) A trade name or other name of the debtor; or

(2) Unless required under subsection (a)(6)(B), names of partners, members, associates, or other persons comprising the debtor.

(c) A financing statement that provides only the debtor’s trade name does not sufficiently provide the name of the debtor.

(d) Failure to indicate the representative capacity of a secured party or representative of a secured party does not affect the sufficiency of a financing statement.

(e) A financing statement may provide the name of more than one debtor and the name of more than one secured party.

(f) The name of the decedent indicated on the order appointing the personal representative of the decedent issued by the court having jurisdiction over the collateral is sufficient as the “name of the decedent” under subsection (a)(2).

(g) If this State has issued to an individual more than one driver’s license or identification card of a kind described in subsection (a)(4), the one that was issued most recently is the one to which subsection (a)(4) refers.

(h) In this section, the “name of the settlor or testator” means:

(1) If the settlor is a registered organization, the name that is stated to be the settlor’s name on the public organic record most recently filed with or issued or enacted by the settlor’s jurisdiction of organization which purports to state, amend, or restate the settlor’s name; or

(2) In other cases, the name of the settlor or testator indicated in the trust’s organic record.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-924 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-924
§9–924.
Status: in_force

If a political subdivision that is not a member of an authority annexes real property that is served by the authority, the authority may continue to do business on and exercise jurisdiction over its properties and facilities over its annexed real property as long as:

(1) Any bond or indebtedness of the authority in effect at the time of the annexation remains outstanding or unpaid; or

(2) Any contract or other obligation of the authority in effect at the time of the annexation continues in force.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1108.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1108.2
§9–1108.
Status: in_force

§9–1108.2.

(a) In this section, “watershed implementation plan” has the meaning stated in § 8–2A–01 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) The following may count toward a nitrogen load reduction identified in the State’s or a local jurisdiction’s watershed implementation plan:

(1) A reduction in nitrogen from upgrading an on–site sewage disposal system to the best available technology for the removal of nitrogen if the operation and maintenance for the on–site sewage disposal system is current; and

(2) A reduction in nitrogen from pumping out an on–site sewage disposal system that is subject to a local jurisdiction’s septic stewardship plan if the local jurisdiction’s septic stewardship plan meets the requirements under § 9–1605.2(h)(8)(iii)2 of this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1724.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1724.1
§9–1724.
Status: in_force

§9–1724.1.

(a) In this section, “person”:

(1) Includes:

(i) An individual facility owned or operated by a local school system;

(ii) An individual public primary or secondary school;

(iii) An individual nonpublic school;

(iv) A supermarket, convenience store, mini–mart, or similar establishment;

(v) A business, school, or institutional cafeteria; and

(vi) A cafeteria operated by or on behalf of the State or a local government; and

(2) Does not include:

(i) The aggregate of all school buildings and facilities in a local school system; or

(ii) A restaurant establishment that:

1. Accommodates the public; and

2. Is equipped with a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals.

(b) This section applies only to a person that:

(1) (i) On or after January 1, 2023, generates at least 2 tons of food residuals each week; and

(ii) On or after January 1, 2024, generates at least 1 ton of food residuals each week; and

(2) Generates the food residuals at a location that is within a 30–mile radius of an organics recycling facility that:

(i) Has the capacity to accept and process all of the person’s food residuals;

(ii) Is willing to accept all of the person’s food residuals for recycling; and

(iii) Is willing to enter into a contract to accept and process the person’s food residuals.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person that generates food residuals shall:

(1) Separate the food residuals from other solid waste; and

(2) Ensure that the food residuals are diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system by:

(i) Reducing the amount of food residuals generated by the person;

(ii) Donating servable food;

(iii) Managing the food residuals in an organics recycling system installed on–site;

(iv) Providing for the collection and transportation of the food residuals for agricultural use, including for use as animal feed;

(v) Providing for the collection and transportation of the food residuals for processing in an organics recycling facility; or

(vi) Engaging in any combination of the waste diversion activities listed under items (i) through (v) of this item.

(d) (1) A person that generates food residuals may apply to the Department for a waiver from the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The Department may grant a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the person demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Department, undue hardship because of the following:

(i) The cost of diverting food residuals from a refuse disposal system is more than 10% more expensive than the cost of disposing the food residuals at a refuse disposal system; or

(ii) Other reasonable circumstances.

(3) The Department shall establish waiver application procedures to carry out this subsection.

(e) On or before December 31 each year, beginning in 2023, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the implementation of this section, including the impacts on waste diversion in the State.

(f) (1) The Department shall issue a warning to a person who violates this section or any rule or regulation adopted under this section.

(2) After receiving a warning issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who subsequently violates this section, or any rule or regulation adopted under this section, shall be subject to a civil penalty, to be collected in a civil action brought by the Department, of:

(i) $250 for the second violation;

(ii) $500 for the third violation; and

(iii) $1,000 for the fourth and each subsequent violation.

(3) Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

(4) Penalties collected under this subsection shall be distributed to a special fund, to be used only to finance incentives that encourage food waste reduction and composting in the State.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-109 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

If the Secretary has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this subtitle, he may institute judicial proceedings in the county in which the violation occurred. The Secretary may file information with the Attorney General for prosecution. However, no prosecution under this subtitle may be instituted without first affording the person against whom proceedings are contemplated an opportunity to appear personally or by counsel before the Secretary to introduce evidence.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Long–Term Care Administrators in the Department.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-507 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-507
§9–507.
Status: in_force

Sick leave that is forfeited is placed, unless the employee objects, in the State Employees' Leave Bank established by § 9-602(a)(1) of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1015 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1015
§9–1015.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Certified or abridged copy” means a copy of a restricted vital record that contains only the personal information that appears on the certificate of birth and does not include any confidential medical information appearing on the certificate.

(3) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.

(4) “Extract” means the following information from a restricted vital record:

(i) full names;

(ii) birthplaces of parents; and

(iii) date and place of birth or death.

(5) “File” means to present for registration at the Department any certificate of birth, death, adoption, marriage, divorce, or annulment.

(6) “Restricted vital record” means a certificate of birth that pertains to a birth that occurred fewer than 100 years prior to the request for the record or to a death that occurred fewer than 10 years prior to the request for the record.

(7) “Unrestricted vital record” means a record in the custody of the Archives, including one obtained from the Department by the Archives, that pertains to a birth that occurred more than 100 years prior to the request for the record, or to any marriage license, to a report of absolute divorce or annulment of marriage, or to a death that occurred more than 10 years prior to the request for the record.

(8) “Vital record” means a record of birth, death, marriage, absolute divorce, or marriage annulment required by law to be filed with the Department.

(b) Upon request of the Archives, the Department shall provide the Archives with vital records and indexes of vital records that are in the custody of the Department.

(c) Vital records and indexes may be copied by the Archivist in any manner.

(d) (1) Upon request, the Archives may only disclose and provide copies of vital records to:

(i) an individual who is lawfully entitled under § 4–217(b)(1) of the Health – General Article to obtain a certified or abridged copy of a restricted vital record from the Department or any other original custodian;

(ii) an individual who requests an unrestricted vital record; or

(iii) an individual who has evidence of the death of the person in the restricted vital record.

(2) An individual may examine and obtain a copy of indexes that pertain to vital records that are in the custody of the Archives.

(3) An individual may obtain an extract of a restricted vital record.

(4) An individual may obtain from the Archives a certified copy of the original of a vital record that may be examined under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(e) The Archives may charge a reasonable fee to cover the expense of copying vital records or indexes to a vital record, to make extracts from restricted vital records or to undertake a search for vital records.

(f) (1) An individual may not request a copy of vital records, indexes to vital records, or extracts from restricted vital records for the purpose of commercial solicitation or private gain.

(2) The Archives may require an individual to state the individual’s intended use of the information obtained under this section.

(g) Under this section, the copying and use of vital records for disclosure, the disclosure of vital records, or extracts of restricted vital records or indexes does not violate the rule of confidentiality in a provision of law, including Title 10, Subtitle 6 of this article or § 4–224 of the Health – General Article.

(h) The Archives is not liable to an individual for:

(1) errors in indexing or extracting information from vital records; or

(2) reasonable reliance on evidence that the person in a restricted vital record is deceased.

(i) Unless a record has been transferred to the custody of the Archives, the information disclosed under this section does not constitute an official record.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1106 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1106
§9–1106.
Status: in_force

The governing body of Howard County may enact local laws governing the installation and use of multiuse sewerage systems that are not inconsistent with State law.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-640 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-640
§9–640.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a capital stock savings and loan association converted under this part to a commercial bank may exercise all the powers of, and shall be subject to all the restrictions imposed on, a commercial bank under this article.

(b) A commercial bank that results from a conversion of a capital stock savings and loan association may hold assets or conduct business activities, other than insurance assets and insurance activities, that result from the conversion and that do not conform with applicable law, unless a different period is authorized by federal regulatory agencies:

(1) For a period of 5 years after the conversion; and

(2) If the Commissioner approves, for an additional period not exceeding 5 years.

(c) A commercial bank resulting from a conversion of a capital stock savings and loan association may hold insurance assets or conduct insurance activities that were held or conducted before the conversion and that do not conform with applicable law, for a period of 2 years after the date of conversion, unless a different period is authorized by federal regulatory agencies.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a commercial bank resulting from the conversion of a capital stock savings and loan association may hold insurance assets or conduct insurance activities only to the extent permitted under applicable law for a Maryland commercial bank.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 15 / Section 9-1502
§9–1502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to a cleaning agent that is:

(1) A detergent used in dairy, beverage, or food processing cleaning equipment;

(2) A phosphoric acid product, including a sanitizer, brightener, acid cleaner, or metal conditioner;

(3) A detergent used in hospitals, veterinary hospitals or clinics, or health care facilities or in agricultural production;

(4) A detergent used by industry for metal cleaning or conditioning;

(5) Manufactured, stored, or distributed for use or sale outside of the State;

(6) Used in any laboratory, including a biological laboratory, research facility, chemical laboratory, and engineering laboratory; or

(7) Used in a commercial laundry that provides laundry services for a hospital, health care facility, or veterinary hospital.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-18 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-18
§9–3A–18.
Status: in_force

An individual whose license has been revoked or surrendered under this subtitle may not work for, be employed by, or perform services for an assisted living program or nursing home in the State unless the individual’s license is reinstated under § 9–3A–16 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-336 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-336
§9–336.
Status: in_force

(a) Any complaint, order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:

(1) In accordance with § 1–204 of this article; or

(2) By publication.

(b) If service is made by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, the person who mails the document shall file with the Department verified proof of mailing.

(c) Any notice that requires filing of a report, attendance at a hearing, or both shall be served at least 10 days before the earlier of:

(1) The time set for the hearing, if any; or

(2) The time set for the filing of the report, if any.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2801 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 28 / Section 9-2801
§9–2801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Eligible neighborhood” means a neighborhood that includes census tracts with more than 30% of children living in poverty and is served by, as defined by the Office, a community school with a concentration of poverty level, as defined in § 5–223 of the Education Article, of:

(1) in fiscal year 2025 and 2026, at least 80%;

(2) in fiscal year 2027 through fiscal year 2029, at least 75%;

(3) in fiscal year 2030, at least 60%; and

(4) in fiscal year 2031, and each fiscal year thereafter, at least 55%.

(c) “Fund” means the ENOUGH Grant Fund.

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

(e) “Program” means the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program.

(f) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office for Children.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-218 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-218
§9–218.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Sanitary Facilities Fund.

(b) The Department may use the Sanitary Facilities Fund to finance planning for water and sewerage facilities and for solid waste disposal facilities and solid waste acceptance facilities.

(c) (1) The Department also may use funds appropriated in the State budget for general local health services to finance planning under this section.

(2) If the Department uses a general local health services appropriation to finance planning under this section, State, county, and local funds shall be provided in the same proportions as they would be provided to pay for minimum health services.

(d) The Department and any county, or the Department and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, jointly may finance planning under this section.

(e) The Department and any local government may make a joint financing agreement to use any available federal grant for the planning under this section.

(f) Any county or municipal corporation may appropriate its general funds to participate in the planning under this section.

(g) If a special government agency is charged with providing sanitary facilities in a county or municipal corporation, the Department, the county, or the municipal corporation may make general funds available to that agency for the planning under this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may enter upon any private or public premises during regular business hours in order to have access to seeds subject to this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under it.

(b) The Secretary may issue and enforce a written or printed stop-sale order to the owner or custodian of any lot of seed the Secretary finds in violation of any provision of this subtitle. The order prohibits sale of the seed until the Secretary has evidence that the seed is in compliance with the law.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-946 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-946
§9–946.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may set, charge, and collect rates, fees, and charges in connection with each of its projects to provide funds that, with any other available funds, are sufficient at all times:

(1) To pay:

(i) The expenses of the authority;

(ii) The cost of construction, extension, repair, improvement, maintenance, and operation of each facility and property of the authority;

(iii) The cost of maintenance, repair, and operation of each project for which the authority issued bonds under this subtitle, including the creation of reserves for the maintenance, repair, operation, replacement, depreciation, and necessary extensions of the project; and

(iv) The principal of and interest on all bonds of the authority whenever due and payable, including the creation of reserves to provide a margin of safety; and

(2) To fulfill the terms of any agreement that is made with:

(i) A purchaser or holder of any bond of the authority;

(ii) A political subdivision that is incorporated or is a member of the authority; or

(iii) A political subdivision that is or will be served by the authority.

(b) An authority may:

(1) Set rates, fees, and charges for the services and facilities of its water system that are sufficient to pay:

(i) The cost of maintenance, repair, and operation of its sewerage system; and

(ii) The principal of and interest on bonds that the authority issues for its sewerage system; and

(2) Subject to prior pledges of surplus revenue, pledge any surplus revenue of its water system for the purposes stated in item (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) An authority may base rates, fees, and charges for the services and facilities of its sewerage system on:

(i) The quantity of water used;

(ii) The amount of the water bill;

(iii) The number and size of sewer connections;

(iv) The number and kind of plumbing fixtures in use in the premises that are connected with the sewerage system;

(v) The number or average number of individuals who reside in, work in, or are otherwise connected with the premises that are connected with the sewerage system;

(vi) The type or character of the premises that are connected with the sewerage system;

(vii) Any other factor that affects the use of the facilities furnished; or

(viii) Any combination of these factors.

(2) If any premises obtain all or part of their water from a source other than a public water system, an authority may charge the premises for sewerage services:

(i) By gauging or metering; or

(ii) In any other manner that the authority approves.

(d) An authority may base rates, fees, and charges for any of its other services and facilities on any factor that the authority determines to be reasonable and proper.

(e) The rates, fees, and charges of an authority shall be:

(1) Reasonable;

(2) Uniform by class; and

(3) Determined solely by the authority.

(f) (1) Any person who questions whether the rates, fees, or charges of an authority are reasonable or uniform may sue the authority:

(i) In the circuit court for the county in which the project is located; or

(ii) If the project is located in 2 or more counties, in the circuit court for the county in which the principal office of the project is located.

(2) The circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine the reasonableness and uniformity of the rates, fees, and other charges of an authority.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-03 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-03
§9–6A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall be registered with the Commission to provide vocational rehabilitation services under this subtitle.

(b) Rehabilitation specialists employed by the State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services, are not required to register individually to provide vocational rehabilitation services to clients of the Division.

(c) (1) Employers of rehabilitation practitioners are not required to register individually for their business to provide vocational rehabilitation services.

(2) Exemption of registration applies only to those employers who are not registered rehabilitation practitioners.

(3) Exempt employers may not individually provide vocational rehabilitation services.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-644 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-644
§9–644.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever practicable, a femoral, inguinal, or other hernia proven to be the result of an accidental personal injury or strain in accordance with § 9-504 of this title shall be treated by surgery.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a covered employee suffers a compensable hernia and undergoes surgery, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation only for lost time.

(2) For the purpose of computing lost time under paragraph (1) of this subsection, any time lost because of a delay in holding a hearing shall not be counted as lost time if the delay occurred at the request or due to the fault of the covered employee.

(c) If a special examination shows that a covered employee who suffered from a compensable hernia and underwent surgery has a permanent partial, permanent total, or temporary total disability resulting from the operation, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation for a permanent partial, permanent total, or temporary total disability in accordance with the applicable part of this subtitle.

(d) If a covered employee who suffered a compensable hernia dies as a result of surgery, the death shall be considered death as a result of the accidental personal injury or strain that caused the hernia and the employer or its insurer shall provide death benefits in accordance with Part XII of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-108 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

If all or any part of the land or buildings against which a mechanic’s lien has been established pursuant to this subtitle shall be sold under foreclosure or a judgment, execution or any other court order, all liens and encumbrances on such property shall be satisfied in accordance with their priority, subject to the limitation in the next sentence of this section. If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to satisfy all liens established pursuant to this subtitle, then all proceeds available to satisfy each such lien shall be stated by the court auditor as one fund, and the amount to be disbursed to satisfy each lien established pursuant to this subtitle shall bear the same proportion to that fund as the amount of such lien bears to the total amount secured by all such liens, without regard to priority among such liens.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1109 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1109
§9–1109.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “individual sewerage system” means a privately owned system of sewers, piping and treatment tanks or other facilities that:

(1) Serves only a single lot for the disposal of sewage; and

(2) Discharges to the surface waters of the State.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not install an individual sewerage system in the State.

(c) Subject to the Department’s approval, a person may install an individual sewerage system in the State for residential use if an existing on–site sewage disposal system fails and cannot be repaired or replaced by any means.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-223 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-223
§9–223.
Status: in_force

(a) If a water supply system that serves the public or a sewerage system that serves the public is directly available to service any property on which there is a spring, well, cesspool, privy, sink drain, or private sewage disposal system that is or could become prejudicial to health or the environment, the Secretary may order that:

(1) The property be connected with the water supply system or sewage disposal system; and

(2) The spring, well, cesspool, privy, sink drain, or private sewage disposal system be abandoned in a condition that will prevent it from being used or harming health.

(b) If the Secretary determines that a proposed well, cesspool, privy, sink drain, or private sewage disposal system would be prejudicial to health, the Secretary may prevent construction of the well, cesspool, privy, sink drain, or private sewage disposal system.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) The construction of a new dwelling; or

(ii) Any addition to or renovation of an existing dwelling.

(2) The Secretary shall allow the owner of a dwelling unit to install an on-site sewage disposal system for the dwelling unit if:

(i) The dwelling unit is owner-occupied;

(ii) The dwelling unit is legally situated on a property and legally occupied; and

(iii) The Secretary finds that the on-site sewage disposal system would be a reasonable solution to sewage problems on the property and would not be an undue risk to the environment or to public health, safety, or welfare.

(d) (1) A person may not build a privy in this State unless the privy will, in the judgment of the Secretary, prevent:

(i) The soil from coming in contact with any fecal matter; and

(ii) Flies from gaining access to any fecal matter.

(2) If the Secretary finds that a person has built a privy in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall:

(i) Condemn the privy; and

(ii) Order any change sufficient to bring about compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) This section does not authorize the Secretary to prohibit a bona fide religious group from the free exercise of their religious beliefs by constructing a shallow well or a privy, if the well or privy:

(i) Is built in accordance with specified standards; and

(ii) Is not prejudicial to health or to the environment.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-08 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-08
§9–6A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for registration, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall:

(1) be at least 18 years old; and

(2) satisfy the education, experience, and supervision requirements of § 9-6A-09 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) When it is desired to have returned to this State a person charged in this State with a crime, and the person is imprisoned or is held under criminal proceedings then pending in another state, the Governor of this State may agree with the executive authority of the other state for the extradition of the person before the conclusion of proceedings or term of sentence in the other state, upon condition that the person be returned to the other state at the expense of this State as soon as the prosecution in this State is terminated.

(b) The Governor of this State may also surrender, on demand of the executive authority of any other state, any person in this State who is charged in the manner provided in § 9-123 of this title with having violated the laws of the state whose executive authority is making the demand, even though the person left the demanding state involuntarily.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Coerce” means to compel or attempt to compel another by threat of harm or other adverse consequences.

(c) “Criminal organization” means an enterprise whose members:

(1) individually or collectively engage in a pattern of organized crime activity;

(2) have as one of their primary objectives or activities the commission of one or more underlying crimes, including acts by juveniles that would be underlying crimes if committed by adults; and

(3) have in common an overt or covert organizational or command structure.

(d) “Enterprise” includes:

(1) a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, business trust, or other legal entity; or

(2) any group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity.

(e) “Pattern of organized crime activity” means the commission of, attempted commission of, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of two or more underlying crimes or acts by a juvenile that would be an underlying crime if committed by an adult, provided the crimes or acts were not part of the same incident.

(f) “Solicit” has the meaning stated in § 11–301 of this article.

(g) “Underlying crime” means:

(1) a crime of violence as defined under § 14–101 of this article;

(2) a violation of § 3–203 (second degree assault), § 3–1102 (sex trafficking), § 3–1103 (forced marriage), § 4–203 (wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun), § 4–204 (use of a firearm in the commission of a crime), § 7–113 (embezzlement by fiduciary), or § 7–315 (theft – telecommunications–related) of this article, § 9–102 (subornation of perjury), § 9–202(a) (bribery of juror), § 9–302 (inducing false testimony or avoidance of subpoena), § 9–303 (retaliation for testimony), § 9–305 (intimidating or corrupting juror), § 9–306 (obstruction of justice), § 9–307 (destruction of evidence), § 9–412 (contraband – in general), § 9–413 (contraband – for escape), § 9–416 (contraband – controlled dangerous substance), or § 9–417 (contraband – telecommunications–related) of this title, or § 11–304 (receiving earnings of prostitute), § 11–307 (house of prostitution), or § 12–104 (gaming offenses) of this article;

(3) a felony violation of § 3–701 (extortion), § 4–503 (manufacture or possession of destructive device), § 5–602 (distribution of CDS), § 5–603 (manufacturing CDS or equipment), § 5–604(b) (creating or possessing a counterfeit substance), § 5–606 (false prescription), § 6–103 (second degree arson), § 6–202 (first degree burglary), § 6–203 (second degree burglary), § 6–204 (third degree burglary), § 7–104 (theft), or § 7–105 (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle) of this article;

(4) a felony violation of § 5–133 of the Public Safety Article;

(5) a felony violation of Title 8 of this article (fraud and related crimes);

(6) bribery under Subtitle 2 of this title;

(7) false statements under Subtitle 5 of this title;

(8) impersonating a police officer under § 3–502 of the Public Safety Article;

(9) threat of mass violence under Title 3, Subtitle 10 of this article;

(10) a violation of § 11–207 or § 11–208 of this article (child pornography);

(11) a felony violation of Title 27, Subtitle 4 of the Insurance Article (insurance fraud);

(12) removal or falsification of vehicle identification number under § 14–107 of the Transportation Article;

(13) abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult under § 3–604 or § 3–605 of this article;

(14) a crime under the laws of another state or of the United States that would be a crime listed in items (1) through (13) of this subsection if committed in this State; or

(15) the attempted commission of, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of a crime or act listed in items (1) through (14) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-921 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-921
§9–921.
Status: in_force

Subject to reasonable local police regulation that is established by the governing body of any political subdivision that has jurisdiction in the area, an authority may enter on, use, occupy, or dig up any street, road, highway, or public or private land that is necessary to acquire, construct, or maintain a project.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

This title is the Maryland Employment Agency Act.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-903 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-903
§9–903.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not provide services as a fire sprinkler contractor in the State unless the person is licensed by the State Fire Marshal.

(b) This subtitle does not prohibit:

(1) inspections and tests of fire sprinkler systems by insurance representatives if the representatives are acting in the performance of their assigned duties;

(2) inspections, tests, and repairs of fire sprinkler systems by full–time maintenance employees of a property owner if the employees:

(i) are knowledgeable about fire sprinkler systems; and

(ii) are acting in the performance of their assigned duties for the property owner;

(3) inspections, tests, plan review, and ensuring the maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, emergency maintenance activity on fire sprinkler systems, or restoration to active service of operating or recently operated fire sprinkler systems by members of State, county, municipal, career, or volunteer fire departments, or authorities with jurisdiction if the members are acting in their capacity as members of the fire departments or authorities;

(4) installation of limited area fire sprinkler systems or emergency temporary repairs on fire sprinkler systems performed by master plumbers if the plumbers are acting in accordance with regulations adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission; or

(5) inspections, tests, preparation of design and specification documents, hydraulic calculations, layout, and plan review of fire sprinkler systems by Maryland professional engineers if the engineers are knowledgeable about fire sprinkler systems.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-106 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A person has control of a certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement as provided in § 8-106 of this article.

(b) A secured party has control of a commodity contract if:

(1) The secured party is the commodity intermediary with which the commodity contract is carried; or

(2) The commodity customer, secured party, and commodity intermediary have agreed that the commodity intermediary will apply any value distributed on account of the commodity contract as directed by the secured party without further consent by the commodity customer.

(c) A secured party having control of all security entitlements or commodity contracts carried in a securities account or commodity account has control over the securities account or commodity account.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1304 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1304
§9–1304.
Status: in_force

This subtitle denies any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this State the right to adopt and enforce any additional rule or regulation that relates to construction of wells.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-605 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-605
§9–605.
Status: in_force

(a) The estate of an individual who is sentenced to imprisonment in a correctional facility in the Division of Correction or is to be executed is liable:

(1) first, for payment of reparation to each person injured by the individual; and

(2) second, for expenses incurred by the State to apprehend, prosecute, convict, and remove the individual.

(b) To determine the amount of liability under subsection (a) of this section, the court in which the individual is convicted shall direct its clerk to certify to the managing official of the correctional facility the amount of reparation determined by the court and the costs incurred by the State in the prosecution and conviction of the individual.

(c) The managing official shall maintain a record of the liability of the estate of the individual as certified by the clerk under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9–312 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if:

(i) the applicant or licensee fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(ii) the applicant or licensee fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(iii) under the laws of the United States or of any state, the applicant or licensee is convicted of:

1. a felony; or

2. a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to practice landscape architecture;

(iv) the applicant or licensee is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing landscape architecture;

(v) the applicant or licensee has had a license to practice landscape architecture in another state revoked or suspended by the other state for a cause that would justify revocation or suspension under this title, except for the failure to pay a license fee;

(vi) the applicant or licensee violates any regulation adopted by the Board; or

(vii) the applicant or licensee violates any provision of this title.

(2) (i) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(ii) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:

1. the seriousness of the violation;

2. the harm caused by the violation;

3. the good faith of the licensee; and

4. any history of previous violations by the licensee.

(3) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

(b) The Board shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section:

(1) the nature of the crime;

(2) the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;

(3) with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to practice landscape architecture;

(4) the length of time since the conviction; and

(5) the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2430 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2430
§9–2430.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, an individual who acquires confidential information in the course of providing sign language interpretation services may not be required to disclose the information in any legal proceeding, trial, or investigation before a governmental unit without the consent of all parties to the sign language interpretation.

(b) An individual providing sign language interpretation services holds the same legal privilege as the individual receiving the sign language interpretation services.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-511 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-511
§9–511.
Status: in_force

A public agency meeting that is required to be open to the public under this subtitle shall be conducted in a location with reasonable facilities for public observation.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1005 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1005
§9–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly permitted by federal law or Title 5, Subtitle 11 of this article, a savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company that is not a Maryland association, an interstate association, an out–of–state association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company may not acquire a Maryland association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, an interstate association, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company having a Maryland association subsidiary.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a Maryland association, interstate association, Maryland savings and loan holding company, or out–of–state savings and loan holding company ceases to be a Maryland association, interstate association, Maryland savings and loan holding company, or out–of–state savings and loan holding company, as defined in this subtitle, the association or savings and loan holding company shall, within 2 years, divest itself of all deposit–taking offices in Maryland, Maryland associations, and Maryland savings and loan holding companies.

(2) A Maryland association, an interstate association, a Maryland savings and loan holding company, or an out–of–state savings and loan holding company may not be required to divest its deposit–taking offices in Maryland, Maryland associations, or Maryland savings and loan holding companies if:

(i) An institution in another jurisdiction not within the region is acquired under § 116 or § 123 of the Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, as amended or 12 U.S.C. § 1823(f);

(ii) A savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company having deposit–taking offices in a jurisdiction other than within the region is acquired in the regular course of securing or collecting a debt previously contracted in good faith, and the savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company divests the securities or assets acquired within 2 years of the date of acquisition; or

(iii) An increase in deposits in deposit–taking offices or in savings and loan association subsidiaries not within the region is not the result of an acquisition of a savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company.

(c) Any acquisition which would result in an association chartered under this title, or under the laws of any other state, having a deposit–taking office in Maryland is prohibited.

(d) (1) The Division Director may enforce the provisions of this section through the imposition of penalties up to $500 per day each day the violation continues to exist, the issuance of cease and desist orders under § 8–401 of this article, and any other remedies as are provided by law.

(2) In determining the amount of financial penalty to be imposed, the Division Director shall consider the following:

(i) The seriousness of the violation;

(ii) The good faith of the violator;

(iii) The violator’s history of previous violations;

(iv) The deleterious effect of the violation on the public and the savings and loan industry; and

(v) The assets of the violator.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2411 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2411
§9–2411.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the seven members:

(i) one shall be a member of the Maryland Association of the Deaf;

(ii) one shall be a deafblind individual;

(iii) one shall be a member of the Potomac Chapter of the Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf who holds a license under this part; and

(iv) four shall be determined by the Board by regulation.

(3) (i) The Governor shall appoint the members from a list of names submitted from a nomination process established by the Office.

(ii) To the extent practicable, the members appointed under this section shall reflect the racial and geographic diversity of the State.

(b) Each member shall:

(1) be a resident of the State; and

(2) be proficient in American Sign Language.

(c) Before taking office, each member appointed to the Board shall take the oath or affirmation required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(d) (1) The term of a Board member is 2 years, beginning on the date of appointment.

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

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

(4) A member may not serve more than three consecutive full terms.

(e) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duties, or other sufficient cause.

(2) The Governor shall remove a member who:

(i) ceases to meet the requirements under which the member was appointed under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) fails to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board during any 12–month period.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-904 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-904
§9–904.
Status: in_force

The sale of savings accounts of any savings and loan association in this State is exempt from all provisions of law of this State that provide for the supervision and regulation of the sale of securities. The sale of any accounts does not require any action by any official who supervises the sale of securities.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-106 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 1 / Section 9A-106
§9A–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the law of the jurisdiction in which a partnership has its chief executive office governs relations among the partners and between the partners and the partnership.

(b) The law of the state under which a foreign limited liability partnership is formed and registered as a limited liability partnership governs relations among the partners and the foreign limited liability partnership and the liability of a partner for any debts, obligations, or liabilities of or chargeable to the foreign limited liability partnership or another partner.

(c) A partnership, including a limited liability partnership, may conduct its business, carry on its operations, and have and exercise the powers granted by this title in any state, territory, district, or possession of the United States or in any foreign country.

(d) It is the policy of this State that the internal affairs of partnerships, including limited liability partnerships, formed and existing under this title, including the liability of partners for debts, obligations, and liabilities of or chargeable to partnerships, shall be subject to and governed by the laws of this State.

(e) It is the intent of the legislature that the legal existence of limited liability partnerships formed and existing under this title or a predecessor statute be recognized outside the boundaries of this State and that the laws of this State governing such limited liability partnerships transacting business outside this State be granted the protection of full faith and credit under the Constitution of the United States.

(f) A foreign limited liability partnership may not be denied registration under Subtitle 11 of this title by reason of any difference between those laws and the laws of this State.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-15 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-15
§9–1A–15.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee or the State, the manufacturer may not offer any video lottery terminal, central monitor and control system, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of video lottery terminals under this subtitle.

(2) Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee, the manufacturer may not offer any table games or table game equipment under this subtitle.

(b) Each manufacturer, and each person that owns or controls the manufacturer or management and supervisory personnel and other principal employees of the manufacturer, shall qualify under the standards and provisions set forth in §§ 9–1A–07 and 9–1A–08 of this subtitle for video lottery operation licensees.

(c) Except as provided in § 9–1A–16(a) of this subtitle, the Commission may not grant an exemption or waiver of any licensing requirement to an applicant for or holder of a manufacturer’s license.

(d) (1) A manufacturer of the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software shall manufacture or distribute the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.

(2) A manufacturer of table games and table game equipment shall manufacture or distribute the table games and table game equipment that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director, officer, and controlling person of a savings and loan association shall:

(1) Act in a fiduciary capacity towards the association, and the association’s members, stockholders, and depositors; and

(2) Discharge duties and their respective positions in good faith, and with the same diligence and care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under a similar circumstance in a like position.

(b) A director, officer, controlling person, or employee of a savings and loan association may not place himself in a position that creates a conflict of interest.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, a savings and loan association or a related entity may not make or renew a loan or extension of credit directly or indirectly to:

(1) Any controlling person, director, officer, or employee of the association, or a member of any of their immediate families; or

(2) Any corporation, association, partnership, trust or other entity in which an interest of 10 percent or more is owned by the controlling persons, directors, officers, or employees of the association, or members of any of their immediate families.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, a loan by a savings and loan association or a related entity is not prohibited to any controlling person, director, officer, or employee of an association or a member of any of their immediate families if the loan is:

(i) Secured by the borrower’s principal residence, including a principal residence under construction; or

(ii) Secured by the borrower’s savings account in the association, subject to the requirement that the loan secured by a savings account does not exceed the withdrawal value of the account.

(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection, a consumer loan by a savings and loan association or related entity is not prohibited to any employee of an association or a member of the employee’s immediate family.

(3) With respect to loans permitted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the loan or loans in the aggregate:

(i) May not exceed 80 percent of the appraised value of the borrower’s principal residence; or

(ii) May exceed 80 percent of the appraised value if:

1. The difference between that percentage and the total amount of the loan or loans does not exceed 15 percent; and

2. The difference is insured by an agency of the federal government or a private mortgage insurance company.

(4) Any loan permitted by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements:

(i) The loans shall be in the ordinary course of business of the association or subsidiary, may not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features, and may not exceed the loan amount that would be available to members of the general public of similar credit status applying for loans;

(ii) The loans shall be approved in advance by a resolution duly adopted after full disclosure by at least a majority of the entire board of directors of the association, but not including any director who has an interest in the loan transaction;

(iii) The disclosure of the loan transactions shall include whether the loan is made on substantially the same terms, including interest rate and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable loans to members of the general public;

(iv) The interest rate on the loans shall be at least 100 basis points above the current cost of funds of the association, and the resolution required by subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph shall set forth the association’s current cost of funds, including the elements of its computation; and

(v) In the case of a loan secured by a savings account, the interest rate shall be at least 100 basis points above the rate of return on the savings account, and the borrower may not withdraw funds from the account below the level of the amount of the outstanding balance of the loan.

(e) (1) A controlling person, director, officer, employee, or agent of a savings and loan association, or a member of any of their immediate families, directly, or indirectly may not assent to receive, or receive any money or other property of value as a fee, commission, gift, or remuneration of any type from any person or business entity, for procuring, endeavoring to procure, or performing any service, in connection with any loan from, investment by, or deposit in the association.

(2) This subsection does not prohibit an employee or agent of an association who is not a controlling person, director, or officer or a member of their immediate family from receiving fees in the nature of loan origination commissions from the association.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a controlling person, director, officer, employee or attorney of a savings and loan association, or member of that individual’s immediate family, directly or indirectly, may not purchase from, sell to, or lease from or to the association.

(2) The prohibition contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the Division Director makes a prior written determination that the purchase, sale, or lease to or from the association would be economically advantageous to, fair to, and in the best interest of the association.

(3) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect any bona fide lease, purchase order, or other contractual obligation entered into before June 1, 1986, between an association and a controlling person, director, officer, employee, or attorney of an association or a member of that individual’s immediate family.

(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an association may not honor an overdraft to a controlling person, director, officer, or employee of the association or a member of any of their immediate families on any account or accounts at the association.

(2) If an employee has overdraft protection on an account with the association, an association may honor an overdraft to an employee or a member of the employee’s immediate family to the extent of the maximum amount of the overdraft protection on the account.

(h) (1) A director, officer, or controlling person may not take advantage of a business opportunity for the director’s, officer’s, or controlling person’s personal profit or the benefit or the personal profit or benefit of a member of the immediate family when the opportunity is:

(i) Within the corporate powers of the association or its service corporations; and

(ii) Of present or potential advantage to the association.

(2) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect any contractual obligations entered into before January 15, 1986 by a director, officer, or controlling person.

(i) An association, its holding company, subsidiaries, or affiliates may employ its officers, directors, and controlling persons in a capacity other than as officer or director only if the employment:

(1) Does not create a conflict of interest;

(2) Is for reasonable compensation; and

(3) Is in a capacity in which the officers, directors, and controlling persons are qualified.

(j) An association may not make a loan to, or transact business with, any person or entity for the purpose of frustrating or avoiding any prohibition in this section or any regulations adopted under this section.

(k) Any controlling person, director, officer, employee, or attorney who knowingly violates or causes a violation of this section on conviction is subject to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a period not more than 10 years, or a fine of not more than $100,000, or both.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

For each type of motor fuel used in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle on a highway in this State, the motor carrier tax rate is the motor fuel tax rate for that type of motor fuel in effect when the return period begins, for each gallon of motor fuel used.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1006 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1006
§9–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Archivist may appoint an Assistant State Archivist.

(2) The Assistant State Archivist has the powers and duties of the State Archivist:

(i) to the extent delegated by the State Archivist;

(ii) if the office of the State Archivist is vacant; and

(iii) if for any other reason the State Archivist is unable to perform the duties of office.

(b) The State Archivist may employ other staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in §§ 9-303 through 9-306, the following rules determine the law governing perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, while a debtor is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral.

(2) While collateral is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a possessory security interest in that collateral.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4), while tangible negotiable documents, goods, instruments, money, or tangible chattel paper is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs:

(A) Perfection of a security interest in the goods by filing a fixture filing;

(B) Perfection of a security interest in timber to be cut; and

(C) The effect of perfection or nonperfection and the priority of a nonpossessory security interest in the collateral.

(4) The local law of the jurisdiction in which the wellhead or minehead is located governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in as-extracted collateral.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-05 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-05
§9–1E–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons shall be licensed under this subtitle:

(1) a person that operates sports wagering;

(2) a person that operates sports wagering on behalf of a sports wagering licensee, including an online sports wagering operator;

(3) a person not licensed under item (1) or (2) of this subsection that manages, operates, supplies, provides security for, or provides service, maintenance, or repairs for sports wagering equipment and devices; and

(4) an individual directly employed in the operation of sports wagering by a sports wagering licensee if the individual does not otherwise hold a valid license under Subtitle 1A of this title.

(b) The Commission may by regulation require a person that contracts with a licensee and the person’s employees to obtain a license under this subtitle if the Commission determines that the licensing requirements are necessary in order to protect the public interest and accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.

(c) (1) For all licenses required under this subtitle, if an applicant holds a valid license in this State or another state and the Commission determines that the licensing standards of the issuing agency are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar and adequate safeguards to those provided in this subtitle, the Commission may:

(i) waive some or all of the requirements of this subtitle; and

(ii) issue a license to that applicant.

(2) Except as provided under this subtitle or in regulation, the Commission may not waive a requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection that relates to:

(i) minority business enterprise participation goals and procedures established under § 9–1E–07(b) of this subtitle; or

(ii) a requirement of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission under § 9–1E–15 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on the request of an applicant, the Commission may grant an exemption or a waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license if the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.

(2) On granting to an applicant an exemption or a waiver under this subsection, or at any time after an exemption or a waiver has been granted, the Commission may:

(i) limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and

(ii) require the person that is granted the exemption or waiver to cooperate with the Commission and to provide the Commission with any additional information required by the Commission as a condition of the waiver or exemption.

(3) Except as provided under this subtitle or in regulation, the Commission may not grant an exemption or a waiver of a licensing requirement adopted by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission in accordance with § 9–1E–15(h)(2) of this subtitle to implement remedial measures based on the findings of a study of the sports wagering industry and market.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-13 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-13
§9–3A–13.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If, after a hearing under § 9–3A–14 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9–3A–12 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:

(i) Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or

(ii) In addition to a reprimand, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license.

(2) A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:

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

(ii) $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

(b) If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9–3A–12 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:

(1) A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and

(2) A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

(c) The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-656 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-656
§9–656.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To pay the principal and interest on bonds issued under this subtitle, a sanitary commission may set reasonable benefit assessments and reasonable connection charges.

(2) In Allegany County, a sanitary commission may also set reasonable benefit assessments to pay the cost of capital improvements to a water or sewerage system.

(3) The Sanitary Commission of Worcester County may also set reasonable benefit assessments and reasonable connection charges to pay other costs on bonds issued under this subtitle.

(4) In Dorchester County, a sanitary commission may also set reasonable benefit assessments to pay the cost of capital improvements and repairs to a water or sewerage system.

(b) (1) Except for Worcester County, a connection charge made under this section shall be equal at least to the cost of making the connection between a water system or sewerage system and the property served by that system.

(2) In Worcester County, a connection charge shall be equal at least to:

(i) The actual cost of making the connection between a water system or sewerage system and the property served by the system; or

(ii) The average cost of making a connection based on:

1. The diameter and the length of the connector; or

2. The diameter of the connector and the width of the way in which the water pipe or sewer pipe is laid.

(3) In the case of connectors constructed under § 9-661 of this subtitle during construction of the water line or sewer line, the Sanitary Commission of Worcester County shall determine a connection charge under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection that is the same on each side of the way in which the line is laid.

(c) The Sanitary Commission may set benefit assessments on all property, improved or unimproved, that abuts a way in which a water main or sewer has been built.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-217 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-217
§9–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each appointed or elected official of a political subdivision is a covered employee while performing an official duty.

(b) A nonsalaried member of a board or commission in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Washington, or Worcester County is not a covered employee.
Md. Code, Education § 9-110 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board shall develop a public charter school policy and provide it to the State Board.

(2) The policy required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include guidelines and procedures regarding:

(i) Evaluation of public charter schools;

(ii) Revocation of a charter;

(iii) Reporting requirements; and

(iv) Financial, programmatic, or compliance audits of public charter schools.

(3) The policy required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, including any updates or amendments made to the policy, shall be provided to the Department and made available on request and posted on the website of the county board.

(b) (1) The Department shall designate a staff person to function as a contact person for the Maryland Public Charter School Program.

(2) The staff person designated as a contact person under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Provide technical assistance to the operator of a public charter school to help the school meet the requirements of federal and State laws, including 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq. and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794; and

(ii) Gather information from public charter schools in the State regarding innovative approaches to education and best practices taking place at public charter schools that may be shared with and disseminated to other public schools in the State.

(c) The Department shall report annually by December 1 to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article regarding:

(1) Any updates or amendments made to a public charter school policy under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Implementation of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1405
§9–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall process and the Director of Finance shall collect the fees.

(b) From the fees collected from licenses issued to a business in a municipality, the Director of Finance shall:

(1) credit 5% to the general fund of the county to cover administrative costs; and

(2) pay 50% of the remaining fees to the municipality where the business is located.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a license issued under Subtitle 3 of this title;

(2) Practice as a nursing home administrator under any license unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued;

(3) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing a license issued under Subtitle 3A of this title; or

(4) Practice as an assisted living manager under any license unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3502 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 35 / Section 9-3502
§9–3502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices.

(b) (1) The Commission consists of the following members:

(i) two members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(ii) two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(iii) the Secretary of Juvenile Services;

(iv) the Secretary of Human Services; and

(v) the following members, appointed by the Governor:

1. one representative of an institute for public policy that specializes in juvenile justice issues in the State;

2. one representative of an institute operated by the University of Maryland specializing in providing evidence–based and culturally competent services for juveniles;

3. one representative with relevant education and experience;

4. one local school superintendent;

5. one school principal;

6. one representative of an organization that provides services to children involved in the juvenile justice system;

7. one representative of the Maryland Department of Health;

8. one representative of a private child welfare agency;

9. one representative of a youth services bureau;

10. one representative of the State judiciary;

11. one representative of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association;

12. one representative of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender;

13. one representative of the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association;

14. one representative of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association;

15. one representative of the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports; and

16. seven members of the general public.

(2) Of the seven members of the general public:

(i) one shall be chosen on the basis of the member’s interest in and experience with minors and juvenile problems;

(ii) two shall:

1. at the time of the appointment to a first term, be at least 16 years old and under the age of 30 years; and

2. include at least one individual who has been under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) one shall be an individual who is a parent or guardian of a youth who has been under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iv) one shall be a victim advocate; and

(v) two shall be employees of the Department of Juvenile Services with different job titles, recommended by the President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 3.

(c) (1) The term of an appointed member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on June 1, 2024.

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

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

(5) An appointed member who serves two consecutive full 3–year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after completion of those terms.

(d) (1) From among the members of the Commission, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House shall appoint a chair.

(2) (i) From among the members of the Commission, the chair shall appoint a secretary.

(ii) The secretary shall keep full and accurate minutes of each Commission meeting.

(e) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall provide staff for the Commission.

(f) (1) The Commission shall meet regularly at least six times a year on the call of its chair.

(2) A member of the Commission:

(i) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

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

(g) The Commission shall:

(1) review and report on:

(i) all juvenile services, facilities, and programs in the State;

(ii) the educational programs and services of the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) programs designed to divert children from the juvenile justice system;

(iv) the treatment and programming needs of females in the juvenile justice system;

(v) 1. the use of child in need of supervision petitions; and

2. the number of child in need of supervision petitions authorized or denied by jurisdiction; and

(vi) the wait times for placement of children in facilities;

(2) research culturally competent, evidence–based, research–based, and promising programs and practices relating to:

(i) child welfare;

(ii) juvenile rehabilitation;

(iii) mental health services for children; and

(iv) prevention and intervention services for juveniles;

(3) evaluate the cost–effectiveness of existing and promising programs and practices researched by the Commission;

(4) identify means of evaluating the effectiveness of programs and practices researched by the Commission;

(5) giving special attention to organizations located in or serving historically underserved communities, identify strategies to enable community–based organizations that provide services for juveniles to evaluate and validate services and programming provided by those organizations;

(6) review data relating to arrests, completion of programming, and recidivism from the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center;

(7) identify opportunities for greater coordination between the Department of Juvenile Services, the Office of the State’s Attorney, law enforcement, and local organizations that provide services to juveniles;

(8) recommend policies and programs to improve juvenile services in the State;

(9) participate in interpreting for the public the objectives of the juvenile services in the State;

(10) participate in planning the development and use of available resources to meet the needs of juveniles;

(11) coordinate with the Maryland Department of Labor to identify potential job and apprenticeship opportunities for juveniles under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services; and

(12) examine and review fatalities involving children under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services for the purpose of providing recommendations on policies and programs to prevent fatalities, including:

(i) a death caused by a child under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services, if the child is convicted or adjudicated delinquent for the death; and

(ii) the death of a child under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services.

(h) On or before October 1, 2025, and on or before October 1 each year thereafter, the Commission shall report its findings to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2003
§9–2003.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:

(i) on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:

1. pays an additional fee of $250; or

2. is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer and light wine license.

(ii) An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.

(iii) A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:

1. pays an additional fee of $250; or

2. is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license.

(ii) An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.

(iii) A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for on–premises consumption and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.

(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.

(d) (1) Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;

(ii) on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or

(iii) in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license.

(ii) An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.

(iii) A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.

(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-717 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-717
§9–717.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of or fails to perform any duty imposed by Part II of this subtitle, or who violates any provision of or fails to perform any duty imposed by a rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under Part II of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days in the county jail, or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-327 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-327
§9–327.
Status: in_force

The following rules govern priority among conflicting security interests in the same deposit account:

(1) A security interest held by a secured party having control of the deposit account under § 9-104 has priority over a conflicting security interest held by a secured party that does not have control.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), security interests perfected by control under § 9-314 rank according to priority in time of obtaining control.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4), a security interest held by the bank with which the deposit account is maintained has priority over a conflicting security interest held by another secured party.

(4) A security interest perfected by control under § 9-104(a)(3) has priority over a security interest held by the bank with which the deposit account is maintained.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-17 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-17
§9–1E–17.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Content partner” means an individual who or a platform that creates sports wagering content for a sports wagering licensee through contracted work, affiliation, or other partnership.

(3) “Sports wagering content” means predictions of sporting event outcomes, including moneylines, against the spread, totals, futures, parlays, and other outcomes, whether provided at no cost or through a subscription or other partnership.

(4) “Sports wagering expert” or “sports wagering influencer” means a person who creates sports wagering content for a sports wagering licensee, a content partner, or the person’s own benefit.

(b) (1) The Commission shall license independent evaluators to evaluate and rate sports wagering content provided by sports wagering experts, sports wagering influencers, and content partners.

(2) In order to be licensed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an independent evaluator:

(i) shall have demonstrated experience and expertise in evaluating and rating sports wagering content;

(ii) shall have an audit process constructed and maintained by in–house, licensed certified public accountants;

(iii) shall have evaluation and rating procedures that are unable to be adjusted, duplicated, or altered by the persons subject to evaluation;

(iv) may not have any direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests in any sports wagering activities;

(v) may not receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any sports wagering activities; and

(vi) may not have any revenue–sharing relationship with or other financial interest in a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator.

(3) An employee or a principal of an independent evaluator, or the independent evaluator as an entity, may not wager on a sporting event.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an independent evaluator may not be compensated by a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator that utilizes the independent evaluator’s evaluation services solely for marketing materials.

(ii) An independent evaluator may be compensated by a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator for its evaluation and rating of sports wagering content.

(5) The Commission may establish additional qualifications for the licensing of independent evaluators in accordance with this subsection.

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

(d) A sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator that advertises in the State may contract with an independent evaluator licensed under subsection (b) of this section to evaluate and rate the sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering content, sports wagering experts, sports wagering influencers, and content partners.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1108 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1108
§9A–1108.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other activities which may not constitute doing business in this State, for the purposes of this subtitle, the following activities of a foreign limited liability partnership do not constitute doing business in this State:

(1) Maintaining, defending, or settling an action, suit, claim, dispute, or administrative or arbitration proceeding;

(2) Holding meetings of its partners or agents or carrying on other activities that concern its internal affairs;

(3) Maintaining bank accounts;

(4) Conducting an isolated transaction not in the course of a number of similar transactions;

(5) Foreclosing mortgages and deeds of trust on property in this State;

(6) As a result of default under a mortgage or deed of trust, acquiring title to property in this State by foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise;

(7) Holding, protecting, renting, maintaining, and operating property in this State so acquired; or

(8) Selling or transferring title to property in this State so acquired to any person, including the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration.

(b) In addition to any other activities which may constitute doing business in this State, for the purposes of this subtitle any foreign limited liability partnership which owns income producing real or tangible personal property in this State, other than property exempted by subsection (a) of this section, shall be considered to be doing business in this State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-308 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-308
§9–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license certificate and a license card to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.

(b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 9–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Any 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 record information required under § 9–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-267 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-267
§9–267.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “dwelling” has the meaning stated in § 9–105 of this title.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on the dwelling of a surviving spouse of a fallen service member, if the surviving spouse has not remarried and is ineligible for the property tax exemption under § 7–208 of this article.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation:

(1) shall define, by law, who is a fallen service member; and

(2) may provide, by law, for:

(i) the amount and duration of the tax credit;

(ii) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section;

(iii) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(iv) any other provision necessary to carry out the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1014 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1014
§9–1014.
Status: in_force

(a) The Archives may establish a consolidated publications account.

(b) The Archives may place in the consolidated publications account revenues from publications, the issuance of land patents, and services of the Archives. However, at the end of each fiscal year, the money in the account in excess of $50,000 shall revert to the General Fund of the State.

(c) The Archives may use the consolidated publications account to produce, distribute, and promote any of the publications of the Archives, except the Maryland Manual.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “subdivision of the State” includes a Soil Conservation District.

(b) After an agreement between the Secretary and a county or other subdivision of the State is executed, the Secretary and the county or subdivision of the State may conduct surveys to determine the location and amount of infestation of a noxious weed or other plant species within the county or subdivision of the State.

(c) All parties may provide technical assistance to landowners in a cooperative control or eradication program, and may effect a program of mowing, spraying, or other control or eradication practices on any road right–of–way, drainage ditch bank, park, playground, and any other public or private land.

(d) The agreement between the Secretary and county or subdivision of the State may be terminated by either party on 30 days’ written notice.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-931 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-931
§9–931.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subtitle is a security:

(1) In which any person who conducts a banking business, investment business, or insurance business, any fiduciary, any other person, or any public officer or agency of this State or of any political subdivision may invest funds, including capital that:

(i) Is in the control of the person, officer, or agency; or

(ii) Belongs to the person, officer, or agency; and

(2) That may be deposited with and received by any officer or agency of this State, or any political subdivision, or any officer of a political subdivision, for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this State is authorized by law.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) On final approval of the articles of incorporation by the Division Director, the chairman of the incorporators of a savings and loan association shall file for record with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation the endorsed, executed articles of incorporation.

(b) When the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the articles of incorporation for record in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the savings and loan association becomes a corporation.

(c) The chairman of the incorporators shall send to the Division Director a copy of the certificate that acknowledges that the articles of incorporation have been accepted for record.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-221 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-221
§9–221.
Status: in_force

The incorporators of a capital stock association shall have subscriptions for capital stock in an aggregate of not less than $1,000,000, or any greater amount that the Division Director requires in order to conduct a safe and sound operation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-314 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314
§9–314.
Status: reserved

(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license, if the individual:

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 9–309 of this subtitle; and

(3) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(b) (1) If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:

(i) require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner that an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the license.

(2) The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, if the individual:

(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 9–309 of this subtitle;

(ii) if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

(iii) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(c) The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not practice landscape architecture during the time the license lapsed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-741 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-741
§9–741.
Status: in_force

An appeal is not a stay of:

(1) an order of the Commission requiring payment of compensation; or

(2) an order or supplemental order of the Commission requiring the provision of medical treatment.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-21 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-21
§9–1A–21.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The central monitor and control system and the associated equipment and software shall be:

(i) owned or leased by the Commission; and

(ii) under the control of the Commission.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph, each video lottery terminal device and the associated equipment and software shall be owned or leased by the video lottery facility.

(ii) 1. Subject to subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, for a video lottery facility located in Allegany County or Worcester County, each video lottery terminal device and the associated equipment and software shall be owned or leased by the video lottery facility after March 31, 2020.

2. A video lottery facility located in Allegany County or Worcester County may apply to the Commission for permission to assume ownership or the right to lease each video lottery terminal device used by the facility.

(iii) For a video lottery facility located in Anne Arundel County or Cecil County, the Commission shall own each video lottery terminal device and the associated equipment and software through March 31, 2015.

(3) The savings that are attributable to requiring video lottery facilities to own or lease the video lottery terminals and associated equipment and software shall be appropriated to the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of this subtitle in the year in which the spending would have otherwise occurred.

(b) Subject to the Commission’s ability to cancel or alter the contract in the event one or more eligible applicants for a video lottery facility fail to obtain a license, the Commission shall contract with one or more licensed manufacturers for the lease or purchase of the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software authorized under this subtitle.

(c) (1) The Commission shall adopt regulations governing the sale or lease of video lottery terminals by the Commission under this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may adopt regulations to provide incentives to licensed manufacturers based on the performance of the manufacturers’ video lottery terminals.

(d) The Commission shall establish a process enabling a licensee and the Commission to select video lottery terminals from a list approved by the Commission, subject to available funds, for use in the licensee’s video lottery facility.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-109 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

The right to enforce any lien established under this subtitle expires at the end of one year from the day on which the petition to establish the lien was first filed. During this time the claimant may file a petition in the lien proceedings to enforce the lien or execute on any bond given to obtain a release of the land and building from the lien. If such petition is filed within the one-year period, the right to a lien or the lien, or any bond given to obtain a release of lien, shall remain in full force and effect until the conclusion of the enforcement proceedings and thereafter only in accordance with the decree entered in the case.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-609 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-609
§9–609.
Status: in_force

(a) After default, a secured party:

(1) May take possession of the collateral; and

(2) Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor’s premises under § 9-610.

(b) A secured party may proceed under subsection (a):

(1) Pursuant to judicial process; or

(2) Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.

(c) If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2612 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2612
§9–2612.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Corporation is exempt from:

(1) Title 3 of the General Provisions Article;

(2) Title 2, Subtitles 2, 4, and 6 and § 2–510 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(3) Title 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(4) Title 4, Subtitles 2 through 7 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(5) Title 6, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(6) Title 7, Subtitles 1 through 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(7) Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(8) Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The Corporation and its officers and employees are subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law and the State minority business enterprise laws, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle.

(c) Before approving the final plans for the museum, the Corporation shall:

(1) submit preliminary plans to the City of Baltimore for review; and

(2) consider comments from the City of Baltimore on the preliminary plans.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1004
§9–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (volunteer company) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by:

(1) a volunteer fire company;

(2) a volunteer ambulance company; or

(3) a combined volunteer fire and ambulance company.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises or off–premises consumption.

(d) A customer need not be a member of the company for which the license is issued or a member’s guest.

(e) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 9–2004 of this title.

(f) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

(a) At any reasonable time, a representative of a sanitary commission may enter any public or private building or place under the jurisdiction of the district to inspect any pertinent equipment or part of the building or place.

(b) On entering any building or place under this section, the representative of the sanitary commission shall present to the owner, operator, or agent in charge appropriate credentials from the sanitary commission.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1021 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1021
§9–1021.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission is the official custodian of all valuable paintings and other objects of decorative art owned by or loaned to the State, except those located in a State room of the Government House. With respect to the objects subject to its official custody, the Commission shall:

(i) keep a continuing inventory of the objects; and

(ii) be responsible for and supervise the acquisition, custody, display, location, preservation, proper care, security, and restoration of the objects.

(2) At such time as the State acquires the Peabody Art Collection from the Peabody Institute, the Commission shall become the official custodian of the Collection.

(3) In exercising its custodial responsibilities, the Commission may loan objects owned by the State to qualified institutions and may contract with such institutions for the performance of curatorial services.

(b) (1) Each person or agency that desires to acquire a painting or object of decorative art for display in or on the premises of any State building, except in a room of the Government House, must receive both prior approval and final acceptance from the Commission.

(2) Before giving prior approval or final acceptance in accordance with this subsection, the Commission shall consider:

(i) the competence of the artist;

(ii) the proposed location of the object; and

(iii) the quality, historical significance, and appropriateness of the work.

(c) This subtitle does not apply to artwork acquired through the Maryland Public Art Initiative Program established under Title 4, Subtitle 6 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-608 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-608
§9–608.
Status: in_force

(a) Each district, its income, its property, and its incorporation are exempt from any State or local taxation or assessments.

(b) The bonds issued under this subtitle, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.

(c) When making required filings of corporate documents, each district may be required to pay the usual:

(1) Filing fees;

(2) Recording fees; and

(3) Service charges.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-905
§9–905.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may issue the license to the holder of a manufacturer’s license.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder, for on–premises consumption, to:

(1) sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by the holder or another holder of a manufacturer’s license; and

(2) provide a sample of the beer, wine, or liquor that is authorized under item (1) of this subsection at no cost.

(d) The hours of sale for a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license are the same as those for the underlying manufacturer’s license.

(e) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3212 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3212
§9–3212.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31, 2017, and each year thereafter, the Board shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the activities of the Board and the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-407 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-407
§9–407.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-750 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-750
§9–750.
Status: in_force

A party may appeal from a decision of the circuit court to the Appellate Court of Maryland as provided for other civil cases.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-626 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-626
§9–626.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary–treasurer of the sanitary commission shall:

(1) Collect all charges and assessments made by the district;

(2) Receive all money payable to the district; and

(3) Account to the sanitary commission for all money received.

(b) (1) To protect the funds of the district, the secretary–treasurer shall give bond to this State in accordance with this subsection.

(2) The amount of and surety on the bond shall be approved by the sanitary commissioners.

(3) The bond shall include the following condition:

“That if .........., secretary–treasurer of the .......... District, shall well and faithfully execute the office of secretary–treasurer and shall account to the sanitary commission of the .......... District for all moneys which the secretary–treasurer receives for the sanitary commission of the .......... District, or is answerable for by law, then the obligation of this bond is void, otherwise to be in full force.”

(4) After the bond has been approved by the sanitary commissioners, the secretary–treasurer shall:

(i) Take, before the clerk of the circuit court for a member county, the oath of office required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution; and

(ii) File the bond with the State Comptroller.

(5) The sanitary commission may pay the premium on a bond given under this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies even if a paper or instrument:

(i) is not executed by the Commissioner or a deputy, employee, or attorney of record of the Commissioner; and

(ii) is not connected with the commencement of an action or proceeding by or against the Commissioner or with the subsequent conduct of the action or proceeding.

(2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner may not be required to pay to a public officer in the State a fee for filing, recording, or issuing a transcript or certificate or for authenticating a paper or instrument that relates to the exercise by the Commissioner of a power or duty of the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Commissioner or deputy commissioner, when acting as receiver or ancillary receiver under this subtitle, shall pay all court costs out of the assets of the insurer before any distribution to creditors or termination of rehabilitation.

(2) In all cases, these costs and those specified in subsection (a) of this section shall:

(i) be charged in the accounts of the Commissioner to the court; or

(ii) be paid by the insurer as a condition of termination of the action or proceeding.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-14
§9–3A–14.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 9–3A–12(b) of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

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

(c) Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this subtitle and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(d) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person for contempt of court.

(e) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear for a hearing, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-325 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-325
§9–325.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a security interest created by a debtor is subordinate to a security interest in the same collateral created by another person if:

(1) The debtor acquired the collateral subject to the security interest created by the other person;

(2) The security interest created by the other person was perfected when the debtor acquired the collateral; and

(3) There is no period thereafter when the security interest is unperfected.

(b) Subsection (a) subordinates a security interest only if the security interest:

(1) Otherwise would have priority solely under § 9-322(a) or § 9-324; or

(2) Arose solely under § 2-711(3) or § 2A-508(5) of this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-905.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-905.1
§9–905.
Status: in_force

§9–905.1.

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

(2) “Advertisement” means:

(i) a written or printed communication made for the purpose of soliciting business for veterans benefits appeals services;

(ii) a directory listing for a person that is offering veterans benefits appeals services; or

(iii) a radio, television, computer network or airwave, or electronic transmission that solicits business for or promotes a person offering veterans benefits appeals services.

(3) “Veterans benefits appeals services” means any services that a veteran might reasonably require in order to appeal a denial of federal, state, or local veterans benefits, including denials of disability, limited income, home loan, insurance, education and training, health care, burial and memorial, and dependent and survivor benefits.

(4) “Veterans benefits services” means any services a veteran or a family member of a veteran might reasonably use in order to obtain federal, state, or local veterans benefits.

(b) (1) Before entering into an agreement with an individual for the provision of veterans benefits services or veterans benefits appeals services, a person who charges a fee for those services shall:

(i) provide a written disclosure statement to each individual; and

(ii) obtain the individual’s signature on the written disclosure statement acknowledging that the individual understands the disclosure statement.

(2) The written disclosure statement shall:

(i) be on a form approved by the Secretary; and

(ii) state that veterans benefits services and veterans benefits appeals services are offered at no cost by the Department and other veterans services organizations accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

(c) A person who charges a fee for providing veterans benefits appeals services shall provide in any advertisement for appeals services notice that appeals services are also offered at no cost by the Department and other veterans services organizations accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

(d) (1) A person who violates the provisions of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.

(2) Civil penalties shall be in an amount ordered by the District Court in an action brought by the Attorney General.

(3) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.

(4) Any civil penalty collected shall be deposited in the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-224 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-224
§9–224.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or regulation or any provision of the charter or bylaws of any savings and loan association:

(1) A savings and loan association is authorized to issue from time to time net worth certificates to the State of Maryland to the account of the Savings and Loan Association Stabilization Fund or to the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation with the prior approval of the Secretary of Labor and the Fund Director, in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as approved solely by the Fund Director;

(2) The consideration for the issuance of a net worth certificate may consist of one or more of money, bond anticipation notes, or other obligations of this State or any other form of consideration approved by the Fund Director;

(3) A net worth certificate may provide for the payment of dividends and for redemption in such amounts, at such times and upon such terms and conditions as approved by the Fund Director;

(4) A net worth certificate may be convertible into stock of a capital stock association;

(5) The right and claim of any holder of a net worth certificate has priority over any claim or right arising out of any other equity interest in the savings and loan association in the event of a conservatorship, receivership, liquidation, or reorganization, subject to the prior payment of all savings liabilities, savings share accounts, savings deposit accounts, and debt obligations;

(6) During any period in which a capital stock association has any net worth certificate outstanding, it may not pay any dividend or make a distribution of any nature with respect to any capital stock of the association or repurchase or redeem any capital stock;

(7) During any period in which a savings and loan association has any net worth certificate outstanding, the Secretary of Labor may:

(i) Increase the number of directors of the savings and loan association by any number and appoint directors to fill any newly created directorship;

(ii) Fix the compensation of and remove, without cause, any and all directors, officers, or employees of the savings and loan association and appoint successors to fill any vacancy that exists; and

(iii) Subject to prior approval by the Governor and without obtaining the recommendation of the board of directors or the approval of the stockholders or members of the association, sell, transfer, or assign all or substantially all of the assets of the association or merge or consolidate the association with or into any other association or corporation, on such terms as the Secretary directs; and

(8) Net worth certificates shall be deemed to be capital of the issuing association for all statutory, regulatory, and accounting purposes.

(b) (1) Any person who knowingly submits false information concerning a net worth certificate is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years, or both.

(3) Any person who violates this section is liable civilly to any association, entity, shareholder, the State, or other person damaged by the violation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-310 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: reserved

(a) Each public local law of a code county shall be passed by original bill.

(b) The style of the enacting clause for each bill shall be “Be it enacted by …”.

(c) Each public local law enacted shall embrace only one subject, which shall be described in the title of the bill.

(d) A public local law may not be repealed or amended by reference to its title only.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 31 / Section 9-3102
§9–3102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commerce Subcabinet.

(b) The Subcabinet is composed of the following members:

(1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;

(6) the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(7) the Special Secretary of Minority Affairs, or the Special Secretary’s designee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1712 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1712
§9–1712.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies to any special event that:

(i) Includes temporary or periodic use of a public street, publicly owned site or facility, or public park;

(ii) Serves food or drink; and

(iii) Is expected to have 200 or more persons in attendance.

(2) This section does not affect the authority of a county, a municipality, or any other local government to enact and enforce recycling requirements, including establishing civil penalties, for a special event that are more stringent than the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) Before issuing a permit for a special event, the State, a county, a municipality, or any other local government shall provide to the organizer of the special event a written statement that describes the requirements and penalties under this section.

(2) In addition to any other conditions required as part of a special events or other permit, the organizer of a special event shall:

(i) Provide a recycling receptacle immediately adjacent to each trash receptacle at the special event;

(ii) Ensure that all recycling receptacles are clearly distinguished from trash receptacles by color or signage; and

(iii) Ensure that all recyclable materials deposited into recycling receptacles at the special event are collected for recycling.

(3) A county may require the organizer of a special event that provides for recycling to report to the county on recycling activities in a manner determined by the county.

(c) The recycling required under subsection (b) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with the recycling plan required under § 9–1703 of this subtitle for the county in which the special event takes place.

(d) A person or an organization that violates subsection (b) or (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $300 for each day on which the violation exists.

(e) An enforcement unit, officer, or official of a county, a municipality, or any other local government may conduct inspections of a special event location to enforce this section.

(f) Any penalties collected under subsection (d) of this section shall be paid to the county, municipality, or other local government that brought the enforcement action.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-708 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-708
§9–708.
Status: in_force

If conduct prohibited by this subtitle is also unlawful under another law, a person may be convicted for the violation of this subtitle and the other law.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1205 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1205
§9A–1205.
Status: in_force

(a) In a conversion of an other entity to a partnership organized under the laws of this State, the stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Partnership interests in the partnership or stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of an other entity, whether or not a party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.

(b) In a conversion of a partnership organized under the laws of this State to an other entity, partnership interests in the partnership may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity to which the partnership is converted or of an other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “dwelling” means:

(i) a newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated single dwelling unit that is unsold or unrented; or

(ii) newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated commercial property that is unsold or unrented.

(2) “Dwelling” does not include land.

(b) (1) A property tax credit granted under this section applies only to county or municipal corporation property tax.

(2) This section does not apply to Baltimore City.

(c) If the owner of a dwelling applies to the county or the municipal corporation where the dwelling is located for a property tax credit under this section, the appropriate governing body may grant, by law, a property tax credit not exceeding 100% of the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on the dwelling.

(d) The appropriate governing body may:

(1) determine the amount of the eligibility requirements for this credit; and

(2) provide for procedures necessary to apply for a property tax credit under this section.

(e) When the owner of a dwelling applies to the appropriate governing body for a property tax credit under this section, the owner shall certify that the dwelling is unsold and unrented.

(f) A recipient of a property tax credit under this section shall send immediately on or before the date of occupancy to the appropriate governing body a notice that the dwelling has been sold, rented, or occupied.

(g) A property tax credit granted under this section is available:

(1) as long as the dwelling remains unsold or unrented; and

(2) over a continuous period of time not exceeding 1 year.

(h) If a recipient of a property tax credit under this section fails to comply with the provisions of this section, the property tax credit under this section is forfeited immediately.

(i) This section does not change regular assessment procedures.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-903 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-903
§9–903.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-710 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-606 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before December 1, 2022, and each December 1 thereafter, the Superintendent with the aid of the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the aggregate educational outcomes of the programs required by this subtitle at each residential facility.

(2) The Superintendent’s report shall include:

(i) student outcomes;

(ii) external organizational partnerships; and

(iii) transitions between enrollment in public school and the custody of the Department.

(3) The Superintendent shall report the information required under paragraph (2) of this subsection in the aggregate and disaggregated by:

(i) race;

(ii) ethnicity;

(iii) gender;

(iv) English proficiency status;

(v) disability status; and

(vi) familial income.

(b) The Board shall be subject to:

(1) investigation by the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education; and

(2) oversight and monitoring by the State Department of Education and State Board of Education.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of each county may adopt code home rule subject to approval at referendum by the voters of the county.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-109 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and the City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of each county and of each municipal corporation shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property if:

(1) the homeowner is otherwise eligible for the credit allowed under § 9-105 of this subtitle;

(2) (i) the dwelling is:

1. damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster; and

2. subsequently repaired or reconstructed;

(ii) the dwelling is revalued after the dwelling is repaired or reconstructed; and

(iii) as a result of the revaluation, the assessment of the dwelling exceeds the last assessment of the dwelling; and

(3) the homeowner claiming the credit had a legal interest in the dwelling at the time the dwelling was damaged or destroyed as described under item (2) of this subsection.

(b) The amount of the property tax credit allowed under this section shall equal 100% of the property tax attributable to an increase in the assessment of the dwelling upon revaluation under § 8-104(c)(1)(iii) of this article, including improvements, over the last assessment of the dwelling before the natural disaster, less the amount of any assessment on which a property tax credit under § 9-105 of this subtitle has been authorized.

(c) A credit under this section may not be granted for more than 5 years.

(d) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation shall:

(1) establish procedures or requirements for the application, review, and approval of tax credits under this section; and

(2) notify the Department of any credits that have been granted under this section.

(e) The credit under this section may not be claimed for a dwelling for which repair or reconstruction is completed before September 18, 2003.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-403 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-403
§9A–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Each individual whom the State, a county, or a local government appoints or employs as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector shall:

(1) each year attend a continuing education course that the Board or, with the approval of the Board, a county or local government conducts; and

(2) meet minimum standards that are:

(i) established by the Board; and

(ii) administered:

1. for a county or local government inspector, by the county or local government that appoints or employs the inspectors; and

2. for a State inspector by the State.

(b) An individual may not have any financial interest in any business that provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services while employed by the State, a county, or any local government as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector.

(c) (1) On appointment or employment, the individual shall place any license that the inspector holds on inactive status subject to § 9A-309 of this title.

(2) The Board may issue a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector identification card to an inspector who has placed the appropriate licensee on inactive status.

(3) On termination of the appointment or employment of an individual as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector, the Board shall reactivate the license of the individual who is on inactive status, without examination, if the individual:

(i) makes a written request to the Board; and

(ii) pays to the Board a reactivation fee established by the Board.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, the governing body of Frederick County may overrule an action of the county planning commission under Title 3, Subtitle 2 or 3 of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a temporary employee; or

(2) an employee of the Maryland School for the Deaf who works 11 months or less in a calendar year.

(b) Each employee in the State Personnel Management System is entitled to annual leave with pay as provided in this subtitle.

(c) Annual leave may be used for any purpose.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-11 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-11
§9–6A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission may waive any requirements of this subtitle for a rehabilitation practitioner who applies for registration to provide vocational rehabilitation services.

(b) The Commission may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant provides vocational rehabilitation services to less than three covered employees in a given year.

(c) Any other waiver that is granted shall be in accordance with regulations approved by the Commission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-915 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-915
§9–915.
Status: in_force

(a) In any appeal of an order of the Division Director under this title or Title 8 of this article, the Division Director shall be considered a party and has the right to appeal any decision to the Appellate Court of Maryland or petition the Supreme Court of Maryland for a writ of certiorari.

(b) Whether or not a hearing has been held on an order issued by the Division Director, the scope of judicial review of an appeal of an order of the Division Director shall be the same as provided in § 10–215 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

The applicant may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board that relates to issuing or renewing a license, as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-504 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that the incorporation will promote the public health, safety, and welfare, each county plan shall incorporate all or part of the subsidiary plans of each town, municipal corporation, sanitary district, privately owned facility, or local, State, or federal agency that has existing or planned development in that county.

(b) If the governing body of each county that is affected adopts a subsidiary plan for a multicounty area, the county may incorporate in its county plan all or part of the subsidiary plan.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-405 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties.

(b) This section does not apply to a county that has adopted local ethics laws under §§ 5–808 and 5–809 of the General Provisions Article if the local ethics laws have been approved by the State Ethics Commission.

(c) During a county commissioner’s term of office, the county commissioner may not:

(1) possess or acquire any share or interest in, or have or participate in, either directly or indirectly, any benefit, profit, or compensation of any agreement or contract entered into with any party by the county commissioners as county commissioners; or

(2) accept, possess, or acquire any claim, or any share or interest in any claim, on or against the county of which the individual is a commissioner if the claim has been or will be passed on and approved by the county commissioners.

(d) (1) If a county commissioner violates the provisions of this section, the county commissioner is subject to prosecution.

(2) A county commissioner who is convicted under this section shall forfeit:

(i) the office; and

(ii) the county commissioner’s share or interest in the agreement, contract, or claim in which the county commissioner was involved.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-802 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-802
§9–802.
Status: in_force

There is a Financial Education and Capability Commission.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-512 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-512
§9–512.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 9-509, a person may add or delete collateral covered by, continue or terminate the effectiveness of, or, subject to subsection (e), otherwise amend the information provided in, a financing statement by filing an amendment that:

(1) Identifies, by its file number, the initial financing statement to which the amendment relates; and

(2) If the amendment relates to an initial financing statement filed or recorded in a filing office described in § 9-501(a)(1), provides the information specified in § 9-502(b).

(b) Except as otherwise provided in § 9-515, the filing of an amendment does not extend the period of effectiveness of the financing statement.

(c) A financing statement that is amended by an amendment that adds collateral is effective as to the added collateral only from the date of the filing of the amendment.

(d) A financing statement that is amended by an amendment that adds a debtor is effective as to the added debtor only from the date of the filing of the amendment.

(e) An amendment is ineffective to the extent it:

(1) Purports to delete all debtors and fails to provide the name of a debtor to be covered by the financing statement; or

(2) Purports to delete all secured parties of record and fails to provide the name of a new secured party of record.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-217 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-217
§9–217.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this title or any regulation of the Department that prohibits the installation of a specific on-site sewage disposal system, at the request of a person who owns a lot that was legally established on November 17, 1985, the Department shall test and evaluate the lot for an on-site sewage disposal system as if the person had applied to the Department and the Department had acted on the application on November 17, 1985.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-240 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-240
§9–240.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “arts and entertainment district”, “arts and entertainment enterprise”, and “qualifying residing artist” have the meanings stated in § 4–701 of the Economic Development Article.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial building that:

(1) is located in an arts and entertainment district; and

(2) is wholly or partially constructed or renovated to be capable for use by a qualifying residing artist or an arts and entertainment enterprise.

(c) A tax credit granted under this section may not be granted for more than 10 years.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-650 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-650
§9–650.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Hearing loss shall be measured by audiometric instrumentation that meets the following criteria:

(i) ANSI 3.6–1996;

(ii) ANSI S3.43–1992; and

(iii) ANSI 3.39–1987 or any ANSI standard that supersedes the previous calibration or measurement criteria.

(2) Measurements shall be conducted in a sound room that meets the ANSI 3.1–1991 criteria for maximum permissible ambient noise for audiometric test rooms.

(3) Behavioral psychoacoustic measurements shall be obtained with instrumentation that utilizes insert earphones, as referenced in ANSI 3.6–1996.

(4) Electrodiagnostic measurements such as auditory evoked potentials, acoustic emittance measurements, or distortion product otoacoustic emissions may be obtained to determine the nature and extent of workplace hearing loss.

(5) Audiologic results shall be used in conjunction with other information to evaluate a claimant’s compensable hearing loss.

(b) (1) The percentage of hearing loss for purposes of compensation for occupational deafness shall be determined by calculating the average, in decibels, of the thresholds of hearing for the frequencies of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 hertz in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The average of the thresholds in hearing shall be calculated by:

(i) adding together the lowest measured losses in each of the 5 frequencies; and

(ii) dividing the total by 5.

(3) To allow for the average amount of hearing loss from nonoccupational causes found in the population at any given age, there shall be deducted from the total average decibel loss determined under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection one–half of a decibel for each year of the covered employee’s age over 50 or for each year subsequent to the date of the covered employee’s last injurious exposure to industrial noise, whichever is less.

(c) (1) If the average hearing loss in the 5 frequencies determined under subsection (b) of this section is 25 decibels or less, the covered employee does not have a compensable hearing loss.

(2) If the average hearing loss in the 5 frequencies determined under subsection (b) of this section is 91.7 decibels or more, the covered employee has a 100% compensable hearing loss.

(3) For every decibel that the average hearing loss exceeds 25 decibels, the covered employee shall be allowed 1.5% of the compensable hearing loss, up to a maximum of 100% compensable hearing loss at 91.7 decibels.

(d) The binaural percentage of hearing loss shall be determined by:

(1) multiplying the percentage of hearing loss in the better ear by 5;

(2) adding that product to the percentage of hearing loss in the poorer ear; and

(3) dividing that sum by 6.

(e) (1) In determining the percentage of hearing loss under this section, consideration may not be given to whether the use of an amplification device improves the ability of a covered employee to understand speech or enhance behavioral hearing thresholds.

(2) (i) In determining a workers’ compensation claim for noise–related hearing loss, audiologic data shall use both bone conduction and air conduction results.

(ii) If a conductive loss is present, the bone conduction thresholds for each ear, rather than the air conduction levels, shall be used to calculate a claimant’s average hearing loss.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-502
§9–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the operation of a water supply system would interfere with a cleanup or remediation action of the Department, this subtitle does not prohibit the installation or operation of a water supply system that is used only to supply water for purposes other than human or animal consumption.

(b) If a county is exempt from the provisions of this subtitle, the county may not receive funds from the sanitary facilities fund.

(c) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle does not limit or supersede any other county, municipal, or State law, rule, or regulation that provides greater protection to the public health, safety, or welfare.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-333 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-333
§9–333.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Pump-out facility” means a facility that pumps or receives human body wastes out of type III marine sanitation devices (holding tanks) on vessels.

(3) (i) “Waste reception facility” means a facility specifically designed to receive wastes from portable toilets carried on vessels.

(ii) “Waste reception facility” does not include a rest room facility.

(b) This section applies to any public or private marina that is located on the navigable waters of the State.

(c) A person may not construct any additional slips at an existing marina that is capable of berthing vessels 22 feet or larger that would result in a total slip capacity of more than 10 slips or construct a new marina that is capable of berthing vessels 22 feet or larger with more than 10 slips on the navigable waters of the State unless:

(1) The wastewater collection and treatment system at the marina is adequate to handle any existing and increased flow; and

(2) There is a pump-out station on-site at the marina that is adequate to handle the increased sewage capacity from vessels that use the marina and that is operable and accessible at reasonable times.

(d) Unless a postponement is granted under subsection (e) of this section:

(1) By July 1, 1995, a marina that berths any vessel that is over 22 feet in length and has 200 or more slips shall have a pump-out facility and a waste reception facility on-site that is operable, adequate to handle any existing and increased flows, and accessible at reasonable times;

(2) By July 1, 1996, a marina that berths any vessel that is over 22 feet in length and has 100 or more slips shall have a pump-out facility and a waste reception facility on-site that is operable, adequate to handle any existing and increased flows, and accessible at reasonable times; and

(3) By July 1, 1997, a marina that berths any vessel that is over 22 feet in length and has 50 or more slips shall have a pump-out facility and a waste reception facility on-site that is operable, adequate to handle any existing and increased flows, and accessible at reasonable times.

(e) (1) (i) Upon application by a marina owner or operator, the Secretary may grant a postponement of a requirement of subsection (d) of this section.

(ii) A postponement under this subsection:

1. May not be for more than 3 years; and

2. May not be renewed more than once and may not be renewed for more than 3 years.

(2) An application for a postponement or a renewed postponement under this subsection must be filed with the Secretary not less than 6 months before the applicable deadline.

(3) (i) Within 15 days following receipt of an application for a postponement under this subsection, the Secretary shall forward a copy of the application to the Department of Natural Resources.

(ii) The Department of Natural Resources shall provide its written comments, if any, within 60 days following receipt of the original application under this subsection.

(iii) If no comments have been received from the Department of Natural Resources within 60 days following receipt of the original application, the application shall be processed with the assumption that there are no objections by the Department of Natural Resources.

(4) In deciding whether to grant a postponement or a renewed postponement under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider:

(i) Whether sufficient public funds are available to assist the marina owner or operator in meeting the requirements of subsection (d) of this section; and

(ii) If sufficient public funds are not available, whether compliance with the requirements of subsection (d) of this section would represent an economic hardship to the marina owner or operator.

(5) (i) The Secretary shall issue a decision on an application for postponement or renewed postponement under this subsection within 90 days following the original receipt of the application.

(ii) If no action has been taken by the Secretary within 90 days following the original receipt of the application, the postponement or renewed postponement shall be considered granted for a period of 3 years.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-337 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-337
§9–337.
Status: in_force

If, while a security interest in goods is perfected by any method under the law of another jurisdiction, this State issues a certificate of title that does not show that the goods are subject to the security interest or contain a statement that they may be subject to security interests not shown on the certificate:

(1) A buyer of the goods, other than a person in the business of selling goods of that kind, takes free of the security interest if the buyer gives value and receives delivery of the goods after issuance of the certificate and without knowledge of the security interest; and

(2) The security interest is subordinate to a conflicting security interest in the goods that attaches, and is perfected under § 9-311(b), after issuance of the certificate and without the conflicting secured party’s knowledge of the security interest.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-511 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-511
§9–511.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Correction shall provide, or make arrangements that it considers to be adequate and proper to provide, for the guarding, transporting, lodging, feeding, clothing, and medical and other care of incarcerated individuals while the incarcerated individuals are working on public roads under §§ 9–508 through 9–514 of this subtitle.

(b) The Division of Correction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out §§ 9–508 through 9–514 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) For incarcerated individuals assigned to the State Highway Administration under § 9–509 of this subtitle, the State shall pay the expenses incurred under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) For incarcerated individuals assigned to a municipal corporation or county under § 9–510 of this subtitle, the municipal corporation or county shall pay the expenses incurred under subsection (a) of this section under arrangements made with, or satisfactory to, the Division of Correction.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-501.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501.1
§9–501.
Status: in_force

§9–501.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “filing office” means an office described in § 9–501(a).

(2) “Filing office” includes the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) This section does not apply to a financing statement that is a mortgage or deed of trust.

(c) A person may not cause to be filed or recorded under this title a financing statement that the person knows is:

(1) False;

(2) Not authorized to be filed or recorded under this title; or

(3) Not related to a valid existing or potential commercial or financial transaction.

(d) (1) If a filing office receives for filing a financing statement that the filing office has reason to believe is being filed by a person in violation of subsection (c), the filing office shall:

(A) Accept for filing the financing statement if it otherwise meets all filing requirements; and

(B) Send a notice to the persons specified in paragraph (2) that:

(i) Identifies the persons named in the financing statement;

(ii) Indicates the date of filing and filing number of the financing statement;

(iii) States the prohibition under subsection (c);

(iv) States that the filing office has reason to believe that the financing statement has been filed in violation of subsection (c) and describes the factual basis for that belief; and

(v) Advises that the financing statement may be terminated by the filing office unless, within 45 days after the notice is sent by the filing office, a person who receives the notice sent by the filing office under paragraph (2) submits to the filing office an affidavit that states the person’s belief that the financing statement does not violate subsection (c) and provides the factual basis for that belief.

(2) The notice required under this subsection shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail, to:

(A) The person identified as the secured party, at the address provided for the person in the financing statement;

(B) The person identified as the debtor, at the address provided for the person in the financing statement; and

(C) If different from the person identified as the secured party, the person who submitted the financing statement for filing, provided that the person’s identity and address are known to the filing office.

(e) (1) A person identified as a debtor in a financing statement filed with the filing office who believes that the financing statement was filed in violation of subsection (c) may submit to the filing office an affidavit stating the factual basis for the person’s belief.

(2) If the filing office receives an affidavit from a person under paragraph (1) and has reason to believe that the financing statement referenced in the affidavit was filed in violation of subsection (c), the filing office shall send the notice required under subsection (d).

(f) (1) The State Department of Assessments and Taxation shall adopt by regulation and make available a form of affidavit that shall be used for the purposes described in subsections (d) and (e).

(2) The form shall require that the affidavit be sworn under the penalties of perjury.

(g) (1) A filing office may terminate a financing statement after the expiration of the 45–day period specified in the notice required under subsection (d) if the filing office:

(A) Does not receive from a person who received the notice sent by the filing office under subsection (d) an affidavit that states the person’s belief that the financing statement does not violate subsection (c) and provides the factual basis for that belief; and

(B) Reasonably believes that the financing statement was filed in violation of subsection (c).

(2) A filing office that terminates a financing statement under this subsection shall promptly send notice of the termination in the same manner and to the same persons required for the notice sent under subsection (d)(2).

(h) (1) If a filing office receives an affidavit in response to the notice sent by the filing office under subsection (d), the filing office shall review the affidavit to consider whether the financing statement was filed in violation of subsection (c).

(2) If, after reviewing the affidavit, a filing office reasonably believes that a financing statement was filed in violation of subsection (c), the filing office shall send to the persons specified in paragraph (3) a final notice that:

(A) Includes a copy of the notice sent by the filing office under subsection (d);

(B) States that the filing office reasonably believes that the financing statement has been filed in violation of subsection (c); and

(C) States that the filing office may terminate the financing statement 45 days after the final notice is sent by the filing office unless a person identified in the financing statement files a petition for judicial determination of the validity of the financing statement under subsection (i).

(3) The final notice shall be sent in the same manner required for the notice sent under subsection (d)(2) to:

(A) The same persons required for the notice sent under subsection (d)(2); and

(B) Any other person who responded in writing to the notice sent under subsection (d).

(i) (1) A person who is identified in a financing statement and disagrees with a determination made by a filing office under subsection (h)(2) may file a petition in the circuit court for the county where the debtor is located or, if the debtor is not located in Maryland, where any affected property is located, seeking a determination of the validity of the financing statement.

(2) A petition filed under this subsection shall be filed within the 45–day period described in the final notice required under subsection (h).

(3) (A) The parties to a proceeding under this subsection shall include all persons named in the financing statement.

(B) A filing office may not be joined as a party to a proceeding under this subsection.

(4) (A) Service of process of a proceeding under this subsection may be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known addresses of the parties to be served.

(B) A copy of a petition filed under this subsection shall be mailed to the filing office after the petition has been filed and within the 45–day period described in the final notice required under subsection (h).

(5) If the filing office does not receive a copy of the petition within the 45–day period described in the final notice required under subsection (h), the filing office may terminate the financing statement.

(6) (A) If the court determines that the financing statement was filed in violation of subsection (c):

(i) The court shall order that the filed financing statement be terminated; and

(ii) The prevailing party shall provide a copy of the order to the filing office.

(B) On receipt of a court order requiring termination of a filed financing statement, the filing office shall:

(i) Terminate the financing statement; and

(ii) File a record indicating that the financing statement was terminated in accordance with a court order.

(7) The court may award to the prevailing party:

(A) Damages sustained by the prevailing party; and

(B) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(j) A filing office may not:

(1) Charge a fee to carry out its obligations under this section, including for the sending of any notices required under this section; or

(2) Refund any fee paid for filing a financing statement terminated under this section.

(k) The State Department of Assessments and Taxation may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-310.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310.1
§9–310.
Status: in_force

§9–310.1.

(a) In any administrative action before the Commission, if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that a person has knowingly obtained benefits under this title to which the person is not entitled, the Commission shall order the person to reimburse the insurer, self–insured employer, the Uninsured Employers’ Fund, or the Subsequent Injury Fund for the amount of all benefits that the person knowingly obtained and to which the person is not entitled.

(b) An order of reimbursement required under subsection (a) of this section shall include interest on the amount ordered to be reimbursed at a rate of 1.5% per month from the date the Commission notifies the person of the amount to be reimbursed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-312 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-312
§9–312.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, the Chairman of the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The annual report shall include:

(1) any suggestions to improve the administration of this title;

(2) a detailed statement of receipts and disbursements of the Commission; and

(3) statistical analyses of:

(i) the costs of workers’ compensation;

(ii) experiences; and

(iii) industrial injuries.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1601 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1601
§9–1601.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-411 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-411
§9–411.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy authorized under this subtitle, the Secretary may bring an action to enjoin any violation of any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-517 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-517
§9–517.
Status: in_force

In Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, the comprehensive plan for water supply systems and sewerage systems may allow the installation and use of an individual sewerage system for an interim period until the necessary sewerage transmission and treatment capacity in the area is available to provide adequate community sewerage service if:

(1) A community sewerage system otherwise is required in the area; but

(2) Access to a community sewerage system is prohibited by an order of:

(i) The Department;

(ii) Montgomery County;

(iii) Prince George’s County; or

(iv) The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-615 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-615
§9–615.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the wage earning capacity of a covered employee is less while temporarily partially disabled, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals 50% of the difference between:

(i) the average weekly wage of the covered employee; and

(ii) the wage earning capacity of the covered employee in the same or other employment while temporarily partially disabled.

(2) The compensation payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed 50% of the State average weekly wage.

(b) The employer or its insurer shall pay the weekly compensation for the period that the covered employee is temporarily partially disabled.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Homeowner” means an individual who:

(i) received a property tax credit under a repealed law;

(ii) continues to have a legal interest in the dwelling for which a property tax credit under a repealed law was granted; and

(iii) in any given year would qualify for a property tax credit under a repealed law.

(3) “Repealed law” means a repealed law that:

(i) in the taxable year 1974-1975 granted a tax credit to elderly or disabled individuals; or

(ii) in the taxable year 1975-1976 granted a property tax credit to disabled individuals.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that all homeowners who received a property tax credit under a repealed law shall continue to receive benefits identical to the benefits under the repealed law in order not to cause a financial loss to any homeowner who would receive lesser benefits under § 9-104 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) A homeowner is eligible for the full benefits identical to the benefits of the repealed law in any taxable year that the homeowner meets the requirements of the repealed law.

(2) If in any succeeding taxable year a homeowner fails to qualify under the repealed law, the homeowner shall be granted a property tax credit under the repealed law in the next taxable year that the homeowner qualifies.

(d) The property tax credit of a homeowner shall be calculated under:

(1) a repealed law; and

(2) § 9-104 of this subtitle.

(e) A homeowner shall receive a property tax credit under this section equal to the greater of the 2 amounts calculated under subsection (d) of this section.

(f) If a surviving spouse of a homeowner has not remarried and meets the qualifications of the repealed law except for age or disability, the property tax credit under this section is available to the unmarried surviving spouse.

(g) Each county or municipal corporation is responsible for the cost of any property tax credit granted under this section to a homeowner that exceeds the cost the State is required to pay under § 9-104 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3707 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 37 / Section 9-3707
§9–3707.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of African American history and culture;

(2) receive and administer any available federal, State, or private money to plan and execute projects or educational activities that further the understanding of African American history and culture;

(3) operate the Banneker–Douglass–Tubman Museum in Annapolis to house and display photographs, objects, oral history tapes, artifacts, and other materials of African American historic and cultural significance;

(4) locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to African American history and culture; and

(5) publish an annual report and any other material that the Commission considers necessary.

(b) The Commission may provide operational funding to a museum that specializes in African American history and culture.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Allegany County.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1108.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1108.1
§9–1108.
Status: in_force

§9–1108.1.

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

(2) “Nitrogen removal technology” has the meaning stated in § 9–1108 of this subtitle.

(3) “On–site sewage disposal system” has the meaning stated in § 9–1108 of this subtitle.

(4) “Vendor” means a person that sells, offers for sale, or distributes on–site sewage disposal systems that utilize nitrogen removal technology.

(b) (1) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall evaluate and rank all best available nitrogen removal technologies for on–site sewage disposal systems to advise local governments and residents of the State of approved technologies that qualify for funding under § 9–1605.2(h)(2) of this title.

(2) The Department shall:

(i) Make available the evaluation and ranking of all best available nitrogen removal technologies required under this section on the Department’s Web site; and

(ii) Provide the evaluation and ranking of all best available nitrogen removal technologies to a county, municipality, or resident of the State in any correspondence relating to approved technologies that qualify for funding under § 9–1605.2(h)(2) of this title.

(c) The Department shall evaluate and rank all best available nitrogen removal technologies for on–site sewage disposal systems based on:

(1) The total amount of nitrogen reduction the technology can achieve;

(2) The total cost of the technology, including the estimated annual cost of operation and maintenance, including electricity costs;

(3) The cost per pound of the nitrogen reduction; and

(4) Any other information the Department determines is necessary.

(d) Beginning June 1, 2011, and every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall request information from vendors necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-805 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-805
§9–805.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the subdivision regulations may provide for the reservation of property for traffic, recreation, or other public purposes.

(b) A reservation of property under subsection (a) of this section may not continue for longer than 3 years without the written approval of all persons with a legal or equitable interest in the property.

(c) The subdivision regulations shall provide for public notice and an opportunity for a public hearing before a property may be reserved.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-341 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-341
§9–341.
Status: in_force

(a) If any condition of a permit for discharges from a publicly owned treatment works is violated, the Department, by corrective order or by request for injunctive action under this subtitle, may restrict or prohibit the introduction of any pollutant into the treatment works by any source that did not use the treatment works before the time of the finding that the condition was violated.

(b) If the Department finds that an industrial user is not in compliance with a system of user charges required under State law or federal law, or with a condition of a permit issued by the Department to the publicly owned treatment works into which the industrial user is introducing pollutants, the Department may enforce or apply the system of user charges directly against the industrial user by corrective order or by requesting injunctive action under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-618 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-618
§9–618.
Status: in_force

(a) A secondary obligor acquires the rights and becomes obligated to perform the duties of the secured party after the secondary obligor:

(1) Receives an assignment of a secured obligation from the secured party;

(2) Receives a transfer of collateral from the secured party and agrees to accept the rights and assume the duties of the secured party; or

(3) Is subrogated to the rights of a secured party with respect to collateral.

(b) An assignment, transfer, or subrogation described in subsection (a):

(1) Is not a disposition of collateral under § 9-610; and

(2) Relieves the secured party of further duties under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2702 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2702
§9–2702.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) In coordination with the Department of Information Technology and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, coordinate cybersecurity efforts within community water systems and community sewerage systems;

(2) Include cybersecurity awareness components for all new and renewing operator and superintendent certifications under Title 12 of this article; and

(3) In consultation with the Department of Information Technology:

(i) Update regulations governing community water systems and community sewerage systems to:

1. Include comprehensive sections regarding cybersecurity standards for water and wastewater treatment facilities; and

2. Require community water system and community sewerage system providers to report cyber incidents consistent with Department of Information Technology guidance in accordance with § 9–2707(b) of this subtitle;

(ii) Promulgate minimum cybersecurity standards for established community water systems and community sewerage systems that meet or exceed the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s cross–sector cybersecurity performance goals;

(iii) Require community water systems and community sewerage systems to plan for disruptions of service due to cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks and other events resulting in root–level compromise;

(iv) Establish a list of approved cybersecurity training programs for staff responsible for maintaining or operating water and wastewater facilities; and

(v) Implement measures to protect the active certified operators list maintained on the Department’s website while ensuring legitimate access for necessary purposes.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-315 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-315
§9–315.
Status: in_force

(a) To allow proper defense by the Corporation of pending causes of action, each proceeding in which an insolvent insurer is a party or is obligated to defend a party in a court in the State shall be stayed for 60 days after the date of the determination of insolvency.

(b) As to a covered claim arising from a judgment under an order, decision, verdict, or finding based on the default of the insolvent insurer or its failure to defend an insured, the Corporation, on its own behalf or on behalf of the insured, may:

(1) apply to have the judgment, order, decision, verdict, or finding set aside by the same court or administrator that made it; and

(2) defend against the covered claim on the merits.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1013 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1013
§9–1013.
Status: in_force

If the water quality laboratory meets the renewal requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary shall reinstate the certification of a water quality laboratory the certification of which has not been renewed for any reason.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-902 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902
§9–902.
Status: in_force

If a savings and loan association rejects an application for a residential mortgage, the association shall give the applicant, on request, written notice of the rejection.