Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.18 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.18
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.18.

(a) In this section, “residential property” has the meaning stated in § 7–105.1 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A secured party may petition the circuit court for leave to immediately commence an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property on the basis that the property is vacant and abandoned as provided in this section.

(2) On filing a petition under this section, the secured party shall send a copy of the petition to the mortgagor’s or grantor’s last known address and the record owner of the property by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first–class mail.

(3) The circuit court shall rule on the petition promptly after the petition is filed.

(c) A residential property is vacant and abandoned under this section if all of the following criteria apply to the property:

(1) The court finds that the mortgage or deed of trust on the residential property has been in default for 120 days or more in a condition on which the mortgage or deed of trust provides that a sale may be made;

(2) The court finds that at least three of the circumstances listed in subsection (d) of this section are true as to the property;

(3) No mortgagor or grantor has filed with the court an answer or objection setting forth a defense or objection that, if proven, would preclude the entry of a final judgment and a decree of foreclosure; and

(4) No mortgagor or grantor has filed with the court a written statement that the property is not vacant and abandoned.

(d) The circumstances of a residential property that a court may find are true under subsection (c)(2) of this section are:

(1) Gas, electric, sewer, or water utility services to the property have been disconnected;

(2) Windows or entrances to the structure on the property are boarded up or closed off, or multiple window panes are broken and unrepaired;

(3) Doors to the structure on the property are smashed through, broken off, unhinged, or continuously unlocked;

(4) Junk, litter, trash, debris, or hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials have accumulated on the property;

(5) Furnishings, window treatments, or personal items are absent from the structure on the property;

(6) The property is the object of vandalism, loitering, or criminal conduct, or there has been physical destruction or deterioration of the property;

(7) A mortgagor or grantor has made a written statement expressing the intention of all mortgagors or grantors to abandon the property;

(8) There is a determination that no owner or tenant appears to be residing on the property at the time of an inspection of the property by the secured party;

(9) Two or more citations have been issued by a county or municipal corporation against the property for failure to maintain the property and a health and safety issue exists that has not been rectified;

(10) The property has been condemned by a county or municipal corporation; or

(11) Other reasonable indicia of abandonment exist.

(e) (1) If the court finds that a residential property is vacant and abandoned and the secured party filing a petition for leave to file an action for immediate foreclosure is entitled to judgment, the court shall grant the petition.

(2) Except as provided under subsection (f) of this section, if the court grants the petition under paragraph (1) of this subsection, § 7–105.1 of this subtitle does not apply to an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on the residential property that is found to be vacant and abandoned.

(f) (1) A secured party filing an order to docket or complaint to foreclose based on a petition granted by a court under subsection (e)(1) of this section shall serve the foreclosure documents, accompanied by the document required under paragraph (4) of this subsection, by:

(i) Personal delivery of the papers to the mortgagor or grantor; or

(ii) Leaving the papers with a resident of suitable age and discretion at the mortgagor’s or grantor’s dwelling house or usual place of abode.

(2) If at least two good faith efforts on different days to serve the mortgagor or grantor under paragraph (1) of this subsection have not succeeded, the secured party may effect service by:

(i) Filing an affidavit with the court describing the good faith efforts to serve the mortgagor or grantor; and

(ii) 1. Mailing a copy of all the documents required to be served under paragraph (1) of this subsection by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first–class mail to the mortgagor’s or grantor’s last known address and, if different, to the address of the residential property subject to the mortgage or deed of trust; and

2. Posting a copy of all the documents required to be served under paragraph (1) of this subsection in a conspicuous place on the residential property subject to the mortgage or deed of trust.

(3) The individual making service of documents under this subsection shall file proof of service with the court in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(4) The service of documents under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be accompanied by a separate, clearly marked notice, in the form prescribed by regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, that states:

(i) The significance of the order to docket or complaint to foreclose; and

(ii) The right of a record owner or occupant of the property to challenge the finding that the residential property is vacant and abandoned.

(5) (i) A challenge to the finding that the residential property is vacant and abandoned shall be filed with the court in the foreclosure proceeding not later than 20 days after service is made under this subsection.

(ii) If a timely filed challenge under this subsection is upheld, the secured party shall comply with the requirements of § 7–105.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-502 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The personal representative shall give written notice in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection to each creditor who has filed a claim under § 8–104 of this article which is still open and to all interested persons of a claim, petition, or other request which could result, directly or indirectly, in the payment of a debt, commission, fee, or other compensation to or for the benefit of the personal representative or the attorney for the estate.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) State the amount requested;

(ii) Set forth in reasonable detail the basis for the request; and

(iii) State that a request for hearing may be made within 20 days after the notice is sent.

(b) Unless there was fraud, material mistake, or substantial irregularity in the proceeding, or a request for a hearing is filed within 20 days of the sending of the notice, any action taken by the court on the petition is final and binding on all persons to whom the notice was given.

(c) A certification by independent counsel as to the reasonableness of the amount of the payment is not required.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-501 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-501
§7–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Alliance” means the Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self–Advocates as Educators.

(c) “Community inclusion” means circumstances in which individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities are welcomed, supported, and included in all aspects of society.

(d) “Developmental disability” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article.

(e) “Intellectual disability” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article.

(f) “Steering Committee” means the Steering Committee for the Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self–Advocates as Educators.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-504 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

A person may not interfere with or intimidate an official or other employee of the Maryland Department of Labor assigned to carry out a function under this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall establish and administer an Address Confidentiality Program for survivors of threatened, attempted, or actual domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or human trafficking.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

Unless the public general law or public local law granting the exemption specifically refers to and modifies or supersedes this section, real property that is exempt by law enacted after July 1, 1967, from county or municipal corporation property tax is treated as taxable real property for the purpose of computing any payments of State aid to counties or municipal corporations that by law are based on the assessment of real property.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1403 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1403
§7–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Assistive Technology Services Fund in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to receive revenue from assistive technology services provided by the Program, including:

(1) assistive technology assessments;

(2) assistive technology training;

(3) digital accessibility training;

(4) digital accessibility website evaluations; and

(5) digital accessibility remediation services.

(c) The Secretary, through the Program, shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) revenue distributed to the Fund under subsection (b) of this section;

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

(3) interest earnings; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only to support the operations of the Program, including the purchase of assistive technology devices.

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

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

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

(i) Money expended from the Fund for the Program is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
Md. Code, Education § 7-131 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-131
§7–131.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled in a high school who participates in a high school athletic program that is a member of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

(b) (1) A county board and the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association shall allow a student athlete to modify the athletic or team uniform of the student athlete in a manner that makes the student athlete’s attire more modest to conform to:

(i) The requirements or preferences of the student athlete’s religion or culture; or

(ii) The student athlete’s own preferences for modesty.

(2) A student athlete may not be required to receive approval from a coach, a teacher, a school administrator, or the county board before making the uniform modification.

(c) (1) A modification to an athletic or team uniform may include the wearing of:

(i) A head covering worn for religious reasons, including a Muslim hijab, Jewish kippah, or Sikh dastar;

(ii) An undershirt; or

(iii) Leggings.

(2) A modification to an athletic or team uniform may not:

(i) Interfere with the movement of the student athlete; or

(ii) Pose a safety hazard to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others.

(3) A student athlete may modify the uniform headgear if the modified headgear:

(i) Is black, white, the predominant color of the uniform, or the same color as that worn by all players on the team;

(ii) Does not cover any part of the face, unless required for the safety of the wearer;

(iii) Is not dangerous to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others;

(iv) Does not have opening or closing elements around the face or neck; and

(v) Does not have parts protruding from its surface.

(d) (1) A student athlete is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the student athlete’s athletic or team uniform under this section.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a public school from providing the uniform modification to the student.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.14 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.14
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.14.

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

(2) “Foreclosed Property Registry” means the Foreclosed Property Registry established by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation under subsection (b) of this section.

(3) “Foreclosure purchaser” means the person identified as the purchaser on the report of sale required by Maryland Rule 14–305 for a foreclosure sale of residential property.

(4) “Fund” means the Foreclosed Property Registry Fund established by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation under subsection (i) of this section.

(5) “Local jurisdiction” means:

(i) A county; or

(ii) A municipal corporation.

(6) “Residential property” means real property improved by four or fewer dwelling units that are designed principally and are intended for human habitation.

(b) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation shall establish and maintain an Internet–based Foreclosed Property Registry for information relating to foreclosure sales of residential property.

(c) At the time of a foreclosure sale of residential property, the person responsible for conducting the foreclosure shall obtain from the foreclosure purchaser a written acknowledgment of the requirements of this section.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after a foreclosure sale of residential property, a foreclosure purchaser shall submit an initial registration to the Foreclosed Property Registry.

(2) The initial registration shall:

(i) Be in the form the Commissioner of Financial Regulation requires; and

(ii) Contain the following information:

1. The name, telephone number, and address of the foreclosure purchaser;

2. The street address of the property that is the subject of the foreclosure sale;

3. The date of the foreclosure sale;

4. Whether the property is a single–family or multifamily property;

5. The name and address of the person, including a substitute purchaser, who is authorized to accept legal service for the foreclosure purchaser;

6. To the best of the foreclosure purchaser’s knowledge at the time of registration:

A. Whether the residential property is vacant; and

B. The name, telephone number, and street address of the person who is responsible for the maintenance of the property; and

7. Whether the foreclosure purchaser has possession of the property.

(3) Within 30 days after a deed transferring title to the residential property has been recorded, the foreclosure purchaser shall submit a final registration to the Foreclosed Property Registry.

(4) The final registration shall:

(i) Be in the form the Commissioner of Financial Regulation requires; and

(ii) Contain the following information as of the date of final registration:

1. The name, telephone number, and address of the owner on the deed;

2. The date of the ratification of the sale; and

3. The date the deed was recorded.

(5) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation shall establish procedures that require a foreclosure purchaser, after submitting an initial registration, to submit to the Foreclosed Property Registry any change to the information required under paragraph (2)(ii)5 through 7 of this subsection within 21 business days after the change is known to the purchaser.

(6) On receipt through the Foreclosed Property Registry of an initial registration or any change submitted under paragraph (5) of this subsection, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation shall promptly notify, by electronic means, authorized users from the county and, if appropriate, the municipal corporation in which the property is located.

(e) (1) The filing fees for registering a residential property are:

(i) $50 for an initial registration filed within the time period required under subsection (d)(1) of this section; and

(ii) $100 for an initial registration filed after the time period required under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(2) There is no fee for a final registration.

(3) A filing fee paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection is nonrefundable.

(4) A local jurisdiction may enact a local law that imposes a civil penalty for failure to register under this section in an amount not exceeding $1,000.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local jurisdiction that, in accordance with any applicable building code or local ordinance, abates a nuisance on a residential property registered under this section or takes action to maintain a residential property registered under this section may collect the cost associated with the abatement or other action as a charge included on the residential property’s property tax bill.

(2) (i) The cost associated with an abatement or other action taken under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be included as a charge on the residential property’s property tax bill unless the local jurisdiction provides advance written notice in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph to:

1. The person identified in the registry who is authorized to accept legal service for the foreclosure purchaser; and

2. The person identified in the registry who is responsible for the maintenance of the property.

(ii) The notice described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall:

1. Describe the intended abatement or other action the local jurisdiction intends to take; and

2. Be provided:

A. In accordance with the notice provisions of the applicable building code or local ordinance; or

B. If the applicable building code or local ordinance does not provide for notice, at least 30 days before the local jurisdiction abates the nuisance or takes action to maintain the property.

(g) (1) The Foreclosed Property Registry:

(i) Is not a public record as defined by § 4–101 of the General Provisions Article; and

(ii) Is not subject to Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.

(2) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may authorize access to the Foreclosed Property Registry only to local jurisdictions, their agencies, and representatives and State agencies.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation or a local jurisdiction may provide information for a specific property in the Foreclosed Property Registry to:

(i) A person who owns property on the same block; or

(ii) A homeowners association or condominium in which the property is located.

(h) Revenue collected from the filing fees required under subsection (e)(1) of this section shall be distributed to the Fund.

(i) (1) There is a Foreclosed Property Registry Fund in the Office of Financial Regulation.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to support the development, administration, and maintenance of the Foreclosed Property Registry established under this section.

(3) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(5) The Fund consists of:

(i) Revenue distributed to the Fund under subsection (h) of this section;

(ii) Investment earnings of the Fund;

(iii) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

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

(ii) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2035.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a president, a first vice president, and a second vice president.

(b) The Board shall determine:

(1) The manner of election of officers;

(2) The term of office of each officer; and

(3) The duties of each officer.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-117 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-117
§7–117.
Status: in_force

This title does not, and the Corporation may not, pledge the faith or credit of this State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-604 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604
§7–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall, in accordance with the State plan established under Subtitle 3 of this title, determine the need, if any, for one or more public group homes for individuals with developmental disability in each county or multicounty region of the State.

(b) In making the determination, the Secretary shall consult with the following:

(1) The governing body of each county;

(2) The State Board of Education;

(3) County boards of education;

(4) Consumer groups; and

(5) Other public and private agencies.

(c) The part of the State plan that relates to the need for public group homes shall be sent to each county.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203
§7–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall:

(i) impose an environmental surcharge per kilowatt hour of electricity distributed to retail electric customers within the State; and

(ii) authorize each electric company to add the full amount of the surcharge to its customers’ bills.

(2) To the extent that an electric company fails to collect the surcharge from its customers, the amount uncollected shall be deemed a cost of power distribution and allowed and computed as such together with other allowable expenses for purposes of rate making.

(b) (1) The Comptroller shall collect the revenue from the surcharge imposed under subsection (a) of this section and place the revenue into a special fund, the Environmental Trust Fund.

(2) The Comptroller shall maintain the method of collection of the surcharge from each electric company, and the money collected shall accrue to the Fund.

(c) (1) Each fiscal year, the Secretary of Natural Resources shall coordinate the preparation of the annual budget required to carry out the provisions of the Power Plant Research Program under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Natural Resources Article.

(2) Each fiscal year, on approval of the annual budget by the General Assembly for the Power Plant Research Program, the Commission shall establish the amount of the environmental surcharge per kilowatt hour of electric energy distributed in the State that is to be imposed on each electric company in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the amount of the surcharge for each account of each retail electric customer may not exceed the lesser of 0.15 mill per kilowatt hour or $1,000 per month.

(2) The Department of Natural Resources shall credit against the amount the Commission requires each electric company to pay into the Environmental Trust Fund 0.75% of the total surcharge amount attributed to the electric company on the basis of the amount of the electricity distributed in the State.

(e) To the extent that the Commission requires an electric company to report the total estimated kilowatt hours of electricity distributed in the State in order to calculate the surcharge under subsection (a)(1) of this section, a small rural electric cooperative described in § 7–502(a) of this title may satisfy the requirement by submitting to the Commission an estimate made in accordance with a formula approved by the Commission from information that the small rural electric cooperative submits to the rural utilities service that includes the required information.

(f) The surcharge imposed under this subtitle shall terminate on June 30, 2030.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-601 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the second week in June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and environmental organizations, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, and the Chesapeake Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Association, to observe Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week properly with appropriate events, activities, and programs designed to increase awareness of the importance of the Chesapeake Bay to the State, the region, and the United States.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who obtains property or a service by a bad check under the circumstances described in Title 8, Subtitle 1 of this article may not be prosecuted for theft under this part unless that person:

(1) makes a false representation that there are sufficient funds in the drawee bank to cover the check; and

(2) commits deception as provided under § 7-104(b) or (e) of this part.

(b) If a person is prosecuted for theft under this section, the presumptions of § 8-104 of this article apply to the same extent as if the person were prosecuted under § 7-104 of this part.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-231 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-231
§7–231.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle and the Estates and Trusts Article, the register has the duties set forth in this section.

(b) If an inventory is not filed as required by § 7-225(c), (d), or (e) of this subtitle, the register of the county where the inventory should have been filed shall apply to the appropriate court for the appointment of at least 2 appraisers to value the property for which an inventory should have been filed and that comes to the attention of the register.

(c) (1) If an election is made for the special valuation of property under § 7-211 of this subtitle, the register shall:

(i) give the Department notice of the election; and

(ii) cause a notice of inchoate lien to be recorded in the land records of the county where the land is located.

(2) The notice of inchoate lien shall include:

(i) the date of death of the decedent; and

(ii) on the basis of the fair market value of the property, the difference between the inheritance tax on the value elected under § 7-211 of this subtitle and the inheritance tax that would otherwise be payable.

(3) The notice shall be indexed:

(i) in the name of the register as grantee and in the name of the distributee of the qualifying property as the surviving joint tenant or in the name of the person responsible for paying the inheritance tax as grantor; and

(ii) in the block records, if maintained.

(4) When the additional inheritance tax that is due is paid, the register shall record a release of the lien in the land records of the county where the land is located.

(d) (1) The register shall give a receipt to each person who pays inheritance tax.

(2) The receipt discharges the person from liability for the amount of the inheritance tax that is paid.

(e) For an estate of a nonresident decedent, the register shall cooperate with the domiciliary taxing authorities and give them any information requested about the estate.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-239.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-239.2
§7–239.
Status: in_force

§7–239.2.

(a) The State of Maryland finds that the chemical warfare materials specified under § 7–239.1 of this subtitle were designed for warfare, specifically the destruction of human beings, and for no legitimate civilian industrial use.

(b) The State recognizes the need to dispose of these chemical warfare materials as safely as possible, ensuring the health and safety of State residents by the regulation of their release into the environment.

(c) Since these chemical warfare materials are highly toxic or carcinogenic, in addition to any other applicable requirements at law, the State shall require that an applicant for the treatment by incineration of chemical warfare materials shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subtitle and all applicable regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(d) Nothing in this section or in §§ 7–239.3 through 7–239.5 of this subtitle shall limit the authority of the Department to apply regulations adopted under this subtitle to a chemical warfare material that is a controlled hazardous substance.
Md. Code, Education § 7-129 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-129
§7–129.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Military–connected student” means a student who is a dependent of:

(i) An active duty uniformed services member;

(ii) A member of a reserve component; or

(iii) A member described in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph who was killed in the line of duty.

(3) “Program” means the Purple Star Schools Program.

(b) (1) There is a Purple Star Schools Program.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to recognize public schools that provide strong services and support for military–connected students and their families when, as a result of official orders, a military–connected student transfers schools.

(c) (1) The Department shall administer the Program.

(2) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Department shall designate a public school as a Purple Star School if the school applies and meets the criteria adopted by the Department for a Purple Star School.

(d) At a minimum, the Department’s criteria for a Purple Star School shall require a public school to:

(1) Designate a staff member as a uniformed services liaison, whose duties shall include:

(i) Identifying military–connected students who are newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled at the school;

(ii) Serving as the point of contact between the school and newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students and their families;

(iii) Determining appropriate school services available to newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students;

(iv) Assisting in coordinating school programs for newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students; and

(v) Generally aiding with a military–connected student’s transition to a new school;

(2) Establish on the school’s website an easily accessible webpage that includes resources for military–connected students and their families, including information regarding:

(i) Relocation to, enrollment at, registration at, and transferring records to the school;

(ii) Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school; and

(iii) Counseling and other support services available for military–connected students transitioning into the school;

(3) Maintain a transition program led by students, if appropriate, that assists military–connected students enrolled at the school; and

(4) Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military–connected students transferring to new schools.

(e) A public school may partner with the county board to fulfill the Department’s criteria to qualify as a Purple Star School.

(f) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members.

(2) Of the 7 members of the Board:

(i) 5 shall be licensed foresters; and

(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

(3) The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(4) The Governor shall appoint each of the licensed forester members from a list of at least 3 names of licensed foresters submitted to the Governor by the Maryland members of the Maryland-Delaware Division of the Allegheny Society of American Foresters.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a citizen of the United States; and

(2) a resident of the State for at least 3 years.

(c) Each licensed forester member of the Board shall have practiced forestry for at least 10 years.

(d) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) shall be a member of the general public;

(2) may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;

(3) may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and

(4) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.

(e) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:

(1) have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or

(2) grade any examination given by or for the Board.

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

(g) (1) The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 1989.

(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.

(h) (1) The Governor may remove a member for:

(i) incompetence;

(ii) misconduct; or

(iii) habitual or willful neglect of duty.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.

(3) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Education § 7-427 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-427
§7–427.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall provide awareness and training for Directors of Student Services in local education agencies on self–mutilation, including injury by cutting.

(b) The Maryland Department of Health shall provide to the Department:

(1) Resource information on self–mutilation, including injury by cutting, to be distributed to local school supervisors of health, counseling, and psychology; and

(2) Materials for distribution that describe local, State, and national resources to which students, parents, counselors, and school personnel can refer for information on self–mutilation, including injury by cutting.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-208 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-208
§7–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If there is a formal administration of an estate, the court with jurisdiction to administer the estate shall determine, for purposes of the inheritance tax, the value of any concurrent absolute interest or less than absolute interest in property that passes from the decedent, that is listed in an account required under § 7-305 of the Estates and Trusts Article, and that is not valued in the manner required in §§ 7-209 through 7-211 of this subtitle.

(2) If the court approves an account required under § 7-305 of the Estates and Trusts Article, in which a concurrent absolute interest or less than absolute interest is valued:

(i) approval of the account is deemed to be court determination of the value of the concurrent absolute or less than absolute interest, for purposes of the inheritance tax; and

(ii) a separate petition to the court or a separate judicial order is not needed to value the concurrent absolute interest or the less than absolute interest.

(b) If there is no formal administration of the estate, the register in the county where the inventory is filed shall determine, for purposes of the inheritance tax, any concurrent absolute interest or less than absolute interest in property that passes from a decedent.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-105 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a hearing is held on a petition filed under this title, the victim or victim’s representative shall be notified of the hearing as provided under § 11-104 or § 11-503 of this article.

(b) A victim or victim’s representative is entitled to attend any hearing under this title as provided under § 11-102 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-902 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-902
§7–902.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Level of service” includes the number of round trips operated on a route and the number of stations along a route.

(3) “Route” means a passenger railroad service line described under subsections (b) through (d) of this section.

(b) The Administration shall continue to operate the following passenger railroad services at levels of service at least equivalent to the level of service established as of July 1, 1981:

(1) The CSX line between Brunswick and the District of Columbia;

(2) The Amtrak line between Penn Station in Baltimore and the District of Columbia; and

(3) The CSX line between Camden Station in Baltimore and the District of Columbia.

(c) The Administration shall continue to operate the passenger railroad service on the Amtrak line between Perryville and Penn Station in Baltimore at the level of service at least equivalent to the level of service established as of May 1, 1991.

(d) The Administration shall continue to operate the passenger services on the CSX line between Frederick and Point of Rocks at the level of service at least equivalent to the level of service established as of December 17, 2001.

(e) (1) The Administration may not close a station on any route before June 30, 2008.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Administration may close the Jessup Station on the CSX line between Camden Station in Baltimore and the District of Columbia at any time if the Administration finds that the ridership at the Jessup Station does not warrant keeping the station open.

(f) The Administration shall adopt regulations to facilitate the transportation of bicycles on board passenger railroad services.

(g) Before closing a station on a passenger railroad service line described in subsection (b) of this section, the Maryland Transit Administration shall review and report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Governor and the General Assembly, on the following:

(1) With respect to the Dickerson and Boyds MARC stations on the CSX line between Brunswick and the District of Columbia:

(i) The impact on traffic congestion along the Interstate 270, Md State Route 117, and Md State Route 28 corridors as a result of the station closures;

(ii) The impact of future growth in upper Montgomery and southern Frederick counties, particularly in Clarksburg over the next 5 years, and the projected ridership for the Boyds and Dickerson stations as a result of that future growth;

(iii) The impact of the projected growth in upper Montgomery and southern Frederick counties on traffic congestion along the Interstate 270, Md State Route 117, and Md State Route 28 corridors and the transit alternatives that are contemplated to meet any increased demand;

(iv) The methodology used to compute average daily ridership;

(v) The impact on projected ridership on the line if the stations are closed and later reopened due to impending growth;

(vi) The projected ridership if train stops are increased from three stops each to nine stops each for trains arriving at Washington Union Station and from four stops each to ten stops each (to discharge passengers only) for trains departing Washington Union Station;

(vii) Under an expanded schedule, the estimated increase in train service as a result of increasing the number of stops;

(viii) Options to increase ridership at stations with low ridership, including investing in a ridership campaign to promote stations with low ridership;

(ix) The projected ridership after investing in a ridership campaign to promote the stations;

(x) The schedule for installing ticket vending machines at the stations and whether such vending machines have already been purchased;

(xi) Whether a vending machine that is scheduled to be installed at another station could temporarily be used at either or both of these stations;

(xii) The impact on riders boarding at these stations if vending machines are not installed at the stations;

(xiii) An evaluation of potential increased bus service to the stations, and parking lot expansion near the stations, including any possible options for parking lot expansion;

(xiv) Specific efforts undertaken to:

1. Attract new riders on the lines and to retain riders already using the lines; and

2. Improve access for individuals with disabilities;

(xv) Potential alternatives to closing stations that would achieve greater efficiency on the Brunswick and Camden CSX lines;

(xvi) Potential sources of alternative funding for the operating and capital costs of keeping the stations open, including collaboration with local governments; and

(xvii) The description of the $300,000 passenger warning system for the Dickerson Station and whether other possible, less costly, passenger warning systems were considered and the reasons why such systems were not employed; and

(2) With regard to the St. Denis Station on the CSX line between Camden Station in Baltimore and the District of Columbia:

(i) The information required under item (1)(vii) through (xvi) of this subsection;

(ii) The implications of closing a passenger railroad service facility that is a State or federally designated historic landmark or that is located in a State or federally designated historic district;

(iii) The impact on traffic congestion along the Interstate 95, Interstate 295, and Md State Route 100 corridors as a result of the station closure;

(iv) The effect of closing the St. Denis Station on ridership at the Halethorpe Station, including the effect on traffic and parking at the Halethorpe Station and in Arbutus;

(v) The projected ridership at the St. Denis Station if train stops are increased up to nine stops; and

(vi) The projected ridership at the St. Denis Station if service to and from Baltimore is resumed.

(h) (1) Until a public hearing is held on the matter, the Administration may not establish or abandon a station on a route.

(2) The Administration shall give notice of a hearing at least 30 days before the hearing.

(3) The notice shall be:

(i) Published once a week for 2 successive weeks in two or more newspapers of wide circulation throughout the Administration’s commuter rail service area; and

(ii) Posted in all of the Administration’s offices, stations, and terminals and all of its commuter rail rolling stock in revenue service.

(4) The 30–day period begins when the notice first appears in the newspaper.

(5) (i) If the Administration gives inadequate notice of a public hearing on a matter described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration may not establish or abandon a station unless a legally sufficient public hearing is held.

(ii) For the purposes of this paragraph, notice shall be considered inadequate if:

1. The Administration does not comply with the newspaper publication requirement under paragraph (3)(i) of this subsection; or

2. At least 30% of the Administration’s facilities are not posted as required under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection.

(6) The Administration may implement a change of policy on a matter described in paragraph (1) of this subsection only during the time period beginning 6 weeks after the date of the public hearing and ending 6 months after the date of the public hearing.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless the Committee provides otherwise, the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register may not reprint any text from:

(i) the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) the Session Laws;

(iii) the United States Code;

(iv) the United States Statutes at Large;

(v) the Code of Federal Regulations;

(vi) the Federal Register; or

(vii) any other generally available publication that the Administrator specifies.

(2) State statutes as described under paragraph (1)(i) and (ii) of this subsection need not be incorporated by reference.

(3) (i) Federal laws as described under paragraph (1)(iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) of this subsection may be incorporated by reference.

(ii) Federal law incorporated by reference after October 1, 2005, shall be identified by using the phrase “incorporated by reference”.

(iii) The unit incorporating federal law may:

1. incorporate only a specified version of that law by specifying a date; or

2. incorporate future versions of that law by using the phrase “as amended”.

(4) (i) Other publications as described in paragraph (1)(vii) of this subsection may be incorporated by reference by:

1. satisfying the requirements of § 23–303 of the Education Article, except as determined by the Administrator; and

2. complying with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article and with other requirements specified by the Administrator.

(ii) Incorporated documents shall be identified by using the phrase “incorporated by reference”.

(iii) The incorporation shall specify an edition number, year, or other specific indication of the version being adopted.

(iv) Prospective incorporation is not permitted for this category of document.

(v) Agency generated documents have the additional requirement of providing the Division with an electronic version ready for publication on the Division website as required by § 7–206.2 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the Administrator determines that publication would be in the public interest, nothing in this section prohibits the Administrator from publishing factual information concerning:

(i) documents published or to be published in the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register; or

(ii) the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register may not include news material or a press release, speech, or other comment.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-507 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-507
§7–507.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel and Howard counties.

(2) This section does not apply to fines imposed in gambling cases in Baltimore County.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the fines imposed by and recognizances forfeited to each circuit court shall be distributed as follows:

(1) 50% to the clerk of the circuit court, to be used under the direction of the judges of the circuit court to augment the court library; and

(2) 5% to the clerk of the circuit court as a commission.

(c) (1) In Calvert County, if the County Administrative Circuit Court Judge determines that the amount under subsection (b)(1) of this section exceeds the needs of the library, excess amounts may be used for other needs of the Circuit Court for Calvert County if the Judge provides the County Commissioners with an annual report documenting how the excess amount is used.

(2) In Carroll County, in addition to the amount under subsection (b) of this section, the County Commissioners shall appropriate and pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County $1,800, plus any additional amount that the County Commissioners determine, for library support and maintenance, including books and library equipment, to be used under the direction of the judges of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.

(3) In Cecil County:

(i) In any year in which the amount provided to the court library under subsection (b) of this section and the attorney appearance fees under § 7–204 of this title:

1. Is less than $10,000, the County Commissioners shall pay to the clerk of the court the amount necessary to bring the total to $10,000, plus any amount the County Commissioners determine is reasonable for the library maintenance, to be used under the direction of the judges of the Circuit Court for Cecil County; or

2. Exceeds the amount necessary for library maintenance, the Cecil County Bar and Library Association, Inc., may transfer the excess money to the Cecil County Bar Foundation, Inc., to be used for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with the bylaws of the Foundation; and

(ii) All amounts paid under this section shall be used under the direction of the judges of the Circuit Court for Cecil County in consultation with the Law Library Committee of the Cecil County Bar and Library Association, Inc.

(4) In Charles County, in any year in which the amount under subsection (b) of this section is less than $3,000, the County Commissioners shall pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County the amount necessary to bring the total to $3,000, plus any amount the County Commissioners determine is reasonable for library maintenance, to be used under the direction of the judges of the Circuit Court for Charles County, who reside in the county.

(5) In Harford County, the local governing body shall appropriate and pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County, to be used under the direction of the judges of the court:

(i) The amount under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Any amount the local governing body determines is appropriate, but not less than $1,500, for library support and maintenance, including books, library equipment, and the services of a librarian.

(6) (i) In St. Mary’s County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County shall transmit monthly the amount under subsection (b)(1) of this section to a special account known as the St. Mary’s County Law Library Fund maintained by the county.

(ii) As determined by the County Administrative Judge, the St. Mary’s County Law Library Fund may only be used for the general purposes of the court library, including to acquire books, other publications, and library equipment, and for other necessary expenses.

(7) In Somerset County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset County shall transmit monthly the amount under subsection (b)(1) of this section to a special account known as the Court and Bar Library Account.

(8) In Worcester County, in addition to the amount under subsection (b) of this section, the County Commissioners shall appropriate and pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County $2,000 and any additional amount that the Commissioners set for library support and maintenance to be used under the direction of the judges of the Circuit Court for Worcester County.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-511 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-511
§7–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities:

(1) competitive billing shall begin on July 1, 2000;

(2) competitive metering for large customers shall begin on January 1, 2002; and

(3) competitive metering for all other customers shall begin on April 1, 2002, or earlier if requested by the electric company.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations or issue orders to implement this section.

(c) (1) A person other than an electric company or a municipal electric utility may not engage in the business of competitive billing services in a local jurisdiction that assesses a local energy tax, unless the person holds a license issued by that jurisdiction.

(2) An application for a local competitive billing services license shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the local jurisdiction.

(3) (i) A local jurisdiction may require an applicant or licensee to:

1. hold a license issued by the Commission, as provided under § 7-507 of this subtitle;

2. post a bond or other similar instrument in an amount equal to 15% of the bond required under § 7-507 of this subtitle; and

3. have a resident agent in the State.

(ii) A local jurisdiction may not require an applicant or licensee to pay a fee or other charge for the local license.

(d) (1) A local jurisdiction may revoke or suspend the local license if the licensee fails, within 15 days of the due date established by the local jurisdiction, to pay or remit all of the applicable local energy taxes on services.

(2) A local jurisdiction may reinstate the license after payment of all local energy taxes due.

(3) A local jurisdiction may choose not to reinstate a license that has been revoked or suspended 3 times in a 12-month period.

(4) A local jurisdiction shall report any revocation or suspension of a license to the Commission.

(e) The Commission shall adopt regulations or issue an order to establish procedures for the assumption of billing responsibilities by the electric company that distributes electricity in the relevant service territory if a local license is revoked or suspended.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-1205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1205
§7–1205.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-212.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-212.1
§7–212.
Status: in_force

§7–212.1.

By resolution or ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners for Somerset County may establish and fund a volunteer service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments, ambulance companies, and rescue squads.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-301 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-301
§7–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the following entities:

(1) an institution that receives an appropriation for operating expenses; and

(2) an officer or unit of the State government that:

(i) receives an appropriation for operating expenses; or

(ii) has its expenses paid out of the fees collected by the officer or unit.

(b) At the end of each fiscal year, each entity that, during that fiscal year, has received an appropriation for operating expenses shall give the Comptroller notice of:

(1) the amount of the appropriation that is unspent; and

(2) the amount of the unspent part that is needed to meet unpaid obligations incurred during the fiscal year.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-805 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-805
§7–805.
Status: in_force

The Department in consultation with the Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1007 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1007
§7–1007.
Status: in_force

On request, the licensee shall give to the Deputy Secretary or a designee of the Deputy Secretary:

(1) Any information that the licensee has about an individual served by the licensee;

(2) Access to the records of the licensee;

(3) Access to any individual served;

(4) Access to the records of individuals served by the licensee; and

(5) Access to any part of the premises of the licensee.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-216 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-216
§7–216.
Status: reserved

Property is not subject to property tax if:

(1) the property is owned by the Izaak Walton League and is used solely for maintaining a natural area for public use, for a sanctuary, or for wildlife; or

(2) the property or any interest in the property is transferred by the Izaak Walton League and is used solely for maintaining a natural area for public use, or a sanctuary, or for wildlife.
Md. Code, Education § 7-10A-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 10A / Section 7-10A-04
§7–10A–04.
Status: in_force

In accordance with § 7-10A-05 of this subtitle, the State Superintendent and program providers, chosen by the State Superintendent, shall develop a plan to implement the pilot program in two elementary schools in the following school systems:

(1) Baltimore City;

(2) Dorchester County;

(3) Prince George’s County;

(4) Somerset County; and

(5) St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1302
§7–1302.
Status: in_force

On behalf of this State, the Governor shall execute, with the other member states, the Interstate Compact substantially as it appears in § 7–1303 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-504 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the operation of the Alliance shall be supported by:

(1) appropriations provided in the annual State budget;

(2) grants or other assistance from federal, State, or local government; and

(3) any other money made available to the Alliance from any public or private source.

(b) The operation of the Alliance is subject to the limitations of the State budget.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-507 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-507
§7–507.
Status: in_force

(a) In recognition of the contributions that American Indians have made to the State, the Governor annually shall proclaim November as American Indian Heritage Month.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe American Indian Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-610 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-610
§7–610.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may enter into an agreement with an applicant to guarantee a loan or provide a subsidy for loan interest to the applicant only if the applicant demonstrates:

(1) that the loan to be guaranteed or the subsidy of loan interest will be used to acquire assistive technology;

(2) the ability to repay the loan;

(3) creditworthiness; and

(4) the inability to qualify for a loan from a lending institution without a loan guarantee or a subsidy of loan interest.

(b) The Board may elect to provide the borrower with an interest rate equivalent to the guaranteed rate by either guaranteeing the loan or subsidizing the interest rate if:

(1) a participating lending institution approves a loan without the requirement of a guarantee; and

(2) the interest rate is higher than the interest rate otherwise available for a guaranteed loan.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-313 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-313
§7–313.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Manufacture” means:

(i) with respect to an unlawful access device:

1. to make, produce, or assemble an unlawful access device; or

2. to modify, alter, program, or reprogram technology, software, or a device to defeat or circumvent technology, software, or a device that is used by the provider, owner, or licensee of a telecommunication service or of a data, audio, or video service, program, or transmission, to protect the telecommunication, data, audio, or video service, program, or transmission from unauthorized receipt, acquisition, access, decryption, disclosure, communication, transmission, or retransmission; and

(ii) with respect to an unlawful telecommunication device or access code:

1. to make, produce, or assemble an unlawful telecommunication device or access code; or

2. to modify, alter, program, or reprogram a telecommunication device or access code to be capable of acquiring, disrupting, receiving, transmitting, decrypting, or facilitating the acquisition, disruption, receipt, transmission, or decryption of a telecommunication service without the express consent or express authorization of the telecommunication service provider.

(2) “Manufacture” includes knowingly to assist another in performing an activity described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) “Telecommunication device or access code” means:

(1) an instrument, device, machine, equipment, technology, or software that is capable of transmitting, acquiring, decrypting, or receiving telephonic, electronic, data, Internet access, audio, video, microwave or radio communications, transmissions, signals, or services provided by or through a cable television, fiber optic, telephone, satellite, microwave, data transmission, radio, Internet-based, or wireless distribution network, system, or facility;

(2) a part, accessory, or component of an item listed in item (1) of this subsection, including a computer circuit, security module, smart card, software, computer chip, electronic mechanism, or other part, component, or accessory of any telecommunication device that is capable of facilitating the transmission, decryption, acquisition, or reception of any type of communication, transmission, signal, or service listed in item (1) of this subsection; or

(3) an electronic serial number, mobile identification number, service access card, account number, or personal identification number used to acquire, receive, use, or transmit a telecommunication service.

(d) “Telecommunication service” means a service provided for a fee or other compensation:

(1) to facilitate the origination, transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, data, writings, images, or sounds or intelligence of any nature by a telephone, cellular telephone, wire, wireless, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photo-optical system; or

(2) by a radio, telephone, fiber optic, cable television, satellite, microwave, data transmission, wireless, or Internet-based distribution system, network, or facility, including electronic, data, video, audio, Internet access, telephonic, microwave and radio communications, transmissions, signals, and services and those communications, transmissions, signals, and services provided directly or indirectly, by or through a system, network, facility, or technology listed in this subsection.

(e) (1) “Telecommunication service provider” means a person that:

(i) owns or operates a fiber optic, cable television, satellite, Internet-based, telephone, wireless, microwave, data transmission, or radio distribution system, network, or facility; or

(ii) provides a telecommunication service directly or indirectly using any of the systems, networks, or facilities listed in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Telecommunication service provider” includes a person that, for a fee, supplies the facility, cell site, mobile telephone switching office, or other equipment or telecommunication service.

(f) “Unlawful access device” means an instrument, device, access code, machine, equipment, technology, or software that is primarily designed, assembled, manufactured, sold, distributed, possessed, used, offered, promoted, or advertised to defeat or circumvent technology, software, or a device, or a component or part of any technology, software, or a device used by the provider, owner, or licensee of a telecommunication service or of a data, audio, or video program or transmission, to protect that telecommunication, data, audio, or video service, program, or transmission from unauthorized receipt, acquisition, access, decryption, disclosure, communication, transmission, or retransmission.

(g) (1) “Unlawful telecommunication device or access code” means a telecommunication device or access code that has been altered, designed, modified, programmed, or reprogrammed, alone or in conjunction with another telecommunication device or access code, to facilitate the disruption, acquisition, receipt, transmission, or decryption of a telecommunication service without the express consent or express authorization of the telecommunication service provider.

(2) “Unlawful telecommunication device or access code” includes a device, technology, product, service, equipment, access code, computer software, component, or part that is primarily distributed, sold, designed, assembled, manufactured, modified, programmed, reprogrammed, or used to provide the unauthorized access to or receipt, transmission, disruption, decryption, or acquisition of a telecommunication service provided by a telecommunication service provider.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of lading or on the proceeds thereof in its possession for charges after the date of the carrier’s receipt of the goods for storage or transportation, including demurrage and terminal charges, and for expenses necessary for preservation of the goods incident to their transportation or reasonably incurred in their sale pursuant to law. However, against a purchaser for value of a negotiable bill of lading, a carrier’s lien is limited to charges stated in the bill or the applicable tariffs or, if no charges are stated, a reasonable charge.

(b) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (a) on goods that the carrier was required by law to receive for transportation is effective against the consignor or any person entitled to the goods unless the carrier had notice that the consignor lacked authority to subject the goods to those charges and expenses. Any other lien under subsection (a) is effective against the consignor and any person that permitted the bailor to have control or possession of the goods unless the carrier had notice that the bailor lacked authority.

(c) A carrier loses its lien on any goods that it voluntarily delivers or unjustifiably refuses to deliver.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-242 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-242
§7–242.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Residential wind energy equipment” means equipment on residential property that is installed to use wind energy to generate electricity to be used in a residential structure on the property.

(3) “Solar energy property” means equipment that is installed to use solar energy or solar thermal electric energy to generate electricity to be used in a structure or supplied to the electric grid, or provide hot water for use in a structure.

(b) Except as provided in § 8–240 of this article, the following are not subject to real property tax:

(1) residential wind energy equipment; and

(2) solar energy property.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 14 / Section 7-1402
§7–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to the approval of the Department, a county board may establish one virtual school for the elementary, middle, and high school grade bands.

(2) The Department may provide preliminary authorization to a county board to establish one additional virtual school on a showing of just cause, as determined by the Department.

(3) The Department may revoke approval of a virtual school if during the previous school year the virtual school fails to meet the standards established by the Department in regulation.

(4) (i) A county board may appeal a denial or revocation of approval for the establishment of a virtual school to the State Board for adjudication during a public hearing.

(ii) The State Board shall develop an appeals process to carry out the provisions of this paragraph.

(b) A virtual school may not include classes for prekindergarten or kindergarten students.

(c) A virtual school is subject to all applicable federal and State laws and regulations governing the operation of a public school.

(d) Each approved virtual school shall have a unique school code assigned by the Department.

(e) (1) A county board may not contract with a for–profit entity, but may contract with a nonprofit entity, to operate or administer a virtual school for the county board.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a county board from contracting with a for–profit entity for goods and services for a virtual school.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1303 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1303
§7–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every 3 years, the Office shall develop a Comprehensive Wholesale Energy Markets and Bulk Power System Risk Report.

(2) The purpose of the Risk Report is to:

(i) assess wholesale energy market financial, resource adequacy, and reliability risks associated with serving the State’s long–term energy needs; and

(ii) identify any necessary cost–effective solutions that ensure electric system reliability while meeting the State’s energy policy goals.

(3) The solutions identified in the Risk Report shall seek to:

(i) minimize the growth of the cost of electricity or lower the cost of electricity; and

(ii) minimize energy resource reliability risks.

(b) (1) The Risk Report shall include energy and demand forecasts that contain:

(i) reasonable, 20–year projections for electricity load and energy demands for:

1. transmission zones; and

2. electric service territories; and

(ii) projections for meeting State energy needs and clean energy goals and load forecasts in the PJM region, including:

1. low, average, and high projections of energy demand based on State policies and other reasonable assumptions that impact the provision of electricity in the State; and

2. other projections as necessary.

(2) In collecting the data for the forecasts under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Office should, but is not required to, use:

(i) historical and projected information from electric companies;

(ii) load forecasts for the PJM region;

(iii) appropriate econometric data for the State; and

(iv) any other information the Office considers appropriate.

(c) (1) The Office shall examine different wholesale energy market and bulk power system scenarios to serve the forecasts under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Each scenario examined shall:

(i) identify the resulting wholesale energy market and bulk power system financial and resource adequacy impacts of serving the forecasts with the existing electric system, known additions to the electric system, and electric system resource retirements; and

(ii) identify resource and demand–side management solutions that may resolve potential resource adequacy issues at the least cost.

(3) For a subset of scenarios that are primarily relied on within the Risk Report, the Office shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) identify the resulting wholesale market and bulk power system reliability impacts of serving the forecasts with the existing electric system, known additions to the electric system, and electric system resource retirements; and

(ii) identify resource and demand–side management solutions that may resolve potential reliability constraints at the least cost.

(4) Each scenario shall also examine:

(i) different energy resource mixes to meet the State’s energy needs, including the use of demand–side management;

(ii) different approaches for meeting the State’s clean energy goals;

(iii) improvements to existing energy resources as opposed to the deployment of new energy resources;

(iv) balancing the use of electricity imported from outside the State with the development of new energy resources in the State;

(v) financial and other risks associated with retiring energy generation resources;

(vi) directional assessing of cost risks to ratepayers; and

(vii) impacts to the wholesale energy market and bulk power system in meeting the State’s policy goals related to electricity.

(5) The scenarios required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) at least one scenario that examines the achievement of the State’s clean energy goals;

(ii) at least one scenario that examines a least–cost approach to meeting the State’s projected energy needs; and

(iii) at least one scenario that assumes no changes in State energy and climate policies.

(d) (1) The Risk Report shall:

(i) be informed by the forecasts and scenarios required under this section;

(ii) provide information on the risks associated with serving the identified energy forecasts and achievement of the State’s clean energy goals;

(iii) discuss the potential financial impacts of the different scenarios examined under subsection (c) of this section on the State and ratepayers;

(iv) identify the financial, resource adequacy, and reliability risks of the wholesale energy markets and bulk power system on ratepayers; and

(v) specify the inputs and assumptions used in developing the Risk Report.

(2) (i) The Risk Report shall also include any recommendations of the Office regarding short– and long–term solutions to minimize wholesale energy market and bulk power system financial, resource adequacy, and reliability risks, including strategies to implement any recommendations.

(ii) The recommendations may include:

1. energy generation, transmission, or distribution resource deployment or demand–side management solutions;

2. program development, including:

A. altering or adding to existing programs; or

B. proposing new programs;

3. statutory or regulatory changes; and

4. recommendations to the General Assembly to implement short– and long–term recommendations identified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, including:

A. utilizing existing or creating new market structures;

B. utilizing existing or creating new State programs;

C. State financing options, including State procurement and multistate procurement;

D. electric company procurement or programs;

E. examining the mix of in–State generation versus relying on imports and demand–side management; and

F. any other recommendations that the Office considers appropriate.

(iii) If the Office determines that the identified risks are acceptable or that existing market designs, processes, or policies will adequately address the risks identified in the Risk Report, the Office may recommend that no actions be taken.

(iv) The Office shall support the recommendations by analyses that balance affordability, reliability, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-507 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-507
§7–507.
Status: reserved

(a) A person, other than an electric company providing standard offer service under § 7–510(c) of this subtitle, a municipal electric utility serving customers solely in its distribution territory, the Department of General Services selling energy under § 7–704.4 of this title, or a community choice aggregator under § 7–510.3 of this subtitle, may not engage in the business of an electricity supplier in the State unless the person holds a license issued by the Commission.

(b) (1) An application for an electricity supplier license shall:

(i) be made to the Commission in writing on a form adopted by the Commission;

(ii) be verified by oath or affirmation; and

(iii) contain information that the Commission requires, including:

1. proof of technical and managerial competence;

2. proof of compliance with all applicable requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and any independent system operator or regional or system transmission operator to be used by the licensee;

3. a certification of compliance with applicable federal and State environmental laws and regulations that relate to the generation of electricity; and

4. payment of the applicable licensing fee.

(2) (i) The term of a residential electricity supplier license is 3 years.

(ii) The terms of licenses may be staggered as determined by the Commission.

(iii) Unless a license for a residential electricity supplier is renewed for a 3–year term in accordance with this subsection, the license expires on the date that the Commission sets.

(iv) A licensee may renew a license for a 3–year term before the license expires if the licensee:

1. otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

2. submits to the Commission a renewal application on the form that the Commission provides; and

3. pays to the Commission the applicable renewal fee set by the Commission.

(c) The Commission shall, by regulation or order:

(1) require proof of financial integrity;

(2) require a licensee to post a bond or other similar instrument if, in the Commission’s judgment, the bond or similar instrument is necessary to insure an electricity supplier’s financial integrity;

(3) require a licensee to:

(i) provide proof that the licensee is qualified to do business in the State with the Department of Assessments and Taxation; and

(ii) agree to be subject to all applicable taxes; and

(4) adopt any other requirements the Commission finds to be in the public interest, which may include different requirements for:

(i) electricity suppliers that serve only large customers; and

(ii) the different categories of electricity suppliers.

(d) A license issued under this section may not be transferred without prior Commission approval.

(e) The Commission shall adopt regulations or issue orders to:

(1) protect consumers, electric companies, electricity suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors from anticompetitive and abusive practices;

(2) require each electricity supplier, each energy salesperson, and each energy vendor to provide, in addition to the requirements under § 7–505(b)(5) of this subtitle, adequate and accurate customer information to enable customers to make informed choices regarding the purchase of any electricity services offered by the electricity supplier;

(3) establish reasonable restrictions on telemarketing;

(4) establish procedures for contracting with customers;

(5) establish requirements and limitations relating to deposits, billing, collections, and contract cancellations;

(6) establish provisions providing for the referral of a delinquent account by an electricity supplier to the standard offer service under § 7–510(c) of this subtitle; and

(7) establish procedures for dispute resolution.

(f) In accordance with regulations or orders of the Commission, electricity bills, for competitive and regulated electric services, provided to consumers may provide, in addition to the requirements of § 7–505(b)(5) of this subtitle and subsection (e)(2) of this section, the following information:

(1) the identity and phone number of the electricity supplier of the service;

(2) sufficient information to evaluate prices and services; and

(3) information identifying whether the price is regulated or competitive.

(g) (1) An electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, an energy vendor, or any person or governmental unit may not, without first obtaining the customer’s permission:

(i) make any change in the electricity supplier for a customer; or

(ii) add a new charge for a new or existing service or option.

(2) The Commission shall adopt regulations or issue orders establishing procedures to prevent the practices prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(h) (1) An electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, or an energy vendor may not discriminate against any customer based wholly or partly on race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or sex of an applicant for service or for any arbitrary, capricious, or unfairly discriminatory reason.

(2) An electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, or an energy vendor may not refuse to provide service to a customer except by the application of standards that are reasonably related to the electricity supplier’s economic and business purposes.

(i) An electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, and an energy vendor shall be subject to all applicable federal and State environmental laws and regulations.

(j) An electricity supplier shall post on the Internet information that is readily understandable about its services and rates for small commercial and residential electric customers.

(k) (1) Subject to subsection (r) of this section, for just cause on the Commission’s own investigation or on complaint of the Office of People’s Counsel, the Attorney General, or an affected party, the Commission may:

(i) deny a license to, or revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of, an electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, or an energy vendor;

(ii) impose a civil penalty or other remedy;

(iii) order a refund or credit to a customer; or

(iv) impose a moratorium on adding or soliciting additional customers by the electricity supplier, energy salesperson, or energy vendor.

(2) A civil penalty may be imposed in addition to the Commission’s decision to deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license or impose a moratorium.

(3) Just cause includes:

(i) intentionally providing false information to the Commission;

(ii) switching, or causing to be switched, the electricity supply for a customer without first obtaining the customer’s permission;

(iii) failing to provide electricity for its customers;

(iv) committing fraud or engaging in deceptive practices;

(v) failing to maintain financial integrity;

(vi) violating a Commission regulation or order;

(vii) failing to pay, collect, remit, or calculate accurately applicable State or local taxes;

(viii) violating a provision of this article or any other applicable consumer protection law of the State;

(ix) conviction of a felony by the licensee or principal of the licensee or any crime involving fraud, theft, or deceit;

(x) denial, suspension, or revocation of or refusal to renew a license by any State or federal authority; and

(xi) commission of any of the acts described in items (i) through (x) of this paragraph by a person that is an affiliate of the licensee or that is under common control with the licensee.

(l) (1) An electricity supplier, an energy vendor, or any other person, except for an energy salesperson, selling or offering to sell electricity in the State in violation of this section or § 7–318 of this title, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, is subject to:

(i) a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for the violation;

(ii) license denial, revocation, or suspension or refusal to renew the license; or

(iii) both.

(2) An energy salesperson selling or offering to sell electricity in the State in violation of this section or § 7–317 of this title, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, is subject to license denial, revocation, or suspension or refusal to renew the license.

(3) Each day or part of a day a violation continues is a separate violation.

(4) Each customer to whom electricity is sold or offered in violation of this section is a separate violation.

(5) The Commission shall determine the amount of any civil penalty after considering:

(i) the number of previous violations of any provision of this division by the electricity supplier, energy vendor, or other person;

(ii) the gravity of the current violation;

(iii) the good faith of the electricity supplier, energy vendor, or other person charged in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation; and

(iv) any other matter that the Commission considers appropriate and relevant.

(m) In connection with a consumer complaint or Commission investigation under this section or § 7–317 or § 7–318 of this title, an electricity supplier, an energy salesperson, energy vendor, and any other person selling or offering to sell electricity in the State shall provide to the Commission access to any accounts, books, papers, and documents that the Commission considers necessary to resolve the matter at issue.

(n) The Commission may order the electricity supplier, energy salesperson, an energy vendor, or other person to cease adding or soliciting additional customers or to cease serving customers in the State.

(o) The Commission shall consult with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General before issuing regulations designed to protect consumers.

(p) The People’s Counsel shall have the same authority in licensing, complaint, and dispute resolution proceedings as it has in Title 2 of this article.

(q) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to affect the authority of the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General to enforce violations of Titles 13 and 14 of the Commercial Law Article or any other applicable State law or regulation in connection with the activities of electricity suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors.

(r) The Commission may not impose a civil penalty on an energy salesperson under subsection (k) or (l) of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-805 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-805
§7–805.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person acquires or offers to acquire stock of an insurer or of an insurance holding company in violation of Subtitle 3 of this title, the following persons may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the State for injunctive and other appropriate relief:

(1) the issuer of the stock;

(2) a stockholder of the issuer;

(3) if the issuer is an insurance holding company, a stockholder of a subsidiary that is an insurer;

(4) a stockholder of the insurer; or

(5) the Commissioner.

(b) Whenever it appears to the Commissioner that an insurer or a director, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the insurer has committed or is about to commit a violation of this title or any regulation or order of the Commissioner under this title, the Commissioner may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the State for an order enjoining the insurer or the director, officer, employee, or agent from violating or continuing to violate this title or any regulation or order, and for other equitable relief that the nature of the case and the interest of the insurer’s policyholders, creditors, and shareholders or the public may require.

(c) (1) No security that is the subject of an agreement or arrangement regarding acquisition, or that is acquired or to be acquired contrary to this title or any regulation or order of the Commissioner under this title, may be voted at any shareholder’s meeting, or may be counted for quorum purposes, and any action of shareholders requiring the affirmative vote of a percentage of shares may be taken as though the securities were not issued and outstanding.

(2) An action taken at the meeting may not be invalidated by the voting of the securities, unless the action would materially affect control of the insurer or unless the courts of this State have so ordered.

(3) If an insurer or the Commissioner has reason to believe that any security of the insurer has been or is about to be acquired contrary to this title or any regulation or order of the Commissioner under this title, the insurer or the Commissioner may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the State:

(i) to enjoin any offer, request, invitation, agreement, or acquisition made contrary to Subtitle 4 of this title or any regulation or order of the Commissioner under that subtitle;

(ii) to enjoin the voting of any security so acquired;

(iii) to void any vote of the security already cast at any meeting of shareholders; and

(iv) for other equitable relief that the nature of the case and the interest of the insurer’s policyholders, creditors, and shareholders or the public may require.

(d) (1) In any case where a person has acquired or is proposing to acquire any voting securities in violation of this title or any regulation or order of the Commissioner under this title, a court of competent jurisdiction in the State, on notice that the court considers appropriate, on the application of the insurer or the Commissioner, may seize or sequester any voting securities of the insurer owned directly or indirectly by the person and issue an order appropriate to carry out this title.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, for the purposes of this section, the location of the ownership of the securities of domestic insurers shall be deemed to be in the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-256 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-256
§7–256.
Status: in_force

(a) At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department or a representative of the health department of the political jurisdiction where the hazardous substance facility is located may enter any hazardous substance facility:

(1) To inspect the hazardous substance facility;

(2) To obtain water, waste, soil, or air samples;

(3) To drill test wells; and

(4) To measure the volume and kinds of substances that are received, treated, stored, or disposed of.

(b) If a municipality in which a hazardous substance facility is located does not have a health department, the mayor of the municipality may designate the municipal agency that may enter and inspect a hazardous substance facility under this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

The obligations imposed by this title on an issuer apply to a document of title even if:

(1) The document does not comply with the requirements of this title or of any other statute, rule, or regulation regarding its issuance, form, or content;

(2) The issuer violated laws regulating the conduct of its business;

(3) The goods covered by the document were owned by the bailee when the document was issued; or

(4) The person issuing the document is not a warehouse but the document purports to be a warehouse receipt.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-104 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall prepare for the Governor a draft of the proposed budget.

(2) The draft shall:

(i) be comprehensive;

(ii) eliminate duplication and conflict; and

(iii) include each item that the Governor is required by law to include in a proposed budget.

(b) The Secretary shall include in the draft items for capital improvements.

(c) The Secretary may specify:

(1) the form to be used by a unit of the Executive Branch of the State government or a private entity to request an appropriation from the State;

(2) information that must be submitted with the form; and

(3) the time for submission of the form.
Md. Code, Education § 7-802 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-802
§7–802.
Status: in_force

If an individual meets all other requirements established by the State Board, he may not be prohibited from operating a school bus solely because of his age.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-410 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-410
§7–410.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any individual who is 18 years of age or older may decide the disposition of the individual’s own body after the individual’s death without the pre–death or post–death consent of another person by:

(i) Executing a document that expresses the individual’s wishes, including a document designating a person to act as authorizing agent; or

(ii) Entering into a pre–need contract.

(2) The person designated on a United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93), or its successor form, as the person authorized to direct disposition may serve as the authorizing agent for a decedent, if the decedent:

(i) Died while serving in the uniformed services; and

(ii) Executed the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93), or its successor form.

(3) An authorizing agent is bound by any valid document executed under this subsection in making decisions regarding the final disposition of the decedent’s body.

(b) In order to be valid, any document executed under subsection (a) of this section must be written and signed by the individual in the presence of a witness, who, in turn, shall sign the document in the presence of the individual.

(c) The following persons, in the order of priority stated, have the right to serve as the authorizing agent for a decedent:

(1) If the decedent executed a valid document under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) The person designated on the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93), or its successor form, as the person authorized to direct disposition; or

(ii) The person designated by a decedent in the valid document executed under subsection (a)(1) of this section; or

(2) Unless a person has knowledge that contrary directions have been given by the decedent, if a decedent has not executed a document under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) The surviving spouse or domestic partner, as defined in § 1–101 of the Health – General Article, of the decedent;

(ii) An adult child of the decedent;

(iii) A parent of the decedent;

(iv) An adult brother or sister of the decedent;

(v) An adult grandchild of the decedent;

(vi) A person acting as a representative of the decedent under a signed authorization of the decedent that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section;

(vii) The guardian of the person of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, if a guardian has been appointed; or

(viii) In the absence of any person under items (i) through (vii) of this item, any other person willing to assume the responsibility to act as the authorizing agent, including the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, after attesting in writing that a good faith effort has been made to no avail to contact the persons described in items (i) through (vii) of this item.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a decedent has more than one survivor under subsection (c)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, any adult child, parent, adult brother or sister, or adult grandchild of the decedent who confirms in writing to a licensee that all of the other members of the same class have been notified may serve as the authorizing agent unless the licensee receives a written objection from another member of that class within 24 hours.

(2) If a decedent has more than one survivor under subsection (c)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, the majority of a class may serve as the authorizing agent.

(e) For an individual whose final disposition is the responsibility of the State or any of its instrumentalities, a public administrator, medical examiner, coroner, State–appointed guardian, or any other public official charged with arranging the final disposition of the body of the individual may serve as the authorizing agent.

(f) For an individual who has donated the individual’s body to medical science or whose death occurred in a nursing home or other private institution, a representative of the institution to which the body was donated or in which the decedent died may serve as the authorizing agent of the decedent and the institution is charged with making arrangements for the final disposition of the body.

(g) (1) This subsection may not be construed to require a licensed mortician, licensed funeral director, or licensed funeral establishment to make any notification regarding the right of final disposition of the body of a decedent.

(2) A person shall forfeit the right of final disposition of the body of a decedent under subsection (c) of this section and the right shall pass to the next qualifying person, if the person:

(i) Does not exercise the right of disposition within 7 days after notification by a funeral establishment of the death of the decedent, or within 10 days after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier;

(ii) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, is charged with first– or second–degree murder or voluntary manslaughter in connection with the decedent’s death and the charges are known to the funeral director; or

(iii) Is the subject of an active interim, temporary, or final protective order and the decedent was a person eligible for relief, as defined under § 4–501 of the Family Law Article, under the order and a copy of the order is presented to the funeral director.

(3) A person whose right of disposition was forfeited under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall have the right restored, if:

(i) The criminal charges are dismissed; or

(ii) The person is acquitted of the criminal charges.

(4) A person may waive the right of final disposition of the body of a decedent under subsection (c) of this section and the right shall pass to the next qualifying person, if:

(i) The person waives the right of disposition in writing; and

(ii) The writing is submitted to the practitioner or funeral establishment.

(5) A licensed mortician, licensed funeral director, or licensed funeral establishment may not be held civilly liable for acting in reliance on this subsection.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-401 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-401
§7–401.
Status: in_force

(a) To promote the creation of housing that is affordable by individuals and families with low or moderate incomes, a legislative body that exercises authority under this division may enact local laws:

(1) imposing inclusionary zoning, and awarding density bonuses, to create affordable housing units; and

(2) restricting the use, cost, and resale of housing that is created under this subtitle to ensure that the purposes of this subtitle are carried out.

(b) The authority granted under this subtitle is in addition to any other zoning and planning powers.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 17 / Section 7-1701
§7–1701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Community school” means an existing public school in the State that utilizes a community school strategy that is recognized by the Maryland Out of School Time Network.

(c) “Extended day and summer enhancement program” means an educational and recreational enrichment program for children between the ages of 4 and 19 that takes place:

(1) Before and after the school day;

(2) On weekends and holidays; and

(3) During vacations and summer breaks.

(d) “Grantee” means a local school system, a community school, or a nonprofit organization that receives a Public School Opportunities Enhancement Grant from the Department.

(e) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(f) “Program” means the Public School Opportunities Enhancement Program.

(g) “Technical assistance” means assistance provided by the Department to:

(1) Identify and implement effective practices for extended day and summer enhancement programs;

(2) Ensure that extended day and summer enhancement programs comply with the Maryland Out–of–School Time Programs’ Quality Standards Framework; and

(3) Ensure that extended day and summer enhancement programs have an educational component that is age appropriate and aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready standards.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-204 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

An assignment or release of a vendor’s lien may be made by the holder of the lien in the same manner prescribed for the short assignment or release of a mortgage. The holder of the lien also may write a release on the record in the office where the deed is recorded or the release may be endorsed on the original deed.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 17 / Section 7-1704
§7–1704.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal year 2018, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $2,500,000 to the Program.

(b) (1) For fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Program.

(2) A grantee that remains eligible for the Program shall receive a grant in the next fiscal year in an amount equal to the grant amount in the current fiscal year.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-116 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-116
§7–116.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a person who is entrusted with money as an advance against grain or other merchandise:

(1) that is purchased and stored in an elevator; and

(2) for which a certificate or receipt has been delivered to an official of the elevator storage facility or to the party with whom the grain or other merchandise is stored for shipment and transport to the purchaser.

(b) A person may not, for the person’s own benefit and in bad faith, fail to deliver to the party who entrusted the person with money under the circumstances described in subsection (a) of this section as soon as the shipment of grain or other merchandise is completed and the bill of lading is delivered to the purchaser:

(1) the draft or bill of exchange and other document required for shipment of the cargo of grain or other merchandise; and

(2) any policy of insurance on the grain or other merchandise.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not exceeding 10 years or a fine not less than $500 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(d) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-305 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

The striped bass or rockfish (Morone saxatilis) is the State fish.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-114 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-114
§7–114.
Status: in_force

The net earnings of the Corporation shall be accumulated and may not be returned to its members.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-704 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-704
§7–704.
Status: in_force

(a) Individuals with disabilities, the parents of a minor child with a disability, and service animal trainers who are accompanied by an animal being trained or raised as a service animal have the same right as individuals without disabilities to the full and free use of the roads, sidewalks, public buildings, public facilities, and other public places.

(b) (1) Individuals with disabilities, the parents of a minor child with a disability, and service animal trainers who are accompanied by an animal being trained or raised as a service animal are entitled to full and equal rights and privileges with respect to common carriers and other public conveyances or modes of transportation, places of public accommodations, and other places to which the general public is invited, subject only to any conditions and limitations of general application established by law.

(2) The failure of a blind or visually impaired pedestrian to carry a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or an individual with a disability or a parent of a minor child with a disability to use a service animal wearing an orange license tag or orange collar and on a leash, or to use a service animal in a place, accommodation, or conveyance listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not constitute contributory negligence per se.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to any accommodations or single family residence in which the occupants offer for compensation not more than one room.

(2) An individual with a disability, a parent of a minor child with a disability, or a service animal trainer who is accompanied by an animal being trained or raised as a service animal is entitled to the same access as other members of the general public to housing accommodations in the State, subject to any conditions and limitations of general application established by law.

(3) An individual with a disability, a parent of a minor child with a disability, or a service animal trainer who has, obtains, or may wish to obtain a service animal or an animal to be trained or raised as a service animal is entitled to full and equal access to housing accommodations.

(4) An individual with a disability, a parent of a minor child with a disability, or a service animal trainer who is accompanied by a service animal or an animal being trained or raised as a service animal may not be required to pay extra compensation for the service animal, but the individual may be liable for damages to the premises or facilities that the service animal causes.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-315 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-315
§7–315.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund.

(b) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to the provisions of § 7–302 of this subtitle.

(2) There shall be credited to the Fund:

(i) all federal fund revenues consisting of refunds received by the State from any source as a direct or indirect result of litigation or administrative proceedings prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Energy to redress violations of federal petroleum pricing regulations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 751 through 756, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 757 through 760H; and

(ii) all special fund revenues received and accepted as a gift under § 2–201 of this article that are expressly given for the purpose of energy assistance or weatherization for individuals in this State.

(3) Revenues received by the State as a result of claims representing purchases by the State are excluded from the Fund.

(c) The Treasurer shall:

(1) invest and reinvest the Fund in the same manner as other State funds; and

(2) credit any investment earnings to the Fund.

(d) Expenditures from the Fund shall be made by:

(1) an appropriation in the annual State budget; or

(2) a budget amendment in accordance with § 7–209 of this title, provided that any budget amendment shall be submitted to and approved by the Legislative Policy Committee prior to the expenditure or obligation of funds.

(e) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (f) of this section, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration or the designee of the Director shall:

(1) administer the Fund;

(2) develop plans, prepare and submit proposals to the Governor for Fund use, and undertake any action that is necessary to obtain for the Fund all energy overcharge refunds and judgment awards to which the citizens of the State have a legal entitlement;

(3) assess and determine the respective needs of the citizens of the State and develop recommendations for the allocation and disbursement of funds in accordance with those needs pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section;

(4) conduct public hearings at least twice a year at times and places the Director or the designee of the Director determines; and

(5) perform other duties as may be assigned by the Governor.

(f) (1) The Fund shall be expended subject to any restrictions on its use or other limitations on its allocation that are:

(i) expressly provided by statute; or

(ii) required as a condition of the acceptance of funds.

(2) The Fund shall be expended:

(i) for emergency energy assistance provided under § 5–5A–07(a) of the Human Services Article;

(ii) for energy assistance programs provided under § 5–5A–07(b) of the Human Services Article;

(iii) for energy assistance and weatherization programs provided under § 4–211(c) of the Housing and Community Development Article and Title 9, Subtitle 20 of the State Government Article;

(iv) for energy extension service and low–income home–energy programs provided under 42 U.S.C. §§ 7001 through 7011 and 8621 through 8629;

(v) for other energy assistance or weatherization programs meeting the federal restitutive objectives governing the distribution of overcharge refunds to the states;

(vi) for any other program within the definition of “energy conservation programs” as provided by Pub. L. No. 97–377, 96 Stat. 1830, § 155 (1982) and subsequent amendments, including the State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act of 1990, Pub. Law No. 101–440;

(vii) for energy efficiency and economic development loans provided under Title 9, Subtitle 20A of the State Government Article; or

(viii) for any other purpose required as a condition of their acceptance.

(3) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, priority shall be given to the energy assistance and weatherization programs.

(4) Disbursements from the Fund to programs funded by the State or with federal funds administered by the State shall be used solely to supplement, and not to supplant, funds otherwise available for such programs under federal or State law.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an issue of the Register complying with the requirements of § 7-206 of this subtitle shall be published at least once every 2 weeks.

(b) (1) (i) To avoid a conflict with a State or national holiday, with the approval of the Committee, the Administrator may alter the publication date of an issue of the Register by not more than 3 days.

(ii) At least 30 days before a change of publication date occurs, the Administrator shall publish, as appropriate, notice of the change in the Register.

(2) The Committee may provide for more frequent publication of all or any part of the Register.

(c) (1) An index shall be published at least quarterly for the Register.

(2) For the Register, the last index for a calendar year shall be a cumulative index of that publication for that year.

(d) A supplement to the index to the Code of Maryland Regulations or a new index shall be published at least once a year.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) When an applicant for a certificate of authority files the application and pays the application fee required under § 7-206 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall conduct an investigation to determine if the applicant meets the requirements of § 7-205 of this subtitle.

(b) Unless the Commissioner notifies the applicant that a different time period is necessary, the Commissioner shall approve or deny each application for a certificate of authority within 120 days after the complete application is filed and the application fee is paid.

(c) The Commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 11 members.

(2) Of the 11 Board members:

(i) 6 shall be licensed morticians or licensed funeral directors; and

(ii) 5 shall be consumer members.

(3) All Board members shall be residents of the State.

(4) The Governor shall appoint each member with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(5) The Board may not have more than one member who is employed by or affiliated with, directly or indirectly, the same corporation, professional association, or other entity, that owns, directly or through a subsidiary corporation, professional association, or other entity, one or more funeral homes.

(b) (1) Each mortician member shall:

(i) Be a licensed mortician whose license is in good standing with the Board; and

(ii) Have practiced mortuary science actively for at least 5 years immediately before appointment.

(2) In this subsection, “good standing” means that the Board has not reprimanded the licensee, suspended, or revoked the mortician’s license or placed the licensee on probation within 5 years’ time prior to or after confirmation to the Board.

(3) To qualify for appointment to the Board, the licensee must meet all other qualifications required for renewal of a mortician license under this title.

(c) (1) Each funeral director member shall:

(i) Be a licensed funeral director whose license is in good standing with the Board; and

(ii) Have practiced funeral direction actively for at least 5 years immediately before appointment.

(2) In this subsection, “good standing” means that the Board has not reprimanded the licensee, suspended, or revoked the funeral director’s license or placed the licensee on probation within 5 years’ time prior to or after confirmation to the Board.

(3) To qualify for appointment to the Board, the licensee must meet all other qualifications required for renewal of a funeral director license under this title.

(d) (1) For each licensed mortician or licensed funeral director vacancy, the Board shall send by electronic mail or regular mail a notice of the vacancy to:

(i) Each mortician and funeral director licensed by the Board; and

(ii) Each professional association that represents morticians and funeral directors in the State and requests that the Board send it solicitations for nominations to fill vacancies.

(2) A notice sent under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) The type of member vacancy;

(ii) The qualifications for the member vacancy; and

(iii) A detailed explanation of the process for applying for the member vacancy.

(e) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) Shall be a member of the general public;

(2) May not be or ever have been a mortician, funeral director, or apprentice;

(3) May not have a household member who is a mortician, funeral director, or apprentice;

(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to the practice of mortuary science;

(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to the practice of mortuary science; and

(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(f) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

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

(h) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years, except that the initial term of 1 of the consumer members is 3 years.

(2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1981.

(3) At the end of a term, an appointed 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) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board occurring during the term of an appointed member within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(6) A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.

(i) (1) The Governor may remove an appointed member:

(i) For incompetence or misconduct; or

(ii) Who, because of events that occur after the member’s appointment or reappointment to the Board, causes the Board to be in violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a)(5) of this section.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove an appointed member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1005 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1005
§7–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Council.

(b) With the approval of the Attorney General, the Council may retain any other necessary attorneys.
Md. Code, Education § 7-203.2 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-203.2
§7–203.
Status: in_force

§7–203.2.

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

(2) (i) “Four–year adjusted cohort” means a group of students who are entering the ninth grade for the first time from a cohort that is subsequently adjusted by adding any students who transfer into the cohort later during the ninth grade and the next three years and subtracting any students who transfer out, emigrate to another country, or die during that same period.

(ii) “Four–year adjusted cohort” also includes students retained in grade and only counted once as members of their original cohort.

(3) “Graduation rate” means the percentage obtained from applying the graduation rate formula.

(4) (i) “Graduation rate formula” means the number of students who graduate on time with a Maryland high school diploma divided by the number of students in the four–year adjusted cohort.

(ii) “Graduation rate formula” does not include students who graduate on time with a GED or other certificate not aligned with State standards.

(5) (i) “On time” means on or before the conclusion of a four–year adjusted cohort’s fourth year of high school.

(ii) “On time” includes a senior summer session in a jurisdiction that offers senior summer sessions.

(6) (i) “Transfer out” means a student who the county board confirms, via written documentation, has enrolled in another high school or other educational program from which that student is expected to receive a Maryland high school diploma.

(ii) “Transfer out” does not include a student enrolled in:

1. A GED program; or

2. An alternative education program that does not issue or provide credits toward a Maryland high school diploma.

(b) The purpose of this section is to:

(1) Initiate a process by which the State may achieve the goal of collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and publicly reporting data relating to the graduation rates of students in public high schools as an essential step in addressing gaps in educational achievement among a diverse student population; and

(2) Explicitly delineate the duties and responsibilities of the Department and the county boards in this regard.

(c) (1) Beginning on or before September 1, 2011, and each year thereafter, a county board shall:

(i) Collect, maintain, and analyze graduation rates for public schools, local school systems, and the State; and

(ii) Report the information required under item (i) of this paragraph to the public and the Department in the aggregate and disaggregated by:

1. Hispanic or Latino of any race;

2. For individuals who are nonHispanic or nonLatino only:

A. American Indian or Alaska Native;

B. Asian;

C. Black or African American;

D. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander;

E. White; or

F. Two or more races;

3. Students who are limited English proficient;

4. Students who receive free and reduced price meals; and

5. Students who receive special education services.

(2) Beginning on or before October 1, 2011, and each year thereafter, the Department shall:

(i) Compile the information received under paragraph (1) of this subsection and calculate a graduation rate for the State; and

(ii) Post the information obtained under this subsection for each county on its website in the aggregate and disaggregated by:

1. Hispanic or Latino of any race;

2. For individuals who are nonHispanic or nonLatino only:

A. American Indian or Alaska Native;

B. Asian;

C. Black or African American;

D. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander;

E. White; or

F. Two or more races;

3. Students who are limited English proficient;

4. Students who receive free and reduced price meals; and

5. Students who receive special education services.

(d) (1) The county boards and the Department may develop and implement additional indicators to collect, maintain, analyze, and publicly report data regarding alternative high school completions.

(2) The Department shall ensure that the information collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection is comparable for public schools and local school systems in the State.

(e) The Department shall:

(1) Implement training for administrators and other personnel responsible for collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and publicly reporting data regarding four–year adjusted cohorts and graduation rates;

(2) Implement a standard process for verifying the accuracy of data including:

(i) Statistical checks and analyses; and

(ii) On–site audits of record–keeping procedures;

(3) Implement a public awareness campaign including outreach to civic associations, community–based groups, and parent organizations and the solicitation of suggestions and community support regarding the need for collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and publicly reporting accurate data regarding four–year adjusted cohorts and graduation rates;

(4) Provide technical support to the county boards with collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and publicly reporting graduation rate data; and

(5) Serve as a central repository for this data.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A budget amendment may not change any language or substantive provision in the State budget.

(2) The limitation in this subsection does not apply to the monetary figures of an appropriation.

(b) A budget amendment may not transfer any part of a General Fund capital appropriation to an operating program or purpose.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-216.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-216.1
§7–216.
Status: in_force

§7–216.1.

(a) There is a special fund in the Division of State Documents.

(b) The purpose of the fund is to pay the costs of publishing and distributing the products of the Division.

(c) The Administrator of the Division shall administer the fund.

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

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

(e) The fund consists of revenue received by the Division in payment of its products.

(f) The fund may be used only for the expenses of production and distribution of its products and to support the operations of the Division.

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

(2) Any investment earnings in the fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(h) Expenditures from the fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(i) Money expended from the fund for the production and distribution of the Division’s products is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the production and distribution of the Division’s products.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-303 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

An individual who is licensed to practice forestry in another state or country may practice forestry in this State without a license if:

(1) the state or country in which the individual is licensed waives the license requirements for licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the license requirements for individuals licensed in that state or country;

(2) the individual submits to the Board evidence that the individual is licensed in the other state or country; and

(3) the individual:

(i) is not a resident of this State and does not maintain a place of business in this State; or

(ii) has become a resident of this State within the preceding 6 months.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-316 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-316
§7–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 7–319 of this subtitle and except as to a funeral establishment license, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke any license if the applicant or licensee:

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

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Commits fraud or misrepresentation in the practice of mortuary science;

(4) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(5) Aids or abets an unauthorized person in the practice of mortuary science;

(6) Advertises falsely or in a misleading manner;

(7) Solicits mortuary science business, either personally or by an agent, from a dying individual or the relatives of a dead or dying individual, other than through general advertising;

(8) Employs, pays, or offers to pay a “capper”, “steerer”, “solicitor”, or any other person to obtain business, either in general or for a licensee or funeral establishment;

(9) Directly or indirectly pays or offers to pay to obtain mortuary science business;

(10) Solicits or accepts any payment or rebate for recommending any crematory, mausoleum, or cemetery or causing a dead human body to be disposed of there;

(11) Refuses to surrender custody of a dead human body on the demand of a person who is entitled to its custody;

(12) Sells or offers to sell any share, certificate, or interest in a mortuary science business with a promise or offer to perform services to the buyer at a cost less than that offered to the general public;

(13) Fails, after proper demand, to refund promptly any payments received under a pre–need contract with interest;

(14) At the time funeral arrangements are made, fails to give the contract required by § 7–404 of this title;

(15) Violates any State, municipal, or county law, rule, or regulation on the handling, custody, care, or transportation of dead human bodies or the disposal of instruments, materials, and wastes relevant to preparation of a dead human body for final disposition;

(16) Practices mortuary science under a name other than:

(i) The name that appears on the license of that person; or

(ii) The name of a partnership in accordance with § 7–401 of this title;

(17) Signs an application for a funeral establishment license if the signer knew or should have known that grounds existed for which the funeral establishment license later was denied, suspended, or revoked;

(18) Violates any provision of this title or of the laws relating to cremation;

(19) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(20) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of mortuary science;

(21) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(22) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(23) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(24) Violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(25) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(26) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of mortuary science;

(27) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV/AIDS positive;

(28) Except in an emergency life–threatening situation where it is not feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions;

(29) Fails to allow an inspection under § 7–205(a)(8) of this title;

(30) Fails to comply with inspection requirements in the time specified by the Board;

(31) Fails to provide the Board the certification required under § 7–405(i) of this title; or

(32) Fails to comply with § 5–513 of the Health – General Article.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 7–319 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to an applicant for a funeral establishment license, reprimand the holder of a funeral establishment license, place the holder of a funeral establishment license on probation, or suspend or revoke a funeral establishment license if, with the knowledge or at the direction of the funeral establishment:

(1) An unlicensed individual practices mortuary science or funeral direction for or within the funeral establishment;

(2) An employee of the funeral establishment fails to comply with § 5–513(b) and (d) of the Health – General Article; or

(3) An employee of the funeral establishment fails to comply with § 7–405 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-102 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be liberally construed in order to effect its purpose to provide mutual aid for a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity in time of need.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-315 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-315
§7–315.
Status: reserved

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

(1) Requests that the Board reinstate the license;

(2) Meets the appropriate renewal requirements of this subtitle;

(3) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board;

(4) Submits to the Board an affidavit stating that the individual did not practice mortuary science in this State while the license was expired; and

(5) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

(b) The Board may not reinstate the license of a mortician or funeral director who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires unless the mortician or funeral director meets the terms and conditions established by the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-501
§7–501.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice, or assist in the practice of mortuary science in this State unless licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A warehouse receipt may be issued by any warehouse.

(b) If goods, including distilled spirits and agricultural commodities, are stored under a statute requiring a bond against withdrawal or a license for the issuance of receipts in the nature of warehouse receipts, a receipt issued for the goods is deemed to be a warehouse receipt even if issued by a person that is the owner of the goods and is not a warehouse.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-312 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-312
§7–312.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Maryland Stadium Facilities Fund.

(b) The Fund is:

(1) a special, nonlapsing fund that consists of money that may be appropriated, transferred, credited, or paid to it from any source; and

(2) not subject to § 7–302 of this subtitle.

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

(d) (1) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be retained to the credit of the Fund.

(e) Money credited to the Maryland Stadium Facilities Fund may be used, in accordance with approved comprehensive financing plans, to:

(1) pay rent to the Maryland Stadium Authority;

(2) with the approval of the Board of Public Works, make grants or loans, not exceeding $1 million in any fiscal year, to the Authority for its corporate purposes;

(3) with the approval of the Board of Public Works, finance capital construction in lieu of issuing bonds; or

(4) financially support, through equity investment, loan, guarantee, or otherwise, full or partial private financing of any element of the facility.

(f) (1) At the end of the fiscal year, a transfer to the Dedicated Purpose Fund of the State Reserve Fund shall be made to the extent that the balance of revenues in the Fund exceeds:

(i) $24 million; and

(ii) the Debt Service Reserve Fund being held by or on behalf of the Maryland Stadium Authority for payment of debt service on revenue bonds issued by the Authority.

(2) (i) Any revenues transferred to the State Reserve Fund in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be dedicated for use by the Maryland Stadium Authority and may be transferred from the State Reserve Fund by an appropriation in the budget bill or, with the approval of the Legislative Policy Committee, by budget amendment.

(ii) The unspent balance of any revenues for the Maryland Stadium Authority in the State Reserve Fund shall revert to the General Fund 2 years after the end of the fiscal year in which the transfer was made.
Md. Code, Education § 7-115 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-115
§7–115.
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate the transfer of school–aged student dependents of active service members to and from the public schools of this State, the State Board shall pursue reciprocity agreements with other states regarding the terms of those student transfers.

(b) A reciprocity agreement shall include procedures for:

(1) The timely transfer of student records;

(2) Awarding credit for completed course work;

(3) Allowing a student to satisfy the graduation requirements of § 7-205 of this title through successful completion of comparable courses in another state; and

(4) Allowing a student to satisfy the requirements of the Maryland high school assessments through successful performance on comparable exit-level or high standard assessments administered in another state.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-246 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-246
§7–246.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Pimlico racing facility site” and “training facility site” have the meanings stated in § 10–601 of the Economic Development Article.

(b) An interest of a person in an improvement at the Pimlico racing facility site or training facility site or an interest of a person in the real property of the Pimlico racing facility site or training facility site is not subject to property tax for the duration of:

(1) with respect to the Pimlico racing facility site, the long–term agreement described under § 10–646.1(d) of the Economic Development Article; or

(2) with respect to the training facility site, the long–term agreement described under § 10–646.1(d) of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 6–302(d) of this article and subject to § 7–204.1 of this subtitle, property that is owned by a religious group or organization is not subject to property tax if the property is actually used exclusively for:

(1) public religious worship;

(2) a parsonage or convent; or

(3) educational purposes.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-512 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-512
§7–512.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a participant may withdraw from the Program at the time of a pending application or response action plan, or after receiving a certificate of completion, and may not be obligated to complete an application or a response action plan if the participant:

(1) Provides 10 days’ written notice of the anticipated withdrawal to the Department;

(2) Stabilizes and secures the eligible property to the satisfaction of the Department to ensure protection of the public health and the environment; and

(3) Forfeits any application fees.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an inculpable person who withdraws from the Program may not be required by the Department to clean up the eligible property.

(2) If an inculpable person withdraws from the Program, the inculpable person shall be liable for new contamination or the exacerbation of existing contamination at the eligible property as provided in § 7–505 of this subtitle.

(c) If a responsible person withdraws from the Program, the Department may take any applicable enforcement action authorized under this title.

(d) If a participant fails to meet the schedule for implementation and completion of the response action plan that is set forth in the plan, the Department may:

(1) Reach an agreement with the participant to revise the schedule of completion in the response action plan; or

(2) If an agreement cannot be reached under paragraph (1) of this subsection, withdraw approval of the response action plan.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the Department withdraws approval of an inculpable person’s response action plan under subsection (d)(2) of this section, the inculpable person may not be required by the Department to complete the response action plan.

(2) If the Department withdraws approval of an inculpable person’s response action plan under subsection (d)(2) of this section, the inculpable person:

(i) Shall stabilize and secure the eligible property to ensure protection of the public health and the environment; and

(ii) Shall be liable for new contamination or the exacerbation of existing contamination at the eligible property as provided in § 7–505 of this subtitle.

(3) If the Department withdraws approval of a responsible person’s response action plan:

(i) The responsible person shall stabilize and secure the eligible property to ensure protection of the public health and the environment; and

(ii) The Department may take any applicable enforcement action authorized under this title.

(f) If an application, a response action plan, or a certificate of completion is withdrawn under this section:

(1) Any letter or certificate of completion issued to an applicant or a participant under this subtitle shall be void; and

(2) Any bond or other security shall be maintained for a period not to exceed 16 months from the date the response action plan is withdrawn.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1306 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 13 / Section 7-1306
§7–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on or before September 1, 2030, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, after receiving a request by the Office, the Commission, in consultation with the Office, shall conduct a public proceeding to assess the results and recommendations contained in the Risk Report and any updates to the report.

(b) The public proceeding shall include a public hearing and an opportunity for public comment on the recommendations of the Risk Report and any updates to the report.

(c) The Office shall consider any feedback received through the public proceeding and determine if any further changes to the Risk Report are necessary.

(d) The Commission shall consider any feedback received through the public proceeding and determine whether any action under its jurisdiction is warranted.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-504 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

Unless a person is a licensed mortician, a licensed funeral director, or a holder of a surviving spouse license, the person may not offer or agree, directly or indirectly, to provide services or merchandise under a pre-need contract.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-601 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each authorized insurer that is a member of an insurance holding company system shall register with the Commissioner in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may allow or require any authorized insurer that is part of an insurance holding company system to register and file the information and material required under this subtitle for an affiliated insurer that is required to register under this subsection.

(b) Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a foreign insurer that is organized in a jurisdiction that has adopted by statute or regulation disclosure requirements and standards substantially similar to those in this title.

(c) This subtitle does not apply to an insurer or affiliate to the extent that the Commissioner determines that this subtitle is not intended to apply to the insurer or affiliate and exempts the insurer or affiliate from this subtitle by regulation or order.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-216.1 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-216.1
§7–216.
Status: in_force

§7–216.1.

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

(2) “Delivery year” has the meaning stated in the PJM Interconnection glossary.

(3) “Energy storage device” has the meaning stated in § 7–216 of this subtitle.

(4) “Investor–owned electric company” has the meaning stated in § 7–216 of this subtitle.

(5) “Program” means the Maryland Energy Storage Program.

(b) (1) The Commission shall establish targets for the cost–effective deployment of new energy storage devices in the State with a goal of achieving:

(i) 750 megawatts of cumulative energy storage capacity by the end of delivery year 2027;

(ii) 1,500 megawatts of cumulative energy storage capacity by the end of delivery year 2030; and

(iii) 3,000 megawatts of cumulative energy storage capacity by the end of delivery year 2033.

(2) If a target specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection cannot be met cost effectively, the target shall be reduced to the maximum cost–effective amount of energy storage, measured in megawatts, that can be deployed by the end of the delivery year for the target.

(c) (1) The Commission shall establish the Maryland Energy Storage Program.

(2) The Program shall be implemented no later than July 1, 2025.

(3) The Program shall include competitive procurement mechanisms to reach a minimum of 3,000 megawatts of energy storage, or the maximum cost–effective amount of energy storage that can be deployed, by the end of delivery year 2033.

(4) The Program may include:

(i) a system of energy storage credits and market–based incentives designed to:

1. develop a robust energy storage market in the State; and

2. deploy energy storage devices in a cost–effective manner;

(ii) a requirement that investor–owned electric companies:

1. install or contract for energy storage devices; or

2. contract for credits from an energy storage project under § 7–216 of this subtitle;

(iii) a requirement that Program participants make reasonable efforts to apply for all applicable State and federal grants, rebates, tax credits, loan guarantees, and other similar benefits as the benefits become available; or

(iv) any other mechanism or policy that the Commission determines is appropriate to achieve the goal of a robust, cost–effective energy storage system in the State.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-421 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-421
§7–421.
Status: in_force

The Governor annually shall proclaim December 17 as Annapolis Charter Day.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-711 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-711
§7–711.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission has the same power and authority with respect to an electricity supplier under this subtitle that the Commission has with respect to any public service company under this division for the purposes of investigating and examining the electricity supplier to determine compliance with this subtitle and with other applicable law.

(b) (1) Beginning January 1, 2008, the Commission shall designate an individual to be responsible for the oversight of compliance with the requirements of Tier 1 renewable sources that are to be derived from solar energy.

(2) The individual designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) develop the program for the requirements for Tier 1 renewable sources derived from solar energy;

(ii) provide education and outreach to promote the use of solar energy; and

(iii) make policy recommendations to the Commission regarding improving the State’s use of solar energy, including the development of clear, simple, and straightforward forms, requirements, and procedures to facilitate participation by homeowners and small businesses in deployment of solar generation in the State.
Md. Code, Education § 7-9B-03 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 9B / Section 7-9B-03
§7–9B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The guide developed under § 7–9B–02 of this subtitle shall include a service and product landscape review of youth–centric technology that contains:

(i) The name of a specific product or service;

(ii) The purported function of the product or service;

(iii) Any privacy, safety, or security concerns with regard to whether and how data is captured, stored, or shared by the product or service;

(iv) Whether the product or service affects addictive qualities in a user and, if so, how;

(v) Ways in which a student in prekindergarten through grade 12 could access a specific product or service, including whether a specific product or service is available through a device provided by a public school;

(vi) Any information on the potential harmful impact on a user, including emotional, psychological, and physical impacts; and

(vii) Positive and negative impact potential on academic growth and learning.

(2) If the Center finds a gap in available information relating to a specific youth–centered technology in the course of the landscape review, the Center shall make a reference to the lack of available information in the guide.

(b) The guide may include other State, federal, nonprofit, or public resources.

(c) (1) The guide shall be written in plain English and clearly display contact information for the Center.

(2) On request, the Center shall provide translated copies of the guide.
Md. Code, Education § 7-801 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-801
§7–801.
Status: in_force

§7–801. IN EFFECT

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

(2) (i) “Nonpublic school” means an elementary or secondary school in the State that is not part of the public elementary and secondary education system of this State.

(ii) “Nonpublic school” includes an elementary or secondary school in Calvert County that does not receive State aid.

(3) “Public school bus” includes any other conveyance used to transport students to a public school.

(b) (1) At its own expense, a county governing body may provide transportation for public school students in addition to the transportation provided by the State.

(2) In Montgomery County, a fee may not be charged for transporting public school students to school from their designated bus stop locations or from school to their designated bus stop locations.

(c) (1) A county board may provide transportation to and from school using a vehicle other than a Type I or Type II school vehicle, as defined in § 11–154 of the Transportation Article, when a school vehicle cannot reasonably be provided for the following public school students:

(i) Preschool–age students;

(ii) Students with disabilities;

(iii) Homeless youth;

(iv) Children in foster care;

(v) Students without access to school buses;

(vi) Students in a nonpublic school placement; or

(vii) Students in dual enrollment programs, work programs, or other educational programs based off the school campus.

(2) A county board may provide transportation in accordance with this subsection to a particular student group that is not listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection through a written determination by the county board.

(3) The Department, in consultation with county boards and the Motor Vehicle Administration, shall adopt regulations establishing minimum vehicle and driver safety standards for transportation provided in accordance with this subsection.

(d) (1) Subject to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in Calvert County the county board may provide transportation to and from school on a public school bus for a student who attends a nonpublic school.

(2) Transportation offered by the Calvert County Board under this section shall be offered to a student attending a nonpublic school:

(i) If there is sufficient capacity on the school bus;

(ii) If the student resides on, along, or near a public highway in the county on which a public school bus or conveyance operates;

(iii) If the student resides in the public school transportation district served by the public school bus;

(iv) Only on the routes, school days, and hours of transportation that coincide with the routes, school days, and hours of transportation for students attending public schools in the county; and

(v) In the case of a student who attends a nonpublic school that is not on the public school bus route, only to the public school on the route which is nearest to the nonpublic school.

(3) The Calvert County Board is not responsible for the safety of any nonpublic school student who is transported on a public school bus under this subsection after the student is discharged from the public school bus, and the board may not be held liable in any civil action arising from an act or omission that occurs after the student is discharged from the public school bus.

§7–801. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 197 AND 198 OF 2021 //

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

(2) “Nonpublic school” means an elementary or secondary school in Calvert County that does not receive State aid.

(3) “Public school bus” includes any other conveyance used to transport students to a public school.

(b) (1) At its own expense, a county governing body may provide transportation for public school students in addition to the transportation provided by the State.

(2) In Montgomery County, a fee may not be charged for transporting public school students to school from their designated bus stop locations or from school to their designated bus stop locations.

(c) (1) Subject to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in Calvert County the county board may provide transportation to and from school on a public school bus for a student who attends a nonpublic school.

(2) Transportation offered by the Calvert County Board under this section shall be offered to a student attending a nonpublic school:

(i) If there is sufficient capacity on the school bus;

(ii) If the student resides on, along, or near a public highway in the county on which a public school bus or conveyance operates;

(iii) If the student resides in the public school transportation district served by the public school bus;

(iv) Only on the routes, school days, and hours of transportation that coincide with the routes, school days, and hours of transportation for students attending public schools in the county; and

(v) In the case of a student who attends a nonpublic school that is not on the public school bus route, only to the public school on the route which is nearest to the nonpublic school.

(3) The Calvert County Board is not responsible for the safety of any nonpublic school student who is transported on a public school bus under this subsection after the student is discharged from the public school bus, and the board may not be held liable in any civil action arising from an act or omission that occurs after the student is discharged from the public school bus.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1101
§7–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.

(c) “Fund” means the Individuals With Disabilities and Service–Disabled Veterans Boating Fund.

(d) (1) “Individuals with disabilities” means individuals considered disabled in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12102.

(2) “Individuals with disabilities” includes individuals with learning disabilities.

(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Disabilities.

(f) “Service–disabled veteran” means a veteran with a disability that is service–connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(16).
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-615 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-615
§7–615.
Status: in_force

Each year, the Treasurer shall report to the Board and the Secretary on:

(1) the status of the money invested under this subtitle;

(2) the market value of the assets in the Fund as of the date of the report; and

(3) the interest received from investments during the period that the report covers.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-111 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-111
§7–111.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall adopt bylaws for the Corporation and rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(b) (1) A bylaw, rule, or regulation becomes effective only after it is submitted to and approved by the Commissioner.

(2) A bylaw, rule, or regulation is considered approved if the Commissioner does not notify the Corporation of disapproval and the reasons for it within 30 days after submission of the bylaw, rule, or regulation.

(3) The Commissioner may disapprove a bylaw, rule, or regulation only if the Commissioner has reason to believe that:

(i) It is contrary to the principles or purposes of this title; or

(ii) It does not serve the best interests of the public.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-416 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-416
§7–416.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim September 30 as Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.

(b) The proclamation shall declare Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day:

(1) a day of reflection, recollection, and determination for Maryland veterans, service members, family members, and all Marylanders to remember the human tragedy that is associated with veteran suicide; and

(2) a pledge to our veteran community to:

(i) work to destigmatize mental health support;

(ii) create more opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; and

(iii) encourage veterans to reach out for help.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-101 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101
§7–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the Maryland Parole Commission.

(c) “Commissioner” means a member of the Maryland Parole Commission.

(d) “Commutation of sentence” means an act of clemency in which the Governor, by order, substitutes a lesser penalty for the grantee’s offense for the penalty imposed by the court in which the grantee was convicted.

(e) “Conditional commutation of sentence” means a commutation of sentence that is dependent on compliance with conditions precedent or subsequent that the Governor specifies in the written order granting the commutation.

(f) “Conditional pardon” means a pardon that is dependent on compliance with conditions precedent or subsequent that the Governor specifies in the written order granting the pardon.

(g) (1) “Mandatory supervision” means a conditional release from confinement that is granted to an incarcerated individual under § 7–501 of this title.

(2) “Mandatory supervision” includes a conditional release granted before July 1, 1989 that was referred to as “mandatory release”.

(h) “Pardon” means an act of clemency in which the Governor, by order, absolves the grantee from the guilt of the grantee’s criminal acts and exempts the grantee from any penalties imposed by law for those criminal acts.

(i) “Parole” means a conditional release from confinement granted by the Commission to an incarcerated individual.

(j) “Parolee” means an incarcerated individual who has been released on parole.

(k) “Partial pardon” means a pardon that has been limited by the terms of the order granting the pardon to be of less effect than a full pardon.

(l) “Predetermined parole release agreement” means an agreement among the Commissioner of Correction, the Commission, and an incarcerated individual for the parole of the incarcerated individual at a predetermined time if, during the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement, the incarcerated individual fulfills the conditions specified in the agreement.

(m) “Violent crime” means:

(1) a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(2) burglary in the first, second, or third degree.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-902 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-902
§7–902.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to an electric company that:

(1) installs or maintains an EV charging station for public use; or

(2) participates in the EV Pilot Program.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1218 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1218
§7–1218.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission approves an application that demonstrates, based on the criteria specified in § 7–1214 of this subtitle, positive net economic impacts and environmental and health benefits to the State, the Commission shall issue an order in compliance with § 7–1217 of this subtitle.

(b) The Commission may not issue an order to facilitate the financing of a nuclear energy generation project unless the project is subject to a community benefit agreement under § 7–1202 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1001
§7–1001.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “licensee” means:

(1) A person who is licensed by the Administration to provide services; and

(2) A State residential center.
Md. Code, Education § 7-208 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-208
§7–208.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible student” means a student who attends a public high school that participates in the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program.

(3) (i) “Foreign language” means a language other than English.

(ii) “Foreign language” includes American Sign Language and any Native American language.

(4) “Program” means the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program.

(b) There is a Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program that recognizes public high school graduates in the State who have attained proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to promote linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy in one or more languages in addition to English and to provide recognition of the attainment of those skills by affixing a Seal of Biliteracy to the student’s diploma or transcript at graduation, at no cost to the student.

(d) (1) Participation in the Program by a local school system is voluntary.

(2) If a local school system chooses to participate in the Program, an individual school may not opt out of participation in the Program.

(e) (1) Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, each eligible student who meets the criteria and requirements established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (f)(1) of this section shall receive a Seal of Biliteracy.

(2) A Seal of Biliteracy shall be affixed to the student’s diploma or transcript at graduation.

(f) On or before October 1, 2016, the State Board shall:

(1) Establish criteria and requirements a student must meet to receive a Seal of Biliteracy; and

(2) Provide information to each local school system regarding how to participate in and how to implement the Program.

(g) A local school system participating in the Program shall:

(1) Maintain records necessary for determining a student’s eligibility for a Seal of Biliteracy; and

(2) Affix a Seal of Biliteracy to the diploma or transcript of every eligible student meeting the criteria and requirements established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (f)(1) of this section.

(h) The State Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-404 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-404
§7–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At the time a licensee makes funeral arrangements, the licensee shall give to the individual who requested the funeral arrangements a contract that includes:

(i) An itemized list of all services and merchandise that will be provided and the total price;

(ii) To the extent possible, a specification of any item for which the licensee will advance money to accommodate the buyer; and

(iii) The terms and method of payment.

(2) The contract shall be in duplicate and contain the signatures of the licensee, other than an apprentice, and the payor of the requested service.

(3) A copy of the signed contract shall be given to the payor at the time the arrangements are finalized.

(b) In addition to the contract required under subsection (a) of this section, the licensee shall give to the individual who requested a funeral a similar written statement that reflects any change in the arrangements agreed to between the parties.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall approve the admission of an individual to a State residential center only if:

(1) The findings of the evaluation are that the individual:

(i) Has an intellectual disability; and

(ii) For adequate habilitation, needs residential services; and

(2) There is no less restrictive setting in which the needed services can be provided and that is available to the individual or will be available to the individual within a reasonable time.

(b) The Secretary may not approve the admission of an individual to a State residential center if:

(1) The findings of the evaluation are that the individual:

(i) Does not have an intellectual disability; or

(ii) Has an intellectual disability but does not need residential services for adequate habilitation; or

(2) There is a less restrictive setting in which the needed services can be provided that is available to the individual or will be available to the individual within a reasonable time.

(c) The Secretary shall provide an individual with the appropriate least restrictive service consistent with the individual’s welfare, safety, and plan of habilitation, if the individual:

(1) Has an application for services that has been approved under § 7–404(c) of this title; or

(2) Is considered eligible for transfer under Subtitle 8 of this title by the Deputy Secretary or the Deputy Secretary’s designee.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.11 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.11
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.11.

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

(2) “Bona fide tenant” means a tenant under a lease or tenancy described in § 7–105.8(b)(1) of this subtitle.

(3) “Residential property” has the meaning stated in § 7–105.1 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) In addition to any other notice required to be given by this Code or the Maryland Rules, the person authorized to make a sale in an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property shall send, at the same time as the notice required under § 7–105.1(h)(2) of this subtitle, a written notice addressed to “all occupants” at the address of the residential property in substantially the following form:

“IMPORTANT NOTICE

A foreclosure action has been filed against the property located at (insert address) in the circuit court for (insert name of county). This notice is being sent to you as a person who lives in this property.

A foreclosure sale of the property may occur at any time after 45 days from the date of this notice.

Most renters have the right to continue renting the property after it is sold at foreclosure. The foreclosure sale purchaser becomes the new landlord.

Most renters with a lease for a specific period of time have the right to continue renting the property until the end of the lease term. Most month–to–month renters have the right to continue renting the property for 90 days after receiving a written notice to vacate from the new owner.

You should get legal advice to determine if you have these rights.

Below you will find the name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to sell the property. You may contact this person to notify him or her that you are a tenant at the property and to find out more about the sale. For further information, you may review the file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court. You also may contact the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, at (insert telephone number), or consult the Department’s website, (insert website address), for assistance.

Person authorized to sell the property:

__________________________________________

Name

__________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________

Telephone

___________________________________________

Date of this notice”.

(2) The written notice required by this subsection shall be:

(i) A separate document;

(ii) Printed in at least 12 point type; and

(iii) Sent by first–class mail.

(3) The outside of the envelope containing the written notice required by this subsection shall state, on the address side, in bold, capitalized letters in at least 12 point type, the following: “IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OCCUPANTS: FORECLOSURE INFORMATION ENCLOSED. OPEN IMMEDIATELY.”.

(c) (1) In addition to any other notice required to be given by this Code or the Maryland Rules, the person authorized to make a sale in an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property shall send a written notice of the sale not earlier than 30 days and not later than 10 days before the date of sale addressed to “all occupants” at the address of the residential property in substantially the following form:

“NOTICE OF IMPENDING FORECLOSURE SALE

A foreclosure action has been filed against the property located at (insert address) in the circuit court for (insert name of county). This notice is being sent to you as a person who lives in this property.

A foreclosure sale of the property is scheduled to occur as follows:

Date: ____________

Time: _____________

Place:______________

Most renters have the right to continue renting the property after it is sold at foreclosure. The foreclosure sale purchaser becomes the new landlord.

Most renters with a lease for a specific period of time have the right to continue renting the property until the end of the lease term. Most month–to–month renters have the right to continue renting the property for 90 days after receiving a written notice to vacate from the new owner.

You should get legal advice to determine if you have these rights.

Below you will find the name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to sell the property. You may contact this person to notify him or her that you are a tenant at the property and to find out more about the sale. For further information, you may review the file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court. You also may contact the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, at (insert telephone number), or consult the Department’s website, (insert website address), for assistance.

Person authorized to sell the property:

__________________________________________

Name

__________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________

Telephone

___________________________________________

Date of this notice”.

(2) The written notice required by this subsection shall be:

(i) A separate document;

(ii) Printed in at least 12 point type; and

(iii) Sent by first–class mail.

(3) The outside of the envelope containing the written notice required by this subsection shall state, on the address side, in bold, capitalized letters in at least 12 point type, the following: “IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OCCUPANTS: FORECLOSURE INFORMATION ENCLOSED. OPEN IMMEDIATELY.”.

(d) (1) In addition to any other notice required to be given by this Code or the Maryland Rules, the person who purchases residential property in a foreclosure sale shall send, after the entry of a judgment awarding possession and before any attempt to execute the writ of possession, a written notice addressed to “all occupants” at the address of the residential property in substantially the following form:

“IMPORTANT EVICTION NOTICE

The circuit court for (insert name of county) has entered a judgment awarding possession of the property located at (insert address). YOU COULD BE EVICTED FROM THE PROPERTY ON ANY DAY AFTER (insert first date after which eviction could legally occur under State and local law).

Below you will find the name, address, and telephone number of the person who purchased the property or the purchaser’s agent. You may contact this person to find out more about the court order. For further information, you may review the file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court. You may want to consult an attorney to determine your rights. You also may contact the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, at (insert telephone number), or consult the Department’s website, (insert website address), for assistance.

Purchaser of the property or purchaser’s agent:

__________________________________________

Name

__________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________

Telephone

___________________________________________

Date of this notice”.

(2) The written notice required by this subsection shall be:

(i) A separate document;

(ii) Printed in at least 12 point type; and

(iii) Sent by first–class mail.

(3) The outside of the envelope containing the written notice required by this subsection shall state, on the address side, in bold, capitalized letters in at least 12 point type, the following: “IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OCCUPANTS: EVICTION INFORMATION ENCLOSED. OPEN IMMEDIATELY.”.

(e) The person giving a notice required by this section shall file in the foreclosure proceeding after each notice is sent an affidavit of compliance with the provisions of this section.

(f) In the event of postponement of the sale, which may be done in the discretion of the person authorized to make the sale, no new or additional notice need be given pursuant to this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-05 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4A / Section 7-4A-05
§7–4A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Board issues an initial funeral establishment license, the funeral establishment shall pay, in addition to all other applicable fees, a fee of $375 to be credited to the Fund.

(b) (1) Each funeral establishment shall pay $375 per year into the Fund, until the Fund has accumulated a balance of $1,000,000.

(2) If, after the Fund has accumulated a balance of $1,000,000, the amount in the Fund falls below $1,000,000, the Board shall assess each funeral establishment an additional fee in an amount that will, over a reasonable period, return the Fund to a level of at least $1,000,000.

(3) The Board may not issue a renewal funeral establishment license if the funeral establishment has not paid the fee required under this subsection.
Md. Code, Education § 7-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Criterion-referenced test” means a measuring instrument that meets common standards or criteria including validity, reliability, objectivity, efficiency, and usefulness.

(3) “Measurement” means a procedure for determining quantity.

(4) “Standardized test” means a measuring instrument that:

(i) Is designed to measure important common outcomes of representative courses of study;

(ii) Is administered according to specific detailed directions prescribed in a manual;

(iii) Is scored by an objective procedure;

(iv) Provides norms for comparison of individual scores with representative group scores; and

(v) Provides information needed for judging the value of the test.

(5) “Test” means a method, technique, or instrument that measures the amount, status, or level of progress achieved toward an instructional objective.

(6) “Test objectivity” means a set of conditions leading to standard procedure and interpretation, and the elimination of all elements of personal bias.

(7) “Test reliability” means the consistency with which a test can be trusted to give the same or similar scores or descriptions of behaviors at different times.

(8) “Test validity” means the extent to which an appraisal technique actually measures the element it is designed to measure.

(b) (1) The State Board shall conduct a comprehensive, in-depth assessment of State mandated testing and measurement programs.

(2) The assessment shall include for each State mandated testing or measurement program an evaluation of:

(i) Costs of materials for administering the testing and measurement programs;

(ii) The efficiency and effectiveness of the testing and measurement programs;

(iii) Administrative procedures and costs associated with the testing and measurement programs;

(iv) Allocation of time devoted to testing and measurement; and

(v) Methods for scoring and utilization of test results.

(3) The assessment shall include an analysis of the validity, reliability, and objectivity of all testing and measurement instruments including:

(i) Standardized tests;

(ii) Criterion-referenced tests; and

(iii) The functional testing program established under § 7-203 of this subtitle.

(c) For any test instrument authorized for use in a State mandated testing and measurement program, the Board shall recommend procedures and standards for determining test validity, test reliability, and test objectivity.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department may:

(1) Accept and administer loans and grants from the federal government and other sources, public or private, to carry out any of its functions;

(2) Issue, modify, or revoke orders and permits that prohibit the discharge of pollutants into the waters of this State or that require construction, modification, extension, or alteration of new or existing disposal systems or treatment works or parts of them;

(3) Through the Secretary or a hearing officer designated in writing by the Secretary, hold hearings, issue hearing notices and subpoenas that require the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence, administer oaths, and take necessary testimony;

(4) Require prior submission of plans, specifications, and other information that is relative to, and inspect construction of, disposal systems or treatment works or any part of them in connection with issuing permits or approvals required by this subtitle;

(5) Issue, modify, or revoke orders and permits to install, modify, or operate disposal systems or any parts of them;

(6) Require proper maintenance and operation of disposal systems; or

(7) Exercise every incidental power necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department shall:

(1) Administer and enforce this subtitle and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted or issued under this subtitle; and

(2) Advise, consult, and cooperate with other units of this State, the federal government, other State and interstate agencies, affected groups, political subdivisions, and industries to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-704.5 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-704.5
§7–704.
Status: in_force

§7–704.5.

(a) On or before December 31, 2024, and on or before each December 31 thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the information collected under the Commission’s Supplier Diversity Program regarding offshore wind developers.

(b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) efforts to promote opportunities for small, minority, women–owned, and veteran–owned businesses;

(2) information on participating offshore wind developers;

(3) participation of small, minority, women–owned, and veteran–owned businesses in offshore wind projects, including:

(i) the number of small, minority, women–owned, and veteran–owned businesses that receive contracts or subcontracts for offshore wind projects; and

(ii) the percentage of contractors and subcontractors on offshore wind projects that are small, minority, women–owned, or veteran–owned businesses; and

(4) plans to increase future participation of small, minority, women–owned, and veteran–owned businesses in offshore wind projects.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-309 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-309
§7–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A carrier that issues a bill of lading, whether negotiable or nonnegotiable, shall exercise the degree of care in relation to the goods which a reasonably careful person would exercise under similar circumstances. This subsection does not affect any statute, regulation, or rule of law that imposes liability upon a common carrier for damages not caused by its negligence.

(b) Damages may be limited by a term in the bill of lading or in a transportation agreement that the carrier’s liability may not exceed a value stated in the bill or transportation agreement if the carrier’s rates are dependent upon value and the consignor is afforded an opportunity to declare a higher value and the consignor is advised of the opportunity. However, such a limitation is not effective with respect to the carrier’s liability for conversion to its own use.

(c) Reasonable provisions as to the time and manner of presenting claims and commencing actions based on the shipment may be included in a bill of lading or a transportation agreement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Administration is the Maryland Transit Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.

(b) (1) The Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall report directly to him.

(2) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Administrator is responsible for carrying out:

(i) The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration; and

(ii) Those powers and duties vested in the Secretary and delegated to the Administrator by the Secretary.

(c) The Administrator is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-702
§7–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) There are over 2,500 disabled children placed outside of their homes by State agencies;

(2) Because of a lack of support services within the community, families are often forced to place their disabled children outside the home and excessive costs are associated with certain residential placements;

(3) The family support services project sponsored by the Maryland State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities has demonstrated that disabled children can be returned to the community and new residential placements prevented when support services for families are available;

(4) Family support services enable families to provide for the needs of their disabled children in the least restrictive setting; and

(5) Maintaining disabled children with their families has been demonstrated to be cost effective.

(b) The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of this State to enhance the quality of life for children with developmental disability and their families, to preserve family unity, and to promote family stability by:

(1) Providing essential family support services to assist families in caring for children with developmental disability in the home; and

(2) Diminishing the use of residential placements for children with developmental disability.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

In Charles County, the County Commissioners shall administer the length of service award program for members of volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, and mobile intensive care units, as provided in §§ 54-8 through 54-11 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Charles County.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-406 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any action authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a person may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a violation of this subtitle.

(2) A person may bring an action for damages under this section:

(i) Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and

(ii) Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.

(b) A person who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.

(c) If the court finds that the defendant violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-209 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-209
§7–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall examine alternatives to the construction of a new transmission line in a service area, including the use of an existing transmission line of another company, if:

(1) the existing transmission line is convenient to the service area; or

(2) the use of the transmission line will best promote economic and efficient service to the public.

(b) In considering the use of an existing transmission line under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission need not consider whether the company that owns the line has a franchise in a service area.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to a transaction subject to this subtitle, a person seeking to acquire control of a domestic insurer must file with the Commissioner the pre–acquisition notification required under Subtitle 4 of this title.

(b) The pre–acquisition notification must be filed at least 30 days before a transaction subject to this subtitle is proposed to become effective.

(c) The Commissioner may impose sanctions under § 7–405 of this title for failure to file the information required under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) (1) Any person that controls a domestic insurer seeking to divest its controlling interest in the domestic insurer shall file a confidential notice of its proposed divestiture with the Commissioner at least 30 days before the proposed divestiture and provide a copy of the notice to the insurer.

(2) The Commissioner shall determine those instances in which the party seeking to divest a controlling interest in an insurer must file for and obtain approval of the transaction.

(3) The information regarding the divestiture shall remain confidential until the conclusion of the transaction unless, in the Commissioner’s discretion, the Commissioner determines that confidential treatment will interfere with enforcement of this section.

(4) Unless the Commissioner determines otherwise, this subsection does not apply if the statement required by subsection (a) of this section is filed.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

As a prerequisite to the issuance of a facility permit, the Department shall require an applicant:

(1) To provide evidence of financial ability to properly establish, operate, and maintain a facility;

(2) To file with the Department acceptable evidence of a bond or other security that the Department requires under § 7-111 of this subtitle;

(3) To agree to permit access to the facility for the purposes of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and

(4) To pay the permit fee assessed under § 7-107 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this section is to require each county board of education to provide a continuum model of prevention and intervention activities and programs that encourage and promote positive behavior and reduce disruption.

(b) Each county board of education and the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City shall establish special programs in the county and Baltimore City for students in the public school system who exhibit disruptive classroom behavior.

(c) Two or more county boards may establish special programs for their joint use.
Md. Code, Education § 7-103 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-103
§7–103.
Status: in_force

§7–103. IN EFFECT

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (e), (f), and (g) of this section, each public school under the jurisdiction of a county board:

(1) (i) Shall be open for pupil attendance for at least 180 actual school days and a minimum of 1,080 school hours during a 10–month period in each school year; or

(ii) If normal school attendance is prevented because of conditions described in subsection (b) of this section, shall be open for at least 1,080 hours during a 10–month period;

(2) Shall be open for pupil attendance a minimum of 3 hours during each school day; and

(3) May not be open on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays in order to meet the 180–day or 1,080–hour requirement of this subsection.

(b) (1) If a county board submits a written application to the State Board that describes a demonstrated effort by the county board to comply with subsection (a) of this section, the State Board may permit:

(i) The following adjustments:

1. An increase in the length of the school year; or

2. A decrease in the length of the school year;

(ii) Exceptions from the requirement that the school year be completed within a 10–month period;

(iii) Adjustments in the length of the school day; and

(iv) Schools to be open on holidays.

(2) These adjustments may be granted only if normal school attendance is prevented because of:

(i) Natural disaster;

(ii) Civil disaster; or

(iii) Severe weather conditions.

(3) Education funding from State or local sources may not be reduced if there are less than 180 school days in any year because of an approved application under paragraph (1)(i)2 of this subsection.

(4) In case of emergency, the State Board may open schools on holidays.

(c) (1) The following days are public school holidays:

(i) Thanksgiving Day and the day after;

(ii) Christmas Eve and from then through January 1;

(iii) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;

(iv) Presidents’ Day;

(v) The Friday before Easter and from then through the Monday after Easter;

(vi) Memorial Day; and

(vii) Primary and general election days.

(2) If the federal and State observances of a holiday are on different days, the board of education of each county shall determine which date shall be the date of observance for the public schools within the county.

(3) The public schools shall devote a part of at least one day to appropriate exercises for each of the following:

(i) Washington’s Birthday;

(ii) Lincoln’s Birthday;

(iii) Veterans’ Day;

(iv) Columbus Day;

(v) Arbor Day;

(vi) Black History Month, with an emphasis on Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass and the contributions they made in the fight against slavery; and

(vii) Any other day of national significance.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the public schools, in the following counties, may remain open and in session on primary and general election days:

(i) Calvert;

(ii) Caroline;

(iii) Dorchester;

(iv) Kent;

(v) Talbot; and

(vi) Worcester.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the State Board shall divide the school year into the terms it considers appropriate.

(e) (1) The county boards of Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties, and the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City, may elect to operate one or more schools within the county or Baltimore City on a year–round basis, provided that the 180–day and the minimum hour requirements under this section are met.

(2) Nothing in this section precludes a county board from conducting a year–round pilot study or program that is funded by the county board.

(f) (1) In this subsection, “minimal hours of attendance” means the minimum hours of attendance for the school year required under COMAR 13A.03.02.12, in effect on July 1, 2025.

(2) Subject to the requirements of this subsection, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education may elect to operate all of the schools within the county using a scheduling model that eliminates early dismissal days to allow for less than 180 school days if the minimal hours of attendance are met.

(3) If the Anne Arundel County Board of Education elects to use a scheduling model that eliminates early dismissal days in accordance with this subsection, the county board must use the scheduling model for all schools in the county.

(4) If the Anne Arundel County Board of Education uses a scheduling model that results in a school in the county being open for less than 180 days, the county board shall offer school employees who receive pay at an hourly rate an opportunity to make up the lost wages through other duties before the beginning of the next school year.

(g) Publicly funded half–day prekindergarten programs are not subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(h) Notwithstanding any other law and subject only to this section, each county board annually shall set the start and end dates of the school year for schools in the county.

§7–103. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 346 OF 2025 //

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (e), and (f) of this section, each public school under the jurisdiction of a county board:

(1) (i) Shall be open for pupil attendance for at least 180 actual school days and a minimum of 1,080 school hours during a 10–month period in each school year; or

(ii) If normal school attendance is prevented because of conditions described in subsection (b) of this section, shall be open for at least 1,080 hours during a 10–month period;

(2) Shall be open for pupil attendance a minimum of 3 hours during each school day; and

(3) May not be open on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays in order to meet the 180–day or 1,080–hour requirement of this subsection.

(b) (1) If a county board submits a written application to the State Board that describes a demonstrated effort by the county board to comply with subsection (a) of this section, the State Board may permit:

(i) The following adjustments:

1. An increase in the length of the school year; or

2. A decrease in the length of the school year;

(ii) Exceptions from the requirement that the school year be completed within a 10–month period;

(iii) Adjustments in the length of the school day; and

(iv) Schools to be open on holidays.

(2) These adjustments may be granted only if normal school attendance is prevented because of:

(i) Natural disaster;

(ii) Civil disaster; or

(iii) Severe weather conditions.

(3) Education funding from State or local sources may not be reduced if there are less than 180 school days in any year because of an approved application under paragraph (1)(i)2 of this subsection.

(4) In case of emergency, the State Board may open schools on holidays.

(c) (1) The following days are public school holidays:

(i) Thanksgiving Day and the day after;

(ii) Christmas Eve and from then through January 1;

(iii) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;

(iv) Presidents’ Day;

(v) The Friday before Easter and from then through the Monday after Easter;

(vi) Memorial Day; and

(vii) Primary and general election days.

(2) If the federal and State observances of a holiday are on different days, the board of education of each county shall determine which date shall be the date of observance for the public schools within the county.

(3) The public schools shall devote a part of at least one day to appropriate exercises for each of the following:

(i) Washington’s Birthday;

(ii) Lincoln’s Birthday;

(iii) Veterans’ Day;

(iv) Columbus Day;

(v) Arbor Day;

(vi) Black History Month, with an emphasis on Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass and the contributions they made in the fight against slavery; and

(vii) Any other day of national significance.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the public schools, in the following counties, may remain open and in session on primary and general election days:

(i) Calvert;

(ii) Caroline;

(iii) Dorchester;

(iv) Kent;

(v) Talbot; and

(vi) Worcester.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the State Board shall divide the school year into the terms it considers appropriate.

(e) (1) The county boards of Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties, and the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City, may elect to operate one or more schools within the county or Baltimore City on a year–round basis, provided that the 180–day and the minimum hour requirements under this section are met.

(2) Nothing in this section precludes a county board from conducting a year–round pilot study or program that is funded by the county board.

(f) Publicly funded half–day prekindergarten programs are not subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(g) Notwithstanding any other law and subject only to this section, each county board annually shall set the start and end dates of the school year for schools in the county.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

All fines paid to the clerk of the court for the purgation of contempt of a court of equity shall be paid by the clerk at the end of every six months to the county where the offense occurred.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-212 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-212
§7–212.
Status: in_force

The Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may:

(1) establish a length of service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads; and

(2) adopt bylaws for the program by resolution.
Md. Code, Education § 7-4B-05 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4B / Section 7-4B-05
§7–4B–05.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before May 15 of each year, each county board shall submit to the Department a report of the school system’s compliance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The first annual report completed by a county board in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) The number of students with disabilities that participate in the school system’s mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic programs; and

(2) A description of plans by the county board to affirmatively engage students with disabilities in mainstream physical education or mainstream athletic programs.

(c) Reports submitted by a county board subsequent to the report submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall be consistent with regulations adopted by the State Board.

(d) On or before August 1 of each year, the Department shall, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, submit to the General Assembly a report of compliance with the provisions of this subtitle.

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