Md. Code, Health - General § 19-303.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-303.1
§19–303.
Status: in_force

§19–303.1.

(a) In this section, “community health worker” has the meaning stated in § 13–3701 of this article.

(b) (1) A community benefit under § 19–303 of this subtitle may include a partnership between a nonprofit hospital and a community–based organization to establish a community health worker workforce program.

(2) The primary purpose of a community health worker workforce program shall be to provide services to patients of a nonprofit hospital that are intended to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health.

(c) (1) A partnership established under this section may be executed through a memorandum of understanding between a nonprofit hospital and a community–based organization.

(2) The memorandum of understanding shall include:

(i) The program design;

(ii) Goals for patient health outcomes;

(iii) Implementation procedures;

(iv) Criteria for evaluation and impact measurement;

(v) Data collection, management, and reporting standards and protocols that are in accordance with applicable federal and State laws and regulations, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and

(vi) An agreement between the nonprofit hospital and the community–based organization identifying which party will be responsible for:

1. Recruiting and employing the community health worker workforce;

2. Supervising the workforce in the settings in which the community health workers will provide services to patients;

3. Training the workforce; and

4. Providing employer–sponsored health insurance coverage to each community health worker.

(d) A partnership established under this section may provide health insurance coverage to each community health worker for the duration of the program if the individual does not have health insurance coverage and requests coverage.

(e) A nonprofit hospital and a community–based organization may collaborate to identify financial resources to address costs associated with increasing administrative capacity within the community–based organization necessary to participate in the partnership.

(f) Subject to other provisions of law governing community benefits and on the agreement of the parties, a nonprofit hospital may provide financial support to a community–based organization to cover the costs associated with increasing administrative capacity within the community–based organization necessary to participate in the partnership.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-4A-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 4A / Section 19-4A-03
§19–4A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of individuals who receive home health care services through a residential service agency.

(b) The regulations shall provide for the licensing of residential service agencies.

(c) The regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) Provide for the establishment of residential service agencies;

(2) Establish qualifications for licensure;

(3) Set minimum standards for individuals who provide home health care services through a residential service agency; and

(4) Require the residential service agency to screen and verify the character references of all home health care providers that are employed by the residential service agency.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-206 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-206
§19–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall keep a properly indexed record of registrations granted under this subtitle.

(2) The record shall show any altered or canceled registration.

(b) The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to each person granted a registration under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-217 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-217
§19–217.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a facility shall notify the Commission at least 30 days prior to executing any financial transaction, contract, or other agreement that would:

(1) Pledge more than 50% of the operating assets of the facility as collateral for a loan or other obligation;

(2) Result in more than 50% of the operating assets of the facility being sold, leased, or transferred to another person or entity; or

(3) Result in more than 50% of all corporate voting rights or governance reserve powers being transferred to or assumed by another person or entity.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commission shall publish a notice of the proposed financial transaction, contract, or other agreement reported by a facility in accordance with subsection (a) of this section in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the facility is located.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to any financial transaction, contract, or other agreement made by a facility with any issuer of tax–exempt bonds, including the Maryland Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority, the State, or any county or municipal corporation of the State, if a notice of the proposed issuance of revenue bonds that meets the requirements of § 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code has been published.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-319.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-319.1
§19–319.
Status: in_force

§19–319.1.

As a prerequisite to the licensing of related institutions and each year after the license is issued, the Department shall require each related institution that provides long–term care and programs for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders to have an in–service education program that includes instruction on dementia and the techniques necessary to manage dementia patients with regard to their physical, intellectual, and behavioral manifestations.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-102
§19–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives, health, safety, and welfare of the people of this State.

(b) The purpose of this title is to protect the public by:

(1) Setting minimum qualification, education, training, and experience standards for the licensing of individuals to practice social work; and

(2) Promoting and maintaining high professional standards for the practice of social work.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-409 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 4 / Section 19-409
§19–409.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 19-408 of this subtitle on the Secretary’s own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.

(b) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be signed by the complainant; and

(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.

(2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(c) (1) On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 19-408 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint an officer of the Department of State Police, with the rank of lieutenant or above, as the investigating officer for the complaint.

(2) The investigating officer may assign responsibility for conducting the investigation to other members of the Department of State Police.

(d) (1) On conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 19-408 of this subtitle.

(2) If the investigating officer finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 19-410 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 19-1310 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 19 / Subtitle 13 / Section 19-1310
§19–1310.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) A holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license:

(1) may cater an event conducted by a club at the place described in the license on the effective days of the license;

(2) shall distribute at the event for which the license is issued a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and

(3) may not serve an alcoholic beverage to any individual who does not wear the wristband.

(c) The fee for the license is $35 per day.

(d) A person who violates this section is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine of $50; and

(2) for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $500 and denial of subsequent requests for a license for catering additional events.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-603 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 19 / Subtitle 6 / Section 19-603
§19–603.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with federal law, a client shall:

(1) provide the client’s own marital history information to the international marriage broker; and

(2) notify the international marriage broker if the client has previously sponsored an international spouse.

(b) The international marriage broker shall require the client to affirm that the marital history information is complete and accurate and includes information regarding marriages, annulments, dissolutions, and the number of domestic violence protective orders issued against the client that occurred in this State, in another state, or in a foreign country.

(c) The international marriage broker may not provide any personal contact information to the client or the recruit, including the last name, phone number, address, or electronic mail address of the client or the recruit, until the international marriage broker has:

(1) received the information from the criminal history records check required under § 19–604 of this subtitle;

(2) received the requested marital history information; and

(3) provided the information to the recruit.

(d) Information obtained by the international marriage broker under this section shall be confidential and may not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was disseminated.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-1B-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 1B / Section 19-1B-03
§19–1B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Community Integrated Medical Home Program advisory body.

(b) The advisory body shall make recommendations concerning:

(1) The model, standards, and scope of services for the Community Integrated Medical Home Program;

(2) The essential elements for implementing the Community Integrated Medical Home Program, including those necessary to attract patient centered medical homes, carriers, managed care organizations, and other payors to participate in the Program;

(3) The extent and nature of the relationship between the Community Integrated Medical Home Program and patient centered medical homes, carriers, managed care organizations, and other payors; and

(4) How the Community Integrated Medical Home Program can be financially self–sustaining.

(c) The advisory body shall include interested stakeholders representing health care provider organizations, consumer advocacy organizations, health professional associations, health occupations boards, carriers, and managed care organizations.

(d) The Commission and the Secretary, in consultation, shall:

(1) Appoint the members of the advisory body; and

(2) Determine the frequency and location of meetings of the advisory body.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-101
§19–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(c) “Certification card” means a card issued by the Secretary under § 19–405 of this title to an individual certified as a security guard.

(d) “Firm” means a partnership or corporation.

(e) “Firm member” means a partner of a partnership or an officer or director of a corporation.

(f) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Secretary to conduct a business to provide security guard services.

(g) “Licensed security guard agency” means a person who is licensed by the Secretary to conduct a business that provides security guard services.

(h) “Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 2–101 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(i) “Representative member” means a firm member who is appointed under § 19–302(b) of this title to act on behalf of the firm.

(j) “Secretary”, unless the context requires otherwise, means the Secretary of State Police.

(k) “Security guard” means an individual who, regardless of whether the individual is described as a security guard, watchman, or private patrolman or by other title:

(1) (i) is an employee of a security guard agency; and

(ii) provides security guard services to another person on behalf of the security guard agency; or

(2) (i) is an employee of a security guard employer; and

(ii) provides security guard services to the security guard employer.

(l) (1) “Security guard agency” means a person who conducts a business that provides security guard services.

(2) “Security guard agency” does not include:

(i) a person that is primarily engaged in the business of owning, maintaining, or otherwise managing property; or

(ii) a security guard employer.

(m) (1) “Security guard employer” means a person who employs security guards only to provide security guard services to the person.

(2) “Security guard employer” does not include:

(i) a security guard agency;

(ii) a video lottery operator, as defined under § 9–1A–01 of the State Government Article;

(iii) a sports wagering facility licensee, as defined under § 9–1E–01 of the State Government Article; or

(iv) a health care facility, as defined under § 19–114 of the Health – General Article.

(n) “Security guard services” includes any activity that is performed for compensation as a security guard to protect any individual or property, except the activities of an individual while performing as:

(1) a marine guard or ship watchman, regardless of whether the guard or watchman is stationed aboard a ship or on a pier;

(2) a special police officer appointed and while performing under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article or § 16–16 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Baltimore City; or

(3) an unarmed employee of a bar, tavern, or restaurant.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-512 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 5 / Section 19-512
§19–512.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings.

(b) (1) Each board serves in an advisory capacity.

(2) Each board shall:

(i) Submit to the Secretary an annual report on:

1. The needs of chronically ill individuals; and

2. The extent to which its center meets these needs;

(ii) Advise the administrative head of the center on its facilities, goals, programs, and policies;

(iii) Help in evaluating the degree to which these goals are achieved;

(iv) Review and make recommendations about the annual budget of the center;

(v) Assume leadership in developing community understanding of the needs of chronically ill individuals; and

(vi) Carry out any other responsibility that the administrative head of the center requests.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-108.3 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-108.3
§19–108.
Status: in_force

§19–108.3.

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

(2) “Carrier” includes insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, third–party administrators, and pharmacy benefits managers.

(3) “Health care provider” includes hospitals, physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other persons entitled to reimbursement under § 15–701(a) of the Insurance Article.

(4) “Workgroup” means the Health Care Provider–Carrier Workgroup.

(b) The Commission shall establish a Health Care Provider–Carrier Workgroup.

(c) The purpose of the Workgroup is to provide a mechanism for health care providers and carriers to resolve disputes on issues over which no State agency has statutory or regulatory authority.

(d) The Workgroup shall be composed of representatives of:

(1) Professional organizations or associations of health care providers who bill and receive reimbursement for health care services from carriers;

(2) Carriers or organizations or trade associations representing carriers that reimburse health care providers for health care services provided under health benefit plans; and

(3) Subject to subsection (e)(1)(iii) of this section, consumer organizations.

(e) (1) The Commission shall invite the following to appoint members to the Workgroup:

(i) Professional organizations or associations of health care providers;

(ii) Carriers or organizations or trade associations representing carriers; and

(iii) When appropriate to the issue under discussion, consumer organizations.

(2) Membership in the Workgroup may change depending on the issues before the Workgroup.

(3) The size of the Workgroup shall be at the discretion of the Commission but large enough to represent the appropriate range of stakeholders.

(f) Workgroup members may not receive compensation or reimbursement for serving on the Workgroup.

(g) The Workgroup shall meet at least quarterly.

(h) Commission staff shall facilitate Workgroup meetings and provide research and other support to the Workgroup.

(i) (1) At least annually, Commission staff shall solicit issues for consideration by the Workgroup.

(2) Issues shall be solicited from:

(i) Members of the General Assembly;

(ii) Professional organizations or associations of health care providers and carriers or organizations or trade associations representing carriers;

(iii) State agencies, including the Department, health occupations boards, the Maryland Insurance Administration, and the Commission; and

(iv) Consumer organizations.

(j) After soliciting issues under subsection (i) of this section, Commission staff shall select the issues to be considered by the Workgroup.

(k) Commission staff shall:

(1) Research each issue before the issue is considered by the Workgroup;

(2) Use the results of the research to inform Workgroup meetings;

(3) Facilitate Workgroup meetings in a way that promotes resolution of disputes on issues and is satisfactory to the members of the Workgroup; and

(4) On or before January 1, 2016, and each year thereafter, submit a report to the Commission and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee regarding the issues considered by the Workgroup during the preceding year and the outcome of the Workgroup’s consideration of each issue.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-322 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-322
§19–322.
Status: in_force

While it is effective, a license authorizes the licensee to operate the hospital or related institution named in the license under the classification set forth in the license.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-407 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 4 / Section 19-407
§19–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a security guard is in uniform, the security guard may wear a badge that is:

(1) of a design approved by the Secretary; and

(2) issued by the licensed security guard agency or the security guard employer that employs the security guard.

(b) Whenever a security guard is in uniform, the security guard shall clearly display and wear the clearance card issued by the Secretary which identifies the security guard.
Md. Code, Insurance § 19-514 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 19 / Subtitle 5 / Section 19-514
§19–514.
Status: in_force

Authorized insurers that issue, sell, or deliver motor vehicle liability or physical damage insurance policies in the State shall arbitrate and settle all motor vehicle physical damage claims between the authorized insurers in accordance with an automobile subrogation program sponsored by the intercompany arbitration organization chosen by the authorized insurer that requests the arbitration.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-302.3 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-302.3
§19–302.
Status: in_force

§19–302.3.

(a) The Board may require an applicant to submit to a behavioral health or physical examination by a health care practitioner designated by the Board if the Board:

(1) Has reason to believe that the applicant may cause harm to the applicant or to another person;

(2) Makes a written request for the applicant to submit to the examination;

(3) Provides the applicant with a list of three health care practitioners from which the applicant may choose a health care practitioner to conduct the examination; and

(4) Pays the cost of the examination.

(b) An applicant required to submit to an examination under subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed to have:

(1) Consented to submit to the examination; and

(2) Waived any claim or privilege as to the examination report.

(c) The refusal of an applicant to submit to the examination required under subsection (a) of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the applicant’s inability to practice social work competently, unless the Board finds that the refusal was beyond the control of the applicant.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-605 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 6 / Section 19-605
§19–605.
Status: in_force

A person may not willfully make a false statement on any application form, annual statement, or other document submitted to the Secretary under this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-201
§19–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Social Work Examiners in the Department.
Md. Code, Local Government § 19-616 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 19 / Subtitle 6 / Section 19-616
§19–616.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County may issue new school capacity construction bonds at any time on the full faith and credit of the county to fund the costs incurred to construct new capacity for public elementary, middle, and high school facilities in the county, including:

(i) costs for land acquisition, architectural and engineering design, infrastructure, new classrooms, equipment, interest on bond principal, and bond issuance; and

(ii) an amount equal to the total square footage of new public elementary, middle, and high school facilities in the county multiplied by the State square foot construction allowance, less the State funding share.

(2) The new school capacity construction bonds shall constitute securities:

(i) in which all public officers, public bodies of the State and its political subdivisions, insurance companies, State banks and trust companies, national banking associations, savings banks, savings and loan associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest money, including capital in their control or belonging to them; and

(ii) which may be properly and legally deposited with and received by any State or county officer, State unit, or political subdivision of the State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State may be authorized by law.

(b) The County Commissioners of Charles County shall hold a public hearing and provide reasonable notice of the hearing before issuing new school capacity construction bonds.

(c) The issuance and sale of new school capacity construction bonds under this part is exempt from § 19–205 and § 19–206 of this title.

(d) The transfer of, interest on, and any income derived from new school capacity construction bonds are exempt from State and local taxes.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 19-107 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-107
§19–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Commission code of ethics, judicial enforcement under this section in the investigation of a complaint alleging improper disclosure of confidential information shall apply only to information that is subject to denial of a request for information under the Maryland Public Information Act.

(b) If a respondent is required to file a financial disclosure statement, for each financial disclosure statement found to have been filed late, the respondent shall pay a fee of $5 for each day the filing is late, not to exceed a total of $500.

(c) (1) A respondent aggrieved by a final order of the Board may seek judicial review as provided under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) (i) Unless the Board and the respondent mutually agree otherwise, an order of the Board is stayed until the time for seeking judicial review expires.

(ii) If a timely appeal is filed, the order is stayed until final disposition by the court.

(3) The Commission may seek judicial enforcement:

(i) of an order of the Board; or

(ii) in accordance with § 19–108 of this title, to ensure compliance with its regulations governing:

1. conflicts of interest;

2. financial disclosure;

3. lobbying; or

4. ethics in public contracting.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-115 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-115
§19–115.
Status: reserved

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, in this Part II of this subtitle, the Commission shall:

(1) Act as the State agency to represent the State under Title VI of the federal Public Health Service Act; and

(2) Periodically participate in or perform analyses and studies that relate to:

(i) Adequacy of services and financial resources to meet the needs of the population;

(ii) Distribution of health care resources;

(iii) Allocation of health care resources;

(iv) Costs of health care in relationship to available financial resources; or

(v) Any other appropriate matter.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this Part II of this subtitle, the Governor shall direct, as necessary, a State officer or agency to cooperate in carrying out the functions of the Commission.

(c) This State recognizes the federal act and any amendment to the federal act that does not require State legislation to be effective. However, if the federal act is repealed or expires, this Part II of this subtitle remains in effect.
Md. Code, Local Government § 19-236 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-236
§19–236.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law and in addition to any other authority, to improve the management of debt service or interest rate risks on its bonds or to reduce the cost of servicing its bonds, the governing body of a county may enact, by local law or resolution, authority for the county to:

(1) enter into interest rate exchange agreements providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates; and

(2) appoint any agents necessary to implement and administer the agreements.

(b) (1) A county that proposes to enter into one or more interest rate exchange agreements shall enact a local law or resolution that authorizes the transaction on the terms and conditions established by the county in the local law or resolution.

(2) (i) In the local law or resolution that authorizes the transaction or in a separate resolution, the county may provide for the final form and the final terms and provisions of the agreement, after giving due consideration to the creditworthiness of the counterparty.

(ii) The county may delegate to an officer, an official, a board, or an agency of the county specified in the local law or resolution the power to provide for the final form and the final terms and provisions of the agreement, after giving due consideration to the creditworthiness of the counterparty.

(c) An interest rate exchange agreement may be entered into in connection with, or incidental to, any bonds of the county.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-504 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 5 / Section 19-504
§19–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A security guard agency or security guard employer that employs five or more individuals as security guards shall:

(i) maintain commercial general liability insurance, including errors and omissions and completed operations with a $1,000,000 total aggregate minimum; and

(ii) submit proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.

(2) A security guard agency or security guard employer that employs fewer than five individuals as security guards shall:

(i) maintain commercial general liability insurance, including errors and omissions and completed operations with a $500,000 total aggregate minimum; and

(ii) submit proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.

(b) (1) If an applicant for a license or a security guard employer intends to employ one or more individuals as security guards, the applicant shall submit proof of the liability insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Secretary with the license application.

(2) (i) The Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section would apply unless the applicant submits proof of the insurance.

(ii) The Secretary may not authorize the certification of a security guard for a security guard employer unless the security guard employer submits proof of applicable insurance under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the insurance required for a security guard agency or security guard employer under this section is canceled, forfeited, or otherwise terminated, both the security guard agency or the security guard employer and the insurer shall notify the Secretary.

(d) If a security guard agency fails to maintain the liability insurance required under this section, the license of the security guard agency:

(1) is suspended automatically;

(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements; and

(3) may not be reinstated until the agency submits proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.

(e) If a security guard employer fails to maintain the liability insurance required under this section, the Secretary may prohibit a security guard employer from employing a certified security guard until the security guard employer:

(1) complies with the applicable insurance requirements under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) submits proof of the required insurance to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-309.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-309.1
§19–309.
Status: in_force

§19–309.1.

(a) If an administrative delay for any reason or an unforeseen circumstance, act, or occurrence prevents an examination required under this subtitle from being available to an applicant for a period of at least 15 business days, the Board may issue a conditional license to an applicant who, except for passing the examination, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements of this subtitle for a license issued under § 19–302 of this subtitle to practice:

(1) Bachelor social work; or

(2) Master social work.

(b) A conditional license issued under this section authorizes the holder to practice social work in the State only under the supervision of a Board–approved supervisor while the conditional license is effective.

(c) A conditional license is valid until 180 days after the examination becomes readily available to the applicant.

(d) On or before December 31 each year, beginning in 2024, the Board shall report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following information for the immediately preceding 12–month period:

(1) Whether the examination was unavailable at any time during the reporting period; and

(2) If the examination was unavailable:

(i) The number of applicants who were eligible for a conditional license due to the unavailability of the examination;

(ii) The number of applicants who applied to take the examination;

(iii) The number of applications that were delayed in processing; and

(iv) The number of conditional licenses issued under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-712 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 7 / Section 19-712
§19–712.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a person who holds a certificate of authority to operate a health maintenance organization under this subtitle may:

(1) Exercise the power that professional and other corporations, partnerships, associations, or other business entities have under their organizational documents and any laws of this State that do not conflict with this subtitle;

(2) Provide health care services to nonmembers who present themselves on other than a prepaid basis;

(3) Provide health care services on a prepaid basis through licensed providers of these services who are under contract with or employed by the health maintenance organization;

(4) Contract with any person to perform, on behalf of the health maintenance organization, functions such as marketing, enrollment, and administration;

(5) Contract for insurance, reinsurance, or indemnity or reimbursement against the cost of health care services provided by the health maintenance organization with:

(i) Any insurance company licensed to do health business in this State; or

(ii) Any hospital, nonprofit health service plan, medical health service, nursing service, optometric service, podiatry service, dental service, pharmaceutical service plan corporation, or similar entity authorized to do business in this State;

(6) Accept from government or private agencies payments that cover all or part of the cost of subscriptions to provide health care services, facilities, appliances, medicines, and supplies;

(7) Buy, lease, construct, renovate, operate, or maintain:

(i) A hospital, medical facility, and ancillary equipment; and

(ii) Property that is reasonably required for its principal office or for any other purpose necessary in the business of the health maintenance organization; and

(8) Offer indemnity benefits that cover out-of-area and emergency services.

(b) (1) A person who holds a certificate of authority to operate a health maintenance organization under this subtitle and who enters into any administrative service provider contract, as defined in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle, with a person or entity for the provision of health care services to subscribers shall be responsible for all claims or payments for health care services:

(i) Covered under the subscriber’s contract; and

(ii) Rendered by a provider, who is not the person or entity which entered into the administrative service provider contract with the health maintenance organization, pursuant to a referral by a person or entity which entered into the administrative service provider contract with the health maintenance organization.

(2) Responsibility for claims and payments under this subsection is subject to the provisions of § 15-1005 of the Insurance Article.

(c) The responsibility of a health maintenance organization for claims or payments for health care services in accordance with subsection (b) of this section under an administrative service provider contract:

(1) Is not limited by the amount in a segregated fund established under § 19-713.2 of this subtitle;

(2) Exists irrespective of the insolvency or other inability or failure of a contracting provider, as defined in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle, to pay;

(3) Exists irrespective of the delegation or further subcontracting of health care services by a contracting provider to an external provider, as defined in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle;

(4) May not be altered by contract; and

(5) Applies to all health care services, including those provided under State and federal programs, unless preempted by federal law.

(d) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section apply to a contract between a health maintenance organization and any company affiliated with the health maintenance organization through common ownership within an insurance holding company system, that meets the definition of a contracting provider under § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-145.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-145.1
§19–145.
Status: in_force

§19–145.1.

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

(2) (i) “Advance care planning document” means a document that indicates an individual’s preferences for the receipt of health care.

(ii) “Advance care planning document” includes:

1. An advance directive; and

2. A Medical Orders for Life–Sustaining Treatment form.

(3) “Carrier” means:

(i) An insurer;

(ii) A nonprofit health service plan; and

(iii) A health maintenance organization.

(4) “Electronic advance care planning document” means an electronic version of an advance care planning document that is able to be uploaded or saved to the electronic platform developed under subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section.

(5) “Health care provider” means:

(i) A health care practitioner who is licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article to provide health care in the ordinary course of business;

(ii) A set of health care practitioners, as defined in § 15–113 of this article;

(iii) A health care facility as defined in § 19–114 of this subtitle;

(iv) A nursing facility, as defined in § 19–301 of this title; or

(v) An assisted living program, as defined in § 19–1801 of this title.

(b) (1) The Commission shall coordinate the accessibility of electronic advance care planning documents in the State.

(2) The coordination provided by the Commission under this subsection shall include:

(i) Collaboration with the State–designated health information exchange to develop an electronic platform through which:

1. Individuals can upload or save advance care planning documents;

2. Individuals can update electronic advance care planning documents; and

3. Health care providers can access electronic advance care planning documents as appropriate;

(ii) Identification of options meeting federal, State, and industry cybersecurity standards that may be taken by carriers, managed care organizations, and health care providers to:

1. Encourage members, enrollees, and patients to create, upload or save, and update advance care planning documents; and

2. Make tools, which may include electronic advance directives services recognized by the Commission under § 19–144 of this subtitle, accessible to members, enrollees, and patients that allow them to create, upload or save, and update electronic advance care planning documents;

(iii) Development and implementation of quality measures endorsed or designated for testing by a national quality measurement organization to measure the effectiveness of the options identified under item (ii) of this paragraph; and

(iv) Inclusion of a distinct tab on the State–designated health information exchange website that provides:

1. Access to the advance directive information sheet developed under § 5–615 of this article;

2. The electronic means to create, execute, and store an advance directive or health care designation; and

3. The capability to upload or save an advance care planning document to the electronic platform developed in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph and update existing electronic advance care planning documents.

(3) As the Commission identifies options under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the Commission may explore whether carriers, managed care organizations, and health care providers with secure member authentication websites can link between the website of the carrier, managed care organization, or health care provider and the State–designated health information exchange website.

(4) In developing the electronic platform in accordance with paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the Commission and the State–designated health information exchange:

(i) Shall consult with other State agencies and stakeholders, as appropriate; and

(ii) Subject to available funds, may contract with a third–party vendor, as appropriate.

(5) The electronic platform developed in accordance with paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall:

(i) Provide an individual with disabilities with nonvisual access in a way that is fully and equally accessible to and independently usable by the individual with disabilities so that the individual is able to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as users without disabilities, with substantially equivalent ease of use; and

(ii) Be consistent with the standards of § 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

(c) As an option under subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, a carrier, managed care organization, or health care provider may contract with an electronic advance directives service if the service:

(1) Is approved by the Maryland Health Care Commission under § 19–144 of this subtitle; and

(2) Meets the technology, security, and privacy standards set by the Commission.

(d) The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-335 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 3 / Section 19-335
§19–335.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall hold a hearing on a petition under Part V of this subtitle within 10 days after the petition is filed.

(2) The owner of the nursing home or entity operating the community program shall be given notice of the hearing:

(i) At least 5 days before the hearing; or

(ii) At least 3 days before the hearing, by a notice posted conspicuously inside or on the front door of the nursing home or site of the community program, if the Secretary files a statement that:

1. Is signed and verified by the Secretary;

2. States that the owner or operating entity cannot be found; and

3. Sets forth a substantial account of reasonable, good faith efforts to find the owner or operating entity and serve process.

(3) The owner of the nursing home or operating entity of a community service is entitled to offer evidence at the hearing.

(b) (1) A court may appoint a receiver for a nursing home or community program if, from the petition, affidavits, and any evidence offered ex parte, the court finds probable cause to believe that a situation, physical condition, practice, or method of operation presents an imminent danger of death or serious mental or physical harm to the residents and must be remedied immediately to insure their health, safety, and welfare.

(2) The owner or person then in charge of the nursing home or community program shall be given notice of the appointment of a receiver:

(i) By service of the notice, within 24 hours after the appointment; or

(ii) By posting the notice conspicuously inside or on the front door of the nursing home or site of the community program, if the Secretary files a statement that:

1. Is signed and verified by the Secretary;

2. States that the owner and the person in charge of the nursing home or community program cannot be found; and

3. Sets forth a substantial account of reasonable, good faith efforts to find the owner and the person in charge and serve process.

(3) Unless the owner of the nursing home or entity operating the community program consents to a later date, the court shall hold a hearing on the appointment of the receiver within 5 days after service of process.
Md. Code, Local Government § 19-229 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-229
§19–229.
Status: in_force

(a) The financial officer may establish and maintain funds and accounts for the administration, management, investment, and accounting of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(b) (1) The financial officer may manage and invest proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, in a manner so as to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(2) The financial officer may restrict the yields on investments of proceeds if and to the extent necessary to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.

(c) The financial officer may prepare and maintain records of the receipt, deposit, investment, management, disbursement, and application of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, that may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and to maintain or verify the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-702 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 19 / Subtitle 7 / Section 19-702
§19–702.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to an animal welfare organization or animal control unit operating within a retail pet store.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 19-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 19 / Subtitle 27 / Section 19-2701
§19–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(6) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(13) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(14) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(15) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(16) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(17) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(18) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(19) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(20) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 19–2702 of this subtitle;

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 19–2703 of this subtitle;

(3) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 19–2704 of this subtitle; and

(4) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 19–2707 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-14A-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 14A / Section 19-14A-03
§19–14A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) A nursing home may appeal the results of a final report of a third party liability audit by filing written notice with the Department within 30 days after the nursing home receives the final report from the Department.

(b) An individual at the Department who did not participate in the final report shall:

(1) Review the appeal authorized under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Issue a report that either revises or concurs with the final report of the third party liability audit.

(c) A nursing home may appeal the results of the report issued by the Department under subsection (b) of this section by filing written notice with the Nursing Home Appeal Board within 30 days of receipt of the report.
Md. Code, Local Government § 19-510 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 19 / Subtitle 5 / Section 19-510
§19–510.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not impair any term or condition of any bond, note, or other obligation of a county issued or authorized to be issued by the county before adoption of code home rule.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-4A-11 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 4A / Section 19-4A-11
§19–4A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before December 30, 2021, the Office of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor, shall produce a guidance document concerning the application of employee protection laws in the Labor and Employment Article, to the use of personal care aides by residential service agencies.

(2) The guidance document required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Describe with specific reference to the residential service care industry:

1. Relevant definitions of “employ”, “employee”, “employer”, and “independent contractor”;

2. The concept of independent contractor misclassification and the potential for legal liability including monetary damages for employees; and

3. Steps a residential service agency may take to ensure compliance with the Labor and Employment Article;

(ii) Be three pages or fewer and, to the extent feasible, written in plain language; and

(iii) Be revised and updated on an annual basis.

(b) (1) As a condition of obtaining an initial license from the Department to operate as a residential service agency and every 3 years thereafter, a residential service agency shall certify to the Department, on a form developed by the Department and through the signature of an individual with authority over the residential service agency’s pay or employment practices, that:

(i) The individual has read and understood the guidance document produced under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) The residential service agency will comply with the relevant requirements of the Labor and Employment Article.

(2) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall provide the most current version of the guidance document to each licensed residential service agency.

(3) A form developed by the Department for use under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a checkbox by which a residential service agency that receives Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of home care or similar services by a personal care aide shall indicate whether the residential service agency uses personal care aides designated as independent contractors.

(c) On or before October 1 each year, each residential service agency receiving Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of home care or similar services by a personal care aide shall report to the Department, on a form or in an electronic manner developed by the Department, the number of personal care aides classified by the residential service agency as:

(1) Employees; and

(2) Independent contractors.

(d) (1) On or before July 1 each year, the Department shall use the information reported under subsection (c) of this section to create a report concerning:

(i) Medicaid reimbursement rates;

(ii) The cost of delivering services; and

(iii) Aggregated employment classifications of individuals who provide personal care.

(2) Data included in the report under this subsection:

(i) May only be in aggregate; and

(ii) May not identify a specific residential service agency.

(3) The Department shall submit each report created under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-104 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-104
§19–104.
Status: in_force

A business registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that offers a discount or preference on products or services to veterans shall accept a valid driver’s license or identification card issued under § 12–302 of the Transportation Article that includes a notation of veteran status as verification of the veteran status of the holder of the driver’s license or identification card for purposes of claiming the discount or preference.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 19-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-102
§19–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County is a public body corporate and politic that:

(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and

(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.

(b) (1) The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County consists of seven members appointed by the Commissioners for St. Mary’s County.

(2) The term of a member is 5 years.

(3) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County on October 1, 2006.

(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.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-508 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 5 / Section 19-508
§19–508.
Status: in_force

If a certified security guard loses a certification card, the security guard immediately shall give the Secretary notice of the loss and the circumstances regarding the loss.
Md. Code, Local Government § 19-232 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-232
§19–232.
Status: in_force

For purposes of doing whatever is necessary or appropriate to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and to establish or maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds, the financial officer and the chief executive officer may each:

(1) take any other or further actions;

(2) enter into any agreement or covenant regarding the use of proceeds, including any investment earnings on proceeds, the deposit of money to the rebate fund, and the making of rebate payments; and

(3) provide certifications of facts and estimates.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-226 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 2 / Section 19-226
§19–226.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commission considers a further investigation necessary or desirable to authenticate information in a report that a facility files under this subtitle, consistent with the all–payer model contract, the Commission may make any necessary further examination of the records or accounts of the facility, in accordance with the rules or regulations of the Commission.

(b) The examination under this section may include a full or partial audit of the records or accounts of the facility that is:

(1) Provided by the facility; or

(2) Performed by:

(i) The staff of the Commission;

(ii) A third party for the Commission; or

(iii) The Legislative Auditor.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-705.7 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 7 / Section 19-705.7
§19–705.
Status: in_force

§19–705.7.

The 24-hour toll free telephone access system provided by each health maintenance organization shall:

(1) Enable members and providers to determine, with one telephone call, the primary care provider assigned to a member; and

(2) Enable providers to determine, with one telephone call, the names of three contracted specialist providers for the health maintenance organization who also have staff privileges at a particular hospital in the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-401 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 19 / Subtitle 4 / Section 19-401
§19–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a licensed security guard agency may provide an individual for hire as a security guard only if the individual is certified by the Secretary as a security guard.

(b) A licensed security guard agency may provide an uncertified individual for hire as a security guard if:

(1) (i) the security guard agency has submitted to the Secretary the application of the individual for certification as a security guard, fingerprint cards, and records fee as required under § 19–402(b) of this subtitle; and

(ii) the Secretary has not disapproved the application; or

(2) the individual has obtained and currently possesses certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer.

(c) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, a security guard employer may employ a security guard to provide security guard services only if the individual is certified by the Secretary as a security guard.

(d) A security guard employer may employ an uncertified security guard to provide security guard services for the security guard employer if:

(1) (i) the security guard employer has submitted to the Secretary the application of the individual for certification as a security guard, fingerprint cards, and records fee as required under § 19–402(b) of this subtitle; and

(ii) the Secretary has not disapproved the application; or

(2) the individual has obtained and currently possesses certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer.

(e) This subtitle does not prohibit a security guard employer from hiring security guards from a licensed security guard agency.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-912 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 9 / Section 19-912
§19–912.
Status: in_force

A person may not operate a hospice care program unless licensed by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-604 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 19 / Subtitle 6 / Section 19-604
§19–604.
Status: in_force

Prior to the release of any personal contact information to the client or the recruit, the international marriage broker shall conduct a State and national criminal history records check of the client, including a search of the sex offender registry.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 7 / Section 19-702
§19–702.
Status: in_force

(a) In adopting this subtitle, the General Assembly intends to:

(1) Provide alternative methods for the delivery of health care services to residents of this State, with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in providing these services;

(2) Encourage the formation of health maintenance organizations that provide health care services to subscribers or groups of subscribers who contract for these services under a system of prepayments; and

(3) Encourage the formation of health maintenance organizations by such diverse groups as:

(i) Nonprofit health service plans;

(ii) Medical health service plans;

(iii) Medical care foundations;

(iv) Groups of professionals, either in the form of partnerships or professional corporations;

(v) Consumer sponsored organizations; or

(vi) Business or legal entities.

(b) To carry out the intent of subsection (a) of this section, the policy of this State is to:

(1) Provide one overall State law that:

(i) Regulates health maintenance organizations;

(ii) Allows flexibility for the many forms these health maintenance organizations may take; and

(iii) Facilitates public understanding and uniform administration of the rules and regulations that are adopted under this subtitle;

(2) Eliminate legal barriers to the organization, promotion, and expansion of health maintenance organizations;

(3) Provide for regulation of:

(i) The quality of health care, by the Department and by professional standards review organizations where appropriate; and

(ii) All other matters covered under this subtitle, by the Commissioner; and

(4) Exempt health maintenance organizations from the insurance laws of this State, except as set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 19-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-101
§19–101.
Status: in_force

Title 12 of this article applies to the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County except where it is inconsistent with this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 19-144 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 19 / Subtitle 1 / Section 19-144
§19–144.
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate the use of Web–based technology for electronic advance directives, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall develop criteria for recognizing electronic advance directives services that are authorized to connect to the State–designated health information exchange.

(b) To be authorized to connect to the State–designated health information exchange, an electronic advance directives service shall:

(1) Be recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission;

(2) Be responsible for all costs associated with connecting to the State–designated health information exchange; and

(3) Store electronic advance directives that are received by facsimile or other electronic means.

(c) The State–designated health information exchange may charge electronic advance directives services recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission a fee for connecting to the State–designated health information exchange.

(d) The State–designated health information exchange shall ensure that electronic advance directives services do not have access to information stored on the State–designated health information exchange.