Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-314
§3–314.
Status: in_force

(a) If after a hearing under § 3–315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 3–313 of this subtitle to reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation:

(1) Instead of reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license; or

(2) In addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license.

(b) If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 3-313 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation in addition to reprimanding, placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.

(c) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-706 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-706
§3–706.
Status: in_force

(a) If a special meeting of stockholders is requested, notice of the special meeting shall be given as promptly as reasonably practicable by the corporation to all stockholders of record as of the record date set for the meeting, whether or not the stockholder is entitled to vote at the meeting.

(b) Notice of the special or annual meeting of stockholders at which the voting rights are to be considered shall include or be accompanied by the following:

(1) A copy of the acquiring person statement delivered to the corporation under § 3-703 of this subtitle; and

(2) A statement by the board of directors of the corporation setting forth the position or recommendation of the board, or stating that the board is taking no position or making no recommendation, with respect to the issue of voting rights to be accorded the control shares.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-907.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-907.1
§3–907.
Status: in_force

§3–907.1.

(a) Beginning June 1, 2023, the Authority may not issue bonds.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not impair the Authority’s powers and authority regarding:

(1) Any bonds that, as of June 1, 2023, are outstanding and unpaid; or

(2) Any contracts that, as of June 1, 2023, rely on the Authority’s bonding authority.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-601.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-601.1
§3–601.
Status: in_force

§3–601.1.

(a) (1) A person may not commit a crime of violence as defined in § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor who is at least 2 years old is present in a residence.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a minor is present if the minor is within sight or hearing of the crime of violence.

(b) A person who violates this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years in addition to any other sentence imposed for the crime of violence.

(c) A court may impose an enhanced penalty under subsection (b) of this section if:

(1) at least 30 days before trial in the circuit court, and 15 days before trial in the District Court, the State’s Attorney notifies the defendant in writing of the State’s intention to seek the enhanced penalty; and

(2) the elements of subsection (a)(1) of this section have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

(d) If the defendant is charged by indictment or criminal information, the State may include the notice required under subsection (c)(1) of this section in the indictment or information.

(e) An enhanced penalty imposed under this section shall be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-325 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-325
§3–325.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before March 15 and September 15 of each year, or at another interval that the Commissioner directs, each surplus lines broker that has transacted surplus lines business in the State during the reporting period shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner a report, on a form the Commissioner prescribes, on business subject to tax during the preceding half calendar year or other interval that the Commissioner directs; and

(2) pay to the Commissioner the total amount of tax stated in the report.

(b) By regulation, the Commissioner shall determine the required content and filing deadlines of the report.

(c) Each report shall be open to public inspection.

(d) A qualified surplus lines broker may credit any examination expense paid or assessed under § 2–208 of this article against the premium receipts tax due to the State.

(e) With respect to surplus lines premium receipts tax due to the State, a surplus lines broker is subject to the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 1 of this article relating to penalties, interest, audits, assessments, limitations, appeals, and refunds.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-207
§3–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-704 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-802
§3–802.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 2–408 of this article, on application to the Executive Director and payment of a fee of $1 by the personal representative or special administrator of the estate of a deceased license holder, the Executive Director may grant a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.

(b) (1) The certificate of permission may be granted for a period not exceeding 18 months after the date of the granted permission unless the license expires earlier.

(2) If the license expires earlier than 18 months after the date of the granted permission, the Executive Director may issue a renewal license on application by the personal representative or special administrator for a period not exceeding 18 months after the death of the license holder.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-505 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-505
§3–505.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer with the approval of the Management Council.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-208.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-208.1
§3–208.
Status: in_force

§3–208.1.

(a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) keep a list of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees;

(2) provide each code official with a copy of the list annually; and

(3) provide any other person who makes a request with a copy of the list at a reasonable fee set by the Board.

(c) (1) The Board shall provide all licensees and code officials with a periodic newsletter not less than semiannually on the activities of the Board.

(2) The Board shall publish, on the Department website, the newsletter jointly with the State Board for Professional Engineers, the State Board of Certified Interior Designers, the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, and the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.

(d) The Board shall distribute:

(1) to each applicant for a license and each code official, a copy of the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations;

(2) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal; and

(3) to each code official, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations.

(e) A licensee shall designate the licensee’s mailing address at the time of issuance of the license and on each renewal of the license.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-819.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-819.1
§3–819.
Status: in_force

§3–819.1.

(a) Within 30 days after a voluntary placement petition is filed, the court shall hold a voluntary placement hearing and shall make findings as to:

(1) Whether continuation of the placement is in the child’s best interests; and

(2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to reunify the child with the family or place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the child’s permanency plan.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in making a disposition on a voluntary placement petition under this section, the court shall:

(1) Order the child’s voluntary placement to be terminated and the child returned to the child’s home and provided with available services and support needed for the child to remain in the home;

(2) Order the child’s voluntary placement to continue if the local department and the child’s parent or guardian continue to agree to the voluntary placement;

(3) Subject to the provisions of § 3–819(h), (i), and (j) of this subtitle, order an amendment to the voluntary placement agreement to address the needs of the child; or

(4) If necessary to ensure the care, protection, safety, and mental and physical development of the child, order the local department to file a CINA petition.

(c) In making a disposition on a voluntary placement petition for a former CINA, the court shall:

(1) Order the former CINA’s voluntary placement to continue and make any necessary orders to address the needs of the former CINA, if the local department and the former CINA continue to agree to the voluntary placement; or

(2) (i) Order the former CINA’s voluntary placement to be terminated; and

(ii) Terminate the local department’s placement and care responsibilities for the former CINA.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-302 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

The Executive Director may not allow the transfer of a license until the transferor has:

(1) complied with the Bulk Transfers Act under Title 6 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) provided to the Executive Director an affidavit that certifies compliance with the Bulk Transfers Act.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-909 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-909
§3–909.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of its bonds for the purpose of refunding any bonds of the Authority then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the Authority, for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of a project or any portion thereof. Refunding bonds may be issued in the discretion of the Authority for any corporate purpose, including (without limitation) the public purposes of realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring, or alleviating an impending or actual default or relieving the Authority of contractual agreements which, in the opinion of the Authority, have become unreasonably onerous or impracticable or impossible to perform. Refunding bonds (in one or more series) may be issued in an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded. Without limiting the extent or nature of any sources of payment provided by the Authority, refunding bonds may be made payable from escrowed bond proceeds and from interest, income, and profits, if any, on investments. Such sources may be so applied in addition to other lawful uses and shall constitute revenues of a project under this subtitle.

(b) The proceeds of any such bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may, in the discretion of the Authority, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of such outstanding bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date, and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to such purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on such date as may be determined by the Authority.

(c) Any such escrowed proceeds, pending such use, may be invested and reinvested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, maturing at such time or times as shall be appropriate to ensure the prompt payment, as to principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any such investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of such proceeds and interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof may be returned to the Authority for use by it in any lawful manner.

(d) The portion of the proceeds of any such bonds issued for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of a project may be invested and reinvested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, maturing not later than the time or times when such proceeds will be needed for the purpose of paying all or any part of such cost. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on such investment may be applied to the payment of all or any part of such cost or may be used by the Authority in any lawful manner.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-703 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-703
§3–703.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, an incarcerated individual who serves a concurrent Maryland sentence in a foreign jurisdiction may be allowed diminution credits under this subtitle only from the date that the incarcerated individual is received into the physical custody of the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-534 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-534
§3–534.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Peer support program” means a program provided by a law enforcement agency or the Fraternal Order of Police that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer.

(3) “Peer support specialist” means a law enforcement officer or a member of the Fraternal Order of Police who:

(i) has received training in peer support, including emotional and moral support to law enforcement officers who have been involved in or exposed to an emotionally traumatic experience in the course of duty as a law enforcement officer; and

(ii) is designated by the law enforcement agency to provide the services described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a peer support specialist or peer support program participant may not disclose the contents of any written or oral communication regarding a peer support interaction.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if:

(i) the communication contains:

1. an explicit threat of suicide, the disclosure of which the peer support specialist believes is necessary to avoid a suicide attempt;

2. an explicit threat of imminent and serious bodily harm or death to a clearly identified or identifiable individual;

3. information relating to the abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or abuse or neglect that is otherwise required to be reported by law; or

4. the admission of criminal conduct;

(ii) the disclosure is authorized by each peer support program participant who was a party to the communication; or

(iii) a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order or subpoena requiring the disclosure of the communication.

(3) Before the initial peer support interaction with a peer support program participant, a peer support specialist shall inform the peer support program participant in writing of the confidentiality provisions in this subsection.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision in any policy of life or accident insurance, or in the charter or bylaws of any mutual or fraternal insurance association concerning the effect to be given to evidence of death or absence, is invalid if the policy was executed or the provision adopted after May 31, 1941.

(b) If the policy, charter, or bylaws, executed or adopted after May 31, 1941, contains a provision which requires a beneficiary to bring suit upon a claim of death within one year or other period after the death of the insured and the fact of absence of the insured is relied upon by the beneficiary as evidence of the death, notwithstanding the provisions in the policy, charter, or bylaws, the action may be filed within the period of limitations for filing an action for breach of contract.

(c) For purposes of this section, the period of limitations runs from the date the beneficiary gives written notice of the absence to the insurer, or if notice is not given, from the date the beneficiary last heard about the insured. The notice shall be given within one year from the date the beneficiary last heard about the absent insured.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-707 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-707
§3–707.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the charter or bylaws provide otherwise, if an acquiring person statement has been delivered on or before the 10th day after the control share acquisition, the corporation may, at its option, redeem any or all control shares, except control shares for which voting rights have been previously approved under § 3-702 of this subtitle, at any time during a 60-day period commencing on the day of a meeting at which voting rights are considered under § 3-704 of this subtitle and are not approved.

(b) In addition to the redemption rights authorized under subsection (a) of this section, unless the charter or bylaws provide otherwise, if an acquiring person statement has not been delivered on or before the 10th day after the control share acquisition, the corporation may, at its option, redeem any or all control shares, except control shares for which voting rights have been previously approved under § 3-702 of this subtitle, at any time during a period commencing on the 11th day after the control share acquisition and ending 60 days after a statement has been delivered.

(c) Any redemption of control shares under this section shall be at the fair value of the shares. For purposes of this section, “fair value” shall be determined:

(1) As of the date of the last acquisition of control shares by the acquiring person in a control share acquisition or, if a meeting is held under § 3-704 of this subtitle, as of the date of the meeting; and

(2) Without regard to the absence of voting rights for the control shares.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-110 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-110
§3–110.
Status: in_force

(a) After termination of the guardianship under § 3-106 of this subtitle, the court shall distribute the remaining property in accordance with Title 13 of the Estates and Trusts Article, and this subtitle.

(b) The order of distribution shall be final and binding upon any person, including the absentee.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 3-110 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-110
§3–110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a defendant intends to rely on a plea of not criminally responsible, the defendant or defense counsel shall file a written plea alleging, in substance, that when the alleged crime was committed, the defendant was not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability under the test for criminal responsibility in § 3–109 of this title.

(2) A written plea of not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability shall be filed at the time provided for initial pleading, unless, for good cause shown, the court allows the plea to be filed later.

(b) The defendant has the burden to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, the defense of not criminally responsible.

(c) If the trier of fact finds that the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the criminal act charged, then, if the defendant has pleaded not criminally responsible, the trier of fact separately shall find whether the defendant has established, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant was at the time criminally responsible or not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder or an intellectual disability under the test for criminal responsibility in § 3–109 of this title.

(d) A court may not enter a verdict of not criminally responsible unless the defendant or defense counsel has filed a written plea under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1703 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 17 / Section 3-1703
§3–1703.
Status: in_force

During an emergency, each essential employer shall:

(1) provide working conditions that comply with applicable safety standards adopted by a federal or State agency;

(2) subject to availability, provide necessary amounts of safety equipment recommended for usage during the emergency at no cost to essential workers;

(3) adopt, maintain, and post written protocols to ensure an essential worker’s access to information regarding the applicable safety standards in effect during the emergency; and

(4) provide or implement any other measures or requirements set by the Governor or a federal or State agency to ensure the general health and safety of essential workers.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-102 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-102
§3–102.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this title are to safeguard life, health, public safety, and property and to promote the public welfare by regulating persons who practice architecture in the State.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-104.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104.1
§3–104.
Status: in_force

§3–104.1.

(a) In this section, “residential property” means real property improved by four or fewer single family dwelling units that are designed principally and are intended for human habitation.

(b) When recorded, a mortgage, deed of trust, or any other instrument securing a mortgage loan on residential property shall contain:

(1) (i) The name and Maryland mortgage originator license number of the mortgage originator that originated the loan secured by the instrument; or

(ii) An affidavit by the person that originated the mortgage loan secured by the instrument that the individual who originated the loan is exempt from the licensing requirement under Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Financial Institutions Article; and

(2) (i) The name and Maryland mortgage lender license number of the mortgage lender that made the loan secured by the instrument; or

(ii) An affidavit by the lender that made the mortgage loan secured by the instrument that the lender is exempt from the licensing requirement under Title 11, Subtitle 5 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(c) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section, including:

(1) Minimum requirements for the inclusion of licensing information when a mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument securing a mortgage loan on residential property is recorded; and

(2) Consequences, including penalties, for the failure to include licensing information when a mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument securing a mortgage loan on residential property is recorded.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-116 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-116
§3–116.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the instrument, two or more persons who have the same liability on an instrument as makers, drawers, acceptors, indorsers who indorse as joint payees, or anomalous indorsers are jointly and severally liable in the capacity in which they sign.

(b) Except as provided in § 3-419(e) or by agreement of the affected parties, a party having joint and several liability who pays the instrument is entitled to receive from any party having the same joint and several liability contribution in accordance with applicable law.

(c) Discharge of one party having joint and several liability by a person entitled to enforce the instrument does not affect the right under subsection (b) of a party having the same joint and several liability to receive contribution from the party discharged.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1310 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 13 / Section 3-1310
§3–1310.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee may not in bad faith:

(1) file a complaint with the Commissioner alleging a violation of this subtitle;

(2) bring an action under § 3–1308 of this subtitle; or

(3) testify in an action under § 3–1308 of this subtitle.

(b) An employee who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-309 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-309
§3–309.
Status: in_force

Any State’s Attorney to whom any violation is reported shall institute appropriate judicial proceedings without delay. Before the Secretary reports a violation for prosecution, the person against whom proceedings are contemplated shall be given the opportunity to present his view.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 12 / Section 3-1203
§3–1203.
Status: in_force

(a) Annual compensation for the board is as follows:

(1) Chairman – $3,000; and

(2) Member – $2,700.

(b) The chairman and other members are entitled to:

(1) Reimbursement for expenses incurred in official duties performed outside Somerset County; and

(2) $500 per member per year for expenses incurred in official duties performed within Somerset County.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-34 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8A / Section 3-8A-34
§3–8A–34.
Status: in_force

The guidelines provided under § 11-1003 of the Criminal Procedure Article apply to victims and witnesses of delinquent acts.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-909 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-909
§3–909.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer found to have knowingly failed to properly classify an individual in violation of § 3–904 of this subtitle shall be assessed a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each employee who was not properly classified.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the Commissioner or the administrative law judge shall consider:

(1) the gravity of the violation;

(2) the size of the employer’s business;

(3) the employer’s good faith;

(4) the employer’s history of violations under this subtitle; and

(5) whether the employer:

(i) has been found, by a court or an administrative unit, to have deprived the employee of any rights to which the employee would have been entitled under a State protective labor law, including but not limited to:

1. any provision of this article;

2. the State prevailing wage law, under §§ 17–221 and 17–222 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

3. the living wage law, under § 18–108 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(ii) has made restitution and come into compliance with all such State protective labor laws with respect to the employee.

(c) If the court or an administrative unit determines that an individual or class of individuals is entitled to restitution as a result of the employer’s violation of § 3–904 of this subtitle, the court or administrative unit:

(1) shall award each individual any restitution to which the individual may be entitled; and

(2) may award each individual an additional amount up to three times the amount of such restitution.

(d) An employer in violation of § 3–904 of this subtitle may be assessed double the administrative penalties set forth in subsection (a) of this section if the employer has been found previously to have violated this subtitle by a final order of a court or an administrative unit.

(e) An employer who has been found by a final order of a court or an administrative unit to have violated § 3–904 of this subtitle three or more times may be assessed an administrative penalty of up to $20,000 for each employee.

(f) (1) An employer may be assessed civil penalties under this section or § 8–201.1 or § 9–402.1 of this article by only one final order of a court or administrative unit for the same actions constituting a violation of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an employer may be ordered to make restitution, pay any interest due, and otherwise comply with all applicable laws and regulations by orders of a court and all relevant administrative units, including the Comptroller, the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Insurance Administration, and the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

(g) Any penalty issued under this section against an employer shall be in effect against any successor corporation or business entity that:

(1) has one or more of the same principals or officers as the employer against whom the penalty was assessed, unless the principal or officer did not or with the exercise of reasonable diligence could not know of the violation for which the penalty was imposed; and

(2) is engaged in the same or equivalent trade or activity.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a commercial bank that:

(1) Is not in the business of accepting deposits or retaining funds in a deposit account as defined in § 5-509 of this article; and

(2) Is not controlled by or under common control with a banking institution or a national banking association with its principal office located in this State.

(b) A commercial bank subject to this section shall operate in compliance with all requirements and standards for the exercise of fiduciary powers that are applicable under 12 C.F.R. Part 9 to a trust department of a State-chartered trust company that is in the business of accepting deposits or retaining funds in a deposit account as defined in § 5-509 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Bungee jump” means jumping or falling by an individual from a height while attached to a rope or cord that is elastic, rubber, or latex.

(3) “Bungee jumping operation” means an operation that allows an individual to bungee jump for a fee or dues.

(b) A person may not conduct a bungee jumping operation.

(c) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-519 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-519
§3–519.
Status: in_force

(a) The Management Council annually shall elect a Chairperson.

(b) The manner of election shall be as the Management Council determines.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether a provision of this title has been violated on the Commissioner’s own initiative or may require a written complaint.

(b) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation under Subtitle 3 of this title, on the Commissioner’s own initiative or on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(c) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 5 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(d) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 6 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of a sales representative.

(e) (1) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–701 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an applicant for employment.

(2) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–702 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an applicant for employment or an employee.

(3) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–704 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(4) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–710 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee as provided in § 3–710(d)(1) of this title.

(5) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–711 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee as provided in § 3–711(d)(1) of this title.

(6) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–712 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee or applicant.

(f) (1) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–801 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(2) The Commissioner may investigate whether § 3–802 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(g) The Commissioner may investigate whether Subtitle 9 of this title has been violated:

(1) on the Commissioner’s own initiative;

(2) on receipt of a written complaint signed by the person submitting the complaint; or

(3) on referral from another unit of State government.

(h) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 10 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(i) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 12 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an employee.

(j) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 14 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint of an applicant or employee.

(k) The Commissioner, on the Commissioner’s own initiative or on receipt of a written complaint, may conduct an investigation of whether a local minimum wage law has been violated.

(l) (1) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 13 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint by an employee.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Commissioner shall keep confidential the identity of an employee who has filed a written complaint alleging a violation of Subtitle 13 of this title unless the employee waives confidentiality.

(m) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation to determine whether Subtitle 16 of this title has been violated on receipt of a written complaint by an employee.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 3-111 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-111
§3–111.
Status: in_force

(a) The Tax Court may:

(1) appoint examiners to hear an appeal on the valuation of real property; and

(2) arrange for examiners to hear appeals in the counties where the appeals arise, at times and places that promote accessibility to the examiners by the parties to the appeal.

(b) After a hearing before an examiner, the examiner shall submit to the Tax Court a written recommended decision that includes the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the recommendation is based.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-507 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-507
§3–507.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall include the budget for Maryland Correctional Enterprises in the Department’s budget.

(b) (1) Maryland Correctional Enterprises may establish a revolving fund to contain an amount that the Treasurer approves.

(2) (i) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the revolving fund may be used for general operating expenses and the purchase of capital assets.

(ii) The revolving fund may be used to provide financial assistance, up to $250,000 in a fiscal year, to the Division of Correction to establish and operate employment readiness training programs and transitional services to rehabilitate incarcerated individuals currently or previously employed by Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

(3) The revolving fund established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(4) Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall submit an annual statement to the Comptroller and the Treasurer that provides an accurate and detailed accounting of all receipts and disbursements from the revolving fund.

(c) General Fund money may be appropriated to Maryland Correctional Enterprises to be used for the direct expenses of training incarcerated individuals.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2005 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 20 / Section 3-2005
§3–2005.
Status: in_force

A tribunal may approve an agreement resulting from a collaborative law process.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-518 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-518
§3–518.
Status: in_force

(a) When the charter of a Maryland corporation has been forfeited, if assets are available for distribution to stockholders, but the total number of outstanding shares of stock is unknown and indeterminable from the records of the corporation, the director-trustees or receiver shall notify the stockholders to prove their interests within a specified time at least six months after the date of the notice. The notice shall specify the address at which proof of interest is to be given and shall be mailed to each known stockholder at his address as it appears on the records of the corporation and published at least once a week for three successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the principal office of the corporation is located. The date of the notice is the later of the date of mailing or the date of first publication.

(b) (1) Proof of the interest of a stockholder shall be evidenced by valid stock certificates and shall be given at the address specified in the notice.

(2) On expiration of the time specified in the notice, it shall be conclusively presumed that, for the purpose of the distribution of assets, the total number of shares of stock entitled to distribution is that number for which interests have been proven within the time specified.

(c) Within 90 days after the expiration of the time specified in the notice, after deducting the reasonable expenses, including reasonable trustees’ or receiver’s fees, incurred by them in winding up the affairs of the corporation, the director-trustees or receiver shall distribute to each stockholder who has proved his interest his proportionate share of the assets.

(d) The director-trustees or receiver are released and discharged from all further liability in the matter on distribution of all assets as provided in this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-203 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-203
§3–203.
Status: reserved

(a) An instrument is transferred when it is delivered by a person other than its issuer for the purpose of giving to the person receiving delivery the right to enforce the instrument.

(b) Transfer of an instrument, whether or not the transfer is a negotiation, vests in the transferee any right of the transferor to enforce the instrument, including any right as a holder in due course, but the transferee cannot acquire rights of a holder in due course by a transfer, directly or indirectly, from a holder in due course if the transferee engaged in fraud or illegality affecting the instrument.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed, if an instrument is transferred for value and the transferee does not become a holder because of lack of indorsement by the transferor, the transferee has a specifically enforceable right to the unqualified indorsement of the transferor, but negotiation of the instrument does not occur until the indorsement is made.

(d) If a transferor purports to transfer less than the entire instrument, negotiation of the instrument does not occur. The transferee obtains no rights under this title and has only the rights of a partial assignee.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2009 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 20 / Section 3-2009
§3–2009.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to §§ 3–2011 and 3–2012 of this subtitle, a collaborative law communication is privileged under subsection (b) of this section, is not subject to discovery, and is not admissible in evidence.

(b) In a proceeding, the following privileges apply:

(1) A party may refuse to disclose and may prevent any other person from disclosing a collaborative law communication; and

(2) A nonparty participant may refuse to disclose and may prevent any other person from disclosing a collaborative law communication of the nonparty participant.

(c) Evidence or information that is otherwise admissible or subject to discovery does not become inadmissible or protected from discovery solely because of its disclosure or use in a collaborative law process.
Md. Code, Election Law § 3-302 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under §§ 3–305 and 3–306 of this subtitle, registration is closed during the period specified in this subsection.

(2) Voter registration closes beginning on the 21st day preceding an election at:

(i) 5 p.m. for applications and changes to voter registration records submitted by a method other than through the State Board’s online voter registration system; and

(ii) 11:59 p.m. for applications and changes to voter registration records submitted through the State Board’s online voter registration system.

(3) Voter registration reopens on the 11th day after an election.

(b) A voter registration application received when registration is closed shall be accepted and retained by a local board, but the registration of the applicant does not become effective until registration reopens.

(c) A voter registration application that is received by the local board after the close of registration shall be considered timely received for the next election provided:

(1) there is sufficient evidence, as determined by the local board pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board, that the application was mailed on or before registration was closed for that election; or

(2) the application was submitted by the voter to the Motor Vehicle Administration, a voter registration agency, another local board, or the State Board prior to the close of registration.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-128 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-128
§3–128.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Service and a municipality or person fail to reach agreement on rates, fees, or other charges to be exacted by the Service for a water supply or wastewater purification project, the Public Service Commission, on the petition of either party to the disagreement, shall assume jurisdiction for the purpose of arbitrating the disagreement. Its determination shall be final and binding on all parties concerned, subject to the right of any party to appeal the determination to the circuit court of any county within which the municipality or person is located, resides, or carries on business. In any appeal the decision of the Commission is prima facie correct and shall be affirmed unless clearly shown to be (1) in violation of constitutional provisions, or (2) made on unlawful procedure, or (3) arbitrary or capricious, or (4) affected by other error of law. It is the intention of this subtitle that judicial review in all instances includes the right to appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland from the decision of the lower court. The provisions of this section and the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission shall not apply to any rates, fees, or charges agreed to by contract between the Service and a municipality or person for a water supply or wastewater purification project.

(b) The Service may not be deemed to be a public service company within the meaning of the Public Utilities Article, and, except as provided in this section and in § 3–102(b) of this subtitle, the jurisdiction and powers of the Public Service Commission do not extend to the Service.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-306
§3–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall set the times and places of its hearings and meetings.

(b) Each member of the Board is entitled to:

(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-104 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104
§3–104.
Status: in_force

Proceedings for the protection of property of an absentee shall be conducted under Title 13 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1704 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 17 / Section 3-1704
§3–1704.
Status: in_force

An essential worker has a right to refuse to perform an assigned task as provided under § 5–604 of this article and corollary regulations.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1503 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 15 / Section 3-1503
§3–1503.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) A petitioner may seek relief under this subtitle by filing with the court, or with a commissioner under the circumstances specified in § 3–1503.1(a) of this subtitle, a petition that alleges the commission of any of the following acts against the petitioner, or any of the following acts against the petitioner’s employee at the employee’s workplace, by the respondent, if the act occurred within 30 days before the filing of the petition:

(i) An act that causes serious bodily harm;

(ii) An act that places the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee in fear of imminent serious bodily harm;

(iii) Assault in any degree;

(iv) False imprisonment;

(v) Harassment under § 3–803 of the Criminal Law Article;

(vi) Stalking under § 3–802 of the Criminal Law Article;

(vii) Trespass under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article;

(viii) Malicious destruction of property under § 6–301 of the Criminal Law Article;

(ix) Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment under § 3–804 of the Criminal Law Article;

(x) Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service under § 3–805 of the Criminal Law Article;

(xi) Revenge porn under § 3–809 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(xii) Visual surveillance under § 3–901, § 3–902, or § 3–903 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) A petition may be filed under this subtitle if:

(i) The act described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is alleged to have occurred in the State; or

(ii) The petitioner or the petitioner’s employee is a resident of the State, regardless of whether the act described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is alleged to have occurred in the State.

(b) The petition shall:

(1) Be under oath and provide notice to the petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in the petition is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties specified in subsection (d) of this section;

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, contain the address of the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee; and

(3) Include all information known to the petitioner of:

(i) The nature and extent of the act specified in subsection (a) of this section for which the relief is being sought, including information known to the petitioner concerning previous harm or injury resulting from an act specified in subsection (a) of this section by the respondent;

(ii) Each previous and pending action between the parties in any court; and

(iii) The whereabouts of the respondent.

(c) If, in a proceeding under this subtitle, a petitioner or a petitioner’s employee alleges, and the commissioner or judge finds, that the disclosure of the address of the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee would risk further harm to the petitioner or the petitioner’s employee, that address may be stricken from the petition and omitted from all other documents filed with the commissioner or filed with, or transferred to, a court.

(d) An individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.

(e) (1) An employer shall notify an employee before an employer files a petition under this subtitle.

(2) An employer may not retaliate against an employee who does not provide information for or testify at a proceeding under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 3-113 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-113
§3–113.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Within 10 days after commitment of a person under § 3-112 of this title, the facility that receives the committed person shall send to the Health Department an admission report on the committed person.

(2) The report shall contain the information and be on the form that the Health Department requires.

(b) (1) The facility of the Health Department that has charge of the committed person shall notify the State’s Attorney any time a committed person:

(i) is transferred;

(ii) is approved for temporary leaves of more than 24 hours; or

(iii) is absent without authorization.

(2) For information purposes, a copy of this notice shall be sent for inclusion in the court file and to counsel for the committed person.

(c) The facility of the Health Department that has charge of a committed person shall notify the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository if the committed person escapes.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-212 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-212
§3–212.
Status: in_force

(a) An indictment, information, or other charging document for a crime described in § 3-211 of this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:

(1) “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) caused a life-threatening injury to (name of victim) while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of § 3-211(c)(1)(i) of the Criminal Law Article against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”;

(2) “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) caused a life-threatening injury to (name of victim) while under the influence of alcohol per se, in violation of § 3-211(c)(1)(ii) of the Criminal Law Article against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”;

(3) “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) caused a life-threatening injury to (name of victim) while impaired by alcohol, in violation of § 3-211(d) of the Criminal Law Article against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”;

(4) “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) caused a life-threatening injury to (name of victim) while impaired by drugs, in violation of § 3-211(e) of the Criminal Law Article against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”; or

(5) “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) caused a life-threatening injury to (name of victim) while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, in violation of § 3-211(f) of the Criminal Law Article against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

(b) An indictment, information, or other charging document for a crime described in § 3-211 of this subtitle need not set forth the manner or means of the life-threatening injury.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 3-206 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-206
§3–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In offering insurance and other forms of credit enhancement, the Department shall adopt eligibility standards that are reasonable to aid in:

(1) financing the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of:

(i) housing projects;

(ii) special housing facility projects, consisting of the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, renovation, construction, financing, or refinancing of a building that:

1. provides common, shared, or independent living, dining, kitchen, sanitary, and sleeping facilities;

2. may include supportive services or supervisory live–in personnel for individuals with specialized housing needs; and

3. may include nonresidential facilities to serve individuals with special needs who may or may not be residents of the special housing facility;

(iii) rehabilitation projects, as defined in § 4–901 of this article;

(iv) energy conservation projects;

(v) solar energy projects;

(vi) public purpose projects;

(vii) infrastructure projects; or

(viii) business projects; and

(2) the sale or other transfer of an obligation that is:

(i) denoted as a bond, note, collateralized obligation, grantor trust, conduit, or other form of security or obligation; and

(ii) backed directly or indirectly by a mortgage or a payment derived from a mortgage.

(b) The standards adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall ensure that a lender benefiting from insurance or other credit enhancement provided by the Department is responsible and able to service the loan.

(c) A determination by the Secretary is conclusive if it relates to the eligibility of a project, facility, or undertaking for:

(1) insurance or other credit enhancement; or

(2) other action taken by the Department, in its own name or in the name of the Fund, under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202
§3–202.
Status: in_force

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

(2) Of the 7 members:

(i) 5 shall be licensed chiropractors; and

(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

(3) (i) The Governor shall appoint the chiropractor members, with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from:

1. A list of qualified individuals submitted to the Governor by the Maryland Chiropractic Association; or

2. The individuals who provide a statement of nomination signed by at least 20 chiropractors licensed in the State.

(ii) The number of names on the list submitted under subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph shall be three times the number of vacancies.

(iii) The list submitted under subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph shall include the name of the incumbent member unless the incumbent declines renomination.

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

(b) Each chiropractor member of the Board shall be:

(1) A resident of this State;

(2) A licensed chiropractor of integrity and ability who is in active practice; and

(3) An individual who has practiced chiropractic in this State for at least 5 consecutive years.

(c) Each consumer member of the Board:

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

(2) May not be or ever have been a chiropractor or in training to become a chiropractor;

(3) May not have a household member who is a chiropractor or in training to become a chiropractor;

(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to chiropractic;

(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to chiropractic; and

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

(d) (1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, each chiropractic member of the Board shall be a licensed chiropractor whose license is in good standing with the Board.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, “good standing” means that the Board has not reprimanded the licensee, suspended or revoked the license of the chiropractor, or placed the licensee on probation within 5 years prior to or after confirmation to the Board.

(e) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by 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 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2016.

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

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

(5) The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

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

(h) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-510 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-510
§3–510.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds under this subtitle may be authorized by trust agreement between the Department and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company, or bank having trust powers, within or without the State. Any such trust agreement shall describe the source or sources of revenue to be pledged to pay debt service on the bonds and may contain:

(1) Subject to then existing agreements with bondholders or noteholders, provisions pledging or assigning all or any part of the revenues of the participating counties, mortgages or loans made by the participating counties or the security therefor, the proceeds of any bonds issued under this subtitle, or any combination of these and any other assets of the participating counties to secure payment of bonds;

(2) Provisions protecting and enforcing rights and remedies of bondholders, including restrictions on the rights of holders, and covenants setting forth duties of or restrictions on the Department and the participating counties;

(3) Provisions appointing one or more trust companies or banks with trust powers to act as depositaries of the proceeds of any bonds or notes. Any depositary bank or trust company incorporated in the State may furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities, as required by the Department;

(4) Provisions as to custody, safeguarding, application, and investment of funds credited pursuant to this subtitle;

(5) Provisions establishing and controlling all aspects of reserve funds, including debt service reserve funds;

(6) Provisions for the payment of debt service on bonds and refunding bonds, including redemption premiums and interest; or

(7) Any other provisions deemed reasonable and proper for the security of bondholders.

(b) A trust agreement may provide that the bonds may be sold either at public or private sale and that the maturity of the bonds may not exceed 30 years after their date of issue.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-405 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-405
§3–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall submit to the Governor:

(i) each application for appointment of a railroad police officer received under this subtitle;

(ii) a recommendation on denying or granting the application; and

(iii) the reasons for the recommendation.

(2) The Governor may accept the recommendation of the Secretary but need not issue an appointment approved by the Secretary if the Governor believes it is not in the best interest of the State to do so.

(b) The Governor shall issue an appointment to act as a railroad police officer to each applicant approved by the Governor.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 3-402 — MD Code / Article get / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-402
§3–402.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this subtitle are:

(1) To ensure that a surviving spouse is reasonably provided for during the surviving spouse’s remaining lifetime; and

(2) Subject to item (1) of this section, to provide a testator flexibility in ordering the testator’s affairs.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 3-122 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-122
§3–122.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An application to the court for a change in conditional release of a committed person may be made by:

(i) the Health Department or the State’s Attorney at any time; or

(ii) the committed person not earlier than 6 months after the court ordered the conditional release, unless the court for good cause permits an earlier application.

(2) The applicant for a change in conditional release shall notify the court and other parties, in writing, of the application and the reasons for the requested change.

(3) On request by any party, the court shall hold a hearing after an application is made under this subsection to determine whether the applicant has satisfied the requirements for release under § 3–114 of this title.

(b) The applicant has the burden to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, any issue raised in an application for change in conditional release under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) On written request by the State’s Attorney, the committed person, or counsel of record for the committed person, the Health Department shall provide all reports, assessments, evaluations, and similar documents concerning the committed person prepared or conducted by, for, or at the direction of the Health Department during the period of the committed person’s commitment or conditional release.

(d) After the court considers the application for change in conditional release and the evidence, in accordance with § 3–114 of this title, the court shall:

(1) change the conditions;

(2) impose appropriate additional conditions;

(3) revoke the conditional release;

(4) continue the present conditions of release;

(5) extend the conditional release by an additional term not exceeding 5 years;

(6) shorten the conditional release; or

(7) terminate the conditional release.

(e) (1) Not earlier than 1 year after the court action on the application for change filed by the committed person, and not more than once a year thereafter, a committed person may reapply for a change in conditional release.

(2) Notwithstanding the time restrictions in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a committed person may apply for a change in conditional release at any time if the application is accompanied by an affidavit of a physician or licensed psychologist that states an improvement in the mental condition of the committed person.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-602.2 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602.2
§3–602.
Status: in_force

§3–602.2.

(a) A person who is required to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child under § 5–704 of the Family Law Article may not knowingly fail to provide the required notice or make the required written report if the person has actual knowledge of the abuse or neglect.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(c) This section applies only to a failure to report child abuse or neglect that occurs during the time the child is a minor.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1102 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1102
§3–1102.
Status: in_force

To establish a lien for unpaid wages under § 3–1104 of this subtitle, an employee shall first provide written notice to an employer that:

(1) is served on the employer within the statute of limitations period under § 5–101 of the Courts Article;

(2) is personally served in accordance with Maryland Rule 2–121; and

(3) contains the information required by the Commissioner under § 3–1110 of this subtitle to provide the employer with adequate notice of the wages claimed and the property against which the lien for unpaid wages is sought.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-601 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-601
§3–601.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the increasing energy requirements of the State and nation continue to exceed domestic sources of energy supply and that demand must be met, at least in the near future, by imported oil. Construction of deepwater ports in waters adjacent to the continental shelf of the United States could accommodate oil tenders too large for present ports and port facilities. As compared to smaller tanker systems, transfer of oil to the United States by these large tankers may have certain advantages, including assured access to the world’s total petroleum shipping fleet, a reduction in economic costs and safety hazards, increased transportation efficiency, and reduced environmental hazards to harbors and shorelines. The legislature, in recognition of these objectives and those of protecting the coastal environment, regulating growth and determining land use, and in order to carry out its delegated responsibilities under the federal Deepwater Port Act of 1974, hereby defines the policy and procedure to advance and protect the interests of the people of the State of Maryland in the location, construction and operation of deepwater ports in the waters beyond the State.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-401 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-401
§3–401.
Status: in_force

No person may import into the State cattle for breeding or show purposes, unless the cattle are accompanied by a certificate from a certified inspector in the state of origin, certifying that the cattle have been examined, tested as required by the Secretary, and are free from disease. Cattle may not be imported unless the Secretary approves the certificate. This section does not apply to cattle brought into the State for immediate slaughter.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-107 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-107
§3–107.
Status: in_force

Articles of consolidation, merger, or share exchange shall be filed for record with the Department.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-410 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-410
§3–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–411 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a permit to any applicant, reprimand a permit holder, or suspend or revoke a permit if:

(1) the applicant or permit holder fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a permit; or

(2) the permit holder fraudulently or deceptively uses a permit.

(b) (1) In addition to a sanction imposed under subsection (a) of this section, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for:

(i) each violation for which a denial, reprimand, suspension, or revocation was imposed under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) each failure to meet or continue to meet the qualifications or requirements set forth in this subtitle.

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

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the harm caused by the violation;

(iii) the good faith of the permit holder or the applicant; and

(iv) any history of previous violations by the permit holder or the applicant.

(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under subsection (b) of this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1107 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1107
§3–1107.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a person against:

(1) A motor carrier that has been involved in a traffic accident involving a release of hazardous materials; or

(2) A person in control of a fixed facility involved in a release or threatened release of hazardous materials.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-206 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-206
§3–206.
Status: in_force

After payment of the applicable fee required by § 2-112 of this article, the Commissioner shall issue to the attorney in fact of each reciprocal insurer that meets the requirements of this subtitle a certificate of authority in the name of the reciprocal insurer.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-913 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-913
§3–913.
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds or of any of the coupons thereto appertaining and the trustee (except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or by any trust agreement securing, such bonds) may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of this State or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this subtitle or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the Authority or by any officer, employee, or agent thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of rates, rentals, fees, and charges herein authorized required by the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement to be fixed, charged, and collected.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-101 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Budget and Management.

(c) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Budget and Management.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-130 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-130
§3–130.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be known as the “Maryland Environmental Service Act”.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-310 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-310
§3–310.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not attempt to commit rape in the second degree.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-304 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-304
§3–304.
Status: in_force

(a) An attachment under § 3-303(b), (d), and (g) of this subtitle may issue in an action based on contract, whether the damages are liquidated or unliquidated, or in an action based on tort.

(b) An attachment under § 3-303(c), (e), and (f) of this subtitle may issue only in an action based on contract for liquidated damages.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 3-201 — MD Code / Article get / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-201
§3–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A surviving spouse or registered domestic partner is entitled to receive an allowance of $10,000 for personal use.

(b) An allowance of $5,000 for the use of each unmarried child of the decedent who has not attained the age of 18 years at the time of the death of the decedent shall be paid by the personal representative as provided in § 13–501 of this article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-202 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202
§3–202.
Status: in_force

If a grantee under an unrecorded deed is in possession of the land and his possession is inconsistent with the record title, his possession constitutes constructive notice of what an inquiry of the possessor would disclose as to the existence of the unrecorded deed.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: in_force

This title and any agreement under this title do not limit or otherwise interfere with the powers of the Governor or the Maryland General Assembly under Article III, § 52 of the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1104 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1104
§3–1104.
Status: in_force

A lien for unpaid wages is established:

(1) after a circuit court issues an order to establish a lien for unpaid wages; or

(2) if no complaint disputing the lien for unpaid wages is filed, within 30 days after a notice is served under § 3–1102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-507 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-507
§3–507.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Commissioner determines that this subtitle has been violated, the Commissioner:

(1) may try to resolve any issue involved in the violation informally by mediation;

(2) with the written consent of the employee, may ask the Attorney General to bring an action in accordance with this section on behalf of the employee; and

(3) may bring an action on behalf of an employee in the county where the violation allegedly occurred.

(b) (1) If, in an action under subsection (a) of this section, a court finds that an employer withheld the wage of an employee in violation of this subtitle and not as a result of a bona fide dispute, the court may award the employee an amount not exceeding 3 times the wage, and reasonable counsel fees and other costs.

(2) If wages of an employee are recovered under this section, they shall be paid to the employee without cost to the employee.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-313 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-313
§3–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 3-311 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(2) A hearing shall be held within a reasonable time, not exceeding 6 months, after the complaint is made.

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

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

(1) served personally on the individual; or

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

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

(e) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.