Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each person who engages in the business of a dealer, distributor, special fuel seller, special fuel user, or turbine fuel seller shall keep for 4 years records of motor fuel that the person:

(i) buys in the State;

(ii) receives in the State;

(iii) sells in the State;

(iv) delivers in the State; or

(v) uses in the State.

(2) The records kept under this subsection shall include:

(i) bills of lading;

(ii) invoices; and

(iii) any other pertinent record that the Comptroller requires to administer the laws that relate to the motor fuel tax.

(b) A person required to keep records under subsection (a) of this section shall make the records available for inspection by the Comptroller at any time during business hours.

(c) (1) The Comptroller may charge a person for the reasonable travel and other expenses of inspecting records required to be kept under subsection (a) of this section, if:

(i) the Comptroller decides that the inspection is necessary; and

(ii) the person does not make the records available in this State.

(2) If a person does not pay charges assessed against the person under this subsection within 30 days after receipt of a bill for the charges, the Comptroller may:

(i) sue to collect the charges; or

(ii) cancel the license, if any, of the person in accordance with § 9-330 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2614 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2614
§9–2614.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland African American Museum Corporation Act.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-501 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Juvenile Services Education Board.

(c) “Residential facility” means any facility listed in § 9–226 of this title.

(d) “Superintendent” means the Juvenile Services Education Program Superintendent.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Correction may contract with the federal government for the transfer of incarcerated individuals from correctional facilities in the Division of Correction to appropriate facilities operated by or for the federal government.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

In exercising the discretion granted to the Commission by this subtitle, the Commission shall consider:

(1) each condition or fact about security and prompt payment of compensation, including:

(i) the financial strength of the employer;

(ii) the number of covered employees of the employer;

(iii) the degree of hazard for covered employees of the employer;

(iv) the likelihood that several covered employees will be injured or killed in the same accident; and

(v) if the employer wants to use an authorized insurer, the reputation of the authorized insurer for fair and prompt settlement of claims for compensation; and

(2) except for a public service corporation under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, each condition or fact about prevention of accidents, including the relative effect of each method authorized under this subtitle on the employer and covered employees of the employer.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-110 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

A security interest arising under § 2-401, § 2-505, § 2-711(3), or § 2A-508(5) of this article is subject to this title. However, until the debtor obtains possession of the goods:

(1) The security interest is enforceable, even if § 9-203(b)(3) has not been satisfied;

(2) Filing is not required to perfect the security interest;

(3) The rights of the secured party after default by the debtor are governed by Title 2 or 2A of this article; and

(4) The security interest has priority over a conflicting security interest created by the debtor.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1102 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1102
§9–1102.
Status: in_force

An employer who knowingly fails to report an accidental personal injury within the time required under § 9–707(a) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1722 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1722
§9–1722.
Status: in_force

The Department shall maintain information on its Web site to educate the public about composting and to promote composting in the State as a part of the Department’s efforts to encourage waste diversion.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-601 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-601
§9–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Catastrophic illness or injury” means a condition that is incapacitating or life threatening as certified by a health care provider, as defined in the federal Family Medical Leave Act.

(c) “Immediate family” means:

(1) the spouse of the employee;

(2) children, including foster and stepchildren of the employee;

(3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents of the employee;

(4) brothers and sisters of the employee; and

(5) grandparents and grandchildren of the employee.

(d) “Leave Bank” means the State Employees’ Leave Bank.

(e) “Leave Donation Program” means the Employee-to-Employee Leave Donation Program.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1020 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1020
§9–1020.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor and the State Archivist, the Commission may accept, on behalf of the State:

(i) a gift of any painting or other object of decorative art; and

(ii) a loan of any painting or other object of decorative art.

(2) The Commission shall care for any object of decorative art accepted under this section.

(b) With the approval of the Governor, the State Archivist:

(1) may accept a gift of money from any public or private source; and

(2) shall administer and use the gift of money in accordance with any conditions of the gift.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-235 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-235
§9–235.
Status: in_force

The Department shall send to the local health official and the local soil conservation district:

(1) A copy of any sewage sludge utilization permit issued in the county;

(2) Notice of the denial of an application in the county for a sewage sludge utilization permit;

(3) Notice of the suspension, revocation, modification, or termination of a sewage sludge utilization permit issued in the county;

(4) A copy of any notice, complaint, or order that the Department issues in the county under Part III of this subtitle; and

(5) A copy of any report filed with the Department pursuant to a condition of the permit.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-254 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-254
§9–254.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Grocery store” means an entity:

(i) whose primary business is selling food at retail to the general public for off–premises consumption; and

(ii) at least 20% of the gross receipts of which are derived from the retail sale of fresh produce, meats, and dairy products.

(3) “Low–income area” means an area designated, by law, by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation as a low–income area for purposes of a tax credit under this section.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is used for a grocery store located in a low–income area.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

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

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

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-909 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 9 / Section 9A-909
§9A–909.
Status: in_force

(a) Consummation of a merger has the effects provided in this section.

(b) The separate existence of each partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, corporation, or business trust party to the articles, except the successor, ceases.

(c) The interest of each partner of a partnership party to the articles of merger that are to be converted or exchanged under the terms of the articles of merger cease to exist, subject to the rights of an objecting partner under § 9A-905 of this subtitle.

(d) In addition to any other purposes and powers set forth in the articles of merger, if the articles provide, the successor has the purpose and powers of each party to the articles.

(e) (1) The assets of each party to the articles of merger, including any legacies that it would have been capable of taking, transfer to, vest in, and devolve upon the successor without further act or deed.

(2) Confirmatory deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the transfer may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the nonsurviving party to the articles of merger by its last acting authorized persons, general partners, officers, trustees, or by the appropriate authorized persons, general partners, officers, or trustees, or members of the successor.

(f) (1) (i) The successor is liable for all the debts and obligations of each nonsurviving party to the articles of merger.

(ii) An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against any nonsurviving party to the articles of merger:

1. May be prosecuted to judgment as if the merger had not taken place; or

2. On motion of the successor or any party, the successor may be substituted as a party, and the judgment against the nonsurviving party to the articles of merger shall constitute a judgment against the successor.

(2) A merger does not impair the rights of creditors or a lien on the property of any partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, corporation, or business trust party to the articles of merger.

(3) Subject to Subtitles 7 and 8 of this title, a partner of a nonsurviving partnership remains liable for all the debts and obligations of the nonsurviving partnership party to the articles of merger.

(g) A partner of the surviving partnership is liable for:

(1) All obligations of a party to the merger for which the partner was personally liable before the merger;

(2) All other obligations of the surviving partnership incurred before the merger by a party to the merger, but those obligations may be satisfied only out of property of the surviving partnership; and

(3) Except as provided in § 9A-306(c) of this title, all obligations of the surviving partnership incurred after the merger takes effect.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-696 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-696
§9–696.
Status: in_force

If bonds issued under this subtitle are guaranteed by more than 1 member county, the liability of each member county on its guarantee is in proportion to the assessable base of that part of the property of the county that is in the service areas for which the bonds were issued as that proportion relates to the assessable base of all property in all the service areas for which the bonds were issued.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 9-107 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-107
§9–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Treasurer shall pay a unit of the State government for a loss that is covered under § 9-105 of this title, without regard to whether the unit is funded wholly or partly from general, special, or federal funds.

(b) (1) The unit of the State government that had State property at the time of its loss or damage and the Treasurer jointly shall determine the value of the property.

(2) The Office of the Attorney General shall determine and certify to the Treasurer the value of a liability claim against the State.

(3) The Treasurer may not pay from the Fund any money for loss or liability in excess of the value certified under this subsection.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the 1st $1,000 of value of each loss, damage, or liability occurrence of a unit shall be paid from its appropriations in the State budget unless, on recommendation of the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Treasurer reduces the amount.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-638.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-638.1
§9–638.
Status: in_force

§9–638.1.

(a) This section applies to:

(1) a nongovernmental unit that employs at least one covered employee;

(2) a county; and

(3) a municipal corporation.

(b) A covered employee under this section means an individual who:

(1) is entitled to compensation for claims arising from events occurring on or before January 1, 1988; and

(2) filed the claims for compensation paid by a nongovernmental unit, a county, or a municipal corporation.

(c) Compensation paid to a covered employee under this Part V of this subtitle is subject to an annual cost of living adjustment if the employer, county, or municipal corporation chooses to provide an adjustment.

(d) On or before June 30 of each year, the Department of Commerce shall determine and report to the Commission the rate of change in the Consumer Price Index in the preceding calendar year, using as the Consumer Price Index the lower of:

(1) the Consumer Price Index (all urban consumers, all item index) published by the United States Department of Labor for the Washington Metropolitan Area; or

(2) the United States city average consumer price index (all urban consumers, all item index).

(e) On or before July 31 of each year, the Commission shall publish the amount of the cost of living adjustment that shall become effective on January 1 of the following year.

(f) The compensation payable to a covered employee under this Part V of this subtitle may be adjusted by:

(1) multiplying the initial rate of compensation by the cost of living adjustment; and

(2) adding the product to the compensation, as adjusted, paid during the prior year.

(g) (1) If a covered employee who is entitled to compensation under this Part V of this subtitle also receives federal Social Security disability insurance benefits, the adjusted annual compensation paid shall be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid a diminution of the federal Social Security disability insurance benefits.

(2) If federal Social Security law on disability insurance benefits no longer imposes a diminution in the payment of the adjustment in compensation, payments of compensation shall be made to the full extent allowed under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-08 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-08
§9–11A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-12 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-12
§9–6A–12.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall register any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-347 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-347
§9–347.
Status: in_force

(a) Grants or loans may be awarded under this section to any State or local governmental entity responsible by law for the provision of sewerage systems in order to finance construction of those systems so as to satisfy State water quality standards and policies.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subsection (d), combined State and federal assistance shall not exceed 87 1/2 percent of federally eligible costs.

(2) Combined State and federal assistance under this section shall not exceed 77 1/2 percent if the Department has determined that:

(i) A project is eligible for federal construction grant funding before October 1, 1984; and

(ii) The information required by the federal government or the Department has not been provided by the applicant in a timely fashion to allow approval by that date.

(c) State grants or loans authorized under this section may only be used to finance projects for which construction grant funding under the federal Clean Water Act has been awarded.

(d) For projects which contain innovative or alternative technology as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, State and federal assistance may not exceed 96 1/4 percent of eligible costs for that technology.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-314.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314.1
§9–314.
Status: in_force

§9–314.1.

(a) (1) If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:

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

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

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

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

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

(b) If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:

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

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

(c) The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4014 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 40 / Section 9-4014
§9–4014.
Status: in_force

The Unit shall:

(1) evaluate at each facility:

(i) the child advocacy grievance process;

(ii) the Department’s monitoring process;

(iii) the treatment of and services to youth;

(iv) the physical conditions of the facility; and

(v) the adequacy of staffing;

(2) review all reports of disciplinary actions, grievances, and grievance dispositions received from each facility and alterations in the status or placement of a child that result in more security, additional obligations, or less personal freedom;

(3) receive copies of the grievances submitted to the Department;

(4) perform unannounced site visits and on–site inspections of facilities;

(5) receive and review all incident reports submitted to the Department from facilities;

(6) receive reports of the findings of child protective services investigations of allegations of abuse or neglect of a child in a facility;

(7) ensure that each facility is in compliance with the regulations applicable to residential facilities;

(8) monitor the implementation of educational programs at each residential facility;

(9) collaborate with the Department, the Department of Human Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy in all matters related to the licensing and monitoring of children’s residential facilities; and

(10) have a representative available to attend meetings of the advisory boards established under § 9–230 of the Human Services Article and meetings of the Juvenile Services Education Board established under § 9–502 of the Human Services Article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-629 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-629
§9–629.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association may reorganize, partially liquidate, or dissolve if:

(1) It complies with Title 3 of the Corporations and Associations Article; and

(2) The Division Director approves the plan of reorganization, partial liquidation, or dissolution.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

By mutual agreement with a county or counties, the Commissioner of Correction may transfer a minimum security incarcerated individual to a local correctional facility operated by the county or counties for participation in community–oriented correctional programs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2708 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2708
§9–2708.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may not allow an individual who is not a consumer to loiter about the place of business for which the license is issued.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-334 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-334
§9–334.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the complaint is directed has violated:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.

(b) A complaint issued under this section shall:

(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated; and

(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-626 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-626
§9–626.
Status: in_force

In an action arising from a transaction in which the amount of a deficiency or surplus is in issue, the following rules apply:

(1) A secured party need not prove compliance with the provisions of this subtitle relating to collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance unless the debtor or a secondary obligor places the secured party’s compliance in issue.

(2) If the secured party’s compliance is placed in issue, the secured party has the burden of establishing that the collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance was conducted in accordance with this subtitle.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in § 9-628, if a secured party fails to prove that the collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance was conducted in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle relating to collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance, the liability of a debtor or a secondary obligor for a deficiency is limited to an amount by which the sum of the secured obligation, expenses, and attorney’s fees exceeds the greater of:

(A) The proceeds of the collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance; or

(B) The amount of proceeds that would have been realized had the noncomplying secured party proceeded in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle relating to collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance.

(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), the amount of proceeds that would have been realized is equal to the sum of the secured obligation, expenses, and attorney’s fees unless the secured party proves that the amount is less than that sum.

(5) If a deficiency or surplus is calculated under § 9-615(f), the debtor or obligor has the burden of establishing that the amount of proceeds of the disposition is significantly below the range of prices that a complying disposition to a person other than the secured party, a person related to the secured party, or a secondary obligor would have brought.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each sprinkler system required under this section shall:

(1) be installed in accordance with accepted engineering practices that meet the standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies under the regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission or the local authority with jurisdiction over the enforcement of fire and building codes;

(2) meet the requirements of the current National Fire Protection Association standards; and

(3) be approved by the State Fire Marshal or the local authority with jurisdiction over the enforcement of fire codes.

(b) (1) In a jurisdiction in which building permits are issued, a sprinkler system shall be installed in:

(i) each newly constructed dormitory, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or multifamily residential dwelling for which the initial building permit is issued on or after July 1, 1990; and

(ii) each newly constructed town house for which the initial building permit is issued on or after July 1, 1992.

(2) In a jurisdiction in which building permits are not issued, a sprinkler system shall be installed in:

(i) each dormitory, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or multifamily residential dwelling on which construction begins on or after July 1, 1990; and

(ii) each town house on which construction begins on or after July 1, 1992.

(c) If a dwelling unit is not serviced by a public water system, subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-303 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall determine the form of the independent legal entity constituting the Fund in accordance with the organizational documents of the Fund.

(b) In accordance with the organizational documents of the Fund, an entity contributing money to the Fund may be entitled to receive:

(1) interests in the Fund in proportion to the entity’s contribution, in an amount and in a form that the Board determines; and

(2) a return on its contribution to the Fund based on:

(i) the entity’s share; and

(ii) a fixed rate of return or the amount of any dividends, royalties, or other earnings of the Fund, or on another formula and in a form that the Board determines.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-621 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-621
§9–621.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a covered employee is temporarily totally disabled due to an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals two-thirds of the average weekly wage of the covered employee, but:

(i) does not exceed the average weekly wage of the State; and

(ii) is not less than $50.

(2) If the average weekly wage of the covered employee is less than $50 at the time of the accidental personal injury or the last injurious exposure to the hazards of the occupational disease, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals the average weekly wage of the covered employee.

(b) The employer or its insurer shall pay the compensation for the period that the covered employee is temporarily totally disabled.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board:

(1) may decertify a voting system previously certified if the State Board determines that the system no longer merits certification; and

(2) shall decertify a previously certified voting system if the voting system no longer meets one or more of the standards in § 9–102(d)(1)(i) through (iii) of this subtitle.

(b) The State Board shall determine the effective date and conditions of the decertification.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Payment for sick leave taken under this subtitle for personal illness or disability constitutes a separate benefit on account of sickness and is not a continuation of salary.

(b) Payment for sick leave taken under this subtitle for any reason not specified in subsection (a) of this section is a continuation of salary.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-123 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-123
§9–123.
Status: in_force

A State lottery ticket or share may not be bought by and a prize may not be given to:

(1) an officer or employee of the Agency; or

(2) an individual who is a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of an officer or employee of the Agency and resides in the principal residence of the officer or employee.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-239 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-239
§9–239.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Existing electricity generation facility” means an electricity generation facility that:

(i) exists in a county before June 1, 2001; and

(ii) receives approval for a modification under § 7–205 of the Public Utilities Article.

(3) “Machinery and equipment of a new electricity generation facility” means machinery and equipment used in the generation of electricity at a new electricity generation facility.

(4) “Machinery and equipment of an existing electricity generation facility” means machinery and equipment used in the generation of electricity and added as part of an expansion of an existing electricity generation facility for the purpose of increasing electricity production at the existing electricity generation facility.

(5) “New electricity generation facility” means an electricity generation facility that:

(i) locates in a county on or after June 1, 2001; and

(ii) receives a certificate of public convenience and necessity under § 7–207 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, to the extent that a county grants a personal property tax credit for the machinery and equipment of a new electricity generation facility or the machinery and equipment of an existing electricity generation facility, the machinery and equipment may not be treated as taxable personal property for the purpose of computing any payments of State aid to education under § 5–202 of the Education Article or other payments of State aid to counties or municipal corporations that by law are based on the assessment of property.

(c) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to any personal property unless the county submits to the Department, on or before October 31 of the taxable year for which the tax credit for the property is granted, the information required under § 9–201(b) of this subtitle regarding the tax credit.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-707 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-707
§9–707.
Status: in_force

(a) If an accidental personal injury causes disability for more than 3 days or death, the employer shall report the accidental personal injury and the disability or death to the Commission within 10 days after receiving oral or written notice of the disability or death.

(b) On learning or receiving notice that a covered employee has been disabled due to an occupational disease, the employer promptly shall report the disability to the Commission.

(c) Each report under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall state:

(1) whether the accidental personal injury or occupational disease arose out of and in the course of employment;

(2) the time, cause, and nature of the disability and the accidental personal injury or occupational disease;

(3) the probable duration of the disability; and

(4) any other information that the Commission may require by regulation.

(d) The Commission shall provide the Commissioner of Labor and Industry with electronic access to the data contained in the reports filed under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-932 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-932
§9–932.
Status: in_force

In this Part IV of this subtitle, “Commission” means the War Memorial Commission.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-627 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-627
§9–627.
Status: in_force

(a) The fact that a greater amount could have been obtained by a collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance at a different time or in a different method from that selected by the secured party is not of itself sufficient to preclude the secured party from establishing that the collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance was made in a commercially reasonable manner.

(b) A disposition of collateral is made in a commercially reasonable manner if the disposition is made:

(1) In the usual manner on any recognized market;

(2) At the price current in any recognized market at the time of the disposition; or

(3) Otherwise in conformity with reasonable commercial practices among dealers in the type of property that was the subject of the disposition.

(c) A collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance is commercially reasonable if it has been approved:

(1) In a judicial proceeding;

(2) By a bona fide creditors’ committee;

(3) By a representative of creditors; or

(4) By an assignee for the benefit of creditors.

(d) Approval under subsection (c) need not be obtained, and lack of approval does not mean that the collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance is not commercially reasonable.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2507 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2507
§9–2507.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1, 2029, and each January 1 thereafter, a service provider seeking reimbursement for services provided under an approved producer responsibility plan under § 9–2505 of this subtitle shall register with the Department by submitting the following information:

(1) The contact information for an individual representing the service provider;

(2) The address of the service provider; and

(3) (i) If applicable to the services provided, a report of the total amount billed for collection for covered entities, processing services, and transfer station operations provided during the immediately preceding calendar year; and

(ii) If possible, values under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be disaggregated by whether the value is for collection, processing, or transfer.

(b) A service provider receiving reimbursement or funding under an approved producer responsibility plan shall:

(1) As applicable to the services offered by and service area of the service provider, provide covered services for:

(i) Covered materials included on the lists established under § 9–2508 of this subtitle;

(ii) A refill system; or

(iii) Reusable covered materials;

(2) Register with the Department under subsection (a) of this section;

(3) Submit invoices to the producer responsibility organization for reimbursement for services rendered, as provided under an approved producer responsibility plan;

(4) Meet performance standards established in an approved producer responsibility plan under § 9–2505 of this subtitle;

(5) Ensure that covered materials are sent to responsible end markets;

(6) Provide documentation to the producer responsibility organization on the amounts, covered material types, and weights of covered materials by covered service method;

(7) Display the service provider’s price, less the reimbursement from the producer responsibility organization as determined under § 9–2505 of this subtitle when invoicing customers; and

(8) Otherwise comply with all other applicable requirements of this subtitle.

(c) (1) A service provider may designate as confidential any proprietary information provided to:

(i) The Department under this section; or

(ii) A person determining reimbursement rates under § 9–2505 of this subtitle.

(2) Information designated as confidential under this subsection is not subject to disclosure under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article (the Maryland Public Information Act), except that the information may be disclosed as summarized or aggregated data if doing so does not directly or indirectly disclose the proprietary information of any specific facility.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-274 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-274
§9–274.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on an apartment building or a condominium building that is used on or after July 1, 2024, for the purposes of a local housing program for homeless individuals or families.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

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

(3) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-639 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-639
§9–639.
Status: in_force

Compensation for a permanent total disability under this Part V of this subtitle shall be paid in addition to and consecutively with compensation for a temporary total disability under Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-913 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-913
§9–913.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in this title, any violation of any provision of this title or any regulation adopted in accordance with this title by a director, officer, controlling person, or employee of an association is punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 18 months, or both.

(b) (1) In addition to any of the remedies provided by this title or Title 8 of this article, the willful omission, making, or concurrence in making or publishing a written report, exhibit, or entry in a financial statement on the books of the association, which contains a material statement known to be false, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine not more than $100,000, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years, or both.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, “material” means “substantial and important as to influence a reasonable and prudent businessman or investor”.

(c) In addition to any other remedies provided by this title or Title 8 of this article, the knowing declaration of a dividend in violation of § 9–324 of this title, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine not more than $100,000, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years, or both.

(d) Any officer, director, controlling person, agent, or employee of an association who makes a loan for his own use and benefit with an attempt to conceal that from the Division of Savings and Loan Associations, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $100,000, or imprisoned in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years, or both.

(e) Any officer, director, controlling person, agent, or employee connected in any capacity with an association who makes a false statement to an employee or agent of the Division of Savings and Loan Associations with the intent to deceive, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $100,000, or imprisoned in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years, or both.

(f) Any person who aids or abets any other person in the violation of the provisions of this title or Title 8 of this article as described in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned in the penitentiary for not more than 1 year, or both.

(g) The Division Director shall furnish to the Attorney General, or the proper prosecuting attorney, information obtained by the Division Director evidencing a violation of the laws relating to savings and loan associations and related entities.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

An employment agency may not:

(1) knowingly refer a client to a job if any condition of the job violates any law;

(2) refer a client to an establishment where a labor dispute exists;

(3) as a condition of providing service to a client, require the client before acceptance of a job to execute:

(i) a promissory note; or

(ii) an instrument with warrant of attorney that authorizes confession of judgment;

(4) advertise a job for which there is no order by an employer on file;

(5) send a client to an employer for a job with no order on file for the job unless:

(i) the employer previously requested regular interviews with qualified clients, the client is qualified, and the employment agency confirms the request before sending the client to the employer; or

(ii) the employment agency tells the client that the employment agency has no order for the job;

(6) split a fee with an employer or representative of an employer, except that the employment agency may accept from an employer all or part of a service fee for a client if the employment agency tells the client of the payment;

(7) charge a client a registration fee or collect in advance from a client a payment for service to be performed for the client to obtain employment;

(8) publish or cause to be published any false, fraudulent, or misleading information or promise;

(9) solicit for other employment an individual who is employed by an employer with whom the employment agency placed the individual, unless the individual reactivates the application;

(10) engage in fraud or dishonest dealing; or

(11) violate this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1727 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1727
§9–1727.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a manufacturer that sells or offers for sale a new covered electronic device in the State.

(b) A manufacturer may not sell or offer for sale to any person in the State a new covered electronic device unless:

(1) The covered electronic device is labeled with the name of the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s brand label; and

(2) The manufacturer has registered with and, if applicable, submitted a registration fee to the Department as provided under this part.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to Washington County.

(b) This subtitle:

(1) is in addition to any existing fire safety laws; and

(2) does not limit the authority of the State Fire Prevention Commission or State Fire Marshal to act under existing fire safety laws.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-314 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-314
§9–314.
Status: in_force

(a) A security interest in investment property, deposit accounts, letter-of-credit rights, electronic chattel paper, or electronic documents may be perfected by control of the collateral under § 7-106, § 9-104, § 9-105, § 9-106, or § 9-107.

(b) A security interest in deposit accounts, electronic chattel paper, letter-of-credit rights, or electronic documents is perfected by control under § 7-106, § 9-104, § 9-105, or § 9-107 when the secured party obtains control and remains perfected by control only while the secured party retains control.

(c) A security interest in investment property is perfected by control under § 9-106 from the time the secured party obtains control and remains perfected by control until:

(1) The secured party does not have control; and

(2) One of the following occurs:

(A) If the collateral is a certificated security, the debtor has or acquires possession of the security certificate;

(B) If the collateral is an uncertificated security, the issuer has registered or registers the debtor as the registered owner; or

(C) If the collateral is a security entitlement, the debtor is or becomes the entitlement holder.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-404 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-404
§9A–404.
Status: in_force

Each advertisement for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services that is in the name of a person who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services shall contain the license number and name of a master, master restricted, or limited license holder whom the person employs and designates to direct and control the provision of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services through the business of the person.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-505 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, an employer shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to a covered employee for loss of hearing by the covered employee due to industrial noise in the frequencies of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 hertz.

(b) An employer is not liable for compensation for occupational deafness under subsection (a) of this section unless the covered employee claiming benefits worked for the employer in employment that exposed the covered employee to harmful noise for at least 90 days.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1606 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1606
§9–1606.
Status: in_force

A property deeded before January 1, 1994, and improved with a residence before January 1, 2007, is exempt from the subdivision regulations adopted by the county under Title 5 of this article for purposes of constructing additions to the residence or accessory buildings.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-628 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-628
§9–628.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association may effect a statutory merger into any other savings and loan association, any savings bank, or any out-of-state association as defined in § 9-1001(i) of this title if the plan of statutory merger:

(1) Complies with Title 3 of the Corporations and Associations Article;

(2) Is approved by:

(i) The board of directors of both the successor and the transferor;

(ii) The shareholders or members of a transferor association; and

(iii) The Division Director; and

(3) The out-of-state association complies with § 9-1004 of this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1721 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1721
§9–1721.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part is intended to regulate or otherwise to interfere with the conduct of a consumer or farmer who composts organic materials generated on a farm or residential site controlled by that consumer or farmer for the production of safe compost to be used by the consumer or farmer for personal, household, family, or agricultural purposes.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), this section applies if:

(1) There is no outstanding secured obligation; and

(2) The secured party is not committed to make advances, incur obligations, or otherwise give value.

(b) Within 10 days after receiving an authenticated demand by the debtor, a secured party shall send to an account debtor that has received notification of an assignment to the secured party as assignee under § 9-406(a) an authenticated record that releases the account debtor from any further obligation to the secured party.

(c) This section does not apply to an assignment constituting the sale of an account, chattel paper, or payment intangible.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1607.2 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1607.2
§9–1607.
Status: in_force

§9–1607.2.

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, regulations adopted in accordance with § 10–206(a)(1) of this article shall apply to a proceeding before the Office, regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases).

(b) Unless a federal or State law or regulation requires that a federal or State procedure shall be observed, the regulations specified in subsection (a) of this section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-510 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-510
§9–510.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 9–512 of this subtitle, a staff meeting shall be open to the public.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1002
§9–1002.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:

(i) engages in the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle on its premises for consumption anywhere in a video lottery facility; and

(ii) is operated as a concession independent of a Class BWL–VLF license.

(3) “Video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(b) There is a Class BWL–VLC (video lottery concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to one or more concessionaires operating in a video lottery facility.

(d) (1) The license authorizes:

(i) the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption:

1. anywhere in the video lottery facility; or

2. on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license;

(ii) the playing of music and dancing; and

(iii) the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder during those days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.

(2) Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under a Class BWL–VLC license may be taken anywhere in the video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license.

(e) The hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation of a video lottery facility.

(f) (1) The annual license fee is $5,000.

(2) The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.

(g) A penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of a holder of a Class BWL–VLC license shall apply to the concessionaire that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, try to influence, intimidate, or impede a juror, a witness, or an officer of a court of the State or of the United States in the performance of the person’s official duties.

(b) A person may not solicit another person to, by threat, force, or corrupt means, try to influence, intimidate, or impede a juror, a witness, or an officer of the court of the State or of the United States in the performance of the person’s official duties.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(2) If an act described in subsection (a) of this section is taken in connection with a proceeding involving a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to all kinds of direct insurance, except:

(1) life insurance;

(2) health insurance;

(3) mortgage guaranty insurance;

(4) annuities;

(5) insurance written on a surplus lines basis under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(6) insurance written by a risk retention group; and

(7) insurance written by an unauthorized insurer.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association may classify its savings accounts according to the character, amount, duration, or regularity of additions to the accounts.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-901 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 9 / Section 9A-901
§9A–901.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, a partnership may be a party to a statutory merger pursuant to this subtitle and may merge into one or more:

(1) Partnerships;

(2) Limited liability companies;

(3) Limited partnerships;

(4) Corporations having capital stock; or

(5) Business trusts having transferable units of beneficial interest.

(b) One or more partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, corporations having capital stock, or business trusts having transferable units of beneficial interest may merge into a partnership.

(c) Before a partnership may be a party to a statutory merger pursuant to this subtitle, such partnership must have on file with the Department either (1) a statement of authority filed pursuant to § 9A-303 of this title or (2) a certificate of limited liability partnership filed pursuant to § 9A-1001 of this title.

(d) The statutory merger provisions of this subtitle do not preclude a partnership from being converted or merged by agreement or by operation of law.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-618 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-618
§9–618.
Status: in_force

(a) Promptly after it is created and its officers are elected, each district shall notify the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of:

(1) The principal office of the district; and

(2) The name and address of each officer of the district.

(b) Within 10 days after the district makes any change in the location of the district’s principal office, the district shall notify the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the change.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-109 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) “Authorized representative” means a person authorized by the patient to assert the privilege granted by this section and until permitted by the patient to make disclosure, the person whose communications are privileged.

(2) “Licensed psychologist” means a person who is licensed to practice psychology under the laws of Maryland.

(3) “Patient” means a person who communicates or receives services regarding the diagnosis or treatment of his mental or emotional disorder from a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, or any other person participating directly or vitally with either in rendering those services in consultation with or under direct supervision of a psychiatrist or psychologist.

(4) “Psychiatrist” means a person licensed to practice medicine who devotes a substantial proportion of his time to the practice of psychiatry.

(b) Unless otherwise provided, in all judicial, legislative, or administrative proceedings, a patient or the patient’s authorized representative has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent a witness from disclosing:

(1) Communications relating to diagnosis or treatment of the patient; or

(2) Any information that by its nature would show the existence of a medical record of the diagnosis or treatment.

(c) If a patient is incompetent to assert or waive this privilege, a guardian shall be appointed and shall act for the patient. A previously appointed guardian has the same authority.

(d) There is no privilege if:

(1) A disclosure is necessary for the purposes of placing the patient in a facility for mental illness;

(2) A judge finds that the patient, after being informed there will be no privilege, makes communications in the course of an examination ordered by the court and the issue at trial involves his mental or emotional disorder;

(3) In a civil or criminal proceeding:

(i) The patient introduces his mental condition as an element of his claim or defense; or

(ii) After the patient’s death, his mental condition is introduced by any party claiming or defending through or as a beneficiary of the patient;

(4) The patient, an authorized representative of the patient, or the personal representative of the patient makes a claim against the psychiatrist or licensed psychologist for malpractice;

(5) Related to civil or criminal proceedings under defective delinquency proceedings;

(6) The patient expressly consents to waive the privilege, or in the case of death or disability, his personal or authorized representative waives the privilege for purpose of making claim or bringing suit on a policy of insurance on life, health, or physical condition;

(7) In a criminal proceeding against a patient or former patient alleging that the patient or former patient has harassed or threatened or committed another criminal act against the psychiatrist or licensed psychologist, the disclosure is necessary to prove the charge;

(8) In a peace order proceeding under Title 3, Subtitle 15 of this article in which the psychiatrist or licensed psychologist is a petitioner and a patient or former patient is a respondent, the disclosure is necessary to obtain relief; or

(9) In an extreme risk protective order proceeding under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the Public Safety Article in which the psychiatrist or licensed psychologist is a petitioner and a patient or former patient is a respondent, the disclosure is necessary to obtain relief.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20D-04 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20D / Section 9-20D-04
§9–20D–04.
Status: in_force

(a) Under a Program created in accordance with § 9–20D–03(a) of this subtitle, a regulated sustainable energy contract shall:

(1) meet the requirements established by the Administration under subsection (d) of this section; and

(2) require, for each property expected to be subject to the regulated sustainable energy contract, the qualified contractor to notify, by first–class certified mail, any party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on property of:

(i) the expected existence and terms of the regulated sustainable energy contract; and

(ii) the right of the party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust to object to the contract as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) A party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on property that would be subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract has 30 days from receipt of the notice required under subsection (a)(2) of this section to object to the contract.

(2) Any objection to the contract on the part of a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on the property must be in writing and addressed to the owner of the property and the qualified contractor.

(c) If an objection is made under subsection (b) of this section by a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on the property, the regulated sustainable energy contract may not become effective and if executed shall be void.

(d) When creating a Program under this subtitle, the Administration shall, by order or regulation, establish specific requirements for a regulated sustainable energy contract under this subtitle, including:

(1) terms and conditions, including:

(i) interest rates, schedules, and rates for repayment;

(ii) a requirement that, if there is no objection by a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust, the regulated sustainable energy contract be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located;

(iii) time frames for the recordation; and

(iv) any terms and conditions required to create and enforce a lien under the Maryland Contract Lien Act, Title 14, Subtitle 2 of the Real Property Article;

(2) eligibility requirements for property owners that give due regard to the owner’s ability to pay in a manner substantially similar to the requirements for a mortgage loan under §§ 12–127, 12–311, 12–409.1, 12–925, and 12–1029 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(3) mechanisms:

(i) for quality control; and

(ii) to ensure that the savings to the property owner under a regulated sustainable energy contract outweigh the cost of the regulated sustainable energy contract.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-505 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

Alternative and equivalent fire and safety requirements are allowed in acute care hospitals in accordance with current nationally recognized codes and standards adopted by the appropriate authority with jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-614 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-614
§9–614.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “amendment” means an amendment to the articles of incorporation of a district.

(b) In accordance with this section, a district may adopt amendments that:

(1) Can be included lawfully in original articles of incorporation; and

(2) Change the district’s:

(i) Name;

(ii) Powers; or

(iii) Purposes.

(c) To adopt amendments, the sanitary commission shall adopt a resolution that:

(1) Directs that the proposed amendment be submitted to each member county; and

(2) Discloses the text of the proposed amendment by printing:

(i) The text of the entire articles of organization as the articles of organization would read after adoption of the proposed amendment;

(ii) The text of a provision in the articles of incorporation as that provision would read after adoption of the proposed amendment; or

(iii) The material whose addition to or removal from the articles of incorporation is proposed.

(d) By ordinance or resolution, the governing body of each member county shall adopt or reject the proposed amendment.

(e) (1) If the governing body of each member county adopts the proposed articles of amendment, two authorized officers of the district shall:

(i) Verify the facts set forth in the articles of amendment;

(ii) Put the district’s seal on the articles of amendment; and

(iii) Sign the articles of amendment.

(2) The articles of amendment shall include:

(i) The name and address of the principal office of the district;

(ii) A statement that the amendment was proposed by the sanitary commissioners;

(iii) A statement that each member county adopted the amendment; and

(iv) The text of the amendment.

(f) The district shall file the articles of amendment with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-215 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-215
§9–215.
Status: in_force

A motor carrier shall pay the motor carrier tax for a period with the return that covers the period, in accordance with regulations of the Comptroller.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-918 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-918
§9–918.
Status: in_force

On June 1, 1992 any savings and loan association that is chartered under the provisions of this title shall be placed in receivership in accordance with § 9-708 of this title.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-235 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-235
§9–235.
Status: in_force

An individual is not a covered employee while performing a service only for aid or sustenance from a charitable or religious organization.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-705 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-705
§9–705.
Status: in_force

A person who finds or gains possession of an identification badge or identification card required under § 9-704 of this subtitle shall surrender immediately the identification badge or identification card to the nearest police station.