Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1004 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1004
§13–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a body corporate and politic known as the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority.

(b) The Authority is an instrumentality of the State and a public corporation by that name, style, and title.

(c) The Authority is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of the State government.

(d) The exercise by the Authority of the powers conferred by this subtitle is the performance of an essential public function.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-410 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The health officer for Washington County or the health officer’s designee may issue a citation to a person believed to be committing a violation of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article or a related violation of a provision of the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(2) The citation shall bear a certification attesting to the truth of the matters set forth in the citation.

(3) The health officer shall keep a copy of the citation.

(b) The citation shall contain:

(1) the name and address of the person charged;

(2) the nature of the violation;

(3) the location and time of the violation;

(4) the amount of the fine;

(5) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid; and

(6) a notice of the person’s right to elect to stand trial for the violation.

(c) (1) A fine not exceeding $1,000 may be imposed for each violation.

(2) The County Commissioners of Washington County may:

(i) establish a schedule of additional fines for each violation; and

(ii) adopt procedures for the collection of the fines.

(d) (1) A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the offense by filing notice of intent to stand trial with the health officer at least 5 days before the payment date specified in the citation.

(2) After receiving the notice of intention to stand trial, the health officer shall forward a copy of the citation and the notice to the District Court having venue.

(3) After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:

(i) schedule the case for trial; and

(ii) notify the defendant of the trial date.

(4) All fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected by the District Court for violations of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article shall be remitted to the county.

(e) (1) Washington County shall send a notice of the violation to the last known address of a person who:

(i) receives a citation for a violation;

(ii) fails to pay the fine by the date of payment specified in the citation; and

(iii) fails to file a notice of intention to stand trial.

(2) If, after 15 days from the date the notice is sent, the citation is not satisfied, the person is liable for an additional fine not exceeding twice the original fine.

(3) If, after 35 days from the date the notice is sent, the citation is not paid, the health officer may request adjudication of the case through the District Court.

(4) If the health officer requests adjudication under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and summon the defendant to appear.

(f) In a proceeding before the District Court, a violation of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article shall be prosecuted in the same manner and to the same extent as a municipal infraction under §§ 6–108 through 6–115 of this article.

(g) The County Commissioners of Washington County may authorize the County Attorney, the State’s Attorney, or another attorney to prosecute a violation of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article.

(h) If the District Court finds that a person has committed a violation of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article, the person shall be liable for the costs of the court proceedings.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Division may enter into an agreement with a person in the State to submit a dispute arising under this title to arbitration in accordance with the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.

(b) (1) The Division may administer a program of voluntary arbitration of consumer disputes, including:

(i) The recruitment and training of volunteer arbitrators; and

(ii) The education of the public and business community as to the benefits of arbitration.

(2) The Division shall provide clerical help and office space for arbitration tribunals.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-404 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The trustee need not give bond.

(b) (1) A trustee who receives a check under § 13-403 of this subtitle shall:

(i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, deposit the check in any financial institution as defined in § 13-301 of this title; or

(ii) Invest or reinvest the proceeds of the check, directly or by securities or other interests of a broker or dealer, in:

1. General obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the United States or this State;

2. Other obligations of the United States or this State or of its political subdivisions, agencies, authorities, or municipal corporations that are rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized credit rating agency; or

3. Any open end management investment company or investment trust that is registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. § 80a-1 et seq., and that:

A. Meets the criteria of a money market fund that are specified in the federal Investment Company Act and the regulations adopted under that law; or

B. In a prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the federal government, states as a principal investment objective long-term growth or capital appreciation through investments in equity securities.

(2) If the trustee deposits the check in a financial institution under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the trustee may direct the financial institution to invest or reinvest the proceeds of the check in a certificate of deposit or other interest bearing account.

(3) Deposits in a financial institution under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may not exceed the amount of insurance provided for such deposits.

(4) Investments in money market funds under paragraph (1)(ii)3A of this subsection, investments in stock mutual funds under paragraph (1)(ii)3B of this subsection, and investments in any combination of both money market funds and stock mutual funds may not exceed 30% of the trust assets at the time of investment.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2204 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2204
§13–2204.
Status: in_force

A Child Abuse Medical Provider (Maryland CHAMP) may receive information from the Department and may consult with the Department on any case:

(1) Referred from the Children in Need of Assistance program;

(2) Concerning a child committed to the Department or a local department of social services; or

(3) Concerning a child who is the subject of a child abuse or neglect investigation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1015 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1015
§13–1015.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who willfully ships, imports, sells into or within, or transports within, this State cigarettes or other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid in violation of Title 12 of this article or § 16–219, § 16–222, § 16.5–215, or § 16.5–216 of the Business Regulation Article is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) (1) For a first violation, a person is subject to a mandatory fine of $150 for each carton of cigarettes or each package of other tobacco products transported.

(2) For each subsequent violation, a person is subject to a mandatory fine of $300 for each carton of cigarettes or each package of other tobacco products transported.

(c) In addition to the mandatory fine set forth in subsection (b) of this section, for a first or subsequent violation, a person may be subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-423 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-423
§13–423.
Status: in_force

(a) Each motor vehicle for which a permit is required from the Public Service Commission under § 9–201 of the Public Utilities Article shall be registered under this title.

(b) Each motor vehicle used in the interstate transportation of passengers for hire shall be registered under this title.

(c) The owner of a motor vehicle specified in subsection (a) of this section when registering or renewing the registration of the vehicle shall:

(1) Secure a permit from the Public Service Commission, or other appropriate agency, to operate on the highways;

(2) Present the permit to the Administration;

(3) Make application for registration or renewal of registration as required by the Administration; and

(4) Pay to the Administration all applicable fees required for registration under this title.

(d) No portion of the registration fee or other fees paid on vehicles required to be registered under this section will be refunded for any part of the year during which the vehicle is not used, unless pursuant to an order issued by an agency of the State or the United States government, the owner of the vehicle discontinues operation of the vehicle. If operation is discontinued a person may, at any time on or after the effective date of the order, surrender to the Administration the registration plates issued to the vehicle and apply for a refund of the registration fee paid for the vehicle prorated for the unused portion of the registration year.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-402.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402.1
§13–402.
Status: in_force

§13–402.1.

(a) The governing body of a county that has adopted home rule powers under Article XI-F of the Maryland Constitution may impose a transfer tax on an instrument of writing:

(1) recorded with the clerk of the circuit court for the county; or

(2) filed with the Department.

(b) A transfer tax imposed under this section:

(1) may not exceed 0.5%; and

(2) does not apply to an instrument of writing exempt from the State transfer tax under § 13-207 of this title.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1116 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1116
§13–1116.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds of any issue shall be payable solely from the property or receipts of the Authority, including without limitation:

(1) Fees, charges, or other revenues payable to the Authority;

(2) Payments by financial institutions, insurance companies, or others pursuant to letters or lines of credit, policies of insurance, or purchase agreements;

(3) Investment earnings from funds or accounts maintained under a bond resolution or trust agreement;

(4) Proceeds of refunding bonds; and

(5) Any other source authorized by law.

(b) The bonds do not constitute a debt, liability, or pledge of full faith and credit of the State and may not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or pledge of the full faith and credit of the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-939.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-939.1
§13–939.
Status: in_force

§13–939.1.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, for a rental vehicle as defined in § 11–148.1 of this article, the annual registration fee is the same as the annual registration fee based on the class of vehicle under this Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-412 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county transfer tax shall apply to the consideration payable for an instrument of writing.

(2) If a county transfer tax applies to mortgages or deeds of trust, the county transfer tax shall apply to the consideration payable or the principal amount of the debt secured for an instrument of writing.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the consideration:

(1) includes the amount of any mortgage or deed of trust assumed by the grantee; and

(2) subject to item (1) of this subsection, includes only the amount paid or delivered in return for the sale of the property and does not include the amount of any debt forgiven or no longer secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

(c) (1) A county transfer tax applies to the consideration paid for the transfer of a controlling interest in a real property entity as defined in § 13–103 of this title that has developed real property under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

(2) The consideration under this subsection shall be the actual payment made by the purchaser to the seller for the purchase of the interest.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-212 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-212
§13–212.
Status: in_force

(a) A license may not be issued or renewed under this subtitle until the applicant has:

(1) (i) Filed with the Secretary a financial statement, as provided in subsection (b) of this section, establishing the net worth of the applicant’s grain business; or

(ii) Posted a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash guaranty at least as large as the following amounts for the different types of licenses:

Type of license Minimum amounts

A $�15,000

B $35,000

C $100,000

D $100,000; and

(2) Demonstrated proof of insurance coverage as required by this subtitle.

(b) (1) An applicant for a Type A or B license shall submit a financial statement that:

(i) Is prepared and signed by a person other than the applicant or a member of the applicant’s business or family;

(ii) Establishes a net worth for the applicant; and

(iii) Is signed by the applicant.

(2) A Type C or D license may not be issued or renewed under this subtitle until the applicant has:

(i) Filed with the Secretary a financial statement reviewed by a certified public accountant establishing the net worth of the applicant’s business as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection; or

(ii) Filed with the Secretary a letter from a certified public accountant stating that a review of the applicant’s business records shows a net worth as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(3) The financial statement shall indicate a minimum net worth for each type of grain dealer’s license as follows:

Type of license Minimum amounts

A $�15,000

B $35,000

C $100,000

D $100,000
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-413 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-413
§13–413.
Status: in_force

(a) Interest, penalties, and collection fees shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as a tax.

(b) For purposes of this title, collection fees assessed pursuant to § 13-832 of this title shall be considered a penalty.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4A / Section 13-4A-01
§13–4A–01.
Status: in_force

There is a Health Education and Advocacy Unit in the Division.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person keeps records that do not contain the information required in § 9-209 of this article, the Comptroller may:

(1) compute the motor carrier tax by using a miles per gallon factor based on the best information in the possession of the Comptroller; and

(2) assess the tax due.

(b) If a person fails to keep records or to make records available to the Comptroller as required in § 9-209 of this article, the Comptroller shall:

(1) compute the motor carrier tax by using a miles per gallon factor based on the use, in the State, of 40 gallons of motor fuel for each commercial motor vehicle in the person’s fleet on each day during the period for which the records are not kept or made available; and

(2) assess the tax due.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1104 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1104
§13–1104.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not conduct bingo or a gaming event in the county.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

By agreement, a transfer tax under this title may be paid by any person.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-116 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-116
§13–116.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized insurer that issues coverage under this title may not engage in fronting agreements with unauthorized insurers with respect to any insurance written or issued in the State under which the authorized insurer by reinsurance or otherwise transfers to one or more unauthorized insurers:

(1) substantially the entire risk of loss under substantially all of the insurance written by the authorized insurer in the State;

(2) all of a kind, line, type, or class of insurance;

(3) all of the business produced through an insurance producer or agency;

(4) all of the business in a designated geographical area; or

(5) all of the business written on a policy form.

(b) (1) This section does not apply to an unauthorized insurer if the unauthorized insurer:

(i) files an annual statement with the Commissioner in accordance with § 4–116 of this article;

(ii) maintains reserves on its life insurance and health insurance business in accordance with § 5–203 and Title 5, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(iii) meets the requirements of Title 5, Subtitles 1 through 5 of this article with regard to the valuation of its assets and liabilities;

(iv) allows examination by the Commissioner in accordance with §§ 2–205 through 2–209 of this article; and

(v) has maintained on its behalf security on deposit with the Commissioner equal to the amount by which the capital and surplus required of an authorized insurer under §§ 4–104 and 4–105 of this article exceeds the actual capital and surplus of the unauthorized insurer.

(2) The security required under paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection may consist of:

(i) cash;

(ii) an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank domiciled in the State that may be terminated only after 30 days’ written notice sent by certified mail or electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this article to the Commissioner;

(iii) obligations, valued at the lower of market value or par value, that are general obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the federal government, the State, or a political subdivision of the State; or

(iv) any other type of security that would be acceptable to the Commissioner if posted by a domestic insurer or foreign insurer.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A grain dealer shall:

(1) Keep grain records showing the amount of grain bought, received, exchanged, or stored in the dealer’s grain business;

(2) Keep grain records at each place of business or at a central location within the State;

(3) Keep grain records for 3 years; and

(4) Make grain records available to the Secretary upon request.

(b) (1) If the Secretary reasonably believes that a person is acting as a grain dealer, and refuses to make business records available upon request, the Secretary may subpoena the business records of that person.

(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Secretary, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel obedience to the subpoena and the production of business records.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2430 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2430
§13–2430.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may not sell a tip jar packet to a person who does not have a tip jar license.

(b) Before selling a tip jar packet, a holder of a wholesaler’s license shall:

(1) obtain a gaming sticker from the agency; and

(2) affix the gaming sticker to the tip jar packet in the manner the county commissioners require.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1012 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1012
§13A–1012.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) resists apprehension;

(2) flees from apprehension;

(3) breaks arrest; or

(4) escapes from custody or confinement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

When it registers a vehicle, the Administration shall issue and deliver to the owner a registration card that contains:

(1) The date issued;

(2) The name and Maryland address of the owner;

(3) The registration number assigned by the Administration to the vehicle; and

(4) Such description of the vehicle as the Administrator determines.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Casino event” means any event that involves a card game, dice game, or roulette game.

(2) “Casino event” does not include a card game or dice game that is played for tokens for which no cash prize is offered or awarded.

(c) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other organized gaming event.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-316 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-316
§13–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the license of a person, the person shall surrender to the Secretary the agency license certificate and each branch office certificate of the person.

(b) The Secretary may not refund to a person whose license is suspended or revoked any fee paid under this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless excepted by § 13-201 of this subtitle, a security interest in a vehicle is not valid against any creditor of the owner or any subsequent transferee or secured party unless the security interest is perfected as provided in this subtitle.

(b) (1) A security interest is perfected by:

(i) Delivery to the Administration of every existing certificate of title of the vehicle and an application for certificate of title on the form and containing the information about the security interest that the Administration requires; and

(ii) Payment of a filing fee established by the Administration, which is in addition to any other fees that apply under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(2) The security interest is perfected at the time of the delivery and payment.

(c) (1) If a vehicle already is subject to a security interest when brought into this State, the validity of that security interest in this State is determined by the law (including the conflict of law rules) of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was located when the security interest attached, subject to the provisions of this subsection.

(2) If, at the time the security interest attached, the parties to the transaction understood that the vehicle would be kept in this State, and if, within 30 days after the security interest attached, the vehicle was brought into this State for purposes other than transportation through this State, the validity of the security interest in this State is determined by the laws of this State.

(3) If, before the vehicle was brought into this State, the security interest already was perfected under the laws of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was located when the security interest attached, the following rules apply:

(i) If the name of the secured party is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this State; and

(ii) If the name of the secured party is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction and if the law of that jurisdiction does not provide for certificates of title disclosing security interests, the security interest continues perfected in this State for 4 months and thereafter if, within the 4-month period, it is perfected in this State, but this security interest also may be perfected in this State after the expiration of the 4-month period, in which case perfection dates from the time of perfection in this State.

(4) If, before the vehicle was brought into this State, the security interest was not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction in which the vehicle was located when the security interest attached, it may be perfected in this State, in which case perfection dates from the time of perfection in this State.

(d) A secured party under this subtitle may obtain from the Administration a duplicate of the security interest filing as provided in § 13-953 of this title.

(e) Priority of a security interest in a vehicle perfected as provided under this section is governed by Title 9 of the Commercial Law Article, including § 9-317(e).
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agricultural land” means real property that is or was assessed on the basis of farm or agricultural use under § 8-209 of this article.

(c) “County agricultural land transfer tax” means the tax imposed under this subtitle.

(d) “Development rights” has the meaning stated in § 2-512(e) of the Agriculture Article.

(e) “Foundation” means the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any vehicle required to be registered under this title.

(b) (1) If a vehicle is not registered, a person may not drive the vehicle on a highway in this State.

(2) (i) If a person is convicted of a violation of this subsection that involved the use of an off–highway recreational vehicle on a highway, the court shall notify the Administration of the violation.

(ii) The Chief Judge of the District Court, in conjunction with the Administration, shall establish uniform procedures for reporting convictions described in this paragraph.

(c) If a vehicle is not registered, the owner of the vehicle may not knowingly allow the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State.

(d) If the required registration fee for a vehicle has not been paid, a person may not drive the vehicle on a highway in this State.

(e) If the required registration fee for a vehicle has not been paid, the owner of the vehicle may not knowingly allow the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State.

(f) If the registration of a vehicle is canceled, a person may not drive the vehicle on a highway in this State.

(g) If the registration of a vehicle is canceled, the owner of the vehicle may not knowingly allow the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State.

(h) If the registration of a vehicle is suspended, a person may not drive the vehicle on a highway in this State.

(i) If the registration of a vehicle is suspended, the owner of the vehicle may not knowingly allow the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State.

(j) If the registration of a vehicle is revoked, a person may not drive the vehicle on a highway in this State.

(k) If the registration of a vehicle is revoked, the owner of the vehicle may not knowingly allow the vehicle to be driven on a highway in this State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-113 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-113
§13–113.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Anne Arundel County, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the governing body of Anne Arundel County.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The governing body shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires when the rabies vaccination certificate issued to the dog under § 18–319(a)(3) of the Health – General Article expires.

(b) (1) In Anne Arundel County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The governing body of Anne Arundel County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;

(iii) imprinted with the expiration date of the license;

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The general shape of the tags may remain unchanged from year to year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

(7) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-805 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-805
§13–805.
Status: in_force

(a) Unpaid tax, interest, and penalties constitute a lien, in favor of the State, extending to all property and rights to property belonging to:

(1) the person required to pay the tax; or

(2) the fiduciary estate on which the tax is imposed.

(b) Unpaid inheritance tax, interest, and penalties constitute a lien, in favor of the State, extending to:

(1) the assets of a small business for which an alternative payment schedule was granted under § 7-218 of this article; and

(2) any other property on which inheritance tax is due.

(c) Unpaid Maryland estate tax and interest constitute a lien, in favor of the State, extending to the estate that is subject to the Maryland estate tax.

(d) Unpaid Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax and interest constitute a lien, in favor of the State, extending to any property included in the generation-skipping transfer for which the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax is due.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Committee” means the Gambling Permit Review Committee appointed by the county commissioners under § 13-704 of this subtitle.

(c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County.

(d) “Gaming event” includes a carnival and a bazaar.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2111 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2111
§13–2111.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization may hold a gaming event and may operate a gaming device if an individual or group of individuals does not:

(1) benefit financially from the operation of the gaming device; or

(2) receive from the operation of the gaming device any proceeds for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The seizing authority that seizes money that is contraband shall immediately:

(1) photograph the money and record the quantity of each denomination of coin or currency seized; and

(2) deposit the money to the account of the financial authority.

(b) A photograph taken under subsection (a) of this section may be substituted for money as evidence in a criminal or forfeiture proceeding.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1912 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1912
§13–1912.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) “casino night” means a benefit performance at which:

(i) a card game, wheel of chance, or roulette is played; and

(ii) money winnings or tokens redeemable in money are awarded as prizes; but

(2) “casino night” does not include a benefit performance at which the only form of gaming is a wheel of fortune, big wheel, or other wheel of chance.

(b) (1) This subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title do not authorize casino nights in the county.

(2) A person may not conduct a casino night in the county.

(c) A person who violates this section or a county ordinance enacted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1906 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1906
§13–1906.
Status: in_force

At a benefit performance, a qualified organization may award:

(1) a merchandise prize; or

(2) a money prize of not more than $1,000 per prize.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-412 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an objection by a person claiming ownership under § 13-401(2) of this subtitle is sustained under § 13-408(a)(2) of this subtitle, then, within 60 days after entry of the final judgment sustaining the objection, the objector may apply under the previously returned certificate of survey for a patent for any of the vacant land which is described in the certificate of survey and to which the objection was sustained.

(2) On filing an application in the proper form, the objector shall be substituted in the proceeding for the prior applicant, and further notice or proof is not required.

(b) (1) If an order of abandonment is entered under § 13-411 of this subtitle, then, within six months after entry of the order, any person may apply under the previously returned certificate of survey for a patent for any of the vacant land which is described in the certificate of survey.

(2) The Commissioner shall docket the applications for a patent under this subsection in the order received. In granting a request for the patent, any prior applicant for a warrant for the same land, other than the prior applicant whose proceeding was abandoned, shall be preferred in the order of original receipt of the applications for a warrant.

(3) If a request for a patent is granted under this subsection, the new applicant shall be substituted in the proceeding for the prior applicant, and further notice or proof is not required.

(c) An application for a patent under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be in writing and contain:

(1) The name and address of the applicant;

(2) The name and address of each person, other than the applicant, who would obtain a direct or indirect title interest in the land for which the patent is sought if the patent were issued to the applicant;

(3) A description of the land to which the application applies, referenced to the description contained in the certificate of survey and accompanying plat;

(4) A description of any family, business, or financial relationship between the surveyor and all persons signing the application;

(5) The name to be given the land to be patented;

(6) A certification that the applicant has reimbursed the prior applicant for all reasonable expenses and surveyor’s fees incurred by the prior applicant in the proceeding in connection with the land to which the application applies;

(7) Any other information the Commissioner requests under a rule or regulation adopted under § 13-203 of this title; and

(8) A request for the issuance of a patent for the land described in the application.

(d) The application shall be:

(1) Signed and verified by the applicant and each person required to be named under subsection (c)(2) of this section; and

(2) Accompanied by a deposit on the purchase price for the land and any outstanding expenses owed to the State by the prior applicant.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-113 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-113
§13–113.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Newborn Screening Program Fund.

(b) There is a Newborn Screening Program Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for the screening of newborn infants in the State for certain hereditary and congenital disorders.

(d) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Revenue distributed to the Fund under § 13–111(f) of this subtitle;

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

(3) Interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only to cover the administrative, laboratory, and follow–up costs associated with the performance of newborn screening tests conducted under this subtitle.

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

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

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

(j) The accounts and transactions of the Fund shall be subject to audit by the legislative auditor as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-706.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706.1
§13–706.
Status: in_force

§13–706.1.

If a person is required to provide an annual withholding reconciliation report under § 10–911 of this article, the Comptroller shall assess a penalty of $100 for each violation if the person willfully:

(1) fails to provide a required annual withholding reconciliation report; or

(2) provides a false annual withholding reconciliation report.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2602 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2602
§13–2602.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Worcester County.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-223 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-223
§13–223.
Status: in_force

(a) Each procurement contract shall include the following clause:

“The contractor, architect, or engineer warrants that it has not employed or retained any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency working for the contractor, architect, or engineer, to solicit or secure this agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency, any fee or other consideration contingent on the making of this agreement.”

(b) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, unless a person is a bona fide employee, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency working for the contractor, the person may not offer or agree to solicit or secure a procurement contract under this subtitle if the person’s fee is contingent on, or results from, the making of the procurement contract.

(ii) A regulated lobbyist, who is described in § 5–702(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the General Provisions Article, may not offer or agree to solicit or secure a procurement contract under this subtitle if the lobbyist’s fee is contingent on, or results from, the making of the procurement contract.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a contractor or a person who provides architectural or engineering services may not offer to pay a fee or other consideration that is contingent on the making of a procurement contract under this article.

(ii) This paragraph does not apply to a payment to a bona fide employee, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency working for the contractor or person providing architectural or engineering services.

(3) An employee of a unit may not solicit or secure or offer to solicit or secure a procurement contract under this article between the unit and any other person for which the employee is paid or is to be paid a fee or other consideration that is contingent on the making of the procurement contract.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1027 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1027
§13A–1027.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the armed forces of any person who is known to the person to be ineligible for that enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-702 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the Maryland Defense Force and the National Guard.

(b) The Governor may order the militia into State active duty:

(1) in times of or on reasonable apprehension of imminent public crisis, disaster, rioting, catastrophe, insurrection, invasion, tumult, or breach of peace;

(2) when martial law is declared;

(3) to enforce the laws; or

(4) to carry on any function of the militia of the State.

(c) (1) To enforce the laws, a member of the militia in State active duty has all the authority of a peace or law enforcement officer.

(2) The authority of the member extends throughout the State during the State active duty.

(d) Whenever the militia is in State active duty, the ranking officer of the militia ordered into State active duty or that officer’s subordinates on State active duty shall:

(1) cooperate with local law enforcement authorities; or

(2) if the exigencies of the case require and subject only to order from the Governor:

(i) direct and control local law enforcement authorities and the Department of State Police; and

(ii) assume all the powers vested in these subordinated law enforcement authorities.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administrator shall establish a surcharge of $20 for each type of recordable instrument to be recorded among the land records and the financing statement records.

(2) For recordable instruments executed on or after July 1, 2011, the surcharge established under this subsection shall be $40 for each type of recordable instrument to be recorded among the land records and the financing statement records.

(b) The surcharge shall be collected by the office of the clerk of the circuit court for each county.

(c) The surcharge may not be charged:

(1) To an entity that is exempt from the payment of fees under § 3–603 of the Real Property Article;

(2) For the recordation of a restrictive covenant modification executed under § 3–112 of the Real Property Article; or

(3) For the recordation of an amendment to the common area deeds or other declarations of a homeowners association that deletes a recorded covenant or restriction that restricts ownership based on race, religious belief, or national origin in accordance with § 11B–113.3 of the Real Property Article.

(d) Receipts from the surcharge shall be placed in the Fund and used by the Administrator for the purposes of the Fund.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2503
§13–2503.
Status: reserved

(a) Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into an establishment and consumed or transferred if the establishment is a place of adult entertainment of the type prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.

(b) (1) A person who operates a place of adult entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1505 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1505
§13–1505.
Status: in_force

(a) A members-only instant bingo license is valid for 3 months.

(b) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than four licenses for members-only instant bingo.

(c) A money prize for a members–only instant bingo game may not exceed $500.

(d) A members-only instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1212 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1212
§13–1212.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report on findings, recommendations, and Program actions to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

(b) The Secretary shall include in the report required under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) A summary of any stakeholder meetings held under § 13–1213 of this subtitle during the immediately preceding 12–month period that includes:

(i) Stakeholder responses to existing recommendations; and

(ii) Recommendations from stakeholders that address factors contributing to maternal mortality; and

(2) A section on racial disparities that includes:

(i) A comparison of the maternal mortality rates of non–Hispanic black and non–Hispanic white women;

(ii) Data on changes in the maternal mortality rate by race and ethnicity;

(iii) The number of live births by race;

(iv) The percentage of women who gave birth by race;

(v) The percentage of maternal deaths by race and ethnicity;

(vi) The maternal mortality rate by race;

(vii) A comparison of the leading causes of maternal death by race; and

(viii) Any other information that the Secretary determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

The Department shall publish annually a Directory of Grain Dealers.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1021 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1021
§13–1021.
Status: in_force

(a) Any resolution or trust agreement the Authority adopts or enters into under § 13-1018(b) of this subtitle may contain provisions that:

(1) Pledge, assign, or direct the use, investment, or disposition of all or a portion of the receipts of the Authority or all or a portion of the proceeds or benefits of any contract and convey or otherwise secure any property or property rights;

(2) Set aside loan funding deposits, debt service reserves, capitalized interest accounts, cost of issuance accounts, and sinking funds, and regulate, invest, and dispose of these deposits, reserves, accounts, and funds;

(3) Limit the purpose to which or the investments in which the proceeds of sale of any issue of bonds may be applied and restrict the investment of revenues or bond proceeds as deemed necessary, which may include limiting investments to government obligations for which principal and interest are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States;

(4) Limit the issuance of additional bonds and specify the terms on which additional bonds may be issued, secured, and rank on parity with, or be subordinate or superior to, other bonds;

(5) Refund or refinance outstanding bonds;

(6) Establish any procedure concerning the manner in which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be altered or amended, the amount of bonds to which the holders must consent, and the manner in which the holders must consent;

(7) Define the acts or omissions that constitute a default in the duties of the Authority to holders of bonds and provide the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of a default, which may include provisions that restrict individual right of action by bondholders;

(8) Provide for guarantees, pledges of property, letters of credit, or other security, or insurance for the benefit of bondholders; and

(9) Provide for any other matter relating to the bonds that the Authority deems appropriate.

(b) Any provisions under subsection (a) of this section that the Authority includes in a resolution or trust agreement shall be part of the contract with the holders of the bonds.
Md. Code, Education § 13-307 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: reserved

(a) On the transfer date the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents, and any other required State department, agency, or body shall take all legal action necessary to transfer, as a grant without consideration, the medical system assets to the Medical System Corporation.

(b) If it is not appropriate or desirable to transfer title to any medical system assets, such assets shall be leased to the Medical System Corporation or other legal arrangement effected giving control and use to the Medical System Corporation, the consideration to be a payment equal to all costs of the University that become due after the transfer date with respect to purchase, maintenance, or repair of such assets.

(c) If ownership of medical system assets cannot be legally transferred on the transfer date, ownership shall be transferred as soon as practicable after it is legal to do so. In any event, provisions shall be made, by lease or other arrangement, for the Medical System Corporation to have control and use of all medical system assets on and after the transfer date.

(d) The following conditions shall be satisfied before transfer of the medical system assets:

(1) The Medical System Corporation must be established in accordance with this subtitle; and

(2) An annual contract must be in effect.

(e) The approval of such transfer by the Board of Public Works shall constitute a conclusive determination that:

(1) Such transfer is in compliance with this subtitle;

(2) The articles of incorporation of the Medical System Corporation are in proper form; and

(3) All conditions of the transfer have been satisfied.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1024 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1024
§13–1024.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who willfully or with the intent to evade payment of a tax under this article or to prevent the collection of a tax under this article fails to provide information as required under this article or provides false or misleading information is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or both.

(b) A prosecution under this section does not bar a prosecution for perjury.

(c) This section does not apply to:

(1) the alcoholic beverage tax;

(2) the Maryland estate tax; or

(3) the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1029 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1029
§13A–1029.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who, wrongfully and falsely, makes, alters, counterfeits, or tampers with a military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) A person subject to this title who wrongfully sells, gives, lends, or disposes of a false or unauthorized military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card, knowing that the pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card is false or unauthorized, shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(c) A person subject to this title who wrongfully uses or possesses a false or unauthorized military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card, knowing that the pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card is false or unauthorized, shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-606 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 6 / Section 13A-606
§13A–606.
Status: in_force

(a) Trial counsel detailed for a court–martial under § 13A–506 of this title shall cause to be served on the accused a copy of the charges and specifications referred for trial.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a trial or other proceeding of a general court–martial or a special court–martial, including a session under § 13A–704 of this title may not be held over the objection of the accused:

(i) with respect to a general court–martial, from the time of service through the fifth day after the date of service; or

(ii) with respect to a special court–martial, from the time of service through the third day after the date of service.

(2) (i) An objection under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be raised only at the first session of the trial or other proceeding and only if the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection.

(ii) If the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period, the military judge shall, at that session, inquire as to whether the defense objects under this subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

§13–501. IN EFFECT

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

(b) “Commissioner” means the Baltimore City Police Commissioner.

(c) “Designated city agency” means an agency designated by the Baltimore City government.

(d) (1) “Electronic device” means a device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means or that, in appearance, purports to be a cell phone, computer, or other such device.

(2) “Electronic device” includes a cell phone or computer.

(3) “Electronic device” does not include a video lottery terminal as defined under § 9–1A–01 of the State Government Article.

(e) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

(f) (1) “Geofence” means technology that establishes a virtual geographical boundary.

(2) “Geofence” includes boundaries that are established or monitored through the use of:

(i) global positioning technology;

(ii) cell tower connectivity;

(iii) cellular data;

(iv) radio frequency identification;

(v) wireless fidelity technology; or

(vi) any other form of location determination technology.

(g) “Raffle” means one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold.

§13–501. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 //

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

(b) “Commissioner” means the Baltimore City Police Commissioner.

(c) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

(d) “Raffle” means one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold from chance books.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-605 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-605
§13–605.
Status: in_force

(a) As part of the supplemental information required to be submitted to the Department as part of the birth event, a hospital shall include the results of the hearing screening of the newborn.

(b) The Department may adopt regulations for results reporting procedures for hospitals, birthing sites, and audiologists.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A service contract may be entered into only as approved by the Board of Public Works in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board of Public Works may approve a service contract for a unit only if the Board receives a certification from the Department that:

(1) the service contract is exempt under § 13-404(b) of this subtitle; or

(2) the unit has complied with the requirements of § 13-404(c) of this subtitle.

(c) If the General Assembly authorizes or requires that certain services be performed by an independent contractor, the Board of Public Works may approve a service contract for those services without the certification required by subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-603 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-603
§13–603.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.

(b) (1) Under rules it adopts, the governing body of a county may appropriate and use money it considers necessary to support farmers’ cooperative demonstration work in the county, including home demonstration work and boys and girls club work, that is similar to work that the United States Department of Agriculture or the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension may conduct.

(2) The governing body of a county may cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension to jointly conduct and fund the demonstration work on terms and conditions agreed to by the governing body of the county, the Department, and the Extension.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-918 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-918
§13–918.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, licensing requirements for:

(1) on–site utility contractors who perform plumbing work while installing water or sewer service; and

(2) septic system installers who place a service line between a septic tank and a building.

(c) A license issued under this section does not authorize the licensee to do plumbing work within 5 feet from a building being served.

(d) The County Commissioners of Washington County may set a license fee and require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1025 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1025
§13A–1025.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person willfully and unlawfully:

(1) alters, conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates, or destroys a public record; or

(2) takes a public record with the intent to alter, conceal, remove, mutilate, obliterate, or destroy the public record.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-402.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402.1
§13–402.
Status: in_force

§13–402.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “displacement” means the provision of garbage collection, removal, or disposal services by a governing body of a county in a manner that precludes a private person that has been providing the services and is licensed and inspected by the Charles County Health Department from continuing to provide the services.

(2) “Displacement” does not include circumstances in which:

(i) a governing body of a county:

1. does not renew a contract for garbage collection, removal, or disposal services and, at the end of the contract term, provides the services itself or contracts with another person to provide the services; or

2. enters into a contract with another person to provide other garbage collection, removal, or disposal services;

(ii) the person that has been providing the garbage collection, removal, or disposal services:

1. has acted in a manner threatening to public health or safety;

2. has acted in a manner resulting in a substantial public nuisance;

3. has committed a material breach of a contract for garbage collection, removal, or disposal services;

4. refuses to continue to provide garbage collection, removal, or disposal services under the terms and conditions of an existing agreement; or

5. has been authorized to provide garbage collection, removal, or disposal services under a license or permit that will expire and not be renewed; or

(iii) a majority of the property owners in the defined service area request in writing that the governing body of the county take over the garbage collection, removal, or disposal services.

(b) This section applies only to a code county in the Southern Maryland class, as provided in § 9–302(a) of this article.

(c) Before taking any action that results in the displacement of a person that has been providing garbage collection, removal, or disposal services in the county, the county commissioners shall:

(1) hold at least one public hearing on the advisability of the county providing the garbage collection, removal, or disposal services; and

(2) provide notice of the hearing to:

(i) each person that provides the services in the county, in writing sent by first–class mail at least 45 days before the hearing; and

(ii) the public, by publishing a notification in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks before the hearing.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 1 year after the public hearing, and at least 3 years before any displacement, the county commissioners shall provide written notice by registered mail of the displacement to the person providing the garbage collection, removal, or disposal services.

(2) The county may begin providing garbage collection, removal, or disposal services or contract with another person to provide the services less than 4 years after providing the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection if:

(i) the county pays the displaced person that has been providing the services an amount equal to the person’s gross receipts for providing the services in the county for the preceding 12–month period;

(ii) the county commissioners and the person that has been providing the services agree to a different notice period or compensation amount; or

(iii) the person stops providing the services in the county.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-106 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) Seized money may be returned only as provided in this section.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on a final disposition a claimant may ask the appropriate court for a determination that the money is the property of the claimant and an order that the money be returned.

(c) A claimant under subsection (b) of this section must:

(1) apply within 1 year after the judgment or order was entered or the final disposition was taken; and

(2) give written notice to the financial authority at least 10 days before filing the complaint.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a violation of the following provisions of this article:

(1) Title 5, Subtitle 4;

(2) Title 7, Subtitle 1;

(3) § 7–213 as it applies to electric cooperatives;

(4) Title 8, Subtitles 1 and 3;

(5) Title 9, Subtitle 3; and

(6) Title 8, Subtitle 4.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 against a person who violates a provision of this division, or an effective and outstanding direction, ruling, order, rule, or regulation of the Commission.

(2) The civil penalty that the Commission may impose on a common carrier for each violation may not exceed $2,500.

(c) (1) A civil penalty may be imposed in addition to any other penalty authorized by this division.

(2) Each violation is a separate offense.

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

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

(1) the number of previous violations of any provision of this article;

(2) the gravity of the current violation;

(3) the good faith efforts of the violator in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation; and

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

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a civil penalty collected under this section shall be paid into the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund established under § 9–2011 of the State Government Article.

(2) A civil penalty assessed for a violation of a service quality and reliability standard under § 7–213 of this article shall be paid into the Electric Reliability Remediation Fund under § 7–213(j) of this article.

(3) A civil penalty assessed for a violation of § 7–317, § 7–318, § 7–505(b)(7), § 7–507, § 7–603, § 7–603.1, § 7–604, § 7–606, or § 7–707 of this article, or a rule, an order, or a regulation adopted under any of those sections, shall be paid into the Education and Protection Fund under § 7–310 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-125 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-125
§13–125.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of Kent County, by resolution, may provide for a comprehensive system for the regulation of dogs.

(2) The resolution may provide for:

(i) the licensing and control of dogs;

(ii) seizing and disposing of unlicensed or dangerous dogs; and

(iii) reasonable penalties for a violation of a resolution enacted in accordance with this section.

(b) (1) In Kent County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the County Commissioners of Kent County.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The county commissioners shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

(c) (1) In Kent County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the owner pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The County Commissioners of Kent County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (b) of this section;

(iii) imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

(7) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-03
§13–7A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) Adopt regulations for the administration of the Program;

(2) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program;

(3) Issue a certificate to, or renew the certificate of, an individual meeting the requirements of § 13–7A–04 of this subtitle;

(4) Approve educational training programs, including programs conducted by other State agencies or private entities;

(5) Develop a method by which certificate holders may submit a report to the Department about each incident that occurred on the premises of a participating facility that involved the administration of emergency use epinephrine by a certificate holder or an agent; and

(6) On or before January 31 each year, publish a report summarizing the information obtained from reports submitted to the Department under item (5) of this subsection.

(b) The Department may:

(1) Set an application fee for a certificate;

(2) Establish a fee for the renewal or replacement of a certificate; and

(3) Require applicants to apply to the Program in the manner the Department chooses.

(c) An educational training program approved by the Department under subsection (a)(4) of this section may be an online training program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-111 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-111
§13–111.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall establish a coordinated statewide system for screening all newborn infants in the State for certain hereditary and congenital disorders associated with severe problems of health or development, except when the parent or guardian of the newborn infant objects.

(b) Except as provided in § 13–112 of this subtitle, the Department’s public health laboratory is the sole laboratory authorized to perform tests on specimens from newborn infants collected to screen for hereditary and congenital disorders as determined under subsection (d)(2) of this section.

(c) The system for newborn screening shall include:

(1) Laboratory testing and the reporting of test results; and

(2) Follow–up activities to facilitate the rapid identification and treatment of an affected child.

(d) In consultation with the State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, the Department shall:

(1) Establish protocols for a health care provider to obtain and deliver test specimens to the Department’s public health laboratory;

(2) Determine the screening tests that the Department’s public health laboratory is required to perform;

(3) Maintain a coordinated statewide system for newborn screening that carries out the purpose described in subsection (c) of this section that includes:

(i) Communicating the results of screening tests to the health care provider of the newborn infant;

(ii) Locating newborn infants with abnormal test results;

(iii) Sharing newborn screening information between hospitals, health care providers, treatment centers, and laboratory personnel;

(iv) Delivering needed clinical, diagnostic, and treatment information to health care providers, parents, and caregivers; and

(v) Notifying parents and guardians of newborn infants that laboratories other than the Department’s public health laboratory are authorized to perform postscreening confirmatory or diagnostic tests on newborn infants for hereditary and congenital disorders; and

(4) Adopt regulations that set forth the standards and requirements for newborn screening for hereditary and congenital disorders that are required under this subtitle, including:

(i) Performing newborn screening tests;

(ii) Coordinating the reporting, follow–up, and treatment activities with parents, caregivers, and health care providers; and

(iii) Establishing fees for newborn screening that do not exceed an amount sufficient to cover the administrative, laboratory, and follow–up costs associated with the performance of screening tests under this subtitle.

(e) (1) (i) The Department shall screen for each core condition listed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the Department shall implement testing for a core condition within 1 year and 6 months after the core condition is added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.

(iii) 1. If the Department is unable to implement testing within 1 year and 6 months after a core condition is added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel due to a delay in the procurement of equipment or supplies needed to implement the testing, the Department shall report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, within 1 year and 3 months after the addition of the core condition to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel and every 3 months thereafter until the testing for the core condition is implemented.

2. A report required under subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph shall include the reason for the delay and the anticipated timeline for implementation.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary of Health and Human Services issues federal recommendations on critical congenital heart disease screening of newborns, the Department shall adopt the federal screening recommendations.

(3) The Department may screen for any condition recommended by the Advisory Council and approved by the Secretary.

(f) (1) The Secretary shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Newborn Screening Program Fund established under § 13–113 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Annapolis Authority” means the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis.

(c) “Commissioner” means a Commissioner of the Annapolis Authority.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-504 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

The receipt or acquittance of any minor who is the sole owner of or is a party to any account with the right to withdraw funds in a financial institution, as defined in § 13-301(h) of this title is a valid and sufficient release and discharge of the institution for any payment to the minor on any such account.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-203 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) After consultation with the Commission and a committee of three clerks, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(b) (1) The committee of clerks shall be selected by the State of Maryland Court Clerks Association. They shall serve until their successors are selected.

(2) The clerks may not receive any additional compensation for serving on the committee, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for their expenses from the fees of their office, in accordance with the regulations governing reimbursement of expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of appointed committees of the Association.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1101 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1101
§13–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County Attorney” means the County Attorney for Charles County.

(c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.

(d) “Fundraising organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) civic organization;

(4) war veterans’ organization;

(5) charitable organization;

(6) volunteer fire company;

(7) rescue squad; or

(8) ambulance company.

(e) (1) “Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.

(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.

(3) “Gaming device” does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.

(f) (1) “Gaming event” means an event involving a game of chance.

(2) “Gaming event” includes:

(i) a carnival;

(ii) a bazaar; and

(iii) a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $1,000.

(3) “Gaming event” does not include bingo.

(g) “Gaming permit” means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.

(h) “Person” includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.

(i) “Representative” means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1114 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1114
§13–1114.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not restrict the authority of the county commissioners to adopt regulations on amusements and entertainments under Chapter 4 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Charles County or other State law.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-105 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 1 / Section 13A-105
§13A–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The senior force judge advocates in each of the State military forces or that judge advocate’s delegates shall make frequent inspections in the field in supervision of the administration of military justice in that force.

(b) (1) Convening authorities shall at all times communicate directly with their judge advocates in matters relating to the administration of military justice.

(2) The judge advocate of a command is entitled to communicate directly with the judge advocate of a superior or subordinate command, or with the State Judge Advocate.

(c) A person who has acted as member, military judge, trial counsel, defense counsel, or investigating officer, or who has been a witness in a case may not later act as a judge advocate to a reviewing authority on the same case.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3105
§13–3105.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may receive from any licensed health care provider with prescribing authority a prescription for an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the necessary supplies for the administration of the opioid overdose reversal drug.

(b) An individual for whom an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration is prescribed and dispensed in accordance with this subtitle may:

(1) Possess the prescribed opioid overdose reversal drug and the necessary supplies for the administration of the opioid overdose reversal drug; and

(2) In an emergency situation when medical services are not immediately available, administer the opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual experiencing or believed by the individual to be experiencing an opioid overdose.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Council consists of 34 voting members appointed by the Secretary.

(b) The following members shall serve without term limits:

(1) The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) The State Superintendent of Schools or the State Superintendent’s designee;

(3) The Secretary of Aging or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) The Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) A representative of the Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities; and

(6) A representative of the Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

(c) The following members are subject to term limits:

(1) One representative of the American Heart Association Mid–Atlantic, Inc., nominated by the Executive Director of the Association;

(2) One representative of the Arthritis Foundation, Mid–Atlantic Region, Maryland, nominated by the Executive Director of the Foundation;

(3) One representative of the American Diabetes Association, Maryland Chapter, nominated by the Executive Director of the Association;

(4) One representative of Johns Hopkins Medicine, nominated by the Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Medicine;

(5) One representative of MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society, nominated by the Executive Director of MedChi;

(6) One representative of the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine, nominated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Center and the Dean of the School of Medicine;

(7) One representative of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, nominated by the Executive Director of the Chapter;

(8) One representative of the Maryland Nurses Association, nominated by the Executive Director of the Association;

(9) One representative of the Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, nominated by the President of the Academy;

(10) One representative of the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, nominated by the President of the Chapter; and

(11) Eighteen members of the public, who may include:

(i) Individuals with a chronic disease or family members of an individual with a chronic disease;

(ii) Licensed health care providers;

(iii) Individuals with a physical fitness background;

(iv) Employers or representatives of the business sector;

(v) Representatives of health insurers;

(vi) Representatives of community–based organizations; and

(vii) Individuals with expressed interest in health and wellness.

(d) (1) This subsection applies to members who are subject to term limits.

(2) The term of a member is 4 years.

(3) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Council on October 1, 2017.

(4) A member may serve two consecutive full terms.

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

(6) 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.

(7) A member who serves two consecutive full 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after the completion of those terms.

(e) If a vacancy occurs, the Secretary promptly shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-407 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “bingo” includes the game of instant bingo.

(b) A bona fide religious, fraternal, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a paid fire department, may conduct bingo in the county:

(1) for the benefit of charity in the county; or

(2) to further the purposes of the organization.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-101.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101.1
§13–101.
Status: in_force

§13–101.1.

(a) The State Court Administrator shall assess drug court programs in circuit courts, including juvenile courts, and the District Court to determine how to increase these programs in a manner sufficient to meet each county’s needs.

(b) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Administrative Office of the Courts request an appropriation of $2,000,000 of additional funding in the State budget for fiscal year 2019 for the purpose of awarding grants to expand the scope of drug court programs described under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The State Court Administrator shall disburse the grants authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection based on the population of the county, to circuit courts, including juvenile courts, and the District Court.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-711 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-711
§13A–711.
Status: in_force

(a) The trial counsel, the defense counsel, and the court–martial shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence as prescribed by regulations and provided by law.

(b) (1) Any subpoena or other process issued under this title will pertain only to military personnel or military property.

(2) Except as otherwise authorized by the court for good cause, every subpoena or other process issued under this section shall be on a form similar to that which courts of the State having criminal jurisdiction may issue or properly accept.

(3) The form of a subpoena shall contain:

(i) the caption of the action;

(ii) the name and address of the person to whom it is directed;

(iii) the name of the person at whose request it is issued;

(iv) the date, time, and place where attendance is required;

(v) a description of any documents, recordings, photographs, or other tangible things to be produced;

(vi) the date of issuance and an expiration date, which shall be 60 days after the date of issuance; and

(vii) a statement that the subpoena may be served within 60 days after its issuance and may not be served thereafter.

(4) Every subpoena or other process issued under this section shall run to any part of the United States and to the commonwealths and possessions of the United States.

(c) A subpoena or other process may be issued to compel a witness to appear and testify:

(1) before a court–martial, military commission, or court of inquiry;

(2) at a deposition under § 13A–714 of this subtitle; or

(3) as otherwise authorized under this title.

(d) (1) A subpoena or other process may be issued to compel the production of evidence:

(i) for a court–martial, or court of inquiry;

(ii) for a deposition under § 13A–714 of this subtitle;

(iii) for an investigation of an offense under this title; or

(iv) as otherwise authorized under this title.

(2) An investigative subpoena under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection may be issued before referral of charges to a court–martial only if a general court–martial convening authority has authorized counsel for the government to issue such a subpoena or a military judge issues such a subpoena pursuant to § 13A–602 of this title.

(3) With respect to an investigation of an offense under this title, a military judge detailed in accordance with § 13A–505 or § 13A–602 of this title may issue warrants or court orders for the contents of, and records concerning, wire or electronic communications in the same manner as such warrants and orders may be issued by a district court of the United States under Chapter 121, Title 18 of the United States Code, subject to such limitations as the Adjutant General may prescribe by regulation.

(e) If a person requests relief from a subpoena or other process under this section on grounds that compliance is unreasonable or oppressive or is prohibited by law, a military judge detailed in accordance with § 13A–505 or § 13A–602 of this title shall review the request and shall:

(1) order that the subpoena or other process be modified or withdrawn, as appropriate; or

(2) order the person to comply with the subpoena or other process.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-219 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-219
§13–219.
Status: in_force

(a) In the absence of actual knowledge or of reasonable cause to inquire whether the guardian is improperly exercising the guardian’s power, a person dealing with the guardian need not inquire whether the guardian is exercising it properly, and is protected as if the guardian properly exercised the power, except that every person is charged with actual knowledge of any limitations endorsed on the letters of guardianship.

(b) A person need not see to the proper application of estate assets paid or delivered to a guardian.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall issue to each individual who is certified as a private detective under this subtitle a certification card that identifies the individual as a certified private detective.

(b) (1) Subject to this subsection, the Secretary shall determine the form and content of the certification card.

(2) The certification card shall be of a size and made of materials appropriate for its intended use, as provided under § 13-407 of this subtitle.

(3) The certification card shall contain:

(i) a statement that in substance specifies that the individual is certified by the Secretary as a private detective;

(ii) the name of the licensed private detective agency with or by which the individual is associated or employed; and

(iii) any information that the Secretary considers appropriate to:

1. identify the individual; or

2. specify the authority of the individual.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-231 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-231
§13–231.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Contributions or loans to a campaign finance entity of a candidate from the personal funds of the candidate or the candidate’s spouse are not subject to the contribution limits under § 13-226 of this subtitle.

(2) Expenditures from personal funds by the candidate or the candidate’s spouse for personal expenses of the candidate for filing fees, telecommunication services, travel, and food are not contributions.

(b) A contribution or loan to a campaign finance entity of a candidate by the candidate or the candidate’s spouse shall pass through the hands of the treasurer of the entity and be reported in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-606 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-606
§13–606.
Status: in_force

A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2612 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2612
§13–2612.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee under this part shall submit to the Department, at monthly intervals or at any other interval that the Department sets, a statement of its gross receipts and expenses.

(b) For each game of bingo conducted by the licensee, the statement shall include:

(1) the amount of gross receipts derived from the game;

(2) each item of expense incurred in the conduct of the game;

(3) each item of expenditure made in connection with the game; and

(4) the net profit derived from the conduct of the game.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A secured party may assign, absolutely or otherwise, any part of his security interest in a vehicle to a person other than its owner, without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity of the security interest. However, any person without notice of the assignment is protected in dealing with the secured party as the holder of the security interest, and the secured party remains liable for any obligations as secured party until the assignee is named as secured party on the certificate of title.

(b) (1) The assignee shall deliver to the Administration the certificate of title, if available, and an assignment by the secured party named in the certificate of title in the form that the Administration requires, accompanied by the same filing fee as is required for perfection of the security interest under § 13-202 of this subtitle.

(2) The assignee’s security interest is perfected at the time of its creation, if the delivery and payment to the Administration are completed within 10 days of the date of its creation. Otherwise, the security interest is perfected at the time of the delivery and payment.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4806 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 48 / Section 13-4806
§13–4806.
Status: in_force

§13–4806. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290 AND 291 OF 2023 //

(a) The Commission shall establish the following workgroups:

(1) Geriatric behavioral health;

(2) Youth behavioral health, individuals with developmental disabilities, and individuals with complex behavioral health needs;

(3) Criminal justice–involved behavioral health;

(4) Behavioral health workforce development, infrastructure, coordination, and financing; and

(5) Improvement of health, social, and economic outcomes related to substance use.

(b) The workgroup required under subsection (a)(5) of this section shall:

(1) Evaluate and review:

(i) The availability, affordability, and accessibility of treatment for substance use disorder and recovery support services, including housing and employment services, in the State;

(ii) The number and percentage of individuals who are directed to services described in item (i) of this item by the criminal justice system of the State;

(iii) The health outcomes after receiving services described in item (i) of this item disaggregated by whether the services were sought voluntarily or mandated by the criminal justice system of the State;

(iv) The impact of current criminal justice involvement related to substance use in the State on the health and well–being of individuals, families, and communities;

(v) The cost to the State and local governments resulting from current criminal justice involvement related to substance use in the State;

(vi) The equitable application of current criminal justice involvement related to substance use in the State;

(vii) The current research on the efficacy of voluntary treatment for substance use disorder compared to treatment mandated by criminal justice systems, including criminal justice systems outside the State; and

(viii) The availability and accessibility of data on the issues enumerated in this item;

(2) Evaluate and review the Department’s regulations on the standards for the discharge of patients from substance use treatment programs to assess whether the standards adequately consider the patient’s mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis and the impact of the discharge standards on the patient; and

(3) (i) Make recommendations on changes to State laws, policies, and practices needed to mitigate the harms related to the criminalization of substance use with the goal of improving the public health and safety of residents of the State; and

(ii) Make recommendations on changes to State laws, policies, and practices related to the discharge of patients from substance use treatment programs to consider the patient’s mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis in making an appropriate placement.

(c) The workgroups established under subsection (a) of this section shall meet at least two times per year at the times and places determined by the workgroup.

(d) The workgroups established under subsection (a) of this section shall include members of the Commission and may include individuals invited by the Commission or the Behavioral Health Advisory Council to serve on the workgroup.

(e) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the workgroups established under subsection (a) of this section shall report and make recommendations to the Commission and the Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-416 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-416
§13–416.
Status: in_force

The Council shall publish and submit an annual report of its activities to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-801 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 8 / Section 13A-801
§13A–801.
Status: in_force

(a) Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court–martial or inflicted on any person subject to this title.

(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “state tax”:

(1) means a tax that is lawfully imposed by another state and is similar to a tax imposed under this article; and

(2) includes interest and penalties on the tax.

(b) A court of this State shall recognize and enforce the liability for a state tax if the state that imposes the tax similarly recognizes and enforces the liability for a tax that this State lawfully imposes.

(c) (1) An official of a reciprocating state may bring an action in a court of this State to collect state taxes.

(2) Certification, by the Secretary of State or other comparable official of another state, that an official has authority to collect state taxes is conclusive proof of that authority.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3204 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32 / Section 13-3204
§13–3204.
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the Council shall select the chair of the Council.

(b) A member of the Council:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but

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

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

(2) The terms of the appointed members of the Council are staggered as required by the terms provided for the appointed members of the Council on October 1, 2022.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-317 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-317
§13–317.
Status: in_force

(a) A claim based on any of the following may be asserted against the custodial property by proceeding against the custodian in the custodial capacity, whether or not the custodian or the minor is personally liable:

(1) On a contract entered into by a custodian acting in a custodial capacity;

(2) For an obligation arising from the ownership or control of custodial property; or

(3) On a tort committed during the custodianship.

(b) A custodian is not personally liable:

(1) On a contract properly entered into in the custodial capacity unless the custodian fails to reveal that capacity and to identify the custodianship in the contract; or

(2) For an obligation arising from control of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship unless the custodian is personally at fault.

(c) A minor is not personally liable for an obligation arising from ownership of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship unless the minor is personally at fault.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

Unless under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant may not practice limited physical therapy.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-401 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Minor” means any person under 18 years of age:

(1) Who actually resided in the State at the time of the happening of the occurrence out of which the claim, action, or judgment arises; or

(2) Who actually resides in the State at the time money is paid to the minor or to any person acting for the minor because of a claim, action, or judgment in tort.

(c) “Net sum” means:

(1) The net amount due the minor or to any person acting for the minor after the deduction of the fee of the attorney and expenses; or

(2) If the minor is not represented by an attorney, the amount due to the minor or to any person acting for the minor, by or on behalf of any person liable.

(d) “The person responsible for the payment of the money” means:

(1) The attorney, if the minor or any person acting for the minor is represented by an attorney; or

(2) Any defendant, insurer, or the State under the provisions of the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Law, if the minor or any person acting for the minor is not represented by an attorney.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-909 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-909
§13A–909.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The senior force judge advocate shall detail a judge advocate as appellate government counsel to represent the State in the review or appeal of cases specified in § 13A–908 of this subtitle and before any federal court when requested to do so by the State Attorney General.

(2) Appellate government counsel must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the state to which the appeal is taken.

(b) On an appeal by the State, an accused has the right to be represented by detailed military counsel before any reviewing authority and before any appellate court.

(c) On the appeal by an accused, the accused has the right to be represented by military counsel before any reviewing authority.

(d) On the request of an accused entitled to be so represented, the senior force judge advocate shall appoint a judge advocate to represent the accused in the review or appeal of cases specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(e) An accused may be represented by civilian appellate counsel at no expense to the State.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-214 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-214
§13–214.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to § 13-215 of this subtitle and subsection (b) of this section, a unit may enter into a procurement contract based on any method of pricing that will promote the best interests of the State.

(2) If practicable, a unit shall give preference to a fixed-price form of procurement contract.

(b) (1) A unit may not enter into a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost procurement contract.

(2) A contractor who is subject to a cost-reimbursement contract may not enter into a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost subcontract.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1025 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1025
§13–1025.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may enter into agreements with agents, banks, insurers, or others for the purpose of enhancing the marketability of, or as a security for, its bonds.

(b) Any financial institution, investment company, insurance company or association, and any personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary, may legally invest any money belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued by the Authority.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise permitted in this subtitle, before the transferee of a registered vehicle may drive a vehicle on a highway, the transferee shall apply for and obtain a new registration of the vehicle, as on an original registration.

(b) Except as otherwise permitted in this subtitle, before the transferee of a registered vehicle may permit the vehicle to be driven on a highway, the transferee shall apply for and obtain a new registration of the vehicle, as on an original registration.

(c) If the vehicle is not driven on a highway, however, the vehicle need not be registered.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum to do business.

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

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

(1) Compensation determined by the Board and in accordance with the budget of the Board; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.

(d) In accordance with the budget of the Board, the Board may employ:

(1) A staff; and

(2) Experts and consultants to obtain information and advice that relate to physical therapy.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1001.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1001.1
§13–1001.
Status: in_force

§13–1001.1.

(a) (1) There is a Class B–OB–CRD (office building – commercial revitalization district) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The Board may not issue more than one Class B–OB–CRD license in the county.

(b) (1) The Class B–OB–CRD license may be issued only for a restaurant that:

(i) is located in:

1. the Towson Commercial Revitalization District, as defined by the Baltimore County Council; and

2. an office building that is at least 100,000 square feet in size;

(ii) previously had or has a zoning classification of BM–D.T. by the county government; and

(iii) is at least 100 feet from a place of worship.

(2) The Class B–OB–CRD license authorizes the holder to sell:

(i) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and

(ii) wine for off–premises consumption if the wine:

1. is purchased along with prepared food other than prepackaged snacks; and

2. is not displayed in an area accessible to the public.

(c) The number of seats at the bar on the licensed premises may not exceed 25% of the total number of seats on the licensed premises.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 13–2004 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is equal to the fee for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 13–902 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-114 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-114
§13–114.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Baltimore County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee of:

(i) $1 for a license for a male or spayed female dog;

(ii) $2 for a license for an unspayed female dog;

(iii) $10 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping 25 or fewer dogs; or

(iv) $20 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping more than 25 dogs.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The governing body of Baltimore County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

(b) (1) In Baltimore County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The governing body of Baltimore County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;

(iii) imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The governing body shall change the general shape of the tags each year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

(7) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1201
§13–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an off–sale caterer privilege.

(b) (1) The Board may grant the privilege to a holder of a Class B or Class D on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The privilege is not a separate class of license but is incorporated in the holder’s Class B or Class D license.

(c) The holder of the privilege shall:

(1) contract with a sponsor of a public or private catered event held off the premises of the holder to provide food and sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at the event; and

(2) exercise the privilege only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B or Class D license.

(d) The privilege may be renewed.

(e) The annual fee for the privilege is $500 in addition to the annual fee for the license to which the privilege is incorporated.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-701 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-701
§13A–701.
Status: in_force

(a) The Military Rules of Evidence and the Rules for Courts–Martial, as promulgated in the most recent version of the Manual for Courts–Martial, shall as recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces apply to the extent practical to courts–martial convened by the Maryland National Guard to the extent they do not conflict with State substantive law.

(b) The Governor may adopt supplemental regulations to govern matters not provided for in the Manual for Courts–Martial.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1103 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 11 / Section 13A-1103
§13A–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies with respect to §§ 13A–102, 13A–103, 13A–201 through 13A–301, 13A–504, 13A–506, 13A–602, 13A–702, 13A–703, 13A–801, and 13A–1001 through 13A–1059 of this title and §§ 13A–1103 through 13A–1105 of this subtitle.

(2) The sections of this title specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of, or within 30 days after, the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with the state military forces.

(3) The sections of this title specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be explained again:

(i) after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and

(ii) at the time when the member reenlists.

(b) The text of this title and of the regulations prescribed under this title shall be made available to a member of the State military forces, on request by the member, for the member’s personal examination.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2115 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2115
§13–2115.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified organization shall keep accurate records of proceeds and expenditures involving gaming devices.

(b) On request, a qualified organization shall allow the State’s Attorney for the county, a State Police officer, the designee, and the sheriff or deputy sheriff to examine the records required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-304 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

As provided in the Council Charter, the Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-915 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-915
§13–915.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Baltimore City;

(2) Baltimore County; and

(3) to the extent that an area is under the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Prince George’s County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) In accordance with the Maryland Plumbing Act, the governing body of a county may:

(1) adopt a plumbing code;

(2) provide for inspections to enforce the code; and

(3) impose permit and inspection fees.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5601 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 56 / Section 13-5601
§13–5601.
Status: in_force

§13–5601. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2030 PER CHAPTER 615 OF 2025 //

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

(b) “AHEAD Model” means the States Advancing All–Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development Model administered by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

(c) “Fund” means the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(d) “Statewide health equity plan” means the equity plan required under the AHEAD Model State Agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-317 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-317
§13–317.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, as a condition of accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not record the address or telephone number of the credit card holder.

(b) A person may record the address or telephone number of a credit card holder if:

(1) The information is necessary for:

(i) The shipping, delivery, or installation of consumer goods; or

(ii) Special orders of consumer goods or services;

(2) Authorization from the credit card issuer as to the availability of credit is not required by the issuer to complete the credit card transaction; or

(3) The person processes credit card transactions by mailing transaction forms to a designated bankcard center for settlement.

(c) A person accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services may request that the credit card holder display a form of identification.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1801 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1801
§13–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Breakout ticket” includes instant bingo, Nevada club, lucky seven, and similar games.

(c) (1) “Qualified organization” means a bona fide nonprofit organization qualified under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), (4), (7), or (10).

(2) “Qualified organization” includes:

(i) a religious organization;

(ii) a volunteer fire company;

(iii) a volunteer rescue squad;

(iv) a fraternal organization;

(v) a patriotic organization;

(vi) an educational organization; and

(vii) a charitable organization.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-802 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-802
§13–802.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “floating home” means a vessel that:

(i) is used or designated as a dwelling unit, place of business, or private or social club; and

(ii) has a volume coefficient that is greater than 3,000 square feet, based on the ratio of the habitable space of the vessel measured in cubic feet and the draft depth of the vessel measured in feet of depth.

(2) “Floating home” includes a structure that:

(i) is constructed on a barge that is primarily immobile and not used for navigation; or

(ii) functions primarily as a land structure while the vessel is moored or docked in the State.

(b) This section applies only to:

(1) Calvert County;

(2) Charles County; and

(3) St. Mary’s County.

(c) The governing body of a county may adopt:

(1) laws to regulate mooring, docking, anchoring, and installing a floating home in the waters of the county; and

(2) penalties for a violation of a law adopted under this subsection.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-108 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

To preserve and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of this State, the Advisory Council may:

(1) Gather and give out information to further the public’s understanding of hereditary and congenital disorders;

(2) Reevaluate continually the need for and the effectiveness of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs;

(3) Make any necessary recommendation to end any unjustified discrimination that might result from identification of an individual as a carrier of a hereditary disorder, but this item does not affect any right of anyone to seek or have any other redress for this discrimination;

(4) Advise the Secretary as to the need for rules, regulations, and standards for the detection and management of hereditary and congenital disorders;

(5) Participate actively in the development of the rules and regulations adopted by the Department; and

(6) Assist the Department in prioritizing its efforts.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-410 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

With the consent of the Executive Board, the chair may establish subcommittees or working committees consisting of members of the Council and interested parties to address or study specific issues.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be a grain dealer without first obtaining an annual grain dealer’s license from the Secretary.

(b) Each license shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee required by subsection (d) of this section and providing proof of adequate insurance under § 13–212 of this subtitle and shall be effective until December 31, following, unless revoked.

(c) Fees collected for the issuance of licenses under this subtitle shall be deposited in the Administration Fund.

(d) The fees for the different types of grain dealers’ licenses are as follows:

Bushels of grain anticipated to be

handled in the year of license

application rounded to the nearest

Type of license 100 bushels Annual license fee

A 1 to 49,999 $�50

B 50,000 to 99,999 $100

C 100,000 to 499,999 $200

D 500,000 and above $300

(e) (1) In determining the type of license to issue under this section, the Secretary may rely on representations of the number of bushels of grain handled in the most recent grain records of the grain dealer.

(2) For a person who is applying for licensure as a grain dealer for the first time in this State, the Secretary may rely on the representations made by the person of the number of bushels of grain that the person anticipates handling in the year for which the license is sought.

(f) (1) A person who applies for renewal or original licensure as a grain dealer shall make an oath under penalty of perjury that all representations made by the person in the most recent grain records are true and correct.

(2) A person immediately shall notify the Department if their status as to the type of license changes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2703 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 27 / Section 13-2703
§13–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) The behavioral health services for which the Department provides service coordination for eligible veterans under this subtitle shall include mental health first aid.

(b) Mental health first aid shall consist of training for eligible veterans and the immediate family members of eligible veterans on how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

(c) Each entity teaching a mental health first aid course shall report to the Department:

(1) The number of eligible veterans who took the mental health first aid course; and

(2) The number of family members of eligible veterans who took the mental health first aid course.

(d) On or before June 1 each year, beginning in 2023, if the Department received a report under subsection (c) of this section in the immediately preceding year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the following information for the immediately preceding year:

(1) The total number of eligible veterans in the State who took a mental health first aid course;

(2) The total number of family members of eligible veterans in the State who took a mental health first aid course; and

(3) The total number of mental health first aid courses taught in the State, reported by the entity that taught the mental health first aid course.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1040 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1040
§13A–1040.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who is drunk on duty shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) A person subject to this title who, as a result of indulgence in an alcoholic beverage or drug, is incapacitated for the proper performance of duty shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(c) A person subject to this title who is a prisoner and, while in such status, is drunk shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Governor shall be a member of the Commission.

(b) (1) The Governor may designate an individual who is a member of the Governor’s cabinet or personal staff to serve as a member of the Commission on the Governor’s behalf.

(2) The Governor’s designee serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(3) The Governor’s designee shall receive compensation as provided in the State budget.

(4) The Governor’s designee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(c) The Governor or the Governor’s designee may:

(1) certify a local development commission to the Commission; and

(2) perform any act necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle or the Act.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-220.2 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-220.2
§13–220.
Status: in_force

§13–220.2.

(a) Each political action committee may establish one compliance account.

(b) Disbursements from a political action committee compliance account may be made only for purposes of record keeping, reporting, and any other work necessary to comply with the requirements of this title, including accounting and legal services.

(c) A disbursement from a political action committee compliance account may not be made for the purpose of soliciting contributions for the political action committee.

(d) A donation to a political action committee compliance account:

(1) may be made only if the donor is aware that the donation will be used for the purposes described in subsection (b) of this section and consents to that use before making the donation; and

(2) is not subject to § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(e) A campaign finance entity may not make a transfer to a political action committee compliance account.

(f) The State Board shall adopt regulations that:

(1) define permissible donations to and disbursements from a political action committee compliance account; and

(2) require disclosure of:

(i) donations to a political action committee compliance account; and

(ii) disbursements from a political action committee compliance account.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-310.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310.1
§13–310.
Status: in_force

§13–310.1.

(a) Within 1 year after a candidate dies, the candidate’s authorized candidate campaign committee shall:

(1) pay all outstanding obligations;

(2) subject to subsection (b) of this section, dispose of any funds remaining after the payment of all outstanding obligations in accordance with § 13–247 of this title; and

(3) terminate and file a final campaign finance report.

(b) Before disposing of any funds under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the treasurer of the candidate’s authorized candidate campaign committee shall consider the preferences expressed by the candidate, if any, when determining where to dispose of any funds remaining in the account of a campaign finance entity.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-601 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the governing body of a county may adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation or take any other action that the governing body considers necessary to authorize a person to:

(1) use the person’s property to operate a seafood business;

(2) harvest seafood;

(3) buy or sell seafood;

(4) store equipment used in the person’s seafood business; and

(5) enjoy the quiet conduct of the person’s seafood business.

(b) (1) Before adopting an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body of the county shall:

(i) hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance, resolution, or regulation;

(ii) provide reasonable notice of the hearing; and

(iii) obtain the written consent of the Secretary of Natural Resources.

(2) An ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation adopted without the written consent of the Secretary of Natural Resources is void.

(c) In the event of a conflict, federal law, State law, or written program guidance issued by a unit of the federal or State government shall preempt an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation adopted or any other action taken under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The membership of the Council is open to any resident of the State who has an interest in improving the quality of life in rural areas of the State and chooses to join the Council.

(b) The Council shall include:

(1) the Governor or the Governor’s designee;

(2) as determined under the bylaws of the Council:

(i) representatives from local, State, and federal agencies that serve rural interests; and

(ii) representatives from private sector organizations, including rural–based for–profit and nonprofit organizations and rural client groups; and

(3) as nonvoting members:

(i) one member of the Senate of Maryland from each of the three rural regions of the State, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(ii) one member of the House of Delegates from each of the three rural regions of the State, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

(iii) one member of the Senate of Maryland or the House of Delegates representing Harford County, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-306 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) After the application is docketed, the Commissioner promptly shall issue his warrant and mail it to the surveyor named in the application. On return through the post office of the return receipt, the Commissioner shall notify the applicant of the date the surveyor received the warrant.

(b) (1) In lieu of a survey conducted under a warrant issued by the Commissioner, the applicant may submit with an application a previously performed survey.

(2) The Commissioner may accept the previously performed survey upon finding that the surveyor was a qualified professional land surveyor or property line surveyor, that the survey was conducted in accordance with standards prescribed by the Commissioner, and that adjoining landowners of record were given written notice of the survey.

(3) In determining whether to accept a previously performed survey, the Commissioner may conduct a hearing.

(4) Acceptance of a previously performed survey does not preclude an objector from raising any objection that might otherwise have been raised had the survey been performed pursuant to a warrant issued by the Commissioner.

(c) With respect to an application for a certificate of reservation for public use of abandoned land, instead of a survey conducted under a warrant issued by the Commissioner, the applicant may submit a legal description of the land, provided that the legal description of the land is shown on a plat on file in the county land records.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-308 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) When a contract is executed for the transfer of any interest in agricultural land, the seller shall notify the buyer, in writing, that the transfer may be subject to the agricultural land transfer tax.

(b) If a seller fails to notify a buyer as required by subsection (a) of this section, the seller is liable to the buyer for the agricultural land transfer tax paid by the buyer.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-319 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-319
§13–319.
Status: in_force

If a merchant advertises a rebate for consumer goods that is available only if a consumer mails in a rebate form, the advertisement shall clearly state that the rebate is only available by mail.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-318 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-318
§13–318.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person nominated under § 13-303 of this subtitle or designated under § 13-309 of this subtitle as custodian may decline to serve by delivering a valid disclaimer to the person who made the nomination or to the transferor or the transferor’s legal representative.

(2) If the event giving rise to a transfer has not occurred and no substitute custodian able, willing, and eligible to serve was nominated under § 13-303 of this subtitle, the person who made the nomination may nominate a substitute custodian under § 13-303 of this subtitle.

(3) In other cases, the transferor or the transferor’s legal representative shall designate a substitute custodian at the time of the transfer, in either case from among the persons eligible to serve as custodian for that kind of property under § 13-309 of this subtitle.

(4) The custodian designated has the rights of a successor custodian.

(b) (1) A custodian at any time may designate a trust company or an adult other than a transferor under § 13-304 of this subtitle as successor custodian by executing and dating an instrument of designation before a subscribing witness other than the successor.

(2) If the instrument of designation does not contain or is not accompanied by the resignation of the custodian, the designation of the successor does not take effect until the custodian resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, or is removed.

(c) A custodian may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years and to the successor custodian and by delivering the custodial property to the successor custodian.

(d) (1) If a custodian is ineligible, dies, or becomes incapacitated without having effectively designated a successor and the minor has attained the age of 14 years, the minor may designate as successor custodian, in the manner prescribed in subsection (b) of this section, an adult member of the minor’s family, a conservator of the minor, or a trust company.

(2) If the minor has not attained the age of 14 years or fails to act within 60 days after the ineligibility, death, or incapacity, the conservator of the minor becomes successor custodian.

(3) If the minor has no conservator or the conservator declines to act, the transferor, the legal representative of the transferor or of the custodian, an adult member of the minor’s family, or any other interested person may petition the court to designate a successor custodian.

(e) (1) A custodian who declines to serve under subsection (a) of this section or resigns under subsection (c) of this section, or the legal representative of a deceased or incapacitated custodian, as soon as practicable, shall put the custodial property and records in the possession and control of the successor custodian.

(2) The successor custodian by action may enforce the obligation to deliver custodial property and records and becomes responsible for each item as received.

(f) A transferor, the legal representative of a transferor, an adult member of the minor’s family, a guardian of the person of the minor, the conservator of the minor, or the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years may petition the court to remove the custodian for cause and to designate a successor custodian other than a transferor under § 13-304 of this subtitle or to require the custodian to give appropriate bond.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1908 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1908
§13–1908.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a raffle.

(c) (1) The proceeds of a raffle:

(i) shall benefit the qualified organization; and

(ii) shall be used for the purposes of the qualified organization.

(2) Except for a bona fide raffle winner, an individual or group may not:

(i) benefit financially from the holding of a raffle; or

(ii) receive or be paid any proceeds from a raffle for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1201 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1201
§13–1201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-307 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person not subject to § 13-305 or § 13-306 of this subtitle who holds property of or owes a liquidated debt to a minor not having a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to a custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to § 13-309 of this subtitle.

(b) If a person having the right to do so under § 13-303 of this subtitle has nominated a custodian under that section to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.

(c) If no custodian has been nominated under § 13-303 of this subtitle, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, a transfer under this section may be made to an adult member of the minor’s family or to a trust company unless the property exceeds $10,000 in value.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-113.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-113.2
§13–113.
Status: in_force

§13–113.2.

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

(2) “Completed vehicle” means a two-stage vehicle that does not require any additional manufacturing operation to perform its intended function, except for the addition of readily attachable components or minor finishing operations.

(3) “First-stage manufacturer” means:

(i) Any person who manufactures an incomplete vehicle;

(ii) Any person who distributes an incomplete vehicle of that manufacturer; and

(iii) Any dealer who has a franchise for the particular make of the incomplete vehicle of that manufacturer.

(4) “Incomplete vehicle” means an assemblage that:

(i) Consists of at least a frame and chassis structure, power train, steering system, and braking system, to the extent that those systems are to be a part of the completed vehicle; and

(ii) Requires additional manufacturing operations, other than the addition of readily attachable components or minor finishing operations, to become a completed vehicle.

(5) “Minor finishing operations” includes painting, upholstering, or other cosmetic modifications.

(6) “Readily attachable components” includes any mirror, extra light, or tire and rim assembly.

(7) “Second-stage manufacturer” means:

(i) A person who performs manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle so that it becomes a completed vehicle; and

(ii) Any person who distributes a completed vehicle of that manufacturer.

(8) “Two-stage vehicle” means a motor vehicle that requires manufacturing operations performed by two separate manufacturers to produce a completed vehicle capable of performing its intended function.

(b) Transfers of two-stage vehicles by manufacturers shall be made as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section.

(c) At the time that any first-stage manufacturer transfers to a second-stage manufacturer a new incomplete vehicle that is to be sold or registered in this State, the first-stage manufacturer shall give the second-stage manufacturer a manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the incomplete vehicle, assigned to the second-stage manufacturer by the first-stage manufacturer.

(d) At the time that any second-stage manufacturer transfers to a dealer a new completed vehicle that is to be sold or registered in this State, the second-stage manufacturer shall give the dealer the manufacturer’s certificates of origin issued by both the second-stage manufacturer and the first-stage manufacturer and assigned to the dealer by the second-stage manufacturer.

(e) Transfers of new completed vehicles by dealers shall be made as provided in subsections (f), (g), and (h) of this section.

(f) Each dealer who holds a new completed vehicle for sale shall have a franchise in this State for the particular make of at least one stage of that vehicle.

(g) If the dealer’s franchise is for the make of only the first stage of the completed vehicle, the dealer may transfer the vehicle, without obtaining a certificate of title, by executing an assignment and warranty of title accompanied by the certificates of origin issued by the first-stage manufacturer and the second-stage manufacturer.

(h) If the dealer’s franchise is for the make of only the second stage of the completed vehicle, the dealer may transfer the vehicle, without obtaining a certificate of title, by executing an assignment and warranty of title accompanied by the certificates of origin issued by the first-stage manufacturer and the second-stage manufacturer, if the certificate of origin issued by the first-stage manufacturer is assigned to the second-stage manufacturer.

(i) A dealer shall include in a contract for sale of a completed vehicle a notice in writing of:

(1) The make and year of the first stage; and

(2) The make, model, and year of the second stage.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1403
§13–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:

(1) (i) a statement whether the applicant is a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen; or

(ii) if the applicant is not a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen, information or documentation required by the Board to show proof of immigration status; and

(2) a statement that the applicant is a resident of the State at the time the application is filed.

(b) The Board may obtain information from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security — Immigration and Customs to verify the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

To aid in the exercise of its rulemaking powers, the Supreme Court of Maryland may appoint a standing committee of lawyers, judges, and other persons competent in judicial practice, procedure or administration. A committee member shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses incurred on committee business.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-802 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-802
§13–802.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–805 of this subtitle, the fee for each certificate of title issued under this title is $200.

(b) (1) The fee for each certificate of title issued for a rental vehicle is $100.

(2) The fee for each certificate of title issued for an off–highway recreational vehicle is $70.

(3) The fee for each certificate of title issued for a motor scooter or a moped is $40.

(4) The fee for each certificate of title issued for a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of 3,000 pounds or less is $100 if:

(i) The trailer is transferred to:

1. A spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling, grandparent, father–in–law, mother–in–law, son–in–law, or daughter–in–law of the transferor; or

2. A niece or nephew of the transferor if the transferor is at least 65 years of age at the time of the transfer; and

(ii) No money or other valuable consideration is involved in the transfer.

(5) On the death of a joint owner of a vehicle, the Administration may not charge a fee for a new certificate of title issued for the vehicle to another joint owner who is the surviving spouse.

(6) On the death of a sole owner of a vehicle, the Administration may not charge a fee for a new certificate of title issued for the vehicle to a surviving spouse if ownership of the vehicle is transferred in accordance with § 13–114 of this title.

(c) The Administration may not charge a fee for a certificate of title issued for a vehicle that is transferred to a trust or from a trust to one or more beneficiaries in accordance with § 14.5–1001 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1502
§13–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Children in the State face an array of preventable exposures to environmental hazards in their schools, homes, and communities;

(2) In certain cases children are at greater risk than adults for exposure to and possible illness from environmental hazards because children:

(i) Have a decreased ability to detoxify certain substances;

(ii) Have a greater sensitivity to environmental hazards during the stages of development and growth as a result of their immature body organs and tissues and immature immune systems;

(iii) Have different exposure behavior patterns, such as hand-to-mouth behavior, spending a greater amount of time outdoors near hazards, and spending more time on the floor and on the ground where contaminants can concentrate; and

(iv) Take in a greater amount of contaminants due to their eating proportionately more food, breathing proportionately more air, and drinking proportionately more fluids than adults;

(3) Higher rates of poverty are one of the factors that place children of ethnic and minority communities at disproportionate risk for environmental exposures, due to inadequate housing, poor nutrition, and limited access to health care;

(4) Solutions to complex environmental health problems require the ongoing communication, collaboration, and cooperation of affected communities and many disciplines including science, medicine, public health, economics, planning, law, and policy; and

(5) As recommended by the Advisory Council on Environmental Justice in its report pursuant to Chapter 741 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1997, as amended, it is necessary to assess the impacts of State policies, programs, and activities on affected communities and, in this instance, children are the affected community.

(b) (1) The General Assembly recognizes its responsibilities:

(i) To enable all children to grow up in a safe and healthy environment; and

(ii) To use its resources to ensure that every child is provided with an environmentally safe and healthy learning environment in which to grow, develop, and mature into a productive and healthy adult.

(2) The General Assembly seeks to meet these responsibilities by creating an Advisory Council to:

(i) Identify environmental hazards that may affect children’s health; and

(ii) Recommend solutions to those hazards through interdisciplinary problem solving and coalition building.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1001 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1001
§13–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authority” means the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority.

(c) “Bonds” means taxable or tax–exempt bonds, including refunding bonds, bond anticipation notes, notes in the nature of commercial paper, certificates, or any other evidence of obligation issued by the Authority.

(d) “Fund” means the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Financing Fund established under § 13–1017 of this subtitle.

(e) “Heritage Area” means the Canal Place Heritage Area, initially known as the Canal Place Historic Preservation District, the boundaries of which are described:

(1) In the addendum of January 1993, entitled “The Canal Place Historic Preservation District”, to the report of May 1992 of the Maryland State Highway Administration entitled “The Canal Parkway Development – Station Square Project”; and

(2) In any revisions that are:

(i) Made by the Authority under § 13–1008(8) or (10) of this subtitle; and

(ii) Approved by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority in accordance with § 13–1111 of this title.

(f) “Local jurisdiction” means:

(1) Any of the 23 counties of the State;

(2) The City of Baltimore; or

(3) Any municipal corporation subject to the provisions of Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution.

(g) “Maryland Heritage Areas Authority” means the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority created under Subtitle 11 of this title.

(h) “Park corridor” means the land area within the Heritage Area the boundaries of which are described:

(1) In the report of May 1992 of the Maryland State Highway Administration entitled “The Canal Parkway Development – Station Square Project”; and

(2) In any revision that the Authority makes under § 13–1008(8) of this subtitle to the report of May 1992 of the Maryland State Highway Administration entitled “The Canal Parkway Development – Station Square Project”.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Administrative Office of the Courts, headed by the State Court Administrator. The Administrator is appointed by and holds office during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland. The Administrator shall have the compensation provided in the State budget. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall have a seal in the form the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland approves. The courts of the State shall take judicial notice of the seal.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Administrator may appoint employees necessary to carry out his duties. The persons appointed shall have the compensation provided in the State budget.

(c) Neither the Administrator nor any employee of the Administrative Office of the Courts may engage directly or indirectly in the practice of law.

(d) The State Court Administrator, under the supervision and direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, shall:

(1) Examine the state of the dockets of the courts and determine the need for assistance by any court;

(2) Make recommendations to the Chief Justice relating to assignment of judges to courts in need of assistance and carry out the directions of the Chief Justice as to assignment of judges;

(3) Collect and compile statistical and other data, make reports of the business transacted by the courts, and transmit this information to the Chief Justice in order that action may be taken in respect to it;

(4) Prepare and submit budget estimates of State appropriations necessary for maintenance and operation of the judicial system and make recommendations in respect to it;

(5) Draw any requisition for payment of State money appropriated for maintenance and operation of the judicial system;

(6) Collect statistical and other data and make reports relating to expenditure of State and local public money for maintenance and operation of the judicial system and the offices connected to it;

(7) Obtain reports in accordance with law or rules of the Supreme Court of Maryland or the Chief Justice adopts on cases and other judicial business in which action is delayed beyond periods of time specified by law or rules of court, and report the information to the Chief Justice;

(8) Formulate and submit to the Chief Justice recommendations for improvement of the judicial system;

(9) Make and publish an annual report of the affairs of the Administrator’s Office;

(10) Design a citation form for citations to be issued under § 3–8A–33 of this article and citations to be issued to a minor under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article; and

(11) Perform other duties the Chief Justice assigns.

(e) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall:

(1) Keep a current list of alcoholism education or treatment programs that the Maryland Department of Health approves for use under § 6–219(c) or § 6–220(e) of the Criminal Procedure Article; and

(2) Notify promptly the appropriate judges whenever the Maryland Department of Health approves a new alcoholism education or treatment program or withdraws approval for a program.

(f) Every judge, clerk of court, and any other State or local officer shall comply with any request approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland and made by the Administrator or any of his assistants for information and statistical data bearing on the state of the dockets of the courts, the business transacted by them, and the expenditure of public money for maintenance and operation of the judicial system.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-515 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-515
§13–515.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may appear before the Tax Court without a lawyer.

(b) The following individuals may represent the persons indicated without a lawyer before the Tax Court:

(1) a partner for the partnership; and

(2) a corporate officer for the corporation.

(c) Any person or governmental unit may be represented before the Tax Court by a lawyer who is admitted to practice law in the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1013 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1013
§13–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 90 days after receipt from the Authority of a management plan, the Maryland Historical Trust shall approve or disapprove the plan.

(b) (1) Unless the Maryland Historical Trust determines that a management plan would adequately carry out the purposes of this subtitle, it may not approve the management plan.

(2) In considering whether to approve a management plan, the Maryland Historical Trust shall consult with appropriate units of the State government, including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Planning.

(c) If the Maryland Historical Trust disapproves a management plan, the Trust shall advise the Authority of the reason for the disapproval and provide recommendations for a revision of the plan.

(d) The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority shall approve or disapprove any revisions to an existing management plan for the Heritage Area in accordance with § 13–1111(m) of this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-209 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-209
§13–209.
Status: in_force

Whenever a bidder or offeror withdraws a bid or proposal, action may be taken against the bid security unless:

(1) there is a mistake in the bid or proposal; and

(2) the procurement officer allows the bidder or offeror to withdraw before the procurement contract is awarded.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-215 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-215
§13–215.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Adjutant General may organize a uniformed honor guard from the National Guard or the organized militia to attend the burial service of a deceased veteran if:

(i) the commander of an accredited veterans’ organization or a relative or friend of the deceased veteran requests an honor guard to attend the burial service;

(ii) a uniformed honor guard from the active uniformed services or veterans’ organization is not available; and

(iii) the Adjutant General determines that providing an honor guard will not harm:

1. the readiness of the National Guard in the event of a State or federal emergency; or

2. the employment of a National Guard member.

(2) If an honor guard from the active uniformed services is not available, the Adjutant General may request an honor guard from a veterans’ organization to attend the burial service of a deceased veteran.

(b) (1) The Adjutant General shall set reasonable compensation for honor guard members based on the availability of money in the budget.

(2) Compensation may not exceed the expenses incurred to participate in the burial service of a deceased veteran plus the greater of:

(i) 100% of 1 day’s pay as determined by the current Department of Defense pay scale; and

(ii) the minimum wage required under § 3-413 of the Labor and Employment Article.

(c) The Adjutant General shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-704 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-704
§13–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may:

(1) Superintend and direct the care of a disabled person;

(2) Appoint a guardian of the person; and

(3) Pass orders and decrees respecting the person as seems proper, including an order directing the disabled person to be sent to a hospital.

(b) Procedures in these cases shall be as prescribed by the Maryland Rules and in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle and Title 13.5 of this article.

(c) (1) On the filing of a petition for attorney’s fees made in reasonable detail by an interested person or an attorney employed by the interested person, the court may order reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees incurred in bringing a petition for appointment of a guardian of the person of a disabled person to be paid from the estate of the disabled person.

(2) Before ordering the payment of attorney’s fees under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall consider:

(i) The financial resources and needs of the disabled person; and

(ii) Whether there was substantial justification for the filing of the petition for guardianship.

(3) On a finding by the court of an absence of substantial justification for bringing the petition for guardianship, the court shall deny a petition for attorney’s fees filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) The court may not award attorney’s fees under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the petition for guardianship is brought by:

(i) A government agency paying benefits to the disabled person;

(ii) A local department of social services; or

(iii) An agency eligible to serve as the guardian of the disabled person under § 13–707 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Education § 13-505 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The EMS Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the 11 members:

(i) One shall be the Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;

(ii) One shall be a representative of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, nominated by the Board of Regents;

(iii) One shall be the chairperson of the Advisory Council;

(iv) One shall be a physician knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;

(v) One shall be a physician experienced in the clinical care of trauma patients;

(vi) One shall be a nurse experienced in the clinical care of emergency patients;

(vii) One shall be a career firefighter, emergency medical technician, or rescue squad person knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;

(viii) One shall be a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician, or rescue squad person knowledgeable in the delivery of emergency medical services;

(ix) One shall be a hospital administrator knowledgeable in the management and delivery of emergency medical services; and

(x) Two shall be from the public at large, one of whom shall reside in a county with a population of less than 175,000.

(b) (1) Each appointed member shall have demonstrated interest or experience in the delivery of emergency medical services.

(2) In appointing members to the EMS Board, the Governor shall take into consideration the five emergency medical service regions of the State to assure a geographic balance in the Board’s membership.

(3) In appointing members to the EMS Board, the Governor shall take into consideration persons:

(i) Recommended by the Advisory Council; or

(ii) Recommended by any statewide organization or association which is interested and involved in the delivery of emergency medical services.

(4) The Governor may not appoint to the EMS Board more than two persons in total from:

(i) The same health system;

(ii) A health system and medical school that are affiliated; or

(iii) Medical schools under the same governing board.

(c) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.

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

(3) 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.

(d) Annually, from among the members of the EMS Board:

(1) The Governor shall appoint a chairperson; and

(2) The chairperson shall appoint a vice chairperson.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-410 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

A tax collector shall mail a notice of assessment under this title to the person or governmental unit against which an assessment is made.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1402
§13–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Garrett County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Garrett County.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-619.4 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619.4
§13–619.
Status: reserved

§13–619.4.

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, may apply to the Administration for the assignment of special disabled veteran registration plates under this section for a vehicle included in one of the following classes:

(1) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(2) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a 1 ton or less manufacturer’s rated capacity;

(3) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle; or

(4) A Class D (motorcycle) vehicle.

(b) To be eligible for a special disabled veteran registration plate under this section, an applicant shall provide proof that is satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is a veteran who is between 50% and 99%, inclusive, service–connected disabled as designated or classified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

(c) The Administration may issue a special disabled veteran registration plate that does not display the international symbol of access in recognition of the vehicle owner’s service–connected disability to an individual who is a veteran and is between 50% and 99%, inclusive, service–connected disabled.

(d) The Administration:

(1) Shall charge the annual registration fee and surcharge otherwise required under this title for special disabled veteran registration plates issued under this section; and

(2) May not charge or retain any additional fee for the special registration plates.

(e) Special disabled veteran registration plates issued under this section:

(1) May consist of any combination of letters, numerals, or both; and

(2) Shall state “Disabled Veteran” on the special registration plates.

(f) (1) If the ownership of a motor vehicle assigned special disabled veteran registration plates under this section is transferred from the disabled veteran who qualified for the special registration plates to an individual who does not qualify for the special registration plates:

(i) 1. The transferor shall return the special registration plates to the Administration; and

2. The transferee shall obtain vehicle title, registration, and registration plates as required by law; and

(ii) If the transferor and the transferee were joint owners of the motor vehicle before the transfer, the Administration may not charge the transferee the fee otherwise required for the replacement of registration plates under § 13–952 of this title.

(2) If the ownership of a motor vehicle assigned special disabled veteran registration plates under this section is transferred from the disabled veteran who qualified for the special registration plates to the disabled veteran’s spouse who does not qualify for the special registration plates:

(i) 1. The transferor shall return the special registration plates to the Administration; and

2. The transferee shall obtain vehicle title, registration, and registration plates as required by law; and

(ii) The Administration may not charge the transferee the fee otherwise required for the replacement of registration plates under § 13–952 of this title.

(g) The Administration may adopt regulations necessary to govern the issuance of the special disabled veteran registration plates under this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-207 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 2 / Section 13A-207
§13A–207.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title accused of an offense against civil authority may be delivered, on request, to the civil authority for trial or confinement.

(b) When delivery under this section is made to a civil authority of a person undergoing sentence of a court–martial, the delivery, if followed by conviction in a civil tribunal, interrupts the execution of the sentence of the court–martial, and the offender after having answered to the civil authorities for the offense shall, on the request of competent military authority, be returned to the place of original custody for the completion of the person’s sentence.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-507 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-507
§13–507.
Status: in_force

(a) In Calvert County, a person who maintains or operates a junkyard within 100 feet of an interstate or a State or county road shall screen or fence the junkyard so that the junkyard is not visible from the road.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-316 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-316
§13–316.
Status: in_force

A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions of or otherwise deal with any person purporting to make a transfer or purporting to act in the capacity of a custodian and, in the absence of knowledge, is not responsible for determining:

(1) The validity of the purported custodian’s designation;

(2) The propriety of, or the authority under this subtitle for, any act of the purported custodian;

(3) The validity or propriety under this subtitle of any instrument or instructions executed or given either by the person purporting to make a transfer or by the purported custodian; or

(4) The propriety of the application of any property of the minor delivered to the purported custodian.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-229 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-229
§13–229.
Status: in_force

A transfer is not allowed if it is intended to conceal the source of the funds or the intended recipient.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1015 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1015
§13A–1015.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who behaves with disrespect toward that person’s superior commissioned officer shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) A person subject to this title who strikes that person’s superior commissioned officer or draws or lifts up any weapon or offers any violence against that officer while the officer is in the execution of the officer’s office shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.