Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1322 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 13 / Section 14-1322
§14–1322.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Billing agent” means a person that submits charges for products or services to a telephone company or reseller on behalf of the person submitting the charges or on behalf of a third–party vendor.

(3) “Customer” means a customer of a telephone company or reseller.

(4) “Express authorization” means an express, affirmative act by an ordering customer in the form of:

(i) A written authorization;

(ii) An oral authorization verified and recorded by an independent party; or

(iii) A recorded electronic authorization.

(5) “Ordering customer” means a customer or another person ordering services that will appear on the customer’s telephone bill.

(6) “Reseller” means a person that provides wireline telephone voice service by using the transmission facilities of another person.

(7) “Telephone company” means a person that provides wireline telephone voice services.

(8) “Third–party vendor” means an entity not affiliated with a telephone company or reseller that:

(i) Provides products or services to a customer; and

(ii) Seeks to charge the customer through third–party vendor billing.

(9) (i) “Third–party vendor billing” means the use of a telephone company’s or reseller’s billing system, either directly or through a billing agent, to charge a customer for products or services provided by a third–party vendor.

(ii) “Third–party vendor billing” does not include billing for:

1. Products or services offered by, or bundled with the products or services of, a telephone company, a reseller, or an affiliate of a telephone company or reseller;

2. Long distance services that a customer initiates by dialing 1+, 0+, 0–, or 1010XXX; or

3. Commercial mobile radio services.

(b) Unless the third–party vendor or billing agent first obtains an ordering customer’s express authorization, a third–party vendor or billing agent may not submit charges to a telephone company or reseller.

(c) The express authorization required under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) Be separate from any solicitation material or entry forms for sweepstakes or contests; and

(2) Include:

(i) The name and telephone number of the ordering customer;

(ii) The date of authorization;

(iii) An explanation of:

1. The product or service offered; and

2. All applicable charges; and

(iv) An affirmation by the ordering customer that:

1. The ordering customer is at least 18 years of age and authorized to order services that will appear on the customer’s telephone bill; and

2. Third–party vendor billing charges may be billed using the customer’s telephone bill.

(d) A third–party vendor or billing agent shall retain a copy of the express authorization required under subsection (b) of this section for 2 years after the date of authorization.

(e) A customer is not liable for third–party vendor billing charges unless:

(1) The customer has been given notice that the telephone company or reseller may allow third–party vendor billing and that free blocking of certain third–party vendor billing may be available to the customer; and

(2) The customer is provided access to:

(i) An itemization of the third–party vendor billing charges identifying them separately from other charges; and

(ii) The name and telephone number of the third–party vendor or its billing agent.

(f) Unless the third–party vendor or billing agent provides a copy of the authorization required under subsection (b) of this section to the customer and to the telephone company or reseller, a customer is not liable for third–party vendor billing charges if the customer, in good faith and in a reasonably timely manner, but not outside the time period specified in subsection (d) of this section, disputes that the charges were authorized.

(g) An agreement for third–party vendor billing entered into by a telephone company or reseller and a third–party vendor or billing agent on or after October 1, 2010, is void and unenforceable to the extent that it does not require the third–party vendor to comply with subsection (b) of this section.

(h) A violation of this section by a third–party vendor or billing agent:

(1) Is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Except for the provisions of § 13–411 of this article, is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-3A-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 3A / Section 14-3A-02
§14–3A–02.
Status: in_force

§14–3A–02. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 313 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) The Board shall set fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle.

(2) The fees charged to a compact physician under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be set so as to produce funds adequate to cover the cost of maintaining the licensure program.

(b) Any annual assessment levied by the Interstate Commission under Section 13(a) of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle shall be funded through an additional surcharge on:

(1) Each compact physician licensed under Section 3 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle; and

(2) Physicians who designate Maryland as the physician’s state of principal license under Section 4 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2009 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2009
§14–2009.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies if the lease provides that the motor vehicle is to be sold after repossession and the lessee is to be responsible for any deficiency arising from the sale of the motor vehicle.

(b) (1) The lessor shall sell the motor vehicle that was repossessed at:

(i) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a private sale; or

(ii) A public auction.

(2) At least 10 days before the sale, the lessor shall notify the lessee in writing of the time and place of the sale, by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the lessee’s last known address.

(3) Any sale of a repossessed motor vehicle must be accomplished in a commercially reasonable manner.

(c) In all cases of a private sale of a repossessed motor vehicle under this section, a full accounting shall be made to the lessee in writing. This accounting shall contain the following information:

(1) The unpaid balance at the time the motor vehicle was repossessed;

(2) The refund credit of unearned insurance premiums, if any;

(3) The remaining net balance;

(4) The proceeds of the sale of the motor vehicle;

(5) The remaining deficiency balance, if any, or the amount due to the lessee; and

(6) All expenses incurred as a result of the sale.

(d) The Commissioner of Financial Regulation may make a determination concerning any private sale that the sale was not accomplished in a commercially reasonable manner. Upon that determination, the Commissioner may enter an order disallowing any claim for a deficiency balance.

(e) (1) The proceeds of a sale to which this section applies shall be applied, in the following order, to:

(i) The actual and reasonable costs of the sale;

(ii) The actual and reasonable costs of retaking and storing the property; and

(iii) The unpaid balance owing under the lease agreement at the time the property was repossessed.

(2) The lessor shall furnish to the lessee a written statement which shows the distribution of the proceeds.

(3) If the provisions of this subtitle, including the requirement of furnishing a notice following repossession, are not followed, the lessor shall not be entitled to any deficiency judgment to which it would be entitled under the lease agreement.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 14-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County is a public body corporate and politic that:

(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and

(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-516 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-516
§14–516.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “appeal authority” includes:

(1) a supervisor;

(2) the Department;

(3) a property tax assessment appeal board;

(4) the Maryland Tax Court; and

(5) any other court authorized to hear property tax appeals under this subtitle.

(b) In hearing an appeal under this subtitle that relates to the value of real property, an appeal authority may consider the following criteria in making its final decision:

(1) the fair market value of the real property;

(2) the valuation and assessment methodology employed by the assessor;

(3) depreciation factors; or

(4) any other criteria related to the valuation and assessment of real property.

(c) (1) Within 10 days after a decision by an appeal authority that reduces the value of commercial real property by more than 20%, the appeal authority shall notify the governing body of the county and municipal corporation in which the property is located of the decision.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, within 90 days after receiving notice from the appeal authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation may appeal to the appropriate appeal authority.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after the Department provides notice to a tax collector to whom property tax was paid that an appeal authority has issued a decision that reduces the assessed value of property, the tax collector shall pay to the taxpayer a full refund of the excess tax paid.

(2) The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a list of all properties for which an appeal authority has calculated that a taxpayer is due a refund as a result of a decision by the appeal authority to reduce the assessed value of the property.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-604 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-604
§14–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration expires on the second June 30 following the registration unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) Before a registration expires, the registrant may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the registrant:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be registered;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires; and

(3) pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $150.

(c) An application for renewal of a registration shall be considered made in a timely manner if it is postmarked on or before June 30 of the year of renewal.

(d) Subject to the provisions of § 14–605 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall renew the registration of each registrant that meets the requirements of this section.

(e) (1) A registrant shall file annually with the Commissioner a current list of the persons authorized to sell, market, or solicit in the State a discount medical plan or discount drug plan established by the registrant.

(2) A registrant shall provide the Commissioner an additional list on request.

(3) A registrant may file the list required under this subsection electronically, in a format prescribed by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-302.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-302.1
§14–302.
Status: in_force

§14–302.1.

Notwithstanding § 14–302 of this subtitle, for a home improvement contract:

(1) The statement required under § 14–302(1)(ii) of this subtitle shall allow the buyer to cancel a transaction prior to midnight of the fifth business day after the date of the transaction, or midnight of the 7th business day after the date of the transaction if the buyer is at least 65 years old;

(2) The “Notice of Cancellation” to be furnished to the buyer under § 14–302(2) of this subtitle shall:

(i) Be on a separate form that is not a part of the home improvement contract; and

(ii) Allow the buyer to cancel a transaction prior to midnight of the fifth business day after the date of the transaction, or midnight of the 7th business day after the date of the transaction if the buyer is at least 65 years old;

(3) The date by which the buyer may give notice of cancellation that must be entered by the seller on the “Notice of Cancellation” under § 14–302(3) of this subtitle may not be earlier than the fifth business day following the date of the transaction, or the 7th business day following the date of the transaction if the buyer is at least 65 years old; and

(4) It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article for a seller to fail to:

(i) Obtain the signature of the buyer on the following written acknowledgment of the buyer’s right to cancel:

“I, (insert name), have been provided oral notice that I have the right to cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within 5 business days from the date of the transaction specified on the “Notice of Cancellation”, or, if I am at least 65 years old, within 7 business days from the date of the transaction specified on the “Notice of Cancellation”.

? check if buyer is at least 65 years old

_______________________ _______________________

(Buyer’s signature) (date)”; or

(ii) Furnish to the buyer a copy of the written acknowledgment of the buyer’s right to cancel with the completed receipt or copy of the home improvement contract.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title:

(1) the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

(2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Calvert County.

(c) “County” means Calvert County.

(d) “Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-1003 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1003
§14–1003.
Status: in_force

§14–1003. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 736 AND 737 OF 2025 //

Subject to the approval of the Board, each unit may establish an evaluation factor, not to exceed 10%.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-618 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-618
§14–618.
Status: in_force

An authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power whether or not under the first trust’s discretionary distribution standard the fiduciary would have made or could have been compelled to make a discretionary distribution of principal at the time of the exercise.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-501 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-501
§14–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.

(c) “Director” means the Director of the Administration.

(d) “Person” includes a federal, State, or local government or an agency or instrumentality of a federal, State, or local government.

(e) “Prime supplier” means a supplier that makes the first sale into the State distribution system of a State fuel security product that is intended for consumption in the State.

(f) “Program” means the State Fuel Security Program.

(g) “State fuel security product” means a product to which the Program applies.

(h) “Supplier” means a business entity or a part or subsidiary of a business entity that supplies, sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes, including by consignment, a State fuel security product to consumers or wholesale purchaser–resellers.

(i) “Wholesale purchaser–reseller” means a business entity that:

(1) purchases, receives through transfer, or otherwise obtains, including by consignment, a State fuel security product; and

(2) resells or otherwise transfers the State fuel security product to other purchasers without substantially changing its form.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-876 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-876
§14–876.
Status: reserved

(a) A circuit court may not set a hearing for an in rem foreclosure until 30 days after the complaint for an in rem foreclosure is filed.

(b) At the hearing, any interested party shall have the right to be heard and to contest the delinquency of the taxes and the adequacy of the proceedings.

(c) If the circuit court finds that the county or municipal corporation sent notice and a copy of the complaint to each interested party in accordance with § 14–875(d) of this subtitle and that the information set forth in the complaint is accurate, the court shall:

(1) enter a judgment that:

(i) proper notice has been provided to all interested parties; and

(ii) the real property is a vacant lot or an improved property cited as vacant and unsafe or unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice; and

(2) order that ownership of the real property be transferred to the county or municipal corporation on behalf of which the complaint was filed.

(d) (1) The county or municipal corporation shall record a judgment under subsection (c) of this section in the land records of the county.

(2) The title acquired in an in rem foreclosure proceeding shall be an absolute or fee simple title including the right, title, and interest of each of the defendants in the proceeding whose property has been foreclosed unless a different title is specified in the judgment entered.

(3) A judgment in an action under this part is binding and conclusive, regardless of legal disability, on:

(i) all persons, known and unknown, who were parties to the action and who had a claim to the property, whether present or future, vested or contingent, legal or equitable, or several or undivided; and

(ii) all persons who were not parties to the action and had a claim to the property that was not recorded at the time that the action was commenced.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-601
§14–601.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Professional Engineers Act”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-903 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-903
§14–903.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for application of the good labor practices evaluation factor, a business must attest by affidavit that, on any contract subject to this subtitle that it is awarded or under which it performs any work, the business will:

(1) directly employ, as W–2 employees, all workers performing tasks on behalf of the business, except for a person exempt under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of the Labor and Employment Article, under the contract;

(2) pay all workers by check or electronic means as available and not in cash or cash equivalent;

(3) strictly comply with all legal obligations as an employer, including its obligations as an employer under Title 3, Title 5, Title 8, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article and, as applicable, under Title 17 or Title 18 of this article;

(4) provide advance written notification to the procurement authority and to the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, in a form to be determined by the Commissioner, of any subcontractors performing work under the contract;

(5) provide written notice of the requirements of items (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection to any subcontractors performing work under the contract;

(6) obtain written acknowledgment of the notice provided in item (5) of this subsection and of the subcontractor’s agreement to adhere to those requirements, to be filed with the Commissioner, in a form and manner determined by the Commissioner;

(7) successfully complete a comprehensive consultation visit by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program within a reasonable time determined by the Commissioner, following the start of work under the contract;

(8) be jointly and severally liable as an employer for any violation of a subcontractor under Title 17 or Title 18 of this article in connection with the subcontractor’s performance of work under the contract;

(9) promptly disclose to the Commissioner, in a form and manner to be prescribed by the Commissioner, any suits, charges, demands, orders, findings, or adjudications made against it in connection with violations subject to item (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection or against any of its subcontractors as provided in item (8) of this subsection; and

(10) on contracts subject to § 18–102 of this article, provide proof that the business has secured a payment bond sufficient to ensure payment of wages to all employees performing work under the contract.

(b) A procurement officer who receives a proposal for a competitive sealed proposal procurement that is submitted with the affidavit described under subsection (a) of this section shall evaluate the proposal with the good labor practices evaluation factor.

(c) The Commissioner shall:

(1) maintain a list for the preceding 12 months of all businesses that have submitted the affidavit described under subsection (a) of this section, confirming adherence to good labor practices;

(2) provide the list in item (1) of this subsection to all procurement officers at least once every 6 months and on request; and

(3) publish the list in item (1) of this subsection on the Maryland Department of Labor’s public website.

(d) If the Commissioner determines that a business is not following good labor practices, as described in subsection (a) of this section:

(1) the Commissioner shall remove the business from the list maintained under subsection (c)(1) of this section; and

(2) the business may not be eligible for the good labor practices evaluation factor for 12 months following the determination made under this subsection.

(e) The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Commissioner, may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-04 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-04
§14–5A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to respiratory care practitioners.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to respiratory care practitioners, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for respiratory care practitioners under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.

(b) (1) The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller of the State.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board established under § 14-201 of this title.

(c) The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-411.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-411.1
§14–411.
Status: in_force

§14–411.1.

(a) In this section, “health maintenance organization” has the meaning stated in § 19–701 of the Health – General Article.

(b) The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:

(1) A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–404 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;

(2) A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;

(3) A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period;

(4) A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude reported to the Board under § 14–416 of this subtitle; and

(5) As reported to the Board by the licensee, education and practice information about the licensee including:

(i) The name of any medical school that the licensee attended and the date on which the licensee graduated from the school;

(ii) A description of any internship and residency training;

(iii) A description of any specialty board certification by a recognized board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association;

(iv) The name of any hospital where the licensee has medical privileges;

(v) The location of the licensee’s primary practice setting;

(vi) Whether the licensee participates in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;

(vii) Whether the licensee maintains medical professional liability insurance; and

(viii) The number of medical malpractice final court judgments and arbitration awards against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall:

(1) Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of a license application, disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s website;

(2) Provide appropriate and accessible Internet links from the Board’s website:

(i) To the extent available, to the appropriate portion of the website of each health maintenance organization licensed in this State which will allow the public to ascertain the names of the physicians affiliated with the health maintenance organization; and

(ii) To the appropriate portion of the website of the American Medical Association;

(3) Include a statement on each licensee’s profile of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including factors to consider when evaluating a licensee’s malpractice data, and a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel; and

(4) Provide on the Board’s website:

(i) Notification that a person may contact the Board by telephone, electronic mail, or written request to find out whether the number of medical malpractice settlements involving a particular licensee totals three or more with a settlement amount of $1,000,000 or greater within the most recent 5–year period as reported to the Board; and

(ii) A telephone number, electronic mail address, and physical address through which a person may contact the Board to request the information required to be provided under item (i) of this item.

(d) The Board:

(1) On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person;

(2) Shall maintain a website that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet; and

(3) On receipt of a verbal, electronic, or written request in accordance with subsection (c)(3) of this section, shall provide the information within 2 business days of the request.

(e) The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.

(f) The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.

(g) This section does not limit the Board’s authority to disclose information as required under § 14–411 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-12B-08 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12B / Section 14-12B-08
§14–12B–08.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any remedies otherwise available, if the Division determines that a person is selling health club services agreements in violation of § 14-12B-02(e) of this subtitle, the Division may issue a cease and desist order without conducting a hearing under § 13-403 of this article. A cease and desist order shall grant the respondent an opportunity to request a hearing under § 13-403 of this article, and the hearing shall be held no later than 7 days after the request. If no request is made, any order entered under this section shall be final 30 days after entry.

(b) Each sale of a health club services agreement that violates any provision of this subtitle, or a violation of § 14-12B-07 of this subtitle, is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-830 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-830
§14–830.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of any property sold under the provisions of this subtitle shall have the right, during the period of redemption, to continue in possession of, and to exercise all rights of ownership over the property until the right of redemption has been finally foreclosed under the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The holder of any certificate of sale may apply to the circuit court for the county in which the property is located for the appointment of a receiver of the property covered by the certificate, in accordance with the usual provisions of the laws and of rules and practice of the circuit courts that relate to receivers.

(c) If any certificate of sale is held by the governing body of the county or any other taxing agency, the governing body or taxing agency may make application by complaint, to the circuit court for the county for the appointment of a receiver of the property covered by the certificate of sale.

(d) The defendant, in the action brought by the governing body of the county or any other taxing agency under subsection (c) of this section for the appointment of a receiver shall be the owner of the property whose name last appears as the owner on the collector’s tax roll.

(e) However, except as to property actually occupied by the owner if a certificate of sale is held by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county, then the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of the county has the right of immediate possession of the property represented by the certificate of sale and to the rents accruing from the property from the date of sale, without the necessity of receivership proceedings.

(f) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of the county shall make a strict accounting of any and all rents collected to the owner on redemption of the property, and on the redemption, shall remit the rents, less all expenses required for the property maintenance and upkeep of the property.

(g) Any reasonable sums caused to be expended to conserve or stabilize the property shall become part of the redemption amount, provided the sums expended and the necessity for making the repairs are approved by the court.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-403 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-403
§14–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “executive officer” means the mayor or comparable official of the legislative body of a municipal corporation of the State.

(b) The powers in this section may be exercised only during the effective period of an official proclamation by the Governor that declares all or part of the municipal corporation to be in an actual or threatened emergency area.

(c) (1) If an executive officer is killed or is sick, incapacitated, missing, or otherwise unavailable for a temporary or indefinite period because of a military or warlike catastrophe, and the municipal corporation is unable to fill that vacancy for a temporary or indefinite period, the local governing body of the county in which the municipal corporation is located may appoint an individual to fill the vacancy for a temporary or indefinite period.

(2) If the vacancy is in a municipal corporation that is located in more than one county:

(i) the local governing body of any of the counties in which part of the municipal corporation is located may appoint an individual to fill the vacancy; or

(ii) the local governing bodies of the counties may agree to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.

(d) To the extent possible, each appointee shall have the qualifications required for the particular office to which appointed.

(e) Each appointee may exercise the powers and prerogatives of an officer elected to the position.

(f) Each appointee shall hold office until:

(1) the executive officer originally holding the position returns to the position; or

(2) the position is filled by the regular election and qualification of a successor.

(g) Under the circumstances described in this section, the Governor may exercise the executive and administrative powers of the municipal government until the number of individuals sufficient to operate the municipal government are appointed and qualified as executive officers.
Md. Code, Education § 14-307 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-307
§14–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On conclusion of each step of a grievance proceeding, a copy of the grievance and its disposition shall be given to the grievant or grievant’s representative or both.

(2) Similar grievances may be consolidated and processed in a single proceeding.

(3) The parties may agree to waive any time limitation specified in this title.

(b) (1) On the informal presentation of a grievance or the initiation of a grievance proceeding, an employee designated as a grievant’s representative may not lose pay for investigating, processing, or testifying at any stage of the grievance proceeding.

(2) An employee shall be granted release time from the employee’s normal work schedule to attend a grievance conference or hearing as a witness.

(c) Expenses incurred in connection with attendance by an employee at grievance conferences or hearings, whether as a grievant, as a grievant’s representative, or as a witness, shall be borne by that employee’s unit.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-104 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-104
§14–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “first-time Maryland home buyer” means an individual who has never owned in the State residential real property that has been the individual’s principal residence.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in every written or oral agreement for the sale or other disposition of property, it is presumed in the absence of a contrary provision in the agreement or the law, that the parties to the agreement intended that the cost of any recordation tax or any State or local transfer tax shall be shared equally between the grantor and grantee. This section does not apply to mortgages or deeds of trust.

(c) (1) The entire amount of recordation tax and local transfer tax shall be paid by the seller of improved, residential real property that is sold to a first-time Maryland home buyer who will occupy the property as a principal residence, unless there is an express agreement between the parties to the agreement that the recordation tax and local transfer tax will not be paid entirely by the seller.

(2) The entire amount of State transfer tax shall be paid by the seller of improved, residential real property that is sold to a first-time Maryland home buyer who will occupy the property as a principal residence.

(3) This subsection does not apply to tax sales of property under Title 14, Subtitle 8 of the Tax - Property Article.

(4) If there are two or more grantees, this subsection does not apply unless each grantee is a first-time Maryland home buyer or a co-maker or guarantor of a purchase money mortgage or purchase money deed of trust as defined in § 12-108(i) of the Tax - Property Article for the property and the co-maker or guarantor will not occupy the residence as the co-maker’s or guarantor’s principal residence.

(5) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection apply only if each grantee or an agent of the grantee provides a statement that is signed under oath by the grantee or agent of the grantee stating that:

(i) 1. The grantee is a first-time Maryland home buyer as defined under subsection (a) of this section; and

2. The residence will be occupied by the grantee as the grantee’s principal residence; or

(ii) 1. The grantee is a co-maker or guarantor of a purchase money mortgage or purchase money deed of trust as defined in § 12-108(i) of the Tax - Property Article for the property; and

2. The grantee will not occupy the residence as the co-maker’s or guarantor’s principal residence.

(6) A statement under paragraph (5) of this subsection by an agent of a grantee shall state that the statement:

(i) Is based on a diligent inquiry made by the agent with respect to the facts set forth in the statement; and

(ii) Is true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the agent.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1803 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 18 / Section 14-1803
§14–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, if the dealer fails to provide the consumer with any estimated date required by this subtitle or fails to deliver the household good to the consumer within 2 weeks of the latest estimated delivery date properly established under this subtitle, the consumer may:

(1) Cancel the contract and receive a full refund;

(2) Cancel the contract and receive a credit equal to the deposit;

(3) Negotiate with the dealer a new delivery date; or

(4) Modify the contract by selecting other household goods.

(b) (1) If a consumer cancels a contract and requests a full refund or credit, the dealer shall provide to the consumer the full refund or credit within 2 weeks of the consumer’s request.

(2) At the dealer’s option, the dealer may, immediately following the consumer’s request for a full refund or credit, require the consumer to sign a written request for the full refund or credit on a dealer’s self-addressed postcard or a form which shall include a dealer’s self-addressed envelope, to be supplied to the consumer by the dealer.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply if:

(1) Due primarily to the conduct of the consumer, a delivery prearranged between the dealer and the consumer was unsuccessful and, following the unsuccessful attempt to deliver, the dealer provided written or oral notice of the attempted delivery to the consumer;

(2) The delay in delivery is caused by a work stoppage or an act of God; or

(3) The dealer’s inability to deliver by the estimated date is due to the manufacturer’s or supplier’s failure to deliver to the dealer in a timely manner the household goods as ordered, and where:

(i) Despite good faith efforts to cancel the contract with the manufacturer, the dealer is liable to the manufacturer or supplier to complete the purchase under applicable law; and

(ii) The dealer’s liability to the manufacturer or supplier is not caused by the dealer’s delay in canceling the order when requested by the consumer.

(d) (1) If oral notice is given under subsection (c)(1) of this section, the dealer shall record in writing, the date and time of the notification and the signature of the person who made the notification.

(2) In the event that paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (c) of this section is applicable, the dealer shall promptly inform the consumer of the delay and provide the consumer written notice of a new estimated delivery date which may not exceed any delay caused by a work stoppage, act of God, or manufacturer’s delay.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-408 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-408
§14–408.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of authority expires on the first June 30 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) The Commissioner shall renew the certificate of authority of a dental plan organization if the dental plan organization remains in compliance with this subtitle and pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $100.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-202
§14–202.
Status: in_force

In collecting or attempting to collect an alleged debt a collector may not:

(1) Use or threaten force or violence;

(2) Threaten criminal prosecution, unless the transaction involved the violation of a criminal statute;

(3) Disclose or threaten to disclose information which affects the debtor’s reputation for credit worthiness with knowledge that the information is false;

(4) Except as permitted by statute, contact a person’s employer with respect to a delinquent indebtedness before obtaining final judgment against the debtor;

(5) Except as permitted by statute, disclose or threaten to disclose to a person other than the debtor or his spouse or, if the debtor is a minor, his parent, information which affects the debtor’s reputation, whether or not for credit worthiness, with knowledge that the other person does not have a legitimate business need for the information;

(6) Communicate with the debtor or a person related to him with the frequency, at the unusual hours, or in any other manner as reasonably can be expected to abuse or harass the debtor;

(7) Use obscene or grossly abusive language in communicating with the debtor or a person related to him;

(8) Claim, attempt, or threaten to enforce a right with knowledge that the right does not exist;

(9) Use a communication which simulates legal or judicial process or gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a government, governmental agency, or lawyer when it is not;

(10) Engage in unlicensed debt collection activity in violation of the Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act; or

(11) Engage in any conduct that violates §§ 804 through 812 of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not limit the right of:

(1) An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article; or

(2) A Christian Science practitioner, who is accredited by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, from:

(i) Dealing with human ills in accordance with the tenets of Christian Science; and

(ii) Charging for services.

(b) This title does not prohibit a licensed dentist or any other individual authorized to practice dentistry under Title 4 of this article, who has administered anesthesia regularly in hospitals in this State for at least 15 years before June 1, 1962, from practicing anesthesiology or administering anesthesia for medical purposes.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-612 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-612
§14–612.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized fiduciary may not exercise the decanting power to the extent that the first trust instrument expressly prohibits exercise of:

(1) The decanting power; or

(2) A power granted by State law to the fiduciary to distribute all or part of the trust to another trust or to modify the trust.

(b) Exercise of the decanting power is subject to any restriction in the first trust instrument that expressly applies to exercise of:

(1) The decanting power; or

(2) A power granted by State law to the fiduciary to distribute all or part of the trust to another trust or to modify the trust.

(c) Exercise of the decanting power is not prohibited by:

(1) A general prohibition of the amendment or revocation of a first trust;

(2) A spendthrift clause; or

(3) A clause restraining the voluntary or involuntary transfer of a beneficiary’s interest.

(d) Subject to subsections (a) and (b) of this section, an authorized fiduciary may exercise the decanting power even if the first trust instrument allows the authorized fiduciary or another person to modify the first trust instrument or to distribute part or all of the principal of the first trust to another trust.

(e) If a first trust instrument contains an express prohibition or restriction described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the same prohibition or restriction shall be included in any second trust instrument.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The State:

(1) recognizes the declaration of the Joint Economic Committee of the Congress of the United States that broadening the ownership of capital and achieving full employment should be the twin pillars of economic policy; and

(2) encourages the broadening of the base of capital ownership among greater numbers of the residents of the State through, as one means, the use of employee stock ownership plans.

(b) The General Assembly finds that employee stock ownership plans, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code, make an important contribution toward the broadening of capital ownership, increase the income and financial security of the residents of the State, assure the residents of the State greater control of their economic futures, improve productivity and labor–management relations, contribute to the national effort to combat inflation, strengthen the free enterprise system, and put Maryland in the forefront of contemporary economic trends.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-04 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-04
§14–5E–04.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to perfusionists.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to perfusionists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for perfusionists under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.

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

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.

(c) The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 14-403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-403
§14–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article and subject to the provisions of Title 10 of the State Government Article, on or before October 1, 1987, the Secretary shall adopt regulations for certifying youth camps and for issuing letters of compliance.

(2) (i) An applicant for a certificate shall submit an application to the Department on the form that the Secretary requires.

(ii) An application for a certificate or for a letter of compliance shall include:

1. The name and permanent mailing address of the applicant;

2. The proposed location of the youth camp; and

3. Any other information and fee that the Department requires.

(iii) For a unit or agency subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Secretary shall require the unit or agency to complete only one application for certification for all youth camps directed or operated by that unit or agency.

(3) (i) The Department shall be solely responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of this subtitle.

(ii) Except as provided in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the Secretary may impose a fee for the purpose of inspecting, monitoring, and regulating youth camps in accordance with § 2-104 of this article.

(iii) A camp accredited or certified in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b)(9) of this section may not be charged a fee under the provisions of this article.

(4) (i) The operator of a youth camp directed or operated by a bona fide religious organization shall:

1. Submit an application for certification;

2. Submit an application for a letter of compliance and have the youth camp inspected by the Department; or

3. Submit an application for a letter of compliance and proof of an alternative form of accreditation acceptable to the Secretary under subsection (b)(9) of this section.

(ii) When a youth camp is operating under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, and an inspection reveals health or safety violations of the regulations adopted under this subtitle, the Secretary may issue an order to abate the violation or to cease operation.

(b) With due consideration for conditions existing in nature and for the importance of outdoor adventure experiences, the regulations shall include:

(1) Safety procedures for:

(i) Aquatic programs;

(ii) Horseback riding;

(iii) Firearms control;

(iv) Riflery;

(v) Archery;

(vi) Adventure camps;

(vii) Artistic gymnastics;

(viii) Hang gliding;

(ix) Road cycling;

(x) Skiing;

(xi) Rock climbing;

(xii) Spelunking;

(xiii) Motorized vehicle activities;

(xiv) Rappelling; or

(xv) High ropes;

(2) Except for outdoor cookouts, sanitation regulations pertaining to the facilities and personnel for the storage, preparation, and serving of food products;

(3) Personal health, first aid, and medical services, health supervision, and the maintenance of health records for campers;

(4) Water supplies, sewage disposal systems, and refuse collection and disposal procedures;

(5) Fire and safety standards relating to the buildings and the occupants of buildings;

(6) Systems for the routine reporting of fatalities and serious illnesses or accidents;

(7) Any personnel screening procedures that are required for operators and employees of group day care centers;

(8) Procedures for conducting inspection, monitoring compliance, and verifying information;

(9) Alternate accreditation which has been approved by the Secretary; and

(10) Minimum standards for the supervision of campers during routine activities.

(c) The Secretary may not adopt regulations that set ratios for camper to medical staff personnel except for:

(1) Camp health supervisors at a camp where 50% or more of the campers have identified medical problems;

(2) Personnel required to meet emergency safety standards, for example the number of persons that require certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid; and

(3) Camp health supervisors, or their designees, trained to administer medicine to campers.

(d) The Secretary shall cooperate with other departments or agencies to facilitate the activities of the departments or agencies in carrying out responsibilities for enforcing the laws and regulations relating to youth camps.
Md. Code, Family Law § 14-302 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-302
§14–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, notwithstanding any law on privileged communications, each health practitioner, police officer, or human service worker who contacts, examines, attends, or treats an alleged vulnerable adult, and who has reason to believe that the alleged vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation shall:

(i) notify the local department; and

(ii) if acting as a staff member of a hospital or public health agency, immediately notify and give all the information required by this section to the head of the institution or the designee of the head.

(2) An ombudsman, as defined in § 10–901 of the Human Services Article, shall comply with 42 U.S.C. § 3058g(d)(2) and may not disclose the identity of a resident or complainant except as authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 3058g(d)(2).

(b) An individual who is required to make a report under subsection (a) of this section shall make the report as soon as possible by telephone, by direct communication, or in writing to the local department or by calling the statewide reporting hotline.

(c) Any individual other than a health practitioner, human service worker, or police officer who has reason to believe that an alleged vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation may file with the local department an oral or written report of the suspected abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation.

(d) Insofar as is reasonably possible, an individual who makes a report under this section shall include in the report the following information:

(1) the name, age, and home address of the alleged vulnerable adult;

(2) the name and home address of the person responsible for the care of the alleged vulnerable adult;

(3) the whereabouts of the alleged vulnerable adult;

(4) the nature of the alleged vulnerable adult’s incapacity;

(5) the nature and extent of the abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation of the alleged vulnerable adult, including evidence or information available to the reporter concerning previous injury possibly resulting from abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation; and

(6) any other information that would help to determine:

(i) the cause of the suspected abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation; and

(ii) the identity of any individual responsible for the abuse, neglect, self–neglect, or exploitation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-06
§14–5E–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board as follows:

(1) Three licensed perfusionists;

(2) Three licensed physicians, at least one of whom performs cardiac or cardio–thoracic surgery or is a cardiac anesthesiologist; and

(3) One consumer member.

(b) Each member of the Committee licensed by the Board must be in good standing with the Board.

(c) The consumer member of the Committee:

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

(2) May not be or ever have been:

(i) A perfusionist;

(ii) Any other health care professional; or

(iii) In training to be a perfusionist or other health professional; and

(3) May not:

(i) Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;

(ii) Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to perfusion;

(iii) Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or

(iv) Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to perfusionists or to the field of perfusion.

(d) Each member of the Committee must be a resident of the State.

(e) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by regulation.

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

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

(5) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(f) (1) From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.

(2) The chair shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.

(g) A quorum of the Committee consists of four members.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-101
§14–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Consumer commodity” means any food, drug, cosmetic, or other article, product, or commodity of any kind or class which is:

(1) Customarily produced for sale at retail for consumption by individuals for purposes of personal care or in the performance of services ordinarily performed in or around the household; and

(2) Usually consumed or expended in the course of that use or performance other than by wear or deterioration from use.

(c) “Division” means the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General.

(d) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(e) “Unit price” means the retail price of an item expressed in dollars and cents per unit. In addition to any units commonly in use in the United States, the following units may be used if appropriate:

(1) Per pound for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in pounds, ounces, or both;

(2) Per kilogram (1000 grams) for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in kilograms, grams, or both;

(3) Per meter (100 centimeters) for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in meters, centimeters, millimeters, or a combination of them;

(4) Per quart for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in quarts, pints, fluid ounces, or a combination of them;

(5) Per liter for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in liters and milliliters, or a combination of them;

(6) Per 100 feet for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in yards, feet, inches, or a combination of them;

(7) Per 100 square feet for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in square yards, square feet, square inches, or a combination of them; or

(8) Per 100 units for an item the net quantity of which is expressed in terms of a numerical count.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-506 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-506
§14–506.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the State agency described in § 13–503 of the Education Article.

(b) The following records and other information are confidential records:

(1) Any record and other information obtained by MedChi, a component society of MedChi, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, a hospital staff committee, or a national medical society or group organized for research, if that record or information identifies any person; and

(2) Any record of a proceeding or transaction before the entity or individual that contracts with the Board or one of its committees that relates to any investigation or report under § 14–401.1 of this title as to an allegation of grounds for disciplinary or other action.

(c) Access to and use of any confidential record described in subsection (b) of this section is regulated by §§ 5–601 and 10–205(b) of the Courts Article.

(d) This section does not restrict the publication of any statistics or other information that does not disclose the identity of any person.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-906 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-906
§14–906.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall receive a refund of excess property tax paid on property without submitting a refund claim to the collector if the payment is erroneous due to:

(1) a lower final property tax liability than the advance property tax payment made under § 10-205 of this article;

(2) a lower final property tax liability than the estimated property tax payment made under § 10-210 of this article; or

(3) a corrected assessment issued by the Department under § 11-103(c) of this article.

(b) If a person submits a refund claim to the collector within the time required by § 14-915 of this subtitle, the person shall receive a refund of excess property tax paid on personal property if the payment is erroneous due to a lower final property tax liability than the advance property tax payment made under § 10-206 of this article.

(c) A person may claim a refund of the excess property tax liability fee if the payment is erroneous due to a lower final property tax liability than the advance payment made under § 10-205 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-227 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-227
§14–227.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who sells or grants a franchise is civilly liable to the person who buys or is granted a franchise if the person who sells or grants a franchise offers to sell or sells a franchise:

(i) without the offer of the franchise being registered under this subtitle; or

(ii) by means of an untrue statement of a material fact or any omission to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading, if the person who buys or is granted a franchise does not know of the untruth or omission.

(2) In determining liability under this subsection, the person who sells or grants a franchise has the burden of proving that the person who sells or grants a franchise did not know and, in the exercise of reasonable care, could not have known of the untruth or omission.

(b) The person who buys or is granted a franchise may sue under this section to recover damages sustained by the grant of the franchise.

(c) A court may order the person who sells or grants a franchise to:

(1) rescind the franchise; and

(2) make restitution to the person who buys or is granted a franchise.

(d) (1) Joint and several liability under this section extends to:

(i) each person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under this section;

(ii) each partner in a partnership liable under this section;

(iii) each principal officer or director of a corporation liable under this section;

(iv) each other person that has a similar status or performs similar functions as a person liable under this section; and

(v) each employee of a person liable under this section, if the employee materially aids in the act or transaction that is a violation under this subtitle.

(2) However, liability under this subsection does not extend to a person who did not have knowledge of or reasonable grounds to believe in the existence of the facts by which the liability is alleged to exist.

(e) An action under this section must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-1002 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1002
§14–1002.
Status: in_force

§14–1002. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 736 AND 737 OF 2025 //

This subtitle applies to a covered procurement of:

(1) the Maryland Stadium Authority;

(2) a university; or

(3) Baltimore City Community College.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-109 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-109
§14–109.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Blind person” means a person who is:

(i) blind; and

(ii) licensed by the Division under the federal acts.

(3) “Division” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Education.

(4) “Program” means the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind.

(5) “Vending facility” includes vending machines, cafeterias, snack bars, and other concession stands that sell food, beverages, newspapers, periodicals, confections, tobacco products, and other merchandise, including chances for the State Lottery.

(6) “Vending machine” means a currency-operated machine that dispenses products or services.

(7) “Vending machine income” means receipts, other than those of a blind vendor, from vending machine operations on property controlled by the Department of General Services after deducting the costs of the goods sold, including reasonable service and maintenance costs in accordance with customary business practices.

(b) There is a Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind in the Division.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Program has priority to operate a vending facility on property controlled by the Department of General Services.

(2) If a facility required to give the priority under this section has vending facilities that are not operated by blind persons, the requirements of this section are waived until the earlier of:

(i) the first expiration of a contract between the operator of the vending facility and the Department of General Services; or

(ii) June 1, 1994.

(d) (1) The Division and the Department of General Services shall adopt regulations for:

(i) the operation and maintenance of a vending facility by the Program; and

(ii) the protection of State property.

(2) The Department of General Services shall cooperate with the Division for the establishment, whenever possible, of vending facilities operated by the Program on Department of General Services property.

(3) (i) Any vending machine income that results from the provisions of this section shall accrue to the blind person managing the vending facility on the property where the income is generated in accordance with federal regulations governing the Vending Facilities Program for the Blind.

(ii) If there is no person managing the vending facility, the vending machine income shall be distributed to the Division for the support of the Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 17 / Section 14-1703
§14–1703.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other fee required for a license, an administrative fee of $250 shall be charged for an application for a transfer of a license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2501 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 25 / Section 14-2501
§14–2501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “hearing aid” means:

(1) Any instrument or device that is designed for or represented as being capable of improving or correcting impaired human hearing; or

(2) Any part or accessory of the instrument or device.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-401 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-401
§14–401.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Preference” includes:

(i) a percentage preference;

(ii) an employee residency requirement; or

(iii) any other provision that favors a resident over a nonresident.

(3) “Resident bidder” means a bidder whose principal office is located in the State.

(4) “Resident offeror” means an offeror whose principal office is located in the State.

(5) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, “services” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of this article.

(ii) Notwithstanding § 11–101 of this article, “services” includes construction related services and energy performance contract services.

(b) When a unit uses competitive sealed bidding to award a procurement contract, the unit may give a preference to the resident bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid from a resident bidder if:

(1) the resident bidder is a responsible bidder;

(2) a responsible bidder whose principal office or operation is in another state submits the lowest responsive bid;

(3) the state in which the nonresident bidder’s principal office is located or the state in which the nonresident bidder has its principal operation through which it would provide supplies or services gives a preference to its residents; and

(4) a preference does not conflict with a federal law or grant affecting the procurement contract.

(c) When a unit uses competitive sealed proposals to award a procurement contract, the unit may give a preference to resident offerors if:

(1) a responsible offeror whose principal office or operation is in another state submits a proposal;

(2) the state in which the nonresident offeror’s principal office is located or the state in which the nonresident offeror has its principal operation through which it would provide the subject of the contract gives a preference to its residents; and

(3) the preference does not conflict with a federal law or grant affecting the procurement contract.

(d) (1) At the request of the unit, a nonresident bidder or nonresident offeror submitting a proposal for a State project shall provide a copy of the current statute, resolution, policy, procedure, or executive order that pertains to the treatment of nonresident bidders or nonresident offerors by:

(i) the state in which the nonresident bidder’s or nonresident offeror’s principal office is located; and

(ii) the state in which the nonresident bidder or nonresident offeror has its principal operation through which it would provide supplies or services.

(2) A unit may give a preference under this section that is identical to any of the following preferences, or any combination of them:

(i) the preference that the state in which the nonresident bidder’s or nonresident offeror’s principal office is located gives to its residents; or

(ii) the preference that the state in which the nonresident bidder or nonresident offeror has its principal operation through which it would provide supplies or services gives to its residents.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 15 / Section 14-1502
§14–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-832.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-832.1
§14–832.
Status: in_force

§14–832.1.

In Queen Anne’s County, whenever, prior to July 1, 1985, any property was sold for the nonpayment of any taxes and the sale has not been ratified and confirmed, any purchaser at the prior tax sale may proceed under the provisions of this subtitle to foreclose all rights of redemption in the property purchased. The collector, upon surrender of a receipt or of any other instrument evidencing payment of the necessary part of the purchase price, shall deliver to the purchaser a certificate signed by the collector containing all available information concerning the prior sale. Any certificate issued under this subtitle shall have the same force and effect as other certificates issued under the provisions of this subtitle and shall be subject to all of the provisions of this subtitle relating to any other certificates of sale. Any collector may issue the certificate provided for in this subtitle, notwithstanding the fact that any prior tax sale was made by one of the collector’s predecessors in office. The provisions of this subtitle may not affect the right of any purchaser at a tax sale held prior to July 1, 1985 to proceed under the provisions of laws existing prior to July 1, 1985. Any purchaser may, at the option of the purchaser, proceed under the provisions of this subtitle or under the provisions of such prior existing laws.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-810 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-810
§14–810.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 60 days before the mailing of the notices required by § 14–812 of this subtitle, the collector shall notify all other taxing agencies in the county in which the collector is elected or appointed, except the State, of the collector’s intention to hold a tax sale of property on which taxes are in arrears and stating the time and place of sale. Each taxing agency shall, on or before 30 days after receiving the notice from the collector, certify to the collector a statement of all taxes then due to it. The statement shall be in the form and shall contain the information that the collector requires. In addition to the taxes due to the State and the county the collector shall include in the notice required by § 14–812 of this subtitle and in the advertisement required by § 14–813 of this subtitle, all the taxes of all other taxing agencies, statements of which have been certified to the collector by the other taxing agencies in the time required by this section.

(b) The collector in carrying out the provisions of this subtitle is entitled conclusively to presume that the taxes certified to the collector by the taxing agencies, are all the taxes due to the taxing agencies and the collector is under no obligation with respect to any taxes not so certified nor shall any taxes not so certified be a lien on any property sold by the collector under this subtitle.

(c) In Cecil County and Carroll County, all taxes collected by the County Treasurer for other taxing agencies in the county, except those of the State, are subject to, at the discretion of the County Treasurer, a deduction of 10% in Cecil County and 25% in Carroll County before remittance is made to the agency for which collection is made. From the amount deducted, all expenses properly chargeable to making the collection, other than the expenses of sale provided for by § 14–813 of this subtitle, shall be paid, and the balance shall be paid into the general funds of Cecil County and Carroll County as appropriate.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “code county” means any county that has adopted home rule under Article XI–F of the Maryland Constitution.

(2) In a code county, the governing body of the county may require, by public local law, that taxes collected for other taxing agencies in the county are subject to a collection fee not exceeding 3%, to be borne by the delinquent taxpayer, if:

(i) the taxes are collected as a result of a tax sale held by the county; and

(ii) the county does not collect property tax for that taxing agency.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-602 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-602
§14–602.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of gold or a gold alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, any mark which indicates or is designed or intended to indicate that the gold or gold alloy in the item is greater than its actual degree of fineness, unless the actual fineness of the gold or gold alloy:

(1) In the case of flatware or a watch case, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than 0.003 parts; or

(2) In the case of any other article, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one-half karat.

(b) For purposes of this section, in any assay or test undertaken to ascertain the fineness of gold or gold alloy in any item, the part of the gold or gold alloy used may not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item.

(c) With respect to any item other than flatware or a watch case, in addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the actual fineness of all gold, gold alloy, and solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item shall be assayed as one piece and may not be less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one karat.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-203 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-203
§14–203.
Status: in_force

The right to take by eminent domain under § 14–202(a) and (b) of this subtitle, may not be exercised unless the gas storage company desiring the right first obtains an order from the Public Service Commission, made after a public hearing, finding the underground storage project to be in the public interest. The company also shall obtain an underground gas storage permit. A permit may not be issued without the consent of the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3505 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 35 / Section 14-3505
§14–3505.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subtitle are exclusive and shall preempt any provision of local law.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4713 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 47 / Section 14-4713
§14–4713.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a violation of this subtitle is:

(1) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, except for § 13–408 of this article.

(b) This section does not prevent a consumer from pursuing any other remedy provided by law.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 14-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-104
§14–104.
Status: in_force

(a) On notification by the Governor that a vacancy exists or is about to occur in the position of State Prosecutor, the Commission shall:

(1) seek and review applications of proposed nominees;

(2) notify and request recommendations from the Maryland State Bar Association; and

(3) seek recommendations from members of the Commission and interested citizens and groups.

(b) The Commission shall:

(1) interview and evaluate each eligible applicant; and

(2) nominate to the Governor, on a vote taken by secret ballot, one or more individuals whom a majority of the authorized membership of the Commission finds to be legally and professionally qualified.

(c) The Commission shall report, in writing, to the Governor the name of the individual or individuals it nominates within 70 days after notification that a vacancy exists or is about to occur.

(d) (1) (i) The Governor may reject a nominee for cause.

(ii) If a nominee is rejected for cause, the Commission shall submit another nominee.

(2) If the Governor rejects a nominee:

(i) the Governor shall send to the Commission a written statement that contains the reasons for the rejection; and

(ii) a copy of the statement of rejection shall be furnished to the nominee.

(3) The statement shall be confidential and privileged, unless the privilege is deemed waived by the Commission by the acts of the nominee in presenting to the public the reason for the rejection.

(4) The Commission may make the statement public.

(e) The Governor shall exercise the power of appointment or rejection within 30 days after receipt of the Commission’s report.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3902 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 39 / Section 14-3902
§14–3902.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to an arbitration organization that performs an arbitration activity related to 50 or more consumer arbitrations during a 5–year period.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-205.3 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-205.3
§14–205.
Status: in_force

§14–205.3.

(a) This section does not apply to on–call physicians or hospital–based physicians.

(b) An insurer may not:

(1) prohibit the assignment of benefits to a provider who is a physician by an insured; or

(2) refuse to directly reimburse a nonpreferred provider who is a physician under an assignment of benefits.

(c) If an insured has not provided an assignment of benefits, the insurer shall include the following information with the payment to the insured for health care services rendered by the nonpreferred provider who is a physician:

(1) the specific claim covered by the payment;

(2) the amount paid for the claim;

(3) the amount that is the insured’s responsibility; and

(4) a statement instructing the insured to use the payment to pay the nonpreferred provider in the event the insured has not paid the nonpreferred provider in full for the health care services rendered by the nonpreferred provider.

(d) If a physician who is a nonpreferred provider seeks an assignment of benefits from an insured, the physician shall provide the following information to the insured, prior to performing a health care service:

(1) a statement informing the insured that the physician is a nonpreferred provider;

(2) a statement informing the insured that the physician may charge the insured for noncovered services;

(3) a statement informing the insured that the physician may charge the insured the balance bill for covered services;

(4) an estimate of the cost of services that the physician will provide to the insured;

(5) any terms of payment that may apply; and

(6) whether interest will apply and, if so, the amount of interest charged by the physician.

(e) A physician who is a nonpreferred provider shall submit the disclosure form developed by the Commissioner under subsection (f) of this section to document to the insurer the assignment of benefits by an insured.

(f) The Commissioner shall develop disclosure forms to implement the requirements under subsections (c) and (d) of this section.

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, an insurer may refuse to directly reimburse a nonpreferred provider under an assignment of benefits if:

(1) the insurer receives notice of the assignment of benefits after the time the insurer has paid the benefits to the insured;

(2) the insurer, due to an inadvertent administrative error, has previously paid the insured;

(3) the insured withdraws the assignment of benefits before the insurer has paid the benefits to the nonpreferred provider; or

(4) the insured paid the nonpreferred provider the full amount due at the time of service.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2703 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 27 / Section 14-2703
§14–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) If a new motorized wheelchair does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the motorized wheelchair lessor, or to any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers, and makes the motorized wheelchair available for repair before 1 year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, the nonconformity shall be repaired at the manufacturer’s expense to correct the nonconformity regardless of whether the repairs are made after expiration of the warranty rights period.

(b) If in any subsequent proceeding it is determined that the consumer’s repair did not qualify for repair under this article, and the manufacturer was not otherwise obligated to repair the motorized wheelchair, the consumer shall be liable to the manufacturer for costs of repair.

(c) (1) If, after a reasonable attempt to repair, the nonconformity is not repaired, the manufacturer shall carry out the requirement under paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection, whichever is appropriate.

(2) At the direction of the consumer, except a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair, the manufacturer shall do one of the following:

(i) Accept return of the motorized wheelchair or any of its component parts and replace it with a comparable new motorized wheelchair or any of its component parts and refund any collateral costs.

(ii) Accept return of the motorized wheelchair and refund to the consumer and to any holder of a perfected security interest in the consumer’s motorized wheelchair, as their interest may appear, the full purchase price plus any finance charge, amount paid by the consumer at the point of sale, and collateral costs, less a reasonable allowance for use. The reasonable allowance for use may not exceed the amount obtained by multiplying the full purchase price of the motorized wheelchair by a fraction, the denominator of which is 1,825 and the numerator of which is the number of days that the motorized wheelchair was driven before the consumer first reported the nonconformity to the motorized wheelchair dealer.

(3) At the direction of a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair, the manufacturer shall:

(i) Accept return of the motorized wheelchair;

(ii) Refund to the motorized wheelchair lessor and to any holder of a perfected security interest in the motorized wheelchair, as their interest may appear, the current value of the written lease as defined in subsection (d) of this section; and

(iii) Refund to the consumer the amount that the consumer paid under the written lease plus any collateral costs, less a reasonable allowance for use as defined in subsection (e) of this section.

(d) The current value of the written lease equals the total amount for which that lease obligates the consumer during the period of the lease remaining after its early termination plus the motorized wheelchair dealer’s early termination costs and the value of the motorized wheelchair at the lease expiration date if the lease sets forth that value, less the motorized wheelchair lessor’s early termination savings.

(e) A reasonable allowance for use may not exceed the amount obtained by multiplying the total amount for which the written lease obligates the consumer by a fraction, the denominator of which is 1,825 and the numerator of which is the number of days that the consumer drove the motorized wheelchair before first reporting the nonconformity to the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor, or motorized wheelchair dealer.

(f) To receive a comparable new motorized wheelchair or a refund due under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section, a consumer, except a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair, shall offer to transfer possession of the motorized wheelchair having the nonconformity to the manufacturer of that motorized wheelchair. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the consumer with a comparable new motorized wheelchair or a refund. When the manufacturer provides the new motorized wheelchair or refund, the consumer shall return the motorized wheelchair having the nonconformity to the manufacturer, along with any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

(g) (1) To receive a refund due under subsection (c)(3) of this section, a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair shall offer to return the motorized wheelchair having the nonconformity to the manufacturer of that motorized wheelchair. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the consumer. When the manufacturer provides the refund, the consumer shall return the motorized wheelchair having the nonconformity to the manufacturer.

(2) To receive a refund due under subsection (c)(3) of this section, a motorized wheelchair lessor shall offer to transfer possession of the motorized wheelchair having the nonconformity to the manufacturer of that motorized wheelchair. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the motorized wheelchair lessor. When the manufacturer provides the refund, the motorized wheelchair lessor shall provide any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

(3) A person may not enforce the lease against the consumer after the consumer receives a refund due under subsection (c)(3) of this section.

(h) A motorized wheelchair returned by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in this State under subsection (c) of this section, or by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in another state under a similar law of that state, may not be sold or leased again in this State unless full disclosure of the reasons for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-609 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-609
§14–609.
Status: in_force

(a) If the name of a person required to be named as a defendant is not known to the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall state in the complaint that the name is unknown and shall name as parties all persons unknown in the manner provided in § 14–613 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the claim or the share or quantity of the claim of a person required to be named as a defendant is unknown, uncertain, or contingent, the plaintiff shall state those facts in the complaint.

(2) If the lack of knowledge, uncertainty, or contingency is caused by a transfer to an unborn or unascertained person or class member, or by a transfer in the form of a contingent remainder, vested remainder subject to defeasance, executory interest, or similar disposition, the plaintiff shall also state in the complaint, so far as is known to the plaintiff, the name, age, and legal disability, if any, of the person in being who would be entitled to the claim had the contingency on which the claim depends occurred before the commencement of the action.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2904 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 29 / Section 14-2904
§14–2904.
Status: in_force

(a) A person that is a seller may not advertise or offer for sale a digital good using terminology that a reasonable person would understand to confer an unrestricted ownership interest in the digital good, unless, before executing the sale:

(1) The seller receives an affirmative acknowledgment from the purchaser of the following:

(i) That the purchaser is receiving a license to access a digital good;

(ii) A complete list of restrictions and conditions of the license; and

(iii) That access to the digital good may be unilaterally revoked by the seller if the purchaser no longer holds a right to the digital good; or

(2) The seller provides to the purchaser a clear and conspicuous statement that:

(i) States in plain language that the purchaser is buying a license for the digital good; and

(ii) Includes a digital method to access the license details, terms, and conditions.

(b) The affirmative acknowledgment required under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be distinct and separate from any other statement that the purchaser acknowledges.

(c) The clear and conspicuous statement required under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be distinct and separate from any other statements, details, terms, or conditions.

(d) This section does not:

(1) Require a person to download a digital good; or

(2) Prohibit a person from storing a digital good on a server that can be accessed through the Internet.

(e) This section does not apply to a person who advertises or offers for sale:

(1) A subscription–based service that provides access to a digital good only for the duration of the subscription;

(2) Access to a digital good without the requirement for monetary consideration; or

(3) A digital good for which the seller is unable to revoke access after completion of the sale, including a digital good that is, at the time of purchase, available for permanent offline download to an external storage source to be used without a connection to the Internet.

(f) A violation of this section is:

(1) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, except §§ 13–408 and 13–411 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-611 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-611
§14–611.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this subtitle and any regulation adopted under it, the Commissioner may issue an order:

(1) that requires the violator to cease and desist from the identified violation and further similar violations;

(2) that requires the violator to take specific affirmative action to correct the violation;

(3) that requires the violator to make restitution of money, property, or other assets to a person who has suffered financial injury because of the violation; or

(4) that requires a discount medical plan organization or a discount drug plan organization to make restitution of money, property, or other assets to a person who has suffered financial injury because of a violation by any person authorized to sell, market, solicit, or administer a discount medical plan or discount drug plan established by the discount medical plan organization or discount drug plan organization while the person is acting with the actual or apparent authority of the discount medical plan organization or discount drug plan organization.

(b) (1) An order of the Commissioner issued under this section may be served on a violator who is registered under this subtitle in the manner provided in Title 2 of this article.

(2) An order of the Commissioner issued under this section may be served on a violator that is not registered under this subtitle in the manner provided for service on an unauthorized insurer that does an act of insurance business in Title 4 of this article.

(3) A request for a hearing on any order issued under this subsection does not stay that portion of the order that requires the violator to cease and desist from conduct identified in the order.

(4) The Commissioner may file a petition in the circuit court of any county to enforce an order issued under this section, whether or not a hearing has been requested or, if requested, whether or not a hearing has been held.

(5) If the Commissioner prevails in an action brought by the Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner may recover for the use of the State reasonable attorney’s fees and the costs of the action.

(c) (1) In addition to any other enforcement action taken by the Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per day for each day that a person is in violation of § 14–603 of this subtitle.

(d) This section does not limit any regulatory power of the Commissioner under this article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-306 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-306
§14–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall establish a procedure for licensing the production of hemp in accordance with the plan established under § 14–305 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services the Department provides under this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall pay all funds collected under this section into the Fund.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-504 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-504
§14–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person proposing to construct a facility in the coastal area shall file an application with the Department in the form the Secretary prescribes. The application shall be accompanied by the information the Secretary requires and shall include the following information:

(1) A project description specifying:

(i) What is planned to be constructed, its purpose, use, location, cost, and size; and

(ii) The methods of construction, construction schedule, and operation procedure.

(2) A list of all licenses, permits or other approvals required by any government unit.

(3) All information necessary or required for any application to the State or any of its units or departments, for any other permit, license or approval required for or in connection with the facility.

(4) Detailed information as to the need for the facility and facts concerning alternate site locations as may be requested by the Secretary.

(b) The Department shall establish a reasonable fee schedule to reimburse the Department for the costs of filing and processing of an application required by this subtitle. The fee shall include at least the cost of the statement required by § 14–506 of this subtitle, payable in advance of any required State expenditure.

(c) All units and departments of the State shall, to the fullest extent possible, cooperate with any person proposing to construct a facility in the coastal area by supplying the person with information and assistance as he may request.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-914 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-914
§14–914.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 14-906 of this subtitle, to apply for a refund under this subtitle, a person shall submit a written refund claim:

(1) on the form required under subsection (b) of this section;

(2) under oath;

(3) supported by the documents required under subsection (b) of this section; and

(4) that contains the information required under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) A claim for refund under subsection (a) of this section shall be as required by:

(1) regulations adopted by the Comptroller, for a claim under § 14-904 of this subtitle;

(2) regulations adopted by the governing body of the county or of the municipal corporation, for a claim made under § 14-905(a), (b), or (d) of this subtitle; or

(3) the Comptroller or the chief fiscal officer of the county, for a claim under § 14-907 or § 14-908 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2204 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 22 / Section 14-2204
§14–2204.
Status: in_force

A merchant engaging in a telephone solicitation may not make or submit any charge to the consumer’s credit account until after the merchant receives from the consumer a copy of the contract which complies with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-832 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-832
§14–832.
Status: in_force

The provisions of §§ 14–832.1 through 14–854 of this subtitle shall be construed to ensure a balance between:

(1) the due process and redemption rights of persons that own or have an interest in property sold at a tax sale; and

(2) the public policy of providing marketable title to property that is sold at a tax sale through the foreclosure of the right of redemption.
Md. Code, Insurance § 14-117 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-117
§14–117.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Assets” means assets that are:

1. authorized under § 14-120 of this subtitle; and

2. determined by the Commissioner to be admitted assets under the guidelines issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

(ii) “Assets” does not include:

1. cash, notes, or receivables that result from the sale of an asset of a nonprofit health service plan or its affiliate or subsidiary if the purchaser may require the plan to repurchase the asset; or

2. stock of an affiliate or subsidiary of the plan if the stock has not been issued in accordance with a public offering or is not publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange.

(iii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (ii)2 of this paragraph, “assets” includes stock of an affiliate or subsidiary of a nonprofit health service plan to the extent that the Commissioner determines that the stock has a value that could be made available for the payment of claims and losses.

(3) “Earned premium” means earned premiums under:

(i) insurance contracts and policies; and

(ii) the insured part of other contracts.

(4) “Surplus” means the amount by which assets exceed liabilities described in § 5-103 of this article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a corporation authorized under this subtitle shall maintain a surplus in an amount equal to the greater of:

(1) $75,000; and

(2) 8% of the total earned premium received by the corporation in the immediately preceding calendar year.

(c) If the size and structure of the corporation requires, the Commissioner may require the differentiation of the corporation’s activities into risk and nonrisk business for the purpose of determining the corporation’s income that is derived from earned premium and other sources.

(d) If the Commissioner determines after a hearing that a larger surplus is necessary for the protection of subscribers to a nonprofit health service plan, the Commissioner may require a corporation authorized under this subtitle to maintain a surplus in an amount greater than the amount required by subsection (b) of this section.

(e) (1) The surplus of a corporation authorized under this subtitle may be considered to be excessive only if:

(i) the surplus is greater than the appropriate risk based capital requirements as determined by the Commissioner for the immediately preceding calendar year; and

(ii) after a hearing, the Commissioner determines that the surplus is unreasonably large.

(2) After the Commissioner has determined the surplus of a corporation authorized under this subtitle to be excessive, the Commissioner:

(i) may order the corporation to submit a plan for distribution of the excess in a fair and equitable manner; or

(ii) if the corporation fails to submit a plan of distribution within 60 days, may compile a plan and order the corporation to implement it.

(3) A distribution ordered under paragraph (2) of this subsection may be made only to subscribers who are covered by the corporation’s nonprofit health service plan at the time the distribution is made.

(f) The Commissioner may not order a distribution or plan for distribution under subsection (e) of this section if the distribution would render the corporation impaired or insolvent under the laws of its domiciliary state or any other state in which the corporation is authorized to do business.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-203
§14–203.
Status: in_force

In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the regular members of the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-104.2 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-104.2
§14–104.
Status: in_force

§14–104.2.

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

(2) “Fund” means the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund.

(3) “Local government” includes local school systems, local school boards, and local health departments.

(b) (1) There is a Local Cybersecurity Support Fund.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(i) provide financial assistance to local governments to improve cybersecurity preparedness, including:

1. updating current devices and networks with the most up–to–date cybersecurity protections;

2. supporting the purchase of new hardware, software, devices, and firewalls to improve cybersecurity preparedness;

3. recruiting and hiring information technology staff focused on cybersecurity;

4. paying outside vendors for cybersecurity staff training;

5. conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments;

6. addressing high–risk cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by vulnerability assessments;

7. implementing and maintaining integrators and other similar intelligence sharing infrastructure that enable connection with the Information Sharing and Analysis Center in the Department of Information Technology; and

8. supporting the security of local wastewater treatment plants, including bicounty, county, and municipal plants, by acquiring or implementing cybersecurity–related upgrades to the plants; and

(ii) assist local governments applying for federal cybersecurity preparedness grants.

(3) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(5) The Fund consists of:

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

(ii) interest earnings; and

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

(6) The Fund may be used only:

(i) to provide financial assistance to local governments to improve cybersecurity preparedness, including:

1. updating current devices and networks with the most up–to–date cybersecurity protections;

2. supporting the purchase of new hardware, software, devices, and firewalls to improve cybersecurity preparedness;

3. recruiting and hiring information technology staff focused on cybersecurity;

4. paying outside vendors for cybersecurity staff training;

5. conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments;

6. addressing high–risk cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by vulnerability assessments;

7. implementing or maintaining integrators and other similar intelligence sharing infrastructure that enable connection with the Information Sharing and Analysis Center in the Department of Information Technology; and

8. supporting the security of local wastewater treatment plants, including bicounty, county, and municipal plants, by acquiring or implementing cybersecurity–related upgrades to the plants;

(ii) to assist local governments applying for federal cybersecurity preparedness grants; and

(iii) for administrative expenses associated with providing the assistance described under item (i) of this paragraph.

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

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

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

(c) To be eligible to receive assistance from the Fund, a local government shall:

(1) provide proof to the Department of Information Technology that the local government conducted a cybersecurity preparedness assessment in the previous 12 months; or

(2) within 12 months undergo a cybersecurity preparedness assessment provided by, in accordance with the preference of the local government:

(i) the Department of Information Technology at a cost to the local government that does not exceed the cost to the Department of Information Technology of providing the assessment; or

(ii) a vendor authorized by the Department of Information Technology to complete cybersecurity preparedness assessments.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-21
§14–5B–21.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5D-12 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5D / Section 14-5D-12
§14–5D–12.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.

(2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Is of good moral character;

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

(4) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education or competency requirements; and

(iii) Any other requirements set under this section for license renewal.

(d) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board may establish continuing education or competency requirements as a condition of the renewal of licenses under this section.

(e) The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(f) The Board shall reinstate the license of an athletic trainer who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the athletic trainer:

(1) Applies for reinstatement;

(2) Meets renewal and reinstatement requirements; and

(3) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(g) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5D–14 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.

(h) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:

(i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under subsection (f) of this section.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-12A-02 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12A / Section 14-12A-02
§14–12A–02.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article for a seller to:

(1) Sell or offer to sell any basement waterproofing service that uses the soil injection/pressure pumping technique either alone or with any other waterproofing technique unless the need for, effectiveness of, and appropriateness of the method is established in a written seller’s analysis. The written seller analysis shall be separate from the service contract and verified by a signed engineer’s or architect’s analysis furnished to the buyer prior to the sale;

(2) Fail to describe separately and conspicuously on the seller’s analysis and the service contract the cost of a soil injection/pressure pumping procedure;

(3) Submit a seller’s analysis to the buyer that the seller knows or has reason to know is founded on incorrect facts or conclusions;

(4) Misrepresent directly or through an agent the need for, or the effectiveness of the soil injection/pressure pumping technique alone or in conjunction with other waterproofing techniques. This section also applies to misrepresentation by an engineer in connection with the sale of waterproofing services;

(5) Advertise basement waterproofing services using the soil injection/pressure pumping technique without disclosing in the advertisement that an engineer’s analysis recommending this process is required as a condition of its use and that the analysis must be furnished to the buyer before a contract is signed. This disclosure shall be in 10 point boldface type; or

(6) Fail to itemize on the service contract the individual cost of each waterproofing technique used.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1702 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 17 / Section 14-1702
§14–1702.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, within 30 days after receipt of a completed application for credit, a lender or credit grantor shall notify the applicant of its action on the application.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, if the lender or credit grantor has acted adversely against or denied an application for credit by a consumer, that lender must furnish the consumer with a written statement.
Md. Code, Family Law § 14-307 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-307
§14–307.
Status: in_force

(a) If after the investigation under this subtitle the director determines that the individual requires protective services, with the individual’s consent, the director shall provide the services.

(b) If the individual is unwilling or unable to accept protective services voluntarily, the director may petition the court for:

(1) an emergency order for protective services under Title 13, Subtitle 7 of the Estates and Trusts Article;

(2) the appointment of a guardian of the person under Title 13, Subtitle 7 of the Estates and Trusts Article; or

(3) the appointment of a guardian of the property under Title 13, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(c) The director shall submit with any petition filed under this section the findings of the investigation under § 14-303 of this subtitle, including:

(1) an evaluation of the medical, psychiatric, and social factors that affect the individual’s condition; and

(2) a description of recommended services.

(d) The director shall notify the Secretary of Aging or director of the local office on aging, as appropriate, of each guardianship proceeding that the director institutes under this subtitle that involves an individual who is 65 years old or older.

(e) If, as a result of a proceeding that the director institutes under this subtitle, the court appoints the director as guardian, the guardianship:

(1) shall transfer automatically to each individual who becomes director, unless the court terminates the guardianship; and

(2) may not be delegated to any other person.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-502
§14–502.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the State agency described in § 13-503 of the Education Article.

(b) This section applies to:

(1) MedChi;

(2) A component medical society of MedChi;

(3) A committee of MedChi or of a component medical society of MedChi;

(4) A committee appointed by or established in the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(5) A hospital, related institution, or other health care facility staff committee;

(6) A hospital, related institution, or other health care facility credentials committee or its equivalent;

(7) The chief executive officer of a hospital, related institution, or other health care facility;

(8) The dean of any medical school in this State;

(9) A member of the Board;

(10) A casualty insurer writing medical professional liability insurance in this State;

(11) A utilization committee of:

(i) A nonprofit health service plan; or

(ii) A health insurer doing business in this State;

(12) The chief executive officer of an alternative health system;

(13) The medical director of an alternative health system;

(14) A medical review committee appointed by or established in an alternative health system; and

(15) A physician.

(c) A person described in subsection (b) of this section shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-638 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to any hospital, hospital medical staff, related institution, or other health care facility, alternative health system, professional society, medical school, or professional licensing board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 14-905 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-905
§14–905.
Status: in_force

As soon as the Governor issues a proclamation under § 14-903 of this subtitle, the Governor shall prepare and publish rules and regulations to govern the assignment of individuals to work under this subtitle that:

(1) ensure that all individuals similarly situated shall be treated alike to the extent possible; and

(2) make allowances for the age, physical condition, and other appropriate circumstances of individuals assigned to work under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-203.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-203.1
§14–203.
Status: in_force

§14–203.1.

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

(2) (i) “Medical debt” means a debt owed by a consumer to a person whose primary business is providing medical services, products, or devices, or to the person’s agent or assignee, for the provision of the medical services, products, or devices.

(ii) “Medical debt” does not include debt charged to a credit card unless the credit card is issued under an open–end or closed–end credit plan offered solely for the payment of health care services.

(3) “Owner–occupied residential property” has the meaning stated in § 7–105.1 of this article.

(b) A lien on owner–occupied residential property may not be created by contract or as a result of a breach of contract for the payment of medical debt.

(c) If a lien is created in violation of this section, the court shall remove the lien.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-303 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-303
§14–303.
Status: in_force

§14–303. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 620 AND 621 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) (i) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Board shall adopt regulations consistent with the purposes of this Division II to carry out the requirements of this subtitle.

(ii) The Board shall keep a record of information regarding any waivers requested in accordance with § 14–302(a)(10)(i) of this subtitle and subsection (b)(12) of this section and submit a copy of the record to the General Assembly on or before October 1 of each year, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(2) The regulations shall establish procedures to be followed by units, prospective contractors, and successful bidders or offerors to maximize notice to, and the opportunity to participate in the procurement process by, a broad range of minority business enterprises.

(b) These regulations shall include:

(1) provisions:

(i) designating one State agency to certify and decertify minority business enterprises for all units through a single process that meets applicable federal requirements, including provisions that promote and facilitate the submission of some or all of the certification application through an electronic process;

(ii) for the purpose of certification under this subtitle, that promote and facilitate certification of minority business enterprises that have received certification from a federal or a county program that uses a certification process substantially similar to the process established in accordance with item (i) of this item, including a provision that provides for certification of a business as a minority business enterprise if the business:

1. has obtained certification under the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program; and

2. meets the eligibility requirements of the Minority Business Enterprise Program;

(iii) requiring the agency designated to certify minority business enterprises to complete the agency’s review of an application for certification and notify the applicant of the agency’s decision within 90 days of receipt of a complete application that includes all of the information necessary for the agency to make a decision; and

(iv) authorizing the agency designated to certify minority business enterprises to extend the notification requirement established under item (iii) of this item once, for no more than an additional 60 days, if the agency provides the applicant with a written notice and explanation;

(2) a requirement that the solicitation document accompanying each solicitation:

(i) set forth the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation based, in part, on the factors set forth in § 14–302(a)(3)(ii) of this subtitle; and

(ii) include a summary of the factors used to determine the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation, including subcontracting opportunities identified for the project, any applicable North American Industry Classification System codes linked to the subcontracting opportunities, and the number of certified minority business enterprises in those industries;

(3) a requirement that bidders or offerors complete a document setting forth the percentage of the total dollar amount of the contract that the bidder or offeror agrees will be performed by certified minority business enterprises;

(4) a requirement that within 10 days after notice from the prime contractor of the State’s intent to award a contract, each minority business enterprise serving as a subcontractor on the contract complete a document setting forth the percentage and type of work assigned to the subcontractor under the contract and submit copies of the completed form to both the procurement officer and the contractor;

(5) a requirement that the solicitation documents completed and submitted by the bidder or offeror in connection with its minority business enterprise participation commitment must be attached to and made a part of the contract;

(6) (i) a requirement that all contracts containing minority business enterprise participation goals shall contain a liquidated damages provision that applies in the event that the contractor fails to comply in good faith with the provisions of this subtitle or the pertinent terms of the applicable contract; and

(ii) a provision that prohibits a unit from assessing liquidated damages for an indefinite delivery contract or an indefinite performance contract if a unit fails to request the performance or delivery of a task for which:

1. a minority business enterprise subcontractor was named on the participation schedule; or

2. a minority business enterprise subcontractor was named on the participation schedule and qualified based on the subcontractor’s existing North American Industry Classification System code;

(7) a requirement that the unit provide a current list of certified minority business enterprises to each prospective contractor;

(8) provisions to ensure the uniformity of requests for bids on subcontracts;

(9) provisions relating to the timing of requests for bids on subcontracts and of submission of bids on subcontracts;

(10) provisions designed to ensure that a fiscal disadvantage to the State does not result from an inadequate response by minority business enterprises to a request for bids;

(11) provisions relating to joint ventures, under which a bidder may count toward meeting its minority business enterprise participation goal, the minority business enterprise portion of the joint venture;

(12) consistent with § 14–302(a)(10) of this subtitle, provisions relating to any circumstances under which a unit may waive obligations of the contractor relating to minority business enterprise participation;

(13) provisions requiring a submission to the unit by minority business enterprises acknowledging all payments received or any other information requested based on criteria established by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs under a contract governed by this subtitle;

(14) a requirement that a unit shall verify and maintain data concerning payments received by minority business enterprises, including a requirement that, upon completion of a project, the unit shall compare the total dollar value actually received by minority business enterprises with the amount of contract dollars initially awarded, and an explanation of any discrepancies therein;

(15) a requirement that a unit verify that minority business enterprises listed in a successful bid are actually participating to the extent listed in the project for which the bid was submitted;

(16) provisions establishing a graduation program based on the financial viability of the minority business enterprise, using annual gross receipts or other economic indicators as may be determined by the Board;

(17) a requirement that a bid or proposal based on a solicitation with an expected degree of minority business enterprise participation identify the specific commitment of certified minority business enterprises at the time of submission;

(18) provisions promoting and providing for the counting and reporting of certified minority business enterprises as prime contractors;

(19) provisions establishing standards to require a minority business enterprise to perform a commercially useful function on a contract;

(20) a requirement that each unit work with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to designate certain procurements as being excluded from the requirements of § 14–302(a) of this subtitle;

(21) provisions promoting and providing for the counting and reporting of minority business enterprises certified as both a woman–owned business and a business owned by a member of an ethnic or racial group in accordance with § 14–302(a)(5) of this subtitle; and

(22) other provisions that the Board considers necessary or appropriate to encourage participation by minority business enterprises and to protect the integrity of the procurement process.

(c) The regulations adopted under this section shall specify that a unit may not allow a business to participate as if it were a certified minority business enterprise if the business’s certification is pending.
Md. Code, Transportation § 14-105 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-105
§14–105.
Status: in_force

(a) If a police officer receives reliable information that a vehicle has been stolen, the police officer shall immediately report the theft to the Administration and the Department of State Police, unless the police officer has received reliable information of the recovery of the vehicle.

(b) An alleged violation under § 7-205 of the Criminal Law Article shall be a reportable theft of a vehicle for purposes of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If a police officer receives reliable information that a vehicle which he previously reported stolen has been recovered, he shall immediately report the recovery to the Administration and the Department of State Police.

(d) If a vehicle titled or registered in this State has been stolen, the owner or secured party may notify the Administration of the theft.

(e) Every person who has given notice under subsection (d) of this section shall notify the Administration of a recovery of the vehicle.

(f) The Administration shall maintain and appropriately index cumulative public records of stolen vehicles reported to it under this section.

(g) The Administration may suspend the registration of a vehicle whose theft is reported to it under this section.

(h) Until the Administration learns of the recovery of the vehicle or that the report of its theft was erroneous, it may not issue a certificate of title for the vehicle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-14
§14–5A–14.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 30 days after the change.

(b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-25 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-25
§14–5G–25.
Status: in_force

A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides genetic counseling services unless the genetic counseling is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice genetic counseling under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1004 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1004
§14–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an automotive repair facility shall tender return of all replaced parts to the customer.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to replaced parts which are required to be returned to the manufacturer or distributor under a warranty agreement.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-503 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 14 / Subtitle 5 / Section 14-503
§14–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall adopt regulations to establish procedures for compiling and maintaining a comprehensive bidder’s list of qualified small businesses that shall be posted on the Internet.

(b) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall:

(1) establish guidelines for Small Business Reserve Program administration;

(2) ensure agency compliance with the Small Business Reserve Program;

(3) provide training and technical assistance to agency personnel; and

(4) collect data regarding the State’s utilization of small business reserve vendors.

(c) Each unit shall ensure compliance with the regulations set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-307 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-307
§14–307.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subtitle are enforceable by proceedings in the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County to obtain injunctive relief.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-711 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 7 / Section 14-711
§14–711.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court orders a sale of property, the sale shall be an open–market sale unless the court finds that a sale by sealed bids or an auction would be more economically advantageous and in the best interest of the cotenants as a group.

(b) (1) If the court orders an open–market sale and the parties, not later than 10 days after the entry of the order, agree on a real estate broker licensed in the State to offer the property for sale, the court shall appoint the broker and establish a reasonable commission.

(2) If the parties do not agree on a broker, the court shall appoint a disinterested real estate broker licensed in the State to offer the property for sale and shall establish a reasonable commission.

(3) A broker appointed under this subsection shall offer the property for sale in a commercially reasonable manner at a price not lower than the determination of value and on the terms and conditions established by the court.

(c) If the broker appointed under subsection (b) of this section obtains within a reasonable time an offer to purchase the property for at least the determination of value:

(1) The broker shall comply with the reporting requirements in § 14–712 of this subtitle; and

(2) The sale may be completed in accordance with State law other than this subtitle.

(d) If the broker appointed under subsection (b) of this section does not obtain within a reasonable time an offer to purchase the property for at least the determination of value, the court, after hearing, may:

(1) Approve the highest outstanding offer, if any;

(2) Redetermine the value of the property and order that the property continue to be offered for an additional time; or

(3) Order that the property be sold by sealed bids or at an auction.

(e) If the court orders a sale by sealed bids or an auction, the court shall set terms and conditions of the sale.

(f) If a purchaser is entitled to a share of the proceeds of the sale, the purchaser is also entitled to a credit against the price in an amount equal to the purchaser’s share of the proceeds.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-608 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-608
§14–608.
Status: in_force

(a) The plaintiff shall name as defendants in an action under this subtitle the persons having adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff that are of record or known to the plaintiff or reasonably apparent from an inspection of the property against which a determination is sought.

(b) If the plaintiff admits the validity of any adverse claim, the plaintiff shall state the admission in the complaint.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-1008 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1008
§14–1008.
Status: in_force

A person who negligently fails to answer a property tax interrogatory as required under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $500.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-812 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-812
§14–812.
Status: in_force

§14–812. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) At least 30 days before any property is first advertised for sale under this subtitle, the collector shall have mailed to the person who last appears as owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll, at the last address shown on the tax roll, a statement giving the name of the person, and the amounts of taxes due.

(2) On the statement required under paragraph (1) of this subsection there shall also appear the following notice:

………………………

“Date”

“This Is a Final Bill and Legal Notice to the Person Whose Name Appears on This Notice.”

“According to the collector’s tax roll you are the owner of the property appearing on this notice. Some of the taxes listed are in arrears. Notice is given you that unless all taxes in arrears are paid on or before 30 days from the above date, the collector will proceed to sell the above property to satisfy your entire indebtedness. Interest and penalties must be added to the total at the time of payment.”

(3) In Baltimore City, the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include an itemized list of the source and amount of each tax due that the collector seeks to recover through the tax sale.

(b) The mailing required under subsection (a) of this section shall include a separate insert that includes the following:

(1) a clear, concise, and easily understandable summary of the tax sale process not exceeding one page in length that includes a simple explanation of the steps that a property owner is required to take to retain the property at each stage in the process;

(2) the statement “If this property is your principal residence and you are having difficulty paying the taxes on the property, there are programs that may help you.”;

(3) a statement that the State Tax Sale Ombudsman established under § 2–112 of this article or the County Tax Sale Ombudsman, if applicable, is available to:

(i) answer questions about the tax sale process; and

(ii) assist homeowners with applying for tax credits and other benefits that may help homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and retain their homes;

(4) the toll–free telephone number and website address of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman or the County Tax Sale Ombudsman, if applicable;

(5) a statement that free counseling is available to help homeowners make plans to pay their bills and keep their homes by calling the telephone number of:

(i) the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline; or

(ii) another similar local housing counseling service chosen by the collector;

(6) the following information concerning the homeowners’ property tax credit under § 9–104 of this article:

(i) the statement “The homeowners’ property tax credit may significantly reduce the property taxes you owe if you have limited income and assets. You may be eligible for the credit at any age, but if you are 70 years old or older, you may be eligible for a special benefit that may reduce the taxes you owe for the past 3 years.”; and

(ii) the website address and telephone number of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman where more information is available about the homeowners’ property tax credit and how to apply;

(7) if the collector uses the tax sale process to enforce a lien for unpaid charges for water or sewer service and a water or sewer utility serving the collector’s jurisdiction offers a program for discounted water or sewer rates for low–income customers:

(i) a brief description of the program for discounted water or sewer rates for low–income customers; and

(ii) information on how to apply for the program, including, if applicable, a website address and telephone number where more information and applications are available;

(8) the following information concerning the Homeowner Protection Program under Part VII of this subtitle:

(i) the statement, “If you are a homeowner of limited income you may qualify for the Homeowner Protection Program, which could keep your home out of tax sale for at least 3 years and could help you to pay the taxes you owe and keep your home.”; and

(ii) the website address and telephone number of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman where more information is available about the Homeowner Protection Program and how to apply; and

(9) any other information that may assist low–income homeowners in avoiding tax sale costs or foreclosure that the collector considers appropriate.

(c) For any individual who last appears as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll who has been listed as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll for at least the last 25 years, the collector shall provide, at least 30 days before the property is first advertised, a list that includes the individual’s name and address and notice to the area agency, as defined in § 10–101 of the Human Services Article.

(d) Failure of the collector to mail the statement and notice to the last address of the person last assessed for the property, as it appears on the collector’s tax roll, to mail, if applicable, a list including the name and address of an individual receiving the statement who has been listed as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll for at least the last 25 years and notice to the area agency, or to include any taxes in the statement and notice, does not invalidate or otherwise affect any tax, except a tax that is required to be but has not been certified as provided in § 14–810 of this subtitle, or any sale made under this subtitle to enforce payment of taxes, nor prevent nor stay any proceedings under this subtitle, nor affect the title of any purchaser.

(e) In Baltimore City, the notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall be sent by first–class certified mail.

§14–812. ** TAKES EFFECT MAY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 108 OF 2025 **

(a) (1) At least 30 days before any property is first advertised for sale under this subtitle, the collector shall have mailed to the person who last appears as owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll, at the last address shown on the tax roll, a statement giving the name of the person, and the amounts of taxes due.

(2) On the statement required under paragraph (1) of this subsection there shall also appear the following notice:

………………………

“Date”

“This Is a Final Bill and Legal Notice to the Person Whose Name Appears on This Notice.”

“According to the collector’s tax roll you are the owner of the property appearing on this notice. Some of the taxes listed are in arrears. Notice is given you that unless all taxes in arrears are paid on or before 30 days from the above date, the collector will proceed to sell the above property to satisfy your entire indebtedness. Interest and penalties must be added to the total at the time of payment.”

(3) In Baltimore City, the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include an itemized list of the source and amount of each tax due that the collector seeks to recover through the tax sale.

(b) The mailing required under subsection (a) of this section shall include a separate insert that includes the following:

(1) a clear, concise, and easily understandable summary of the tax sale process not exceeding one page in length that includes a simple explanation of the steps that a property owner is required to take to retain the property at each stage in the process;

(2) the statement “If this property is your principal residence and you are having difficulty paying the taxes on the property, there are programs that may help you.”;

(3) a statement that the State Tax Sale Ombudsman established under § 2–112 of this article or the County Tax Sale Ombudsman, if applicable, is available to:

(i) answer questions about the tax sale process; and

(ii) assist homeowners with applying for tax credits and other benefits that may help homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and retain their homes;

(4) the toll–free telephone number and website address of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman or the County Tax Sale Ombudsman, if applicable;

(5) a statement that free counseling is available to help homeowners make plans to pay their bills and keep their homes by calling the telephone number of:

(i) the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline; or

(ii) another similar local housing counseling service chosen by the collector;

(6) the following information concerning the homeowners’ property tax credit under § 9–104 of this article:

(i) the statement “The homeowners’ property tax credit may significantly reduce the property taxes you owe if you have limited income and assets. You may be eligible for the credit at any age, but if you are 70 years old or older, you may be eligible for a special benefit that may reduce the taxes you owe for the past 3 years.”; and

(ii) the website address and telephone number of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman where more information is available about the homeowners’ property tax credit and how to apply;

(7) if the collector uses the tax sale process to enforce a lien for unpaid charges for water or sewer service and a water or sewer utility serving the collector’s jurisdiction offers a program for discounted water or sewer rates for low–income customers:

(i) a brief description of the program for discounted water or sewer rates for low–income customers; and

(ii) information on how to apply for the program, including, if applicable, a website address and telephone number where more information and applications are available;

(8) the following information concerning the Homeowner Protection Program under Part VII of this subtitle:

(i) the statement, “If you are a homeowner of limited income you may qualify for the Homeowner Protection Program, which could keep your home out of tax sale for at least 3 years and could help you to pay the taxes you owe and keep your home.”; and

(ii) the website address and telephone number of the State Tax Sale Ombudsman where more information is available about the Homeowner Protection Program and how to apply;

(9) the following information concerning installment payment programs for overdue property taxes:

(i) the statement “If you would like to pay your overdue property taxes in monthly installments, you may be eligible to enroll in an installment payment plan.”;

(ii) a concise description of the program under § 2–112(f) of this article or any local installment payment program for overdue property taxes under § 10–209 of this article; and

(iii) instructions on how to enroll in the program under § 2–112(f) of this article or any local installment payment program for overdue property taxes under § 10–209 of this article; and

(10) any other information that may assist low–income homeowners in avoiding tax sale costs or foreclosure that the collector considers appropriate.

(c) For any individual who last appears as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll who has been listed as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll for at least the last 25 years, the collector shall provide, at least 30 days before the property is first advertised, a list that includes the individual’s name and address and notice to the area agency, as defined in § 10–101 of the Human Services Article.

(d) Failure of the collector to mail the statement and notice to the last address of the person last assessed for the property, as it appears on the collector’s tax roll, to mail, if applicable, a list including the name and address of an individual receiving the statement who has been listed as an owner of the property on the collector’s tax roll for at least the last 25 years and notice to the area agency, or to include any taxes in the statement and notice, does not invalidate or otherwise affect any tax, except a tax that is required to be but has not been certified as provided in § 14–810 of this subtitle, or any sale made under this subtitle to enforce payment of taxes, nor prevent nor stay any proceedings under this subtitle, nor affect the title of any purchaser.

(e) In Baltimore City, the notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall be sent by first–class certified mail.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-22.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-22.1
§14–5C–22.
Status: in_force

§14–5C–22.1.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing polysomnography without a license.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing polysomnography without a license.

(c) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-808 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-808
§14–808.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except for property that has been transferred by a municipality or county to a land bank authority established under § 1–1403 of the Local Government Article, and except as provided under § 14–811 of this subtitle, the collector shall proceed to sell and shall sell under this subtitle, at the time required by local law, all property in the county in which the collector is elected or appointed on which the tax is in arrears.

(2) Failure of the collector to sell within the time required by local law does not affect the validity or collectability of any tax, or the validity of any sale thereafter made.

(b) In Calvert County the collector shall proceed to advertise and sell any real property as required by local law.

(c) In St. Mary’s County, the Board of County Commissioners shall set by resolution the date and time of a tax sale.

(d) In Garrett County, the Board of County Commissioners shall set by resolution the date and time of a tax sale.
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-108.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-108.1
§14–108.
Status: in_force

§14–108.1.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) A grantee action under § 14–109 of this subtitle;

(2) A landlord–tenant action that is within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the District Court;

(3) An action for nonpayment of ground rent under a ground lease on residential property that is or was used, intended to be used, or authorized to be used for four or fewer dwelling units; or

(4) An action for wrongful detainer under § 14–132 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A person who is not in possession of property and claims title and right to possession may bring an action for possession against the person in possession of the property.

(2) Encumbrance of property by a mortgage or deed of trust to secure a debt does not prevent an action under this section by the owner of the property.

(c) When personal jurisdiction is not obtained over the defendant, the plaintiff may obtain a default judgment under the Maryland Rules only on proof of title and right to possession. The judgment shall be in rem for possession of the property. Entry and enforcement of the judgment does not bar further pursuit, in the same or another action, of the plaintiff’s claim for mesne profits and damages.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-102 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-102
§14–102.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this title are to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare by regulating persons who practice engineering in the State.
Md. Code, Election Law § 14-108 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-108
§14–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who violates a provision of this title without knowing that the act is illegal shall pay a civil penalty in accordance with subsections (b) through (g) of this section.

(2) A penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $5,000.

(3) An infraction described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is a civil offense.

(b) (1) If the State Prosecutor determines that a person unintentionally, and without criminal intent, has violated a provision of this title, the State Prosecutor shall issue to the person a civil citation that contains:

(i) the name and address of the person cited;

(ii) the nature, time, and place of the violation;

(iii) the manner in which the violation occurred;

(iv) the maximum penalty for the violation;

(v) the manner and time in which to pay the penalty;

(vi) where to pay the penalty; and

(vii) a statement that the person receiving the citation has a right to a trial in the District Court.

(2) The State Prosecutor shall file the citation in the District Court.

(c) The citation shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(d) (1) On receipt of the return of service, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the person named in the citation of the trial date.

(2) The trial in the District Court shall be conducted in the same manner as set forth for municipal infractions under §§ 6–108, 6–109, and 6–111 through 6–115 of the Local Government Article.

(3) The District Court shall distribute all late fees collected to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.

(4) An adjudication of a violation under this subsection:

(i) is not a criminal conviction; and

(ii) does not carry with it any of the civil disabilities that arise from a criminal conviction.

(e) A person who is adjudicated in violation as set forth in a citation issued under subsection (b) of this section is liable for the cost of the District Court proceedings.

(f) If a person who has been served with a citation fails to appear for trial, the District Court, at the request of the State Prosecutor, may dismiss the citation or enter a civil judgment against the person:

(1) in favor of the State Board;

(2) in accordance with the Maryland Rules; and

(3) in an amount not exceeding the maximum fine set forth in subsection (a) of this section and any late fees owed to the State Board.

(g) A civil penalty imposed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4712 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 47 / Section 14-4712
§14–4712.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to restrict a controller’s or processor’s ability to:

(1) Comply with federal, State, or local laws or regulations;

(2) Comply with a civil, criminal, or regulatory inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons by a federal, State, local, or other governmental authority;

(3) Cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that the controller or processor reasonably and in good faith believes may violate federal, State, or local laws or regulations;

(4) Investigate, establish, exercise, prepare for, or defend a legal claim;

(5) Provide a product or service specifically requested by a consumer;

(6) Perform under a contract to which a consumer is a party, including fulfilling the terms of a written warranty;

(7) Take steps at the request of a consumer before entering into a contract;

(8) Take immediate steps to protect an interest that is essential for the life or physical safety of a consumer or another individual and when the processing cannot be manifestly based on another legal basis;

(9) Prevent, detect, protect against, investigate, prosecute those responsible, or otherwise respond to a security incident, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activity, or any other type of illegal activity;

(10) Preserve the integrity or security of systems; or

(11) Assist another controller, processor, or third party with an obligation under this subtitle.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to an obligation required under § 14–4711 of this subtitle.

(2) An obligation imposed on a controller or processor under this subtitle may not restrict a controller’s or processor’s ability to collect, use, or retain personal data for internal use to:

(i) Effectuate a product recall;

(ii) Identify and repair technical errors that impair existing or intended functionality; or

(iii) Perform internal operations that are:

1. Reasonably aligned with the expectations of the consumer or can be reasonably anticipated based on the consumer’s existing relationship with the controller; or

2. Otherwise compatible with processing data in furtherance of:

A. The provision of a product or service specifically requested by a consumer; or

B. The performance of a contract to which the consumer is a party.

(c) (1) An obligation imposed on a controller or a processor under this subtitle does not apply when compliance by the controller or processor with the subtitle would violate an evidentiary privilege under State law.

(2) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to prevent a controller or processor from providing personal data concerning a consumer to a person covered by an evidentiary privilege under State law as part of a privileged communication.

(d) (1) A controller or processor that discloses personal data to a processor or a third–party controller in compliance with this subtitle is not in violation of this subtitle if the processor or third–party controller that receives the personal data violates this subtitle and:

(i) at the time the disclosing controller or processor disclosed the personal data, the disclosing controller or processor did not have actual knowledge that the receiving processor or third–party controller would violate this subtitle; and

(ii) the disclosing controller was, and remained, in compliance with its obligations as the discloser of the personal data.

(2) A third–party controller or processor that receives personal data from a controller or processor in compliance with this subtitle is not in violation of this subtitle for the independent misconduct of the controller or processor from which the third–party controller or processor received the personal data.

(e) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to:

(1) Impose an obligation on a controller or a processor that adversely affects the rights or freedoms of any person, including the rights of a person to freedom of speech or freedom of the press as guaranteed in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; or

(2) Apply to a person’s processing of personal data during the person’s personal or household activities.

(f) If a controller or processor processes personal data in accordance with an exemption under this section, the controller or processor shall demonstrate that the processing:

(1) Qualifies for an exemption; and

(2) Complies with the requirements of subsection (g) of this section.

(g) Personal data processed by a controller or processor in accordance with this section:

(1) Shall be subject to reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to:

(i) Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of the personal data; and

(ii) Reduce reasonably foreseeable risks of harm to consumers relating to the collection, use, or retention of personal data; and

(2) May be processed to the extent that the processing is:

(i) Reasonably necessary and proportionate to the purposes listed in this section; and

(ii) Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the specific purposes listed in this section.

(h) A person that processes personal data for a purpose expressly identified in this section may not be considered a controller solely based on the processing of personal data.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-3402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 34 / Section 14-3402
§14–3402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not:

(1) Publicly post or display an individual’s Social Security number;

(2) Print an individual’s Social Security number on a card required for the individual to access products or services provided by the person;

(3) Require an individual to transmit the individual’s Social Security number over the Internet unless the connection is secure or the individual’s Social Security number is encrypted;

(4) Initiate the transmission of an individual’s Social Security number over the Internet unless the connection is secure or the Social Security number is encrypted;

(5) Require an individual to use the individual’s Social Security number to access an Internet website, unless a password, unique personal identification number, or other authentication device is also required to access the website; or

(6) Unless required by State or federal law:

(i) Print an individual’s Social Security number on any material that is mailed to the individual;

(ii) Include an individual’s Social Security number in any material that is electronically transmitted to the individual, unless the connection is secure or the individual’s Social Security number is encrypted; or

(iii) Include an individual’s Social Security number in any material that is transmitted by facsimile to the individual.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) The collection, release, or use of an individual’s Social Security number as required by State or federal law;

(2) The inclusion of an individual’s Social Security number in an application, form, or document sent by mail, electronically transmitted, or transmitted by facsimile:

(i) As part of an application or enrollment process;

(ii) To establish, amend, or terminate an account, contract, or policy; or

(iii) To confirm the accuracy of the individual’s Social Security number;

(3) The use of an individual’s Social Security number for internal verification or administrative purposes; or

(4) An interactive computer service provider’s or a telecommunications provider’s transmission or routing of, or intermediate temporary storage or caching of, an individual’s Social Security number.

(c) This section does not impose a duty on an interactive computer service provider or a telecommunications provider actively to monitor its service or affirmatively to seek evidence of the transmission of Social Security numbers on its service.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-908 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-908
§14–908.
Status: in_force

A person who submits a written refund claim for transfer tax that has been erroneously or mistakenly paid to or illegally or erroneously assessed or wrongfully collected by the clerk of a circuit court, the Department, or other collector, or paid on property exempt wholly or partly from the transfer tax is eligible for a refund from the Department, clerk, or collector that collected the transfer tax.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-233 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-233
§14–233.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Md. Code, Transportation § 14-108 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 14 / Subtitle 1 / Section 14-108
§14–108.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not, with fraudulent intent, possess any certificate of title or other ownership document, registration card, registration plate, or vehicle identification number plate.

(b) A person may not, with fraudulent intent, give away, sell, or attempt to sell any certificate of title or other ownership document, registration card, registration plate, or vehicle identification number plate.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4002 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 40 / Section 14-4002
§14–4002.
Status: in_force

A person may not intentionally sell or use software to circumvent a security measure, an access control system, or any other control or measure on a ticket seller’s website that is used to ensure an equitable ticket buying process.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 23 / Section 14-2302
§14–2302.
Status: in_force

(a) Before beginning repair work on crash parts, a body shop shall:

(1) Provide a list to the vehicle owner of the replacement crash parts that the body shop intends to use in making repairs; and

(2) Specify whether the replacement parts are genuine crash parts.

(b) If the replacement crash parts to be used by the body shop in the repair work are aftermarket crash parts, the body shop shall include with its estimate the following written statement: “This estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket crash parts that are not manufactured by the original manufacturer of the vehicle or by a manufacturer authorized by the original manufacturer to use its name or trademark. The use of certain aftermarket crash parts may modify the original manufacturer’s warranty on the crash parts being replaced. Upon request of the customer, the body shop shall provide, if available, a copy of any warranty for an aftermarket crash part used.”

(c) The notices and statements required under this section shall be made in writing in a clear and conspicuous manner in 10 point capital type.

(d) This section may not be construed to replace or alter any provisions of law under Subtitle 10 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5B-04 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5B / Section 14-5B-04
§14–5B–04.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to licensees.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to licensees, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for licensees under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.

(b) (1) The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the State Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board established under § 14–201 of this title.

(c) The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-2007 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 20 / Section 14-2007
§14–2007.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a lessor who fails to comply with any requirement imposed by this subtitle with respect to a person shall be liable to the person for:

(1) Any actual damage sustained by the person as a result of the failure; and

(2) An amount equal to 25% of the total amount of monthly payments under the lease, but not less than $100 nor greater than $1,000.

(b) (1) A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing party under this subtitle.

(2) If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that an action is brought in bad faith or is of a frivolous nature, the court may order the offending party to pay the other party reasonable attorney’s fees.

(c) A violation of this subtitle shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article, except that a person who recovers damages under this section for a violation of this subtitle shall not be entitled to recover damages for the same violation under § 13–408 of this article.

(d) A lessee may not recover damages in an action under this subtitle or under Title 13 of this article for any failure to comply with any provision of this subtitle if, within 60 days after discovering an error and prior to the institution of an action under this subtitle or under Title 13 of this article or the receipt of written notice of the error from the lessee, the lessor notifies the lessee of the error and makes whatever adjustments are necessary to correct the error.

(e) (1) If a complaint for violation of any provision of this subtitle is filed with the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, the Commissioner may investigate the complaint and hold a hearing on it in accordance with § 11-413 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(2) The Commissioner shall give to the person against whom a complaint is filed at least 10 days’ written notice of the complaint and the time and place of any hearing. The notice shall be in writing and sent by registered or certified mail to the person’s principal place of business.

(3) (i) If, after the hearing, the Commissioner finds that a person has engaged or is engaging in any act or practice prohibited by this subtitle, the Commissioner shall order the person to cease and desist from the act or practice.

(ii) The order of the Commissioner shall comply with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(4) (i) If no appeal is filed, the order becomes final after expiration of the time allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act for appeals from the Commissioner’s order.

(ii) If an appeal is filed, the order becomes final after final decision of the court affirming the order or dismissing the appeal.

(5) For purposes of this section, the Commissioner’s order may not apply to any:

(i) Incorporated bank, savings institution, or trust company;

(ii) Savings and loan association; or

(iii) Federal credit union or state chartered credit union.

(f) (1) In this subsection, “notice” means the first to occur of the following:

(i) When the lessor receives a written notice from the lessee notifying the lessor of an error or violation;

(ii) When the lessor receives a written notice from the Commissioner of Financial Regulation or the appropriate regulatory authority notifying the lessor of an error or violation; or

(iii) When the lessor receives service of process in a civil action for an error or violation instituted by a lessee in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) The penalty provided under subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply where a lessor:

(i) Unintentionally and in good faith fails to comply with this subtitle; and

(ii) Corrects the error or violation and makes the lessee whole for all losses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and interest, where appropriate, within 10 days after the lessor receives notice of the error or violation.

(3) The burden shall be on the lessor to show that the lessor’s failure to comply with this subtitle was unintentional and in good faith.

(4) A lessor who knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle shall be liable to the lessee for 3 times the amount of fees and charges collected in excess of that authorized by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1215 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 12 / Section 14-1215
§14–1215.
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency shall register each year with the Commissioner under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-814 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-814
§14–814.
Status: in_force

Each parcel of property liable to sale shall be sold as an entirety as the parcel of property is assessed in the assessment records.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-305 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-305
§14–305.
Status: in_force

In the administration of any trust which is a “private foundation” as defined in § 509 of the Internal Revenue Code, or which is a “charitable trust” as defined in § 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, there shall be distributed, for the purposes specified in the trust instrument, for each taxable year, amounts at least sufficient to avoid liability for the tax imposed by § 4942(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-1010 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 10 / Section 14-1010
§14–1010.
Status: in_force

A person who records an instrument of writing subject to the recordation tax without paying the recordation tax under Title 12 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-410 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-410
§14–410.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-301
§14–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice engineering in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) an individual who practices engineering while performing official duties as an officer or employee of the federal government;

(2) a regular employee of a public utility company while providing engineering services to any facility of the company that the State or federal government regulates to safeguard life, health, and property;

(3) an officer or employee of a corporation, while the officer or employee practices engineering under the conditions authorized under § 14-302 of this subtitle;

(4) an employee or other subordinate of a professional engineer, while the subordinate practices engineering under the conditions authorized under § 14-303(a)(1) of this subtitle; or

(5) an employee of an individual who is not a professional engineer but who, nevertheless, is authorized to practice engineering, while the employee practices engineering under the conditions authorized under § 14-303(a)(2) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5E-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5E / Section 14-5E-02
§14–5E–02.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 27 / Section 14-2702
§14–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:

(1) the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and

(2) the individual was not a resident of the State.

(c) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who violates § 6–304 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) if the convicted individual is a license holder, a fine not exceeding $200; and

(2) if the convicted individual is an employee of a license holder, a fine not exceeding $250.

(d) The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-919 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 14 / Subtitle 9 / Section 14-919
§14–919.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a municipal corporation may pay a claim for a refund of personal property tax without interest within three years after the refund claim is approved if the Department determines that the refund is a result of a failure to file a report when due or other taxpayer error.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a county may pay a claim for a refund of personal property tax without interest within 180 days after the refund claim is approved if the Department determines that the refund is a result of a failure to file a report when due or other taxpayer error.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5C-23 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5C / Section 14-5C-23
§14–5C–23.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates § 14–5C–20, § 14–5C–21, or § 14–5C–22 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) A person who violates § 14–5C–20, § 14–5C–21, or § 14–5C–22 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.

(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-12.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-12.1
§14–5F–12.
Status: in_force

§14–5F–12.1.

(a) To practice naturopathic medicine in the State, a naturopathic doctor shall maintain at all times a collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed in the State.

(b) Before an individual may practice naturopathic medicine in the State, the individual shall:

(1) Obtain a license under this subtitle;

(2) Enter into a collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed in the State; and

(3) Attest to the completion of the collaboration and consultation agreement on a form provided by the Board.

(c) A collaboration and consultation agreement shall:

(1) State that the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed in the State;

(2) Include the name and license number of the physician with whom the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement;

(3) State that the applicant will refer patients to and consult with physicians and other health care providers licensed or certified under this article as needed; and

(4) States that the applicant will require patients to sign a consent form that states that the applicant’s practice of naturopathic medicine is limited to the scope of practice established in § 14–5F–14 of this subtitle.

(d) A naturopathic doctor shall inform the physician named in the collaboration and consultation agreement that the physician has been named.

(e) Subject to the notice required under § 14–5F–12.2 of this subtitle, a naturopathic doctor and a licensed physician may terminate a collaboration and consultation agreement at any time.

(f) In the event of the sudden departure, incapacity, or death of the named licensed physician or change in license status that results in the named licensed physician being unable to practice medicine, the naturopathic doctor may not practice in the State until the naturopathic doctor enters into a new collaboration and consultation agreement.

(g) A naturopathic doctor whose collaboration and consultation agreement is terminated may not practice naturopathic medicine in the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-1806 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 18 / Section 14-1806
§14–1806.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle shall limit any remedies otherwise available under Maryland law.
Md. Code, Environment § 14-204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 14 / Subtitle 2 / Section 14-204
§14–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In any eminent domain proceedings under § 14–202(a) and (b) of this subtitle, the owner of the land shall be compensated for the right to utilize geological strata being taken by eminent domain for the underground storage of gas, and for any commercially recoverable oil or gas not owned by the gas storage company in the strata.

(b) In any eminent domain proceedings under § 14–202(a) of this subtitle, the owner or owners in fee of the land have the right by unanimous election in their answer to have the jury make, after evidence is presented, alternate inquisitions assessing the fair value of the underground storage rights, and the fair value of the fee–simple ownership, including all improvements. On the tenth day following the date of the verdicts, the court shall enter a judgment of condemnation on the inquisition for the fair value of the underground storage rights, unless on or before the tenth day every owner shall join in an irrevocable election, filed in writing in the case, to have a judgment of condemnation entered on the inquisition for the fee–simple title to the property including all improvements, in which case the court shall enter a judgment of condemnation for the fee–simple title to the property. Unless all persons having an interest in the fee–simple title join in the election provided for, the court shall enter judgment of condemnation on the inquisition for the underground storage rights. In the event the property owner elects to have a judgment of condemnation entered on the inquisition for the fee–simple title to the property, he shall be entitled to defer final settlement for a period of time not exceeding six months from the date of the election. However, nothing in this subtitle shall prevent the gas storage company from utilizing underground storage rights during this time, subsequent to the inquisition. The property owner has the duty, during the period prior to final settlement, to maintain the property in reasonable condition, normal wear and tear excepted.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5F-31 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5F / Section 14-5F-31
§14–5F–31.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Naturopathic Medicine Act.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4801 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 48 / Section 14-4801
§14–4801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Aggregate consumer information” means information:

(i) That relates to a group or category of consumers;

(ii) From which individual consumer identities have been removed; and

(iii) That is not linked or reasonably linkable to any consumer or household, including by a device.

(2) “Aggregate consumer information” does not include individual consumer records that have been de–identified.

(c) “Best interests of children” means a covered entity’s use of the personal data of children or the design of an online product in a way that does not:

(1) Benefit the covered entity to the detriment of children; and

(2) Result in:

(i) Reasonably foreseeable and material physical or financial harm to children;

(ii) Severe and reasonably foreseeable psychological or emotional harm to children;

(iii) A highly offensive intrusion on children’s reasonable expectation of privacy; or

(iv) Discrimination against children based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation.

(d) (1) “Biometric data” means data generated by automatic measurements of an individual’s biological characteristics.

(2) “Biometric data” includes:

(i) A fingerprint;

(ii) A voiceprint;

(iii) An eye retina or iris pattern; or

(iv) Any other unique biological pattern or characteristic that is used to identify a specific individual.

(3) “Biometric data” does not include:

(i) A digital or physical photograph;

(ii) An audio or video recording; or

(iii) Data generated from a digital or physical photograph, or an audio or video recording, unless the data is generated to identify a specific individual.

(e) “Child” means a consumer who is under the age of 18 years.

(f) (1) “Collect” means to buy, rent, gather, obtain, receive, or access personal data relating to a consumer.

(2) “Collect” includes:

(i) Receiving data from the consumer; and

(ii) Observing the consumer’s behavior.

(g) (1) “Consumer” means an individual who is a resident of the State.

(2) “Consumer” does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context or as an employer, an owner, a director, an officer, or a contractor of a company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit organization, or governmental unit whose communications or transactions with the covered entity occur solely within the context of that individual’s role with the company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit organization, or governmental unit.

(h) (1) “Covered entity” means a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, or any other legal entity that:

(i) Is organized or operated for the profit or financial benefit of its shareholders or other owners;

(ii) Collects consumers’ personal data or uses another entity to collect consumers’ personal data on its behalf;

(iii) Alone, or jointly with its affiliates or subsidiaries, determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal data;

(iv) Does business in the State; and

(v) 1. Has annual gross revenues in excess of $25,000,000, adjusted every odd–numbered year to reflect adjustments in the Consumer Price Index;

2. Annually buys, receives, sells, or shares the personal data of 50,000 or more consumers, households, or devices, alone or in combination with its affiliates or subsidiaries, for the covered entity’s commercial purposes; or

3. Derives at least 50% of its annual revenues from the sale of consumers’ personal data.

(2) “Covered entity” includes:

(i) An entity that controls or is controlled by a business and that shares a name, service mark, or trademark that would cause a reasonable consumer to understand that two or more entities are commonly owned; and

(ii) A joint venture or partnership composed of businesses in which each has at least a 40% interest in the joint venture or partnership.

(i) (1) “Dark pattern” means a user interface designed or manipulated with the purpose of subverting or impairing user autonomy, decision making, or choice.

(2) “Dark pattern” includes any practice identified by the Federal Trade Commission as a dark pattern.

(j) “Data protection impact assessment” or “assessment” means a systematic survey to assess compliance with the duty to act in the best interests of children.

(k) “Default” means a preselected option adopted by the covered entity for an online product.

(l) “Division” means the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General.

(m) (1) “Online product” means an online service, product, or feature.

(2) “Online product” does not include:

(i) A telecommunications service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 153;

(ii) The sale, delivery, or use of a physical product sold by an online retailer; or

(iii) A broadband Internet access service, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 8.1(b).

(n) (1) “Personal data” means information that is linked or reasonably able to be linked to an identified or identifiable individual.

(2) “Personal data” does not include:

(i) De–identified data; or

(ii) Publicly available information.

(o) (1) “Precise geolocation” means information derived from technology that can precisely and accurately identify the specific location of a consumer within a radius of 1,750 feet.

(2) “Precise geolocation” includes latitude and longitude coordinates of similar precision to those produced by a global positioning system or a similar mechanism.

(3) “Precise geolocation” does not include:

(i) The content of communications;

(ii) Data generated by or connected with a utility company’s advanced metering infrastructure; or

(iii) Data generated by equipment used by a utility company.

(p) (1) “Process” means to perform an operation or set of operations by manual or automated means on personal data.

(2) “Process” includes collecting, using, storing, disclosing, analyzing, deleting, or modifying personal data.

(q) “Profiling” means any form of automated processing of personal data that uses personal data to evaluate, analyze, or predict certain aspects relating to an individual, including an individual’s economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

(r) (1) “Publicly available information” means information that:

(i) Is lawfully made available from federal, state, or local government records; or

(ii) A covered entity has a reasonable basis to believe is lawfully made available to the general public by the consumer or by widely distributed media.

(2) “Publicly available information” does not include biometric data collected by a covered entity about a consumer without the consumer’s knowledge.

(s) “Reasonably likely to be accessed by children” means it is reasonable to expect that the online product would be accessed by children, based on satisfying any of the following criteria:

(1) The online product is directed to children as defined in the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act;

(2) The online product is determined, based on competent and reliable evidence regarding audience composition, to be routinely accessed by a significant number of children;

(3) The online product is substantially similar or the same as an online product that satisfies item (2) of this subsection;

(4) The online product features advertisements marketed to children;

(5) The covered entity’s internal research findings determine that a significant amount of the online product’s audience is composed of children; or

(6) The covered entity knows or should have known that a user is a child.

(t) (1) “Sell” means to transfer, rent, release, disclose, disseminate, make available, or otherwise communicate, whether orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a consumer’s personal data, in a transaction for monetary or other valuable consideration between a covered entity and a third party.

(2) “Sell” does not include:

(i) The disclosure of personal data to the service provider that processes personal data on behalf of the covered entity;

(ii) The disclosure of personal data to a third party for purposes of providing a product or service requested by the consumer;

(iii) The disclosure or transfer of personal data to an affiliate or subsidiary of the covered entity;

(iv) The disclosure of personal data where the consumer directs the covered entity to disclose the personal data or intentionally uses the covered entity to interact with a third party; or

(v) The disclosure or transfer of personal data to a third party as an asset that is part of an actual or proposed merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other transaction, in which the third party assumes control of all or part of the covered entity’s assets.

(u) “Service provider” means a person that processes personal data on behalf of a covered entity and that receives from or on behalf of the covered entity a consumer’s personal data for business purposes in accordance with a written contract, if the contract prohibits the person from:

(1) Selling or sharing the personal data;

(2) Retaining, using, or disclosing the personal data for any purpose other than for the business purposes specified in the contract for the covered entity, including retaining, using, or disclosing the personal data for a commercial purpose other than the business purposes specified in the contract with the covered entity, or as otherwise allowed under this subtitle;

(3) Retaining, using, or disclosing the personal data outside the direct business relationship between the service provider and the covered entity; and

(4) Combining the personal data that the service provider receives from, or on behalf of, the covered entity with personal data that it receives from, or on behalf of, another person or persons, or collects from its own interaction with the consumer.

(v) “Share” means to rent, release, disseminate, make available, transfer, or otherwise communicate, whether orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a consumer’s personal data to a third party for cross–context behavioral advertising whether or not for monetary or other valuable consideration, including in a transaction between a covered entity and a third party for targeted advertising for the benefit of a covered entity in which no money is exchanged.

(w) “Third party” means a person who is not:

(1) The covered entity with which the consumer intentionally interacts and that collects personal data from the consumer as part of the consumer’s interaction with the covered entity; or

(2) A service provider for the covered entity.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5G-16 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5G / Section 14-5G-16
§14–5G–16.
Status: in_force

Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensee may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-5A-18.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 14 / Subtitle 5A / Section 14-5A-18.1
§14–5A–18.
Status: in_force

§14–5A–18.1.

(a) Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of a license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.

(b) The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:

(1) A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5A–17 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;

(2) A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;

(3) A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows about the disciplinary action;

(4) A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5A–17(c) of this subtitle; and

(5) The public address of the licensee.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.

(d) The Board:

(1) On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and

(2) Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.

(e) The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.

(f) The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 14-402 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 14 / Subtitle 4 / Section 14-402
§14–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on October 1, 2015, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall hold a permit issued by the Board before the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may operate a business through which engineering is practiced.

(b) A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may provide engineering services for itself or its affiliate without a permit issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-302 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 14 / Subtitle 3 / Section 14-302
§14–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A multilevel distribution company may not require a participant in its marketing program to buy goods or services or pay any other consideration to participate in the marketing program unless the multilevel distribution company agrees to repurchase the goods:

(1) that are in resalable condition; and

(2) that the participant has been unable to sell 3 months after receipt of the goods first ordered.

(b) A multilevel distribution company shall state in writing in each contract of participation in its marketing program that:

(1) a participant may cancel the contract for any reason within 3 months after the date of receipt of goods or services first ordered by written notice to the multilevel distribution company; and

(2) on cancellation, the multilevel distribution company shall repurchase the goods.

(c) The repurchase price shall be at least 90% of the original price paid by the participant.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 43 / Section 14-4303
§14–4303.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Unit is to protect seniors and vulnerable adults from financial crimes under § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) The Unit may bring a civil action under § 13–204(a)(15) of this article or § 11–209(a) of the Corporations and Associations Article for damages against a person who violates § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) A conviction for an offense under § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 8 / Section 14-802
§14–802.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license holder is eligible to be issued a special event festival permit under § 14–906 of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 14-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-602
§14–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license holder is eligible to be issued a special event festival permit under § 14–906 of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4003 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 14 / Subtitle 40 / Section 14-4003
§14–4003.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a person who is acting on behalf of a venue.

(b) A person who owns, operates, or controls a ticket website may not use in the URL of the ticket website a lower–level domain name that contains:

(1) The name of the venue for which the ticket grants admission;

(2) The name of the entertainment event, including the name of an individual or a group scheduled to perform or appear at the event; or

(3) A name substantially similar to the name in item (1) or (2) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 14-623 — MD Code / Article get / Title 14 / Subtitle 6 / Section 14-623
§14–623.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if an exercise of the decanting power was intended to distribute all the principal of the first trust to one or more second trusts, later–discovered property belonging to the first trust and property paid to or acquired by the first trust after the exercise of the decanting power is part of the trust estate of the second trust or trusts.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if an exercise of the decanting power was intended to distribute less than all of the principal of the first trust to one or more second trusts, later–discovered property belonging to the first trust or property paid to or acquired by the first trust after the exercise of the decanting power remains part of the trust estate of the first trust.

(c) An authorized fiduciary may provide in an exercise of the decanting power or the terms of a second trust instrument for the disposition of later–discovered property belonging to the first trust or property paid to or acquired by the first trust after the exercise of the decanting power.