Md. Code, Insurance § 9-224 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-224
§9–224.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “association” means:

(1) the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation;

(2) the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation; or

(3) a similar organization in another state.

(b) Within 120 days after a court of the State makes a final determination that an insurer is an impaired insurer, the Commissioner as receiver shall apply to the court for approval of a proposal to disperse to the association entitled to disbursements unsecured assets out of the marshalled assets of the impaired insurer as those assets become available.

(c) The proposal for disbursement at a minimum shall provide for:

(1) adequate cash reserves for payment of expenses of administration and priority claims;

(2) disbursements of the assets marshalled to date and subsequent disbursements of assets as they become available;

(3) equitable allocation of disbursements to each of the associations that is entitled to disbursements; and

(4) the securing by the Commissioner from each association entitled to disbursements under this section an agreement to return to the Commissioner any assets previously disbursed that may be required to pay:

(i) claims of secured creditors; and

(ii) claims that fall within the priorities specified in § 9-227(b) of this subtitle in accordance with those priorities.

(d) An association may not be required to obtain a bond.

(e) The proposal for disbursement shall require that disbursement be made to the association:

(1) in an amount at least equal to the payments made or to be made by the association for which the association could assert claims against the Commissioner; and

(2) in the amount of available assets, if the assets available for disbursement do not equal or exceed the amount of the payments made or to be made by the association.

(f) (1) Notice of the application for approval of the proposal for disbursement shall be given to the associations and insurance commissioners of each state.

(2) Notice is deemed to have been given if sent by certified mail at least 30 days before submission of the application to the court.

(3) The court may approve the proposal if:

(i) the required notice has been given under this subsection; and

(ii) the proposal complies with subsection (c)(1) and (4) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1723 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1723
§9–1723.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner or operator of a refuse disposal system may not accept:

(1) Truckloads of separately collected yard waste for final disposal unless the owner or operator provides for the organics recycling of the yard waste; or

(2) Loads of separately collected food waste for final disposal unless the owner or operator provides for the organics recycling of the food waste.

(b) Loads of separately collected food waste that are determined by an organics recycling facility to be unacceptable for recycling due to contamination may be accepted by a refuse disposal system for final disposal.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20A-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20A / Section 9-20A-01
§9–20A–01.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) “Borrower” means an eligible State agency, local jurisdiction, nonprofit organization, or eligible business that applies and qualifies for a loan under this Program.

(d) “Eligible business” means a commercial enterprise or business that is in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and is:

(1) incorporated in the State; or

(2) registered to do business in the State.

(e) “Energy cost savings” means the actual reduction in operating expenses resulting from the installation, operation, and maintenance of a project financed under the Program.

(f) “Fund” means the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund.

(g) (1) “Local jurisdiction” means any county or municipality of the State.

(2) “Local jurisdiction” includes:

(i) a board of education of a county or municipality;

(ii) a special district that is established by State law and that operates within a single county;

(iii) a special district that is established by a county under public general law; and

(iv) an office, board, or department that is established in a county under State law and that is funded, under State law, at least in part by the county governing body.

(h) “Municipality” means any municipal corporation in the State that is subject to the provisions of Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution or any duly authorized agency or instrumentality of the municipality.

(i) “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, school, hospital, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.

(j) “Program” means the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program.

(k) “Project” means one or more improvements or modifications that enhance the energy efficiency and reduce the operating expenses of a structure located in Maryland.

(l) (1) “State agency” means any permanent or temporary State office, department, division or unit, bureau, board, commission, task force, authority, institution, State college or university, and any other unit of State government, whether executive, legislative, or judicial.

(2) “State agency” includes any subunits of State government.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-202 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 2 / Section 9A-202
§9A–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, the unincorporated association of two or more persons to carry on as co–owners a business for profit forms a partnership, whether or not the persons intend to form a partnership and whether or not the association is called “partnership”, “joint venture”, or any other name.

(b) A partnership may be created under:

(1) This title;

(2) The Maryland Uniform Partnership Act and its subsequent amendments; or

(3) A statute of another jurisdiction comparable to this title or the Maryland Uniform Partnership Act and their respective subsequent amendments.

(c) An unincorporated association or entity created under a law other than the laws described in subsection (b) of this section is not a partnership.

(d) In determining whether a partnership is formed, the following rules apply:

(1) Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entireties, joint property, common property, or part ownership does not by itself establish a partnership, even if the co–owners share profits made by the use of the property.

(2) The sharing of gross returns does not by itself establish a partnership, even if the persons sharing them have a joint or common right or interest in property from which the returns are derived.

(3) A person who receives a share of the profits of a business is presumed to be a partner in the business, unless the profits were received in payment:

(i) Of a debt by installments or otherwise;

(ii) For services as an independent contractor or of wages or other compensation to an employee;

(iii) Of rent;

(iv) Of an annuity or other retirement or health benefit to a beneficiary, representative, or designee of a deceased or retired partner;

(v) Of interest or other charge on a loan, even if the amount of payment varies with the profits of the business, including a direct or indirect present or future ownership of the collateral, or rights to income, proceeds, or increase in value derived from the collateral; or

(vi) For the sale of the goodwill of a business or other property by installments or otherwise.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and §§ 9-406, 9-407, 9-408, and 9-409, whether a debtor’s rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this title.

(b) An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor’s rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-403 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Public Works shall:

(1) make allocations of funds available for the Juvenile Services Facilities Capital Program in accordance with this subtitle; and

(2) certify the allocations to the Comptroller and the Treasurer.

(b) After the Board certifies the allocations, the Treasurer shall make payments to or on behalf of an applicant, when needed, for the project.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “ordinance”:

(1) means a legislative enactment of general application and continuing force for Baltimore City; and

(2) does not include a public local law under § 9–102 of this subtitle.

(b) Each year, if Baltimore City enacts any ordinance appropriate for codification during the year, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall provide for the preparation and distribution of a supplement to or new edition of its code of ordinances.

(c) (1) A supplement published under subsection (b) of this section shall contain each ordinance that is in effect and has been enacted or amended since Baltimore City’s most recent code of ordinances was published.

(2) A new code published under subsection (b) of this section shall contain each ordinance that is in effect at the time of publication.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-108 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-108
§9–108.
Status: in_force

A person may not be compelled to testify in violation of the attorney-client privilege.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-311 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311
§9–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation is subject to examination and regulation by the Commissioner.

(b) By March 30 of each year, the Board of Directors shall submit to the Commissioner a financial report for the preceding calendar year in the form that the Commissioner approves.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-679 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-679
§9–679.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission shall determine all questions of partial or total dependency in accordance with the facts of each case that existed:

(1) at the time of the occurrence of the accidental personal injury that caused the death of the covered employee; or

(2) on the date of disablement from the occupational disease that caused the death of the covered employee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-281 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-281
§9–281.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Coal combustion by–products” means the residue generated by, or resulting from, the burning of coal.

(2) “Coal combustion by–products” includes fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, pozzolan, and other solid residuals removed by air pollution control devices from the flue gas and combustion chambers of coal–burning furnaces and boilers, including flue gas desulfurization sludge and other solid residuals recovered from flue gas by wet or dry methods.

(c) “Fund” means the State Coal Combustion By–Products Management Fund.

(d) (1) “Generator” means a person whose operations, activities, processes, or actions create coal combustion by–products.

(2) “Generator” does not include a person who only generates coal combustion by–products by burning coal at a private residence.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1301
§9–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Abandon” means to discontinue the use of a well permanently.

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Well Drillers.

(d) “Owner” means a person who has the right to drill into, produce, and appropriate the production of water, for the owner, for another person, or for both of them.

(e) “Underground water” means a supply of water that may be developed by any type of well or spring from beneath the surface of the ground whether the water flows from the well or spring by natural force or is withdrawn by pumping, other mechanical device, or artificial process.

(f) “Well” means a hole made in the ground:

(1) To explore for groundwater;

(2) To obtain or monitor groundwater;

(3) To inject water into any underground formation from which groundwater may be produced; or

(4) To transfer heat to or from the ground or groundwater, if the hole:

(i) Extends more than 20 feet below the surface of the ground; and

(ii) Is not a well for obtaining geothermal resources under § 5-601 of this article.

(g) “Well driller” means a person who is in charge of:

(1) Making, altering, repairing, or sealing a well; or

(2) Installing, altering, repairing, or disconnecting well system equipment.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1401
§9–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Innovative and alternative septic system” means any new, experimental, or nonconventional technology that is added to or used in place of a conventional septic or other on-site sewerage system.

(2) “Innovative and alternative septic system” includes but is not limited to:

(i) A sand mound septic system;

(ii) A septic tank-sewerage evapotranspiration system that is powered by solar energy;

(iii) A septic tank-filter cloth trench system; and

(iv) Any other innovative on-site sewerage disposal technology that is developed in the future.

(c) “Program” means the Innovative and Alternative Septic System Grant Program.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-201 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Beneficiary designation” means an instrument, other than an instrument creating a trust, naming the beneficiary of:

(1) An annuity or insurance policy;

(2) An account with a designation for payment on death;

(3) A security registered in beneficiary form;

(4) A pension, profit–sharing, retirement, or other employment–related benefit plan; or

(5) Any other nonprobate transfer at death.

(c) “Disclaimant” means the person to whom a disclaimed interest or power would have passed had the disclaimer not been made.

(d) “Disclaimed interest” means the interest that would have passed to the disclaimant had the disclaimer not been made.

(e) “Disclaimer” means the refusal to accept an interest in or power over property.

(f) “Fiduciary” means a personal representative, trustee, agent acting under a power of attorney, or other person authorized to act as a fiduciary with respect to the property of another person.

(g) “Future interest” means an interest that takes effect in possession or enjoyment, if at all, later than the time of its creation.

(h) “Jointly held property” means property held in the name of two or more persons under an arrangement in which all holders have concurrent interests and under which the last surviving holder is entitled to the whole of the property.

(i) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental subdivision, governmental agency, governmental instrumentality, public corporation, legal entity, or commercial entity.

(j) “Time of distribution” means the time when a disclaimed interest would have taken effect in possession or enjoyment.

(k) “Trust” means:

(1) An express trust, charitable or noncharitable, whenever and however created; or

(2) A trust created pursuant to a statute, judgment, or decree that requires that the trust be administered in the manner of an express trust.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-701 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-701
§9–701.
Status: in_force

(a) Each employee in the State Personnel Management System, except a temporary employee, is entitled to work-related accident leave with sick pay if:

(1) the employee sustains a disabling personal injury that would be compensable under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act; and

(2) a physician examines the employee and certifies that the employee is disabled because of the injury.

(b) The appointing authority of an employee entitled to work-related accident leave shall notify the employee of the employee's right to file a claim with the Workers' Compensation Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-701
§9–701.
Status: in_force

A light wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-214 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-214
§9–214.
Status: in_force

An individual who is employed to do maintenance, remodeling, repairs, or similar work is not a covered employee if:

(1) the individual is employed for not more than 30 consecutive work days; and

(2) the work is done:

(i) in or about the private home of the employer; or

(ii) for an employer with no other covered employee, in or about the premises where the employer carries on a business, profession, or trade.
Md. Code, Education § 9-102.3 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102.3
§9–102.
Status: in_force

§9–102.3.

(a) In accordance with § 9–104 of this title, a county board may grant a waiver from § 9–102(3) of this title to:

(1) A converted public charter school that:

(i) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, provides guaranteed placement through a lottery to students who live within the geographic attendance area established by the county board;

(ii) Is a low–performing school as identified by the county board;

(iii) Is above the county average rate for the percentage of students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals; and

(iv) Meets a strategic need of the local school system, as identified in the county board’s public charter school policy developed under § 9–110 of this title, that shall include at least one of the following elements:

1. Serving a high–need population;

2. Increasing student performance;

3. Increasing enrollment; or

4. Increasing student diversity; or

(2) A converted public charter school that is seeking renewal of an existing charter contract that was granted under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) If a public charter school does not fill 100% of its available space under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the public charter school shall admit students on a lottery basis to its remaining available space.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-240.1 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-240.1
§9–240.
Status: in_force

§9–240.1.

(a) (1) The Secretary shall establish a Program to attempt to provide a volunteer mentor for each child in the State who has spent at least 30 days in a committed placement.

(2) The Program shall be called “Maryland Rising”.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide individualized attention to a child:

(1) to decrease the child’s delinquent or violent behavior in the community; and

(2) to increase the child’s potential for becoming a productive, successful member of the community.

(c) (1) To carry out the purpose of the Program, the Department shall develop a statewide network of State agencies, community agencies, citizen action groups, social services providers, volunteer organizations, college student groups, and other groups who will recruit volunteer mentors for the Program.

(2) A mentor shall have frequent contact with the child and may provide the following services to the child:

(i) informal counseling;

(ii) tutoring;

(iii) assisting the child with life skills training;

(iv) working with the child’s family or guardian;

(v) interacting with the child’s school or employer, if necessary; and

(vi) other individualized support services that help the child avoid negative behaviors and become a successful, productive member of the community.

(d) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

Each ballot shall contain:

(1) a heading as provided in § 9-206(a) of this subtitle;

(2) a statement of each question that has met all of the qualifications to appear on the ballot;

(3) the title of each office to be voted on;

(4) the name, as specified in the certificate of candidacy, or as otherwise provided in Title 5 of this article, of each candidate who has been certified by the State Board;

(5) a party designation for certain candidates as provided in this subtitle;

(6) a means by which a voter may cast write-in votes, as provided in this subtitle; and

(7) instructions to voters as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-901 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-901
§9–901.
Status: in_force

A savings and loan association shall become and participate as a member in and have its savings accounts insured by the Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. If membership in both corporations ceases, the association shall be placed in receivership in accordance with § 9-708 of this title.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-502 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-502
§9–502.
Status: in_force

Fifteen days, not to exceed 120 hours, of sick leave accrue to an employee each year, on a pro rata basis, from the beginning of the employee's State service.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and § 9-312(b), a financing statement must be filed to perfect all security interests and agricultural liens.

(b) The filing of a financing statement is not necessary to perfect a security interest:

(1) That is perfected under § 9-308(d), (e), (f), or (g);

(2) That is perfected under § 9-309 when it attaches;

(3) In property subject to a statute, regulation, or treaty described in § 9-311(a);

(4) In goods in possession of a bailee which is perfected under § 9-312(d)(1) or (2);

(5) In certificated securities, documents, goods, or instruments which is perfected without filing, control, or possession under § 9-312(e), (f), or (g);

(6) In collateral in the secured party’s possession under § 9-313;

(7) In a certificated security which is perfected by delivery of the security certificate to the secured party under § 9-313;

(8) In deposit accounts, electronic chattel paper, electronic documents, investment property, or letter-of-credit rights which is perfected by control under § 9-314;

(9) In proceeds which is perfected under § 9-315; or

(10) That is perfected under § 9-316.

(c) If a secured party assigns a perfected security interest or agricultural lien, a filing under this article is not required to continue the perfected status of the security interest against creditors of and transferees from the original debtor.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1903 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1903
§9–1903.
Status: in_force

The provisions of § 9–1902(a) through (c) of this subtitle do not apply to:

(1) If it contains a code indicating the date of manufacture, a package or packaging component that was manufactured prior to July 1, 1993;

(2) Until July 1, 1997, a package and packaging component that would not exceed the concentration levels set forth in § 9–1902 of this subtitle but for the addition of recycled materials;

(3) A package or packaging component conditionally exempt under § 9–1904 of this subtitle; and

(4) Any alcoholic beverage bottled before October 1, 1992.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1013 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1013
§9–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Director considers compromise to be in the best interest of the Fund, the Director may compromise the amount of a judgment against an employer under this subtitle.

(2) A compromise under paragraph (1) is not required to be approved by any other State official to be effective.

(b) A compromise under this section may not reduce the amount of benefits payable to or for a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee.

(c) A judgment may be modified to reflect a compromise under this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 2 days after the content and arrangement of the ballot are certified under § 9–207 of this subtitle, a registered voter may seek judicial review of the content and arrangement, or to correct any administrative error, by filing a sworn petition with the circuit court for Anne Arundel County.

(b) The circuit court may require the State Board to:

(1) correct an administrative error;

(2) show cause why an administrative error should not be corrected; or

(3) take any other action required to provide appropriate relief.

(c) If an administrative error is discovered after the ballots have been publicly displayed, and the State Administrator fails to correct the administrative error, a registered voter may seek judicial review not later than the 62nd day preceding the election.

(d) (1) A judicial proceeding under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Maryland Rules, except that:

(i) the case shall be heard and decided without a jury and as expeditiously as the circumstances require; and

(ii) an appeal shall be taken directly to the Supreme Court of Maryland within 5 days of the date of the decision of the circuit court.

(2) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall give priority to hear and decide an appeal brought under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection as expeditiously as the circumstances require.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-303 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “undisputed amounts” includes any retention proceeds that exceed the amount authorized to be retained under § 9–304 of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may:

(1) Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and

(2) In any action, award to the prevailing party:

(i) Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and

(ii) Any reasonable costs incurred.

(c) If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9–302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-621 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-621
§9–621.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 9-629 of this subtitle, the sanitary commission is the body that governs a district.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-237 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-237
§9–237.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on personal property that is used in practicing dentistry in a geographic area of the State that has been designated by the Secretary of Health as being underserved by dentists.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-620 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-620
§9–620.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g), a secured party may accept collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures only if:

(1) The debtor consents to the acceptance under subsection (c);

(2) The secured party does not receive, within the time set forth in subsection (d), a notification of objection to the proposal authenticated by:

(A) A person to which the secured party was required to send a proposal under § 9-621; or

(B) Any other person, other than the debtor, holding an interest in the collateral subordinate to the security interest that is the subject of the proposal;

(3) If the collateral is consumer goods, the collateral is not in the possession of the debtor when the debtor consents to the acceptance; and

(4) Subsection (e) does not require the secured party to dispose of the collateral or the debtor waives the requirement pursuant to § 9-624.

(b) A purported or apparent acceptance of collateral under this section is ineffective unless:

(1) The secured party consents to the acceptance in an authenticated record or sends a proposal to the debtor; and

(2) The conditions of subsection (a) are met.

(c) For purposes of this section:

(1) A debtor consents to an acceptance of collateral in partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures only if the debtor agrees to the terms of the acceptance in a record authenticated after default; and

(2) A debtor consents to an acceptance of collateral in full satisfaction of the obligation it secures only if the debtor agrees to the terms of the acceptance in a record authenticated after default or the secured party:

(A) Sends to the debtor after default a proposal that is unconditional or subject only to a condition that collateral not in the possession of the secured party be preserved or maintained;

(B) In the proposal, proposes to accept collateral in full satisfaction of the obligation it secures; and

(C) Does not receive a notification of objection authenticated by the debtor within 20 days after the proposal is sent.

(d) To be effective under subsection (a)(2), a notification of objection must be received by the secured party:

(1) In the case of a person to which the proposal was sent pursuant to § 9-621, within 20 days after notification was sent to that person; and

(2) In other cases:

(A) Within 20 days after the last notification was sent pursuant to § 9-621; or

(B) If a notification was not sent, before the debtor consents to the acceptance under subsection (c).

(e) A secured party that has taken possession of collateral shall dispose of the collateral pursuant to § 9-610 within the time specified in subsection (f) if:

(1) 60 percent of the cash price has been paid in the case of a purchase-money security interest in consumer goods; or

(2) 60 percent of the principal amount of the obligation secured has been paid in the case of a nonpurchase-money security interest in consumer goods.

(f) To comply with subsection (e), the secured party shall dispose of the collateral:

(1) Within 90 days after taking possession; or

(2) Within any longer period to which the debtor and all secondary obligors have agreed in an agreement to that effect entered into and authenticated after default.

(g) In a consumer transaction, a secured party may not accept collateral in partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

An equity court may:

(1) consider a petition for reasonable visitation of a grandchild by a grandparent; and

(2) if the court finds it to be in the best interests of the child, grant visitation rights to the grandparent.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-697 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-697
§9–697.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who has a duty to act in the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued under this subtitle shall perform promptly the act that is required.

(b) (1) Before a series of bonds is issued under this subtitle, the governing body of each member county that will be affected by the series shall advance to the district not more than $25,000.

(2) From the first proceeds available from the sale of the bonds, the district shall repay the advances made by the member counties.

(c) Unless the approval is required under this subtitle, a district is not required to obtain the approval of any entity before it issues bonds.

(d) The provisions of §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of the Local Government Article do not apply to bonds issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-703 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-703
§9–703.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a court appoints a conservator, each director, officer, and employee of a savings and loan association may remain in the respective office or position unless removed in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) A member, director, officer, or controlling person may not have or exercise any power, right or privilege or act in connection with any of the association’s assets or property unless otherwise approved in writing by the conservator.

(b) The court may order that members of a savings and loan association:

(1) Shall continue to make payments in accordance with any contract with the association; and

(2) May withdraw money from their savings accounts in accordance with the order of the court.

(c) The conservator may accept new accounts and additions to existing accounts. Any amounts received under this subsection:

(1) May be segregated; and

(2) If provided by order of the court, may not be:

(i) Subject to offset; or

(ii) Used to liquidate any indebtedness that existed at the time the conservator was appointed or that was incurred to liquidate indebtedness that existed at the time the conservator was appointed.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-222 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-222
§9–222.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may issue an order under subsection (b) of this section, if, after investigation, the Secretary determines that the absence or incompleteness of a public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system in a county, municipal corporation, sanitary district, subdivision, or locality:

(1) Is sufficiently prejudicial to the health or comfort of that or any other county, municipal corporation, sanitary district, subdivision, or locality; or

(2) Causes a condition by which any of the waters of this State are being polluted or could become polluted in a way that is dangerous to health or is a nuisance.

(b) An order under this section may require:

(1) The installation, alteration, extension, utilization, operation, or the completion of a public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system in a county, municipal corporation, sanitary district, subdivision, or locality within a time that the Secretary sets; or

(2) The installation of any device, the establishment of any method, or the enforcement of any measure or regulation that the Secretary considers proper under the circumstances.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3303 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 33 / Section 9-3303
§9–3303.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funding, the Office shall:

(1) establish a network of neighborhood–based opportunity centers that provide immigration services to immigrants;

(2) increase access to ESOL programs, including by engaging nonprofit organizations and other qualified providers of ESOL programs;

(3) assist immigrants in matters relating to immigration status, including assisting with the naturalization process and applications for deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA);

(4) connect immigrants to:

(i) business resources that use the immigrants’ skills;

(ii) employment referral programs; and

(iii) other workforce development programs;

(5) develop and leverage immigrants’ skills to benefit the immigrants’ communities and the State;

(6) strengthen the connection between immigrants and the immigrants’ communities through civic engagement;

(7) reduce exploitation of immigrants;

(8) establish a toll–free, multilingual hotline and a website for purposes including:

(i) disseminating information about the programs and services offered by the Office;

(ii) referring for services; and

(iii) receiving complaints relating to fraud and other related crimes against immigrants;

(9) ensure that individuals referred by the Office are directed to persons who are:

(i) in compliance with Title 14, Subtitle 33 of the Commercial Law Article; or

(ii) authorized by the federal Office of Legal Access Programs;

(10) using information developed by the Office through the hotline established under this section, assist law enforcement in combating crimes against immigrants;

(11) advise the Governor and Director concerning matters affecting immigrants in the State in order to promote and encourage the full participation of immigrants in the State’s civic and economic life;

(12) coordinate with other State agencies and otherwise use the resources of the State to serve the needs of immigrants; and

(13) encourage and assist local governments in the development of activities to enhance civic engagement among immigrants and in immigrant communities.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-513 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-513
§9–513.
Status: in_force

An incarcerated individual working on public roads under §§ 9–508 through 9–514 of this subtitle is entitled to the same deductions or allowances for good behavior, observance of discipline and rules, and diligent and faithful labor, and is subject to the same forfeitures or punishments for bad behavior and other violations that otherwise apply to incarcerated individuals under the laws of the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-111 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-111
§9–111.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer may not deliver to the agent for extradition of the demanding state a person in the officer’s custody under the Governor’s warrant in willful disobedience to § 9-110 of this title.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(c) The trial of a case brought for a violation of this section shall be conducted in the circuit court of the county in which the violation was committed.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-674 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-674
§9–674.
Status: in_force

(a) The Dorchester County Sanitary District, Inc., may:

(1) Construct, buy, own, hold, lease, repair, maintain, improve, and operate a shared facility; and

(2) Contract with any person, any agency of the federal government or this State, or any municipality for services that relate to the facility.

(b) The shared facility may be built only:

(1) Outside an incorporated area of Dorchester County; and

(2) (i) Outside a service area; or

(ii) If inside a service area, to serve territory that the Sanitary Commission determines is not feasible to serve with an existing project.

(c) The shared facility may not serve more than 14 single family residences or their equivalent.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-403 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-403
§9A–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A partnership shall keep its books and records, if any, at its chief executive office.

(b) A partnership shall provide partners and their agents and attorneys access to its books and records. It shall provide former partners and their agents and attorneys access to books and records pertaining to the period during which they were partners. The right of access provides the opportunity to inspect and copy books and records during ordinary business hours. A partnership may impose a reasonable charge, covering the costs of labor and material, for copies of documents furnished.

(c) Each partner and the partnership shall furnish to a partner, and to the legal representative of a deceased partner or partner under legal disability:

(1) Without demand, any information concerning the partnership’s business and affairs reasonably required for the proper exercise of the partner’s rights and duties under the partnership agreement or this title; and

(2) On demand, any other information concerning the partnership’s business and affairs, except to the extent the demand or the information demanded is unreasonable or otherwise improper under the circumstances.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board shall certify the content and the arrangement of each ballot to be used in an election that is subject to this article.

(b) Each local board shall place questions, names of candidates, and other material on the ballot in that county in accordance with the content and arrangement prescribed by the State Board.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1106 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1106
§9A–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) If a foreign limited liability partnership is doing or has done any intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State without complying with the requirements of this subtitle, the foreign limited liability partnership and any person claiming under it may not maintain suit in any court of this State, unless the foreign limited liability partnership shows to the satisfaction of the court that:

(1) The foreign limited liability partnership or the person claiming under it has paid the penalty specified in subsection (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) (i) The foreign limited liability partnership or a successor to it has complied with the requirements of this subtitle; or

(ii) The foreign limited liability partnership and any foreign limited liability partnership successor to it are no longer doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State.

(b) The failure of a foreign limited liability partnership to register in this State does not impair the validity of a contract or act of the foreign limited liability partnership or prevent the foreign limited liability partnership from defending any action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this State.

(c) A foreign limited liability partnership, by doing business in this State without registration, appoints the Department as its agent for service of process with respect to causes of action arising out of doing business in this State.

(d) (1) (i) If a foreign limited liability partnership does any intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State without registering, the Department shall impose a penalty of $200 on the foreign limited liability partnership.

(ii) The penalty under this subsection shall be collected and may be reduced or abated under § 14-704 of the Tax - Property Article.

(2) Each member of a foreign limited liability partnership that does intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State without registering, and each agent of the foreign limited liability partnership who transacts intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State for it is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-918 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-918
§9–918.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may not use any of its powers under this subtitle to construct, improve, maintain, or operate a project that in any way duplicates or competes with an existing public or private utility that serves substantially the same purposes.

(b) (1) By law, the governing bodies of the member political subdivisions may limit the projects that the authority may begin. If a limitation is made, the authority may not begin a project that is not authorized.

(2) If the governing bodies of the member political subdivisions do not limit the projects that the authority may begin, the authority has all of the powers granted by this subtitle.

(c) (1) The governing body of a political subdivision that has created an authority under this subtitle may not create any other authority to serve any part of the same area.

(2) Unless the governing body of every other member political subdivision consents by law, a member political subdivision may not create or join in the creation of any other authority.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

In determining the amount of a financial penalty or fine to be imposed under this title, the Commission, in a fair and equitable manner, shall consider:

(1) the seriousness and effect of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator;

(3) the violator’s history of previous violations; and

(4) the ability of the violator to pay.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-615 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-615
§9–615.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an incarcerated individual in a State or local correctional facility.

(b) The Department shall collect an incarcerated individual’s earnings.

(c) From an incarcerated individual’s earnings, the Department shall:

(1) if required by law, reimburse the county or State for the cost of providing food, lodging, and clothing to the incarcerated individual;

(2) pay court ordered payments for support of dependents;

(3) pay court ordered payments for restitution; and

(4) pay compensation for victims of crime in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) Of the earnings of an incarcerated individual in the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program of the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Department shall withhold 20% for compensation for victims of crime, in accordance with the requirements of the Program.

(2) (i) This paragraph applies to an incarcerated individual who is subject to an unsatisfied judgment of restitution.

(ii) If an incarcerated individual has earnings that are not covered under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall withhold 25% for compensation for victims of crime until the judgment is satisfied.

(3) (i) If a court in a criminal or juvenile delinquency proceeding has ordered the incarcerated individual to pay restitution, the Department shall forward the money withheld under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established under § 11–819 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(ii) The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board shall distribute from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund any amount received under this paragraph to the person or governmental unit specified in the judgment of restitution to pay the restitution as required under § 11–607(b)(2) of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(4) If the incarcerated individual is not subject to a judgment of restitution or the judgment of restitution is satisfied, of the money withheld under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall pay:

(i) 50% into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established under § 11–819 of the Criminal Procedure Article; and

(ii) 50% into the State Victims of Crime Fund established under § 11–916 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(e) The Department shall:

(1) credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any balance that remains after paying the items in subsection (c)(1) through (4) of this section; and

(2) pay the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account to the incarcerated individual within 15 days after the incarcerated individual is released.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4012 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 40 / Section 9-4012
§9–4012.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit of the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman.

(b) The function of the Unit is to investigate and determine whether the needs of children under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services are being met in compliance with State law, that their rights are being upheld, and that they are not being abused.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

(a) An equity court has jurisdiction over custody and visitation of a child who is removed from this State by a parent of the child, if:

(1) the parents are separated or divorced and this State was:

(i) the marital domicile of the parents; or

(ii) the domicile in which the marriage contract was last performed;

(2) 1 of the parents was a resident of this State when the child was removed and that parent continues to reside in this State; and

(3) the court obtains personal jurisdiction over the parent who removes the child.

(b) This section does not affect any other basis of an equity court’s jurisdiction over custody and visitation of a child.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 5 members.

(2) Of the 5 members of the Board:

(i) 3 shall be licensed landscape architects; and

(ii) 2 shall be consumer members.

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

(b) Each landscape architect member shall be a licensed landscape architect who has practiced landscape architecture in the State for at least 5 years.

(c) Each consumer member of the Board:

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

(2) may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;

(3) may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and

(4) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.

(d) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:

(1) have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or

(2) grade any examination given by or for the Board.

(e) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(f) (1) The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 1989.

(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.

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

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.

(3) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-645 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-645
§9–645.
Status: in_force

(a) If a covered employee who suffers from a compensable hernia refuses to undergo surgery to cure the hernia, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation for 7.5 weeks.

(b) (1) The Commission may excuse a refusal to undergo surgery if the covered employee satisfies the Commission that it is considered unsafe for the covered employee to undergo surgery because of the age or previous physical condition of the covered employee.

(2) If the Commission excuses a refusal to undergo surgery under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation for 52 weeks.

(c) Payment of compensation under this section is in place of all other benefits for or on account of disability or death that resulted or is alleged to have resulted from the hernia.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-339 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-339
§9–339.
Status: in_force

This title does not preclude subordination by agreement by a person entitled to priority.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1003 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1003
§9–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals may be appointed to terms of 1 to 3 years.

(b) The terms of the members of the board of appeals shall be staggered.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-639 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-639
§9–639.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the powers of a district continue as to any territory of the district that is annexed by a municipality or by a county that is not a member county.

(b) The continuation of powers under this section expires when each contract, obligation, bond, and indebtedness of the district, for which the district was liable at the time of annexation, is extinguished.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-732 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-732
§9–732.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Title 10 of the Family Law Article, before the issuance and delivery of a check or draft for any money payable under this title, the money may not be assigned, charged, or taken in attachment or execution.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If, within 90 days after a client starts a job, the client is discharged through no fault of the client or leaves the job voluntarily with just cause, an employment agency may charge the client a temporary placement fee of up to the lesser of:

(1) 20% of the total compensation the client received; or

(2) 75% of the permanent placement fee for the same job.

(b) If, within 90 days after a client starts a job, the client is discharged for cause or leaves the job voluntarily without just cause, an employment agency may charge the client a temporary placement fee of up to 75% of the permanent placement fee.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-19 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-19
§9–1A–19.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license issued under this subtitle may not be:

(1) transferred or assigned to another person; or

(2) pledged as collateral.

(b) (1) A licensee may not sell or otherwise transfer more than 5% of the legal or beneficial interests of the licensee unless:

(i) the licensee notifies the Commission of the proposed sale or transfer;

(ii) the Commission determines that the proposed buyer or transferee meets the requirements of this subtitle; and

(iii) the transfer is consistent with the policies and intent of § 9–1A–18 of this subtitle.

(2) Unless the Commission needs a longer time to determine whether the proposed buyer or transferee meets the requirements of this subtitle, if the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are not satisfied, a license issued under this subtitle is automatically revoked 90 days after the sale or transfer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.

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

(1) Compensation determined by the Secretary in accordance with the State budget, unless the member otherwise is a public employee; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In any custody or visitation proceeding, if the court has reasonable grounds to believe that a child has been abused or neglected by a party to the proceeding, the court shall determine whether abuse or neglect is likely to occur if custody or visitation rights are granted to the party.

(b) Unless the court specifically finds that there is no likelihood of further child abuse or neglect by the party, the court shall deny custody or visitation rights to that party, except that the court may approve a supervised visitation arrangement that assures the safety and the physiological, psychological, and emotional well-being of the child.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “basic main facility”:

(1) Includes:

(i) A sewage treatment plant;

(ii) An intercepting sewer;

(iii) An outfall sewer;

(iv) A pumping station; and

(v) A force main that is connected with a sewage treatment plant, intercepting sewer, outfall sewer, or pumping station; and

(2) Does not include a lateral or collector pipe that serves individual properties or developments.

(b) The Secretary shall help counties and municipal corporations of this State and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to develop comprehensive master plans for constructing the basic main facilities of sewerage systems for collecting and disposing of sewage or industrial waste from lateral or collector pipes.

(c) If the Secretary considers that regional planning is advisable, the Secretary shall attempt to coordinate on a regional basis:

(1) The development of master plans under subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Approval of the construction of sanitary facilities under this subtitle.

(d) This section does not take away any power of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-213 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-213
§9–213.
Status: in_force

(a) A permit for a landfill system expires on the 5th anniversary of its date of issue, unless the permit is renewed for a 5-year term as provided in this section.

(b) Before a permit for a landfill system expires, the permit holder may renew it for an additional 5-year term, if the permit holder:

(1) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires;

(2) Gives notice, by certified mail, of the renewal application to each member of the General Assembly in whose district the landfill system is located; and

(3) Obtains the written approval of the Department.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-618 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-618
§9–618.
Status: in_force

A covered employee who is temporarily totally disabled due to an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease shall be paid compensation in accordance with this Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-501
§9A–501.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services unless issued a master license by the Board.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not assist, attempt to assist, or offer to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services unless issued a master restricted license by the Board.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not exclusively maintain or repair heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems in the State unless issued a limited license by the Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

Each employee subject to this subtitle is entitled to holiday leave with pay for each employee holiday specified in § 9-201 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-613 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-613
§9–613.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2010, the Department, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop a process to refer an incarcerated individual who has been diagnosed with hepatitis C to the Department of Human Services or the Maryland Department of Health for enrollment in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Primary Adult Care Program on release of the incarcerated individual.

(b) The Department shall provide counseling to incarcerated individuals with hepatitis C on the management of hepatitis C and methods to reduce the transmission of hepatitis C.

(c) The Department, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop regulations to implement subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-701 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-701
§9–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Municipal authority” means:

(1) The mayor and council of a municipality;

(2) The town commissioners of a municipality; or

(3) Any other governing body of a municipality.

(c) “System” means:

(1) A water supply system;

(2) A sewerage system;

(3) A drainage system; or

(4) A refuse disposal system.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-240 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-240
§9–240.
Status: in_force

To keep a sewage sludge utilization permit, a person shall:

(1) Maintain a performance bond or other security in the amount that the Department considers sufficient to guarantee the fulfillment of any requirement related to the permit; and

(2) Comply with each other requirement that the Department sets.
Md. Code, Education § 9-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

In this title, “public charter school” means a public school that:

(1) Is nonsectarian in all its programs, policies, and operations;

(2) Is a school to which parents choose to send their children;

(3) Except as provided in §§ 9–102.1, 9–102.2, and 9–102.3 of this title, is open to all students on a space–available basis and admits students on a lottery basis if more students apply than can be accommodated;

(4) Is a new public school or a conversion of an existing public school;

(5) Provides a program of elementary or secondary education or both;

(6) Operates in pursuit of a specific set of educational objectives;

(7) Is tuition–free;

(8) Is subject to federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination;

(9) Is in compliance with all applicable health and safety laws;

(10) Is in compliance with § 9–107 of this title;

(11) Operates under the supervision of the public chartering authority from which its charter is granted and in accordance with its charter and, except as provided in §§ 9–104.1 and 9–106 of this title, the provisions of law and regulation governing other public schools;

(12) Requires students to be physically present on school premises for a period of time substantially similar to that which other public school students spend on school premises; and

(13) Is created in accordance with this title and the appropriate county board policy.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-711 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-711
§9–711.
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit court administering a conservatorship or receivership under this title has full power to approve and allow or to reject and disallow claims against the conservatorship or receivership estate.

(b) In a receivership, the court administering the receivership may estimate for purposes of allowance:

(1) Any contingent, unliquidated, unmatured, or disputed claim, the fixing, liquidation, maturation, or settlement of the dispute of which would delay the administration of the receivership; or

(2) Any right to payment arising from a right to an equitable remedy for breach of performance.

(c) (1) In a conservatorship or receivership, a court may reconsider for cause according to the equities of the case a claim that has been allowed or disallowed.

(2) A reconsideration under this subsection:

(i) Must be filed within 60 days from the date of the court’s initial determination; and

(ii) Does not affect the validity of any payment or transfer from the receivership estate that is made to a holder of an allowed claim on account of the allowed claim that is not reconsidered.

(3) This subsection does not alter or otherwise prejudice the right of the conservator or receiver to recover any excess payment or transfer made to a creditor.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1202 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1202
§9A–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) A partnership organized under the laws of this State shall approve the conversion of the partnership to an other entity by the affirmative vote of all of its partners, or a lesser number or percentage specified for conversion in its partnership agreement.

(b) An other entity seeking to convert to a partnership organized under the laws of this State shall:

(1) Approve the conversion of the other entity to the partnership in the manner and by the vote required by its governing document and the laws of the place where it is incorporated or organized; and

(2) Comply with all other requirements for the formation of a partnership under the laws of this State.

(c) (1) A partner of a partnership objecting to a conversion of the partnership has the same rights with respect to the partner’s interest in the partnership as a stockholder of a Maryland corporation who objects has with respect to the stockholder’s stock under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(2) The procedures under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article shall be applicable to the extent practicable.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1713 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1713
§9–1713.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “recycling facility” means a facility that provides recycling services.

(2) “Recycling facility” does not include:

(i) A composting facility;

(ii) A facility that requires a natural wood waste recycling facility permit in accordance with this subtitle;

(iii) A facility that requires a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or

(iv) A facility that serves as a drop–off and collection point for residential recyclable materials.

(b) The Department shall adopt regulations to:

(1) Establish conditions under which a recycling facility does not require a refuse disposal permit under Subtitle 2 of this title; and

(2) Exempt certain materials that are managed at a recycling facility from being designated as solid waste.

(c) The regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section may include:

(1) Design, construction, and operational conditions for recycling facilities to protect public health and the environment and minimize nuisances;

(2) A tiered system of permits or approvals for recycling facilities based on the material managed, the methods of management and storage, and other factors determined by the Department to be appropriate; and

(3) Exceptions to any requirement to obtain a recycling facility permit or approval.

(d) Sections 9–334 through 9–342 of this title and § 10–104 of this article apply to violations of:

(1) This section;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this section; or

(3) Any order or permit issued under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-808 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-808
§9–808.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except for bonds issued under this subtitle and sold to the United States or to any agency, instrumentality, or corporation of the federal government, any bond issued under this subtitle shall be sold:

(i) At public sale;

(ii) After advertisement; and

(iii) At a price that is not less than par.

(2) Any bond issued under this subtitle may be sold, at a price that is not less than par, to the United States or to any agency, instrumentality, or corporation of the federal government at private sale.

(b) The governing body of the municipality that issues the bonds may:

(1) Issue, to any purchaser of a bond, an interim receipt or certificate pending preparation of the definitive bond; and

(2) Determine the form and provisions of the interim receipt or certificate.

(c) Any bond and interim receipt or certificate issued under this subtitle is:

(1) Fully negotiable within the meaning of and for all the purposes of Title 8 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) Forever exempt from State, county, or municipal taxation.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to new residential units constructed on or after July 1, 2013.

(b) At least one smoke alarm shall be installed in each sleeping room, in the hallway or common area outside of sleeping rooms, and in the hallway or common area on each level within a residential dwelling unit, including basements and excluding unoccupied attics, garages, and crawl spaces.

(c) If two or more smoke alarms are required within a residential unit, the smoke alarms shall be arranged so that activation of any one smoke alarm causes alarm activation of all other required smoke alarms within the residential unit.

(d) Each smoke alarm required by this section shall operate on an alternating current (AC) primary source of electric power with a battery backup or an approved alternate secondary power source.

(e) In one– and two–family dwellings, a smoke detector installed as a part of an approved household fire alarm system is an acceptable alternative to the AC powered–battery backup smoke alarm required by this section, if the smoke detector is installed and located as specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(f) A smoke detector installed as a part of an approved fire alarm system is an acceptable alternative to the AC powered–battery backup smoke alarm required by this section, if the smoke detector is installed and located as specified in subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-119 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-119
§9–119.
Status: in_force

(a) A person testifying in a supplementary or discovery proceeding in aid of a judgment or execution is not excused from answering a question because the answer may tend to connect him with the commission of fraud.

(b) An answer may not be used as evidence against the person in a criminal proceeding based upon the fraud.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-212 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-212
§9–212.
Status: in_force

Any lot of agricultural, vegetable, herb, flower, tree, or shrub seed not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the Secretary to a court in the county in which the seed is located. If the court finds the seed is in violation of this subtitle and orders the condemnation of the seed, it shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled, or otherwise disposed of in compliance with the laws of the State. However, the court may not order this disposition without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for the release of the seed or for permission to process or relabel it to bring it into compliance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-246 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-246
§9–246.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may suspend, revoke, or modify a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act if the Department finds that:

(1) The permit application contained false or inaccurate information;

(2) There has been a substantial deviation from:

(i) The plans, specifications, or other documents approved by the Department; or

(ii) Any requirement established by the Department;

(3) A representative of the Department has been refused entry to any area covered by the permit for the purpose of inspecting the area to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit;

(4) There is or has been a violation of this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle, any regulation adopted under this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle, or any condition of the permit; or

(5) There is any other good cause.

(b) The Department may refuse to renew a sewage sludge utilization permit if:

(1) The permit holder violates this subtitle, any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit;

(2) The Department determines that continued operation of any area covered by the permit would be injurious to public health or the environment; or

(3) The Department determines that there is any other good cause.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

(a) An inspector has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article.

(b) An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) (1) An inspector shall provide a penalty bond of $2,000 to the Board and the County Commissioners jointly on the condition that the inspector faithfully perform the duties of office.

(2) The county shall pay the cost of the bond.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 9-105 — MD Code / Article get / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: reserved

(a) When distribution in kind is made, the personal representative shall execute and deliver an instrument or deed of distribution assigning, transferring, or releasing the assets to the distributee as evidence of the title of the distributee to the property.

(b) Costs payable as a condition of the recordation of a deed shall be paid by the estate.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “consideration” does not include the amount of any obligation under a mortgage or deed of trust encumbering the transferred property.

(2) A recordation tax, transfer tax, or any other State or local excise tax may not be imposed on the transfer by a personal representative of property or an interest in property without consideration or on the recordation of an instrument executed by a personal representative that transfers property or an interest in property without consideration.

(d) In addition to other indexing, any such deed recorded among the land records shall be indexed in the grantor index under the name of the decedent.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-809 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-809
§9–809.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any bond issued under this subtitle that bears the signatures of the officers in office on the date the bond is signed is a valid and binding obligation notwithstanding that:

(i) At the time of delivery of or payment for the bond, any or all of the signers are no longer officers of the municipality; or

(ii) Any proceeding that relates to the development of the sewerage facility for which the bond is issued is invalid or irregular.

(2) A signature may be by facsimile as provided in § 2-303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) A recital in the bond that the bond is issued under this subtitle is conclusive evidence of:

(1) The validity of the bond; and

(2) The regularity of the issuance of the bond.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1107 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1107
§9–1107.
Status: reserved

(a) An employer who self insures under § 9–405 of this title or participates in a governmental self–insurance group under § 9–404 of this title and fails to apply to the Commission for approval of the self–insurance plan of the employer or governmental self–insurance group in accordance with § 9–403 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) An employer who is subject to this title and fails to secure payment of compensation in accordance with § 9–402 of this title or fails to pay an award of compensation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(c) If the employer is a corporation, the officer of the corporation who has responsibility for the general management of the corporation in the State is subject to the fine and imprisonment specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this section.

(d) (1) A fine imposed on an employer under this section shall be:

(i) paid to the State Treasury and credited to the Commission; and

(ii) used to pay, wholly or partly, an award made against the employer by the Commission.

(2) A disbursement under this subsection shall be made in the same manner as a disbursement of other money of the Commission.

(3) Any part of the fine that is not required to pay an award shall be transferred to the General Fund of the State.

(e) A court may remit a penalty only if the employer who is in default:

(1) secures payment of compensation in accordance with § 9–402 of this title; and

(2) pays or secures payment of all compensation and other benefits awarded against the employer under this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-602 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 6 / Section 9A-602
§9A–602.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2033.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-261 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-261
§9–261.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on an improvement of real property that substantiates, demarcates, commemorates, or celebrates a burial ground.

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

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

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

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

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1607 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1607
§9–1607.
Status: in_force

Not more than two Class B–D licenses may be issued in a single year.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-503 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following members:

(1) the Secretary;

(2) the Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State Superintendent’s designee;

(4) a representative of the Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(5) the Attorney General of the State, or the Attorney General’s designee;

(6) one educator employed by the State who is engaged in the education of juveniles residing in a residential facility; and

(7) five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) (1) The candidate who receives the highest number of votes in an election by the educators employed by the Department shall be the educator member.

(2) The term of the educator member is 4 years.

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

(4) The Department shall adopt regulations to conduct the election of the educator member.

(5) The educator member may not vote on any matter that relates to appeals to the State Board of Education under § 6–202 of the Education Article.

(c) (1) To the extent practicable, the appointed members of the Board shall reflect the diversity of the population of juveniles in the State.

(2) The appointed members of the Board shall possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

(i) teaching or educational administration;

(ii) prior service on the State Board of Education or a county board of education;

(iii) social work;

(iv) services for individuals with disabilities;

(v) working with institutionalized youth;

(vi) mental or behavioral health services;

(vii) civil rights law or advocacy;

(viii) digital learning or online administration; or

(ix) higher education administration.

(d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on June 1, 2025.

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

(4) An appointed member who is appointed after a term begins serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) Subject to paragraph (6) of this subsection, an appointed member is eligible for reappointment but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(6) A member appointed after a term begins is eligible for reappointment to two consecutive full terms.

(7) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy for an appointed member on the Board within 60 days of the vacancy.

(e) The Governor may remove an appointed member only for cause.

(f) The Board shall elect from among its members a chair and a vice chair.

(g) Any action by the Board shall require:

(1) a quorum of a majority of the voting members then serving; and

(2) the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members then serving.

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

(i) The Department shall staff the Board.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1618 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1618
§9–1618.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall continue until terminated by law, except that no such law shall take effect so long as the Administration shall have bonds outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof. Upon termination of the existence of the Administration, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:

(1) any regulation to carry out this title; and

(2) a seal.

(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.

(c) (1) With the advice of the established landscape architect associations, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing landscape architecture.

(2) The Board shall distribute a copy of the code of ethics:

(i) to each applicant for a license; and

(ii) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee.

(3) In addition to complying with the publication requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Board shall distribute a copy of any amendment to the code of ethics to each licensee.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2421 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2421
§9–2421.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this part, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:

(1) the applicant has qualified for a license; and

(2) on receipt of the license fee set by the Board, the Board will issue a license to the applicant.

(b) On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this part.

(c) A license issued under this section is nontransferable.

(d) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of any change in the licensee’s name or address within 60 days after the change.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-208 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

In cooperation with the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Secretary shall:

(1) set minimum salaries, qualifications, and standards of training and experience for the positions in the Department; and

(2) for employees who desire training in addition to in-service training and whose service records show merit, provide:

(i) educational subsidies, scholarships, and stipends; and

(ii) institutes, conferences, and classes.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2012 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2012
§9–2012.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible applicant” means:

(i) the owner of a residential property who purchases and installs an energy storage system on the residential property;

(ii) the owner of a commercial property who purchases and installs an energy storage system on the commercial property; or

(iii) an individual or a business entity that owns or pays for the installation of an energy storage system that supplies electrical energy intended for use on the residential or commercial property on which the energy storage system is installed.

(3) “Energy storage system” means a system used to store electrical energy, or mechanical, chemical, or thermal energy that was once electrical energy, for use as electrical energy at a later date or in a process that offsets electricity use at peak times.

(4) “Fund” means the Energy Storage System Grant Fund.

(5) “Program” means the Energy Storage System Grant Program.

(b) There is an Energy Storage System Grant Program in the Administration.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to individuals and business entities for a portion of the costs of purchasing and installing energy storage systems.

(d) The Administration shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) establish application procedures for the Program; and

(3) award grants under the Program.

(e) Subject to the availability of money in the Fund, an eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for costs incurred to purchase and install an energy storage system.

(f) A grant awarded under the Program may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) (i) for an energy storage system installed on a residential property, $5,000; or

(ii) for an energy storage system installed on a commercial property, $150,000; or

(2) 30% of the total installed costs of the energy storage system.

(g) The Administration shall approve all applications that qualify for a grant under the Program:

(1) on a first–come, first–served basis; and

(2) in a timely manner.

(h) A grant under this section may not be awarded for an energy storage system installed before January 1, 2025.

(i) (1) There is an Energy Storage System Grant Fund.

(2) The Administration shall administer the Fund.

(3) (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.

(4) The Fund consists of:

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

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

(5) The Fund may be used only for:

(i) providing grants under the Program to eligible applicants; and

(ii) administrative costs of the Program.

(6) (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 General Fund of the State.

(j) The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-926 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-926
§9–926.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the Veterans’ Home Commission shall elect a chairman, a secretary, and any other officers that the Commission considers appropriate.

(b) The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Veterans’ Home Commission determines.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-205 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The voters of a charter county may reserve in the charter the power of referendum by which they may submit a local law enacted by the county council, by petition, to the voters for approval or rejection.

(2) The charter shall specify:

(i) what types of local laws may be petitioned to referendum; and

(ii) whether a part of a local law may be petitioned to referendum.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in implementing procedures that relate to the power of referendum, the charter or the local laws shall provide adequate details as to time, notice, and form.

(2) The initial notice of a referendum vote shall be given at least 30 days before the election.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1605 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605
§9–1605.
Status: in_force

Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industrial property.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1201 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1201
§9A–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “other entity” means:

(1) A Maryland corporation incorporated under Title 2 of this article;

(2) A foreign corporation, as defined in § 1–101 of this article;

(3) A domestic limited liability company, as defined in §�4A–101 of this article;

(4) A foreign limited liability company, as defined in §�4A–101 of this article;

(5) A limited partnership, including a limited partnership registered as a limited liability limited partnership under §�10–805 of this article;

(6) A foreign limited partnership;

(7) A business trust, as defined in § 1–101 of this article; or

(8) Another form of unincorporated business formed under the laws of this State or the laws of the United States, another state of the United States, a territory, possession, or district of the United States, or a foreign country.

(b) Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, a partnership organized under the laws of this State may convert to an other entity by:

(1) Approving the conversion in accordance with § 9A–1202 of this subtitle; and

(2) Filing for record with the Department articles of conversion executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article.

(c) Before a partnership organized under the laws of this State may convert to an other entity in accordance with this subtitle, the partnership shall file or have filed for record with the Department:

(1) A statement of authority in accordance with § 9A–303 of this title; or

(2) A certificate of limited liability partnership in accordance with §�9A–1001 of this title.

(d) An other entity may convert to a partnership organized under the laws of this State by complying with the requirements of §�9A–1202 of this subtitle and filing for record with the Department:

(1) Articles of conversion executed by at least two partners; and

(2) A statement of partnership authority that complies with §�9A–303 of this title executed in the manner required by § 9A–105(b) of this title or, in the case of the conversion of an other entity to a limited liability partnership, a certificate of limited liability partnership that complies with §�9A–1001 of this title.

(e) The statutory conversion provisions of this subtitle do not preclude a partnership from being converted or merged by agreement or by operation of law.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1104 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1104
§9–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 4303 and 20 C.F.R. § 1002.5(o).

(b) The Secretary may provide by regulation for leave with pay:

(1) for jury service;

(2) to attend employee organization events approved for this purpose by the Secretary;

(3) up to 30 days for uniformed services training or active uniformed services duty in a reserve component or in the organized militia;

(4) unless the employee is a party to the action or a paid witness, to appear in compliance with a subpoena:

(i) in court;

(ii) before a grand jury;

(iii) before an administrative unit; or

(iv) for a deposition;

(5) for administrative leave for the purpose of immediately removing an employee from the work site, if the employee:

(i) poses a threat to self, another individual, or State property; or

(ii) is incapable of properly performing the employee’s duties because of extraordinary circumstances; and

(6) any other paid leave the Secretary deems necessary.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Treasurer shall provide self-insurance for:

(i) loss of or damage to State motor vehicles;

(ii) loss of or damage to hulls of State vessels;

(iii) loss of or damage to State real property, to the extent that purchased insurance does not cover the loss or damage; and

(iv) loss as a result of a settlement or judgment to the extent that the Board of Public Works pays the loss under Title 12, Subtitle 5 of the State Government Article.

(2) The Treasurer may provide self-insurance for loss of or damage to State personal property, including fine arts. However, for any fine art item that the Treasurer determines is irreplaceable, the indemnity shall be only for repair of damage.

(3) To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer may provide self-insurance for any other loss risk that the Treasurer finds appropriate.

(b) To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer:

(1) shall provide purchased insurance as required by law; and

(2) may provide any other purchased insurance that the Treasurer considers appropriate to the interests of the State.

(c) To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer shall provide sufficient self-insurance, purchased insurance, or both to cover the liability of the State and its units and personnel under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-125 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-125
§9–125.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland State Lottery Law”.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At the end of each calendar year, the Department of Legislative Services shall ask each charter county whether the county has enacted any part of its local laws under the Express Powers Act, Title 10 of this article, during that calendar year or its latest fiscal year.

(2) The charter county promptly shall:

(i) answer the inquiry; and

(ii) verify that copies of the requested enactments of local laws have already been sent to the Department of Legislative Services.

(b) (1) The Department of Legislative Services promptly shall certify to the Comptroller if a charter county does not comply with subsection (a) of this section or § 9–206(c) or (d) of this subtitle.

(2) If the Department of Legislative Services certifies noncompliance, the Comptroller may discontinue all funds, grants, or State aid that the charter county is entitled to under State law relating to:

(i) the income tax;

(ii) the tax on racing;

(iii) the recordation tax;

(iv) the admissions and amusement tax; and

(v) license taxes or fees.

(c) The Department of Legislative Services shall:

(1) arrange in a logical and convenient order the titles or the full text of the laws of each charter county that amends its county code; and

(2) publish on the General Assembly website each title, identified as a title of the laws of a charter county that amends its county code, or the full text of the laws of each charter county that amends its county code.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-604 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-604
§9–604.
Status: in_force

(a) If the county commissioners abate a violation of a zoning law, the county commissioners may assess against the property the reasonable costs of the abatement.

(b) (1) The assessment shall be:

(i) added to the annual tax bill of the property to be collected in the same manner as ordinary taxes are collected; and

(ii) subject to the same interest and penalty for nonpayment as provided by law for the nonpayment of county taxes.

(2) The assessment is a lien against the property from the date of assessment until paid.

(c) (1) A property owner aggrieved by the assessment may petition the county commissioners for relief.

(2) Within 30 days after receiving a petition, the county commissioners shall conduct a hearing to determine the propriety and reasonableness of the assessment.

(3) At the hearing, the petitioner shall have the burden of showing good cause as to why the assessment should not be made.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-617 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-617
§9–617.
Status: in_force

Each local correctional facility shall develop and implement a policy for assisting incarcerated individuals to obtain identification cards issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under § 12–301 of the Transportation Article either before or after release from confinement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-405 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-405
§9–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation.

(2) The Corporation is a private, nonprofit, nonstock corporation.

(3) The Corporation is established to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages.

(b) As a condition of its authority to transact insurance or health maintenance organization business in the State, each member insurer must be and remain a member of the Corporation.

(c) The Corporation shall:

(1) perform its functions in accordance with the plan of operation established and approved under § 9–410 of this subtitle; and

(2) exercise its powers through the Board of Directors established under § 9–406 of this subtitle.

(d) For administration and assessment purposes, the Corporation shall maintain:

(1) the health account;

(2) the life insurance account; and

(3) the annuity account.

(e) The Corporation is under the immediate supervision of the Commissioner and subject to the applicable insurance laws of the State.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Corporation has perpetual existence and the powers, privileges, and immunities granted by the applicable provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(g) (1) The Corporation is not and may not be deemed a department, unit, agency, or instrumentality of the State for any purpose.

(2) All debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation, whenever incurred, shall be the debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation only and not of the State or the State’s agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees.

(h) (1) The money of the Corporation is not part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) The State may not budget for or provide General Fund appropriations to the Corporation.

(3) The debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation are not a debt of the State or a pledge of the credit of the State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-307 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-307
§9A–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A partnership may sue and be sued in the name of the partnership.

(b) An action may be brought against the partnership and, except as provided in § 9A–306 of this subtitle and subsection (f) of this section, any or all of the partners in the same action or in separate actions.

(c) A judgment against a partnership is not by itself a judgment against a partner. A judgment against a partnership may not be satisfied from a partner’s assets unless there is also a judgment against the partner.

(d) A judgment creditor of a partner may not levy execution against the assets of the partner to satisfy a judgment based on a claim against the partnership unless the claim is for a debt, obligation, or liability for which the partner is liable under § 9A–306 of this subtitle and either:

(1) A judgment based on the same claim has been obtained against the partnership and a writ of execution on the judgment has been returned unsatisfied in whole or in part;

(2) The partnership is a debtor in bankruptcy;

(3) The partner has agreed that the creditor need not exhaust partnership assets;

(4) A court grants permission to the judgment creditor to levy execution against the assets of a partner based on a finding that partnership assets subject to execution are clearly insufficient to satisfy the judgment, that exhaustion of partnership assets is excessively burdensome, or that the grant of permission is an appropriate exercise of the court’s equitable powers; or

(5) Liability is imposed on the partner by law or contract independent of the existence of the partnership.

(e) This section applies to any partnership liability or obligation resulting from a representation by a partner or purported partner under § 9A–308 of this subtitle.

(f) A partner of a limited liability partnership is not a proper party to a proceeding by or against a limited liability partnership solely by reason of being a partner of the limited liability partnership, except where the object of the proceeding is:

(1) To enforce a partner’s right against or liability to the limited liability partnership; or

(2) To recover damages, or enforce partnership obligations, for which the partner is personally liable under § 9A–306 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use a device that dials by remote control a preprogrammed telephone number and transmits a prerecorded message communicating an existing emergency condition, including fire, illness, or crime, without written approval for the use of the device from the holder of the number dialed.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a State or local law enforcement agency that is conducting an official investigation or communicating an emergency condition;

(2) a State or local emergency management agency that is communicating an emergency condition; or

(3) a person that is specifically designated by an agency described in item (1) or (2) of this subsection to participate in an official investigation or communicate an emergency condition.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for each violation.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-917 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-917
§9–917.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of the following members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the members:

(i) 1 shall be appointed from each of the 8 congressional districts in the State;

(ii) 1 shall be a veteran appointed from the State at large;

(iii) 1 shall be a woman veteran appointed from the State at large;

(iv) 1 shall be a representative of a retired enlisted organization;

(v) 1 shall be a veteran of the Iraq or Afghanistan conflict, as defined in § 1–202(a–1) of the Public Safety Article;

(vi) 1 shall be appointed from a list of individuals submitted to the Governor by each of the following organizations:

1. the American Ex–Prisoners of War, Inc.;

2. the American Legion;

3. the Amvets;

4. the Catholic War Veterans;

5. the Disabled American Veterans;

6. the Fleet Reserve Association;

7. the Jewish War Veterans;

8. the Marine Corps League;

9. the Maryland Military Officers Association of America;

10. the Military Order of the Purple Heart;

11. the Polish Legion of American Veterans;

12. the Veterans of Foreign Wars;

13. the Vietnam Veterans of America;

14. the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.;

15. the National Association for Black Veterans;

16. the Colonial Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America; and

17. the Reserve Organization of America; and

(vii) 1 shall be an honorary nonvoting member appointed from a list of individuals submitted to the Governor by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

(b) Each member must be a resident of the State and a veteran.

(c) (1) The term of an appointed member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1984.

(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) When an organization is no longer a part of the Commission, the appointment shall terminate at the end of the current member’s term.

(d) A new organization may not be eligible for representation on the Commission, by appointment of the Governor, unless it is congressionally chartered.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1006 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 10 / Section 9A-1006
§9A–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited partnership may register as a limited liability partnership by complying with § 10-805 of this article.

(b) The provisions of this title applicable to limited liability partnerships shall apply to a limited partnership which registers as a limited liability partnership; provided, however, that in applying this title to such a limited partnership, all references to partners shall mean general partners.

(c) If a limited partnership is a registered limited liability partnership, § 9A-306 of this title applies to its general partners and to any of its limited partners who, under other provisions of this article, are liable for the debts or obligations of the limited partnership.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-728 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-728
§9–728.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may disconnect service to a property on a finding or notification from the governing body of the political subdivision in which the property is located that the property is:

(1) A vacant lot; or

(2) Cited as vacant and unfit for habitation on a housing or building violation notice.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on request by the owner of the property, the political subdivision shall restore service to a property where service was disconnected in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) A political subdivision may require proof that all housing and building violation notices on a property have been resolved prior to restoring service under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Prior to restoring service under subsection (b) of this section, a political subdivision may require the owner of the property to pay:

(i) All unpaid fees, charges, or assessments for service at the property; and

(ii) Any reconnection fees for service at the property.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1402 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1402
§9–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that the State is committed to addressing the high financial, social, and environmental costs of sprawl development through effective sustainable growth policy.

(b) The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a centralized office in the State in a manner such that the policy of sustainable growth can be better articulated, coordinated, and implemented in order to better serve the residents of the State.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee whose State employment is terminated for a cause involving moral turpitude forfeits all unused annual leave and all compensation for unused annual leave.

(b) An employee whose State employment terminates within 6 months after the employee's original appointment is not eligible for annual leave or compensation for annual leave.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1101
§9–1101.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all employees in the State Personnel Management System, except temporary employees.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-413 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-413
§9–413.
Status: in_force

A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been suspended or revoked under § 9–410 of this subtitle may not offer or provide landscape architectural services until the suspension is lifted or the permit is reinstated.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-303 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

Article II. Definitions.

(a) As used in this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires a different construction.

(b) “Bylaws” means those bylaws established by the Interstate Commission for its governance, or for directing or controlling its actions or conduct.

(c) “Compact Administrator” means the individual in each compacting state appointed pursuant to the terms of this Compact responsible for the administration and management of the state’s supervision and transfer of juveniles subject to the terms of this Compact, the rules adopted by the Interstate Commission, and policies adopted by the State Council under this Compact.

(d) “Compacting state” means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this Compact.

(e) “Commissioner” means the voting representative of each compacting state appointed pursuant to Article III of this Compact.

(f) “Court” means any court having jurisdiction over delinquent, neglected, or dependent children.

(g) “Deputy compact administrator” means the individual, if any, in each compacting state appointed to act on behalf of a Compact Administrator pursuant to the terms of this Compact responsible for the administration and management of the state’s supervision and transfer of juveniles subject to the terms of this Compact, the rules adopted by the Interstate Commission, and policies adopted by the State Council under this Compact.

(h) “Interstate Commission” means the Interstate Commission for Juveniles created by Article III of this Compact.

(i) (1) “Juvenile” means any person defined as a juvenile in any member state or by the rules of the Interstate Commission.

(2) “Juvenile” includes:

(i) an accused delinquent or person charged with an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense;

(ii) an adjudicated delinquent or person found to have committed an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense;

(iii) an accused status offender or person charged with an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult;

(iv) an adjudicated status offender or person found to have committed an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult; or

(v) a nonoffender or person in need of supervision who has not been accused or adjudicated a status offender or delinquent.

(j) “Noncompacting state” means any state which has not enacted the enabling legislation for this Compact.

(k) “Probation or parole” means any kind of supervision or conditional release of juveniles authorized under the laws of the compacting states.

(l) (1) “Rule” means a written statement by the Interstate Commission promulgated pursuant to Article VI of this Compact that:

(i) is of general applicability;

(ii) implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the Compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the Commission; and

(iii) has the force and effect of statutory law in a compacting state.

(2) “Rule” includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.

(m) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia or its designee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas Islands.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A member of the Commission may not receive compensation.

(2) Members of the Commission and the associate member of the National Conference from the State are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the State budget.

(b) In accordance with the State budget, the Commission may:

(1) employ a staff; and

(2) make necessary expenditures.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-227 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-227
§9–227.
Status: in_force

(a) Each facility described in § 9-226 of this subtitle shall operate under the control and general management of the Department.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) subject to Title 3, Subtitles 8 and 8A of the Courts Article, adopt regulations that set:

(i) policies for detention authorization, community detention, admission, transfer, discharge, and aftercare supervision; and

(ii) standards of care, including provisions to administer any early, periodic screening diagnosis and treatment program that the Department approves for establishment under 42 U.S.C., § 1396d(a)(4)(B) and to treat appropriately any condition that the screening reveals;

(2) adopt regulations applicable to residential facilities it operates that:

(i) prohibit the use of locked door seclusion and restraints as punishment and describe the circumstances under which locked door seclusion and restraints may be used; and

(ii) prohibit abuse of a child; and

(3) adopt regulations that require each State residential program to provide:

(i) medical and mental health assessment services;

(ii) alcohol abuse and drug abuse assessment services;

(iii) either alcohol abuse and drug abuse referral services or an alcohol abuse and drug abuse treatment program that has been certified in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 of the Health – General Article; and

(iv) a safe, humane, and caring environment.

(c) (1) The Department shall adopt a policy to govern disciplinary actions and grievances in its facilities.

(2) The policy shall:

(i) require preparation of a written report of any disciplinary action taken against a child or of any grievance made by or on behalf of a child;

(ii) require that each written report be forwarded to and reviewed by the administrative head of the facility; and

(iii) require the Department to forward in a timely manner all reports of disciplinary actions, grievances, and grievance dispositions from each facility to the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit of the Office of the Attorney General established under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the State Government Article.

(d) In each facility, the Department shall develop special programs that are designed to meet the particular needs of its residents.

(e) Subject to Title 3, Subtitles 8 and 8A of the Courts Article, the Department shall order any necessary changes in the policy, conduct, or management of a State residential program to provide adequate care for the children and adequate services to the courts.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-313 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may require an insurer or a self–insurer to submit a report or analysis that the Commission considers useful to increase public understanding of the purpose, administrative procedures, costs, coverage, or effectiveness of workers’ compensation in the State.

(b) (1) Each insurer and each self–insurer, that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State, shall submit a quarterly case payment report to the Commission:

(i) on the printed forms or computer tapes provided to the insurer or self–insurer by the Commission, including a specially designated printed form or computer tape for the last case payment report for each covered employee; and

(ii) that includes all information required by the Commission or an explanation of why any required information is omitted from the report.

(2) An insurer or a self–insurer who is required to submit a report under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall submit the report within 40 days after the date on which the Commission mails the printed forms or computer tapes to the insurer or self–insurer.

(c) The Commission may assess a fine not exceeding $1,000 against an insurer or a self–insurer if the insurer or self–insurer:

(1) fails to timely file a report under subsection (b) of this section; or

(2) files a report under subsection (b) of this section that includes inaccurate or insufficient information.

(d) If the Commission determines that, after due diligence an insurer or a self–insurer is unable to timely submit the report required under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may:

(1) waive the fine specified under subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) grant the insurer or self–insurer the additional time that may be necessary.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-310.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310.1
§9–310.
Status: in_force

§9–310.1.

(a) Any obligation of the Corporation to defend an insured shall cease on payment by the Corporation, by settlement releasing the insured or on a judgment, of an amount equal to the lesser of the Corporation’s covered claim obligation limit or the applicable policy limit.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “affiliate” means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another person.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, except for a claim for benefits under workers’ compensation coverage, any obligation of the Corporation to any and all persons shall cease when $10,000,000 has been paid in the aggregate:

(i) by the Corporation and one or more insurance guaranty corporations or associations similar to the Corporation in other states or property casualty insurance security funds that obtain contributions from insurers on a pre-insolvency basis in other states;

(ii) to or on behalf of an insured and its affiliates; and

(iii) on covered claims or on claims allowed arising under one or more policies of one insolvent insurer.

(3) If the Corporation determines that there may be more than one claimant with a covered claim or allowed claim against the Corporation or any insurance guaranty corporations or associations similar to the Corporation in other states or any property casualty insurance security funds in other states, arising under one or more policies of one insolvent insurer, the Corporation may establish a plan to allocate amounts payable by the Corporation in the manner that the Corporation in its discretion considers equitable.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-719 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-719
§9–719.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a party to a proceeding before the Commission may take an oral deposition as provided by law for a civil case.

(b) A party may take a deposition under this section only to perpetuate testimony and not for discovery.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-670 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-670
§9–670.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Disabled” means rendered unable as the result of an accidental personal injury or an occupational disease to perform work for which the person was previously qualified.

(c) “Suitable gainful employment” means employment, including self-employment, that restores the disabled covered employee, to the extent possible, to the level of support at the time of:

(1) if an accidental personal injury, the accidental personal injury; or

(2) if an occupational disease, disablement from the occupational disease.

(d) “Vocational assessment” means:

(1) collecting and analyzing each of the economic, educational, legal, medical, social, and vocational circumstances of a disabled covered employee, including the present mental and physical ability of the covered employee to participate in vocational rehabilitation services; and

(2) determining the appropriate vocational rehabilitation services reasonably necessary to return the disabled covered employee to suitable gainful employment.

(e) (1) “Vocational rehabilitation services” means professional services reasonably necessary during or after or both during and after medical treatment to enable a disabled covered employee, as soon as practical, to secure suitable gainful employment.

(2) “Vocational rehabilitation services” includes:

(i) coordination of medical services;

(ii) vocational assessment;

(iii) vocational evaluation;

(iv) vocational counseling;

(v) vocational rehabilitation plan development;

(vi) vocational rehabilitation plan monitoring;

(vii) vocational rehabilitation training;

(viii) job development; and

(ix) job placement.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-302 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-302
§9A–302.
Status: reserved

(a) Partnership property may be transferred as follows:

(1) Subject to the effect of a statement of partnership authority under § 9A–303 of this subtitle, partnership property held in the name of the partnership may be transferred by an instrument of transfer executed by a partner in the partnership name.

(2) Partnership property held in the name of one or more partners with an indication in the instrument transferring the property to them of their capacity as partners or of the existence of a partnership, but without an indication of the name of the partnership, may be transferred by an instrument of transfer executed by the persons in whose name the property is held.

(3) Partnership property held in the name of one or more persons other than the partnership, without an indication in the instrument transferring the property to them of their capacity as partners or of the existence of a partnership, may be transferred by an instrument of transfer executed by the persons in whose name the property is held.

(b) A partnership may recover partnership property from a transferee only if it proves that execution of the instrument of initial transfer did not bind the partnership under § 9A–301 of this subtitle and:

(1) As to a subsequent transferee who gave value for property transferred under subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section, proves that the subsequent transferee knew or had received a notification that the person who executed the instrument of initial transfer lacked authority to bind the partnership; or

(2) As to a transferee who gave value for property transferred under subsection (a)(3) of this section, proves that the transferee knew or had received a notification that the property was partnership property and that the person who executed the instrument of initial transfer lacked authority to bind the partnership.

(c) A partnership may not recover partnership property from a subsequent transferee if the partnership would not have been entitled to recover the property, under subsection (b) of this section, from any earlier transferee of the property, provided that the subsequent transferee claims by, through or under that earlier transferee.

(d) If a person holds all of the partners’ interests in the partnership, all of the partnership property vests in that person. The person may execute a document in the name of the partnership to evidence vesting of the property in that person and may file or record the document.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-248 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-248
§9–248.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “family assistance dwelling” means a house, and the lot or curtilage on which the house is erected, if the house:

(1) is not a vacation home;

(2) is not the residence of the homeowner but treated as used by the homeowner for personal purposes within the meaning of § 280A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(3) is the only residence of an individual who:

(i) is the brother, sister, half–brother, half–sister, spouse, parent, step–parent, grandparent, child, step–child, adopted child, or grandchild of the homeowner;

(ii) makes rental payments to the homeowner that are less than 90% of a fair rental price paid for a similar dwelling in the same area; and

(iii) is entitled to low income assistance benefits under a federal or State program.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a family assistance dwelling.

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

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

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

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

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-401 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-401
§9–401.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to every election governed by this article.

(b) The State Board shall prescribe all forms required to comply with:

(1) this subtitle; and

(2) any requirements of relevant federal law.

(c) The budget of the State Board for each fiscal year shall include funding necessary to support any additional personnel costs associated with the implementation of the provisional ballot system required under this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-411 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-411
§9–411.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner:

(i) shall notify the Board of Directors of the existence of an impaired insurer not later than 3 days after a determination of impairment is made or the Commissioner receives notice of impairment;

(ii) on request of the Board of Directors, shall provide the Corporation with a statement of the premiums in the State and other appropriate states for each member insurer;

(iii) when an impairment is declared and the amount of the impairment is determined, shall serve a demand on the impaired insurer to make good the impairment within a reasonable time; and

(iv) shall be appointed as:

1. the liquidator or rehabilitator in a liquidation or rehabilitation proceeding involving a domestic member insurer; or

2. the conservator or ancillary receiver in a liquidation proceeding involving a member insurer that is a foreign insurer in its domiciliary jurisdiction or an alien insurer in its state of entry.

(2) (i) Notice to the impaired insurer under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection is deemed notice to its shareholders.

(ii) Failure of the impaired insurer to comply promptly with a demand to make good the impairment does not excuse the Corporation from the performance of its duties and powers under this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Commissioner:

(i) after notice and hearing, may suspend or revoke the license or certificate of authority to transact business in the State of any member insurer that fails to pay an assessment when due or fails to comply with the plan of operation; or

(ii) on behalf of the Corporation, may impose a penalty on a member insurer that fails to pay an assessment when due.

(2) A penalty imposed under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may not exceed 5% of the unpaid assessment per month and may not be less than $100 per month.

(c) (1) Within 30 days after an action of the Board of Directors or Corporation, a member insurer may appeal the action to the Commissioner.

(2) A final action or order of the Commissioner under this subtitle is subject to judicial review.

(d) The liquidator, rehabilitator, or conservator of an impaired insurer may notify all interested persons of the effect of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-110 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Firm” means a proprietorship, partnership, or professional corporation engaged in the practice of public accountancy.

(ii) “Firm” includes an employee of the firm.

(3) (i) “Licensed certified public accountant” has the meaning stated in § 2–101(i) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(ii) “Licensed certified public accountant” includes an employee of the licensed certified public accountant.

(4) “Permit” has the meaning stated in § 2–101(k) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(5) “Practice of certified public accountancy” has the meaning stated for “practice certified public accountancy” in § 2–101(m) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(6) (i) “Practice of public accountancy” means the performance or the offering to perform by a licensed certified public accountant or a firm, while holding out to the public, services for a client or a potential client that involve:

1. The use of accounting or auditing skills, including the issuance of reports on financial statements;

2. Financial management, advice, or consultation; or

3. The preparation of tax returns or the furnishing of advice about tax matters.

(ii) “Practice of public accountancy” includes the practice of certified public accountancy.

(7) “Quality review” means an independent appraisal, review, or study of the professional work of a licensed certified public accountant or firm in the practice of public accountancy that is made by a licensed certified public accountant or firm that is not affiliated with the licensed certified public accountant or firm undergoing a quality review.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section or unless expressly permitted by a client or the personal representative or successor in interest of the client, a licensed certified public accountant or firm may not disclose:

(1) The contents of any communication made to the licensed certified public accountant or firm by a client who employs the licensed certified public accountant or firm to audit, examine, or report on any account, book, record, or statement of the client;

(2) Any information that the licensed certified public accountant or firm, in rendering professional service, derives from:

(i) A client who employs the licensed certified public accountant or firm; or

(ii) The material of the client.

(c) (1) A licensed certified public accountant or firm may disclose any data to another certified public accountant or firm that conducts a quality review.

(2) The disclosure permitted by paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) Does not waive the privilege required by subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Subjects a licensed certified public accountant or firm that conducts a quality review to the same duty of confidentiality applicable to the licensed certified public accountant or firm undergoing the quality review.

(d) The privilege against disclosure required by subsection (b) of this section does not affect:

(1) The bankruptcy laws;

(2) The criminal laws of the State; or

(3) A regulatory proceeding by the State Board of Public Accountancy under §§ 2–317 and 2–412 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-222 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-222
§9–222.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner shall deposit money collected in a delinquency proceeding in a State or national bank, savings bank, or trust company.

(2) Deposits made by the Commissioner under paragraph (1) of this subsection have priority of payment equal to any other priority specified by the banking laws of this State if the depository:

(i) is an institution organized and supervised under the laws of this State; and

(ii) becomes insolvent or liquidates voluntarily or involuntarily.

(3) The Commissioner may deposit all or part of the money collected in a national bank or trust company as a trust fund.

(b) To the extent that an investment or account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Commissioner may invest in shares or deposits in a savings and loan association or building and loan association.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2501
§9–2501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An individual may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage during the hours stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection in an establishment that:

(i) is not licensed by the Board; but

(ii) is:

1. a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, or disco;

2. a place of public entertainment;

3. a place open to the public;

4. a place that is licensed by the State or the county; or

5. a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold.

(2) The prohibition under paragraph (1) of this subsection is in effect:

(i) from Monday to Saturday, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.; and

(ii) on Sunday, after 1 a.m.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment under subsection (a) of this section may not allow consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited under this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-233 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-233
§9–233.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on property owned by the Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. that is used solely for:

(1) the environmental education of the public; or

(2) the maintenance of:

(i) a natural area for public use; or

(ii) a sanctuary for wildlife.

(b) If a taxing jurisdiction grants a property tax credit under this section, the credit shall also apply to the State property tax in that jurisdiction in the same percentage and for the same duration as provided for the property tax of the taxing jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall keep a file of each licensing application made under this subtitle.

(b) The file shall contain:

(1) The name, address, and age of the applicant;

(2) The name and address of the employer or business connection of the applicant;

(3) The date of the application;

(4) Complete and current information on the educational, training, and experience qualifications of the applicant;

(5) The date the Board reviewed and acted on the application;

(6) The action taken by the Board on the application;

(7) The identifying numbers of any license certificate or renewal certificate issued to the applicant; and

(8) Any other information that the Board considers necessary.

(c) The application files shall be open to public inspection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 28 / Section 9-2803
§9–2803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may revoke or suspend a license or impose a fine on a license holder who violates this article.

(b) (1) In lieu of suspension, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county.

(2) In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:

(i) the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and

(ii) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-418 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-418
§9–418.
Status: in_force

(a) To allow proper legal action by the Corporation on any matter germane to its powers or duties, each proceeding in which the impaired insurer is a party in a court in the State shall be stayed for 60 days after the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final.

(b) If a court enters a judgment under a decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the Corporation may:

(1) apply to have the judgment, decision, order, verdict, or finding set aside by the same court that made it; and

(2) defend against the suit on the merits.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Political subdivision” includes a:

(i) county;

(ii) municipal corporation;

(iii) bi–county or multicounty agency;

(iv) county board of education;

(v) public authority; or

(vi) special taxing district that is not a homeowners association.

(3) (i) “Public employee” means an officer or employee of:

1. the State; or

2. a political subdivision of the State.

(ii) “Public employee” includes:

1. an executive officer of the State;

2. a judge of the State;

3. a judicial officer of the State;

4. a member or officer of the General Assembly;

5. a member of the police force of Baltimore City or the Department of State Police; and

6. a member, officer, or executive officer of a political subdivision.

(b) A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a public employee to influence the public employee in the performance of an official duty of the public employee.

(c) A public employee may not demand or receive a bribe, fee, reward, or testimonial to:

(1) influence the performance of the official duties of the public employee; or

(2) neglect or fail to perform the official duties of the public employee.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction:

(1) is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 12 years or a fine not less than $5,000 and not exceeding $25,000 or both;

(2) may not vote; and

(3) may not hold an office of trust or profit in the State.

(e) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.

(f) (1) A person who violates this section:

(i) is a competent witness; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may be compelled to testify against any person who may have violated this section.

(2) A person compelled to testify for the State under paragraph (1) of this subsection is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-231 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-231
§9–231.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, a volunteer worker for a unit of a political subdivision in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Washington, or Worcester County is not a covered employee.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1D-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1D / Section 9-1D-01
§9–1D–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of this title.

(c) “Entry fee” means cash or cash equivalents that a fantasy competition player is required to pay to a fantasy competition operator in order to participate in a fantasy competition.

(d) “Fantasy competition” includes any online fantasy or simulated game or contest such as fantasy sports, in which:

(1) participants own, manage, or coach imaginary teams;

(2) all prizes and awards offered to winning participants are established and made known to participants in advance of the game or contest;

(3) the winning outcome of the game or contest reflects the relative skill of the participants and is determined by statistics generated by actual individuals (players or teams in the case of a professional sport); and

(4) no winning outcome is based:

(i) solely on the performance of an individual athlete; or

(ii) on the score, point spread, or any performances of any single real–world team or any combination of real–world teams.

(e) (1) “Fantasy competition operator” means any person that offers services in connection with fantasy competitions to individuals by means of:

(i) the Internet;

(ii) a smart phone application; or

(iii) any other electronics, digital media, communication technology, or device.

(2) “Fantasy competition operator” includes, for purposes of the federal Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and its related regulations, a gaming establishment having at least $1,000,000 in annual gross revenue.

(3) “Fantasy competition operator” does not include an individual who:

(i) organizes a fantasy competition in which the individual also participates; and

(ii) receives no compensation for organizing the fantasy competition.

(f) “Fantasy competition player” means an individual who participates in a fantasy competition offered by a fantasy competition operator.

(g) “Location percentage” means, for a fantasy competition, the percentage, rounded to the nearest one–tenth of a percent, of the total entry fees collected by a fantasy competition operator from fantasy competition players in the State divided by the total entry fees collected from all fantasy competition players, regardless of the players’ locations, of the fantasy contests.

(h) “Proceeds” means, for a fantasy competition, the amount of entry fees collected by a fantasy competition operator from all fantasy competition players entering the fantasy competition, less winnings paid to fantasy competition players, multiplied by the location percentage.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9-116 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-116
§9–116.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, and unless the crime with which the person arrested is charged is shown to be a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, a judge in this State may admit the person arrested to bail by bond, with sufficient sureties, and in the sum the judge deems proper, conditioned for the person’s appearance before the judge at a time specified in the bond, and for the person’s surrender, to be arrested upon the warrant of the Governor of this State.

(b) A judge may not admit a person to bail by bond under subsection (a) of this section for the first 10 days following the person’s:

(1) arrest under or service with a Governor’s warrant under this title; or

(2) signing a waiver of extradition proceedings under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-647 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-647
§9–647.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided in this part, the sanitary commission and the governing bodies of the member counties of a district may create or change service areas in the district.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, in considering a proposed service area, the sanitary commission and the governing bodies of the member counties may not create or change a service area unless they find that the creation or change:

(1) Is necessary for the existing and future health, safety, and welfare of the public in general; and

(2) Is feasible financially and from an engineering standpoint.

(c) The governing bodies of the member counties of a district:

(1) May authorize the district to retain expert engineering services to develop a plan for the creation of service areas in the district; and

(2) Shall pay from the general funds of the member counties the cost of all engineering services obtained under this subsection.

(d) In Allegany County, the boundaries of an existing service area may be changed to reduce the area included in the service area if the Sanitary Commission and the governing body of Allegany County make the findings specified in subsection (b) of this section and also find that the change in the boundaries of the service area would:

(1) Exclude only properties which are not served by any project benefiting the service area or which the Sanitary Commission finds and determines will not be served within 2 years after the latter of:

(i) The date on which the construction is completed for any project then under construction for the service area; or

(ii) The date on which the Sanitary Commission adopts a resolution to change the boundaries of the service area; and

(2) Not cause the outstanding principal balance of bonds issued for the service area to exceed 25 percent of the total value of property, as assessed for county taxation, in the service area, as proposed to be reduced, on the date on which the Sanitary Commission adopts the resolution to change the boundaries of the service area.

(e) In Worcester County, in considering a proposed service area, the Sanitary Commission and the governing body of Worcester County may not create or change a service area unless they find that the creation or change:

(1) Is necessary for the existing or future health, safety, and welfare of the public in general; and

(2) Is feasible financially and from an engineering standpoint.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-245 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-245
§9–245.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “foster parent” includes an individual who cares for a child on an emergency basis under a shelter care program.

(b) (1) The Department shall provide liability insurance for foster parents who care for children under foster parent programs.

(2) Subject to a reasonable deductible limit that the Department sets, the liability insurance shall cover:

(i) bodily injury and property damage that a foster child causes to the person or property of a person other than a foster parent; and

(ii) actions against a foster parent by a parent for any accidental injury to the foster child.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall reimburse a foster parent for the costs of bodily injury or property damage that the foster child causes to the foster parent and that insurance does not cover, if the Secretary is satisfied that the actions of the foster parent did not contribute substantially to the bodily injury or property damage.

(2) (i) Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $5,000.

(ii) Reimbursement exceeding $2,000 requires the approval of the Board of Public Works.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.

(c) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1101 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1101
§9–1101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “mutual association” means an association that:

(1) Is a corporation chartered under the laws of the State as a savings and loan association that does not have the authority to issue capital stock;

(2) Is insured by the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

(3) Has assets of $15,000,000 or less or had total assets of less than $15,000,000 as of May 18, 1985.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-604 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-604
§9–604.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The Department shall notify a juvenile in custody of the juvenile’s educational rights.

(2) A juvenile in the custody of the Department who is enrolled in a public school at the time the juvenile is taken into custody may not be disenrolled from that school until after disposition of the juvenile’s case.

(3) The public school in which a juvenile under paragraph (2) of this subsection is enrolled shall provide the Department with the educational materials necessary for the juvenile to remain current with the juvenile’s educational program at the school in which the juvenile is enrolled.

(4) (i) In consultation with the Board and county boards of education, the Superintendent with the aid of the Department shall develop and implement a procedure to transfer a copy of a juvenile’s educational records from the school in which the juvenile is enrolled to a residential facility in which the juvenile is placed.

(ii) The educational records transferred in accordance with this paragraph shall include a copy of:

1. an individualized education program;

2. a 504 plan;

3. records from an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; and

4. any other relevant documents and information.

(b) The Superintendent with the aid of the Department, in consultation with county boards of education, shall develop and implement a procedure for the re–enrollment of a juvenile in a residential facility before the juvenile is released from the custody of the Department.

(c) The Superintendent shall develop an educational plan for each school–age juvenile in the custody of the Department for more than 4 weeks that:

(1) is designed to meet the juvenile’s individual needs; and

(2) ensures that, to the extent practicable, the juvenile is able to seamlessly reintegrate into the juvenile’s home school.

(d) (1) The Superintendent shall offer a minimum of 2.5 hours of a postsecondary education program per weekday to juveniles in the custody of the Department who have:

(i) graduated from high school; or

(ii) obtained a high school diploma by examination in accordance with § 11–808 of the Labor and Employment Article.

(2) The Board may authorize the Department to contract with a nonprofit private party, community college, or any other institution of postsecondary education in the State to provide the services required by this subsection.

(e) Each county board of education may waive all high school graduation requirements, including required coursework, for a juvenile who is committed to the custody of the Department and is subsequently transferred to the local school system while in grade 11 or 12.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2506 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2506
§9–2506.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the requirements of a producer responsibility organization, as established in an approved producer responsibility plan on file with the Department, and any other requirement adopted by the Department, a service provider may request reimbursement from a producer responsibility organization for costs associated with collecting, transporting, and processing covered materials that are identified under the plan, including costs associated with recycling services for covered entities.

(b) (1) If multiple producer responsibility organizations register approved producer responsibility plans with the Department in accordance with this subtitle, the producer responsibility organizations shall coordinate reimbursement requested under this section.

(2) Multiple producer responsibility organizations may establish a third–party entity to coordinate reimbursement in accordance with this subsection.

(c) This section does not authorize a service provider to request reimbursement from a producer responsibility organization for costs associated with composting materials that are not covered materials, including food waste and other organic materials.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2435 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2435
§9–2435.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, Part III of this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this part shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2033.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Commission shall:

(1) represent the State in the National Conference;

(2) meet with representatives of other states in the National Conference;

(3) draft uniform laws and model acts for submission to and adoption by the states;

(4) recommend the best action to accomplish uniformity in legislation; and

(5) otherwise seek the best means to obtain uniformity in the laws of the states.

(b) (1) Before each regular session of the General Assembly, the Commission shall submit an annual report:

(i) to the Governor; and

(ii) subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly.

(2) The annual report shall:

(i) describe the activities of the Commission; and

(ii) include recommendations on appropriate subjects.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1406 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1406
§9–1406.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for State funds from a political subdivision under the Program, an applicant shall:

(1) Own property in this State that:

(i) Has an existing failed septic system; or

(ii) Is unimproved, was platted before 1972, and has failed percolation testing requirements;

(2) Have made a good faith effort to obtain approval of or to utilize a conventional septic system;

(3) Agree to conditions of experiment as outlined by the Office of Environmental Programs; and

(4) Only apply for 1 grant to serve 1 home site to upgrade an existing system or to improve 1 unimproved site with a new home and innovative and alternative septic system.

(b) This section does not apply to the development of an unimproved parcel of land that is proposed to be subdivided into building lots.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1010 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1010
§9–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) The Archives:

(1) shall collect public and private records and other information that relate to the history of the province and State of Maryland from the earliest times, including church records and newspapers;

(2) may edit and publish these records; and

(3) shall encourage research into the history of the State.

(b) Any records and materials that relate to the history of Maryland and are not needed for the operation of a unit belong to the Archives and shall be under the supervision of the State Archivist.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-408 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-408
§9–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Proceedings to determine the State’s right to recover and the amount of its recovery under this subtitle have priority over other civil proceedings in the circuit court.

(b) (1) After a full adversary proceeding, if the court finds that a default described in § 9-406(a) of this subtitle has occurred, the court shall issue a final judgment for the amount the court finds to be recoverable by the State.

(2) All parties involved in the default, including the owner of the property, shall be held jointly and severally liable to the State for the amount of the judgment.

(3) If the court does not find that a default described in § 9-406(a) of this subtitle has occurred or if the court’s judgment is paid in full to the State within 30 days after the court’s final order, any temporary lien shall be released immediately and the Secretary of the Board of Public Works shall cause the release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(4) (i) If the judgment remains unpaid for more than 30 days after the court’s final order, the amount shall be a lien on the property.

(ii) Unless the State provides otherwise in a written subordination agreement, the lien is superior to a lien or other interest of any mortgagee, pledgee, purchaser, or judgment creditor whose interest became perfected against third persons after the State awarded a grant.

(c) (1) A lien under this section takes effect on the later of:

(i) the 31st day after the court’s final order if the Secretary of the Board of Public Works records a notice of lien in the land records of the county in which the property is located on or before the 41st day after the final order; or

(ii) the date a notice of lien is recorded.

(2) (i) When the lien takes effect, any temporary lien is automatically and fully released.

(ii) The recorded notice of the lien constitutes notice of the release of the temporary lien.

(d) A lien under this section may be enforced and foreclosed in accordance with the Maryland Rules, except that the State or any agent appointed by the State to sell the property does not need to file a bond.

(e) (1) The owner or any other interested party may obtain release of a lien under this section by paying to the State the full amount of the judgment entered by the circuit court, and any interest that has accrued from the date of judgment.

(2) On payment in full, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works shall cause a release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-503 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-503
§9–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Trust consists of the following 4 ex officio members:

(i) the Governor;

(ii) the President of the Senate;

(iii) the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and

(iv) from the Maryland Historical Trust, the Chairman or the Chairman’s designee, who may be another trustee, the Director, or the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(2) The Trust may include not more than 3 associate members appointed by the members.

(b) (1) Each associate member must have experience and interest in historic preservation.

(2) An associate member may not vote.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

When a covered employee has a permanent impairment, suffers a subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia resulting in permanent partial or permanent total disability, and otherwise meets the requirements of this subtitle, it is the intent of this subtitle that the total compensation to which the covered employee is entitled equals the amount of compensation that would be payable for the combined effects of:

(1) the previous impairment; and

(2) the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-501 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Child witness” means a witness who is a minor when the witness testifies in a court proceeding.

(3) “Facility dog” means a dog that has:

(i) Graduated from a program of an assistance dog organization that is a member of a nationally recognized assistance dog association; and

(ii) Been teamed with a facility dog handler.

(4) “Facility dog handler” means a person who has received training on:

(i) Offering the person’s animal for assistance purposes from an organization accredited by Assistance Dogs International or an equivalent organization; and

(ii) Court protocol and policies, including the expected role of an animal assistance team and how not to interfere with evidence collection or the effective administration of justice.

(5) “Program” means the Court Dog Program.

(6) “Therapy dog” means a dog that has:

(i) Received training to provide affection and comfort to individuals who need emotional support;

(ii) Been teamed with a therapy dog handler; and

(iii) 1. Graduated from a program operated by an organization that registers or certifies therapy dogs and their handlers to meet or exceed the standards of practice in animal–assisted interventions; or

2. Been specially trained to provide emotional support to witnesses testifying in judicial proceedings without causing a distraction.

(7) “Therapy dog handler” means a person who has received training on:

(i) Offering the person’s animal for assistance purposes from an organization that insures, registers, or certifies therapy dogs and their handlers; and

(ii) Court protocol and policies, including the expected role of an animal assistance team and how not to interfere with evidence collection or the effective administration of justice.

(8) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(9) “Veterans treatment court” means a court–supervised, comprehensive, and voluntary treatment–based program for veterans.

(b) (1) There is a Court Dog Program.

(2) The Program shall be:

(i) In the circuit court of each county that participates in the Program; and

(ii) In the District Court of each county that participates in the Program, if the District Court offers a veterans treatment court program.

(3) Participation in the Program shall be voluntary.

(4) A participating court shall adhere to the procedures adopted in accordance with this section by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(c) The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) In a circuit court that participates in the Program, provide a facility dog or therapy dog to a child witness in the circuit court proceeding or other related court process, meeting, or interview in the State, including:

(i) An in camera review or other interaction with a judge or a magistrate;

(ii) A meeting with an attorney, best interest attorney, privilege attorney, or other specialized attorney; or

(iii) A meeting with a custody evaluator; and

(2) In a circuit court or District Court that offers a veterans treatment court program, provide a facility dog or therapy dog to a veteran participating in a veterans treatment court proceeding or other related court process or meeting in the State, including:

(i) A status review with a judge or magistrate;

(ii) A meeting with an attorney; or

(iii) A meeting with a probation, pretrial, or court case manager.

(d) To accomplish the purpose of the Program, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall:

(1) Develop a plan to implement the Program;

(2) Establish the procedures that a party in a court proceeding must follow to request that a therapy dog and therapy dog handler or facility dog and facility dog handler assist a child witness or a veteran participating in a veterans treatment court; and

(3) Ensure that the details of the Program are publicly available.

(e) The Administrative Office of the Courts may adopt procedures to implement this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-609 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-609
§9–609.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Local public school employer” means a county board of education or the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(3) “Locally employed educational professional” means an individual who is employed by:

(i) a local public school employer in a position for which professional standards are established by the State Board of Education and the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board; or

(ii) a county public library system in the position of librarian or public library associate.

(b) (1) A locally employed educational professional who transfers to the Juvenile Services Education Program shall be given credit as a State employee for the individual’s years of service as a locally employed educational professional for the purpose of establishing the individual’s leave accrual rates.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii)1 of this paragraph, a locally employed educational professional who transfers directly from a position with a local public school employer to the Juvenile Services Education Program with no period of intervening employment and no lapse in employment greater than 90 days shall receive accumulated leave in the amount verified by the individual’s local public school employer as the individual’s accumulated leave balances at the time the individual left the local public school employer and for which the individual was not otherwise compensated.

(ii) A locally employed educational professional who transfers to the Juvenile Services Education Program in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be:

1. entitled to transfer all leave balances, even if the balances exceed the amount of leave an employee of the Juvenile Services Education Program is authorized to retain; and

2. subject to the leave accumulation and carry over requirements that otherwise apply to State employees when the individual begins employment in the Juvenile Services Education Program.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-318 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-318
§9–318.
Status: in_force

(a) A debtor that has sold an account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note does not retain a legal or equitable interest in the collateral sold.

(b) For purposes of determining the rights of creditors of, and purchasers for value of an account or chattel paper from, a debtor that has sold an account or chattel paper, while the buyer’s security interest is unperfected, the debtor is deemed to have rights and title to the account or chattel paper identical to those the debtor sold.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: reserved

(a) The articles of incorporation of a savings and loan association shall set forth:

(1) The name of the association;

(2) The county in which the association’s first principal place of business is to be located;

(3) A precise and accurate statement of the purpose or purposes for which the association is organized, as well as a statement that it is organized in compliance with State law;

(4) The term for which the association is to exist, which may be perpetual;

(5) The name, occupation, citizenship, place of residence, and post office address of each incorporator;

(6) The name, occupation, citizenship, place of residence, and post office address of each of the first directors; and

(7) If the association is a capital stock association, provisions for the issuance of capital stock.

(b) The proposed bylaws of the association shall provide for:

(1) (i) The dates of regular meetings of shareholders, if any;

(ii) The notice of the regular meetings to be given;

(iii) The qualification of voters and the manner of voting;

(iv) The manner of calling special meetings;

(v) The number of members that constitute a quorum; and

(vi) The date of the annual meeting;

(2) (i) The number of directors and their qualifications, other than those specified in this title;

(ii) The terms of office of the directors which may not be less than 1 year or more than 3 years;

(iii) If the terms of office are more than 1 year, the method of division into classes for the purpose of electing, as nearly as may be, an equal number of directors each year; and

(iv) The removal or suspension of directors;

(3) (i) The meetings of the board of directors; and

(ii) The powers and duties of the board of directors;

(4) (i) The officers;

(ii) The manner of election of the officers;

(iii) The terms of office, duties, and compensation of the officers; and

(iv) The bonds required of officers;

(5) (i) The classes of shares that may be issued;

(ii) The issuance of shares, whether issued in series or otherwise;

(iii) The times when shares may be issued; and

(iv) The matured value of shares;

(6) The manner in which evidence of share ownership shall be issued to members;

(7) The time and manner of apportioning, crediting, and paying dividends;

(8) The conditions upon which shares may be transferred, matured, withdrawn, retired, or suspended and forfeited; and

(9) The manner and conditions under which the bylaws may be altered or amended.

(c) (1) By January 1, 1987, the Division Director shall adopt model articles of incorporation and bylaws of savings and loan associations that are not inconsistent with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(2) An association may modify or alter its articles of incorporation or bylaws to be consistent with the model.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-217 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-217
§9–217.
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate the rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation, or dissolution of an insurer under this subtitle, the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the court, may:

(1) borrow money;

(2) execute, acknowledge, and deliver notes or other evidences of indebtedness for the loan;

(3) secure the repayment of the loan by the mortgage, pledge, assignment, or transfer in trust of all or part of the property of the insurer; and

(4) take any other action necessary and proper to consummate the loan and to provide for its repayment.

(b) The Commissioner is not obligated personally or in an official capacity to repay a loan made under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-724 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-724
§9–724.
Status: in_force

(a) The rates for water service shall:

(1) Be based on estimates of the amount of water used by the types of users specified in the rates; and

(2) Consist of:

(i) A minimum charge based on the size of the meter on the water connection leading to the property; and

(ii) A charge for water used, based on the amount of water passing through the meter during the period between the last 2 readings.

(b) (1) At its own expense, the political subdivision shall place a meter on each water connection.

(2) If the political subdivision does not have meters available to install in all property that is connected to the system in a locality, the political subdivision shall charge a flat rate to all property in which meters are not installed.

(c) (1) The political subdivision shall send bills for water service to the property, the property owner, or the property owner’s designee for each property served on a monthly, every other month, quarterly, or semiannual basis.

(2) The bills are payable at the office of the political subdivision on receipt.

(3) If any bill remains unpaid after 30 days from the date the bill is sent, the political subdivision shall:

(i) Notify the owner of the property served, in writing, that the bill is in arrears and that water service will be discontinued;

(ii) Leave the notice on the owner’s property or mail the notice to the last known address of the owner; and

(iii) Discontinue water service to the property until the owner pays the bill and a reconnection charge reasonably related to the cost of reconnection, as established by ordinance of the governing body of the county or municipal corporation in which the water service is provided.

(4) If any bill remains unpaid after 60 days from the date of sending the notice:

(i) The bill and the penalty imposed under paragraph (3)(iii) of this subsection shall be collectible from the property owner in the same manner and subject to the same interest as taxes are collectible in the county in which the water or sewerage system lies; and

(ii) The water service charges and all penalties shall be a first lien on the property.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only to property subject to a condominium regime established under Title 11 of the Real Property Article.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, if the political subdivision directly bills the governing body of a condominium or a person designated by the governing body of a condominium for water or sewer usage charges for all or a portion of the units in a condominium property, and a charge is in default for at least 60 days, the political subdivision shall post notice conspicuously at or near the entry to the common area of the condominium.

(3) The political subdivision may enter onto the common area of a condominium property at a reasonable time to post the notice required under this subsection.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-308 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-308
§9A–308.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person, by words or conduct, purports to be a partner, or consents to being represented by another as a partner, in a partnership or with one or more persons not partners, the purported partner is liable to a person to whom the representation is made, if that person, relying on the representation, enters into a transaction with the actual or purported partnership. If the representation, either by the purported partner or by a person with the purported partner’s consent, is made in a public manner, the purported partner is liable to a person who relies upon the purported partnership even if the purported partner is not aware of being held out as a partner to the claimant. If partnership liability results, the purported partner is liable with respect to that liability as if the purported partner were a partner. If no partnership liability results, the purported partner is liable with respect to that liability jointly and severally with any other person consenting to the representation.

(b) If a person is thus represented to be a partner in an existing partnership, or with one or more persons not partners, the purported partner is an agent of persons consenting to the representation to bind them to the same extent and in the same manner as if the purported partner were a partner, with respect to persons who enter into transactions in reliance upon the representation. If all of the partners of the existing partnership consent to the representation, a partnership act or obligation results. If fewer than all of the partners of the existing partnership consent to the representation, the person acting and the partners consenting to the representation are jointly and severally liable.

(c) A person is not liable as a partner merely because the person is named by another in a statement of partnership authority or does not file a statement of authority.

(d) A person does not continue to be liable as a partner merely because of a failure to file a statement of dissociation or to amend a statement of partnership authority to indicate the partner’s dissociation from the partnership.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, persons who are not partners as to each other are not liable as partners to other persons.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4112 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4112
§9–4112.
Status: in_force

There is an Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs in the Department.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-307 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may provide money for administrative, legal, and other organizational expenses of the Fund.

(b) The Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Commerce may:

(1) provide technical assistance for:

(i) operating and administering the Fund; and

(ii) underwriting proposed community reinvestment projects; and

(2) charge reasonable and customary fees for the technical assistance.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-319 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-319
§9–319.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a Class “A” license, an applicant shall be:

(1) an entity that:

(i) blends or refines gasoline;

(ii) owns or controls and dedicates at least 1 million gallons of storage capacity in the State to gasoline, other than aviation gasoline, and to special fuel; and

(iii) keeps in the State an inventory of at least 500,000 gallons of that gasoline and special fuel; or

(2) an entity that is wholly owned by one or more entities that would otherwise qualify as a Class “A” licensee.

(b) To qualify for a Class “B” license, an applicant shall be an entity that is licensed by the state from which the gasoline is to be exported for importation into this State.

(c) To qualify for a Class “C” license, an applicant shall be an entity that:

(1) is based in another state;

(2) is licensed by the state to which that gasoline is to be exported;

(3) has no sales in this State; and

(4) does not own, operate or utilize in this State a facility that can store or dispense motor fuel.

(d) To qualify for a Class “D” license, an applicant shall be an entity that:

(1) is organized under the laws of the State;

(2) does not blend or refine gasoline;

(3) has, in this State, excluding retail service stations, fixed storage tanks for at least 200,000 gallons of motor fuel other than aviation fuel;

(4) keeps an inventory of motor fuel in the State; and

(5) annually sells in the State:

(i) at least 1 million gallons of gasoline to persons who are not licensed dealers; and

(ii) of the total gallons of motor fuel acquired, at least 50% in gasoline.

(e) To qualify for a Class “G–Temporary” license, an applicant shall be an entity that:

(1) is not entitled to any other class of license for dealers;

(2) has a specific federal contract to supply gasoline to the United States or a unit of the United States that is entitled to an exemption under § 9–304 of this subtitle or to a refund under § 13–901(f)(1)(ii)2A of this article; and

(3) is licensed by the state from which that gasoline is to be exported, if any part is to be imported into this State.

(f) To qualify for a Class “W” license, an applicant shall be an entity that is not entitled to any other class of license.

(g) To qualify for an exemption certificate, an applicant:

(1) shall hold a Class “F”, “S”, or “U” license;

(2) shall be an entity that is exempt from the motor fuel tax under this subtitle; or

(3) may not own or operate on public highways in this State a vehicle that is propelled by special fuel.

(h) If an applicant is organized under the laws of another state or country, the applicant first shall qualify to do business in this State under the appropriate provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-638 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-638
§9–638.
Status: in_force

Any applicant aggrieved by the action or nonaction of the Commissioner under this subtitle may appeal to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-01
§9–1E–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of this title.

(c) “Gaming establishment” means, for purposes of the federal Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and its related regulations, a sports wagering licensee having at least $1,000,000 in annual gross revenue.

(d) “Horse racing licensee” means the holder of a license issued by the State Racing Commission under § 11–510 of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) “Mobile sports wagering licensee” means a sports wagering licensee who is authorized to conduct and operate online sports wagering.

(f) “Online sports wagering” means sports wagering through an online gaming system:

(1) on a computer, a mobile device, or any other interactive device; and

(2) that is accepted by a sports wagering licensee or an online sports wagering operator.

(g) “Online sports wagering operator” means an entity registered with a state to do business within a jurisdiction of the United States that holds a license issued by the Commission under this subtitle to operate online sports wagering on behalf of a sports wagering licensee.

(h) “Proceeds” means the amount of money wagered on a sporting event, less:

(1) the amount returned to successful bettors;

(2) the cash equivalents of any merchandise or thing of value awarded as a prize to successful bettors;

(3) free bets and promotional credits redeemed by bettors; and

(4) all excise taxes paid by a sports wagering licensee in accordance with federal law.

(i) (1) “Sporting event” means:

(i) a professional sports or athletic event;

(ii) a collegiate sports or athletic event;

(iii) an Olympic or international sports or athletic event;

(iv) an electronic sports or video game competition in which each participant is at least 18 years old;

(v) a motor race event sanctioned by a motor racing governing entity;

(vi) except as otherwise prohibited under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article or the federal Interstate Horse Racing Act, a horse race, held in or out of the State, if consented to and approved by:

1. the horse racing licensee of the applicable breed;

2. the organization representing the majority of the owners and trainers of the applicable breed in the State;

3. the organization representing the majority of the applicable breeders in the State; and

4. the State Racing Commission;

(vii) any portion of a sporting event, including the individual performance statistics of athletes or competitors in a sporting event; or

(viii) an award event or competition of national or international prominence if expressly authorized by the Commission.

(2) “Sporting event” does not include:

(i) a high school sports or athletic event; or

(ii) a fantasy competition regulated under Subtitle 1D of this title.

(j) “Sports wagering” means the business of accepting wagers on any sporting event by any system or method of wagering, including single–game bets, teaser bets, parlays, over–under, moneyline, pools, exchange wagering, in–game wagering, in–play bets, proposition bets, and straight bets.

(k) (1) “Sports wagering facility licensee” means a sports wagering licensee who is authorized to conduct and operate sports wagering at the sports wagering facility owned, leased, or occupied by the sports wagering licensee.

(2) “Sports wagering facility licensee” includes the holder of a Class A–1, A–2, B–1, or B–2 sports wagering facility license issued under § 9–1E–06 of this subtitle.

(l) “Sports wagering license” means a license issued by the Commission under this subtitle that authorizes the holder to accept wagers on sporting events.

(m) “Sports wagering licensee” means the holder of a sports wagering license.

(n) “Video lottery facility” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of this title.

(o) “Video lottery operation license” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of this title.

(p) “Video lottery operator” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-938 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-938
§9–938.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may provide for management of the War Memorial Building as provided in this section.

(b) (1) The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide for the management of the War Memorial Building in a manner that:

(i) permits the greatest possible use of the building by the people of the State and by patriotic organizations in the State; and

(ii) to the extent possible, permits the use by the patriotic organizations without cost.

(2) The Commission shall enforce the regulations.

(c) The Commission may appoint a custodian and a janitor for the War Memorial Building.

(d) The Commission may use, for the maintenance and administration of the building, any funds that the General Assembly or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore appropriate for those purposes.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1016 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1016
§9–1016.
Status: in_force

In this Part II of this subtitle, “Commission” means the Commission on Artistic Property.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-111 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-111
§9–111.
Status: in_force

A minister of the gospel, clergyman, or priest of an established church of any denomination may not be compelled to testify on any matter in relation to any confession or communication made to him in confidence by a person seeking his spiritual advice or consolation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2104
§9–2104.
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension provided under § 4–604 of this article, the Board shall revoke or suspend a license for conviction of the license holder’s agent or employee for a violation of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-404 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-404
§9–404.
Status: in_force

Except when a nursing home administrator is removed from the position by death or for any other unexpected cause as provided in § 9-301 of this title, a nursing home may not be operated unless it is under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20B-09 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20B / Section 9-20B-09
§9–20B–09.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall monitor and analyze the impact of each program, project, activity, and investment to ensure that the outcome of each program, project, activity, or investment achieves the purposes of the Program.

(b) In monitoring and analyzing the impact of a program, project, activity, or investment under subsection (a) of this section, if the Administration finds that the outcome of the program, project, activity, or investment is not achieving the purposes of the Program, the Administration shall take specific measures to address the findings.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-06 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-06
§9–11A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of the following members:

(i) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(ii) Six individuals appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(iii) One individual designated by the Maryland Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association; and

(iv) One representative of the Maryland Conference of Local Environmental Health Directors, designated by the Maryland Conference of Local Environmental Health Directors.

(2) Of the members of the Board:

(i) At least five shall be on–site wastewater professionals; and

(ii) Two shall be consumer members.

(3) (i) The on–site wastewater professional members of the Board shall be representative of all geographic regions of the State.

(ii) Before July 1, 2026, the on–site wastewater professional members of the Board shall:

1. Be licensed by a local government; or

2. Hold a letter from the local health department stating that the member has been providing on–site wastewater services for a minimum of 7 years and is in good standing.

(iii) On and after July 1, 2026, and in accordance with this subtitle, the on–site wastewater professional members of the Board shall be licensed by the Board.

(4) Each consumer member of the Board:

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

(ii) May not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;

(iii) May not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and

(iv) May not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.

(b) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:

(1) Have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or

(2) Grade an examination given by or for the Board.

(c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

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

(2) A voting member may serve two terms consecutively.

(3) The terms of voting members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2022.

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

(5) A voting 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.

(e) The Governor may remove a voting member for incompetence, misconduct, or on recommendation of a majority of the Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

(d) (1) A person:

(i) may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but

(ii) may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.

(2) A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.

(3) A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1017 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1017
§9–1017.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Secretary takes any action under § 9-1016 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the water quality laboratory against which the action is contemplated:

(1) Written notice of the charges filed against it; and

(2) An opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

Any fees collected pursuant to this subtitle shall be placed in a fund to defray partially the costs of administering this subtitle. Any unexpended funds shall revert to the General Fund of the State at the end of the fiscal year.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advertisement” means any representation relating to sod within the scope of this subtitle and disseminated in any manner or by any means.

(c) “Brand” means the name, term, design, or trademark under which any person offers sod for sale.

(d) The terms “certified”, “approved”, “inspected”, “registered”, “foundation”, and “breeder”, when referring to sod, mean that the sod has been produced or collected, inspected, and labeled in accordance with the procedures and the rules and regulations of an officially recognized certification agency.

(e) “Dealer” means any person who sells, offers or exposes for sale, or transports sod for planting purposes within the State, other than a grower making a casual or isolated sale of unsevered sod.

(f) “Kind” means one or more related species or subspecies which singly or collectively is known by one common name.

(g) “Labeling” includes every label and other written, printed, or graphic representation, in any form, accompanying or pertaining to any sod and includes every representation or invoice, bill of lading, delivery ticket, or other receipt.

(h) “Lot” means a definite quantity of sod, identified by a lot number or other identification. For the purpose of enforcing this subtitle, each truckload or portion of it may be considered a lot and shall be accompanied by a complete label and a bill of lading, delivery ticket, or invoice.

(i) “Mixture” means sod consisting of more than one kind or variety, when claimed or present, in excess of a certain percent of the whole as designated by rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(j) “Noxious weeds” are weeds which, when established, are objectionable and difficult to control by practices commonly used.

(k) “Officially recognized” means recognized and designated by the laws or rules and regulations of any state, the United States, or any province of Canada, or the government of any foreign country whose certification standards are recognized by the Secretary.

(l) “Origin” means any state, county, or any foreign country, or designated portion of it, where the sod is grown.

(m) “Prohibited noxious weed” means a noxious weed prohibited in sod.

(n) “Records” includes all information relating to the lot, shipment or shipments involved and includes a copy of the label pertaining to the lot.

(o) “Restricted noxious weed” means a noxious weed restricted to certain maximum contents in sod.

(p) “Sale” means the transfer of ownership of sod.

(q) “Sod” means turf sod, turf plugs, or turf sprigs of a single kind or variety or a mixture of kinds and varieties.

(r) “Tolerance” means the allowable deviation from any figure used on a label as established by the Secretary by rule or regulation.

(s) “Turf” includes a live population of one or more kinds of grasses, legumes, or other plant species used for lawns, recreational use, soil erosion control, or other similar purposes.

(t) “Turf plug” means a small section cut from live turf of those kinds of turf normally vegetatively propagated, such as zoysia grass, which when severed contains sufficient plant material to remain intact.

(u) “Turf sod” means a strip or section of live turf which, when severed, contains sufficient plant material to remain intact.

(v) “Turf sprig” means a live plant, stolon, crown, or section cut from a perennial plant used as turf, such as bermuda grass.

(w) “Variety” means a subdivision of a kind characterized by growth, plant, fruit, seed, or any other character by which it can be differentiated from any other plant of the same kind.

(x) “Weed” includes any plant or plant part including any seed recognized by the Secretary as a weed within the State and includes any noxious weed.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1013 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1013
§9–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Archives Fund.

(b) The Comptroller shall credit to the State Archives Fund any money that:

(1) is appropriated or given to the Archives for publication of the series known as “The Archives of Maryland”;

(2) is received from the sale of the series;

(3) is received from public grants and private contributions; or

(4) is received from fees collected in accordance with § 9–1007(c) of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The Commission may utilize the proceeds of public grants, private contributions, and fees collected under § 9–1007(c)(3) of this subtitle to create an Archives Endowment Account within the State Archives Fund, if this use is consistent with the terms of the public grants and private contributions.

(2) If an endowment is created, the principal of the endowment may not be expended, except pursuant to a recommendation of the Commission.

(d) (1) The Archives shall use money received by the State Archives Fund for “The Archives of Maryland” to prepare, edit, and publish volumes of the series, including reprints of unavailable volumes.

(2) The Archives may use other money in the Fund for the general dissemination of archival materials. This includes the preparation and distribution of books and other publications using archival materials.

(3) Earnings from the endowment may be used for research on Maryland citizens who achieve national, State, or local prominence, for research on historical and geographical aspects of Maryland, and for an outreach program into the schools.

(e) The Treasurer shall invest money from the State Archives Fund, including money in the Archives Endowment Account, for the use of the Fund, and all earnings shall be credited to the Fund.

(f) Expenditures from the Fund, including earnings from the Archives Endowment Account, shall be made pursuant to an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(g) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(h) The Fund and the Endowment Account are subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-262 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-262
§9–262.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to the expiration, revocation, or modification of a sewage sludge utilization permit.

(b) The Secretary may revoke or change any permit issued under this subtitle after the Secretary gives the permit holder notice of the proposed revocation or change.

(c) If the term of a permit issued under this subtitle is stated in the permit, the permit expires at the end of the stated term.