Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1115 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1115
§10–1115.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation may create and administer the accounts that it requires.

(b) The Corporation shall deposit its money into a State or national bank or a federally insured savings and loan association that has a total paid–in capital of at least $1,000,000.

(c) The Corporation may designate the trust department of a State bank, national bank, or savings and loan association as a depository to receive securities that the Corporation owns or acquires.

(d) Unless an agreement or covenant between the Corporation and the holders of its obligations limits classes of investments, the Corporation may invest its money in bonds or other obligations of, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the United States, the State, or a governmental unit.

(e) Any income from the investment of money of the Corporation, including investment proceeds and earnings, shall be credited to the Corporation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-428 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-428
§10–428.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and notwithstanding the time restrictions under § 10–410(a) and (b) of this subtitle, a person who is authorized by the Department to hunt deer and who wounds a deer during legal hunting hours may pursue and kill the deer after legal hunting hours.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who pursues a wounded deer in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall use only the means authorized for the applicable hunting season or permit to kill the deer.

(2) Notwithstanding the restrictions under §§ 10–410(e) and 10–416(c) of this subtitle, a person who pursues a wounded deer in accordance with subsection (a) of this section may use a light or throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, a headlight, an artificial light, a battery, or any other device while pursuing the wounded deer.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-921 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-921
§10–921.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action against an insurer or the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under a policy providing uninsured motor vehicle liability coverage, the person asserting the uninsured status of a motor vehicle shall have the burden to prove that status.

(b) For a motor vehicle registered in the State on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose, the burden of proof shall be deemed satisfied when the person asserting the uninsured status of the motor vehicle introduces:

(1) A certified copy of the official record of the Motor Vehicle Administration for that motor vehicle indicating the absence of a record that the motor vehicle was covered by the security required by § 17-104 of the Transportation Article on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose; or

(2) A denial of coverage based on the absence of an in-force policy of insurance covering the vehicle on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose by the insurer that has been identified as the insurer of the motor vehicle:

(i) By the Motor Vehicle Administration;

(ii) In writing, if any, by the driver or owner of the motor vehicle; and

(iii) In a report, if any, prepared by an officer of a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency who investigated the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose.

(c) For a motor vehicle registered outside the State on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose, the burden of proof shall be deemed satisfied when the person asserting the uninsured status of the motor vehicle introduces:

(1) A certified copy of the official records of the governmental unit, if any, that maintains records of insurance coverage for motor vehicles registered in that state indicating the absence of a record that the motor vehicle was covered by insurance on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose; or

(2) A denial of coverage based on the absence of an in-force policy of insurance covering the vehicle on the date of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose by the insurer that has been identified as the insurer of the vehicle:

(i) By the governmental unit, if any, that maintains records of whether motor vehicles in the state are insured;

(ii) In writing, if any, by the driver or owner of the motor vehicle; and

(iii) In a report, if any, prepared by an officer of a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency who investigated the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose.

(d) If a person satisfies the burden of proof under subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the finder of fact shall find the motor vehicle at issue to be uninsured, unless an adverse party establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the motor vehicle or the driver of the motor vehicle was covered by a valid, enforceable motor vehicle liability insurance policy, bond, or security that provides coverage for the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1109 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1109
§10–1109.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation shall establish an investment committee.

(b) The Corporation shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1) the responsibilities of the investment committee; and

(2) the procedures for the appointment of investment committee members.

(c) Members of the investment committee shall be geographically representative of the locations of low–income communities in the State.

(d) The investment committee shall prioritize projects that are owned or operated by entities that have their principal place of business in the State.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-205 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall keep a record of all complaints submitted to the Office under this subtitle and the disposition of each complaint.

(b) The record shall be open to public inspection during regular business hours.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1802
§10–1802.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council may determine a periodic payment schedule for the renewal of a license.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-523 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-523
§10–523.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Corporation may receive annual funding through an appropriation in the State budget.

(2) The Corporation may also receive money for projects included in the budgets of State units.

(3) (i) To assist the Corporation in complying with subsection (c) of this section, the Governor shall include each year in the State budget bill an appropriation to the Corporation for rural business development and assistance as follows:

1. for fiscal year 2021, $2,875,000; and

2. for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2025, $2,735,000.

(ii) 1. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, in addition to any money provided under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Governor may include each year in the State budget bill an appropriation to the Corporation in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 for rural land acquisition and easement programs, including programs to assist young and beginning farmers.

2. For fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation in the amount of $10,000,000 to the Corporation for the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program.

(b) (1) The funds appropriated to the Corporation under subsection (a)(3)(i)2 of this section shall be used to support the Corporation’s rural business loan programs and small matching grant programs.

(2) All unexpended and unencumbered money appropriated to the Corporation shall remain with the Corporation for future use.

(c) The Corporation shall conduct its financial affairs so that, by fiscal year 2026, it is self–sufficient and in no further need of general operating support by the State.

(d) The Corporation may use up to 3% of the money received under § 13–306(a)(3)(ii)2 of the Tax – Property Article for administrative costs associated with the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-311 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-311
§10–311.
Status: in_force

The Director may adopt any reasonable regulation to process and pay an award charged against the Fund.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-809 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-809
§10–809.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a release of an individual from a facility is planned, the administrative head of the facility or a designee of the administrative head, with the consent of the individual, shall notify the parent or next of kin about the proposed release. In the case of a minor child or an individual who is assigned a legal guardian, the parent of the minor child or the legal guardian of the individual shall be notified of any planned release.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, before a facility releases an individual who has been accepted as a resident in the facility, the administrative head of the facility or a designee of the administrative head shall:

(i) Prepare a written aftercare plan for the individual;

(ii) With the consent of the individual send the plan to the treatment program in the community that the individual chooses; and

(iii) Notify the individual of the advisability of making an advance directive for mental health services, as provided under § 5-602.1 of this article.

(2) If the individual requests assistance in making an advance directive for mental health services, the facility shall assist the individual in making the advance directive or refer the individual to an appropriate community resource to assist the individual in making the advance directive.

(3) When the administrative head of the facility or the designee of the administrative head refers the individual to an appropriate community resource under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the administrative head or designee shall notify the community resource of the name of and other available nonconfidential identifying information about the individual that has been referred to the community resource and of the individual’s interest in making an advance directive for mental health services.

(4) The Department shall provide training, sample forms, and information on advance directives for mental health services to assist facilities in compliance with this section.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “aftercare services” means services:

(i) For individuals who no longer receive inpatient services for a mental disorder; and

(ii) That enhance the opportunity to maintain a mentally ill individual in the community and to assist in the prevention of homelessness.

(2) “Aftercare services” include:

(i) Medical care;

(ii) Psychiatric care;

(iii) Vocational and social rehabilitation;

(iv) Supportive housing; or

(v) Case management services.

(3) The aftercare plan shall be prepared in collaboration with community programs and government agencies that are to provide aftercare services to the individual after release.

(4) The aftercare plan shall include:

(i) Diagnoses, including existing psychiatric, somatic, and dental diagnoses;

(ii) Treatment initiated;

(iii) Medications prescribed, their dosage schedules, the amount of each medication given to the individual on release, and the information necessary to help the individual to obtain the prescribed medication in the community in accordance with the aftercare plan;

(iv) Date of release;

(v) Location of community placement;

(vi) Plan for continuing treatment; and

(vii) List of referrals indicated, including:

1. Public social services;

2. Legal aid;

3. Educational services;

4. Vocational services; and

5. Medical treatment other than mental health services.

(5) The Secretary shall periodically review selected aftercare plans and make a determination if the services included in the aftercare plans are meeting the needs of the particular individuals.

(6) The Secretary shall designate an existing employee within the Department whose primary function is to help coordinate the Department’s programs and services aimed at the prevention of homelessness to mentally ill individuals.

(d) (1) If the individual does not consent to an aftercare plan, a statement to this effect signed by the individual or a parent, guardian, or other representative of the individual shall be placed in the individual’s record.

(2) With the consent of the individual, and before an individual who had been accepted as a resident in the facility is released from a facility, the staff of the facility shall assist the individual or the parent, guardian, or other representative of the individual in applying for the federal and State benefits for which the individual may be eligible.

(3) (i) The staff of the facility shall begin assisting the individual or the parent, guardian, or other representative of the individual in the application process for benefits for the individual as early as possible after the individual is accepted as a resident in the facility.

(ii) On acceptance as a resident to the facility, the facility shall provide to each individual, or the parent, guardian, or other representative of the individual, written information regarding federal and State benefits and application processes. �
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-104.1 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-104.1
§10–104.
Status: in_force

§10–104.1.

(a) An applicant for a for–hire driver’s license may not provide sedan services, limousine services, or taxicab services unless the Commission has authorized the applicant to operate on a provisional basis or has issued a valid temporary or permanent driver’s license to provide sedan services, limousine services, or taxicab services.

(b) The Commission may approve an applicant and issue a temporary driver’s license to the applicant if:

(1) the applicant provides all information that the Commission requires for the application, including the information specified in item (2) of this subsection; and

(2) the Commission is satisfied with the successful submission of the applicant’s:

(i) national criminal history records check:

1. conducted by a consumer reporting agency as defined under § 14–1201 of the Commercial Law Article or a comparable entity approved by the Commission; and

2. that includes:

A. a Multi–State Multi–Jurisdiction Criminal Records Database Search or a search of a similar nationwide database with validation;

B. a search of the Sex Offender Registry; and

C. a search of the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public website; and

(ii) driving record check that includes a driving history research report.

(c) (1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commission may issue a permanent for–hire driver’s license to an applicant on the submission of a satisfactory supplemental criminal background check as set forth under § 10–104(b) of this subtitle.

(2) For taxicab services, the applicant must submit, within 30 days of the issuance of a temporary license, a satisfactory supplemental criminal background check as set forth under § 10–104(b) of this subtitle.

(d) Before December 15, 2016, the Commission may not require an applicant for a for–hire driver’s license to comply with subsection (c) of this section if a sedan company or limousine company for which the applicant will provide services, at the time it applies for a permit, provides to the Commission details of the process the sedan company or limousine company uses to collect, review, and submit the information specified in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(e) (1) A sedan company or limousine company may request that the Commission waive the requirement to comply with subsection (c) of this section and instead comply with subsection (b)(2) of this section for applicants and drivers of the sedan company or limousine company.

(2) On receipt of a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall:

(i) determine whether the sedan company’s or limousine company’s process for complying with subsection (b)(2) of this section can be shown to be as comprehensive and accurate as complying with the supplemental criminal background check as set forth under § 10–104(b) of this subtitle; and

(ii) within 3 months after receiving the request, determine whether to:

1. grant the waiver;

2. deny the waiver; or

3. approve an alternative process.

(f) A sedan company, limousine company, or taxicab company may submit the information under subsection (b) of this section on behalf of an applicant.

(g) The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide a process that is as expeditious as possible and uses electronic means for:

(1) the submission of the information under subsection (b) of this section;

(2) the issuance of a temporary or permanent driver’s license and alternative authority to operate on a provisional basis; and

(3) the renewal of a driver’s license.

(h) (1) Records or information provided to the Commission by a sedan company, limousine company, or taxicab company under this section are not subject to release under the Maryland Public Information Act.

(2) The Commission may not disclose records or information provided to the Commission under this section to any person unless the disclosure is required by court order or order of the Maryland Tax Court.

(3) On notice that a person is seeking records or information under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall promptly notify the sedan company, limousine company, or taxicab company before disclosing the records or information.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-602 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-602
§10–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to entering into a contract for sale or construction of a new home, the builder shall disclose in writing to the owner whether:

(1) The builder participates in a new home warranty security plan through which:

(i) The builder must provide the owner with a new home warranty; or

(ii) The builder may provide a new home warranty to the owner at the owner’s option; or

(2) The builder does not participate in a new home warranty security plan.

(b) The disclosure will be made on a form approved by the Division.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-706 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-706
§10–706.
Status: in_force

If the defendant satisfies the court either that an appeal is pending or that he is entitled and intends to appeal from the foreign judgment, the court may stay the proceedings until the appeal has been determined or until the expiration of a period of time sufficient to enable the defendant to prosecute the appeal.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-806 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-806
§10–806.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may enforce by injunction any provision of this subtitle, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to it.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-2103 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 21 / Section 10-2103
§10–2103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Fund in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to food banks and charitable emergency food providers for:

(i) The procurement of surplus, seasonal, or contractual agricultural food products;

(ii) The processing and preparation of agricultural food products for distribution; and

(iii) The transportation of agricultural food products.

(b) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund shall be used to provide grants to food banks and charitable emergency food providers for:

(i) The procurement of surplus, seasonal, or contractual agricultural food products;

(ii) The processing and preparation of agricultural food products for distribution; and

(iii) The transportation of agricultural food products.

(2) A food bank or charitable emergency food provider may use grant money only for food products and services sourced from the State.

(f) For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $200,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-210.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-210.1
§10–210.
Status: in_force

§10–210.1.

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

(2) “Depreciation” includes any deduction allowed under § 179 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) “Heavy duty SUV” means a 4–wheeled vehicle that:

(i) is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways;

(ii) is rated at more than 6,000 but not more than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; and

(iii) would be a passenger automobile as defined in § 280F of the Internal Revenue Code if it were rated at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less.

(4) (i) “Manufacturing entity” means a person conducting or operating a trade or business that is primarily engaged in activities that, in accordance with the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), United States Manual, United States Office of Management and Budget, 2012 Edition, would be included in Sector 31, 32, or 33.

(ii) “Manufacturing entity” does not include a refiner, as defined in § 10–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(b) In addition to the modifications under §§ 10–204 through 10–210 of this subtitle, to determine Maryland adjusted gross income of an individual:

(1) (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, an amount is added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to reflect the determination of the depreciation deduction provided under § 167(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and the adjusted basis of property without regard to the additional allowance under § 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) item (i) of this item does not apply to property placed in service by a manufacturing entity on or after January 1, 2019;

(2) an amount is added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to determine the net operating loss deduction allowed under § 172 of the Internal Revenue Code without regard to an election under § 172(b)(1)(H) of the Internal Revenue Code for a carryback period of up to 5 years;

(3) (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, an amount is added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to reflect the determination of the maximum aggregate costs that the taxpayer may treat as an expense under § 179 of the Internal Revenue Code for any taxable year without regard to any changes made to that section after December 31, 2002:

1. increasing above $25,000 the dollar limitation set forth in § 179(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

2. increasing above $200,000 the phase–out threshold set forth in § 179(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) item (i) of this item does not apply to property that is placed in service by a manufacturing entity on or after January 1, 2019;

(4) an amount is added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to reflect the recognition of income from discharge of indebtedness and the allowance of any deduction with respect to original issue discount without regard to § 108(i) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(5) an amount is added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to reflect the determination of the depreciation deduction with respect to any heavy duty SUV as if the heavy duty SUV were subject to the limitations of § 280F of the Internal Revenue Code in the same manner as it would be if the vehicle were rated at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-811 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-811
§10–811.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to prohibit:

(1) an insurer from paying and a self–service storage producer from receiving a commission, service fee, or any other valuable consideration dependent on the sale of insurance; or

(2) the payment of compensation by the self–service storage producer to an employee or authorized representative who offers or sells limited lines insurance that is incidental to the employee’s or authorized representative’s overall compensation and not dependent on the sale of insurance.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10A-103 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10A / Subtitle 1 / Section 10A-103
§10A–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A reporting agency may establish a public–private partnership and execute an agreement in connection with any public infrastructure asset for which the reporting agency is responsible in accordance with the provisions of the Annotated Code.

(2) A public–private partnership agreement executed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may include provisions that are necessary to develop and strengthen a public infrastructure asset in conjunction with a public–private partnership.

(b) (1) A reporting agency shall adopt regulations and establish processes for the development, solicitation, evaluation, award, and delivery of public–private partnerships.

(2) A reporting agency may not adopt regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection until:

(i) the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review reviews the regulations in accordance with § 10–110 of the State Government Article;

(ii) the budget committees review and comment on the regulations; and

(iii) at least 45 days after the first publication of the regulations in the Maryland Register.

(c) A reporting agency may create a specific function dedicated to public–private partnership processes within the existing reporting agency.

(d) Any combination of federal, State, or local funds, grants, loans, debt, or other public sources of funding or financing may be used and combined with any private sources of funding or financing for a public–private partnership project.

(e) Any proceeds or revenues received by a reporting agency from a public–private partnership that are not otherwise paid or allocated to the private sector shall accrue to the fund that would have normally received those funds.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1102
§10–1102.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Equal access” means to be informed of, participate in, and benefit from public services offered by a State department, agency, or program, at a level equal to English proficient individuals.

(2) “Equal access” includes the ability to receive language assistance that:

(i) ensures accurate, timely, and effective communication at no cost to the individual; and

(ii) is not significantly restricted, delayed, or of lower quality compared to programs or activities available to English–proficient individuals.

(c) “Language access plan” means a written document that standardizes the language access compliance policy, standard operating procedure, reporting, and complaint process for each State department, agency, or program.

(d) “Language assistance services” includes various methods to provide verbal information and interpretation such as:

(1) staff interpreters, bilingual staff, telephone interpreter programs, and private interpreter programs; and

(2) sign languages, braille, TDD/TT/TTY, large print, plain language, and other communication accommodations used by individuals with disabilities.

(e) “Limited English proficiency” means a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English in a manner that allows effective communication with a State department, agency, or program to have access to and participate in services, activities, programs, or other benefits administered by the State.

(f) “Program” means all of the operations of a State department, State agency, or any other instrumentality of the State.

(g) “Public contact positions” are positions in a State department, agency, or program for which the primary responsibilities include greeting, meeting, or providing information or services to the public.

(h) (1) “Vital documents” means all applications or informational materials, notices, and complaint forms offered by State departments, agencies, and programs that are critical for accessing a State department, agency, or program.

(2) “Vital documents” include:

(i) emergency preparedness and risk communications;

(ii) online and paper applications;

(iii) consent forms;

(iv) complaint forms;

(v) all categories of letters or notices pertaining to the eligibility for State benefits;

(vi) written tests evaluating competency for a license, job, or skill for which English proficiency is not required;

(vii) documents that are required by law; and

(viii) notices at no cost regarding the availability of language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

(3) “Vital documents” does not include applications and examinations related to the licensure, certification, or registration under the Health Occupations Article, Financial Institutions Article, Business Occupations and Professions Article, and Business Regulation Article within the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Health or the Maryland Department of Labor.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-815 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-815
§10–815.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, each individual who reasonably expects estimated income tax for a taxable year on income not subject to withholding under Subtitle 9 of this title to exceed one-half the amount specified in § 6654(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code shall file a declaration of estimated income tax.

(b) Unless withholding is required under § 10-906 of this title, each individual who receives income of $500 or more in cash or property from wagering, including the operation of a gambling machine or device and participation in an amusement, educational, or advertising program, contest, lottery, or raffle, shall file a declaration of estimated income tax.

(c) For any taxable year ending before the date 2 years after the date of the decedent’s death, subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:

(1) the personal representative of the estate of the decedent; or

(2) the fiduciary of a trust:

(i) all of which was treated as owned by the decedent under §§ 671 through 679 of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) 1. to which the residue of the decedent’s estate will pass under the decedent’s will; or

2. if a will is not admitted to probate, which is the trust primarily responsible for paying debts, taxes, and expenses of administration of the decedent’s estate.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-912 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-912
§10–912.
Status: in_force

(a) If a foreign limited partnership that owns property, rights, privileges, franchises, or other assets located in this State is a party to a merger in which a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign limited liability company, or another foreign limited partnership is the successor, the transfer to, vesting in, or devolution on the successor of the property, rights, privileges, franchises, or other assets of the nonsurviving foreign limited partnership is effective as provided by the laws of the place that governs the merger.

(b) The successor shall file with the Department:

(1) A property certificate under § 3–112 of this article or § 10–208(h) of this title, or both; and

(2) A certificate that specifies:

(i) Each county in the State where a foreign limited partnership party to the merger, except the successor, owned an interest in land;

(ii) The name of each party to the merger;

(iii) The place under the laws of which each party was organized;

(iv) The name of the successor; and

(v) If the successor is a foreign limited partnership, or foreign partnership, the name and business, residence, or mailing address of each of the general partners of the successor.

(3) The certificate shall be executed:

(i) In the case of a partnership, in the manner required in § 9A–903 of this article;

(ii) In the case of a limited partnership, by all of the general partners;

(iii) In the case of a limited liability company in the manner required in § 4A–206 of this article; and

(iv) In the case of a corporation or business trust, in the manner required by Title 1 of this article.

(c) If a copy of the document effecting the merger has not been filed with the Department as provided in this title, the successor shall file with the Department an officially certified copy of that document.

(d) When the Department receives the articles and any certificate of the successor, it shall prepare and file certificates of merger in the manner provided for Maryland limited partnerships. However, the certificate of merger need not state the principal office in the State of any successor that does not have a principal office, and the certificate shall include the other information specified in the certificate filed by the successor.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-601 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-601
§10–601.
Status: in_force

A debt of record entered in a court located in the United States or in a foreign country may be proved by an official transcript of all of the record under the seal of the custodian and the court or office where the record was made.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-901 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901
§10–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cost of providing the system product” means the cost to:

(1) create, develop, and produce a new system product in printed, hard copy, digital, or other format; or

(2) reproduce an existing system product in printed, hard copy, digital, or other format.

(c) “Governmental unit” means:

(1) the State or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of the State;

(2) a unit or instrumentality of a political subdivision of the State;

(3) a bicounty agency; or

(4) a combination of the entities specified in items (1) through (3) of this subsection.

(d) (1) “System” means an automated mapping–geographic information system in which geographically referenced data:

(i) are entered and stored electronically; and

(ii) can be manipulated to display selected geographic data.

(2) “System” includes data that define physical and nonphysical elements of geographically referenced areas.

(e) “System products” means drawings, maps, photographs, or any other depiction, representation, or compilation of spatial data produced in printed, digital, hard copy, or other format.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-701 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Lawyers Act”.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1403
§10–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Crisis Response System shall include:

(1) A State 9–8–8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in each jurisdiction or region to:

(i) Provide a single point of entry to the Crisis Response System;

(ii) Coordinate with the national 9–8–8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to provide the full range of services provided by the national 9–8–8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, including:

1. Supportive counseling;

2. Suicide prevention;

3. Crisis intervention;

4. Referrals to additional resources; and

5. Direct dispatch or warm hand–offs to mobile crisis response and stabilization services and other immediate services as needed;

(iii) Coordinate with the local core service agency or local behavioral health authority, police, 3–1–1, 2–1–1, or other local mental health hotlines, emergency medical service personnel, and behavioral health providers; and

(iv) Provide other programs that may include:

1. A clinical crisis telephone line for suicide prevention and crisis intervention;

2. A hotline for behavioral health information, referral, and assistance;

3. Clinical crisis walk–in services, including:

A. Triage for initial assessment;

B. Crisis stabilization until additional services are available;

C. Linkage to treatment services and family and peer support groups; and

D. Linkage to other health and human services programs;

4. Critical incident stress management teams, providing disaster behavioral health services, critical incident stress management, and an on–call system for these services;

5. Crisis residential beds to serve as an alternative to hospitalization;

6. A community crisis bed and hospital bed registry, including a daily tally of empty beds;

7. Transportation coordination, ensuring transportation of patients to urgent appointments or to emergency psychiatric facilities;

8. Mobile crisis teams;

9. 23–hour holding beds;

10. Emergency psychiatric services;

11. Urgent care capacity;

12. Expanded capacity for assertive community treatment;

13. Crisis intervention teams with capacity to respond in each jurisdiction 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; and

14. Individualized family intervention teams;

(2) Community awareness promotion and training programs; and

(3) An evaluation of outcomes of services:

(i) In each jurisdiction or region, including an evaluation of:

1. 9–8–8 call, text, and chat volume;

2. 9–8–8 local answer rate;

3. 9–8–8 call, text, and chat resolution data, including:

A. The proportion of crises resolved by phone;

B. The proportion of crises resolved through mobile crisis team dispatch; and

C. The proportion of crises resolved by transfer to 9–1–1;

4. Mobile crisis team dispatch volume;

5. Mobile crisis team response time;

6. Mobile crisis team dispatch resolution data, including:

A. The proportion of crises resolved safely in the community; and

B. The proportion of crises resolved through transfer to a higher level of care;

7. Crisis stabilization center usage; and

8. Crisis stabilization center discharge data, including:

A. The proportion of crises resolved through a discharge to home; and

B. The proportion of crises resolved through a discharge to a higher level of care;

(ii) Through data obtained from consumers and family members who have received services from the Crisis Response System collected through ongoing data collection from 9–8–8 call, text, and chat providers and other crisis providers that is reported annually; and

(iii) Through annual crisis services data collection on the involvement of law enforcement, involuntary status of clients, and diversion from higher levels of care, including hospitals.

(b) The data derived from the evaluation of outcomes of services required under subsection (a)(3) of this section shall be:

(1) Collected, analyzed, and publicly reported on or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2026;

(2) Disaggregated by race, gender, age, and zip code; and

(3) Used to formulate policy recommendations with the goal of decreasing criminal detention and improving crisis diversion programs and linkages to effective community health services.

(c) The Crisis Response System services shall be implemented as determined by the Administration in collaboration with the core service agency or local behavioral health authority serving each jurisdiction and community members of each jurisdiction.

(d) An advance directive for mental health services under § 5–602.1 of this article shall apply to the delivery of services under this subtitle.

(e) This subtitle may not be construed to affect petitions for emergency evaluations under § 10–622 of this title.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-306 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-306
§10–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board, in consultation with the election directors of the local boards, shall specify and produce the following informational materials to be posted in each polling place:

(i) a specimen ballot for that precinct;

(ii) instructions relating to the availability of assistance to elderly and disabled voters;

(iii) information regarding the date of the election and the hours during which the polling places will be open;

(iv) instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a vote;

(v) instructions for mail-in registrants and first-time voters;

(vi) general information on voting rights under applicable federal and State laws and instructions on how to contact the appropriate local board if these rights are alleged to have been violated;

(vii) information regarding provisional voting, including:

1. information on the right of an individual to cast a provisional ballot;

2. how to fill out the provisional ballot application and cast the provisional ballot; and

3. the standards that will be applied in determining whether a provisional ballot will be counted; and

(viii) general information on federal and State laws regarding prohibitions on acts of fraud and misrepresentation.

(2) A local board may produce other materials appropriate for the polling places in the county.

(b) Before the polls open, the election judges for each precinct shall post all information specified under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1804 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1804
§10–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall register each applicant who submits an application in accordance with § 10–1803 of this subtitle and issue each registrant a unique registration number and a certificate confirming registration.

(b) The Department shall require each registrant to:

(1) Carry the registration certificate containing the unique registration number when transporting waste kitchen grease; and

(2) Conspicuously display the registrant’s name on any vehicle used to transport waste kitchen grease.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-443 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-443
§10–443.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Part IV of this subtitle are in addition to, and not in lieu of, other applicable laws.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 19 / Section 10-1901
§10–1901.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article applies in the City without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-1101 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1101
§10–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of this title, each game bird or mammal taken illegally, purchased, offered for purchase, sold, bartered, or exchanged in excess of the bag limit or possessed illegally constitutes a separate offense.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless another penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in this title, the person, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,500, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(c) (1) Unless another penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in this title any person found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of any provision of this title, is subject to a fine not exceeding $4,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(2) For the purpose of this subsection, a second or subsequent violation is a violation which has occurred within 2 years of any prior violation of this title and which arises out of a separate set of circumstances.

(d) In addition to any administrative penalty provided in this title, violation of any regulation adopted by any unit within the Department pursuant to the provisions of this title is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(e) This section does not apply to a violation of § 10–2C–02 or § 10–424(2) of this title.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-324 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-324
§10–324.
Status: in_force

If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of specific identifying information, that information shall be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public. After a hearing in which a tribunal takes into consideration the health, safety, or liberty of the party or child, the tribunal may order disclosure of information that the tribunal determines to be in the interest of justice.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-704.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704.1
§10–704.
Status: in_force

§10–704.1.

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

(2) “Cogenerator” means a qualifying cogenerator or qualifying small power producer as determined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

(3) “Electricity supplier” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a cogenerator or electricity supplier that is subject to the public service company franchise tax; or

(2) an electricity supplier that, before July 1, 1999, was not an electric company as defined in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article as in effect on June 30, 1999, unless the electricity supplier is an affiliate of such an electric company.

(c) Subject to the limitations in § 8–406(b)(2) of this article, a cogenerator or electricity supplier may claim a credit against the State income tax in the amount of $3 for each ton of Maryland–mined coal that the cogenerator or electricity supplier purchased in the taxable year.

(d) (1) A cogenerator or electricity supplier may only apply the credit against the State income tax for the taxable year in which the credit was earned.

(2) The amount of the credit may not exceed the State income tax for that taxable year.

(3) The total amount of credits approved under this section shall be subject to the limitations in § 8–406(b)(2)(iv), (v), and (vi) of this article.

(e) A cogenerator or electricity supplier shall submit an application in accordance with § 8–406(b)(2)(iii) of this article in order to claim the credit available under this section.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-326 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-326
§10–326.
Status: in_force

(a) Participation by a plaintiff in a proceeding under this subtitle before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the plaintiff in another proceeding.

(b) A plaintiff is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this subtitle.

(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this subtitle committed by a party while present in this State to participate in the proceeding.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-353 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-353
§10–353.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after issuance of a modified child support order, the party obtaining the modification shall file a certified copy of the order with the issuing tribunal that had continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the earlier order, and in each tribunal in which the party knows the earlier order has been registered. A party who obtains the order and fails to file a certified copy is subject to appropriate sanctions by a tribunal in which the issue of failure to file arises, but the failure to file does not affect the validity or enforceability of the modified order of the new tribunal having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-215 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-215
§10–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all or part of proceedings in a contested case shall be transcribed if any party:

(1) requests the transcription; and

(2) pays any required costs.

(b) If a petition for judicial review is filed in circuit court by a Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipient, applicant, or authorized representative, the petitioner may not be charged a fee for the costs of:

(1) the transcription; or

(2) the preparation or delivery of the Office record to the circuit court or to a party.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-113 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-113
§10–113.
Status: in_force

(a) A license authorizes the holder of the license to act as an insurance producer for the kind or subdivision of insurance or combination of kinds or subdivisions of insurance specified in the license.

(b) The holder of a license may not use any name other than the name in which the license is issued or a trade name filed with the Commissioner under this subtitle to engage in any activity for which a license is required, including the execution of any document related to marketing, negotiation, selling, or issuance of insurance.

(c) A license does not create any actual, apparent, or inherent authority in the holder to represent or commit an insurer.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-213 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-213
§10–213.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Venison Donation Grant Program established under this section.

(b) There is a Venison Donation Grant Program in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to defray the costs of butchering and processing deer that are donated to venison donation programs in the State.

(d) Subject to availability of funds appropriated to the Program, a county, a municipal corporation, or an organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply for a grant from the Program for the costs of butchering and processing deer that:

(1) Are hunted in compliance with State hunting laws and regulations;

(2) Are donated to a program administered by the applicant that provides nutritional support or food for low income individuals or the homeless; and

(3) Have a dressed weight of at least 50 pounds.

(e) The Department shall approve applications for grants from the Program on a first–come, first–served basis.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-704.7 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704.7
§10–704.
Status: in_force

§10–704.7.

(a) An individual or a corporation may claim a credit against the income tax for:

(1) wages paid to a qualified employee with a disability; and

(2) (i) child care provided or paid for by a business entity for the children of a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article; or

(ii) transportation provided or paid for by the business entity for a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article.

(b) (1) An organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply the credit under this section:

(i) as a credit against income tax due on unrelated business taxable income as provided under §§ 10–304 and 10–812 of this title; or

(ii) as a credit for the payment to the Comptroller of taxes that the organization:

1. is required to withhold from the wages of employees under § 10–908 of this title; and

2. is required to pay to the Comptroller under § 10–906(a) of this title.

(2) If the credit allowed under this subsection in any taxable year exceeds the sum of the State income tax otherwise payable by the organization for that taxable year and the taxes that the organization has withheld from the wages of employees and is required to pay to the Comptroller under § 10–906(a) of this title for the taxable year, the organization may apply the excess as a credit under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection in succeeding taxable years for the carryforward period provided in § 21–309 of the Education Article.

(3) The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to provide procedures for claiming and applying credits authorized under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-911 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-911
§10–911.
Status: in_force

With respect to any cause of action on which a foreign limited partnership would not otherwise be subject to suit in this State, compliance with this subtitle:

(1) Does not of itself render a foreign limited partnership subject to suit in this State; and

(2) Is not considered as consent by it to be sued in this State.
Md. Code, Education § 10-209 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The University System of Maryland shall provide through its various campuses and programs a continuum of educational services, including undergraduate education, graduate education, professional programs, and research.

(b) The goal of the University System of Maryland is to achieve and sustain national eminence with each component fulfilling a distinct and complementary mission.

(c) The University System of Maryland shall:

(1) Promote excellence at each campus, in accordance with the skills of the faculty, the needs of the region, and the academic programs offered;

(2) Develop a mission for each campus which builds upon the unique strength of the campus and embodies a diversity of programs;

(3) Recruit and retain nationally and internationally prominent and diverse faculty members;

(4) Actively pursue research funding and private support;

(5) Promote economic development by creating a well educated work force through undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, targeted research, education extension services, and technical assistance;

(6) Increase access for economically disadvantaged and minority students;

(7) Stimulate outreach to the community and the State through close relationships with public elementary and secondary schools, business and industry, and governmental agencies;

(8) Encourage collaboration among institutions for the benefit of the students; and

(9) Address and respond to continuing higher education needs in order to maintain an educated work force in the State.

(d) (1) The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland shall appoint a Chancellor who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the Board. The Chancellor and the staff of the Board shall serve as coordinators and system planners for the University System of Maryland.

(2) The Chancellor shall:

(i) Advise the Board of Regents on systemwide policy;

(ii) Conduct systemwide planning;

(iii) Coordinate and arbitrate among the institutions and centers of the University System of Maryland;

(iv) Assist the institutions in achieving performance goals in accordance with the Accountability Reporting Program; and

(v) Provide technical assistance to institutions and centers such as legal and financial services.

(e) Each campus of the University System of Maryland shall have a president who is the chief executive officer of the institution.

(f) The University System of Maryland shall:

(1) Maintain and enhance the University of Maryland, College Park Campus as the State’s flagship campus with programs and faculty nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge;

(2) Admit as freshmen to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus highly qualified students who have academic profiles that suggest exceptional ability;

(3) Provide access to the upper division undergraduate level of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus for students who have excelled in completing lower division study; and

(4) Provide the University of Maryland, College Park Campus with the level of operating funding and facilities necessary to place it among the upper echelon of its peer institutions.

(g) The University System of Maryland shall maintain and enhance a coordinated Higher Education Center for Research and Graduate and Professional Study, in the Baltimore area based on the joint graduate and research programs of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, which is one of the State’s research institutions.

(h) The University System of Maryland may recognize University College as a campus for continuing higher education.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-849 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-849
§10–849.
Status: in_force

(a) The Center shall convey title to a project and release collateral in accordance with this section when the following conditions are met:

(1) (i) the principal of and interest on bonds issued to finance the project, including any refunding bonds, have been fully paid and retired; or

(ii) adequate provision has been made to fully pay and retire the bonds;

(2) all other conditions of the trust agreement have been satisfied; and

(3) the lien of the trust agreement has been released.

(b) On satisfaction of the conditions under subsection (a) of this section, the Center promptly shall execute any deeds, conveyances, releases, and documents and take any other action necessary to convey title to the project to the participating institution and release collateral free of all liens and encumbrances created through the Center.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-455 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-455
§10–455.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Innovation Initiative.

(b) The Initiative consists of the following participating members:

(1) one official of State government not affiliated with Maryland higher education, or the official’s designee, appointed by the Governor;

(2) two individuals from the private sector not affiliated with Maryland higher education with experience in commercializing technology in the State, one appointed by the President of the Senate, and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and

(3) subject to subsection (c) of this section, the following members appointed by the respective universities:

(i) one representative of the Johns Hopkins University;

(ii) one representative of Morgan State University;

(iii) one representative of University of Maryland Baltimore County; and

(iv) two representatives of the University of Maryland, one from the College Park Campus and one from the Baltimore Campus.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, only the universities listed under subsection (b)(3) of this section may qualify for participation in the Initiative.

(2) To qualify for participation in the Initiative, a university shall provide, as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a contribution annually to the Initiative to carry out the purposes set forth under this part.

(3) (i) To qualify for participation in the Initiative, the following universities shall pay an annual contribution of at least $200,000:

1. Johns Hopkins University;

2. University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus; and

3. University of Maryland, College Park Campus.

(ii) To qualify for participation in the Initiative, the following universities shall pay an annual contribution of at least $100,000:

1. Morgan State University; and

2. University of Maryland Baltimore County.

(4) A university listed under subsection (b)(3) of this section may elect to withdraw as a participating member for future years on providing 60 days’ written notice to the Chair or Executive Director of the Initiative.

(d) The participating members of the Initiative shall select a chair from among their members.

(e) A participating member of the Initiative:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Initiative; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget or under the applicable travel regulations of a university if the university reimburses the participating member.

(f) The Initiative may employ staff, including an Executive Director.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-205 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A recognizance ordered by the court under § 10-202 or § 10-204 of this subtitle shall be:

(1) in an amount that the court directs; and

(2) on the conditions that:

(i) if the individual is summoned to appear by the court within the 3-year probationary period, the individual shall appear; and

(ii) the individual shall pay support as ordered by the court.

(b) During the 3-year probationary period, if an individual fails to pay support under the court’s order, the court may proceed to try or sentence the individual.

(c) The court may order that a forfeited recognizance be paid wholly or partly as provided in § 10-202(c) or § 10-204(c) of this subtitle, as appropriate.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2A-02 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2A / Section 10-2A-02
§10–2A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) It is the policy of the State to conserve species of wildlife for human enjoyment, for scientific purposes, and to insure their perpetuation as viable components of their ecosystems;

(2) Species of wildlife and plants normally occurring within the State which may be found to be threatened or endangered within the State should be accorded the protection necessary to maintain and enhance their numbers; and

(3) The State should assist in the protection of species of wildlife and plants which are determined to be “threatened” or “endangered” elsewhere pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 87 Stat. 884, by prohibiting the taking, possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale, or shipment within the State of endangered species and by carefully regulating these activities with regard to the threatened species.

(b) Exceptions to the prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section, for the purpose of enhancing the conservation of these species, may be permitted as set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Subtitle 1 of this title, the governing body of a county may authorize, by law, a payment deferral of county property tax for residential real property occupied as the principal residence of the owner.

(b) An owner is eligible for a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section if the owner or at least 1 of the owners:

(1) has resided in the dwelling for a period of at least 5 consecutive years;

(2) (i) is at least 65 years of age;

(ii) has been found permanently and totally disabled and has qualified for benefits under:

1. the Social Security Act;

2. the Railroad Retirement Act;

3. any federal act for service members; or

4. any federal retirement system; or

(iii) has been found permanently and totally disabled by a county health officer or the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health; and

(3) meets the income eligibility requirements determined under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The governing body of a county that authorizes a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section shall specify:

(1) the amount of the tax that may be deferred, not exceeding the increase in the county property tax from the date the taxpayer elects to defer the payment of the tax;

(2) restrictions on the amount of the real property eligible for a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section, except that the amount of eligible property may not be less than the dwelling and curtilage, as determined by the supervisor;

(3) the duration of the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section;

(4) the rate of interest to be paid on the county property tax payment from the due date without a deferral until the date that the county property tax is paid, except that in Prince George’s County the rate of interest may not exceed 4%;

(5) that any mortgagee or beneficiary under a deed of trust be entitled to receive notice of the deferral and of the amount of tax to be deferred; and

(6) the level of income to determine eligibility for the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) The county property tax that is deferred under this section and any interest specified in the law authorizing the deferral are due when the deferral ends as specified in the law authorizing the deferral.

(e) The governing body of a county that authorizes a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section shall specify the cumulative amount of the deferral and related interest in the taxpayer’s annual property tax bill.

(f) A lien shall attach to the property in the amount of all deferred taxes and interest. The lien shall remain attached until the deferred taxes and interest are paid.

(g) The governing body of a county that authorizes a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section shall authorize the deferral by written agreement. The agreement shall reflect the terms and conditions of the deferral including notice of the lien. The agreement shall be recorded in the land records of the county.

(h) (1) The governing body of Prince George’s County shall establish and promote a countywide public information, awareness, and education campaign on the property tax deferral available under this section.

(2) The campaign under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall disseminate information about the property tax deferral through written notice in the annual property tax bill, publication on the appropriate county websites, posters, and any other medium likely to reach resident taxpayers who may be eligible for the deferral program under this section.

(i) Penalties may not be charged during the period of the deferral on any tax payments deferred under this section.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-302 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit courts, and the Administration, in the context of an affidavit of support, are the tribunals of this State.

(b) The Child Support Administration is the support enforcement agency of this State.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-701 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies if the General Assembly:

(1) abolishes a unit of the State government; or

(2) transfers, wholly or partly, a function or authority of the unit to a successor.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-724 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-724
§10–724.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “aquaculture oyster float” means a device that is:

(1) purchased new;

(2) specifically designed for the purpose of growing oysters at or under an individual homeowner’s pier; and

(3) constructed to be fully buoyant and facilitate the growth of oysters for the width of the pier.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to 100% of the purchase price of aquaculture oyster floats purchased during the taxable year.

(c) (1) For any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) $500; or

(ii) the State income tax imposed for the taxable year calculated before the application of the credits allowed under this section and under §§ 10-701 and 10-701.1 of this subtitle but after the application of any other credit allowed under this subtitle.

(2) The unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-908 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-908
§10–908.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer shall withhold from the wages of an individual the amount indicated in the income tax withholding tables or income tax percentage withholding schedules that the Comptroller prepares.

(b) A payor that is a fiduciary shall withhold from each distribution the amount indicated in the income tax withholding tables or income tax percentage withholding schedules that the Comptroller prepares.

(c) A payor shall withhold the amount from an annuity, sick pay, or retirement distribution that the payee requests.

(d) A payor shall withhold from a payment subject to withholding of winnings derived from wagering:

(1) if the payee is a resident, a rate equal to the sum of 3.0% and the top marginal State income tax rate for individuals under § 10-105(a) of this title, applied to the payment; and

(2) if the payee is a nonresident, a rate equal to the sum of the rate of the tax imposed under § 10-106.1 of this title and the top marginal State income tax rate for individuals under § 10-105(a) of this title, applied to the payment.

(e) The Board of Trustees of the State Retirement and Pension System shall withhold from a payment of a death benefit to a resident payee the sum of:

(1) 4.75% of the payment; and

(2) the county income tax rate applied to the payment.

(f) If a payment to a resident payee is a designated distribution that is an eligible rollover distribution within the meaning of § 3405(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and the payment is subject to mandatory withholding of federal income tax, the payor shall withhold from the payment an amount equal to 7.75% of the payment.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1809 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1809
§10–1809.
Status: in_force

The State’s Attorney of a county shall enforce the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10A-201 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10A / Subtitle 2 / Section 10A-201
§10A–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a reporting agency may not issue a public notice of solicitation for a public–private partnership until a presolicitation report concerning the proposed public–private partnership is submitted to the Comptroller, the State Treasurer, the budget committees, and the Department of Legislative Services, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(ii) A reporting agency may not issue a public notice of solicitation for a public–private partnership for a transportation facilities project, as defined in § 4–101(h) of the Transportation Article, until a presolicitation report concerning the proposed public–private partnership is submitted to the budget committees and the Department of Legislative Services, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(2) (i) The budget committees may not have more than 45 days to review and comment on the presolicitation report submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) 1. If the total value of a proposed public–private partnership reported in the presolicitation report under paragraph (b)(1) of this subsection exceeds $500,000,000, the budget committees may request an additional 15 days to review and comment on the presolicitation report.

2. The request for additional time under this subparagraph shall:

A. be made in writing to the Governor, the Department of Budget and Management, and the reporting agency; and

B. include the reason for the request and any preliminary issues the budget committees have.

(b) (1) A presolicitation report shall:

(i) state the specific policy, operational, and financial reasons for pursuing a public–private partnership;

(ii) identify the anticipated value of the proposed public–private partnership, risks and benefits to the State, and any potential workforce, economic development, or environmental implications;

(iii) evaluate, if relevant and to the extent necessary, the risks and benefits of a public–private partnership, including benefits such as expedited asset delivery, cost savings, risk transfer, net new revenue, state–of–the–art techniques for asset development or operations, efficiency of operations, maintenance via innovative management techniques, and expertise in accessing and organizing the widest range of financial resources;

(iv) include, if relevant and to the extent possible, the following information prepared by the reporting agency, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management:

1. a preliminary analysis on debt affordability;

2. a preliminary summary of the proposed solicitation process; and

3. a statement of intention to use the exemption from the requirements of Division II of this article set forth in § 11–203 of this article;

(v) withhold information deemed confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law, in accordance with § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article, relating to:

1. confidential commercial information;

2. confidential financial information; and

3. trade secrets; and

(vi) be posted online by the reporting agency during the review period in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The online location of the presolicitation report shall be:

(i) on the website of the reporting agency; or

(ii) on the website of the specific project if one has been established.

(3) The reporting agency shall include in the Maryland Register a brief synopsis of, and a link to, the presolicitation report.

(c) (1) After the budget committees’ review and comment period on the presolicitation report and before issuing a public notice of solicitation, a reporting agency shall seek the official designation by the Board of Public Works of the public infrastructure asset as a public–private partnership and approval of the solicitation method.

(2) The request for official designation and approval shall:

(i) include a copy of the presolicitation report required under subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) describe the process for soliciting, evaluating, selecting, and awarding the public–private partnership;

(iii) include a preliminary solicitation schedule;

(iv) outline the organization and contents of the public notice of solicitation;

(v) provide a summary of the key terms of the proposed public–private partnership agreement; and

(vi) include any other information or requests determined to be relevant by the reporting agency.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-409 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-409
§10–409.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before February 1 each year, a transportation network company shall report to the Commission the following information in an aggregated format for the prior year:

(1) the average fare collected from passengers in the State;

(2) the total time driven by operators while providing in–State transportation network services for the transportation network company; and

(3) the total amount earned by operators for providing in–State transportation network services for the transportation network company.

(b) Any information obtained by the Commission under this section that is not otherwise publicly available:

(1) is considered:

(i) a trade secret; and

(ii) confidential and proprietary information; and

(2) is not subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act.

(c) The report required under subsection (a) of this section may be made available to the General Assembly on request, provided that the report remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-130 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-130
§10–130.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Adopting authority” means the individual or entity charged under law with adopting regulations for a unit.

(c) “Committee” means the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review.

(d) “Evaluation report” means the document prepared by a unit of State government in accordance with this part that results from the unit’s review of its regulations.

(e) “Regulation” has the meaning stated in § 10–101(g) of this subtitle and is limited to those regulations in effect at the time any action is required or taken under this part.

(f) “Stakeholder” means a person that has an interest in or is impacted by an existing regulation.

(g) “Unit” means each unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is authorized by law to adopt regulations.

(h) “Work plan” means a unit’s proposal for the evaluation of its regulations.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4A-26 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-26
§10–4A–26.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to a service that the Corporation obtains that is related to the investment, management, analysis, purchase, or sale of an asset of the Corporation in a transaction authorized under this subtitle.

(b) The Corporation is subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article for services related to the investment, management, analysis, purchase, or sale of assets of the Corporation in any transaction authorized under this subtitle.

(c) Section 10–305 of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to the sale, lease, transfer, exchange, or other disposition of real or personal property, including a share of stock in a business entity, that the Corporation acquires in a transaction authorized under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-496 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-496
§10–496.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not maintain or operate a facility offering continuing care without having obtained an initial or renewal certificate of registration.

(b) A person may not disseminate prohibited advertising or promotional materials.

(c) A person may not provide false registration information to the Department.

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

(2) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-408.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-408.1
§10–408.
Status: in_force

§10–408.1.

(a) (1) A person, while trapping or attempting to trap animals, may not place, set, maintain, or operate any snares, body–gripping, or leghold traps within 150 yards of a permanent human residence.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) State and federal wetlands;

(ii) Private wetlands as designated by the Department;

(iii) Land which qualifies for agricultural assessments, as provided under § 8–209 of the Tax – Property Article, and timberland and lands used for reforestation;

(iv) Except in Howard and Harford counties, owners and lessees of any privately owned land; and

(v) Owners and lessees of any privately owned land in Howard and Harford counties as long as a trap described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is not within 150 yards of the permanent residence of another person.

(3) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) The use of body–gripping traps with a jaw spread of less than 6 inches that are placed, maintained, and operated completely submerged in water; or

(ii) The use of snap–type traps used to catch rats and mice.

(b) (1) A person who is not required to be licensed or permitted under this title shall obtain a free Department identification number from the electronic system under § 1–403 of this article before using a snare, a trap, or another similar device to capture wildlife.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who uses a snare, a trap, or another similar device to capture wildlife must ensure the person’s Department identification number is stamped on the device or on a metal tag affixed to the device.

(ii) The Department may waive the identification requirement under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph if the device is used only on private property that is owned or rented by the person placing the device.

(3) A person who finds a snare, a trap, or another similar device that does not meet the identification requirements of this subsection may report the device to the Department or the Natural Resources Police Force.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-209 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-209
§10–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may, by law, establish an installment payment program for taxes in arrears on any residential property.

(b) Any fee or charge of any kind that is included on a property tax bill may be paid through the installment payment program authorized under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) If a person is in compliance with the terms of an installment payment program under this section, the collector may not take action under Title 14, Subtitle 8 of this article to collect any property taxes in arrears that are included in the installment payment program.

(2) A person is not in compliance with the terms of an installment payment program if the person fails to make a payment for a period of 90 days after the date the payment is due, or a longer period determined by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation.

(3) If a person is not in compliance with the terms of an installment payment program, the collector may:

(i) terminate the person’s enrollment in the installment payment program; and

(ii) take action under Title 14, Subtitle 8 of this article to collect the property taxes in arrears that were included in the installment payment program.

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

(1) any additional eligibility criteria for an installment payment program under this section;

(2) the process for enrolling in an installment payment program;

(3) the frequency and due dates of installment payments; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-111.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-111.1
§10–111.
Status: reserved

§10–111.1.

(a) (1) Prior to the expiration of any period of review granted to or reserved by the Committee pursuant to § 10-111(a) of this subtitle, the Committee, by a majority vote, may oppose the adoption of any proposed regulation.

(2) Unless waived by both of the presiding officers, at least 2 weeks prior to acting pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of this section with respect to any proposed regulation, the Committee shall notify the presiding officers who shall notify the appropriate standing committees that the special procedure established by this section may be exercised.

(b) In its review of a proposed regulation pursuant to this section, the factors the Committee shall consider shall include whether the regulation:

(1) is in conformity with the statutory authority of the promulgating unit; and

(2) reasonably complies with the legislative intent of the statute under which the regulation was promulgated.

(c) (1) Within 5 working days after the Committee votes to oppose the adoption of a proposed regulation, it shall provide written notice to the Governor and the promulgating unit of its action.

(2) Upon receipt of such notice, and with written notice to the Committee and as otherwise required by law, the promulgating unit may:

(i) withdraw the regulation;

(ii) modify the regulation, but only in accordance with § 10-113 of this subtitle; or

(iii) submit the regulation to the Governor with a statement of the justification for the unit’s refusal to withdraw or modify the regulation.

(3) Following the receipt of notice under paragraph (2)(iii) above, the Governor may consult with the Committee and the unit in an effort to resolve the conflict. After written notice has been provided to the presiding officers and to the Committee, the Governor may:

(i) instruct the unit to withdraw the regulation;

(ii) instruct the unit to modify the regulation, but only in accordance with § 10-113 of this subtitle; or

(iii) approve the adoption of the regulation.

(d) A proposed regulation opposed by the Committee pursuant to this section may not be adopted, and is not effective unless approved, by the Governor pursuant to subsection (c)(3) of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4A-21 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-21
§10–4A–21.
Status: in_force

Investment returns resulting from the qualified investments made under the Program by the Enterprise Fund or the Financing Authority shall be used to make additional qualified investments in qualified businesses by the Enterprise Fund or the Financing Authority.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-901 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901
§10–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Local long–term care ombudsman entity” means an entity designated by the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman to assist in carrying out the duties of the Program.

(c) “Long–term care facility” means:

(1) a nursing facility, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article; or

(2) an assisted living program, as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.

(d) “Office” means the Office of the Long–Term Care Ombudsman established under this subtitle.

(e) “Ombudsman” means:

(1) the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman; and

(2) any individual, whether a paid employee or a volunteer, who is designated by the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman as an ombudsman.

(f) “Program” means the Long–Term Care Ombudsman Program established under this subtitle.

(g) “Resident” means a resident of a long–term care facility located in the State.

(h) “State Long–Term Care Ombudsman” means the individual selected by the Secretary under § 10–903 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-801 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-801
§10–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Public communication” means any inquiry, request, or complaint made by the public.

(c) “Unit” means each unit in the Executive Branch of the State government.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-2003 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 20 / Section 10-2003
§10–2003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Farms and Families Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) Match purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits at participating farmers markets and farm stands;

(2) Support nonprofit farmers markets to implement the Program by providing logistical and marketing support to increase the use of federal nutrition programs at these farmers markets; and

(3) Support nonprofit organizations and other responsible persons to implement the Program in partnership with one or more participating local farmers markets.

(c) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(f) (1) In accordance with this subsection, the Department may use the Fund for either one or both of the following purposes:

(i) To implement, in whole or in part, the Program within the Department; and

(ii) To provide funds to a qualified nonprofit organization or other responsible person to implement, in whole or in part, the Program.

(2) A qualified nonprofit organization or other person that receives funds under this section:

(i) Shall distribute at least 60% of the money it receives directly to participating farmers markets as funding for local market access coordinators and matching dollars for purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits; and

(ii) May not use more than 40% of the money it receives for Program development, promotion and outreach, farmers market training and capacity building, technical assistance, program data collection, evaluation, administration, and reporting.

(g) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Fund as follows:

(i) For fiscal years 2021 through 2023, $100,000; and

(ii) For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $300,000.

(2) The appropriation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in addition to, and may not supplant, any funding appropriated to the Agriculture and Seafood Marketing Program in the Department.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-612 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-612
§10–612.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who owns, possesses, or has custody of a domestic animal may not drop or leave the animal on a road, in a public place, or on private property with the intent to abandon the animal.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-206 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-206
§10–206.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

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

(1) with the advice and recommendation of the Commission on Aging:

(i) a description of the senior citizen activities centers in each county;

(ii) the allocation and use of funds made available for senior citizen activities centers;

(iii) the results of any studies; and

(iv) any recommendations for legislation; and

(2) information regarding the operation and performance of accessible housing services counseling provided by the Aging and Disability Resource Center Program.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1407 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1407
§10–1407.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by regulations adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Organic Food Production Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq., the record custodian shall deny access to any business-related information concerning any person regulated under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4A-07 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-07
§10–4A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, an investigative or law enforcement officer obtaining the contents of communications, records, or other information under § 10-4A-03, § 10-4A-04, or § 10-4A-05 of this subtitle shall pay to the person or entity assembling or providing the information a fee for reimbursement for costs that are reasonably necessary and that have been directly incurred in searching for, assembling, reproducing, or otherwise providing the information. Reimbursable costs shall include any costs due to necessary disruption of normal operations of any electronic communication service or remote computing service in which the information may be stored.

(b) The amount of the fee authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall be mutually agreed upon by the investigative or law enforcement officer and the person or entity providing the information, or, in the absence of agreement, shall be determined by the court which issued the order for production of the information or the court in which a criminal prosecution relating to the information would be brought, if no court order was issued for production of the information.

(c) The requirement of subsection (a) of this section does not apply with respect to records or other information maintained by a communications common carrier that relate to telephone toll records and telephone listings obtained under § 10-4A-04 of this subtitle. The court may, however, order a payment described in subsection (a) of this section if the court determines the information required is unusually voluminous in nature or otherwise caused an undue burden on the provider.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the City without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(3) § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(4) § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);

(5) § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);

(6) § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);

(7) § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);

(8) § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);

(9) § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);

(10) § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);

(11) § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);

(12) § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);

(13) § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);

(14) § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);

(15) § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(16) § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the City.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-424 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-424
§10–424.
Status: in_force

The Board may award financial assistance to:

(1) a local government;

(2) an agency, instrumentality, or nonprofit corporation that the local government designates;

(3) a public or private college or university;

(4) the Maryland Economic Development Corporation; or

(5) a nonprofit entity operating an incubator in the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, this subtitle applies to:

(1) each unit in the Executive Branch of the State government; and

(2) each unit that:

(i) is created by public general law; and

(ii) operates in at least 2 counties.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a unit in the Legislative Branch of the State government;

(2) a unit in the Judicial Branch of the State government;

(3) a board of license commissioners;

(4) the Rural Maryland Council; or

(5) the Military Department.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Before trial and with the written consent of the accused individual, or on conviction of the individual under § 10-203 of this subtitle, instead of or in addition to imposing a penalty under § 10-203 of this subtitle, the court may:

(1) order the individual to pay child support periodically in a certain amount for 3 years, or, if there is an agreement with respect to support of the child, order the individual to make payments as provided in the agreement; and

(2) place the individual on probation on the individual’s entering into a recognizance.

(b) In passing the order, the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the accused individual.

(c) The accused individual shall make the payments:

(1) to the person who has custody of the minor child, through the appropriate support enforcement agency; or

(2) if there is an agreement with respect to support of the child, to the recipient designated in the agreement.

(d) The court may modify the order as circumstances require.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-215 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-215
§10–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on a motion filed as required by rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland, a court may grant special admission to practice law in a particular case to an individual who is:

(1) admitted to the bar of another state; and

(2) employed by a party in the case before:

(i) a court or other unit of the State government; or

(ii) a unit of a political subdivision of the State.

(b) A special admission to practice law may be granted only:

(1) by the court hearing the case for which an individual requests the special admission; or

(2) if the case is before a unit other than a court, by:

(i) the circuit court for the county where the unit has its principal office; or

(ii) any circuit court to which the case may be appealed.

(c) An individual may practice law under this section only in connection with the case for which the special admission is granted.

(d) An individual who practices law under this section is subject to disciplinary proceedings as the Maryland Rules provide.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-204.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204.1
§10–204.
Status: in_force

§10–204.1.

(a) Notwithstanding Subtitle 1 of this title, the governing body of Montgomery County may authorize, by law, a payment deferral of the county property tax for residential real property occupied as the principal residence of the owner.

(b) An owner is eligible for a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section if the owner or at least 1 of the owners:

(1) has resided in the dwelling for a period of at least 5 consecutive years; and

(2) meets the income eligibility requirements determined under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The governing body of Montgomery County shall specify:

(1) the amount of the tax that may be deferred, not exceeding the increase in the county property tax from the date the taxpayer elects to defer the payment of the tax;

(2) restrictions on the amount of the real property eligible for a payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section, except that the amount of eligible property may not be less than the dwelling and curtilage, as determined by the supervisor;

(3) the duration of the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section;

(4) the rate of interest to be paid on the county property tax payment from the due date without a deferral until the date that the county property tax is paid;

(5) that any mortgagee or beneficiary under a deed of trust be entitled to receive notice of the deferral and of the amount of tax to be deferred; and

(6) the level of income to determine eligibility for the payment deferral under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) The county property tax that is deferred under this section and any interest specified in subsection (c)(4) of this section are due when the deferral ends as specified in subsection (c)(3) of this section or immediately upon transfer of ownership of the property for which the property tax has been deferred.

(e) The governing body of Montgomery County shall specify the cumulative amount of the deferral and related interest in the taxpayer’s annual property tax bill.

(f) A lien shall attach to the property in the amount of all deferred taxes and interest. The lien shall remain attached until the deferred taxes and interest are paid.

(g) The governing body of Montgomery County shall authorize the deferral by written agreement. The agreement shall reflect the terms and conditions of the deferral, including notice of the lien. The agreement shall be recorded in the land records of the county.

(h) Penalties may not be charged during the period of the deferral on any tax payments deferred under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1502
§10–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide reimbursement for costs associated with educating, training, certifying, recruiting, placing, and retaining behavioral health professionals and paraprofessionals.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund shall consist of:

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

(2) Interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for carrying out the purpose of the Fund.

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

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

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

(i) Money expended from the Fund for carrying out the purpose of the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for carrying out the purpose of the Fund.

(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(1) The General Fund of the State; or

(2) Any other special fund of the State.

(k) The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-605 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-605
§10–605.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided in the partnership agreement, a partner, regardless of the nature of his contribution, has no right to demand and receive any distribution from a limited partnership in any form other than cash.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-813 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-813
§10–813.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall compensate case managers or other appropriate community mental health providers for conducting initial assessments of incarcerated individuals who are:

(1) Identified by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services as having a serious mental illness; and

(2) Expected to be within 3 months of release.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-406 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-406
§10–406.
Status: in_force

(a) If five members of the Board are present, the concurring vote of at least four members is necessary to:

(1) reverse any order, requirement, or decision of an administrative officer or unit;

(2) decide in favor of the applicant on any matter on which the Board is required to act under a local law; or

(3) effect any variation in a local law.

(b) If four members of the Board are present, the concurring vote of at least three members is necessary to take any action under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-608.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-608.1
§10–608.
Status: in_force

§10–608.1.

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

(2) “Enclosure” means a structure used for confinement, including a wire cage or an item traditionally used for another purpose such as a water tank or plastic barrel, that:

(i) is used to provide long–term housing for one adult rooster; and

(ii) prevents interaction with other roosters.

(3) “Property” means:

(i) a parcel of land; or

(ii) a combination of parcels of land operating as a single unit.

(4) “Rooster” means a male chicken that:

(i) is at least 6 months old;

(ii) has fully developed an adult plumage; or

(iii) is capable of crowing.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) commercial poultry producers, as defined in § 8–704.2 of the Agriculture Article;

(2) a public school or nonpublic school that receives State funds;

(3) a government–operated animal shelter;

(4) an animal welfare organization, as defined in § 19–701 of the Business Regulation Article;

(5) a member of a 4–H or Future Farmers of America program if, on request of an animal control officer, an officer of a county humane society, or a police officer, the member provides in writing proof of:

(i) membership in a 4–H or Future Farmers of America program; and

(ii) authorization from the county in which the roosters are located that specifies:

1. the reason for keeping roosters on a property;

2. the number of roosters that may be kept;

3. the breed of each rooster that may be kept;

4. the duration of time each rooster may be kept; and

5. the address of the property where each rooster may be kept; or

(6) a person if, on request of an animal control officer, an officer of a county humane society, or a police officer, the person provides in writing proof that the person kept more adult hens than roosters within the immediately preceding 6–month period.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2027, a person who keeps roosters that are maintained individually may not keep a rooster movement–constrained through the use of an enclosure or tether.

(d) (1) This section does not affect the authority of a county, municipality, or unit of local government to enact and enforce standards or requirements related to roosters that are more stringent than the requirements of this section.

(2) This section does not limit or supersede any other county, municipal, or State law, rule, or regulation that provides more stringent requirements regarding the keeping of roosters.

(e) (1) A violation of this section is a civil offense.

(2) A person who violates this section is subject to:

(i) for a first offense, a warning;

(ii) for a second offense, a civil penalty of up to $500 per rooster; and

(iii) for a third or subsequent offense, a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per rooster.

(3) This section may be enforced by:

(i) any State or local law enforcement officer; or

(ii) a local animal control authority for the jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, this title applies to all employees in the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-509 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-509
§10–509.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Custom Home Protection Act.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-314 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-314
§10–314.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may:

(1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) adopt a seal;

(4) maintain an office at a place it designates;

(5) issue bonds in accordance with this subtitle;

(6) accept a grant, loan, or other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to the provisions of this subtitle;

(7) charge to and equitably allocate among participating institutions the administrative costs and expenses of carrying out this subtitle; and

(8) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.

(b) (1) A health care institution may not use any money received from a bond issued by the Authority to match any State loan or grant that is available for improvement of a health care institution.

(2) The Authority shall comply with the terms and conditions of assistance received in accordance with subsection (a)(6) of this section.

(c) The Authority may delegate to a member or officer a power granted to the Authority by this subtitle, including the power to execute a bond, certificate, deed, lease, mortgage, agreement, or other document or instrument.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-805 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-805
§10–805.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department, in order to protect and propagate wildlife, may establish and maintain State wildlife refuges where wildlife may not be hunted, disturbed, or molested at any time. Upon the consent of the Governor and the superintendent in charge of any area of federally owned or State–owned land or water, the Department may locate a State wildlife refuge on any State–owned or federally owned forest, land, or water.

(b) The boundaries of each wildlife refuge shall be clearly marked. At each refuge a notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place informing the public the area of land or water is a “State Wildlife Refuge – Hunting Is Unlawful”, and other information or regulations the Department considers advisable.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-308 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall license an applicant who meets the requirements of this title for that license.

(b) (1) The Board shall maintain an electronic roster of each individual licensed by the Board.

(2) The roster shall be available for the purpose of electronically verifying licensure through the Board’s website or a mobile application issued by the Board.

(3) Individuals without access to the Board’s website or the mobile application may contact the Board to verify a license.

(c) Licensees shall present evidence of licensure to:

(1) An employer as part of the employment process; and

(2) A client at the request of the client or the client’s designated decision maker.

(d) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 10–302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

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

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not license an applicant if the criminal history record information required under § 10–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

A person ceases to be a general partner of a limited partnership upon the happening of any of the following events:

(1) The person’s withdrawal from the limited partnership as provided in § 10-602 of this title;

(2) The person’s removal as a general partner in accordance with the partnership agreement;

(3) Unless otherwise provided in the partnership agreement or with the consent of all partners, the person’s:

(i) Making an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(ii) Filing a voluntary petition in bankruptcy;

(iii) Being adjudged bankrupt or insolvent or having entered against him an order of relief in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding;

(iv) Filing a petition or answer seeking for himself any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any statute, law, or regulation;

(v) Filing an answer or other pleading admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against him in any proceeding of this nature; or

(vi) Seeking, consenting to, or acquiescing in, the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or liquidation of the general partner or of all or any substantial part of his properties;

(4) Unless otherwise provided in the partnership agreement or with the consent of all partners, the continuation of any proceeding against him seeking reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any statute, law, or regulation, for 120 days after the commencement thereof or the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or liquidator for the general partner or all or any substantial part of his properties without his agreement or acquiescence, which appointment is not vacated or stayed for 120 days or, if the appointment is stayed, for 120 days after the expiration of the stay during which period the appointment is not vacated;

(5) In the case of a general partner who is an individual, the individual’s:

(i) Death; or

(ii) Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction as incompetent to manage his person or his property;

(6) In the case of a general partner who is acting as a general partner by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, the termination of the trust (but not merely the substitution of a new trustee);

(7) In the case of a general partner that is a separate partnership or limited partnership, the dissolution and commencement of winding up of the separate partnership or limited partnership;

(8) In the case of a general partner that is a corporation, the dissolution of the corporation or the revocation of its charter; or

(9) In the case of a general partner that is an estate, the distribution by the fiduciary of the estate’s entire interest in the partnership.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-703 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-703
§10–703.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to single family residential real property in Anne Arundel County improved by four or fewer single family units.

(b) All contracts of sale for residential real property shall contain the following notice:

“The buyer fully understands that in order to become more fully informed of the current and future land–use plans, facility plans, public works plans, school plans, or other plans affecting the property or area, the buyer should consult the appropriate county agency or county Internet website for information regarding these plans.”

(c) All local laws requiring disclosure to home buyers of information substantially similar to subsection (b) of this section prevail over the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-906 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-906
§10–906.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring to establish and operate a regulated shooting ground shall first obtain a permit from the Department.

(b) (1) The Department may issue a regulated shooting ground permit on payment of a reasonable fee and after determining that the establishment and operation of it does not conflict with any reasonable prior public interest.

(2) The Department may not issue a new permit for a regulated shooting ground to an existing permit holder unless the report required under subsection (c)(2) of this section has been filed.

(3) (i) As part of the application for a regulated shooting ground permit, a person may apply to the Department for authorization to allow hunting on Sunday as provided under § 10–410(a)(10) of this title.

(ii) The Department shall ensure that all requirements and conditions of applicable law and regulations are met and that issuance of the authorization will not have an adverse impact on the conservation of native game species or to the public interest.

(c) (1) The Department, by regulation, shall govern and prescribe the size of the area, the method of hunting, the open and closed seasons, the release, possession, and use of propagated wildlife, and any reports the Department deems necessary.

(2) The Department shall require each person holding a regulated shooting ground permit to file a report with the Department, on forms provided by the Department, by April 30 of each year for the most recently concluded hunting season. The report shall include:

(i) The number and species of captive raised birds that have been released, killed, or recaptured on the regulated shooting ground each day;

(ii) The number and species of all wild waterfowl that have been killed on the regulated shooting ground excluding any of the captive raised birds listed in item (i) of this paragraph;

(iii) An estimate of how many captive raised birds by species were released and not captured; and

(iv) Any outbreaks of avian influenza or other diseases in the captive raised birds raised, released, or captured on the regulated shooting ground.

(3) The permittee shall maintain records of the number and species of captive raised birds purchased, the date on which they were purchased, and the name and address from whom they were purchased. These records shall be retained for 12 months from the date of the transaction.

(4) The permittee shall report unusual death or sickness of captive raised birds immediately to the nearest Maryland Department of Agriculture animal health laboratory, and transport dead and sick captive raised birds to the nearest Maryland Department of Agriculture animal health laboratory for diagnostic examination.

(5) The permittee shall allow the Department or the Department’s representative to inspect:

(i) Those records required to be maintained under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection; and

(ii) All hatcheries, equipment, and facilities used for rearing and holding captive raised birds.

(6) The permittee shall allow the Department or the Department’s representative to:

(i) Collect environmental samples from all hatching, rearing, and holding facilities;

(ii) Culture or biochemical test these samples for the presence of avian diseases; and

(iii) Test a sample of captive raised birds from the permittee’s flock. The permittee shall provide the Department captive raised birds for testing at no cost to the Department as the Department deems necessary.

(d) (1) Any person desiring to hunt on any regulated shooting ground shall first obtain a special license. However, a person holding a resident or nonresident hunter’s license may not be required to obtain the license prescribed by this section.

(2) The license shall bear the signature of the Secretary and shall be countersigned by the issuing agent who at the same time shall fill out a stub attached to the license with the name and address of the licensee. The agent then shall detach the stub and mail it to the Secretary the first day of each month. The agent shall retain 50 cents as compensation for issuing each license. The agent shall deliver the properly executed license to the applicant in person or by mail without further cost. The licensee shall insert the licensee’s name in ink on the license at the time of purchase.

(3) The Department shall charge a reasonable fee for the purchase of a special license.

(4) The license shall expire on June 30 after the date of issuance.

(5) The license is not transferable and if used or presented by any person other than the person to whom it was issued, the license shall be confiscated by the Secretary, any Natural Resources police officer, or any law enforcement officer.

(e) Terminated.

(f) (1) For the purposes of this subsection a second or subsequent conviction is a violation that has occurred within 2 years and that arises out of a separate set of circumstances.

(2) In addition to any other penalty provided by the provisions of this title, if a person who holds a permit to establish and operate a regulated shooting ground under this section or any other guest of that person is convicted of violating on the premises of the regulated shooting ground a provision of State or federal law or regulation that establishes daily or seasonal bag limits, prohibits baiting, or prohibits the hunting of wetland game birds on a regulated shooting ground by the use or aid of live birds as decoys, the Secretary shall suspend the permit:

(i) For the first conviction, for the following permit year; and

(ii) For the second or subsequent conviction, for the following 2 permit years.

(g) If a regulated shooting ground permit is suspended, a new permit may not be issued for that regulated shooting ground, regardless of who applies, until the period of suspension ends.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-321.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-321.1
§10–321.
Status: in_force

§10–321.1. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 213 OF 2019 **

A person may not sell hydrogen as motor fuel in the State if the hydrogen was produced by natural gas reforming.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1103 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1103
§10–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Community Investment Corporation.

(b) The Corporation is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-2001 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 20 / Section 10-2001
§10–2001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “FMNP” means the federal Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

(c) “Fund” means the Maryland Farms and Families Fund.

(d) “Program” means the Maryland Farms and Families Program.

(e) “SNAP” means the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

(f) “WIC” means the federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-802 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-802
§10–802.
Status: in_force

Where two or more beneficiaries are designated to take successively because of survivorship under another person’s disposition of property and there is not sufficient evidence that these beneficiaries have died other than simultaneously, the property disposed of shall be divided into as many equal portions as there are successive beneficiaries, and these portions shall be distributed to those who would have taken in the event that each designated beneficiary had survived.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-524 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-524
§10–524.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act to the circuit court for the county where the private group home is located or planned.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-303 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-303
§10–303.
Status: reserved

(a) Under the supervision of a chief judge, an election judge shall:

(1) carry out the tasks assigned by the local board, including those set forth in any election judge instruction manual developed in accordance with § 10–206 of this title, during the period of time that begins before the election through the close of the polls and the return of materials to the local board; and

(2) take measures throughout election day to ensure that:

(i) each voter’s right to cast a ballot in privacy is maintained;

(ii) the integrity of the voting process is preserved;

(iii) the accuracy of the counting process is protected;

(iv) order in the polling place is maintained; and

(v) all election laws are observed.

(b) While serving as an election judge on an election day, an election judge shall wear a badge that:

(1) is in plain view;

(2) identifies the person as an election judge; and

(3) identifies the person by name and by the ward and precinct or election district for which the person is an election judge.

(c) An election judge shall:

(1) keep the peace; and

(2) order the arrest of any person who:

(i) breaches the peace;

(ii) breaches any provision of this article; or

(iii) interferes with the work of the judges in conducting the election and carrying out their assigned tasks.

(d) (1) An election judge shall protect a challenger or watcher in the exercise of the rights of a challenger or watcher as provided in § 10-311 of this subtitle.

(2) (i) An election judge is not required to admit a challenger or watcher to a polling place before the polls open if the challenger or watcher was not present at the polling place at least one-half hour before its opening.

(ii) An election judge may require challengers and watchers to leave a polling place before it opens if a majority of the election judges present agrees that the presence of the challengers and watchers will prevent the timely opening of the polling place.

(3) An election judge shall designate reasonable times for challengers and watchers to examine polling lists.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-803 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-803
§10–803.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is admitted voluntarily to a facility, on an informal request, may leave the facility at any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., unless the admission status of the individual has been changed to an involuntary admission.

(b) (1) An individual who has been admitted voluntarily, under a formal written application, may not be held for more than 3 days after the individual asks for release, unless the admission status of the individual has been changed to an involuntary admission.

(2) If the admission status of the individual is changed from a voluntary to an involuntary admission, the facility shall notify the Mental Health Division in the Office of the Public Defender, by e–mail or facsimile, of the involuntary admission within 24 hours after the change in admission status is made.

(c) A minor who has been admitted voluntarily, on the application of a parent or guardian of the minor, may not be held for more than 3 days after the applicant for the admission asks for release, unless the admission status of the minor has been changed to an involuntary admission.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-221 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-221
§10–221.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out this subtitle and to establish, operate, and maintain the criminal justice information system:

(1) the Secretary shall adopt regulations consistent with this subtitle for:

(i) units in the Executive Branch of government; and

(ii) criminal justice units that are not in the Judicial Branch of government; and

(2) the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland under Article IV, § 18 of the Maryland Constitution shall adopt rules consistent with this subtitle for the Judicial Branch of government.

(b) Subject to Title 3.5, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the regulations adopted by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1) of this section and the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall:

(1) regulate the collection, reporting, and dissemination of criminal history record information by a court and criminal justice units;

(2) ensure the security of the criminal justice information system and criminal history record information reported to and collected from it;

(3) regulate the dissemination of criminal history record information in accordance with Subtitle 1 of this title and this subtitle;

(4) regulate the procedures for inspecting and challenging criminal history record information;

(5) regulate the auditing of criminal justice units to ensure that criminal history record information is:

(i) accurate and complete; and

(ii) collected, reported, and disseminated in accordance with Subtitle 1 of this title and this subtitle;

(6) regulate the development and content of agreements between the Central Repository and criminal justice units and noncriminal justice units; and

(7) regulate the development of a fee schedule and provide for the collection of the fees for obtaining criminal history record information for other than criminal justice purposes.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1122 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1122
§10–1122.
Status: in_force

(a) The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit:

(1) at any time by the State; and

(2) each year by an independent auditor, including an annual financial statement under generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) The Corporation shall conduct an independent assessment of the Board and the Corporation every 5 years.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10A-101 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10A / Subtitle 1 / Section 10A-101
§10A–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Budget committees” means the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the House Appropriations Committee.

(c) “Private entity” means an individual, a corporation, a general or limited partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, a statutory trust, a public benefit corporation, a nonprofit entity, or another business entity.

(d) (1) “Public infrastructure asset” means a capital facility or structure, including systems and equipment related to the facility or structure intended for public use.

(2) “Public infrastructure asset” includes blue infrastructure and green infrastructure, as defined in § 9–1601 of the Environment Article.

(e) “Public notice of solicitation” includes a request for qualifications, a request for expressions of interest, a request for proposals, or any combination thereof.

(f) (1) “Public–private partnership” means a method for delivering public infrastructure assets using a long–term, performance–based agreement between a reporting agency and a private entity where appropriate risks and benefits can be allocated in a cost–effective manner between the contractual partners in which:

(i) a private entity performs functions normally undertaken by the government, but the reporting agency remains ultimately accountable for the public infrastructure asset and its public function; and

(ii) the State may retain ownership in the public infrastructure asset and the private entity may be given additional decision–making rights in determining how the asset is financed, developed, constructed, operated, and maintained over its life cycle.

(2) “Public–private partnership” does not include:

(i) a short–term operating space lease entered into in the ordinary course of business by a unit of State government and a private entity and approved under § 4–321 or § 12–204 of this article;

(ii) a procurement governed by Division II of this article;

(iii) public–private partnership agreements entered into by the University System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, or Baltimore City Community College, where no State funds are used to fund or finance any portion of a capital project; or

(iv) a revenue–producing transportation facility under 21.01.03.03B.(1)(d) of the Code of Maryland Regulations that is not a public–private partnership as defined under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g) “Reporting agency” means:

(1) the Department of General Services;

(2) the Maryland Department of Transportation, for public infrastructure assets of any of its modal administrations;

(3) the Maryland Transportation Authority;

(4) the University System of Maryland;

(5) Morgan State University;

(6) St. Mary’s College of Maryland; and

(7) the Baltimore City Community College.

(h) “Responsibility determination” means the determination by a reporting agency that a private entity that responds to a solicitation for a public–private partnership:

(1) has the capacity in all respects to perform fully the requirements of a public–private partnership agreement; and

(2) possesses the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Gender identity” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the State Government Article.

(c) “Homeless” means:

(1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or

(2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:

(i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or

(ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

(d) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-319 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-319
§10–319.
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer shall disburse money from the Fund only on a voucher that is signed by the Director for the Fund.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-901.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901.1
§10–901.
Status: in_force

§10–901.1.

(a) A community mental health services program shall submit annually financial statements and salary information in accordance with the Department’s regulations.

(b) The Administration may impose a penalty not exceeding $500 per day per violation for each day a violation occurs on a licensee that fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-118 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-118
§10–118.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a person licensed as an alcoholic beverages licensee under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article who possesses a keg in the course of that person’s business, a person may not knowingly:

(1) possess a keg that has not been registered under or does not have a registration form affixed to it as required by § 5–303 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; or

(2) remove, alter, or obliterate, or allow to be removed, altered, or obliterated, a registration form that is affixed to a keg.

(b) A person may not allow an individual under the age of 21 years to consume any of the contents of a keg purchased by that person.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-707 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-707
§10–707.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may claim a credit against the State income tax for a taxable year in the amount specified in subsection (b) of this section for property tax paid in that taxable year for owner-occupied, residential real property that is granted a property tax credit under § 9-317(e), § 9-318(d), or § 9-326 of the Tax - Property Article.

(b) The credit shall equal the amount of the property tax credit granted for property tax paid under § 9-317(e), § 9-318(d), or § 9-326 of the Tax - Property Article.

(c) If the credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the State income tax for that taxable year, calculated before application of the credits under this section and §§ 10-701 and 10-701.1 of this subtitle, but after application of the other credits allowable under this subtitle, the excess of the credit shall be refunded.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-311 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-311
§10–311.
Status: in_force

If any person, convicted of violating § 10-306 of this subtitle under any penalty provided in this title, presents the person’s hunter’s license to the court within five days after the person’s conviction, the court, if it determines that the person held the license prior to the person’s arrest and that the violation was due to inadvertence, may reduce by one-half any penalty originally imposed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is an Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund.

(2) The Fund is an instrumentality of the State.

(b) On and after October 1, 2013, the Company, and not the Fund, shall serve as the workers’ compensation insurer of last resort for workers’ compensation insurance.

(c) On and after October 1, 2013, the Fund:

(1) shall continue to exist; but

(2) may not issue new policies or otherwise engage in the business of insurance.

(d) (1) On and after October 1, 2013, the Fund shall be the third party administrator for the State’s Self–Insured Workers’ Compensation Program for State Employees under a contract with the State.

(2) At least once every 5 years, the Commissioner shall:

(i) review the State’s Self–Insured Workers’ Compensation Program for State Employees, as administered by the Fund, to determine whether the State is receiving effective administrative services at a reasonable cost; and

(ii) submit a report to the State Treasurer on the findings of the review.

(e) (1) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, in the operation of the Company, the Company shall use employees of the Company.

(2) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, in the operation of the Fund, the Fund:

(i) shall use employees of the Fund; and

(ii) may use nonsupervisory employees of the Company.

(3) The Fund shall:

(i) maintain a payroll and human resources system; and

(ii) be responsible for paying:

1. the employer portion of any payroll or other taxes and retirement or pension contributions for employees of the Fund; and

2. for any health or other employee benefits that are available to employees of the Fund.

(f) (1) Employees of the Fund may be assigned to perform functions of the Company under a contract between the Fund and the Company.

(2) Nonsupervisory employees of the Company may be assigned to perform functions of the Fund under a contract between the Fund and the Company.

(3) The Company and the Fund shall annually execute an agreement that lists:

(i) the employees of the Fund who have been assigned to perform duties on behalf of the Company; and

(ii) the nonsupervisory employees of the Company who have been assigned to perform duties on behalf of the Fund.

(4) The agreement shall:

(i) specify the employees who will be utilized by the Company and the Fund;

(ii) provide that, except with respect to assets necessary for the Fund to perform its duties under this subtitle, all assets and liabilities of the Fund are the assets and liabilities of the Company; and

(iii) be filed with the Administration.

(5) Notwithstanding § 15–703(f)(3)(i) of the State Government Article, an employee of the Fund may register and maintain registration as a regulated lobbyist if the employee:

(i) is assigned to perform functions of the Company under paragraph (1) of this subsection for which an employee of the Company would be required to register; and

(ii) registers on behalf of the Company.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

(a) “Unit counsel” means the unit counsel for the Commission on Civil Rights, the Public Service Commission, and the State Ethics Commission.

(b) Unless a proposed regulation is submitted to the Attorney General or to the unit counsel for approval as to legality, the regulation:

(1) may not be adopted under any statutory authority; and

(2) if adopted, is not effective.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-112.1 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-112.1
§10–112.
Status: in_force

§10–112.1.

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Child Support Payment Incentive Program.

(b) (1) By June 1, 2008, the Administration shall develop a statewide Child Support Payment Incentive Program to encourage payment of child support in cases in which an assignment has been made under § 5–312(b)(2) of the Human Services Article by entering into agreements with child support obligors in exchange for reductions in the amount of arrearages as authorized under § 10–112 of this subtitle.

(2) The Administration shall develop an electronic application process for participation in the Program.

(c) (1) (i) To participate in the Program, the obligor’s income shall meet the criteria described in § 10–112(b)(1)(iii) of this subtitle.

(ii) For purposes of determining the applicable federal poverty level for a Program applicant, the obligor’s household shall include the children for whom the obligor is required to pay child support under a child support order that is the subject of the application to the Program.

(2) (i) In determining whether to authorize an obligor to participate in the Program, the Administration shall consider the following factors:

1. whether the obligor has a current ability to pay;

2. whether the reduction of arrearages will encourage the obligor’s economic stability; and

3. whether the agreement serves the best interests of the children whom the obligor is required to support.

(ii) If any of the factors specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph are met, there is a presumption that it is in the best interest of the State to authorize an obligor to participate in the Program.

(d) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection, under the Program, the Administration shall agree to reduce the arrearages in accordance with the following schedule:

(i) after 12 months of uninterrupted court–ordered payments, the arrearages shall be reduced by 50% of the amount of arrearages owed before the agreement; and

(ii) after 24 months of uninterrupted court–ordered payments, the arrearages balance shall be reduced to zero in full settlement of the arrearages.

(2) In determining the period of uninterrupted payments made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall include any uninterrupted court–ordered payments made immediately before the obligor’s participation in the Program.

(3) The Administration may develop an alternative schedule for obligors who are employed seasonally.

(e) The Administration shall distribute any child support arrearages received under this section in accordance with federal law.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for the duration of an agreement under subsection (d) of this section, all child support enforcement actions shall be suspended, unless the suspension would be in conflict with federal law.

(2) For the duration of an agreement under subsection (d) of this section, any earnings withholding shall continue in an amount consistent with the agreement.

(g) (1) When the Administration enters into a Program agreement with an obligor, the Administration shall file a copy of the agreement with the court within 30 days after the agreement is executed.

(2) If an obligor satisfies the requirements for a reduction in arrearages under the schedule specified in subsection (d) of this section, the Administration shall:

(i) file a notice of reduction of arrearages with the court; and

(ii) provide a copy of the notice to the obligor that reflects the adjusted amount of any arrearages that the obligor owes.

(h) A Program agreement is effective without the necessity of judicial approval.

(i) (1) An agreement under this section shall be terminated if the obligor fails to make payments equal to two times the monthly support obligation amount.

(2) An obligor who has been terminated from a Program agreement more than two times is not eligible for future participation in the Program.

(j) (1) The Administration shall develop an application form for obligors to request participation in the Program.

(2) Within 60 days after receipt of a request from an obligor, the Administration shall provide a written decision to the obligor.

(3) (i) If the Administration does not authorize participation of an obligor in the Program, the Administration shall notify the obligor of the decision and of the obligor’s right to appeal the decision to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(ii) An appeal under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(k) (1) If an unemployed obligor applies to participate in the Program, the Administration shall give the obligor a list of referrals to programs that prepare individuals for entry into the workforce.

(2) If an obligor becomes unemployed through no fault of the obligor, the Administration:

(i) shall give the obligor a list of referrals for securing reemployment; and

(ii) for up to 6 months of unemployment, may not penalize the obligor for payments missed due to unemployment and on reemployment, uninterrupted payments shall be added to the payments made before the obligor’s unemployment for purposes of determining the period of uninterrupted payments under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(l) The Administration and each local support enforcement office shall jointly develop and continue to update a public awareness campaign to publicize statewide the availability of the Program and the manner of applying to participate in the Program, with a focus on those jurisdictions with a low rate of participation in the Program.

(m) The Administration shall develop, maintain, and continuously update training and awareness materials for use within the Administration and local support enforcement offices to ensure that staff members are aware of the Program and its benefits.

(n) The Secretary of Human Services may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-657.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-657.1
§10–657.
Status: in_force

§10–657.1.

(a) There is a Supplemental Facilities Fund.

(b) (1) The Supplemental Facilities Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available in perpetuity to implement this subtitle concerning supplemental facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Supplemental Facilities Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out the provisions of this subtitle concerning supplemental facilities; and

(ii) pay any and all expenses from the Supplemental Facilities Fund that are incurred by the Authority related to a supplemental facility.

(c) (1) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the receipts of a supplemental facility shall be pledged to and charged with the following relating to the supplemental facility:

(i) the payment of debt service on Authority bonds;

(ii) all reasonable charges and expenses related to Authority borrowing; and

(iii) the management of Authority obligations.

(2) The pledge shall be effective as provided in § 10–634 of this subtitle and any applicable Authority resolution.

(d) The Supplemental Facilities Fund consists of:

(1) funds appropriated for deposit to the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

(2) proceeds from the sale of bonds concerning supplemental facilities;

(3) revenues collected or received from any source under this subtitle related to supplemental facilities; and

(4) any additional money made available from any public or private source for the purposes established for the Supplemental Facilities Fund.

(e) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Supplemental Facilities Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Supplemental Facilities Fund.

(3) No part of the Supplemental Facilities Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-412 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-412
§10–412.
Status: in_force

A public adjuster who receives, accepts, or holds any funds on behalf of an insured toward the settlement of a claim for loss or damage shall deposit the funds in a noninterest–bearing escrow or trust account in a financial institution that is federally insured in the public adjuster’s home state or where the loss occurred.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-407 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-407
§10–407.
Status: in_force

The Director shall set standards for admission to a State facility.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-622.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-622.1
§10–622.
Status: in_force

§10–622.1.

(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may prepare studies that relate to the development of supplemental facilities that directly or indirectly benefit the sports facilities at Camden Yards.

(2) The studies may include site studies, feasibility studies, architectural programs and design, budget estimates, value engineering, and estimated project schedules.

(b) The activities authorized under this section:

(1) are limited to sites within Baltimore City; and

(2) may be undertaken solely by the Authority or by the Authority in cooperation with Baltimore City, other units of the State, the professional football or major league baseball franchises at Camden Yards, or other entities.

(c) The Authority may enter into contracts, agreements, and memoranda, retain consultants, and make recommendations relating to activities authorized under this section.

(d) For activities authorized under this section, the Authority shall use money that is:

(1) appropriated for the particular purpose;

(2) provided by public or private entities; or

(3) with approval from the budget committees, up to $1,000,000 of the Authority’s available nonbudgeted money in each fiscal year.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-116.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-116.1
§10–116.
Status: reserved

§10–116.1.

(a) For up to 1 year after the expiration date, a person whose license has expired may reinstate the expired license by:

(1) filing with the Commissioner the appropriate reinstatement application;

(2) paying to the Commissioner:

(i) the applicable renewal fee under § 2-112 of this article; and

(ii) a reinstatement fee of $100; and

(3) submitting proof of completion of the continuing education requirements in § 10-116 of this subtitle.

(b) A person whose license has expired is prohibited from conducting any insurance business until the effective date of reinstatement of the license.

(c) (1) If a person applies for reinstatement of an expired license within 60 days after the license expired, the Commissioner shall reinstate the license retroactively, with the reinstatement effective on the date that the person’s license expired.

(2) If a person applies for reinstatement of an expired license more than 60 days after the license expired, the Commissioner shall reinstate the person’s license prospectively, with the reinstatement effective on the date that the license is reinstated.

(d) A person who does not comply with subsection (a) of this section on or before 1 year after the expiration date shall apply for a license under § 10-111 of this subtitle and meet the requirements specified by the Commissioner in regulation.

(e) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(f) The Commissioner may waive the reinstatement procedures of this section for an insurance producer who is unable to comply with the renewal and reinstatement procedures due to:

(1) service in the uniformed services; or

(2) other extenuating circumstances, including a long–term medical disability.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-118 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-118
§10–118.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An association that is not a major association and had total assets of at least $15,000,000 but less than $40,000,000 as of May 18, 1985, is not eligible for new or continued membership in the Fund on or after July 1, 1987.

(2) An association that is not a major association and has total assets of less than $15,000,000 or had total assets of less than $15,000,000 as of May 18, 1985, is not eligible for new or continued membership in the Fund on or after July 1, 1989.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this section, an association is eligible for continued membership in the Fund beyond its scheduled date of termination, but in no event beyond October 30, 1987, if the Fund Director and the Secretary of Labor find:

(1) The association has made a good faith effort to obtain insurance from the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or other federal agency;

(2) There is a substantial likelihood that the association will qualify for federal insurance;

(3) The failure to obtain federal insurance is not attributable to unjustified delay on the part of the association; and

(4) The interest of the savings account holders will not be jeopardized.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, if a proceeding has been instituted under Title 9, Subtitle 7 of this article, the association shall remain a member of the Fund until conclusion of the proceedings.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-506 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-506
§10–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A custom home builder must include in each custom home contract a disclosure concerning the buyer’s risk under mechanics’ lien laws.

(2) The disclosure concerning the buyer’s risk under mechanics’ lien laws under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be on a separate page of the custom home contract; and

(ii) Be separately signed by the buyer.

(3) The disclosure required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall state:

“BUYER’S RISK UNDER MECHANICS’ LIEN LAWS

Unless your builder pays each subcontractor, materialman, or supplier, the subcontractor, materialman, or supplier may become entitled to place a lien against your property in order to ensure payment to the subcontractor, materialman, or supplier for services rendered or goods delivered on or to your home. This could mean that your home could be sold to satisfy the lien. Your builder is required by law to give you periodic reports that list the subcontractors, suppliers, and materialmen who have provided more than $500 of goods or services to your custom home, and indicate whether they have been paid. If at any time you have any questions or concerns about whether a subcontractor has been properly paid you should discuss them with your builder, your subcontractor, and your financing institution.”

(b) (1) A custom home builder shall include in each custom home contract a certification by the builder.

(2) The certification by the builder under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be:

(i) On a separate page of the custom home contract; and

(ii) Separately signed by the buyer.

(3) Except as provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection, the certification required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall state:

“CERTIFICATION BY BUILDER

I (name of builder) hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, both I and any business entity in which I had an ownership interest in excess of 51 percent have not:

(1) Within the past 3 years been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction in Maryland to have failed to comply with any provision of the Custom Home Protection Act or the Consumer Protection Act as it applies to the construction of new homes; or

(2) Been adjudged liable for a final judgment in connection with a custom home contract, which judgment currently remains unsatisfied.”

(4) If a custom home builder is unable to execute the certification under paragraph (3) of this subsection truthfully, then another certification shall be substituted, which shall state:

“CERTIFICATION BY BUILDER

I (name of builder) hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided below includes all instances in which I or any business entity in which I had an ownership interest in excess of 51 percent have:

(1) Within the past 3 years been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction in Maryland to have failed to comply with any provision of the Custom Home Protection Act or the Consumer Protection Act as it applies to the construction of a new home; and

(2) Been adjudged liable for a currently unsatisfied final judgment in connection with a custom home contract.

Adverse adjudication(s):

( ).

Unsatisfied judgment(s):

( ).”

(c) (1) A custom home builder shall include in each custom home contract an escrow account requirement notice under paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(2) The escrow account requirement notice under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall:

(i) Be on a separate page of the custom home contract; and

(ii) Be separately signed by the buyer.

(3) The escrow account requirement notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall state:

“ESCROW ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT

Unless your contract is financed by a mortgage issued by a federally chartered financial institution or a financial institution supervised under the Financial Institutions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or unless all deposits, escrow money, binder money, or any other money paid in advance, or is paid to the licensed real estate broker, to be held in the escrow account of the broker, Maryland law requires that all consideration exceeding 5 percent of the total contract price which is paid by a buyer to a custom home builder in advance of the completion of the custom home shall be deposited in an escrow account and paid out of that account only for certain purposes specified by law. To ensure this, the law requires that your builder may only accept such payment in the name of the escrow account. Thus, you should make out your check to “(name of builder), escrow account”. Records of payments out of this account must be carefully maintained by your builder, and the builder must permit you reasonable access to escrow account records. Your builder, however, may choose to establish a separate escrow account for your project which will require your signature for any withdrawals.”
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-307 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: in_force

Each bail bondsman must comply with any continuing education requirements that the Commissioner sponsors or approves.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) advise the Board in connection with each engineering question or matter concerning construction of a State correctional facility;

(2) supervise each engineering question or matter concerning the design or construction of a State correctional facility;

(3) subject to subsection (b) of this section, approve each architectural and engineering design and service in connection with the construction of a State correctional facility; and

(4) examine and approve or disapprove each design, plan, and specification prepared in connection with the preparation or execution of a contract for construction of a State correctional facility.

(b) Architectural and engineering services shall be procured as provided under Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-409 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-409
§10–409.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Corporation may make grants to or provide equity investment financing for technology–based businesses, if:

(i) the investments are made to a qualified business;

(ii) the investments are made on review and approval of a written application that:

1. contains sufficient information to verify that the qualified business has its principal business operations in the State or will have a substantial economic impact on the State; and

2. contains a certification of the veracity of the information by an authorized signatory of the qualified business; and

(iii) at least the number of members that constitutes a quorum of any fund or authority has been appointed under the requirements for that fund or authority.

(2) The Corporation shall include in the application for investment described under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:

(i) an option for an applicant to provide the applicant’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability status, and veteran status and the geographic area of the State where the applicant’s primary place of business is located; and

(ii) a statement advising the applicant that provision of the information described under item (i) of this paragraph is voluntary but encouraging applicants to provide the information.

(3) The Corporation may not take any adverse action against an applicant who declines to provide the information described under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection.

(b) In regard to any and all programs of the Corporation, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and Subtitle 4A of this title, the Corporation shall adopt regulations to govern investments under this subsection that specify:

(1) the types of qualified businesses in which an investment may be made;

(2) the basic standards an enterprise shall meet to qualify for an investment;

(3) the amount of money available for investment;

(4) the investment policy statement of the Corporation that describes the procedures, criteria, investment philosophy, and guidelines for how the Corporation’s investment decisions will be made; and

(5) a process for the consideration of whether investments help to foster inclusive and diverse entrepreneurship, including the Corporation’s support for marketing and other efforts to raise awareness of programs to assist small, minority, and women–owned businesses.

(c) The Corporation may make investments under an agreement with the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System under § 21–123.2 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1405 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1405
§10–1405.
Status: in_force

The Crisis Response System providers shall contract with service providers who employ individuals who use or have used behavioral health services.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-324 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-324
§10–324.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person who violates this subtitle or aids or assists in the violation of this subtitle 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.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-312
§10–312.
Status: in_force

The Board may reinstate the license of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant who has failed to renew the license for any reason, and who applies for reinstatement more than 30 days after the license renewal deadline, if the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant:

(1) Meets the renewal requirements of § 10-311 of this subtitle;

(2) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;

(3) Provides documentation of successfully completing the continuing education requirements established by the Board; and

(4) Completes any other requirements established by regulation.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice occupational therapy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice occupational therapy in this State.

(b) Unless authorized to practice occupational therapy under this title, a person may not use the credentialing abbreviation “O.T.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices occupational therapy.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4B-02 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4B / Section 10-4B-02
§10–4B–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not install or use a pen register or a trap and trace device without first obtaining a court order under § 10-4B-04 of this subtitle.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the use of a pen register or a trap and trace device by a provider of wire or electronic communication service:

(1) Relating to the operation, maintenance, and testing of a wire or electronic service or to the protection of the rights or property of the provider, or to the protection of users of that service from abuse of service or unlawful use of service; or

(2) To record the fact that a wire or electronic communication was initiated or completed in order to protect the provider, another provider furnishing service toward the completion of the wire communication, or a user of that service, from fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive use of service, or with the consent of the user of that service.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-205 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

If a vendor grants an improvement to an intermediate purchaser to evade any liability to a user and purchaser imposed by this subtitle, the vendor is liable on the subsequent sale of the improvement by the intermediate purchaser as if the subsequent sale had been effectuated by the vendor without regard to the intervening grant.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-308 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the governing body of each county shall establish a mental health advisory committee.

(b) The purpose of a mental health advisory committee shall be to serve as advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages.

(c) The governing bodies of two or more counties may establish, by agreement, an intercounty mental health advisory committee if:

(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the establishment of a mental health advisory committee for that county; and

(2) The Director consents.

(d) The governing body of a county may establish a joint mental health and addictions advisory committee.

(e) In Howard County, if a quasi–public authority is established under Subtitle 12 of this title, the governing body may designate the authority as the mental health advisory committee for the county.

(f) In Baltimore City, the governing body may designate Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore the local behavioral health authority for Baltimore City under Subtitle 12 of this title, as the mental health advisory committee for Baltimore City.

(g) In Anne Arundel County, the governing body may designate Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc., the core service agency or local behavioral health authority for Anne Arundel County under Subtitle 12 of this title, as the mental health advisory committee for Anne Arundel County.

(h) In Washington County, the governing body may designate Washington County Mental Health Authority, Inc., the core service agency for Washington County under Subtitle 12 of this title, as the mental health advisory committee for Washington County.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-10B-01 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 10B / Section 10-10B-01
§10–10B–01.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Innovative Seafood Technologies Program.

(b) The Program shall:

(1) With industry and other relevant partners, evaluate existing and innovative seafood technologies to determine the nature and extent of limitations on expansion and profitability and to identify potential strategies for growth;

(2) Conduct applied studies, including comparisons of alternative processing methods, to determine effective and efficient methods to expand the production and profitability of Maryland seafood;

(3) Conduct market tests to determine new product acceptability and potential demand;

(4) As appropriate, implement pilot projects and small commercial demonstrations to resolve any outstanding quality or production issues and to educate industry representatives, regulators, and other partners;

(5) Support the seafood industry in its efforts to implement innovative procedures and to comply with associated regulations; and

(6) Enhance the awareness of innovative products and programs among commercial buyers and the general public.

(c) As appropriate, the Program shall utilize the expertise of representatives of the Seafood Program Management Team, the seafood industry, including seafood harvesters, producers, processors, buyers, and food industry suppliers, and government and related academic fields.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-601 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-601
§10–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Boat” includes any raft, canoe, floating blind, skiff, or other floating device.

(c) “Offshore” means any place on waters of the State below the mean high tide mark on tidal waters or below the mean high water mark on nontidal waters.

(d) “Offshore blind site” means a specific location in the water where a person may hunt wild waterfowl from a boat that is tied to or anchored at a stake which has been licensed pursuant to this subtitle.

(e) “Offshore stationary blind” means an offshore structure built on pilings or stakes that has been licensed pursuant to this subtitle and used for hunting wild waterfowl.

(f) “Waterfowl safety zone” means:

(1) An area 150 yards from any occupied dwelling; or

(2) A section of shoreline not exceeding 250 yards in length owned by a federal or State unit.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-204 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) If any warranty provided for in this subtitle is breached, the court may award legal or equitable relief, or both, as justice requires.

(b) Unless an express warranty specifies a longer period of time, the warranties provided for in this subtitle expire:

(1) In the case of a dwelling completed at the time of the delivery of the deed to the original purchaser, one year after the delivery or after the taking of possession by the original purchaser, whichever occurs first;

(2) In the case of a dwelling not completed at the time of delivery of the deed to the original purchaser, one year after the date of the completion or taking of possession by the original purchaser, whichever occurs first; and

(3) In the case of structural defects, two years after the date of completion, delivery, or taking possession, whichever occurs first.

(c) The warranties provided under this section do not expire on the subsequent sale of a dwelling by the original purchaser to a subsequent purchaser, but continue to protect the subsequent purchaser until the warranties provided under subsection (b) of this section expire. The warranties provided under this section do not apply to any defect caused by the original purchaser.

(d) Any action arising under this subtitle shall be commenced within two years after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered or within two years after the expiration of the warranty, whichever occurs first.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-212 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-212
§10–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

(1) has violated this article;

(2) has violated any law while acting as an adviser;

(3) has made a material misstatement in the application for the license;

(4) has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices; or

(5) has demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as an adviser.

(b) (1) Any licensee or any person aggrieved may file with the Commissioner a verified complaint that states facts that show sufficient grounds to suspend or revoke a license.

(2) On the filing of a complaint, the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, shall determine whether to suspend or revoke the license.

(c) An adviser whose license has been revoked may not obtain another license or renew a license for at least 1 year after:

(1) the date of revocation, if there is no judicial review; or

(2) the final determination in the judicial proceeding confirming the revocation, if there is judicial review.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-901 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901
§10–901.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual, a partnership, or a corporation that has Maryland taxable income in a taxable year shall pay the income tax on that income with the return that covers that year.

(b) Except as provided in § 10-820(a)(3) of this title, if an individual files a Maryland income tax return electronically no later than April 15 of the next taxable year, the income tax due with the return may be paid on or before April 30 of the next taxable year if the income tax is paid electronically.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-640 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-640
§10–640.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as allowed by § 10-639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition and construction, the Authority shall comply with this section.

(b) The Authority shall provide to the fiscal committees of the General Assembly, at least 45 days before seeking approval of the Board of Public Works for each bond issue or other borrowing, a comprehensive financing plan for the relevant segment of the facility, including the effect of the financing plan on financing options for other segments of the facility.

(c) The Authority shall obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works of the proposed bond issue and the financing plan.

(d) The Authority shall secure a lease or other written agreement with Baltimore City, as approved by the Board of Public Works, under which:

(1) Baltimore City agrees to pay $50,000,000 for the capital costs of the expansion of the Baltimore Convention Center not later than the date of the Authority’s bond issuance as authorized under § 10-628 of this subtitle;

(2) Baltimore City and the Authority each own a 50% leasehold interest as tenants in common in the improvements comprising the existing Baltimore Convention Center and the Baltimore Convention Center expansion for the duration of any bonds issued as authorized under § 10-628 of this subtitle; and

(3) Baltimore City and the Authority agree not to sell, assign, mortgage, pledge, or encumber the Baltimore Convention facility, or any leasehold interest in the facility, without the prior consent of the other, except for liens in favor of their respective bondholders.

(e) The Authority shall secure a deed, lease, or written agreement with Baltimore City, as approved by the Board of Public Works, authorizing the Authority to:

(1) design and construct, or contract for the design and construction of, the Baltimore Convention facility; and

(2) pledge the Baltimore Convention facility and the Baltimore Convention site or the leasehold interest in the facility as security for the Authority’s bonds.

(f) The Authority shall secure a written agreement with Baltimore City, as approved by the Board of Public Works:

(1) in which Baltimore City agrees to:

(i) operate the Baltimore Convention facility in a manner that maximizes the facility’s economic return; and

(ii) maintain and repair the facility so as to keep it in first class operating condition; and

(2) that includes provisions that:

(i) protect the respective investment of the Authority, the State, and Baltimore City in the Baltimore Convention facility;

(ii) require:

1. for the period beginning on the completion of the expanded and renovated Baltimore Convention facility and ending on December 31, 2029:

A. the Authority to contribute two–thirds and Baltimore City to contribute one–third to annual operating deficits; and

B. the Authority and Baltimore City each to contribute $200,000 each year to a capital improvement reserve fund; and

2. Baltimore City to be solely responsible for all operating deficits and capital improvements:

A. before the completion of the expanded and renovated Baltimore Convention facility; and

B. after December 31, 2029; and

(iii) provide for remedies on default, including the right of the Authority or the State, if a material default by Baltimore City is not corrected after a reasonable notice and cure period, to:

1. immediately assume responsibility for maintenance and repairs of the Baltimore Convention facility; and

2. offset the costs of the maintenance and repairs against other amounts owed by the Authority or the State to Baltimore City, whether under the operating agreement with Baltimore City or otherwise.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, the Maryland adjusted gross income of an individual is the individual's federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year as adjusted under this Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-310 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-310
§10–310.
Status: in_force

(a) If a proceeding is brought under this subtitle and only one tribunal has issued a child support order, the order of that tribunal controls and must be recognized.

(b) If a proceeding is brought under this subtitle, and two or more child support orders have been issued by tribunals of this State, another state, or a foreign country with regard to the same obligor and same child, a tribunal of this State having personal jurisdiction over both the obligor and individual obligee shall apply the following rules and by order shall determine which order controls and must be recognized:

(1) if only one of the tribunals would have continuing, exclusive jurisdiction under this subtitle, the order of that tribunal controls;

(2) if more than one of the tribunals would have continuing, exclusive jurisdiction under this subtitle:

(i) an order issued by a tribunal in the current home state of the child controls; or

(ii) if an order has not been issued in the current home state of the child, the order most recently issued controls; or

(3) if none of the tribunals would have continuing, exclusive jurisdiction under this subtitle, the tribunal of this State shall issue a child support order, which controls.

(c) If two or more child support orders have been issued for the same obligor and same child, on request of a party who is an individual or that is a support enforcement agency, a tribunal of this State having personal jurisdiction over both the obligor and the obligee who is an individual shall determine which order controls under subsection (b) of this section. The request may be filed with a registration for enforcement or registration for modification pursuant to Part VI of this subtitle, or may be filed as a separate proceeding.

(d) A request to determine which is the controlling order must be accompanied by a copy of every child support order in effect and the applicable record of payments. The requesting party shall give notice of the request to each party whose rights may be affected by the determination.

(e) The tribunal that issued the controlling order under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section has continuing jurisdiction to the extent provided in § 10–308 or § 10–309 of this subtitle.

(f) A tribunal of this State that determines by order the controlling child support order under subsection (b)(1) or (2) or (c) of this section or that issues a new controlling child support order under subsection (b)(3) of this section, shall include in that order:

(1) the basis upon which the tribunal made its determination;

(2) the amount of prospective support, if any; and

(3) the total amount of consolidated arrears and accrued interest, if any, under all of the orders after all payments made are credited as provided by § 10–312 of this subtitle.

(g) Within 30 days after issuance of the order determining the controlling order, the party obtaining that order shall file a certified copy of it in each tribunal that had issued or registered an earlier order of child support. Failure of the party or support enforcement agency obtaining the order to file a certified copy as required subjects that party or support enforcement agency to appropriate sanctions by a tribunal in which the issue of failure to file arises, but that failure has no effect on the validity or enforceability of the controlling order.

(h) An order that has been determined to be the controlling order, or a judgment for consolidated arrears of support and interest, if any, made pursuant to this section shall be recognized in proceedings under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-855 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-855
§10–855.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Climate Catalytic Capital Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote geographical impact remedies and to leverage increased private capital investment in technology development and deployment, including project planning, to:

(1) reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable the adoption of measures to combat climate impacts;

(2) facilitate the electrification of the transportation sector and the use of sustainable alternative fuels in aviation;

(3) enable improvements in energy management and efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector;

(4) expand the deployment of clean energy generation and energy storage capacity;

(5) target the implementation of energy and weatherization measures for low– to moderate–income households;

(6) optimize the economic, health, social, and environmental value of community–scale infrastructure for resilience and energy equity;

(7) allow for the deployment of advanced clean energy technology; and

(8) provide for the creation of a Maryland Green Bond program.

(c) (1) The Center shall administer the Fund.

(2) The Center shall establish a Fund Oversight Committee, appointed by the Board, to manage the Fund.

(d) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) money made available to the Fund through private contributions and federal grants or programs;

(3) proceeds from the sale, disposition, lease, or rental of collateral related to financing made from the Fund;

(4) repayment of financing made from the Fund;

(5) returns from or recovery of any financing made from the Fund;

(6) proceeds from the sale of any financing made, or assets acquired with proceeds, from the Fund;

(7) interest earnings on money in the Fund; and

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

(e) (1) The Fund may be used only to:

(i) evaluate and coordinate financing for qualified projects and clean energy technologies related to the purposes specified under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) provide financing for qualified projects;

(iii) facilitate efficient tax equity markets for qualified projects;

(iv) secure private investment capital for financing of qualified projects;

(v) make grants to other green banks in the State for the purpose of financing qualified projects; and

(vi) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, administer the Fund and activities of the Center in carrying out this part.

(2) Not more than 5% of the Fund balance may be used for administrative purposes.

(3) The Fund may not be used for a project to install new equipment that uses fossil fuels or improve the efficiency of existing equipment that uses fossil fuels.

(f) (1) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only with the approval of the Fund Oversight Committee.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in each fiscal year at least 40% of the Fund balance shall be used for qualified projects in communities with low– to moderate–income households.

(ii) In any fiscal year that there are not sufficient applications for qualified projects in communities with low– to moderate–income households, the Fund Oversight Committee may authorize funding that would otherwise be reserved under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to be used for other qualified projects.

(g) (1) The Fund shall be subject to independent audit.

(2) On or before December 1 each year, the Center shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the use of the Fund and outcomes of investments made from the Fund.

(h) For fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-827 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-827
§10–827.
Status: in_force

Each person making payments not reported on a federal information return shall complete and file with the Comptroller an information return that reports annuities, dividends, interest, premiums, rent, or other income, including salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services that are not subject to the withholding tax under Subtitle 9 of this title.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-106 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-106
§10–106.
Status: in_force

The Fund Director shall adopt an official seal. A description and impression of the seal shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

To the extent practicable, the Comptroller shall apply the administrative and judicial interpretations of the federal income tax law to the administration of the income tax laws of this State.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-466 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-466
§10–466.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department may refer to the Committee for its consideration:

(i) a provider’s application for a renewal certificate of registration after review by the Department; or

(ii) a finding of possible financial difficulty, at any time.

(2) The Department shall provide to the Committee any materials the Department considers necessary.

(b) (1) The Committee shall review the referral from the Department and may request additional information from the Department.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, within 45 days after receipt of a referral, the Committee shall notify the Department in writing whether the Committee recommends that the Department:

(i) find the provider in financial difficulty; and

(ii) find that the financial difficulty, if any, includes a significant risk of financial failure in accordance with § 10-469 of this subtitle.

(3) In making a recommendation to the Department, the Committee shall state the reason for the recommendation.

(c) (1) The Committee may request from the Secretary one 30-day extension of the deadline under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) The Secretary may grant or deny the extension.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a mixing building or storage building of a fireworks plant shall be located at least:

(i) 1,000 feet from a school, church, hospital, place of public assembly, or gasoline or fuel oil storage building or service station; and

(ii) 200 feet from any other inhabited building, a highway, or a railroad.

(2) A building within a fireworks plant that contains hazardous mixes or items may not be located nearer to the fireworks plant property line than is authorized under regulations adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a finishing and assembling building shall be located at least:

1. 75 feet from any other finishing and assembling building; and

2. 200 feet from any storage building used primarily to store finished fireworks other than sparklers.

(ii) If a candle building or rocket press building of a fireworks plant is constructed of approved fire-resistant materials, is barricaded, and otherwise meets the requirements of the State Fire Prevention Commission, the building shall be located at least 50 feet from other finishing and assembling buildings.

(4) A licensee may package and repackage 1.4 G fireworks in finished form in a storage building if there is a minimum separation distance of 25 feet between the packaging area and any stored fireworks.

(5) Except as provided under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection, a distance prescribed under this section may not be reduced because of the presence of a barricade or earth cover.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a fireworks plant shall be completely surrounded by a substantial fence that:

(i) is at least 6 feet tall;

(ii) contains at least three strands of barbed wire; and

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, contains openings equipped with suitable gates that are kept securely locked when not in use.

(2) Except for an office building in which processing or storage is prohibited, each building in a fireworks plant shall be located within the fence required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The main gate of the plant may be left open during the regular hours of plant operation if the gate is within the unobstructed view and under the observation of authorized responsible employees or guards.

(4) The licensee shall post conspicuous signs at least every 500 feet along the fence of the fireworks plant that state “WARNING - NO SMOKING - NO TRESPASSING”.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-1001 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 10 / Section 10-1001
§10–1001.
Status: in_force

A limited partner may bring a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited partnership to recover a judgment in its favor to the same extent that a stockholder may bring an action for a derivative suit under the corporation law of Maryland. Such an action may be brought if general partners with authority to do so have refused to bring the action or if an effort to cause those general partners to bring the action is not likely to succeed. The derivative action may not be maintained if it appears that the plaintiff does not fairly and adequately represent the interests of the limited partners in enforcing the right of the limited partnership.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the owner of property on the date of finality is liable for property tax that is imposed on that property for the following taxable year.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-907 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-907
§10–907.
Status: in_force

(a) The appointing authority may not bring charges recommending the imposition of discipline more than 90 days after the Intelligence and Investigative Division or the appointing authority acquires knowledge of the action that gives rise to the discipline.

(b) The 90–day limitation established under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to charges that relate to criminal activity if the criminal activity:

(1) relates to the correctional officer’s official duties;

(2) arises from events that occur at a correctional facility; or

(3) involves an incarcerated individual or detainee at a correctional facility.

(c) An appointing authority may not recommend disciplinary action against a correctional officer for excessive use of force against an incarcerated individual based solely on the uncorroborated statement of the incarcerated individual unless the appointing authority determines that there exists any indicia of reliability to support the incarcerated individual’s allegation.

(d) This section does not limit the right of the Department to investigate claims of excessive force against incarcerated individuals to ensure the safety and security of its correctional facilities, or for any other legitimate purpose.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-221 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-221
§10–221.
Status: in_force

(a) A final decision or order in a contested case that is adverse to a party shall be in writing or stated on the record.

(b) (1) A final decision or order in a contested case, including a remand of a proposed decision, shall contain separate statements of:

(i) the findings of fact;

(ii) the conclusions of law; and

(iii) the order.

(2) A written statement of appeal rights shall be included with the decision.

(3) If the findings of fact are stated in statutory language, the final decision shall state concisely and explicitly the facts that support the findings.

(4) If, in accordance with regulations, a party submitted proposed findings of fact, the final decision shall state a ruling on each proposed finding.

(c) The final decision maker promptly shall deliver or mail a copy of the final decision or order to:

(1) each party; or

(2) the party’s attorney of record.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-133 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-133
§10–133.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “medical professional liability insurance” means insurance providing coverage against damages due to medical injury arising out of the performance of professional services rendered or which should have been rendered by a health care provider.

(b) A licensed insurance producer may not enter into an exclusive appointment agreement with an authorized insurer that issues medical professional liability insurance.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-709 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-709
§10–709.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with § 10-809 of this title, a facility shall prepare a written aftercare plan for an individual who has been accepted as a resident in the facility before that individual is released from the facility.

(b) The aftercare plan prepared under this section shall be offered to individuals who have been accepted as residents in a facility who are scheduled for release from a facility under this title.

(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the planning and provisions of aftercare plans including:

(1) Procedures to obtain the consent of the individual; or

(2) Procedures to assist an individual who is unable to participate fully in aftercare planning.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-313 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-313
§10–313.
Status: in_force

(a) In any general election or special general election, a voter may write in a name for any office.

(b) (1) When requested by a voter, an election judge shall provide information on write-in voting.

(2) (i) If a voter requests information on write-in voting, an election judge shall assure that the voter is fully informed of the procedure before voting.

(ii) If a voter is unable to write, the voter may have assistance as provided in § 10-310(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-905 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-905
§10–905.
Status: in_force

In accordance with requirements of the federal Older Americans Act, an ombudsman shall have access to:

(1) long–term care facilities and residents;

(2) the medical and social records of a resident, if:

(i) the ombudsman has the permission of the resident or the legal representative of the resident; or

(ii) the resident is unable to consent and has no legal representative;

(3) the records that are necessary to investigate a complaint if:

(i) a legal guardian of the resident refuses to give permission to access the records;

(ii) the ombudsman has reasonable cause to believe that the guardian is not acting in the best interests of the resident; and

(iii) the ombudsman obtains the approval of the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman;

(4) the administrative records, policies, and documents of long–term care facilities to which the residents or members of the general public have access; and

(5) copies of all licensing and certification records maintained by the Maryland Department of Health or any other State unit with respect to long–term care facilities.