Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members.

(2) Of the 7 members:

(i) Five shall be licensed optometrists; and

(ii) Two shall be consumer members.

(3) The Governor shall appoint the optometrist members, with the advice of the Secretary, from a list submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Optometric Association.

(4) The number of names on the list shall be three times the number of vacancies.

(5) For each optometrist vacancy, the Maryland Optometric Association shall:

(i) Notify all licensed optometrists in the State of the vacancy to solicit nominations to fill the vacancy; and

(ii) Conduct a balloting process where every licensed optometrist is eligible to vote to select the names of the licensed optometrists that will be submitted to the Governor.

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

(b) For at least 5 years before appointment, each optometrist member of the Board shall have:

(1) Resided in this State; and

(2) Practiced optometry actively and continuously in this State.

(c) The consumer members of the Board:

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

(2) May not be or ever have been an optometrist or in training to become an optometrist;

(3) May not have a household member who is an optometrist or in training to become an optometrist;

(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to optometry;

(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to optometry; and

(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(d) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

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

(f) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1982.

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

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

(5) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(6) A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.

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

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-510 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-510
§11–510.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration statement relating to a security registered under § 11-502, § 11-503, or § 11-504 of this subtitle may be amended after its effective date so as to increase the securities specified as proposed to be offered.

(b) The amendment becomes effective when the Commissioner so orders.

(c) The person filing the amendment shall pay a filing fee, calculated in the manner specified in § 11-506 of this subtitle, with respect to the additional securities proposed to be offered.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-106 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-106
§11–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a license to engage in business as a manufacturer or dealer, to possess explosives other than explosives for use in firearms, or to possess explosives for use in firearms, and an applicant for a blaster’s permit shall:

(i) submit an application to the State Fire Marshal on the form that the State Fire Marshal provides;

(ii) submit the documents required under this section; and

(iii) pay to the State Fire Marshal the fees required under subsection (d) of this section and the cost of the criminal history records check.

(2) The application form shall require the following information:

(i) the name and address of the applicant;

(ii) the reason for desiring the requested license or permit;

(iii) if the applicant is an individual, the citizenship of the individual;

(iv) if the applicant is a partnership, association, or corporation, the names, addresses, and citizenship of the partners of the partnership or officers and directors of the association or corporation; and

(v) proof of liability insurance in the amount that the State Fire Prevention Commission sets.

(b) As part of the application for a license or permit, the applicant shall submit to the State Fire Marshal the fingerprints required under subsection (e)(3)(i) of this section for each applicant and each officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives.

(c) As part of the application for a license or permit, the State Fire Marshal shall require the applicant to submit with the application:

(1) the place where the explosives will be stored;

(2) the place where the explosives will be used; and

(3) the specific purpose for using the explosives.

(d) Each application for a license or permit shall be accompanied by the following fee:

(1) license to engage in business as a manufacturer of:

(i) less than 500 pounds of explosives $150

(ii) 500 pounds or more of explosives but less than 5,000 pounds $300

(iii) 5,000 pounds or more of explosives but less than 10,000 pounds $750

(iv) 10,000 pounds or more of explosives $1,500

(2) license to engage in business as a dealer for:

(i) retail only $75

(ii) users $150

(iii) wholesale and retail $300

(3) license to possess explosives other than for use in firearms $150

(4) license to possess explosives for use in firearms $150

(5) storage license for:

(i) Class A - 500 pounds or more of explosives $150

(ii) Class B - less than 500 pounds of explosives $75

(6) blaster’s permit $60

(e) (1) In this subsection, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(2) The State Fire Marshal shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each applicant and each officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives.

(3) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the State Fire Marshal shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) two complete sets of legible fingerprints of each applicant and each officer, agent, or employee of the applicant who will be handling explosives, taken on forms approved by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and

(iii) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

(4) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the State Fire Marshal a printed statement of the criminal history record information of the subject of the criminal history records check.

(5) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this subsection:

(i) shall be confidential and may not be disseminated; and

(ii) shall be used only for the purpose authorized by this subsection.

(6) The subject of a criminal history records check under this subsection may challenge the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10-223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-303 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) there is a need for centers for the housing and rehabilitation of individuals who have been convicted of crimes but who, in the judgment of the courts and appropriate correctional personnel, can best be rehabilitated without substantial danger to the community in a local community facility;

(2) the centers should be only one component in the overall correctional system and be utilized only for individuals who can best be rehabilitated in them and who will not present a substantial danger to the community;

(3) to assure the public that the centers will be safe, the centers should, to the maximum extent practicable, be located and operated by the counties, consistent with statewide standards, and with State financial and technical support; and

(4) the State should have the authority to locate, construct, and operate a center only if:

(i) there is a demonstrated need for a center; and

(ii) the county fails to provide for the location of a center after a reasonable time.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-145 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-145
§11–145.
Status: in_force

“Pedestrian” means an individual afoot.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-105 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

On a finding of probable cause and before the issuance of an arrest warrant or a summons, a judicial officer shall provide to an individual filing an application for a statement of charges under Maryland Rule 4–211(b) an opportunity to request reasonable protections for the safety of an alleged victim or the victim’s family.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-701 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-701
§11–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Advertise falsely” means to use any advertisement, including a label, which is misleading in a material respect.

(2) “Advertise falsely” includes the use of an advertisement that contains an affirmative representation that the Maryland sales and use tax will not be collected by the retailer on a particular transaction without notifying the purchaser of the purchaser’s duty to pay the sales and use tax directly to the Comptroller of this State.

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

(d) “Telephone company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-133 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-133
§11–133.
Status: in_force

“Metal tire” means a tire the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other hard, nonresilient material.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-814 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-814
§11–814.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within 30 days after the receipt of a claim, the Board shall notify the claimant by e–mail, phone, or other manner to provide immediate notice if additional material is required.

(2) The Board shall document the date and time that notice is issued under this subsection.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after the receipt of a claim and all necessary supporting material, the Board or employees of the Board shall:

(i) complete the review and evaluation of each claim; and

(ii) file with the Executive Director a written report setting forth the decision and the reasons in support of the decision.

(2) For good cause shown, for a period not to exceed 1 year the Board may extend the time to file its report with the Executive Director after receipt of the claim and all necessary supporting material until the first to occur of the following events:

(i) the claimant no longer has expenses related to the crime; or

(ii) the claimant has been awarded the maximum amount authorized under §§ 11–811(b) and 11–812 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Within 30 days after the receipt of a written report from the Board or an employee of the Board, the claimant may petition the Board for reconsideration of a decision made by the Board or an employee of the Board.

(2) (i) Within 30 days after the receipt of a petition for reconsideration, the Board shall issue a decision.

(ii) The Board shall file with the Executive Director a written report setting forth the decision and the reasons in support of the decision.

(3) A claimant may appeal the decision of the Board on a petition for reconsideration by filing a petition for judicial review in accordance with Title 7 of the Maryland Rules.

(d) The claimant shall be given a copy of any report issued by the Board or an employee of the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) (1) The applicant shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of scholastic and professional education that is at least equal to the current standards set by the Board. However, an applicant who is licensed to practice optometry in any other state shall submit satisfactory evidence of scholastic and professional education that is at least equal to the standards set by the Board at the time of the applicant’s completion of scholastic and professional education.

(2) On written request, the Board shall provide information as to the current scholastic and professional education standards that the Board sets. In the case of an out–of–state applicant the Board shall provide information on the educational and professional standards in effect at the time of an applicant’s completion of scholastic and professional education.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(f) The applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 22 / Section 11-2201
§11–2201.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-709 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-709
§11–709.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Cecil County.

(3) “Warden” means the Warden of the Cecil County Community Corrections Center.

(b) This section applies only in Cecil County.

(c) (1) The Sheriff may establish programs for:

(i) home detention;

(ii) pretrial release;

(iii) work release; and

(iv) prerelease.

(2) (i) The Sheriff shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.

(ii) If a condition that a court imposes on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this subsection, the condition imposed by the court supersedes the regulation.

(d) (1) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow the individual to participate in a program established under this section if the individual:

(i) is sentenced to the custody of the Warden; and

(ii) has no other felony charges pending in any jurisdiction.

(2) An incarcerated individual designated to participate in a program under this section may leave the Community Corrections Center to:

(i) continue regular employment;

(ii) seek new employment;

(iii) attend court–ordered treatment appointments;

(iv) undergo intensive counseling;

(v) pursue academic education; or

(vi) use other community resources or participate in other activities for the purpose of rehabilitation.

(e) The Sheriff may charge an incarcerated individual participating in a program established under this section a reasonable program participation fee to pay for the costs incurred by the county for the management and administration of the program.

(f) (1) If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the Sheriff has established for participating in a program under this section, the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee shall notify the court in writing of the violation.

(2) An incarcerated individual who violates a trust or condition that a court or the Sheriff has established for participating in a program established under this section is subject to:

(i) removal from the program; and

(ii) cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-129 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-129
§11–129.
Status: in_force

“Licensed dealer”, “licensed distributor”, “licensed factory branch”, and “licensed manufacturer” mean, respectively, a dealer, distributor, factory branch, or manufacturer licensed in this State under Title 15 of this article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1108 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1108
§11–1108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A decision, an order, or an action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1107 of this subtitle shall be in writing and accompanied by findings of fact.

(2) The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement on each issue in the case.

(3) A finding of not guilty terminates the action.

(4) If the hearing board makes a finding of guilt, the hearing board shall:

(i) reconvene the hearing;

(ii) receive evidence; and

(iii) consider the correctional officer’s past job performance and other relevant information as factors before making recommendations to the Sheriff.

(5) A copy of the decision or order, findings of fact, conclusions, and written recommendations for action shall be delivered or mailed promptly to:

(i) the correctional officer or the correctional officer’s counsel or representative of record; and

(ii) the Sheriff.

(b) (1) After a disciplinary hearing and a finding of guilt, the hearing board may recommend the penalty it considers appropriate under the circumstances, including demotion, dismissal, transfer, loss of pay, reassignment, or other similar action that is considered punitive.

(2) The recommendation of a penalty shall be in writing.

(c) (1) Within 30 days after receipt of the recommendations of the hearing board, the Sheriff shall:

(i) review the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the hearing board; and

(ii) issue a final order.

(2) The recommendation of a penalty by the hearing board is not binding on the Sheriff.

(3) The Sheriff shall consider the correctional officer’s past job performance as a factor before imposing a penalty.

(4) The Sheriff may increase the recommended penalty of the hearing board only if the Sheriff personally meets with the correctional officer and allows the correctional officer to be heard on the record.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-1103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1103
§11–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Unit is the Director, who shall be appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.

(b) The Director shall receive the salary provided in the State budget.

(c) The Director shall regularly consult with, collaborate with, and consider the recommendations of the federally recognized State sexual assault coalition regarding sexual assault crisis programs and policies, practices, and procedures that impact victims of sexual assault, including administration of the program for sexual assault forensic examinations under § 11–1007 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 11-307 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-307
§11–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly:

(1) allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person’s control to be used for prostitution or assignation;

(2) allow or agree to allow a person into a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation; or

(3) keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act of another in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 of this article or the prohibition against human trafficking under federal law.

(2) A defendant may not assert the affirmative defense provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the defendant notifies the State’s Attorney of the defendant’s intention to assert the defense at least 10 days prior to trial.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-305 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

Any person who asserts that an election official has violated the provisions of this article relating to provisional ballots may file an administrative complaint under procedures established by the State Board.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-704 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-704
§11–704.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-208.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-208.1
§11–208.
Status: in_force

§11–208.1.

(a) Instead of pursuing criminal charges provided in this article, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this title a civil penalty of:

(1) For a first violation, not more than $500;

(2) For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or

(3) For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000.

(b) Penalties collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.

(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-715 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-715
§11–715.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Department” means the Howard County Department of Correction.

(3) “Director” means the Director of the Howard County Department of Correction.

(b) This section applies only in Howard County.

(c) (1) The Department may establish programs for:

(i) work release;

(ii) community service; and

(iii) pretrial services.

(2) A program established under this section may include an incarcerated individual’s participation in a program of employment, rehabilitation, training, education, or home detention.

(3) The Director may adopt regulations relating to the operation of a program established under this section.

(d) (1) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge if available, or otherwise the court may allow an individual to participate in a program established under this section if the individual:

(i) has been sentenced to the custody of the Department; and

(ii) has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence as defined under § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) If the Department approves, an incarcerated individual in the custody of the Howard County Detention Center may leave the Center to participate in a program established under this section.

(3) An incarcerated individual who has been designated to participate in a program established under this section may:

(i) continue regular employment; or

(ii) obtain new employment.

(4) An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the custody of the Department shall be confined to the Howard County Detention Center:

(i) except as provided in this section; or

(ii) unless a court orders otherwise.

(e) An incarcerated individual who is employed while in a program established under this section shall:

(1) reimburse the Department by paying a fee based on:

(i) the Department’s estimated cost of providing food and lodging to the incarcerated individual; and

(ii) the estimated expenses incurred by the Department because of the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program; and

(2) pay to the Director court–ordered payments for restitution.

(f) An incarcerated individual employed in the community under this section is not an agent or employee of the county, the Director, the court or any judicial officer, or any public officer of the county.

(g) An incarcerated individual who violates a condition or provision of trust that the court or the Department establishes is subject to:

(1) removal from the program; and

(2) cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

A license under this subtitle shall be applied for and issued in accordance with, and is subject to, the licensing and investigatory provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title, the Maryland Consumer Loan Law – Licensing Provisions.
Md. Code, State Government § 11-514 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-514
§11–514.
Status: in_force

On receipt of the State master application and appropriate appendices, or the information filed in accordance with § 11-513(d) of this subtitle, and after consulting with the affected State units, the Coordinator shall set the time, date, and place of a consolidated hearing with respect to all of the State development permits requested.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-602 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-602
§11–602.
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, Transportation § 11-144.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-144.2
§11–144.
Status: in_force

§11–144.2.

“Passenger car” means a motor vehicle, except a multipurpose passenger vehicle or motorcycle, designed for carrying 10 persons or less.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1502
§11–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a license for use in the City of Annapolis.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-309 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-309
§11–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall establish a finance committee.

(2) The treasurer of the Board chairs the finance committee and oversees the finances of the authority.

(b) (1) The Board may establish other committees as appropriate.

(2) The membership of a committee may include individuals who are not Board members.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

§11–403. IN EFFECT

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

(2) “Affiliated group” has the meaning stated under § 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code and includes related parties described under § 267(b)(10), (11), or (12) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) “Pass–through entity” has the meaning stated in § 10–102.1 of this article.

(4) “Related pass–through entities” means one or more pass–through entities connected through ownership with a common parent pass–through entity but only if the common parent:

(i) possesses at least 80% of the total voting power of the pass–through entity; and

(ii) has a value equal to at least 80% of the total value of the pass–through entity.

(5) “Sales” includes a booking transaction made through a short–term rental platform.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a vendor shall collect the applicable sales and use tax from the buyer:

(1) at the time that the sale is made, regardless of when the taxable price is paid;

(2) if the tax is based on a credit or installment sale, at the time that the Comptroller requires by regulation; or

(3) if a sale for use is not taxable when the sale is made, at the time that the use becomes taxable.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless a buyer is otherwise required by regulation to pay the sales and use tax directly to the Comptroller, the buyer shall pay the sales and use tax to the vendor at the time required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A vendor shall refund to a buyer the proportionate amount of sales and use tax that the buyer has paid if:

(1) (i) a sale is rescinded or canceled; or

(ii) the property sold is returned to the vendor; and

(2) the purchase price is wholly or partially repaid or credited.

(e) (1) A buyer may present to the vendor a certificate indicating multiple points of use of a digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title, if:

(i) the buyer knows at the time of purchase that the digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title will be:

1. concurrently available for use by the buyer in more than one taxing jurisdiction; or

2. resold in its original form to a member of an affiliated group or a related pass–through entity of which the buyer is also a member; and

(ii) the buyer delivers to the vendor the certificate indicating multiple points of use at the time of purchase.

(2) On receipt of the fully completed certificate indicating multiple points of use, the vendor is relieved of the obligation to collect, pay, or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller and, subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the buyer is obligated to collect, pay, or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller.

(3) The buyer delivering the certificate indicating multiple points of use may use any reasonable but consistent and uniform method of apportionment that is supported by the buyer’s records as they exist at the time of the sale and accurately reflects the primary use location in the State.

(4) (i) If the apportionment on the certificate indicating multiple points of use is determined based on a subsequent resale to one or more members of an affiliated group or related pass–through entities, the affiliated member or related pass–through entity reselling the digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title to another affiliated member or related pass–through entity shall:

1. assume or absorb the sales and use tax due from the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities on that portion of the sale apportioned to the State and pay the sales and use tax due on behalf of the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities; or

2. be liable for the sales and use tax due from the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities if the sales and use tax due is not paid by the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities.

(ii) If the sales and use tax is paid as provided in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the affiliated member end user or related pass–through entity end user is relieved of the obligation to pay or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, if the taxable price of a subsequent resale of a digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title to an affiliated group member or related pass–through entity is higher than the taxable price on which the sales and use tax was paid, the end user shall be liable for the additional sales and use tax due on the difference in the taxable price.

(6) The certificate indicating multiple points of use shall include all information required by the Comptroller.

§11–403. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

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

(2) “Affiliated group” has the meaning stated under § 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code and includes related parties described under § 267(b)(10), (11), or (12) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) “Pass–through entity” has the meaning stated in § 10–102.1 of this article.

(4) “Related pass–through entities” means one or more pass–through entities connected through ownership with a common parent pass–through entity but only if the common parent:

(i) possesses at least 80% of the total voting power of the pass–through entity; and

(ii) has a value equal to at least 80% of the total value of the pass–through entity.

(5) “Sales” includes a booking transaction made through an accommodations intermediary.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a vendor shall collect the applicable sales and use tax from the buyer:

(1) at the time that the sale is made, regardless of when the taxable price is paid;

(2) if the tax is based on a credit or installment sale, at the time that the Comptroller requires by regulation; or

(3) if a sale for use is not taxable when the sale is made, at the time that the use becomes taxable.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless a buyer is otherwise required by regulation to pay the sales and use tax directly to the Comptroller, the buyer shall pay the sales and use tax to the vendor at the time required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A vendor shall refund to a buyer the proportionate amount of sales and use tax that the buyer has paid if:

(1) (i) a sale is rescinded or canceled; or

(ii) the property sold is returned to the vendor; and

(2) the purchase price is wholly or partially repaid or credited.

(e) (1) A buyer may present to the vendor a certificate indicating multiple points of use of a digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title, if:

(i) the buyer knows at the time of purchase that the digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title will be:

1. concurrently available for use by the buyer in more than one taxing jurisdiction; or

2. resold in its original form to a member of an affiliated group or a related pass–through entity of which the buyer is also a member; and

(ii) the buyer delivers to the vendor the certificate indicating multiple points of use at the time of purchase.

(2) On receipt of the fully completed certificate indicating multiple points of use, the vendor is relieved of the obligation to collect, pay, or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller and, subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the buyer is obligated to collect, pay, or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller.

(3) The buyer delivering the certificate indicating multiple points of use may use any reasonable but consistent and uniform method of apportionment that is supported by the buyer’s records as they exist at the time of the sale and accurately reflects the primary use location in the State.

(4) (i) If the apportionment on the certificate indicating multiple points of use is determined based on a subsequent resale to one or more members of an affiliated group or related pass–through entities, the affiliated member or related pass–through entity reselling the digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title to another affiliated member or related pass–through entity shall:

1. assume or absorb the sales and use tax due from the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities on that portion of the sale apportioned to the State and pay the sales and use tax due on behalf of the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities; or

2. be liable for the sales and use tax due from the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities if the sales and use tax due is not paid by the affiliated member or members or related pass–through entity or entities.

(ii) If the sales and use tax is paid as provided in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the affiliated member end user or related pass–through entity end user is relieved of the obligation to pay or remit the applicable tax to the Comptroller.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, if the taxable price of a subsequent resale of a digital code, digital product, or taxable service described under § 11–101(m)(14) or (15) of this title to an affiliated group member or related pass–through entity is higher than the taxable price on which the sales and use tax was paid, the end user shall be liable for the additional sales and use tax due on the difference in the taxable price.

(6) The certificate indicating multiple points of use shall include all information required by the Comptroller.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1602 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 16 / Section 11-1602
§11–1602.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Talent Innovation Program in the Department.

(2) The Division and the Board shall jointly administer the Program.

(3) The purpose of the Program is to increase access to high–quality job training by using innovative and sustainable talent financing mechanisms to help meet skill needs in the State’s prominent and emerging industry sectors, including:

(i) cybersecurity;

(ii) health care;

(iii) biotechnology;

(iv) manufacturing; and

(v) artificial intelligence.

(b) The Program may conduct pilots, convene key stakeholders, and conduct research to develop and support new talent financing approaches.

(c) The Program shall establish an initial pilot program that focuses on the cybersecurity sector by supporting job training through expansion of regional cyber ranges, which is a recognized method for developing talent and meeting the skill needs of the cybersecurity industry.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1301 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1301
§11–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Center” means the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation.

(c) “Fund” means the Construction Education and Innovation Fund.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, provisions of this subtitle that apply to a center shall also apply to a regional center.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-109 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-109
§11–109.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to employees in the skilled service or the professional service.

(2) This section does not apply to an employee under a special appointment described in § 6-405 of this article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an employee in the skilled service or the professional service may appeal a disciplinary action taken while the employee is on probation only on the basis that the action was illegal or unconstitutional.

(2) The employee has the burden of proof in an appeal under this subsection.

(3) The limitations in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to an employee in the skilled service or the professional service who is on probation following a promotion or reinstatement.

(c) (1) An employee or an employee’s representative may file with the head of the principal unit a written appeal of a disciplinary action that states, to the extent possible, the issues of fact and law that the employee believes would warrant rescinding the disciplinary action.

(2) An appeal under this subtitle must be filed within 15 days after the employee receives notice of the appointing authority’s action.

(d) The head of the principal unit may confer with the employee before making a decision.

(e) (1) The head of the principal unit may:

(i) uphold the disciplinary action; or

(ii) rescind or modify the disciplinary action taken and restore to the employee any lost time, compensation, status, or benefits.

(2) Within 15 days after receiving an appeal, the head of the principal unit shall issue to the employee a written decision that addresses each point raised in the appeal.

(f) Within 15 days after issuance of a decision to rescind a disciplinary action, the disciplinary action shall be expunged from the employee’s personnel records.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-210 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-210
§11–210.
Status: in_force

On written application of the insured that states its reasons for requesting the rate, filed with and approved by the Commissioner, a rate in excess of that provided by a filing otherwise applicable may be used on a specific risk.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 21 / Section 11-2101
§11–2101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and

(3) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”), subject to §§ 11–2102 and 11–2103 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”), subject to § 11–2104 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-710 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-710
§11–710.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-711 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license:

(1) if the applicant or licensee:

(i) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another; or

(ii) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or

(2) for cause.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-311 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-311
§11–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the office of the licensee.

(b) A licensee practicing optometry away from the licensee’s office shall give to the patient a statement that contains the licensee’s home address, license number, and signature.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1502 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1502
§11–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program in the Department.

(b) The Division shall administer the Program.

(c) The Division may adopt regulations to implement the Program.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-708 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-708
§11–708.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Carroll County.

(b) In this section, “crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) (1) The Sheriff may:

(i) establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and

(ii) adopt regulations to administer the program.

(2) A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual:

(i) appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and

(ii) meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(3) The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.

(4) An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:

(i) has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence; and

(ii) is not in detention for:

1. a crime of violence; or

2. the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

(5) The Sheriff may:

(i) collect from each individual participating in the pretrial release program a reasonable fee for the cost of supervision and administration of the program; or

(ii) waive or reduce the fee.

(d) (1) The Sheriff’s Office may establish a work release program.

(2) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may sentence the individual to participate in the work release program if the individual:

(i) has been sentenced to the custody of the Sheriff; and

(ii) has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence.

(3) An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to participate in the work release program may continue regular employment or obtain new employment.

(4) On approval of the Sheriff or Warden, an incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the Carroll County Detention Center may leave the Detention Center to work, seek employment, obtain medical services, or participate in educational, rehabilitative, or training programs.

(5) An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the Carroll County Detention Center shall be confined to the Detention Center:

(i) except as provided in this subsection; or

(ii) unless a court orders otherwise.

(6) An incarcerated individual who is employed under the work release program shall:

(i) reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for:

1. the estimated cost to the Sheriff’s Office of food and lodging for the incarcerated individual; and

2. estimated expenses incurred by the Sheriff’s Office because of the participation of the incarcerated individual in the program; and

(ii) pay to the Sheriff court–ordered payments for restitution.

(7) An incarcerated individual who violates a condition or provision of trust that a court, the Sheriff, or Sheriff’s designee establishes is subject to:

(i) removal from the work release program; and

(ii) cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.

(e) (1) The Sheriff shall:

(i) establish and administer a home detention program; and

(ii) adopt regulations for the home detention program.

(2) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may require an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment under the custody of the Sheriff to participate in the home detention program.

(3) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if:

(i) the sentencing judge recommends the incarcerated individual for sentencing to the home detention program; and

(ii) the incarcerated individual has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.

(4) An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:

(i) is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or

(ii) has been found guilty of the crime of:

1. child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or

2. escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

(5) While participating in the home detention program, an incarcerated individual is responsible for:

(i) medical care and related expenses; and

(ii) costs of clothes, food, lodging, restitution, taxes, and transportation.

(6) The Sheriff may:

(i) collect from each incarcerated individual participating in the home detention program a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic supervision and administration of the program; or

(ii) waive or reduce the fee.

(7) The Sheriff may limit the number of incarcerated individuals in the home detention program.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1706 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 17 / Section 11-1706
§11–1706.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than 2 years after establishing the Program, the Commission shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the implementation of this subtitle.

(b) The report shall include:

(1) The number and amounts of grants awarded;

(2) The impact of the Program on establishing hunger–free campuses at institutions of higher education and regional higher education centers;

(3) The impact of awarded grants on reducing the number of students experiencing food insecurity; and

(4) Recommendations on expanding the Program.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-343 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-343
§11–343.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully withhold information from or knowingly give false or misleading information to the Commissioner, a statistical agency designated by the Commissioner, a rating organization, or an insurer if the information will affect the rates or premiums chargeable under this subtitle.

(b) A person that violates this section:

(1) is subject to the penalties provided in § 11-344 of this subtitle; and

(2) if the violation is committed with intent to deceive, is guilty of perjury and subject to prosecution for perjury in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-313 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-313
§11–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall establish a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports.

(b) The fiscal year of the authority begins on July 1 and ends on the following June 30.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-906 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-906
§11–906.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Patuxent Institution is a correctional institution within the Division of Correction and under the jurisdiction of the Correctional Education Council for the funding of educational and workforce skills training programs only.

(b) Funds for the operation of the educational and workforce skills training programs in correctional institutions shall be provided in the budget of the Department.

(c) The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and other State agencies may contribute to the programs identified under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Funds appropriated for educational and workforce skills training programs in correctional institutions may not be diverted by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-208 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-208
§11–208.
Status: in_force

(a) A weight and measure, unless inspected and approved by the Secretary, may not be used or possessed for current use for:

(1) Buying or selling any commodity or object;

(2) Hire or award;

(3) Computing any charge or payment for services rendered on the basis of weight and measurement; or

(4) Determining any weight and measure for a charge.

(b) A person is not liable for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, if:

(1) The person gives written notice to the Secretary stating that the weight and measure is correct and is available for examination; and

(2) Specific written permission to use the weight and measure is received from the Secretary.

(c) A person may not impersonate in any way the Secretary or use the Secretary’s seal or a counterfeit of it in any manner. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(d) A person, on the person’s own behalf, or by a servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another person, may not:

(1) Use, sell, offer or expose for sale or hire, or possess for the purpose of using, selling, or hiring an incorrect weight or measure or any device or instrument used to or calculated to falsify any weight or measure;

(2) Dispose of any rejected or condemned weight or measure in a manner contrary to law or regulation;

(3) Remove from any weight and measure, contrary to law or regulation, any tag, seal, or mark placed by the Secretary;

(4) Sell, or offer or expose for sale, less than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, object, or service;

(5) Take more than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, object, or service when, as buyer, the person furnishes the weight or measure by means of which the amount of the commodity, object, or service is determined;

(6) Keep for sale, or advertise, offer or expose for sale, or sell any commodity, object, or service in a condition or manner contrary to this article or regulation issued under it;

(7) Use in retail trade, except in the preparation of medical prescriptions or packages put up in advance of sale, a weight or measure which is not so positioned that its indications may be accurately read and the weighing or measuring operations observed from some position which reasonably may be assumed by a customer;

(8) Violate any provision of this title or of any regulation adopted under this title;

(9) Manipulate or in any manner render a weight or measure to a state calculated to deceive or defraud anyone; or

(10) Misrepresent a weight, measurement, or count affecting any purchase, sale, award, or amounts paid or charged for a service.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Installment loan” means a loan or extension of credit made for consideration under § 12–103(a)(3) or (c) or Title 12, Subtitle 9, or Subtitle 10 of the Commercial Law Article.

(c) “License” means a license issued in any form by the Commissioner under this subtitle to make installment loans, including as provided for through NMLS.

(d) “Licensee” means a person licensed under this subtitle to make installment loans.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-533 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-533
§11–533.
Status: in_force

(a) The member of the Commission who is on the Advisory Committee is the chairman of the Advisory Committee.

(b) The term of the chairman of the Advisory Committee is 1 year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 11-101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In the Compact set forth in this title, “article” means an article of the Compact.

(b) The definitions in § 1-101 of this article do not apply to the Compact set forth in this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-603 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-603
§11–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed pilot may not engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest.

(b) A conflict of interest exists in situations in which:

(1) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a licensed pilot solicits or accepts financial or other consideration of value from a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or an agent or officer of that company, or from any other entity providing services in the port community;

(2) a licensed pilot takes any action with the intent to benefit or harm the economic interests of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community;

(3) a licensed pilot allows personal financial interests to conflict with professional responsibilities;

(4) a licensed pilot solicits business for a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community; or

(5) a licensed pilot discourages a person from engaging the services of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community.

(c) A conflict of interest does not exist in situations in which:

(1) remuneration is paid to the pilot through the Association in return for the provision of pilotage services; or

(2) there is an exchange of nominal social pleasantries between the licensed pilot and any entity providing services to the port community.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-536 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-536
§11–536.
Status: in_force

(a) Each mile thoroughbred racing licensee and the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., shall provide for the running of races known as the Maryland-Bred Fund Races.

(b) The Commission may approve the running of a Maryland-Bred Fund Race at a thoroughbred track outside the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-301 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Curfew hours” means the hours between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

(c) “Establishment” means a privately owned place of business operated for profit to which the public is invited.

(d) “Guardian” means a person who is appointed by a court as a guardian.

(e) (1) “Public place” means a place to which the general public has access for a lawful purpose.

(2) “Public place” includes:

(i) a public street, a sidewalk, an alley, a highway, and a right–of–way of a public street or highway; and

(ii) the common areas of a transport facility, a school, a hospital, an apartment building, an office building, a shopping center, a park, a playground, a parking lot, a theater, a restaurant, a bowling alley, a tavern, a cafe, an arcade, and a shop.

(f) “Remain” means to:

(1) linger unnecessarily in a public place; or

(2) fail to leave the premises of an establishment or a public place when asked by a law enforcement officer or an employee of the establishment or public place.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-823 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-823
§11–823.
Status: in_force

A permit holder shall keep records of ownership and submit annual reports of ownership as required under § 11-314 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-505 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-505
§11–505.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a victim or victim’s representative who:

(1) has made a written request to the Department for notification under § 7–801(b)(1)(ii) of the Correctional Services Article; or

(2) has filed a notification request form under § 11–104 of this title.

(b) (1) If a parole release hearing is scheduled for an incarcerated individual who has been convicted of and sentenced for a crime, the victim or victim’s representative has the rights provided under § 7–801 of the Correctional Services Article.

(2) At a parole release hearing, a victim or victim’s representative has the rights provided under § 7–304 of the Correctional Services Article.

(c) (1) Whenever a person who was convicted of a crime is found in violation of a condition of parole, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.

(2) Whenever a warrant or subpoena is issued for a person who was convicted of a crime for an alleged violation of a condition of parole, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.

(d) Whenever a person who is sentenced is considered for a commutation, pardon, or remission of sentence:

(1) the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–805(a) and (e) of the Correctional Services Article; and

(2) a victim or victim’s representative has the additional rights regarding submission and consideration of a victim impact statement provided under § 7–805(b) and (c) of the Correctional Services Article.

(e) (1) Whenever a person convicted of a crime is found in violation of a condition of mandatory supervision, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–505(b) of the Correctional Services Article.

(2) Whenever a warrant or subpoena is issued for a person convicted of a crime for an alleged violation of a condition of mandatory supervision, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.

(f) Before entering into a predetermined parole release agreement with an incarcerated individual, the Maryland Parole Commission shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–803 of the Correctional Services Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-815 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-815
§11–815.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Permit” means a permit granted under this part to hold satellite simulcast betting.

(c) “Satellite simulcast betting” means:

(1) pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track by a mile thoroughbred racing licensee, a harness racing licensee, or the State Fair Society; and

(2) transmission of the pari-mutuel information regarding bets at the satellite simulcast facility to the sending track.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-503 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-503
§11–503.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “subsequent proceeding” includes:

(1) a sentence review under § 8–102 of this article;

(2) a hearing on a request to have a sentence modified or vacated under the Maryland Rules;

(3) in a juvenile delinquency proceeding, a review of a commitment order or other disposition under the Maryland Rules;

(4) an appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland;

(5) an appeal to the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(6) a hearing on an adjustment of special conditions of lifetime sexual offender supervision under § 11–723 of this title or a hearing on a violation of special conditions of lifetime sexual offender supervision or a petition for discharge from special conditions of lifetime sexual offender supervision under § 11–724 of this title; and

(7) any other postsentencing court proceeding.

(b) Following conviction or adjudication and sentencing or disposition of a defendant or child respondent, the State’s Attorney shall notify the victim or victim’s representative of a subsequent proceeding in accordance with § 11–104(f) of this title if:

(1) before the State’s Attorney distributes notification request forms under § 11–104(d) of this title, the victim or victim’s representative submitted to the State’s Attorney a written request to be notified of subsequent proceedings; or

(2) after the State’s Attorney distributes notification request forms under § 11–104(d) of this title, the victim or victim’s representative submits a notification request form in accordance with § 11–104(e) of this title.

(c) (1) The State’s Attorney’s office shall:

(i) notify the victim or victim’s representative of all appeals to the Appellate Court of Maryland and the Supreme Court of Maryland; and

(ii) send an information copy of the notification to the Office of the Attorney General.

(2) After the initial notification to the victim or victim’s representative or receipt of a notification request form, as defined in § 11–104 of this title, the Office of the Attorney General shall:

(i) notify the victim or victim’s representative of each subsequent date pertinent to the appeal, including dates of hearings, postponements, and decisions of the appellate courts; and

(ii) send an information copy of the notification to the State’s Attorney’s office.

(d) A notice sent under this section shall include the date, the time, the location, and a brief description of the subsequent proceeding.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1003 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1003
§11–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subtitle supersede any inconsistent provisions of any other State or local law that conflicts with this subtitle to the extent of the conflict.

(b) This subtitle does not limit the authority of the managing official to regulate the competent and efficient operation and management of a county correctional facility by any reasonable means including transfer and reassignment if:

(1) that action is not punitive in nature; and

(2) the managing official determines that action to be in the best interests of the internal management of the correctional facility.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-111 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-111
§11–111.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this subtitle may be revoked by the State Fire Marshal for:

(1) a ground specified under § 11-107 of this subtitle for denying an application for a license; or

(2) a violation of regulations adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission to regulate the use, handling, and storage of explosives.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 26 / Section 11-2601
§11–2601.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

(2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);

(4) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

(5) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);

(6) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);

(7) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and

(8) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).

(b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 11–2602 of this subtitle.

(c) Section 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, in addition to § 11–2604 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-817 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-817
§11–817.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must have a permit granted by the Commission whenever the person holds satellite simulcast betting.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, nothing in this Part III of this subtitle may preempt local zoning laws or ordinances.

(2) The use of a facility for satellite simulcast betting is not required to be submitted to or approved by any county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if the facility is properly zoned and operating for the following activities:

(i) operation of a video lottery facility;

(ii) operation of a sports wagering facility; or

(iii) operation of electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machines.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-137 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-137
§11–137.
Status: in_force

“Name” means:

(1) True or legal name;

(2) In the case of an individual, the name given at birth to the individual by his parents, or as changed under the common law of this State or any other state, by marriage, or by court order; and

(3) In the case of an individual party to an absolute divorce, the individual may elect to use any legal or true name previously used by the individual if this name is used consistently and nonfraudulently.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

A person charged with a crime under this subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for violating any other applicable law.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-907 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-907
§11–907.
Status: in_force

Both the Program and the Fund are subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-408 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-408
§11–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The audit authorized by this section is in addition to the annual audit required by § 11-407 of this subtitle.

(2) For any fiscal year during which State funds are available to finance any portion of the operations of the Corporation, the Legislative Auditor may audit the financial transactions of the Corporation.

(b) (1) An audit under this section shall be conducted where the accounts of the Corporation are normally kept.

(2) If owned or in use by the Corporation and necessary to facilitate the audit, the Corporation shall make available to the Legislative Auditor all:

(i) books;

(ii) accounts;

(iii) financial records;

(iv) reports;

(v) files; and

(vi) other papers or property.

(3) Full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances and securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians shall be available to the Legislative Auditor.

(4) Unless the Legislative Auditor requires a longer period of retention, the items listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall remain in the possession and custody of the Corporation for 4 years.

(c) The legislative audit shall be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor, with any recommendations the Legislative Auditor considers advisable.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-1A-05 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1A / Section 11-1A-05
§11–1A–05.
Status: in_force

In addition to any information required under Subtitle 5 of this title:

(1) the return of a vendor who makes a sale for use of electricity that is subject to the special use tax on electricity shall state for the period that the return covers:

(i) the kilowatt hours of electricity the use of which became subject to the special use tax on electricity; and

(ii) the special use tax on electricity that is due; and

(2) the return of a person who uses electricity that is subject to the special use tax on electricity and fails to pay the tax to the vendor shall state for the period that the return covers:

(i) the kilowatt hours of electricity that is subject to the special use tax on electricity; and

(ii) the special use tax on electricity that is due.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-206
§11–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State’s Attorney for a county shall prosecute a civil infraction in the same manner as a prosecution of a violation of the criminal laws of the State.

(2) The State’s Attorney may enter a nolle prosequi or place the case on the stet docket in the same manner as provided by law for a violation of the criminal laws of the State.

(b) (1) Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may designate in writing the county attorney or an assistant county attorney to prosecute civil infractions.

(2) The county attorney or assistant county attorney designated under this subsection may exercise the powers of the State’s Attorney in connection with a civil infraction.

(c) The State’s Attorney for Allegany County is not required to be present at a trial for a violation of a civil infraction under §§ 13–503 through 13–506 of this article if the official who issued the citation for the civil infraction is present at the trial on behalf of the county.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-508 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-508
§11–508.
Status: in_force

(a) The Association shall submit to the Board:

(1) an annual financial audit of payments to pilots under § 11-505 of this subtitle; and

(2) an annual financial audit of the Maintenance and Replacement Fund under § 11-506 of this subtitle.

(b) The Board shall keep copies of the financial audits received under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1301
§11–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.

(d) (1) “Inclusive higher education” means access to a program of higher education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that allows for, to the greatest extent possible, the same rights, privileges, experiences, benefits, and outcomes that result from a college experience as their peer students without disabilities.

(2) “Inclusive higher education” includes:

(i) Academic access and inclusive instruction;

(ii) Career development;

(iii) Campus engagement;

(iv) Self–determination;

(v) Participation in paid work experiences;

(vi) On– or off–campus living, when available to other students; and

(vii) Inclusive social activities.

(e) “Program” means the James W. Hubbard Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program established under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 11-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-201
§11–201.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall establish minimum requirements for issuing certificates, diplomas, and degrees by institutions of postsecondary education.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies in code counties in the Eastern Shore class as established under § 9–302 of this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-313
§11–313.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(4) Abandons a patient;

(5) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(6) Promotes the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;

(7) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of optometry;

(8) Willfully fails to file or record any optometric report as required by law;

(9) Willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of any optometric report as required by law;

(10) Willfully induces another to fail to file or record any optometric report as required by law;

(11) Fails to provide details of the optometric record of a patient to a physician or another optometrist on proper request by the patient;

(12) Employs another person as a solicitor of business;

(13) Splits or agrees to split a fee for optometric services with any person for bringing or referring a patient;

(14) Makes a willful misrepresentation in treatment;

(15) Aids an unauthorized person in the practice of optometry;

(16) Grossly and willfully:

(i) Overcharges for optometric services; or

(ii) Submits false statements to collect fees for which services are not provided;

(17) Behaves immorally in the practice of optometry;

(18) Is professionally, physically or mentally incompetent;

(19) Advertises in a false or misleading manner;

(20) Has had a license to practice optometry denied, suspended or revoked in another state for an act which would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section;

(21) Has violated any provision of this title;

(22) Violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(23) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of optometry;

(24) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(25) Willfully engages in conduct that is likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;

(26) Knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5-704 of the Family Law Article; or

(27) Engages in conduct which exhibits an inappropriate standard of care.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-208 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-208
§11–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall prepare an annual budget for the Corporation.

(b) (1) For informational purposes only, the Corporation shall submit its budget to the General Assembly in conjunction with the budget request of the Judicial Branch of the State government on November 1 of each year.

(2) The informational budget required under this subsection shall include 3 years of data, including the most recently completed fiscal year, an estimate for the current fiscal year, and an estimate for the next fiscal year, including:

(i) a summary of total expenditures and the sources of revenue that support that spending;

(ii) line item expenditure detail for personnel, operating expenses, and grants, including individual grantees;

(iii) narrative explanation of all revenue and spending changes between the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year;

(iv) performance measurement data that details the use of funds; and

(v) detail on the Corporation’s reserve fund, including actual and estimated end of fiscal year balances, transfers to and from the reserve fund, and the policies governing the reserve fund.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not engage in business as a sales finance company unless the person is licensed by the Commissioner.

(b) A licensee may do business as a sales finance company only at a licensed location or as otherwise authorized by the Commissioner through regulation.

(c) A political subdivision may not require a licensee to have a local license or pay a local fee for permission to engage in business as a sales finance company.

(d) During the time period established by the Commissioner under subsection (e) of this section, each licensee shall:

(1) Obtain and maintain a valid unique identifier issued by NMLS when an account is created with NMLS;

(2) Transfer licensing information to NMLS; and

(3) Pay to the Commissioner a license extension fee calculated in accordance with subsection (e)(5) of this section.

(e) (1) The Commissioner shall establish a time period that is not less than 2 months within which a licensee must transfer licensing information to NMLS.

(2) The time period that the Commissioner establishes under this subsection shall begin on or after July 1, 2017.

(3) At least 30 days before the transfer period begins, the Commissioner shall:

(i) Notify all licensees of the transfer period; and

(ii) Provide instructions for the transfer of licensing information to NMLS.

(4) For each licensee that complies with subsection (d) of this section, the term of the licensee’s license shall be extended to December 31 of the year in which the license otherwise would have expired.

(5) The license extension fee required under subsection (d)(3) of this section is nonrefundable and, based on the annual license fee, shall be prorated to the number of days between the date the license otherwise would have expired and December 31 of the same year.

(f) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, an applicant for an initial license or a license renewal shall apply for the initial license or license renewal through NMLS:

(1) On or after July 1, 2017; or

(2) If the Commissioner has not joined NMLS with respect to persons required to be licensed under this subtitle as of July 1, 2017, on or after the date that the Commissioner joins, as specified by the Commissioner by public notice.
Md. Code, Land Use § 11-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A legislative body of a county may provide a civil penalty for a zoning violation, which shall be enforced as provided in this subtitle.

(b) The legislative body may:

(1) impose a fine not exceeding $500 for each violation;

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

(3) adopt procedures for the collection of the fines.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-319 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-319
§11–319.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with guidelines developed under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the center director or the director’s designee may grant an incarcerated individual the privilege of leaving the confines of a center for the following purposes:

(i) employment or seeking employment;

(ii) educational programs;

(iii) vocational training;

(iv) community and civic activities;

(v) volunteer work;

(vi) athletic competition;

(vii) personal or family visits; or

(viii) other similar rehabilitative activities.

(2) The guidelines for leave shall be developed by the county or counties that operate the center, reviewed by the community advisory board, and approved by the Secretary.

(3) When outside the confines of a center, an incarcerated individual shall carry, at all times, a copy of the form signed by the center director or the director’s designee containing the terms and conditions governing the grant of leave.

(4) An incarcerated individual on leave shall be deemed to be in the custody of the center to the same extent, and subject to the same supervision and control, as an incarcerated individual actually in confinement in the Division of Correction.

(5) An incarcerated individual who escapes while on leave under this section is subject to the penalties of § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) (1) The center director or the director’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual, less payroll deductions required by law.

(2) The center director or the director’s designee shall keep an accurate account of the earnings of an incarcerated individual.

(3) From the earnings of an incarcerated individual, the center director may deduct:

(i) an amount determined by the director to be the cost of providing food, lodging, and clothing to the incarcerated individual;

(ii) actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in work release and rehabilitation programs;

(iii) any amount required by court order or agreement of the incarcerated individual, and not otherwise deducted, for the support of dependents; and

(iv) court ordered restitution payments.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any remaining balance shall be credited to the incarcerated individual’s account and paid to the incarcerated individual on release.

(ii) If approved by the director, any remaining balance may be paid to the incarcerated individual on the request of the incarcerated individual.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-629 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-629
§11–629.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) administer the Fund with the help and advice of the Advisory Committee; and

(2) order each payment that is to be made from the Fund.

(b) The Commission shall:

(1) deposit the money allocated by each licensee to the Fund into a bank or trust company in the State; and

(2) require the bank or trust company to secure the Fund by collateral.

(c) Within 5 days after a race meeting, the licensee shall pay to the Commission to be held in the Fund all money that is allocated to the Fund under this title but was not disbursed during the race meeting.

(d) If the Commission uses ordinary care to choose the depository bank or trust company, members are not personally liable for loss to the Fund because of failure, insolvency, or other fault of the depository.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to explosives while being transported on vessels, vehicles, or railroad cars, or while being held for delivery, if the transportation or delivery is subject to and conforms with regulations adopted by the United States Department of Transportation or United States Coast Guard.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to the receipt, possession, and use of signals required for the safe operation of vessels, motor vehicles, railroad cars, or aircraft by their operators.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-117.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-117.2
§11–117.
Status: in_force

§11–117.2.

(a) “Electric low speed scooter” means a vehicle that:

(1) Is designed to transport only the operator;

(2) Weighs less than 100 pounds;

(3) Has single wheels in tandem or a combination of one or two wheels at the front and rear of the vehicle;

(4) Is equipped with handlebars and a platform designed to be stood on while riding;

(5) Is solely powered by an electric motor and human power; and

(6) Is capable of operating at a speed of up to 20 miles per hour.

(b) “Electric low speed scooter” does not include:

(1) An electric personal assistive mobility device; or

(2) An electric wheelchair or other mobility aid used by a disabled individual.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1703 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 17 / Section 11-1703
§11–1703.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Cyber Maryland Fund.

(b) The purposes of the Fund are to:

(1) achieve the purposes identified under § 11–1702(b) of this subtitle; and

(2) support innovative approaches to meeting cybersecurity workforce needs.

(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 consists of:

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

(2) money transferred to the Fund in accordance with subsection (m) of this section; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) administrative expenses of the Program, including hiring staff in accordance with the State budget and hiring consultants and other professionals as necessary to implement, maintain, and administer the Program and the Fund; and

(2) providing grants to elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, including community colleges, employers, including for–profit corporations, nonprofit organizations, registered apprenticeship sponsors, local workforce boards, industry associations, labor unions, local governments, local or regional economic development entities, and other relevant partner entities at the Department’s discretion to operate cybersecurity programs based on the strategic plan of the Program.

(g) The Department shall adopt standards to award grants under this section.

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

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

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

(j) (1) For fiscal year 2026, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $3,100,000 for the Fund to be used for the awarding of grants and contracts under § 11–1702(d) of this subtitle aligned with the strategy of and approved by the Board.

(2) For fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation sufficient to run the Program.

(3) The Program shall seek alternate funding sources to include cost–sharing or cost–matching agreements from sources other than the State, including the federal government, the private sector, and philanthropy, to supplement the money appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(k) Subject to the availability of funding, for fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter, $250,000 of the Fund shall be used for implementing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Talent Pipeline Management Approach.

(l) The Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount sufficient for the Program, including to hire sufficient staff to carry out its duties.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-510.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-510.1
§11–510.
Status: in_force

§11–510.1.

(a) A face–amount certificate company, an open–end management company, a closed–end management company that is not a federal covered security under § 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933, or a unit investment trust, as those terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, shall comply with the requirements of this section, if the company or trust files:

(1) A notice under § 11–503.1 of this subtitle of the offer or sale in this State of an indefinite amount of federal covered securities specified in § 18(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933; or

(2) An application to register under § 11–503 of this subtitle the offer and sale in this State of an indefinite amount of securities.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a face–amount certificate company or an open–end management company, at the time of filing, shall pay an initial fee of $500 and within 60 days after the issuer’s fiscal year end during which its registration statement is effective or notice required by § 11–503.1(b) of this subtitle is filed:

(i) Pay a fee of $1,300; or

(ii) 1. File a report on a form the Commissioner by rule adopts, reporting all sales of securities to persons within this State during the fiscal year; and

2. Pay a fee of 0.1 percent of the maximum aggregate offering price at which the securities were sold in this State.

(2) (i) When calculating the fee in accordance with paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection, the initial fee of $500 shall be deducted from the aggregate fee due.

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, the aggregate fee due under this paragraph may not exceed $1,500.

(iii) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, if the amount due under paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection is less than $500, no additional amount may be payable, and no credit or refund may be allowed or returned.

(3) If a filing required under subsection (a) of this section and § 11–503.1 of this subtitle is not received by the Commissioner by the deadline established, the issuer, in addition to the fee required under this section, shall pay a late fee of $500.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, at the time of filing, a unit investment trust, or a closed–end management company that is not a federal covered security under § 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933, shall pay an initial fee of $500.

(2) Within 60 days after the anniversary of the date on which the issuer’s offer became effective or its notice filed under § 11–503(b) of this subtitle was accepted, a unit investment trust, or a closed–end management company that is not a federal covered security under § 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933, shall:

(i) Pay a fee of $1,300; or

(ii) 1. File a report on a form the Commissioner by rule adopts, reporting all sales of securities to persons within this State during the effective period of the registration statement or the acceptance period of the notice filed under § 11–503.1(b) of this subtitle; and

2. Pay a fee of 0.1 percent of the maximum aggregate offering price at which the securities were sold in this State.

(3) (i) When calculating the fee in accordance with paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection, the initial $500 fee shall be deducted from the aggregate fee due.

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, the aggregate fee due under this paragraph may not exceed $1,500.

(iii) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, if the amount due under paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection is less than $500, no additional amount may be payable, and no credit or refund may be allowed or returned.

(4) If a filing required under subsection (a) of this section and § 11–503.1 of this subtitle is not received by the Commissioner by the deadline established in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the issuer, in addition to the fee required under this section, shall pay a late fee of $500.

(d) (1) The Commissioner, by rule, order, or otherwise, may extend the length of the renewal period to a period not exceeding 2 years for the effectiveness of a registered offering or for a notice filed under § 11–503.1 of this subtitle.

(2) If the Commissioner extends a renewal period in excess of 1 year, the fee shall be prorated to the extended renewal period.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1901 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 19 / Section 11-1901
§11–1901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Committee” means the Maryland Pathway to Nursing Advisory Committee.

(c) “Program” means the Maryland Pathway to Nursing Pilot Program.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-513 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-513
§11–513.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee shall keep and make available to the Commissioner at the licensee’s licensed location any books and records that the Commissioner, by rule or regulation, requires to enable the Commissioner to enforce:

(1) This subtitle;

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

(3) Any other provision regulating the application, making, brokering, or servicing of mortgage loans under Titles 12 through 14 of the Commercial Law Article.

(b) Subject to approval by the Commissioner, nothing in this section is to be construed to prohibit a licensee from maintaining duplicate records or electronic equivalents at the licensee’s licensed location.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, on approval of the Commissioner, a licensee need not keep at the licensee’s licensed location any books and records otherwise required by the Commissioner under subsection (a) of this section if the licensee:

(1) Makes the books and records available to the Commissioner at the licensee’s licensed location within 5 business days after the Commissioner’s official request; and

(2) Retains the records for at least 61 months in a storage facility disclosed to the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A commodity in package form may not be wrapped deceptively or be in a container made, formed, or filled in a manner that misleads the purchaser in determining the quantity of the contents of the package. The contents of a container may not fall below any reasonable standard of fill the Secretary prescribes for the commodity in question.

(b) If a commodity in package form is advertised in any manner and the retail price of the package is stated in the advertisement, a declaration of the basic quantity of contents of the package shall be closely and conspicuously associated with the price statement, as is required by law or rule or regulation to appear on the package. However, where the law or rule or regulation requires a dual declaration of net quantity to appear on the package, only the declaration that sets forth the quantity in terms of the smaller unit of weight or measure need appear in the advertisement.

(c) No qualifying terms, such as, “when packed”, “minimum”, “not less than”, any other terms of similar meaning, nor any term qualifying a unit of weight, measure, or count that tends to exaggerate the amount of commodity in the package may be included as part of the declaration required by this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-608 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-608
§11–608.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 11-610 of this subtitle, if an applicant qualifies for a license under this title, the Commission shall send the applicant a notice stating:

(1) the fact that the applicant has qualified for a license;

(2) the dates of the race meeting awarded;

(3) the total number of racing days awarded; and

(4) the kind of racing to be held.

(b) Before the Commission may issue a license to a person, the person shall pay to the Commission a license fee of $25 for each racing day of the race meeting.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-704 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-704
§11–704.
Status: in_force

To determine if an advertisement is misleading, the following, in addition to any other appropriate considerations, shall be considered:

(1) Any representation made by statement, word, design, device, or sound, whether alone or together; and

(2) The extent to which the advertisement fails to reveal a fact which, in light of any representation made, is material with respect to the advertised commodity or service under conditions which are:

(i) Customary or usual; or

(ii) Described in the advertisement.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-720 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-720
§11–720.
Status: in_force

With advice from the Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board established under § 10-207 of this article, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-125 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-125
§11–125.
Status: in_force

“Franchise” means a written arrangement, whether or not for a definite period, in which a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch grants to a dealer or distributor a license or right to use a trade name, trademark, service mark, or related characteristic in the sale, leasing, or servicing of new vehicles.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-604 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-604
§11–604.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, information subject to the attorney-client privilege is confidential and may not be disclosed to any person unless the privilege is waived by the client or a court orders the disclosure.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-603 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-603
§11–603.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means the police department of a county, municipal corporation, university in the State, or State agency.

(3) “Program” means the Public Safety Apprenticeship Program.

(4) “Public safety agency” includes:

(i) a correctional unit, as defined in § 2–401 of the Correctional Services Article;

(ii) a law enforcement agency; and

(iii) a public safety agency, as defined in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) There is a Public Safety Apprenticeship Program in the Department.

(c) The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) provide young individuals opportunities to begin a career with a public safety agency;

(2) foster positive relationships between the public, particularly young individuals, and public safety agencies;

(3) develop a cohort of individuals qualified to join a public safety agency;

(4) encourage public safety agencies to hire apprentices; and

(5) help public safety agencies offset additional costs, if any, associated with hiring apprentices.

(d) The Program shall consist of start–up grants and stabilization grants.

(e) A public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies participating in the Program shall:

(1) develop a registered apprenticeship program; and

(2) establish a registered apprenticeship program that develops a career path that enables an individual to work in a public safety agency.

(f) (1) The Department shall:

(i) administer the Program; and

(ii) award start–up and stabilization grants under the Program on a competitive basis to a public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies that meet the requirements of this section.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department may award:

1. a start–up grant not exceeding $200,000 to a public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies for development and launch of a public safety agency’s registered apprenticeship program under this section; and

2. a stabilization grant not exceeding $5,000 to a public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies on the initial enrollment of each apprentice in the public safety agency’s registered apprenticeship program.

(ii) The Department may not award a start–up or stabilization grant under this section to a public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies that fail to bargain with the appropriate exclusive representative regarding any adjustments to wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment that are required for individuals to participate in the public safety agency’s registered apprenticeship program.

(g) For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation of at least $750,000 for the Program to:

(1) provide grants to eligible public safety agencies; and

(2) cover the administrative costs of operating the Program.

(h) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this section, including regulations to:

(1) develop requirements for grant applications;

(2) develop a process for reviewing grant applications and awarding grants to eligible public safety agencies; and

(3) determine the maximum amount that an eligible public safety agency or a group of public safety agencies may be awarded under the Program each fiscal year.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-105 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person shall obtain a license issued under this subtitle before the person engages in business as a manufacturer or dealer, possesses explosives other than explosives for use in firearms, or possesses or stores explosives for use in firearms in the State.

(b) (1) A person shall obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle before the person engages in the business of loading or reloading small arms ammunition in the State.

(2) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation or business that uses explosives, or a contractor who performs work that uses explosives, shall obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle.

(c) This section does not apply to the armed forces, the National Guard, the State Guard, or officers or employees of the United States, the State, or a local subdivision of the State who are authorized to handle explosives in the performance of their duties.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition or for use in the loading of antique arms or replicas of antique arms, if the smokeless powder and black powder are stored in their original shipping containers and are possessed only for personal use in firearms.

(2) A person may not possess or store explosives for use in firearms in any quantity in multifamily dwellings, apartments, dormitories, hotels, schools, other public buildings, or buildings or structures open for public use.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Fire Marshal may issue a permit to allow temporary possession of explosives for use in firearms in a building or structure open for public use.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-612 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-612
§11–612.
Status: in_force

(a) Before applying for renewal of a license, a licensee shall complete at least 8 hours of continuing education, which shall include:

(1) 3 hours of instruction on federal law and regulations relating to mortgage origination;

(2) 2 hours of instruction on ethics, including instruction on fraud, consumer protection, and fair lending issues; and

(3) 2 hours of training related to lending standards for the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace.

(b) (1) All continuing education courses shall be reviewed and approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(2) Review and approval of a continuing education course shall include review and approval of the course provider by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(c) Continuing education may be offered in a classroom, online, or by any other means approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(d) A licensee:

(1) Shall receive credit for a continuing education course only in the year in which the course is taken; and

(2) May not take the same continuing education course to meet the annual requirement for continuing education.

(e) A licensee who teaches an approved continuing education course may receive credit for the licensee’s own annual continuing education requirement at the rate of 2 hours of credit for every 1 hour taught.

(f) A licensee’s successful completion in another state of the continuing education requirements approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, except continuing education requirements specific to that other state, shall be accepted by the Commissioner as credit towards completion of continuing education requirements in this State.

(g) This section does not preclude any continuing education course, as approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, that is provided by the employer of the mortgage loan originator or an entity that is affiliated with the mortgage loan originator by an agency contract, or any subsidiary or affiliate of the employer or entity.

(h) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-411 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-411
§11–411.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may not add, delete, or modify a location required to be listed in NMLS under § 11–408(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle unless:

(1) The licensee provides to the Commissioner, through NMLS and in accordance with any regulations the Commissioner adopts, notice of the addition, deletion, or modification;

(2) The addition, deletion, or modification of the location is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS; and

(3) The addition, deletion, or modification of the location otherwise complies with this subtitle.

(b) The licensee may not do business at a location required to be listed in NMLS by § 11–408(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle until the location is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-203.3 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-203.3
§11–203.
Status: in_force

§11–203.3.

(a) All revenue received for the licensing and assessment of persons under this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title and any other fee or revenue received by the Commissioner under this subtitle shall be:

(1) Credited to the Non–Depository Special Fund established under § 2–120 of this article; and

(2) Used in accordance with § 2–120(d) of this article.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commissioner under this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title into the General Fund of the State.

(c) Subject to § 2–120(h) of this article, the Commissioner may impose an annual assessment on any licensee under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-111 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-111
§11A–111.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Prior to the sale of any time-share, and while there exist any time-shares, the managing entity shall maintain for the benefit of the developer, association, and owners property insurance on the time-share project and any personal property available for use by time-share owners, other than personal property separately owned by a time-share owner, insuring against all risks of direct physical loss commonly insured against, in a total amount, after application of any deductibles, of not less than 80 percent of the actual cash value of the insured property, exclusive of land excavations, foundations, and other items normally excluded from property policies.

(2) If such a policy is reasonably obtainable, the policy shall provide that the insurer shall waive its right to subrogation under the policy against any time-share owner or members of his household.

(3) No act or omission by any time-share owner, unless acting within the scope of his authority on behalf of an association, shall void the policy or be a condition to recovery by any other person under the policy.

(4) If, at the time of a loss under the policy, there is other insurance in the name of a time-share owner covering the same risk covered by the policy, the policy maintained pursuant to this section is primary insurance not contributing with the other insurance, and other insurance in the name of a time-share owner applies only to loss in excess of the primary coverage.

(b) Any loss covered by insurance shall be adjusted with, and the insurance proceeds from that loss shall be payable to, the insurance trustee, who may be a party in interest, designated in accordance with the time-share instrument. If none has been designated or if the designated trustee fails to serve, the managing entity shall be the insurance trustee. The insurance trustee shall hold any insurance proceeds in trust for time-share owners and lienholders. The proceeds must be disbursed for the repair or restoration of the property in accordance with this section, and time-share owners and lienholders are not entitled to receive payment of any portion of the proceeds unless there is:

(1) A surplus of proceeds after the property has been repaired or restored; or

(2) The project is terminated.

(c) An insurer under this section shall issue certificates or memoranda of insurance to the association and, upon written request, to any time-share owner, mortgagee, or beneficiary under a deed of trust. The insurance may not be canceled until 30 days after notice of the proposed cancellation has been mailed to the managing entity and each person to whom a certificate or memorandum of insurance has been issued.

(d) (1) Except to the extent that a project instrument requires otherwise and to the extent of the proceeds available, any portion of the time-share project damaged or destroyed shall be repaired or replaced promptly by the managing entity unless:

(i) Another person repairs or replaces it;

(ii) There is a termination of the time-share project;

(iii) Repair or replacement would be illegal under any State or local health or safety statute or ordinance;

(iv) 50 percent of the time-share owners, including 80 percent of owners of every time-share in a time-share unit that will not be rebuilt, vote not to rebuild; or

(v) A decision not to rebuild the damaged property is made by another person empowered to make that decision.

(2) The cost of repair or replacement in excess of insurance proceeds and reserves shall be a time-share expense.

(3) If the entire time-share project need not be repaired or replaced, unless the time-share instrument provides otherwise:

(i) The insurance proceeds attributable to the damaged area must be used to restore the damaged area to a condition compatible with the remainder of the project; and

(ii) The insurance proceeds attributable to time-share units that are not rebuilt shall be distributed as if those units constituted a time-share project in which all time-shares are terminated.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1401 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1401
§11–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Direct care worker” means an individual whose occupation is classified under the 2018 Standard Occupational Classifications of the U.S. Department of Labor as:

(i) a home health aide (31–1121);

(ii) a personal aide (31–1122);

(iii) a nursing assistant (31–1131); or

(iv) a psychiatric aide (31–1133).

(2) “Direct care worker” includes a geriatric nursing assistant.

(c) “Division” means the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.

(d) “Eligible entity” means a nonprofit organization, a labor organization, an employer of direct care workers, or an entity with shared labor–management oversight:

(1) with an established record of recruiting or providing training to direct care workers; or

(2) that establishes a training program in consultation with an organization with an established record of providing training to direct care workers.

(e) “Program” means the Direct Care Workforce Innovation Program.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 11-108 — MD Code / Article get / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108
§11–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless the instrument creating a power of appointment expressly provides to the contrary, the power may be wholly or partially released as to all or a portion of the assets subject to it by an instrument signed by the person holding the power and attested by two witnesses.

(2) If the person is under 18 years of age or is otherwise under disability, a release pursuant to this section may be executed by order of the court having jurisdiction of the person or property of the person under disability.

(b) (1) A release pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall:

(i) Identify the instrument creating the power of appointment;

(ii) State the place the instrument was recorded or admitted to probate;

(iii) Contain a statement of the extent to which the power is released; and

(iv) Specify any limitation which the release, if partial, places upon the persons, objects, or classes in whose favor the power would otherwise be exercisable.

(2) The release, whether or not for consideration or under seal, after delivery as provided in subsection (c) of this section, is irrevocable from and after the time it is delivered.

(c) A release pursuant to subsection (a) shall be delivered:

(1) To the register of the county in which the will creating the power of appointment was admitted to probate or recorded;

(2) To the clerk of the appropriate court for recordation among the land records of the county in which the instrument creating the power of appointment has been recorded; or

(3) In the case of instruments creating powers of appointment which are not recorded, to the person making the instrument which created the power of appointment or to any person holding, individually, or jointly with others, a substantial portion of the assets subject to the power of appointment.

(d) A release referred to in this section also may be recorded among the land records of the county in which the maker or fiduciary resides.

(e) (1) The register or clerk shall:

(i) Index and record the release in the same manner as the instrument creating the power of appointment was recorded; and

(ii) Make a reference in the margin of the place of recording of the original instrument of the date and place of recording of the release.

(2) The releases shall be subject to the usual fees for indexing and recordation, but shall not be subject to a recordation tax now or hereafter imposed.

(f) A power of appointment also may be released by any means or method valid or effective in the absence of this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-108.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108.1
§11–108.
Status: in_force

§11–108.1.

Except to the extent otherwise provided by the declaration or bylaws, and subject to § 11–114 of this title, the council of unit owners is responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the common elements, and each unit owner is responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of his unit.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-507 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-507
§11–507.
Status: in_force

(a) If an incarcerated individual violates the rules of discipline of a local correctional facility, the managing official, for each violation, may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11–503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11–504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle for the month in which the violation occurs.

(b) In addition to the revocation authorized under subsection (a) of this section, if a violation is aggravated or the incarcerated individual commits frequent violations, the managing official may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11–503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11–504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle.

(c) This section does not affect the diminution credits awarded under §§ 11–505 (industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks) and 11–506 (special selected work projects) of this subtitle.

(d) A managing official may not revoke diminution credits awarded to an incarcerated individual unless the incarcerated individual is afforded due process of law before the revocation.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Forensic interviewer” means a professional who:

(i) is trained in child forensic interviewing protocols and techniques that allow for neutral, legally sound, nonleading, and developmentally appropriate interviews with children to gather information without influencing the information provided by the child;

(ii) is not a law enforcement officer; and

(iii) is employed by or works under contract with a child advocacy center as defined in § 13–2201 of the Health – General Article, or an entity in another jurisdiction that would qualify as a child advocacy center in the State.

(3) “Statement” means:

(i) an oral or written assertion; or

(ii) nonverbal conduct intended as an assertion, including sounds, gestures, demonstrations, drawings, and similar actions.

(b) Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the court may admit into evidence in a juvenile court proceeding or in a criminal proceeding an out of court statement to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement made by a child victim or witness who:

(1) (i) is under the age of 13 years; and

(ii) is an alleged victim or a child alleged to need assistance in the case before the court concerning:

1. child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article;

2. rape or sexual offense under §§ 3–303 through 3–307 of the Criminal Law Article;

3. attempted rape in the first or second degree under §§ 3–309 and 3–310 of the Criminal Law Article;

4. in a juvenile court proceeding, abuse or neglect as defined in § 5–701 of the Family Law Article; or

5. neglect of a minor under § 3–602.1 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(2) (i) is under the age of 13 years; and

(ii) is an alleged victim or a witness in a case before the court concerning a crime of violence as defined under § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) An out of court statement may be admissible under this section only if the statement was made to and is offered by a person acting lawfully in the course of the person’s profession when the statement was made who is:

(1) a physician;

(2) a psychologist;

(3) a nurse;

(4) a social worker;

(5) a principal, vice principal, teacher, or school counselor at a public or private preschool, elementary school, or secondary school;

(6) a counselor licensed or certified in accordance with Title 17 of the Health Occupations Article;

(7) a therapist licensed or certified in accordance with Title 17 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(8) a forensic interviewer.

(d) (1) Under this section, an out of court statement by a child victim or witness may come into evidence in a criminal proceeding or in a juvenile court proceeding other than a child in need of assistance proceeding under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement:

(i) if the statement is not admissible under any other hearsay exception; and

(ii) if the child victim or witness testifies.

(2) (i) In a child in need of assistance proceeding in the juvenile court under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article, an out of court statement by a child victim may come into evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement:

1. if the statement is not admissible under any other hearsay exception; and

2. regardless of whether the child victim testifies.

(ii) If the child victim does not testify, the child victim’s out of court statement will be admissible only if there is corroborative evidence that the alleged offender had the opportunity to commit the alleged abuse or neglect.

(3) To provide the defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender with an opportunity to prepare a response to the statement, the prosecuting attorney shall serve on the defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender and the attorney for the defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender within a reasonable time before the juvenile court proceeding and at least 20 days before the criminal proceeding in which the statement is to be offered into evidence, notice of:

(i) the State’s intention to introduce the statement;

(ii) any audio or visual recording of the statement; and

(iii) if an audio or visual recording of the statement is not available, the content of the statement.

(4) (i) The defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender may depose a witness who will testify under this section.

(ii) Unless the State and the defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender agree or the court orders otherwise, the defendant, child respondent, or alleged offender shall file a notice of deposition:

1. in a criminal proceeding, at least 5 days before the date of the deposition; or

2. in a juvenile court proceeding, within a reasonable time before the date of the deposition.

(iii) Except where inconsistent with this paragraph, Maryland Rule 4–261 applies to a deposition taken under this paragraph.

(e) (1) A child victim’s or witness’s out of court statement is admissible under this section only if the statement has particularized guarantees of trustworthiness.

(2) To determine whether the statement has particularized guarantees of trustworthiness under this section, the court shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:

(i) the child victim’s or witness’s personal knowledge of the event;

(ii) the certainty that the statement was made;

(iii) any apparent motive to fabricate or exhibit partiality by the child victim or witness, including interest, bias, corruption, or coercion;

(iv) whether the statement was spontaneous or directly responsive to questions;

(v) the timing of the statement;

(vi) whether the child victim’s or witness’s young age makes it unlikely that the child victim or witness fabricated the statement that represents a graphic, detailed account beyond the child victim’s or witness’s expected knowledge and experience;

(vii) the appropriateness of the terminology of the statement to the child victim’s or witness’s age;

(viii) the nature and duration of the abuse or neglect;

(ix) the inner consistency and coherence of the statement;

(x) whether the child victim or witness was suffering pain or distress when making the statement;

(xi) whether extrinsic evidence exists to show the defendant or child respondent had an opportunity to commit the act complained of in the child victim’s or witness’s statement;

(xii) whether the statement was suggested by the use of leading questions; and

(xiii) the credibility of the person testifying about the statement.

(f) In a hearing outside of the presence of the jury or before the juvenile court proceeding, the court shall:

(1) make a finding on the record as to the specific guarantees of trustworthiness that are in the statement; and

(2) determine the admissibility of the statement.

(g) (1) In making a determination under subsection (f) of this section, the court shall examine the child victim or witness in a proceeding in the judge’s chambers, the courtroom, or another suitable location that the public may not attend unless:

(i) the child victim or witness:

1. is deceased; or

2. is absent from the jurisdiction for good cause shown or the State has been unable to procure the child victim’s or witness’s presence by subpoena or other reasonable means; or

(ii) the court determines that an audio or visual recording of the child victim’s or witness’s statement makes an examination of the child victim or witness unnecessary.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, any defendant or child respondent, attorney for a defendant or child respondent, and the prosecuting attorney may be present when the court hears testimony on whether to admit into evidence the out of court statement of a child victim or witness under this section.

(3) When the court examines the child victim or witness as paragraph (1) of this subsection requires:

(i) one attorney for each defendant or child respondent, one attorney for the child victim or witness, and one prosecuting attorney may be present at the examination; and

(ii) the court may not allow a defendant or child respondent to be present at the examination.

(h) (1) This section does not limit the admissibility of a statement under any other applicable hearsay exception or rule of evidence.

(2) This section does not prohibit the court in a juvenile court proceeding from hearing testimony in the judge’s chambers.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-303 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

Unless the person is licensed by the Commissioner, a person may not:

(1) Engage in the business of making installment loans;

(2) Make more than 5 installment loans a year; or

(3) Engage in the business of a credit services business as defined under Title 14, Subtitle 19 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-202 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Corporation shall maintain:

(i) its principal office in the State; and

(ii) a designated agent to accept service of process.

(2) The Corporation shall file the name and address of the designated agent with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) The Corporation is exempt from any special tax, property tax, recordation tax, or transfer tax imposed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Corporation is not a unit or instrumentality of the State.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 12 / Section 11-1204
§11–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 each year, each institution of higher education shall report to the Commission on each incident at the institution that required the use of naloxone or other overdose–reversing medication.

(b) On or before December 1, 2018, December 1, 2019, and December 1, 2020, the Commission shall report the information provided under subsection (a) of this section to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-102
§11B–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly provided in this title, the provisions of this title apply to all homeowners associations that exist in the State after July 1, 1987.

(b) The provisions of §§ 11B-105 and 11B-108 of this title do not apply to the initial sale of lots within the development to members of the public if on July 1, 1987:

(1) More than 50 percent of the lots included within or to be included within the development have been sold under a bona fide arm’s length contract to members of the public who intend to occupy or rent the lots for residential purposes; and

(2) Less than 100 lots included within or to be included within the development have not been sold under a bona fide arm’s length contract to members of the public who intend to occupy or rent the lots for residential purposes.

(c) The provisions of § 11B-110 of this title do not apply to common area improvements substantially completed before July 1, 1987.

(d) The provisions of § 11B-105 of this title do not apply to developments containing 12 or fewer lots or in which 12 or fewer lots remain to be sold as of July 1, 1987.

(e) Except as provided in § 11B-101(f) of this title, this title does not apply to any property which is:

(1) Part of a condominium regime governed by Title 11 of this article;

(2) Part of a cooperative housing corporation; or

(3) To be occupied and used for nonresidential purposes.

(f) For any contract for the sale of a lot that is entered into before July 1, 1987, the provisions of §§ 11B-105, 11B-106, 11B-107, and 11B-108 of this title do not apply.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-819 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-819
§11–819.
Status: in_force

(a) The factors that the Commission shall consider in deciding whether to grant a permit shall include:

(1) the needs and convenience of the public;

(2) whether the satellite simulcast facility:

(i) would be expected to interfere unreasonably with attendance at tracks; and

(ii) meets the requirements of § 11–825(a) of this subtitle;

(3) the desires of the political subdivision where the proposed satellite simulcast facility is to be located;

(4) the interests of the racing industry; and

(5) other matters that the Commission finds appropriate.

(b) Before granting a permit, the Commission shall:

(1) hold a public hearing within 10 miles of the proposed satellite simulcast facility;

(2) advertise the date, time, and location of the public hearing in a local publication at least 30 days before the public hearing;

(3) provide written notice of the date, time, and location of the public hearing to each of the Senators, Delegates, and county–elected officials that represent the jurisdiction within which the proposed satellite simulcast betting facility is to be located;

(4) post notice of the public hearing on the Commission’s Web site at least 30 days before the public hearing;

(5) require the applicant, at least 30 days before the public hearing, to post a sign in a conspicuous location at the facility for which the application for the permit was submitted stating that an application is pending for use of the facility for satellite simulcast betting and specifying the date, time, and location of the public hearing; and

(6) request from the applicant a list of community associations that were notified of the public hearing.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-111 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-111
§11–111.
Status: in_force

“Dealer” means a person who is in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles including a person who during any 12–month period offers to sell five or more vehicles, the ownership of which was acquired for resale purposes.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-405 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-405
§11–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The fiscal officer of each subdivision that is eligible to receive money under § 11-404 of this subtitle shall submit a written certification to the Comptroller and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Department of Legislative Services on or before November 1 of each year.

(b) The fiscal officer’s certification shall state:

(1) the purposes for which Special Fund money received under § 11-404 of this subtitle was spent or committed during the fiscal year that ends on the June 30 before the report is submitted; and

(2) that the subdivision will hold Special Fund money in a special account and use the money only to help services and facilities within 2 miles of the Pimlico Race Course or 3 miles of the Laurel Race Course.

(c) (1) The Comptroller may not pay Special Fund money to a subdivision unless the fiscal officer of the subdivision submits a timely certification required under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The Comptroller shall place Special Fund money withheld under paragraph (1) of this subsection in a special account and add it to the money available for payment to the subdivision in the next fiscal year.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) Periodically, but not more often than once every 6 months, the Board shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations administered under this subtitle.

(2) The subjects examined shall include:

(i) The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human eye; and

(ii) The use of all instruments used for examination of the human eye.

(3) The examination may include any subject that relates to optics and optometry:

(i) Contained in any textbook; or

(ii) Taught at any accredited educational institution that teaches optics, optometry, and other related subjects.

(e) (1) An applicant who fails the examination may take the next regularly scheduled examination.

(2) The applicant shall pay to the Board a reexamination fee set by the Board for each reexamination.
Md. Code, Health - General § 11-105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The Compact Administrator may enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states under Articles VII and XI of the Interstate Compact on Mental Health.

(b) If a supplementary agreement requires or contemplates the use of any institution or facility of this State or the provision of any service by this State, the agreement is not effective until approved by the head of the agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose agency will be charged with providing the service.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided, any commodity in a package form shall bear on the outside of the package a definite, plain, and conspicuous declaration of:

(1) The identity of the commodity in the package unless the commodity can be identified easily through the wrapper or container;

(2) The net quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or count; and

(3) In the case of any package possessed, offered, or exposed for sale, or sold in any place other than on the premises where packed, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, as the Secretary adopts by rule or regulation.

(b) (1) With regard to the declaration required under subsection (a) (2), the qualifying term “when packed”, any words of similar meaning, or any term qualifying a unit of weight, measure, or count, such as, “jumbo”, “giant”, and “full”, that tends to exaggerate the amount of commodity in a package may not be used.

(2) In addition the Secretary, by rule or regulation, may adopt:

(i) Reasonable variations including variations below the declared weight or measure caused by ordinary and customary exposure to conditions that normally occur in good distribution practice and that unavoidably result in decreased weight or measure and that occur after the commodity is introduced into intrastate commerce;

(ii) Exemptions as to small packages; and

(iii) Exemptions as to commodities put up in variable weights or sizes for sale intact and either customarily not sold as individual units or customarily weighed or measured at time of sale to the consumer.

(c) In addition to the declarations required by this section, if any commodity is in package form and the package is one of a lot containing random weights, measures, or counts of the same commodity and bearing the total selling price of the package, the commodity shall bear on the outside of the package a plain and conspicuous declaration of the price per single unit of weight, measure, or count.

(d) Any rule or regulation adopted under this section may not conflict with the provisions of the Code and rules and regulations relating to unit pricing of consumer commodities.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 11-103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103
§11–103.
Status: in_force

The Department shall use the Fund to fulfill its obligations under any contract or agreement with the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-524 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-524
§11–524.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Mortgage Lender Law.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-112 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-112
§11–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each manufacturer and each dealer shall keep, for all explosives shipped, purchased, or sold, a record that includes:

(i) the name and address of each consignee, buyer, or seller of the explosives;

(ii) the date of each shipment, purchase, or sale; and

(iii) the amount and description of the explosives.

(2) Each record kept under this subsection shall at all times be open for inspection by agents of the licensing authority and by federal, State, and local law enforcement officers.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each manufacturer and each dealer shall provide a copy of each record kept under this subsection to the State Fire Marshal in the form that the State Fire Marshal requires.

(ii) A record kept under this subsection shall be provided on request, but need not be filed more than once in each calendar month.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each manufacturer shall file with the licensing authority of each state, other than this State, to which explosives have been shipped by the manufacturer, a report that includes:

(i) the name of each buyer to whom explosives have been shipped in that state; and

(ii) the amount and description of the explosives.

(2) A report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be filed on request, but need not be filed more than once in each calendar month.

(3) In like manner, each manufacturer shall file with the State Fire Marshal a report that includes:

(i) the name of each buyer of explosives in this State; and

(ii) the amount and description of the explosives.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Association” means the Association of Maryland Pilots.

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Pilots.

(d) (1) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to provide pilotage.

(2) “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise, a limited license.

(e) (1) “Licensed pilot” means a pilot who is licensed by the Board to provide pilotage.

(2) “Licensed pilot” includes the holder of a limited license.

(f) (1) “Limited license” means a license issued by the Board to provide pilotage as limited by § 11–407 of this title.

(2) “Limited license” includes a 40–foot–draft limited license, a 36–foot–draft limited license, and a 32–foot–draft limited license.

(g) “Pilot” means an individual who provides pilotage.

(h) “Pilot-in-training” means an individual who is engaged in training, under the supervision of a licensed pilot, to provide pilotage.

(i) (1) “Provide pilotage” means to pilot a vessel under the provisions of this title when the vessel is underway on the navigable waters of the State, including when the vessel is towing or being towed by another vessel.

(2) “Provide pilotage” includes:

(i) maneuvering a vessel during berthing or unberthing operations; and

(ii) shifting a vessel within a port with tug assistance.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall execute and file proposed articles of incorporation of an authority with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(b) The proposed articles of incorporation shall state:

(1) the name of the authority;

(2) that the authority is formed under this subtitle;

(3) the names, addresses, and terms of office of the first members of the Board of the authority;

(4) the location of the principal office of the authority;

(5) the purposes for which the authority is formed; and

(6) the powers of the authority, subject to the restrictions or limitations on the powers of the authority under this subtitle.

(c) Acceptance of the articles for record by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is conclusive evidence of the formation of the authority.

(d) (1) The Board may amend the articles of incorporation.

(2) Any amendment to the articles of incorporation shall be filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

The person designated to maintain custody of the documents and records required under this title shall maintain and secure those items in accordance with the regulations adopted by the State Board.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-704 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-704
§11–704.
Status: in_force

Unless a person is a licensed pilot, the person may not use a boat as a pilot boat.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-154.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-154.1
§11–154.
Status: in_force

§11–154.1.

“Scooter” means a two–wheeled nonmotorized vehicle that:

(1) Has handlebars; and

(2) Is designed to be stood on by the operator.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-616 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-616
§11–616.
Status: in_force

A licensee whose average handle is $600,000 or less shall:

(1) allocate 0.32% of each mutuel pool to the Commission as State tax;

(2) subject to § 11–618 of this part, allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to the Maryland Harness Track Employees Pension Fund;

(3) allocate for purses 0.18% of each mutuel pool, or an amount that is otherwise agreed to by the licensee and the organization representing a majority of the harness owners and trainers in the State, which shall provide revenue in addition to any other funds set aside for purses by private parties;

(4) keep 18.00% of each regular mutuel pool;

(5) keep 20.00% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

(6) keep 26.00% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

Before any marketing agreement is concluded, a distributor shall disclose fully to a prospective dealer the following information:

(1) Any gallonage history of the location under negotiation for the shorter of:

(i) The three-year period immediately past; or

(ii) The entire period during which the location has been supplied by the distributor;

(2) The name, last known address, and reason for the termination of the marketing agreement of each person who was a dealer at the location during:

(i) The five-year period immediately past; or

(ii) The entire period during which the location has been supplied by the distributor;

(3) Any commitment for the sale, demolition, or other disposition of the location;

(4) Any training program and any specific goods and services which the distributor will provide for and to the dealer;

(5) Any obligation which will be required of the dealer;

(6) Any restriction on the sale, transfer, and termination of the agreement; and

(7) The total amount of any cash deposit required, any amount of interest to be paid on the deposit, and the conditions for the return of the deposit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-318 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-318
§11–318.
Status: in_force

The Commission may require a licensee to get its approval before the licensee:

(1) contracts to pay money;

(2) sets a salary, fee, or compensation to be paid; or

(3) builds, extends, or improves a track or structure on property that the licensee owns or leases.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-508 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-508
§11–508.
Status: reserved

If an incarcerated individual is committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction or transferred to another local correctional facility:

(1) the incarcerated individual’s record of accrued diminution credits shall be forwarded to the receiving correctional facility; and

(2) the receiving correctional facility shall apply the credits to reduce the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-411 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-411
§11–411.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-105 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-105
§11–105.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Secretary determines that the anticipated confinement of incarcerated individuals who are serving sentences of more than 6 months but not exceeding 12 months in a county’s local correctional facility would exceed the capacity of the local correctional facility, a county may apply to the Secretary for financial assistance for the construction of a new or enlarged existing local correctional facility.

(b) For the purpose of anticipating incarcerated individual confinement under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary annually shall review and study each county’s local correctional facility population in conjunction with data relevant to patterns of:

(1) sentencing;

(2) geographic distribution of incarcerated individuals; and

(3) the rates of growth in the number of incarcerated individuals sentenced to more than 6 months but not exceeding 12 months as compared to the number similarly sentenced before January 1, 1988.

(c) (1) Subject to the State budget appropriation process and in accordance with this section, if a county applies for financial assistance under subsection (a) of this section and a county’s construction plan is approved by the Secretary under this section, the State shall pay 100% of the approved costs of acquisition, construction, architectural and engineering services, and capital equipment for:

(i) a new local correctional facility; or

(ii) enlargement of an existing local correctional facility.

(2) If a county’s construction plan is disapproved by the Secretary, the county may appeal to the Board of Public Works.

(3) Subject to the State budget appropriation process, if a county applies for financial assistance under subsection (a) of this section and the Board of Public Works approves the construction plan, the State shall pay 100% of the approved costs of acquisition, construction, architectural and engineering services, and capital equipment for:

(i) a new local correctional facility; or

(ii) enlargement of an existing local correctional facility.

(d) The plans and costs for construction or enlargement of a local correctional facility by a county under this section are subject to:

(1) the procedures followed by State units for requested capital projects; and

(2) approval by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-413 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-413
§11–413.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may not examine or audit any licensee or other person except as expressly provided in this section.

(b) (1) If a buyer has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this subtitle or of any other law that regulates agreements, the buyer may file with the Commissioner a written complaint that states the details of the alleged violation.

(2) On receipt of the written complaint, the Commissioner may inspect any books, records, letters, and contracts of any licensee, seller, or other person that relate to the complaint.

(c) In investigating a written complaint made under this section, the Commissioner may:

(1) Hold a hearing on the complaint at a time and place in this State that are reasonably convenient to the parties involved;

(2) Subpoena witnesses;

(3) Take depositions of witnesses who reside outside of this State in the same manner as provided for depositions to be taken in civil actions in courts of record;

(4) Pay witnesses the same fees and mileage for their attendance as provided for witnesses in civil actions in courts of record; and

(5) Administer oaths.

(d) (1) If any person fails to comply with an order or subpoena of the Commissioner under this subtitle or to appear as a witness and testify concerning any matter about which the person may be interrogated under this subtitle, the Commissioner may file a petition for enforcement with the circuit court for any county.

(2) On petition by the Commissioner, the court, if it finds it appropriate to do so, shall order the person to:

(i) Obey the order or subpoena; and

(ii) Produce any necessary records, documents, or other evidence.

(e) The Commissioner shall make findings on any written complaint made under this section and send a copy of the findings to each person involved in the complaint.

(f) A person may not knowingly refuse to permit the Commissioner to conduct any investigation or examination authorized by this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-114 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-114
§11–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not engage in business as a manufacturer or dealer in the State unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not possess explosives other than explosives for use in firearms in the State unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a dealer may not sell, barter, give, or dispose of explosives other than explosives for use in firearms to a person unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.

(d) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation that uses explosives, and a contractor performing work that uses explosives, may not engage in business as a dealer in the State unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.

(e) An employee of an owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation that uses explosives, or of a contractor performing work that uses explosives, may not possess explosives in a place not necessary for the employee to perform the employee’s duties unless the employee is licensed to possess explosives under this subtitle.

(f) A person may not violate a regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in § 11-116 of this subtitle, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Land Use § 11-206 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-206
§11–206.
Status: in_force

In a proceeding before the District Court, a violation shall be adjudicated in the same manner and to the same extent as a municipal infraction under §§ 6–108 through 6–115 of the Local Government Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-146 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-146
§11–146.
Status: in_force

“Pole trailer” means a vehicle that:

(1) Has no motive power;

(2) Is designed to be towed by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by a reach or pole or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle; and

(3) Ordinarily is used to transport long or irregularly shaped loads, such as poles, pipes, or structural members generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-719 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-719
§11–719.
Status: in_force

An elected public official, public employee, or public unit has the immunity described in §§ 5-302 and 5-522 of the Courts Article regarding civil liability for damages arising out of any action relating to the provisions of this subtitle, unless it is proven that the official, employee, or unit acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-312 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-312
§11–312.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner may require the filing of supporting data as to any or all kinds or lines of insurance or subdivisions of kinds or lines of insurance or classes of risks or combinations of classes of risks as the Commissioner considers necessary for the proper functioning of the rate monitoring and regulating process.

(2) The supporting data shall include:

(i) the experience and judgment of the filer and, to the extent the filer wishes or the Commissioner requires, the experience and judgment of other insurers or rating organizations;

(ii) the filer’s interpretation of any statistical data relied on;

(iii) a description of the actuarial and statistical methods used in setting the rates; and

(iv) any other relevant matters required by the Commissioner.

(b) Whenever a filing is not accompanied by the information as required by the Commissioner under § 11-310(a) of this subtitle, the Commissioner may so inform the insurer and the filing will be deemed to be made when the information is provided.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, determines that an employer has violated § 11–305 of this subtitle, the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee:

(1) shall issue an order compelling compliance; and

(2) may, in the Secretary’s, or the Secretary’s designee’s, discretion, assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day for each day that an employer violated § 11–305 of this subtitle.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, if assessed, the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, shall consider:

(1) the gravity of the violation;

(2) the size of the employer’s business;

(3) the employer’s good faith; and

(4) the employer’s history of violations under this subtitle.

(c) The assessment of a penalty under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be subject to the notice and hearing requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-712 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-712
§11–712.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Frederick County.

(b) (1) The Sheriff shall:

(i) establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and

(ii) adopt regulations to administer the program.

(2) A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program, if the individual:

(i) appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and

(ii) meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(3) The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.

(4) An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:

(i) is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff;

(ii) has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction; and

(iii) is not in detention for:

1. a crime of violence; or

2. the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) (1) The Sheriff’s Department may:

(i) establish and direct a work release program; and

(ii) adopt guidelines for the operation of the program.

(2) (i) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may order that an individual participate in the work release program, subject to the guidelines adopted by the Sheriff.

(ii) If the sentencing judge is unable to act at the time of an incarcerated individual’s petition for work release, another judge of the committing court may order that the incarcerated individual participate in the work release program.

(3) In ordering an incarcerated individual to participate in the work release program, the court may allow the incarcerated individual to leave actual confinement to:

(i) work at gainful, private employment;

(ii) seek gainful, private employment; or

(iii) participate in an educational, rehabilitative, or training program in the county.

(4) Unless the committing court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the detention center when not participating in the work release program.

(5) (i) The Sheriff or Sheriff’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual in the work release program, less payroll deductions required by law.

(ii) From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Sheriff shall deduct and disburse:

1. an amount determined to be the cost to the county for food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;

2. the actual cost of necessary food and travel and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;

3. any amount a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;

4. any amount that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or reasonably desires to pay for support of a dependent; and

5. if applicable, any amount that a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the county for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.

(iii) The Sheriff shall:

1. credit to the incarcerated individual’s account the remaining balance; and

2. dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the Sheriff approves.

(6) If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a judge or the Sheriff establishes for conduct or employment, after an administrative hearing that upholds the violation, the incarcerated individual is subject to:

(i) removal from the work release program; and

(ii) cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.

(d) (1) The Sheriff shall:

(i) establish and administer a home detention program; and

(ii) adopt regulations for the program.

(2) At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may require that the individual participate in the home detention program.

(3) An incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if:

(i) the sentencing judge recommended that the incarcerated individual participate in the program; and

(ii) the individual has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.

(4) An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:

(i) is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or

(ii) has been found guilty of the crime of:

1. child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or

2. escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-604 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-604
§11–604.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Apprenticeship Career Training Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals.

(b) There is an Apprenticeship Career Training Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in the Department.

(c) The purposes of the Program are:

(1) to develop a well–trained, productive construction workforce which meets the needs of the State’s economy;

(2) to encourage employers to hire formerly incarcerated individuals in the construction industry; and

(3) to help employers offset additional costs, if any, associated with hiring apprentices.

(d) (1) The Department shall administer the Program and provide grants on a competitive basis to employers that meet the requirements under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) An employer is eligible to receive a grant if the employer employs one or more formerly incarcerated apprentices who:

(i) have been employed by the employer for at least 7 months;

(ii) are engaged in a building or construction trade;

(iii) are enrolled in the first year of an apprenticeship program registered with the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning under § 11–405(b) of this title; and

(iv) live in Baltimore City or Dorchester County.

(e) (1) As provided in the State budget, the Program shall award grants to eligible employers.

(2) For fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation of at least $100,000 for the Program to:

(i) provide grants to eligible employers; and

(ii) cover administrative costs.

(f) The amount of a grant awarded by the Program under subsection (e) of this section shall be based on the number of apprentices that an eligible employer employs who meet the description in subsection (d)(2) of this section.

(g) A grant shall consist of a maximum of $1,000 for each apprentice that an eligible employer employs who meet the description in subsection (d)(2) of this section.

(h) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this section, including regulations to:

(1) develop requirements for grant applications;

(2) develop a process for reviewing grant applications and awarding grants to eligible employers; and

(3) determine a cap for the maximum amount of a grant that an eligible employer may receive each year.

(i) On or before September 30 each year, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year:

(1) the number and types of employers that received grants under the Program;

(2) the grant amount received by each employer;

(3) the total number of apprentices and number of apprentices by employer that participated in the Program; and

(4) the progress in achieving the purposes of the Program specified under subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-106.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-106.2
§11B–106.
Status: reserved

§11B–106.2.

(a) Notwithstanding any bylaw, provision of a declaration, rule, or other provision of law, the governing body of a homeowners association or, if control of the governing body has not yet transitioned to the lot owners, the declarant shall give notice in accordance with subsection (b) of this section no less than 30 days before the sale, including a tax sale, of any common area located on property that has been transferred to the homeowners association.

(b) The notice requirement under subsection (a) of this section shall be satisfied by:

(1) Providing written notice about the sale to each lot owner; or

(2) (i) Posting a sign about the sale on the property to be sold, in a manner similar to signage required for a zoning modification; and

(ii) If the homeowners association has a website, providing notice about the sale on the home page of the website of the homeowners association.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-115.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-115.1
§11B–115.
Status: in_force

§11B–115.1.

A lot owner who believes that the board of directors or other governing body of a homeowners association has failed to comply with the election procedures provisions of the governing documents of the homeowners association may submit the dispute to the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General if the provisions concern:

(1) Notice about the date, time, and place for the election of the board of directors or other governing body;

(2) The manner in which a call is made for nominations for the board of directors or other governing body;

(3) The format of the election ballot;

(4) The format, provision, and use of proxies during the election process; or

(5) The manner in which a quorum is determined for election purposes.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1304
§11–1304.
Status: in_force

To qualify for a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall develop a program of inclusive higher education that:

(1) Offers the necessary supports to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to allow these students, to the greatest extent possible, to have the same rights, privileges, experiences, benefits, and outcomes as their peer students without disabilities;

(2) Ensures that students with intellectual and developmental disabilities:

(i) Have access to a wide array of academic courses that are attended by students without disabilities;

(ii) Have access and support for participation in campus life, including social activities and organizations, institution facilities, and technology; and

(iii) Are able to access and use campus resources available to students without disabilities;

(3) Provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the supports and experiences necessary to seek and sustain competitive employment;

(4) Develops and promotes the self–determination skills of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(5) Offers peer mentoring;

(6) Coordinates with the State Department of Education, including the Division of Rehabilitation Services and other stakeholders in the development of the inclusive higher education program;

(7) Adopts admissions standards that do not require a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in a curriculum–based, achievement college entrance exam that is administered nationwide;

(8) Includes the development of a meaningful credential for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to earn on successful completion of the inclusive higher education program; and

(9) Meets the requirements of a Comprehensive Transition Program under the federal Higher Education Opportunity Act so that students enrolled in the inclusive higher education program are eligible for federal financial aid.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-104 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies except as provided in § 11-105 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If a county or counties determine to construct or maintain a local correctional facility, the county or counties may apply to the Secretary for financial assistance for the construction or enlargement of the local correctional facility.

(2) The applicant shall provide information in the form required by the Secretary, including:

(i) the program and plans for construction; and

(ii) the rehabilitation and training programs to be instituted.

(c) If the Secretary approves a construction plan under this section, the State shall pay the same share as that provided for jail construction or rehabilitation.

(d) The Secretary may receive a grant of funds from the federal government or any other public or private foundation or agency for the purposes designated in this section.

(e) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a county that maintains, operates, or participates in a local correctional facility provides for improvements to the local correctional facility that are required as the result of the adoption of mandatory or approved standards, the Board of Public Works shall make provision for the State to pay 50% of the costs of the construction or improvements.

(2) The plans and costs for construction or improvements under this section shall be subject to approval by:

(i) the Secretary;

(ii) the Division of Correction;

(iii) the Department of General Services; and

(iv) the Department of Budget and Management.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-116 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-116
§11B–116.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Governing document” includes:

(i) A declaration;

(ii) Bylaws;

(iii) A deed and agreement; and

(iv) Recorded covenants and restrictions.

(3) “In good standing” means not being more than 90 days in arrears in the payment of any assessment or charge due to the homeowners association.

(b) This section does not apply to a homeowners association that issues bonds or other long–term debt secured in whole or in part by annual charges assessed in accordance with a declaration, or to a village community association affiliated with the homeowners association.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of a governing document, a homeowners association may amend the governing document by the affirmative vote of lot owners in good standing having at least 60% of the votes in the development, or by a lower percentage if required in the governing document.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a governing document contains a provision requiring any action on the part of the holder of a mortgage or deed of trust on a lot in order to amend the governing document, that provision shall be deemed satisfied if the procedures under this paragraph are satisfied.

(ii) If the governing document contains a provision described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the homeowners association shall cause to be delivered to each holder of a mortgage or deed of trust entitled to notice a copy of the proposed amendment to the governing document.

(iii) If a holder of the mortgage or deed of trust that receives the proposed amendment fails to object, in writing, to the proposed amendment within 60 days after the date of actual receipt of the proposed amendment, the holder shall be deemed to have consented to the adoption of the amendment.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to amendments that:

(i) Alter the priority of the lien of the mortgage or deed of trust;

(ii) Materially impair or affect the lot as collateral; or

(iii) Materially impair or affect the right of the holder of the mortgage or deed of trust to exercise any rights under the mortgage, deed of trust, or applicable law.
Md. Code, Land Use § 11-209 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-209
§11–209.
Status: in_force

A finding by the District Court of a violation under this subtitle is not a criminal conviction and does not impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed by a criminal conviction.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-150 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-150
§11–150.
Status: in_force

“Revoke”, as used in reference to any license to drive a vehicle, means to terminate, by formal action of the Administration, an individual’s license to drive a motor vehicle on highways in this State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

The portions of the Maryland Vehicle Law that are identical with corresponding portions of the Uniform Vehicle Code shall be interpreted and construed to make uniform the law of those states that enact them.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-603 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-603
§11–603.
Status: in_force

Unless he is authorized by the owner in writing, a person other than the owner of a container may not:

(1) Fill or refill a marked container with liquefied petroleum gas or any other gas or compound;

(2) Buy, sell, offer for sale, give, take, loan, deliver, permit to be delivered, or otherwise use, dispose of, or traffic in a marked container; or

(3) Deface, erase, obliterate, cover up, or otherwise remove or conceal any mark on a container.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-517 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-517
§11–517.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-518 of this subtitle, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee if the licensee or any owner, director, officer, member, partner, stockholder, employee, or agent of the licensee:

(1) Makes any material misstatement in an application for a license;

(2) Is convicted under the laws of the United States or of any state of:

(i) A felony; or

(ii) A misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the person to engage in the mortgage lending business;

(3) In connection with any mortgage loan or loan application transaction:

(i) Commits any fraud;

(ii) Engages in any illegal or dishonest activities; or

(iii) Misrepresents or fails to disclose any material facts to anyone entitled to that information;

(4) Violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under it or any other law regulating mortgage loan lending in the State; or

(5) Otherwise demonstrates unworthiness, bad faith, dishonesty, or any other quality that indicates that the business of the licensee has not been or will not be conducted honestly, fairly, equitably, and efficiently.

(b) In determining whether the license of a licensee should be suspended or revoked for a reason described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the Commissioner shall consider:

(1) The nature of the crime;

(2) The relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;

(3) With respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the licensee to engage in the mortgage lending business;

(4) The length of time since the conviction; and

(5) The behavior and activities of the licensee since the conviction.

(c) (1) The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle, regulations adopted under § 11–503 of this subtitle, and the applicable provisions of Title 12 of the Commercial Law Article by:

(i) Issuing an order:

1. To cease and desist from the violation and any further similar violations; and

2. Requiring the violator to take affirmative action to correct the violation including the restitution of money or property to any person aggrieved by the violation; and

(ii) Imposing a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each violation.

(2) If a violator fails to comply with an order issued under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 for each violation from which the violator failed to cease and desist or for which the violator failed to take affirmative action to correct.

(d) The Commissioner may file a petition in the circuit court for any county seeking enforcement of an order issued under this section.

(e) In determining the amount of financial penalty to be imposed under subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner shall consider:

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The good faith of the violator;

(3) The violator’s history of previous violations;

(4) The deleterious effect of the violation on the public and mortgage industry;

(5) The assets of the violator; and

(6) Any other factors relevant to the determination of the financial penalty.

(f) The employment of a mortgage originator licensed under Subtitle 6 of this title by a mortgage lender does not relieve the mortgage lender of a responsibility under this subtitle, a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, or a law governing mortgage lending in the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-801 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-801
§11–801.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Pilots Act”.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1404
§11–1404.
Status: in_force

The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article on completion of the application process.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-116 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-116
§11A–116.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “purchase money” includes any money, note, security, or other monetary consideration paid by a purchaser for a time–share.

(2) All purchase money received by or on behalf of a developer from a purchaser for the purchase or reservation of a time–share shall be deposited in an escrow account designated solely for that purpose with a financial institution whose accounts are insured by a government agency until the expiration of the time for cancellation or any later time provided in the contract.

(3) After the expiration of the cancellation period or that provided in the contract, if no notice of cancellation is received, such funds or instruments may be released as provided in subsection (b).

(b) Any purchase money received by or on behalf of a developer from purchasers of time–shares may be released to the developer, provided he maintains a surety bond for the benefit of each purchaser of a time–share, until the happening of the earlier of:

(1) The conveying of good and merchantable title to the time–share estate or the granting of an unencumbered right to use the time–share project pursuant to a time–share license;

(2) The return of the purchase money to the purchaser; or

(3) The forfeiture of the purchase money by the purchaser, under the terms of the contract.

(c) As used in this section the word “bond” includes a bond issued by a surety or a letter of credit issued by a financial institution acceptable to the Commission and in a form acceptable to the Commission.

(d) The bond may not be canceled by the surety until 30 days after the surety gives notice of cancellation to the Commission.

(e) The penalty of the bond shall be adjusted from time to time in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Amount of Purchase Money Held Penalty of Bond

(1) Zero to $200,000 $ 100,000

(2) $200,001 to $500,000 200,000

(3) $500,001 to $1,000,000 500,000

(4) Over $1,000,000 1,000,000

(f) (1) The amount of purchase money from sales of time–shares held at any one time by the time–share developer shall not exceed the amount for which the developer is bonded in accordance with the schedule set forth in this section.

(2) If a developer is required to be bonded with respect to more than one project that the developer owns or controls, directly or indirectly, the developer shall obtain a separate bond in the appropriate penalty amount for the purchase money held on each project which becomes registered with the Commission on or after July 1, 1987.

(g) A developer who fails to maintain an escrow account or a surety bond as required by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to undergo imprisonment for a term of not more than 1 year, or both, for each violation.

(h) The requirements of this section may be waived by the Commission with respect to a time–share project located outside this State provided:

(1) Compliance and enforcement of the specific provisions are impractical or impossible;

(2) The laws of the state or country in which the time–share project is located require escrow or bonding protection for purchases of time–shares, and the developer has complied with such law; or

(3) Any other reason the Commission finds relevant to permitting an alternative arrangement.

(i) No claim shall be made for reimbursement from the Real Estate Guaranty Fund under Title 17, Subtitle 4 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article if the claim can be successfully maintained against the surety bond. Under no circumstances shall the surety be entitled to reimbursement from the Real Estate Guaranty Fund.

(j) A developer of a project located outside this State shall secure a bond only for the benefit of purchasers who are residents of this State or whose contract to purchase a time–share was negotiated or executed in whole or in part in this State.

(k) The insurance company or financial institution issuing a bond shall remain liable, after cancellation or termination of the bond, for any purchase money paid prior to the cancellation or termination.

(l) By the issuance of a bond, a foreign insurance company or financial institution shall be deemed to have consented to being sued in this State regarding any dispute or claim against the bond.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-826 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-826
§11–826.
Status: in_force

(a) All money bet at a satellite simulcast facility shall be included in the applicable mutuel pools at the sending track.

(b) Except as provided in § 11-827 of this part, the breakage, State tax, and takeout on all satellite simulcast betting shall be computed in the way normally applicable to pari-mutuel betting on a race at the sending track.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-805 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-805
§11–805.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a third person takes goods or a possessory document in deposit or pledge as security for a preexisting debt or demand from any other person entrusted with them or to whom they are consigned or who is entrusted with and in possession of a possessory document, he acquires only the right, title, or interest as was possessed and might have been enforced by the person from whom he received the goods or possessory document.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a third person knows that he is dealing with a consignee, he may take goods or a possessory document in deposit or pledge as security for a preexisting debt or demand, but he acquires only the right or interest in the goods or possessory document that was possessed by the consignee at the time of the deposit or pledge.

(c) If a third person has notice that the consignee is not authorized to pledge, deposit, or part with possession of the goods or possessory document, he acquires no right, title, or interest in the goods.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1005
§11–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(b) There is an entertainment facility license.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license for the use of an entertainment facility that contains one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges that are part of the operation of the entertainment facility.

(2) (i) The license shall be issued to an individual or entity that owns an entertainment facility and holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(ii) An applicant for the license need not meet any location, voting, or residency requirements.

(d) (1) The license authorizes:

(i) the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle in any location of the entertainment facility that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility; and

(ii) subject to § 4–605 of this article, the playing of music, dancing, plays, live performances, comedy shows, and other artistic shows in the licensed premises.

(2) By administrative action, the Board may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for a promotional event in an area adjacent to the entertainment facility that:

(i) is controlled by the license holder;

(ii) has controlled access; and

(iii) is a parking lot, picnic ground, building, or terrace.

(3) Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility.

(e) (1) The hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.

(2) A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(f) The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 11–1609 of this title.

(g) (1) The annual fee for the license is $15,000.

(2) The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action for bodily injury arising from the operation of a motor vehicle in which a money judgment is entered in favor of the plaintiff, the court may assess interest against the defendant at the rate of not more than 10 percent per annum on the amount of judgment from a time not earlier than the time the action was filed if it finds that the defendant caused unnecessary delay in having the action ready or set for trial.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a delay caused by the defendant’s insurer or counsel is deemed an unnecessary delay caused by the defendant.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-503.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-503.1
§11–503.
Status: in_force

§11–503.1.

(a) A person may not offer or sell a federal covered security in this State unless the documents required by this section are filed and the fees required by § 11–506 or § 11–510.1 of this subtitle are paid.

(b) With respect to a federal covered security specified in § 18(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, the Commissioner may require, by rule, order, or otherwise, the filing of the following documents:

(1) Before the initial offer of the federal covered security in this State:

(i) A notice in a form that the Commissioner requires or the documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933;

(ii) A consent to service of process signed by the issuer; and

(iii) The fee required under § 11–510.1 of this subtitle; and

(2) After the initial offer of the federal covered security in this State:

(i) Any document that is part of an amendment filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933; and

(ii) As necessary to compute fees, an annual or periodic report of the value of the federal covered securities offered or sold in this State together with any fee required under § 11–510.1(b) and (c) of this subtitle.

(c) With respect to a security that is a federal covered security specified in § 18(b)(3) or (4) of the Securities Act of 1933, the Commissioner may require, by rule, order, or otherwise, the issuer to file:

(1) A consent to service of process signed by the issuer;

(2) The fee required under § 11–506 of this subtitle; and

(3) Any document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933.

(d) (1) If an issuer fails to timely file the items under subsection (b) or (c) of this section and a stop order has not been issued under subsection (e) of this section, the issuer may satisfy the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) of this section, as applicable, by making a late filing and paying the fees required for a late filing under § 11–506 or § 11–510.1 of this subtitle.

(2) An issuer that makes a late filing in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection will terminate any right or liability that accrues based on the failure to satisfy the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) of this section if:

(i) There is no action pending under subsection (e) of this section or any other provision of this title;

(ii) A person with the right has not relied detrimentally on the absence of the filing; and

(iii) The late filing is made within 1 year of the original due date of the filing.

(e) Except for a federal covered security specified in § 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933, the Commissioner may issue a stop order suspending the offer and sale of a federal covered security, if the Commissioner finds that:

(1) The order is in the public interest; and

(2) There is a failure to comply with any condition established under this section.

(f) The Commissioner may waive, by rule, order, or otherwise, the filing of any document required under this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-301
§11–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-152 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-152
§11–152.
Status: in_force

(a) “Salvage” means any vehicle that:

(1) Has been damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, or other occurrence to the extent that the cost to repair the vehicle for legal operation on a highway exceeds 75% of the fair market value of the vehicle prior to sustaining the damage, as determined under § 13–506(c)(4) of this article;

(2) Has been acquired by an insurance company as a result of a claim settlement; or

(3) Has been acquired by an automotive dismantler and recycler:

(i) As an abandoned vehicle, as defined under § 25–201 of this article; or

(ii) For rebuilding or for use as parts only.

(b) For purposes of this section, a vehicle has not been acquired by an insurance company if an owner retains possession of the vehicle upon settlement of a claim concerning the vehicle by the insurance company.