Md. Code, Election Law § 13-405.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405.1
§13–405.
Status: in_force

§13–405.1.

(a) (1) The State Administrator may investigate a potential violation of § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle by a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication.

(2) In furtherance of an investigation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Administrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of records.

(3) A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(4) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the State Administrator, a circuit court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(b) (1) At the conclusion of an investigation under subsection (a)(1) of this section, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board may request that the Attorney General institute an action in a circuit court for injunctive relief in accordance with the Maryland Rules to:

(i) require a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication to comply with § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle; or

(ii) require an online platform to remove a qualified paid digital communication that does not comply with § 13–401 of this subtitle or if the purchaser of the communication does not comply with § 13–405 of this subtitle.

(2) Before requesting that the Attorney General seek an injunction under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Board shall:

(i) notify a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication who is the subject of an investigation of the circumstances that gave rise to the investigation; and

(ii) provide the person reasonable opportunity to be heard at a public meeting of the State Board.

(3) A circuit court may grant injunctive relief under this subsection only if the Attorney General shows by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle is being committed.

(4) A person who violates an injunction issued under this subsection is subject to the penalties provided in § 13–605(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-207 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: reserved

(a) An instrument of writing is not subject to transfer tax to the same extent that it is not subject to recordation tax under:

(1) § 12–108(a) of this article (Transfer to government or public agency);

(2) § 12–108(c) of this article (Transfer between relatives and domestic partners);

(3) § 12–108(d) of this article (Transfer between spouses and domestic partners);

(4) § 12–108(e) of this article (Supplemental instrument);

(5) § 12–108(f) of this article (Previously recorded instrument);

(6) § 12–108(l) of this article (Judgments);

(7) § 12–108(n) of this article (Order of satisfaction);

(8) § 12–108(o) of this article (Participation agreement);

(9) § 12–108(p) of this article (Transfer of property between related business entities);

(10) § 12–108(q) of this article (Corporate or partnership conveyance);

(11) § 12–108(r) of this article (Land installment contracts);

(12) § 12–108(s) of this article (Options to purchase real property);

(13) § 12–108(t) of this article (Deed for prior contract of sale);

(14) § 12–108(u) of this article (Leases of 7 years or less);

(15) § 12–108(v) of this article (Mergers);

(16) § 12–108(w) of this article (Consolidations);

(17) § 12–108(x) of this article (Cooperative housing corporations);

(18) § 12–108(y) or (bb) of this article (Transfer from predecessor entity or real estate enterprise to limited liability company);

(19) § 12–108(z) of this article (Transfer from a Class I Railroad Carrier to its wholly owned limited liability company);

(20) § 12–108(aa) of this article (Transfers involving certain Maryland Stadium Authority affiliates);

(21) § 12–108(cc) of this article (Certain transfers to land trusts);

(22) § 12–108(dd) of this article (Transfer from an estate);

(23) § 12–108(ee) of this article (Transfer to a trust and transfer from a trust under specified circumstances);

(24) § 12–108(ff) of this article (Transfer from a certified community development financial institution);

(25) § 12–108(gg) of this article (Transfer of principal residence surrendered in bankruptcy); or

(26) § 12–108(hh) of this article (Transfer of real property within the Pimlico racing facility site, Pimlico site, Bowie Race Course Training Center property, or training facility site).

(b) (1) An instrument of writing that transfers agricultural land that the transferee is acquiring for the purpose of maintaining the character of the land as agricultural land is not subject to the transfer tax, if the transferee:

(i) is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(ii) is incorporated, qualified, or registered to do business in the State;

(iii) has as its principal purpose the preservation of agricultural land, including the temporary ownership of an interest in land for the purpose of preserving the character of the land as agricultural land; and

(iv) has been certified by the Department as meeting the requirements of this paragraph.

(2) If a transferee notifies the Department at least 7 days before the date of transfer of property to the transferee, the Department shall notify, in writing, the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the property being transferred is located of the name and address of each transferee that has been certified under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) An instrument of writing is not subject to the transfer tax, if the instrument of writing transfers property from:

(1) the United States;

(2) the State;

(3) an agency of the State; or

(4) a political subdivision in the State.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-918 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-918
§13–918.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller shall honor income tax refund interception requests in the following order:

(1) a refund interception request to collect an unpaid State, county, or municipal tax;

(2) a refund interception request under Title 10, Subtitle 1, Part II of the Family Law Article;

(3) a refund interception request for converted funds under § 15–122.2 of the Health – General Article;

(4) a refund interception request under § 3–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(5) any other refund interception request by the State, county, or other political subdivision of the State;

(6) a request for intercept made by a taxing official under Part IV of this subtitle; and

(7) a request for intercept made by a federal official under Part VI of this subtitle.

(b) The Comptroller shall honor vendor payment interception requests in the same order of priority provided in subsection (a) of this section for honoring income tax refund interception requests.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

The consideration payable shall be described in:

(1) the recitals or the acknowledgment of the instrument of writing; or

(2) a statement under oath that accompanies the instrument of writing and that is signed by a party to the instrument or by an agent of a party.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2005 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2005
§13–2005.
Status: in_force

To benefit charity in the county or to further its purposes, an entity may conduct bingo if the entity is a bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) charitable organization; or

(4) volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a paid fire department.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-413 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-413
§13–413.
Status: in_force

The Council is exempt from:

(1) Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;

(2) Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, except as otherwise provided in § 11-203(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(3) Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1505
§13–1505.
Status: in_force

The waiting periods specified in § 4–214(a) of this article apply even if the grounds for the denials were that the license was not necessary to accommodate the public.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-402 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 4 / Section 13A-402
§13A–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Each component of the State military forces has court–martial jurisdiction over all members of the particular component who are subject to this title.

(b) The Maryland Army and Maryland Air National Guard have court–martial jurisdiction over all members subject to this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-939 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-939
§13–939.
Status: in_force

(a) When registered with the Administration, every limousine operated for hire is a Class Q (limousine) vehicle.

(b) For each Class Q (limousine) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $205.00; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $215.00.

(c) On registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue special limousine vehicle registration plates of the size and design that the Administration determines.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-302 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to a transfer that refers to the Maryland Uniform Transfers to Minors Act in the designation under § 13–309(a) of this subtitle by which the transfer is made if at the time of the transfer the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of this State or the custodial property is located in this State.

(b) The custodianship created remains subject to this subtitle despite a subsequent change in residence of a transferor, the minor, or the custodian, or the removal of custodial property from this State.

(c) A person designated as custodian under this subtitle is subject to personal jurisdiction in this State with respect to any matter relating to the custodianship.

(d) A transfer that purports to be made and which is valid under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, or a substantially similar act of another state is governed by the law of the designated state and may be executed and is enforceable in this State if at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of the designated state or the custodial property is located in the designated state.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4004
§13–4004.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A local fire department or a volunteer fire company or department may apply to the Department for a grant under the Program.

(2) The county in which a volunteer fire company or department is located shall assist volunteer fire companies or departments in filing applications under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) Each year, the Department shall issue a request for applications from local fire departments and volunteer fire companies or departments for grants offered under the Program.

(c) An application submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section shall include, at minimum:

(1) The names and qualifications of competent health care providers that are advising the applicant on the selection and administration of cancer screening tests;

(2) The number of firefighters proposed to be screened and the criteria for selecting those firefighters that the applicant has determined to be at the highest cancer risk based on the latest scientific and medical research reports; and

(3) A description of each test proposed to be procured by the applicant, including:

(i) The claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;

(ii) The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability;

(iii) Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies, such as DNA sequencing, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, or other state–of–the–art technology;

(iv) Whether the test has the ability to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types for which firefighters have a higher incidence or death rate;

(v) The cost of the test; and

(vi) Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-803 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-803
§13–803.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as specifically provided in this section, an issuer receiving an allocation under this section may not transfer all or any portion of its allocation to any other issuer.

(b) (1) Any county may, at any time in its sole discretion, reallocate all or any portion of its allocation to any local issuer (including any agency of the county) within its jurisdiction.

(2) Any county which has reallocated all or any portion of its allocation to a local issuer may reduce or further reallocate such reallocation after 30 days’ prior written notice to, or after receiving the consent of, such local issuer, unless such local issuer has used such reallocation for the issuance of bonds prior to the effective date of such reduction or further reallocation.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding any applicable law, charter, ordinance, or other corporate document, any issuer receiving an allocation may transfer all or any portion of its allocation to a State issuer for the issuance of bonds.

(2) With the approval of the Secretary, any State issuer may transfer to any other issuer all or any portion of any allocation received by or transferred to it for any purpose. However, the Secretary may place any conditions on any such transfer as the Secretary deems appropriate.

(3) Any housing bond allocation transferred to the Community Development Administration by a local issuer may be transferred to any other issuer only with the approval of the Secretary and the local issuer that transferred the allocation to the Community Development Administration.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant for a physical therapist assistant license has been educated in limited physical therapy in any state, the applicant shall have:

(1) Graduated from a physical therapist assistant program that is:

(i) Approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; or

(ii) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education; and

(2) Completed satisfactorily the clinical education required by the physical therapist assistant program.

(b) If an applicant for a physical therapist assistant license has been educated in limited physical therapy outside of any state, the applicant shall have graduated from a physical therapist assistant program that in the year of graduation has educational requirements equivalent to a degree in limited physical therapy from a program in the United States accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Everyone in this State is entitled to the highest level of health care attainable and protection from inadequate health services;

(2) Hereditary and congenital disorders are often costly and tragic and sometimes deadly burdens to the health and well-being of the citizens of this State;

(3) Detection through screening for hereditary and congenital disorders can:

(i) Lead to alleviation of the disability of some hereditary and congenital disorders; and

(ii) Further the understanding of and accumulation of medical knowledge about other hereditary and congenital disorders that may lead to their eventual alleviation or cure;

(4) Hereditary and congenital disorders differ in severity, in that:

(i) Some have little effect on the normal functioning of an individual; and

(ii) Some may be alleviated, wholly or partly, through medical intervention and treatment;

(5) Most, if not all, individuals are carriers of some hereditary disorder and are substantially unaffected by that fact;

(6) A carrier of a hereditary disorder should not be discriminated against or stigmatized;

(7) Medical knowledge of the discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of hereditary and congenital disorders is expanding rapidly and often at an uneven rate, so that hereditary and congenital disorders are discovered long before their treatment or cure can be found;

(8) Legislation designed to alleviate the problems associated with specific hereditary and congenital disorders may tend to be inflexible in the face of rapidly expanding medical knowledge;

(9) The policy of this State on hereditary and congenital disorders should be:

(i) Made with full public knowledge, in light of expert opinion; and

(ii) Reviewed constantly to consider changing medical knowledge and ensure full public protection;

(10) Participation in a hereditary and congenital disorders program should be wholly voluntary, and all information obtained about any individual in a hereditary and congenital disorders program should be kept confidential; and

(11) A commission is needed:

(i) To ensure that the policies and programs of this State for hereditary and congenital disorders comply with the principles established in this subtitle; and

(ii) To preserve and protect the freedom, health, and well-being of the citizens of this State from improper treatment or advice, discrimination, violation of privacy, or undue anxiety that results from any hereditary and congenital disorders program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-402.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402.1
§13–402.
Status: in_force

§13–402.1.

(a) A nonresident may drive or permit the driving of a foreign vehicle in this State, without registering the vehicle in this State, if:

(1) At all times while driven in this State, the vehicle:

(i) Is registered in and displays current registration plates issued for it in the owner’s place of residence; and

(ii) Carries as provided in § 13–409(a) of this subtitle, a current registration card issued for it in the owner’s place of residence; and

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section or under an agreement in compliance with Title 12, Subtitle 4 of this article, the vehicle is not:

(i) Used for transporting persons for hire, compensation, or profit;

(ii) Regularly operated in carrying on business in this State;

(iii) Designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property; or

(iv) In the custody of any resident for more than 30 days during any registration year.

(b) With the approval of the Governor, the Administration may permit a foreign vehicle to be driven in this State by:

(1) Issuing complimentary guest cards, permits, or licenses to persons visiting this State from any foreign country; or

(2) Recognizing and permitting the use of guest cards, permits, or licenses granted by other states.

(c) If a nonresident is a member of the uniformed services and is serving on active duty in this State or an adjoining state or the District of Columbia, the nonresident need not register the member’s personal passenger vehicles in this State if the vehicles are registered in the state of the member’s residence.

(d) If a nonresident is a student enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university of this State or of a bordering state or is serving a medical internship in this State, the nonresident need not register his vehicles in this State if:

(1) The state of which the nonresident is a resident extends the same privileges to the residents of this State; and

(2) The nonresident meets the required security provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law as to any vehicle to which this exemption applies.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, if a nonresident temporarily maintains or occupies a dwelling in this State for a period in excess of 30 days but not in excess of 1 year, the nonresident shall obtain a nonresident’s permit from the Administration, in lieu of registration, within 10 days immediately following the 30–day period.

(2) A nonresident exempt from registration under subsection (d) of this section shall obtain a nonresident’s permit from the Administration, in lieu of registration, within 30 days of maintaining or occupying a dwelling in this State.

(3) A nonresident exempt from registration under subsection (c) of this section may obtain a nonresident’s permit from the Administration, in lieu of registration, if the permit application is made within 10 days immediately following the 30–day period.

(4) (i) On application, a nonresident’s permit may be issued by the Administration, or an agent designated by the Administration, in a form determined by the Administration.

(ii) For each nonresident permit it issues, an agent designated by the Administration may collect a fee not to exceed $4 in addition to the nonresident permit fee to offset expenses incurred in the issuance of nonresident permits.

(5) The application shall be accompanied by:

(i) A fee established by the Administration;

(ii) Evidence to reasonably establish that the applicant has a domicile outside of this State and is not a resident as defined in § 11–149 of this article; and

(iii) Evidence that the nonresident meets the required security provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(6) The nonresident permit shall be displayed on the windshield of the nonresident’s exempt vehicle in the place and manner prescribed by the Administration.

(7) (i) A nonresident permit issued under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be issued for a period not to exceed 1 year.

(ii) A nonresident permit issued under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be valid until the expiration date of the registration plates of the vehicle to which it is issued.

(iii) 1. A nonresident permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection may be renewed annually in accordance with the nonresident’s eligibility for the exemption provided in subsection (d) of this section.

2. A renewal fee established by the Administration shall be paid at the time of renewal.

(8) (i) Of the funds collected under paragraphs (5)(i) and (7)(iii)2 of this subsection, the Administration shall retain an amount equal to its administrative costs under this section.

(ii) Any excess funds shall be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution as highway user revenues in accordance with §§ 8–403 and 8–404 of this article.

(f) A person may not drive or attempt to drive a vehicle on any highway in this State in violation of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

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

(1) adopt regulations to carry out this title;

(2) use any member of the Department of State Police, as necessary, to carry out and enforce this title; and

(3) make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant:

(i) for a license; or

(ii) for employment with a licensee as a private detective.

(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Secretary shall:

(1) adopt regulations that set standards for the certification of employees of private detective agencies as private detectives;

(2) keep a roster of the individuals certified as private detectives under this title, including on the roster:

(i) the names of individuals certified;

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

(iii) any other information that the Secretary considers appropriate; and

(3) adopt by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this title that may be assessed by the Secretary under §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-107 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever a procurement officer determines that there is only 1 available source for the subject of a procurement contract, the procurement officer may award the procurement contract without competition to that source.

(2) Before awarding a procurement contract to a sole source, the procurement officer shall obtain:

(i) the approval of the head of the unit; and

(ii) any other approval required by law.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, with the prior written approval of the Attorney General, a unit may enter into a sole source contract to obtain the services of a contractor in connection with:

(i) threatened or pending litigation;

(ii) appraisal of real property for acquisition by the State; or

(iii) collective bargaining.

(2) This subsection applies only to a procurement in which:

(i) a unit obtains the services of a contractor to represent the State; and

(ii) the nature of the services to be performed requires confidentiality.

(3) This subsection does not apply if the unit reasonably can anticipate a continuing need for a contractor described in paragraph (1)(ii) or (iii) of this subsection.

(c) Not more than 30 days after the execution and approval of a procurement contract awarded under this section, a unit shall publish in eMaryland Marketplace notice of the award.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-311 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-311
§13–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in this subtitle is not affected by:

(1) Failure of the transferor to comply with § 13-309(c) of this subtitle concerning possession and control;

(2) Designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under § 13-309(a) of this subtitle; or

(3) Death or incapacity of a person nominated under § 13-303 of this subtitle or designated under § 13-309 of this subtitle as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.

(b) A transfer made under § 13-309 of this subtitle is irrevocable, and the custodial property is indefeasibly vested in the minor, but the custodian has all the rights, powers, duties, and authority provided in this subtitle, and neither the minor nor the minor’s legal representative has any right, power, duty, or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided in this subtitle.

(c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of this subtitle and grants to the custodian, and to any third person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights, and immunities provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-513 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-513
§13–513.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply if:

(1) an act is agreed to by a forfeiting authority or is ordered by the court; or

(2) an owner posts a bond under § 13–510 of this subtitle.

(b) Until the court enters judgment in favor of the owner, an owner may not attempt:

(1) to convey or encumber an interest in seized real property; or

(2) to remove a building or fixture on seized real property.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-703 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) If, with the intent to evade the payment of tax, a person, including an officer of a corporation, or a governmental unit makes a false tax return, the tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 100% of the tax due.

(b) If, with the intent to evade the payment of tax, a person hired to prepare a tax return makes a false tax return, the tax collector shall assess the hired preparer a penalty not exceeding 100% of the tax due.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-604 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 6 / Section 13A-604
§13A–604.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “victim” means a person who:

(1) is alleged to have suffered a direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the matters set forth in a charge or specification being considered; and

(2) is named in one of the specifications.

(b) (1) A charge or specification may not be referred to a general court–martial for trial until a thorough and impartial investigation of all the matters set forth therein has been made.

(2) This investigation shall include:

(i) inquiry as to the truth of the matter set forth in the charges;

(ii) consideration of the form of charges; and

(iii) a recommendation as to the disposition which should be made of the case in the interest of justice and discipline.

(c) (1) The accused shall be advised of the charges against the accused and of the right to be represented at the investigation by counsel.

(2) The accused has the right to be represented at the investigation as provided in § 13A–703 of this title and in regulations prescribed under that section.

(3) At the investigation, full opportunity shall be given to the accused to cross–examine witnesses against the accused, if they are available, and to present anything the accused may desire in the accused’s own behalf, either in defense or mitigation, and the investigating officer shall examine available witnesses requested by the accused.

(4) If the charges are forwarded after the investigation, they shall be accompanied by a statement of the substance of the testimony taken on both sides and a copy of the charges shall be given to the accused.

(d) (1) If an investigation of the subject matter of an offense has been conducted before the accused is charged with the offense, and if the accused was present at the investigation and afforded the opportunities for representation, cross–examination, and presentation prescribed in subsection (c) of this section, no further investigation of that charge is necessary under this section unless it is demanded by the accused after the accused is informed of the charge.

(2) A demand for further investigation entitles the accused to recall witnesses for further cross–examination and to offer any new evidence in the accused’s own behalf.

(e) If evidence adduced in an investigation under this section indicates that the accused committed an uncharged offense, the investigating officer may investigate the subject matter of that offense without the accused having first been charged with the offense if the accused is:

(1) present at the investigation;

(2) informed of the nature of each uncharged offense investigated; and

(3) afforded the opportunities for representation, cross–examination, and presentation prescribed in subsection (b) of this section.

(f) The requirements of this section are binding on all persons administering this title, but failure to follow the requirements does not constitute jurisdictional error.

(g) Under regulations prescribed by § 13A–701 of this title, a preliminary hearing need not be held if the accused submits a written waiver to the convening authority and the convening authority determines that a hearing is not required.

(h) (1) A preliminary hearing under this section shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer, who:

(i) whenever practicable, shall be a judge advocate who is certified under § 13A–506 of this title; or

(ii) when it is not practicable to appoint a judge advocate because of exceptional circumstances, is not a judge advocate so certified.

(2) In the case of the appointment of a hearing officer under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, a judge advocate who is certified under § 13A–506 of this title shall be available to provide legal advice to the hearing officer.

(3) Whenever practicable, the hearing officer shall be equal in grade or senior in grade to military counsel who are detailed to represent the accused or the government at the preliminary hearing.

(i) After a preliminary hearing under this section, the hearing officer shall submit to the convening authority a written report, accompanied by a recording of the preliminary hearing under subsection (k) of this section, that includes the following:

(1) for each specification, a statement of the reasoning and conclusions of the hearing officer with respect to determinations under subsection (b)(2) of this section, including a summary of relevant witness testimony and documentary evidence presented at the hearing and any observations of the hearing officer concerning the testimony of witnesses and the availability and admissibility of evidence at trial;

(2) recommendations for any necessary modifications to the form of the charges or specifications;

(3) an analysis of any additional information submitted after the hearing by the parties or by a victim of an offense, that, under rules prescribed under § 13A–701 of this title, is relevant to disposition under this section and § 13A–601 of this subtitle; and

(4) a statement of action taken on evidence adduced with respect to uncharged offenses, as described in subsection (l) of this section.

(j) (1) (i) The accused shall be advised of the charges against the accused and of the accused’s right to be represented by counsel at the preliminary hearing under this section.

(ii) The accused has the right to be represented at the preliminary hearing as provided in § 13A–703 of this title and in regulations prescribed under that section.

(2) The accused may cross–examine witnesses who testify at the preliminary hearing and present additional evidence that is relevant to the issues for determination under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(3) (i) A victim may not be required to testify at the preliminary hearing.

(ii) 1. A victim who declines to testify shall be deemed to be not available for purposes of the preliminary hearing.

2. A declination under this paragraph may not serve as the sole basis for ordering a deposition under § 13A–714 of this title.

(4) The presentation of evidence and examination, including cross–examination, of witnesses at a preliminary hearing shall be limited to the matters relevant to determinations under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(k) (1) A preliminary hearing under subsection (b) of this section shall be recorded by a suitable recording device.

(2) The victim may request the recording and shall have access to the recording under such rules as are prescribed in § 13A–701 of this title.

(l) If evidence adduced in a preliminary hearing under subsection (b) of this section indicates that the accused committed an uncharged offense, the hearing officer may consider the subject matter of that offense without the accused having first been charged with the offense if the accused is:

(1) present at the preliminary hearing;

(2) informed of the nature of each uncharged offense considered; and

(3) afforded the opportunities for representation, cross–examination, and presentation consistent with subsection (i) of this section.

(m) (1) The requirements of this section are binding on all persons administering this title, but failure to follow the requirements does not constitute jurisdictional error.

(2) A defect in a report under subsection (i) of this section is not a basis for relief if the report is in substantial compliance with that subsection.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-506 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-506
§13–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Maryland Defense Force may not be required to serve outside the State.

(2) This section does not apply to any instance in which the Maryland Defense Force as part of the organized militia of the State is ordered into service of the United States by the President pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the United States.

(b) (1) On request of the governor of another state, the Governor of this State may order the Maryland Defense Force to serve outside the State to assist the military or other public safety forces of the requesting state.

(2) The Governor of this State may recall the Maryland Defense Force from the other state.

(c) If fresh pursuit is authorized by law of another state, any organization, unit, or detachment of the Maryland Defense Force, on the order of the commanding officer of the organization, unit, or detachment, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, or enemies outside of this State into the other state until:

(1) the insurrectionists, saboteurs, or enemies are apprehended; or

(2) the military or law enforcement forces of the other state or forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to pursue or apprehend the insurrectionists, saboteurs, or enemies.

(d) (1) An organization, unit, or detachment of the Maryland Defense Force shall surrender without unnecessary delay an individual apprehended in another state to the military or law enforcement force of:

(i) the state of apprehension; or

(ii) the United States.

(2) The surrender of an individual apprehended under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the military or law enforcement forces of another state is not a waiver by this State of the right to extradite or prosecute the individual for a crime committed in this State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

(a) This part applies to a transient vendor and the principal or agent of a transient vendor.

(b) This part does not apply to:

(1) an auctioneer or any other traveler or selling agent in the usual course of business;

(2) the mere solicitation of orders for the future delivery of goods in interstate commerce;

(3) the sale of goods exhibited on grounds used by an agricultural society for the annual fair of that agricultural society;

(4) a sale by any nonprofit organization or society for a charitable, religious, or other public purpose;

(5) an exhibitor that is the sole producer of the products sold at:

(i) a convention of a religious, civic, or charitable group; or

(ii) a nonprofit trade association, concert, cultural event, art and craft show, sale, exhibition, or fair;

(6) a sale by a farmer or a farmer’s agent of produce from a truck or stand owned or leased by the farmer;

(7) a show, a sale, an exhibition, or a fair conducted in the central pedestrian area of an enclosed shopping mall; or

(8) a sale by a seller at a residence in accordance with an invitation by the owner or legal occupant of the residence.

(c) This part does not apply to a show, a sale, an exhibition, or a fair in Washington County:

(1) that is conducted in the central pedestrian area of a nonenclosed commercial complex that:

(i) is located on one parcel of land; and

(ii) contains at least 450,000 square feet of floor space and at least 100 retail establishments;

(2) that complies with all applicable codes and ordinances; and

(3) for which all applicable permits have been obtained.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-228 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-228
§13–228.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Aggregator” means a person that:

(i) provides or contracts for environmental outcomes; or

(ii) provides or raises capital to finance delivery of environmental outcomes.

(3) “Environmental outcome” means a commodity that is modeled or directly measured as a single, quantifiable, and certified unit of improvement to the environment, including a nutrient or carbon benefit.

(4) “Environmental outcomes project” means a project designed to secure environmental outcomes.

(5) “Evaluator” means a person other than an aggregator that determines whether environmental outcomes have been achieved based on defined performance measures.

(6) “Outcome payment” means the money paid when a pay–for–success contract performance measure is met.

(7) “Quantification plan” means a plan in which an aggregator describes:

(i) the method that will be used to measure or model environmental outcomes and co–benefits under a pay–for–success contract;

(ii) the compliance monitoring that will occur to ensure that the actions proposed in the pay–for–success contract are taken and maintained over the life of the project;

(iii) verification steps that will be carried out by the State to confirm model results or accurate measurement of environmental outcomes; and

(iv) the timeline for proposed payments under the pay–for–success contract.

(b) The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) pay–for–success contracting shifts the risk of performance to the contractor because government payment is made only on achievement of outcomes;

(2) social and environmental impact investment is growing dramatically, and investors are seeking ways to finance and execute pay–for–success contracts in the State to expand the success of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts and achieve other public outcomes; and

(3) it is in the best interest of the State to include pay–for–success contracting as a contracting option, particularly for units responsible for land conservation and environmental protection, enhancement, and restoration.

(c) A unit may enter into a pay–for–success contract only if the procurement officer of the unit determines that:

(1) the contract will produce estimated financial savings or other quantifiable public benefits for the State; and

(2) a substantial portion of the outcome payment due under the contract will be paid only after specific outcomes have been documented.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only to contracts by:

(i) the Department of Agriculture;

(ii) the Department of the Environment;

(iii) the Department of Natural Resources;

(iv) the Department of Transportation;

(v) the Maryland Environmental Service; and

(vi) the Department of General Services.

(2) This subsection does not apply to the purchase of nitrogen load reductions with funds from the Clean Water Commerce Account of the Bay Restoration Fund established under § 9–1605.2 of the Environment Article.

(3) (i) A unit specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may enter into a pay–for–success contract with an aggregator to purchase:

1. delivery of an environmental outcomes project; or

2. already certified environmental outcomes.

(ii) Other State and local entities may participate in a pay–for–success contract under this subsection in accordance with an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement under § 13–110 of this title.

(4) A pay–for–success contract executed under this subsection shall include:

(i) a quantification plan approved by the unit;

(ii) a statement of the environmental outcomes to be procured under the contract and a description of how defined performance measures will demonstrate progress in achieving these outcomes;

(iii) requirements regarding the content and frequency of progress reports regarding the achievement of environmental outcomes;

(iv) a methodology for calculating the amount and timing of outcome payments to an aggregator when the evaluator determines that the aggregator has achieved a defined performance measure;

(v) a statement that the basis of payment is the determination of achievement of environmental outcomes by the evaluator and that payments for those outcomes do not require itemized billing or cost documentation by the aggregator; and

(vi) terms addressing:

1. compliance with State law;

2. nondiscrimination in employment;

3. contractor indemnification;

4. termination for default; and

5. the unit’s right to inspect the environmental outcomes project.

(5) A pay–for–success contract executed under this subsection may include provisions regarding:

(i) long–term maintenance and monitoring of environmental services, including the establishment of a stewardship fund;

(ii) a requirement that the unit hold contract funds in a reserve account for outcome payments;

(iii) for agriculture services, payment for achievement of baseline water quality requirements for nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment; or

(iv) terminations prior to the first payment under the contract for the purpose of selling environmental outcomes without penalty to another entity or for any other reason.

(e) (1) Beginning July 2025 and every 3 years thereafter, the Maryland Environmental Service shall review and evaluate the results of all pay–for–success contracts completed under this section for the previous 3 fiscal years.

(2) The review conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the cost of each project performed under a contract;

(ii) the length of time taken to complete the project, from the date of notice to proceed until completion;

(iii) the average cost and project duration for each project type; and

(iv) whether each project met the terms of its contract.

(3) Each unit that enters into a pay–for–success contract under this section shall execute an agreement with the Maryland Environmental Service to reimburse the Maryland Environmental Service for each of the unit’s completed contracts the Maryland Environmental Service reviews under this section.

(4) The Maryland Environmental Service shall provide copies of each review conducted under this subsection to:

(i) each unit for which the Maryland Environmental Service reviewed and evaluated a contract; and

(ii) in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Environment and Transportation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-249 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-249
§13–249.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.

(ii) For purposes of this section, “candidate” includes a candidate, an authorized candidate campaign committee, a slate committee, and agents of a candidate, an authorized candidate campaign committee, or a slate committee.

(3) “Communication” includes social media interactions with a candidate.

(4) (i) “Coordinated expenditure” means a disbursement or an action to cause a disbursement that:

1. promotes the success or defeat of a candidate or a political party at an election; and

2. is made in cooperation, consultation, understanding, agreement, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement.

(ii) “Coordinated expenditure” includes a disbursement for any communication that republishes or disseminates, in whole or in part, a video, a photograph, audio footage, a written graphic, or any other form of campaign material prepared by the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement.

(iii) “Coordinated expenditure” does not include a disbursement for any communication that is not a public communication.

(5) “Coordinated spender” means a person that makes a disbursement to promote the success or defeat of a candidate or political party at an election and for which one of the following applies:

(i) during the election cycle, the person was directly or indirectly formed or established by or at the request or suggestion of, or with the encouragement of, the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement, including during the time before the individual became a candidate; or

(ii) during the election cycle, the person is established, financed, directed, or managed by a member of the immediate family of the candidate who is the beneficiary of the disbursement, or the person or an agent of the person has had substantive discussions about the candidate’s campaign with a member of the immediate family of the candidate who is the beneficiary of the disbursement.

(6) “Disbursement” includes a deposit of money or a gift, a subscription, an advance, or other thing of value.

(7) “Donation” means a gift or transfer, or promise of gift or transfer, of money or other thing of value to a person.

(8) “Immediate family” has the meaning stated in § 9004(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(9) (i) “Person” includes an individual, a partnership, a political committee, an association, a corporation, a labor organization, and any other organization or group of persons.

(ii) “Person” does not include a political committee that exclusively accepts contributions that are subject to the limits under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(10) (i) “Political party” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.

(ii) For purposes of this section, “political party” includes a political party, a central committee, a legislative party caucus committee, and agents of a political party, central committee, or legislative party caucus committee.

(11) (i) “Professional services” means any paid services in support of a political campaign, including advertising, message, strategy, policy, polling, communications development, allocation of campaign resources, fund–raising, and campaign operations.

(ii) “Professional services” does not include accounting, legal, print, or mail services.

(12) “Public communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–306 of this title.

(b) (1) A person may not:

(i) make a coordinated expenditure in excess of the limits established under § 13–226 of this subtitle; or

(ii) make a donation to a person for the purpose of furthering a coordinated expenditure in excess of the limits under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(2) A candidate or political party may not, directly or indirectly, be the beneficiary of a coordinated expenditure in excess of the limits under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(c) A person may not be considered to have made a coordinated expenditure solely on the grounds that the person or the person’s agent engaged in discussions or communications with a candidate regarding a position on a legislative or policy matter, provided that there is no communication between the person and the candidate regarding the candidate’s campaign advertising, message, strategy, polling, allocation of campaign resources, fund–raising, or other campaign activities.

(d) A person that makes a disbursement to promote the success or defeat of a candidate or political party at an election is presumed to have made a coordinated expenditure if:

(1) the person is a coordinated spender with respect to the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement;

(2) during the 18–month period preceding the disbursement, the person employs or retains a responsible officer of a political committee affiliated with the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement;

(3) during the 18–month period preceding the disbursement, the person employs or retains a strategic political campaign, media, or fund–raising advisor or consultant of the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement; or

(4) (i) during the 18–month period preceding the disbursement, the person has retained the professional services of a vendor, an advisor, or a consultant that, during the election cycle, has provided professional services to the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement; and

(ii) the vendor, advisor, or consultant has not established a firewall to restrict the sharing of strategic campaign information between individuals who are employed by or who are agents of the person and the candidate or political party that is the beneficiary of the disbursement.

(e) A person may rebut the presumption under subsection (d) of this section by presenting sufficient contrary evidence and obtaining a declaratory ruling from the State Board before making a disbursement to promote the success or defeat of a candidate or political party at an election.

(f) (1) A person that willfully and knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(i) 300% of the amount by which the coordinated expenditure made by the person exceeded the applicable contribution limit under § 13–226 of this subtitle; or

(ii) 300% of the amount of the donation made to a person for the purpose of furthering a coordinated expenditure in excess of the limits prescribed under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(2) A candidate or political party that willfully and knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding 300% of the amount by which the coordinated expenditure of which the candidate or political party was the beneficiary exceeded the applicable contribution limit under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(g) (1) The State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee may investigate a potential violation of this section.

(2) The State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee shall:

(i) notify a person, candidate, or political party that is subject to an investigation under this subsection of the circumstances that gave rise to the investigation; and

(ii) provide the person, candidate, or political party ample opportunity to be heard at a public meeting of the State Board.

(3) (i) In furtherance of an investigation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of records.

(ii) A subpoena issued under this paragraph shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(iii) In order for a subpoena to be issued under this paragraph, the State Administrator shall make a finding that the subpoena is necessary to and in furtherance of an investigation being conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(iv) Any filing submitted to a court with respect to a subpoena under this paragraph shall be sealed on filing.

(v) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this paragraph, on petition of the State Administrator, a circuit court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(4) At the conclusion of the investigation and following the hearing under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the State Board shall issue a public report of its findings and may:

(i) impose a civil penalty as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection if the State Board determines that a person, candidate, or political party has unintentionally violated this section; or

(ii) refer the matter for further investigation by the State Prosecutor if the State Board has reasonable cause to believe that a person, candidate, or political party has willfully and knowingly violated this section.

(5) A civil penalty under paragraph (4)(i) of this subsection:

(i) shall be assessed in the manner specified in § 13–604.1 of this title; and

(ii) may not exceed:

1. 100% of the amount by which the coordinated expenditure made by the person exceeded the applicable contribution limit under § 13–226 of this subtitle;

2. 100% of the amount of the donation made to a person for the purpose of furthering a coordinated expenditure in excess of the limits prescribed under § 13–226 of this subtitle; or

3. 100% of the amount by which the coordinated expenditure of which the candidate or political party was the beneficiary exceeded the applicable contribution limit under § 13–226 of this subtitle.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a fine or penalty imposed under this section shall be paid by the person that committed the violation or by a political committee of the candidate or political party that committed the violation.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a fine or penalty under this section is the joint and several liability of the candidate or a director, a manager, an officer, or any other individual exercising direction or control over the activities of the person, authorized candidate campaign committee, or political party if the penalty is not paid by the person or by a political committee of the candidate or political party before the expiration of the 1–year period that begins on the later of:

(i) the date the fine or penalty was imposed; or

(ii) the date of the final judgment following any judicial review of the imposition of the fine or penalty.

(3) A candidate may not be jointly and severally liable for a fine or penalty under this section unless a court or the State Board finds that the candidate engaged in conduct that constitutes coordination with a person under this section.

(i) A fine or penalty imposed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.

(j) The State Board may adopt regulations as necessary to implement this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement for an applicant who is licensed or otherwise is authorized to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy in another state.

(b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) Pays the application fee set by the Board under § 13-305 of this subtitle; and

(2) Provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title; and

(ii) Became licensed or otherwise authorized in the other state after passing in that or any other state a national licensing examination with a passing score as high as that required of Maryland applicants.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2603
§13–2603.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.

(b) (1) The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.

(2) The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Anne Arundel County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Anne Arundel County.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-508 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 5 / Section 13A-508
§13A–508.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a general or special court–martial may not be absent or excused after the court has been assembled for the trial of the accused unless excused:

(1) as a result of a challenge;

(2) by the military judge for physical disability or other good cause; or

(3) by order of the convening authority for good cause.

(b) (1) Whenever a general court–martial, other than a general court–martial composed of a military judge only, is reduced below six members, the trial may not proceed unless the convening authority details new members sufficient in number to provide not less than the applicable minimum number of six members.

(2) The trial may proceed with the new members present after the recorded evidence previously introduced before the members of the court has been read to the court in the presence of the military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

(c) (1) Whenever a special court–martial, other than a special court–martial composed of a military judge only, is reduced below four members, the trial may not proceed unless the convening authority details new members sufficient in number to provide not less than four members.

(2) The trial shall proceed with the new members present as if no evidence had been introduced previously at the trial, unless a verbatim record of the evidence previously introduced before the members of the court or a stipulation thereof is read to the court in the presence of the military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

(d) If the military judge of a court–martial composed of a military judge only is unable to proceed with the trial because of physical disability, as a result of a challenge, or for other good cause, the trial shall proceed, subject to any applicable conditions of § 13A–401 of this title, after the detail of a new military judge as if no evidence had previously been introduced, unless a verbatim record of the evidence previously introduced or a stipulation thereof is read in court in the presence of the new military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

(e) In addition to members, the military judge shall impanel alternate members, if the convening authority authorizes alternate members.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2108 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2108
§13–2108.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this subtitle is valid for 1 year.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-331 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-331
§13–331.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the State Board shall assess late filing fees for a failure to file a campaign finance report, an affidavit, or an amended campaign finance report, as specified in § 13–327 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The State Board shall assess the fees in the following amounts for each day or part of a day that a campaign finance report, an affidavit, or an amended campaign finance report is overdue:

(i) $20 for each of the first 7 days;

(ii) $35 for each of the following 7 days; and

(iii) $50 for each day thereafter.

(2) The maximum fee payable for a campaign finance report, an affidavit, or an amended campaign finance report is $1,000.

(c) (1) The State Board shall accept an overdue campaign finance report, affidavit, or amended campaign finance report that is submitted without payment of the late filing fee, but the campaign finance report, affidavit, or amended campaign finance report is not considered filed until the fee has been paid.

(2) After an overdue campaign finance report, affidavit, or amended campaign finance report is received under paragraph (1) of this subsection no further late filing fee shall be incurred.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a late filing fee shall be paid by the campaign finance entity.

(2) If the campaign finance entity has insufficient funds with which to pay a late filing fee in a timely manner, the late filing fee is the joint and several liability of the responsible officers.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-932 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-932
§13–932.
Status: in_force

(a) When registered with the Administration, every school vehicle is a Class H (school) vehicle.

(b) For each Type I school vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) If the vehicle is a school bus only operated for the transportation of children, students, or teachers for educational purposes or in connection with a school activity or, with approval from a board of education in any county, to provide transportation for persons 60 years of age or older to civic, educational, social, or recreational activities:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $71.00; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $81.00; and

(2) If the vehicle is a school bus charter operated for any purpose in addition to that specified in item (1) of this subsection:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $170.00, less any amount paid under item (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $180.00, less any amount paid under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) For each Type II school vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $71.00; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $81.00.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-903 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-903
§13–903.
Status: in_force

(a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

(b) To conduct bingo or a gaming event an organization must be a bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) civic organization;

(4) war veterans’ organization;

(5) hospital;

(6) amateur athletic organization;

(7) charitable organization; or

(8) volunteer fire company.

(c) (1) Before the county commissioners issue a permit, they shall determine whether the organization applying for the permit qualifies under this subtitle and the conditions of this subtitle are met.

(2) An application for a permit and the action taken by the county commissioners on that application are public records.

(d) (1) The permit shall state that the gaming event shall be managed and operated only by members of the organization holding the permit.

(2) A permit is not transferable.

(e) (1) A gaming event conducted under this section shall be conducted for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) An individual or group of individuals may not benefit financially, or receive proceeds for personal use or benefit, from a gaming event conducted under this section.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and (iv) of this paragraph, an organization conducting a gaming event may award a money prize not exceeding $100 or merchandise not exceeding $100 of value to any individual in any one game.

(ii) The maximum amount of a prize awarded in a raffle is governed by § 13–904(c) of this subtitle.

(iii) The maximum amount of a prize awarded in a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game is governed by § 13–905(a) of this subtitle.

(iv) The maximum amount of a prize awarded in bingo is governed by § 13–908 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-903 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-903
§13–903.
Status: in_force

(a) The following vehicles are exempt from the registration fees specified in this subtitle:

(1) A vehicle that is owned and operated by the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State;

(2) A vehicle that is owned by a volunteer fire company incorporated in this State or by a rescue squad and that is used for firefighting or ambulance purposes;

(3) A canteen wagon of a recognized fire buff organization, as certified by the International Fire Buffs Association;

(4) A vehicle owned and operated by the Civil Air Patrol;

(5) A vehicle owned and operated by a unit of a national veterans’ organization;

(6) A vehicle owned and operated by a Maryland chapter of the American Red Cross;

(7) A motor vehicle and trailer known as the “40–8 box car” that is owned and operated only for social or charitable purposes by any voiture of the Forty and Eight of the American Legion, Department of Maryland;

(8) A vehicle owned by, or leased to, and personally used by a veteran who:

(i) As designated or classified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has lost the use of a hand, arm, or leg, or is totally disabled; or

(ii) Has a permanent impairment of both eyes so that:

1. The central visual acuity is 20/200 or less in the better eye, with corrective glasses; or

2. There is a field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that the widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees in the better eye;

(9) A vehicle owned and personally used by an individual who is the surviving spouse of a deceased disabled veteran, as defined under § 7–208 of the Tax – Property Article; and

(10) A Type I or Type II school vehicle owned and operated by a religious organization.

(b) The Administration may exempt from the registration fees specified in this subtitle any vehicle of a law enforcement agency of the United States or of any other state, if the United States or other state provides a reciprocal exemption for law enforcement vehicles of this State.

(c) (1) Each registered vehicle that is exempt from registration fees under subsection (a) of this section shall display a special identification marker approved by the Administrator.

(2) The special identification marker for a motor vehicle and trailer exempt under subsection (a)(7) of this section shall bear the number of the organization and the number of the local voiture, reading “40–8–(local number)”.

(3) The special identification marker for a vehicle exempt under subsection (a)(8)(i) of this section shall indicate that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated or classified the veteran as having lost the use of a hand, arm, or leg or as being totally disabled.

(d) A disabled veteran whose vehicle is eligible for exemption under subsection (a)(8) of this section may, if eligible, receive the special registration number and special registration plates provided under § 13–616, § 13–617, § 13–618, § 13–619, § 13–619.1, or § 13–619.2 of this title without payment of the registration fees specified in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-406 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

If a person fails to keep the records required under § 9-309 of this article, the Comptroller may:

(1) compute the motor fuel tax due by using the best information in the possession of the Comptroller; and

(2) assess the tax due.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-104 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this title, notice is sufficient if given in accordance with the provisions of § 1-103(a), (b), and (c) of this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1010 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1010
§13–1010.
Status: in_force

The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functions and duties.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is the owner or who is an agent of the owner of a place of amusement or recreation open to the public may not refuse admission to an officer or enlisted individual of the uniformed services or the organized militia of this State or of another state because the officer or enlisted individual is in uniform.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-406 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: reserved

In a transfer of property located in 2 or more counties, the county transfer tax of the counties where the property that is transferred is located is apportioned as required under § 12-110(b) of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-902 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-902
§13–902.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a member of the uniformed services, the organized militia of this State or another state, an officer of the Maryland Defense Force, or a member of associations wholly composed of service members, as defined in § 9–901 of the State Government Article, honorably discharged from the uniformed services.

(b) A person may not:

(1) hide, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand by a commissioned officer of the organized militia, or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under this title; or

(2) wear any of the following articles or objects prescribed by law for the use of the organized militia:

(i) a uniform;

(ii) a device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character that is used as a designation of grade, rank, or office; or

(iii) an article or object similar to an article or object described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.

(c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not exceeding $50 for each offense.

(2) (i) A fine imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid to the Adjutant General.

(ii) The Adjutant General shall apply a fine paid under this paragraph to the use of the organized militia.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1112 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1112
§13–1112.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-904 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-904
§13A–904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In a trial by general or special court–martial or in a pretrial proceeding under § 13A–601.1 of this title, the State may appeal the following:

(i) an order or a ruling of the military judge that terminates the proceedings with respect to a charge or specification other than a finding of guilt;

(ii) an order or a ruling that excludes evidence that is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding;

(iii) an order or a ruling that directs the disclosure of classified information;

(iv) an order or a ruling that imposes sanctions for nondisclosure of classified information;

(v) a refusal of the military judge to issue a protective order sought by the State to prevent the disclosure of classified information;

(vi) a refusal by the military judge to enforce an order described in subsection (e) of this section that has previously been issued by appropriate authority; and

(vii) an order or ruling of the military judge entering a finding of not guilty with respect to a charge or specification following the return of a finding of guilty by the members.

(2) (i) 1. An appeal of an order or ruling may not be taken unless the trial counsel provides the military judge with written notice of appeal from the order or ruling within 72 hours of the order or ruling.

2. Such notice shall include a certification by the trial counsel that the appeal is not taken for the purpose of delay and, if the order or ruling appealed is one that excludes evidence, that the evidence excluded is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding.

(ii) An appeal of an order or ruling may not be taken when prohibited by § 13A–709 of this title.

(3) An appeal under this section shall be diligently prosecuted as provided by law.

(b) (1) An appeal under this section shall be forwarded to the court prescribed in § 13A–908 of this subtitle.

(2) In ruling on an appeal under this section, that court may act only with respect to matters of law.

(c) Any period of delay resulting from an appeal under this section shall be excluded in deciding any issue regarding denial of a speedy trial unless an appropriate authority determines that the appeal was filed solely for the purpose of delay with the knowledge that it was totally frivolous and without merit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1404
§13–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may accept an application for a license from:

(1) a contract purchaser of a property that becomes the owner of record of the premises to be licensed before the license is issued;

(2) an owner of a premises that is proposed to be licensed; or

(3) a developer of a property with the consent and authority of the owner of the property.

(b) An application filed under this section need not contain a specific street address or description of the premises to be licensed other than a general description of the site on which the premises will be built, including a property map number, parcel number, property tax identification number, or plat number.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2506 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2506
§13–2506.
Status: in_force

The Department shall conduct a statewide follow–up survey on or before June 1, 2011, concerning the oral health status of school children in the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 57 / Section 13-5701
§13–5701.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department, in collaboration with the Commission on Health Equity, shall develop a clear and easy–to–understand graphic data dashboard that includes age–adjusted health disparity data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender.

(2) The data dashboard shall include information regarding the following health indicators:

(i) Health insurance access;

(ii) Cardiovascular disease;

(iii) Chronic disease;

(iv) Mental health and substance use;

(v) Cancer;

(vi) HIV/AIDS;

(vii) Sexually transmitted infection;

(viii) Body mass index; and

(ix) Any other health indicators determined relevant by the Department.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) Update the data dashboard developed under subsection (a) of this section on a quarterly basis, as determined by data availability; and

(2) Post the most recent updated data dashboard prominently on its website.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-401 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 4 / Section 13A-401
§13A–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The three kinds of courts–martial are:

(1) general courts–martial, as described in subsection (b) of this section;

(2) special courts–martial, as described in subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) summary courts–martial, as described in subsection (d) of this section.

(b) A general court–martial consists of:

(1) a military judge and not less than eight members; or

(2) a military judge alone, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests orally on the record or in writing a court composed only of a military judge and the military judge approves the request.

(c) A special court–martial consists of:

(1) a military judge and not less than four members; or

(2) a military judge alone:

(i) if the case is so referred by the convening authority, subject to § 13A–404 of this subtitle; or

(ii) if the case is referred under item (1) of this subsection and, before the court is assembled, the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests, orally on the record or in writing, a court composed of a military judge alone and the military judge approves the request.

(d) A summary court–martial consists of one commissioned officer.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-336 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-336
§13–336.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 13–337 of this subtitle, the provisions of this part and Part VI of this subtitle and the provisions of this subtitle governing the filing of campaign finance reports are mandatory and not directory.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-611 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-611
§13–611.
Status: in_force

(a) The State and Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.

(b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council.

(2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year to the Department.

(ii) The submission shall include supporting schedules to show how the budget is financed, and to provide for review and recommendations.

(iii) After review, the Department shall forward the submission and any recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.

(3) (i) The Governor shall include in the State budget for the following fiscal year an appropriation to partially support the Council.

(ii) 1. For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Council from the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

2. The Council shall use funds appropriated from the Cigarette Restitution Fund for the purpose of funding the activities of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission.

3. The appropriation required under subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph shall be in addition to, and may not supplant, any funding appropriated to the Council.

(c) (1) The county commissioners of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties shall appropriate money each year for the Council to foster cooperative planning and development in the region as follows:

(i) Calvert County – $125,000;

(ii) Charles County – $125,000; and

(iii) St. Mary’s County – $125,000.

(2) Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties may appropriate any other money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(d) The Council may accept additional money from any other public or private source.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-729 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-729
§13–729.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Board of the Bureau consists of the following 15 members:

(1) from Allegany County:

(i) two members appointed by the commissioners;

(ii) two members appointed by the county Chamber of Commerce; and

(iii) one member appointed by the members of the Allegany County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation;

(2) from Garrett County:

(i) two members appointed by the commissioners;

(ii) two members appointed from the Deep Creek Lake Garrett County Promotional Council by the commissioners; and

(iii) one member appointed by the members of the Garrett County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation; and

(3) from Washington County:

(i) two members appointed by the commissioners;

(ii) two members appointed by the county Chamber of Commerce; and

(iii) one member appointed by the members of the Washington County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation.

(b) (1) The members of the Executive Board serve the terms set in the bylaws of the Bureau.

(2) After the initial appointment of the Executive Board, the qualifications and appointment of members are subject to the bylaws of the Bureau.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-503 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

§13–503. IN EFFECT

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle authorized under § 13–505.1 of this subtitle.

(b) Before an organization listed in subsection (c) of this section may operate a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the commissioner.

(c) (1) An organization that meets the conditions of paragraph (2) of this subsection may conduct a gaming event for the benefit of any of the following listed organizations if the organization is a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) veterans’ hospital;

(v) amateur athletic organization in which all playing members are under the age of 18 years; or

(vi) charitable organization.

(2) An organization conducting a gaming event shall:

(i) be located in Baltimore City; and

(ii) spend a majority of the organization’s funds in Baltimore City for:

1. fraternal purposes;

2. civic purposes;

3. purposes related to a veterans’ hospital;

4. purposes related to amateur athletics; or

5. charitable purposes.

(d) (1) Before the commissioner may issue a permit, the commissioner shall review the character of the organization applying for the permit to ascertain that the organization meets the requirements of §§ 13–503 through 13–505 of this subtitle.

(2) The commissioner shall make any application for a permit and the action taken by the commissioner on that application a matter of public record.

(e) (1) The permit shall state that the gaming event shall be managed and operated personally only by members of the organization obtaining the permit.

(2) The permit is not transferable.

(f) An organization conducting a gaming event in Baltimore City may not allow an individual or group of individuals to:

(1) benefit financially from the gaming event; or

(2) receive any of the proceeds of the gaming event for personal use or benefit.

§13–503. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 //

(a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may operate a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the commissioner.

(b) (1) An organization that meets the conditions of paragraph (2) of this subsection may conduct a gaming event for the benefit of any of the following listed organizations if the organization is a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) veterans’ hospital;

(v) amateur athletic organization in which all playing members are under the age of 18 years; or

(vi) charitable organization.

(2) An organization conducting a gaming event shall:

(i) be located in Baltimore City; and

(ii) spend a majority of the organization’s funds in Baltimore City for:

1. fraternal purposes;

2. civic purposes;

3. purposes related to a veterans’ hospital;

4. purposes related to amateur athletics; or

5. charitable purposes.

(c) (1) Before the commissioner may issue a permit, the commissioner shall review the character of the organization applying for the permit to ascertain that the organization meets the requirements of §§ 13–503 through 13–505 of this subtitle.

(2) The commissioner shall make any application for a permit and the action taken by the commissioner on that application a matter of public record.

(d) (1) The permit shall state that the gaming event shall be managed and operated personally only by members of the organization obtaining the permit.

(2) The permit is not transferable.

(e) An organization conducting a gaming event in Baltimore City may not allow an individual or group of individuals to:

(1) benefit financially from the gaming event; or

(2) receive any of the proceeds of the gaming event for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-406.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406.2
§13–406.
Status: in_force

§13–406.2.

(a) The Administration may not renew or transfer the registration of any vehicle if the applicant has not paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.

(b) The Administration shall cooperate with the Comptroller and the Maryland Department of Labor to develop procedures and adopt regulations in accordance with this section.

(c) Regulations adopted under this section shall require:

(1) The Comptroller to notify the Administration that an individual has not paid all undisputed taxes; and

(2) The Maryland Department of Labor to notify the Administration that an individual has not paid all undisputed unemployment insurance contributions.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1809 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1809
§13–1809.
Status: in_force

(a) The county shall:

(1) adopt regulations for the conduct of bingo;

(2) establish license fees, based on the administrative cost of regulating bingo and issuing each class of license; and

(3) establish the hours of operation for bingo.

(b) After a public hearing, the county may revoke a bingo license for failure of the holder to comply with this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 53 / Section 13-5302
§13–5302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program.

(b) The Program shall:

(1) Authorize a pharmacist who is registered with the Program to dispense nPEP through a standing order in accordance with § 13–5203 of this subtitle; and

(2) Operate in accordance with the procedures approved by the Department with the advice and approval of the Board.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations:

(1) Necessary for the administration of the Program; and

(2) That address the needs of specific populations including victims of sexual assault and pediatric patients.

(d) The Department may:

(1) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program, unless the patient qualifies for nPEP through the Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims established under § 11–1008 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

(2) Administer the Program and establish a standardized set of guidelines for pharmacists participating in the Program to use in developing and conducting patient education and training on nPEP that includes:

(i) Avoiding exposure to HIV;

(ii) Responding to exposure to HIV with the appropriate use of nPEP;

(iii) Access to nPEP and the appropriate follow–up after the administration of nPEP; and

(iv) Engagement in additional care including:

1. Access to pre–exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); and

2. Harm reduction programs for patients with continuing risk of exposures; and

(3) Collect and report data on the operation and results of the Program.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “county transfer tax” means the transfer tax imposed by a county.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-407 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

Part II of this subtitle does not restrict the use by the General Assembly of any funds appropriated in the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Forfeiting authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(c) “Governing body” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(d) “Lienholder” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(e) “Mortgage Fraud law” means the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Real Property Article.

(f) “Owner” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(g) “Proceeds” includes property derived directly or indirectly in connection with or as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.

(h) (1) “Property” includes:

(i) real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;

(ii) personal property; and

(iii) money.

(2) “Property” does not include a lessor’s interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that:

(i) the lessor participated in a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or

(ii) the property was the proceeds of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.

(i) “Seizing authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-124 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-124
§13–124.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Howard County, the County Executive, with the approval of the county council, sets the fees for dog and kennel licenses.

(2) A dog license expires as specified by local law.

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

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

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner;

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

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

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

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

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

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

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.

(c) The County Council of Howard County, by law, shall designate a unit to administer and enforce the laws relating to dog licenses.

(d) (1) In Howard County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat shall:

(i) adequately and securely confine the dog;

(ii) prevent the dog from contacting roaming dogs; and

(iii) protect the dog from other dogs that are attracted to the premises.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $10 and not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-841 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-841
§13–841.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Contraband alcoholic beverages that are seized under this title and forfeited may be disposed of or destroyed in the manner allowed under §§ 6–105, 6–106, and 6–328 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(2) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, shall sell at public auction a conveyance that is seized under this title in connection with contraband alcoholic beverages and forfeited.

(b) (1) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, shall sell contraband tobacco products seized under this title and forfeited to a State institution, a nonprofit charitable institution, a licensed cigarette wholesaler, or a licensed cigarette manufacturer in the manner the Comptroller or Executive Director determines.

(2) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, shall sell at public auction a conveyance that is seized under this title in connection with contraband tobacco products and forfeited.

(c) (1) If either the Comptroller or, on appeal, a court determines that seized conveyance or motor fuel is not subject to forfeiture:

(i) the Comptroller is not required to return the motor fuel seized to the owner or other interested person who filed the claim for return of the property, but may, at the option of the Comptroller, pay to the person an amount equal to the value of the motor fuel as determined by the average wholesale value on the date of seizure for the Baltimore Terminal as reported by a nationally recognized oil price reporting service on the date of seizure; and

(ii) the Comptroller shall return the conveyance to the registered owner and shall have no further liability to the registered owner.

(2) If a seized conveyance or motor fuel is forfeited, the Comptroller shall:

(i) 1. use the contraband motor fuel for any public purpose; or

2. sell the contraband motor fuel to any person; and

(ii) sell the seized conveyance to any person.

(d) (1) In the manner required under Title 2 of this article for distributions of revenue, the Comptroller shall distribute the net proceeds from the sale of any conveyance or other property under this section after paying:

(i) the costs incurred in conjunction with the seizure and disposal of the property;

(ii) the cost of the sale; and

(iii) any bona fide lien against the conveyance.

(2) If the Executive Director sells at public auction a conveyance or other property seized under this section, the Executive Director shall transfer the net proceeds of the sale to the Comptroller for distribution under Title 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-704 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-704
§13A–704.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after the service of charges that have been referred for trial to a court–martial composed of a military judge and members, the military judge may, subject § 13A–606 of this title, call the court into session without the presence of the members for the purpose of:

(1) hearing and determining motions raising defenses or objections that are capable of determination without trial of the issues raised by a plea of not guilty;

(2) hearing and ruling on any matter that may be ruled on by the military judge under this title, whether or not the matter is appropriate for later consideration or decision by the members of the court;

(3) holding the arraignment and receiving the pleas of the accused;

(4) conducting a sentencing proceeding and sentencing the accused under § 13A–718 of this subtitle; and

(5) performing any other procedural function that does not require the presence of the members of the court under this title.

(b) Proceedings conducted under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) shall be conducted in the presence of the accused, the defense counsel, and the trial counsel and shall be made a part of the record; and

(2) may be conducted notwithstanding the number of court members and without regard to § 13A–508 of this title.

(c) (1) When the members of a court–martial deliberate or vote, only the members may be present.

(2) All other proceedings, including any other consultation of the members of the court with counsel or the military judge, shall be made a part of the record and shall be in the presence of the accused, the defense counsel, the trial counsel, and the military judge.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-206 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the role and operations of the Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-710 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-710
§13A–710.
Status: in_force

(a) If an accused after arraignment makes an irregular pleading, or after a plea of guilty sets up a matter inconsistent with the plea, or if it appears that the accused has entered the plea of guilty improvidently or through lack of understanding of its meaning and effect, or if the accused fails or refuses to plead, a plea of not guilty shall be entered in the record, and the court shall proceed as though the accused had pleaded not guilty.

(b) (1) With respect to any charge or specification to which a plea of guilty has been made by the accused and accepted by the military judge or by a court–martial without a military judge, a finding of guilty of the charge or specification may be entered immediately without vote.

(2) This finding shall constitute the finding of the court unless the plea of guilty is withdrawn prior to announcement of the sentence, in which event the proceedings shall continue as though the accused had pleaded not guilty.

(c) A variance from the requirements of this section is harmless error if the variance does not materially prejudice the substantial rights of the accused.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-106 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A trading stamp company may not do business as a trading stamp company in the State unless:

(1) a rightful holder may redeem trading stamps for cash if the trading stamps have a total cash value of at least 25 cents; and

(2) the cash redemption value of the trading stamps is at least equal to the highest cash redemption value that the trading stamp company offers in any other jurisdiction.

(b) (1) Each trading stamp collection book shall contain a notice that states:

“If the total cash value of your trading stamps is at least 25 cents, they may be redeemed for cash instead of goods.

The cash value of a filled book of trading stamps is at least $(cash value to be stated)”.

(2) The notice shall be printed in 12 point or larger type on the inside front cover of the book.

(3) The trading stamp company shall display the same notice conspicuously at each place where the trading stamp company redeems trading stamps.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an officer, employee, former officer, or former employee of the State or of a political subdivision of the State may not disclose, in any manner, any tax information.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event using any gaming device, including:

(1) a paddle wheel;

(2) a wheel of fortune;

(3) a chance book; or

(4) bingo.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Washington County.

(b) (1) The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations for:

(i) sales of dog licenses;

(ii) keeping records of dog licenses; and

(iii) enforcing this subtitle.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the governing body may delegate, by written contract, the enforcement and administration of this subtitle to any organization or municipality in the county.

(3) (i) The governing body shall reserve the right to cancel a written contract executed in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) A cancellation under this paragraph:

1. may be without notice or recourse, if the cancellation is for cause; or

2. requires notice at least 30 days before cancellation, if the cancellation is without cause.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the sheriff or a deputy authorized by the sheriff:

(i) shall enforce this subtitle; and

(ii) may issue a summons to a person who violates a provision of this subtitle.

(2) In Calvert County and Garrett County:

(i) this subtitle shall be enforced by:

1. the sheriff or any deputy authorized by the sheriff; or

2. an animal control officer appointed by the county commissioners or the county commissioner’s designee; and

(ii) the sheriff, a deputy authorized by the sheriff, or an animal control officer may issue a summons to any person violating a provision of this subtitle.

(3) The governing body of a county shall pay the actual expenses in enforcing this subtitle, including paying the salary of a deputy appointed for that purpose.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-312 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: in_force

(a) A custodian shall:

(1) Take control of custodial property;

(2) Register or record title to custodial property if appropriate; and

(3) Collect, hold, manage, invest, and reinvest custodial property.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in dealing with custodial property:

(i) A custodian shall observe the standard of care that would be observed by a prudent person dealing with property of another and is not limited by any other statute restricting investments by fiduciaries;

(ii) If a custodian has a special skill or expertise or is named custodian on the basis of representations of a special skill or expertise, the custodian shall use that skill or expertise; and

(iii) A custodian, in the custodian’s discretion and without liability to the minor or the minor’s estate, may retain any custodial property received from a transferor.

(2) A fiduciary subject to § 15-114 of this article shall comply with that section in dealing with custodial property.

(c) A custodian may invest in or pay premiums on life insurance or endowment policies on:

(1) The life of the minor only if the minor or the minor’s estate is the sole beneficiary; or

(2) The life of another person in whom the minor has an insurable interest only to the extent that the minor, the minor’s estate, or the custodian in the capacity of custodian, is the irrevocable beneficiary.

(d) (1) A custodian at all times shall keep custodial property separate and distinct from all other property in a manner sufficient to identify it clearly as custodial property of the minor.

(2) Custodial property consisting of an undivided interest is so identified if the minor’s interest is held as a tenant in common and is fixed.

(3) Custodial property subject to recordation is so identified if it is recorded, and custodial property subject to registration is so identified if it is either registered, or held in an account designated, in the name of the custodian, followed in substance by the words: “As a custodian for _____�(name of minor) under the Maryland Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”.

(e) A custodian shall keep records of all transactions with respect to custodial property, including information necessary for the preparation of the minor’s tax returns, and shall make them available for inspection at reasonable intervals by a parent or legal representative of the minor or by the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-111 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-111
§13–111.
Status: in_force

(a) If a certificate of title is lost, the owner or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Administration, promptly shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate certificate of title.

(b) If a certificate of title is stolen, the owner or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Administration, promptly shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate certificate of title.

(c) If a certificate of title is damaged to the extent that the certificate of title is illegible, the owner or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Administration, promptly shall apply for, and after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate certificate of title.

(d) The duplicate certificate of title shall contain the legend “This is a duplicate certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate.”

(e) If a person recovers an original certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued, the person promptly shall surrender the original certificate to the Administration.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-908 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-908
§13–908.
Status: in_force

If the Administration determines that an overpayment has been made under this subtitle, the Administration may submit the overpayment and the supporting information, whether accompanied by a written claim or not, to the State Comptroller for refund to the person entitled to it.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1012 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1012
§13–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 30 days before submitting a management plan to the Maryland Historical Trust under § 13-1011 of this subtitle, the Authority shall:

(1) Hold a public hearing in the City of Cumberland for the purpose of soliciting public comment; and

(2) Submit the management plan to, and obtain the preliminary approval of, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cumberland.

(b) (1) At least 30 days before the public hearing required by subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Authority shall notify the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cumberland of the hearing and advertise the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cumberland.

(2) The notice shall include:

(i) A description of the management plan for the Heritage Area; and

(ii) The date, time, and location of the public hearing.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-105 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The orphans’ courts and the circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction over guardians of the person of a minor and over protective proceedings for minors.

(2) Upon petition of an interested person, a matter initiated in the orphans’ court may be transferred to the circuit court.

(b) Subject to Title 13.5 of this article, the circuit courts have exclusive jurisdiction over protective proceedings for disabled persons.

(c) (1) An orphans’ court may exercise jurisdiction over guardianship of the person of a minor if the presiding judge of the orphans’ court is a member of the bar, regardless of whether the minor who is the subject of the petition for guardianship of the person has property, may inherit property, or is destitute.

(2) An orphans’ court that exercises jurisdiction or is requested to exercise jurisdiction under this subsection may:

(i) Transfer the matter to the circuit court on a finding that the best interests of the child require utilization of the equitable powers of the circuit court; and

(ii) Waive the costs, if any, of a transfer under this paragraph.
Md. Code, Education § 13-308 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) On the transfer date the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action necessary to assume the medical system liabilities, but only to the extent expressly provided in this subtitle and the annual contract; the Medical System Corporation shall not be liable for any other debts, obligations, or liabilities of the State or the University incurred or arising in connection with the medical system prior to the transfer date. This assumption of liabilities shall be an assumption of such liabilities as they exist on the transfer date; provided, however, this provision shall be construed and applied to give effect to all provisions of law and defenses applicable to such liabilities prior to the transfer date.

(b) Regardless of any assumption of liability by the Medical System Corporation, the payment of any settlement or judgment against a State officer or employee incurred or arising in connection with the medical system prior to the transfer date shall be determined pursuant to § 12-404 of the State Government Article, and, if the Board of Public Works determines to make a payment to satisfy such settlement or judgment, such payment shall be made only from the State General Emergency Fund or the State Insurance Trust Fund.

(c) Effective on the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall assume responsibility for and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the University and the State with respect to:

(1) All liabilities and duties of the University pursuant to contracts and agreements for commodities, services, and supplies utilized by the medical system;

(2) All claims related to the employment relationship after the transfer date between medical system personnel and the University and the State; and

(3) All claims for breach of contract resulting from the Medical System Corporation’s action or failure to act after the transfer date.

(d) The Medical System Corporation will designate legal counsel to represent medical system University personnel determined by the Attorney General to be entitled to legal representation pursuant to § 12-304 of the State Government Article, with respect to acts or omissions in the course of services related to the medical system on or after the transfer date. The Attorney General shall not be responsible for representing such individuals for actions on or after the transfer date. The Medical System Corporation shall be responsible for paying any grants approved by the Board of Public Works, pursuant to § 12-404 of the State Government Article, with respect to such actions on or after the transfer date.

(e) If the Board of Public Works determines, as provided in the State Government Article, that any individual who is a part of medical system University personnel should be reimbursed for the cost of defending a criminal claim relating to actions on or after the transfer date in the course of services related to the medical system, the Medical System Corporation shall fund such reimbursement.

(f) Nothing contained in this subtitle shall be deemed or construed to waive or abrogate in any way the sovereign immunity of the State or to deprive the University or any officer or employee thereof of sovereign immunity.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland.

(b) (1) The Council is a tax–exempt body politic and corporate.

(2) The Council is an independent unit that the Governor may not place in a principal department.

(c) (1) The Council is a cooperative planning and development unit for the region.

(2) The purposes of the Council are to:

(i) foster the physical, economic, and social development of the region; and

(ii) use effectively the assistance provided to the region by the State.

(3) The Council initiates and coordinates plans and projects for the development of human and economic resources of the region as a southern Maryland planning and development unit.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-323 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-323
§13–323.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this subtitle among states enacting it.

(b) This subtitle may not be construed as providing an exclusive method for making transfers to minors.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-106 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) An orphans’ court has full power to secure the rights of a minor whose estate is being administered by a guardian under its jurisdiction.

(b) (1) The orphans’ court, under the pretext of incidental power or constructive authority, may not exercise jurisdiction not expressly conferred by law.

(2) The orphans’ court is governed by the provisions of §§ 2–102 through 2–105 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2601 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2601
§13–2601.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-507 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-507
§13–507.
Status: in_force

(a) This section and § 13-509 of this subtitle also apply to games of instant bingo.

(b) Before an organization listed in subsection (c) or (d) of this section may conduct bingo in Baltimore City, the organization shall obtain a permit to do so from the commissioner.

(c) An organization that meets the conditions of subsection (i)(1) of this section may conduct bingo in Baltimore City if the organization is a bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) patriotic organization;

(4) educational organization; or

(5) charitable organization.

(d) An organization that meets the conditions of subsection (i)(2) of this section may conduct bingo in Baltimore City if the organization is:

(1) devoted exclusively to religious, charitable, or educational purposes;

(2) a service organization;

(3) a fraternal organization; or

(4) a veterans’ organization.

(e) (1) Before the commissioner may issue a permit, the commissioner shall review the character of the organization applying for the permit to ascertain that the organization meets the requirements of this section.

(2) The organization applying for the permit shall pay the permit fee set in subsection (g) of this section.

(3) An application for a permit and the action taken by the commissioner on that application are public records.

(f) The commissioner may issue a permit for:

(1) 1 day; or

(2) a period exceeding 1 day and not exceeding 12 months.

(g) Except as allowed under subsection (h)(1) of this section, the commissioner shall collect from each permit holder, to cover the costs of administering the Baltimore City bingo laws, a permit fee not exceeding:

(1) $10 for each day on which bingo may be conducted;

(2) $750 for a 3-month period; or

(3) $3,000 for a 12-month period.

(h) (1) The commissioner may collect a special annual permit fee of $5 for a nonprofit organization or nonprofit corporation to conduct, over 1 year, a number of bingo games for which, for each game:

(i) the value of any prize of merchandise or money is not more than $5; and

(ii) not more than 100 individuals play.

(2) The commissioner may revoke a special annual permit for cause.

(i) (1) An organization conducting bingo in Baltimore City under subsection (c) of this section:

(i) except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, may not offer or award, in any game:

1. a money prize of more than $45; or

2. a prize of merchandise worth more than $45; and

(ii) after reimbursing any costs incurred in conducting bingo for personnel, supplies, equipment, and other expenses, shall use the entire proceeds for:

1. charitable purposes; or

2. to further the purposes of an organization listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(2) An organization conducting bingo in Baltimore City under subsection (d) of this section:

(i) may not use the net proceeds to benefit a stockholder or member of the organization;

(ii) after reimbursing any costs incurred in conducting bingo for personnel, supplies, equipment, and other expenses, shall use the net proceeds:

1. solely for charitable purposes; or

2. to further the purposes of an organization listed in subsection (d) of this section; and

(iii) shall limit prizes of money or merchandise to a value not exceeding:

1. $5,000 for the total of all prizes;

2. $75 for the total of all door prizes;

3. $45 for each of not more than five early bird games;

4. $75 for each of not more than 19 regular games;

5. $150 for the starting prize of one regular game with a jackpot, with nightly increases not exceeding $75 and a consolation prize not exceeding $75;

6. $150 for each of not more than four regular special games;

7. 50% of the proceeds for each of not more than four split-the-pot games;

8. 100% of the proceeds for not more than one winner-take-all game;

9. $3,000 for a jackpot game which starts at 50 numbers and adds one number every second night;

10. if the jackpot is not won, $375 for a consolation prize for any jackpot game;

11. $300 for the first jackpot game in a buildup jackpot game which starts at $300 and 50 numbers and adds one number and $75 each night; and

12. if the jackpot is not won, $225 for the consolation prize for any buildup jackpot game.

(3) A bingo permit holder issued a permit under either subsection (c) or (d) of this section may not conduct bingo:

(i) in a restaurant or tavern where alcoholic beverages are sold;

(ii) in a permanent place of amusement or entertainment; or

(iii) on Sunday, except by a bona fide religious organization that conducts bingo on property owned or leased by the organization.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2004
§13–2004.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.

(3) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the two Sundays immediately before Passover if:

(i) the license holder does not sell beer, wine, and liquor on the two Saturdays immediately before Passover;

(ii) the off–premises sales are conducted on those Sundays from 6 a.m. to midnight; and

(iii) the sales are limited to beer, wine, and liquor that are “kosher for Passover”.

(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(3) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.

(c) (1) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) (1) A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., a holder of a Class D on–sale and off–sale beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-115 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-115
§13–115.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Information Technology shall require basic security requirements to be included in a contract:

(1) in which a third–party contractor will have access to and use State telecommunication equipment, systems, or services; or

(2) for systems or devices that will connect to State telecommunication equipment, systems, or services.

(b) The security requirements developed under subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with a widely recognized security standard, including National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800–171, ISO27001, or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-534 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-534
§13–534.
Status: in_force

(a) Any part of the proceeds from a sale of property that has been seized under this subtitle that would be paid to an owner of the property under the applicable law relating to distribution of proceeds:

(1) shall be paid to the seizing authority; and

(2) shall be property subject to forfeiture.

(b) If an order of forfeiture is not entered, the State shall return to the owner that part of the proceeds and any costs of the forfeiture proceedings paid from the proceeds of the sale.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-109
§13–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the individual policy or group certificate of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance shall be delivered to the insured debtor when the indebtedness is incurred.

(b) (1) If the individual policy or group certificate is not delivered to the debtor when the indebtedness is incurred, a copy of the application for the policy or a notice of proposed insurance shall be delivered to the debtor when the indebtedness is incurred.

(2) The application for the policy or notice of proposed insurance shall:

(i) be signed by the debtor;

(ii) include:

1. the name and home office address of the insurer;

2. the name of the insured debtor;

3. the premium or amount of payment, if any, paid by the debtor shown separately for credit life insurance, credit health insurance, and credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance;

4. a brief description of the coverage, including the amount and term of the coverage; and

5. a statement that the proposed insurance becomes effective under § 13-107 of this title on acceptance by the insurer;

(iii) refer exclusively to insurance coverage; and

(iv) be separate from the loan, sale, or other credit statement of account, instrument, or agreement, unless that document sets forth prominently the information required by this paragraph.

(3) If the insurer accepts the insurance, within 30 days after the date the indebtedness is incurred, the insurer shall cause the individual policy or group certificate to be delivered to the debtor.

(c) If the named insurer does not accept the risk:

(1) the debtor shall receive an individual policy or group certificate that sets forth the name and home office address of the substituted insurer, if any, and the amount of the premium to be charged; and

(2) an appropriate refund shall be made if the amount of the premium charged by the substituted insurer is less than the premium set forth in the notice of proposed insurance.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-401 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

The following persons may file an objection to the granting of a patent for all or any portion of the land described in the application:

(1) Any person or governmental body with prior title to any portion of the land, except that, if the land is land for which a patent never has been issued, the State and its agencies may object only in accordance with item (3) of this section;

(2) Any person who possesses any portion of the land under claim of ownership in a manner that, either directly or by tacking, is actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous and uninterrupted for the 20 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application; and

(3) The State or any agency of the State that requires any portion of the land for public purposes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2202
§13–2202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative in the Department.

(b) The purposes of the Initiative are:

(1) To improve the protection of children in the State;

(2) To recruit local physicians to gain clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect;

(3) To develop and guide the practice of local or regional multidisciplinary teams to improve the medical assessment and treatment of children who are the subject of a child abuse or neglect investigation or a child in need of assistance;

(4) To facilitate the appropriate prosecution of criminal child abuse and neglect; and

(5) To provide expert consultation and training to local or regional multidisciplinary teams in the diagnosis and treatment of physical child abuse and neglect and sexual abuse through teleconferencing and on–site services.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-312 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Medicare Part B Program, and the Medicare Part D Program within 60 days of notification to do so by the Department.

(b) The Department may not require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Medicare Part B Program or the Medicare Part D Program if the Department determines the Program recipient has comparable insurance coverage.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-507 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 5 / Section 13A-507
§13A–507.
Status: in_force

Under such regulations as may be adopted, the convening authority of a general or special court–martial or court of inquiry shall detail or employ qualified court reporters, who shall record the proceedings of and testimony taken before that court and may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2418 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2418
§13–2418.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the gaming commission:

(1) may not receive compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses, in accordance with a policy of the county commissioners.

(b) The county commissioners shall assign appropriate professional staff to the gaming commission for the gaming commission’s meetings.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1814 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1814
§13–1814.
Status: in_force

The county:

(1) may adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of a raffle; and

(2) after a public hearing, may revoke the permit of a holder for failure to comply with this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1308
§13–1308.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.

(d) The license may be issued as:

(1) a daily tasting license that may be issued not more than 12 times to a single license holder in a license year; and

(2) a 26–day, 52–day, or 104–day license, each of which may be used consecutively or nonconsecutively.

(e) (1) An applicant shall apply for the license on a form that the Board provides.

(2) The form shall specify the date or dates on which the tasting is to occur.

(3) The application and payment for the daily tasting license, the 26–day tasting license, the 52–day tasting license, and the 104–day tasting license shall be made at least 7 days before the first day of the proposed tasting event.

(4) The holder of a 26–day tasting license, a 52–day tasting license, and a 104–day tasting license shall notify the Board, on a form that the Board approves, of additional tasting events authorized by the licenses.

(f) A license holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days provided for under the license holder’s Class A license.

(g) An individual may consume wine, beer, or liquor covered by a license in a quantity of not more than:

(1) 1 ounce of wine from each offering in a day;

(2) 3 ounces of beer from each offering in a day; and

(3) one–half ounce of liquor from each offering in a day.

(h) At the end of each day for which a license is valid, a license holder shall dispose of any alcoholic beverage that remains in a container opened for tasting.

(i) In addition to the Class A annual license fee, the fee for a license is:

(1) $20 for a daily tasting license;

(2) $200 annually for a 26–day tasting license;

(3) $300 annually for a 52–day tasting license; and

(4) $400 annually for a 104–day tasting license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-802
§13–802.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer and wine license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-702 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized under this title to engage in business for the purpose of providing private detective services, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “licensed private detective agency”, “private detective agency”, “private detectives”, or “private investigators”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to engage in the business of providing private detective services in the State.

(b) Unless an individual is certified as a private detective under this title, the individual may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “certified private detective”, “licensed private detective”, “private detective”, or “private investigator”, by use of a badge or identification card, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to provide private detective services in the State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

Personnel of the Commission or Office of People’s Counsel who are convicted of violating Title 2, Subtitle 3 of this article shall, in addition to any other penalties, be removed or discharged from office.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-702 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 25% of the amount underestimated, if a person who is required to estimate and pay digital advertising gross revenues tax, financial institution franchise tax, public service company franchise tax, or income tax under § 7.5–301, § 8–210(b), § 8–405(b), or § 10–902 of this article:

(1) fails to pay an installment when due; or

(2) estimates a tax that is:

(i) less than 90% of the tax required to be shown on the return for the current taxable year; and

(ii) less than 110% of the tax paid for the prior taxable year, reduced by the credit allowed under § 10–703 of this article.

(b) A penalty may not be assessed on the underestimation of individual income tax if:

(1) at least 90% of the individual’s taxable income is also taxable by another state; and

(2) the underestimation is of the county income tax only.

(c) A tax collector may not assess a penalty on unpaid individual income tax under subsection (a) of this section if the amount of unpaid income tax is less than one-half the amount specified in § 6654(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

The State Reporter shall have the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-229 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-229
§13–229.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a unit awards any procurement contract for an amount above $500,000, the recommended awardee may be required to submit a workforce diversity plan to the procurement officer.

(b) Before a unit awards any procurement contract for an amount above $250,000, the recommended awardee may be required to submit a supplier diversity plan to the procurement officer.

(c) The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs in consultation with the Office of State Procurement shall adopt regulations to carry out this section that include:

(1) suggested content to be included in a workforce or supplier diversity plan; and

(2) guidance for units to comply with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1810 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1810
§13–1810.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified organization may conduct a raffle in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.

(b) A raffle shall be conducted by a qualified organization and not by a person who:

(1) retains a portion of the proceeds from the raffle; or

(2) is compensated by the qualified organization for which the raffle is held.

(c) A person may not receive a private profit from the proceeds of a raffle.

(d) A qualified organization that conducts a raffle shall:

(1) keep accurate records of all transactions that occur on behalf of the raffle;

(2) keep the records for 2 years after the raffle; and

(3) on request, make the records available for examination by:

(i) the State’s Attorney for the county;

(ii) the county sheriff;

(iii) the county Department of Health and Human Services;

(iv) the county attorney;

(v) the Department of State Police; or

(vi) a designated officer or agent of any of those units.

(e) A person operating a raffle shall be a resident of the county and a member of the qualified organization.

(f) Prizes of money or merchandise may be awarded in a raffle conducted under this subtitle.

(g) For a raffle of real property, the requirements of this section are in addition to the requirements of § 12-106(a) of this article.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a qualified organization may not conduct more than 12 raffles each year.

(2) There is no limit to the number of 50/50 raffles that a qualified organization may conduct if the prize for each 50/50 raffle does not exceed $300.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-901 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-901
§13A–901.
Status: in_force

(a) A finding or sentence of a court–martial may not be held incorrect on the ground of an error of law unless the error materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused.

(b) Any reviewing authority with the power to approve or affirm a finding of guilty may approve or affirm, instead, so much of the finding as includes a lesser included offense.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1203
§13–1203.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must have a license for each day that the person conducts bingo unless the bingo is conducted in a licensed gaming event.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or Subtitle 2 of this title, in addition to bingo conducted in connection with a gaming event under Subtitle 2 of this title, the clerk of the circuit court of the county may issue a license to conduct bingo.

(c) To qualify for a license to conduct bingo, an applicant shall be a:

(1) bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license;

(2) tax-supported volunteer fire company or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the fire company;

(3) nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the organization; or

(4) nonprofit organization that:

(i) intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that is described in the application for a license; and

(ii) has operated in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license.

(d) An application for a license to conduct bingo shall contain a certification, by a principal officer of the applicant, stating:

(1) the time and place of the activities for which the license is sought;

(2) that the bingo will be conducted and managed solely and personally by the regular members of the applicant without the assistance of gaming professionals; and

(3) that no compensation or reward will be paid to any person for conducting or assisting in the conducting of the bingo.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1002
§13–1002.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a theater beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use in a theater that:

(1) is housed in a building;

(2) has a capacity to hold a minimum of 1,500 permanently installed seats; and

(3) regularly presents live entertainment.

(c) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption:

(1) for 2 hours before the entertainment begins;

(2) during the entertainment; and

(3) for 1 hour after the entertainment ends.

(d) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(e) The population requirements of the regulations of the Board do not apply to the license.

(f) The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-713 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-713
§13A–713.
Status: in_force

(a) A military judge or summary court–martial officer may punish for contempt a person who uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in the judge’s or officer’s presence, or who disturbs the proceedings by riot or disorder.

(b) A person subject to this title may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed 30 days or a fine of $100, or both.

(c) A person not subject to this title may be punished by a State court of competent jurisdiction at the request of the military judge.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1018 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1018
§13–1018.
Status: in_force

An officer, employee, former officer, or former employee of the State, a political subdivision of the State, or a person, governmental entity, or tax compliance organization to which tax information has been disclosed in accordance with § 13–203 of this title who makes a disclosure in violation of Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3109 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3109
§13–3109.
Status: in_force

A person who dispenses an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in accordance with this subtitle is exempt from any laws that require a person to maintain a permit to dispense prescription drugs.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1009 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1009
§13–1009.
Status: in_force

A person who participates in evading the alcoholic beverage tax is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-610 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-610
§13–610.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Fleet” means 10 or more vehicles.

(3) “Qualified owner” means a person, partnership, firm, or corporation, or an individual agent of a person, partnership, firm, or corporation, authorized by the Administration to transmit electronically proper titling and registration information and fees to the Administration.

(4) “Service provider” means a dealer or title service agent licensed under Title 15 of this article or a qualified owner of a fleet.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Administration, a service provider may:

(1) Issue permanent registration plates to the transferee or renew the registration of a vehicle if the service provider has electronically transmitted the proper titling and registration information to the Administration, or an agent designated by the Administration;

(2) Charge the transferee or the registered owner of the vehicle a fee for the actual cost to the service provider of the electronic transmission service described in item (1) of this subsection; and

(3) Electronically submit a security interest filing with the Administration on behalf of a registered owner or lienholder.

(c) The Administration shall adopt regulations to:

(1) Govern the electronic transmission of titling, registration, and security interest information authorized under this section; and

(2) Determine the appropriate level of the fee that may be charged by service providers for the electronic transmission service.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3709 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3709
§13–3709.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Community Health Workers Act.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “organized police agency” means:

(1) a police department of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State;

(2) a private police department that is allowed to enroll its officers in approved Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission schools and academies; or

(3) a law enforcement agency of the United States, of any state, or of any county or municipal corporation of any state.

(b) An individual applicant or, if the applicant is a firm, the representative member shall have:

(1) at least 5 years of experience as a full–time certified or licensed private detective;

(2) at least:

(i) 5 years of experience as a full–time police officer with an organized police agency; and

(ii) completed successfully a police officer training course that is recognized and approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission;

(3) at least 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity as a detective while serving as a police officer with an organized police agency;

(4) at least:

(i) 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity in any unit of the United States, of the State, or of a county or municipal corporation of the State for the purpose of law enforcement; and

(ii) completed successfully the police officer training required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; or

(5) at least:

(i) 5 years of experience as a full–time fire investigator for a fire department or law enforcement agency of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State; and

(ii) completed successfully the training certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission or the Maryland Fire–Rescue Education and Training Commission.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-212 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-212
§13–212.
Status: in_force

An individual may appoint a campaign manager by:

(1) completing a form that the State Board prescribes and that includes the name and address of that campaign manager; and

(2) filing the form with the board where the individual is required to file a certificate of candidacy.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

At least 30 days before the date of intended sale in a county, a transient vendor shall submit to the governing body of the county a verified, written application that contains:

(1) the name and address of the applicant and the owner of the goods to be sold or exhibited for sale;

(2) the name and address of the employer of the applicant or persons with whom the applicant is associated and the length of the employment or association;

(3) a description of the nature and place of the applicant’s employment during the preceding 12 months;

(4) (i) an estimate of the length of time that and exact location where the applicant will pursue the activities regulated under this part; and

(ii) if a fixed site is occupied, the address of the property owner of the site;

(5) the names and addresses of at least three individuals who:

(i) have known the applicant for at least 1 year; and

(ii) will verify the facts contained in the application;

(6) the applicant’s Maryland sales and use tax number;

(7) (i) the address of any permanent place of business of the applicant in the State; or

(ii) a copy of the certificate from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation stating that the applicant has qualified to do business in the State and the name and address of the applicant’s agent;

(8) proof that the applicant:

(i) is qualified to do business in the State and the county; and

(ii) has obtained all necessary permits and licenses from the State and the county for the operation of the business;

(9) a description of the nature of the business and the goods intended for sale or the catalog from which goods can be ordered;

(10) a description and motor vehicle registration plate number of any vehicle used in connection with the applicant’s activities;

(11) a statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor and, if so, a statement as to:

(i) the nature of the offense;

(ii) when and where the applicant was convicted; and

(iii) the penalty imposed;

(12) a description of the place where the goods are manufactured, the location of the goods at the time of the filing of the application, and the proposed method of delivery of the goods; and

(13) any additional information that the governing body requires.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-214 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-214
§13–214.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “family member” means a child, a parent, a spouse, a grandparent, a brother, a sister, an uncle, or an aunt by blood, adoption, or marriage.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a guardian may distribute or disburse property without court authorization or confirmation in accordance with this section.

(2) A guardian of a minor or disabled person who is not a family member of the minor or disabled person may not distribute or disburse property without court authorization or confirmation if the distribution or disbursement would financially benefit:

(i) Except for reasonable compensation and reimbursement for expenses as authorized under § 13–218 of this subtitle, the guardian; or

(ii) A family member of the guardian.

(3) If a guardian distributes or disburses property in violation of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the guardian is liable for breach of the guardian’s fiduciary duty to the minor or disabled person or to interested persons for resulting damage or loss to the same extent as a trustee of an express trust.

(c) (1) A guardian of a minor may pay or apply income and principal from the estate as needed for the clothing, support, care, protection, welfare, and education of the minor.

(2) (i) A guardian of a disabled person may pay or apply income and principal from the estate as needed for the clothing, support, care, protection, welfare, and rehabilitation of the disabled person.

(ii) The guardian shall give consideration to the support and care of the disabled person during the probable period of the estate and the needs of persons dependent upon the disabled person.

(3) Income and principal also may be paid or applied:

(i) For the benefit of persons legally dependent on the minor or disabled person; and

(ii) With the approval of the court, for the benefit of other persons maintained and supported in whole or in part by the disabled person before the appointment of a guardian.

(d) If a minor or disabled person is “disabled” as defined under 42 U.S.C. § 1382c(a)(3), a guardian of the minor or disabled person may pay or apply income or principal from the estate to establish or fund, for the benefit of the minor or disabled person:

(1) A special needs trust, provided that the trustee is subject to the jurisdiction of a court, bonded, and required to file annual accountings of the trust;

(2) A pooled asset special needs trust account, provided that the trust has been approved by the attorney general of the state where the minor or disabled person resides; or

(3) An ABLE account.

(e) (1) (i) When a minor attains the age of majority, the guardian of the minor, after meeting all prior claims and expenses of administration, shall distribute the estate to the former minor as soon as possible, unless the minor is then disabled.

(ii) The distribution normally shall be in kind.

(2) (i) If the guardian is satisfied that the disability of the disabled person has ceased or if the court has found in a proceeding under § 13–221 of this subtitle that the disability has ceased, the guardian, after meeting all prior claims and expenses of administration, shall distribute the estate to the former disabled person as soon as possible.

(ii) The distribution normally shall be in kind.

(3) When a minor or disabled person dies, the guardian shall deliver to the appropriate probate court for safekeeping any will of the deceased person in the guardian’s possession, pay from the estate all commissions, fees, and expenses shown on the court–approved final guardianship account, inform the personal representative or a beneficiary named in it that the guardian has done so, and retain the balance of the estate for delivery to an appointed personal representative of the decedent or other person entitled to it.

(4) If a guardianship is terminated for reasons other than the attainment of majority, cessation of disability, or death of the protected person, the guardian shall distribute the estate in accordance with the order of the court terminating the guardianship.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle governing the enlistment, organization, administration, equipment, maintenance, training, and discipline of the Maryland Defense Force.

(2) The Governor may prescribe a uniform for the Maryland Defense Force.

(b) As is practicable and desirable, regulations adopted under this section shall conform to applicable law and regulations that govern the National Guard, except those laws and regulations that apply to the National Guard when acting solely under Title 10 of the United States Code.

(c) (1) The regulations shall prohibit the Maryland Defense Force or a member of the Maryland Defense Force from accepting gifts, donations, gratuities, or anything of value from a person in exchange for specific and isolated services rendered by the Maryland Defense Force.

(2) This provision may not be interpreted otherwise to prohibit gifts, bequests, and the like from any individual or organization to the Maryland Defense Force or any foundation or the like established to support its activities.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) If an application for registration and certificate of title of a vehicle is accompanied by the required fees, the Administration may issue a temporary registration to permit the vehicle to be driven pending action on the application by the Administration.

(b) Temporary registration may be issued for a period determined by the Administrator.

(c) The fee for each temporary registration issued shall be established by the Administration.

(d) Temporary registration issued under this section may only be issued in the case of sales between persons who are not licensed dealers, and in the case of those transfers set forth in § 23-106(b)(4) of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A unit that seeks to enter into a service contract that is not exempt under § 13–403(c) or § 13–404(b) of this subtitle shall submit to the Department the information required by this section.

(b) The unit shall submit a demonstration that the unit has taken formal and positive steps to consider alternatives to the service contract, including reorganization, reevaluation of service, and reevaluation of performance.

(c) (1) The unit shall submit calculations that:

(i) compare the cost of the service contract with the cost of using State employees; and

(ii) show savings to this State, over the duration of the service contract, of 20% of the contract or $200,000, whichever is less.

(2) In calculating the cost comparison required by this subsection, a unit shall include:

(i) direct costs, including fringe benefits;

(ii) indirect overhead costs, including the proportional share of existing administrative salaries and benefits, rent, equipment costs, utilities, and materials, but only to the extent that those costs are attributed solely to the service in question and would not exist if the service were not performed by State employees;

(iii) any continuing or transitional costs that would be directly associated with contracting for the services, including unemployment compensation and the cost of transitional services; and

(iv) additional costs of performance of the services by State employees, including salaries and benefits of additional staff and the cost of additional space, equipment, and materials needed to perform the services.

(d) (1) The unit shall submit a formal plan of assistance for all State employees who will be adversely affected by the service contract.

(2) The plan of assistance shall include:

(i) efforts to place affected employees in vacant positions in the unit or in another unit;

(ii) provisions in the service contract, if feasible, for the hiring by the contractor of displaced employees; and

(iii) prior notification to affected employees in accordance with § 13–218.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(e) (1) A service contract that is not exempt under § 13–403(c) or § 13–404(b) of this subtitle shall be subject to a legislative audit to determine compliance with projected cost savings under subsection (c) of this section.

(2) Audit findings from an audit conducted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made available to the public.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-505 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall:

(1) Provide sufficient staff to implement the Program;

(2) Provide appropriate training for staff of the Program;

(3) Identify the appropriate organizations to carry out the Program;

(4) Base the Program on the most current scientific information and findings;

(5) Work to increase and improve community–based services available to people with arthritis and their family members;

(6) Work with governmental offices, national voluntary health organizations and their local chapters, community and business leaders, community organizations, and health care and human service providers to coordinate efforts and maximize State resources in the areas of prevention, education, detection, pain management, and treatment of arthritis; and

(7) Identify and, when appropriate, use evidence–based arthritis programs and obtain related materials and services from organizations with appropriate expertise and knowledge of arthritis.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an organization may conduct:

(1) one casino event that includes a card game during each calendar month; and

(2) one casino event that includes roulette during each calendar year.

(b) To conduct a casino event under subsection (a) of this section, an organization shall be a bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) civic organization, including:

(i) a hunting organization;

(ii) a social organization; or

(iii) a sporting organization;

(4) volunteer fire company;

(5) war veterans’ organization; or

(6) charitable organization.

(c) (1) A permit holder for a casino event that includes a card game or roulette shall ensure that:

(i) the event is conducted in accordance with § 13-603(d)(3) of this subtitle;

(ii) a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of the organization sponsoring the event has not sponsored a casino event within the calendar month; and

(iii) the casino event is conducted between 4 p.m. and 1 a.m.

(2) A person that holds a casino event that includes a card game or roulette may not:

(i) offer or award a money prize to a player of the card game or roulette game;

(ii) allow a player to bet more than $10 in any one game within the calendar month;

(iii) exchange tokens used in wagering for an item of merchandise that is worth more than $1,000; or

(iv) exchange merchandise that was received for tokens that were used in wagering for:

1. money; or

2. an item of merchandise having a value that is different from the fair retail market value of the item of merchandise that was received for the tokens.

(3) (i) Within 60 days after holding a casino event that includes a card game or roulette, the holder of the permit for the event shall submit to the Department of Permits and Development Management a financial report that lists the receipts and expenditures for the casino event.

(ii) Before the permit holder submits the report to the Department of Permits and Development Management, the permit holder shall submit the report to the county police department for review.

(d) (1) The Department of Permits and Development Management shall adopt regulations to govern:

(i) the issuing of a permit to conduct a casino event; and

(ii) the conduct and management of a casino event in a manner designed to prevent fraud and protect the public.

(2) The regulations shall require that a separate permit be issued for each casino event to be conducted.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-619 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619
§13–619.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, or a director, officer, employee, or partner of a business entity that owns the vehicle who is a member or, subject to subsection (c)(3) of this section, the surviving spouse of a member, of an organization considered eligible by the Administration may apply to the Administration for the assignment of a special registration number if the vehicle is included in one of the following classes:

(1) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(2) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of one ton or less; or

(3) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “motorcyclist organization” means a motorcyclist organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that:

(i) Is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(ii) Is determined by the Administration to be eligible under this section.

(2) The owner of a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle who is a member of a motorcyclist organization may apply to the Administration for the assignment of a special registration number for the vehicle.

(c) The Administration may issue and continue a special registration number under this section if:

(1) The owner of the motor vehicle submits, with the original application, proof satisfactory to the Administration that the owner of the vehicle is a member of a nonprofit organization and complies with the regulations adopted by the Administration under subsection (d) of this section;

(2) At least 25 owners of vehicles in a class apply to the Administration for the assignment of special registration numbers, and at least 25 special registration numbers are issued initially; and

(3) In the case of an owner who is applying as a surviving spouse, the owner submits proof satisfactory to the Administration that at the time of death of the owner’s spouse, the deceased spouse was the holder of a special registration number issued under this section.

(d) The Administration shall adopt regulations not inconsistent with the Maryland Vehicle Law to govern the issuance of special registration plates to members of nonprofit organizations under this section.

(e) (1) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required under this title, an owner of a vehicle assigned a special registration under this section shall pay a fee determined by the Administration each time new registration plates are issued for the vehicle.

(2) The fee:

(i) May not exceed the amount required to enable the Administration to recover its costs under this section;

(ii) Shall be retained by the Administration for the purpose of recovering its cost under this section; and

(iii) May not be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under § 8-403 or § 8-404 of this article.

(f) The additional fee required under subsection (e) of this section is not required for special registration of a vehicle that is exempt under § 13-903 of this title, or a vehicle with a special registration plate recognizing:

(1) The Maryland National Guard; or

(2) A volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad, or volunteer ambulance company in this State.

(g) (1) The special registration plates or plate issued under this section may consist of:

(i) 1. Any combination of letters, numerals, or both; and

2. The name, initials, or abbreviation of the name of the organization; or

(ii) 1. Any combination of letters, numerals, or both;

2. The name, initials, or abbreviation of the name of the organization; and

3. An emblem or logo as authorized by the Administration that depicts the organization.

(2) A special registration number assigned under this section shall be displayed on the registration plates or plate for the vehicle.

(3) An organization may, at its option, receive a special registration under either paragraph (1)(i) or paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, but not under both.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1114 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1114
§13–1114.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Financing Fund.

(b) (1) The Authority shall use the Fund as a continuing, nonlapsing, revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.

(2) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or to any other special fund of the State.

(c) The Authority shall place all of the following receipts in the Fund:

(1) Proceeds from the sale of bonds;

(2) Revenues that the Authority collects or receives from any source under this subtitle; and

(3) Any additional revenue, gift, donation, or money received or paid to it from any other source authorized by law.

(d) The Authority shall pay all expenses and make all expenditures from the Fund.

(e) (1) The Authority may pledge and charge all or a portion of the receipts of the Fund for the payment of:

(i) Debt service on bonds of the Authority; and

(ii) All reasonable charges and expenses related to borrowing by the Authority and management of the obligations of the Authority.

(2) A pledge made under paragraph (1) of this subsection is effective as provided in § 13–1119 of this subtitle and any applicable resolution of the Authority.

(f) The State Treasurer shall:

(1) Invest and reinvest the Fund in the same manner as State funds; and

(2) Transfer any investment earnings to the credit of the Fund.

(g) (1) In this subsection, “Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority” means the money appropriated to the Fund from Program Open Space funds under § 5–903(a) of the Natural Resources Article.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority may not be used to pay the operating expenses of the Authority, debt service of bonds issued by the Authority, or administrative expenses related to bonds issued by the Authority.

(3) (i) Up to 10% of Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority may be used to pay the operating expenses of the Authority.

(ii) Up to 50% of Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority may be expended for debt service on bonds issued by the Authority.

(iii) For fiscal year 2012 only, an additional $500,000 of Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority may be used to pay operating expenses in the Department of Planning.

(iv) For fiscal year 2026 only, an additional $340,000 of Program Open Space funds transferred to the Authority may be used to pay operating expenses in the Department of Planning.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1023 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1023
§13–1023.
Status: in_force

(a) No member of the Authority nor any person executing the bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds or subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by an applicable resolution or trust agreement, a holder of bonds issued under this subtitle, or a trustee acting under a trust agreement entered into under this subtitle, may, by any suitable form of legal proceedings, protect and enforce any rights granted under the laws of this State or by any applicable resolution or trust agreement.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-243 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-243
§13–243.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Affiliated political action committee” means a political action committee affiliated with a membership entity.

(3) “Membership entity” means an organization that collects dues from its members.

(b) A membership entity may establish a program for periodically collecting from its members and accumulating voluntary contributions by the members to an affiliated political action committee if those contributions are collected together with:

(1) membership dues invoiced and collected by the membership entity; or

(2) contributions by the members to a political action committee established under federal law, if that political action committee is also affiliated with the membership entity.

(c) A membership entity shall keep detailed and accurate records of each contribution received under subsection (b) of this section, including:

(1) the name and address of the contributor;

(2) the date on which the contribution is withheld;

(3) the amount of the contribution; and

(4) the disposition of the contribution.

(d) Within 30 days after being received, a contribution under this section shall be transmitted by the membership entity, with the information recorded under subsection (c)(1), (2), and (3) of this section, to its affiliated political action committee.

(e) In soliciting a member, by joint invoice for membership dues or for a contribution to an affiliated federal political action committee, to make a contribution to its affiliated political action committee, a membership entity shall inform the member of:

(1) the political purposes of the affiliated political action committee; and

(2) the member’s right to refuse to contribute to the political action committee without reprisal.

(f) An employee membership entity or its affiliated political action committee entity may not receive or use money or anything of value under this section if it is obtained:

(1) by actual or threatened:

(i) physical force;

(ii) membership discrimination; or

(iii) financial or professional reprisal; or

(2) as dues, fees, or other assessment required as a condition of membership.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-536 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-536
§13–536.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prohibit a lienholder from exercising rights under applicable law, including the right to sell property that has been seized under this subtitle, if a default occurs in the obligation giving rise to the lien.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-111 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-111
§13–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Account” means the coverage for a single plan of benefits under one premium payment method offered to a single class of business by one creditor written on a group or individual basis or both.

(3) “Case” means an account of an insurer or, at the option of the insurer, a combination of accounts of the insurer written under an identical plan of benefits for which the premiums for the account or combination of accounts exceed, or reasonably may be expected to exceed, $50,000 in a policy year.

(4) “Class of business” means:

(i) cash loans made by banks and not secured by real estate;

(ii) cash loans made by banks and secured by real estate;

(iii) cash loans made by credit unions;

(iv) cash loans made by creditors other than banks and credit unions and not secured by real estate;

(v) cash loans made by creditors other than banks and secured by real estate;

(vi) production credit association and other agricultural loans;

(vii) installment sales finance contracts; or

(viii) open end credit, including revolving charge agreements and credit card accounts.

(5) “Experience period” means 2 calendar years or, at the option of the insurer, 2 policy years under a group policy issued to one creditor.

(6) “Loss ratio” means the ratio of incurred claims to premiums earned.

(b) (1) An insurer may revise its schedules of premium rates from time to time.

(2) The insurer shall file any revised schedules with the Commissioner for approval.

(3) An insurer may not issue a policy of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance if the premium rate exceeds the premium rate contained in the schedules of the insurer on file with the Commissioner.

(4) If the Commissioner approves the premium rate for a policy of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance under § 13-110 of this title, the premium rate is presumed to be reasonable in relation to benefits.

(c) The amount charged to a debtor for credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance may not exceed the aggregate of the premiums to be charged by the insurer, as computed at the time the charge to the debtor is determined.

(d) (1) Within 120 days after the expiration of an experience period established for a case, the insurer shall file with the Commissioner an appropriate experience report that is signed by the actuary of the insurer certifying the loss ratio for the case.

(2) If the loss ratio certified for a case under paragraph (1) of this subsection satisfies the loss ratio guideline adopted by the Commissioner, the insurer may continue to charge the existing premium rate.

(3) If the loss ratio certified for a case under paragraph (1) of this subsection is less than the loss ratio guideline, the insurer shall:

(i) reduce the premium rate appropriately with an effective date within 45 days after the experience report was filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) show cause to the Commissioner why the premium rate should not be reduced.

(4) (i) If the loss ratio certified for a case under paragraph (1) of this subsection is less than the loss ratio guideline, and the insurer refuses to reduce the premium rate, then after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, and within 60 days after the insurer filed the experience report, the Commissioner shall notify the insurer in writing of the premium rate authorized for use with the case.

(ii) The insurer shall implement the premium rate authorized by the Commissioner not later than 45 days after receipt of the notice from the Commissioner.

(e) (1) Every 2 years the Commissioner shall adopt a prima facie acceptable premium rate applicable to each specific plan of benefits for each class of business for:

(i) a new case;

(ii) a case that does not satisfy the experience period requirement; and

(iii) any business that is not a case because premiums do not exceed $50,000 in a policy year.

(2) The prima facie premium rates shall be adopted after notice and hearing.

(3) The prima facie premium rates shall be based on experience for each class of business reported by all insurers that write credit life insurance, credit health insurance, and credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance in the State, excluding experience for which premium rates are established by case.

(4) The adoption of a prima facie rate by the Commissioner does not prohibit an insurer from filing another premium rate for use with a new case in accordance with § 13-110 of this title.

(f) This title does not authorize payments for insurance prohibited under a statute or regulation that governs credit transactions.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-505 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

The Board and affected units of State government shall cooperate fully in carrying out the intent of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 13-515 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-515
§13–515.
Status: reserved

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

(2) (i) “Ambulance” means any conveyance designed and constructed or modified and equipped to be used, maintained, or operated to transport individuals who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated.

(ii) “Ambulance” includes a conveyance designed and constructed or modified and equipped for aeromedical transport.

(3) (i) “Ambulance service” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or organization engaged in the business of transporting by ambulance individuals who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated.

(ii) “Ambulance service” does not include the transporting of individuals in an ambulance owned, operated, or under the jurisdiction of a unit of State government, a political subdivision of the State, or a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad.

(4) “Fund” means the Commercial Ambulance Service Fund.

(5) “License” means a license issued by the Institute to operate an ambulance service in the State.

(b) Unless issued a license under this section, an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or organization may not operate an ambulance service in the State.

(c) (1) The EMS Board, in consultation with representatives of the ambulance service industry in Maryland, shall adopt regulations necessary to establish a periodic licensing system for ambulance services in the State.

(2) The regulations shall, at a minimum, require:

(i) Each ambulance operated by the ambulance service to be equipped with adequate equipment and supplies to:

1. Care for the patients being transported; and

2. Communicate with the dispatcher;

(ii) 1. At least one individual, in addition to the driver, in attendance during transport who is certified or licensed under § 13–516 of this subtitle for the appropriate level for the care to be rendered; or

2. Personnel equivalent or superior to the requirements of item 1 of this subparagraph as demonstrated to the Institute including:

A. Licensed physicians;

B. Licensed nurses; or

C. Licensed respiratory therapists; and

(iii) Each ambulance operated by the ambulance service be inspected:

1. For an ambulance intended for use on a roadway, once every 12 months by an inspection station licensed under § 23–103 of the Transportation Article and be issued an inspection certificate by the inspection station; or

2. For any other type of ambulance, under all applicable State and federal inspection requirements for the type of ambulance.

(d) To qualify for an ambulance service license, an applicant shall:

(1) Pay the Institute an application fee established under this section;

(2) Maintain commercial general liability insurance for at least $1 million in coverage in an insurance policy issued by an insurer acceptable to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner to write such policies in the State;

(3) Provide the Institute a certificate of insurance that at a minimum:

(i) Indicates that the insurance required under this subsection is in effect when the application is submitted; and

(ii) Lists the Institute as an additional party entitled to notification at least 10 days before any:

1. Nonrenewal or cancellation of a policy required by this subsection; or

2. Substantive change is made in the coverage or level of insurance under a policy required by this subsection; and

(4) Meet the requirements of this section and all regulations under this section.

(e) (1) There is a Commercial Ambulance Service Fund within the Institute.

(2) (i) The Institute shall set reasonable fees for the licensing and license renewal of ambulance services.

(ii) The fees charged by the Institute shall be set in a manner that will produce funds sufficient to cover the actual direct and indirect costs of maintaining the licensing program under this section.

(iii) The total reasonable cost of maintaining the licensing program may not be more than the revenues generated by the fees for the licensing and license renewal for ambulance services.

(3) (i) The Institute shall pay all funds collected under this section to the Comptroller of the State.

(ii) The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.

(4) The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Institute as provided by the provisions of this section.

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

(6) Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this section.

(7) (i) A designee of the Institute shall administer the Fund.

(ii) Money in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this section.

(8) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(f) The Institute may inspect the operating base, equipment, supplies, and company procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and all regulations adopted by the Institute under this section.

(g) Subject to the hearing provisions of subsection (h) of this section, the Institute may deny an application for an ambulance service license or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee violates any provision of this section or any regulation adopted by the Institute under this section.

(h) Before the Institute takes any final action under subsection (g) of this section, the Institute shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing under the provisions of § 10–226 of the State Government Article.

(i) The Institute may waive the requirements of this section for any ambulance service:

(1) Licensed in another state if the ambulance service provides adequate evidence that the ambulance service is licensed in the other state after meeting requirements that are at least as stringent as the licensing requirements of this State; or

(2) That transports patients into this State only on an occasional basis as determined by the Institute.

(j) A person who violates any provision of this section or any regulation adopted by the Institute under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(k) This section preempts the authority of a county or municipal corporation to regulate any ambulance service with a base of operation located outside the county or municipal corporation that is licensed under this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1311 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1311
§13–1311.
Status: in_force

(a) The fee for a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license is:

(1) $20 per day for a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans’, charitable, or hospital supporting organization; and

(2) $30 per day for any other license holder.

(b) The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is:

(1) $35 per day for a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans’, charitable, or hospital supporting organization; and

(2) $50 per day for any other license holder.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1508 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1508
§13–1508.
Status: in_force

(a) An organization listed in § 13–1503(b) of this subtitle may conduct a game of 50/50:

(1) without a 50/50 license, at a meeting of the organization; or

(2) with a 50/50 license, at an event other than a meeting of the organization.

(b) A money prize for a game of 50/50 may not exceed $500.

(c) A minor may not participate in a game of 50/50.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-311 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-311
§13–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall certify an individual as eligible for benefits under the Program if the Department determines that:

(1) The individual has chronic kidney disease as defined in the Commission’s regulations; and

(2) The individual meets the residency, citizenship, and other nonmedical eligibility requirements established by the Department.

(b) (1) The certification of an individual under this section shall be for a period of 1 year.

(2) The certification is renewable after each 1-year period if the individual meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1007 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1007
§13A–1007.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person, with the intent to avoid work, duty, or service:

(1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or mental derangement; or

(2) intentionally inflicts self–injury.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-314 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-314
§13–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-313 of this subtitle on the Secretary’s own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.

(b) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be signed by the complainant; and

(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.

(2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(c) (1) On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 13-313 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint an officer of the Department of State Police, with the rank of lieutenant or above, as the investigating officer for the complaint.

(2) The investigating officer may assign responsibility for conducting the investigation to other members of the Department of State Police.

(d) (1) On conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 13-313 of this subtitle.

(2) If the investigating officer finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 13-315 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 13-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: reserved

(a) In this subtitle, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Annual contract” means, as to any fiscal year, the contract required by this subtitle to be entered into between the University and the Medical System Corporation stating the obligations between them for that fiscal year.

(c) “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation.

(d) “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland.

(e) “Chief Executive Officer” means the individual elected Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation and also appointed by the Board of Regents as Vice President for the medical system.

(f) “Community naturally served” means the hospital’s historic service population and those neighborhoods traditionally served by the hospital as well as any additional population the Medical System Corporation determines with the approval of the Maryland Health Care Commission and the Maryland Department of Health.

(g) “Comprehensive services” means comprehensive health care services.

(h) “Dental school” means the School of Dentistry of the University.

(i) “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

(j) “Institute” means the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

(k) “Medical system” means the University Medical System, consisting of those health care delivery components of the University that are in Baltimore City rendering patient care services and more particularly identified by the Board of Public Works at the time of conveying medical system assets to the Medical System Corporation, including University Hospital, the University Cancer Center, and the clinical component of the Institute.

(l) “Medical system assets” means all assets allocated to the medical system as shown on the financial statements of the medical system at the transfer date and as more particularly or additionally identified or supplemented by the Board of Regents and approved by the Board of Public Works and transferred to the Medical System Corporation, including (unless further defined by the Board of Public Works) all related land and buildings and funds deposited with the State Treasurer.

(m) “Medical System Corporation” means University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, a private, nonprofit, nonstock corporation formed under the general corporation laws of this State.

(n) “Medical System Corporation employees” means employees of the Medical System Corporation.

(o) “Medical system liabilities” means all liabilities allocated to the medical system as shown on the financial statements of the medical system at the transfer date.

(p) “Medical system personnel” means both medical system University personnel and Medical System Corporation employees.

(q) “Medical system University personnel” means those employees of the University who report to the Chief Executive Officer and for whose services the Medical System Corporation contracts with the University.

(r) “President” means the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.

(s) “School of Medicine” means the School of Medicine of the University.

(t) “Transfer date” means any date from July 1, 1984, to June 1, 1985, both inclusive, determined by the Board of Public Works and filed with the Secretary of State and the Department of Legislative Services.

(u) “University” means the University of Maryland.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-214 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-214
§13–214.
Status: in_force

(a) The responsible officers of a campaign finance entity are jointly and severally responsible for:

(1) filing all campaign finance reports in full and accurate detail; and

(2) except as otherwise provided in this title, all other actions of the entity.

(b) Notice shall be provided to a campaign finance entity by serving the responsible officers.

(c) The State Board satisfies all notice requirements under this title by sending notices to the addresses provided by the responsible officers of a campaign finance entity under § 13–207(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1705 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1705
§13–1705.
Status: in_force

To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified to conduct bingo under this section, an organization may conduct bingo if the organization is a bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) war veterans’ organization;

(4) charitable organization; or

(5) volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a paid fire department.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-309 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to other provisions of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a campaign finance entity shall file campaign finance reports as follows:

(1) in the gubernatorial election year only, except for a ballot issue committee, on or before the third Tuesday in April, if the campaign finance entity did not file the annual campaign finance report specified under subsection (b)(2) of this section on the immediately preceding third Wednesday in January;

(2) except for a ballot issue committee, on or before the fifth Tuesday immediately preceding each primary election;

(3) except for a ballot issue committee, on or before the second Friday immediately preceding a primary election;

(4) on or before the last Tuesday in August immediately preceding a general election;

(5) for a ballot issue committee only, on or before the fourth Friday immediately preceding a general election;

(6) on or before the second Friday immediately preceding a general election; and

(7) on or before the second Tuesday after a general election.

(b) (1) A campaign finance entity is subject to subsection (a) of this section and this subsection only as to the election in which the entity designates that it will participate.

(2) In addition to the campaign finance reports required under subsection (a) of this section, but subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a campaign finance entity shall file a campaign finance report on the third Wednesday in January.

(3) (i) If subsequent to the filing of its declaration under § 13–208(c)(3) of this title, a campaign finance entity participates in an election in which it was not designated to participate, the campaign finance entity shall file all campaign finance reports prescribed under subsection (a) of this section for that election.

(ii) A violation of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph constitutes a failure to file by the campaign finance entity, and the responsible officer is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties prescribed under Part VII of this subtitle.

(4) If a campaign finance entity has neither a cash balance nor an outstanding obligation at the end of a reporting period, a campaign finance report for that period, clearly marked as “final”, shall be filed on or before the due date, and no further report is required.

(c) In addition to the campaign finance reports required under subsection (a) of this section, a continuing political committee shall file a campaign finance report on the third Wednesday in January of each year the committee is in existence.

(d) An authorized candidate campaign committee of a candidate for election to the central committee of a political party:

(1) shall file a campaign finance report on or before the third Tuesday after a gubernatorial primary election; and

(2) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and § 13–310 of this subtitle, is not required to file any other campaign finance reports.

(e) (1) This subsection applies to a ballot issue committee formed to support or oppose a prospective question under Article XI–A, Article XI–F, or Article XVI of the Maryland Constitution or under § 9–205 of the Local Government Article.

(2) A petition sponsor’s ballot issue committee shall file a campaign finance report at the time the petition is filed under § 6–205 of this article.

(3) A ballot issue committee opposing a prospective question shall file a campaign finance report within 10 business days after the petition to place the question on the ballot is filed under § 6–205 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1011 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1011
§13A–1011.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who through neglect or design misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, or unit with which the person is required in the course of duty to move shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) A person subject to this title who wrongfully and intentionally jumps into the water from a vessel in use by the armed forces shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Division determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, it shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), attempt to conciliate the matter by methods of conference and persuasion with all interested parties and any representatives which they may choose to assist them.

(2) If the Division determines that violations are occurring which are causing immediate, substantial and irreparable injury, the Attorney General may seek an ex parte or interlocutory injunction pursuant to § 13–406 of this subtitle, without first attempting conciliation.

(3) The terms of any conciliation agreed to by the parties may be made part of a written assurance of discontinuance or settlement agreement to be signed by the Division and each party. The assurance or agreement is for conciliation purposes only and does not constitute an admission by any party that the law has been violated.

(b) (1) A written assurance of discontinuance or a settlement agreement may include a stipulation or condition for the violator or alleged violator to:

(i) Pay the costs of investigation by the Division;

(ii) Make restitution to the consumer of money, property, or any other thing received from the consumer in connection with a violation or alleged violation of this title;

(iii) Pay economic damages;

(iv) Post a performance bond or other security; and

(v) Provide information to the Division that is appropriate to assist the public in obtaining relief or to prevent future violations.

(2) When a violator or alleged violator agrees or is ordered to post a performance bond or other security, in determining the amount of security to be posted, the Division shall consider:

(i) The nature of the violation;

(ii) The amount of money, property, or any other thing received from the consumer in connection with the violation;

(iii) Whether full restitution has been paid to the consumer; and

(iv) The risk of future harm to consumers.

(3) In addition to the stipulations and conditions listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division may use any other stipulation, condition, or remedy necessary to correct a violation of this title.

(4) A cease and desist order issued under § 13–403 of this subtitle may include any stipulation or condition listed in this subsection.

(c) (1) It is a violation of this title to fail to adhere to any provision contained in a written assurance of discontinuance or settlement agreement.

(2) A failure by the Division to enforce a violation of any provision of the assurance or agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other provision or of any right of the Division.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-527 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-527
§13–527.
Status: in_force

(a) The Tax Court shall provide:

(1) for recording equipment at all hearings; and

(2) on request of a party, for the preparation of a copy of the record of the proceedings.

(b) If, under § 3-111 of this article, the Tax Court appoints an examiner to hear an appeal, the Tax Court shall provide to each party a copy of the examiner’s recommended decision.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-411 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-411
§13–411.
Status: in_force

An assessment of tax under this article is prima facie correct.