Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1102.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1102.1
§12–1102.
Status: in_force

§12–1102.1.

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license or a Class M–G license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under § 12–104 of this title.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:

(i) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and

(ii) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.

(2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6B-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6B / Section 12-6B-14
§12–6B–14.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is registered to work as a registered pharmacy technician unless registered in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not use the terms “registered pharmacy technician” or “pharmacy technician” with the intent to represent that the individual is authorized to work as a registered pharmacy technician unless registered as a pharmacy technician under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-701 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-701
§12–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A financial institution may apply to the Commissioner to be supervised and examined by the Commissioner to the same extent that a banking institution is supervised and examined under Title 5, Subtitle 2 of this article, other than § 5–203, if:

(1) The financial institution is a nonstock corporation under Title 5, Subtitle 2 of the Corporations and Associations Article which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended;

(2) A majority and all controlling members of the financial institution are persons designated and approved by any banking institutions or national banking associations; and

(3) The financial institution is engaged solely in the extension of credit, making of loans and arranging of financing for socially or economically disadvantaged businesses for the purpose of:

(i) Encouraging and supporting the business and commercial development of such businesses; and

(ii) Participating in and supporting special State, federal, local or private industry programs intended to make available, offer, encourage, guarantee, or otherwise facilitate loan and other financing programs for socially or economically disadvantaged businesses.

(b) The Commissioner shall supervise and examine a financial institution that has applied to the Commissioner and has met the requirements set forth under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-113 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-113
§12–113.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may not add, delete, or modify a location required to be listed in NMLS under § 12–110(a)(2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle unless:

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

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

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

(b) The licensee may not do business at a location or in a geographic area required to be listed in NMLS by § 12–110(a)(2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle until the location or geographic area is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1023 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1023
§12–1023.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a loan made by a credit grantor under this subtitle to a consumer borrower.

(b) (1) Paragraph (2) of this subsection applies only to a loan or an extension of credit primarily for personal, household, or family purposes.

(2) An agreement, note, or other evidence of a loan may not contain:

(i) An assignment or order for the payment of wages, whether earned or to be earned, or of any chose in action covering lost wages;

(ii) An acceleration clause under which any part or all of the unpaid balance of the loan not yet matured may be declared due and payable because the credit grantor deems itself insecure;

(iii) A confession of judgment or any power of attorney authorizing the credit grantor to appear in court to confess judgment against the borrower or a surety or guarantor of the borrower, or any other waiver of the right to notice and an opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon; or

(iv) A provision by which a person acting on behalf of a holder of the agreement, note, or other evidence of the loan is treated as an agent of the borrower in connection with its formation or execution.

(3) Except as expressly allowed by law, an agreement, note, or other evidence of a loan may not contain a provision by which the borrower waives any right accruing to the borrower under this subtitle.

(4) (i) Any clause or provision in an agreement, note, or other evidence of a loan that is in violation of this subsection shall be unenforceable.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the penalties set out under §§ 12-1017 and 12-1018 of this subtitle do not apply unless the credit grantor attempts to enforce a provision prohibited under this subsection.

(iii) The penalties set out under §§ 12-1017 and 12-1018 of this subtitle do not apply to the enforcement by a credit grantor of a provision otherwise prohibited under this subsection where the enforcement was initiated by the credit grantor prior to October 1, 1993.

(c) Unless a borrower has notice of an assignment of an agreement, note, or other evidence of a loan, any payments made by the borrower to the last known holder of the agreement, note, or other evidence of the loan shall discharge the borrower’s obligation to the extent of the payments.

(d) Upon receipt of a cash payment from a borrower, a credit grantor shall give the borrower a written receipt for the payment.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-108
§12–108.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action under this subtitle, service of the complaint and accompanying documents is sufficient only if made on the Treasurer.

(b) Unless full representation is provided under a contract of insurance, the Attorney General shall defend an action under this subtitle against the State or any of its units.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-430 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-430
§12–430.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for the first violation and not exceeding $5,000 for each subsequent violation or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-836 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-836
§12–836.
Status: in_force

(a) An elevator contractor may not engage in the business of elevator installation, alteration, repair, or service work unless the work of the elevator contractor is covered by:

(1) general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000; and

(2) property damage insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.

(b) An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall submit proof of the insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Board with the license application.

(c) Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew the license of a licensee to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.

(d) A licensed elevator contractor shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-113 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-113
§12–113.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a lender may not refuse to lend money to any person solely because of:

(1) Geographic area or neighborhood; or

(2) Race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, handicap, or national origin.

(b) A lender may refuse to make a loan:

(1) On property outside a geographic area of the State in which the lender normally does business;

(2) To be used in a type of business or activity other than a type in connection with which the lender normally makes loans; or

(3) Because of a greater than normal risk, including one due to:

(i) The presence of an airport;

(ii) An unusual drainage condition; or

(iii) Any other situation which causes a greater than normal risk of loss in a particular area.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-105 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-105
§12–105.
Status: in_force

State personnel shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-522(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-403 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-403
§12–403.
Status: in_force

After notice and hearing as required under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Department may adopt additional requirements for safety glazing material.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 12-111 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-111
§12–111.
Status: in_force

By agreement, recordation tax may be paid by any person.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 12-308 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-308
§12–308.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 12–307 of this subtitle, the Appellate Court of Maryland has exclusive initial appellate jurisdiction over any reviewable judgment, decree, order or other action of a circuit court, and an orphans’ court.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-606 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-606
§12–606.
Status: in_force

This part applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Real Property § 12-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-107
§12–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Any party to a condemnation case may appeal from a final judgment or determination in the manner prescribed by the Maryland Rules.

(b) If the final decision on appeal is that the plaintiff is not entitled to condemn the property, a reasonable counsel fee fixed by the trial court shall be awarded to counsel for the defendant and charged against the plaintiff together with the other costs of the case.

(c) Costs on appeal shall be paid as directed by the appellate court.

(d) (1) If the plaintiff desires possession pending appeal, it may make payment of the award pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules. In addition, the plaintiff shall file with the clerk of the court a bond to the State for the penalty the court prescribes.

(2) The bond shall be conditioned that if the judgment is reversed, the plaintiff shall pay to the defendant appealing, all damages the plaintiff caused the defendant by taking possession and using the property before the final determination of the appeal. The bond shall be executed by the plaintiff together with another surety approved by the court.

(3) On the payment and filing of the bond, the plaintiff immediately may take possession of the property of the defendant appealing.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, if, on appeal, the judgment is affirmed, the bond is discharged. If, on appeal, the judgment is reversed on the right of the plaintiff to condemn, the plaintiff immediately shall surrender possession of the property of the defendant and the surety shall be liable to the defendant for all damages which have been occasioned to the defendant by the plaintiff in taking possession and using the property before final determination of the appeal.

(5) If the plaintiff is the State or any of its subdivisions or instrumentalities, a bond is not required.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 14 / Section 12-1402
§12–1402.
Status: in_force

An authorized person of a limited liability company who holds a license for the use of the limited liability company that was granted on or before June 1, 2012, need not be a registered voter in the City.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 12-303 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-303
§12–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensed wholesaler may buy tax stamps, in the manner and at the time that the Comptroller requires by regulation.

(2) Tax stamps may not be bought from a person other than the Comptroller unless the buyer:

(i) has written permission from the Comptroller to do so; or

(ii) is acting in accordance with the regulations of the Comptroller for stamping floor stock.

(b) The Comptroller shall allow a licensed wholesaler a discount of 0.82% of the purchase price of tax stamps.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1101 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1101
§12–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Institution of postsecondary education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

(2) “Institution of postsecondary education” includes an institution that:

(i) 1. Is not accredited by an accredited body recognized and approved by the U.S. Department of Education; or

2. Is not authorized to operate in the State; and

(ii) Conducts education by correspondence, online, or in person.

(c) (1) “Student financing” means an extension of credit to a consumer, contractual or otherwise, contingent or absolute, that is:

(i) Not made, insured, or guaranteed under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965;

(ii) Extended to a consumer expressly, in whole or in part, for postsecondary educational expenses, regardless of whether the extension of credit is provided by the institution of postsecondary education that the consumer attends; and

(iii) Not a loan secured by real property or a dwelling.

(2) “Student financing” includes:

(i) An extension of credit used to refinance or repay existing student financing or federal student loan debt; and

(ii) Financial obligations in which the repayment amount is equal to a predetermined percentage of a consumer’s future income.

(d) (1) “Student financing company” means an entity engaged in the business of securing, making, or extending student financing products, or any purchaser, assignee, or holder of student financing products.

(2) “Student financing company” does not include, to the extent that State regulation is preempted by federal law:

(i) A bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union;

(ii) A wholly owned subsidiary of a bank or credit union; or

(iii) An operating subsidiary where each owner is wholly owned by the same bank or credit union.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-305 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-305
§12–305.
Status: in_force

A county or municipal corporation shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-404
§12–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administrator may make an agreement or arrangement with the authorized representative of any other jurisdiction, to grant to drivers or to owners of vehicles that are licensed or registered in that jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, benefits, privileges, and full or partial exemptions from the payment of any taxes, fees, or other charges imposed under the laws of this State on the drivers or owners as to the operation or ownership of the vehicles.

(b) An agreement or arrangement made under this section shall provide that drivers and vehicles licensed or registered in this State, while operated on highways in the other jurisdiction, shall receive benefits, privileges, and exemptions of a similar kind or to a similar degree as are extended to drivers and vehicles licensed or registered in that jurisdiction while operated in this State.

(c) In the judgment of the Administrator, each agreement or arrangement to be made under this section shall be in the best interest of and fair and equitable to this State and its citizens, as determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits that accrue to the economy of this State from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-533 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-533
§12–533.
Status: in_force

To the extent not provided for in Title 8 of the Transportation Article, the powers of the County Commissioners of Charles County relating to the building and maintenance of county roads are governed by §§ 104–1 through 104–8 of the Public Local Laws of Charles County.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-1005 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1005
§12–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) In a conversion of an other entity to a statutory trust, the stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Beneficial interests of the statutory trust or stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of any other statutory trust or other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.

(b) In a conversion of a statutory trust to an other entity, beneficial interests of the statutory trust may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity to which the statutory trust is converted or of any other statutory trust or other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 12-201 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is broadly applicable to all procurements by the State.
Md. Code, Education § 12-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Fundamental research is the building block of a knowledge–based economy;

(2) Federal research grants that support fundamental research are transitioning from single–discipline grants to multidiscipline grants that span academic programs;

(3) A successful knowledge–based economy also depends on the transition of innovative research projects developed in research labs to companies in the private sector for commercialization; and

(4) The State must enhance its research and technology transfer programs to continue developing a strong knowledge–based economy.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-404 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-404
§12–404.
Status: in_force

A sale of property ordered under this title shall be made for cash and gives the purchaser clear and absolute title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-841 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-841
§12–841.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates Part III of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $100 for each day that the violation continues or both.

(b) A person who knowingly and willfully violates Part III of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-112.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-112.1
§12–112.
Status: in_force

§12–112.1.

(a) (1) On request, but not less than annually, the Administration shall provide to the jury commissioners:

(i) The list of individuals who are at least 18 years old and have been issued a driver’s license by the Administration; and

(ii) The list of individuals who are at least 18 years old and have been issued an identification card by the Administration.

(2) The Administration shall provide the lists described in this subsection without cost to the jury commissioners.

(b) On application by the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-201 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: reserved

(a) A Schedule I substance listed in § 5–402 of the Criminal Law Article shall be seized and summarily forfeited to the State if the substance is:

(1) possessed, transferred, sold, or offered for sale in violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances law; or

(2) possessed by the State and its owner is not known.

(b) A plant may be seized and summarily forfeited to the State if the plant:

(1) is one from which a Schedule I or Schedule II substance listed in § 5–402 or § 5–403 of the Criminal Law Article may be derived; and

(2) (i) has been planted or cultivated in violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances law;

(ii) has an unknown owner or cultivator; or

(iii) is a wild growth.

(c) The Maryland Department of Health may seize and subject a plant to forfeiture if the person that occupies or controls the place where the plant is growing or being stored fails, on demand from the Maryland Department of Health, to produce an appropriate registration or proof that the person is the holder of a registration.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-303 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-303
§12–303.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for certification, an applicant shall submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations as to application procedures.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 12-108 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-108
§12–108.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall:

(1) provide for forms for initiating and processing grievances; and

(2) make the forms available on the Department’s website.

(b) The grievant shall complete the forms provided in accordance with subsection (a) of this section in sufficient detail that will allow for the expeditious resolution of the grievance.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-111
§12–111.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a loan subject to § 12–114.1 of this subtitle.

(b) A private action for usury under this subtitle may not be brought more than 6 months after the loan is satisfied.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-505 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-505
§12–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a drug or device dispensed to an inpatient in a hospital or related institution, each container of a drug or device dispensed shall be labeled in accordance with this section.

(b) In addition to any other information required by law, the label shall include:

(1) The date the prescription is filled; and

(2) Unless otherwise required by the prescriber:

(i) For drugs or devices dispensed in a container other than the manufacturer’s original packaging, an expiration date of the drugs or devices which shall be the lesser of:

1. 1 year from the date of dispensing;

2. The month and year when the drugs or devices expire;

3. The appropriate expiration date for repackaged drugs or devices; or

4. A shorter period as determined by the pharmacist;

(ii) For drugs or devices dispensed in the manufacturer’s original packaging, an expiration date of the drugs or devices which shall be:

1. The expiration date set by the manufacturer; or

2. A shorter period as determined by the pharmacist;

(iii) Any appropriate special handling instructions regarding proper storage of the drugs or devices; and

(iv) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the name and strength of the drugs or devices.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the label shall indicate the same name for the drug or device as that used by the authorized prescriber.

(2) If, under § 12–504 of this subtitle, the pharmacist substitutes a drug or device product for that named by the authorized prescriber, the label shall indicate both the name of the drug or device product and the name of the manufacturer or distributor of the drug or device dispensed.

(d) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, if an authorized prescriber dispenses a drug or device, the prescriber shall label each container of the drug or device.

(2) In addition to any other information required by law, the authorized prescriber shall include on the label:

(i) The name and strength of the drug or device;

(ii) The date the prescription is dispensed;

(iii) An expiration date of the drug or device which shall be the lesser of:

1. 1 year from the date of dispensing;

2. The month and year when the drug or device expires; or

3. A shorter period as determined by the authorized prescriber; and

(iv) Any appropriate special handling instructions regarding proper storage of the drug or device.

(3) The labeling requirements of this subsection do not apply if the authorized prescriber dispenses the drug or device:

(i) To an inpatient in a hospital or related institution;

(ii) In an emergency situation; or

(iii) As a sample drug or device dispensed in the regular course of the authorized prescriber’s practice.

(e) So long as any of the original contents remain in the container, a person may not alter, deface, or remove any label required by this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 12-206 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-206
§12–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A pre–existing authority may be governed by articles of organization if:

(i) the pre–existing authority meets the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) of this section;

(ii) the custodian of records files with the Secretary of State the documents required under subsection (d) of this section; and

(iii) the Secretary of State issues a certificate of approval in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.

(2) Articles of organization shall comply with § 12–205(b) through (d) of this subtitle.

(b) Before a pre–existing authority may adopt articles of organization under this subsection, the articles of organization must be:

(1) recommended in writing by the chief elected official;

(2) approved by an extraordinary majority of the board of commissioners of the authority; and

(3) adopted by an extraordinary majority of the legislative body.

(c) Before a pre–existing authority may adopt articles of organization under this subsection:

(1) the custodian of records shall provide documentation to the Secretary of State that within 5 years before the date the documentation is submitted:

(i) the political subdivision, within each of any 3 fiscal years within the 5–year period, has provided financial assistance to the authority from local tax revenues or bond sale proceeds in an amount equal to the greater of:

1. the product of $1 times the number of residents of the political subdivision as published annually by the Maryland Department of Health or as otherwise available; and

2. the product of $100 times the total number of housing units owned or managed by the authority; and

(ii) the authority, at the request and with the financial support of the political subdivision, is operating one or more housing projects for which the federal government provided no more than half of the development and operating costs; and

(2) the articles of organization must be:

(i) recommended in writing by the chief elected official;

(ii) approved by a resolution of the board of commissioners of the authority; and

(iii) adopted by a resolution or ordinance of the legislative body.

(d) The custodian of records shall file with the Secretary of State:

(1) a copy of the documentation described in subsection (c)(1) of this section, if applicable;

(2) the articles of organization and the applicable recommending, approving, and adopting instruments described in subsection (b) or (c)(2) of this section;

(3) certification by the custodian of records that the articles of organization have been recommended and adopted by the political subdivision in accordance with the applicable requirements of subsection (b)(1) and (3) or subsection (c)(2)(i) and (iii) of this section; and

(4) certification by the secretary of the pre–existing authority that the articles of organization have been approved by the board of commissioners of the authority in accordance with the applicable requirements of subsection (b)(2) or subsection (c)(2)(ii) of this section.

(e) (1) If the Secretary of State finds that the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) and subsection (d) of this section have been satisfied, the Secretary of State shall endorse the articles as “approved” and issue a certificate of approval attached to the endorsed articles.

(2) When the certificate of approval is issued, the articles of organization as filed are considered to have been adopted.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-307
§12–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Proceedings for a conversion must be initiated by petition filed under § 12-308 of this subtitle.

(b) The petition shall:

(1) define generally the proposed conversion;

(2) request that proceedings for the proposed conversion be initiated under this subtitle; and

(3) describe the proposed conversion district by:

(i) specifying its exterior boundaries;

(ii) providing a description of the proposed conversion district according to an official or recorded map; or

(iii) referring to a plat or map filed with the petition that indicates the proposed conversion district by boundary line.

(c) (1) A petition for proceedings for a conversion must be signed by not less than 20 landowners within the proposed conversion district whose property constitutes more than 80% of the assessed value of property within the proposed conversion district.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, the assessed value of the property shall be determined by the last assessment roll used by the county or municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-502
§12–502.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 12–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1004 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1004
§12–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) If the agreement, note, or other evidence of the loan permits, the periodic percentage rate of interest charged and collected on the loan may, if the interest is not precomputed, vary in accordance with an index that is made readily available to and verifiable by the borrower and is beyond the control of the credit grantor.

(b) The periodic percentage rate, as varied, may be made applicable to any outstanding indebtedness on the loan on and after the effective date of the variation.

(c) This section does not limit the authority of a credit grantor to charge and collect interest on a loan in the manner and at the rate authorized in any other section of this subtitle.

(d) The periodic percentage rate, as varied, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted pursuant to § 12-1003(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1012.1 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1012.1
§12–1012.
Status: in_force

§12–1012.1.

A debt settlement services provider engaged in student education loan debt relief may not:

(1) Advise, expressly or by implication, that a consumer stop making payments or stop communicating with the consumer’s student loan servicer; or

(2) Access or obtain a consumer’s student aid information in violation of federal law.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-130 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-130
§12–130.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies to a primary contractor that:

(i) performs the excavation duties for the duration of a ticket;

(ii) initiates the notification to the one–call system to establish a ticket;

(iii) is on site to supervise all activities and employees; and

(iv) intends to utilize services or equipment of a temporary excavator.

(2) For purposes of this section, a primary contractor does not include a private homeowner that intends to hire a temporary excavator.

(b) A primary contractor:

(1) shall:

(i) notify the one–call system when a temporary excavator is to begin work under the ticket;

(ii) inform the temporary excavator of the exact scope of work as detailed on the existing ticket;

(iii) directly supervise the on–site activities of the temporary excavator; and

(iv) assume all liability if damage should occur to an underground facility by any person named as a temporary excavator on the existing ticket; and

(2) may name only one temporary excavator for the duration of the ticket.

(c) (1) A temporary excavator may be:

(i) a piece of rental equipment and its operator;

(ii) an excavation contractor that is not an employee of the primary contractor; or

(iii) an equipment operator that is not a direct employee of the primary contractor.

(2) The designated temporary excavator shall notify the one–call system with the associated ticket number to verify that the excavator has been hired to work for the primary contractor.
Md. Code, Election Law § 12-202 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-202
§12–202.
Status: in_force

(a) If no other timely and adequate remedy is provided by this article, a registered voter may seek judicial relief from any act or omission relating to an election, whether or not the election has been held, on the grounds that the act or omission:

(1) is inconsistent with this article or other law applicable to the elections process; and

(2) may change or has changed the outcome of the election.

(b) A registered voter may seek judicial relief under this section in the appropriate circuit court within the earlier of:

(1) 10 days after the act or omission or the date the act or omission became known to the petitioner; or

(2) 7 days after the election results are certified, unless the election was a gubernatorial primary or special primary election, in which case 3 days after the election results are certified.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-207
§12–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-713 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-301
§12–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.

(c) “Interest” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this title.

(d) “Lender” means a licensee or a person who makes a loan subject to this subtitle.

(e) “Licensee” means a person who is required to be licensed under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Financial Institutions Article, the Maryland Consumer Loan Law – Licensing Provisions, regardless of whether the person is actually licensed.

(f) (1) “Loan” means any loan or advance of money or credit subject to this subtitle, regardless of whether the loan or advance of money or credit is or purports to be made under this subtitle.

(2) “Loan” does not include an installment sale agreement as defined in § 12–601 of this title.

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

(h) “Tip” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this title.

(i) “Wages” means all remuneration paid to any employee for the employee’s employment, including the cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-927 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-927
§12–927.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Commissioner denies an application for a license under § 12-910 of this subtitle or takes any action under § 12-926 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall give the applicant or licensee an opportunity for a hearing.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-402 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-402
§12–402.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this State to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of its highway system by authorizing vehicle reciprocal or proportional registration agreements, arrangements, and declarations with other jurisdictions as to vehicles registered in this State and in those other jurisdictions, thus contributing to the economic and social development and growth of this State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 12-309 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-309
§12–309.
Status: reserved

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

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expires; and

(2) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle.

(b) The Board may not reinstate a journey plumber license, a master plumber license, a limited license, a propane gas fitter certificate, a master natural gas fitters license, a journeyman natural gas fitters license, or an apprentice natural gas fitters license of an individual who for any reason fails to apply for reinstatement within 4 years after the license expired unless the individual:

(1) meets the renewal requirements for the appropriate license under § 12-308 of this subtitle; and

(2) passes the appropriate examination for obtaining a license under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1208 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 12 / Section 12-1208
§12–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may use the investigative and enforcement powers under §§ 2–113 through 2–116 of this article to enforce this subtitle.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Commissioner may impose the penalties under §§ 2–113 through 2–116 of this article for a violation of this subtitle.

(2) The Commissioner may assess against a virtual currency kiosk operator a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each knowing and willful violation of this subtitle.

(3) Each day that a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-609 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-609
§12–609.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a certificate to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The certificate shall include:

(1) the full name of the certificate holder;

(2) the date of issuance; and

(3) the date on which the certificate expires.

(c) Each certificate holder shall give the State Fire Marshal written notice of change of address within 10 business days after the change.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 12-403 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-403
§12–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A covered employee of a participating employer may elect to opt out of the Program.

(b) A covered employee of a participating employer who elects to opt out of the Program may re–enroll in the Program in accordance with procedures established by the Board.

(c) After the Board opens the Program for enrollment, an employee of a nonparticipating employer may elect to participate in the Program as authorized by the Board.

(d) A participating employee may terminate participation in the Program at any time in a manner prescribed by the Board.

(e) Unless otherwise specified by the employee, a participating employee shall contribute a fixed percentage or dollar amount of the employee’s salary or wages to the Program.

(f) By regulation, the Board shall set and may adjust the default contribution amount set in subsection (e) of this section.

(g) The assets in a participating employee’s Program account are the property of the participating employee.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-801 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-801
§12–801.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subtitle to require certain reports and records of transactions involving currency where the reports and records have a high degree of usefulness in criminal investigations or proceedings which pertain to the subject of the report.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-1105 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1105
§12–1105.
Status: in_force

§12–1105. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 //

A member of the Authority:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 12-501 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-501
§12–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Direct involvement in the deportation of victims” means ownership or operation of the trains on which individuals were transported to extermination camps, death camps, or any facility used to transition individuals to extermination camps or death camps, during the period beginning on September 1, 1939, and ending on September 2, 1945.

(c) “Entity” means:

(1) a corporation, affiliate, or other similar organization or a successor in interest of the corporation, affiliate, or similar organization that controls, or is controlled or owned or partially owned by or under common control with, a corporation that had direct involvement in the deportation of victims; or

(2) a member of a partnership or a consortium that includes an entity that certifies that it had direct involvement in the deportation of victims.

(d) “MARC” means the Maryland Area Regional Commuter.

(e) “Process of assembling the records” means to:

(1) organize, digitize, and make records available to the public in an Internet accessible, electronic format that is searchable and analyzable; and

(2) prepare to submit the information described in § 12–507 of this subtitle to the State Archivist.

(f) (1) “Property” means any personal belongings owned or controlled by victims.

(2) “Property” includes:

(i) jewelry;

(ii) books;

(iii) artifacts;

(iv) precious metals; and

(v) currency.

(g) (1) “Records” means material relating to the deportation of victims.

(2) “Records” includes:

(i) documents;

(ii) correspondence;

(iii) memoranda;

(iv) receipts;

(v) invoices;

(vi) presentations;

(vii) audits; and

(viii) any other materials related to items (i) through (vii) of this paragraph.

(h) “Victim” means an individual who was on an entity’s train for the purpose of being transported to an extermination camp, death camp, or a facility used to transition individuals to extermination camps or death camps during the period beginning on September 1, 1939 and ending on September 2, 1945.
Md. Code, Insurance § 12-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-107
§12–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this article or other law that specifies the content of policies, the Commissioner may approve and insurers may issue simplified policies of insurance that provide broad coverage of all or various combinations of risks.

(b) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations that:

(1) specify the standards that must be met by insurers for issuing simplified policies; and

(2) ensure protections to policyholders and claimants that are not less favorable than protections to which they would be entitled under a substantially similar policy that is not subject to this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6B-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6B / Section 12-6B-06
§12–6B–06.
Status: in_force

(a) Registration authorizes a registered pharmacy technician to perform delegated pharmacy acts as defined in § 12–101 of this title while the registration is effective.

(b) A registered pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician trainee may not:

(1) Act within the parameters of a therapy management contract as provided under Subtitle 6A of this title;

(2) Make decisions that require the professional judgment of a pharmacist;

(3) Delegate a pharmacy act that was delegated to the registered pharmacy technician or individual engaging in a Board approved technician training program; or

(4) Perform other functions prohibited by regulations adopted by the Board.

(c) (1) A registered pharmacy technician may administer, in accordance with § 12–508 of this title:

(i) An influenza, COVID–19, or pneumonia vaccination to an individual at least 18 years old; and

(ii) A respiratory syncytial virus or shingles vaccination to an individual at least 50 years old.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a registered pharmacy technician may not administer a vaccination in accordance with § 12–508 of this title.

(d) A pharmacy technician trainee may not administer a vaccination in accordance with § 12–508 of this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1006 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1006
§12–1006.
Status: in_force

A credit grantor may at any time permit a borrower to defer scheduled payments of a loan and may, in connection with the deferral and by agreement of the credit grantor and borrower:

(1) Charge and collect deferral charges; and

(2) Require payment by the borrower of the additional cost to the credit grantor of premiums for continuing in force, until the end of the period of deferral, any insurance coverage provided in connection with the loan.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-605 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-605
§12–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a utility authorizes electrical current to be turned on for a premise or structure, the utility must receive a cut–in certificate from a certified nongovernmental electrical inspector or governmental unit that is qualified to issue electrical inspection certificates.

(b) Within 15 days after completion, each electrical installation shall be certified by a certified nongovernmental electrical inspector or a governmental unit that is qualified to issue electrical inspection certificates.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-2102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 21 / Section 12-2102
§12–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “adult entertainment” means:

(1) the employment or use of an individual in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises while the individual is unclothed or in attire, costume, or clothing so as to expose to view any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or of any portion of the pubic hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva, or genitals;

(2) the employment or use of the services of a hostess or other individual to mingle with the patrons while the hostess or other individual is unclothed or in attire, costume, or clothing described in item (1) of this subsection;

(3) the encouragement of or allowing an individual on the licensed premises to caress or fondle the breasts, buttocks, anus, or genitals of any other individual;

(4) allowing an employee or other individual to wear or use a device or covering exposed to view that simulates any portion of the breast, genitals, anus, or pubic hair;

(5) with respect to entertainment provided:

(i) allowing an individual to perform an act of or act that simulates:

1. sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or a sexual act that is prohibited by law;

2. the caressing or fondling of the breast, buttocks, anus, or genitals; or

3. the display of the pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals;

(ii) subject to item (i) of this item, allowing an entertainer whose breasts or buttocks are exposed to perform closer than 6 feet from the nearest patron; or

(iii) allowing an individual to use an artificial device or inanimate object to depict, perform, or simulate an activity prohibited under item (i) of this item; or

(6) show a motion picture, still picture, electronic reproduction, or other visual reproduction depicting:

(i) an act or simulated act of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or a sexual act that is prohibited by law;

(ii) an individual being caressed or fondled on the breast, buttocks, anus, or genitals;

(iii) a scene in which an individual displays the vulva, anus, or genitals; or

(iv) a scene in which an artificial device or inanimate object is used to depict, or a drawing is used to portray, a prohibited act described in this subsection.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, this section does not apply to a license holder that:

(1) offered adult entertainment as of May 31, 1993, or the transferee of the license for the same premises if the transferee continues to offer adult entertainment; or

(2) operates a theater, a concert hall, an art center, a museum, or a similar establishment that is primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances, when the performances presented express matters of serious literary, artistic, scientific, or political value.

(c) The Board may not authorize and a license holder may not allow:

(1) adult entertainment on the licensed premises or on adjacent property over which the license holder has ownership or control; or

(2) an individual under the age of 21 years to enter an establishment of a license holder specified under subsection (b)(1) of this section, unless the individual is:

(i) an employee, an agent, or a contractor of the establishment; or

(ii) an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States.

(d) The Mayor and City Council may authorize the Board to enforce the laws and regulations of the City that govern adult entertainment business licenses.

(e) On finding that a violation of this section has occurred, the Board shall revoke or suspend the license or impose a fine or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-119 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-119
§12–119.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any application for a loan, other than a commercial loan, to be secured by a first mortgage or first deed of trust on a borrower's primary residence.

(b) Any lender that imposes fees on borrowers for settlement services, or document review services, performed by a lender-designated attorney, or who conditions settlement on the employment of a particular attorney or title insurance company under § 12-120(c) of this subtitle, shall provide a prospective borrower with a written notice stating:

(1) The lender’s requirements concerning selection of an attorney, title insurance company, or other person to perform settlement services relating to the purchase of the real property;

(2) The borrower’s ability to choose an attorney or title insurance company under § 12-120(c) of this subtitle; and

(3) A good faith estimate of the fee or fees to be charged to the borrower.

(c) If notice is required by this section:

(1) The notice shall be provided at the time of or within 3 days after the application for a loan, or earlier upon request; and

(2) A copy of the notice, signed by the applicant, shall accompany any executed application for a loan.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6A-08 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6A / Section 12-6A-08
§12–6A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) The authorized prescriber shall maintain complete patient records with respect to the therapy management contract.

(b) The authorized prescriber’s patient record shall be fully updated in writing by the licensed pharmacist in a timely manner, as provided in the prescriber–pharmacist agreement.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-403
§12–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not advertise directly or indirectly in the State any false or misleading statement regarding secondary mortgage loans or their availability.

(b) This section does not apply to the owner, publisher, operator, or employee of any publication or radio or television station which disseminates the statement without knowledge of its false or misleading character.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-206 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-206
§12–206.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a lottery conducted by a government.

(b) A person may not print, write, or publish an account of a lottery that describes:

(1) when or where the lottery is to be drawn;

(2) any prize available in the lottery;

(3) the price of a lottery ticket or share of a lottery ticket; or

(4) where a lottery ticket may be obtained.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-806 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-806
§12–806.
Status: in_force

A certificate of reinstatement shall include:

(1) The name of the statutory trust at the time its right to do business in the State was forfeited;

(2) The name that the statutory trust will use after reinstatement, which shall comply with the provisions of this article with respect to statutory trust names;

(3) The address of the principal office of the statutory trust in the State if different from its principal office in the State at the time the right to do business in the State was forfeited; and

(4) The name and address of the resident agent of the statutory trust.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-204
§12–204.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-109
§12–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Frederick County may:

(1) pay the wages of a county employee by debit card; and

(2) require a county employee, as a condition of employment, to elect to receive the payment of wages by debit card or, subject to § 1–206(b) and (c) of this article, by direct deposit.

(b) If a county employee elects to receive the payment of wages by debit card, the county shall provide to the employee a statement that includes:

(1) the total amount of the employee’s wages;

(2) any amount deducted from the wages; and

(3) the amount of the wages credited to the debit card.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-417 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-417
§12–417.
Status: in_force

A licensee shall comply with all federal and State laws and regulations concerning the business of money transmission, money laundering, and abandoned property.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-120 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-120
§12–120.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 15-802(b) of the Commercial Law Article and subsection (b) of this section, a licensee may not charge any other fee, including late fees or other service fees, for accepting or cashing a payment instrument in excess of the greater of:

(1) 2% of the face amount of the payment instrument or $3, if the payment instrument is issued by the federal government or a state or local government;

(2) 10% of the face amount of a payment instrument or $5, if the payment instrument is a personal check; or

(3) 4% of the face amount of the payment instrument or $5, for any other payment instrument.

(b) A licensee may charge a customer a one-time membership fee not to exceed $5.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-112 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-112
§12–112.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this subtitle, the Authority:

(1) shall accept and review complaints for violations of this subtitle; and

(2) may recommend necessary enforcement actions.

(b) (1) The Authority shall:

(i) hear complaints for violations of this subtitle:

1. at the request of a probable violator; or

2. after notifying a probable violator that the Authority has scheduled a hearing on its own motion; and

(ii) after a hearing, assess a civil penalty under § 12–135 of this subtitle.

(2) The Authority may reach a settlement instead of assessing a civil penalty.

(3) If a probable violator fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the Authority may vote to proceed to hear the complaint against the probable violator in the absence of the probable violator.

(c) (1) The Authority may:

(i) establish reasonable complaint filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority; and

(ii) use the services of a third party to collect civil penalties.

(2) If the Authority determines that an individual cannot afford to pay a fee established under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Authority may exempt the individual wholly or partly from the fee.

(d) The Authority may not assess a civil penalty against a person unless the person:

(1) receives reasonable prior notice of the complaint; and

(2) has an opportunity to be heard under § 12–113 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 12-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the three steps available to a grievant in the grievance procedure are:

(i) Step One: the initiation of a grievance procedure;

(ii) Step Two: an appeal to the head of the principal unit; and

(iii) Step Three: an appeal to the Secretary.

(2) If a grievance is based on a performance rating of satisfactory or better:

(i) the grievant may appeal the grievance only at Steps One and Two of the grievance procedure; and

(ii) a decision at Step Two of the grievance procedure is final.

(b) (1) When a grievant's appointing authority is also the head of the principal unit, the grievant shall appeal the Step One decision directly to Step Three of the grievance procedure.

(2) If the basis of a grievance is an action taken by the principal unit or by the Department, the parties may agree to proceed to Step Two or Step Three of the grievance procedure as appropriate.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-609 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-609
§12–609.
Status: in_force

(a) The finance charge imposed on the sale of a motor vehicle may not exceed an amount computed using the following annual simple interest rates of finance charge:

(1) Class 1: A new motor vehicle -- 16.5 percent on the outstanding balance;

(2) Class 2: A used motor vehicle designated by the manufacturer by a model year not more than two years before the year in which the sale is made -- 22 percent on the outstanding balance; and

(3) Class 3: A used motor vehicle designated by the manufacturer by a model year more than two years before the year in which the sale is made -- 27 percent on the outstanding balance.

(b) (1) A service or other charge not specifically provided for in this section may not be included in a retail installment sale of a motor vehicle.

(2) (i) This section does not prohibit a seller from financing the cost to the buyer of a mechanical repair contract sold in connection with a motor vehicle, provided that the cost of the mechanical repair contract is separately itemized in the financing agreement.

(ii) A seller may finance the cost of a mechanical repair contract sold in connection with a motor vehicle whether or not the motor vehicle is covered by an original manufacturer’s warranty.

(3) A seller may not require a buyer of a motor vehicle, as a condition of receiving a loan, to enter a mechanical repair contract.

(4) A seller may contract for, charge for, receive, and finance the cost to the buyer of an optional debt cancellation agreement sold in connection with a motor vehicle, provided that the cost of the debt cancellation agreement is separately itemized in the financing agreement.

(c) Except for an overcharge which results from a bona fide error in computation and which is corrected within 60 days from the date of the agreement, if a holder collects a charge greater in amount than the maximum permitted by this section, he shall forfeit to the buyer all finance charges paid or payable under the agreement.

(d) (1) A holder may not collect from the buyer a greater amount for insurance than that allowed by the State Insurance Department for the insurer carrying the risk.

(2) The insurance for which the holder may collect from the buyer is limited to automobile bodily injury and property damage liability, automobile physical damage, life and accident, medical reimbursement, and nonfiling insurance.

(3) Except for an overcharge which results from a bona fide error in computation and which is corrected within 60 days from the date of the agreement, if a holder collects from the buyer a charge for insurance greater than that permitted under this subsection, he shall pay to the buyer a sum equal to ten times the amount of the overcharge.

(e) A finance charge in excess of the rates provided in this section may be imposed on the sale of new and used trucks, new and used truck tractors, new and used trailers, or new and used semitrailers purchased for industrial, commercial, or agricultural purposes.

(f) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the finance charge imposed on a motor vehicle sold under a contract may not exceed the following annual simple interest rates of finance charge:

(1) Class 1: A new motor vehicle -- 24 percent on the outstanding balance; and

(2) Class 2: A used motor vehicle designated by the manufacturer by a model year not more than 2 years before the year in which the sale is made -- 24 percent on the outstanding balance.

(g) A seller may assign a retail installment agreement and receive a portion of the finance charge only if the fact is disclosed in the agreement. The specific amount to be received need not be disclosed.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-403
§12–403.
Status: in_force

The Administrator may make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-310 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-310
§12–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 12-308 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may:

(1) Appeal the decision to the Board of Review; and

(2) Then take any further appeal allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 12-308 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary or Board of Review but may take a direct judicial appeal.

(2) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 12-603 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-603
§12–603.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of Maryland of this State may answer a question of law certified to it by a court of the United States or by an appellate court of another state or of a tribe, if the answer may be determinative of an issue in pending litigation in the certifying court and there is no controlling appellate decision, constitutional provision, or statute of this State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1608 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 16 / Section 12-1608
§12–1608.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor license may be issued:

(1) not more than three additional Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses for an apartment house with at least 150 apartments; or

(2) not more than five additional Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses for a hotel with at least 100 rooms.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-308 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-308
§12–308.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department determines that an industrialized building meets the standards set by the regulations of the Department, the Department shall certify the industrialized building for the prescribed area.

(b) If a problem arises that is limited to a particular locality in the State, the Department if practicable shall hold a public hearing in that locality.

(c) By regulation, the Department may provide that industrialized buildings approved by another state are entitled to certification by the Department if, after public hearing, the Department determines that the standards set by law of the other state:

(1) are at least equal to the regulations adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) are enforced adequately by the other state.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-501
§12–501.
Status: in_force

In this part, “road” includes a street, an avenue, an alley, a lane, or any other public way.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-210 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-210
§12–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the rights of a lienholder to sell the real property, an owner or owner’s tenant may remain in possession of seized real property until forfeiture is ordered.

(b) The forfeiting authority may apply to the court for the appointment of a receiver to apply income from income-producing property.

(c) If a person who is an owner or owner’s tenant remains in possession of the real property and the person’s interest in the real property is forfeited, the person shall immediately surrender the real property to the seizing authority in substantially the same condition as when seized.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-409 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-409
§12–409.
Status: in_force

An instrument which evidences or secures a loan may not contain any:

(1) Acceleration clause under which any part or all of the unpaid balance of the loan not yet matured may be declared due and payable for any reason other than default by the debtor in the payment or in another required term of the instrument;

(2) Provision by which the debtor waives any right accruing to him under the provisions of this subtitle; or

(3) Assignment or order for the payment of wages, whether earned or to be earned.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-104
§12–104.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time of seizure, the seizing authority shall provide a receipt to the person from whom the property was seized, that includes:

(1) a detailed description of the property;

(2) a case number, property inventory number, or any other reference number used by the seizing authority to connect the property to the circumstances of the seizure;

(3) the name and contact information of an individual or office within the seizing authority that can provide information concerning the seized property;

(4) notice that the owner of the property may make a written request for return of the seized property; and

(5) notice that within 60 days after receipt of a written request for return of the seized property, the seizing authority will decide whether to return the property and notify the owner of the decision.

(b) If the person who received a receipt under subsection (a) of this section is not the owner of the property, within 15 days after the seizure of property by a seizing authority, the seizing authority shall send by first–class mail written information to the owner of the seized property, if known, providing:

(1) the location and description of the seized property; and

(2) the name and contact information of an individual or office within the seizing authority that can provide further information concerning the seized property, including information on how the property may be returned to the owner.

(c) The written information distributed by a seizing authority as required under this section shall state: “Seizure and forfeiture of property is a legal matter. Nothing in this document may be construed as legal advice. You may wish to consult an attorney concerning this matter.”.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1001.4 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1001.4
§12–1001.
Status: in_force

§12–1001.4.

(a) In this section, “marketplace” means premises that:

(1) accommodate the public; and

(2) are made up of at least three food and beverage establishments, at least one of which is licensed to conduct off–premises sales, that opened to the public on or before July 1, 2022, or are expected to open within 6 months of issuance of the marketplace license under this section.

(b) There is a marketplace license in the 41st legislative district in an area bounded by Cross Keys Road on the east, Village Square on the south, Interstate 83 on the west, and Hamlet Hill Road on the north.

(c) The Board may issue a marketplace license only to the person that owns or leases the marketplace.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more establishments within the marketplace by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption.

(e) The marketplace shall have:

(1) a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $5,000,000 for marketplace facilities; and

(2) average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the marketplace.

(f) The marketplace may accommodate more than 500 individuals, as determined by the Baltimore City Fire Department.

(g) (1) The annual license fee is $6,000.

(2) In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:

(i) $500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and

(ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-607 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-607
§12–607.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in its governing instrument, the governing instrument of a statutory trust containing a specific reference to this section may provide that an agreement of merger or consolidation approved in accordance with this subtitle may:

(1) Effect any amendment to the governing instrument of the statutory trust; or

(2) Effect the adoption of a new governing instrument of the statutory trust if it is the successor trust in the merger or consolidation.

(b) Any amendment to the governing instrument of a statutory trust or adoption of a new governing instrument of a statutory trust made under this section shall be effective at the effective time of the merger or consolidation.

(c) The provisions of this section may not be construed to limit the accomplishment of a merger or consolidation or of any of the matters referred to in this section by any other means provided for in the governing instrument of a statutory trust or other agreement or as otherwise permitted by law, including that the governing instrument of any constituent statutory trust to the merger or consolidation shall be the governing instrument of the successor trust.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-823 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-823
§12–823.
Status: in_force

In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may:

(1) consult with engineering authorities and organizations concerned with standard safety codes about:

(i) regulations governing the operation, maintenance, servicing, construction, alteration, installation, and inspection of elevator units; and

(ii) qualifications that are adequate, reasonable, and necessary for elevator mechanics and elevator contractors;

(2) recommend applicable legislation;

(3) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its proceedings; and

(4) adopt regulations to carry out Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-111 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-111
§12–111.
Status: reserved

(a) An initial license term shall:

(1) Begin on the date the license is issued; and

(2) Expire on December 31 of the year:

(i) In which the license is issued, if the license is issued before November 1; or

(ii) Immediately following the year in which the license is issued, if the license is issued on or after November 1.

(b) On or after November 1 of the year a license expires, the license may be renewed for an additional 1–year term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $500; and

(3) Submits to the Commissioner a renewal application in the form, and in accordance with the process, that the Commissioner requires.

(c) The Commissioner shall determine if the requirements of § 12–106 of this subtitle to qualify for a license continue to apply.

(d) To the extent required or permitted by NMLS, the Commissioner may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.

(e) A licensee may not renew a license unless, before the submission of the license renewal application, the licensee has transferred the licensee’s licensing information to NMLS in accordance with § 12–105(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-103 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-103
§12–103.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to an excavation not more than 6 inches in depth or demolition performed or to be performed by an owner or lessee of a private residence when the excavation or demolition is performed or to be performed:

(1) entirely on the land on which the private residence of the owner or lessee is located; and

(2) without the use of machinery.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-802 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-802
§12–802.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to any loan:

(1) Described in § 12–103(e) of this title; or

(2) Made by motor vehicle or recreational vehicle dealers in connection with the sale of their vehicles.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-622 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-622
§12–622.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After the buyer has paid all sums due under an agreement, the holder shall deliver or mail to the buyer at his last known address, within 15 days after the holder receives a written request from the buyer:

(i) A signed statement which describes the goods and states that all payments due or to become due under the agreement are paid in full;

(ii) Good and sufficient instruments to release all security interests in the goods and collateral security owned by the buyer; and

(iii) Good and sufficient assignments and instruments necessary to vest the buyer with complete evidence of title.

(2) If the release required by this subsection pertains to a motor vehicle, the release shall be filed electronically with the Motor Vehicle Administration in accordance with § 13–108.1 of the Transportation Article within 5 business days after the holder has received full payment.

(b) After the buyer has paid all sums due under an agreement, the holder shall deliver or mail to each surety for the buyer and to each person who is the owner of collateral security, within 15 days after the holder receives a request from the buyer, surety, or other person:

(1) A signed statement which shows that the suretyship is completely discharged; and

(2) Good and sufficient instruments to release any collateral security owned by that person.

(c) If the holder fails to comply with the requirements of this section, he shall forfeit $10 to the buyer and is liable for damages.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6B-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6B / Section 12-6B-01
§12–6B–01.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be registered and approved by the Board as a pharmacy technician before the individual may perform delegated pharmacy acts.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) A pharmacy technician trainee under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist provided that the individual does not perform delegated pharmacy acts for more than 6 months; or

(2) A pharmacy student who:

(i) Is currently completing the first year of a professional pharmacy education program; and

(ii) Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs delegated pharmacy acts in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-604 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-604
§12–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to a public hearing under § 12–609 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legislative purpose listed in § 12–602 of this subtitle, the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county may adopt a local law to create a business improvement district in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section is self–executing and fully authorizes the county or a municipal corporation in the county to establish a district, notwithstanding any other statutory or charter provision.

(c) A local law adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) the name of the district corporation;

(2) that the district corporation is formed under this subtitle;

(3) the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board of directors of the district corporation;

(4) the address of the principal office of the district corporation;

(5) the purposes for which the district is formed;

(6) the powers of the district, subject to the limitations on the powers of districts under this subtitle; and

(7) if applicable, articles of incorporation of the district corporation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-515 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-515
§12–515.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly violates or participates in the violation of any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for the first offense and not exceeding $500 for any subsequent offense.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-1106 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1106
§12–1106.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prevent a county or municipal corporation from enacting more stringent laws that relate to carbon monoxide alarms.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-928 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-928
§12–928.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle and regulations adopted under this subtitle by:

(i) Issuing an order requiring the violator:

1. To cease and desist from the violation and any further similar violations; and

2. To take affirmative action to correct the violation, including the restitution of money or property to any person aggrieved by the violation; and

(ii) Imposing a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each violation.

(2) An order issued under this subsection may apply to a licensee’s agent that violates any provision of this subtitle or the regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(3) If a violator fails to comply with an order issued under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 for each violation from which the violator failed to cease and desist or for which the violator failed to take corrective affirmative action.

(b) The Commissioner may file a petition in the circuit court for any county seeking enforcement of an order issued under this section.

(c) In determining the amount of financial penalty to be imposed under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The good faith of the violator;

(3) The violator’s history of previous violations;

(4) The deleterious effect of the violation on the public;

(5) The assets of the violator; and

(6) Any other factors relevant to the determination of the financial penalty.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-1003 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1003
§12–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “facts ascertainable outside the articles of conversion” includes:

(1) An action or determination by any person, including:

(i) The statutory trust or other entity, as applicable;

(ii) The trustees, directors, partners, members, officers, or other agents of the statutory trust or other entity; and

(iii) Any other person affiliated with the statutory trust or other entity; and

(2) Any other event.

(b) Articles of conversion shall be filed for record with the Department.

(c) In a conversion of a statutory trust to an other entity, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

(1) The name of the statutory trust and the date of filing of its original certificate of trust with the Department;

(2) The name of the other entity to which the statutory trust will be converted and the place of incorporation or organization of the other entity;

(3) A statement that the conversion has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) The manner and basis of converting or exchanging issued beneficial interests of the statutory trust into shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity, or other consideration, and the treatment of any issued beneficial interests not to be converted or exchanged, any of which may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside of the articles of conversion;

(5) If the other entity is not organized under the laws of this State:

(i) The location of the principal office in the place where it is organized; and

(ii) The name and address of the resident agent in this State; and

(6) Any other provision necessary to effect the conversion.

(d) In a conversion of an other entity to a statutory trust, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

(1) The name of the other entity, the date on which the other entity was first created, and the place of incorporation or organization of the other entity;

(2) The name of the statutory trust to which the other entity will be converted;

(3) A statement that the conversion has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) The manner and basis of converting or exchanging any outstanding shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity into beneficial interests of the statutory trust, or other consideration, and the treatment of any outstanding shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests not to be converted or exchanged, any of which may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside of the articles of conversion; and

(5) Any other provision necessary to effect the conversion.

(e) The articles of conversion may contain a future effective time of the articles of conversion that is not later than 30 days after the articles of conversion are accepted for record.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 12-103 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-103
§12–103.
Status: in_force

In addition to any administrative penalty provided in this article, violation of any rule or regulation adopted by the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in §§ 12–101 and 12–102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-102.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-102.1
§12–102.
Status: in_force

§12–102.1.

(a) This section does not apply to a licensed dentist who obtains a permit from the State Board of Dental Examiners under § 12–102(h) of this subtitle.

(b) The Office of Controlled Substances Administration shall enter and inspect the office of a dentist, physician, or podiatrist who holds:

(1) An initial dispensing permit:

(i) Within 6 months after receiving the report required under § 12–102(l)(1) of this subtitle; and

(ii) At least one more time during the duration of the permit; and

(2) A renewed dispensing permit at least two times during the duration of the permit.

(c) The Office of Controlled Substances Administration promptly shall report the results of the inspections required under subsection (b) of this section to the respective board of licensure.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 18 / Section 12-1805
§12–1805.
Status: in_force

To hear and determine a protest filed against a license renewal, the Board:

(1) shall consider only issues with respect to a specific complaint as to the operation of the licensed premises; and

(2) may not consider zoning issues.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-919 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-919
§12–919.
Status: in_force

An action for violation of this subtitle may not be brought more than 6 months after the credit extension is repaid in full.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1706 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 17 / Section 12-1706
§12–1706.
Status: reserved

(a) The Board may not transfer a license into the area bounded by Twenty–Fifth (25th) Street on the north, Centre Street on the south, Howard Street on the west, and Guilford Avenue on the east.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Board may not transfer a license into:

(i) ward 1, precincts 4 and 5;

(ii) ward 23, precinct 1; or

(iii) ward 24, precinct 5.

(2) The Board may allow the transfer of one Class D license into the residential planned unit development for Silo Point located in ward 24, precinct 5 that was enacted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City in Ordinance 04–697 on June 23, 2004, if the Class D license holder operates the establishment in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 04–697.

(3) The Board may allow the transfer of:

(i) a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license from an area in ward 1, precinct 4 bounded on the north by Elliott Street, on the west by South Robinson Street, on the south by Toone Street, and on the east by Southeast Avenue into an area in ward 1, precinct 5 bounded on the north by Fait Avenue, on the west by South Kenwood Avenue, on the south by Hudson Street, and on the east by South Streeper Street; and

(ii) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license from an area in ward 1, precinct 5 bounded on the north by Fait Avenue, on the west by South Kenwood Avenue, on the south by Hudson Street, and on the east by South Streeper Street into an area in ward 1, precinct 4 bounded on the north by Elliott Street, on the west by South Robinson Street, on the south by Toone Street, and on the east by Southeast Avenue.

(4) (i) The Board may allow the transfer of not more than two Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses, so that the cumulative number of licenses issued or transferred is two, into the area of 829 through 919 E. Fort Avenue only if:

1. the Board has executed a memorandum of understanding between the community associations in Riverside and Locust Point regarding the nature of the proposed establishment; and

2. the Board enforces the memorandum of understanding against any license holder that obtains a license under § 12–1604 of this title and seeks to transfer the license.

(ii) The Board may not allow a license to be transferred out of the area described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph and into any other area of ward 24, precinct 5.

(c) The Board may not authorize:

(1) the transfer of any license into the 46th alcoholic beverages district;

(2) the transfer of a new Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to another location within the 46th alcoholic beverages district; or

(3) a change of classification of a new Class B beer, wine, and liquor license within the 46th alcoholic beverages district.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license may not be transferred into or within:

(i) ward 1, precincts 2 and 3;

(ii) ward 2 in its entirety;

(iii) ward 3, precinct 3; and

(iv) ward 26, precincts 3 and 10.

(2) This subsection does not apply to an application for a new license or a transfer from within the areas described in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the new license or transfer is for:

(i) a hotel;

(ii) an establishment located in a planned unit development if the application for the planned unit development was filed or approved before December 31, 1995;

(iii) an establishment located in an area governed by the Inner Harbor East Urban Renewal Plan; or

(iv) an establishment that has:

1. a seating capacity of fewer than 150 individuals;

2. average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the establishment; or

3. a seating capacity of fewer than 200 individuals only if the establishment is within ward 3, precinct 3.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-405 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-405
§12–405.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation equal to 100% of the proceeds deposited in the General Fund of the State under this subtitle to the Maryland Department of Health for the purpose of funding drug treatment and education programs.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1027 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1027
§12–1027.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “lender’s inspection fee” means a fee imposed by a credit grantor to pay for a visual inspection of residential real property.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a credit grantor may not impose a lender’s inspection fee in connection with a loan made to a consumer borrower that is secured by residential real property.

(c) A lender’s inspection fee may be imposed on a consumer borrower if the inspection is needed to ascertain completion of:

(1) Construction of a new home; or

(2) Repairs, alterations, or other work required by the credit grantor.

(d) This section does not apply to an appraisal of the value of real property by a credit grantor or to fees imposed in connection with an appraisal.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-612 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-612
§12–612.
Status: in_force

(a) The examiners shall:

(1) open the bids at the time and place specified in the advertisement required under § 12–611 of this subtitle; and

(2) award the contract for bridge building or repair to the lowest bidder that meets the requirements of the notice.

(b) The person awarded the contract under subsection (a) of this section shall provide the governing bodies of the counties a bond issued by an approved surety, in double the amount of the contract, conditioned on performance of the contract.

(c) At any time during the performance of the bridge construction or repair, the examiners may inspect and direct the progress of the work.

(d) (1) On completion of the bridge construction or repair, the examiners shall:

(i) take control of the bridge and open the bridge for public travel; and

(ii) notify the governing bodies of the adjoining counties of the completion.

(2) On notification that the bridge building or repair is complete, the governing bodies of the adjoining counties shall pay their respective portions of the cost of the work according to the contract.

(e) (1) If the examiners cannot agree on the portion of the cost of building or repairing the bridge each of the adjoining counties should pay, each group of examiners from each of the adjoining counties shall appoint an arbitrator to determine the amounts.

(2) (i) If the arbitrators cannot agree on the portion of the cost of building or repairing the bridge each of the adjoining counties should pay, the arbitrators shall appoint an umpire to decide the portion of the cost each county must pay.

(ii) The umpire may not reside in either of the adjoining counties.

(3) The decision of the arbitrators or the umpire is final and binding on the adjoining counties.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-415 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-415
§12–415.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensee may not add, delete, or modify a location required to be listed in NMLS under § 12–410(a)(2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle unless:

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

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

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

(2) The licensee may not do business at a location or in a geographic area required to be listed in NMLS by § 12–410(a)(2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle until the location or geographic area is recorded with the information associated with the licensee’s license in NMLS.

(b) (1) A licensee may not undergo a change in control unless the licensee:

(i) Notifies the Commissioner through NMLS of the proposed change;

(ii) Makes a request through NMLS that the Commissioner approve the proposed change;

(iii) Provides any information the Commissioner may require under paragraph (3) of this subsection; and

(iv) Receives the approval of the Commissioner through NMLS.

(2) Within 60 days after receiving a request for approval of a proposed change in control, the Commissioner may require the licensee to provide any information deemed necessary to determine whether a new application is required because of the proposed change in control.

(3) The Commissioner shall approve or deny a request for approval of a proposed change in control:

(i) Within 60 days after the date the Commissioner receives the request; or

(ii) If the Commissioner requests information from the licensee under paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 60 days after the date the information is received by the Commissioner.

(4) If the Commissioner does not deny a request for approval of a proposed change in control as provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the request shall be deemed approved.

(c) In addition to any sanctions that may be imposed by the Commissioner under this subtitle, a licensee who fails to provide in a timely manner the notice required under subsection (a)(1) or (b)(1) of this section shall:

(1) For each failure, pay to the Commissioner a penalty in the amount of $500; and

(2) For a licensee who fails to provide the notice required under subsection (b)(1) of this section in a timely manner, file with the Commissioner an application for a new license, together with all appropriate application and investigation fees.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-825 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-825
§12–825.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-1002 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1002
§12–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in the governing instrument, a conversion of a statutory trust to an other entity shall be approved by a majority of the trustees and by the beneficial owners by the affirmative vote of two–thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.

(b) A conversion of an other entity to a statutory trust shall be approved in the manner and by the vote required by its governing document and the laws of the place where it is incorporated or organized.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-711 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-711
§12–711.
Status: in_force

§12–711. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 //

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

(b) The fiscal year of the Authority begins on July 1 and ends on the following June 30.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1311 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 13 / Section 12-1311
§12–1311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall set the license fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license.

(b) (1) The Board shall set the license fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The Board may collect from the license holder reimbursement for costs incurred while monitoring the event for which the license is issued.

(c) The Board shall impose a fee of not more than $250 for expedited processing of a per diem license application if the application is submitted less than 2 weeks before the scheduled event requiring the per diem license.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-909 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-909
§12–909.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with a plan established for a consumer borrower:

(1) The purchase of credit life, credit accident and health, credit disability, involuntary unemployment benefit, and similar coverages is optional with the consumer borrower; and

(2) Subject to § 12-909.1 of this subtitle, the purchase of property insurance, title insurance, and credit loss insurance from an insurer of the borrower’s choice may be required if the loan is secured.

(b) The provisions of this section do not alter or modify rights, privileges, or restrictions heretofore existing between the credit grantor and a nonconsumer borrower.

(c) Premiums for any insurance coverage permitted by this section are not interest or finance charges under the plan.

(d) The offering and placement of insurance under this section shall be subject to the provisions of the Insurance Article.

(e) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.

(ii) “Improvements” means buildings or structures erected upon or affixed to real property that enhance the value of the real property.

(iii) “Property insurance coverage” means property insurance against losses caused by perils that commonly are covered in insurance policies described with terms similar to “standard fire” or “standard fire with extended coverage”.

(iv) 1. “Replacement cost” means the amount needed to repair damage to or rebuild improvements on real property to restore the improvements to their pre-loss condition.

2. “Replacement cost” does not include the value of land.

(2) (i) A credit grantor may not require a borrower, as a condition to receiving or maintaining a loan secured by a lien, to provide or purchase property insurance coverage against risks to any improvements on any real property in an amount exceeding the replacement cost of the improvements on the real property.

(ii) In determining the replacement cost of the improvements on any real property, the credit grantor may:

1. Accept the value placed on the improvements by the insurer; or

2. Use the value placed on the improvements by the credit grantor’s appraisal of the improvements.

(3) A violation of this subsection shall entitle the borrower to:

(i) Seek an injunction to prohibit the credit grantor who has engaged or is engaging in the violation from continuing or engaging in the violation;

(ii) Reasonable attorney’s fees; and

(iii) Damages directly resulting from the violation.

(4) A violation of this subsection does not affect the validity of the lien securing the loan.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 15 / Section 12-1504
§12–1504.
Status: in_force

A person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, franchise operation, chain store operation, or any other direct or indirect manner.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-310 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-310
§12–310.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subtitle, any profit or advantage which a person contracts for, collects, receives, or obtains by a collateral sale, purchase, or agreement in connection with negotiating, arranging, or making a loan is considered a charge for the loan.

(b) This section does not apply to any commission, dividend, retrospective rating credit, or other consideration received by a licensee or a licensed insurance producer who is an officer, director, agent, employee, or affiliate of a licensee on insurance sold under this subtitle in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-409 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-409
§12–409.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may:

(i) purchase or lease personal property under a multiyear contract that requires the county commissioners to make installment or rental payments during 2 or more fiscal years;

(ii) pay interest as part of any installment or rental payments in accordance with the terms of the contract; and

(iii) pledge and assign the personal property purchased or leased to secure the obligation.

(2) (i) The county commissioners may enter into a contract under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if:

1. the county commissioners have appropriated money sufficient to pay the amount due under the contract during the first fiscal year in which the contract is effective;

2. subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the contract authorizes the county commissioners to terminate the contract if money sufficient to pay the amount due under the contract for any fiscal year is not appropriated;

3. the contract provides that, except if the county commissioners default in payment under the contract, an obligation for payment under the contract is limited to money appropriated for contract payment for that fiscal year; and

4. the contract provides that, if the county commissioners default in payment under the contract, the obligation for payment is limited to:

A. money appropriated for contract payments for that fiscal year;

B. any money realized from the personal property purchased or leased under the contract; and

C. any other money legally available for contract payment.

(ii) The contract may provide that a contract termination is ineffective if the county commissioners purchase or lease personal property similar or functionally related to the property purchased or leased under the contract within a specified period of time.

(b) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may dispose of surplus county personal property by:

(1) public auction;

(2) public sale;

(3) a trade–in for new or used equipment;

(4) recycling; or

(5) disposal in the Garrett County landfill.

(c) (1) In Garrett County, if a public sale of surplus real property does not yield a bid for the property, the County Commissioners of Garrett County:

(i) shall record in their minutes that no bids were made;

(ii) may sell the surplus property by private sale for a reasonable price; and

(iii) shall announce the sale agreement at the first meeting after making the agreement.

(2) The county commissioners shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-114 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-114
§12–114.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “eSports competition” means a competition involving video games, including first–person shooters, real–time strategy games, and multiplayer online battle arenas in which:

(1) players compete against each other; and

(2) the dominant element determining the results is the relative skill of the players.

(b) An organization conducting an eSports competition may offer prize money or merchandise to winning participants in the eSports competition.

(c) The Comptroller may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 12-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer shall complete and file with the Comptroller a tobacco tax return:

(1) on or before the 15th day of the month that follows the month in which the manufacturer distributes in the State free sample cigarettes of the manufacturer; and

(2) if the Comptroller so specifies, by regulation, on other dates for each month in which the manufacturer does not distribute any sample cigarettes.

(b) A licensed other tobacco products manufacturer shall file the information return that the Comptroller requires.

(c) A licensed storage warehouse operator and a licensed other tobacco products storage warehouse operator shall file the information return that the Comptroller requires.

(d) An out–of–state seller shall file the information return that the Comptroller requires.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-505 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-505
§12–505.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City.

(b) After adopting a resolution stating that a county responsibility or purpose will be served, a governing body of a county may pay, from any highway funds under its control, for a highway project in a municipality.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-913 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-913
§12–913.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized insurer that provides insurance coverage for boilers or pressure vessels in the State shall:

(1) conduct the certificate inspection for each boiler and pressure vessel that the insurer insures by the date the certificate inspection is due;

(2) file with the Chief Boiler Inspector the reports required under § 12–910 of this subtitle;

(3) develop, maintain, submit, and update, as defined by regulation, a database of all boilers and pressure vessels that the insurer insures in the State and track the date when the certificate inspection for each boiler or pressure vessel is due to ensure that the certificate inspections are due and completed as required under this subtitle; and

(4) (i) develop, maintain, and make available to the Commissioner for inspection at the insurer’s place of business in the State a quality assurance program in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle; or

(ii) submit to the Chief Boiler Inspector evidence of NB–369 accreditation by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

(b) If more than one insurer provides insurance coverage for a boiler or pressure vessel or if an owner-user employs an individual with a special inspector commission, the insurers or owner-user:

(1) may agree to coordinate certificate inspections to ensure that the boiler or pressure vessel is inspected; and

(2) shall ensure that responsibility for the certificate inspection is clearly defined.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-539 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-539
§12–539.
Status: in_force

The County Council of Talbot County may maintain, repair, and reconstruct any private dirt or gravel road that was being maintained when the county roads ordinance was adopted in November 1975.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6D-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6D / Section 12-6D-06
§12–6D–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall register as a pharmacy intern any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of registrations and other services.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of registering pharmacy interns.

(c) A licensed pharmacist may not directly supervise more than two registered pharmacy interns at one time.
Md. Code, Education § 12-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-303
§12–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a University of Maryland, which is a strategic partnership between the following two distinct campuses within the University System of Maryland:

(i) The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus; and

(ii) The University of Maryland, College Park Campus.

(2) The University of Maryland strategic partnership is a formal strategic alliance which leverages the resources of each campus within the University of Maryland to benefit the State and improve and enhance:

(i) Academic programs and experiences for students;

(ii) Research, technology, technology transfer, and commercialization for economic development; and

(iii) Public service and the commitment to community development.

(3) The University of Maryland, unless otherwise provided in this title, is subject to the provisions of Division III of this article.

(4) The University of Maryland shall ensure that the rights, privileges, and agreements of its employees under Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article or under any higher education personnel rules or policies are not impaired or reduced.

(b) (1) In addition to the powers and duties established in this subtitle, the presidents shall have the powers and duties as provided in § 12–109 of this title.

(2) The president of each campus shall have the responsibility for that campus within the University of Maryland.

(c) (1) The presidents jointly shall develop and implement a plan that encourages and promotes alignment, cooperation, and collaboration between the College Park Campus and the Baltimore Campus.

(2) The plan shall:

(i) Identify all undergraduate and graduate academic and research programs that may benefit from alignment and collaboration between the campuses;

(ii) Identify competitor state peers for the University of Maryland to be used in the funding guidelines developed under §§ 10–203 and 11–105 of this article;

(iii) Promote effectiveness and efficiencies between the campuses, including potential savings in human resources, procurement, and information technology; and

(iv) Include any other information and implementation plans to achieve the purpose of the University of Maryland identified in this subtitle.

(d) (1) Professional schools or their administrative functions may not be relocated out of Baltimore City.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, there:

(i) Shall be collaboration with the professional schools located in Baltimore City; and

(ii) May be professional school courses offered at a location other than Baltimore City.

(e) (1) Nothing in the strategic partnership may be construed to prevent or restrict collaboration or coordination between the University of Maryland, other institutions, and entities including the University of Maryland Medical System.

(2) The presidents shall actively seek collaboration with other institutions and entities, particularly in the Baltimore metropolitan region, as appropriate, to benefit the State.

(f) The presidents shall report annually to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland regarding collaboration with the City of Baltimore, Prince George’s County, and the City of College Park in the area of community development.
Md. Code, Real Property § 12-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-102
§12–102.
Status: in_force

In this title, property is deemed to be taken:

(1) If the plaintiff lawfully is authorized to take the property before trial pursuant to Article III of the Maryland Constitution, or any amendment to it, and the required payment has been made to the defendant or into court, any required security has been given, and the plaintiff has taken possession of the property and actually and lawfully appropriated it to the public purposes of the plaintiff.

(2) In every other case, if the plaintiff pays the judgment and costs pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 12-203 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-203
§12–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board may adopt regulations that allow a unit of the State government to enter into a contract or make a change order related to a capital project without approval.

(2) These regulations shall:

(i) comply with this section; and

(ii) be subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review.

(b) (1) Regulations adopted under this section shall:

(i) establish an expenditure or use classification to determine which contracts or change orders may be made without Board approval;

(ii) set an amount for each classification and require a unit of the State government to obtain approval of the Board if the annual dollar value of a contract and its change orders exceeds that amount; and

(iii) require a unit of the State government to establish a reporting system approved by the Board to inform the Board about contracts or change orders entered into without Board approval.

(2) The amount established by the Board under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be an amount that:

(i) frees the Board from direct review of relatively insignificant items; but

(ii) does not impair the strong public policy favoring direct review by the Board for items that have a substantial fiscal impact.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Howard County;

(5) Prince George’s County;

(6) Queen Anne’s County; and

(7) Worchester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) establish a pension plan or group insurance program for the benefit of its officers and employees; and

(2) establish classifications and eligibility criteria for each pension plan or group insurance program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 16 / Section 12-1602
§12–1602.
Status: in_force

(a) In the area bounded by Twenty–Fifth (25th) Street on the north, Centre Street on the south, Howard Street on the west, and Guilford Avenue on the east, the Board may not issue:

(1) a new license other than a Class B license; or

(2) an amusement license to the holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may not issue a Class A (off–sale) or a Class D (on– and off–sale) license in the area that is bounded:

(1) on the north by Thirty–Ninth (39th) Street, then following Ellerslie Avenue, then following Chestnut Hill Avenue;

(2) on the east by Loch Raven Boulevard, then following Walpert Avenue, then following Homewood Avenue;

(3) on the south by North Avenue; and

(4) on the west by Howard Street, then following Art Museum Drive, then following North Charles Street.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-704 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-704
§12–704.
Status: in_force

§12–704. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 //

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) there exists within various neighborhoods in Baltimore City, particularly the West North Avenue Corridor, a need for residential and commercial development or redevelopment in furtherance of the public’s interest;

(2) the West North Avenue Corridor has experienced low housing and economic development in the community for decades;

(3) areas in the West North Avenue Corridor include both areas that are considered slum or blighted and areas that are deteriorated or subject to further deteriorating condition, and those areas are in need of development or redevelopment for the public benefit;

(4) the revitalization of areas within the West North Avenue Corridor needing commercial development or redevelopment is an essential governmental function and is a public use that will confer a public benefit on citizens of Baltimore City by:

(i) relieving conditions of unemployment;

(ii) encouraging the increase of commerce and a balanced economy;

(iii) assisting in the retention of businesses and residents;

(iv) attracting new industries and commerce;

(v) promoting economic development and growth; and

(vi) generally promoting the health, welfare, and public safety of residents in Baltimore City and increasing property tax revenues for the State and the City of Baltimore;

(5) the establishment of this public Authority to provide financial resources for the development and establishment of residences and businesses through community organizations in the target area will significantly improve Baltimore City neighborhoods and increase property tax revenues for the State and the City of Baltimore; and

(6) the Authority is the economic development authority for the State to benefit the neighborhoods of Baltimore City within the target area.

(b) The legislative purposes of the Authority are to:

(1) revive the various communities along the West North Avenue Corridor in Baltimore City;

(2) promote economic development;

(3) encourage the increase of business activity, commerce, and a balanced economy in Baltimore City;

(4) help to retain and attract business activity and commerce in Baltimore City; and

(5) promote the health, public safety, right of gainful employment, and welfare of residents of Baltimore City.

(c) The General Assembly intends that:

(1) the Authority operate and exercise its corporate powers along the West North Avenue Corridor in Baltimore City;

(2) without limiting its authority to otherwise exercise its powers, the Authority exercise its powers to assist private real estate entities and nonprofit community development corporations to develop and rehabilitate housing and commercial units in Baltimore City and support local economic development agencies to contribute to the expansion, modernization, and retention of existing enterprises in Baltimore City as well as the attraction of new businesses to Baltimore City; and

(3) the Authority should not own and operate a project unless:

(i) the Board determines by resolution that the private sector has not demonstrated serious and significant interest and development capacity to own and operate the project; or

(ii) a representative of a governmental unit requests in writing that the Authority own and operate the project.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-1003 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1003
§12–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council.

(b) The Council consists of the following 27 members:

(1) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the State Fire Marshal or the Fire Marshal’s designee;

(4) the State Historic Preservation Officer or the Officer’s designee;

(5) the Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee; and

(6) the following 22 members appointed by the Governor:

(i) one representative of the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(ii) four representatives of the building trades who are directly involved or have experience in code setting or code enforcement, including plumbers, electricians, boiler operators, and heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractors;

(iii) two architects practicing in the State, a significant portion of whose practice includes rehabilitation projects;

(iv) one professional engineer;

(v) two contractors specializing in rehabilitation construction;

(vi) two representatives of county government;

(vii) two representatives of municipal government;

(viii) two building code officials serving local government;

(ix) one commercial and industrial building owner or developer;

(x) one multifamily building owner or developer;

(xi) two local fire officials; and

(xii) two members of the public.

(c) The composition of the Council shall reflect the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the population of the State.

(d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2003.

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

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

(5) An appointed member may serve no more than two terms.

(e) The Governor shall designate a chairman from among the Council members.

(f) A member of the Council:

(1) may not receive compensation for service on the Council; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) (1) The Secretary of Labor shall appoint the Director of the Council.

(2) The Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

(h) The Council shall:

(1) advise the Department on the development and adoption of and amendments to the MBRC;

(2) provide technical advice on the interpretation of the MBRC to property owners, design professionals, contractors, and code officials and code appeal boards of local jurisdictions, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;

(3) develop the MBRC to the extent possible to avoid increased costs to local jurisdictions resulting from implementation of the MBRC; and

(4) to the extent provided in the State budget, provide training on the MBRC for code officials and other public and private construction–related professionals.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-923 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-923
§12–923.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a plan established by a credit grantor under this subtitle for a consumer borrower.

(b) (1) Paragraph (2) of this subsection applies only to a loan or an extension of credit primarily for personal, household, or family purposes.

(2) An agreement governing a revolving credit plan or any instrument which evidences or secures an extension of credit under the plan may not contain:

(i) An assignment or order for the payment of wages, whether earned or to be earned, or of any chose in action covering lost wages;

(ii) An acceleration clause under which any part or all of the unpaid balance of any extension of credit not yet matured may be declared due and payable because the credit grantor deems itself insecure;

(iii) A confession of judgment or any power of attorney authorizing the credit grantor to appear in court to confess judgment against the borrower or a surety or guarantor of the borrower, or any other waiver of the right to notice and an opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon; or

(iv) A provision by which a person acting on behalf of a holder of the agreement is treated as an agent of the borrower in connection with its formation or execution.

(3) Except as expressly allowed by law, an agreement governing a revolving credit plan or any instrument which evidences or secures an extension of credit under the plan may not contain a provision by which the borrower waives any right accruing to the borrower under this subtitle.

(4) (i) Any clause or provision in an agreement governing the plan or in any instrument which evidences or secures an extension of credit under a plan that is in violation of this subsection shall be unenforceable.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the penalties set out under §§ 12-917 and 12-918 of this subtitle do not apply unless the credit grantor attempts to enforce a provision prohibited under this subsection.

(iii) The penalties set out under §§ 12-917 and 12-918 of this subtitle do not apply to the enforcement by a credit grantor of a provision otherwise prohibited under this subsection where the enforcement was initiated by the credit grantor prior to October 1, 1993.

(c) Unless a borrower has notice of an assignment of the account established under the plan, any payments made by the borrower to the last known holder of the account shall discharge the borrower’s obligation to the extent of the payments.

(d) Upon receipt of a cash payment from a borrower, a credit grantor shall give the borrower a written receipt for the payment.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-203
§12–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) hold a lottery in this State; or

(2) sell a lottery device in the State for a lottery drawn in this State or elsewhere.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 3 months and not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $200 and not exceeding $1,000 or both for each violation.

(c) In addition to the penalty provided under subsection (b) of this section, a person who gives money or any other thing to purchase or obtain a lottery device, for each lottery device purchased or obtained, may recover $50 from:

(1) the person to whom the money or other thing was given; or

(2) any person who aided or abetted that person.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-614 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-614
§12–614.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a holder may not directly or indirectly contract for, charge, or receive from a buyer or a surety for a buyer on account of or in connection with any agreement, any charge or amount for the extension of credit, interest, fees, commissions, delinquency, collection, repossession, and foreclosure or otherwise.

(b) A holder may charge the buyer the following charges or fees:

(1) Subject to the provisions of § 12-630 of this subtitle, the time balance of an installment sale agreement;

(2) If allowed by a court as costs, the official fees paid to a public official in connection with a proceeding to:

(i) Recover possession of the goods;

(ii) Enforce any obligation of the buyer or his surety; or

(iii) Realize on any security interest or collateral security;

(3) If no charge was made in the agreement on account of the insurance for the period covered, the premiums for insurance as provided by § 12-613 of this subtitle;

(4) The amount paid for copies of agreements and statements of accounts pursuant to § 12-621 of this subtitle;

(5) Charges permitted by:

(i) §§ 12-623 and 12-626 of this subtitle for delinquencies and repossession expenses; and

(ii) Law for extensions and refunds; and

(6) An amount not exceeding $15 if payment is made with a check that is dishonored on the second presentment.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-304 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-304
§12–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall establish a schedule of fees to administer the inspection and certification program for industrialized buildings and the on-site inspection and enforcement program for manufactured homes.

(2) To the extent possible, the fees shall be based on the cost of administration of these programs.

(3) The payments of the fees shall be included in the money of the Department with receipts from contracts or grants under federal or interstate programs.

(4) Any money unexpended at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the General Fund, but shall be kept in a special fund available to the Department to carry out this subtitle.

(b) The Department:

(1) shall enforce this subtitle and the regulations adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) may refer an apparent violation of this subtitle to the appropriate State’s Attorney.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 12-305.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-305.1
§12–305.
Status: in_force

§12–305.1.

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the examination requirements for a master plumber license or a journey plumber license for an individual who is licensed to provide plumbing services in another state on the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership of the Board.

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

(1) pays the appropriate fee required under § 12–306 of this subtitle; and

(2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;

(ii) holds an active license in good standing in the other state;

(iii) holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and

(iv) became licensed in the other state after meeting requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of this State.

(c) The Board may grant a waiver only if the state in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the Board shall grant a waiver to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:

(i) pays the appropriate fee required under § 12–306 of this subtitle;

(ii) holds an active Virginia or New Jersey master plumber’s license or an active Virginia journey plumber’s license in good standing that is equivalent to the State license;

(iii) has experience in the provision of plumbing services that meets the time requirements of § 12–302 of this subtitle; and

(iv) has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-203 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-203
§12–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Before issuing bonds, the governing body of the political subdivision shall:

(1) by resolution:

(i) designate a contiguous area within its jurisdiction as a development district;

(ii) identify an area that has been designated a sustainable community; or

(iii) identify an area that has been designated a RISE zone;

(2) receive from the Supervisor of Assessments a certification of the amount of the original base, or if applicable, the adjusted assessable base; and

(3) pledge that until the bonds are fully paid, or a longer period, the real property taxes in the development district, a RISE zone, or a sustainable community shall be divided as follows:

(i) the portion of the taxes that would be produced at the current tax rate on the original taxable value base shall be paid to the respective taxing authorities in the same manner as taxes on other property are paid; and

(ii) the portion of the taxes on the tax increment that normally would be paid into the general fund of the political subdivision shall be paid into the special fund established under § 12–208 of this subtitle and applied in accordance with § 12–209 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “brownfields site” has the meaning stated in § 5–301 of this article.

(2) Before issuing bonds and as part of the resolution required under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body of the political subdivision may determine the original base of a brownfields site in a sustainable community.

(3) The determination of the original base of a brownfields site under this section:

(i) is not a determination of the value of the brownfields site; and

(ii) may not be used to determine a property tax assessment or appeal of a property tax assessment under the Tax – Property Article.

(c) The establishment or identification by a county of a development district, a RISE zone, or a sustainable community that is wholly or partly in a municipal corporation shall also require a resolution approving the development district, RISE zone, or sustainable community by the governing body of the municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-114 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-114
§12–114.
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 2012, the Authority shall report each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities of the Authority and any recommendations of the Authority.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 12-102 — MD Code / Article get / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-102
§12–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided in another section of the estates of decedents law, the provisions of the estates of decedents law apply as provided in this section.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Titles 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this article apply to the estate of any decedent dying on or after January 1, 1970.

(2) The last sentence of § 7–502(a) of this article shall apply only if the personal representative gives notice as required after July 1, 1974.

(c) Title 2 of this article applies, in every instance, on and after January 1, 1970.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, Title 4 of this article applies to any will executed on or after 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1970.

(ii) Section 4–105 of this article applies to any act or acts of revocation occurring on or after January 1, 1970.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, as to the rules relating to any will executed before January 1, 1970, the law before January 1, 1970 shall be applicable.

(ii) Section 4–403 of this article applies to the legacy of any testator who dies on or after July 1, 1983.

(3) (i) The provisions of § 4–411 of this article apply to a legacy made by a testator living on June 1, 1959, or born after that date without regard to the date of the execution of the will, the trust instrument, or an amendment to the will or trust instrument.

(ii) Section 4–411 of this article may not be construed as casting doubt on the validity of:

1. A legacy made by a testator who died before June 1, 1959; or

2. A legacy that does not come within the provisions of the section.

(e) (1) Section 11–101 of this article applies to a will or inter vivos transfer executed on or after July 1, 1929.

(2) Section 11–102(b)(2) of this article applies to a will or inter vivos instrument executed on or after January 1, 1970.

(3) Section 11–103 of this article applies to:

(i) An inter vivos instrument that took effect on or after June 1, 1960;

(ii) A will where the testator died after June 1, 1960; or

(iii) Any appointment made after June 1, 1960, including an appointment by inter vivos instrument or will under powers created before June 1, 1960.

(4) Section 11–104 of this article applies to a will or inter vivos conveyance executed after May 31, 1912.

(5) Section 11–106 of this article applies to the estate of any decedent dying on or after June 1, 1967.

(6) (i) Section 11–107 of this article applies to the estate of any decedent dying on or after January 1, 1970.

(ii) As to the estate of a decedent dying between October 1, 1964, and December 31, 1969, the provisions of Chapter 918 of the Acts of 1965 apply.

(7) Section 11–108 of this article applies to any releases executed on or after January 1, 1970.

(8) Every provision of Title 11 of this article not specifically mentioned in this subsection became applicable on January 1, 1970.

(f) Section 7–308 of the Tax – General Article applies to the estate of any decedent dying on or after June 1, 1965.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-814.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-814.1
§12–814.
Status: in_force

§12–814.1.

(a) The Commissioner may prohibit use of an elevator unit after determining, based on an inspection, that:

(1) the elevator unit violates § 12-806 of this subtitle; or

(2) there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from continued use of the elevator unit.

(b) The Commissioner shall issue a written notice prohibiting use of the elevator unit to the contractor, owner, lessee, or agent in charge of the elevator unit.

(c) A copy of the notice:

(1) shall be attached to the elevator unit; and

(2) may not be removed until a State inspector determines that the elevator unit complies with this subtitle.

(d) Use of the elevator unit is prohibited while a notice is posted on the elevator unit.

(e) A person aggrieved by the decision to prohibit use of an elevator unit may bring an action to modify or vacate the decision on the ground that it is unlawful or unreasonable.

(f) An action under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where the elevator unit is located.

(g) In a proceeding under this section, a court may not stay an order of the Commissioner unless:

(1) the court gives the Commissioner notice and an opportunity for a hearing; and

(2) the aggrieved person posts security or meets any other condition that the court considers proper.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-116 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-116
§12–116.
Status: in_force

The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from the bonds, including profits made in their sale or transfer, are forever exempt from State and local taxes.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-318 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-318
§12–318.
Status: in_force

If the officer or employee is awarded money in an action for false arrest, malicious prosecution, or other cause that arises from the investigation or charges, the State is subrogated to the extent of any reimbursement under this Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-302 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for the forfeiture of money, the appropriate local financial authority or the Attorney General shall file a complaint and affidavit in the District Court or the circuit court for the county in which the money was seized.

(b) The complaint and affidavit shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-629 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-629
§12–629.
Status: in_force

No act, agreement, or statement of a buyer in an agreement may constitute a valid waiver of any benefit or protection provided to him under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 12-302 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer of sample cigarettes shall pay the tobacco tax on those cigarettes distributed in the State without charge, in the manner that the Comptroller requires by regulation, with the return that covers the period in which the manufacturer distributed those cigarettes.

(b) The wholesaler who first possesses in the State unstamped cigarettes for which tax stamps are required shall pay the tobacco tax on those cigarettes by buying and affixing tax stamps.

(c) The tobacco tax on other tobacco products shall be paid by the wholesaler who sells the other tobacco products to a retailer in the State.

(d) (1) A licensed other tobacco products retailer or a licensed tobacconist shall pay the tobacco tax on other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid by filing a quarterly tax return, with any supporting schedules, on forms provided by the Comptroller on the following dates covering tax liabilities in the preceding quarter:

(i) January 21;

(ii) April 21;

(iii) July 21; and

(iv) October 21.

(2) A licensed other tobacco products retailer or a licensed tobacconist required to file a tax return under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall pay a tobacco tax at the rate provided in § 12–105(b) of this title based on the invoice amount charged by the licensed other tobacco products manufacturer, exclusive of any discount, trade allowance, rebate, or other reduction.

(e) (1) An out–of–state seller shall pay the tobacco tax on pipe tobacco or premium cigars on which the tobacco tax has not been paid.

(2) An out–of–state seller shall pay the tobacco tax on pipe tobacco and premium cigars by filing a tax return, with any supporting schedules, on forms provided by the Comptroller:

(i) on or before the 21st day of the month after a sale of premium cigars or pipe tobacco is made; or

(ii) on dates specified by the Comptroller by regulation.

(3) For the period that the return covers, the return shall state:

(i) the stock keeping unit number for any premium cigars and pipe tobacco sold; and

(ii) for each stock keeping unit:

1. the quantity of premium cigars and pipe tobacco sold during the return period; and

2. the price of the premium cigars and pipe tobacco sold, as determined under § 12–105(c) of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-1009 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1009
§12–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 21 calendar days before the public hearing, the governing body of the county shall publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the geographic area of the proposed district.

(b) The formation steering committee seeking to establish a district shall send notice of the public hearing and a summary of the application to each owner of nonexempt property and to the extent reasonably ascertainable, each commercial tenant of nonexempt property within the proposed district by the earlier of:

(1) at least 90 days before the public hearing; or

(2) when owners of at least 20% of the total number of parcels of nonexempt property express the intent to establish a district.

(c) Before the public hearing, the application shall be made available for review during normal business hours in at least one location in the proposed district.

(d) Within 10 calendar days after the public hearing, if the governing body of the county determines, in the sole discretion of the governing body, that the needs of the district meet a purpose of this subtitle, the governing body may authorize the district in accordance with § 12–1004 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1506 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 15 / Section 12-1506
§12–1506.
Status: in_force

On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2026, a provider of earned wage access shall submit a report to the Office of Financial Regulation that includes any information considered necessary by the Commissioner, as prescribed by regulation, to assess the size and status of the earned wage access market in the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-527 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-527
§12–527.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) Allegany County;

(2) Baltimore County;

(3) Calvert County;

(4) Carroll County;

(5) Cecil County;

(6) Frederick County;

(7) Garrett County;

(8) Harford County;

(9) Howard County;

(10) Montgomery County;

(11) Prince George’s County;

(12) St. Mary’s County; and

(13) Washington County.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of a county may adopt and enforce rules and regulations relating to the maximum size and weight of motor vehicles that may be operated on county roads.

(2) The governing body of a county may not set the maximum weight under paragraph (1) of this subsection at a weight greater than the maximum allowed by the public general laws of the State.

(3) Rules and regulations adopted under this subsection shall:

(i) have a reasonable relationship to the construction, use, and character of the road; and

(ii) be designed to assure the continued safety and good condition of the road.

(c) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-205 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-205
§12–205.
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle used in violation of this title may not be seized and forfeiture may not be recommended to the forfeiting authority if:

(1) the motor vehicle falls within § 12-103(b) of this title;

(2) (i) an innocent registered owner lends the motor vehicle to another person; and

(ii) that person, or someone invited into the motor vehicle by that person, brings a controlled dangerous substance or paraphernalia into the motor vehicle without the registered owner’s knowledge; or

(3) (i) a member of the family other than the registered owner uses the motor vehicle, and a controlled dangerous substance or paraphernalia is in the motor vehicle in an amount insufficient to suggest a sale is contemplated;

(ii) a sale was not made or attempted; and

(iii) the registered owner did not know that the controlled dangerous substance or paraphernalia was in the motor vehicle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 12-705 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-705
§12–705.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other rights that a contract may confer on an obligee of an authority, subject only to binding contractual restrictions, the obligee may:

(1) by a writ of mandamus or a proceeding at law or in equity, compel the authority and the authority’s commissioners, officers, agents, or employees to perform each term, provision, and covenant contained in a contract of the authority with or for the benefit of the obligee;

(2) require the carrying out of any covenant or agreement of the authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed on the authority by this Division II; and

(3) by a proceeding in equity, enjoin any unlawful act or thing or the violation of any right of the obligee.

(b) (1) By resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, lease, or other contract, an authority may confer the right to take action under subsection (c) of this section if a default, as defined in the resolution or instrument, occurs.

(2) The right may be conferred on an obligee that:

(i) holds or represents a specified amount in bonds or notes; or

(ii) holds a mortgage, deed of trust, security instrument, or lease.

(c) (1) An obligee that has the right under subsection (b) of this section to take action under this subsection may, by a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction:

(i) have possession of all or part of a housing project surrendered to any such obligee;

(ii) require the authority and its commissioners to account as if the authority and its commissioners were trustees of an express trust; and

(iii) have a receiver appointed for all or part of a housing project and its rents and profits.

(2) If a receiver is appointed, the receiver may:

(i) enter and take possession of the housing project or any part of the housing project;

(ii) operate and maintain it; and

(iii) collect and receive all fees, rents, revenues, or other charges thereafter arising from it.

(3) The receiver shall keep the money in a separate account or accounts and apply the money in accordance with the obligations of the authority as the court directs.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-1007 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1007
§12–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, a district corporation has all the powers set forth in this subtitle.

(2) A district corporation may:

(i) receive money from its incorporating county, the State, other governmental units, or nonprofit organizations;

(ii) charge fees for its services;

(iii) have employees and consultants as the district corporation considers necessary; and

(iv) use the services of other governmental units.

(b) A district corporation shall operate and exercise its powers solely to accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 12-207 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-207
§12–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first April 30 that comes:

(1) after the effective date of the license; and

(2) in an even-numbered year.

(b) (1) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Secretary shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

1. the date on which the current license expires; and

2. the amount of the renewal fee.

(2) If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Secretary as undeliverable, the Secretary shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Secretary received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.

(c) Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:

(1) submits to the Secretary a renewal application on the form that the Secretary provides;

(2) signs the renewal application under oath;

(3) updates the information submitted in the original application and states that the information is current;

(4) except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, agrees to comply with each requirement applicable to the original application;

(5) states that the licensee:

(i) has not violated this title;

(ii) has not been convicted of an offense specified in § 12–209 of this subtitle; and

(iii) has not had a similar license denied, suspended, or revoked in another jurisdiction;

(6) otherwise is entitled to be licensed; and

(7) pays to the Secretary a renewal fee of $265.

(d) The Secretary may require a licensee to submit a national and State criminal history records check with the renewal application.

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

(f) A license is not transferable and may be used only to benefit the licensee.

(g) (1) A licensee may change the place of business for which a license is issued only if the licensee:

(i) submits to the Secretary an application to transfer the license to a new business location on a form that the Secretary provides; and

(ii) receives the written approval of the Secretary.

(2) Within 45 days after the application is filed with the Secretary, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the application and notify the licensee of the approval or disapproval, in writing.

(3) If the Secretary approves a proposed change of place of business, the licensee shall:

(i) submit to the Secretary a current list of names of each employee to be employed at the new location; and

(ii) attach the written approval of the Secretary to the license until an amended license is received by the licensee.

(h) The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-105.1 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-105.1
§12–105.
Status: in_force

§12–105.1.

(a) A person may provide check cashing services without obtaining a license under this subtitle by registering each year with the Commissioner under this section if the person:

(1) Charges a fee of up to 1.5% or $1, whichever is greater, of the face amount of the payment instrument per payment instrument;

(2) Provides check cashing services that are incidental to the retail sale of goods or services by the person that is providing the check cashing services;

(3) Is registered as a check casher money service business with the U.S. Department of Treasury;

(4) Conducts check cashing service transactions within the interior of the business location and not through the use of a mobile unit or an exterior drive–up or walk–up window;

(5) Has conspicuously posted a notice with the following information, in 48 point type or larger, at each business location at which the person provides check cashing services:

(i) The fees charged for check cashing services; and

(ii) How to contact the Office of Financial Regulation with comments or complaints; and

(6) Provides a receipt to each check cashing services customer that includes:

(i) The date of the transaction;

(ii) The face value of the check cashed;

(iii) The fee charged; and

(iv) The net dollar amount paid to the customer.

(b) To register as a check cashing service, a person shall:

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

(2) Provide information required by the Commissioner through NMLS, including:

(i) The person’s name and address and, if the person is not an individual:

1. The names and addresses of each owner who owns more than 5% of the person; and

2. The officers and director or principal of the person;

(ii) The addresses at which check cashing services will be provided; and

(iii) Any other information determined to be necessary by the Commissioner.

(c) A person submitting an initial registration or a registration renewal under this section shall apply through NMLS:

(1) For the initial registration, on or after November 1, 2020; and

(2) For registration renewal, each year thereafter.

(d) A person submitting an initial registration or a registration renewal under this section shall pay to NMLS any fees that NMLS imposes in connection with the issuance of the registration or the renewal of the registration.

(e) Sections 12–106 through 12–120 of this subtitle do not apply to a person who registers under this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-209 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-209
§12–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the special fund for the development district, the RISE zone, or the sustainable community may be used for any of the following purposes as determined by the governing body of the political subdivision:

(1) a purpose specified in § 12–207 of this subtitle;

(2) accumulated to pay debt service on bonds to be issued later;

(3) payment or reimbursement of debt service, or payments under an agreement described in subsection (b) of this section, that the political subdivision is obliged under a general or limited obligation to pay, or has paid, on or relating to bonds issued by the State, a political subdivision, or the revenue authority of Prince George’s County if the proceeds were used for a purpose specified in § 12–207 of this subtitle; or

(4) payment to the political subdivision for any other legal purpose.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the political subdivision that has created a special fund for a development district, a RISE zone, or a sustainable community may pledge under an agreement that amounts deposited to the special fund shall be paid over to secure payment on MEDCO obligations.

(2) The agreement shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be executed by the political subdivision making the pledge, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, and the other persons that the governing body of the political subdivision determines; and

(iii) run to the benefit of and be enforceable on behalf of the holders of the MEDCO obligations secured by the agreement.

(c) If bonds are outstanding with respect to a development district, a RISE zone, or a sustainable community, the special fund may be used as described in subsection (a) of this section in any fiscal year only if:

(1) the balance of the special fund exceeds the unpaid debt service payable on the bonds in the fiscal year; and

(2) the special fund is not restricted so as to prohibit the use.

(d) The issuance of bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the political subdivision shall comply with appropriate county or municipal charter requirements.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-209 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-209
§12–209.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council shall:

(1) pay from the general fund of the City that includes revenue from the Board the salaries and expenses of the Board and its employees; and

(2) devote the balance of the revenue from the Board to the general purposes of the City.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-930 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-930
§12–930.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedies provided in this subtitle, a consumer may bring a civil action to recover for any damages caused by a violation of this subtitle, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-208 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-208
§12–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in §§ 12-209 and 12-210 of this subtitle, an owner of seized property who wishes to obtain possession of the property, to convey an interest in real property, or to remove a building or fixture from real property shall notify the clerk of the proper court.

(2) If forfeiture proceedings have begun, the proper court is the court where the proceedings have begun.

(3) If criminal proceedings have begun but forfeiture proceedings have not begun, the proper court is the court where the criminal proceedings have begun.

(4) If neither forfeiture nor criminal proceedings have begun, the proper court is the circuit court for the county where the property was seized.

(b) (1) Unless the forfeiting authority and the owner agree to a bond in another amount, if a motor vehicle is not needed for evidentiary purposes in a judicial proceeding:

(i) the court shall appraise the value of the motor vehicle on the basis of the average value of the motor vehicle set forth in the National Automobile Dealer’s Association official used car guide; or

(ii) if the owner shows that a lien is on the motor vehicle and the owner agrees to make the required payments to the lienholder, the court shall require a bond in an amount of the average value of the motor vehicle set forth in the National Automobile Dealer’s Association official used car guide, less the amount owed on the lien.

(2) For a motor vehicle, the court shall appraise the value in the manner provided in this subsection and provide the appraisal in writing to the clerk of the court.

(c) (1) If property other than a motor vehicle is not needed for evidentiary purposes in a judicial proceeding, the clerk shall obtain an independent appraisal of the value of the property.

(2) The sheriff or other person responsible for an appraisal under this subsection shall promptly:

(i) inspect and appraise the value of the property; and

(ii) return the appraisal in writing under oath to the clerk of the court.

(d) Notice of the appraisal shall be sent to all lienholders shown in the records required by law for notice or the perfection of the lien.

(e) (1) On the filing of an appraisal, the owner may give bond payable to the clerk of the court in an amount equal to the greater of:

(i) the appraised value of the property plus any accrued costs; or

(ii) the aggregate amount of the liens on the property that are shown in the records required by law for the notice or perfection of liens.

(2) A person may give a bond under this section by cash, through a surety, through a lien on real property, or by other means that the clerk approves.

(3) A bond authorized under this section:

(i) shall be conditioned for performance on final judgment by the court;

(ii) shall be filed in the District Court or circuit court where the criminal action that gave rise to the seizure is pending; and

(iii) unless a complaint for forfeiture has been filed, shall be part of the same criminal proceeding.

(4) If a criminal action is not pending or a forfeiture complaint has not been filed, the bond shall be filed in the circuit court or District Court where the property was seized.

(f) (1) If the court orders that property or an interest or equity in the property or proceeds be forfeited under this title, the court shall enter judgment in the amount of the bond against the obligors on the bond without further proceedings.

(2) Payment of the amount of the bond shall be applied as provided under § 12-402(d)(2) of this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-510 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-510
§12–510.
Status: in_force

If a buyer inquires in writing about the status of his account and the holder fails to answer the inquiry in clear and definite terms within 60 days after receiving it, the buyer is not required to pay a finance charge for that 60-day period or for any further period during which the holder fails to so answer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 19 / Section 12-1902
§12–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) An establishment with multiple public areas in which alcoholic beverages are sold shall display a duplicate license in each area.

(b) The fee for a duplicate license is $20.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1209 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 12 / Section 12-1209
§12–1209.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-601 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-601
§12–601.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators Act”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 12-302 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of General Services shall be responsible for monitoring the status of active energy performance contracts and reporting that status to the Board annually.

(b) A unit that has entered into an energy performance contract shall submit to the Department of General Services for review any required annual measurement and verification reports.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-814.2 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-814.2
§12–814.
Status: in_force

§12–814.2.

(a) Subject to subsection (k) of this section, if, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner determines that, within the immediately preceding 6 months, an elevator unit is in violation of the Safety Code or another regulation adopted by the Commissioner under Part II of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall issue a citation to the owner.

(b) Each citation under this section shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) describe, with particularity, the nature of the alleged violation;

(3) reference the provision of the Safety Code or regulation that is alleged to be in violation; and

(4) set a reasonable period of time for abatement and correction of the alleged violation.

(c) An owner who is issued a citation shall post the citation or a copy of the citation conspicuously at or near the elevator unit alleged to be in violation.

(d) Within a reasonable time after issuance of a citation, the Commissioner shall send by certified mail to the owner:

(1) notice of the violation with a copy of the citation and proposed penalty; and

(2) notice of the opportunity to request a hearing.

(e) Within 15 days after an owner receives a notice under subsection (d) of this section, the owner may submit a written request for a hearing on the citation and proposed penalty.

(f) If a hearing is not requested within 15 days, the citation, including any penalties, shall become a final order of the Commissioner.

(g) If the owner requests a hearing, the Commissioner may delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to hold a hearing and issue proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(h) A decision of an administrative law judge issued in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article shall become a final order of the Commissioner unless, within 15 days after the issuance of the proposed decision:

(1) the Commissioner orders a review of the proposed decision; or

(2) an owner submits to the Commissioner a written request for a review of the proposed decision.

(i) After review of the proposed order under subsection (h) of this section, whether or not a hearing on the record is held, the Commissioner shall issue an order that, on the basis of findings of fact and conclusions of law, affirms, modifies, or vacates the proposed decision.

(j) An order of the Commissioner under subsection (i) of this section is the final administrative order.

(k) The Commissioner may establish, by regulation, procedures for the issuance of a warning notice instead of a citation for a de minimis violation that has no direct or immediate relationship to health or safety.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-413 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-413
§12–413.
Status: in_force

Except for a bona fide error of computation, if a lender violates any provision of this subtitle he may collect only the principal amount of the loan and may not collect any interest, costs, or other charges with respect to the loan. In addition, a lender who knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle also shall forfeit to the borrower three times the amount of interest and charges collected in excess of that authorized by law.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1207 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 12 / Section 12-1207
§12–1207.
Status: in_force

(a) On receiving an application for a reverse mortgage loan, a lender or an arranger of financing shall provide a prospective borrower with a written checklist, written in 12 point type or larger, advising the borrower to discuss the following issues with a counseling agency counselor:

(1) How unexpected medical or other events that cause the borrower to move out of the borrower’s home earlier than anticipated will impact the total annual cost of the reverse mortgage loan;

(2) The extent to which the borrower’s financial needs would be better met by options other than a reverse mortgage loan, including less costly home equity lines of credit, property tax deferral programs, or governmental aid programs;

(3) Whether the borrower intends to use the proceeds of the reverse mortgage loan to purchase an annuity or other financial or insurance product and the consequences of doing so;

(4) The effect of repayment of the reverse mortgage loan on other residents of the home securing the reverse mortgage loan after all borrowers have died or permanently left the home;

(5) The borrower’s ability to finance routine or catastrophic home repairs, especially if maintenance is a factor that may determine when the reverse mortgage loan becomes payable;

(6) The impact that the reverse mortgage loan may have on the borrower’s tax obligations and eligibility for government assistance programs, and the effect that losing equity in the home securing the reverse mortgage loan will have on the borrower’s estate and heirs; and

(7) The ability of the borrower to finance alternative living accommodations, such as assisted living or long–term care, after the borrower’s equity is depleted.

(b) If an individual obtains counseling on reverse mortgage loans from a counseling agency before applying for a reverse mortgage loan, the counseling agency shall provide the individual with the written checklist required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1102 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1102
§12–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning March 15, 2024, a student financing company shall register with the Commissioner as a student financing company before providing services in the State.

(b) An application for registration shall include:

(1) The student financing company’s name;

(2) The student financing company’s address;

(3) The name of all officers, directors, partners, and owners of controlling interests of the student financing company;

(4) The addresses of all officers, directors, partners, and owners of controlling interests in the student financing company; and

(5) Any other information that the Commissioner requires by regulation.

(c) A student financing company shall renew its registration on an annual basis, and may be required to pay a fee at the time of renewal.

(d) The Commissioner may adopt and enforce:

(1) Registration procedures for student financing companies, which may include the use of NMLS;

(2) Registration fees for student financing companies, which may include fees for the use of NMLS, to be paid directly by the student financing company;

(3) Procedures and fees for renewing a student financing company’s registration, which may include fees for the renewed use of NMLS, to be paid directly by the student financing company; and

(4) Alternate registration procedures and fees for institutions of postsecondary education that offer student financing products.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-313
§12–313.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “convicted” includes a determination of guilt, a guilty plea, or a plea of nolo contendere followed by a sentence.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant for a pharmacist’s license, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license of a pharmacist if the applicant or licensee:

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

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Aids an unauthorized individual to practice pharmacy or to represent that the individual is a pharmacist, a registered pharmacy intern, or a registered pharmacy technician;

(4) Delegates pharmacy acts to an unauthorized individual;

(5) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

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

(6) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(7) Willfully makes or files a false report or record as part of practicing pharmacy;

(8) Willfully fails to file or record any report that is required by law;

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

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

(11) Provides or causes to be provided to any authorized prescriber prescription forms that bear the name, address, or other means of identification of a pharmacist or pharmacy;

(12) Provides remuneration to an authorized prescriber for referring an individual to a pharmacist or pharmacy for a product or service to be provided by that pharmacist or pharmacy;

(13) Agrees with an authorized prescriber, a registered pharmacy intern, or registered pharmacy technician to prepare or dispense a secret formula prescription;

(14) Except as to an association that has remained in continuous existence since July 1, 1963, associates as a partner, coowner, or employee of a pharmacy that is owned wholly or substantially by an authorized prescriber or group of authorized prescribers;

(15) Dispenses any drug, device, or diagnostic for which a prescription is required without a written, oral, or electronically transmitted prescription from an authorized prescriber;

(16) Except as provided in § 12–506 of this title, unless an authorized prescriber authorizes the refill, refills a prescription for any drug, device, or diagnostic for which a prescription is required;

(17) Violates any provision of § 12–505 of this title, which concerns the labeling requirements for prescriptions for drugs, devices, or diagnostics;

(18) Violates any provision of § 12–603 of this title, which concerns the home dialysis distribution program;

(19) Advertises or otherwise publicly claims to dispense prescriptions or practice pharmacy in a superior manner;

(20) Advertises in a manner that tends to deceive or defraud the public;

(21) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

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

(23) Is convicted of a violation of this title;

(24) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

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

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

(27) Violates any provision of § 12–507 of this title;

(28) Provides or causes to be provided confidential patient information to any person without first having obtained the patient’s consent, as required by § 12–403(c)(13) of this title and by Title 4, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article;

(29) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board or the Office of Controlled Substances Administration;

(30) Delegates pharmacy acts to a registered pharmacy technician, pharmacy student, or a pharmacy technician trainee outside the scope of education, training, experience, and area of practice of a licensed pharmacist;

(31) Delegates pharmacy acts that are inappropriate for a registered pharmacy technician, pharmacy student, or pharmacy technician trainee who does not have the education, training, or experience to perform the delegated pharmacy acts;

(32) Fails to dispense or dispose of prescription drugs or medical supplies in accordance with Title 15, Subtitle 6 of the Health – General Article; or

(33) Fails to appropriately supervise a registered pharmacy intern.

(c) (1) The Board shall revoke the license of a licensee who is convicted under § 5–702 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) The Board may reinstate the license of a person whose license has been revoked under this section in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-822 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-822
§12–822.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall meet at least once each calendar quarter, at the times and places that it determines.

(2) The Board may hold special meetings as provided in its regulations.

(b) A member of the Board:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-208 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-208
§12–208.
Status: in_force

(a) After a hearing, the Administration may:

(1) Refuse, suspend, or revoke the license or privilege of an applicant or licensee;

(2) Rescind, continue, or modify any prior action; or

(3) Take any other action permitted by the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(b) If a decision or order of the Administration is adverse to any party to the hearing, the decision or order:

(1) Shall be made in accordance with § 10-221 of the State Government Article; and

(2) Unless service is waived by the party, shall be served on the party or the party’s attorney.

(c) Subject to § 10-209(b) and (c) of the State Government Article, and except as otherwise provided in this article, if a party fails to appear for a hearing scheduled under the Maryland Vehicle Law, the Administration may:

(1) For a hearing scheduled under § 12-203 of this subtitle, impose the sanction proposed in the notice; or

(2) For a hearing scheduled under § 12-202 of this subtitle, order:

(i) A suspension of the party’s license or privilege until the party appears for a hearing; or

(ii) The imposition of any sanction proposed in the notice.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-211 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-211
§12–211.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall set the application and renewal fees in amounts that reasonably relate to the cost of processing the applications.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-112 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-112
§12–112.
Status: in_force

(a) A license is not transferable.

(b) (1) Each licensee shall conspicuously post, in 48 point or larger type, at each licensed location the following information:

(i) The licensee’s unique identifier; and

(ii) A statement advising consumers of the availability of the NMLS Consumer Access website to verify the licensing status of the licensee.

(2) Each licensee shall conspicuously display the following information on the licensee’s website, any software application accessible to the public and used to provide check cashing services, and profile page within each social media platform the licensee uses:

(i) The licensee’s unique identifier; and

(ii) A link to the NMLS Consumer Access website.

(c) A licensee is not required to post the information required in subsection (b)(1) of this section at a licensed location if the licensed location is not a mobile unit and the licensee does not regularly grant access to that licensed location to members of the general public.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-106 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-106
§12–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title, or Title 13 of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a bona fide charitable organization in this State may conduct a raffle for the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization if the prize awarded is real property:

(i) to which the charitable organization holds title; or

(ii) for which the charitable organization has the ability to convey title.

(2) A charitable organization may not conduct more than two raffles of real property in a calendar year.

(3) The Secretary of State may adopt regulations governing a raffle of real property by a charitable organization under this subsection.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a political committee or candidate for public office may conduct a raffle if the prizes awarded are money or merchandise.

(2) (i) The cost of a raffle ticket under this subsection may not exceed $5.

(ii) An individual may not purchase more than $50 worth of tickets.

(3) This subsection does not relieve a political committee or candidate from the reporting and record keeping requirements under the Election Law Article.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a depository institution, as defined in § 1–211 of the Financial Institutions Article, may conduct a savings promotion raffle under § 1–211 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-829 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-829
§12–829.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for an elevator mechanic license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section on payment of an examination fee to the Board or designee of the Board.

(b) The Board periodically shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.

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

(d) The Board shall determine the fee, content, scope, and passing score for examinations given under this section.

(e) (1) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations required under this section.

(2) If the Board uses a testing service under this section, the testing service, subject to requirements set by the Board, may:

(i) set the times and places of the examinations;

(ii) provide notice of the times and places of examinations to the applicants; and

(iii) provide any other information that the Board may require the testing service to provide.

(f) The Board or designee of the Board shall provide to the applicant notice of the examination result of the applicant.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-909.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-909.1
§12–909.
Status: in_force

§12–909.1.

(a) In this section, “binder” means a binder or other temporary contract of insurance as provided under § 12-106 of the Insurance Article.

(b) A credit grantor shall comply with this section if the credit grantor:

(1) Makes any loan secured by a first lien on any interest in owner-occupied residential real property; and

(2) As a condition of making the loan, requires the consumer borrower to purchase property insurance or credit loss insurance.

(c) A credit grantor who makes a loan subject to this section shall accept as evidence of insurance a written binder issued by any authorized insurer or its insurance producer if the binder includes or is accompanied by:

(1) The name and address of the insured consumer borrower;

(2) The name and address of the credit grantor;

(3) A description of the insured residential real property;

(4) A provision that the binder may not be canceled within the term of the binder unless the credit grantor and the insured consumer borrower receive written notice of the cancellation at least 10 days prior to the cancellation;

(5) Except in the case of the renewal of a policy subsequent to the closing of the loan, a paid receipt for the full amount of the applicable premium; and

(6) The amount of coverage.

(d) This section does not prohibit a credit grantor from refusing to honor a binder in cases where:

(1) The credit grantor receives notice of the cancellation of the binder by the insurer; or

(2) At the expiration of 30 days of the date the binder was given, the insurer has failed to issue the policy of insurance.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6A-05 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6A / Section 12-6A-05
§12–6A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the regulations adopted under this subtitle, a licensed pharmacist may enter into a therapy management contract initiated by an authorized prescriber.

(b) A licensed pharmacist may not employ or provide economic incentives to an authorized prescriber for the purpose of entering into a prescriber–pharmacist agreement or a therapy management contract.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-842 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-842
§12–842.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title that create or relate to the Board and any regulations adopted by the Board shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2029.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 12-305 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-305
§12–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The chief elected official shall choose as chair a commissioner who is appointed when the authority is first activated.

(2) When the office of the chair becomes vacant thereafter, the authority shall choose a chair from among its commissioners.

(b) An authority shall choose a vice chair from among its commissioners.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-911 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-911
§12–911.
Status: in_force

(a) If a borrower defaults under the terms of a plan and the credit grantor refers the borrower’s account to an attorney who is not a salaried employee of the credit grantor for collection, the credit grantor may, if the agreement governing the revolving credit plan permits, charge and collect from the borrower a reasonable attorney’s fee.

(b) If the agreement governing the revolving credit plan permits, the credit grantor may recover from the borrower all court or other collection costs actually incurred by the credit grantor relating to the borrower’s default.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-117 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-117
§12–117.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a lease or contract under which:

(1) the State or a unit of the State will be an initial user or occupant of a facility financed by bonds issued under this subtitle; or

(2) a facility financed by bonds issued under this subtitle will be built on property owned by the State.

(b) The State or a unit of the State may not enter into a lease or contract that is subject to this section and that forms a part of the security for bonds issued under this subtitle unless:

(1) the Legislative Policy Committee has authorized the facility as being consistent with the capital budget; and

(2) the Board of Public Works specifically has approved the bond issue for that facility.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-538 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-538
§12–538.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may regulate for any public road, sidewalk, curb, gutter, or storm drainage facility in the county that is not in a municipality and that has not been designated or maintained as a part of the State or federal highway system relating to:

(1) vehicle weight;

(2) vehicle parking;

(3) vehicle abandonment;

(4) building or maintenance by a private or public utility necessary for the performance of the utility’s purpose;

(5) building or maintenance of driveway connections where connections are provided; and

(6) vehicle speed.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to roads proposed for subdivisions, including sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveway entrances, and storm drainage facilities and appurtenances to be located in the subdivision.

(2) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shall enact, by ordinance, rules and regulations that govern the grading, building, improving, maintaining, and repairing of roads, used or intended for use by the public.

(c) If required by an ordinance enacted under subsection (a) of this section, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shall provide appropriate traffic control devices.

(d) For a new road, sidewalk, curb, gutter, or storm drainage facility, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may regulate relating to:

(1) engineering;

(2) construction; and

(3) acceptance of the road, sidewalk, curb, gutter, or storm drainage facility into the county roads system.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-1101 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1101
§12–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Carbon monoxide alarm” means a device that:

(1) senses carbon monoxide;

(2) when sensing carbon monoxide, is capable of emitting a distinct and audible sound;

(3) is listed and carries the listing of a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and

(4) (i) is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup; or

(ii) for a hotel, a lodging or rooming house, or a rental dwelling unit:

1. is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup;

2. is battery–powered, sealed, tamper resistant, and using a long–life battery that has a life of not less than 10 years; or

3. is connected to an on–site control unit that monitors the carbon monoxide alarm remotely so that a responsible party is alerted when the device activates the alarm signal and receives its primary power from a battery or the control unit.

(c) (1) “Dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.

(2) “Dwelling” includes a one or two family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory.

(d) “Hotel” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.

(e) “Install” means to attach to the wall or ceiling of a dwelling in accordance with:

(1) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 standard for the installation of carbon monoxide warning equipment in dwelling units; and

(2) the manufacturer’s recommendations.

(f) “Lodging or rooming house” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.

(g) “Rental dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Environment Article.

(h) “Sleeping area” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-431 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-431
§12–431.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Money Transmission Act.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-101
§12–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “State personnel” means:

(1) a State employee or official who is paid in whole or in part by the Central Payroll Bureau in the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury;

(2) an employee or official of the:

(i) Maryland Transportation Authority;

(ii) Maryland Stadium Authority;

(iii) Maryland Environmental Service;

(iv) overseas programs of the University College of the University System of Maryland;

(v) Maryland Economic Development Corporation;

(vi) Maryland Technology Development Corporation;

(vii) Maryland African American Museum Corporation;

(viii) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund;

(ix) Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority;

(x) Maryland Agricultural and Resource–Based Industry Development Corporation;

(xi) Somers Cove Marina Commission;

(xii) Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority; and

(xiii) Maryland Clean Energy Center;

(3) a person who:

(i) is a member of a State board, commission, or similar State entity; or

(ii) 1. is providing a service to or for the State;

2. is not paid in whole or in part by the State; and

3. satisfies all other requirements for designation as State personnel as may be set forth in regulations adopted by the Treasurer pursuant to Title 10 of this article;

(4) an individual who, without compensation, exercises a part of the sovereignty of the State;

(5) a student enrolled in a State educational institution:

(i) who is providing services to third parties in the course of participation in an approved clinical training or academic program;

(ii) who, as determined by the Treasurer, is required to have liability insurance covering claims arising from services to third parties performed by the student in the course of the approved clinical training or academic program;

(iii) who, as determined by the Treasurer, cannot obtain commercial liability insurance at an affordable cost; and

(iv) who, as determined by the Treasurer, may be required to contribute to an insurance program for claims arising from services to third parties performed by the student in the course of the approved clinical training or academic program;

(6) (i) a sheriff or deputy sheriff of a county or Baltimore City; or

(ii) an employee of the office of a sheriff of a county or Baltimore City;

(7) an employee of a county who is assigned to a local department of social services, including a Montgomery County employee who carries out State programs administered under Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article;

(8) a State’s Attorney of a county or Baltimore City, or an employee of an office of a State’s Attorney;

(9) a member of a board of license commissioners of a county or Baltimore City appointed under the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, or an employee of a board of license commissioners;

(10) a member of a local board of elections, or an employee of a local board of elections;

(11) a judge of a circuit court of a county or Baltimore City, or an employee of a circuit court;

(12) a judge of an orphans’ court of a county or Baltimore City, or an employee of an orphans’ court;

(13) to the extent of a nonprofit organization’s activities as a third party payee, and to the extent the nonprofit organization has no other insurance for this purpose, a nonprofit organization that has been approved by the Department of Human Services or its designee to serve as a third party payee for purposes of providing temporary cash assistance, transitional assistance, or child–specific benefits to Family Investment Program recipients; or

(14) a student, faculty, or staff member of an institution of higher education who is providing a service under the Family Investment Program in accordance with § 5–305, § 5–306, or § 5–317 of the Human Services Article.

(b) In this subtitle, a unit of the State government includes the Montgomery County government to the extent that Montgomery County administers a State program under Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article.
Md. Code, Family Law § 12-104 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-104
§12–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may modify a child support award subsequent to the filing of a motion for modification and upon a showing of a material change of circumstance.

(b) The court may not retroactively modify a child support award prior to the date of the filing of the motion for modification.

(c) If a party becomes incarcerated, the court may determine that a material change of circumstance warranting a modification of child support has occurred, provided that the party’s ability to pay child support is sufficiently reduced due to incarceration.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-608 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-608
§12–608.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a certificate shall:

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

(2) submit all documents that the State Fire Marshal requires; and

(3) pay to the State Fire Marshal an application fee of $100.

(b) The application form provided by the State Fire Marshal shall contain a statement advising the applicant that willfully making a false statement on an application is a misdemeanor, subject to a fine or imprisonment or both, as provided in § 12–616 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-201
§12–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-1301 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 13 / Section 12-1301
§12–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1, 2026, the Maryland Green Building Council shall update or develop guidance for the purchase of outdoor lighting fixtures in consideration of recommendations regarding light pollution and color temperature published by the American Medical Association.

(b) The Department of Transportation is not subject to any guidelines updated or developed under subsection (a) of this section.