Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4A-18 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-18
§10–4A–18.
Status: in_force

(a) A purchaser or affiliate may not directly or indirectly:

(1) manage a venture firm;

(2) beneficially own, through rights, options, convertible interests, or otherwise, more than 15% of the voting securities or other voting ownership interest of a venture firm; or

(3) control the direction of investments for a venture firm.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section applies whether or not the purchaser or affiliate is authorized to do business in the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-103 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a physician licensed to practice medicine;

(2) a government unit; or

(3) the otherwise lawful conduct of business between commercial, medical, pharmaceutical, scientific, or government units.

(b) Except in accordance with a prescription written by a physician licensed to practice medicine, a person may not sell, dispense, or give to another a drug, medicine, preparation, substance, or a preparation containing a sulfonamide drug to alleviate, treat, or cure venereal disease.

(c) (1) A prescription under subsection (b) of this section shall include:

(i) the physician’s signature and address; and

(ii) the date the prescription was written.

(2) The person filling the prescription required under subsection (b) of this section:

(i) shall write on the prescription the date it was filled;

(ii) shall keep the prescription on file for at least 2 years after it was filled;

(iii) shall allow the prescription to be inspected by State and local health authorities; and

(iv) may not refill the prescription except on the order of the physician who wrote the prescription.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(1) $50 for the first violation; and

(2) $250 for each subsequent violation.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-233.2 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-233.2
§10–233.
Status: in_force

§10–233.2.

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

(b) The Director of Human Resources of Kent County may request from the Central Repository a State and national criminal history records check for a prospective employee or volunteer of Kent County.

(c) (1) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Director of Human Resources of Kent County shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) two complete sets of the prospective employee’s or volunteer’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of this subtitle for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

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

(2) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–250 of this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the prospective employee or volunteer and the Director of Human Resources of Kent County the prospective employee’s or volunteer’s criminal history record information.

(3) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(i) is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(ii) may be used only for a personnel–related purpose concerning a prospective employee or volunteer for the county as authorized by this section.

(4) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of this subtitle.

(d) The governing body of Kent County shall adopt guidelines to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-206 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-206
§10–206.
Status: in_force

The Department may reduce the wildlife population in any county, election district, or other identifiable area of the State after a thorough investigation reveals that protected wildlife is seriously injurious to agricultural or other interests in the affected area. The method of reducing the wildlife population is at the Department’s discretion, except that trapping is preferred whenever feasible. The Department shall dispose of wildlife taken pursuant to the provisions of this section as the Department deems advisable.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-403 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-403
§10–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f)(1) of this section, a committee consists of the following seven members:

(1) one member appointed by the Governor and nominated by the Senator of the legislative district in which the State correctional facilities are located or planned for location;

(2) three members appointed by the Governor, each one nominated by a different Delegate in the legislative district in which the State correctional facilities are located or planned for location; and

(3) three members appointed by the Governor to provide, to the extent possible, legal, law enforcement, and business representatives on the committee.

(b) The Governor shall appoint each individual nominated by a Senator or Delegate for a vacancy on a committee within 60 days after receipt of the nominee’s name.

(c) (1) Each member nominated by a Senator or Delegate must be a resident of the legislative district in which the State correctional facilities are located or planned for location.

(2) Each member appointed by the Governor under subsection (a)(3) of this section, must be a resident of the county in which the State correctional facilities are located or planned for location.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f)(3) of this section and except for the initial appointments to a committee, the term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the committee on October 1, 1999.

(e) (1) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(f) (1) In Somerset County, the committee consists of the following eight members:

(i) one member appointed by the Governor and nominated by the Senator from Legislative District 38;

(ii) three members appointed by the Governor, each one nominated by a different Delegate from Legislative District 38;

(iii) three members appointed by the Governor to provide, to the extent possible, legal, law enforcement, and business representatives on the committee; and

(iv) a Somerset County Commissioner appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Somerset County.

(2) Each member of the committee must be a resident of Somerset County.

(3) The term of the Somerset County Commissioner appointed under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection is equal to the Commissioner’s elected term.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-734 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-734
§10–734.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “qualified vehicle” means a Class F (tractor) vehicle described under § 13–923 of the Transportation Article that is titled and registered in the State.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual or a corporation may claim a credit against the State income tax for the expense of registering a qualified vehicle in the State.

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

(i) $400 for each qualified vehicle; or

(ii) the State income tax for that taxable year.

(2) The unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year.
Md. Code, Environment § 10-305 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-305
§10–305.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “nuisance” includes:

(1) Any condition that is dangerous to health or safety, such as an inadequately protected swimming pool or ditch;

(2) Any condition that may adversely affect the public health, such as an unsanitary outhouse, a foul pigpen, an improperly functioning sewage system, an unkempt junkyard, an unkempt scrap metal processing facility, an excessive accumulation of trash or garbage, dead animals, a contaminated water supply, an inadequately protected water supply, or a rat harborage;

(3) Housekeeping in any building that is so poor that the health of the owner, occupants, employees, or neighbors may be endangered; and

(4) Any condition that may endanger health through the spreading of the condition by any means, including by streams, surface drainage, air currents, winged life, domestic animals, or human beings.

(b) In Cecil County or Allegany County, in addition to any other penalty imposed by this subtitle, a person who refuses or neglects to comply with a notice or order to abate a nuisance by the Secretary, or by the health officer for the county where the nuisance exists, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 a day for each day the violation continues.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-105
§10–105.
Status: in_force

(a) After an administrative review, the Commission shall deny an application for a license if the public convenience and necessity requires the denial because of:

(1) the physical or mental condition of the applicant; or

(2) the criminal record of the applicant.

(b) (1) If an applicant’s application for a license is denied under subsection (a) of this section, the applicant may request a hearing by the Commission.

(2) The Commission may have the license hearing officer conduct the hearing in accordance with § 10-110 of this subtitle.

(c) If the Commission refuses to issue a license, the applicant may seek judicial review of the refusal under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1501 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1501
§10–1501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Biodiesel” means an alternative motor fuel produced from a renewable resource such as vegetable oil or animal fat.

(c) “Board” means the Renewable Fuels Incentive Board.

(d) “Ethanol” means fermented ethyl alcohol derived from agricultural or forest products.

(e) (1) “Small grains” means a winter grain crop.

(2) “Small grains” includes wheat, rye, triticale, oats, and hulled or hull-less barley.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-329 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-329
§10–329.
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this State may communicate with a tribunal outside this State in a record, or by telephone, electronic mail, or other means, to obtain information concerning the laws, the legal effect of a judgment, decree, or order of that tribunal, and the status of a proceeding. A tribunal of this State may furnish similar information by similar means to a tribunal outside this State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-115 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-115
§10–115.
Status: in_force

An individual under the age of 21 years may not possess a card or document that falsely identifies the age of the individual under circumstances that reasonably indicate an intention to violate the provisions of this part.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-215 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-215
§10–215.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision in which a development or project is located may:

(1) vacate any street, alley, or other public place necessary to ensure the proper operation of the development or project and the full use of its facilities; and

(2) grant to the Authority the exclusive right to use the vacated street, alley, or other public place for the purpose of the development or project on terms agreed to by the Authority and the political subdivision.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not take or destroy or attempt to take or destroy the nest or eggs of any wild bird or possess the nest or eggs.

(b) A person may not hunt or take any nest or egg of any bird regulated by the United States Department of the Interior pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755, except in the manner and by the means prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Interior of the United States and approved by the President of the United States pursuant to the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755.

(c) A person may take or possess any nest or egg of any wild bird regulated by the United States Department of the Interior pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755, for scientific purposes if the person first obtains a permit from the Secretary of the Interior of the United States and a scientific certificate from the Department.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services.

(c) “Earnings” includes:

(1) any form of periodic payment to an individual, including:

(i) an annuity;

(ii) a pension;

(iii) Social Security payments;

(iv) workers’ compensation payments; and

(v) unemployment insurance benefits; and

(2) any commissions or fees paid in connection with the obligor’s employment.

(d) (1) “Employer” means any person who is paying earnings to an obligor.

(2) “Employer” includes a governmental entity.

(e) “Local support enforcement office” means 1 of the following that is responsible for support enforcement:

(1) a county agency; or

(2) a component of the circuit court for a county.

(f) (1) “Obligee” means any person who is entitled to receive support.

(2) “Obligee” includes a state.

(g) “Obligor” means an individual who is required to pay support under a court order.

(h) “Support” includes:

(1) child support;

(2) spousal support;

(3) support of destitute adult children; and

(4) support of destitute parents.

(i) “Support enforcement agency” means 1 of the following that receives support payments under a court order:

(1) the Administration; or

(2) a local support enforcement office.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-206 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-206
§10–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall revise periodically the State comprehensive mental health plan.

(b) The State comprehensive mental health plan shall:

(1) Include an inventory of the mental health resources in this State;

(2) Set out the needs of the various areas for services, including community-based services in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the plan described in § 10-207 of this subtitle;

(3) Establish priorities of the different services needed; and

(4) Include any other matter that the Secretary thinks should be covered.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4A-03 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4A / Section 10-4A-03
§10–4A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person or entity providing an electronic communication service to the public may not knowingly divulge to any other person or entity the contents of a communication while the communication is in electronic storage by that service.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person or entity providing remote computing service to the public may not knowingly divulge to any other person or entity the contents of any communication which is carried or maintained on that service:

(i) On behalf of, and received by means of electronic transmission from, or created by means of computer processing of communications received by means of electronic transmission from, a subscriber or customer of the service; and

(ii) Solely for the purpose of providing storage or computer processing services to a subscriber or customer, if the provider is not authorized to access the contents of any communications for purposes of providing any services other than storage or computer processing.

(b) A person or entity may divulge the contents of a communication:

(1) To an addressee or intended recipient of the communication or an agent of the addressee or intended recipient;

(2) If authorized under the provisions of this subtitle;

(3) With the lawful consent of the originator or an addressee or intended recipient of the communication, or the subscriber in the case of remote computing service;

(4) To a person employed or authorized or whose facilities are used to forward the communication to its destination;

(5) If necessarily incident to the rendition of the service or to the protection of the rights or property of the provider of that service; or

(6) To a law enforcement agency, if the contents:

(i) Were inadvertently obtained by the service provider; and

(ii) Appear to pertain to the commission of a crime.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-622 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-622
§10–622.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition for emergency evaluation of an individual may be made under this section only if the petitioner has reason to believe that the individual:

(1) Has a mental disorder; and

(2) Presents a danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others.

(b) (1) The petition for emergency evaluation of an individual may be made by:

(i) A physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or health officer or designee of a health officer who has examined the individual;

(ii) A peace officer who personally has observed the individual or the individual’s behavior; or

(iii) Any other interested person.

(2) An individual who makes a petition for emergency evaluation under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection may base the petition on:

(i) The examination or observation; or

(ii) Other information obtained that is pertinent to the factors giving rise to the petition.

(c) (1) A petition under this section shall:

(i) Be signed and verified by the petitioner;

(ii) State the petitioner’s:

1. Name;

2. Address; and

3. Home and work telephone numbers;

(iii) State the emergency evaluee’s:

1. Name; and

2. Description;

(iv) State the following information, if available:

1. The address of the emergency evaluee; and

2. The name and address of the spouse or a child, parent, or other relative of the emergency evaluee or any other individual who is interested in the emergency evaluee;

(v) If the individual who makes the petition for emergency evaluation is an individual authorized to do so under subsection (b)(1)(i) of this section, contain the license number of the individual;

(vi) Contain a description of the behavior and statements of the emergency evaluee or any other information that led the petitioner to believe that the emergency evaluee has a mental disorder and that the individual presents a danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others; and

(vii) Contain any other facts that support the need for an emergency evaluation.

(2) The petition form shall contain a notice that the petitioner:

(i) May be required to appear before a court; and

(ii) Makes the statements under penalties of perjury.

(d) (1) A petitioner who is a physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, health officer, or designee of a health officer shall give the petition to a peace officer.

(2) The peace officer shall explain to the petitioner:

(i) The serious nature of the petition; and

(ii) The meaning and content of the petition.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each certificate or articles required by this subtitle to be filed with the Department shall be executed in the following manner:

(1) The certificate of limited partnership, articles of conversion to a limited partnership, and articles of conversion to an other entity must be signed by all general partners or, in the case of articles of conversion to a limited partnership, by any person authorized to execute the certificate on behalf of the other entity;

(2) A certificate of amendment under § 10–202 of this subtitle must be signed by at least one general partner and by each other general partner designated in the certificate of amendment as a new general partner or a withdrawing general partner;

(3) A certificate of cancellation under § 10–203 of this subtitle must be signed by all general partners, or, if there is no general partner, by a majority of the limited partners; and

(4) A certificate of reinstatement under § 10–214 of this subtitle must be signed by all general partners, or, if there is no general partner, by a majority of the limited partners.

(b) Any person may sign any certificate or partnership agreement or amendment to the certificate or agreement by an attorney in fact. Powers of attorney relating to the signing of a certificate, partnership agreement, or amendment by an attorney in fact need not be sworn to, verified or acknowledged, and need not be filed with the Department.

(c) The execution of a certificate by a general partner constitutes an affirmation under the penalties of perjury that the facts stated therein are true.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-734.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-734.1
§10–734.
Status: in_force

§10–734.1.

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

(2) “Administration” means the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(3) “Qualified vehicle” means a Class F (tractor) vehicle described under § 13–923 of the Transportation Article that is titled and registered in the State.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual or a corporation that obtains a tax credit certificate from the Administration may claim a credit against the State income tax for the expense of registering a qualified vehicle in the State during the taxable year.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on application by a taxpayer, the Administration shall issue a tax credit certificate in the amount of $400 for each qualified vehicle registered by the taxpayer during the taxable year.

(2) For any taxable year, the Administration may not issue an aggregate amount of tax credit certificates totaling more than:

(i) $10,000 to any one taxpayer; or

(ii) $500,000 to all taxpayers.

(d) The Administration shall approve all applications that qualify for a tax credit certificate:

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

(2) in a timely manner.

(e) (1) For any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the State income tax for that taxable year.

(2) The unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year.

(f) On or before January 31 each taxable year, the Administration shall report to the Comptroller on the tax credit certificates issued under this section during the prior taxable year.

(g) The Administration, in consultation with the Comptroller, shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-649 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-649
§10–649.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 10–650 of this subtitle, the Authority shall comply with this section and § 5–303 of the Education Article to finance improvements to a public school facility.

(2) The Authority, as agreed to in the project memorandum of understanding under § 10–650 of this subtitle and subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be responsible for school facilities construction and improvements financed with the proceeds of bonds issued under this subtitle.

(3) (i) Except as agreed to in the project memorandum of understanding under § 10–650 of this subtitle and subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a power granted to the Authority under this subtitle may not in any way interfere with the enumerated powers of a county board of education under Title 3 of the Education Article.

(ii) The powers of the county board of education may not limit the ability of the Authority to carry out its obligations under this subtitle with respect to improvements of the public school facility and the financing related to the improvements.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (j)(1) of this section, the Authority may not use any current sources of funds, whether appropriated or nonbudgeted, to pay for any costs or expenses related to financing public school facilities.

(2) The sole source of payment for any costs or expenses related to financing public school facilities shall be the money on deposit in the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and bond proceeds held under a trust agreement.

(c) At least 45 days before seeking approval of the Board of Public Works for each public school facilities bond issue, the Authority shall provide to the fiscal committees of the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, written notice of:

(1) the aggregate amount of funds needed for the public school facilities to be financed with the proposed bonds;

(2) the anticipated total debt service for the proposed bond issue; and

(3) the anticipated total debt service when combined with the debt service for all prior outstanding bond issues for public school facilities.

(d) (1) A bond issued to finance improvements, construction, or renovations to a public school facility:

(i) is a limited obligation of the Authority payable solely from money pledged by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and the premium and interest on the bond or money made available to the Authority for that purpose;

(ii) is not a debt, liability, or pledge of the faith and credit or the taxing power of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit; and

(iii) may not give rise to any pecuniary liability of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit.

(2) The issuance of a bond to finance improvements to a public school facility is not directly, indirectly, or contingently a moral or other obligation of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit to levy or pledge any tax or to make an appropriation to pay the bond.

(3) Each bond shall state on its face the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(e) (1) Before each issuance of bonds to finance improvements to a public school facility, the Authority shall obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works of the aggregate amount of the proposed bond issue.

(2) The Authority may issue bonds to finance improvements to a public school facility on or after January 1, 2021.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the total debt service for any bond issue, when added to all prior outstanding bond issues related to improvements to public school facilities, may not exceed the total amount of the funds provided under subsection (g) of this section.

(2) If the Prince George’s County Board enters into a public–private partnership agreement under § 4–126.1 of the Education Article, the total debt service for all bond issues may not exceed $100,000,000.

(g) (1) In accordance with § 9–1A–30 of the State Government Article, the Comptroller shall deposit a portion of the money in the Education Trust Fund into the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund for the program to be known as the Built to Learn Program.

(2) The funds under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be deposited in the following amounts:

(i) in fiscal year 2022 – $30,000,000;

(ii) in fiscal year 2023 – $60,000,000;

(iii) in fiscal year 2024 – $125,000,000; and

(iv) in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter – $127,000,000.

(3) The Comptroller shall deposit 50% of the funds under paragraph (2) of this subsection on or before November 1 each year and the other 50% on or before May 1 each year.

(h) (1) If the money deposited into the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund in accordance with subsection (g) of this section is not needed for debt service or debt service reserves, the Authority may transfer those funds to the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(2) If funds are needed for debt service or debt service reserves, the Authority may transfer money in the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund to the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(i) Except as agreed to in the project memorandum of understanding under § 10–650 of this subtitle:

(1) the Authority shall contract for, manage, and oversee public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund; and

(2) the county board of education shall:

(i) deliver to the Authority buildable sites, ready for improvement and free from any restrictions, easements, impediments, hazards, or conditions that would affect the Authority’s schedule or budget for the improvement to a public school facility;

(ii) deliver to the Authority a public school facility with title that has vested in the county board of education or in an entity approved by the county board of education other than the Authority; and

(iii) ensure that no public school facility is sold, assigned, mortgaged, pledged, or encumbered without the consent of the Authority if there are proceeds of bonds still outstanding or unpaid that were used in the construction of or renovations to the public school facility.

(j) (1) Before any bonds are issued to finance improvements to a public school facility, the Authority may pay for any costs of start–up, administration, overhead, and operations of the Authority or costs of engineering, architectural, and other design professionals.

(2) Before the availability of funds from the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund, the Authority shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund for any costs described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(k) On January 15, 2021, and each January 15 thereafter, the Authority shall report to the Governor, the Board of Public Works, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the fiscal committees of the General Assembly on the progress of construction and renovations of public school facilities, including actions:

(1) taken during the previous fiscal year; and

(2) planned for the current fiscal year.

(l) (1) On or before July 1, 2030, the Authority shall complete a 10–year evaluation of the effectiveness of the issuance of bonds to finance construction and renovations of public school facilities.

(2) On or before December 31, 2030, the Interagency Commission on School Construction shall submit a report on the results of the evaluation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the fiscal committees of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-427 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-427
§10–427.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person may not sponsor, conduct, or participate in a contest organized in the State that has the objective of killing a coyote, fox, or raccoon for prizes or monetary rewards.

(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit:

(1) A landowner or the landowner’s agent or lessee from killing coyotes, foxes, or raccoons on property of the landowner, provided that the killing is not part of an organized contest; or

(2) Lawful dog training or dog performance competitions.

(c) A person is subject to a fine of $50 for each coyote, fox, or raccoon killed in violation of subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4B-04 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 4B / Section 10-4B-04
§10–4B–04.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon an application made under § 10-4B-03 of this subtitle, the court shall enter an ex parte order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device within the jurisdiction of the court if the court finds that the information likely to be obtained by the installation and use is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation.

(2) On service, an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to any person providing wire or electronic communication service whose assistance may facilitate the execution of the order.

(b) An order issued under this section shall:

(1) Specify the identity, if known, of the person to whom is leased or in whose name is listed the telephone line or other facility to which the pen register or trap and trace device is to be attached or applied;

(2) Specify the identity, if known, of the person who is the subject of the criminal investigation;

(3) Specify the attributes of the communications to which the order applies, including the number or other identifier and, if known, the location of the telephone line or other facility to which the pen register or trap and trace device is to be attached or applied, and, in the case of a trap and trace device, the geographic limits of the trap and trace order;

(4) Contain a description of the offense to which the information likely to be obtained by the pen register or trap and trace device relates; and

(5) Direct, upon the request of the applicant, the furnishing of information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the installation of the pen register or trap and trace device under § 10-4B-05 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) An order issued under this section shall authorize the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device for a period not to exceed 60 days.

(2) Extensions of an order issued under this section may be granted upon a new application for an order under § 10-4B-03 of this subtitle and upon the judicial finding required under subsection (a) of this section. An extension may not exceed 60 days.

(d) An order authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device shall direct that:

(1) The order be sealed until further order of the court; and

(2) The person owning or leasing the line to which the pen register or a trap and trace device is attached or applied, or who is obligated by the order to provide assistance to the applicant, not disclose the existence of the pen register or trap and trace device or the existence of the investigation to the listed subscriber, or to any other person, unless or until otherwise ordered by the court.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-603 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-603
§10–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited partner may withdraw from a limited partnership at the time or on the happening of events specified in the partnership agreement. If the partnership agreement does not specify the time or the events on the occurrence of which a limited partner may withdraw, a limited partner may not withdraw before the dissolution and winding up of the limited partnership.

(b) A limited partner may withdraw on not less than 6 months’ prior written notice to each general partner at the general partner’s address on the books of the limited partnership if the following conditions are met:

(1) The limited partnership was formed before October 1, 1998;

(2) On October 1, 1998, the partnership agreement of the limited partnership did not specify in writing the time or the events on the occurrence of which a limited partner may withdraw or a definite time for the dissolution and the winding up of the limited partnership; and

(3) The limited partnership did not amend its partnership agreement on or after October 1, 1998 to specify in writing the time or the events on the occurrence of which a limited partner may withdraw or a definite time for the dissolution and winding up of the limited partnership.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

A person who files a federal income tax return shall compute Maryland taxable income for the same annual accounting period and by the same accounting method that is used to compute the income reported on the federal return.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-814 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-814
§10–814.
Status: in_force

Each partnership, as defined in § 761 of the Internal Revenue Code, shall file an income tax return.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 21 / Section 10-2101
§10–2101.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the City without exception or variation.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-213 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-213
§10–213.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each party in a contested case shall offer all of the evidence that the party wishes to have made part of the record.

(2) If the agency has any evidence that the agency wishes to use in adjudicating the contested case, the agency shall make the evidence part of the record.

(b) The presiding officer may admit probative evidence that reasonable and prudent individuals commonly accept in the conduct of their affairs and give probative effect to that evidence.

(c) Evidence may not be excluded solely on the basis that it is hearsay.

(d) The presiding officer may exclude evidence that is:

(1) incompetent;

(2) irrelevant;

(3) immaterial; or

(4) unduly repetitious.

(e) The presiding officer shall apply a privilege that law recognizes.

(f) On a genuine issue in a contested case, each party is entitled to:

(1) call witnesses;

(2) offer evidence, including rebuttal evidence;

(3) cross-examine any witness that another party or the agency calls; and

(4) present summation and argument.

(g) The presiding officer may receive documentary evidence:

(1) in the form of copies or excerpts; or

(2) by incorporation by reference.

(h) (1) The agency or the Office may take official notice of a fact that is:

(i) judicially noticeable; or

(ii) general, technical, or scientific and within the specialized knowledge of the agency.

(2) Before taking official notice of a fact, the presiding officer:

(i) before or during the hearing, by reference in a preliminary report, or otherwise, shall notify each party; and

(ii) shall give each party an opportunity to contest the fact.

(i) The agency or the Office may use its experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge in the evaluation of evidence.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-7A-07 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 7A / Section 10-7A-07
§10–7A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the partnership agreement or the articles of conversion provide otherwise, a proposed conversion of a limited partnership to an other entity may be abandoned before the effective time of the articles of conversion by a vote of the majority of the general partners and a majority in interest of the limited partners of the limited partnership.

(b) Unless the articles of conversion provide otherwise, a proposed conversion of an other entity to a limited partnership may be abandoned before the effective date of the articles of conversion in the manner and by the vote required by the governing document of the other entity and the laws of the place in which it is incorporated or organized or, if no manner and vote is specified, in the manner and by the vote required to approve the conversion under § 10–7A–02 of this subtitle.

(c) If the articles of conversion have been filed with the Department, notice of the abandonment shall be given promptly to the Department.

(d) (1) If the proposed conversion is abandoned as provided in this section, no legal liability arises under the articles of conversion.

(2) Abandonment of a conversion under this section does not prejudice the rights of any person under any other contract made by a party to the proposed conversion in connection with the proposed conversion.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-423.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-423.1
§10–423.
Status: in_force

§10–423.1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to provide funding to prevent conflicts with black bears before they occur and to reimburse a person who has sustained damage to agricultural products or pets as a result of black bear.

(b) (1) There is a Black Bear Damage Prevention and Reimbursement Fund in the Department.

(2) The Fund consists of:

(i) Proceeds from the sale of a conservation bear stamp or decal which may be purchased at a cost of $5 for each stamp or decal;

(ii) Gifts, grants, and contributions to the State that are designated for inclusion in the Fund; and

(iii) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund.

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

(4) The State Treasurer shall hold and the State Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(c) (1) The Department shall accept requests for grants from the Fund for projects that seek to prevent damages caused by black bears and reduce conflicts between humans and black bears through nonlethal methods.

(2) In determining projects that are eligible for grants, the Department shall consider projects that:

(i) Reduce the availability of attractants to black bears in communities, including agricultural communities;

(ii) Discourage black bears from entering areas that have a high number of conflicts between humans and black bears;

(iii) Have local community support or a detailed plan to build local community support;

(iv) Use proven nonlethal techniques for reducing conflicts between humans and black bears or innovative solutions that have the potential to prevent conflicts between humans and black bears;

(v) Are cost–effective investments that have the potential to continue to be effective beyond the time frame for the grant funding; or

(vi) Include matching funds or an in–kind match.

(3) The Department may not award a grant for:

(i) The lethal removal of black bears;

(ii) Stand–alone research, data collection, and analysis; or

(iii) The direct generation of revenue or profit.

(4) Entities eligible for a grant under this subsection include:

(i) Local governments;

(ii) Parks and recreation departments;

(iii) Landowners;

(iv) Farmers;

(v) Businesses;

(vi) Tribes;

(vii) Institutions of higher education; and

(viii) Nonprofit organizations.

(5) Grant funding under this subsection shall be capped at an amount that leaves at least 10% of the total annual appropriation under subsection (f) of this section available for black bear damage reimbursement under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) The Department may reimburse a person from the Fund for damage caused by black bears in accordance with this subsection for any damage to the person’s:

(i) Beehives, fruit, or other crops;

(ii) Livestock and poultry as defined in § 1–101 of the Agriculture Article; or

(iii) Pets as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article.

(2) A person is eligible to be reimbursed from the Fund for damage caused by black bears if:

(i) The person has followed all black bear damage preventive measures recommended by the Department;

(ii) The damage amount is determined by an extension agent of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service; and

(iii) The Department has verified that the damage was caused by black bear.

(3) Subject to available funding, a person may be reimbursed from the Fund for damage caused by black bears in an amount not less than $200 or more than $5,000 per year.

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

(f) For each fiscal year, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $50,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-110 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-110
§10–110.
Status: in_force

The collected assessments shall be paid into the certified agency treasury to be used together with any other funds from other sources, including donations from any person and grants from the State or governmental agencies, to promote and stimulate, by advertising and other methods, the increased domestic and foreign use and sale of the agricultural commodity covered by the referendum. The assessments also may be used to finance research and education programs or to contribute toward the financing of a program on production, use, and sale of any agricultural commodity. The assessments may be used to support multistate, area, or national programs whose purposes are essentially the same as those of the State producers.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-123 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-123
§10–123.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.

(c) “Bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–105 of the Transportation Article.

(d) “Cannabis” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this article.

(e) “Highway” has the meaning stated in § 11–127 of the Transportation Article.

(f) “Limousine” has the meaning stated in § 11–129.1 of the Transportation Article.

(g) “Motor home” has the meaning stated in § 11–134.3 of the Transportation Article.

(h) (1) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle that:

(i) is self–propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and

(ii) is not operated on rails.

(2) “Motor vehicle” includes:

(i) a low speed vehicle, as defined in § 11–130.1 of the Transportation Article;

(ii) a moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of the Transportation Article; and

(iii) a motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of the Transportation Article.

(i) “Moving violation” has the meaning stated in § 11–136.1 of the Transportation Article.

(j) “Open container” means a bottle, can, or other receptacle:

(1) that is open;

(2) that has a broken seal; or

(3) from which the contents are partially removed.

(k) “Passenger area” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.

(l) “Taxicab” has the meaning stated in § 11–165 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board may not approve a contract to construct or renovate a State correctional facility for the Department, if the construction or renovation will provide more than 3,400 beds in the Jessup area of Anne Arundel and Howard counties.

(2) The total number of beds shall be computed as follows:

(i) Jessup Pre–Release Unit (including new drug unit) 184;

(ii) Patuxent Institution 640;

(iii) Maryland Correctional Institution for Women 249;

(iv) Brockbridge Correctional Facility 515;

(v) House of Correction, for renovation or replacements (512+500+400+400) 1,812; and

(vi) Total 3,400.

(b) The limitation established under this section does not apply to a community adult rehabilitation center.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-703 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-703
§10–703.
Status: in_force

Employees of an abolished or superseded unit who are in the skilled service or professional service of the State Personnel Management System, with the exception of special appointments:

(1) keep their status as skilled service or professional service employees; and

(2) in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern skilled service or professional service employees and the regulations adopted under them, are eligible for reemployment by the successor or by another unit in the respective skilled service or professional service position in the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-356 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-356
§10–356.
Status: in_force

The Child Support Administration of this State is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-622.4 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-622.4
§10–622.
Status: in_force

§10–622.4.

A contract to acquire any property or demolish an existing structure that relates to the development of a supplemental facility site or a contract for the construction of a supplemental facility requires the prior approval of the Board of Public Works.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-114 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-114
§10–114.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section, and subject to subsection (b)(2) of this section, an individual under the age of 21 years may not:

(1) possess or have under the individual’s charge or control an alcoholic beverage unless the individual is a bona fide employee of the license holder as defined in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article and the alcoholic beverage is in the possession or under the charge or control of the individual in the course of the individual’s employment and during regular working hours; or

(2) consume an alcoholic beverage.

(b) (1) The prohibitions set forth in subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section do not apply if:

(i) 1. an adult furnishes the alcoholic beverage to the individual or allows the individual to possess or consume the alcoholic beverage;

2. the individual possessing or consuming the alcoholic beverage and the adult who furnished the alcoholic beverage to the individual or allowed the individual to possess or consume the alcoholic beverage are members of the same immediate family; and

3. the alcoholic beverage is furnished and consumed in a private residence of the adult or within the curtilage of the residence;

(ii) the individual consumes the alcoholic beverage as a participant in a religious ceremony; or

(iii) the individual tastes the alcoholic beverage as a student enrolled in a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism at an institution of higher education in accordance with § 1–411 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(2) An individual may not be stopped on suspicion of a violation of subsection (a)(2) of this section or charged with a violation of subsection (a)(2) of this section unless the individual is observed in possession of an alcoholic beverage.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-214 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-214
§10–214.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of Maryland may revoke an order of admission to the Bar that is obtained fraudulently or deceptively.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-318 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-318
§10–318.
Status: in_force

On the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a revoked license.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-605 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-605
§10–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 10 days after admission of an individual to a facility under this title, the facility shall submit to the Department an admission report on the individual.

(b) The report shall:

(1) Be on the form that the Department requires; and

(2) Contain the information that the Department requires.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10A-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10A / Subtitle 1 / Section 10A-102
§10A–102.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the public policy of the State to utilize public–private partnerships, if appropriate, to:

(1) develop and strengthen the State’s public infrastructure assets;

(2) apportion between the public and private sectors the risks involved with developing and strengthening public infrastructure assets;

(3) foster the creation of new jobs; and

(4) promote the socioeconomic development and competiveness of Maryland.

(b) It is the public policy of the State that a private entity that enters into a public–private partnership with a reporting agency comply with the Labor and Employment Article and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-707 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-707
§10–707.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a limited lines license issued under this subtitle after notice and opportunity for a hearing under Title 2, Subtitle 2 of this article if the vendor or an employee or authorized representative of the vendor has:

(1) willfully violated this article or another law of the State that relates to insurance;

(2) operated without a limited lines license as required under this subtitle;

(3) failed to provide the disclosures required under § 10–705 of this subtitle;

(4) offered or sold unapproved insurance products;

(5) failed to hold an appointment with an insurer;

(6) failed to train employees or authorized representatives as required under § 10–705 of this subtitle; or

(7) misrepresented pertinent facts or policy provisions concerning a policy of portable electronics insurance.

(b) A vendor and the employees and authorized representatives of the vendor may not advertise, represent, or otherwise hold themselves out as an authorized insurer or as an insurance producer for any kind or subdivision of insurance, except as provided in this subtitle.

(c) Instead of, or in addition to, suspending or revoking a limited lines license issued under this subtitle, the Commissioner may:

(1) impose on the vendor a penalty of not more than $2,500 for each violation of this subtitle; and

(2) require that restitution be made to any person who has suffered financial injury because of a violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-225 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-225
§10–225.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may pledge or assign:

(1) any of its revenues;

(2) its rights to receive its revenues;

(3) money or securities in accounts established to secure a bond; or

(4) a lien or security interest granted or assignment made to the Authority.

(b) (1) A pledge or assignment under subsection (a) of this section is valid and binding from the time the pledge or assignment is made.

(2) A lien, security interest, or assignment under subsection (a) of this section:

(i) attaches immediately to the revenues or property pledged and then received by the Authority, without any physical delivery or further act; and

(ii) is valid and binding against any person having a claim against the Authority, regardless of whether the person has notice of the pledge, and without the recording or filing of an instrument.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-124 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-124
§10–124.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “business” means a trade, professional activity, or other business that is conducted for profit.

(b) (1) Before a unit adopts a proposed regulation, the unit shall evaluate whether the proposed regulation has any impact on businesses.

(2) To evaluate the impact, the unit shall:

(i) on the basis of the sizes of the businesses that the proposed regulation might affect, divide those businesses into any classes that the unit considers appropriate for the proposed regulation; and

(ii) particularly consider:

1. the costs that the proposed regulation would impose on each class; and

2. the difficulty of compliance for each class.

(c) On the basis of the evaluation, the unit may adopt 1 or more regulations that apply differently to classes of businesses.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-803 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-803
§10–803.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a limited lines license as a self–service storage producer shall file a written application with the Commissioner in the form the Commissioner requires.

(b) The application shall include:

(1) the physical address of the company headquarters of the self–service storage producer; and

(2) a list of all self–service storage facilities where the self–service storage producer will conduct business under the limited lines license.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1906 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 19 / Section 10-1906
§10–1906.
Status: in_force

(a) An action to enforce this subtitle may be filed in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred by:

(1) A beekeeper or an association of beekeepers;

(2) A honey packer or an association of honey packers;

(3) A honey producer or an association of honey producers; or

(4) The Attorney General.

(b) If the court determines that a violation of this subtitle exists, the court may order appropriate relief, including an order to enjoin a producer, manufacturer, or distributor from distributing in the State a product designated as “honey” if the product does not conform to the Maryland standard of identity for honey established under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-905 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-905
§10–905.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Evidence is admissible to prove the interest of a witness in any proceeding, or the fact of the witness’s conviction of an infamous crime other than the common law offense of sodomy as it existed before October 1, 2020.

(2) Evidence of conviction is not admissible if an appeal is pending, or the time for an appeal has not expired, or the conviction has been reversed, and there has been no retrial or reconviction.

(b) The certificate, under the seal of the clerk of the court, of the court in which the conviction occurred is sufficient evidence of the conviction.

(c) Evidence that a witness has been convicted of perjury shall be admitted for the purpose of attacking the credibility of the witness, regardless of the date of the conviction, if the evidence is elicited from the witness or established by public record during examination of the witness.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-528 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-528
§10–528.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall report on its status to the Governor, the Maryland Agricultural Commission, the Maryland Economic Development Commission, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement and a summary of the Corporation’s activities during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-363 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-363
§10–363.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this State.

(b) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by:

(1) a complete text of the foreign support agreement; and

(2) a record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of support in the issuing country.

(c) A tribunal of this State may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

(d) In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a tribunal of this State may refuse recognition and enforcement of the agreement if it finds:

(1) recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public policy;

(2) the agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification;

(3) the agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose in this State, another state, or a foreign country if the support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this subtitle in this State; or

(4) the record submitted under subsection (b) of this section lacks authenticity or integrity.

(e) A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement shall be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-349 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-349
§10–349.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may issue bonds to finance or otherwise provide for the payment of public obligations or closure costs of a hospital in accordance with a plan developed under § 10-348 of this subtitle.

(b) The bonds issued under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) be payable from the fees provided under § 10-350 of this subtitle or from other sources provided in the plan;

(2) be authorized, sold, executed, and delivered in accordance with this subtitle; and

(3) have terms consistent with constitutional and other legal requirements.

(c) In connection with the issuance of any bond, the Authority may assign its rights under a loan, lease, or other financing agreement between the Authority or any other issuer of a public obligation and the closed or delicensed hospital to the State or a State unit in consideration for the payment of a public obligation as provided in this part.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-427 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-427
§10–427.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a provider has a governing body, at least one of the provider’s subscribers shall be a full and regular member of the governing body.

(2) If the provider owns or operates more than three facilities in the State, the governing body shall include at least one of the provider’s subscribers for every three facilities in the State.

(3) (i) If the governing body has only one subscriber, the governing body shall authorize the appointment of an alternate subscriber to serve as a regular member of the governing body if the regular subscriber is unable to fulfill the subscriber’s duties.

(ii) The alternate subscriber may:

1. attend all meetings of the governing body; and

2. vote only if the regular subscriber is unable to fulfill the subscriber’s duties as a regular member of the governing body.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a regular or alternate member of the governing body who is selected to meet the requirements of this subsection shall be a subscriber at a facility in the State and be selected according to the same general written standards and criteria used to select other members of the governing body.

(5) The governing body shall confer with the resident association at each of the provider’s facilities before the subscriber or alternate subscriber officially joins the governing body.

(6) (i) A subscriber member or alternate subscriber member of a governing body may report on nonconfidential deliberations, actions, and policies of the governing body to the resident association.

(ii) The governing body in its sole but reasonable discretion shall determine whether a matter is confidential.

(7) The Secretary may waive the requirements of this subsection for a provider in the process of decertifying as a provider, if the Secretary determines that there are no subscribers willing and able to serve on the governing body.

(b) (1) If a provider does not have a governing body, the provider shall appoint a select committee of its officers or partners to meet at least quarterly with the resident association at each of its facilities to address concerns of the subscribers and to ensure that the opinions of subscribers are relayed to all officers or partners of the provider.

(2) If a facility does not have a resident association, the committee shall meet with a reasonable number of representatives, not required to exceed fifteen, that the subscribers elect.

(c) As determined by the provider’s governing body, the provider shall make available to subscribers either the nonconfidential portions of the minutes of each meeting of the governing body or a summary of the nonconfidential portions of the minutes, within 1 month of approval of the minutes.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

There is an employee training program administered by the Department.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-625 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-625
§10–625.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Authority shall submit:

(1) an annual detailed report of the activities and financial status of the Authority to the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and

(2) annual reports on the additional tax revenues generated by each of the following facilities:

(i) the Baltimore Convention facility;

(ii) the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility;

(iii) the Montgomery County Conference facility;

(iv) the Ocean City Convention facility;

(v) the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility;

(vi) a sports entertainment facility; and

(vii) a Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor facility site.

(b) The Authority is not required to submit the annual reports listed under subsection (a)(2) of this section for additional tax revenues generated by the facilities for fiscal year 2021.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-204 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-204
§10–204.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Wildlife Advisory Commission in the Department.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission as of June 30, 1972, may serve the unexpired remainder of the member’s term as a member of an advisory commission created by law.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint an Executive Director of the Office.

(2) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(3) The Executive Director is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(b) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may provide the Office with the administrative, secretarial, and clerical employees necessary for the efficient administration of the powers and duties of the Office.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-333 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-333
§10–333.
Status: in_force

(a) Pending their use in accordance with this subtitle, proceeds of bonds issued under § 10-331 of this subtitle may be invested in:

(1) obligations of or guaranteed by the United States; or

(2) certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States.

(b) (1) Bond proceeds placed in escrow under subsection (a) of this section shall mature at such time or times as the Authority considers appropriate to assure the prompt payment of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, on the bonds that are to be refunded.

(2) The instruments in which the Authority invests proceeds of bonds issued for all or part of the cost of improvement or acquisition of a project shall mature soon enough to pay the cost of the improvement or acquisition.

(c) (1) The Authority may apply the interest, income, and profit from the investments described in subsection (a) of this section:

(i) to pay the bonds that are to be refunded; or

(ii) to pay the costs of acquiring or improving a project.

(2) After the terms of escrow are satisfied, the balance of the refunding bond proceeds, interest, income, and profit, if any, may be returned to the Authority for use by it in any lawful manner.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-408 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-408
§10–408.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “handgun” means a firearm:

(1) With a barrel length not exceeding 6 inches; and

(2) That does not have a scope or an electronic device attached.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall:

(i) Prescribe by regulation the means or weapons for hunting designated wildlife; and

(ii) Set forth any restrictions relating to weapons used to hunt designated wildlife, including the amount and size of ammunition for designated game birds or mammals.

(2) The Department may not prohibit a licensed bow hunter from openly carrying a handgun that the hunter is otherwise authorized to carry under § 4–203 of the Criminal Law Article if the bow hunter:

(i) Is at least 21 years old;

(ii) Is hunting in deer management Region A as defined by the Department’s Guide to Hunting and Trapping;

(iii) Is carrying the handgun for personal protection; and

(iv) Does not use the handgun to kill wildlife wounded by a vertical bow or crossbow.

(c) The Department shall make the regulations available for distribution with each hunting license purchased.

(d) This section does not authorize the Department to restrict the use of firearms except in the activity of hunting designated wildlife.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

(b) The Corporation is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.

(c) The purposes of the Corporation are to:

(1) assist in transferring to the private sector the results and products of scientific research and development conducted by colleges, universities, and federal research institutions in the State;

(2) assist in commercializing those results and products;

(3) assist in commercializing technology developed in the private sector;

(4) foster the commercialization of research and development conducted by colleges, universities, and the private sector to create and sustain businesses throughout all regions of the State;

(5) generally assist early–stage and start–up businesses in the State;

(6) invest in Maryland–based technology companies and promote the commercialization and growth of technology companies and jobs in the State;

(7) build a long–term entrepreneurial capacity and sustained venture capital presence in the State;

(8) create pathways to follow–on financing in the State; and

(9) foster inclusive and diverse entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the State, which may include initiatives to raise awareness of programs to assist small, minority, and women–owned businesses through marketing and other efforts.

(d) In accordance with § 10–834 of this title, the Corporation and the Maryland Clean Energy Center shall coordinate with the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute in supporting Maryland–based technology companies engaged in clean energy innovation.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-214 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-214
§10–214.
Status: in_force

(a) Each criminal justice unit shall report in accordance with this section the criminal history record information that it collects to the Central Repository.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section:

(1) the data pertaining to an arrest or the issuance of an arrest warrant shall be reported within 72 hours after the earlier of the arrest or the issuance of the arrest warrant; and

(2) the data pertaining to any other reportable event shall be reported within 60 days after the reportable event occurs.

(c) The Secretary by regulation or the Supreme Court of Maryland by rule may reduce the time for reporting the criminal history record information specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The criminal history record information may be reported under subsection (b) of this section to the Central Repository:

(1) directly by the criminal justice unit;

(2) if the criminal history record information can be readily collected and reported through the court system, by the Administrative Office of the Courts; or

(3) if the criminal history record information can be readily collected and reported through criminal justice units that are part of a geographically based information system, by those criminal justice units.

(e) (1) A criminal justice unit may maintain criminal history record information that is more detailed than required for reporting to the Central Repository.

(2) A criminal justice unit may disseminate criminal history record information maintained under paragraph (1) of this subsection only in accordance with § 10–219 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4D-02 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4D / Section 10-4D-02
§10–4D–02.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Human–Relevant Research Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote State–funded research intended to develop human–relevant alternatives to using nonhuman animals in medical and product testing and research through grants and loans to public and private entities in the State.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 24–2302 of the Health – General Article;

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

(3) interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) Money in the Fund may be used only to:

(1) award grants and loans for State–funded, human–relevant animal testing alternatives research in accordance with the recommendations of the Board; and

(2) pay the costs necessary to administer the Fund.

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

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

(h) (1) The Governor may include in the State budget bill each fiscal year an appropriation to the Fund.

(2) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-304 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, “damaged property” means:

(1) real property that is partially damaged or totally destroyed; or

(2) personal property that is totally destroyed.

(b) As to damaged property that should be removed from the assessment roll:

(1) if the damage occurred during the 6-month period from the date of finality to the June 30 following, property tax is not due for the taxable year beginning on the following July 1;

(2) if the damage occurred during the first month of the taxable year, 8% of the property tax is due;

(3) if the damage occurred during the second month of the taxable year, 17% of the property tax is due;

(4) if the damage occurred during the third month of the taxable year, 25% of the property tax is due;

(5) if the damage occurred during the fourth month of the taxable year, 33% of the property tax is due;

(6) if the damage occurred during the fifth month of the taxable year, 42% of the property tax is due;

(7) if the damage occurred during the sixth month of the taxable year, 50% of the property tax is due;

(8) if the damage occurred during the seventh month of the taxable year, 58% of the property tax is due;

(9) if the damage occurred during the eighth month of the taxable year, 67% of the property tax is due;

(10) if the damage occurred during the ninth month of the taxable year, 75% of the property tax is due;

(11) if the damage occurred during the tenth month of the taxable year, 83% of the property tax is due;

(12) if the damage occurred during the eleventh month of the taxable year, 91% of the property tax is due; and

(13) if the damage occurred during the twelfth month of the taxable year, the full amount of property tax is due.

(c) If property tax is paid on property that qualifies for a property tax abatement under this section, the property tax shall be refunded as provided by Title 14, Subtitle 9 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-497 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-497
§10–497.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty against a provider for an action or inaction that violates this subtitle or any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle.

(b) (1) Before imposing a civil money penalty under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a notice of violation to the provider.

(2) The notice shall state:

(i) when the provider must submit a plan of correction that is acceptable to the Department;

(ii) when each identified violation must be substantially corrected, which may not be less than 30 days; and

(iii) that failure to submit an acceptable plan of correction as required under item (i) of this paragraph or to correct an identified violation may result in an order imposing a civil money penalty under subsection (d) of this section.

(c) If at the expiration of the time set forth in the notice required under subsection (b) of this section the Department determines a violation has not been corrected, the Secretary may:

(1) extend the time in which the violation must be corrected; or

(2) impose a civil money penalty under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) In setting the amount of a civil money penalty under this section, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:

(i) the number, nature, and seriousness of the violations;

(ii) the degree of risk to the health, life, or physical or financial safety of the subscribers caused by the violations;

(iii) the efforts made by the provider to correct the violations;

(iv) whether the amount of the proposed civil money penalty will jeopardize the financial ability of the provider to continue operating; and

(v) other factors as justice may require.

(3) If a civil money penalty is imposed under this section, the Department shall issue an order stating:

(i) the basis on which the order is made;

(ii) each regulation or statute violated;

(iii) each civil money penalty imposed and the total amount of the civil money penalty imposed; and

(iv) the manner in which the amount of the civil money penalty was calculated.

(4) (i) The Department shall provide written notice to a provider of the imposition of a civil money penalty.

(ii) The notice shall be served on the provider by certified mail and shall include the order and a statement on how to file an administrative appeal.

(5) If a civil money penalty is imposed under this section, the provider has the right to appeal from the order in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(e) (1) A provider shall pay a civil money penalty to the Department within 10 days after the provider receives a final order imposing the civil money penalty.

(2) An order imposing a civil money penalty is final when the provider has exhausted all opportunities to contest the civil penalty in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(3) If a provider does not comply with this section, the Department may file a civil action to recover the penalty.

(4) The Department shall deposit all civil money penalties collected under this section into the General Fund.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-129 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-129
§10–129.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a unit in the Executive Branch of the State government.

(b) Whenever a court of final appeal declares all or any part of a regulation invalid and unconstitutional:

(1) the unit that adopted the regulation shall have notice of that fact published in the Register; and

(2) the Administrator shall publish notice of that fact in the permanent supplements or otherwise in the Code of Maryland Regulations.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-229 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-229
§10–229.
Status: in_force

A State Record of Arrest and Prosecution (“RAP” sheet) that is accessible by judicial officers for purposes of making pretrial release determinations shall prominently indicate, if applicable, that the individual who is the subject of the report is:

(1) a registered sex offender; or

(2) subject to a term of lifetime sexual offender supervision under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 18 / Section 10-1801
§10–1801.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the City without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);

(2) § 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”);

(3) § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);

(4) § 4–406 (“Protests”);

(5) § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);

(6) § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);

(7) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and

(8) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).

(b) Section 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”) of Division I of this article applies in the City, subject to § 10–1802 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-902.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-902.1
§10–902.
Status: in_force

§10–902.1.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, the Secretary shall continue from July 1, 1998, until June 30, 1999, the transition funding option that was in effect for participating outpatient mental health clinics on July 1, 1997, as specified in the Code of Maryland Regulations 10.21.25.01F.

(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit the Secretary from increasing the rate of reimbursement under the transition funding option that was in effect for outpatient mental health clinics on July 1, 1997, as specified in the Code of Maryland Regulations 10.21.25.01F.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-401 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

When the buyer is not in possession of the property, no recorded contract for the sale of the property is enforceable or constitutes an encumbrance of the title, as against persons other than the original parties, unless within five years after the date set out in the recorded contract for the delivery of the deed, an action or proceeding is commenced to enforce the contract. If no date for the delivery of the deed is designated in the recorded contract, any action or proceeding shall be commenced within five years after the date when, according to the terms of the recorded contract, the final payment or installment of the purchase price was required to be paid. The existence of a disability on the part of either party to the contract at the commencement of this five-year period does not operate to extend this five-year period.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to a person providing taxicab services under a taxicab permit or taxicab driver’s license issued by the Commission.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-902 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-902
§10–902.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each individual, partnership, or corporation required to file quarterly estimated income tax returns shall pay:

(1) at least 25% of the estimated income tax shown on the declaration or amended declaration for a taxable year:

(i) with the declaration or amended declaration that covers that year; and

(ii) with each quarterly return for that year; and

(2) any unpaid income tax for the year shown on the income tax return that covers that year, with the return.

(b) If an individual under subsection (a) of this section files a final income tax return on or before January 31 of a taxable year, as allowed under § 10-820(b)(3) of this title instead of paying 25% of the estimated income tax shown on the declaration or amended declaration for that year with the estimated tax return on January 15, the individual shall pay in full the unpaid income tax for that year with the final return.

(c) If an individual with estimated income from fishing or farming files the declaration or the return on the dates allowed under § 10-820(c) of this title, the individual shall pay in full the income tax shown on the return for that taxable year on or before March 1 of the next year.

(d) An individual who receives income from wagering not subject to withholding under § 10-906 of this subtitle shall pay in full the income tax on that income with the estimated tax return that covers the period in which the individual receives that income.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a fiduciary may use the annualization method as allowed for federal income tax purposes under § 6654(d)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code to determine the amount of estimated tax required to be paid.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, § 6654(d)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code shall be applied by in each instance substituting “ending before the date one month before the due date for the installment” for “ending before the due date for the installment”.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-504 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

A party may also present to the trial court any admissible evidence of foreign laws, but, to enable a party to offer evidence of the law in another jurisdiction or to ask that judicial notice be taken of it, reasonable notice shall be given to the adverse parties either in the pleadings or by other written notice.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-305 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-305
§10–305.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is a vacancy in the polling place staff during voting hours:

(1) the local board may fill the vacancy with a substitute election judge who has been recruited and trained; or

(2) an election judge who is present at the polling place may fill the position of the absent election judge by appointing a person registered with the same party affiliation as the absent election judge.

(b) If a substitute election judge is appointed under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) either the election director, the election director’s designee, or the election judge making the substitute appointment shall administer the oath required under § 10-204 of this title; and

(2) a chief election judge shall document any change in the polling place staff in the records of the polling place.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-6A-06 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 6A / Section 10-6A-06
§10–6A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may refuse to issue a limited lines license or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement issued under this subtitle after notice and opportunity for a hearing under Title 2, Subtitle 2 of this article if the peer–to–peer car sharing program or an employee or authorized representative of the peer–to–peer car sharing program has:

(1) willfully violated this article or another State law that relates to insurance;

(2) operated without a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement as required under this subtitle;

(3) failed to provide required disclosures;

(4) offered or sold unapproved insurance products;

(5) failed to hold an appointment with the insurer;

(6) failed to train employees and authorized representatives selling or soliciting, or negotiating the sale of, insurance products on behalf of the peer–to–peer car sharing program; or

(7) misrepresented pertinent facts or policy provisions that relate to the coverage offered or sold under this subtitle.

(b) A peer–to–peer car sharing program and its employees and authorized representatives may not advertise, represent, or otherwise hold itself out as an authorized insurer, or as an insurance producer, for any kind or subdivision of insurance.

(c) Instead of, or in addition to, suspending or revoking a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement, the Commissioner may:

(1) impose on the peer–to–peer car sharing program a penalty of not less than $100 but not more than $2,500 for each violation of this subtitle; and

(2) require that restitution be made to any person who has suffered financial injury because of the violation of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-703 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-703
§10–703.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “member” and “pass–through entity” have the meanings stated in § 10–102.1 of this title.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a resident may claim a credit against the income tax for a taxable year in the amount determined under subsection (d) of this section for State tax on income paid to another state for the year.

(c) A credit under subsection (b) of this section is not allowed to:

(1) a resident other than a fiduciary, if the laws of the other state allow the resident a credit for State income tax paid to this State;

(2) a resident fiduciary, if the fiduciary claims, and the other state allows, a credit for State income tax paid to this State;

(3) a resident for less than the full taxable year for tax on income that is paid to another state during residency in that state; or

(4) a nonresident.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to subsection (e) of this section, the credit allowed a resident under subsection (b) of this section is the lesser of:

(i) the amount of allowable tax on income that the resident paid to another state; or

(ii) an amount that does not reduce the income tax to an amount less than would be payable if the income subjected to tax in the other state were disregarded.

(2) If the credit allowed a resident under subsection (b) of this section is based on tax that a pass–through entity pays to another state, the credit allowable to a member of the pass–through entity:

(i) may not exceed that member’s pro rata share of the tax; and

(ii) will be allowed for another state’s income taxes or taxes based on income.

(e) (1) The amount of the credit allowed under subsection (b) of this section to be applied against the State income tax is equal to the amount that would be calculated under subsection (d) of this section using the State income tax rate as the only applicable rate.

(2) The amount of the credit allowed under subsection (b) of this section to be applied against the county income tax is equal to the amount calculated under subsection (d) of this section less the amount calculated under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Board in the form required by the Board;

(2) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submit to a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 10–302.1 of this subtitle.

(b) If an applicant is required under this title to take an examination, the applicant shall submit the application and fee at least 30 days before the date of the examination that the applicant is required to take.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subtitle is to:

(1) ensure the right of all persons to be treated in a fair and unbiased manner in their efforts to resolve disputes in administrative proceedings governed by this subtitle; and

(2) promote prompt, effective, and efficient government.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-404 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-404
§10–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Maryland Extension shall provide input to the Department, who shall receive input from the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Native Plant Society, to develop a Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.

(b) The University of Maryland Extension shall provide input to the Department, who shall receive input from the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Native Plant Society, to review and update the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List at least once every 3 years.

(c) When a cultivar or hybrid of a native plant fills an ecological niche that a native plant is no longer able to fill due to widespread attack by disease or insects, the Native Plant Specialist shall first receive input from the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Native Plant Society and then inform and guide the Department in evaluating the cultivar or hybrid of a native plant for inclusion on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.

(d) The Commercial Maryland Native Plant List shall be posted online in accordance with § 10–407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-1203 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 12 / Section 10-1203
§10–1203.
Status: in_force

The Compact Administrator representing this State, as provided in Article VII of the Compact:

(1) Is not entitled to additional compensation for performing duties or responsibilities under the Compact; but

(2) May be reimbursed for reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-320 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-320
§10–320.
Status: in_force

(a) A law to terminate the Authority may not take effect until adequate provision is made to pay each outstanding bond and other obligation of the Authority.

(b) On termination of the Authority, its rights and property pass to the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-103.1 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103.1
§10–103.
Status: in_force

§10–103.1.

(a) For arrests or confinements occurring on or after October 1, 2007, a person who is arrested or confined by a law enforcement unit and then is released without being charged with the commission of a crime is entitled to expungement of all police records, including photographs and fingerprints, relating to the matter.

(b) Within 60 days after release of a person entitled to expungement of a police record under subsection (a) of this section, the law enforcement unit shall:

(1) search diligently for and expunge each police record about the arrest or confinement of the person; and

(2) send a notice of expungement containing all relevant facts about the expungement and underlying arrest or confinement to:

(i) the Central Repository;

(ii) each booking facility or law enforcement unit that the law enforcement unit believes may have a police record about the arrest or confinement; and

(iii) the person entitled to expungement.

(c) Within 60 days after receipt of the notice, the Central Repository, a booking facility, and any other law enforcement unit shall:

(1) search diligently for and expunge each police record about the arrest or confinement of the person; and

(2) advise in writing the person entitled to expungement of compliance with the order.

(d) (1) A police record expunged under this section may not be expunged by obliteration until 3 years after the date of expungement.

(2) During the 3–year period described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the records shall be removed to a separate secure area to which persons who do not have a legitimate reason for access are denied access.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, a legitimate reason for accessing the records includes using the records for purposes of proceedings relating to the arrest.

(e) If a law enforcement unit, a booking facility, or the Central Repository fails to expunge a police record as required under subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the person entitled to expungement may:

(1) seek redress by means of any appropriate legal remedy; and

(2) recover court costs.

(f) A person who is entitled to expungement under this section may not be required to pay any fee or costs in connection with the expungement.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-113 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-113
§10–113.
Status: in_force

An individual may not knowingly and willfully make a misrepresentation or false statement as to the age of that individual or another to any person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages or engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages, for the purpose of unlawfully obtaining, procuring, or having unlawfully furnished an alcoholic beverage to an individual.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-701 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

In Prince George’s County, a contract of sale of real property creating a subdivision for which a plat of subdivision has not been recorded, shall contain the following notice:

“The subdivision of land to be created by this transaction has not been approved by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Maryland Department of Health, or any other agency of the State or county. The approval of one or more of these agencies may be necessary before any building permit is issued.”
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and the City Council may:

(1) constitute the Board of License Commissioners for the City; or

(2) delegate all or part of the authority to regulate license holders to a subsidiary board that the Mayor and City Council establish.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-312 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-312
§10–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, in a prosecution for a diesel emissions standard violation under Title 23, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Article, emissions test results from emissions test equipment as described in § 23-402 of the Transportation Article are admissible at trial in any court with jurisdiction over the proceeding in the State.

(b) If at the time of testing, a diesel vehicle fails to meet the emissions standard established under Title 23, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Article, the failure to meet the established emissions standard shall be prima facie evidence that the operator of the diesel vehicle violated the provisions of Title 23, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authority” means the Maryland Food Center Authority.

(c) “Bond” means a bond, note, or any other obligation issued under this subtitle.

(d) “Center” means the Maryland Food Center.

(e) “Costs”, with respect to a development or project, means:

(1) the purchase price;

(2) the cost of any property, right, easement, and franchise considered necessary to construct and establish a development or project;

(3) the cost of relocation of wholesale food dealers or tenants under § 10–212 of this subtitle;

(4) the cost of labor, materials, and equipment, including expenses of relocating public utility facilities under § 10–210 of this subtitle;

(5) financing charges;

(6) interest before and during construction;

(7) the cost of revenue and cost estimates, engineering, architectural, and legal services, plans, specifications, surveys, and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the construction of a development or project;

(8) administrative expenses; and

(9) other expenses necessary or incident to:

(i) the financing of a development or project;

(ii) constructing and establishing a development or project; and

(iii) placing a development or project into operation.

(f) “Development” means:

(1) the Center;

(2) a commercial seafood development; and

(3) any other multiproject food–related or agriculturally related real estate development that the Authority undertakes to further the purposes of this subtitle.

(g) (1) “Food” means agricultural and other edible food products and floricultural and horticultural products.

(2) “Food” includes the following:

(i) butter;

(ii) cheese;

(iii) eggs;

(iv) fruits;

(v) meats;

(vi) meat products;

(vii) poultry;

(viii) seafood; and

(ix) vegetables.

(3) “Food” may be in packaged or fresh form.

(4) “Food” shall be liberally construed.

(h) “Improve” means to add, alter, construct, equip, expand, extend, improve, install, reconstruct, rehabilitate, remodel, or repair.

(i) “Improvement” means addition, alteration, construction, equipping, expansion, extension, improvement, installation, reconstruction, rehabilitation, remodeling, or repair.

(j) (1) “Project” means a facility, operation, or portion of a development that the Authority undertakes to further the purposes of this subtitle.

(2) “Project” includes:

(i) 1. a market;

2. a food handling, processing, storage, or distribution facility; and

3. a commercial seafood facility or operation;

(ii) a facility or service ancillary or appurtenant to a development or a project that the Authority determines will enhance the public convenience or attractiveness of the development or project, including:

1. a bank;

2. a parking or other transportation facility;

3. a restaurant;

4. a store; and

5. any other commercial enterprise;

(iii) land, structures, equipment, furnishings, rail or motor vehicles, barges, and boats in a development or project;

(iv) property and rights in a development or project; and

(v) land and facilities that are functionally related to a development or project.
Md. Code, Education § 10-207 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-207
§10–207.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall:

(1) Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide higher education policy;

(2) Conduct statewide planning for higher education;

(3) Coordinate and arbitrate among different segments of higher education in the State;

(4) Review, negotiate as necessary, and grant final approval of mission statements for each public institution of higher education and each regional higher education center that requests or receives State funding;

(5) Assess the adequacy of operating and capital funding for public higher education and establish operating funding guidelines based on comparison with peer institutions and on other relevant criteria;

(6) Establish and maintain a higher education information system for planning, coordination, and evaluation purposes;

(7) Coordinate the State’s program of performance accountability reporting for public institutions of higher education; and

(8) Administer statewide programs of student financial assistance for higher education.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-704 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not intentionally mutilate, deface, destroy, burn, trample, or use a flag:

(1) in a manner intended to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace; and

(2) under circumstances likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-245 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-245
§10–245.
Status: in_force

(a) This Compact shall take effect upon being entered into by two or more states as between those states and the federal government. Upon subsequent entering into this Compact by additional states, it shall become effective among those states and the federal government and each party state that has previously ratified it.

(b) When ratified, this Compact shall have the full force and effect of law within the ratifying jurisdictions. The form of ratification shall be in accordance with the laws of the executing state.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-922 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-922
§10–922.
Status: in_force

A statement made during the course of an initial appearance of a defendant before a District Court commissioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 4–213 may not be used as evidence against the defendant in a criminal proceeding or juvenile proceeding.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-804 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-804
§10–804.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may pack, sell, offer to sell, possess, or transport any apples in closed packages not properly designated with respect to the following:

(1) A grade standard, as provided in this subtitle;

(2) The variety;

(3) The minimum size;

(4) A count or quantity declaration; and

(5) The name and address of the packer or distributor.

(b) The designation shall be shown plainly and conspicuously on each package. However, in any transparent consumer pack, a stuffer may be used for markings and placed inside the package in a manner that is plainly readable.

(c) When apples are packed in a used package, any marking pertaining to the previous contents of the package not applicable to the new contents shall be obliterated and the required declarations under this subtitle shall be made.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-212 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-212
§10–212.
Status: in_force

This Part II of this subtitle applies only to Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-710 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-710
§10–710.
Status: in_force

A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Trust is not a debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the State or a unit or instrumentality of the State or a pledge of the State’s credit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-468 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-468
§10–468.
Status: in_force

In this part, “Fund” means the Enterprise Fund established under § 10–469 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-810 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-810
§10–810.
Status: in_force

A release under this subtitle shall be made between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may appoint a full-time secretary.

(b) The secretary serves at the pleasure of the Board.

(c) The secretary:

(1) must be a person of high character and integrity; and

(2) shall be appointed on the basis of executive skill and ability.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-405 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-405
§10–405.
Status: in_force

(a) An appeal to the Board may be filed by:

(1) a person aggrieved by a decision of the administrative officer or unit; or

(2) an officer or unit of Baltimore City affected by a decision of the administrative officer or unit.

(b) A person shall file an appeal within a reasonable time provided by local law or the rules of the Board by filing with the administrative officer or unit from whose action the appeal is taken and with the Board a notice of appeal specifying the grounds of the appeal.

(c) On receiving the notice of appeal, the administrative officer or unit from whose action the appeal is taken shall transmit to the Board all papers constituting the record of the action appealed.

(d) (1) Unless the administrative officer or unit from whose action an appeal is taken, after receiving the notice of appeal, certifies facts to the Board that the administrative officer or unit believes that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property, an appeal stays all proceedings in the action appealed.

(2) If the administrative officer or unit provides facts showing that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property, the proceedings may be stayed only by a restraining order granted by:

(i) the Board; or

(ii) the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

(3) A restraining order may be issued only:

(i) on application;

(ii) for good cause shown; and

(iii) after notice is given to the administrative officer or unit from whose action the appeal is taken.

(e) (1) The Board shall:

(i) establish a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal;

(ii) give public notice of the existence of the appeal and of the hearing, and due notice to the parties in interest and to other persons entitled to notice under local law or the rules of the Board; and

(iii) decide the appeal within a reasonable time.

(2) At a hearing, a party may:

(i) appear in person; or

(ii) be represented by an agent or attorney.

(f) (1) The Board may, in conformity with this title:

(i) wholly or partly reverse the order, requirement, or decision that is the subject of the appeal;

(ii) wholly or partly affirm the order, requirement, or decision that is the subject of the appeal; or

(iii) modify the order, requirement, or decision that is the subject of the appeal.

(2) The Board shall have the powers of the administrative officer or unit from whose action the appeal is taken.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-704 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign judgment is not conclusive if:

(1) The judgment was rendered under a system which does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law;

(2) The foreign court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant;

(3) The foreign court did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter; or

(4) The judgment was obtained by fraud.

(b) A foreign judgment need not be recognized if:

(1) The defendant in the proceedings in the foreign court did not receive notice of the proceedings in sufficient time to enable him to defend;

(2) The cause of action on which the judgment is based is repugnant to the public policy of the State;

(3) The judgment conflicts with another final and conclusive judgment;

(4) The proceeding in the foreign court was contrary to an agreement between the parties under which the dispute was to be settled out of court; or

(5) In the case of jurisdiction based only on personal service, the foreign court was a seriously inconvenient forum for the trial of the action.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “defamation” includes invasion of privacy by false facts.

(2) A foreign judgment against any person who is a resident of this State or who has assets in this State may not be recognized if:

(i) The cause of action resulted in a defamation judgment obtained in a jurisdiction outside the United States, unless the court before which the matter is brought in this State first determines that the defamation law as applied in the foreign jurisdiction provides for at least as much protection for freedom of speech and the press as is provided by both the United States Constitution and the Maryland Constitution; or

(ii) The cause of action resulted in a defamation judgment entered against the provider of an interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230, unless the court before which the matter is brought in this State determines that the judgment is consistent with 47 U.S.C. § 230.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-508 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-508
§10–508.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a default described in § 10–507(a) of this subtitle is alleged, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works may file a civil action under this part in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located against the owner of the property and any other interested parties, including any transferor that the State wishes to make a party.

(2) The initial filing shall include sworn affidavits stating facts on which the allegations of default are based and a detailed justification of the amount claimed.

(b) (1) If the court determines from the State’s initial filing that there is probable cause to believe that a default described in § 10–507(a) of this subtitle has occurred, the court shall authorize a temporary lien on the property pending full determination of the State’s claim.

(2) The temporary lien shall be in the amount of the State’s claim, plus any additional amount estimated to be necessary to cover the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the State, or another amount that the court determines is reasonable.

(c) (1) The temporary lien takes effect:

(i) on the date of the court order authorizing the lien if, within 10 days, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works records a notice of temporary lien in the land records of the county in which the property is located; or

(ii) if the Secretary fails to record the notice within 10 days, on the date the notice of temporary lien is recorded.

(2) While the temporary lien is in effect, the owner or any person who acquired an interest in the property after the State first made funds available under the Program may not take an action that would affect the title to the property or institute proceedings to enforce a security interest or other similar rights in the property, without the prior written consent of the State.

(d) (1) The owner or any other interested party may obtain a release of the temporary lien at any time by filing with the court a bond securing the payment in full of the amount described in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) The owner or other interested party may cause the release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.
Md. Code, Transportation § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

On behalf of this State, the Governor shall execute, with the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia, an interstate compact substantially as it appears in §§ 10-203 and 10-204 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-713 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-713
§10–713.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “program or facility” means an inpatient or residential treatment setting, residential crisis service, group home, or residential rehabilitation program.

(2) Upon notification of the death of an individual in a State funded or operated program or facility, the administrative head of the program or facility shall report the death:

(i) Immediately to the sheriff, police, or chief law enforcement official in the jurisdiction in which the death occurred;

(ii) Immediately to the Secretary; and

(iii) By the close of business of the next working day to:

1. The Director;

2. The health officer in the jurisdiction where the death occurred; and

3. The designated State protection and advocacy system.

(3) An initial report:

(i) May be:

1. Oral if followed by a written report within 5 working days from the date of the death; or

2. Written;

(ii) Shall contain the following relevant information:

1. The name, age, and sex of the deceased;

2. The time of discovery of the death;

3. The deceased’s place of residence at the time of death;

4. The location of the body at the time of discovery;

5. The place where the body was found;

6. The name of the person who took custody of the body;

7. The name of the person evaluating the death, if known;

8. Whether or not an autopsy is being performed, if known; and

9. The name, address, and telephone number of the next of kin or legal guardian, if known; and

(iii) Shall contain any other information the administrative head of the facility determines should be provided to the medical examiner and the persons listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection on the deaths occurring:

1. By violence;

2. By suicide;

3. By casualty;

4. Suddenly, if the deceased was in apparent good health; or

5. In any suspicious or unusual manner.

(4) The written report shall be available for the Director, the health officer in the jurisdiction where the death occurred, and the designated State protection and advocacy system within 5 working days from the date of the death.

(5) If the death occurred in a program or facility that operates more than one treatment program and where the deceased individual attended more than one treatment program, the facility is required to make only one report.

(6) The sheriff, police, or chief law enforcement officer shall inform the medical examiner in accordance with § 5–309(b) of this article and the medical examiner, if necessary, shall conduct an investigation in accordance with the provisions of that section.

(b) If the death occurred in a nonresidential psychiatric rehabilitation program, the administrative head of the program shall report the death to the Director by the close of business of the next working day.

(c) (1) The Director shall compile annually a status report for the Secretary on patient deaths reported under this subtitle.

(2) At a minimum, the status report shall note:

(i) The number of deaths;

(ii) The location of each death;

(iii) The cause of each death, if known; and

(iv) Other data the Secretary determines to be relevant to the status report.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-4D-06 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4D / Section 10-4D-06
§10–4D–06.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1 each year, the Corporation and the Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the progress of the human–relevant animal testing alternatives research conducted with money from grants or loans awarded under this subtitle.

(b) The report shall identify:

(1) each recipient of money from the Fund;

(2) the amount of money awarded to each recipient; and

(3) a description of the type of State–funded, human–relevant research performed by the recipient and the animal tests the research is intended to replace.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-510 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-510
§10–510.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may make grants to or provide equity investment financing for agricultural and resource-based businesses.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-215 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-215
§10–215.
Status: in_force

(a) The following events are reportable events under this subtitle that must be reported to the Central Repository in accordance with § 10–214 of this subtitle:

(1) the issuance or withdrawal of an arrest warrant;

(2) an arrest;

(3) the filing of a charging document;

(4) a release pending trial or an appeal;

(5) a commitment to an institution of pretrial detention;

(6) the dismissal of an indictment or criminal information;

(7) a nolle prosequi;

(8) the marking of a charge “stet” on the docket;

(9) an acquittal, conviction, verdict of not criminally responsible, or any other disposition of a case at or following trial, including a finding of probation before judgment;

(10) the imposition of a sentence;

(11) a commitment to a State correctional facility or local correctional facility;

(12) a commitment to the Maryland Department of Health under § 3–105 or § 3–111 of this article as incompetent to stand trial or not criminally responsible;

(13) a release from detention or confinement;

(14) a conditional release, revocation of conditional release, or discharge of a person committed to the Maryland Department of Health under § 3–105 or § 3–111 of this article as incompetent to stand trial or not criminally responsible;

(15) an escape from confinement or commitment;

(16) a pardon, reprieve, commutation of a sentence, or other change in a sentence, including a change in a sentence that a court orders;

(17) an entry of an appeal to an appellate court;

(18) a judgment of an appellate court;

(19) an order of a court in a collateral proceeding that affects a person’s conviction, sentence, or confinement;

(20) an adjudication of a child as delinquent:

(i) if the child is at least 14 years old, for an act described in § 3–8A–03(d)(1) of the Courts Article; or

(ii) if the child is at least 16 years old, for an act described in § 3–8A–03(d)(4) or (5) of the Courts Article;

(21) the issuance or withdrawal of a writ of attachment by a juvenile court;

(22) the initial registration of a person under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of this article;

(23) the imposition of lifetime sexual offender supervision under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of this article;

(24) a finding that a defendant has been convicted of or received a probation before judgment disposition for a domestically related crime under § 6–233 of this article; and

(25) any other event arising out of or occurring during the course of a criminal proceeding that the Secretary by regulation or the Supreme Court of Maryland by rule makes a reportable event.

(b) To avoid duplication in the reporting of criminal history record information, the Secretary by regulation and the Supreme Court of Maryland by rule may determine those reportable events described under subsection (a) of this section to be reported by each criminal justice unit to the Central Repository.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-310 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-310
§10–310.
Status: in_force

In this Part II of this subtitle, “Fund” means the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

The contribution of a partner may be in cash, property, services rendered, or a promissory note or other binding obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-117 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-117
§10–117.
Status: in_force

(a) To change, add to, or delete from a license, the insurance producer shall file with the Commissioner in the form that the Commissioner requires the change or addition to or deletion from the license.

(b) (1) A licensee shall file with the Commissioner by any means acceptable to the Commissioner a change in legal name, trade name, electronic mail address, or address within 30 days of the change.

(2) If a licensee fails to timely file with the Commissioner a change in legal name, trade name, electronic mail address, or address, the licensee is in violation of § 10–126(a)(1) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-702 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-702
§10–702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Family Caregiver Assistance Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to eligible family caregivers to supplement the unmet expenses of caring for an adult dependent.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-811 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-811
§10–811.
Status: in_force

Each member of an affiliated group of corporations shall file a separate income tax return.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-405 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-405
§10–405.
Status: in_force

In an investigation under this subtitle, an officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State or a deputy, clerk, or employee of the officer shall provide the information and help requested by the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-630 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-630
§10–630.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority shall authorize the issuance of bonds by resolution.

(b) (1) The bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee.

(2) A corporate trustee may be any trust company or bank that has the powers of a trust company in or outside the State.

(c) The bonds shall:

(1) be issued at, above, or below par value, and for cash or other valuable consideration;

(2) mature on a date or dates not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates of issue, whether or not the bonds are serial or term bonds;

(3) bear interest at the fixed rate or the variable rate provided in the resolution or trust agreement;

(4) be payable at a time or times and be in the denominations and form, either coupon or registered, as provided in the resolution or trust agreement;

(5) be subject to the registration provisions, have the privileges as to conversion, and be subject to the provisions for the replacement of mutilated, lost, or destroyed bonds as provided in the resolution or trust agreement;

(6) be a “security” within the meaning of § 8-102 of the Commercial Law Article, whether or not each bond is one of a class or series or is divisible by its terms into a class or series of instruments;

(7) be negotiable for all purposes although payable from a limited source, notwithstanding any other law;

(8) be payable in lawful money of the United States at a designated place;

(9) be subject to the terms of purchase, payment, redemption, refunding, or refinancing as provided in the resolution or trust agreement;

(10) subject to subsection (d) of this section, be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the officers of the Authority designated by the Authority;

(11) be sold in the manner and on the terms determined by the Authority, including competitive or negotiated sale; and

(12) are exempt from §§ 8-206 and 8-208 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(d) An officer’s signature or facsimile signature on a bond of the Authority remains valid at delivery even if the officer leaves office before the bond is delivered.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 3 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the 3 members of the Board:

(i) 1 shall represent labor;

(ii) 1 shall represent management; and

(iii) 1 shall represent the general public.

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

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

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

(3) 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.

(d) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-704.4 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704.4
§10–704.
Status: in_force

§10–704.4.

An individual or a corporation may claim a credit against the income tax for wages paid to qualified employees as provided under Title 6, Subtitle 3 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) an adjuster for or an insurance producer or employee of an insurer or group of insurers under common control or ownership that, as representative of the insurer or group, adjusts losses or damages under policies issued by the insurer or group;

(2) an insurance producer that acts as an adjuster without compensation for an insured for whom the insurance producer is acting as an insurance producer;

(3) an attorney at law who does not:

(i) regularly act as a public adjuster; and

(ii) represent to the public by sign, advertisement, or otherwise that the attorney at law acts as a public adjuster;

(4) a person who negotiates or settles claims arising under:

(i) a life, health, or motor vehicle insurance policy; or

(ii) an annuity contract;

(5) a person employed only for the purpose of obtaining facts surrounding a loss or furnishing technical assistance to a public adjuster, including a photographer, an estimator, a private investigator, an engineer, and a handwriting expert;

(6) a licensed health care provider, or an employee of a licensed health care provider, who prepares or files a health claim form on behalf of a patient; or

(7) a person who settles subrogation claims between insurers.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “principal unit” means a principal unit in the Executive Branch of State government, including any unit with independent pay-setting authority.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-616 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-616
§10–616.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to premises:

(1) where dogs are kept or bred solely for medical or related research or laboratory tests;

(2) operated by a licensed and regularly practicing veterinarian; or

(3) where hunting dogs are housed, if the buying, selling, trading, or breeding is incidental to the main purposes of housing, keeping, and using dogs.

(b) (1) To determine if dogs are being treated inhumanely in violation of this subtitle or other law, an authorized director of a humane society, accompanied by a sheriff or a deputy sheriff, may inspect a premises:

(i) where a person is engaged in the business of buying, selling, trading, or breeding dogs; or

(ii) of a kennel where 25 or more dogs are kept.

(2) A person who inspects premises under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall give prior written notice of the time and date of the inspection to the owner or occupant of the premises.

(c) (1) In Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Health Department shall enforce this section.

(2) In Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Animal Control or an organization that the Baltimore County government approves shall enforce this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-109 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-109
§10–109.
Status: in_force

The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division of State Documents.

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

(d) “Local government unit” means:

(1) a county;

(2) a municipal corporation;

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

(4) a special district that is established by a county pursuant to public general law; or

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

(e) “Mandate” means a directive in a regulation that requires a local government unit to perform a task or assume a responsibility that has a discernible fiscal impact on the local government unit.

(f) “Register” means the Maryland Register.

(g) (1) “Regulation” means a statement or an amendment or repeal of a statement that:

(i) has general application;

(ii) has future effect;

(iii) is adopted by a unit to:

1. detail or carry out a law that the unit administers;

2. govern organization of the unit;

3. govern the procedure of the unit; or

4. govern practice before the unit; and

(iv) is in any form, including:

1. a guideline;

2. a rule;

3. a standard;

4. a statement of interpretation; or

5. a statement of policy.

(2) “Regulation” does not include:

(i) a statement that:

1. concerns only internal management of the unit; and

2. does not affect directly the rights of the public or the procedures available to the public;

(ii) a response of the unit to a petition for adoption of a regulation, under § 10–123 of this subtitle; or

(iii) a declaratory ruling of the unit as to a regulation, order, or statute, under Subtitle 3 of this title.

(3) “Regulation”, as used in §§ 10–110 and 10–111.1 of this subtitle, means all or any portion of a regulation.

(h) “Small business” has the meaning stated in § 2–1505.2 of this article.

(i) “Substantively” means in a manner substantially affecting the rights, duties, or obligations of:

(1) a member of a regulated group or profession; or

(2) a member of the public.

(j) “Unit” means an officer or unit authorized by law to adopt regulations.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not commit adultery.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be fined $10.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-116 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-116
§10–116.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corporation may:

(1) acquire, improve, develop, manage, market, maintain, lease as lessor or as lessee, and operate a project in the State;

(2) acquire, directly or through a person or governmental unit, by purchase, gift, or devise, property, franchises, and other interests in land, including land lying under water and riparian rights, located in or outside the State as necessary or convenient to improve or operate a project, on terms and at prices that the Corporation considers reasonable;

(3) if approved by resolution by at least a two-thirds majority of the legislative body of each governmental unit in which the property is located, acquire real property or rights or easements in real property for a project by condemnation for public use in accordance with applicable law; and

(4) make loans to a person to:

(i) finance all or a part of the acquisition or improvement of a project; and

(ii) refund outstanding bonds, mortgages, advances, loans, or other obligations of the person to finance all or part of the acquisition or improvement of a project.

(b) The power of condemnation of the Corporation under subsection (a)(3) of this section may not exceed the power of condemnation of the governmental unit in which the property is located.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-403 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-403
§10–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not hunt, purchase, sell, barter, exchange, or attempt to hunt, purchase, sell, barter, or exchange any game bird except as provided by federal or State laws and rules and regulations.

(b) A person may not hunt or possess any game bird in excess of the limits prescribed by federal or State laws and rules and regulations.

(c) A person may not hunt game birds at any time or in any manner on land or in waters within the boundary lines of any federal or State-owned or controlled migratory bird refuge unless permitted by federal or State laws or rules and regulations.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-910 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-910
§10–910.
Status: in_force

In an action on behalf of an infant to recover for death, personal injury, or property damage the negligence of the parent or custodian of the infant may not be imputed to the infant.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-414 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-414
§10–414.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not possess any live raccoon or opossum unless the person first procures a permit from the Department. Any raccoon or opossum reduced to possession by a hunter or trapper shall be immediately killed.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the owner of a marsh or the owner’s employees may hunt any raccoon which destroys a muskrat or its home in a marsh area of the State at any time.

(c) A landowner or the landowner’s agent may set or use steel traps or similar devices at any time to trap raccoon or opossum which are damaging property.

(d) A person may not cut a tree for the purpose of hunting or dislodging a raccoon or opossum without the consent of the owner of the tree.
Md. Code, Education § 10-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Maryland Charter for Higher Education which is a statement of policy for higher education in Maryland.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-428 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-428
§10–428.
Status: in_force

(a) From among its members, the technical review committee shall elect a chairman.

(b) The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the technical review committee determines.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-501 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Buyer” means any person who seeks or enters into a contract for the construction of a custom home.

(c) “Custom home” means a single-family dwelling constructed for the buyer’s residence on land currently or previously owned by the buyer.

(d) “Custom home builder” means any person who seeks, enters into, or performs custom home contracts.

(e) “Custom home contract” means any contract entered into with the buyer, with a value equal to or greater than $20,000, to furnish labor and material in connection with the construction, erection, or completion of a custom home. A custom home contract does not mean an agreement for work to be done by a licensed home improvement contractor and subject to the provisions of Maryland Home Improvement Law.

(f) “Deposit” means any sum paid to a custom home builder at the time of the execution of a custom home contract.

(g) “Draw schedule” means a form that sets forth with particularity the sum to which the custom home builder shall be entitled as progress payment on the custom home contract after certain specified items of work have been completed on the custom home.

(h) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, partnership, association, 2 or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-435 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-435
§10–435.
Status: in_force

(a) A grant or loan awarded under this part is contingent on the recipient:

(1) submitting to the Commission approval from an institutional review board; and

(2) entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Corporation that:

(i) establishes the scope of the State’s ownership or other financial interest in the commercialization and other benefits of the results, products, inventions, and discoveries of State-funded stem cell research; and

(ii) to the extent consistent with federal and State law, reflects the intellectual property policies of the institution.

(b) A recipient shall submit the approval required under subsection (a)(1) of this section within 6 months after the award of the grant or loan.

(c) The Corporation may not disburse grant or loan money to a recipient until:

(1) the recipient has obtained the approval required under subsection (a)(1) of this section; and

(2) the recipient and the Corporation have entered into the memorandum of understanding required under subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-324 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-324
§10–324.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A county may enact local laws relating to zoning and planning to protect and promote public safety, health, morals, and welfare, including:

(i) except as provided in § 10–305 of this subtitle, providing for the right to seek review in the circuit court of any matter arising under any local planning or zoning law; and

(ii) establishing a program for the transfer of development rights.

(2) A county may provide that a violation of a zoning law or regulation enacted under this section is a civil zoning violation, enforceable as provided under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Land Use Article.

(3) Any decision of the circuit court under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may be appealed to the Appellate Court of Maryland.

(b) (1) It is the policy of the State that the orderly development and use of land and structures requires comprehensive regulation through implementation of planning and zoning controls.

(2) It is the policy of the State that planning and zoning controls shall be implemented by local government.

(3) To achieve the public purposes of this regulatory scheme, the General Assembly recognizes that local government action will displace or limit economic competition by owners and users of property.

(4) It is the policy of the State that competition and enterprise shall be so displaced or limited for the attainment of the purposes of the State policy for implementing planning and zoning controls as provided by public local law and public general law.

(c) Subsection (b) of this section does not:

(1) grant to the county powers in any substantive area not otherwise granted to the county by other public general law or public local law;

(2) restrict the county from exercising any power granted to the county by other public general law, public local law, or otherwise;

(3) authorize the county or its officers to engage in any activity that is beyond their power under other public general law, public local law, or otherwise; or

(4) preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of any unit of State government under any public general law.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-106 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-106
§10–106.
Status: in_force

A regulation is not effective unless it contains a citation of the statutory authority for the regulation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding Subtitle 1 of this title, the governing body of Montgomery County may authorize, by law, a payment deferral of county property tax for residential real property that is occupied as a moderate income, multifamily rental housing facility.

(2) For purposes of the tax payment deferral authorized by this subsection, the governing body of Montgomery County shall define the term “moderate income” through regulations based on § 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended.

(b) The law adopted under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall specify the terms, conditions, and procedures for the property tax payment deferral, including:

(1) the amount of the payment deferral;

(2) the duration of the payment deferral; and

(3) the qualifications for the payment deferral.

(c) The property tax payment deferral authorized by subsection (a)(1) of this section shall continue until the property no longer meets the criteria, established by the governing body of Montgomery County, of a moderate income, multifamily rental housing facility.

(d) The accrued deferred property tax is due on property that no longer meets the specified criteria of a moderate income, multifamily rental housing facility.

(e) The unpaid taxes deferred under the authorization of subsection (a)(1) of this section are a lien against the property.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 10-106 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-106
§10–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A quorum is a majority of the voting trustees then serving on the Board.

(b) The Board may act with a majority vote of a quorum of the Board.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-606 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-606
§10–606.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may hunt wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored only in:

(1) The nontidal waters of the Potomac River;

(2) The waters of the Susquehanna Flats, Elk River, and that portion of the Sassafras River in Cecil County located west of 75 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds;

(3) The waters of Chincoteague Bay, Sinepuxent Bay, Isle of Wight, Assawoman Bay, and their respective tributaries in Worcester County;

(4) The waters of Tangier Sound, Fishing Bay, Monie Bay, Manokin River, Big Annemessex River, Pocomoke Sound, and Kedges Straits in the waters of Dorchester, Somerset, and Wicomico counties; or

(5) Zones prescribed by the Department by regulation.

(b) A person may hunt wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored at a licensed offshore stationary blind or blind site.

(c) A person hunting wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored shall remain 250 yards from all offshore stationary blinds or blind sites or another person hunting wild waterfowl offshore.

(d) (1) A person hunting wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored shall be at least 800 yards from shore including shore emerging at mean low water except in the waters of the Potomac River, in the waters of the Susquehanna Flats, in the waters of Harford, Baltimore, and St. Mary’s counties, in the waters of Tangier Sound, Fishing Bay, Monie Bay, Manokin River, Big Annemessex River, Pocomoke Sound, and Kedges Straits in the waters of Dorchester, Somerset, and Wicomico counties, or unless anchored at a licensed offshore stationary blind or blind site.

(2) A person hunting wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored shall be at least 400 yards from shore, including shore emerging at mean low water, in the following areas:

(i) The waters of the Susquehanna Flats;

(ii) The tidal waters of the Potomac River that the Department by regulation prescribes for hunting under subsection (a)(5) of this section;

(iii) The waters of Harford, Baltimore, and St. Mary’s counties that the Department by regulation prescribes for hunting under subsection (a)(5) of this section; and

(iv) The waters of Tangier Sound, Fishing Bay, Monie Bay, Manokin River, Big Annemessex River, Pocomoke Sound, and Kedges Straits in the waters of Dorchester, Somerset, and Wicomico counties that the Department by regulation prescribes for hunting under subsection (a)(5) of this section.

(e) Except at a licensed stationary blind or blind site, a nonresident may not hunt wild waterfowl from a boat that is anchored unless accompanied by a Maryland resident.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-708 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-708
§10–708.
Status: in_force

The Board shall give preference to venture capital fund proposals that:

(1) provide financing predominately to businesses that conduct a substantial amount of business in the State;

(2) require venture capital funds to match the money invested by the Trust with money invested by private investors on at least a 1 to 3 ratio; and

(3) ensure that a majority of the money that the Trust invests is for seed capital financing in the State.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-610 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-610
§10–610.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to new homes built, new home warranties offered, or new home warranty security plans operating in Montgomery County, except that it shall apply:

(1) To any municipality in Montgomery County that has exempted itself from the application of Chapter 31C, New Home Warranty and Builder Licensing, of the Montgomery County Code; or

(2) If Chapter 31C, New Home Warranty and Builder Licensing, of the Montgomery County Code is no longer in effect or is amended in such a manner that it becomes less stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 10-103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Board of Trustees of the Trust.

(b) The Board shall control the Trust and exercise all of the corporate powers of the Trust.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-504 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (4) of this subsection and in subsection (e) of this section, a custom home builder who receives consideration from a buyer in connection with the performance of a custom home contract shall place the consideration into an escrow account to the extent that the consideration is a payment in advance of the completion of the labor or the receipt of the materials for which the consideration is paid.

(2) The escrow account under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be separate and apart from the regular funds of the builder in order to assure that the advance payment in the escrow account can be returned to the buyer if the buyer becomes entitled to the return of the advance payment. However, a builder may place advance payments received in connection with more than one home into a single escrow account.

(3) If the advance payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection is made in the form of a check or draft, a custom home builder may accept the advance payment only in the name of the escrow account.

(4) If consideration received under the home contract in advance of the completion of the labor or the receipt of materials for which the consideration is paid does not total in excess of 5 percent of the home contract price, that consideration need not be placed in an escrow account under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) A custom home builder may make withdrawals from an escrow account established in compliance with subsection (a)(1) of this section solely for the purpose of:

(1) Returning all or a portion of the sum of money to the buyer;

(2) Paying documented claims of persons who have furnished labor or material, including fuel, according to the draw schedule in the custom home contract for which the funds were advanced;

(3) Paying a sum of money to the custom home builder if the buyer forfeits the sum under the terms of the contract of sale; or

(4) Final payment upon the issuance of an occupancy permit or possession.

(c) In lieu of the escrow account required under subsection (a) of this section, a custom home builder may establish and maintain a separate escrow account for each custom home contract for which he receives consideration that he would be required to place into escrow under subsection (a) of this section. Each individual escrow account shall require the signature of both the buyer and the custom home builder for any withdrawal. Deposits and withdrawals to and from this account shall be governed by the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(d) (1) In lieu of the escrow accounts required under subsection (a) or (c) of this section, a custom home builder may obtain and maintain a corporate surety bond in the form and in the amounts required of a vendor or builder under § 10–302 of this title.

(2) The surety bond obtained shall be conditioned on the return of the sum to the buyer in the event the buyer becomes entitled to the return of the money.

(3) The custom home builder shall maintain the surety bond until the custom home builder complies with § 9–114 of this article.

(e) This section does not apply to:

(1) A custom home contract financed by a mortgage loan issued by a federally chartered financial institution or a financial institution regulated under the Financial Institutions Article; and

(2) A sale by or through a licensed real estate broker in connection with which all sums of money in the nature of deposits, escrow money, or binder money are paid to a broker to be held in the escrow account of the broker.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-702 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-702
§10–702.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may adopt and enforce rules and regulations necessary to secure uniformity in the enforcement of this subtitle and the proper marking of the container of any fruit or vegetable.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-309 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: in_force

§10–309. IN EFFECT

** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 **

(a) (1) The Interagency Committee shall:

(i) develop a system to provide services to frail or health–impaired seniors at risk of institutionalization; and

(ii) coordinate the system among the agencies represented on the Interagency Committee.

(2) The Department shall administer the system for the Interagency Committee.

(b) The services shall include:

(1) integrated screening and evaluation;

(2) development of an individual plan of care;

(3) in–home services such as minor home repair, shopping assistance, homemaking, personal care, meal delivery or preparation, supportive services to group or shared living arrangements, transportation services, and health services; and

(4) community services such as day care, congregate meals, and other programs to assist seniors or adult caregivers in providing care for seniors.

(c) To be eligible to participate in the system, a county or counties shall establish a community–based plan that:

(1) is developed by a local or regional committee composed of:

(i) the directors of the local health department, local department of social services, and area agency; and

(ii) officials of other relevant agencies, such as local housing, transportation, employment, and economic development officials;

(2) is consistent with the plan developed under § 10–306(a) of this subtitle;

(3) specifies administrative arrangements to evaluate and develop care plans for frail or health–impaired seniors;

(4) encourages further coordination of service delivery;

(5) fosters individual contributions for services provided;

(6) fosters the development of innovative service delivery;

(7) fosters the development of services in conjunction with the private sector; and

(8) fosters community involvement through the use of volunteers.

(d) The Interagency Committee, through the Department, shall work with local health departments, local departments of social services, area agencies, and local housing, transportation, economic development, and employment development officials to develop:

(1) a system to designate case managers to secure and manage necessary services for each frail or health–impaired senior in need; and

(2) guidelines to establish local or regional committees to coordinate the services system to implement this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Farm product” means any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, whether raw, canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise processed; livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, dairy products; wool, hides, feathers, nuts, honey; and every product of farm, forest, orchard, garden, or water.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-305
§10–305.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board shall give examinations at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines, to applicants for:

(1) An occupational therapist license; and

(2) An occupational therapy assistant license.

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

(d) (1) The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and standards for acceptable performance for examinations given under this subtitle.

(2) The subjects examined shall include:

(i) The basic and clinical sciences that relate to occupational therapy;

(ii) The theory and practice of occupational therapy;

(iii) The professional skills used in the practice of occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy; and

(iv) Judgment in using occupational therapy techniques and methods.

(e) In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board, an applicant may obtain the applicant’s score and review the applicant’s examination papers.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Page” means a student selected by a local board participating in the Program to assist the local board and election judges in performing election day duties in a polling place on election day.

(c) “Program” means the Election Day Page Program.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Guaranteed investment contract” means an agreement between an insurer and an entity listed in subsection (b)(5)(ii)2 of this section that:

(i) permits withdrawals by the purchaser for specified purposes; and

(ii) contains a general obligation of the insurer to repay a deposit plus interest.

(3) “Synthetic investment contract” means an agreement between an insurer and an entity listed in subsection (b)(5)(ii)2 of this section that:

(i) permits withdrawals by the purchaser for specified purposes; and

(ii) contains a limited obligation of the insurer to repay a deposit plus interest that is supported by a portfolio of fixed income securities identified in the agreement and owned by the purchaser.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) an officer, employee, insurance producer, or other representative of an authorized insurer while acting for the authorized insurer;

(2) an insurance producer that holds a license while acting as an insurance producer for a client;

(3) an attorney at law of the State while acting within the scope of the legal profession;

(4) a licensed public adjuster while acting within the scope of the public adjuster’s license; and

(5) an individual:

(i) who is employed by an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

(ii) whose only clients in the State each:

1. has assets of not less than $5,000,000; and

2. is one of the following types of institutional investors, whether acting for itself or as a trustee or fiduciary with investment control:

A. an investment company, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940;

B. an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

C. an adviser, as defined in § 10-201 of this subtitle;

D. a federal covered adviser, as defined in the Maryland Securities Act, Title 11 of the Corporations and Associations Article;

E. a broker-dealer;

F. a bank, trust company, or savings and loan association;

G. a collective investment fund or common trust fund maintained by a bank or trust company;

H. an insurer;

I. an employee benefit plan;

J. a governmental agency or instrumentality; or

K. any other type of institutional investor, as designated by the Commissioner; and

(iii) whose business activities in the State that would otherwise be subject to regulation under this subtitle are limited to acting as an adviser with respect to guaranteed investment contracts or synthetic investment contracts.

(c) This section may not be construed to afford coverage for guaranteed investment contracts or synthetic investment contracts under the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation Act, Title 9, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-1402 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1402
§10–1402.
Status: in_force

§10–1402. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 //

(a) There is a Miriam Kelty Aging and Senior Social Connection Hub and Spoke Pilot Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Pilot Program is to:

(1) learn, test, and develop best practices using a hub and spoke model for village administration;

(2) centralize administrative tasks and relieve the burden on volunteers;

(3) better coordinate resources and operations to maximize the reach of services provided;

(4) help develop new and developing or emerging villages; and

(5) build social connection and combat loneliness for seniors aging in place.

(c) The goal of the Pilot Program is to support villages that seek to take advantage of operational proficiencies and existing systems, knowledge, skills, and resources to expand services to more residents in the geographic region.

(d) The Department shall administer the Pilot Program.

(e) The Department shall select the Montgomery County Village Consortium to implement the Pilot Program for a 3–year period.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-125 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-125
§10–125.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Attorney” means an individual admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court of Maryland of the State.

(3) (i) “Law firm” means an association of attorneys in a law partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship, or other business entity who:

1. are primarily engaged in the practice of law; and

2. solicit, procure, or negotiate title insurance contracts only as an incident to the practice of law.

(ii) “Law firm” includes a sole practitioner.

(iii) “Law firm” does not include:

1. an attorney or an association of attorneys who own, operate, or share an interest in a title agency; or

2. an attorney who is employed by a title agency as a title insurance producer.

(4) (i) “Title agency” means a business entity, other than a law firm, formed for the primary purpose of soliciting, procuring, or negotiating title insurance contracts and providing settlement services.

(ii) “Title agency” includes a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation.

(b) Subject to this section, the Commissioner may issue a limited lines license to an attorney who solicits, procures, or negotiates title insurance contracts to act as a title insurance producer.

(c) All licensing provisions of this subtitle apply to:

(1) an attorney who solicits, procures, or negotiates title insurance contracts; and

(2) title agencies even if the title agency is established or owned by an attorney or an association of attorneys.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle:

(1) (i) the licensing, bonding, and examination requirements of this subtitle relating to title insurance producers do not apply to law firms; and

(ii) except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the bonding and examination requirements of this subtitle relating to title insurance producers do not apply to attorneys.

(2) The bonding requirements of this subtitle are applicable to:

(i) an attorney or an association of attorneys who own, operate, or share an interest in a title agency; and

(ii) an attorney who is employed by a title agency as a title insurance producer.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) For arrests, detentions, or confinements occurring before October 1, 2007, a person who is arrested, detained, or confined by a law enforcement unit for the suspected commission of a crime and then is released without being charged with the commission of a crime may request the expungement of the police record.

(b) The person shall request expungement within 8 years after the date of the incident.

(c) (1) On receipt of a timely filed request, the law enforcement unit promptly shall investigate and try to verify the facts stated in the request.

(2) If the law enforcement unit finds the facts are true, the law enforcement unit shall:

(i) search diligently for each police record about the arrest, detention, or confinement of the person;

(ii) expunge each police record it has about the arrest, detention, or confinement within 60 days after receipt of the request; and

(iii) send a copy of the request and the law enforcement unit’s verification of the facts in the request to:

1. the Central Repository;

2. each booking facility or law enforcement unit that the law enforcement unit believes may have a police record about the arrest, detention, or confinement; and

3. the person requesting expungement.

(d) Within 60 days after receipt of the request, the Central Repository, booking facility, and any other law enforcement unit shall search diligently for and expunge a police record about the arrest, detention, or confinement.

(e) If the law enforcement unit to which the person has sent a request finds that the person is not entitled to an expungement of the police record, the law enforcement unit, within 60 days after receipt of the request, shall advise the person in writing of:

(1) the denial of the request for expungement; and

(2) the reasons for the denial.

(f) (1) (i) If a request by the person for expungement of a police record is denied under subsection (e) of this section, the person may apply for an order of expungement in the District Court that has proper venue against the law enforcement unit.

(ii) The person shall file the application within 30 days after the written notice of the denial is mailed or delivered to the person.

(2) After notice to the law enforcement unit, the court shall hold a hearing.

(3) If the court finds that the person is entitled to expungement, the court shall order the law enforcement unit to expunge the police record.

(4) If the court finds that the person is not entitled to expungement of the police record, the court shall deny the application.

(5) (i) The law enforcement unit is a party to the proceeding.

(ii) Each party to the proceeding is entitled to appellate review on the record, as provided in the Courts Article for appeals in civil cases from the District Court.

(g) A person who is entitled to expungement under this section may not be required to pay any fee or costs in connection with the expungement.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-601.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-601.1
§10–601.
Status: in_force

§10–601.1.

The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 26 / Section 10-2602
§10–2602.
Status: in_force

In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, the City Police Department may serve a summons.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1106 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1106
§10–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Information Technology, shall provide central coordination and technical assistance to State departments, agencies, and programs to aid compliance with this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Department of Information Technology shall establish minimum standards to which the equal access versions of websites required under § 10–1105 of this subtitle must conform.

(2) The minimum standards established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a standard regarding the prominent placement of links on the English version of a website to each equal access version of the website.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-319 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-319
§10–319.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding under this subtitle, a support enforcement agency of this State, on request:

(1) shall provide services to a plaintiff residing in a state;

(2) shall provide services to a plaintiff requesting services through a central authority of a foreign country as described in § 10–301(f)(1) or (4) of this subtitle; and

(3) may provide services to a plaintiff who is an individual not residing in a state.

(b) A support enforcement agency of this State that is providing services to the plaintiff shall:

(1) take all steps necessary to enable an appropriate tribunal of this State, another state, or a foreign country to obtain jurisdiction over the defendant;

(2) request an appropriate tribunal to set a date, time, and place for a hearing;

(3) make a reasonable effort to obtain all relevant information, including information as to income and property of the parties;

(4) within 2 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after receipt of notice in a record from an initiating, responding, or registering tribunal, send a copy of the notice to the plaintiff;

(5) within 2 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after receipt of communication in a record from the defendant or the defendant’s attorney, send a copy of the communication to the plaintiff; and

(6) notify the plaintiff if jurisdiction over the defendant cannot be obtained.

(c) A support enforcement agency of this State that requests registration of a child support order in this State for enforcement or for modification shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that:

(1) the order to be registered is the controlling order; or

(2) if two or more child support orders exist and the identity of the controlling order has not been determined, a request for a determination of the controlling order is made in a tribunal having jurisdiction to do so.

(d) A support enforcement agency of this State that requests registration and enforcement of a support order, arrears, or judgment stated in a foreign currency shall convert the amount stated in the foreign currency into the equivalent amount in dollars under the applicable official market exchange rate as publicly reported.

(e) A support enforcement agency of this State shall request a tribunal of this State to issue a child support order and an income withholding order that redirect payment of current support, arrears, and interest if requested to do so by a support enforcement agency of another state pursuant to § 10–331 of this subtitle.

(f) This subtitle does not create a relationship of attorney and client or other fiduciary relationship between a support enforcement agency or the attorney for the agency and the individual being assisted by the agency. The attorney representing the support enforcement agency shall advise the person being assisted by the agency that the attorney’s representation of the Administration does not create an attorney–client relationship between the attorney and that person.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-233 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-233
§10–233.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Administrator of Howard County shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each prospective employee of Howard County.

(b) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Administrator of Howard County shall submit to the Central Repository:

(1) two complete sets of the prospective employee’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(2) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of this subtitle for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

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

(c) In accordance with this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the prospective employee and the Administrator of Howard County the prospective employee’s criminal history record information.

(d) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) is confidential and may not be disseminated; and

(2) shall be used only for the employment purpose authorized by this section.

(e) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided under § 10–223 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-503 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-503
§10–503.
Status: in_force

Except with the express written approval of the buyer not to pay, in the event a subcontractor or supplier fails, in the opinion of the custom home builder, to perform in accordance with the contract between the subcontractor or the supplier and the custom home builder, the failure of a custom home builder to pay or cause to be paid the lawful claims of any person furnishing labor or material, including fuel, within a reasonable period after the receipt from the buyer of consideration paid to satisfy the claims, shall create a rebuttable presumption that the consideration received by the custom home builder has been used or appropriated in violation of the trust established by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Every vendor under a land installment contract shall mail or deliver a statement to the purchaser:

(1) When 40 percent of the original cash price has been paid; and

(2) (i) Annually within 30 days of January 1; or

(ii) On demand of the purchaser no more than twice a year.

(b) The statement shall show:

(1) The total amount paid for any ground rent, insurance, taxes, and any other periodic charge;

(2) The amount credited to principal and interest; and

(3) The balance due.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-317.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-317.1
§10–317.
Status: in_force

§10–317.1.

(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy; or

(2) Conduct that is grounds for disciplinary action under § 10-315 of this subtitle.

(b) An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board;

(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

(3) A State’s Attorney in the name of the State.

(c) An action under this section may be brought in the county where:

(1) The defendant resides; or

(2) The defendant engaged in the act sought to be enjoined.

(d) Proof that damage or possible damage will be incurred if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(e) An action under this section does not preclude a criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of occupational therapy under § 10-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 10-315 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-658 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-658
§10–658.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(b) (1) The Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that shall be available to implement this subtitle concerning public school facilities.

(2) The Authority shall:

(i) use the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund as a revolving fund for carrying out this subtitle concerning public school facilities;

(ii) pay any and all expenses from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund that are incurred by the Authority related to any public school facilities; and

(iii) after all bonds have been issued, calculate the total amount allocated from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund to each county that received a percentage of bond proceeds under § 10–650(b)(1) of this subtitle.

(3) In each fiscal year for which the provisions of § 4–126.1(d) of the Education Article remain applicable, the Authority shall deposit an amount equal to $27,000,000 each year from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund into the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund established under § 4–126.2 of the Education Article.

(c) To the extent considered appropriate by the Authority, the money on deposit in the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund shall be pledged to and used to pay the following related to public school facilities:

(1) debt service on Authority bonds;

(2) debt service reserves under a trust agreement;

(3) all reasonable charges and expenses related to Authority borrowing; and

(4) all reasonable charges and expenses related to the Authority’s administration of the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and management of the Authority’s obligations.

(d) The Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund consists of:

(1) money deposited into the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

(2) to the extent that the proceeds are not under a trust agreement, proceeds from the sale of bonds concerning public school facilities;

(3) revenues collected or received from any source under this subtitle related to public school facility projects;

(4) any interest earnings of the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund; and

(5) any additional money made available from any public source for the purposes established for the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(e) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund in the same manner as other State funds.

(2) Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund.

(3) No part of the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or any special fund of the State.

(f) The money in the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund shall be used to supplement, and may not supplant, money appropriated to the Public School Construction Program established under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-2005 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 20 / Section 10-2005
§10–2005.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.

(b) The establishment of developments and projects under this subtitle is:

(1) for the benefit of the residents of the State and its political subdivisions; and

(2) a public purpose.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-108 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-108
§10–108.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall:

(1) coordinate a statewide program for support enforcement;

(2) maintain a central registry of records on absent parents as required under § 12–105 of this article;

(3) locate absent parents;

(4) determine the ability of an absent parent to pay child support;

(5) accept assignment of right, title, or interest in child support made under § 5–312(b)(2) of the Human Services Article;

(6) in any case in which an assignment is made under § 5–312(b)(2) of the Human Services Article, prosecute and maintain any legal or equitable action available to establish each absent parent’s obligation to pay child support;

(7) cooperate with other states in establishing and enforcing child support obligations;

(8) collect and disburse support payments through the State disbursement unit established under § 10–108.7 of this subtitle; and

(9) use established legal processes to enforce court orders to pay support.

(b) Except in a county that has a local support enforcement office, the Administration is the agency that is responsible for support enforcement in all cases where a court orders an obligor to make support payments to a public agency:

(1) as the payee; or

(2) as collection agent for the payee.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “notice of arrearage” means a written notice provided by the Administration:

(i) to an obligor who is in arrears in making child support payments; and

(ii) relating to the arrearage.

(2) If the Administration sends a notice of arrearage within the first 120 days that the obligor is in arrears in making child support payments, the Administration shall include notice that continued arrearage may result in revocation or denial of a license under § 10-119.3 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-504 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may change the accounting period used to compute Maryland taxable income to any other period that the Comptroller approves.

(b) If a person changes accounting periods, the person shall file a separate return for the period between the close of the previous accounting period and the beginning of the newly adopted accounting period.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-122 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-122
§10–122.
Status: in_force

(a) Each unit shall adopt regulations to govern procedures under this Part IV of this subtitle, including the related forms that the unit requires and the instructions for completing the forms.

(b) To help persons deal with the unit, the unit shall supplement, so far as practicable, the regulations under this section with a description of the procedures of the unit.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must have a permit issued by the Commission whenever the person operates as a taxicab business in or from a point in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, the City of Cumberland, or the City of Hagerstown.

(b) The provisions of this division relating to taxicabs or of any public local law relating to taxicabs do not limit the jurisdiction of the Commission over a taxicab business as a common carrier even if the taxicab business operates in a jurisdiction other than Baltimore City, Baltimore County, the City of Cumberland, or the City of Hagerstown.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-417 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-417
§10–417.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Center” means the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center.

(c) “Department of Psychiatry” means the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-107 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-107
§10–107.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to the distribution of a coupon that is redeemable for a tobacco product, if the coupon is:

(1) contained in a newspaper, magazine, or other type of publication in which the coupon is incidental to the primary purpose of the publication; or

(2) sent through the mail.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to the distribution of a tobacco product or tobacco paraphernalia to an individual under the age of 21 years who is acting solely as the agent of the individual’s employer if the employer distributes tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia for commercial purposes.

(2) A person who distributes tobacco products for commercial purposes, including a person licensed under Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article, personally or through an employee, may not distribute to an individual under the age of 21 years:

(i) a tobacco product;

(ii) tobacco paraphernalia; or

(iii) a coupon redeemable for a tobacco product.

(c) A person not described in subsection (b)(2) of this section may not:

(1) purchase for or sell a tobacco product to an individual under the age of 21 years; or

(2) distribute tobacco paraphernalia to an individual under the age of 21 years.

(d) In a prosecution for a violation of this section, it is a defense that the defendant examined, in a direct, face–to–face exchange, the purchaser’s or recipient’s driver’s license or other valid identification issued by a government unit that positively identified the purchaser or recipient as at least 21 years of age.

(e) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(i) $500 for a first violation;

(ii) $1,000 for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation; and

(iii) $3,000 for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation.

(2) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if a person holds a license under Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article, the court shall order the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to:

(i) suspend the license for:

1. a second violation, not more than 90 days; and

2. each subsequent violation, not more than 180 days; and

(ii) for each subsequent violation, revoke the license.

(3) For a determination made by a court under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the clerk of the court shall send a copy of the final order issued by the court to the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

(4) Issuance of a civil citation for the sale of a tobacco product to an individual under the age of 21 years precludes a prosecution for a violation of § 24–307 of the Health – General Article arising out of the same violation.

(f) For purposes of this section, each separate incident at a different time and occasion is a violation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-901 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901
§10–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Appointing authority” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c) “Correctional officer” means an employee of the Department working in a State correctional facility who serves in the classification of correctional officer II, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, or major, and includes:

(1) a correctional dietary officer;

(2) a correctional maintenance officer;

(3) a correctional laundry officer;

(4) a correctional recreation officer; and

(5) a correctional supply officer.

(d) (1) “Hearing” means a proceeding during an investigation conducted by a hearing board to take testimony or receive other evidence, or a contested case proceeding before the Office of Administrative Hearings, elected by the correctional officer.

(2) “Hearing” does not include an interrogation at which no testimony is taken under oath.

(e) “Hearing board” means a hearing board that is authorized under § 10–908 of this subtitle to hold a hearing on a complaint against a correctional officer.

(f) “Intelligence and Investigative Division” means the Intelligence and Investigative Division established under § 10–701 of this title.

(g) “Misconduct” means:

(1) engaging in intentional behavior, without justification, that injures another person, causes damage to property, or threatens the safety of the workplace;

(2) engaging in unjustifiably offensive conduct toward fellow employees, incarcerated individuals, or the public;

(3) using excessive force in the treatment or care of an incarcerated individual;

(4) possessing or trafficking in contraband at a Department facility;

(5) being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance, or while engaged in the illegal use of a prescription drug;

(6) engaging in a social, personal, intimate, or sexual relationship with an incarcerated individual;

(7) stealing State property with a value of $300 or less;

(8) engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or illegality;

(9) willfully making a false official statement or report;

(10) violating a lawful order or failing to obey a lawful order given by a superior;

(11) engaging in any of the actions that are cause for automatic termination of employment under § 11–105 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; or

(12) committing any violation of the Department’s Standards of Conduct.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-1202 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 12 / Section 10-1202
§10–1202.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Caregiver” means an individual who provides care or support to a qualified family member.

(3) “Licensed physician” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(4) “Physician assistant” has the meaning stated in § 15–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(5) “Program” means the Caregiver Expense Grant Program.

(6) (i) “Qualified expenses” means expenses paid or incurred by a caregiver for goods or services that relate directly to the care or support of a qualified family member, including:

1. the improvement or alteration of the caregiver’s primary residence to enable or assist the qualified family member to be mobile, safe, or independent;

2. the purchase or lease of equipment to enable or assist the qualified family member to carry out one or more day–to–day activities;

3. employing a home care aide or personal care attendant; or

4. the costs for:

A. adult day care;

B. specialized transportation;

C. legal or financial services; or

D. assistive care technology.

(ii) “Qualified expenses” does not include:

1. unspecialized food, clothing, or transportation expenses;

2. ordinary household maintenance or repair expenses that are not directly related to or necessary for the care of the qualified family member; or

3. any amount that is paid or reimbursed:

A. under an insurance policy;

B. by the federal government;

C. by the State; or

D. by a political subdivision of the State.

(7) “Qualified family member” means an individual who:

(i) requires assistance with one or more daily living activities, as certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; and

(ii) 1. is at least 60 years old and is cared for by an adult relative or informal caregiver who is at least 18 years old;

2. has Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and is cared for by an adult relative or informal caregiver who is at least 18 years old; or

3. is a child or an adult with developmental or functional disabilities and is cared for by a parent, grandparent, or other relative that is at least 55 years old.

(8) “Registered nurse practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(b) There is a Caregiver Expense Grant Program in the Department.

(c) Subject to the limitations of this section, the Department may award a grant to a caregiver for qualified expenses paid or incurred by the caregiver if the caregiver’s federal adjusted gross income does not exceed:

(1) $75,000 if the caregiver is filing an individual tax return; or

(2) $150,000 if the caregiver is filing a joint tax return.

(d) A caregiver shall apply for a grant under the Program in the form and manner the Department requires.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the amount of the grant allowed under subsection (c) of this section is equal to 30% of the qualified expenses paid or incurred by the caregiver that exceed $2,000.

(2) For any fiscal year, the amount of the grant may not exceed $2,500.

(f) For any fiscal year, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of up to $5,000,000 to the Program.

(g) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-1101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1101
§10–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Beneficiary” means an individual who may bring an action for wrongful death under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of this article.

(c) “Claimant” means:

(1) A person who alleges damages as a result of a tort involving bodily injury or an attorney who represents the person; or

(2) A personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or an attorney who represents the personal representative of the estate of the decedent.

(d) “Insurer” includes a property and casualty insurer, a self–insurance plan, or any person required to provide indemnification for a claim for wrongful death, personal injury, or property damage.

(e) “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-507 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-507
§10–507.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other penalty provided elsewhere in the Annotated Code, any conduct that fails to comply with this subtitle, or any breach of any trust created by this subtitle, is:

(1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) Subject to all of the provisions of that title except § 13–411 of the Commercial Law Article.

(b) (1) A person is guilty of a felony, if the person willfully and knowingly:

(i) Fails to obtain and maintain a corporate surety bond or to hold sums of money in an escrow account as required under this subtitle;

(ii) Fails to make a disclosure required under § 10-506(b)(4) of this subtitle; or

(iii) Commits a breach of the trust provided in § 10-502 of this subtitle.

(2) A person convicted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall make restitution to the purchaser as determined by the court and be subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or both.

(3) Other than the conduct described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, any conduct that fails to comply with this subtitle, or any breach of any trust created by this subtitle, is a misdemeanor, and on conviction, any violator is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(c) (1) Subject to the limitations under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a court may order, in addition to any other penalty provided elsewhere in the Annotated Code, that an individual violating this subtitle may not be permitted to seek, enter into, or perform any contract for the construction of real property in the State for a period of time to be specified by the court.

(2) A court may make an order under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the court determines:

(i) That a criminal offense that resulted in financial losses to the victims has been committed by a violation of this subtitle or by a breach of any trust created by this subtitle; and

(ii) That it would not be inconsistent with a plan for restitution ordered in any other proceeding brought to enforce this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-105.4 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-105.4
§10–105.
Status: in_force

§10–105.4.

(a) Any unpaid court fees or costs are not a bar to expungement under this subtitle.

(b) When ordering or effecting an expungement under this subtitle, the court shall waive any court fees and costs associated with the charge being expunged.