Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5204 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 52 / Section 13-5204
§13–5204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Center shall:

(1) Work in consultation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services or any successor agency, the Maryland State Police, and any other relevant State or local agency to ensure a multidepartmental approach to reducing firearm violence;

(2) Solicit and consider recommendations from:

(i) Communities disproportionately impacted by firearm violence;

(ii) Public health experts;

(iii) Individuals or organizations with expertise in firearm safety and training; and

(iv) Any other experts, groups, or organizations as the executive director determines appropriate and necessary; and

(3) (i) On or before May 1, 2025, submit a preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence to guide the work of the Center to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and

(ii) On or before May 1, 2029, and every 4 years thereafter, submit a State Strategic Plan for Firearm Violence Reduction Using Public Health Strategies to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The Center may:

(1) Offer training and technical assistance to State and local agencies, health care professionals, and community and faith–based organizations to increase capacity to implement evidence–based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies;

(2) Issue best practice guidance and model processes in consultation with affected communities regarding implementation of evidence–based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies;

(3) In consultation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services or any successor agency, facilitate cross–jurisdictional data and information sharing;

(4) Conduct public awareness campaigns;

(5) Share data and collaborate with higher education and research institutions regarding the prevention of firearm violence;

(6) Promote the development of evidence–based firearm violence prevention initiatives in affected communities throughout the State; and

(7) Engage in any other activity consistent with the Center’s mission.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-506 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 5 / Section 13A-506
§13A–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For each general and special court–martial, the authority convening the court shall detail trial counsel, defense counsel, and such assistants as are appropriate.

(2) (i) A person who has acted as investigating officer, military judge, witness, or court member in a case may not act later as trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, or, unless expressly requested by the accused, as defense counsel or assistant or associate defense counsel in the same case.

(ii) A person who has acted for the prosecution may not act later in the same case for the defense, nor may a person who has acted for the defense act later in the same case for the prosecution.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, trial counsel or defense counsel detailed for a general or special court–martial must be:

(1) a judge advocate, as defined in § 13A–101 of this title; and

(2) in the case of trial counsel, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the state where the court–martial is held.

(c) In the instance when a defense counsel is not a member of the bar of the highest court of the state, the defense counsel shall be deemed admitted pro hac vice, subject to filing a certificate with the military judge setting forth the qualifications that counsel is:

(1) (i) a commissioned officer of the armed forces or a component thereof;

(ii) a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state; and

(iii) certified as a judge advocate in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Space Force, or Marine Corps; or

(2) a judge advocate as defined in § 13A–101 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By an appropriate inquiry and investigation, the seizing authority shall attempt to identify and locate the owner of a handgun that is seized.

(2) If the owner is a resident of the State, the seizing authority may return the handgun to the owner.

(3) If the owner of the handgun is not a resident of the State, the seizing authority shall send the handgun for disposition to the appropriate law enforcement unit where the owner is a resident if the handgun:

(i) is not needed for investigation or evidence; or

(ii) is not disposed of under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) If the seizing authority under subsection (a) of this section does not return the handgun to its owner, the seizing authority shall promptly notify the owner that the owner may apply within 30 days to the seizing authority for a review to determine whether the owner knew or should have known that the handgun was worn, carried, transported, or used in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article, and whether the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.

(2) Qualification for possession of a handgun is the same as for sale or transfer of a handgun under §§ 5-103, 5-104, 5-118, 5-119, 5-120, 5-121, 5-122, 5-123, 5-124, 5-125, 5-126, and 5-127 of the Public Safety Article.

(c) A person who knowingly gives false information or makes a material misstatement in an application for review or an investigation relating to an application is subject to the penalties under § 5-139 of the Public Safety Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);

(3) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(4) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(5) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);

(6) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);

(7) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);

(8) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);

(9) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);

(10) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);

(11) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(12) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(13) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(14) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(15) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(16) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(17) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) Section 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1603 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1603
§13–1603.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Advisory Council.

(b) The members present at a meeting are a quorum to do business.

(c) The Advisory Council shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.

(d) A member of the Advisory Council may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e) The Department of Aging and the Office of the Attorney General shall jointly provide staff support and technical assistance for the Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-702 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On petition by any person interested in the welfare of the minor, and after notice and hearing as prescribed by the Maryland Rules, the court may appoint a guardian of the person of an unmarried minor if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that:

(i) The appointment is in the best interests of the minor;

(ii) No testamentary appointment has been made; and

(iii) 1. No parent is willing or able to serve as guardian of the person of the minor;

2. Each parent consents to the appointment of the guardian of the person; or

3. No parent files an objection to the appointment of the guardian of the person.

(2) If the minor is at least 14 years old, and if the person otherwise is qualified, the court shall appoint a person designated by the minor, unless the decision is not in the best interests of the minor.

(3) This section may not be construed to require court appointment of a guardian of the person of a minor if there is no good reason, such as a dispute, for a court appointment.

(4) This subsection may not be construed to provide that the appointment of a guardian of the person of a minor requires the termination of any parental rights with respect to the minor under Title 5 of the Family Law Article.

(b) (1) Venue in proceedings under this subtitle shall be as prescribed by the Maryland Rules.

(2) The contents of the petition and the manner of giving notice of the hearing on the petition shall be as prescribed by the Maryland Rules.

(c) If there is no victim’s representative who can adequately assert the minor’s rights as a victim of a crime or a delinquent act and no court has appointed a guardian ad litem to protect the minor’s interests, the rights, duties, and powers that the court may order the guardian to exercise shall include serving as a victim’s representative to assert the minor’s interests.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2610 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2610
§13–2610.
Status: in_force

(a) The charge for admission to a place in order to participate in bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $5.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the value of a prize in money, merchandise, or services for any one game of bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $200.

(2) Jackpot prizes may be offered in a maximum amount of $5,000.

(3) “Winner Take All” games may be offered without a prize limit.

(c) A licensee’s employees and the terms of their employment must be approved by the Department before they may conduct bingo under this part.

(d) A minor may not be allowed to participate in bingo conducted under this part.

(e) Bingo may not be conducted under this part in a room or area where alcoholic beverages are sold or served during the game.

(f) A licensee under this part may not conduct bingo on more than 125 days in a year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-05 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-05
§13–7A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of § 13–7A–04 of this subtitle.

(b) Each certificate shall include:

(1) The full name of the certificate holder; and

(2) A serial number.

(c) A replacement certificate may be issued to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate if the certificate holder pays a certificate replacement fee set by the Department.

(d) (1) A certificate shall be valid for a term of 1 year.

(2) To renew a certificate for an additional 1–year term, the renewal applicant shall successfully complete a refresher educational training program approved by the Department under § 13–7A–03 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-616.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-616.1
§13–616.
Status: reserved

§13–616.1.

(a) A person may apply to the Administration for a parking placard on a form provided by the Administration if the applicant:

(1) Is a resident of the State; and

(2) (i) Has a permanent disability as described in § 13–616(b)(1) of this subtitle and as certified by a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, licensed chiropractor, licensed optometrist, licensed podiatrist, or licensed physical therapist, as defined in § 13–616(a) of this subtitle; or

(ii) Has a permanent disability as described in § 13–616(b)(1)(vi) of this subtitle and as self–certified as provided by § 13–616(b)(2)(iv) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A parking placard for a person with a disability may be issued to an applicant described in subsection (a) of this section only if the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is a person with a disability as described in § 13–616(b) of this subtitle.

(2) A parent or legal guardian may apply for a special disability parking placard on behalf of a qualified minor.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 13–616(c) of this subtitle, the Administration may not issue to an applicant:

(i) More than one placard if the applicant requests one set of special registration plates under § 13–616 of this subtitle; or

(ii) More than two placards if the applicant does not request a set of special registration plates under § 13–616 of this subtitle.

(2) Except as provided in § 13–616(c) of this subtitle, the Administration may not issue to a person issued special vehicle registration plates under § 13–616 of this subtitle a combination of special disability registration plates and placards exceeding two.

(d) (1) (i) A placard issued under this section to an applicant described in subsection (a) of this section is valid until the death of the placard holder.

(ii) On receipt of notification of the death of the placard holder, the Administration shall mark the record of the placard as expired and shall send notice to the last known address of the placard holder requesting the return of the placard to the Administration.

(2) If a placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, the placard holder may apply for a replacement placard on an application form and in the manner required by the Administration.

(e) (1) A parking placard for a person with a disability shall be issued:

(i) Except as provided in item (ii) or item (iii) of this paragraph, in the form of a removable windshield placard capable of being hung from the inside rearview mirror and of a size and design as determined by the Administration;

(ii) For a vehicle not equipped with an inside rearview mirror or in which the inside rearview mirror is not visible from the rear of the vehicle, in the form of a windshield placard of a size and design as determined by the Administration; or

(iii) For a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle, in the form of a sticker of a size and design as designated by the Administration.

(2) A person to whom a parking placard for a person with a disability is issued shall display the placard described in this section:

(i) In a Class A (passenger) vehicle or a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle;

(ii) On a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle as required by the Administration;

(iii) In a Class E (truck) vehicle with a one ton or less manufacturer’s rated capacity and specially equipped for the transportation of or operation by an individual with a disability; or

(iv) In a Class H, I, or J vehicle that is specially equipped for the transportation of individuals with disabilities and is used exclusively for the transportation of individuals with disabilities.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, when displayed by the person to whom a removable windshield placard is issued, the removable windshield placard shall be hung from the inside rearview mirror when the vehicle is parked.

(2) A person may not drive a vehicle while a removable windshield placard described under paragraph (1) of this subsection is hanging from the inside rearview mirror.

(3) The removable windshield placard shall be placed inside a vehicle that is not equipped with an inside rearview mirror, in a position from which the removable windshield placard can be viewed from the outside of the vehicle through the lower portion of the windshield on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

(4) When displayed, the person to whom a removable windshield placard is issued under this section or under a similar provision of law of any state or country is accorded the privileges contained in § 13–616(f) of this subtitle.

(g) When using the parking privileges granted under § 13–616(f) of this subtitle:

(1) The person shall have in the person’s possession identification issued by the Administration as proof that parking privileges are being utilized by a person with a disability as defined in § 13–616(b)(1) of this subtitle; and

(2) The person shall make the identification available upon the request of:

(i) A police officer, while the officer is discharging the official duties of a police officer; or

(ii) Any other person authorized by a political subdivision to enforce this section, while acting within the scope of this authority.

(h) (1) A person may not commit any fraud or make any misrepresentation in certifying a person’s disability or applying for or using a parking placard for a person with a disability.

(2) A person who operates a motor vehicle displaying a parking placard for a person with a disability may not use the privileges granted under this section, unless the person is:

(i) A person with a disability who meets the requirements of § 13–616(b)(1) of this subtitle; or

(ii) Accompanied by a dependent, or an individual who depends on the person for transportation, who meets the requirements of § 13–616(b)(1) of this subtitle.

(3) To determine if the eligibility requirements continue to be met, the Administration may conduct a review of a parking placard for a person with a disability that is issued by the Administration under this section and:

(i) If the Administration finds it necessary to review the severity or permanency of a placard holder’s disability, the Administration may request a review and recommendations from the Medical Advisory Board established under § 16–118 of this article; and

(ii) If the Administration determines that eligibility requirements are not being met, the Administration may revoke the parking placard for a person with a disability.

(i) The Administration shall:

(1) Administer the removable windshield placard program in accordance with the provisions of this section; and

(2) By July 1, 2001, establish an automated system for recording the issuance, renewal, and expiration of placards in a timely manner to ensure that the objectives of the placard program are achieved in an efficient and orderly manner.

(j) In accordance with the provisions of this section, each board for licensed physicians, licensed physician assistants, licensed chiropractors, licensed optometrists, licensed podiatrists, or licensed physical therapists shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of a database system, with which the Administration can interface and verify licensure.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-903 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-903
§13–903.
Status: in_force

A claim for refund shall be filed within the time required under § 13-1104 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1026 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1026
§13A–1026.
Status: in_force

A person shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) procures the person’s own enlistment or appointment in the armed forces by knowing false representation or deliberate concealment as to the person’s qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances thereunder; or

(2) procures the person’s own separation from the armed forces by knowing false representation or deliberate concealment as to the person’s eligibility for that separation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1709 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1709
§13–1709.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any license quota limitation established by the Board and in addition to the licenses authorized for issuance in the county, the Board may authorize the transfer of one Class B or Class D beer, wine, and liquor license in existence in Election District 15 on January 15, 2016, and valid on the date of transfer, to a location that is:

(i) at 2200 York Road and surrounding grounds in Election District 8; and

(ii) owned by the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.

(2) A license transferred under this section:

(i) may not be a license that is prohibited from being transferred by law or Board regulation, other than a prohibition against crossing district lines;

(ii) for determining the total number of licenses available in Election District 8, shall be considered to be a regular license and not an exception to the population and numerical limitations specified in “Rule 19 – Population and Numerical Limitations” of the Rules and Regulations of the Board;

(iii) shall be converted into a Class B (MSF)(on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license; and

(iv) as of the date of transfer, may not be counted toward any population limit existing in Election District 15.

(b) The issuance and renewal requirements, minimum square foot area requirement for food and beverage preparation and consumption, and hours and days of sale for the Class B (MSF) license are the same as those provided for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.

(c) (1) The Class B (MSF) license may not be:

(i) transferred to a location outside the area for which the license was issued; or

(ii) converted into another class of license.

(2) The location for the Class B (MSF) license shall comply with all applicable zoning regulations.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

(a) The library committee consists of three or more persons appointed to serve without compensation by a majority of the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

(b) Vacancies in the library committee shall be filled by a majority of the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-508 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-508
§13–508.
Status: in_force

§13–508. IN EFFECT

(a) Within 30 days after the date on which a notice of assessment of the admissions and amusement tax, alcoholic beverage tax, boxing and wrestling tax, digital advertising gross revenues tax, income tax, motor carrier tax, motor fuel tax, public service company franchise tax, financial institution franchise tax, sales and use tax, or tobacco tax is mailed, a person or governmental unit against which the assessment is made may submit to the tax collector:

(1) an application for revision of the assessment; or

(2) except for the public service company franchise tax, if the assessment is paid, a claim for refund.

(b) If a person or governmental unit fails to submit an application for revision or claim for refund within the time allowed in subsection (a) of this section, the assessment becomes final.

(c) The Comptroller or an employee of the Comptroller’s office expressly designated by the Comptroller promptly:

(1) (i) shall hold an informal hearing on a person’s or governmental unit’s admissions and amusement tax, alcoholic beverage tax, boxing and wrestling tax, digital advertising gross revenues tax, income tax, motor carrier tax, motor fuel tax, sales and use tax, or tobacco tax application for revision or claim for refund under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) after the hearing:

1. shall act on the application for revision; and

2. may assess any additional tax, penalty, and interest due; and

(2) shall mail to the person or governmental unit a notice of final determination.

(d) The Department promptly:

(1) (i) shall act on a person’s public service company franchise tax or financial institution franchise tax application for revision under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) 1. shall hold an informal hearing after giving reasonable notice to the person; and

2. after the hearing:

A. shall act on the application for revision; and

B. may assess any additional tax, penalty, and interest due; and

(2) shall mail to the person a notice of final determination.

§13–508. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) Within 30 days after the date on which a notice of assessment of the admissions and amusement tax, alcoholic beverage tax, boxing and wrestling tax, digital advertising gross revenues tax, hotel rental tax, income tax, motor carrier tax, motor fuel tax, public service company franchise tax, financial institution franchise tax, sales and use tax, or tobacco tax is mailed, a person or governmental unit against which the assessment is made may submit to the tax collector:

(1) an application for revision of the assessment; or

(2) except for the public service company franchise tax, if the assessment is paid, a claim for refund.

(b) If a person or governmental unit fails to submit an application for revision or claim for refund within the time allowed in subsection (a) of this section, the assessment becomes final.

(c) The Comptroller or an employee of the Comptroller’s office expressly designated by the Comptroller promptly:

(1) (i) shall hold an informal hearing on a person’s or governmental unit’s admissions and amusement tax, alcoholic beverage tax, boxing and wrestling tax, digital advertising gross revenues tax, hotel rental tax, income tax, motor carrier tax, motor fuel tax, sales and use tax, or tobacco tax application for revision or claim for refund under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) after the hearing:

1. shall act on the application for revision; and

2. may assess any additional tax, penalty, and interest due; and

(2) shall mail to the person or governmental unit a notice of final determination.

(d) The Department promptly:

(1) (i) shall act on a person’s public service company franchise tax or financial institution franchise tax application for revision under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) 1. shall hold an informal hearing after giving reasonable notice to the person; and

2. after the hearing:

A. shall act on the application for revision; and

B. may assess any additional tax, penalty, and interest due; and

(2) shall mail to the person a notice of final determination.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-410 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the proceeding is heard by the Commissioner under § 13-406 of this subtitle, the final judgment of the Commissioner may be appealed as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(2) If the proceeding is referred to the circuit court for declaratory relief under § 13-407 of this subtitle, the final judgment of the court may be appealed as provided in § 3-408.1 of the Courts Article.

(b) (1) On appeal, the purchase price for any vacant land may be contested only:

(i) By the applicant; or

(ii) If the Commissioner or the court, as the case may be, establishes a purchase price under § 13-313(c)(2) of this title at an amount less than that established by the assessors under § 13-313(c)(1) of this title, by the State.

(2) If the purchase price for vacant land is contested on appeal, the court hearing the appeal may set the purchase price at any amount, not exceeding that established by the assessors under § 13-313(c)(1) of this title, that the court, based on the record before it, determines to be the proper assessed value of the land.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1301
§13–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Governor’s Wellmobile Program within the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) Deliver primary and preventive health care services to geographically underserved communities and uninsured individuals around the State; and

(2) Provide principal training sites for the University of Maryland School of Nursing that will expand student learning opportunities in the care of underserved populations.

(c) The Program shall be operated, managed, and administered by the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

(d) The operation, management, and administration of the Program shall be funded as provided for in the State budget.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-911 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-911
§13–911.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Farm products” include food for consumption by humans or livestock, tobacco, shrubbery, flowers, plants, trees for replanting, seed, fertilizer, mulch, peat, sod, livestock and livestock products, poultry and poultry products, farm wood lot products, and fibers.

(c) “Farm vehicle” means a vehicle that:

(1) Is owned by a farmer;

(2) Is used only in the farmer’s farming business and about the farmer’s farm home and in hauling farm products and the labor, supplies, equipment, and other materials necessary for the operation of the farm and farm home; and

(3) Is not used to haul farm products previously acquired by the farmer for resale or to haul farm products for hire for another person who is not a farmer.

(d) “Farmer” means any person who:

(1) Raises, grows, and produces farm products on a farm of at least 3 acres; or

(2) Keeps at least 25 hives of bees for the pollination of orchards and farm crops and the commercial production of honey.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Demand response trip” means the carriage of a passenger who is unable to use regular schedule, fixed termini services.

(2) “Demand response trip” includes a trip that is required under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

(c) “Governmental entity” means:

(1) a governmental unit; and

(2) an instrumentality of:

(i) one or more states;

(ii) one or more political subdivisions of a state; or

(iii) one or more states and political subdivisions of states.

(d) “Governmental unit” means:

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

(2) another state or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of that state; and

(3) a unit or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this State or of another state.

(e) (1) “Tax collector” means the person or governmental unit responsible for collecting a tax.

(2) “Tax collector” includes:

(i) the Comptroller;

(ii) the Department, with respect to:

1. the financial institution franchise tax; and

2. the public service company franchise tax; and

(iii) the registers of wills, with respect to the inheritance tax.

(f) “Tax compliance activity” means any activity that supports the Comptroller in administering the laws described in § 2–102 of this article.

(g) “Tax compliance organization” means an organization:

(1) a purpose of which is to assist state tax officials in ensuring compliance with and enforcing state and federal tax laws;

(2) the membership of which consists solely of:

(i) states; or

(ii) state tax collectors, comptrollers, or directors of revenue and their employees; and

(3) of which the State is a member or participant.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) After a solicitation is issued and until a recommendation is made by a procurement officer, a procurement officer may disclose to a person outside the Executive Department only:

(1) whether a decision has been made regarding a solicitation; and

(2) information that is available to the public under Title 4, Subtitles 1 through 5 of the General Provisions Article.

(b) After a solicitation is issued, a procurement officer shall record and include in the procurement file the following information from an inquiry from a source outside the Executive Department:

(1) the date and time of the inquiry;

(2) the name and affiliation of the person making the inquiry; and

(3) the substance and nature of the inquiry.

(c) A procurement officer shall maintain a file on each procurement that includes:

(1) a record of all inquiries required to be recorded under subsection (b) of this section;

(2) all written solicitations by an agency or unit;

(3) all offers received;

(4) all internal and external correspondence regarding the procurement;

(5) written documentation from the procurement officer describing efforts to confirm the information in the affidavits submitted by the successful bidder or offeror; and

(6) the final contract.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-02 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-02
§13–7A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Emergency Use Epinephrine Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to authorize individuals employed by a participating facility to obtain and store emergency use epinephrine and administer emergency use epinephrine to individuals who are experiencing or are believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis when a physician or emergency medical services are not immediately available.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, each participating facility may obtain:

(i) A prescription for a supply of emergency use epinephrine from a licensed physician as provided in § 13–7A–06 of this subtitle; and

(ii) A supply of emergency use epinephrine from a licensed pharmacist or a licensed physician as provided in § 13–7A–06 of this subtitle.

(2) Each participating facility shall store a supply of emergency use epinephrine obtained under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:

(i) In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and

(ii) In a location that is readily accessible to employees or affiliated individuals in an emergency situation.

(3) Each participating facility shall designate the employees who are certificate holders or designated affiliated individuals who are certificate holders who will be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and control of the supply of emergency use epinephrine.

(4) A participating facility may not obtain or store emergency use epinephrine unless the participating facility has at least two employees or designated affiliated individuals who are certificate holders.

(5) Each participating facility shall maintain a copy of the certificate issued to an employee or a designated affiliated individual under § 13–7A–05 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-311 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-311
§13–311.
Status: in_force

(a) In Carroll County, in a proceeding to prosecute a violation of this part or to enforce the provisions of this part, there is a presumption that a person conducting a business intends to continue the business for no more than 1 year if the business is not open for business at least 5 days each week and at least 50 weeks each year.

(b) Law enforcement personnel from the State, a county, a municipality in Carroll County or Frederick County, or the City of Hagerstown may enforce compliance with the provisions of this part within their respective jurisdictions.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 41 / Section 13-4106
§13–4106.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever procurement is based on competitive sealed bids, a procurement officer shall seek bids by issuing an invitation for bids.

(2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an invitation for bids shall include:

(i) the specifications of the procurement contract, including the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation, as provided in § 14–303(b) of this article;

(ii) a summary of the factors used to determine the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation for the procurement contract, including subcontracting opportunities identified for the project, any applicable North American Industry Classification System codes linked to the subcontracting opportunities, and the number of certified minority business enterprises in those industries;

(iii) whether the procurement contract will be awarded based on the lowest bid price, the lowest evaluated bid price or, if the procurement is subject to § 11–202(3) of this article, the bid most favorable to the State;

(iv) if the procurement contract will be based on evaluated bid price, the objective measurable criteria by which the lowest evaluated bid price will be determined; and

(v) if the head of the unit or the head of the unit’s designee has so designated, the small business preference.

(b) (1) Whenever a procurement officer determines that an initial preparation of specifications for price bids is impracticable, the invitation for bids may:

(i) include a request for unpriced technical offers or samples; and

(ii) direct bidders to submit price bids:

1. with the unpriced technical offers or samples; or

2. after the unit evaluates the technical offers or samples and finds that they are acceptable under the criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

(2) A unit shall consider the prices submitted by bidders whose technical offers or samples have been found acceptable.

(3) Price bids may not be opened until after the unit has completed evaluation of the technical offers or samples.

(4) (i) A price bid may not be opened at any time if the bid is submitted by a bidder whose technical offer or sample has been evaluated as unacceptable to the unit.

(ii) A procurement officer shall return an unopened price bid submitted by a bidder whose technical offer or sample has been evaluated as unacceptable.

(c) (1) A unit shall give public notice of an invitation for bids before bid

opening in accordance with this subsection.

(2) A unit shall give reasonable notice that shall be at least 10 days before bid opening.

(3) The unit shall publish notice in eMaryland Marketplace at least 20 days before bid opening if:

(i) the procurement officer reasonably expects bid prices to exceed the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this subtitle or a lower amount set by the Board by regulation in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article; and

(ii) at least part of the procurement contract is to be performed in this State or the District of Columbia.

(4) In addition to any notice required under this subsection, a unit may publish notice of an invitation for bids:

(i) on a bid board or eMaryland Marketplace; or

(ii) in a newspaper, periodical, or trade journal.

(d) (1) A procurement officer shall:

(i) open bids in public at the time and place designated in the invitation for bids; and

(ii) announce, record, and post:

1. the name of each bidder; and

2. the amount of each bid.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a bid is irrevocable, after bid opening, for the period specified in the invitation for bids.

(3) A procurement officer may allow a bidder to correct or withdraw a bid if correction or withdrawal is:

(i) allowed under regulations adopted under this Division II; and

(ii) approved in writing by the Office of the Attorney General.

(e) (1) After obtaining any approval required by law, the procurement officer shall award the procurement contract to the responsible bidder who submits the responsive bid that:

(i) is the lowest bid price;

(ii) if the invitation for bids so provides, is the lowest evaluated bid price; or

(iii) for procurement subject to § 11–202(3) of this article, is the bid most favorable to the State.

(2) If, after competitive sealed bids have been opened, a procurement officer determines that only 1 responsible bidder has submitted a responsive bid, the unit may negotiate the procurement contract with that 1 bidder under the procedure for sole source procurement.

(3) (i) After competitive sealed bids have been opened, a procurement officer may award a procurement contract on the basis of revised bids if:

1. all bids are rejected under § 13–206(b) of this title;

2. all bid prices exceed the funds available for the procurement; or

3. with the approval of the head of the unit or a designee, the procurement officer determines that all bids are unreasonable as to at least 1 requirement and the delay that would result from issuing a new invitation for bids with revised specifications or quantities would be fiscally disadvantageous or otherwise not in the best interests of the State.

(ii) If there is more than 1 bidder, discussions about revised specifications or quantities shall be conducted with all responsible bidders who submitted responsive bids. The bidders shall be treated fairly and equally with respect to any discussions.

(iii) As promptly as possible, the procurement officer shall:

1. issue an invitation for revised bids, which shall state whether the award will be made without competitive negotiations; and

2. require a prompt response to that invitation.

(iv) An invitation for revised bids is not subject to the notice requirements in subsection (c) of this section.

(v) After revised bids have been submitted, negotiations with bidders may not be conducted unless the procurement officer determines that there is a compelling reason to negotiate.

(vi) After revised bids have been opened and any approval required by law has been obtained, the procurement officer shall award the procurement contract to the responsible bidder who submits a responsive bid that:

1. is the lowest bid price;

2. if the invitation for revised bids so provides, is the lowest evaluated bid price; or

3. for procurement subject to § 11–202(3) of this article, is the bid most favorable to the State.

(4) A responsive bid or proposal shall include the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(f) Not more than 30 days after the execution and approval of a procurement contract in excess of the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this subtitle awarded under this section, or a lower amount set by the Board by regulation in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, a unit shall publish notice of the award in eMaryland Marketplace.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-127 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-127
§13–127.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Prince George’s County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee of:

(i) $1 for a license for a male or spayed female dog;

(ii) $2 for a license for an unspayed female dog;

(iii) $10 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping 25 or fewer dogs; or

(iv) $20 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping more than 25 dogs.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The governing body of Prince George’s County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

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

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

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;

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

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

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

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

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

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

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

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-905 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-905
§13–905.
Status: in_force

The Administration may not require applicants for vehicle registration to pay postage for the mailing of any vehicle registration cards or plates.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

A certified private detective may wear or carry a badge only if:

(1) the Secretary authorizes the wearing or carrying of the badge;

(2) the design of the badge is approved by the Secretary; and

(3) the badge is issued by the licensed private detective agency through which the private detective is certified.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-607 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-607
§13–607.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Council shall appoint an Executive Director qualified by training and experience.

(2) The Executive Director is the chief administrative and planning officer and technical advisor of the Council.

(b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.

(c) The Council shall establish the powers and duties of the Executive Director.

(d) The Executive Director is entitled to the compensation that the Council sets.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-210 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-210
§13–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a procurement officer decides to conduct a pre–bid conference to explain the requirements of a procurement that is expected to exceed $100,000, as soon as practicable after the conference concludes, the procurement officer shall have written minutes of the conference prepared.

(2) The minutes of a pre–bid conference are public records and shall be open to public inspection during ordinary business hours.

(b) (1) Subject to Title 4 of the General Provisions Article:

(i) a summary of the final evaluation of a proposal shall be open to public inspection;

(ii) after an award, all proposals shall be open to public inspection; and

(iii) at and after bid opening, the contents of a bid and any document submitted with the bid shall be open to public inspection.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, Title 4 of the General Provisions Article shall govern any request for the disclosure of information related to a procurement.

(c) A procurement officer may deny public access to the advisory or deliberative records of an evaluator of a proposal if the records would not be available by law to a private party in litigation with the unit.

(d) (1) Before bid opening:

(i) bids shall remain sealed; and

(ii) the State may not disclose the name of a bidder.

(2) Before the closing date for proposals, a procurement officer may not disclose the name of a person who has submitted a proposal.

(3) Before awarding a procurement contract based on competitive sealed proposals, the State may not disclose the contents of a proposal to any person other than a person responsible for evaluating or reviewing the proposal.

(e) Subsections (b)(1), (c), and (d) of this section do not affect the authority of the Board of Contract Appeals or a court of competent jurisdiction to:

(1) decide that information is discoverable in an administrative or judicial proceeding; and

(2) compel disclosure.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3705
§13–3705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a certified community health worker training program must be accredited by the Department before operating in the State.

(ii) A certified community health worker training program in operation on October 1, 2018, may continue to operate until the deadline established by the Department under paragraph (3)(i)2 of this subsection.

(iii) An apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Department of Labor may be accredited by the Department as a certified community health worker training program.

(2) The Department, working in collaboration with the Advisory Committee, shall adopt regulations establishing a procedure for accrediting community health worker training programs.

(3) (i) The regulations adopted under this subsection shall include:

1. A deadline before which certified community health worker training programs in operation on October 1, 2018, must apply for accreditation; and

2. A deadline before which the Department will make a decision regarding accreditation applications.

(ii) The Department shall consult with community health worker training programs in establishing the time frames required under this paragraph.

(4) The regulations adopted under this subsection shall include:

(i) A procedure for reviewing a certified community health worker training program’s application;

(ii) Curriculum requirements;

(iii) A process through which an individual working as a community health worker on October 1, 2018, and who already possesses the knowledge taught in a community health worker training program accredited by the Department under this section, may be exempted from the training required under § 13–3706(b)(1) of this subtitle;

(iv) Requirements for periodic review of an accredited certified community health worker training program;

(v) A process by which the Department shall notify a certified community health worker training program in operation on October 1, 2018, of any changes needed to comply with the Department’s accreditation requirements;

(vi) A reasonable deadline before which a certified community health worker training program in operation on October 1, 2018, is required to comply with the Department’s accreditation requirements; and

(vii) A process by which the Department may revoke a certified community health worker training program’s accreditation that allows for an adequate hearing and chance for appeal.

(b) The Department, working in collaboration with the Advisory Committee, shall:

(1) Adopt initial regulations for the certification of community health workers that establish:

(i) That any individual who completes a community health worker training program accredited by the Department under subsection (a) of this section is a qualified community health worker applicant; and

(ii) An initial fee for the certification of community health workers, not to exceed $75, which shall be adjusted as advised by the Advisory Committee;

(2) Keep a current record of all certified community health workers;

(3) Collect and account for fees provided for under this subtitle;

(4) Pay all necessary expenses associated with certifying community health workers in accordance with the State budget;

(5) Keep a complete record of proceedings relating to certified community health workers; and

(6) Maintain a list of certified community health workers on its website to allow employers and consumers to verify the certification status of community health workers.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations on the procedures for:

(1) Denying a certification application;

(2) Suspending and revoking certificates;

(3) Renewing certificates; and

(4) Otherwise regulating the certification of community health workers.

(d) The Department may adopt any additional regulations recommended by the Advisory Committee for the certification of community health workers.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2501
§13–2501.
Status: reserved

(a) This section:

(1) applies to an establishment that:

(i) is not licensed under this title; and

(ii) serves or gives alcoholic beverages to a customer or allows a customer to consume alcoholic beverages that are from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; and

(2) does not apply to an establishment licensed under this title.

(b) After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 13–2004 and 13–2005 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not serve, keep, or allow to be consumed alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks at a location under its control or possession.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1102
§13–1102.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to bingo and gaming events in Charles County.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1024 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1024
§13A–1024.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who, except as provided by law or regulation, apprehends, arrests, or confines another person shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5502 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 55 / Section 13-5502
§13–5502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Public Health Abortion Grant Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to improve access to abortion care clinical services for individuals in the State.

(c) (1) The Secretary shall provide operating grants to eligible organizations to support equitable access to abortion care clinical services across the State.

(2) Grant funds provided under the Program shall be used to support abortion care clinical services for which federal funding is prohibited for individuals without sufficient resources, including to cover reasonable administrative costs of managing services provided under the grant.

(d) The Department shall award at least 90% of the funds appropriated for the Program as grants to eligible organizations.

(e) The Department may not:

(1) Release, publish, or otherwise disclose any identifying information for:

(i) The staff of an eligible organization that applies for or receives a grant or reimbursement from grant funding under the Program; or

(ii) An individual health care practitioner or staff who provides abortion care clinical services for an eligible organization that receives a grant or reimbursement from grant funding under the Program; or

(2) Collect identifying information for individuals who request or obtain support for abortion care clinical services from an eligible organization awarded a grant under the Program.

(f) The Department may not:

(1) Restrict the use of funds granted under the Program in a manner that is inconsistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article; or

(2) Allow an eligible organization that is awarded a grant under the Program to restrict the use of funds in a manner that is inconsistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(g) The Department shall develop standards for the grants to ensure funds are being used in accordance with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Article III(a) of the compact, the board shall submit its budgets of estimated expenditures to the Governor for presentation to the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-503.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503.2
§13–503.
Status: reserved

§13–503.2.

If the title or interest of an owner in a vehicle is transferred as a result of a reorganization such that the vehicle is exempt from the excise tax under the provisions of § 13-810(c)(8) of this title, the transferee may continue to use the same registration plates after the transfer. In all other respects the transfer shall be treated the same way as any other transfer by a private owner of a registered vehicle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1103 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1103
§13–1103.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may:

(1) designate the types of gaming devices that may be operated in the county;

(2) set fees for gaming permits issued under this subtitle;

(3) approve or deny gaming permit applications;

(4) investigate persons involved in gaming events and examine records of fundraising organizations with respect to gaming events;

(5) delegate its powers and duties under this subtitle to the County Attorney; and

(6) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-909 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-909
§13–909.
Status: in_force

The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its mission.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-913 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-913
§13–913.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When registered with the Administration, every passenger motor vehicle operated for the transportation of persons for hire, except a vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, is a Class B (for hire) vehicle.

(2) The following vehicles are not subject to the classification specified in this section:

(i) Any vehicle operated on a regular schedule and between fixed termini; and

(ii) Any vehicle for which a different classification is specified in this part.

(b) For each Class B (for hire) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $170.00; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $180.00.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-206 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 2 / Section 13A-206
§13A–206.
Status: in_force

No person, while being held for trial or awaiting a verdict, may be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest or confinement on the charges pending against the person, nor shall the arrest or confinement imposed on such person be any more rigorous than the circumstances required to ensure the person’s presence, but the person may be subjected to minor punishment during that period for infractions of discipline.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-424 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-424
§13–424.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a fleet of five or more rental vehicles may register any rental vehicle in the fleet:

(1) Under this section; or

(2) Under § 13–939.1 of this title.

(b) The Administration:

(1) Shall issue distinctive “Fleet Vehicle” registration plates for any rental vehicle registered under this section; and

(2) May not require the attachment, display, or issuance of a validation tab for a rental vehicle registered under this section.

(c) To the extent practicable, registration under this section for each rental vehicle that is part of the same fleet shall expire on the same date.

(d) (1) The registration fee for a rental vehicle registered under this section is as determined under § 13–939.1 of this title.

(2) In addition to the annual registration fee, an owner of a rental vehicle registered under this section shall pay a one–time initial registration fee not exceeding $8.50 when the new registration plates are issued.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-309 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

The Secretary:

(1) Is responsible for the operation of the Kidney Disease Program under this subtitle within the rules, regulations, and standards that the Commission and the Department adopt;

(2) Shall disburse and collect any funds under this subtitle; and

(3) Shall keep the Commission informed of:

(i) The progress of the Kidney Disease Program; and

(ii) Any need for a change in its rules, regulations, or standards.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-506 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-506
§13–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Property seized under this subtitle:

(1) is not repleviable; but

(2) is in the custody of the seizing authority, subject only to the orders, judgments, and decrees of the court or the official having jurisdiction over the property.

(b) A seizing authority may place seized property under seal and remove the property to a place designated by the court.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-516 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-516
§13–516.
Status: in_force

(a) To appeal to the Tax Court, a person or governmental unit shall file with the Tax Court a written petition that states succinctly:

(1) the nature of the case;

(2) the facts on which the appeal is based; and

(3) each question presented for review by the Tax Court.

(b) An opposing party shall respond in accordance with the rules of procedure of the Tax Court.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may certify a service contract to the Board of Public Works as provided in this section.

(b) The Department may certify a service contract as being exempt from the preference stated in § 13-402 of this subtitle if:

(1) State employees are not available to perform the services;

(2) a conflict of interest would result if a State employee were to perform the services;

(3) the nature of the services meets the standards set by the Department for emergency appointments;

(4) the services are incidental to the purchase or lease of personal property or real property, such as a service agreement that is part of the purchase or rental of computers or office equipment; or

(5) a clear need exists to obtain an unbiased finding or opinion, such as an expert witness in litigation.

(c) The Department may certify a service contract that is not exempt under subsection (b) of this section only if:

(1) the unit that seeks to enter into the service contract has complied with § 13-405 of this subtitle; and

(2) the Department finds that:

(i) the potential economic advantage of entering into the service contract is not outweighed by the preference stated in § 13-402 of this subtitle;

(ii) the service contract does not adversely affect the affirmative action efforts of this State;

(iii) the service contract includes adequate control mechanisms to ensure that the services will be performed in accordance with the service contract; and

(iv) the service contract complies with all of the requirements of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-108 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

At least 90 days before a trading stamp company ends or suspends the redemption of trading stamps in the State, the trading stamp company shall:

(1) notify the Secretary of State in writing of its intention to end or suspend the redemption of trading stamps; and

(2) mail a copy of the notice to each retailer in the State that, within the previous 12 months, issued trading stamps that the trading stamp company is bound to redeem.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-707 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-707
§13–707.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the organized militia ordered into State active duty by proper authority is not liable civilly or criminally for any act done while discharging a duty.

(b) (1) The court shall require a person to file security for the payment of costs that may be awarded to the defendant when the person prosecutes or begins a suit or proceeding:

(i) against an officer of the organized militia for an act done by the officer in the officer’s official capacity in the discharge of a duty under this title;

(ii) against a person acting under the authority or order of an officer of the organized militia; or

(iii) by virtue of a warrant that an officer of the militia lawfully issues.

(2) In all cases, the defendant may make a general denial and give evidence.

(3) If the case is dismissed or a verdict or judgment is rendered against the plaintiff, the defendant shall recover treble costs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3107 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3107
§13–3107.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who, in accordance with this subtitle, is administering an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual experiencing or believed by the individual to be experiencing an opioid overdose may not be considered to be practicing:

(1) Medicine for the purposes of Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(2) Registered nursing for the purposes of Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article.

(b) An employee or volunteer of a private or public entity who, in accordance with this subtitle, provides an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual who has received education and training in opioid overdose recognition and response in accordance with a standing order may not be considered to be practicing:

(1) Medicine for the purposes of Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article;

(2) Registered nursing for the purposes of Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(3) Pharmacy for the purposes of Title 12 of the Health Occupations Article.

(c) A licensed health care provider who prescribes or dispenses opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in accordance with this subtitle may not be subject to any disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing health occupations board under the Health Occupations Article solely for the act of prescribing or dispensing opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2402
§13–2402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Washington County.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-732 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-732
§13–732.
Status: in_force

As the Executive Board decides, the budget of the Bureau may consist of private memberships and public contributions.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) There is a Consumer Protection Commission in the Division.

(2) The Commission shall advise the Division on general goals for the development of programs, undertake studies and issue reports, and foster cooperation among federal, State, and local agencies and private groups.

(b) (1) The Commission consists of:

(i) The Division Chief; and

(ii) Nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The members appointed by the Governor shall be divided into three categories, as follows:

(i) Three members to represent consumer groups or interests;

(ii) Three members to represent business groups or interests; and

(iii) Three members to represent the public sector.

(3) (i) The term of membership is six years, except that, of the original appointees, one of each category shall serve a six–year term, one of each category shall serve a four–year term, and one of each category shall serve a two–year term.

(ii) A member serves until his successor is appointed and qualified.

(iii) An appointment to a vacancy in an unexpired term is limited to the remainder of that term.

(4) The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all expenses reasonably incurred.

(5) The Commission shall elect annually a chair from among its members and appoint a secretary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1012 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1012
§13–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall review a Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation submitted under § 13-1008(d) of this subtitle and determine whether:

(1) The Plan addresses the goals and requirements established for the county under § 13-1007 of this subtitle;

(2) The Plan allocates resources in a manner that is consistent with the needs of the different populations in the county, including targeted minority populations, as identified in the Baseline Tobacco Study and biennial tobacco studies;

(3) The Plan allocates resources in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding best practices for a comprehensive tobacco control program or states a reason for not meeting this requirement and identifies other resources that, taken together, meet this requirement; and

(4) The local health officer has complied with the other requirements of §§ 13-1007 through 13-1011 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department may not distribute a county’s share of money for a Local Public Health Tobacco Grant, as provided under § 13-1007 of this subtitle, if the Department determines that the requirements of subsection (a) of this section have not been met.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-931 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-931
§13–931.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a federal official may:

(1) certify to the Comptroller the existence of a person’s delinquent nontax liability owed by the person to the federal government; and

(2) request the Comptroller to withhold any refund and vendor payment to which the person is entitled.

(b) A federal official may certify and request the Comptroller to withhold a refund or vendor payment only if the laws of the United States:

(1) allow the Comptroller, on behalf of the State, to certify tax and nontax liabilities due to the State;

(2) allow the Comptroller, on behalf of the State, to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the United States, pursuant to which the federal official would be required to offset federal payments to collect delinquent debts owed to the State; and

(3) provide for the payment of the amount withheld to the State.

(c) The Comptroller shall apply a refund or vendor payment received from a federal official according to the priorities under § 13-918 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-603 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-603
§13–603.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to an act taken by:

(1) Any state or federal bank, trust company, credit union, or savings and loan association; or

(2) A subsidiary or affiliate of an institution described in item (1) of this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established in the State a Maryland Defense Force within the Military Department.

(2) The Governor is the commander–in–chief of the Maryland Defense Force.

(3) The Maryland Defense Force is under the operational control of the Adjutant General.

(4) There is a commanding general of the Maryland Defense Force who is appointed by the Adjutant General and serves as such at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.

(b) The Maryland Defense Force is a component of the organized militia of the State in addition to and separate from the National Guard.

(c) (1) The Maryland Defense Force shall have the primary mission of providing competent and supplemental professional, technical, and military support to the Maryland Army National Guard, the Maryland Air National Guard, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.

(2) The Maryland Defense Force shall also have other duties and missions as it may be assigned from time to time by competent authority.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-204 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner has custody of and shall maintain all records relating to the application for and issuance of patents. For this purpose, the Commissioner may require the clerk of any court to produce, at the expense of the Commissioner, true copies of any land records maintained by that clerk.

(2) On request of any person, the Commissioner shall certify a copy of any land patent record he maintains.

(3) The Commissioner shall provide for the preservation, indexing, filming, and publication of the patent records in his custody.

(b) The Commissioner shall maintain a patent docket and a separate index for that docket.

(c) In accordance with § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations to govern the use, preservation, repair, and maintenance of the patent records and patent docket.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-503 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 5 / Section 13A-503
§13A–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A summary court–martial may be convened by:

(1) a person who may convene a general or special court–martial;

(2) the commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army;

(3) the commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or

(4) the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General.

(b) (1) When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment, that officer shall be the summary court–martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court–martial cases, or a military judge may act as summary court–martial.

(2) A summary court–martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-612.1 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-612.1
§13–612.
Status: in_force

§13–612.1.

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, in order to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle, the Council may use any money available to it to finance the purchase or lease of property only by:

(1) one or more of the following Southern Maryland counties:

(i) Anne Arundel County;

(ii) Calvert County;

(iii) Charles County;

(iv) Prince George’s County; and

(v) St. Mary’s County;

(2) the Maryland Food Center Authority; or

(3) another entity, as determined by the Council, that is authorized to finance or purchase property.

(b) If the Council determines that money should be used to finance the purchase or lease of property under subsection (a) of this section, the Council, in accordance with State procurement law, shall:

(1) prepare and issue a request for proposals;

(2) evaluate responses to the request; and

(3) select an entity to purchase or lease property.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Council may not own or lease property.

(2) The Council may lease office space for its own use.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-310 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310
§13–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

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

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or

(3) Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing well drilling.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the Board finds that the applicant or licensee:

(1) Has violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or

(2) Has been disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or county, or been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or county, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary actions under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 23 / Section 13-2303
§13–2303.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funding, the program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1005 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1005
§13–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Statewide Public Health Component in the Program.

(b) The purpose of the Statewide Public Health Component is to maximize the effectiveness of the anti-tobacco initiatives in the State by authorizing the Department to take steps to ensure that the Program is implemented in a coordinated and integrated manner throughout the State.

(c) Subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section and as necessary to ensure a coordinated and integrated statewide effort to implement tobacco use prevention and cessation programs, the Department may develop and implement statewide anti-tobacco initiatives that are consistent with the findings and recommendations of the Task Force Report and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding best practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs as they relate to statewide programs, including programs that support the implementation of the Local Public Health Component.

(d) (1) To implement this section, the Department may issue a request for proposal, distribute a grant, or enter into a contract.

(2) The request for proposal, grant, or contract shall state with specificity the objectives and performance criteria that will be used to measure the success of the Program to which the request for proposal, grant, or contract relates.

(3) If the Department issues a request for proposal to select an entity to implement an initiative under this section, the Department shall use the criteria established in § 13-1003(e)(5) of this subtitle as a guide in administering the request for proposal process.

(e) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department may not spend any of the money that is allocated to the Statewide Public Health Component in the State budget until after the Baseline Tobacco Study is completed.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and before the Baseline Tobacco Study is completed, the Department may use money that is allocated to the Statewide Public Health Component in the State budget for fiscal year 2001 to distribute grants that will be used to provide outreach and start-up technical assistance to communities for the purpose of organizing participation in community health coalitions.

(ii) The Department shall use at least $750,000 of the money that is allocated to the Statewide Public Health Component in the State budget for fiscal year 2001 to provide outreach and start-up technical assistance to African American communities in the State for the purpose of organizing participation in community health coalitions that are formed under § 13-1008(b), § 13-1109(c), or § 13-1115(b) of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 13-513 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-513
§13–513.
Status: in_force

(a) The Study Center’s primary mission is research, with particular emphasis on establishing national policies related to prevention, treatment, acute care and rehabilitation, trauma and emergency medical care delivery systems, disaster epidemiology and management, injury surveillance, and data collection. It shall serve as the primary research center for the State Emergency Medical Services System.

(b) The Director of the Study Center shall work closely with the MIEMSS Director in the development of a research plan and the budget.

(c) The Director of the Study Center shall submit the budget and research plan to the EMS Board for review and comment.

(d) The Director of the Study Center shall advise and provide the opportunity for the EMS Board to comment prior to the adoption of any proposed change in the budget, mission, research plan, or other policies of the Study Center that would affect the ability of the Study Center to continue to fulfill its mission as the primary research center for the State Emergency Medical Services System.

(e) The Director of the Study Center shall submit to the EMS Board an annual report on the budget and research plan.

(f) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus shall appoint the Director of the Study Center. The Governor shall have 60 days to approve the appointment. If the Governor has not acted within 60 days of being notified of the appointed director, the appointed director shall be deemed approved.

(g) The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus shall receive indirect cost recoveries as stipulated in grants received by the National Study Center.

(h) The University System of Maryland may not transfer funds for the Study Center to any other program or purpose.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5004 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 50 / Section 13-5004
§13–5004.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

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

(1) Describe the activities of the Council under § 13–5003(a) of this subtitle;

(2) Describe the funding sources of the Council, including grants that were applied for and accepted and the remaining balances of any current grants; and

(3) Provide recommendations on the ways to address the needs of individuals living with rare diseases in the State.
Md. Code, Education § 13-516 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-516
§13–516.
Status: reserved

§13–516. IN EFFECT

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

(2) “Cardiac rescue technician” (CRT) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed a cardiac rescue technician course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols within this State as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board and licensed as a CRT by the EMS Board.

(3) “Certificate” means a certificate issued by the EMS Board to provide emergency medical services in the State, except where the context requires otherwise.

(4) “Emergency medical dispatcher” (EMD) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical dispatcher course approved by the EMS Board or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or has been recognized as an emergency medical dispatcher by an emergency medical dispatcher program approved by the EMS Board and licensed as an emergency medical dispatcher by the EMS Board.

(5) “Emergency medical responder” means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical responder course approved by the EMS Board, or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board;

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or by a basic life support education program approved by the EMS Board; and

(iv) Been certified as an emergency medical responder by the EMS Board.

(6) “Emergency medical services” means:

(i) Medical services provided prehospital to prevent imminent death or aggravation of illness or injury whether or not transport to a hospital or appropriate facility occurs;

(ii) Transport from the scene of a medical emergency to a hospital or appropriate facility whether or not medical services are provided;

(iii) Medical interfacility transport services to an appropriate facility; or

(iv) Medical interfacility critical care transport to an appropriate facility.

(7) “Emergency medical services provider” means an individual licensed or certified by the EMS Board as:

(i) A cardiac rescue technician;

(ii) An emergency medical dispatcher;

(iii) An emergency medical responder;

(iv) An emergency medical technician; or

(v) A paramedic.

(8) “Emergency medical technician” (EMT) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical technician course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or been examined and registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. as an emergency medical technician and certified as an EMT by the EMS Board.

(9) “License” means a license issued by the EMS Board to provide emergency medical services in the State, unless the context requires otherwise.

(10) (i) “Medical direction” means the written or oral instruction by a licensed physician to perform specified medical procedures or administer specified medications or intravenous solutions.

(ii) “Medical direction” includes the activities of a licensed physician in the State serving as a medical director for an agency providing emergency medical services including quality assurance, planning, and education.

(11) “National registry” means the nonproprietary, nongovernmental agency that provides standardized national testing and registration for emergency medical technicians based on national training standards.

(12) “Paramedic” means an individual who has:

(i) Completed a paramedic course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Been examined and registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. as a paramedic;

(iii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols within this State as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iv) Been licensed as a paramedic by the EMS Board.

(13) “Provider review panel” means the 13–member panel appointed by the EMS Board in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of this section.

(14) “Public safety personnel” means:

(i) Any career or volunteer member of a fire, rescue or EMS department, company, squad or auxiliary;

(ii) Any law enforcement officer; or

(iii) The State Fire Marshal or a sworn member of the State Fire Marshal’s office.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual may not provide emergency medical services in the State unless issued a license or certificate by the EMS Board under this section.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) An individual who:

1. Has completed an emergency medical services course or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

2. Is authorized to provide emergency medical services by any state adjoining this State;

3. Is called on by a public safety agency providing emergency medical services to render emergency medical services in this State or to transport emergency patients from the adjoining state to a health care facility in this State;

4. Is providing emergency medical services within the scope of the license or certificate issued to the individual by the other state; and

5. Is not affiliated with an emergency medical service in this State or is not engaged in providing emergency medical services in this State on a regular basis;

(ii) An individual who is enrolled in an emergency medical services provider training program that meets the standards set by the EMS Board in the course of that training;

(iii) An individual who is not engaged in providing emergency medical services on a regular basis who provides emergency medical services at the scene of a medical emergency in rare instances;

(iv) An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire or rescue company and solely engaged in driving the emergency vehicle;

(v) An individual who assists an emergency medical services provider but does not directly provide emergency medical services;

(vi) An individual who has American Red Cross first aid training or its equivalent and who provides services within the scope of that training, does not respond to emergency calls, and does not transport patients; or

(vii) A law enforcement officer who:

1. Has successfully completed a course:

A. In first aid and CPR/AED approved by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, or another nationally recognized program;

B. That meets the requirements of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines for Emergency Medical Responders published by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or

C. Approved for law enforcement officers by the EMS Board;

2. Provides services within the scope of that training; and

3. Is not dispatched as an emergency medical services provider.

(3) This subsection does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article.

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

(b–1) (1) In calculating an individual’s years of experience in an occupation or profession, the EMS Board shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as an active service member.

(2) The EMS Board shall credit any training and education provided by the uniformed services and completed by an active service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure or certification if the training or education is determined by the EMS Board to be:

(i) Substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the EMS Board; and

(ii) Not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.

(c) (1) To apply for a license or certificate, an individual shall:

(i) Submit an application on the form that the EMS Board requires; and

(ii) Pay to the EMS Board any application fee set by the EMS Board under subsection (m) of this section.

(2) The EMS Board may not:

(i) Require as a condition for licensure or certification that an applicant:

1. Provide proof that the applicant is lawfully present in the United States, as allowed under 8 U.S.C. § 1621; or

2. Have a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; or

(ii) Charge a licensing, certifying, testing, or retesting fee to any individual who is a member or employee of any governmental or volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company at the date of application.

(3) The EMS Board shall provide for the term and renewal of licenses or certificates issued under this section.

(d) (1) The EMS Board may adopt rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards to carry out the provisions of this section.

(2) Any regulations of the EMS Board relating to the practice of medicine shall be adopted jointly with the Board of Physicians.

(3) Any regulations of the EMS Board relating to the practice of nursing shall be adopted in collaboration with the Board of Nursing.

(e) (1) (i) There is a provider review panel to the EMS Board.

(ii) The provider review panel shall be appointed by the EMS Board.

(2) The provider review panel consists of 13 members, 11 voting members appointed by the EMS Board and two nonvoting members.

(3) Eight of the appointed members shall be licensed or certified emergency medical service providers who are actively providing emergency medical services at the time of their appointment. Three shall be members of a governmental fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company, three shall be members of a volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company, one shall be an employee of a commercial ambulance service, and one shall be an emergency medical dispatcher. In appointing the provider representatives of the provider review panel, the EMS Board shall give consideration to providing for reasonable representation from throughout the State.

(4) One of the appointed members shall be a physician appointed by the Board of Physicians.

(5) One of the appointed members shall be a medical director with emergency medical services experience.

(6) One of the appointed members shall be a representative of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland who has emergency medical services experience.

(7) The Executive Director of the Institute and the State EMS Medical Director shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members.

(8) The panel shall elect a chairman from among its members.

(9) The EMS Board shall adopt regulations for the selection, appointment, and terms of the members of the panel, including providing for the staggering of terms.

(10) (i) The provider review panel shall review patient care and other allegations of misconduct against emergency medical services providers and provide recommendations to the EMS Board for further action as necessary.

(ii) The provider review panel shall perform any other duty or function that the EMS Board requires.

(f) (1) Subject to the rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards of the EMS Board and subject to medical direction, while providing emergency medical services:

(i) A cardiac rescue technician, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may:

1. Perform specified medical procedures as authorized by the EMS Board;

2. Administer specified medications or intravenous solutions;

3. Offer an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual who received treatment for a nonfatal drug overdose or was evaluated by a crisis evaluation team; and

4. Provide emergency medical transport;

(ii) An emergency medical dispatcher may:

1. Perform medical interrogation in order to determine the type and level of response required at the scene of a medical emergency; and

2. Provide prearrival instructions including instructions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(iii) An emergency medical responder:

1. May perform specified medical procedures as defined by the EMS Board; and

2. May not be the primary emergency medical services provider during emergency medical transport.

(2) Participation in emergency medical dispatch programs by jurisdictions is totally voluntary.

(g) Subject to the rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards of the EMS Board, a paramedic may administer:

(1) Influenza and hepatitis B immunizations and tuberculosis skin testing, in a nonemergency environment, to public safety or ambulance service personnel within the jurisdiction of the paramedic, if the services are:

(i) Authorized by a written agreement between the provider’s jurisdictional EMS operational program medical director or ambulance service medical director and the county or city health department in whose jurisdiction the services are performed, which shall include provisions for documentation, referral and follow–up, and storage and inventory of medicine;

(ii) Under the direction of the jurisdictional EMS operational program medical director or ambulance service medical director; and

(iii) Approved by the Institute; and

(2) Influenza and COVID–19 immunizations, if the immunizations are:

(i) 1. Provided under the direction of the EMS operational program medical director, ambulance service medical director, or other qualified physician; and

2. Authorized by the Institute;

(ii) Part of a population health outreach effort conducted by the appropriate local health department or a hospital or health system in the State; and

(iii) Provided in accordance with a written agreement between the paramedic’s EMS operational program or ambulance service and the county or city health department in the jurisdiction in which the services are performed or a hospital or health system in the State, which includes provisions for:

1. The administration of a vaccine to an individual at least 18 years old;

2. Storage and inventory of medication;

3. Distribution of appropriate Vaccine Information Statements;

4. Documentation of patient consent;

5. Recognition of adverse effects;

6. Referral and follow–up; and

7. Appropriate documentation of vaccine administration, including within the ImmuNet system.

(h) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of subsection (i) of this section and as a result of any conduct of an emergency medical services provider or an applicant for a license or certificate under this section that is prohibited under the provisions of this section or any regulations adopted under this section, the EMS Board may:

(i) Reprimand or place an emergency medical services provider on probation;

(ii) Suspend or revoke the license or certificate of an emergency medical services provider;

(iii) Deny a license or certificate to an applicant; or

(iv) Refuse to renew an applicant’s license or certificate.

(2) On the application of an individual whose license or certificate has been suspended or revoked, the EMS Board may reinstate a suspended or revoked license or certificate.

(3) (i) Unless the EMS Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license or certificate, a holder of a license or certificate may not surrender the license or certificate.

(ii) A license or certificate may not lapse by operation of law while the holder of the license or certificate is under investigation or while charges are pending against the holder of the license or certificate.

(4) The EMS Board may set conditions on its agreement with the holder of the license or certificate under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license or certificate.

(i) (1) The EMS Board may take action under subsection (h) of this section only after:

(i) A review and recommendation by the provider review panel; and

(ii) The individual against whom the action is contemplated has had an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) The EMS Board may not proceed with disciplinary cases concerning patient care except upon the affirmative recommendation of the provider review panel.

(3) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(4) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the EMS Board may take any further appeal allowed under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(j) (1) The EMS Board shall refer to the Board of Nursing any complaint about an emergency medical services provider who, in addition to being licensed or certified by the EMS Board, is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse by the Board of Nursing.

(2) The Board of Nursing may investigate and discipline a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for a violation of this section and a violation of Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article.

(3) The Board of Nursing shall conduct any hearing required by this section in accordance with § 8–317 of the Health Occupations Article.

(4) The EMS Board shall comply with any recommendation or order issued by the Board of Nursing regarding the issuance of a license or certificate by the EMS Board to an individual who is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

(k) (1) The EMS Board may, over the signature of the chairman of the EMS Board, Executive Director of the Institute, chairman of the provider review panel, or State EMS Medical Director, issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this section and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(2) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena of the EMS Board or an order by the EMS Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person for contempt.

(3) If, after due notice, the individual against whom an action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the EMS Board may hear and determine the matter.

(4) If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this section, any duly authorized agent or investigator of the EMS Board may enter at any reasonable hour a place of business of a licensed or certified emergency medical services provider or public premises.

(5) The EMS Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief if a person provides emergency medical services without a license or certificate.

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

(2) Unless licensed or certified to provide emergency medical services under this section, a person may not represent to the public that the person is authorized to provide emergency medical services in this State.

(3) Unless licensed or certified to provide emergency medical services under this section, a person may not use the terms “cardiac rescue technician”, “CRT”, “emergency medical dispatcher”, “EMD”, “emergency medical responder”, “emergency medical technician”, “paramedic”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to provide emergency medical services.

(m) (1) There is an EMS Board Provider Fund.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the EMS Board may set reasonable fees for the initial issuance of licenses or certificates and its other services.

(3) (i) The EMS Board may not charge an initial licensing fee, an initial certifying fee, a fee for the renewal of a license, a fee for the renewal of a certificate, a testing fee, or a retesting fee to an individual who is a member or employee of any governmental or volunteer fire or rescue company at the time of that individual’s application.

(ii) The EMS Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this section to the Comptroller of the State.

(iii) The Comptroller of the State shall distribute the fees to the EMS Board Provider Fund.

(4) The EMS Board Provider Fund shall be used exclusively to fund the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the EMS Board as provided by the provisions of this section.

(5) (i) The EMS Board Provider Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund and is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(ii) Any unspent portion of the EMS Board Provider Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State but shall remain in the EMS Board Provider Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this section.

(n) (1) The EMS Board may delegate any portion of its authority under this section to the Executive Director of the Institute unless specifically precluded by statute.

(2) Notice of any delegation of authority made under this section shall be published in the Maryland Register.

(3) The EMS Board may not delegate its authority to promulgate and revise regulations, hear contested cases, or designate the provider review panel to the Executive Director of the Institute.

(4) The EMS Board may delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to hear contested cases and issue recommendations.

§13–516. ** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2030 PER CHAPTER 75 OF 2024 **

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

(2) “Cardiac rescue technician” (CRT) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed a cardiac rescue technician course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols within this State as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board and licensed as a CRT by the EMS Board.

(3) “Certificate” means a certificate issued by the EMS Board to provide emergency medical services in the State, except where the context requires otherwise.

(4) “Emergency medical dispatcher” (EMD) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical dispatcher course approved by the EMS Board or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or has been recognized as an emergency medical dispatcher by an emergency medical dispatcher program approved by the EMS Board and licensed as an emergency medical dispatcher by the EMS Board.

(5) “Emergency medical responder” means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical responder course approved by the EMS Board, or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board;

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or by a basic life support education program approved by the EMS Board; and

(iv) Been certified as an emergency medical responder by the EMS Board.

(6) “Emergency medical services” means:

(i) Medical services provided prehospital to prevent imminent death or aggravation of illness or injury whether or not transport to a hospital or appropriate facility occurs;

(ii) Transport from the scene of a medical emergency to a hospital or appropriate facility whether or not medical services are provided;

(iii) Medical interfacility transport services to an appropriate facility; or

(iv) Medical interfacility critical care transport to an appropriate facility.

(7) “Emergency medical services provider” means an individual licensed or certified by the EMS Board as:

(i) A cardiac rescue technician;

(ii) An emergency medical dispatcher;

(iii) An emergency medical responder;

(iv) An emergency medical technician; or

(v) A paramedic.

(8) “Emergency medical technician” (EMT) means an individual who has:

(i) Completed an emergency medical technician course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iii) Been examined by the EMS Board or been examined and registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. as an emergency medical technician and certified as an EMT by the EMS Board.

(9) “License” means a license issued by the EMS Board to provide emergency medical services in the State, unless the context requires otherwise.

(10) (i) “Medical direction” means the written or oral instruction by a licensed physician to perform specified medical procedures or administer specified medications or intravenous solutions.

(ii) “Medical direction” includes the activities of a licensed physician in the State serving as a medical director for an agency providing emergency medical services including quality assurance, planning, and education.

(11) “National registry” means the nonproprietary, nongovernmental agency that provides standardized national testing and registration for emergency medical technicians based on national training standards.

(12) “Paramedic” means an individual who has:

(i) Completed a paramedic course approved by the EMS Board;

(ii) Been examined and registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. as a paramedic;

(iii) Demonstrated competence in medical protocols within this State as determined by the EMS Board; and

(iv) Been licensed as a paramedic by the EMS Board.

(13) “Provider review panel” means the 13–member panel appointed by the EMS Board in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of this section.

(14) “Public safety personnel” means:

(i) Any career or volunteer member of a fire, rescue or EMS department, company, squad or auxiliary;

(ii) Any law enforcement officer; or

(iii) The State Fire Marshal or a sworn member of the State Fire Marshal’s office.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual may not provide emergency medical services in the State unless issued a license or certificate by the EMS Board under this section.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) An individual who:

1. Has completed an emergency medical services course or its equivalent as determined by the EMS Board;

2. Is authorized to provide emergency medical services by any state adjoining this State;

3. Is called on by a public safety agency providing emergency medical services to render emergency medical services in this State or to transport emergency patients from the adjoining state to a health care facility in this State;

4. Is providing emergency medical services within the scope of the license or certificate issued to the individual by the other state; and

5. Is not affiliated with an emergency medical service in this State or is not engaged in providing emergency medical services in this State on a regular basis;

(ii) An individual who is enrolled in an emergency medical services provider training program that meets the standards set by the EMS Board in the course of that training;

(iii) An individual who is not engaged in providing emergency medical services on a regular basis who provides emergency medical services at the scene of a medical emergency in rare instances;

(iv) An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire or rescue company and solely engaged in driving the emergency vehicle;

(v) An individual who assists an emergency medical services provider but does not directly provide emergency medical services;

(vi) An individual who has American Red Cross first aid training or its equivalent and who provides services within the scope of that training, does not respond to emergency calls, and does not transport patients; or

(vii) A law enforcement officer who:

1. Has successfully completed a course:

A. In first aid and CPR/AED approved by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, or another nationally recognized program;

B. That meets the requirements of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines for Emergency Medical Responders published by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or

C. Approved for law enforcement officers by the EMS Board;

2. Provides services within the scope of that training; and

3. Is not dispatched as an emergency medical services provider.

(3) This subsection does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article.

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

(b–1) (1) In calculating an individual’s years of experience in an occupation or profession, the EMS Board shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as an active service member.

(2) The EMS Board shall credit any training and education provided by the uniformed services and completed by an active service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure or certification if the training or education is determined by the EMS Board to be:

(i) Substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the EMS Board; and

(ii) Not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.

(c) (1) To apply for a license or certificate, an individual shall:

(i) Submit an application on the form that the EMS Board requires; and

(ii) Pay to the EMS Board any application fee set by the EMS Board under subsection (m) of this section.

(2) The EMS Board may not:

(i) Require as a condition for licensure or certification that an applicant:

1. Provide proof that the applicant is lawfully present in the United States, as allowed under 8 U.S.C. § 1621; or

2. Have a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; or

(ii) Charge a licensing, certifying, testing, or retesting fee to any individual who is a member or employee of any governmental or volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company at the date of application.

(3) The EMS Board shall provide for the term and renewal of licenses or certificates issued under this section.

(d) (1) The EMS Board may adopt rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards to carry out the provisions of this section.

(2) Any regulations of the EMS Board relating to the practice of medicine shall be adopted jointly with the Board of Physicians.

(3) Any regulations of the EMS Board relating to the practice of nursing shall be adopted in collaboration with the Board of Nursing.

(e) (1) (i) There is a provider review panel to the EMS Board.

(ii) The provider review panel shall be appointed by the EMS Board.

(2) The provider review panel consists of 13 members, 11 voting members appointed by the EMS Board and two nonvoting members.

(3) Eight of the appointed members shall be licensed or certified emergency medical service providers who are actively providing emergency medical services at the time of their appointment. Three shall be members of a governmental fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company, three shall be members of a volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company, one shall be an employee of a commercial ambulance service, and one shall be an emergency medical dispatcher. In appointing the provider representatives of the provider review panel, the EMS Board shall give consideration to providing for reasonable representation from throughout the State.

(4) One of the appointed members shall be a physician appointed by the Board of Physicians.

(5) One of the appointed members shall be a medical director with emergency medical services experience.

(6) One of the appointed members shall be a representative of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland who has emergency medical services experience.

(7) The Executive Director of the Institute and the State EMS Medical Director shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members.

(8) The panel shall elect a chairman from among its members.

(9) The EMS Board shall adopt regulations for the selection, appointment, and terms of the members of the panel, including providing for the staggering of terms.

(10) (i) The provider review panel shall review patient care and other allegations of misconduct against emergency medical services providers and provide recommendations to the EMS Board for further action as necessary.

(ii) The provider review panel shall perform any other duty or function that the EMS Board requires.

(f) (1) Subject to the rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards of the EMS Board and subject to medical direction, while providing emergency medical services:

(i) A cardiac rescue technician, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may:

1. Perform specified medical procedures as authorized by the EMS Board;

2. Administer specified medications or intravenous solutions;

3. Offer an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to an individual who received treatment for a nonfatal drug overdose or was evaluated by a crisis evaluation team; and

4. Provide emergency medical transport;

(ii) An emergency medical dispatcher may:

1. Perform medical interrogation in order to determine the type and level of response required at the scene of a medical emergency; and

2. Provide prearrival instructions including instructions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(iii) An emergency medical responder:

1. May perform specified medical procedures as defined by the EMS Board; and

2. May not be the primary emergency medical services provider during emergency medical transport.

(2) Participation in emergency medical dispatch programs by jurisdictions is totally voluntary.

(g) Subject to the rules, regulations, protocols, orders, and standards of the EMS Board, a paramedic may administer influenza and hepatitis B immunizations and tuberculosis skin testing, in a nonemergency environment, to public safety or ambulance service personnel within the jurisdiction of the paramedic, if the services are:

(1) Authorized by a written agreement between the provider’s jurisdictional EMS operational program medical director or ambulance service medical director and the county or city health department in whose jurisdiction the services are performed, which shall include provisions for documentation, referral and follow–up, and storage and inventory of medicine;

(2) Under the direction of the jurisdictional EMS operational program medical director or ambulance service medical director; and

(3) Approved by the Institute.

(h) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of subsection (i) of this section and as a result of any conduct of an emergency medical services provider or an applicant for a license or certificate under this section that is prohibited under the provisions of this section or any regulations adopted under this section, the EMS Board may:

(i) Reprimand or place an emergency medical services provider on probation;

(ii) Suspend or revoke the license or certificate of an emergency medical services provider;

(iii) Deny a license or certificate to an applicant; or

(iv) Refuse to renew an applicant’s license or certificate.

(2) On the application of an individual whose license or certificate has been suspended or revoked, the EMS Board may reinstate a suspended or revoked license or certificate.

(3) (i) Unless the EMS Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license or certificate, a holder of a license or certificate may not surrender the license or certificate.

(ii) A license or certificate may not lapse by operation of law while the holder of the license or certificate is under investigation or while charges are pending against the holder of the license or certificate.

(4) The EMS Board may set conditions on its agreement with the holder of the license or certificate under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license or certificate.

(i) (1) The EMS Board may take action under subsection (h) of this section only after:

(i) A review and recommendation by the provider review panel; and

(ii) The individual against whom the action is contemplated has had an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(2) The EMS Board may not proceed with disciplinary cases concerning patient care except upon the affirmative recommendation of the provider review panel.

(3) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(4) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the EMS Board may take any further appeal allowed under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(j) (1) The EMS Board shall refer to the Board of Nursing any complaint about an emergency medical services provider who, in addition to being licensed or certified by the EMS Board, is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse by the Board of Nursing.

(2) The Board of Nursing may investigate and discipline a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for a violation of this section and a violation of Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article.

(3) The Board of Nursing shall conduct any hearing required by this section in accordance with § 8–317 of the Health Occupations Article.

(4) The EMS Board shall comply with any recommendation or order issued by the Board of Nursing regarding the issuance of a license or certificate by the EMS Board to an individual who is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

(k) (1) The EMS Board may, over the signature of the chairman of the EMS Board, Executive Director of the Institute, chairman of the provider review panel, or State EMS Medical Director, issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this section and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(2) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena of the EMS Board or an order by the EMS Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person for contempt.

(3) If, after due notice, the individual against whom an action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the EMS Board may hear and determine the matter.

(4) If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this section, any duly authorized agent or investigator of the EMS Board may enter at any reasonable hour a place of business of a licensed or certified emergency medical services provider or public premises.

(5) The EMS Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief if a person provides emergency medical services without a license or certificate.

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

(2) Unless licensed or certified to provide emergency medical services under this section, a person may not represent to the public that the person is authorized to provide emergency medical services in this State.

(3) Unless licensed or certified to provide emergency medical services under this section, a person may not use the terms “cardiac rescue technician”, “CRT”, “emergency medical dispatcher”, “EMD”, “emergency medical responder”, “emergency medical technician”, “paramedic”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to provide emergency medical services.

(m) (1) There is an EMS Board Provider Fund.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the EMS Board may set reasonable fees for the initial issuance of licenses or certificates and its other services.

(3) (i) The EMS Board may not charge an initial licensing fee, an initial certifying fee, a fee for the renewal of a license, a fee for the renewal of a certificate, a testing fee, or a retesting fee to an individual who is a member or employee of any governmental or volunteer fire or rescue company at the time of that individual’s application.

(ii) The EMS Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this section to the Comptroller of the State.

(iii) The Comptroller of the State shall distribute the fees to the EMS Board Provider Fund.

(4) The EMS Board Provider Fund shall be used exclusively to fund the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the EMS Board as provided by the provisions of this section.

(5) (i) The EMS Board Provider Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund and is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(ii) Any unspent portion of the EMS Board Provider Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State but shall remain in the EMS Board Provider Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this section.

(n) (1) The EMS Board may delegate any portion of its authority under this section to the Executive Director of the Institute unless specifically precluded by statute.

(2) Notice of any delegation of authority made under this section shall be published in the Maryland Register.

(3) The EMS Board may not delegate its authority to promulgate and revise regulations, hear contested cases, or designate the provider review panel to the Executive Director of the Institute.

(4) The EMS Board may delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to hear contested cases and issue recommendations.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2403 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2403
§13–2403.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Washington County.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-915 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-915
§13–915.
Status: in_force

(a) When registered with the Administration, every motorcycle is a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle.

(b) For each Class D (motorcycle) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $55.00; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $65.00.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-809 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-809
§13–809.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax lien shall be first paid and satisfied from the proceeds of a sale of any property of a person liable for the tax.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a tax lien is not valid against any purchaser, holder of a security interest, mechanic’s lienor, or judgment lien creditor until notice of the tax lien has been filed under § 13-807 of this subtitle.

(2) Even if notice of a tax lien is filed, the lien is not valid against any claim described in § 6323(b), (c), or (d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) The rules and definitions in § 6323(e), (h), and (i) of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply in construing this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-417 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-417
§13–417.
Status: in_force

The Administrator may adopt rules and regulations governing the registration of a motor vehicle in which one engine has been changed or substituted for another.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1404
§13–1404.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which:

(i) prizes are awarded; and

(ii) the devices used to play the game are constructed out of paper or cardboard.

(2) “Paper gaming” includes tip jar and punchboard gaming.

(3) “Paper gaming” does not include bingo.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person that is a for profit business or an organization listed under § 13-1403(b) of this subtitle may engage in paper gaming if the person obtains a paper gaming license that is issued by the County Commissioners.

(2) If the person is a for profit business, the person:

(i) shall also hold a Class A, B, C, or D retail alcoholic beverages license; and

(ii) may engage in paper gaming only on the premises of the for profit business.

(3) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an organization may engage in paper gaming if the organization:

(i) is listed under § 13-1403(b) of this subtitle and does not have an alcoholic beverages license; or

(ii) is a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad and has an alcoholic beverages license.

(4) An organization under paragraph (3) of this subsection may engage in paper gaming only on its premises.

(c) A person may sell paper gaming devices to a paper gaming licensee if the person obtains a wholesale vendor’s license issued by the County Commissioners.

(d) The County Commissioners shall set annual fees for a paper gaming license and a wholesale vendor’s license.

(e) Not later than the fifteenth of each month, wholesale vendor licensees shall provide to the County Commissioners a list for the previous month of all customers to whom they sold paper gaming products and the total number of products sold to each customer.

(f) A paper gaming licensee may not have on its premises a paper gaming device that does not display a gaming sticker issued by the county.

(g) The County Commissioners shall ensure that each licensee who conducts paper gaming under a paper gaming license sells to the public the same serial-numbered paper gaming devices that are listed on the bill of sale from the wholesale vendor licensee.

(h) The County Commissioners may impose the following paper gaming taxes:

(1) on licensees that are qualified organizations, 10% of gross profits minus the costs of paper gaming products; and

(2) on licensees that are for profit businesses, 40% of gross profits minus the costs of paper gaming products.

(i) (1) In this subsection, “Fund” means the Special Gaming Fund.

(2) The County Commissioners shall establish a Special Gaming Fund.

(3) The Fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund.

(4) The Fund shall be used only to benefit fire and rescue services.

(5) (i) The Fund consists of:

1. revenue derived from the taxation of gross profits from tip jar sales; and

2. subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, money received from other sources.

(ii) Money from the General Fund of the State or the county, including any federal money, may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to the Fund.

(6) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other county funds.

(7) Annually the County Commissioners shall:

(i) pay from the Fund all administrative costs of carrying out this section, including the hiring of additional necessary personnel; and

(ii) allocate the remaining money in the Fund to fire and rescue services.

(j) The County Commissioners may adopt rules and regulations to administer and enforce this section.

(k) The County Commissioners may:

(1) hire or designate one or more inspectors; and

(2) authorize each inspector to enter the premises of a licensee to ensure compliance with this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section.

(l) The County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance or resolution declaring that:

(1) a violation of this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(2) each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.

(m) After a hearing, if the County Commissioners or a designee of the Board finds that a paper gaming licensee, a wholesale vendor licensee, or an agent of a licensee has violated this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section, the Board may suspend or revoke the license in addition to any fine or penalty imposed under this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Board may:

(1) issue the license only to a holder of a Class B (SB) restaurant – service bar beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license; or

(2) restrict off–sale privileges of the license holder.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(2) The area of the licensed premises normally used to prepare and consume food and alcoholic beverages on the premises may occupy not less than 80% of the square foot area, unless the license holder has held the license since before December 31, 1966.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-117 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-117
§13–117.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to:

(1) recognize the need for State agencies to be responsive to the requests and legislative directives of the General Assembly;

(2) reduce the time it takes for State agencies to procure consultants to assist with legislative mandates that have deadlines specified in law; and

(3) be timely in addressing climate change, environmental, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions related issues.

(b) This section applies only to the procurement of consultants that:

(1) are legislatively mandated with specific time frames established in law; and

(2) will address issues related only to climate change, the environment, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions.

(c) The following units are authorized to issue competitive sealed bids higher than their designated small procurement delegation authorities:

(1) the Public Service Commission;

(2) the Office of People’s Counsel;

(3) the Maryland Energy Administration;

(4) the Department of the Environment; and

(5) the Department of Natural Resources.

(d) Before awarding a procurement contract under this section, the procurement officer shall obtain the approval of:

(1) the head of the unit; and

(2) the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee.

(e) (1) The Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee, shall approve a procurement contract submitted under this section if it complies with the requirements of this section.

(2) If the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee, does not approve a procurement contract submitted under this section within 5 business days after receiving the contract, the contract shall be considered approved.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-832 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-832
§13–832.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitation in subsection (b) of this section, if a tax under this article is referred for collection to an independent agency with which the Comptroller has contracted for the collection of taxes, in addition to interest and penalties required to be assessed under this subtitle the Comptroller shall assess a collection fee sufficient to cover all collection costs charged by the agency to the Comptroller.

(b) The collection fee assessed by the Comptroller under paragraph (a) of this section may not, as a percentage, exceed the percentage of the fee charged by the Central Collection Unit in accordance with § 3-304(a)(2) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) For reasonable cause, the Comptroller may waive or reduce a collection fee assessed under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

In addition to a disclosure allowed under § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may make an agreement with the appropriate authority of any other state that has laws similar to the motor carrier tax laws for cooperative audits of motor carrier tax returns and reports.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 55 / Section 13-5501
§13–5501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Eligible organization” means an organization that:

(1) (i) 1. Is owned by or employs health care practitioners who are authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article; and

2. Provides equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources; or

(ii) Administers a fund to provide equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources;

(2) Is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the organization is registered or incorporated; and

(3) Has policies that do not restrict access to abortion care and are consistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(c) “Fund” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund.

(d) “Individuals without sufficient resources” means individuals who are:

(1) Uninsured;

(2) Underinsured, without sufficient abortion coverage; or

(3) Unable to use their insurance due to the risks posed by communication from insurance carriers regarding coverage.

(e) “Program” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1112 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 11 / Section 13A-1112
§13A–1112.
Status: reserved

On enactment, this law supersedes all existing statutes, ordinances, directives, rules, regulations, orders, and other laws in the State covered by the subject matter of this law, and all such statutes, ordinances, directives, rules, regulations, orders, and other laws are hereby repealed.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1108 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1108
§13–1108.
Status: in_force

The Authority shall:

(1) Meet at least twice each year;

(2) Develop and adopt standards, criteria, and guidance for its review and approval of recognized and certified heritage area designations, management plans, grants and loans, or other approvals required under this subtitle;

(3) Assist in coordinating State actions with the objectives of the system of heritage areas and assist and make recommendations necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle;

(4) (i) Review complaints made by local governments or other entities established to administer heritage areas that relate to activities undertaken by State agencies which may adversely affect heritage area resources; and

(ii) Resolve any disputes that may arise in connection with the exercise of its authority under this subtitle; and

(5) Not less than once a year, submit reports to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning progress toward implementing the heritage areas system, including recommendations for the future.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1016 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1016
§13–1016.
Status: in_force

A person who engages in the business of a retail vendor or engages in the business of an out-of-state vendor without having obtained a license as required under § 11-702 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for the licensing of private detective agencies and the regulation of those persons who provide private detective services in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1001.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1001.2
§13–1001.
Status: in_force

§13–1001.2.

(a) There is:

(1) a racetrack beer and wine license; and

(2) a racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) The Board may issue a license to the owner, concessionaire, or catering organization of a licensed racing establishment, whether an individual, an association, or a corporation.

(2) There are no residential or voting qualifications for the licenses.

(c) (1) The racetrack beer and wine license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at one or more locations on the premises of the racing park of the license holder.

(2) The racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at one or more locations on the premises of the racing park of the license holder.

(d) The license fee is:

(1) for a racetrack beer and wine license, $25 for each day that the racing park is open and operating; and

(2) for a racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license, $50 for each day that the racing park is open and operating.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-710 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-710
§13–710.
Status: in_force

The Council has the immunity from suit provided in § 5-506 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-705 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705
§13–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall establish committees to conduct its work.

(b) The membership of a committee may include individuals who are not Council members or elected officials.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-21A-02 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 21A / Section 13-21A-02
§13–21A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Brain Injury Trust Fund.

(b) (1) The purpose of the Fund is to assist in the provision of the following services to eligible individuals who have sustained brain injuries:

(i) Individual case management services; and

(ii) Neuropsychological evaluation.

(2) The Fund may be used to support:

(i) Prevention, education, and awareness programs;

(ii) Rehabilitation services;

(iii) Medical services;

(iv) Durable medical equipment;

(v) Assistive technology assessment and equipment;

(vi) Services to assist in the return to driving;

(vii) Evaluation and training related to the brain injury;

(viii) Neurobehavioral health services;

(ix) Nursing home transition services;

(x) Community reentry services;

(xi) Educational needs;

(xii) Housing and residential services; and

(xiii) Transportation services.

(c) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) Investment earnings of the Fund; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only to provide funding for the purpose described in subsection (b) of this section.

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

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

(h) Money expended from the Fund to support services to individuals with brain injuries is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated for those services.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-121 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-121
§13–121.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of Frederick County, by ordinance, may provide for a comprehensive system for the regulation of domestic animals and wild animals kept in captivity.

(2) The ordinance may provide for:

(i) the licensing and control of domestic animals and wild animals kept in captivity;

(ii) seizing and disposing of unlicensed or dangerous dogs;

(iii) the regulation of persons who own or keep any vicious animal or an animal that disturbs the peace of a neighborhood; and

(iv) reasonable penalties for a violation of an ordinance not exceeding imprisonment for 30 days or a fine of $500 or both.

(3) The governing body:

(i) may regulate animals that are hybrids of domestic and wild animals; but

(ii) may not regulate or control wild animals that are not owned or kept by individuals.

(b) (1) The governing body of Frederick County may provide for:

(i) issuing dog licenses;

(ii) keeping records of all sales of licenses;

(iii) designating persons authorized to sell licenses; and

(iv) seizing and disposing of any dogs found running at large in the county.

(2) Before the governing body passes an ordinance in accordance with this subsection, the proposed ordinance shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 4 successive weeks, to provide any person an opportunity to be heard.

(3) The ordinance shall include standards and operate uniformly.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, the governing body may delegate, by written contract, the enforcement of the ordinance.

(5) (i) The governing body shall reserve the right to cancel a written contract executed in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) A cancellation under this paragraph:

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

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

(c) The powers granted to the governing body of Frederick County to regulate dogs are also granted for the regulation of cats.

(d) (1) In Frederick County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the county.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The county shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

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

(2) The county shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (d) of this section;

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

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

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

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

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

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

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

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.

(f) (1) Frederick County may contract with an animal welfare society, a humane society, or any other qualified person to:

(i) establish an animal shelter; and

(ii) seize, dispose of, and euthanize stray, injured, or sick dogs.

(2) Notwithstanding § 13–105(d) of this subtitle, the county may use proceeds from dog license fees to:

(i) establish an animal shelter; and

(ii) collect and euthanize stray, injured, or sick dogs.

(g) (1) In Frederick County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat:

(i) may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large; and

(ii) shall confine the dog.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4007 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4007
§13–4007.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1, 2020, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on:

(1) The number of individuals who have been screened through the Program;

(2) The types of tests used to screen those individuals;

(3) The costs of the tests; and

(4) The types of cancers detected by the tests.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-220 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-220
§13–220.
Status: in_force

(a) The appointment of a guardian terminates when the guardianship terminates under § 13–221 of this subtitle and may be terminated sooner by the guardian’s death, disability, resignation, or removal.

(b) Termination of appointment of a guardian has the effects provided in this section.

(c) (1) (i) Termination ends the right and power pertaining to the office of guardian.

(ii) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a guardian whose appointment has been terminated shall perform acts necessary to protect the estate and deliver the property to the successor guardian.

(2) Subject to the provisions of the Maryland Rules, termination does not discharge a guardian from liability for transactions or omissions occurring before termination, or relieve the guardian of the duty to preserve, account for, and deliver to a successor property subject to the guardian’s control.

(3) All lawful acts of a guardian before the termination of appointment shall remain valid and effective.

(d) (1) The death of a guardian or the decree of a court of competent jurisdiction that a guardian is under legal disability shall terminate the guardian’s appointment.

(2) The personal representative of a deceased guardian or the person appointed to protect the estate of a guardian under legal disability shall:

(i) Have the duty to protect property belonging to the estate being administered by the deceased or disabled guardian;

(ii) Have the power to perform acts necessary for the protection of property;

(iii) Immediately account for and deliver the property to a successor guardian; and

(iv) Apply immediately to the court for the appointment of a successor guardian to carry on the administration of the estate which was being administered by the deceased or disabled guardian in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(e) A guardian who desires to resign the guardian’s office may do so in accordance with the provisions of the same Maryland Rules by which a fiduciary may resign the fiduciary’s office.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-512 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-512
§13–512.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) If a person who is an owner or an owner’s tenant remains in possession of the real property and the person’s interest in the real property is forfeited, the person immediately shall surrender the real property to the seizing authority in substantially the same condition as when seized.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Graduated from a physical therapy program that, in the year of graduation, was:

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

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

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

(b) If an applicant for a physical therapy license has been educated in physical therapy outside of any state, the applicant shall have graduated from a physical therapy program that in the year of graduation had educational requirements equivalent to a degree in physical therapy from a United States program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-303 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At any stage of a proceeding under this title, if an applicant dies or assigns his rights in the application, warrant, certificate of survey, or land described in the application, the assignee, personal representative, heir, or legatee of the applicant may request that he be substituted for the applicant.

(2) On filing a request for substitution in the proper form, the person making the request shall be substituted as the applicant for all purposes in the proceeding.

(b) A request for substitution shall be in writing and contain:

(1) The name and address of the person requesting substitution;

(2) The name and address of each person, other than the person requesting substitution and those persons named in the original application, who would obtain a direct or indirect title interest in the land for which the patent is sought if the patent were issued to the person requesting substitution;

(3) A statement of the manner by which the person requesting substitution succeeded to the rights of the original applicant;

(4) The original or an officially certified copy of each document by which the succession of interest was effected;

(5) A description of all changes in and required corrections of any of the statements and facts contained in the original application;

(6) A statement that, except as described under item (5) of this subsection, the statements and facts contained in the original application are accurate and complete to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of all persons signing the request; and

(7) Any other information the Commissioner requires under a rule or regulation adopted under § 13-203 of this title.

(c) The request for substitution shall be signed and verified by the person requesting substitution and by each person required to be named under subsection (b)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1002 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1002
§13–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who willfully files a false alcoholic beverage tax return is guilty of perjury and, on conviction, is subject to the penalty for perjury.

(b) A person, including an officer of a corporation, who willfully files a false digital advertising gross revenues tax return, a false financial institution franchise tax return, a false public service company franchise tax return, or a false income tax return with the intent to evade the payment of tax due under this article is guilty of perjury and, on conviction, is subject to the penalty for perjury.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section apply to the alcoholic beverage, digital advertising gross revenues, financial institution franchise, public service company franchise, and income taxes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1604 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1604
§13–1604.
Status: in_force

The Advisory Council shall:

(1) Monitor trends in the provision of care to Marylanders with life–limiting illnesses;

(2) Study the impact of State statutes, regulations, policies, and other aspects of public policy on the provision of care at the end of life;

(3) Provide recommendations to the Office of the Attorney General, the Department, the Department of Aging, and other agencies of State government with respect to their activities affecting the provision of care at the end of life;

(4) Advise the General Assembly on legislative proposals affecting the provision of care at the end of life;

(5) Participate in or otherwise promote public and professional educational efforts concerning care at the end of life; and

(6) Carry out other duties as may be requested by the Governor or the General Assembly.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The following procurement methods are authorized at the procurement officer’s discretion, where applicable:

(1) competitive sealed bids under § 13–103 of this subtitle;

(2) competitive sealed proposals under § 13–104 or § 13–105 of this subtitle;

(3) noncompetitive negotiation under § 13–106 of this subtitle;

(4) sole source procurement under § 13–107 of this subtitle;

(5) emergency or expedited procurement under § 13–108 of this subtitle;

(6) small procurement under § 13–109 of this subtitle;

(7) an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement under § 13–110 of this subtitle;

(8) auction bids under § 13–111 of this subtitle;

(9) architectural, engineering, and land surveying services qualification based selection under § 13–112 of this subtitle;

(10) master contracting under § 13–113 of this subtitle; or

(11) legislative fast–track procurements under § 13–117 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) In awarding a procurement contract for human, social, cultural, or educational service, the preferred method is by competitive sealed proposals under § 13–104 of this subtitle.

(2) In awarding a procurement contract for a lease of real property, the preferred method is by competitive sealed proposals under § 13–105 of this subtitle.

(3) Procurement under an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement is appropriate in situations where the State is expected to achieve a better price as the result of economies of scale or to otherwise benefit by purchasing in cooperation with another governmental entity.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The National Guard consists of:

(i) the units of the organized militia allocated to the State by the United States Department of Defense that are supported wholly or partly by federal funds; and

(ii) individuals transferred with the approval of the Governor to the National Guard by federal authorities to complete a reserve service obligation imposed by federal law.

(2) The inactive National Guard consists of officers and enlisted individuals commissioned in, enlisted in, or transferred to the inactive National Guard.

(3) An individual transferred to the National Guard is considered a member of the National Guard whether or not the individual executed the oath prescribed by § 13-206 of this title.

(b) The National Guard and its units shall be organized as prescribed for the United States Army or United States Air Force, subject in time of peace to general exceptions that the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force authorizes.

(c) If the National Guard or any of its units are ordered into active military service of the United States by the President of the United States, the Governor may increase the military force and organize those units as the emergency requires.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-215 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-215
§13–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Any limitation on the powers of a guardian contained in a will or other instrument which nominated a guardian should ordinarily be imposed by the court on the guardian.

(b) If the court limits any power conferred on the guardian by § 13–214 of this subtitle or § 15–102 of this article, the limitation shall be endorsed on the letters of appointment.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-306 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except in Montgomery County and except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section for a certified county, each county collector shall remit from a special account to the Comptroller, as the Comptroller specifies:

(i) the revenue from:

1. the agricultural transfer tax that is attributable to the taxation of instruments of writing that transfer title to parcels of land that are entirely woodland; and

2. the surcharge imposed under § 13–303(d) of this subtitle; and

(ii) two–thirds of the balance of revenue from the agricultural land transfer tax that remains after the remittance under item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) In Montgomery County, if § 52–21(d) (1979) of the Montgomery County Code is in effect or a transfer tax substantially similar to that provision is in effect, the collector for Montgomery County shall remit to the Comptroller:

(i) the revenue from:

1. the agricultural transfer tax that is attributable to the taxation of instruments of writing that transfer title to parcels of land that are entirely woodland; and

2. the surcharge imposed under § 13–303(d) of this subtitle; and

(ii) one–third of the balance of revenue from the agricultural transfer tax that remains after the remittance under item (i) of this paragraph.

(3) The Comptroller shall deposit:

(i) up to $200,000 annually of the revenue remitted under paragraphs (1)(i) and (2)(i) of this subsection or subsection (b) of this section into the Mel Noland Woodland Incentives Fund established in § 5–307 of the Natural Resources Article; and

(ii) of the revenue in excess of $200,000 annually remitted under paragraphs (1)(i) and (2)(i) of this subsection or subsection (b)(1) of this section and the revenue remitted under paragraphs (1)(ii) and (2)(ii) of this subsection or subsection (b)(2) of this section:

1. subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, for fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year thereafter, $2,756,250 into the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to be used for the purposes stated in § 2–505 of the Agriculture Article;

2. after the distribution made under item 1 of this item, 37.5% of the agricultural land transfer tax revenue remitted to the Comptroller, up to a maximum of $4,000,000 annually, into a special fund to be used by the Maryland Agricultural and Resource–Based Industry Development Corporation for the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program; and

3. after the distributions made under items 1 and 2 of this item, the remainder into the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to be used for the purposes stated in § 2–505 of the Agriculture Article.

(4) For each fiscal year after 2011, the amount distributed into the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund under paragraph (3)(ii)1 of this subsection shall be increased by 5% over the amount distributed for the preceding fiscal year.

(5) The revenues required to be distributed to the Maryland Agricultural and Resource–Based Industry Development Corporation under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be distributed on a quarterly basis on or about the first day of the month in July, October, January, and April.

(b) If a county is certified by the Department of Planning and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation under § 5–408 of the State Finance and Procurement Article as having established an effective county agricultural land preservation program, the collector for the county shall remit to the Comptroller:

(1) the revenue from:

(i) the agricultural land transfer tax that is attributable to the taxation of instruments of writing that transfer title to parcels of land that are entirely woodland; and

(ii) the surcharge imposed under § 13–303(d) of this subtitle; and

(2) 25% of the balance of revenue from the agricultural land transfer tax that remains after the remittance under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “development rights” means the potential for improvement of a parcel of real property that is measured in dwelling units or units of commercial or industrial space and that exist because of the zoning classification of the parcel.

(2) Each county collector shall hold the remainder of the revenue in a special county account for 6 years to be used for an approved agricultural land preservation program that meets the requirements of this subsection, including use for bond annuity funds or matching funds.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, an approved agricultural land preservation program is a program to purchase development rights, guarantee loans that are collateralized by development rights or provide financial enhancements related to purchase of development rights, for agricultural land that, except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, meets the minimum standards set by the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation under § 2–509(d) of the Agriculture Article.

(4) In lieu of any acreage requirement set by the Foundation under § 2–509(d) of the Agriculture Article, development rights purchased by or collateralizing loans guaranteed by a county or financial enhancements related to purchase of development rights under this subsection shall be for agricultural land of significant size to promote an agricultural operation.

(5) (i) Subject to the limitation under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the funds described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may be used to pay administrative expenses.

(ii) The costs of the administrative expenses may not exceed 10% of the funds or $30,000, whichever is the greater.

(6) This subsection does not prohibit any county from accepting funds from private sources and using those private funds to purchase development rights, guarantee loans that are collateralized by development rights, or provide financial enhancements related to purchase of development rights.

(d) If any revenue in the special county account has not been expended or committed on or before 6 years from the date of deposit into the county account, the county collector shall remit that revenue to the Comptroller for deposit in the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund.

(e) From the agricultural land transfer tax collected by it, the Department shall remit the county part of the revenue to the collector for the county in which the land is located for distribution under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-612 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-612
§13–612.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, every special registration number assigned to a vehicle under this part shall be displayed, as specified in § 13-410 of this title, on the special registration plates issued for that vehicle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the salaries of the regular members of the Board shall be as set forth in the county budget.

(2) (i) The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of not less than $11,500.

(ii) Each other regular member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of not less than $10,500.

(b) Subject to § 13–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:

(1) employ:

(i) a secretary;

(ii) inspectors; and

(iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and

(2) set the compensation of the employees.

(c) The County Executive may appoint a chief administrator.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-105 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

Before the State’s Attorney conducts an inquiry under § 13-104 of this title, the State’s Attorney shall notify the accused individual in writing of:

(1) the time and place of the inquiry;

(2) the accused individual’s right to appear at the inquiry and to produce evidence or information that relates to the matters examined; and

(3) the accused individual’s right to testify if the individual:

(i) notifies the State’s Attorney of the individual’s desire to testify; and

(ii) signs a waiver that permits the individual’s testimony to be used against the individual in any later trial that arises from the complaint.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1202
§13–1202.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Maternal deaths are a serious public health concern and have a tremendous family and societal impact;

(2) Maternal deaths are significantly underestimated and inadequately documented, preventing efforts to identify and reduce or eliminate the causes of death;

(3) No processes exist in the State for the confidential identification, investigation, or dissemination of findings regarding maternal deaths; and

(4) There is a need to establish a Maternal Mortality Review Program to review maternal deaths and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County advisory council” means an advisory council on physical fitness for a county.

(c) “State Advisory Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-808 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-808
§13–808.
Status: in_force

From the date on which a tax lien is filed under § 13-807 of this subtitle, the lien has the full force and effect of a judgment lien.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property subject to forfeiture under this subtitle may be seized in accordance with the procedures set forth in §§ 12–202, 12–203, and 12–208 through 12–211 of this article.

(b) The probable cause required under § 12–202(a)(2)(v) of this article is probable cause to believe that the property has been used or is intended to be used in violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-521 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-521
§13–521.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may take a deposition in or out of the State in the manner provided by law for taking depositions in a civil case.

(b) On request of a party, the Tax Court shall issue a subpoena that requires at a deposition:

(1) the appearance of a witness to testify; and

(2) the production of any pertinent document.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-503 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) Property or an interest in property described in § 13–502(1) or (3) of this subtitle may not be forfeited if the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of the human trafficking law was committed without the owner’s actual knowledge.

(b) (1) A motor vehicle for hire in the transaction of business as a common carrier or a motor vehicle for hire may not be seized or forfeited under this subtitle unless it appears that the owner or other person in charge of the motor vehicle was a consenting party or privy to a violation of the human trafficking law.

(2) A motor vehicle may not be forfeited under this subtitle for an act or omission that the owner shows was committed or omitted by a person other than the owner while the person other than the owner possessed the motor vehicle in criminal violation of federal law or the law of any state.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this subtitle unless one of the owners of the real property was convicted of a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.

(d) Real property used as the principal family residence by a husband and wife and held by the husband and wife as tenants by the entirety may not be forfeited unless:

(1) the property was used in connection with a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or with an attempt or a conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article; and

(2) both the husband and wife are convicted of a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3702
§13–3702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Community Health Worker Advisory Committee.

(b) The Advisory Committee consists of the following members:

(1) The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(2) The following members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate:

(i) Nine community health workers;

(ii) One registered nurse with experience in community health;

(iii) One licensed social worker with experience in community health;

(iv) One representative of a community health worker training organization;

(v) One representative of the Maryland Public Health Association;

(vi) One representative of a community–based employer of community health workers;

(vii) One member of the public who is familiar with the services of community health workers;

(viii) One representative of the Maryland Association of County Health Officers;

(ix) One representative of the Maryland Hospital Association; and

(x) One representative of the Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland.

(c) Each Advisory Committee member must be a resident of the State.

(d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the appointed members of the Advisory Committee on October 1, 2018.

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

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

(5) An appointed member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(6) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Advisory Committee within 60 days after the date of the vacancy.

(e) (1) The Governor may remove an appointed member for incompetence, misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty.

(2) On the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove an appointed member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from two successive Advisory Committee meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-710 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-710
§13–710.
Status: in_force

If the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or any police officer seizes distilled spirits or mash in connection with an arrest of a person for the unlawful manufacture of distilled spirits in the State, on conviction of the person, the Comptroller shall assess a penalty of $5 for each 100 proof gallon on:

(1) all distilled spirits seized; or

(2) the potential quantity of distilled spirits that may be manufactured from the quantity of mash seized.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

An individual who violates a provision of this division concerning for–hire driving services is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for a first offense and not exceeding $100 for each additional or subsequent offense.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1001
§13–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administrative Component” means the component of the Program that is established under § 13-1014 of this subtitle.

(c) “Baseline Tobacco Study” means the study that is conducted under § 13-1003 of this subtitle.

(d) “Cigarette Restitution Fund” means the fund that is established under § 7-317 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(e) “Community Health Coalition” means a coalition established under § 13-1008(b)(1) of this subtitle.

(f) “Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation” means a plan that is developed under § 13-1008(b)(2) of this subtitle.

(g) “Counter-Marketing and Media Component” means the component of the Program that is established under § 13-1013 of this subtitle.

(h) “County” includes Baltimore City.

(i) “Local health officer” means:

(1) The head of a county health department; or

(2) A person designated by the Department under § 13-1008(g) of this subtitle.

(j) “Local Public Health Component” means the component of the Program that is established under § 13-1006 of this subtitle.

(k) “Local Public Health Tobacco Grant” means a grant distributed by the Department to a county under §§ 13-1006 through 13-1012 of this subtitle.

(l) “Maryland Adolescent Survey” means the Maryland Adolescent Survey that is administered by the Maryland State Department of Education.

(m) “Master Settlement Agreement” means the Master Settlement Agreement executed by the State and participating tobacco manufacturers.

(n) “Minority individual” means a woman or an individual of African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian descent.

(o) “National Public Education Fund” means the National Public Education Fund that was established under the Master Settlement Agreement.

(p) “Program” means the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program established under § 13-1002 of this subtitle.

(q) “Statewide Public Health Component” means the component of the Program that is established under § 13-1005 of this subtitle.

(r) “Surveillance and Evaluation Component” means the component of the Program that is established under § 13-1003 of this subtitle.

(s) (1) “Targeted minority population” means a minority population to which the tobacco industry disproportionately marketed tobacco products.

(2) “Targeted minority population” includes:

(i) Women; and

(ii) Individuals of African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian descent.

(t) “Task Force Report” means the report entitled “Making Maryland the Tobacco Free State” that was issued in December 1999 by the Governor’s Task Force to End Smoking in Maryland.

(u) (1) “Tobacco product” means any product that is:

(i) Intended for human inhalation, absorption, ingestion, smoking, heating, chewing, dissolving, or any other manner of consumption that is made of, derived from, or contains:

1. Tobacco; or

2. Nicotine; or

(ii) An accessory or component used in any manner of consumption of a product described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Tobacco product” includes:

(i) Cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, and snus;

(ii) Electronic smoking devices; and

(iii) Filters, rolling papers, pipes, and liquids used in electronic smoking devices regardless of nicotine content.

(3) “Tobacco product” does not include a drug, device, or combination product authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(v) “Uninsured individual” means an individual:

(1) For whom the appropriate treatment is not covered by private health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or the Maryland Children’s Health Program; and

(2) Who the Department determines does not have the financial means to pay for appropriate treatment.

(w) “Youth Tobacco Survey” means the Youth Tobacco Survey developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and administered by the Department with the assistance of the Maryland State Department of Education.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-903 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-903
§13A–903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In each case subject to appellate review under this title, the accused may file with the convening authority a statement expressly waiving the right of the accused to such appeal.

(2) Such a waiver shall be signed by both the accused and defense counsel for the accused and shall be filed in accordance with appellate procedures as provided by law.

(b) The accused may withdraw an appeal at any time in accordance with appellate procedures as provided by law.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-332.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-332.1
§13–332.
Status: in_force

§13–332.1.

(a) A candidate may not be issued a certificate of nomination under § 5–705 of this article if, on or before the deadline for declining the nomination specified under § 5–801(b) of this article, the candidate has failed to:

(1) file a campaign finance report, an affidavit, or an amended campaign finance report that is due under this subtitle from, or on behalf of, that candidate;

(2) pay a late filing fee that is due under § 13–331 of this subtitle; or

(3) pay a civil penalty that is due under § 13–604.1 of this title.

(b) Not later than 20 days before the deadline for declining the nomination specified under § 5–801(b) of this article, the State Board shall send a written notice to each candidate who was successful in the primary election and has failed to file a campaign finance report or an affidavit or pay a late filing fee or civil penalty under § 13–604.1 of this title that the candidate will be deemed to have declined the nomination if the candidate does not rectify the failure on or before the deadline for declining the nomination specified under § 5–801(b) of this article.

(c) A vacancy in nomination that occurs as a result of subsection (a) of this section shall be filled in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 10 of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-932 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-932
§13–932.
Status: in_force

(a) A certification by a federal official to the Comptroller shall include:

(1) the full name and address of the person and any other names known to be used by the person;

(2) the Social Security number or federal tax identification number;

(3) the amount of the nontax liability; and

(4) a statement that the debt is past due and legally enforceable in the amount certified and that there are no legal barriers to collection by offset.

(b) The Comptroller shall determine if a person for whom a certification is received is due a refund of Maryland tax or a vendor payment.

(c) Subject to § 13-931(b) of this subtitle and subsection (d) of this section, as to any person due a refund or vendor payment, the Comptroller shall:

(1) withhold any refund and vendor payment that is due a person whose name has been certified by a federal official;

(2) notify the person of the amount withheld in accordance with the certification by a federal official of the existence of a liability;

(3) pay to the federal official the lesser of:

(i) the entire refund and vendor payment; or

(ii) the amount certified;

(4) pay any refund and vendor payment in excess of the certified amount to the person; and

(5) withhold amounts from subsequent refunds and vendor payments due the person if the initial refund and vendor payment is less than the certified amount.

(d) If an individual filed a joint income tax return and the debt certified by a federal official is not the liability of both parties to the joint income tax return, the Comptroller may not withhold or pay to the federal official that portion of the income tax refund attributable to the individual not owing the debt.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4506 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 45 / Section 13-4506
§13–4506.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 each year, the Advisory Council shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-415 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-415
§13–415.
Status: in_force

(a) If a current registration card or current validation tabs that never have been affixed to registration plates are lost, the owner of the vehicle for which the card or tabs were issued or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate of title of the vehicle, as shown by the records of the Administration, immediately shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, is entitled to obtain a duplicate registration card or replacement validation tabs.

(b) If a current registration card or current validation tabs that never have been affixed to registration plates are stolen, the owner of the vehicle for which the card or tabs were issued or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate of title, as shown by the records of the Administration, immediately shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, is entitled to obtain a duplicate registration card or replacement validation tabs.

(c) If a current registration card or current validation tabs that never have been affixed to registration plates are damaged to the extent that the registration card or validation tabs are illegible, the owner of the vehicle for which the card or tabs were issued or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate of title, as shown by the records of the Administration, immediately shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, is entitled to obtain a duplicate registration card or replacement validation tabs.

(d) (1) If a current registration plate is lost, the owner of the vehicle for which the registration was issued immediately shall place on the vehicle a temporary number plate bearing the vehicle’s registration number.

(2) The temporary plate shall be displayed as nearly as possible in the same manner as provided in this subtitle for the registration plate.

(e) (1) If a current registration plate is stolen, the owner of the vehicle for which the registration was issued immediately shall place on the vehicle a temporary number plate bearing the vehicle’s registration number.

(2) The temporary plate shall be displayed as nearly as possible in the same manner as provided in this subtitle for the registration plate.

(f) (1) If a current registration plate is damaged to the extent that the registration plate is illegible, the owner of the vehicle for which the registration was issued immediately shall place on the vehicle a temporary number plate bearing the vehicle’s registration number.

(2) The temporary plate shall be displayed as nearly as possible in the same manner as provided in this subtitle for the registration plate.

(g) Within 48 hours after the loss, theft, or damage to the extent of illegibility of any current registration plate or any current validation tab that has been affixed to a registration plate, the owner of the vehicle for which the plate or tab was issued or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate of title of the vehicle, as shown by the records of the Administration, shall notify the Administration and apply for replacement registration plates, a replacement registration card, and replacement validation tabs. The Administration shall supply the replacements on receiving information satisfactory to it and payment of the required fee.

(h) On receipt of the replacements, the original registration card and all of the original registration plates and validation tabs issued for that vehicle shall be surrendered to the Administration.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) Trading stamps, as defined by § 13–101 of the Business Regulation Article;

(2) State lottery tickets issued under the authority of Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article;

(3) Retail promotions, not involving the offer of gifts and prizes, which offer savings on consumer goods or services including “one–cent sales”, “two–for–the–price–of–one–sales”, or manufacturer’s “cents–off” coupons;

(4) Games of skill competition not involving sales promotion efforts; or

(5) A savings promotion raffle conducted by a depository institution under § 1–211 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(b) A person may not notify any other person by any means, as part of an advertising scheme or plan, that the other person has won a prize, received an award, or has been selected or is eligible to receive anything of value if the other person is required to purchase goods or services, pay any money to participate in, or submit to a sales promotion effort.

(c) In addition to the exceptions provided in subsection (a) of this section, subsection (b) of this section does not prohibit the offer of prizes requiring the person to purchase other goods and services if the retail price of the prize offered does not exceed the greater of:

(1) $40; or

(2) The lesser of:

(i) 20% of the purchase price of the goods or services that must be purchased; or

(ii) $400.

(d) The exception provided in subsection (c) of this section does not apply to the offer of a prize requiring the person either to pay any money to participate in or to submit to a sales promotion effort, or to a prize promotion involving the award of prizes by chance.

(e) When a person offers prizes in a sales promotion effort relating to the sale, lease, or rental of real property not prohibited by this section, that person shall disclose to each offeree, in writing, clearly and conspicuously:

(1) That the purpose of the sales promotion effort is to solicit the purchase, lease, or rental of real property;

(2) The exact number of each prize offered in each category to be made available during the sales promotion;

(3) The manufacturer’s suggested retail price or comparable retail price of each prize offered;

(4) (i) If calculable in advance, the odds against winning each prize; or

(ii) If not calculable in advance, a statement to that effect, or that the odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries;

(5) Whether all prizes offered will be awarded and when a determination of winners will be made; and

(6) If prizes with retail prices or monetary values in excess of $100 are offered, where and when a list of winners of those prizes can be obtained.

(f) Where provisions of law or regulations relating to the awarding of prizes in the sale, lease, or rental of real property exist, including § 11A–119 of the Real Property Article, the provisions of those laws or regulations shall apply if the provisions are more stringent than this section.

(g) If a person offers a contest, sweepstakes, or other sales promotion effort not prohibited by this section, involving the award of prizes by chance, that person shall disclose to each offeree in writing:

(1) The exact number of each prize offered in each category to be made available during the contest, sweepstakes, or sales promotion;

(2) The manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or comparable retail price, of each prize offered;

(3) If calculable in advance, the odds against winning each prize and if not calculable in advance, a statement that the odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries;

(4) Whether all prizes offered will be awarded and when a determination of winners will be made;

(5) What, if any, conditions must be met in order to receive a prize;

(6) If prizes with retail prices or monetary values in excess of $100 are offered, where and when a list of winners of those prizes can be obtained; and

(7) That in order to receive the prize offered in the sales promotion you may not be required to:

(i) Purchase goods or services;

(ii) Pay any money; or

(iii) Where applicable, submit to a sales promotion effort.

(h) If a person offers a contest, sweepstakes, or other sales promotion effort not prohibited by this section, not involving the award of prizes by chance, that person shall disclose to each offeree in writing:

(1) The manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or comparable retail price of each prize offered;

(2) What, if any, conditions must be met in order to receive a prize; and

(3) That in order to receive the prize offered in the sales promotion you may not be required to:

(i) Purchase goods or services, unless the retail price of the prize is within the limits set by subsection (c) of this section;

(ii) Pay any money; or

(iii) Where applicable, submit to a sales promotion effort.

(i) The disclosures shall appear on the first page of the prize notification document.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2103
§13–2103.
Status: in_force

The Advisory Board consists of the following 36 voting members:

(1) The following two members, who shall serve ex officio:

(i) One member of the Senate, to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(ii) One member of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(2) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) The Secretary of Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) One representative of the State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services, appointed by the Director of the Division;

(6) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration, appointed by the Director of the Administration;

(7) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, appointed by the Director of the Administration;

(8) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, appointed by the Director of the Center;

(9) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Office for Genetics and People with Special Health Care Needs, appointed by the Director of the Office;

(10) One representative of the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems, appointed by the Director of the Institute;

(11) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Services, appointed by the Director of the Office;

(12) One representative of the Maryland Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, appointed by the Director of the Administration;

(13) Four representatives of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland, appointed by the Executive Director of the Association;

(14) One representative of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council, appointed by the Executive Director of the Council;

(15) One representative of the Maryland Disability Law Center, Maryland’s Protection Advocacy System, appointed by the Director of the Office;

(16) One representative of the National Institutes of Health, appointed by the Director of the Institutes; and

(17) The following 16 members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) One representative of State or local law enforcement;

(ii) Six Maryland citizens who have experienced a traumatic brain injury;

(iii) Five Maryland citizens who are currently caring for, or are family members of, individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury; and

(iv) Four professionals with specialized experience in providing services to individuals with traumatic brain injuries or traumatic brain injury prevention activities.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-312 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: in_force

Any subpoena served on an entity which issues a credit card to a person in this State for information relating to the person’s account shall contain a certification that complies with § 1-304 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-917 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-917
§13–917.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an ordinance or resolution to license household appliance installers to perform plumbing work incident to the installation of home appliances.

(c) The County Commissioners of Washington County may require a license fee and a performance bond before granting a license.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-341 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-341
§13–341.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each board shall receive and preserve all campaign finance reports that are required to be filed with it under this article.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the campaign finance reports received by a board shall be kept as part of its records for:

(i) a period not to exceed 5 years after the campaign finance report is filed; or

(ii) a longer period if required by a court of competent jurisdiction or the State Board by regulation.

(3) (i) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the campaign finance report is that of a campaign finance entity of a candidate, the board shall keep the campaign finance report as a part of its records for at least 1 year after the expiration of the term of the public or party office for which the candidate sought nomination or election.

(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph applies whether or not:

1. the candidate is nominated, elected, or completes the term of office; and

2. the campaign finance report relates to more than one candidate.

(b) Campaign finance reports shall be open for public inspection during the regular office hours of the board that retains them.

(c) Subject to subsection (a) of this section, a board shall transfer the campaign finance reports filed with it to the State Archives.

(d) (1) Before transferring a campaign finance report to the State Archives, a board shall make a record of any overdue campaign finance report from the same campaign finance entity and submit a copy of the record to the State Archives and, if made by a local board, to the State Board.

(2) The record shall include:

(i) the name of the campaign finance entity;

(ii) the name of the treasurer;

(iii) an identification of the missing campaign finance report; and

(iv) if no later campaign finance report has been filed by the entity, the amount of any outstanding balance, and any outstanding obligations, shown on the last campaign finance report filed.

(e) A copy of a campaign finance report may be used as evidence in a court in accordance with § 10-204 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5205 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 52 / Section 13-5205
§13–5205.
Status: in_force

For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation sufficient to fund the Center.