Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Accidental personal injury” means:

(1) an accidental injury that arises out of and in the course of employment;

(2) an injury caused by a willful or negligent act of a third person directed against a covered employee in the course of the employment of the covered employee; or

(3) a disease or infection that naturally results from an accidental injury that arises out of and in the course of employment, including:

(i) an occupational disease; and

(ii) frostbite or sunstroke caused by a weather condition.

(c) “Child” includes:

(1) an adopted child;

(2) an illegitimate child;

(3) a posthumous child; and

(4) a stepchild.

(d) “Commission” means the State Workers’ Compensation Commission.

(e) (1) “Compensation” means the money payable under this title to a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee.

(2) “Compensation” includes funeral benefits payable under this title.

(f) “Covered employee” means an individual listed in Subtitle 2 of this title for whom a person, a governmental unit, or a quasi-public corporation is required by law to provide coverage under this title.

(g) “Occupational disease” means a disease contracted by a covered employee:

(1) as the result of and in the course of employment; and

(2) that causes the covered employee to become temporarily or permanently, partially or totally incapacitated.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall meet at the times and places that the Governor or the chairman determines.

(b) A member of the Board:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 12 / Section 9A-1203
§9A–1203.
Status: in_force

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

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

(i) The partnership or other entity, as applicable;

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

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

(2) Any other event.

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

(c) In a conversion of a partnership organized under the laws of this State to an other entity, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

(1) The name of the partnership and the date of filing of its original statement of partnership authority or certificate of limited liability partnership with the Department;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) In a conversion of an other entity to a partnership organized under the laws of this State, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

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

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

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

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

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

(e) The articles of conversion may contain a future effective time for the articles of conversion that is not later than 30 days after the articles of conversion are accepted for record.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-709 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-709
§9–709.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and § 9–504 of this title, if a covered employee suffers an accidental personal injury, the covered employee, within 60 days after the date of the accidental personal injury, shall file with the Commission:

(i) a claim application form; and

(ii) if the covered employee was attended by a physician chosen by the covered employee, the report of the physician.

(2) (i) A claim application form filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include an authorization by the claimant for the release, to the claimant’s attorney, the Uninsured Employers’ Fund, the Subsequent Injury Fund, the claimant’s employer, and the insurer of the claimant’s employer, or an agent of the claimant’s attorney, the Uninsured Employers’ Fund, the Subsequent Injury Fund, the claimant’s employer, or the insurer of the claimant’s employer, of medical and financial information that may be relevant to:

1. the member of the body that was injured, as indicated on the claim application form; and

2. the description of how the accidental personal injury occurred, as indicated on the claim application form.

(ii) An authorization under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:

1. includes the release of information relating to the history, findings, office and patient charts, files, examination and progress notes, physical evidence, and additional claims filed by the claimant;

2. includes the release of information in the custody of the Commission;

3. is effective for 1 year from the date the claim is filed; and

4. does not restrict the redisclosure of medical information or written material relating to the authorization to a medical manager, health care professional, or certified rehabilitation practitioner.

(b) (1) Unless excused by the Commission under paragraph (2) of this subsection and except as provided in § 9–504 of this title, failure to file a claim in accordance with subsection (a) of this section bars a claim under this title.

(2) The Commission may excuse a failure to file a claim in accordance with subsection (a) of this section if the Commission finds:

(i) that the employer or its insurer has not been prejudiced by the failure to file the claim; or

(ii) another sufficient reason.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, if a covered employee fails to file a claim within 2 years after the date of the accidental personal injury, the claim is completely barred.

(c) If a covered employee is disabled due to an accidental personal injury from ionizing radiation, the covered employee shall file a claim with the Commission within 2 years after:

(1) the date of disablement; or

(2) the date when the covered employee first knew that the disablement was due to ionizing radiation.

(d) (1) If it is established that a failure to file a claim in accordance with this section was caused by fraud or by facts and circumstances amounting to an estoppel, the covered employee shall file a claim with the Commission within 1 year after:

(i) the date of the discovery of the fraud; or

(ii) the date when the facts and circumstances that amount to estoppel ceased to operate.

(2) Failure to file a claim in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection bars a claim under this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-01 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-01
§9–1A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Applicant” means a person who applies for any license required under this subtitle.

(c) “Associated equipment” means hardware located on the licensee’s premises that is connected to the video lottery system for the purpose of performing communication, validation, or other functions, but not including the communication facilities of a regulated utility or the video lottery terminals.

(d) “Average payout percentage” means the average percentage of money used by players to play a video lottery terminal that is returned to players of that video lottery terminal.

(e) “Award” means the act, by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission, of approving the issuance of a video lottery operation license by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to an applicant for the operation of video lottery terminals at a specified location.

(f) “Background investigation” means a security, criminal, and credit investigation of a person who applies for or who is granted a license under this subtitle.

(g) “Career offender” means a person whose behavior is pursued in an occupational manner or context for the purpose of economic gain and who utilizes methods that are deemed by the Commission as criminal violations inimical to the interest of the State.

(h) “Career offender cartel” means a group of persons who operate together as career offenders.

(i) “Central monitor and control system” means a central system provided to and controlled by the Commission to which video lottery terminals communicate for purposes of:

(1) information retrieval;

(2) retrieval of the win and loss determination from video lottery terminals; and

(3) programs to activate and disable video lottery terminals.

(j) “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(k) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.

(l) “Control” means the authority to direct the management and policies of an applicant or licensee.

(m) “Costs” means, unless the context otherwise requires, the expenses incurred by the Commission in the administration of this subtitle, including:

(1) the costs of leasing or the capitalized cost of purchasing the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software;

(2) the costs to repair and maintain the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software to the extent these costs are not included in the costs of leasing or purchasing the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software;

(3) the costs of testing and examination of video lottery terminals and the central monitor and control system; and

(4) the costs of performing background investigations and other related activities.

(n) “Family” means spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, fathers–in–law, mothers–in–law, daughters–in–law, sons–in–law, brothers–in–law, and sisters–in–law, whether by whole blood or half blood, marriage, adoption, or natural relationship.

(o) “Institutional investor” means:

(1) a retirement fund administered by a public agency for the exclusive benefit of federal, state, or local public employees;

(2) an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940;

(3) a collective investment trust organized by banks under Part 9 of the rules of the Comptroller of the Currency;

(4) a closed end investment trust;

(5) a chartered or licensed life insurance company;

(6) a property and casualty insurance company;

(7) a banking or other chartered or licensed lending institution;

(8) an investment advisor registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940; or

(9) any other person registered in any foreign jurisdiction and regulated in accordance with a statute of any foreign jurisdiction that the Commission determines to be substantially similar to that regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.

(p) “License” means, unless the context otherwise requires, a license required under this subtitle.

(q) “Licensee” means an applicant who has been issued a license required under this subtitle.

(r) “Manufacturer” means a person:

(1) (i) that is engaged in the business of designing, building, constructing, assembling, manufacturing, or distributing a central monitor and control system, video lottery terminals, associated equipment or software, or the cabinet in which a video lottery terminal is housed;

(ii) that produces a product that is intended for sale, lease, or other assignment to the Commission or a licensee; and

(iii) that contracts with the Commission or a licensee for the sale, lease, or other assignment of a product described in item (i) of this item; or

(2) (i) that is engaged in the business of designing, building, constructing, assembling, manufacturing, or distributing table games or table game equipment;

(ii) that produces a product related to table games that is intended for sale, lease, or other assignment to a licensee; and

(iii) that contracts with a licensee for the sale, lease, or other assignment of a product described in item (i) of this item.

(s) “Own” means having a beneficial or proprietary interest of at least 5% in the property or business of an applicant or licensee.

(t) “Player” means an individual who plays a video lottery terminal at a video lottery facility licensed by the Commission.

(u) (1) “Proceeds” means the part of the amount of money bet through video lottery terminals and table games that is not returned to successful players but is otherwise allocated under this subtitle.

(2) (i) “Proceeds” may be reduced consistent with regulations adopted by the Commission in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) If a video lottery operation licensee returns to successful players more than the amount of money bet through video lottery terminals or table games on a given day, the video lottery licensee may subtract that amount from the proceeds of up to 7 following days.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, “proceeds” does not include money given away by a video lottery operation licensee as free promotional play and used by players to bet in a video lottery terminal or at a table game.

(ii) After the first fiscal year of operations, the exclusion specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not exceed a percentage established by the Commission by regulation of the proceeds received from video lottery terminals and table games in the prior fiscal year by the video lottery operation licensee under § 9–1A–27(a)(2), (c)(1)(ii), and (d)(1) of this subtitle.

(v) “Progressive jackpot” means a prize that increases as one or more video lottery terminals are connected to a progressive jackpot system.

(w) “Progressive jackpot system” means a system capable of linking one or more video lottery terminals in one or more licensed facilities and offering one or more common progressive jackpots.

(w–1) “Table game equipment” means equipment that is related to the operation of table games and that is owned or leased by the video lottery facility and located on the video lottery facility’s premises.

(w–2) “Table games” means:

(1) roulette, baccarat, blackjack, craps, big six wheel, minibaccarat, poker, pai gow poker, and sic bo, or any variation and composites of such games; and

(2) gaming tournaments in which players compete against one another in one or more of the games authorized under item (1) of this subsection.

(x) “Video lottery” means gaming or betting conducted using a video lottery terminal.

(y) “Video lottery destination location” means a location that is eligible for or has been awarded in the manner provided by law a video lottery operation license.

(z) “Video lottery employee” means an employee of a person who holds a license.

(aa) “Video lottery facility” means:

(1) a facility at which players play video lottery terminals and table games under this subtitle; and

(2) a casino for the purposes of the federal Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and its related regulations.

(bb) “Video lottery operation license” means a license awarded by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and issued by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to a person that allows players to play video lottery terminals and table games.

(cc) “Video lottery operator” means a person licensed to operate a video lottery facility under this subtitle.

(dd) (1) “Video lottery terminal” means any machine or other device that, on insertion of a bill, coin, token, voucher, ticket, coupon, or similar item, or on payment of any consideration:

(i) is available to play or simulate the play of any game of chance in which the results, including the options available to the player, are randomly determined by the machine or other device; and

(ii) by the element of chance, may deliver or entitle the player who operates the machine or device to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tokens, or anything of value, whether the payout is made automatically from the device or in any other manner.

(2) “Video lottery terminal” includes a machine or device:

(i) that does not directly dispense money, tokens, or anything of value to winning players; and

(ii) described under paragraph (1) of this subsection that uses an electronic credit system making the deposit of bills, coins, or tokens unnecessary.

(3) “Video lottery terminal” does not include an authorized slot machine operated by an eligible organization under Title 12, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-662 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-662
§9–662.
Status: in_force

If the Chairman of the Commission finds or has reasonable cause to believe that a physician or health care provider has a pattern of providing excessive appliances, medicine, services, or treatment, the Chairman shall refer the case to the State Board of Physicians or the appropriate board of review of the health care provider to determine if the physician or health care provider provided excessive appliances, medicine, services, or treatment.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3704 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 37 / Section 9-3704
§9–3704.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall elect annually a chair and vice chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt an adequate plan for providing safe drinking water under emergency circumstances.

(b) If, in the judgment of the Secretary, emergency circumstances exist with respect to a need for safe drinking water, the Secretary may take any action necessary to provide safe drinking water where it otherwise would not be available.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding § 9-407(b) of this subtitle, the Secretary may adopt and enforce regulations for a contaminant if the Secretary determines that the contaminant poses a significant risk to public health and for which complete interim or revised national primary drinking water regulations are not in effect.

(2) As part of the Secretary’s determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes:

(i) 1 year of statewide monitoring data for the contaminant, which identifies locations in the State where the contaminant level may pose a significant risk to public health;

(ii) Peer reviewed assessments, methodologies, and data concerning the particular contaminant; and

(iii) A cost/benefit analysis of implementing the proposed standard for the contaminant conducted by the Department that includes:

1. Review and comment by the Department of Business and Economic Development; and

2. After the Department provides notice of the analysis and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the affected public water systems, any submitted written statements from public water systems affected by the proposed standard.

(3) Nothing in this subsection affects the Department’s authority to adopt and enforce complete interim or revised national primary drinking water regulations.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-914.2 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-914.2
§9–914.
Status: in_force

§9–914.2.

(a) The Trust shall have the powers and duties to:

(1) solicit and accept any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment of money from the federal government, State government, local government, or any private source in furtherance of the Trust;

(2) maintain the Fund, which shall consist of any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment provided to the Trust under item (1) of this subsection;

(3) expend money from the Fund to provide grants or loans to:

(i) veterans and their families;

(ii) members of the Maryland National Guard and their families;

(iii) public and private programs that support veterans and their families; or

(iv) any other programs that the Trust considers to be within the purpose for which the Trust is established;

(4) develop projects for sponsorship by corporate and business organizations or private individuals;

(5) make, execute, and enter into any contract or other legal instrument;

(6) receive appropriations as provided in the State budget;

(7) acquire, hold, use, improve, and convey property;

(8) lease and maintain an office at a place within the State that the Trust designates;

(9) adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;

(10) take any other action necessary to carry out the purposes of the Trust;

(11) sue and be sued, but only to enforce contractual or similar agreements with the Trust; and

(12) submit a report on or before August 31 of each year to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly, with recommendations or requests deemed appropriate to further the purposes of the Trust, and a description of the activities of the Trust during the preceding year, including:

(i) the gross amount of gifts and grants credited to the Trust;

(ii) the costs of administration of the Trust; and

(iii) a detailed accounting of the use of the Trust.

(b) The Trust may carry out its corporate purposes without obtaining the consent of any department, board, or agency of the State.

(c) In exercising its powers, the Trust is exempt from the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3208 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3208
§9–3208.
Status: in_force

(a) Semiannually, each county, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Maryland Parole Commission, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy shall collect and report data to the Board that is disaggregated by race and ethnicity in order for the Board to perform its duties under § 9–3207 of this subtitle, including data relating to:

(1) the admission of incarcerated individuals to State and local correctional facilities;

(2) the length of incarcerated individual sentences;

(3) the length of time being served by incarcerated individuals, including suspended periods of a criminal sentence;

(4) recidivism;

(5) the population of community supervision;

(6) information about the incarcerated individual population, including the amount of restitution ordered and the amount paid; and

(7) departures by the court and the Commission from the sentencing limits for technical violations under §§ 6–223 and 6–224 of the Criminal Procedure Article and §§ 7–401 and 7–504 of the Correctional Services Article.

(b) On or before March 31 each year, each county and the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services shall report to the Board the following information for the prior calendar year regarding individuals held in pretrial detention:

(1) the number of individuals detained pretrial on the same day each year;

(2) the mean and median days individuals were detained in pretrial detention;

(3) the charges under which individuals were detained in pretrial detention;

(4) the reasons why individuals were unable to secure release;

(5) the number of individuals who were released during the pretrial period; and

(6) the disposition of each case.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-643 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-643
§9–643.
Status: in_force

A covered employee who has a hernia resulting from an accidental personal injury or a strain shall be paid compensation in accordance with this Part VI of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1609 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1609
§9–1609.
Status: in_force

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on January 1, 1990.

(3) A member is eligible to serve more than 1 term.

(b) A member of the Council may not receive compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(c) The Council shall designate a chairman from among its members.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-318 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-318
§9–318.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may cooperate with any appropriate agency to train personnel needed in the area of water pollution control.

(b) To provide the training authorized by subsection (a) of this section, the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources may contract with any appropriate institution of higher learning or any appropriate unit:

(1) To develop the needed curricula; and

(2) To support training courses.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-910 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 9 / Section 9A-910
§9A–910.
Status: in_force

Following a merger involving one or more partnerships, if the successor partnership is not a partnership organized under this subtitle, there shall be included in the articles of merger filed under § 9A-903 of this subtitle for each partnership organized under this subtitle a statement that:

(1) The successor partnership agrees that it may be served with process in this State in any action, suit, or proceeding for the enforcement of any obligation of the nonsurviving partnership that arose before the merger;

(2) Irrevocably appoints the Department as its agent to accept service of process in any such action, suit, or proceeding described under item (1) of this section; and

(3) Specifies the address to which a copy of the process shall be mailed by the Department.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-13 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6A / Section 9-6A-13
§9–6A–13.
Status: in_force

A registration, while in effect, authorizes an individual, as a rehabilitation practitioner, to provide vocational rehabilitation services.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-311 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311
§9–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 9-310 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person.

(b) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and

(iii) be submitted to the Secretary of the Board.

(2) If the complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(c) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 9-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 9-312 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Financial Education and Capability Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-323 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-323
§9–323.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person shall hold a discharge permit issued by the Department before the person may construct, install, modify, extend, alter, or operate any of the following if its operation could cause or increase the discharge of pollutants into the waters of this State:

(i) An industrial, commercial, or recreational facility or disposal system;

(ii) A State–owned treatment facility; or

(iii) Any other outlet or establishment.

(2) A person shall hold a CAFO Discharge permit issued by the Department before the person may begin construction on any part of a new CAFO.

(b) By rule or regulation, the Department may require a discharge permit for any other activity.

(c) The Department may not issue a CAFO Discharge permit to a person that violates subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 9-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Public Charter School Program.

(b) The general purpose of the Program is to establish an alternative means within the existing public school system in order to provide innovative learning opportunities and creative educational approaches to improve the education of students.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-04 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-04
§9–1E–04.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission shall regulate sports wagering and the conduct of sports wagering to the same extent that the Commission regulates the operation of video lottery terminals and table games under Subtitle 1A of this title.

(b) In accordance with this subtitle, the Commission shall adopt regulations that establish:

(1) subject to § 9–1E–15 of this subtitle, the form and content of an application for any license required under this subtitle;

(2) the methods, procedures, and form for delivery of information from an applicant or a licensee concerning any person’s family, habits, character, associates, criminal record, business activities, and financial affairs;

(3) the procedures for the fingerprinting of an applicant for any license required under this subtitle or other methods of identification that may be necessary in the judgment of the Commission to accomplish effective enforcement of the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) the grounds and procedures for reprimands of licensees or the revocation or suspension of licenses issued under this subtitle;

(5) the manner and method of collection of taxes, fees, and civil penalties;

(6) standards, procedures, and rules that govern the conduct of sports wagering, including:

(i) the approval process for self–service kiosks, devices, or machines, security measures for the kiosks, devices, or machines, the amount of wagers authorized on the kiosks, devices, or machines, and any other matter relating to a self–service kiosk, device, or machine necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(ii) the types of wagers on sporting events that may be accepted by a sports wagering licensee and prohibited wagers, such as wagers on injuries, penalties, the outcome of player disciplinary rulings, replay reviews, and other types or forms of wagering that are contrary to public policy or unfair to bettors;

(iii) the types and values of promotional items that may be given away to encourage sports wagering;

(iv) the manner in which wagers are received and payouts are remitted;

(v) the maximum wagers that may be accepted by a sports wagering licensee from a single bettor on a single sporting event;

(vi) the amount of cash reserves or other financial security to be maintained by sports wagering licensees to cover winning wagers;

(vii) acceptable forms of payment and advance deposit methods by bettors;

(viii) minimum uniform standards of accountancy methods, procedures, and forms as are necessary to ensure consistency, comparability, and effective disclosure of all financial information, including percentages of profit;

(ix) periodic financial reports and the form of the reports, including an annual audit prepared by a certified public accountant licensed to do business in the State in accordance with the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements and generally accepted accounting principles;

(x) requiring licensees under this subtitle to demonstrate and maintain financial viability;

(xi) ensuring that sports wagering is conducted legally;

(xii) requiring licensees to prominently publish complaint procedures; and

(xiii) establishing a list of individuals who are to be mandatorily excluded or ejected by a sports wagering licensee from any facility or website operated by a sports wagering licensee; and

(7) any other regulation necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) The Commission may adopt regulations authorizing a sports wagering licensee, if a satellite simulcast facility is located in the licensee’s sports wagering facility, to allow its employees to:

(1) accept satellite simulcast bets on horse racing; and

(2) operate kiosks capable of accepting both sports wagers and satellite simulcast bets.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1007 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1007
§9–1007.
Status: in_force

To qualify for certification, a water quality laboratory shall:

(1) Meet the standards and qualifications the Department sets; and

(2) Comply with the rules and regulations that the Department adopts under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2205
§9–2205.
Status: in_force

The Department may grant to a food service business or school a waiver from the application of § 9–2203(b) of this subtitle for a period of up to 1 year if the Department determines that achieving compliance under this subtitle would present an undue hardship or a practical difficulty not generally applicable to other food service businesses or schools in similar circumstances.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-412 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-412
§9–412.
Status: in_force

(a) A supplier of water may not:

(1) Fail to comply with § 9-410 of this subtitle;

(2) Disseminate any false or misleading information in or about any notice required under § 9-410 of this subtitle or about any remedial action being undertaken to achieve compliance with State primary drinking water regulations;

(3) Knowingly make any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle;

(4) Fail to comply with the rules and regulations adopted under § 9-407 of this subtitle; or

(5) Fail to comply with any conditions for variances or exemptions authorized under § 9-409 of this subtitle.

(b) A person may not:

(1) Fail to comply with any order issued by the Secretary under this subtitle; or

(2) Falsify or knowingly render inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this subtitle or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-204 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this title, the organizational documents of the Fund shall govern the operation of the Board, including quorum and voting requirements.

(b) The Board has all powers arising from the documents and procedures creating and organizing the Fund as an independent legal entity.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) operate the Fund;

(2) keep proper records of the Board’s accounts;

(3) establish standards and guidelines for:

(i) the terms and conditions of community reinvestment assistance and other Fund reinvestments; and

(ii) allocating community reinvestment assistance and other Fund investments;

(4) apportion among Fund transactions the operating costs of the Fund; and

(5) within the first 90 days of each fiscal year, make an annual report of Fund activities to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

(d) (1) The Board shall appoint a loan committee to review and make determinations on specific requests or categories of requests for community reinvestment assistance to community reinvestment projects.

(2) The loan committee may review and make recommendations to the Board on other matters as the Board determines, including eligibility guidelines and financing policies for community reinvestment projects.

(3) The loan committee consists of:

(i) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development and the Secretary of Commerce or their designees as nonvoting members; and

(ii) the voting members that the Board appoints or their designees.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Community Reinvestment Board.

(c) “Community reinvestment assistance” means a loan, assurance, guarantee, grant, payment, credit enhancement, or other assistance provided by the Fund as set forth in § 9-404 of this title, or a commitment to provide the assistance.

(d) “Community reinvestment project” means a project or program eligible under § 9-402 of this title to receive community reinvestment assistance from the Fund.

(e) “Fund” means the Community Reinvestment Fund.

(f) “Limited income household” means a household or individual whose income does not exceed the upper income limits that the Secretary establishes.

(g) “Member” means a member of the Board.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-627 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-627
§9–627.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings and loan association may consolidate with, merge with or into, or transfer its assets to any other savings and loan association, any savings bank, or any out-of-state association as defined in § 9-1001(i) of this title if:

(1) It complies with Title 3 of the Corporations and Associations Article;

(2) The Division Director approves the plan of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets; and

(3) The out-of-state association complies with § 9-1004 of this title.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the approval by the shareholders or members of a savings and loan association for which a receiver has been appointed under § 9-708 of this title of a plan of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets of that savings and loan association is not required if, after notice and a hearing, the circuit court administering the receivership determines that:

(1) The savings and loan association is insolvent; or

(2) Consummation of the transactions contemplated by the plan of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets will not result in the shareholders or members of the savings and loan association receiving property of a lesser value in their capacity as shareholders or members than they otherwise would upon a complete liquidation of the savings and loan association in receivership.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-1106 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 11 / Section 9-1106
§9–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) In reviewing an application for conversion, the Commissioner shall determine:

(1) Whether, after conversion, the credit union will be in sound financial condition and will be soundly managed; and

(2) That no person will receive any inequitable gain or advantage by reason of the conversion.

(b) An application for conversion may only be approved if it is found that:

(1) The converting mutual association has met the requirements of Title 6 of this article;

(2) The converting mutual association will qualify for share insurance by the Credit Union Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration Share Program;

(3) The converting mutual association has credited to the reserve fund 6 percent of its risk assets; and

(4) The public interest will be promoted by allowing the mutual association to convert to a credit union.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1001.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1001.2
§9–1001.
Status: in_force

§9–1001.2.

(a) There is a gift basket permit.

(b) (1) The Board may issue the permit to a person:

(i) whose primary business is the sale and delivery of:

1. flowers; or

2. gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and

(ii) who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article.

(2) The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house.

(c) A holder of the permit:

(1) may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing:

(i) not more than 72 ounces of beer;

(ii) not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or

(iii) not more than 2.25 liters of liquor; and

(2) shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall:

(i) deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and

(ii) require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old.

(2) An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old.

(e) The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales.

(f) The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a retail license holder.

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

(h) The fee for a gift basket permit is $100.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-649 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-649
§9–649.
Status: in_force

A covered employee who suffers from occupational deafness shall be paid compensation in accordance with this Part VII of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-705 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-705
§9–705.
Status: in_force

(a) If action, other than the filing of a financing statement, is taken before this title takes effect and the action would have resulted in priority of a security interest over the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor had the security interest become enforceable before this title takes effect, the action is effective to perfect a security interest that attaches under this title within one year after this title takes effect. An attached security interest becomes unperfected one year after this title takes effect unless the security interest becomes a perfected security interest under this title before the expiration of that period.

(b) The filing of a financing statement before this title takes effect is effective to perfect a security interest to the extent the filing would satisfy the applicable requirements for perfection under this title.

(c) This title does not render ineffective an effective financing statement that, before this title takes effect, is filed and satisfies the applicable requirements for perfection under the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in the prior Code. However, except as otherwise provided in subsections (e) and (f) and § 9-706, the financing statement ceases to be effective at the earlier of:

(1) The time the financing statement would have ceased to be effective under the law of the jurisdiction in which it is filed; or

(2) June 30, 2006.

(d) Subsection (c) applies to all financing statements filed in this State before this title takes effect, including those filed with respect to security interests in collateral governed as to perfection by the local law of this State under the prior Code and this title.

(e) The filing of a continuation statement after this title takes effect does not continue the effectiveness of the financing statement filed before this title takes effect. However, upon the timely filing of a continuation statement after this title takes effect and in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in Subtitle 3 of this title, the effectiveness of a financing statement filed in the same office in that jurisdiction before this title takes effect continues for the period provided by the law of that jurisdiction.

(f) Subsection (c)(2) applies to a financing statement that, before this title takes effect, is filed against a transmitting utility and satisfies the applicable requirements for perfection under the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in prior Code § 9-103, only to the extent that Subtitle 3 of this title provides that the law of a jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed governs perfection of a security interest in collateral covered by the financing statement.

(g) A financing statement that includes a financing statement filed before this title takes effect and a continuation statement filed after this title takes effect is effective only to the extent that it satisfies the requirements of Subtitle 5 of this title for an initial financing statement.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20D-02 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20D / Section 9-20D-02
§9–20D–02.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is intended to promote energy conservation and the use of renewable energy by providing a secure form of long–term financing to facilitate the implementation of residential renewable energy installations and residential energy efficiency measures on or in residential properties.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-247 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-247
§9–247.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “business incubator” means a program in which units of space are leased by multiple early–stage businesses that share physical common space, administrative services and equipment, business management training, mentoring, and technical support.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal property tax imposed on property that is used as a business incubator if the State, a county, a municipal corporation, an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a public institution of higher education, or an agency or instrumentality of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or a public institution of higher education:

(1) owns, controls, or leases the space that is used as a business incubator;

(2) provides at least 50% of the total funding received by the business incubator from all sources, not including rents received from incubator tenant firms; or

(3) is represented on the governance board that authorizes the annual budget of the business incubator.

(c) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section;

(3) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-252 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-252
§9–252.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To prevent or correct pollution of the waters of this State, the Secretary may:

(i) Adopt and enforce regulations; and

(ii) Order works to be executed.

(2) The Secretary may:

(i) Require any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system to be operated in a manner that will protect public health and comfort; and

(ii) Order the alteration, extension, or replacement of any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.

(b) The Secretary:

(1) Has supervision and control over the sanitary and physical condition of the waters of this State to protect public health and comfort;

(2) Shall investigate:

(i) All sources of water and ice; and

(ii) All points of sewage discharge;

(3) Shall examine all public water supply systems, public sewerage systems, and refuse disposal systems; and

(4) Shall approve or disapprove the design and construction of any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system that is to be built in this State.

(c) The powers and duties of the Secretary under this section are in addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-303.1 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303.1
§9–303.
Status: in_force

§9–303.1.

(a) There is a Governor’s Subcabinet on Socioeconomic Procurement Participation.

(b) The Governor’s Subcabinet is composed of:

(1) the Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, who shall serve as chair of the Subcabinet;

(2) the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Secretary of General Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;

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

(7) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

(8) the Secretary of Information Technology, or the Secretary’s designee;

(9) the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

(10) the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;

(11) the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families, or the Secretary’s designee;

(12) the Chief Procurement Officer for the State, or the Chief Procurement Officer’s designee;

(13) the Minority Business Enterprise Ombudsman, or the Ombudsman’s designee; and

(14) any other head of a department or agency that is accountable to the Governor, as deemed necessary by the Governor.

(c) The Governor’s Subcabinet shall:

(1) meet:

(i) a minimum of once each quarter; and

(ii) at a frequency deemed appropriate by the chair;

(2) study socioeconomic procurement programs in other states to identify successes and best practices;

(3) develop accountability measures for procurement forecasts, strategic plans, Procurement Review Group processes, and liaison officer accountability;

(4) work with the Office of State Procurement to implement process improvements that directly impact socioeconomic procurement businesses’ ability to fairly compete for and understand State contracting opportunities;

(5) identify and recommend statutory and regulatory reforms to strengthen and improve the State’s socioeconomic procurement programs; and

(6) recommend actions to make improvements to the Small Business Reserve Program, the Minority Business Enterprise Program, and the Veteran Small Business Enterprise Program.

(d) On or before December 31, 2025, and each December 1 thereafter, the Governor’s Subcabinet shall report to the Governor on the Governor’s Subcabinet’s activities, progress, and recommendations.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-301
§9A–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual provides or assists in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-505 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a staff meeting.

(b) A public agency shall provide written public notice of the schedule of its regular public agency meetings, including their dates, times, and places:

(1) at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year; or

(2) at the time the public agency begins to function.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 9–506 or § 9–507 of this subtitle, a public agency shall provide supplemental written public notice of any special or rescheduled public agency meeting at least 48 hours before the meeting.

(2) The notice shall include the agenda, date, time, and place of the public agency meeting.

(d) A public agency shall provide written public notice by:

(1) posting a copy of the notice prominently at the principal office of the public agency or at the building in which the public agency meeting is to be held; and

(2) sending a copy of the notice to any person who requests to be notified of the public agency meetings.

(e) A public agency shall give notice of intent to purchase or dispose of real property at least 15 days before a voting session on the action.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

(a) The Trust shall consist of the following voting members:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the President of the Senate;

(3) the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

(4) the Secretary of General Services; and

(5) the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust.

(b) The Trust shall consist of the following advisor nonvoting members:

(1) the Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art;

(2) the Director of the Maryland Historical Society;

(3) the Director of the St. Mary’s City Commission;

(4) the Director of the Talbot County Historical Society;

(5) the Director of the Walters Museum of Art;

(6) the Director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts;

(7) the Chairman of the History Department of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;

(8) the Horticulturist from the Paca House and Gardens;

(9) the State Archivist; and

(10) up to three members of the general public appointed by the Governor.

(c) A voting or nonvoting member may designate another individual to represent the member at the Trust.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-934 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-934
§9–934.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of 10 members.

(2) Of the 10 Commission members:

(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor; and

(ii) 5 shall be appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City.

(b) Each member must be a Maryland war veteran.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of a member are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1984.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1009 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1009
§9–1009.
Status: reserved

(a) The Archives may:

(1) repair and preserve the records under the supervision of the State Archivist, as provided in the State budget;

(2) make a copy of any record in the Archives; and

(3) certify the copy.

(b) The Archives may publish, electronically or in print, indices to records, descriptions, summaries of record material, or original record material, in whole or in part, that are not otherwise restricted from access under existing law.

(c) The Archives shall index or provide other finding aids for:

(1) the historical records acquired under § 9–1010 of this subtitle; and

(2) the land records in its custody under § 9–1011 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Archives may charge a reasonable fee for providing a copy of a record and for certifying the record.

(2) If, with the written approval of a judge of a circuit court, the clerk of court asks for a copy of a land record that a court has transferred to the Commission or Archives, the Archives shall provide, without charge, a micrographic copy of the land record.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-901
§9–901.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises or on a premises in which the license holder has a direct or indirect interest.

(c) A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:

(1) has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

(2) is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

(3) has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

(d) The annual license fee is $650.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “place of business” means a place where a debtor conducts its affairs.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the following rules determine a debtor’s location:

(1) A debtor who is an individual is located at the individual’s principal residence.

(2) A debtor that is an organization and has only one place of business is located at its place of business.

(3) A debtor that is an organization and has more than one place of business is located at its chief executive office.

(c) Subsection (b) applies only if a debtor’s residence, place of business, or chief executive office, as applicable, is located in a jurisdiction whose law generally requires information concerning the existence of a nonpossessory security interest to be made generally available in a filing, recording, or registration system as a condition or result of the security interest’s obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor with respect to the collateral. If subsection (b) does not apply, the debtor is located in the District of Columbia.

(d) A person that ceases to exist, have a residence, or have a place of business continues to be located in the jurisdiction specified by subsections (b) and (c).

(e) A registered organization that is organized under the law of a state is located in that state.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (i), a registered organization that is organized under the law of the United States and a branch or agency of a bank that is not organized under the law of the United States or a state are located:

(1) In the state that the law of the United States designates, if the law designates a state of location;

(2) In the state that the registered organization, branch, or agency designates, if the law of the United States authorizes the registered organization, branch, or agency to designate its state of location, including by designating its main office, home office, or other comparable office; or

(3) In the District of Columbia, if neither paragraph (1) nor paragraph (2) applies.

(g) A registered organization continues to be located in the jurisdiction specified by subsection (e) or (f) notwithstanding:

(1) The suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or lapse of the registered organization’s status as such in its jurisdiction of organization; or

(2) The dissolution, winding up, or cancellation of the existence of the registered organization.

(h) The United States is located in the District of Columbia.

(i) A branch or agency of a bank that is not organized under the law of the United States or a state is located in the state in which the branch or agency is licensed, if all branches and agencies of the bank are licensed in only one state.

(j) A foreign air carrier under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, is located at the designated office of the agent upon which service of process may be made on behalf of the carrier.

(k) This section applies only for purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board of Directors of the Corporation consists of at least 7 members but not more than 11 members.

(2) The members of the Board shall be elected from among the member insurers.

(3) The terms of the members of the Board shall be as set by the plan of operation.

(4) A vacancy on the Board shall be filled for the remainder of the term by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board.

(b) (1) The Board of Directors shall elect a chairman and appoint an executive committee.

(2) The Board may elect other officers.

(c) When electing members of the Board of Directors or filling vacancies on the Board, consideration shall be given to, among other things, whether all member insurers are fairly represented.

(d) A member of the Board of Directors:

(1) may be reimbursed by the Corporation for expenses incurred in carrying out duties as a member of the Board; but

(2) may not otherwise receive compensation from the Corporation for the member’s service.

(e) (1) The Board of Directors has general oversight authority over funds provided under this subtitle to the Board of Directors or Corporation.

(2) At any time or in any manner as the Board may direct, a receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, or conservator appointed under this subtitle shall make a detailed accounting of expenditures to the Board.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-301 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “State” means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

(c) “Summons” means a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

(d) “Witness” means a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal prosecution or proceeding.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1506 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 15 / Section 9-1506
§9–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may deny a license application if it decides that:

(1) the applicant is unfit to be issued the license; or

(2) the location described in the application is not a proper one with reference to ensuring the public peace, general welfare, or character of the neighborhood.

(b) Due regard shall be given to the number of licenses issued for a neighborhood.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1605 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605
§9–1605.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative law judge:

(1) shall be a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System;

(2) may be removed, suspended, or demoted by the Chief Administrative Law Judge for cause, after notice and an opportunity to be heard;

(3) shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget; and

(4) may not perform duties inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of an administrative law judge.

(b) An administrative law judge may not be responsible to or subject to the supervision or direction of an officer, employee, or agent engaged in the performance of investigative, prosecuting, or advisory functions for an agency.

(c) In any contested case conducted by an administrative law judge, the administrative law judge may:

(1) authorize the issuance of subpoenas for witnesses;

(2) administer oaths;

(3) examine an individual under oath; and

(4) compel the production of documents or other tangible things.

(d) (1) Without good cause, a person may not refuse an order by any administrative law judge to:

(i) appear for a hearing;

(ii) testify under oath; or

(iii) produce any relevant evidence, including documents or other tangible things.

(2) (i) An administrative law judge may apply, upon affidavit, to any judge of a circuit court for an order, returnable in not less than 2 nor more than 5 days, to show cause why a person should not be committed to jail for refusal to comply with an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) On the return of an order issued under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, if the judge hearing the matter determines that the person is guilty of refusal to comply with the order of the administrative law judge, the judge may commit the offender to jail as in cases of civil contempt.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-689 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-689
§9–689.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subtitle are:

(1) Fully negotiable within the meaning of and for all the purposes of Title 8 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) Exempt from all State, county, and city taxation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-628 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-628
§9–628.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a secured party knows that a person is a debtor or obligor, knows the identity of the person, and knows how to communicate with the person:

(1) The secured party is not liable to the person, or to a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against the person, for failure to comply with this title; and

(2) The secured party’s failure to comply with this title does not affect the liability of the person for a deficiency.

(b) A secured party is not liable because of its status as secured party:

(1) To a person that is a debtor or obligor, unless the secured party knows:

(A) That the person is a debtor or obligor;

(B) The identity of the person; and

(C) How to communicate with the person; or

(2) To a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against a person, unless the secured party knows:

(A) That the person is a debtor; and

(B) The identity of the person.

(c) A secured party is not liable to any person, and a person’s liability for a deficiency is not affected, because of any act or omission arising out of the secured party’s reasonable belief that a transaction is not a consumer-goods transaction or a consumer transaction or that goods are not consumer goods, if the secured party’s belief is based on its reasonable reliance on:

(1) A debtor’s representation concerning the purpose for which collateral was to be used, acquired, or held; or

(2) An obligor’s representation concerning the purpose for which a secured obligation was incurred.

(d) A secured party is not liable to any person under § 9-625(c)(2) for its failure to comply with § 9-616.

(e) A secured party is not liable under § 9-625(c)(2) more than once with respect to any one secured obligation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 12 / Section 9-1201
§9–1201.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, this subtitle applies to employees in the State Personnel Management System and employees in the Transportation Service Human Resources Management System.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-406 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 4 / Section 9A-406
§9A–406.
Status: in_force

(a) If a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking is continued, without an express agreement, after the expiration of the term or completion of the undertaking, the rights and duties of the partners remain the same as they were at the expiration or completion, so far as is consistent with a partnership at will.

(b) If the partners, or those of them who habitually acted in the business during the term or undertaking, continue the business without any settlement or liquidation of the partnership, they are presumed to have agreed that the partnership will continue.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-22 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-22
§9–11A–22.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of or in addition to any other penalties under this title, the Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates § 9–11A–20 of this subtitle in an amount not exceeding $1,000 per day for all violations cited on a single day.

(b) In setting the amount of the civil penalty, the Board shall consider:

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The harm caused by the violation;

(3) The good faith of the violator;

(4) History of previous violations by the violator; and

(5) Other relevant factors.

(c) If a violator fails to pay a civil penalty within 30 days of its imposition by the Board, the matters shall be forwarded to the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management for the collection of the civil penalty.

(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund established under § 9–11A–11 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2415 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2415
§9–2415.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may establish criteria for the development of portfolios and separate requirements in the following specialist areas:

(1) legal settings;

(2) medical settings;

(3) behavioral health settings;

(4) language pairs other than American Sign Language and spoken English;

(5) conference interpreting;

(6) tactile and low–vision sign language interpretation services;

(7) intralinguistic translations and sign language interpretation; and

(8) any other specialist areas determined to be necessary by the Board.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to:

(1) govern sign language interpretation services provided in a video remote interpreting setting;

(2) establish licensing and certification standards of interpreting agencies that do business in the State;

(3) allow deaf and hard of hearing individuals to determine whether they prefer sign language interpretation services being provided in a video remote interpreting setting or through in–person interpreting; and

(4) provide sign language interpretation services in a video remote interpreting setting.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-231 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-231
§9–231.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “foreign trade zone” means a foreign trade zone or subzone established under federal law.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal property tax imposed on personal property, other than operating personal property of a public utility, if the personal property is located in a foreign trade zone that is within that county or municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-228 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-228
§9–228.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, contingent and unliquidated claims may not share in a distribution of the assets of an insurer that has been adjudicated to be an impaired insurer by an order issued under this subtitle.

(2) If properly presented, a contingent and unliquidated claim shall be considered and may be allowed to share if:

(i) the claim becomes absolute against the insurer on or before the last day for filing claims against the assets of the insurer; or

(ii) there is a surplus and the liquidation is subsequently conducted on the basis that the insurer is solvent.

(b) If an insurer has been adjudicated to be an impaired insurer, a person that has a cause of action against an insured of the insurer under a liability policy issued by the insurer has the right to file a claim in the liquidation proceeding, even if the claim may be contingent, and the claim may be allowed if:

(1) a reasonable inference may be made from proof presented on the claim that the person would be able to obtain a judgment in a cause of action against the insured;

(2) the person provides suitable proof, unless for good cause shown the court directs otherwise, that no further valid claim against the insurer arising out of the cause of action can be made other than the claim already presented; and

(3) the total liability of the insurer to all claimants arising out of the same act of the insured is not greater than the maximum liability of the insurer were the insurer not in liquidation.

(c) (1) A judgment against an insured after the date of issuance of a liquidation order may not be considered in the liquidation proceeding as evidence of liability or of the amount of damages.

(2) A judgment against an insured by default or collusion before issuance of a liquidation order may not be considered in the liquidation proceeding as conclusive evidence of the liability of the insured to a person with a cause of action against the insured or the amount of damages to which the person is entitled.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a claim of a person that has a secured claim may not be allowed at a sum greater than the difference between:

(i) the value of the claim without security; and

(ii) the value of the security itself on:

1. the date of issuance of the liquidation order; or

2. another date set by the court for determining rights and liabilities as provided in subsection (e) of this section.

(2) If the claimant surrenders the security to the Commissioner, the claim shall be allowed in the full amount for which it is valued.

(e) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle on the rights of claimants holding contingent claims, and unless otherwise directed by the court, the rights and liabilities of an insurer, the creditors, policyholders, stockholders, members, and subscribers of the insurer, and other persons interested in the estate of the insurer are fixed on the date on which the order that directs the liquidation of the insurer is filed in the office of the clerk of the court that issued the order.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-112 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-112
§9–112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of each county may erect two pillars 100 feet apart on the same meridian line in a public spot adjacent to the county courthouse of each county.

(2) There shall be a distinctly visible needle point on the top of one of the pillars and a hair sight on top of the other pillar so that a straight line passing through its center and the center of the needle point would be on the true meridian line running north and south.

(3) The needle point and hair sight required under this subsection shall be properly enclosed and protected.

(b) (1) The governing body of the county may:

(i) determine the accurate latitude and longitude of the pillars erected under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) mark the latitude and longitude on one of the pillars in degrees, minutes, seconds, and parts of seconds.

(2) The longitude shall be determined from the meridian of Washington, D.C.

(c) (1) The pillars and enclosures are under the custody of the county clerk.

(2) The pillars and enclosures shall be made available to any surveyor or civil engineer residing or engaged in surveying in the county for the purpose of:

(i) testing compass variations; and

(ii) verifying the meridian line when required by order of the circuit court for the county.

(d) (1) If a county has erected pillars under this section, a surveyor who surveys land in the county shall annually test the surveyor’s compass and note the variation of the compass from the meridian line identified under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) (i) The surveyor shall record in the county where the surveyor resides the results of the test, including:

1. the date and time of the test; and

2. an affidavit verifying the correctness of the results.

(ii) The test results shall be recorded in a book kept for the purpose of recording such results.

(3) A surveyor who violates this subsection is subject to a fine of $50 and court costs.

(4) A fine imposed under this subsection may be used as directed by the governing body of the county.

(e) (1) The county clerk may charge a fee for:

(i) recording a certificate of variation;

(ii) recording an affidavit of correctness;

(iii) providing copies or abstracts of certificates of variation or affidavits of correctness; and

(iv) providing certificates and seals regarding certificates of variation or affidavits of correctness.

(2) The fee collected by the clerk shall be the same as fees allowed by law for similar services regarding matters of record in the clerk’s office.

(3) The fee shall be paid by the party:

(i) recording the document; or

(ii) requesting a copy or abstract of recorded documents.

(f) (1) A person may not:

(i) willfully erase, deface, displace, or otherwise harm a pillar, or any part of a pillar, erected under subsection (a)(1) of this section; or

(ii) destroy, break down, or remove the enclosure, or any part of the enclosure, required under subsection (a)(3) of this section.

(2) On conviction, a person who violates this subsection is subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not exceeding $500.

(g) The governing body of a county that erects pillars under this section may pay the costs of carrying out this section in the same manner that other county expenses are paid.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3205 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 32 / Section 9-3205
§9–3205.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall meet at least quarterly each year at the times and places determined by the Board or the chair of the Board.

(c) A member of the Board:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the State Commission on Uniform State Laws.

(c) “National Conference” means the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-622 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-622
§9–622.
Status: in_force

(a) If, under an initial claim filed on or after January 1, 1988, temporary total disability benefits are reopened under § 9-736(b) of this title, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals two-thirds of the average weekly wage of the covered employee, but:

(1) does not exceed the lesser of:

(i) the average weekly wage of the State on the date of reopening; or

(ii) 150% of the initial award; and

(2) is not less than the initial award.

(b) The employer or its insurer shall pay the compensation for the period that the covered employee is temporarily totally disabled.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2202
§9–2202.
Status: reserved

(a) A license expires 180 days after the license holder has closed the business or stopped active alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held unless:

(1) an application for approval of a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title has been approved or is pending;

(2) an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 23 of this title has been approved or is pending; or

(3) a written request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section is filed within the 180–day period.

(b) (1) The license holder or another appropriate interested party may make a written request to the Board to extend the life of the license due to hardship.

(2) The Board may grant the extension if the Board finds after a hearing that existing hardship caused the closing or stopping of business operations.

(3) An extension may not prolong the life of the license beyond 360 days after the date of closing or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held.

(c) (1) The period for which a license may be considered unexpired:

(i) begins at the earlier of the closing of the business or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations; and

(ii) may be suspended only by filing an application or request under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The expiration period resumes on the last to occur of the following events:

(i) final action of the Board granting or denying a request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) final action of the Board denying an application described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section;

(iii) final judgment of the reviewing court if judicial review of the Board’s action on an application or request authorized by subsection (a) or (b) of this section has been granted; or

(iv) dismissal of a petition for judicial review of the Board’s action.

(3) If an application or request described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section is withdrawn:

(i) the period for automatic expiration of the license may not be suspended; and

(ii) the application or request shall be considered as if it had not been filed.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-208 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-208
§9–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “rehabilitation committee” means a committee of the Board or a committee of any association representing nursing home administrators or assisted living managers that:

(1) Is recognized by the Board;

(2) Includes but is not limited to nursing home administrators and assisted living managers; and

(3) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) The rehabilitation committee may function:

(1) Solely for the Board; or

(2) Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.

(c) For purposes of this section, the rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any nursing home administrator or assisted living manager, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the rehabilitation committee.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(e) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the rehabilitation committee.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-806 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-806
§9–806.
Status: in_force

Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industrial property.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-224 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-224
§9–224.
Status: in_force

On or before October 1, 2025, and each October 1 thereafter, the Department shall report to the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) efforts by the Department to promote predelinquent programs, including youth service bureaus;

(2) efforts by the Department to collaborate with and provide technical assistance to local governments regarding the establishment, use, and funding of youth service bureaus;

(3) an assessment of the programs and activities conducted by youth service bureaus; and

(4) any other efforts to prevent youth offenses.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to any judge of the circuit court for a county or of the District Court.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-612 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-612
§9–612.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “savings and loan association” means a savings and loan association organized under this title as a mutual association.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Division Director may approve the voluntary conversion of a savings and loan association to a capital stock association and the sale of the association’s newly issued capital stock to a third party or parties in a transaction in which the association members have no rights of approval or participation and no rights to the continuance of any legal or beneficial ownership interest in the converted association if the circumstances of the conversion and sale would, under federal law, permit the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to authorize a voluntary supervisory stock conversion.

(c) The Division Director may approve a voluntary supervisory stock conversion only if:

(1) The Division Director determines that:

(i) The Division Director would have grounds to seek the appointment of a conservator or receiver under this title;

(ii) No equity value would be realized by the savings and loan association’s mutual account holders after liquidation of the association;

(iii) Severe financial conditions exist that threaten the financial stability of the savings and loan association;

(iv) The conversion to a capital stock form is likely to improve the financial condition of the savings and loan association;

(v) The association will be viable after the conversion; and

(vi) The approval of the conversion is not detrimental to the public interest; and

(2) The approval imposes the same conditions that federal law requires or permits.

(d) (1) The Division Director may adopt rules and regulations for a voluntary supervisory stock conversion, including:

(i) Procedures for application and approval; and

(ii) Conditions for approval of the Division Director in the final order.

(2) The Division Director may approve the chartering of a capital stock corporation to acquire the assets of, or merge with, a mutual association under this section.

(e) A conversion under this section is not subject to the requirements contained in the following sections of this title:

(1) §§ 9-206 through 9-208, inclusive;

(2) §§ 9-216 through 9-222, inclusive;

(3) §§ 9-601 through 9-609, inclusive; and

(4) §§ 9-627 through 9-630, inclusive.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on:

(i) the premises where the beer or light wine is sold; or

(ii) a premises in which the license holder has a direct or indirect interest.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-101
§9–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agency” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

(c) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.

(d) “Director” means the Director of the Agency.

(e) “Governmental unit” means:

(1) an instrumentality of the State;

(2) a county or municipal corporation of the State; or

(3) an instrumentality of a county or municipal corporation of the State.

(f) “Jackpot game” means a lottery game for which the top prize amount varies:

(1) based on sales; and

(2) if the prize was won in the preceding drawing.

(g) “License” means a license issued by the Director to act as a licensed agent.

(h) “Licensed agent” means a person or governmental unit licensed by the Director to act as a State lottery sales agent.

(i) “Multijurisdictional game” means a lottery game offered by the Agency and:

(1) any other political entity outside the State or outside the United States; or

(2) any private licensee of a state or foreign nation.

(j) (1) “State lottery” means the lottery established and operated under this subtitle.

(2) “State lottery” includes a raffle conducted by the Agency.

(k) “Subscription” means a method of playing a multijurisdictional or jackpot lottery game by which an individual submits to the Agency:

(1) an application to play a game using the same game data for a specified number of consecutive drawings; and

(2) payment for the drawings.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-702 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-702
§9–702.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2034.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects in the Department.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 12 / Section 9-1202
§9–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Sick Leave Incentive Program for State employees that allows for the payment for unused sick leave.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to administer the Program.

(c) A unit that participates in this Program shall submit to the Secretary at the end of each calendar year a report that includes:

(1) the number of employees receiving payment for unused sick leave;

(2) the total payment received by employees;

(3) the number of unused sick leave hours exchanged for payment;

(4) the total sick leave hours used during the calendar year; and

(5) any estimated overtime savings as a result of this Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1905
§9–1905.
Status: in_force

(a) An establishment licensed for the sale of beer or of beer and wine shall post at least four conspicuous notices on the licensed premises, including a building, a parking lot, a terrace, or grounds that are an integral part of the licensed premises, stating “Unlawful to drink or display liquor on these premises.”.

(b) 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 $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-215 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-215
§9–215.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “organized militia” includes members of the Maryland Defense Force described under § 13-203 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) Each officer or enlisted member of the organized militia of the State is a covered employee in peace time, while the member is:

(1) training as part of the Maryland State Guard; or

(2) on active military duty in the organized militia under order of the Governor in time of:

(i) civil disorder;

(ii) labor disorder;

(iii) natural disaster; or

(iv) other events that require the support of the State Militia.

(c) For the purposes of this title, the State is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-806 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-806
§9–806.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle may be construed inconsistently with the provisions relating to jurisdiction over juvenile causes contained in Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-940 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-940
§9–940.
Status: in_force

Subject to any restriction in the resolution or trust agreement that provides for the issuance of or secures the bonds of an authority, any holder of the bonds, any holder of any coupons from the bonds, or any trustee under a trust agreement that secures the bonds may:

(1) Enforce in any civil action any right granted by the resolution or trust agreement or by any law of this State; and

(2) Compel the performance of any duty imposed on the authority or an officer of the authority by this subtitle or by the resolution or trust agreement, including setting, charging, and collecting rates, fees, and charges for the use of or services furnished by any project.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-517 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-517
§9–517.
Status: in_force

(a) At the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Somerset County or the mayor and city council of a municipal corporation in Somerset County, the Division of Correction shall supply incarcerated individuals, if reasonably available, to work on projects to develop, improve, and maintain public areas, parks, and recreation areas in the County or municipal corporation.

(b) The other provisions of this subtitle apply to employment of incarcerated individuals under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-660 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-660
§9–660.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “district account” means the account maintained by a sanitary commission in accordance with this section.

(b) A sanitary commission shall:

(1) Maintain a district account; and

(2) Credit to the district account all proceeds from the benefit assessments levied under this subtitle.

(c) The sanitary commission shall use funds in the district account to pay the principal and interest on the bonds for which the benefit assessment was levied.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-105 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-105
§9–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “spouse” includes a former spouse.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, one spouse is not competent to disclose any confidential communication between the spouses occurring during their marriage.

(c) (1) A spouse who is the alleged victim is competent to disclose a confidential communication between spouses occurring during their marriage in a criminal action in which one spouse is charged with a crime against the other spouse.

(2) A spouse may not be compelled to testify to a confidential communication under this subsection.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-607 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-607
§9–607.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may not award compensation to an incarcerated individual who is a covered employee under § 9–221 of this title until the incarcerated individual is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence.

(b) If an incarcerated individual dies from an accidental personal injury, the dependents of the incarcerated individual are entitled to compensation under this title, based on the average weekly wage of the incarcerated individual.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-284 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-284
§9–284.
Status: in_force

The Department shall use money in the Fund solely to administer and implement programs to control the disposal, use, beneficial use, recycling, processing, handling, storage, transport, or other requirements related to the management of coal combustion by–products, including all costs incurred by the State to:

(1) Review, inspect, and evaluate monitoring data, applications, licenses, permits, utilization requests, plans, analyses, and reports;

(2) Perform and oversee assessments, investigations, and research and remedial activities; and

(3) Develop, adopt, and implement regulations, programs, or initiatives to address risks to human health and the environment related to the management of coal combustion by–products.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-222 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-222
§9–222.
Status: in_force

An individual is not a covered employee if the individual:

(1) is a licensed real estate salesperson or a licensed associate real estate broker;

(2) is affiliated with a licensed real estate broker under a written agreement;

(3) is compensated solely on a commission basis; and

(4) for federal tax purposes, qualifies as an independent contractor.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1011 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1011
§9–1011.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the amount of the Fund equals at least $5,000,000, the payment of assessments by employers and insurers is suspended.

(2) The Director shall notify each self-insured employer and insurer of the suspension of the payment of assessments under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) (1) Payment of assessments shall be resumed if:

(i) the amount of the Fund becomes less than $3,000,000 because of payments made under § 9-1002 of this subtitle or other payments; or

(ii) the Director determines that payments that are likely to be made from the Fund in the next 3 months will reduce the amount of the Fund to less than $3,000,000.

(2) When payment of assessments is to be resumed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Director shall notify each self-insured employer and insurer that payment of assessments is to:

(i) resume on a specified date; and

(ii) continue until the amount of the Fund becomes at least $5,000,000.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-501 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-501
§9–501.
Status: in_force

This title is the Community Reinvestment Fund Act.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-312 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-312
§9A–312.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-902 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-902
§9–902.
Status: in_force

(a) If a claim is filed and compensation is awarded or paid under this title, a self–insured employer, an insurer, the Subsequent Injury Fund, or the Uninsured Employers’ Fund may bring an action for damages against the third party who is liable for the injury or death of the covered employee.

(b) If the self–insured employer, insurer, Subsequent Injury Fund, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund recovers damages exceeding the amount of compensation paid or awarded and the amount of payments for medical services, funeral expenses, or any other purpose under Subtitle 6 of this title, the self–insured employer, insurer, Subsequent Injury Fund, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund shall:

(1) deduct from the excess amount its costs and expenses for the action; and

(2) pay the balance of the excess amount to the covered employee or, in case of death, the dependents of the covered employee.

(c) If the self–insured employer, insurer, Subsequent Injury Fund, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund does not bring an action against the third party within 2 months after the Commission makes an award, the covered employee or, in case of death, the dependents of the covered employee may bring an action for damages against the third party.

(d) The period of limitations for the right of action of a covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee against the third party does not begin to run until 2 months after the first award of compensation made to the covered employee or the dependents under this title.

(e) If the covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee recover damages, the covered employee or dependents:

(1) first, may deduct the costs and expenses of the covered employee or dependents for the action;

(2) next, subject to subsection (g) of this section, shall reimburse the self–insured employer, insurer, Subsequent Injury Fund, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund for:

(i) the compensation already paid or awarded; and

(ii) any amounts paid for medical services, funeral expenses, or any other purpose under Subtitle 6 of this title; and

(3) finally, may keep the balance of the damages recovered.

(f) In an action brought by a covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee under subsection (c) of this section, the covered employee or the dependents of the covered employee, the self–insured employer, the insurer, the Subsequent Injury Fund, and the Uninsured Employers’ Fund shall pay court costs and attorney’s fees in the proportion that the amount received by each bears to the whole amount paid in settlement of any claim or satisfaction of any judgment obtained in the case.

(g) In determining reimbursement under subsection (e)(2) of this section, if the self–insured employer, insurer, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund has not waived third–party reimbursement:

(1) first, the self–insured employer, insurer, or Uninsured Employers’ Fund shall be reimbursed; and

(2) next, the Subsequent Injury Fund shall be reimbursed.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-306 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Average annual retail price” means the 12–month average retail price per gallon of motor fuel purchased in the State determined in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(3) “Sales and use tax equivalent rate” means the per gallon tax rate calculated based on a percentage of the average annual retail price of motor fuel in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.

(b) On or before December 1, 2015, June 1, 2016, and June 1 of each subsequent year, the Comptroller shall determine and announce:

(1) the average annual retail price of motor fuel; and

(2) the sales and use tax equivalent rate effective on the first day of the following month.

(c) (1) The sales and use tax equivalent rate shall be added to the motor fuel tax rates specified in § 9–305(a)(2), (3), and (5) of this subtitle and collected in the same manner as the motor fuel tax.

(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all references to the motor fuel tax in State law and regulations apply to the sales and use tax equivalent rate imposed under this section.

(d) The Comptroller shall determine the average annual retail price of motor fuel:

(1) using data compiled by the Oil Price Information Service or another generally recognized and reliable source of information; and

(2) based on prices for regular unleaded motor fuel, excluding federal and State taxes, reported during the 12 months ending on the last day of the second immediately preceding month.

(e) The Comptroller shall determine the sales and use tax equivalent rate by:

(1) multiplying the average annual retail price by the percentage rate specified in subsection (f) of this section; and

(2) rounding the product to the nearest tenth of a cent.

(f) The percentage rate used to calculate the sales and use tax equivalent rate shall be:

(1) 4% for the determination made on December 1, 2015; and

(2) 5% for the determination made on June 1, 2016, and June 1 of each subsequent year.

(g) The Comptroller shall require any person possessing tax–paid motor fuel for sale at the start of business on the date of an increase in the sales and use tax equivalent rate under this section to compile and file an inventory of the motor fuel held at the close of business on the immediately preceding date and remit within 30 days any additional tax that is due on the motor fuel under this section.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-218 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-218
§9–218.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section applies to an individual who is an owner operator of:

(i) a Class F (tractor) vehicle, as described in § 13-923 of the Transportation Article; or

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Class E (truck) vehicle, as described in § 13-916 of the Transportation Article, including a Class E (truck) vehicle described in § 13-919 of the Transportation Article.

(2) This section does not apply to the owner operator of a vehicle registered as a Class T vehicle under § 13-920 of the Transportation Article.

(b) An individual who is an owner operator is not a covered employee if:

(1) the individual and motor carrier make a written agreement for permanent or trip leasing;

(2) under the agreement:

(i) there is no intent to create an employer-employee relationship; and

(ii) the individual is paid rental compensation; and

(3) for federal tax purposes, the individual qualifies as an independent contractor.

(c) (1) A motor carrier who enters into an agreement under subsection (b) of this section is considered a principal contractor under § 9-508 of this title.

(2) An individual who is an owner operator and enters into an agreement under subsection (b) of this section is:

(i) considered a subcontractor under § 9-508 of this title;

(ii) for purposes of being a subcontractor, not considered a covered employee of the entity that the individual operator owns; and

(iii) not entitled to compensation from a principal contractor under § 9-508 of this title.

(d) An individual who is an owner operator and enters into a written agreement under subsection (b) of this section shall provide proof of insurance for any covered employee of the individual as may be required by this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-18 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-18
§9–1A–18.
Status: in_force

(a) Because the public has a vital interest in video lottery and table game operations and has established a limited exception to the policy of the State concerning gambling for private gain, participation in video lottery and table game operations by a licensee under this subtitle shall be deemed a revocable privilege conditioned on the proper and continued qualification of the licensee and on the discharge of the affirmative responsibility of each licensee to provide to the regulatory and investigatory authorities under this subtitle or any other provision of law, any assistance and information necessary to assure that the policies declared by this subtitle are achieved.

(b) Consistent with the policy described in subsection (a) of this section, it is the intent of this section to:

(1) preclude:

(i) the creation of any property right in any license required under this subtitle;

(ii) the accrual of any monetary value to the privilege of participation in video lottery operations; and

(iii) the transfer of any license issued under this subtitle; and

(2) require that participation in video lottery operations be conditioned solely on the continuing individual qualifications of the person who seeks the privilege.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-504 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-504
§9–504.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who uses sick leave for 5 or more consecutive workdays for personal illness or disability or the illness or disability of a member of the employee's immediate family may not receive payment under this subtitle unless the employee gives the employee's immediate supervisor an original certificate of illness or disability.

(b) The certificate required under subsection (a) of this section shall be signed by one of the following:

(1) a medical doctor who is authorized to practice medicine or surgery by the state in which the doctor practices;

(2) if authorized to practice in a state and performing within the scope of that authority:

(i) a chiropractor;

(ii) a clinical psychologist;

(iii) a dentist;

(iv) a licensed certified social worker – clinical;

(v) a nurse midwife;

(vi) a nurse practitioner;

(vii) an oral surgeon;

(viii) an optometrist;

(ix) a physical therapist;

(x) a podiatrist; or

(xi) a licensed professional counselor – clinical;

(3) an accredited Christian Science practitioner; or

(4) a health care provider as defined by the federal Family Medical Leave Act.

(c) The certificate required under subsection (a) of this section due to an employee's illness or disability shall include a prognosis about the employee's ability to return to work.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-302 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

Article I. Purpose.

(a) The compacting states to this Interstate Compact recognize that:

(1) each state is responsible for the proper supervision or return of juveniles, delinquents and status offenders who are on probation or parole and who have absconded, escaped, or run away from supervision and control and in so doing have endangered their own safety and the safety of others;

(2) each state is responsible for the safe return of juveniles who have run away from home and in doing so have left their state of residence; and

(3) Congress, by enacting the Crime Control Act, 4 U.S.C. Section 112 (1965), has authorized and encouraged compacts for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in the prevention of crime.

(b) It is the purpose of this Compact, through means of joint and cooperative action among the compacting states:

(1) to ensure that the adjudicated juveniles and status offenders subject to this Compact are provided adequate supervision and services in the receiving state as ordered by the adjudicating judge or parole authority in the sending state;

(2) to ensure that the public safety interests of the citizens, including the victims of juvenile offenders, in both the sending and receiving states are adequately protected;

(3) to return juveniles who have run away, absconded, or escaped from supervision or control or have been accused of an offense to the state requesting their return;

(4) to make contracts for the cooperative institutionalization in public facilities in member states for delinquent youth needing special services;

(5) to provide for the effective tracking and supervision of juveniles;

(6) to equitably allocate the costs, benefits, and obligations of the compacting states;

(7) to establish procedures to manage the movement between states of juvenile offenders released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, juvenile departments, or any other criminal or juvenile justice agency which has jurisdiction over juvenile offenders;

(8) to insure immediate notice to jurisdictions where defined offenders are authorized to travel or to relocate across state lines;

(9) to establish procedures to resolve pending charges (detainers) against juvenile offenders prior to transfer or release to the community under the terms of this Compact;

(10) to establish a system of uniform data collection on information pertaining to juveniles subject to this Compact that allows access by authorized juvenile justice and criminal justice officials, and regular reporting of compact activities to heads of state executive, judicial, and legislative branches and juvenile and criminal justice administrators;

(11) to monitor compliance with rules governing interstate movement of juveniles and initiate interventions to address and correct noncompliance;

(12) to coordinate training and education regarding the regulation of interstate movement of juveniles for officials involved in such activity; and

(13) to coordinate the implementation and operation of the Compact with the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, and other compacts affecting juveniles particularly in those cases where concurrent or overlapping supervision issues arise.

(c) It is the policy of the compacting states that the activities conducted by the Interstate Commission created herein are the formation of public policies and are therefore public business. The compacting states shall cooperate and observe their individual and collective duties and responsibilities for the prompt return and acceptance of juveniles subject to the provisions of this Compact. The provisions of this Compact shall be reasonably and liberally construed to accomplish the purposes and policies of the Compact.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-702 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-702
§9–702.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this title applies to a transaction or lien within its scope, even if the transaction or lien was entered into or created before this title takes effect.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) and §§ 9-703 through 9-709:

(1) Transactions and liens that were not governed by the original Code or the prior Code, were validly entered into or created before this title takes effect, and would be subject to this title if they had been entered into or created after this title takes effect, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from those transactions and liens remain valid after this title takes effect; and

(2) The transactions and liens may be terminated, completed, consummated, and enforced as required or permitted by this title or by the law that otherwise would apply if this title had not taken effect.

(c) This title does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced before this title takes effect.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-801 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-801
§9–801.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to all employees, including temporary employees, of all units in the Executive Branch of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to employees of a unit that must provide a service continuously on a 7-day-a-week basis.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-416 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-416
§9–416.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) deliver a controlled dangerous substance to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or

(2) possess a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

(b) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a controlled dangerous substance.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-206 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206
§9–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an officer of a corporation or a member of a limited liability company is a covered employee if the officer or member provides a service for the corporation or limited liability company for monetary compensation.

(b) An individual who otherwise would be a covered employee under this section may elect to be exempt from coverage if:

(1) the individual:

(i) is an officer of a close corporation, as defined in § 4–101(b) of the Corporations and Associations Article; or

(ii) is an officer of a close corporation, as defined under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the corporation is incorporated;

(2) subject to subsection (c)(3) of this section, the individual is an officer of a corporation, other than a close corporation;

(3) the individual:

(i) is an officer of a corporation that earns at least 75% of its income from farm operations; and

(ii) owns at least 20% of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation;

(4) the individual:

(i) is an officer of a professional corporation, as defined in § 5–101(c) or (f) of the Corporations and Associations Article;

(ii) owns at least 20% of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation; and

(iii) performs for the corporation a professional service, as defined in § 5–101(g) of the Corporations and Associations Article; or

(5) the individual:

(i) is a member of a limited liability company, as defined in § 4A–101(k) of the Corporations and Associations Article; and

(ii) owns at least 20% of the outstanding interests in profits of the limited liability company.

(c) (1) A corporation or limited liability company shall submit to the Commission and to the insurer of the corporation or limited liability company a written notice that names the individual who has made an election to be exempt under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) An election under subsection (b)(1) or (4) of this section is not effective until a corporation or limited liability company complies with this subsection.

(3) No more than five officers of a corporation described in subsection (b)(2) of this section may elect to be exempt under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(d) The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1901 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1901
§9–1901.
Status: in_force

Except for land within a municipal corporation, this subtitle applies to Washington County.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-683.6 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-683.6
§9–683.
Status: in_force

§9–683.6.

(a) A municipal corporation or county may make a one–time election to make their covered employees who are subject to § 9–503 of this title and their dependents subject to §§ 9–683.1 through 9–683.5 of this subtitle.

(b) To make the election described under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body of the municipal corporation or county shall:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution stating that it is the intent of the governing body to exercise the right of election; and

(2) forward a copy of the ordinance or resolution to the Commission.

(c) On receipt of a copy of the resolution, the Commission shall acknowledge receipt of the ordinance or resolution to the municipal corporation or county.

(d) Once the Commission has acknowledged receipt of the ordinance or resolution, any workers’ compensation case arising on or after the date of acknowledgement and involving a covered employee of the municipal corporation or county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of the covered employee shall be subject to §§ 9–683.1 through 9–683.5 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-908 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 9 / Section 9A-908
§9A–908.
Status: in_force

A merger is effective as of the later of:

(1) The time the Department accepts the articles of merger for record; or

(2) The time established under the articles of merger, not to exceed 30 days after the articles of merger are accepted for record.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-508 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-508
§9–508.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a staff meeting; or

(2) a working session if a final decision is not made.

(b) A public agency shall take and, in a timely manner, record minutes of each public agency meeting open to the public.

(c) Minutes of a public agency meeting are a public record open for inspection and copying by any person.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-308 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-308
§9–308.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings and loan association shall provide a fidelity bond, in the amount that the Division Director requires, to cover each director, officer, employee, or agent of the association who has control over or access to cash or securities of the association.

(b) If a person fails to qualify for the bond required by subsection (a) of this section, the association shall remove the person from the position held by the person with the association.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-242 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-242
§9–242.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in this section, “high performance building” means a building that:

(i) achieves at least a silver rating according to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system as adopted by the Maryland Green Building Council;

(ii) is a residential building that achieves at least a silver rating according to the International Code Council’s 700 National Green Building Standards;

(iii) achieves at least a comparable rating according to any other appropriate rating system; or

(iv) meets comparable green building guidelines or standards approved by the State.

(2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, under LEED Credit MR7 or a similar criterion in a comparable rating system, credit may be awarded for the use of wood–based materials derived from all credible sources, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program, the Canadian Standards Association, the American Tree Farm System, and other credible certified sources programs.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a high performance building.

(c) A county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount of a property tax credit under this section;

(2) the duration of a property tax credit under this section;

(3) the criteria and qualifications necessary to receive the credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 9-308 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-308
§9–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 6-101(c) of this article, a Maryland railroad company may acquire, own, hold, pledge, sell, dispose of, endorse, guarantee, or assume the stocks, bonds, and other securities of:

(1) a Maryland railroad company;

(2) a railroad company of any other state; and

(3) an inland, coast, or ocean transportation company.

(b) A Maryland railroad company may own and operate a line of steamships or steamboats if they can be used wholly or partly, in connection with the business of the Maryland railroad company.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-207 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-207
§9–207.
Status: in_force

The Division Director shall determine from the available information if:

(1) The name of the proposed savings and loan association:

(i) Is the same as an existing association or so similar to the name of an existing association as to mislead the public; and

(ii) Complies with § 9-203 of this subtitle;

(2) The character, responsibility, and general fitness of the incorporators, board of directors, officers and controlling persons of the proposed association qualifies those individuals to act as incorporators, directors, officers, or controlling persons;

(3) The establishment of the proposed association and its location will promote the public interest; and

(4) The proposed association, if a stock association, has subscription for capital stock in an amount determined by the Division Director to be sufficient for the safe and proper operation of the association, which in no event may be less than $1,000,000.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1906 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1906
§9–1906.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, shall be liable to the State for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding a total of $10,000 for any action.

(2) Each package or packaging component in violation constitutes a separate violation.

(3) The State shall recover the civil penalties under this subsection in a civil action in any county.

(b) Any person who previously has been assessed a civil penalty under this section and who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

(c) The Department may seek an injunction to require the removal of a package or packaging component from sale or promotional use within the State against:

(1) Any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) A manufacturer who fails to certify on request of the Department that a package or packaging component produced by the manufacturer is in compliance with or is exempt under the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-309 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-309
§9–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings and loan association may not establish or relocate any branch office or relocate a principal office unless the Division Director approves its application to do so.

(b) An application for the establishment or relocation of a branch office or relocation of a principal office shall include:

(1) An application fee of $500 unless the application is for relocation within a one-half mile radius of the existing site; and

(2) A statement of:

(i) The need for the establishment or relocation;

(ii) The address of the proposed location;

(iii) The services to be provided;

(iv) The estimated annual expense; and

(v) The source of payment for the annual expense.

(c) (1) The Division Director shall publish notice of the filing of an application under this section.

(2) The notice shall state:

(i) The scheduled date, place, and time of a public hearing at least 30 days and not more than 90 days after the filing;

(ii) That written protests to the application may be made by any savings and loan association located in the area where a savings and loan office is proposed, and that protests shall be received by the Division Director no later than 10 days before the scheduled hearing; and

(iii) That the hearing may be canceled if no written protest is received within the time provided in the notice.

(3) The notice shall be published:

(i) At least once each week for 2 successive weeks at the expense of the applicant in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision where the proposed office is to be located;

(ii) In the Maryland Register, as provided in the State Documents Law; and

(iii) As the Division Director considers otherwise desirable.

(d) As provided in this section:

(1) Any savings and loan association located in the area where a proposed branch office of a savings and loan association is to be located or a principal office is proposed to be relocated may protest the requested approval of the Division Director; and

(2) The Division Director shall give any savings and loan association that protests under paragraph (1) of this subsection an opportunity to be heard.

(e) Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing or, if a hearing is not held, after the scheduled hearing date, the Division Director shall approve an application under this section if the Director finds that:

(1) The public interest will be promoted; and

(2) The office will be operated efficiently and in accordance with this title.

(f) The Division Director may not approve a new office or location for any savings and loan association that is not in compliance with Title 8 of this article and this title or any other law or regulation of this State relating to savings and loan associations.

(g) Any applicant may appeal any action or nonaction of the Division Director to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-05 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-05
§9–1A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The Video Lottery Facility Location Commission established under § 9–1A–36 of this subtitle may not:

(1) award more than six video lottery operation licenses;

(2) award more than 16,500 video lottery terminals for operation at video lottery facilities in the State;

(3) subject to the requirements of § 9–1A–36(h) and (i) of this subtitle, award more than 4,750 terminals for operation at any video lottery facility; and

(4) for a location in Allegany County:

(i) award a video lottery operation license to an applicant that does not agree to purchase the Rocky Gap Lodge and Resort; and

(ii) notwithstanding § 9–1A–36(i)(2) of this subtitle, award more than 1,500 video lottery terminals for operation at a video lottery facility in Allegany County.

(b) An owner or operator of a video lottery destination location described under § 9–1A–01 of this subtitle may submit an application for a video lottery operation license.

(c) A video lottery operation license issued under this subtitle is not valid at a geographic location other than the geographic location authorized in the license awarded by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and issued by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “owner” includes any type of owner or beneficiary of a business entity, including an officer, director, principal employee, partner, investor, stockholder, or beneficial owner of the business entity and, notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, including a person having any ownership interest regardless of the percentage of ownership interest.

(2) An individual or business entity may not own an interest in more than one video lottery facility.

(3) A member of the Senate of Maryland or the House of Delegates may not be an owner or an employee of any business entity that holds a video lottery operation license.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection:

(i) an individual or business entity may enter into a management agreement to operate a facility located in Allegany County that it does not own, subject to the approval of the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission; and

(ii) a holder of a video lottery operation license may apply to the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission for an additional license provided that the application required under § 9–1A–36 of this subtitle includes a plan for divesting from the video lottery operation license held on the date of the application.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2512 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 25 / Section 9-2512
§9–2512.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–344 of this title apply to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order issued under this subtitle.

(b) (1) A producer or producer responsibility organization that violates this subtitle is subject to:

(i) For a first violation, an administrative penalty of $5,000;

(ii) For a second violation, an administrative penalty of $10,000; and

(iii) For a third or subsequent violation, a civil penalty of $20,000.

(2) A penalty may not be imposed on a producer under this section unless:

(i) The Department first issues a written notice of violation to the producer; and

(ii) The violation is not corrected within 60 days after receipt of the written notice.

(3) After the 60–day period specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection, each day that a violation continues is a separate violation.

(c) If, based on the annual report submitted under § 9–2509 of this subtitle, the performance goals established under § 9–2505(c)(1)(iii) of this subtitle have not been achieved, the Department may impose an administrative penalty, not to exceed $250,000, on the producer responsibility organization.

(d) Any penalty collected by the Department under this section shall be paid into the State Recycling Trust Fund established under § 9–1707 of this title.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-202
§9–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to all employees of all units in the Executive Branch of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) temporary employees;

(2) employees of any unit that is authorized or required by law to establish holiday schedules different from those provided in this subtitle; or

(3) employees of the State Department of Transportation.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-102 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The planning commission may consist of nine members.

(b) (1) The term of a member of the planning commission is 5 years.

(2) The terms of two of the members of the planning commission shall be staggered.

(3) At the end of a term, a member of the planning commission continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2610 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2610
§9–2610.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Corporation may provide for the creation, continuation, and administration of the funds that it requires.

(2) As the Board directs, money in the funds and other money of the Corporation shall be deposited in a federal or State chartered depository institution that:

(i) is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(ii) has a branch or office in the State that accepts deposits; and

(iii) has a total paid-in capital plus surplus of at least $6,000,000.

(3) A federal or State chartered trust company may be designated as a depository to receive securities that the Corporation has or owns.

(b) Money that the State appropriates to the Corporation, and money that the Corporation is required by the General Assembly to raise for museum construction from sources other than the State, shall be invested in bonds or other obligations:

(1) of the United States, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or a unit of the State; or

(2) that are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or a unit of the State.

(c) (1) The Corporation shall adopt a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports.

(2) The fiscal year of the Corporation is July 1 to June 30.

(d) (1) The Corporation shall select an independent certified public accountant to conduct an audit under this subsection.

(2) The accountant:

(i) shall be licensed to practice in the State;

(ii) shall be experienced and qualified in the accounting and auditing of public bodies; and

(iii) may not have a personal interest either directly or indirectly in the fiscal affairs of the Corporation.

(3) As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, the accountant shall audit the financial books, records, and accounts of the Corporation.

(4) The accountant shall report:

(i) the results of its audit, including an unqualified opinion on the financial position of the Corporation’s funds; and

(ii) the results of the Corporation’s financial operations.

(5) If the accountant is unable to express an unqualified opinion, the accountant shall:

(i) state and explain in detail the reason for any qualifications, disclaimers, or opinions; and

(ii) submit recommendations on changes needed to allow an unqualified opinion in the future.

(e) The books, records, and accounts of the Corporation are subject to audit by the State.

(f) (1) Within the first 90 days of each fiscal year, the Corporation shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) a complete operating and financial statement covering the Corporation’s operations during the preceding fiscal year; and

(ii) a summary of the Corporation’s activities during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-331 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-331
§9–331.
Status: in_force

By rule, regulation, order, permit, or otherwise, the Department may require the owner or operator of any source of a discharge of pollutants or of any source that is an industrial user of a publicly owned treatment works:

(1) To keep records;

(2) To make reports;

(3) To install, calibrate, use, and maintain monitoring equipment or methods, including, where appropriate, biological monitoring methods;

(4) To sample discharges in accordance with the methods, at the locations, at the intervals, and in the manner the Department requires; and

(5) To provide to the Department any information that the Department reasonably requires about:

(i) Discharge of pollutants into the waters of this State; or

(ii) Introduction of pollutants into publicly owned treatment works.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-637 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-637
§9–637.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the converting association shall deliver to the Commissioner:

(1) A certified copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the conversion was approved; and

(2) The executed charter amendments and a conformed copy.

(b) On receipt of the minutes and charter amendments under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall:

(1) Endorse the executed copy of the charter amendments as approved; and

(2) Send to the converting association:

(i) The endorsed copy; and

(ii) A final order of approval of the conversion to a commercial bank.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1201 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 12 / Section 9-1201
§9–1201.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1E-08 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1E / Section 9-1E-08
§9–1E–08.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may deny a license to an applicant for a license under § 9–1E–05 of this subtitle, reprimand or fine a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license for a violation of:

(1) this subtitle;

(2) a regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) a condition that the Commission sets.

(b) For each violation specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000.

(c) Each day that a person is in violation under this section shall be considered a separate violation.

(d) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the harm caused by the violation; and

(3) the good faith or lack of good faith of the person who committed the violation.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, nothing contained in this subtitle abrogates or limits the criminal laws of the State or limits the authority of the General Assembly to enact statutes establishing criminal offenses and penalties relating to sports wagering operations.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-329.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-329.1
§9–329.
Status: in_force

§9–329.1.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) A publicly or privately owned sewage treatment plant; or

(2) The discharge of any chlorine or chlorine products that are present due to their occurrence as a natural constituent of saline water.

(b) A person who has a discharge permit may not discharge chlorine or chlorine products into the Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries during April and May of any year at a level that is greater than the chlorine discharge level that is applicable to a publicly or privately owned sewage treatment plant under § 9-329 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer who wishes to self–insure under § 9–402(a)(4) of this subtitle and a governmental self–insurance group that wishes to establish joint self–insurance coverage under § 9–402(a)(2) of this subtitle shall get the approval of the Commission for the self–insurance plan of the employer or governmental self–insurance group.

(b) To get the approval of the Commission for a self–insurance plan, an employer or a governmental self–insurance group shall apply to the Commission.

(c) The Commission may approve or deny the use of a self–insurance plan by an employer or a governmental self–insurance group.

(d) If the Commission denies the use of a self–insurance plan by an employer or governmental self–insurance group, the employer or governmental self–insurance group may apply to the Commission for approval to use another self–insurance plan.

(e) The Commission may revoke or modify its approval for use of a self–insurance plan if the Commission determines that revoking or modifying approval is reasonably necessary:

(1) to secure compensation; or

(2) except for a public service corporation under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, to prevent or otherwise to reduce accidents.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-307 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-307
§9A–307.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall obtain a grade of at least 70 percent on the examination.

(b) The use of unauthorized material or other misbehavior by an applicant during an examination shall cause the immediate rejection of the application and shall bar the applicant from reexamination for at least 1 year.

(c) (1) Applicants who have failed an examination or fail to appear for a scheduled examination shall be required to file a new application and pay a new fee.

(2) Examination fees shall be nonrefundable.

(d) Each applicant who has taken an examination required by this title shall be notified of the grade received on the examination as soon as practicable.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-610.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-610.1
§9–610.
Status: in_force

§9–610.1.

The Workers’ Compensation Commission may order an offset or credit against an award for permanent partial disability benefits for:

(1) any vocational rehabilitation benefits previously provided to a covered employee; or

(2) any temporary total disability benefits previously paid to a covered employee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-691 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-691
§9–691.
Status: in_force

A sanitary commission may provide for the replacement of bonds that are mutilated, destroyed, or lost.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of Juvenile Services established as a principal department of State government.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Dormitory” means a building or space in a building that:

(i) is under joint occupancy and single management; and

(ii) provides group sleeping accommodations:

1. with or without meals, but without individual cooking facilities;

2. for more than 16 individuals who are not members of the same family group; and

3. in one room or in a series of closely associated rooms.

(2) “Dormitory” includes a school dormitory, fraternity house, and military barracks.

(c) “Dwelling unit” means a single unit that:

(1) provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more individuals; and

(2) contains permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

(d) (1) “Hotel” means a building or group of buildings that:

(i) is under the same management;

(ii) contains more than 16 sleeping accommodations for hire; and

(iii) is used primarily by transients who are lodged with or without meals.

(2) “Hotel” includes an inn, motel, club, and apartment hotel.

(e) (1) “Lodging or rooming house” means a building:

(i) in which separate sleeping rooms are rented; and

(ii) that provides sleeping accommodations:

1. for 16 or fewer individuals;

2. on either a transient or permanent basis; and

3. with or without meals, but without individual cooking facilities.

(2) “Lodging or rooming house” includes an inn, club, and bed and breakfast establishment.

(f) (1) “Multifamily residential dwelling” means a building or part of a building that:

(i) contains more than two dwelling units; and

(ii) is not classified as a one or two family dwelling.

(2) “Multifamily residential dwelling” does not include a town house.

(g) (1) “Public water system” means a system that:

(i) provides the public with piped water for human consumption; and

(ii) has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals.

(2) “Public water system” includes:

(i) a collection, treatment, storage, or distribution facility that is under the control of the operator of the system and is used primarily in connection with the system; and

(ii) a collection or pretreatment storage facility that is not under the control of the operator of the system and is used primarily in connection with the system.

(h) “Sprinkler system” means a device that:

(1) opens automatically by operation of a heat responsive releasing mechanism;

(2) discharges water in a specific pattern over a designated area to extinguish or control fire; and

(3) uses the same service water supply pipe to the dwelling unit that the public water system uses.

(i) “Town house” means a single family dwelling unit that is constructed in a horizontal series of attached units with property lines separating the units.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-101 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 1 / Section 9A-101
§9A–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Business” includes every trade, occupation, and profession.

(c) “Debtor in bankruptcy” means a person who is the subject of:

(1) An order for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code or a comparable order under a successor statute of general application; or

(2) A comparable order under federal, State, or foreign law governing insolvency.

(d) “Distribution” means a transfer of money or other property from a partnership to a partner in the partner’s capacity as a partner or to the partner’s transferee.

(e) “Foreign limited liability partnership” means a partnership that is formed in accordance with an agreement governed by the laws of a state other than this State and registered or denominated as a limited liability partnership or registered limited liability partnership under the laws of such other state, but does not include a foreign limited partnership registered or denominated as a limited liability limited partnership under the laws of a state other than this State.

(f) “Foreign limited partnership” means a partnership, including a foreign limited partnership registered or denominated as a limited liability partnership under the laws of a state other than this State, formed under the laws of any state other than this State or under the laws of a foreign country and having as partners one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.

(g) “Limited liability partnership” means a partnership that:

(1) Is formed in accordance with the laws of this State; and

(2) Is registered under § 9A–1001 of this title.

(h) “Limited partnership” and “domestic limited partnership” means a limited partnership formed by two or more persons under the laws of this State and having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.

(i) “Partnership” means an association of two or more persons to carry on as co–owners a business for profit formed under § 9A–202 of this title, predecessor law, or comparable law of another jurisdiction and includes, for all purposes of the laws of this State, a limited liability partnership and a foreign limited liability partnership.

(j) “Partnership agreement” means the agreement, whether written, oral, or implied, among the partners concerning the partnership, including amendments to the partnership agreement.

(k) “Partnership at will” means a partnership in which the partners have not agreed to remain partners until the expiration of a definite term or the completion of a particular undertaking.

(l) “Partnership interest” or “partner’s interest in the partnership” means all of a partner’s interests in the partnership, including the partner’s transferable interest and all management and other rights.

(m) “Property” means all property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein.

(n) “Real estate investment trust” means a Maryland real estate investment trust as defined in § 8–101 of this article.

(o) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(p) “Statement” means a statement of partnership authority under § 9A–303 of this title, a statement of denial under § 9A–304 of this title, a statement of dissociation under § 9A–704 of this title, a statement of dissolution under § 9A–805 of this title, or an amendment or cancellation of any of the foregoing.

(q) “Statutory trust” means a Maryland statutory trust as defined in § 12–101 of this article.

(r) “Transfer” includes an assignment, conveyance, lease, mortgage, deed, and encumbrance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1605
§9–1605.
Status: reserved

A Class A, Class B, or Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, used at a location having a direct or indirect connection with, or used at the location of:

(1) a chain store;

(2) a supermarket; or

(3) a discount house.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1708 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1708
§9–1708.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may operate a natural wood waste recycling facility in this State only in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2) In addition to the other provisions of this section, after July 1, 1992, a person may not operate a natural wood waste recycling facility in the State without a permit issued by the Department under this section.

(b) (1) A natural wood waste recycling facility may accept only natural wood waste.

(2) A natural wood waste recycling facility shall be operated in a manner that prevents health hazards and minimizes nuisances. Discharges to air or waters of the State shall be limited to discharges allowable under permits governing solid waste disposal, water pollution control, or air pollution control. Dust resulting from the operations shall be controlled at all times.

(3) Adequate personnel and equipment shall be maintained at all times to ensure proper operation and prompt attention to correct problems associated with the construction and maintenance of a natural wood waste recycling facility.

(4) The disposal site shall be under the supervision of a responsible individual present at the disposal site at all times during the operation of a natural wood waste recycling facility.

(5) Access to a natural wood waste recycling facility shall be controlled at all times, and entrances shall be adequately closed when the site is not in operation.

(6) Suitable measures to prevent and to control fires at a natural wood waste recycling facility shall be provided.

(7) A person may not burn wood waste at a natural wood waste recycling facility except as permitted by the Department or, when applicable, by the local governmental authority.

(c) (1) The Secretary may by regulation establish additional conditions under which a person may operate a natural wood waste recycling facility.

(2) On or before July 1, 1992, the Department shall adopt regulations to establish a permit system for natural wood waste recycling facilities.

(d) The provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–342 of this title and § 10–104 of this article shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of this section.

(e) A facility required to obtain a permit by the Department under Subtitle 2 of this title is not required to obtain a permit under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-16 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-16
§9–1A–16.
Status: in_force

(a) For all licenses required under this subtitle other than a video lottery operation license, if an applicant or licensee holds a valid license in another state and the Commission determines that the licensing standards of the other state are comprehensive, thorough, and provide similar adequate safeguards to those provided in this subtitle, the Commission may:

(1) waive some or all of the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) issue a license to a person having a similar license in another state.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on the request of an applicant, the Commission may grant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license if the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.

(2) On granting to an applicant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license, or at any time after a waiver or exemption has been granted, the Commission may:

(i) limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and

(ii) require the person that is granted the exemption or waiver to cooperate with the Commission and to provide the Commission with any additional information required by the Commission as a condition of the waiver or exemption.

(c) The Commission may not waive any of the requirements of this subtitle related to a video lottery operation license.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-802 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-802
§9–802.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The planning commission consists of seven members who shall represent as many different geographical areas of the county as is possible.

(2) A member of the county commissioners may not sit on the planning commission.

(b) (1) The term of a member of the planning commission is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the members of the planning commission shall be staggered.

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

(c) Each year, the county commissioners shall appoint the chair of the planning commission.

(d) Each member of the planning commission is entitled to the compensation the county commissioners consider appropriate.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-238 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-238
§9–238.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “community association” means:

(1) a neighborhood organization that:

(i) is comprised of city blocks of at least 25 households or 25% of the households of a local neighborhood consisting of 40 or more individual households, whichever is less, as defined by specific geographic boundaries in the bylaws or charter of the association;

(ii) is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(iii) requires as a condition of membership, the voluntary payment of monetary dues or membership fees at least annually; and

(iv) is organized and operated for one or more of the following purposes:

1. relief of neighborhood tensions;

2. prevention of community deterioration;

3. provision of relief to the poor, underprivileged, or distressed;

4. preservation of historic areas;

5. community revitalization; or

6. promotion of the common good and social welfare of the people of the community; or

(2) an umbrella organization that:

(i) consists of coalitions of several neighborhood organizations as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) addresses issues that affect broad areas of the county or municipal corporation where the umbrella organization is located.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this subsection against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on personal property that is owned by a community association for a taxable year, if:

(1) the community association was in existence as of the first day of the taxable year for which the credit under this section is to be allowed;

(2) the community association is in good standing, if it is organized as a Maryland corporation; and

(3) the personal property is valued at $8,000 or less.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20A-03 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20A / Section 9-20A-03
§9–20A–03.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of low interest and zero interest loans to nonprofit organizations, local jurisdictions, State agencies, and eligible businesses for projects in order to:

(1) promote energy conservation;

(2) reduce consumption of fossil fuels;

(3) improve energy efficiency;

(4) enhance energy–related economic development and stability in the nonprofit, commercial, and industrial sectors; and

(5) reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1004 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1004
§9–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Fund pays compensation to a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee, the Fund is subrogated to the rights of the uninsured employer under this title.

(b) If the Fund and the uninsured employer both have paid compensation to or on behalf of a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee, the Fund shall apply any money that it recovers from a third party:

(1) first, to repayment of the award paid by the Fund;

(2) second, to any unsatisfied demand for security and to assessments imposed against the uninsured employer under this subtitle; and

(3) finally, to the uninsured employer.

(c) If the Fund and the uninsured employer both have paid compensation to or on behalf of a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee, and the Fund recovers money from a third party exceeding the amount of compensation awarded to the covered employee or the dependents and the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in making the recovery, the Fund shall:

(1) apportion the excess amount between the covered employee or the dependents and the Fund; and

(2) use the balance to:

(i) first, reimburse the Fund for its reasonable and necessary expenditures in making the recovery;

(ii) second, repay any award paid by the Fund;

(iii) third, satisfy any unsatisfied demand for security or assessments imposed against the uninsured employer under this subtitle; and

(iv) finally, return the remainder to the uninsured employer.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1803 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 18 / Section 9-1803
§9–1803.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall assist each county in the preparation of the assessments required under § 9-1802 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-338 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-338
§9–338.
Status: in_force

If a security interest or agricultural lien is perfected by a filed financing statement providing information described in § 9-516(b)(5) which is incorrect at the time the financing statement is filed:

(1) The security interest or agricultural lien is subordinate to a conflicting perfected security interest in the collateral to the extent that the holder of the conflicting security interest gives value in reasonable reliance upon the incorrect information; and

(2) A purchaser, other than a secured party, of the collateral takes free of the security interest or agricultural lien to the extent that, in reasonable reliance upon the incorrect information, the purchaser gives value and, in the case of tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a security certificate, receives delivery of the collateral.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-510 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-510
§9–510.
Status: in_force

(a) A filed record is effective only to the extent that it was filed by a person that may file it under § 9-509.

(b) A record authorized by one secured party of record does not affect the financing statement with respect to another secured party of record.

(c) A continuation statement that is not filed within the six-month period prescribed by § 9-515(d) is ineffective.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-404
§9–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless an account debtor has made an enforceable agreement not to assert defenses or claims, and subject to subsections (b) through (e), the rights of an assignee are subject to:

(1) All terms of the agreement between the account debtor and assignor and any defense or claim in recoupment arising from the transaction that gave rise to the contract; and

(2) Any other defense or claim of the account debtor against the assignor which accrues before the account debtor receives a notification of the assignment authenticated by the assignor or the assignee.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) and except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), the claim of an account debtor against an assignor may be asserted against an assignee under subsection (a) only to reduce the amount the account debtor owes.

(c) This section is subject to law other than this title which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(d) In a consumer transaction, if a record evidences the account debtor’s obligation, law other than this title requires that the record include a statement to the effect that the account debtor’s recovery against an assignee with respect to claims and defenses against the assignor may not exceed amounts paid by the account debtor under the record, and the record does not include such a statement, the extent to which a claim of an account debtor against the assignor may be asserted against an assignee is determined as if the record included such a statement.

(e) This section does not apply to an assignment of a health-care-insurance receivable.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-501 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 5 / Section 9A-501
§9A–501.
Status: reserved

A partner is not a co-owner of partnership property and has no interest in partnership property which can be transferred, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-301 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-301
§9–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Contract” means an agreement of any kind or nature, express or implied, for doing work or furnishing materials, or both, for or about a building.

(2) “Contract” includes an agreement for:

(i) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a building;

(ii) The drilling and installation of wells to supply water;

(iii) The construction or installation of any swimming pool or fencing;

(iv) The grading, filling, landscaping, and paving of the premises;

(v) The installation of waterlines, sanitary sewers, storm drains, or streets; or

(vi) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a wharf.

(c) “Contractor” means a person who has a contract with an owner.

(d) “Owner” means:

(1) The owner of the land; or

(2) An owner’s tenant for life or for years, provided the tenant enters into the contract with the contractor.

(e) (1) “Subcontractor” means a person who has a contract with anyone except the owner or the owner’s agent.

(2) “Subcontractor” includes a supplier.

(f) “Undisputed amount” means an amount owed on a contract for which there is no good faith dispute, including any retainage withheld.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-402 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A project qualifies as a community reinvestment project if the Secretary determines in writing that the community reinvestment project meets:

(1) affordable housing needs of limited income households in the State;

(2) capital, operating, and other credit needs of small businesses in the State, including farm businesses, if the assets, income, and number of employees of the business do not exceed limits that the Secretary of Commerce establishes; or

(3) capital, operating, and other credit needs of individuals, community organizations, and businesses located in or serving communities or neighborhoods in the State that have urgent needs for reinvestment due to deteriorating social or economic conditions.

(b) A community reinvestment project shall:

(1) conform to eligibility guidelines and financing policies consistent with this subtitle that the Board develops and the Secretary approves; and

(2) be submitted to and approved by the loan committee appointed by the Board under § 9–204(d) of this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subtitle, a default occurs in connection with an agricultural lien at the time the secured party becomes entitled to enforce the lien in accordance with the statute under which it was created.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-331.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-331.1
§9–331.
Status: in_force

§9–331.1.

(a) (1) The owner or operator of any sanitary sewer system, combined sewer system, or wastewater treatment plant shall report to the Department any sewer overflow or treatment plant bypass that results in the direct or potential discharge of raw or diluted sewage into the surface waters or groundwaters of the State.

(2) The report shall be made as soon as practicable but no later than 24 hours after the time that the operator or owner became aware of the event.

(3) Within 5 calendar days after notification of the event, the owner or operator shall provide the Department with a written report regarding the incident that includes any information required by the Department.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Health, the local health departments, and local environmental health directors, shall develop procedures for requiring the owner or operator of any sanitary sewer system, combined sewer system, or wastewater treatment plant to provide public notification of a sewer overflow or treatment plant bypass.

(2) The procedures developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Require that the notification be posted:

1. In Spanish and English at the location of the sewer overflow or treatment plant bypass;

2. On the website of the Department, the Maryland Department of Health, and the appropriate local health department; and

3. On any social media website on which the appropriate local health department regularly posts information; and

(ii) Require notification within a reasonable time to:

1. Appropriate downstream jurisdictions;

2. Appropriate county governments;

3. State parks impacted by the sewer overflow or treatment plant bypass;

4. The Department of Natural Resources; and

5. Any other local, State, or federal land manager impacted by the sewer overflow or treatment plant bypass.

(c) (1) The Maryland Department of Health and the local health departments shall make all decisions and determinations as to public health issues resulting from sewer overflows or treatment bypasses.

(2) The owner or operator of any sanitary sewer system, combined sewer system, or wastewater treatment plant is not responsible for making public health determinations regarding sewer overflow or treatment plant bypasses.

(d) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-402 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A county, municipal corporation, for profit organization, or nonprofit organization sponsoring a project involving the planning, design, construction, conversion, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a juvenile facility in the State may apply to the Department for a grant under this subtitle.

(b) (1) An application shall be filed with the Department in the form the Department requires.

(2) The applicant shall file with the Department a statement that includes:

(i) a list of the personnel employed or to be employed at the juvenile facility;

(ii) all compensation and other expenses paid or to be paid to the personnel;

(iii) all other expenses incurred or to be incurred in operating the juvenile facility; and

(iv) a schedule of rates charged or to be charged for services provided at the juvenile facility.

(c) If the Secretary approves the project and the project plans, the Secretary shall promptly:

(1) report the application to the Board of Public Works; and

(2) recommend that the Board make funds available as provided in this subtitle.

(d) The amount of the State grant for a project shall be determined after considering:

(1) all eligible applications;

(2) the total of unallocated State funds available when the application is received; and

(3) the priorities of area need that the Department establishes.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-117 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-117
§9–117.
Status: in_force

It is not competent, in any case, for any party to the cause who has been examined therein as a witness, to corroborate his testimony when impeached by proof of his own declaration or statement made to third persons out of the presence and hearing of the adverse party.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-201 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-201
§9–201.
Status: in_force

This title applies to the following employers:

(1) each person who has at least 1 covered employee; and

(2) each governmental unit or quasi-public corporation that has at least 1 covered employee.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-505 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not manufacture, possess, transport, or place:

(1) a device or container that is labeled as containing or is intended to represent a toxic material, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, with the intent to terrorize, frighten, intimidate, threaten, or harass; or

(2) a device that is constructed to represent a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, with the intent to terrorize, frighten, intimidate, threaten, or harass.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(c) (1) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person convicted or found to have committed a delinquent act under this section may be ordered by the court to pay restitution to:

(i) the State, county, municipal corporation, bicounty unit, multicounty unit, county board of education, public authority, or special taxing district for actual costs reasonably incurred as a result of a violation of this section; and

(ii) the owner or tenant of a property for the actual value of any goods, services, or income lost as a result of the evacuation of the property as a result of a violation of this section.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to limit the right of a person to restitution under Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) (i) If the person convicted or found to have committed a delinquent act in violation of this section is a minor, the court may order the minor, the minor’s parent, or both to pay the restitution described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article apply to an order of restitution under this paragraph.

(d) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, if the person convicted or found to have committed a delinquent act under this section is a minor, the court may order the Motor Vehicle Administration to initiate an action, under the motor vehicle laws, to suspend the driving privilege of the minor for a specified period not to exceed:

(1) for a first violation, 6 months; and

(2) for each subsequent violation, 1 year or until the person is 21 years old, whichever is longer.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-3101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 31 / Section 9-3101
§9–3101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(c) “Subcabinet” means the Commerce Subcabinet.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-106 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The spouse of a person on trial for a crime may not be compelled to testify as an adverse witness unless:

(1) The charge involves:

(i) The abuse of a child under 18; or

(ii) Assault in any degree in which the spouse is a victim if:

1. The person on trial was previously charged with assault in any degree or assault and battery of the spouse;

2. The spouse was sworn to testify at the previous trial; and

3. The spouse refused to testify at the previous trial on the basis of this section; or

(2) The person on trial and the spouse married after the date on which the alleged crime for which the person is on trial occurred.

(b) (1) If the spouse of a person on trial for assault in any degree in which the spouse was a victim is sworn to testify at the trial and refuses to testify on the basis of the provisions of this section, the clerk of the court shall make and maintain a record of that refusal, including the name of the spouse refusing to testify.

(2) When an expungement order is presented to the clerk of the court in a case involving a charge of assault in any degree, the clerk shall check the record to determine whether the defendant’s spouse refused to testify on the basis of the provisions of this section.

(3) If the record shows such refusal, the clerk shall make and maintain a separate record of the refusal, including the defendant’s name, the spouse’s name, the case file number, a copy of the charging document, and the date of the trial in which the spouse refused to testify.

(4) The separate record specified under paragraph (3) of this subsection:

(i) Is not subject to expungement under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the Criminal Procedure Article; and

(ii) Shall be available only to the court, a State’s Attorney’s office, and an attorney for the defendant.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-804 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers granted to the municipality by any general, special, or local law, and independent of any control by the Public Service Commission of Maryland, a municipality may:

(1) Subject to subsection (c)(1) of this section, engage in the development of a sewerage facility:

(i) Wholly inside the corporate boundary line;

(ii) Wholly outside the corporate boundary line; or

(iii) Partly inside and partly outside the corporate boundary line;

(2) Acquire by gift, purchase, lease, or eminent domain, in connection with the development of a sewerage facility:

(i) Land;

(ii) Land rights; or

(iii) Water rights;

(3) Accept from any federal agency loans or grants for the development of sewerage facilities and make agreements with that agency about the loans or grants;

(4) Operate and maintain any sewerage facility for the use and benefit of:

(i) The municipality;

(ii) The residents of the municipality; or

(iii) Residences or places of business that are outside the corporate boundary line of the municipality, but are:

1. Inside this State; and

2. Inside a radius of 10 miles from the corporate boundary line of the municipality;

(5) Set rates and collect fees, benefit assessments, and other charges for the services, facilities, and commodities provided by each sewerage facility;

(6) Designate an agency of the municipality:

(i) To provide the sewerage facility services, facilities, and commodities; and

(ii) To collect the fees, benefit assessments, and other charges; and

(7) Make and perform any contract with any industrial establishment:

(i) For the municipality to provide, operate, and maintain sewerage facilities to reduce or eliminate water pollution caused by any discharge of industrial waste by the industrial establishment; and

(ii) For the industrial establishment periodically to pay to the municipality amounts determined by the governing body of the municipality to be at least sufficient to compensate the municipality for the cost of providing, operating, and maintaining the sewerage facility or the part of the sewerage facility that serves the industrial establishment.

(b) Through their governing bodies, any 2 or more municipalities may:

(1) Make and perform contracts and agreements with each other about sewerage facility:

(i) Development;

(ii) Financing; and

(iii) Operation; and

(2) Agree or contract with each other:

(i) To provide for a board, commission, or other body to supervise, operate, and generally manage the sewerage facility;

(ii) To specify the powers and duties of the board, commission, or body; and

(iii) To set the compensation of the members of the board, commission, or body.

(c) (1) A municipality may not construct a sewerage facility wholly or partly inside the corporate boundary line of another municipality except with the consent of the governing body of the other municipality.

(2) A municipality may not operate a sewerage facility:

(i) For gain or profit; or

(ii) Primarily as a source of revenue to the municipality.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-505
§9–505.
Status: in_force

The holder of a Class 1 or Class 2 wholesaler’s license may not sell liquor in a container smaller than 23 ounces or 680 milliliters to a holder of a per diem license issued under § 9–1307 of this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2001 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2001
§9–2001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Biodegradable” means capable of decomposing:

(1) In a marine environment; and

(2) In wastewater treatment plant processes in accordance with relevant established guidelines identified by the Department, such as:

(i) ASTM International;

(ii) Organisation for Economic Co–operation and Development;

(iii) International Organization for Standardization; or

(iv) Other comparable organizations or authorities.

(c) “Over–the–counter drug” means a drug that is a personal care product that contains a label, drug fact panel, or list of the active ingredients that identifies the product as a drug as required under 21 C.F.R. Section 201.66 (Format and Content Requirements for Over–the–Counter (OTC) Drug Product Labeling).

(d) (1) “Personal care product” means a manufactured good or a component of a manufactured good that is intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for purposes of cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance.

(2) “Personal care product” does not include a prescription drug.

(e) “Plastic” means a synthetic material that is made from linking monomers through a chemical reaction to create an organic polymer chain that can be molded or extruded at high heat into various solid forms that retain a defined shape during use by a consumer.

(f) “Synthetic plastic microbead” means any intentionally added solid plastic particle that is not biodegradeable that:

(1) Measures less than 5 millimeters in size; and

(2) Is used in a rinse–off personal care product for exfoliation or cleansing purposes.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “value” has the meaning provided in § 3-303(a) of this article.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an agreement between an account debtor and an assignor not to assert against an assignee any claim or defense that the account debtor may have against the assignor is enforceable by an assignee that takes an assignment:

(1) For value;

(2) In good faith;

(3) Without notice of a claim of a property or possessory right to the property assigned; and

(4) Without notice of a defense or claim in recoupment of the type that may be asserted against a person entitled to enforce a negotiable instrument under § 3-305(a) of this article.

(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to defenses of a type that may be asserted against a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument under § 3-305(b) of this article.

(d) In a consumer transaction, if a record evidences the account debtor’s obligation, law other than this title requires that the record include a statement to the effect that the rights of an assignee are subject to claims or defenses that the account debtor could assert against the original obligee, and the record does not include such a statement:

(1) The record has the same effect as if the record included such a statement; and

(2) The account debtor may assert against an assignee those claims and defenses that would have been available if the record included such a statement.

(e) This section is subject to law other than this title which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), this section does not displace law other than this title which gives effect to an agreement by an account debtor not to assert a claim or defense against an assignee.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-414 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-414
§9–414.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person to whom the order or notice is directed has violated:

(1) This subtitle;

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

(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.

(b) An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall:

(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;

(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation;

(3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections; and

(4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order.

(c) If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.

(d) Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:

(1) In accordance with § 1–204 of this article; or

(2) By publication.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-216 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-216
§9–216.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department is the central administrative department for:

(1) juvenile intake, detention authorization, community detention, investigation, probation, protective supervision, predelinquent diversion services, and aftercare services; and

(2) the State juvenile diagnostic, training, detention, and rehabilitation institutions.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) develop programs for predelinquent children whose behavior tends to lead to contact with law enforcement agencies;

(2) promote predelinquent programs, including greater utilization of youth services bureaus under § 9–234 of this subtitle, that provide services to divert children from the juvenile justice system;

(3) collaborate with local governments to encourage the use of predelinquent programs provided by youth services bureaus under § 9–234 of this subtitle in response to identified community needs; and

(4) provide technical assistance to local governments and youth services bureaus under § 9–234 of this subtitle to identify alternative funding sources for predelinquent programs.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1309 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 13 / Section 9-1309
§9–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of any well shall maintain it in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.

(b) On abandoning any existing well or test hole, the well owner shall:

(1) Notify the Department; and

(2) Effectively seal and fill the well or test hole in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2606 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 26 / Section 9-2606
§9–2606.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall:

(1) prepare a strategic plan at least once every 5 years that establishes short-range and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities for the museum in support of its mission;

(2) report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the Corporation’s activities during the preceding year, including:

(i) the number of students and other types of visitors served;

(ii) the number of volunteers and total hours contributed to the operation of the museum;

(iii) the amount and type of private and nonstate money donated, pledged, or otherwise provided; and

(iv) any recommendations or requests the Corporation considers appropriate to further the mission of the museum; and

(3) publish reports and any other material it considers necessary.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-514 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-514
§9–514.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Harford County governing body does not approve and incorporate in its county plan all or part of the subsidiary plans of each town, municipal corporation, and sanitary district in Harford County, the Harford County governing body shall send to the Department a written notice of:

(i) This action; and

(ii) The specific reasons for this action.

(2) If the Harford County governing body or the governing body of a town, municipal corporation, or sanitary district in Harford County requests, the Department may:

(i) Arbitrate the dispute; and

(ii) Decide whether to approve and incorporate all or part of this subsidiary plan in the Harford County plan.

(b) In Harford County, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a building permit or a zoning permit may not be issued for a new subdivision in an area where a community water supply system or a community sewerage system is scheduled to be built within 10 years under the county plan, unless there is a county approved water supply system and a county approved sewerage system for the subdivision.

(c) On their unanimous consent, the Harford County Health Officer, the Director of Planning and Zoning for Harford County, and the Director of Public Works for Harford County may recommend a waiver to the County Executive for his approval from the provisions of subsection (b) of this section if:

(1) Any lot created is a residential lot with a minimum size of 60,000 square feet;

(2) A septic reserve area with a minimum size of 20,000 square feet is established and recorded on the final plan;

(3) The subdivision site is shown in the comprehensive water and sewer plan for the 5-year to 10-year construction category;

(4) The responsible agencies conclude that the failure to install an approved sewerage collection system at the subject time on the subject property is not detrimental to the overall county water and sewer system; and

(5) The subdivision site and all the lots in the subdivision site meet other local guidelines to include applicable health, environmental, and physical characteristics including, but not limited to:

(i) Minimum lot width at building line of 150 feet;

(ii) Maximum slope in septic reserve area of 15 percent;

(iii) Percolation rate between 2 and 20 minutes; and

(iv) Soils within septic reserve areas with slight to moderate limitations for homes with septic systems.

(d) Before adopting any amendment or revision to the county water and sewer plan, the Harford County governing body shall determine whether a subdivision site or lot that has been granted a waiver under subsection (c) of this section shall be included in the amended or revised county plan.

(e) In the planning for water supply systems, sewerage systems, and solid waste disposal systems in its county plan, the Harford County governing body shall consider estimates of population density for Harford County.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-402 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-402
§9–402.
Status: in_force

Each local board shall maintain a full record of provisional ballot voting in the county, including, for each voter who votes using a provisional ballot:

(1) the action taken with regard to the registration;

(2) the appropriate ballot style; and

(3) any other information specified by the State Board.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

Each local board shall maintain a full record of absentee voting in the county, including, for each absentee voter:

(1) the date and time of the board’s receipt of an application for an absentee ballot;

(2) the action taken with regard to the application;

(3) the appropriate ballot style;

(4) the date of issuance of a ballot;

(5) if mailed, the address to which the ballot is sent;

(6) the date and time of the receipt of a voted absentee ballot; and

(7) any other information specified by the State Board.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1608 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1608
§9–1608.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings.

(b) The Council consists of 10 members.

(c) Of the 10 Council members:

(1) 1 shall be a member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) 1 shall be a member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) 1 shall be the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;

(4) 1 shall be a nongovernmental attorney who practices before the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(5) 2 shall be secretaries or designees from departments involved in the adjudication of contested cases;

(6) 2 shall represent the Maryland State Bar Association; and

(7) 2 shall be from the general public.

(d) The Governor shall appoint the members specified in subsection (c)(4) through (7) of this section.

(e) Of the members appointed under subsection (c) of this section, not more than 5 shall be attorneys who practice before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-304 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-304
§9–304.
Status: in_force

Each fast response residential fire sprinkler system installed shall:

(1) be designed and constructed in accordance with accepted engineering practices; and

(2) comply with standards and regulations developed and adopted by:

(i) the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(ii) a county fire chief;

(iii) a fire administrator with responsibility for code enforcement; or

(iv) in Baltimore City, the Chief of the Fire Department.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified applicant may designate a duly authorized agent to pick up and deliver an absentee ballot under this subtitle.

(b) An agent of the voter under this section:

(1) must be at least 18 years old;

(2) may not be a candidate on that ballot;

(3) shall be designated in a writing signed by the voter under penalty of perjury; and

(4) shall execute an affidavit under penalty of perjury that the ballot was:

(i) delivered to the voter who submitted the application;

(ii) marked and placed in an envelope by the voter, or with assistance as allowed by regulation, in the agent’s presence; and

(iii) returned to the local board by the agent.
Md. Code, Education § 9-109 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-109
§9–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A county board shall disburse to a public charter school an amount of county, State, and federal money for elementary, middle, and secondary students that is commensurate with the amount disbursed to other public schools in the local jurisdiction.

(b) The State Board or the county board may give surplus educational materials, supplies, furniture, and other equipment to a public charter school.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-704 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-704
§9–704.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a person possessing an identification badge or identification card required for employment or visitation that is issued by:

(1) a unit of the State or a county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or public corporation of the State; or

(2) a person that owns or operates in the State:

(i) a factory or warehouse or a manufacturing, printing, publishing, mechanical, or mercantile establishment or a plant of any kind;

(ii) a mine or quarry;

(iii) a railway; or

(iv) a water, sewage, gas, electric, transmission, heating, refrigerating, telephone, or other publicly owned or public service company.

(b) A person shall surrender each identification badge or identification card to its issuer when the person’s employment or authorized visit ends.

(c) A person may not knowingly possess an identification badge or identification card after the person’s employment or authorized visit ends.

(d) A person who willfully violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-103
§9–103.
Status: in_force

There is a State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-205 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

To organize as a savings and loan association, the incorporators shall submit to the Division Director:

(1) A written application on the form that the Division Director requires;

(2) The executed articles of incorporation and a conformed copy;

(3) The proposed bylaws;

(4) Any other exhibits the Division Director requires; and

(5) A filing fee of $1,000.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20B-08 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20B / Section 9-20B-08
§9–20B–08.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration regularly shall disclose summary information regarding any contract entered into by the Administration that encumbers $100,000 or more from the Fund.

(b) For each of the contracts specified under subsection (a) of this section, the following information shall be posted on the Administration’s website on a quarterly basis:

(1) the name and business address of the parties of the contract;

(2) a summary of the goods and services to be provided under the contract; and

(3) the maximum amount of money from the Fund that may be obligated by the contract.