Md. Code, Land Use § 4-302 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302
§4–302.
Status: reserved

(a) A board of appeals consists of at least three members.

(b) A member of a board of appeals shall be appointed by the local executive and confirmed by the legislative body.

(c) The term of office of a member of a board of appeals is 3 years.

(d) (1) A member of a board of appeals may be removed by the local executive for:

(i) incompetence;

(ii) misconduct; or

(iii) in the same manner as for a member of a State board or commission:

1. failure to attend meetings under § 8–501 of the State Government Article; or

2. conviction of a crime in accordance with § 8–502 of the State Government Article.

(2) The local executive shall provide to the member:

(i) a written statement of charges stating the grounds for removal; and

(ii) an opportunity for a public hearing to contest the charges.

(e) The appointing authority shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term of any member who leaves a board of appeals.

(f) (1) A legislative body shall designate one or more alternate members for the board of appeals who may sit on the board when another member of the board is absent or recused.

(2) When an alternate member is absent or recused, the legislative body may designate a temporary alternate.
Md. Code, Education § 4-144 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-144
§4–144.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Member school” means a public school that is a member of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

(3) “Zoned high school” means the public high school that a student would be required to attend under the regulations of the county board.

(b) This section applies only in Washington County.

(c) For a student to participate in interscholastic athletics at the high school level under COMAR 13A.06.03.02, the Washington County Board of Education may waive the eligibility requirement that the student be enrolled at and attend a member school if:

(1) The student attends a public school in the county that is not the student’s zoned high school;

(2) The public school the student attends under item (1) of this subsection does not have an interscholastic athletics program; and

(3) The student meets all other eligibility requirements established by the county board and the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

(d) A student who receives an eligibility waiver under subsection (c) of this section may only participate in interscholastic athletics at the student’s zoned high school.

(e) For purposes of determining the classification of member schools for athletic contests under COMAR 13A.06.03.06, the Washington County Superintendent of Schools shall report to the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association as the actual enrollment of the member school:

(1) The actual school enrollment of the member school in grades 9, 10, and 11 as of September 30 of each even–numbered year; plus

(2) The actual number of students authorized to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school under subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2911 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2911
§4–2911.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public housing agency shall conduct an initial inspection and periodic inspections thereafter of each unit rented using housing assistance payments to ensure the continued compliance with federal housing quality standards under 24 C.F.R. § 982.401 or 24 C.F.R. § 5.703, as applicable.

(2) Inspections shall occur on or before the initial lease date and at least biennially thereafter in accordance with the public housing agency’s administrative plan.

(b) For a unit located in a building with 3 to 49 units, the property owner shall provide the public housing agency with a certificate of occupancy that has been completed within 1 year.

(c) For a unit located in a building with 50 units or more, the property owner shall provide the public housing agency with an inspection certificate.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-513 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-513
§4–513.
Status: in_force

In this Part III of this subtitle, “victim of domestic violence” means an individual who has received deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury, or is in fear of imminent deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury from a current or former spouse, or a current or former cohabitant, as defined in § 4–501 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in developing and administering the State poultry products inspection program to assure that the State requirements at least are equal to those imposed by the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and to develop and administer the State inspection program in a manner that effectuates the purposes of this subtitle and the federal act.

(b) The Secretary may accept from the United States Secretary of Agriculture (i) advisory assistance in planning and otherwise developing the State program; and (ii) technical and laboratory assistance, training, and financial and other aid for administration of a program. The Secretary may spend public funds of the State, appropriated for administration of this subtitle, to pay the share of the estimated total cost of the cooperative program as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and the United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-112 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-112
§4–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Every livestock carcass, part of it, or meat food product inspected at an official establishment and found to be not adulterated shall be labeled to comply with the requirements of § 4–101(p) of this subtitle and the departmental rules and regulations in distinctly legible form directly on the article or its container when it leaves the establishment.

(b) The Secretary may prescribe: (1) the styles and sizes of type to be used in marking and labeling any article subject to this subtitle; and (2) the definitions and standards of identity or composition and fill of container for any article subject to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who has gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax shall keep complete and accurate records in the form and with the information that the Comptroller requires by regulation.

(b) The person who is required under subsection (a) of this section to keep records shall make the records available for inspection and examination by the Comptroller at any time during business hours.

(c) The person shall keep the records required under subsection (a) of this section for 4 years, unless the Comptroller consents in writing to an earlier destruction of the records or requires in writing that the records be kept longer than 4 years.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-303 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds issued under this subtitle shall be executed on behalf of the Authority by the manual signature of at least one authorized individual.

(2) Other signatures on the bonds may be either manual or facsimile.

(b) If an individual whose manual or facsimile signature appears on any bond or coupon issued under this subtitle ceases to serve in an authorized capacity before the delivery of the bond, the signature nevertheless is as valid and sufficient for all purposes as if the individual had remained in that capacity until delivery of the bond.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-215.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-215.2
§4–215.
Status: in_force

§4–215.2.

(a) On or before January 1, 2008, the Department shall adopt regulations that:

(1) Provide a management strategy for yellow perch that enables yellow perch to migrate to historical spawning rivers and streams before spawning; and

(2) Equitably allocate harvests of yellow perch between recreational and commercial harvesters.

(b) The management strategy adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall be based on objectives and management measures that are developed in consultation with stakeholder organizations and the advisory commissions established under § 4–204 of this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall incorporate the objectives and management measures developed under subsection (b) of this section into the fishery management plan for yellow perch established under § 4–215 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

(a) If commission of an act by one person is not an offense, an agreement between two or more persons to do or to bring about the act in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute between an employer and a worker is not indictable as conspiracy.

(b) This section does not affect any law that relates to disturbance of the public peace, riot, unlawful assembly, or an offense against a person or property.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-504
§4–504.
Status: in_force

(a) The unified charter is a legal document separate from any other legal instrument.

(b) The unified charter shall provide that the unified municipality receive the assets and liabilities of the merging municipalities.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2904 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2904
§4–2904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In political subdivisions without a local administrator under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Department shall administer the State Program and issue vouchers and housing assistance payments to assist low–income households that are eligible for but are not currently receiving housing choice vouchers under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.

(2) In political subdivisions with a public housing agency–administrator under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, the public housing agency:

(i) shall administer the State Program and issue vouchers and housing assistance payments to assist low–income households that are eligible for but are not currently receiving housing choice vouchers under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program; and

(ii) may, subject to subsection (b) of this section, administer the State Program in accordance with the local administrative plan of the public housing agency.

(3) The Department may project–base up to 100% of its authorized voucher units if necessary to administer the State Program, including in political subdivisions without a local administrator under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the State Program shall be administered in accordance with federal guidelines under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-208.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208.1
§4–208.
Status: in_force

§4–208.1.

(a) The chief police officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force may appoint employees of the Authority to exercise the powers specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) An employee appointed under this section may issue citations to the extent authorized by the chief police officer for violations of those provisions of § 5–426 of this article relating to motor vehicle parking at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

(2) The issuance of citations under this section shall comply with the requirements of Title 26, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(c) The chief police officer, in consultation with the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1) Qualifications for employees appointed under this section, including prerequisites of character, training, experience, and education; and

(2) Standards for the performance of the duties assigned to employees appointed under this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may operate, sell, buy, lease, exchange, rent, or repair any vehicle, vessel, boat, net, or other equipment necessary for its work. It may equip a vehicle, vessel, or boat, which it owns or operates, with any required arms, ammunition, or equipment. The Department’s authority under this subsection is subject to the provisions of law concerning budget and procurement.

(b) The Department may contract for research or scientific investigation with the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, or any other appropriate research organization.

(c) The Department, in accordance with the provisions of this title, may conduct demonstrations of extended duration to improve fisheries and for any other purpose necessary to carry out its duties. The Department also may import fish or any other organism of any variety for experimental purposes.

(d) The Department shall inspect fish caught or sold in the State and enforce the cull laws and other protective measures. This subsection may not be construed to interfere with any inspections made by the Maryland Department of Health.

(e) The Department shall inspect the waters of the State in order to stock them with food fish which in its judgment are most advantageous.

(f) The Department may negotiate any agreement with any other state concerning catching fish, the size of fish, and opening and closing fishing seasons.

(g) The Department may use any funds the federal government makes available, and any gift, for any purpose necessary to rehabilitate the seafood industry, subject to budgetary limitations.

(h) The Department may establish and conduct an extension service for persons engaged in seafood production to apprise them of the Department’s objectives and programs, the principles of natural resources conservation and management, current problems affecting seafood production, and any other matter considered significant in development of full potential of the State’s seafood resources.

(i) The Department may issue a new commercial fishing license when the license is forfeited.

(j) The Department may define the boundaries of tidal and nontidal waters within the jurisdiction of the State, and promulgate them by rule or regulation.

(k) The Department shall propose a separate fisheries resource management program and shall make recommendations to the General Assembly for legislation for implementation of the program for the following bodies of water and their tributaries:

(1) Assawoman Bay and the Isle of Wight;

(2) Chincoteague Bay;

(3) Sinepuxent Bay;

(4) St. Martin River; and

(5) Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Worcester County.

(l) (1) The Department shall require an applicant for any recreational license under this title to provide the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security number, if the applicant has a Social Security number.

(2) Except as provided in § 4–334 of the General Provisions Article, the partial Social Security number of an applicant may not be disclosed as part of the public record of the application.

(m) Except for any appropriation made for aquaculture, an appropriation from the General Fund made for fishery management purposes shall be allocated fairly and reasonably between the recreational and commercial fisheries.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the management of stormwater runoff is necessary to reduce stream channel erosion, pollution, siltation and sedimentation, and local flooding, all of which have adverse impacts on the water and land resources of Maryland. The General Assembly intends, by enactment of this subtitle, to reduce as nearly as possible the adverse effects of stormwater runoff and to safeguard life, limb, property, and public welfare.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-512 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-512
§4–512.
Status: in_force

During the open season for migratory waterfowl, a person may not fish by any means within 500 yards of any stationary blind or blind site which is occupied and is being used for hunting migratory waterfowl.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-614 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-614
§4–614.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not fish or possess trout in an area established in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the person first obtains a trout stamp in addition to an angler’s license.

(3) A trout stamp is not required of the following:

(i) A holder of a lifetime complimentary angler’s license issued under § 4–607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;

(ii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title;

(iii) Any resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order; or

(iv) A person under 16 years of age.

(4) The stamp may be obtained from the Department or an authorized agent of the Department.

(b) A person is not required to have a trout stamp to possess trout taken from:

(1) Any privately owned lake or pond that is stocked with trout artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish; or

(2) Any fee fishing lake or pond operated under § 4–11A–20 of this title.

(c) The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:

(1) Resident……………………………………………………………… $20

(2) Nonresident…………………………………………………..…..…. $30
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-413 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-413
§4–413.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Division is the Chief of the Land Acquisition Division, who shall be appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.

(b) The Chief serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(c) The Chief must be experienced and skilled in the field of land acquisition.

(d) The Chief is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-745.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-745.1
§4–745.
Status: in_force

§4–745.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 409 AND 410 OF 2022 //

(a) In this section, “Pilot Program” means the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License Pilot Program.

(b) There is a Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License Pilot Program in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Pilot Program is to:

(1) Collect contact information and demographic data of individuals fishing under a consolidated Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport boat license issued under § 4–745(d)(2) of this subtitle;

(2) Collect information regarding the number of trips taken and fish caught and released under a consolidated Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport boat license; and

(3) Improve registration compliance with the free registration authorized under § 4–745(d)(3) of this subtitle.

(d) To maintain eligibility to purchase a consolidated Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport boat license, the holder of the license shall provide to the Department all information requested under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) The Department shall track on a monthly basis costs associated with implementing the Pilot Program.

(f) On or before December 1, 2023, and each December 1 thereafter for the duration of the Pilot Program, the Department shall report recommendations on expected funding needed to grow and establish the Pilot Program as a permanent program to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(g) On or before January 1, 2023, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.

(2) The Commission may not act unless a majority of the authorized membership concurs.

(b) The Commission shall set the times and places of its meetings.

(c) (1) The chairman of the Commission is entitled to:

(i) an annual salary of $6,000; and

(ii) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(2) Each other member of the Commission is entitled to:

(i) an annual salary of $4,000; and

(ii) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) While in office, each member of the Commission shall be covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the State Treasurer under § 5–108 of the State Government Article.

(e) The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

(f) The Commission shall have its general offices in Baltimore City.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-309 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-309
§4–309.
Status: in_force

A custodian shall deny inspection of library, archival, or museum material given by a person to the extent that the person who made the gift limits disclosure as a condition of the gift.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary or any employee of the Department may not:

(1) be interested in any contract or bid for furnishing any supplies to any unit that procures supplies under Division II of this article;

(2) be connected in any manner, directly or indirectly, with any contract or bid for furnishing any supplies to any of those units; or

(3) accept or receive, directly or indirectly, whether by rebate, gift, or otherwise, from a person to whom a contract may be awarded:

(i) any money or thing of value; or

(ii) any promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.

(b) If the Secretary or any employee of the Department violates any provision of this section, the Secretary or employee is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 4-201.2 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201.2
§4–201.
Status: in_force

§4–201.2. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT MAY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 108 OF 2025 **

(a) Each collector shall include with each property tax bill a separate insert that includes:

(1) the statement “If you would like to pay your property taxes in monthly installments, you may be eligible to enroll in an installment payment plan.”;

(2) a concise description of the program under § 2–112(f) of this article or any local installment payment program for property taxes under § 10–208 or § 10–209 of this article; and

(3) instructions on how to enroll in the program under § 2–112(f) of this article or any local installment payment program for property taxes under § 10–208 or § 10–209 of this article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Tax Sale Ombudsman shall design the separate insert required under subsection (a) of this section and provide the insert to each collector.

(2) The collector shall design the separate insert required under subsection (a) of this section if the insert includes information on a local installment payment program for property taxes under § 10–208 or § 10–209 of this article.

(c) Each collector that maintains a website shall include on the collector’s website in a conspicuous location the same statement and the same information contained in the insert required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-607 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-607
§4–607.
Status: in_force

An international will is subject to the ordinary rules of revocation of wills.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1008 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1008
§4–1008.
Status: in_force

A local government or nonprofit entity that receives funding under this subtitle:

(1) may use the funding only in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle; and

(2) shall comply with any data sharing and reporting requirements established by the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy under § 4–1009 of this subtitle as a condition of receiving funding.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-901 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-901
§4–901.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may adopt rules and regulations to:

(1) Restrict the possession, landing, selling, or transporting of any lobster or lobster parts; and

(2) Establish minimum size limits for lobsters.

(b) The Department shall publish a notice of any lobster harvest regulations proposed under this section, and of any subsequent amendments to the regulations, and shall hold a public hearing on the proposal unless a public hearing on a substantially similar proposal has been conducted in the State by a federal management authority with notice advertised by the Department as required by this section. The notice shall include the time and place of any hearing.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1006 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1006
§4–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not catch oysters or clams within 400 yards of the Federal Research Laboratory at Oxford.

(b) (1) A person may not catch oysters or clams on any area closed by the Department of the Environment due to pollution.

(2) However, oysters may be transplanted from areas deemed polluted during the closed season in accordance with the provisions of § 4-1009 of this subtitle and § 4-1106 of this title.

(3) (i) If the Department of the Environment closes any area to the catching of oysters or clams under this subsection, in addition to the notice required in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department of Natural Resources shall mark the area so that the area can be seen from the water.

(ii) The Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules and regulations to provide for the marking in a plain and visibly obvious fashion of any area that is closed to the catching of oysters or clams because of pollution. Even in the absence of such marking devices, a person may not catch oysters or clams in a restricted area as designated by the Department of the Environment if notice has been given to the appropriate governing body and the committee of watermen of any county affected by the restriction.

(c) During the open season for migratory wild waterfowl, a person may not catch oysters in Charles County within 500 yards of any stationary blind or blind site which is occupied and is being used for hunting migratory wild waterfowl.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-312 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-312
§4–312.
Status: in_force

This Part III of this subtitle shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with the policy stated in § 4-311 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to the net capital costs associated with the relocation underground of utility lines and facilities in connection with projects required by § 8–401 of the Land Use Article, the Commission shall:

(1) set the amount of the monthly surcharge required to support the costs and determine which customers of the applicable utility are subject to the surcharge;

(2) include in the rate base the related net capital costs; or

(3) adopt another method to apportion the costs appropriately.

(b) A utility may not be required to pay more than 50% of the net capital costs of a relocation project.

(c) A county or municipal corporation may appropriate money for a relocation project from appropriate federal, State, and local funds it receives for this purpose.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-309 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-309
§4–309.
Status: in_force

Before the preparation of definitive bonds, the Authority may issue its interim certificates or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when the definitive bonds have been executed and are available for delivery.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1105 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 11 / Section 4A-1105
§4A–1105.
Status: in_force

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

(1) Membership interests in the limited liability company or stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of an other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.

(b) In a conversion of a limited liability company to an other entity, membership interests in the limited liability company may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests or other ownership interests of the other entity to which the limited liability company is converted or of an other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Account” means any deposit or credit account with a bank, including a demand, time, savings, passbook, share draft, or like account, other than an account evidenced by a certificate of deposit;

(2) “Afternoon” means the period of a day between noon and midnight;

(3) “Banking day” means the part of a day, excluding Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, on which a bank is open to the public for carrying on substantially all of its banking functions;

(4) “Clearing house” means an association of banks or other payors regularly clearing items;

(5) “Customer” means a person having an account with a bank or for whom a bank has agreed to collect items, including a bank that maintains an account at another bank;

(6) “Documentary draft” means a draft to be presented for acceptance or payment if specified documents, certificated securities (§ 8–102) or instructions for uncertificated securities (§ 8–102), or other certificates, statements, or the like are to be received by the drawee or other payor before acceptance or payment of the draft;

(7) “Draft” means a draft as defined in § 3–104 or an item, other than an instrument, that is an order;

(8) “Drawee” means a person ordered in a draft to make payment;

(9) “Item” means an instrument or a promise or order to pay money handled by a bank for collection or payment. The term does not include a payment order governed by Title 4A or a credit or debit card slip;

(10) “Midnight deadline” with respect to a bank is midnight on its next banking day following the banking day on which it receives the relevant item or notice or from which the time for taking action commences to run, whichever is later;

(11) “Settle” means to pay in cash, by clearing–house settlement, in a charge or credit or by remittance, or otherwise as agreed. A settlement may be either provisional or final;

(12) “Suspends payments” with respect to a bank means that it has been closed by order of the supervisory authorities, that a public officer has been appointed to take it over; or that it ceases or refuses to make payments in the ordinary course of business.

(b) Other definitions applying to this title and the sections in which they appear are:

“Agreement for electronic presentment.” § 4-110.

“Bank.” § 4-105.

“Collecting bank.” § 4-105.

“Depositary bank.” § 4-105.

“Intermediary bank.” § 4-105.

“Payor bank.” § 4-105.

“Presenting bank.” § 4-105.

(c) The following definitions in other titles apply to this title:

“Acceptance.” § 3–409.

“Alteration.” § 3–407.

“Cashier’s check.” § 3–104.

“Certificate of deposit.” § 3–104.

“Certified check.” § 3–409.

“Check.” § 3–104.

“Control.” § 7–106.

“Draft.” § 3–104.

“Holder in due course.” § 3–302.

“Instrument.” § 3–104.

“Notice of dishonor.” § 3–503.

“Order.” § 3–103.

“Ordinary care.” § 3–103.

“Person entitled to enforce.” § 3–301.

“Presentment.” § 3–501.

“Promise.” § 3–103.

“Prove.” § 3–103.

“Teller’s check.” § 3–104.

“Unauthorized signature.” § 3–403.

(d) In addition Title 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A local licensing board:

(1) may not renew a license if the board determines that the license holder is not qualified to obtain a license renewal; but

(2) shall issue to the license holder by way of renewal the class or type of license for which the board determines the license holder is qualified.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local licensing board shall deny a license renewal application if during the license year the license holder was convicted of a State or federal offense that, in the judgment of the board, renders the license holder unfit or unqualified to obtain a renewed license.

(2) A local licensing board:

(i) shall hold a public hearing before renewing a license under the circumstances described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) may inquire into all relevant facts and circumstances concerning the offense at the hearing.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-310 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may issue its bond anticipation notes, payable to the bearer or registered holder of the notes out of the first proceeds of the next sale of bonds issued under this subtitle.

(b) The resolution authorizing the issuance of bond anticipation notes may provide for the issuance of these notes in series, as funds are required, and for the renewal of these notes at maturity, with or without resale.

(c) The issuance of bond anticipation notes, the details of their issuance, the rights of their holders, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the Authority with respect to them are governed by the provisions of this subtitle relating to the issuance of the bonds in anticipation of the sale of which the notes are issued, insofar as those provisions may be applicable.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-604 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 6 / Section 4A-604
§4A–604.
Status: in_force

(a) An assignee of an economic interest in a limited liability company may become a member of the limited liability company under any of the following circumstances:

(1) In accordance with the terms of the operating agreement providing for the admission of a member;

(2) By the unanimous consent of the members; or

(3) If there are no remaining members of the limited liability company at the time the assignee obtains the economic interest, on terms that the assignee may determine in accordance with § 4A–902(b)(1)(i) of this title.

(b) An assignee who becomes a member:

(1) Has, to the extent assigned, the rights and powers, and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities, of a member under the operating agreement and this title; and

(2) Is liable for any obligations of his assignor to make capital contributions.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The incorporators shall:

(1) File with the Commissioner for examination the two copies of the articles of incorporation; and

(2) Pay to the Commissioner an examination fee of $1,500.

(b) The Commissioner shall investigate and determine if:

(1) The articles are framed in accordance with law;

(2) The character, responsibility, and general fitness of the incorporators and directors named in the articles command confidence and warrant belief that the business of the proposed savings bank will be conducted honestly and efficiently, in accordance with the intent of this article; and

(3) Allowing the proposed savings bank to engage in business:

(i) Will promote public convenience and advantage; and

(ii) Is expedient and desirable.

(c) After the investigation, the Commissioner may require any change in the articles of incorporation that the Commissioner considers necessary.

(d) (1) Within 6 months after the articles are filed for examination, the Commissioner shall sign, date, and endorse each copy as “approved” or “refused”.

(2) If formation of the savings bank is refused, the Commissioner shall return one of the endorsed copies of the articles to the incorporators.

(3) If formation of the savings bank is approved, the Commissioner shall:

(i) Return one of the endorsed copies of the articles to the incorporators; and

(ii) Keep and record one of the endorsed copies.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-301.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301.1
§4–301.
Status: in_force

§4–301.1.

(a) (1) A dental assistant may assist a licensed dentist in providing the following intraoral procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist without being certified by the Board:

(i) Rinsing and aspiration of the oral cavity;

(ii) Retraction of the lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps;

(iii) Placement and removal of materials for the isolation of the dentition, provided that the material is not retained by the dentition;

(iv) Instructing on oral hygiene;

(v) Taking impressions for study models or diagnostic casts;

(vi) Constructing athletic mouth guards on models;

(vii) Applying topical anesthesia;

(viii) Curing by the use of halogen light;

(ix) Checking for loose bands; and

(x) Any other procedure that the Board authorizes by a rule or regulation.

(2) A dental assistant may assist in performing intraoral photography, other than conventional or digital X–ray, under the general supervision of a licensed dentist who reviews the photography and authorizes the treatment plan without being certified by the Board.

(b) (1) Except for an individual licensed as a dentist or a dental hygienist under this title, an individual shall be certified by the Board as an expanded function dental assistant authorized to perform at least one of the following intraoral procedures before the individual may perform the intraoral procedure in the State:

(i) Assisting in orthodontic procedures authorized by the Board in regulation;

(ii) Placing dental sealants;

(iii) Coronal polishing only to remove stain or biofilm:

1. In connection with a dental prophylaxis:

A. As determined necessary and appropriate, secondary to the more complex dental procedures of a dental prophylaxis, such as removal of hard and soft deposits and stain of the tooth crown, root surfaces, and periodontal pocket; and

B. If applicable, in consultation with the treating dental hygienist; or

2. Before a dentist performs an esthetic or cementation procedure;

(iv) Applying silver diamine fluoride;

(v) Monitoring nitrous oxide by observing a patient:

1. During the flow of nitrous oxide;

2. During the reduction of the flow of nitrous oxide;

3. During the shutting off of equipment controlling the flow of nitrous oxide; and

4. At all times in between the start of the flow of nitrous oxide until the nitrous oxide has been terminated and the patient has fully awoken and is coherent; or

(vi) Additional intraoral procedures authorized by the Board in regulations.

(2) A dental assistant who is certified by the Board to perform an intraoral procedure listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection may perform the intraoral procedure listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection if a licensed dentist:

(i) Gives the expanded function dental assistant specific instructions to perform the intraoral procedure; and

(ii) Directly supervises the expanded function dental assistant performing the intraoral procedure.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-702 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-702
§4–702.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) the creation or execution of artistic work for industry–oriented or industry–related production; or

(2) tailoring services, clothing alteration, or jewelry repair.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Youth Program” means the Patuxent Institution Youth Program.

(b) There is a Patuxent Institution Youth Program.

(c) This section applies to an individual under the age of 21 years who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 3 years or more.

(d) At sentencing, a court may refer an individual to the Institution for evaluation.

(e) The Director shall:

(1) review recommendations of a court for admission of an individual to the Youth Program; and

(2) admit or deny admission of an individual based on the criteria for admission established under subsection (j) of this section.

(f) An incarcerated individual’s status in the Youth Program shall be reviewed by the Board of Review on an annual basis.

(g) The Board of Review may grant an incarcerated individual in the Youth Program leave, work or school release, or parole according to the same procedures and with the same notice to victims as required with respect to the eligible person program.

(h) If an individual is transferred to the Youth Program under this section, the duration of the transfer to the Institution shall terminate when:

(1) the Director orders the individual transferred to the Division of Correction;

(2) the Board of Review orders the individual transferred to the Division of Correction;

(3) with the approval of the Secretary, the Board of Review orders the individual paroled; or

(4) the individual completes the individual’s term of confinement as provided by law.

(i) An individual who is transferred to the Youth Program as provided under this section is deemed to be committed to the custody of and subject to the jurisdiction of the Institution.

(j) (1) Regulations adopted by the Secretary under § 4–208 of this title shall include regulations governing the management and operation of the Youth Program, including criteria for admission to the Youth Program.

(2) Regulations establishing criteria for admission to the Youth Program shall:

(i) be consistent with this title and any other statutory requirements; and

(ii) include criteria regarding:

1. the individual’s age;

2. the individual’s mental and physical condition;

3. the individual’s amenability to treatment in the Youth Program;

4. the nature of the individual’s crime and the individual’s participation in the crime; and

5. the public safety.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “confidential record” means any record, report, statement, note, or other information that:

(1) Is assembled or obtained for research or study by:

(i) The Drug Abuse Administration;

(ii) The Prevention and Health Promotion Administration; or

(iii) The Secretary; and

(2) Names or otherwise identifies any person.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The size or weight classification for domesticated chicken eggs in the State shall be the same as the official United States Department of Agriculture weight classes for domesticated chicken eggs for the following classifications: jumbo, extra large, large, medium, small, and pee wee.

(2) Shell eggs produced from poultry other than domesticated chickens shall be sold by net quantity.

(3) When sold by weight, the net weight of shell eggs does not include the weight of any container.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the requirements under this subtitle for weights and net quantity.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-514 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-514
§4–514.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 4-511 or § 4-513 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) The hearing notice to be given to the person shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the person at least 10 days before the hearing.

(e) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

An individual shall be registered by the Board before the individual may serve as an apprentice in a barbershop in the State.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-712 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-712
§4–712.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a document required to be submitted to the Department relating to a grant or loan.

(2) A grant or loan applicant may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report to influence the action of the Department on a grant or loan application or a grant or loan already made.

(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 $50,000 or both.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2206 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 22 / Section 4-2206
§4–2206.
Status: in_force

Clients shall have cooperative responsibility for housekeeping duties in a shelter home.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2708 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 27 / Section 4-2708
§4–2708.
Status: in_force

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

(b) For each staff member who works with unaccompanied minors, a service provider shall:

(1) apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check; or

(2) request a private agency to conduct a background check.

(c) (1) As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, the service provider shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) one complete set of legible fingerprints of the staff member taken in a format approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and

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

(2) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the service provider and the staff member the criminal history record information of the staff member.

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

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

(ii) may be used only for the screening purposes authorized by this subtitle.

(4) A person who is the subject of a criminal history records check under this subsection may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in §10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(d) If a service provider requests a private agency to conduct a background check:

(1) the private agency shall:

(i) conduct a background check in each state where the service provider knows or has reason to believe the staff member worked or resided during the past 7 years; and

(ii) issue a statement of the private agency’s findings to:

1. on request, the staff member; and

2. the service provider; and

(2) the staff member shall have an opportunity to contest the findings of the private agency.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “industrial insured” means an insured that:

(1) procures the insurance of a risk by the services of a full-time employee acting as an insurance manager or buyer or a regularly and continuously retained qualified insurance consultant;

(2) has aggregate annual premiums for insurance on all risks that total at least $100,000; or

(3) has at least 25 full-time employees.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) transactions in the State that involve, and are subsequent to the issuance of, a policy that was lawfully solicited, written, and delivered outside of the State that covers only a subject of insurance not resident, located, or expressly to be performed in the State at the time of issuance of the policy;

(2) an individual life insurance policy or individual health insurance policy in force on July 1, 1968;

(3) reinsurance of the liability of an authorized insurer;

(4) insurance against perils of navigation, transit, or transportation on hulls, freights, or disbursements, or other shipowner interest, on goods, wares, merchandise, and all other personal property and interests in personal property in the course of exportation from or importation into a country, or transportation coastwise, including transportation by land or water from point of origin to final destination and including war risks, and on marine builder's risks, dry docks, and marine railways, including insurance of ship repairer's liability, and protection and indemnity insurance, except for insurance covering:

(i) bridges and tunnels;

(ii) pleasure craft that are under 60 feet in length and are owned and used for pleasure and not for business, hire, or other commercial use;

(iii) fishing vessels under 50 gross tons that are not part of a fleet of three or more vessels; or

(iv) charter or head boats under 50 gross tons that are not part of a fleet of three or more vessels;

(5) aircraft insurance;

(6) insurance on property or operations of railroads engaged in interstate commerce;

(7) surplus lines insurance effected in accordance with Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(8) insurance against legal liability arising out of the ownership, operation, or maintenance of property with a permanent situs outside of the State; or

(9) insurance against loss of or damage to property with a permanent situs outside of the State.

(c) Except for the premium tax requirement of § 4-209 of this subtitle and the reporting requirement of § 4-210 of this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to an insurer or underwriter issuing an insurance contract to an industrial insured.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-104 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

If a testator is physically outside the State at the time the testator executes the will, the will is properly executed if it is:

(1) In writing;

(2) Signed by the testator or by some other person on the testator’s behalf, in the testator’s physical presence, and by the testator’s express direction; and

(3) Executed in conformity with:

(i) The provisions of § 4–102 of this subtitle;

(ii) The law of the domicile of the testator; or

(iii) The law of the place where the testator is physically located at the time the testator signs the will.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use or possess a machine gun in the commission or attempted commission of a crime of violence.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1703 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1703
§4–1703.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program Fund.

(b) There is a Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for grants awarded under the Program.

(d) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) (1) The Fund consists of:

(i) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may annually appropriate up to $1,000,000 to the Fund.

(g) The Fund may be used only:

(1) to fund grants to community organizations, nonprofit entities, and local governments through the Program; and

(2) for costs to administer the Fund.

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

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

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) Money expended from the Fund for the Program is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

An acquired area of water or land may be used to create and maintain State fish refuges, or for fish management. The Department may grant a right-of-way on or across any acquired area of water or land if the grant does not adversely affect the protection and management of fish. The Department may appoint a caretaker of the area of water or land and make an agreement with the caretaker for proper care and management of the fish refuge.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-406
§4–406.
Status: in_force

Each registered apprentice barber shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in the apprentice barber’s place of employment.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-305
§4–305.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall:

(1) submit to the Commission an application on the form that the Commission provides; and

(2) pay to the Commission an application fee of:

(i) $10 for a license to participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest or to act as a second in a contest;

(ii) $15 for a license to act as a referee or judge in a contest;

(iii) $25 for a license to act as a manager of a contestant;

(iv) $25 for a license to act as a matchmaker of a contest; or

(v) $150 for a license to act as a promoter of a contest.

(b) The application shall contain the information that the Commission requires by regulation.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1708 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1708
§4–1708.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may award a technical assistance grant to a political subdivision or nonprofit organization to help families of limited income that are owner–builders or self–help rehabilitators.

(b) A technical assistance grant under this section shall be used to:

(1) help, train, and supervise owner–builders and self–help rehabilitators in self–help construction activities and techniques;

(2) help in project development, including:

(i) preparing plans for self–help housing;

(ii) preparing contracts for professional services;

(iii) applying for financing;

(iv) packaging applications for assistance;

(v) preparing subdivision maps;

(vi) reviewing engineering plans and specifications for construction and rehabilitation projects; and

(vii) complying with the requirements of political subdivisions and funding entities; and

(3) pay the administrative costs of providing technical assistance for the activity that the Department finances.

(c) A technical assistance grant may not be:

(1) used to purchase land, materials, tools, or construction equipment or to pay for construction costs; or

(2) awarded for a project of fewer than six dwellings.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-229 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-229
§4–229.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Administration purchases a local obligation, the procedures and requirements for the issuance or sale of the local obligation shall be as provided in §§ 4–230 through 4–233 of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding any other public general law or public local law, charter, or ordinance, an issuer of a local obligation may sell a local obligation to the Administration to finance an infrastructure project:

(i) at private or public sale, with or without public bidding;

(ii) without limitation on the denomination of the local obligation; and

(iii) at any interest rate, cost, or price that the issuer considers necessary or desirable.

(3) The issuer of a local obligation may pay any fee or charge necessary for the Administration to:

(i) sell bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Administration;

(ii) provide the financial assistance authorized by § 4–228 of this subtitle;

(iii) provide any other guarantee, credit enhancement, or additional security for a note, bond, or obligation of the Administration; or

(iv) insure obligations of the issuer or of the Administration.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other public general law, public local law, charter, or ordinance, to enhance the security or the marketability of the bonds, notes, or obligations of the Administration that are sold to finance an infrastructure project:

(i) a political subdivision may agree with the Administration to pledge any money, including a share of income tax, that the political subdivision is entitled to receive from the State; and

(ii) if a political subdivision is a county, the county may agree with the Administration to pledge, on behalf of a municipal corporation located in the county, any money, including a share of income tax, that the county is entitled to receive from the State.

(2) In accordance with a pledge under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Comptroller and the State Treasurer shall cause the money pledged to be paid to the Administration or a trustee that the Administration designates.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-111 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111
§4–111.
Status: in_force

The annual fee for all licenses shall be paid to the local collecting agent before the license is issued.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-306.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306.1
§4–306.
Status: in_force

§4–306.1.

(a) A dentist who is a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was trained at a foreign dental school shall be qualified by the Board to take an examination offered by ADEX, as defined in § 4–306 of this subtitle, if the applicant:

(1) (i) 1. Completes training in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; and

2. Is board certified in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; or

(ii) Is a general dentist who:

1. Has successfully completed:

A. A general dental practice residency; or

B. Advanced education in a general dentistry program; or

2. Is board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry;

(2) At the time the application is made, is a full–time faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who has completed at least 7 consecutive years as a full–time faculty member; and

(3) Submits to the Board a written letter of support from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry stating that the school supports the applicant to take the ADEX examination.

(b) If the dentist receives a passing score on the ADEX examination, the dentist may apply for a general license to practice dentistry.

(c) A dentist who applied for a general license to practice dentistry under subsection (b) of this section and was issued a general license shall surrender the license if the dentist violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-507 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-507
§4–507.
Status: in_force

If the Department trades in surplus personal property for a replacement for the unit of the State government that declared the item excess, the Department shall give credit to that unit in the form of a reduced cost for the replacement property.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-515 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-515
§4–515.
Status: in_force

(a) A document of gift is valid if executed in accordance with:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) The laws of the state or country where it was executed; or

(3) The laws of the state or country where the person making the anatomical gift was domiciled, has a place of residence, or was a national at the time the document of gift was executed.

(b) If a document of gift is valid under this section, the law of this State governs the interpretation of the document of gift.

(c) A person may presume that a document of gift or an amendment of an anatomical gift is valid unless that person knows that it was not validly executed or was revoked.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-208 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall provide staff for the Board.

(b) The Board shall use the facilities, equipment, and supplies of the Office to conduct its business.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Patuxent Institution in the Department.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-602 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

There is a Group Home Financing Program.
Md. Code, Education § 4-109 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to approval by the State Superintendent and in accordance with the applicable bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board, a county board may establish a public school if, in its judgment, it is advisable.

(b) On approval by the State Superintendent, any school established under this section becomes a part of the State program of public education.

(c) With the advice of the county superintendent, the county board shall determine the geographical attendance area for each school established under this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2301 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 23 / Section 4-2301
§4–2301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Program” means the Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

If a statute makes a felony of a crime that is a misdemeanor at common law, a charging document:

(1) may not merge the misdemeanor in the felony; but

(2) may contain counts for the felony and for the misdemeanor.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-516 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-516
§4–516.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Executive Director shall submit to the General Assembly a report on the domestic violence program annually.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “Fund” means the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund.

(2) There is a Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund.

(3) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to public or private nonprofit comprehensive domestic violence programs certified by the federally recognized State domestic violence coalition.

(4) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall:

(i) administer the Fund; and

(ii) establish procedures to award grants from the Fund.

(5) Grants may be used by programs certified by the federally recognized State domestic violence coalition for program operations, including establishing additional shelters.

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

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

(7) The Fund consists of:

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

(ii) any interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(8) The Executive Director shall attempt to secure funding for the Fund, including in–kind contributions, from:

(i) the federal government;

(ii) local governments; and

(iii) private sources.

(9) The Fund may be used only to provide grants to public or private nonprofit comprehensive domestic violence programs certified by the federally recognized State domestic violence coalition.

(10) (i) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

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

(11) The Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation annually of $5,000,000 to the Fund.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the supervision of the Commissioner, the Mediation Service shall carry out this subtitle.

(b) The Commissioner may assign staff to help the Chief Mediator to carry out this subtitle.

(c) The Commissioner may charge a fee to cover the cost of providing services requested under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-211 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-211
§4A–211.
Status: in_force

(a) A communication of the sender of a payment order cancelling or amending the order may be transmitted to the receiving bank orally, electronically, or in writing. If a security procedure is in effect between the sender and the receiving bank, the communication is not effective to cancel or amend the order unless the communication is verified pursuant to the security procedure or the bank agrees to the cancellation or amendment.

(b) Subject to subsection (a) of this section, a communication by the sender cancelling or amending a payment order is effective to cancel or amend the order if notice of the communication is received at a time and in a manner affording the receiving bank a reasonable opportunity to act on the communication before the bank accepts the payment order.

(c) After a payment order has been accepted, cancellation or amendment of the order is not effective unless the receiving bank agrees or a funds-transfer system rule allows cancellation or amendment without agreement of the bank.

(1) With respect to a payment order accepted by a receiving bank other than the beneficiary’s bank, cancellation or amendment is not effective unless a conforming cancellation or amendment of the payment order issued by the receiving bank is also made.

(2) With respect to a payment order accepted by the beneficiary’s bank, cancellation or amendment is not effective unless the order was issued in execution of an unauthorized payment order, or because of a mistake by a sender in the funds transfer which resulted in the issuance of a payment order:

(i) That is a duplicate of a payment order previously issued by the sender;

(ii) That orders payment to a beneficiary not entitled to receive payment from the originator; or

(iii) That orders payment in an amount greater than the amount the beneficiary was entitled to receive from the originator. If the payment order is cancelled or amended, the beneficiary’s bank is entitled to recover from the beneficiary any amount paid to the beneficiary to the extent allowed by the law governing mistake and restitution.

(d) An unaccepted payment order is cancelled by operation of law at the close of the 5th funds-transfer business day of the receiving bank after the execution date or payment date of the order.

(e) A cancelled payment order cannot be accepted. If an accepted payment order is cancelled, the acceptance is nullified and no person has any right or obligation based on the acceptance. Amendment of a payment order is deemed to be cancellation of the original order at the time of amendment and issue of a new payment order in the amended form at the same time.

(f) Unless otherwise provided in an agreement of the parties or in a funds-transfer system rule, if the receiving bank, after accepting a payment order, agrees to cancellation or amendment of the order by the sender or is bound by a funds-transfer system rule allowing cancellation or amendment without the bank’s agreement, the sender, whether or not cancellation or amendment is effective, is liable to the bank for any loss and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by the bank as a result of the cancellation or amendment or attempted cancellation or amendment.

(g) A payment order is not revoked by the death or legal incapacity of the sender unless the receiving bank knows of the death or of an adjudication of incapacity by a court of competent jurisdiction and has reasonable opportunity to act before acceptance of the order.

(h) A funds-transfer system rule is not effective to the extent it conflicts with subsection (c)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-209 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A legislative body may appoint full– and part–time hearing examiners that it considers necessary and appropriate.

(b) (1) A legislative body may delegate to a hearing examiner the power to conduct a public hearing under §§ 4–204 and 4–205 of this subtitle.

(2) A hearing shall be conducted under rules the legislative body adopts.

(c) A hearing examiner shall recuse himself or herself from participating in a matter in which the hearing examiner may have a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

(d) A legislative body shall determine the term of office, required qualifications, and compensation of a hearing examiner employed by the local jurisdiction.

(e) A hearing examiner shall issue a written recommendation in the time, manner, and form required by the legislative body.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-601 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Public Art.

(c) “Fund” means the Maryland Public Art Fund.

(d) “Program” means the Maryland Public Art Initiative Program.
Md. Code, Education § 4-203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county board shall provide the office of the county superintendent with adequate quarters and clerical equipment.

(b) The county superintendent and the superintendent’s professional assistants shall be provided with the transportation necessary for the effective and efficient performance of their official duties.

(c) (1) The county superintendent and the superintendent’s professional assistants are entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses.

(2) These expenses may not be included in or counted as a part of their annual salary.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-515 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-515
§4–515.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Executive Director shall establish a program in the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to help victims of domestic violence and their children.

(2) The purpose of the program is to provide for victims of domestic violence and their children, in each region of this State:

(i) temporary shelter or help in obtaining shelter;

(ii) counseling;

(iii) information;

(iv) referral; and

(v) rehabilitation.

(b) As a part of the domestic violence program, there shall be, in a major population center of this State, at least 1 program serving the area.

(c) Any program established under this section shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) the program shall provide victims of domestic violence and their children with a temporary home and necessary counseling;

(2) the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall:

(i) supervise the program;

(ii) set standards of care and admission policies;

(iii) monitor the operation of the program and annually evaluate the effectiveness of the program;

(iv) adopt rules and regulations that set fees for services at and govern the operation of each program; and

(v) regularly consult, collaborate with, and consider the recommendations of the federally recognized State domestic violence coalition regarding domestic violence programs and policies, practices, and procedures that impact victims of domestic violence and their children;

(3) the program shall accept from the police or any other referral source in the community any victim of domestic violence and the child of any victim of domestic violence;

(4) housing may not be provided under this subtitle to an applicant for housing who is not a resident of this State at the time the application for housing is made; and

(5) the program shall be certified by the federally recognized State domestic violence coalition as a comprehensive domestic violence program.
Md. Code, Education § 4-140 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-140
§4–140.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Program capacity” means the program capacity set by the Howard County School System’s Policy 6010 or its successor policy.

(3) “Target utilization” means the target utilization set by the Howard County School System’s Policy 6010 or its successor policy.

(b) This section applies only in Howard County.

(c) Beginning in the 2021–2022 school year, the Howard County Board of Education shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Howard County Delegation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the program capacity of each permanent school facility based on the rates for elementary, middle, and high schools set by the county board.

(d) (1) If student enrollment at a permanent school facility is not within 10% of target utilization, the county board shall report to the General Assembly and the Howard County Delegation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, each year the permanent school facility is not within 10% of the target utilization on a plan to adjust student enrollment to meet target utilization.

(2) (i) If student enrollment at a permanent school facility is not within 20% of target utilization, the county board shall implement the processes set out in the Howard County Public School System’s Policy 6010, or its successor policy, to assess the need for a redetermination of the geographic attendance area.

(ii) If the outcome of the assessment under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is not a redetermination of the geographic attendance area, the county board shall submit a report to the General Assembly and the Howard County Delegation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that includes:

1. An explanation of the reason a redetermination was not appropriate; and

2. A plan to adjust student enrollment to meet target utilization.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-603 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-603
§4–603.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Program is to provide loans to group home sponsors to finance or refinance the costs of acquiring, constructing, or modifying buildings as group homes for persons of lower income, elderly households, individuals with disabilities, and other residents of the State with special housing needs.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may not grant injunctive relief in a labor dispute:

(1) if the plaintiff has failed to comply with each obligation imposed by law that is involved in the labor dispute; or

(2) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the plaintiff has failed to make every reasonable effort to settle the labor dispute:

(i) by negotiation; or

(ii) with the help of available dispute resolution mechanisms, governmental mediation, or voluntary arbitration.

(b) If irreparable injury is threatened, a court may grant injunctive relief before another tribunal acts to settle the labor dispute.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-403 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

The Authority may not permit any person to locate railroad tracks on any part of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-216 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-216
§4–216.
Status: in_force

The administrative head of an institution shall record and report each birth, death, and fetal death and all statistical information required by this subtitle, about the incarcerated individuals or patients of the institution. The information shall be obtained from the best possible source and presented to the individual responsible for execution of a certificate under this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-904 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-904
§4–904.
Status: in_force

§4–904. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 201 AND 202 OF 2023 **

(a) (1) For any solicitation for a contract for an eligible project, a unit of State government shall specify the eligible materials that will be used in the project and the reasonable minimum usage thresholds below which the requirements of this section do not apply.

(2) A unit of State government may include in a solicitation for an eligible project a global warming potential for any eligible material that is lower than the maximum acceptable global warming potential for that material as determined under § 4–903 of this subtitle.

(b) The Department shall require a successful bidder or offeror of an eligible project to submit, for each eligible material proposed to be used in the eligible project:

(1) a current environmental product declaration, type III, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization Standard 14025; or

(2) a similarly robust life cycle assessment method that includes uniform standards in data collection.

(c) A contractor may not install any eligible materials on the eligible project until the contractor submits a facility–specific environmental product declaration for that eligible material as required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) If an environmental product declaration is not available for an eligible material, the contractor shall notify the unit and use an alternative eligible material with an environmental product declaration.

(e) The Department may waive the requirements of this section if it determines that requiring the relevant eligible materials would:

(1) be technically infeasible;

(2) result in a significant increase in project cost;

(3) result in a significant delay in project completion; or

(4) result in only one source or manufacturer being able to provide the necessary materials.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-703 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-703
§4–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Director shall establish procedures for agencies to apply for money from the Fund.

(b) An agency that applies for money from the Fund shall provide the Executive Director with:

(1) a description of the activities and functions of the community program for which the money is requested;

(2) the eligibility requirements for participation in the community program;

(3) the number of participants in the community program; and

(4) any other information that the Executive Director considers necessary.

(c) (1) The Executive Director shall make grants from the Fund to:

(i) local law enforcement agencies to support community programs; and

(ii) agencies of a local government to support violence intervention programs.

(2) The amount of each grant shall be in proportion to the number of agencies that apply for money from the Fund.

(d) The agency shall submit to the Executive Director proof of expenditures of the grant for the community program.

(e) Money distributed under this subtitle shall be used to supplement and not supplant any other funding for a community program.

(f) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall provide technical assistance to agencies in applying for:

(1) money from the Fund; or

(2) other federal, State, or private grants for community programs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-214 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate or record registered under this subtitle may be amended only in accordance with this subtitle and any rules and regulations that the Secretary adopts to protect the integrity and accuracy of vital records.

(b) (1) If any certificate of birth, death, or fetal death is amended, the facts shall be certified to the Secretary and entered on the original certificate with the date of the amendment, over the signature or initials of a designee of the Secretary and with a line drawn through the original data.

(2) All amendments may be stored on electronic media approved by the Secretary.

(3) All copies of certificates that are amended shall contain a notation that an amendment has been made.

(4) A record shall be maintained which identifies the evidence upon which the amendment was based, the date of the amendment, and the identity of the person making the amendment.

(5) When an informant does not submit the minimum documentation required in the regulations for amending a vital record or when the Secretary has cause to question the validity or adequacy of the applicant’s sworn statements or the documentary evidence, and if the deficiencies are not corrected, the Secretary shall not amend the vital record and shall advise the applicant of the reason for this action and shall further advise the applicant of the right of appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(6) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any amendments to death certificates requested beyond 3 years or more after the death shall require a court order.

(ii) The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner may amend the cause of death on a certificate of death at any time after registration without a court order.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 4–211(f) of this subtitle, on receipt of a court order that changes the name of an individual who was born in this State and on request of the individual or a parent, guardian, or legal representative of the individual, the Secretary shall amend the certificate of birth to reflect the new name.

(2) (i) The Department may change the name on a birth certificate once without a court order if, within 12 months after the birth, the Department receives from both parents named on the birth certificate of the child or, if only one parent is named, the parent named on the birth certificate of the child:

1. A written request for the change of name; and

2. An affidavit that has been sworn before a notary public of the State and states that the individual is the parent of the child and is making the request of the individual’s own free will.

(ii) If the Department receives an affidavit in accordance with subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph from both parents named on the birth certificate of the child, only one affidavit signed by both parents is required.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

If a court has ordered that an eligible person make restitution as part of a sentence or as a condition of probation, the Board of Review shall require the eligible person to make restitution payments while on parole or work release as a condition of parole or work release.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Agency contract” means an agreement in which a student–athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student–athlete a professional–sports–services contract or an endorsement contract.

(2) “Agency contract” includes a written agreement for current or future representation in which a student–athlete authorizes a person to assess and plan for the financial benefits that may arise out of the student–athlete’s professional sports career.

(c) (1) “Athlete agent” means an individual who enters into an agency contract with a student–athlete or, directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student–athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(2) “Athlete agent” includes an individual who:

(i) represents to the public that the individual is an athlete agent; or

(ii) facilitates or encourages a connection between a student–athlete and another athlete agent.

(3) “Athlete agent” does not include a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or guardian of the student–athlete, or an individual acting solely on behalf of a professional sports team or professional sports organization.

(d) “Athletic director” means an individual responsible for administering:

(1) the overall athletic program of an educational institution; or

(2) the athletic program for males or the athletic program for females if an educational institution has separately administered athletic programs for male students and female students, as appropriate.

(e) “Contact” means a communication, direct or indirect, between an athlete agent and a student-athlete to recruit or solicit the student-athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(f) “Endorsement contract” means an agreement under which a student-athlete is employed or receives consideration to use on behalf of another party for any value that the student-athlete may have due to publicity, reputation, following, or fame obtained due to athletic ability or performance.

(g) “Intercollegiate sport” means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements of a student-athlete are established by a national association for the promotion or regulation of collegiate athletics.

(h) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to act as an athlete agent.

(i) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(j) “Professional-sports-services contract” means an agreement under which an individual is employed or agrees to render services as a player on a professional sports team with a professional sports organization or as a professional athlete.

(k) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(l) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(m) (1) “Student-athlete” means an individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in, any intercollegiate sport.

(2) “Student-athlete” includes an individual who is or was a member of a sports team of a high school.

(3) “Student-athlete” does not include an individual permanently ineligible to participate in a particular sport.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-309
§4–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.

(2) Except as provided in § 4–303.1 of this subtitle, a limited license to practice dentistry expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.

(3) A teacher’s license to practice dentistry or a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene expires on the earlier of:

(i) The date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section; or

(ii) The date when the licensee ceases to be a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license.

(b) If a teacher’s license to practice dentistry expires because the licensee no longer is a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license, the licensee shall surrender the license to the Board secretary within 30 days.

(c) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-311 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311
§4–311.
Status: in_force

Any person who has the riparian right to use water in the Severn River Watershed for agricultural purposes may not lose this right because the State or local government or any of their units condemns the person’s land.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-1B-02 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1B / Section 4-1B-02
§4–1B–02.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Office of the Public Access Ombudsman.

(b) Subject to § 4–1A–03(d)(2) of this title, the Office of the Attorney General shall provide office space and staff for the Ombudsman, with appropriate steps taken to protect the autonomy and independence of the Ombudsman.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-230 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-230
§4–230.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other public general law, or public local law, charter, or ordinance, a political subdivision or a governmental unit of a political subdivision may issue a local obligation to be purchased by the Administration for infrastructure projects.

(2) A local obligation shall be issued in accordance with this section.

(3) Each local obligation must be authorized by resolution or ordinance of the governing body of the issuer.

(b) (1) Before a local obligation is issued under this section:

(i) the issuer shall publish a notice of the proposed issuance in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction of the issuer; and

(ii) the governing body of the issuer shall hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance.

(2) The notice shall include the proposed amount of the issue, the nature of the infrastructure project to be financed, the time and place of the public hearing, and the name and address of the governing body where written comments may be sent.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-310 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, each unit of the Executive Branch of the State Government shall purchase all supplies and services through or with the approval of the Secretary or the Chief Procurement Officer.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

(1) set policies for spending money on tourism advertising, written and graphic materials, cooperative and matching promotional programs, and other tourism and travel developmental and promotional activities for the State;

(2) spend money of the Fund to plan, advertise, promote, assist, and develop the tourism and travel industries in the State; and

(3) provide grants to destination marketing organizations for the purpose of attracting visitors to the State of not less than:

(i) $2,350,000 in total for fiscal year 2011; and

(ii) $2,500,000 in total for fiscal year 2012 and for each fiscal year thereafter.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-212 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-212
§4–212.
Status: in_force

The Mediation Service:

(1) shall determine whether the number of challenged ballots is sufficient to affect the result of the consent election; and

(2) if the number is sufficient, shall investigate the eligibility of each individual whose ballot was challenged.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to small rural electric cooperatives.

(b) The Commission shall have the power to set a just and reasonable rate of a public service company, as a maximum rate, minimum rate, or both.

(c) (1) The Commission shall issue an order, including the rate set under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The Commission shall serve the order on each affected public service company.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-911 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-911
§4A–911.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except with respect to a tax collectable locally, immediately after September 30 of each year, the State Comptroller shall certify to the Department a list of every Maryland limited liability company that has not paid a tax due before October 1 of the year after the tax became due.

(2) When the Comptroller certifies the list to the Department, the Comptroller shall mail to each listed limited liability company, at its address as it appears on the Comptroller’s records, a notice that its right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of its name will be forfeited unless all taxes, interest, and penalties due by it are paid.

(3) The mailing of the notice is sufficient, and the failure of any limited liability company to receive the notice mailed to it does not affect the forfeiture of its right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of its name.

(b) (1) Immediately after September 30 of each year, the Secretary of Labor shall certify to the Department a list of every Maryland limited liability company that has not paid an unemployment insurance contribution or made a reimbursement payment due before October 1 of the year after the contribution or payment became due.

(2) When the Secretary certifies the list to the Department, the Secretary shall mail to each listed limited liability company, at its address as it appears on the Secretary’s records, a notice that its right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of its name will be forfeited unless all contributions, reimbursement payments, interest, and penalties due by the limited liability company are paid.

(3) The mailing of the notice is sufficient, and the failure of any limited liability company to receive the notice mailed to it does not affect the forfeiture of its right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of its name.

(c) Immediately after September 30 of each year, the Department shall certify a list of every Maryland limited liability company that has not filed an annual report with the Department for the prior year as required by law or has not paid a tax before October 1 of the year after the report was required to be filed or the taxes were due.

(d) After the lists are certified, the Department shall issue a proclamation declaring that, subject to § 4A–920 of this subtitle, the right to do business in Maryland and the right to the use of the name for each limited liability company is forfeited as of the date of the proclamation, without proceedings of any kind either at law or in equity.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-709 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-709
§4–709.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Lead Hazard Reduction Loan Program.

(b) The Department may make a loan to finance lead hazard reduction activity.

(c) A loan under the Loan Program:

(1) may be secured by a mortgage lien or other security interest acceptable to the Department; and

(2) may include terms that the Department considers appropriate.

(d) For a loan made under the Loan Program, the Department may:

(1) defer payment of principal and interest; and

(2) establish interest rates as low as 0%.

(e) Each loan shall require repayment of all unpaid principal and payment of accrued interest, including deferred interest, but the loan terms may allow the Department to forgive all or part of the principal and interest.

(f) If a loan is in default, the Department may modify the interest rate, the time or amount of payment, or any other term to facilitate repayment and achieve the purposes of the Loan Program.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2605 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 26 / Section 4-2605
§4–2605.
Status: in_force

The Department may establish preferences under the Program for counties that:

(1) enact an ordinance that prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of source of income;

(2) adopt a Housing First policy, as defined by the Department; or

(3) provide an additional 25% county dedicated funding or voucher match.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

If a deed contains a covenant by the grantee or a reservation of an incorporeal interest in the property granted by the deed and is signed only by the grantor (deed poll), the acceptance of delivery of the deed by the grantee binds the grantee to the provisions in the deed as effectively as if he had signed the deed as a grantee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-109 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A license application shall state:

(1) the class of license for which the applicant is applying;

(2) the name and address of the applicant and how long the applicant has resided at that address;

(3) that at least one applicant is a citizen of the United States;

(4) that the applicant is a resident of the jurisdiction in which the applicant proposes to operate under the license for which the applicant is applying;

(5) the age and sex of the applicant;

(6) the birth place of the applicant, and if the applicant is a naturalized citizen, the date and place the applicant was naturalized;

(7) a description of the place for which the license is sought, including:

(i) the street and number, if practicable, or other description that definitively locates the place; and

(ii) a description of the portion of the building in which the business will be conducted;

(8) the name of the owner of the location where the business to be licensed is to be conducted;

(9) that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony;

(10) whether the applicant has ever been found guilty of violating a law in the State governing the sale of alcoholic beverages or the prevention of gambling;

(11) that the applicant has a financial interest in the business to be conducted under the license;

(12) that the applicant has not had a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages revoked;

(13) that the applicant or a person on behalf of whom the application is filed does not have a financial interest in any other place of business in the jurisdiction for which an alcoholic beverages license has been applied for or issued;

(14) whether the applicant has been found guilty of violating a State or federal law;

(15) whether the applicant has held a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages and, if so, the name of the state and the location where the license was held;

(16) that during the term of the license, a person other than the applicant will not have a financial interest in the license or in the business to be conducted under the license;

(17) that a manufacturer, brewer, distiller, or wholesaler, directly or indirectly, does not have a financial interest in the premises or business of the applicant;

(18) that after receipt of a license, the applicant will not convey or grant an interest in the location or business to a manufacturer, brewer, distiller, or wholesaler, except as authorized under this article;

(19) that, except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, when applying for the license, the applicant does not have indebtedness or other financial obligation to a manufacturer, brewer, distiller, or wholesaler;

(20) that after the license is issued, the applicant will not incur, directly or indirectly, indebtedness or other financial obligation other than for the purchase of alcoholic beverages to a manufacturer, brewer, distiller, or wholesaler; and

(21) that, if issued a license, the applicant will conform to all laws and regulations relating to the business in which the applicant proposes to engage.

(b) The application shall also include a statement executed and acknowledged by the owner of the location where the business is to be conducted that:

(1) agrees to the issuance of the license; and

(2) authorizes a warrantless inspection and search of the premises at any time in any part of the building in which the business is to be conducted by:

(i) the Comptroller;

(ii) the Executive Director;

(iii) the local licensing board and its authorized agents and employees; or

(iv) a peace officer of the county or municipality where the business is to be located.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-704
§4–704.
Status: in_force

A license issued by a local licensing board for a premises acquired for public use shall expire 180 days after acquisition unless an application is pending or has been approved for:

(1) a transfer of the license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title and Subtitle 17 of the various titles of Division II of this article; or

(2) a certificate of permission, subject to § 4–803 of this title and Subtitle 23 of the various titles of Division II of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-403 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed as repealing any State law relating to water pollution or conservation. This subtitle is supplementary to those laws, except to the extent that the provisions are in direct conflict with one another. It is the purpose of this subtitle to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate, and control the pollution of the waters of the State. This subtitle may not be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity under existing common law, statutory law, criminal or civil, nor may any provision of this subtitle, or any act done pursuant to it, be construed as estopping any person, as riparian owner or otherwise, in the exercise of his rights in equity, under the common law, or statutory law to suppress nuisances or abate pollution.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) premiums on lawfully procured surplus lines insurance;

(2) premiums on independently procured insurance on which a tax has been paid under § 4–211 of this subtitle; or

(3) wet marine and transportation insurance.

(b) (1) If an unauthorized insurer effects, continues, or renews insurance on a subject resident, located, or to be performed in the State, the unauthorized insurer shall pay to the Commissioner, before March 1 of the next calendar year, a premium receipts tax of 3% of gross premiums charged for the insurance.

(2) For policies effective before July 21, 2011:

(i) if the policy covers property, risks, or exposures located or to be performed entirely in the State, the premium receipts tax shall be computed on the entire premium at the rate specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) if the policy covers property, risks, or exposures located or to be performed both in and outside the State, the premium receipts tax shall be computed at the rate specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection only on that portion of the premium that is properly allocable to the risks located in the State.

(3) For policies effective on or after July 21, 2011, if the State is the insured’s home state, the premium receipts tax shall be computed on the entire premium at the rate specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) Insurance that an unauthorized insurer effects, continues, or renews on a subject resident, located, or to be performed in the State that is procured through negotiations or an application wholly or partly occurring or made in or from within or outside of the State, or for which premiums wholly or partly are remitted directly or indirectly from in or outside of the State, is deemed to be insurance procured, continued, or renewed in the State.

(c) The premium receipts tax under this section is instead of all other State taxes.

(d) If an unauthorized insurer defaults on the payment of the tax under this section, the insured shall pay the tax.

(e) If the tax is not timely paid under subsection (b) of this section, the amount of the tax due shall be increased by a penalty of:

(1) 25% of the tax due; and

(2) an amount computed at the rate of 1% per month or any part of a month after the date the payment was due to the date the payment is made.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-705 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-705
§4–705.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) administer the Grant Program and the Loan Program; and

(2) establish eligibility guidelines for grants and loans.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

(a) For a license issued by a local licensing board for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:

(1) has died;

(2) has retired; or

(3) no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.

(b) The license holder shall file with the local licensing board an affidavit that contains:

(1) the substitution of the officer;

(2) an explanation for the substitution; and

(3) in the case of a corporation, a statement that the ownership of the corporation has not changed.

(c) On receipt of the affidavit and after determining that the applicant qualifies under this article, the local licensing board shall:

(1) amend its records; and

(2) issue a corrected license.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-317 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-317
§4–317.
Status: in_force

(a) If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or

(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.

(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-502 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to the development of accessory dwelling units on land with a single–family detached dwelling unit as the primary dwelling unit.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-111 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111
§4–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Lender” means a person holding an interest in or lien on property pursuant to a mortgage or deed of trust.

(3) “Subordination agreement” means an agreement establishing priorities:

(i) Between or among lenders; or

(ii) Between or among a lender and any other person or persons holding an interest in property.

(b) A lender may subordinate its interest under a mortgage or deed of trust to the interest of another lender or to the property interest of a person, through execution of a subordination agreement on behalf of the subordinating lender by:

(1) As to a lender secured by a mortgage, the mortgagee or assignee; or

(2) As to a lender secured by a deed of trust, the trustee or successor trustee or the holder of the note or other obligation secured by the deed of trust.

(c) This section applies to all subordination agreements existing on or after October 1, 1997.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1902 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 19 / Section 4-1902
§4–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance in an area covered by a state of emergency declared under § 14–107 of the Public Safety Article or in a federally declared disaster area to rehabilitate or replace a primary residence to:

(1) a family whose primary residence was damaged or destroyed by the disaster; and

(2) a nonprofit entity that assists a family in rehabilitating and replacing a primary residence destroyed by the disaster.

(b) The Department may continue to provide financial assistance under this subtitle after the expiration of a state of emergency declared under § 14–107 of the Public Safety Article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1020 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1020
§4–1020.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A separate permit shall be obtained for shipping each cargo, truckload, or other consignment of oysters in the shell out of the State.

(2) An inspection tax of $1 per bushel shall be levied on marketable oysters shipped in the shell to any place outside the State and shall be paid by the shipper.

(3) The tax imposed by this subsection shall be levied in addition to every other tax imposed on oysters.

(b) (1) (i) A severance tax of $2 per bushel shall be levied on every bushel of oysters caught within the limits of the natural oyster bars of the State exclusive of the Potomac River.

(ii) The oyster buyer or receiver shall pay the tax to the Department for deposit to the credit of the Fisheries Research and Development Fund.

(2) (i) This section does not prevent any person licensed to catch and sell oysters in the State from selling the person’s oysters in the shell directly to a consumer in the State.

(ii) 1. If the consumer is a licensed buyer of oysters, the consumer shall assume the obligations placed by this subsection on the first buyer of the oysters to remit the tax to the Department.

2. If the consumer is not a licensed buyer of oysters, the seller of oysters shall assume this obligation.

(c) (1) All taxes collected under this section shall be credited to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund and used only for the repletion of the natural oyster bars of the State.

(2) Of the severance tax collected under subsection (b) of this section, $1 of each $2 collected shall be used by the county oyster committees in the following counties for the repletion of natural oyster bars located in the waters of the county:

(i) Anne Arundel;

(ii) Baltimore;

(iii) Calvert;

(iv) Charles;

(v) Dorchester;

(vi) Kent;

(vii) Queen Anne’s;

(viii) Somerset;

(ix) St. Mary’s;

(x) Talbot; and

(xi) Wicomico.

(d) If the Department finds that an oyster buyer or an oyster packer or dealer does not have adequate records or has incorrect reports of oyster purchases or sales and that the amount of inspection taxes due on these purchases or sales cannot be accurately determined, the Department shall determine the taxable purchases or sales of the buyer or of the oyster packer or dealer for any period involved and compute the tax from the best information available. If within 30 days the oyster buyer or oyster packer does not produce proof that the computations are incorrect, the determination or computation is prima facie correct.

(e) If the Department determines the purchases and sales of oysters and computes the tax due, it shall levy a deficiency assessment against the oyster buyer or the oyster packer or dealer and notify him of the tax due and of the amount of the deficiency assessment. If the oyster buyer or oyster packer or dealer fails to pay the tax and assessment within ten days after receiving notice from the Department, the Department shall levy, in addition to the tax assessment, a penalty not exceeding 10 percent of the amount due, plus one half of one percent for each month the tax or additional tax remains unpaid.

(f) The Department, through the Attorney General, may collect unpaid taxes provided for in this section in the same manner as other unpaid taxes due the State are collected. In addition, the Department may seize and hold any boat, truck, or other vehicle in which any oysters were or are transported until the taxes are paid.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-107
§4–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Every power of attorney executed by any person authorizing an agent or attorney to sell and grant any property shall be executed in the same manner as a deed and recorded:

(1) Before the day on which the deed executed pursuant to the power of attorney is recorded;

(2) On the same day as the deed executed pursuant to the power of attorney; or

(3) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, after the day on which the deed executed pursuant to the power of attorney is recorded.

(b) A power of attorney may be recorded after the day on which the deed executed pursuant to the power of attorney is recorded, if:

(1) The power of attorney is both dated and acknowledged on or before the effective date of the deed executed pursuant to the power of attorney;

(2) The power of attorney has not been revoked with respect to the period of time up to and including the date of recording of the deed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) The deed, or a recorded instrument of writing supplementing the deed contains an affidavit or certification by the agent or attorney in fact named in the power of attorney, stating substantially, that the agent or attorney in fact did not have, at the time of the execution of the deed pursuant to the power of attorney, actual knowledge of the revocation of the power of attorney, by death of the principal or, if applicable, by the subsequent disability or incompetence of the principal.

(c) Any person executing a deed as agent or attorney for another shall describe himself in and sign the deed as agent or attorney. A power of attorney is deemed to be revoked when the instrument containing the revocation is recorded in the office where the deed should be recorded.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-318 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-318
§4–318.
Status: in_force

A promoter may not allow the sale or exchange of a ticket or complimentary ticket for an amount that exceeds the box office price.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-415.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-415.1
§4–415.
Status: in_force

§4–415.1.

(a) At any reasonable time, to carry out duties under this subtitle, a representative of the Department may enter any oil storage facility or vessel or barge in or entering upon the waters of the State to discharge or receive a cargo of any bulk oil:

(1) To inspect the vessel, barge, or oil storage facility;

(2) To obtain water, air, or soil samples; and

(3) To measure the volume and kinds of substances that are received or stored.

(b) The Department may enter any property and assume control of any oil spill situation when it determines that a responsible party is not:

(1) Acting promptly to remove the spill; or

(2) Undertaking removal or mitigation in a manner appropriate to control or rectify the conditions causing the condition.

(c) If entry is denied under this section, the Secretary may seek an injunction to enter the facility or property.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a Deputy Secretary.

(2) The Deputy Secretary:

(i) is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary;

(ii) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget; and

(iii) has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.

(b) (1) The Secretary may employ a staff attached to the Office of the Secretary in accordance with the Code or the State budget.

(2) Each staff assistant in the Office of the Secretary in charge of a particular area of responsibility and each professional consultant is in the executive service, management service, or is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(3) Except as provided in this section or otherwise by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all other staff in the Office of the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(4) The Secretary may review any personnel action taken by any unit in the Department. The Secretary may delegate the power to approve any appointment or removal to the head or governing body of any unit in the Department.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-204 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-204
§4A–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The articles of organization shall set forth:

(1) The name of the limited liability company;

(2) The address of its principal office in this State and the name and address of its resident agent; and

(3) Any other provision, not inconsistent with law, which the members elect to set out in the articles, including, but not limited to, a statement that the authority of members to act for the limited liability company solely by virtue of their being members is limited.

(b) It is not necessary to set out in the articles of organization any of the powers enumerated in this title.

(c) An amendment to the articles of organization shall be:

(1) In writing;

(2) Unless otherwise agreed, approved by unanimous consent of the members;

(3) Executed under the provisions of § 4A–206 of this subtitle; and

(4) Filed for record with the Department.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-223 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-223
§4–223.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a certificate of birth, death, or fetal death is filed within 1 year after the event, the original or a certified copy of the certificate is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in it.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any information in the certificate that relates to a parent who did not give birth to a child is prima facie evidence.

(2) If the parentage of the child is contested, and the parent who did not give birth to the child is a putative father as defined in § 5–1001 of the Family Law Article, the information that relates to the putative father is not evidence in any proceeding adverse to the interests of the putative father or the putative father’s heirs, next of kin, devisees, legatees, or other successors in interest.

(c) If a certificate or record is filed more than 1 year after the event or is amended, the court or official before whom the certificate or record is offered as evidence shall determine its evidentiary value.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c)(1) of this section and subject to subsection (c)(2) of this section, a public service company shall file with the Commission a tariff schedule of its rates and charges for its regulated services and for standard offer service as provided in § 7–505(b)(8) of this article.

(b) As ordered by the Commission, a public service company shall:

(1) plainly print the tariff schedule of its rates and charges for its regulated services;

(2) make available the tariff schedules for public inspection; and

(3) post the tariff schedules to make the tariff schedules readily accessible to and convenient for inspection by the public.

(c) (1) (i) A telephone company that is regulated using an alternative form of regulation under § 4–301 of this title for baskets of services is not required to file with the Commission a tariff schedule of its rates and charges for its regulated retail services that are included in Basket 4 “Discretionary Services” and Basket 5 “Competitive Services”.

(ii) A telephone company that is not regulated using an alternative form of regulation under § 4–301 of this title for baskets of services is not required to file with the Commission a tariff schedule of its rates and charges for its regulated retail services that, as determined by the Commission, are similar to the services included in Basket 4 “Discretionary Services” and Basket 5 “Competitive Services”.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the Commission finds after notice and hearing that it is in the public interest, the Commission may allow a telephone company that has 20,000 or fewer subscribers to provide a regulated service without requiring the telephone company to file a tariff schedule of its rates and charges for the regulated service.

(3) The Commission may issue orders or adopt regulations that the Commission determines necessary to regulate a service in which a telephone company is not required to file a tariff schedule of its rates and charges under this subsection.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-908 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-908
§4–908.
Status: in_force

After providing for due or accrued expenses, losses, interest, and taxes, the board of directors of a subsidiary savings bank may declare a cash dividend only from the following:

(1) Its undivided profits; or

(2) With the approval of the Commissioner, its surplus in excess of 100 percent of its required capital stock.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-907 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-907
§4A–907.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The remaining members of a limited liability company may cause articles of dissolution to be filed with the Department at any time after dissolution and before termination.

(2) Articles of dissolution shall contain:

(i) The name of the limited liability company;

(ii) The date of filing of the articles of organization and each amendment thereto;

(iii) The date of the dissolution; and

(iv) Any other information the members determine.

(b) (1) If, at any time after the articles of dissolution have been filed but before the limited liability company has been terminated, the members unanimously agree to continue the limited liability company, the members shall cause articles of continuation to be filed with the Department.

(2) Articles of continuation shall contain:

(i) The name of the limited liability company;

(ii) The date of filing of the articles of dissolution;

(iii) The date of dissolution set forth in the articles of dissolution;

(iv) The date the members agreed to continue the limited liability company; and

(v) Any other information the members determine.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-506 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) of this section and subject to subsection (f) of this section, in the absence of an express, contrary indication by the donor, a person other than the donor is barred from making, amending, or revoking an anatomical gift of a donor’s body or part if the donor made:

(1) An anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–503 of this subtitle; or

(2) An amendment to an anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–504 of this subtitle.

(b) A donor’s revocation of an anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–504 of this subtitle is not a refusal and does not bar another person specified in § 4–501 or § 4–507 of this subtitle from making an anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–503 or § 4–508 of this subtitle.

(c) If a person other than a donor makes an unrevoked anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–503 of this subtitle, or an amendment to an anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–504 of this subtitle, another person may not make, amend, or revoke the gift of the donor’s body or part under § 4–508 of this subtitle.

(d) A revocation of an anatomical gift of a donor’s body or part under § 4–504 of this subtitle by a person other than the donor does not bar another person from making an anatomical gift of the body or part under § 4–503 or § 4–508 of this subtitle.

(e) In the absence of an express, contrary indication by the donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under § 4–503 of this subtitle, an anatomical gift of a part is not a refusal to give another part or a limitation on the making of an anatomical gift of another part at a later time by the donor or another person.

(f) In the absence of an express, contrary indication by the donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under § 4–503 of this subtitle, an anatomical gift of a part for one or more of the purposes set forth in § 4–503 of this subtitle is not a limitation on the making of an anatomical gift of the part for any other purpose by the donor or other person under § 4–503 or § 4–508 of this subtitle.

(g) If a donor who is an unemancipated minor dies, a reasonably available parent or guardian of the donor may revoke or amend an anatomical gift of the donor’s body or part.

(h) If an unemancipated minor who signed a refusal dies, a reasonably available parent or guardian of the minor may revoke the minor’s refusal.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly determines and finds that lands and waters comprising the watersheds of the State are great natural assets and resources. As a result of erosion and sediment deposit on lands and in waters within the watersheds of the State, these waters are being polluted and despoiled to such a degree that fish, marine life, and recreational use of the waters are being affected adversely. To protect the natural resources of the State, the Secretary of the Environment, in consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources shall adopt criteria and procedures for the counties and the local soil conservation districts to implement soil erosion control programs. These procedures may provide for departmental review and approval of major grading, sediment, and erosion control plans. These procedures shall provide that the Department of the Environment conduct periodic inspections and review of the implementation by the counties and the local soil conservation districts of these control plans.

Because of the great potential for harm to the waters of the State if soil erosion and sediment control measures are not properly implemented and maintained and because of the cumulative effect on the environment of violations whether the project creating the violations is large or small, it is necessary for the protection of the waters of the State to provide procedures for obtaining immediate compliance with the law, when violations occur.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

The Secretary is responsible for conservation management of the fish, fisheries, fish resources and aquatic life within the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-409 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-409
§4–409.
Status: in_force

(a) The person responsible for the oil spillage shall be liable to any other person for any damage to his real or personal property directly caused by the spillage.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “owner of an underground oil storage tank” includes any person who:

(i) Causes an underground oil storage tank to be installed; or

(ii) Acquires, other than through a lease or rental, and uses an underground oil storage tank.

(2) The Department shall adopt regulations requiring the owner of an underground oil storage tank to provide evidence of financial responsibility for costs of cleanup, corrective action, and third party liability in the event of a discharge.

(3) Tanks subject to the financial responsibility requirements of this subsection shall be the same as those tanks for which financial assurance is required under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and limits of coverage shall be the same as those imposed under that act.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-06 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-06
§4A–12A–06.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–06. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

After a collective worker cooperative is formed, the initial worker members shall hold an organizational meeting to adopt the cooperative agreement and conduct any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the collective worker cooperative.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dentistry before the individual may practice dentistry on a human being in this State.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dental hygiene before the individual may practice dental hygiene on a human being in this State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) A student of dentistry while engaged in an educational program at an approved school of dentistry;

(2) A student of dental hygiene while engaged in an approved educational program in dental hygiene;

(3) A dentist while performing official duties in a federal dental service;

(4) An individual licensed to practice dentistry in any other state or a foreign country, while the individual:

(i) Makes a clinical demonstration before a dental society, dental convention, association of dentists, or dental college; or

(ii) Performs professional duties on a specific case for which the individual is called into this State;

(5) A dental assistant, if the dental assistant:

(i) Subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, performs only procedures that do not require the professional skills of a licensed dentist; and

(ii) Performs intraoral procedures in accordance with § 4–301.1 of this subtitle only under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who personally is present in the office area where the procedures are performed; or

(6) An heir of a deceased licensed dentist or a personal representative of a deceased licensed dentist, if:

(i) The deceased licensed dentist was the owner of the dental practice;

(ii) The deceased licensed dentist did not provide for the disposition of the dental practice; and

(iii) The heir or the personal representative of the deceased licensed dentist serves as the owner of the dental practice, regardless of whether the heir or the personal representative is licensed to practice dentistry, for no longer than 1 year after the death of the licensed dentist unless the Board extends the time period under subsection (c)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) On written request and good cause shown by the heir or personal representative of a deceased licensed dentist, including evidence of a good faith effort to sell or close the dental practice, the Board, in its sole discretion, may extend the 1–year period under subsection (b)(6)(iii) of this section for up to an additional 6 months to allow the heir or personal representative sufficient time to sell or otherwise dispose of the dental practice.

(2) During the temporary ownership of a dental practice by an heir or a representative of a deceased licensed dentist under subsection (b)(6)(iii) of this section and, if applicable, paragraph (1) of this subsection, all patient care shall be provided:

(i) By an appropriate individual who is licensed under this title; and

(ii) In accordance with the individual’s scope of practice.

(3) The temporary ownership of a dental practice by an heir or a personal representative of a deceased licensed dentist under this subsection may not affect the exercise of the independent judgment of a licensed dentist who provides care to patients of the dental practice.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-919 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-919
§4–919.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish standards to promote the maximum use of private financing.

(b) If a portion of a rehabilitation project is to be financed by a private lending institution, the Department shall require that the sponsor use all the private financing that the rehabilitation project can support without impairing:

(1) the rehabilitation project; or

(2) affordable housing for families of limited income, if the rehabilitation project is residential.

(c) As long as the State complies with all applicable federal treasury regulations governing borrowing money by the State, a Program loan shall be at an interest rate that at least covers:

(1) the administrative and other expenses of the Program; and

(2) reasonably expected losses from defaults on Program loans.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-315 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-315
§4–315.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee of a unit that procures supplies under Division II of this article whose salary and expenses are paid from the fees of the employee’s office may not pay any contractor or seller for any article of any kind acquired for the unit unless the invoice approved by the employee is also approved by the Secretary or Chief Procurement Officer or a designee of the Secretary or Chief Procurement Officer.

(b) The Governor may remove an employee for any violation of the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2914 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2914
§4–2914.
Status: in_force

(a) A family that receives a voucher under the State Program shall:

(1) supply any information to the Department or the public housing agency necessary for the administration of the State Program;

(2) notify the Department or the public housing agency before vacating the unit;

(3) use the unit only as a principal place of residence; and

(4) maintain all utilities that are not paid through the housing assistance payment.

(b) A family that receives a voucher under the State Program may not:

(1) own the unit that the assistance is provided for;

(2) commit fraud in connection with the State Program;

(3) sublease or assign the lease or transfer the unit; or

(4) allow anyone not on the unit lease to reside in the unit.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-1A-07 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1A / Section 4-1A-07
§4–1A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall review the complaint and any response.

(2) The Board shall issue a written decision within 30 calendar days after receiving the written response and all information requested under § 4–1A–06(b) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if the Board is unable to reach a determination based on the written submissions before it, the Board may schedule an informal conference to hear from the complainant, the affected custodian or applicant, or any other person with relevant information about the subject of the complaint.

(ii) The Board shall hold the informal conference under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph in a location that is as convenient as practicable to the complainant and the affected custodian or applicant.

(2) When conducting a conference that is scheduled under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may allow the parties to testify by teleconference or submit written testimony by electronic mail.

(3) An informal conference scheduled by the Board is not a contested case within the meaning of § 10–202(d) of the State Government Article.

(4) The Board shall issue a written decision within 30 calendar days after the informal conference.

(c) (1) If the Board is unable to issue a decision on a complaint within the time periods specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the Board shall:

(i) state in writing the reason for its inability to issue a decision; and

(ii) issue a decision as soon as possible but not later than 120 days after the filing of the complaint.

(2) (i) A decision of the Board may state that the Board is unable to resolve the complaint.

(ii) A person may not appeal under § 4–1A–10 of this subtitle or § 4–362(a)(2) of this title a decision of the Board stating that the Board is unable to resolve the complaint.

(d) The Board shall send a copy of the written decision to the complainant and the affected custodian or applicant.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and except for a vessel or barge carrying or receiving 25 barrels or less of oil, any vessel or barge, whether or not self-propelled, in or entering upon the waters of the State to discharge or receive a cargo of any bulk oil in the State shall post a bond of $500 per gross ton of vessel or barge or other security, in an equal amount, determined to be sufficient by the Secretary with the Department of the Environment. The bond or other security shall be in a form approved by the Department and may be obtained individually or jointly by the vessel or barge, its owner or agent, its charterer, or the owner or operator of the terminal at which the vessel or barge discharges or receives the bulk oil. If the Department of the Environment determines oil has been discharged or spilled into the waters of the State from the vessel or barge, the bond or other security shall be forfeited to the Department, to the extent of the costs incurred to eliminate the residue of oil discharge or spillage, to the extent of damage caused to the natural and recreational resources of the State, and to the extent of any otherwise uncollectible fine levied against the vessel or barge, its owner or agent, its charterer, or the owner or operator of the terminal at which the vessel or barge discharges or receives the bulk oil, or any other person responsible for the discharge or spill. The remedies provided in this section are in addition to every other remedy available. Bond or other security may not be released without certification by the Department of the Environment that the vessel or barge has not been a source of oil discharge or spillage into the waters of the State. If the owner or operator of a vessel or barge presents adequate evidence of financial responsibility to the Department, it shall be exempt from the Department provisions requiring posting, and forfeiture, on certain conditions of a bond or other security.

(b) The Secretary may waive the bond or other security requirements of subsection (a) of this section if the Secretary determines that the bonds or securities required are unavailable.

(c) If the Secretary has not waived the bond or security requirements as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the owner, agent, charterer, and owner or operator of the terminal at which a vessel or barge discharges or receives cargo of bulk oil without being bonded as provided in subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 for each offense.

(d) All penalties and bond and security forfeitures collected under this section shall be credited to the Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean-Up and Contingency Fund.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-609 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-609
§4–609.
Status: in_force

In reviewing an application for a Program loan, the Department shall consider:

(1) the economic feasibility of the group home; and

(2) the ability of the group home sponsor to manage the group home, provide necessary services, and repay the Program loan.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-903 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-903
§4–903.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Council in the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(b) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) the Executive Director;

(2) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(3) one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(4) one individual from a higher education institution who studies public health, appointed by the Executive Director;

(5) one individual who has been affected by gun violence, appointed by the Executive Director; and

(6) subject to subsection (c) of this section, eight individuals appointed as follows:

(i) four individuals from community–based or hospital–based violence intervention programs that use evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs, two appointed by the President of the Senate and two appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(ii) two individuals from local police departments or the Department of State Police, one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

(iii) two individuals from local health departments that are implementing violence prevention strategies, one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House.

(c) In making appointments under subsection (b)(6) of this section, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall ensure the inclusion of members from multiple cities and counties affected by violence.

(d) The Council shall:

(1) advise the Executive Director on:

(i) the allocation of funds for the evaluation of the efficacy of evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs in accordance with § 4–907 of this subtitle; and

(ii) the distribution of funding awards;

(2) provide input to the Executive Director on the administration of the Fund;

(3) assist the Executive Director in establishing procedures for local governments and nonprofit organizations to apply for funding;

(4) assist the Executive Director in establishing procedures for the distribution of funding;

(5) create guidelines for funding eligibility;

(6) review and publish reports regarding the efficacy of nonsuppression–based violence intervention and prevention programs;

(7) advise the Governor and the Executive Director on the implementation of gun violence prevention programs in the State;

(8) advise the Executive Director on public outreach and communications regarding the Fund; and

(9) be governed by a majority vote.

(e) A member of the Council:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-706 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-706
§4–706.
Status: in_force

(a) Meetings of a local team shall be closed to the public and not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is discussing individual cases.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, meetings of a local team shall be open to the public and subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases.

(c) (1) Information identifying a deceased person, a family member, or an alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse may not be disclosed during a public meeting.

(2) Information regarding the involvement of any agency, organization, or person with a deceased person or the person’s family may not be disclosed during a public meeting.

(d) This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of a person who has information relevant to the exercise of the team’s purpose and duties under this subtitle.

(e) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-506 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of the license holder may require an individual to sign a book that the license holder keeps if:

(1) the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and

(2) the age of the individual remains in question.

(b) (1) The book authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall contain copies of the following form:

Date............... 20....

To Be Filled in by Seller

IDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)

DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASER

To Be Filled in by Prospective Purchaser

I declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age.

(2) The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.

______________________________________________________________________________

Driver’s license …………………………….. Army I.D. Card ………………………………..

Birth Certificate ………………………….... Coast Guard I.D. Card ……………………....

Service Dishcharge ………………………... Marine I.D. Card ……………………………...

Draft Card ………………………………….. Navy I.D. Card ………………………………...

Air Force I.D. Card ………………………..

Other (Specify) ………………………………………………………………………….............

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Height ……………………………………… Weight ………………………………………….

Color of Eyes ……………………………… Color of Hair …………………………………...

Outstanding Features …………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Seller’s Signature ………………………………………………………………………………..

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Print full name …………………………………………………………………………………..

Street Address …………………………………………………………………………………..

City ………………………………………… State ……………………………………………

Signature …………………………………………………………………………………………
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-601 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “displaced homemaker” means an individual who:

(1) is at least 35 years old;

(2) has worked for the individual’s family in the family home;

(3) is not gainfully employed;

(4) has had, or would have, difficulty in securing employment; and

(5) has depended on:

(i) the income of a family member and has lost that income as the result of separation, divorce, or the death or disability of that family member; or

(ii) government assistance as the parent of a dependent child and is no longer eligible for that assistance.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-405 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-405
§4–405.
Status: in_force

(a) An annexation resolution shall provide that the residents in the area to be annexed and their property shall be added to the municipality, generally subject or not, as applicable, to specific provisions of the municipal charter.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an annexation resolution may provide, for stated periods and under specific conditions, special treatment of the residents in the area to be annexed and their property as to:

(i) rates of municipal taxation; and

(ii) municipal services and facilities.

(2) After an annexation resolution takes effect, any change in the provisions for special treatment for stated periods and under specific conditions may be made only by a resolution enacted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-212 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-212
§4A–212.
Status: in_force

If a receiving bank fails to accept a payment order that it is obliged by express agreement to accept, the bank is liable for breach of the agreement to the extent provided in the agreement or in this title, but does not otherwise have any duty to accept a payment order or, before acceptance, to take any action, or refrain from taking action, with respect to the order except as provided in this title or by express agreement. Liability based on acceptance arises only when acceptance occurs as stated in § 4A-209 of this subtitle, and liability is limited to that provided in this title. A receiving bank is not the agent of the sender or of the beneficiary of the payment order that it accepts, or of any other party to the funds transfer, and the bank owes no duty to any party to the funds transfer except as provided in this title or by express agreement.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1605 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 16 / Section 4-1605
§4–1605.
Status: in_force

A covered county may collect from borrowers in a program the charges that the legislative body of the covered county considers proper for:

(1) loan processing;

(2) loan administration;

(3) mortgage insurance; and

(4) other costs and expenses of the program.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-517 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-517
§4–517.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “advance health care directive” means a power of attorney for health care or a record signed or authorized by a prospective donor in accordance with §§ 5–601 through 5–618 of the Health – General Article containing the prospective donor’s direction concerning a health–care decision for the prospective donor.

(b) (1) (i) If a prospective donor has a declaration or advance health care directive and the terms of the declaration or directive and the express or implied terms of a potential anatomical gift are in conflict with regard to the administration of measures necessary to ensure the medical suitability of a part for transplantation or therapy:

1. The prospective donor’s attending physician and prospective donor shall confer to resolve the conflict; or

2. If the prospective donor is incapable of resolving the conflict, an agent acting under the prospective donor’s declaration or directive shall act for the donor to resolve the conflict.

(ii) If there is not an agent or the agent is not reasonably available, another person authorized by a law other than this subtitle to make health care decisions on behalf of the prospective donor shall act for the donor to resolve the conflict.

(2) Information relevant to the resolution of the conflict under this subsection may be obtained from the appropriate procurement organization and any other person authorized to make an anatomical gift for the prospective donor under § 4–507 of this subtitle.

(3) Before resolution of a conflict under this subsection, measures necessary to ensure the medical suitability of a part from a prospective donor may be administered unless it is determined that the administration of those measures would not provide the prospective donor with appropriate end–of–life care, consistent with reasonable medical judgment.

(4) If the conflict under this subsection is not resolved expeditiously, the direction of the declaration or advance health care directive controls.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of General Services, established as a principal department of the State government.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-207 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

A savings bank may not do business until it receives from the Commissioner a certificate of authority to do business.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of § 4–204 of this subtitle do not apply to the construction activities of State or federal agencies.

(b) After July 1, 1984, a State or federal agency may not undertake any land clearing, soil movement, or construction activity involving soil movement unless the agency has submitted and obtained approval of a stormwater management plan from the Department or the Department’s designee.

(c) (1) On the request of a county or municipality, the Department or the Department’s designee shall require that a State or federal agency submit a stormwater management plan to the requesting jurisdiction for review and comment, which review and comment shall be completed, returned, and received by the State or federal agency within 21 calendar days of receipt of the plan.

(2) The Department or the Department’s designee shall require that the State or federal agency include the local jurisdictions’ comments that are received within the time period required under paragraph (1) of this subsection as part of its stormwater management plan which is submitted for approval to the Department.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Chief” means the Chief of the Division.

(c) “Division” means the Land Acquisition Division of the Department.

(d) “Public improvement” includes any construction, maintenance, or repair of any building, structure, or other public work:

(1) owned or constructed by the State or any unit of the State government, including the University System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, and Baltimore City Community College; or

(2) acquired or constructed in whole or in part with State funds.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time, the Commission may investigate and determine the fair value of the property of a public service company used and useful in providing service to the public.

(b) (1) The valuation:

(i) is not final until the Commission:

1. serves on the public service company a copy of the order setting the proposed valuation and the method used to set the valuation; and

2. allows a reasonable time in which to file a protest; and

(ii) is final if a protest is not filed within the time specified in the order.

(2) If a timely protest is filed, the Commission shall enter a final valuation by order after hearing.

(c) All final valuations are prima facie evidence of value in proceedings under this division.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-708 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 7 / Section 4A-708
§4A–708.
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, Agriculture § 4-311.2 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.2
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.2.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant for registration shall:

(1) Submit to the Secretary an application on the form that the Secretary provides;

(2) Be in compliance with the federal standards established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under 21 C.F.R. Part 16 and Part 118 for the prevention of Salmonella enteritidis in shell eggs during production, storage, and transportation, as applicable;

(3) Agree to allow the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee to enter the applicant’s premises to determine compliance in accordance with § 4–310(b) of this subtitle; and

(4) Pay to the Secretary the appropriate registration fee established in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) A packer or distributor who keeps 3,000 or fewer poultry and who sells or offers or exposes for sale shell eggs only from those poultry shall register with the Secretary, but is exempt from paying any fee required by this subtitle.

(c) The following persons shall pay to the Secretary the registration fee indicated:

(1) Packer…………………………………………………………...$30; and

(2) Distributor…………..…….………………...……..…………..……$30.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-701
§4–701.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-702 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-702
§4–702.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1702 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1702
§4–1702.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) homeownership is a stabilizing factor for communities and families and is the best way for families of limited income to build equity and move out of poverty;

(2) homeownership has become less affordable over time because incomes have not kept pace with the rising costs of homeownership;

(3) self-help housing helps families of limited income to become homeowners, increasing their financial stability;

(4) families working together in groups to build their homes help to create stronger communities; and

(5) there have been three successful federally financed self-help programs in the State, and modeling a State self-help ownership program on a well-tested federal program will increase homeownership opportunities for families of limited income across the State.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-303 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-303
§4–303.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with the policy stated in § 4-302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-511 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-511
§4–511.
Status: in_force

In exercising its powers and performing its duties under this subtitle, the Council may not interfere with:

(1) freedom of artistic expression; or

(2) established or contemplated arts programs in any community.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: reserved

(a) Whenever any interest or estate of any kind in any property, real, personal, or mixed, within this State, has been or is sold, conveyed, assigned, mortgaged, leased, transferred, or delivered by a husband, directly or indirectly, to his wife, and has been or subsequently is sold, conveyed, assigned, mortgaged, leased, transferred, or delivered by the wife and husband during their marriage, or by the wife after the marriage ends, or has been or subsequently is devised or bequeathed by the wife during the marriage or after the marriage ends, the fact of the previous sale, conveyance, assignment, mortgage, lease, or delivery by the husband, directly or indirectly to his wife, shall not be considered or taken at law or in equity to have given, preserved, or reserved, nor to give, preserve, or reserve to any present creditor of the husband, because of any debt, obligation, claim, or demand whatsoever, any other or greater right, lien, or cause of action against the interest or estate, or against any third person or the person’s heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, than the creditors would have had in case the interest or estate had been sold, conveyed, assigned, mortgaged, leased, transferred, delivered, devised, or bequeathed by the husband directly or indirectly to the third person.

(b) The fact of the previous sale, conveyance, assignment, mortgage, lease, or delivery by the husband, directly or indirectly, to his wife, or the recital of it, in any instrument of writing, shall not be considered or taken at law or in equity to give or impart, nor to have given or imparted, notice to any third person or the person’s heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, of the existence or of the possibility or probability of the existence of any present creditor of the husband.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-512 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-512
§4–512.
Status: in_force

§4–512. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 //

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Housing Innovation Fund.

(b) There is a Housing Innovation Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide loans for local housing authorities and county governments to develop mixed–income, cross–subsidized housing.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

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

(g) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (j) of this section, the Fund may be used only to provide low– or no–interest loans to local housing authorities or to county governments partnering with housing developers through the Housing Innovation Pilot Program in accordance with Subtitle 30 of this title.

(2) The Fund may be used for projects where a county, in conjunction with a local housing authority or a housing developer, acquires existing private sector housing.

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

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

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(j) (1) (i) For fiscal year 2025, an allocation to the Fund shall be committed to projects before July 1, 2026, subject to applicants being afforded a reasonable period of time to complete the application.

(ii) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, an allocation to the Fund in a fiscal year shall be committed to projects before the end of that fiscal year, subject to applicants being afforded a reasonable period of time to complete the application.

(2) If an allocation of funds to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection has not been committed to projects before the end of the fiscal year when they were allocated, the funds shall be eligible for use in support of projects that apply to the Rental Housing Program established under Subtitle 4 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-701 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-701
§4–701.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Dentistry Act”.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1004 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1004
§4–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A resident may catch clams in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(2) A nonresident may catch in the tidal bays of Worcester County hard clams for the nonresident’s own use and consumption in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(b) Only a resident of the State may obtain a license to catch:

(1) Oysters or clams for commercial purposes in the waters of the State; or

(2) Oysters for recreational purposes in the waters of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-226 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-226
§4–226.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not fail or refuse to execute and deliver a certificate of birth, death, or fetal death required by this subtitle.

(b) (1) A person may not willfully provide false information for entry or willfully enter false information on a certificate of birth, death, or fetal death.

(2) A person may not fail to provide a Social Security number or willfully provide a false Social Security number to the clerk of court under § 4–208(f) of this subtitle.

(c) Except as authorized by this subtitle, a person may not willfully alter any certificate, certified copy of a certificate, or other certified statement that relates to a birth, death, fetal death, or marriage registered under this subtitle.

(d) (1) A person may not willfully use or attempt to use, with the intention to deceive, any certificate of birth or certified copy of a record of birth knowing that the certificate or certified copy:

(i) Was issued on a record that is wholly or partly false; or

(ii) Relates to the birth of another individual.

(2) A person may not willfully and knowingly provide a certificate of birth or a certified copy of a record of birth to another person with the intention that it be used by that person to deceive.

(e) Without authorization, a person may not produce, reproduce, or distribute a blank certificate or other form that the Secretary uses to register or certify facts that relate to a birth, death, fetal death, or marriage.

(f) A person may not willfully use or attempt to use a photocopy of a birth, death, fetal death, or marriage certificate for any fraudulent or deceptive purpose.

(g) A person who has access to the birth, death, or fetal death records in the custody of the Secretary or an agent of the Secretary may not willfully communicate to anyone known to the person to be unauthorized any fact recorded on any birth, death, or fetal death certificate.

(h) A person may not willfully transport or accept for transportation, dissection, or other disposition a body without a burial–transit permit, as provided in this subtitle.

(i) A person may not willfully:

(1) Violate any provision of this subtitle;

(2) Neglect to perform any duty imposed by this subtitle; or

(3) Violate any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-109 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a warrant, summons, or other criminal process for a misdemeanor offense.

(b) A law enforcement agency may make a written request for the State’s Attorney within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency to petition the administrative judge of the district to have a warrant, summons, or other criminal process in the possession of the law enforcement agency invalidated and destroyed due to the age of the unexecuted warrant, summons, or other criminal process and unavailability of the defendant, or other special circumstances, if:

(1) the warrant, summons, or other criminal process was issued for the arrest of the defendant in order that the defendant might stand for trial and has remained unexecuted for at least 5 years;

(2) the warrant, summons, or other criminal process was issued for the failure of the defendant to make a deferred payment of a fine or costs as ordered by the court and has remained unexecuted for at least 5 years;

(3) the warrant, summons, or other criminal process was issued for a violation of probation and has remained unexecuted for at least 5 years;

(4) except as provided in item (5) of this subsection, the warrant, summons, or other criminal process was issued for the arrest of the defendant for the failure of the defendant to appear as directed by the court and has remained unexecuted for at least 5 years; or

(5) the defendant was released on bail posted by a private surety, and the warrant was issued for the arrest of the defendant for the failure of the defendant to appear as directed by the court and has remained unexecuted for at least 10 years.

(c) (1) On receipt of a request made under subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4) of this section, the State’s Attorney:

(i) if the warrant, summons, or other criminal process has remained unexecuted for more than 5 years but less than 7 years, may petition the Administrative Judge of the District for the invalidation and destruction of the unexecuted warrant, summons, or other process; and

(ii) if the warrant, summons, or other criminal process has remained unexecuted for at least 7 years, shall petition the Administrative Judge of the District for the invalidation and destruction of the unexecuted warrant, summons, or other process.

(2) On receipt of a request made under subsection (b)(5) of this section, the State’s Attorney shall petition the Administrative Judge of the District for the invalidation and destruction of the unexecuted warrant, summons, or other criminal process.

(d) The State’s Attorney may argue against the invalidation and destruction of a warrant, summons, or other criminal process of which the State’s Attorney has petitioned the court for invalidation and destruction under subsection (c)(1)(ii) or (2) of this section due to a justifiable continuing active investigation of the case.

(e) Unless preservation is determined by the court to be justifiable, the court shall order the invalidation and destruction of the unexecuted warrant, summons, or other criminal process in accordance with § 1–605 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.

(f) An arrest may not be made under the authority of a warrant, summons, or other criminal process that has been ordered invalidated and destroyed.

(g) The State’s Attorney may enter a nolle prosequi or place the case on the stet docket at the time of the court order under this section.

(h) Nothing in this section may be construed to:

(1) prevent the reissuance of a warrant, summons, or other criminal process;

(2) affect the time within which a prosecution for a misdemeanor may be commenced;

(3) nullify or remove a failure to appear designation that has been placed on an individual’s driving record by the Motor Vehicle Administration; or

(4) affect any pending criminal charge.
Md. Code, Human Services § 4-101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Social Services Administration.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.

(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of Social Services.

(e) “Local department” means:

(1) a local department of social services created or continued in a county under § 3–201 of this article; or

(2) in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County government.

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 4-201.1 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201.1
§4–201.
Status: in_force

§4–201.1.

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Homeowner Protection Program established under Title 14, Subtitle 8, Part VII of this article.

(b) Each collector shall include with each property tax bill a separate insert that:

(1) includes a concise description of the assistance the Program provides to prevent low–income, elderly, and disabled homeowners from losing their homes to tax sale foreclosure;

(2) may include testimony from participants in the Program; and

(3) shall encourage taxpayers to make a voluntary donation to the Program through the website maintained by the Department under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) maintain a website that any person may use to make a voluntary one–time or recurring electronic donation to the Program; and

(2) credit donations received through the website to the Homeowner Protection Fund established under § 14–891 of this article.

(d) The State Tax Sale Ombudsman shall design the separate insert required under subsection (b) of this section and provide the insert to each collector.

(e) Each collector that maintains a website shall include on the collector’s website in a conspicuous location:

(1) a concise description of the Program; and

(2) a link to the application for the Program.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-733 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-733
§4–733.
Status: in_force

A person may not possess aboard any boat on the tidal waters of the State more than 15 pounds of any fish for which a size or weight limit is prescribed by law, or rule or regulation in a condition that the size or weight of the fish cannot be determined.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-310 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-310
§4–310.
Status: in_force

(a) During the usual business hours, the Secretary may enter any warehouse, store, building, market, food service facility, production facility, packing facility, or any other place, carrier, conveyance, or vehicle where or from where shell eggs are produced, distributed, packed, donated, sold, or offered or exposed for sale, to enforce this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary may examine, test, or sample any shell egg, layer house, pen, cooler, packing facility, washing facility, or any other place or item to determine whether the environment of the facility where shell eggs are produced, packed, or held is in compliance with this subtitle.

(c) (1) If the Secretary finds shell eggs are sold or offered or exposed for sale in violation of this subtitle, the Secretary may issue a written or printed “stop–sale” order to the person violating this section.

(2) After receipt of an order issued under this subsection, the recipient of the order may not sell or offer or expose for sale any shell eggs subject to the order.

(3) A person who has been issued a “stop–sale” order under this subsection may appeal to the Secretary.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1003 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1003
§4–1003.
Status: in_force

Any resident of the State may catch oysters or clams on any area in the waters of the State from which catching oysters or clams is permitted under the provisions of this subtitle. This section applies to catching oysters or clams by rakes, tongs, patent tongs, dredges, handscrapes, or by other means permitted by law for the particular area. This section applies also to catching clams by hydraulic or mechanical dredges or rigs permitted by law for the particular area. This section does not affect any provision of this subtitle concerning the licensing or regulation of catching oysters or clams, except as specifically provided in this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-223 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-223
§4–223.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided, when construing or enforcing any provision of this subtitle, every act, omission, or failure of any person acting for or employed by another person shall be deemed the act, omission, or failure of the individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other business unit as well as of the person committing the act.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

The District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court over proceedings under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Family Law Article and has the powers of a court in equity in those proceedings.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

If a payor bank has paid an item over the order of the drawer or maker to stop payment, or after an account has been closed, or otherwise under circumstances giving a basis for objection by the drawer or maker, to prevent unjust enrichment and only to the extent necessary to prevent loss to the bank by reason of its payment of the item, the payor bank shall be subrogated to the rights:

(1) Of any holder in due course on the item against the drawer or maker;

(2) Of the payee or any other holder of the item against the drawer or maker either on the item or under the transaction out of which the item arose; and

(3) Of the drawer or maker against the payee or any other holder of the item with respect to the transaction out of which the item arose.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-311 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311
§4–311.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds issued under this subtitle may be secured by a trust agreement between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having trust powers within or without this State.

(2) The trust agreement may pledge or assign all or any part of the revenues of the Authority or of any transportation facilities project, but may not mortgage any part of any transportation facilities project.

(b) Any trust agreement or bond authorizing resolution may:

(1) Contain any provisions for the protection and enforcement of the rights and remedies of bondholders as are considered reasonable and proper, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority as to the financing or development of any transportation facilities project, the extension, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of money;

(2) Provide for the employment of consulting engineers in connection with the construction or operation of any transportation facilities project;

(3) Set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee;

(4) Restrict the individual right of action by bondholders; and

(5) Contain any other provisions that the Authority considers reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders, including:

(i) Covenants to restrict or prohibit the construction or operation of competing transportation facilities of the same mode; and

(ii) Covenants relating to the issuance of additional parity bonds on stated conditions consistent with the requirements of this subtitle.

(c) All expenses incurred in carrying out the trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the transportation facilities project in connection with which the bonds have been issued.

(d) The proceeds of the sale of bonds shall be paid to the trustee under the trust agreement securing the bonds and shall be disbursed in the manner and under the restrictions, if any, provided in the trust agreement.

(e) Any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this State that acts as depositary of the proceeds of the bonds or of revenues may furnish any indemnifying bonds or pledge any securities that the Authority requires.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-605 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-605
§4–605.
Status: in_force

A dental hygienist may not own or operate a dental practice or a dental hygiene practice.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-20 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 11A / Section 4-11A-20
§4–11A–20.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may issue a permit authorizing a person to establish and operate an artificial or man-made pond or lake which he owns, leases, or controls, where fishing is permitted for payment of a fee, and in which fish stocked are artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries, or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish. The Department may issue the permit if it determines the lake or pond does not conflict with any reasonable prior public interest. The permit fee shall be $25 a year. The permit expires on December 31 following the date of issuance.

(b) The Department shall prescribe by regulation the size of the area, method of fishing, open and closed seasons, and the catching of fish by furnishing tags for a reasonable fee. The Department also shall regulate the release, possession, and use of legally propagated game and freshwater fish, and may require any report necessary concerning the operation of these areas.

(c) Any permit issued under the provisions of this section may be revoked for violation of any provision of this section or any regulation of the Department relating to fee-fishing lakes. The owner or operator of a fee-fishing lake or pond may not operate it without a permit.

(d) (1) The provisions of this title do not apply to any privately owned recreational area if the following factors are present:

(i) The payment of a fee to the owner of the area is not exclusively for the privilege of fishing in any ponds or lake on the property;

(ii) The lakes or ponds are stocked privately by the owner with privately owned fish; and

(iii) Activities other than fishing are provided for the users of the recreational area.

(2) The owner or owners of any privately owned recreational area and the users of the area are not required to display fishing licenses.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2916 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2916
§4–2916.
Status: in_force

The Department or a public housing agency shall recertify a family for continued admission under the State Program, in accordance with federal guidelines under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-329 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-329
§4–329.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for subsection (b)(3) of this section, this section does not apply to:

(1) a nursing home as defined in § 19–1401 of the Health – General Article; or

(2) an assisted living program as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that contains:

(1) medical or psychological information about an individual, other than an autopsy report of a medical examiner;

(2) personal information about an individual with, or perceived to have, a disability as defined in § 20–701 of the State Government Article; or

(3) any report on human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome submitted in accordance with Title 18 of the Health – General Article.

(c) A custodian shall allow the person in interest to inspect the public record to the extent allowed under § 4–304(a) of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-311.7 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.7
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.7.

(a) A packer or distributor shall:

(1) Keep accurate records showing the number of eggs sold or delivered to any person;

(2) Keep required records at each place of business or at a central location within the State;

(3) Keep required records for 1 year; and

(4) Make required egg records available to the Secretary upon request.

(b) A retailer or food service facility shall keep each invoice delivery ticket received in accordance with § 4–308 of this subtitle for 90 days.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before September 1, 1991 and until July 1, 1996, a fee shall be paid annually to the Department for each underground storage tank in the State unless the tank is used exclusively for the production, distribution, or sale of petroleum by the owner of the tank.

(b) The tank fee imposed under this section may not exceed:

(1) $100 for each tank having a maximum capacity of under 1,100 gallons; and

(2) $200 for each tank having a maximum capacity of 1,100 gallons or more.

(c) The tank fee imposed under this section may be waived or reduced provided that:

(1) The owner of the tank has not been billed for the fee for 2 consecutive years; and

(2) By October 1, 1996, the owner of the tank upgrades, replaces, or removes the tank to meet the technical requirements of the underground storage tank regulation adopted under Subtitle 4 of this title.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-339 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-339
§4–339.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that identifies or contains personal information about a person, including a commercial entity, that maintains an alarm or security system.

(b) A custodian shall allow inspection by:

(1) the person in interest;

(2) an alarm or security system company if the company can document that it currently provides alarm or security services to the person in interest;

(3) law enforcement personnel; and

(4) emergency services personnel, including:

(i) a career firefighter;

(ii) an emergency medical services provider, as defined in § 13–516 of the Education Article;

(iii) a rescue squad employee; and

(iv) a volunteer firefighter, a rescue squad member, or an advanced life support unit member.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 4-416 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-416
§4–416.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for real property that is acquired by gift, before any real property is acquired from a private owner, the Board of Public Works shall obtain two independent appraisals of the property.

(b) The Board of Public Works shall adopt regulations, in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

(a) If a collecting bank has made provisional settlement with its customer for an item and fails by reason of dishonor, suspension of payments by a bank, or otherwise to receive settlement for the item which is or becomes final, the bank may revoke the settlement given by it, charge-back the amount of any credit given for the item to its customer’s account, or obtain refund from its customer, whether or not it is able to return the item, if by its midnight deadline or within a longer reasonable time after it learns the facts it returns the item or sends notification of the facts. If the return or notice is delayed beyond the bank’s midnight deadline or a longer reasonable time after it learns the facts, the bank may revoke the settlement, charge-back the credit, or obtain refund from its customer, but it is liable for any loss resulting from the delay. These rights to revoke, charge-back, and obtain refund terminate if and when a settlement for the item received by the bank is or becomes final.

(b) A collecting bank returns an item when it is sent or delivered to the bank’s customer or transferor or pursuant to its instructions.

(c) A depositary bank that is also the payor may charge-back the amount of an item to its customer’s account or obtain refund in accordance with the section governing return of an item received by a payor bank for credit on its books (§ 4-301).

(d) The right to charge-back is not affected by:

(1) Prior use of the credit given for the item; or

(2) Failure by any bank to exercise ordinary care with respect to the item, but a bank so failing remains liable.

(e) A failure to charge-back or claim refund does not affect other rights of the bank against the customer or any other party.

(f) If credit is given in dollars as the equivalent of the value of an item payable in foreign money, the dollar amount of any charge-back or refund must be calculated on the basis of the bank-offered spot rate for the foreign money prevailing on the day when the person entitled to the charge-back or refund learns that it will not receive payment in ordinary course.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-311.8 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.8
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.8.

(a) Instead of, or in addition to, issuing a stop–sale order or revocation of a registration under this subtitle, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.

(b) A penalty collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the State General Fund.

(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-904 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-904
§4–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Director shall:

(1) in accordance with subsection (b) of this section and in consultation with the Council, establish procedures for local governments and nonprofit organizations to use in applying for money from the Fund; and

(2) at least 60 days before the application becomes available to local governments and nonprofit organizations, post a notice of the application’s availability on a publicly accessible website.

(b) An application shall require a local government or nonprofit organization to provide, at a minimum:

(1) clearly defined and measureable objectives;

(2) evidence that the proposed evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs would likely reduce gun violence;

(3) a description of how the local government or nonprofit organization proposes to use the funding to reduce rates of gun violence by:

(i) establishing or enhancing evidence–based health programs or evidence–informed health programs; and

(ii) enhancing coordination of existing violence intervention and prevention programs, if any, to minimize duplication of services; and

(4) a plan for the collection of relevant data.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license for the use of a partnership shall be made by and the license issued to all of the partners as individuals.

(b) Each of the partners shall:

(1) reside in the county or city where the business is located at the time the application is filed; and

(2) remain a resident of the county or city where the business is located for the duration of time the license is in effect.

(c) The application for a license shall state the name and address of the partnership and the name and address of each applicant.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-801
§4–801.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-919 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-919
§4A–919.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person that transacts business in the name or for the account of a limited liability company knowing that its right to do business in Maryland has been forfeited and has not been reinstated is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500.

(b) A prosecution for violation of the provisions of this section may not be instituted after the date articles of reinstatement of the limited liability company are filed.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) If a defendant is charged with a felony other than a felony within the jurisdiction of the District Court, at the time of the defendant’s initial appearance, as required by Maryland Rule 4-213, a court or court commissioner shall advise the defendant of the defendant’s right to request a preliminary hearing.

(b) (1) If a defendant is charged with a felony other than a felony within the jurisdiction of the District Court, the defendant may request a preliminary hearing at the defendant’s initial appearance or at any time within 10 days after the initial appearance.

(2) If the defendant does not request a preliminary hearing within 10 days after the initial appearance, the right to a preliminary hearing is waived.

(c) (1) If a defendant is charged with a felony other than a felony within the jurisdiction of the District Court, the right of a defendant to a preliminary hearing is absolute if:

(i) the defendant is charged by criminal information; and

(ii) the defendant requests a preliminary hearing in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(2) If the defendant is charged by grand jury indictment, the right of a defendant to a preliminary hearing is not absolute but the court may allow the defendant to have a preliminary hearing.

(3) In any other case, the right of a defendant to a preliminary hearing is not absolute, but on motion of the State’s Attorney or the defendant, and subject to the Maryland Rules, the court may allow the defendant to have a preliminary hearing.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-906 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-906
§4–906.
Status: in_force

A subsidiary savings bank may not do business until:

(1) The subsidiary savings bank receives from the Commissioner a certificate of authority to do business; and

(2) The required capital stock and the required surplus are paid in full.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “law enforcement officer” means:

(1) a law enforcement officer who, in an official capacity, is authorized by law to make arrests;

(2) a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or assistant sheriff; or

(3) an employee of the Division of Correction, the Patuxent Institution, the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services, the Division of Parole and Probation, a local correctional facility, or any booking facility.

(b) A person may not knowingly remove or attempt to remove a firearm from the possession of a law enforcement officer if:

(1) the law enforcement officer is lawfully acting within the course and scope of employment; and

(2) the person has knowledge or reason to know that the law enforcement officer is employed as a law enforcement officer.

(c) 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.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act or acts establishing the violation under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-306 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

The county health department in each county, on at least a monthly basis, shall take a stream sample at the critical point of every sewage disposal plant’s point of discharge within the Watershed in its county. It shall deliver copies of the analyses of each sample to the appropriate operator, the Department of the Environment, and other units stated in § 4–304 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-314 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-314
§4–314.
Status: reserved

(a) Without in any way limiting or restricting its effect or application, this subtitle is intended to authorize the Authority to finance any one or more or any combination of transportation facilities projects by any one or more or combination of issues or series of bonds secured by the pledge of the net or gross or any combination of the net or gross rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues derived from any transportation facilities project or combination of projects designated by any bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement securing the bonds.

(b) However, all funds collected from rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues which are not needed to meet the costs which they are required to meet under § 4–312 of this subtitle or any trust agreement and are not needed to meet obligations of the Transportation Authority Fund, may be used in the discretion of the Secretary to provide adequate and complete payment of all principal and interest on all bonds issued in connection with the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and any project constructed under the provisions of Section 3 (Bridge, Tunnel, and Motorway Revenue Bonds) of Chapter 608, of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1976. All such remaining funds thereafter remaining may be transferred, upon the recommendation of the Secretary and after the approval of the Board of Public Works, to the Transportation Trust Fund and may be used for any purpose to which funds in the Transportation Trust Fund may be applied.