Md. Code, Insurance § 20-611 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-611
§20–611.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Uninsured Motorist Fund” means the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund.

(b) There is an Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Uninsured Motorist Fund is to provide funding for the education of drivers about, and the enforcement of, the security requirements for motor vehicles under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(d) The Uninsured Division shall administer the Uninsured Motorist Fund.

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

(f) The Uninsured Motorist Fund consists of:

(1) revenues deposited to the Uninsured Motorist Fund under § 17–104.2 of the Transportation Article;

(2) interest and investment earnings of the Uninsured Motorist Fund; and

(3) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Uninsured Motorist Fund.

(g) Money in the Uninsured Motorist Fund shall be used solely for:

(1) the administration of the Uninsured Motorist Fund; and

(2) the education of drivers and the public about:

(i) the security requirements under the Maryland Vehicle Law; and

(ii) the sources of automobile insurance in the State, including private insurers and the Fund.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-703 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-703
§20–703.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by agreement under § 20–704 of this subtitle, the Commission, county planning board, and district council may not exercise any planning or zoning power in any prior established municipal corporation in the county.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this part:

(1) the county may not impose the administrative tax provided for under § 18–307 of this article in a prior established municipal corporation;

(2) any local law adopted by the Commission, county planning board, or district council does not apply to a prior established municipal corporation; and

(3) §§ 20–401 and 20–502 through 20–504 of this title and Title 22, Subtitle 1 and §§ 22–308, 23–102, 23–103, 23–301, and 23–302 of this article do not apply to a prior established municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-118 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-118
§20–118.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the claimant has not paid all other taxes, fees, or charges payable to the county or municipality, a tax collector shall pay any claim for refund that has been allowed by the tax collector.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a claim for refund is allowed, the tax collector shall pay interest on the refund at the rate set under § 13–604(a) of the Tax – General Article from the date on which the tax, fee, charge, interest, or penalty was paid to the date the refund is paid.

(2) A tax collector may not pay interest on a refund if the claim for refund is based on an error or mistake of the claimant not attributable to the county or municipality.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-313
§20–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall investigate and take appropriate action as to any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that a certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner has failed to meet any standard of the Board.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 20–314 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a certificate to any applicant, reprimand any certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner, place any certified program administrator or certified residential child and youth care practitioner on probation, or suspend or revoke a certificate if the applicant, certified program administrator, or certified residential child and youth care practitioner:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate for a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner, or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certificate;

(3) Otherwise fails to meet substantially the standards for certification adopted by the Board under § 20–205 of this title;

(4) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(5) Performs the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(6) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(7) Performs the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in performing the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner;

(8) Willfully makes or files a false report or record while performing the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner;

(9) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(10) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in performing the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner;

(11) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the individual is certified and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive; or

(12) Fails to maintain on file with the Board a current resident address and employment address or notify the Board when the residency or place of employment changes.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-706 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-706
§20–706.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Covered multifamily dwelling” means:

(i) a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has one or more elevators; or

(ii) a ground floor unit in a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has no elevator.

(3) (i) “Service dog” means a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

(ii) “Service dog” does not include a dog that:

1. as a result of the animal’s presence, is meant to deter crime; or

2. provides only emotional support, well–being, comfort, or companionship to an individual.

(b) Except as provided in §§ 20–703 and 20–704 of this subtitle, a person may not:

(1) discriminate in the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:

(i) the buyer or renter; or

(ii) an individual residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available;

(2) discriminate against any individual in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the dwelling, because of a disability of:

(i) the individual; or

(ii) an individual residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available;

(3) refuse to allow, at the expense of an individual with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the individual, if:

(i) the modifications may be necessary to afford the individual with a disability full enjoyment of the dwelling; and

(ii) for a rental dwelling, the tenant agrees that, when the tenant vacates the dwelling, the tenant will restore, at the tenant’s expense, the interior of the dwelling to the condition that existed before the modification, except for reasonable wear and tear;

(4) refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when the accommodations may be necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling;

(5) fail to design or construct a covered multifamily dwelling for first occupancy as required under subsection (c) of this section; or

(6) discriminate in the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to an individual with a disability who:

(i) has or obtains a service dog; or

(ii) retains the individual’s former service dog after its retirement from service.

(c) (1) On or after July 1, 1991, a covered multifamily dwelling for first occupancy shall be designed and constructed so that:

(i) the public use and common use portions of the dwelling are readily accessible and usable to individuals with disabilities;

(ii) all the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within the dwelling are sufficiently wide to allow passage by individuals with disabilities in wheelchairs; and

(iii) all premises within the dwelling contain the following features of adaptive design:

1. an accessible route into and through the dwelling;

2. light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations;

3. reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and

4. usable kitchens and bathrooms so that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(2) The requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are satisfied by compliance with:

(i) the appropriate requirements of the most current revision of the American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People (commonly cited as ANSI A117.1); or

(ii) the federal law, regulations, and guidelines on handicapped accessibility adopted under the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and incorporated by reference in the regulations adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development under § 12–202 of the Public Safety Article.

(d) An individual with a disability who has, obtains, or retains a service dog as provided in subsection (b)(6) of this section:

(1) shall be exempt from any provision in a lease or rental agreement prohibiting the keeping of dogs;

(2) may not be required to pay any additional rent or fee for the individual’s service dog or former service dog;

(3) may keep the individual’s former service dog in the dwelling for the life of the service dog after its retirement from service; and

(4) shall be liable for any damage done to the premises by the individual’s service dog or former service dog.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:

(1) Perform the duties of, attempt to perform the duties of, or offer to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner in this State unless certified by the Board; or

(2) Supervise, direct, induce, or aid an uncertified individual to perform the duties of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1403
§20–1403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before July 1, 2021, the Commission shall establish a Health Equity Resource Community Advisory Committee.

(2) The duties of the Advisory Committee include:

(i) Providing initial and ongoing assistance and guidance regarding program evaluation and data collection metrics for Health Equity Resource Communities and health equity research practitioners;

(ii) Assisting the Commission in preparing the required annual report described in § 20–1408(b) of this subtitle and § 19–2112 of this article;

(iii) Proposing strategies for tax incentives and loan repayments to assist Health Equity Resource Communities in achieving their mission; and

(iv) Providing guidance, as determined by the Commission, to the Commission as necessary to implement the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The Advisory Committee consists of:

(1) The Chair of the Community Health Resources Commission or the Chair’s designee;

(2) The Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, or the Director’s designee;

(3) Three members appointed by the Governor, including:

(i) One individual representing the Maryland Department of Health; and

(ii) One individual with expertise in health care financing;

(4) Three members appointed by the President of the Senate, including:

(i) One individual with expertise in the social determinants of health; and

(ii) One individual who is a member of the general public residing in an area that has been or may be designated a Health Equity Resource Community; and

(5) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House, including:

(i) One individual with expertise in health equity; and

(ii) One individual who is a member of the general public residing in an area that has been or may be designated a Health Equity Resource Community.

(c) (1) Collectively, the members of the Advisory Committee shall have knowledge of the following:

(i) Existing or potential health disparities in the State;

(ii) Groups of residents negatively affected by health disparities;

(iii) Systems, policies, and methods likely to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities;

(iv) Effective prevention services;

(v) Health care costs, trends, and drivers;

(vi) Clinical health services research;

(vii) Consumer or patient perspectives; and

(viii) Innovative ways to address social determinants of health through the use of community health workers.

(2) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Advisory Committee shall reflect the racial, ethnic, geographic, and gender diversity of the State.

(3) The Chair of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission shall chair the Advisory Committee.

(d) (1) The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 4 years.

(2) The Commission shall stagger the terms of the initial appointed members.

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

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

(5) The Commission may remove an appointed member for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.

(e) A member of the Advisory Committee:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Committee; but

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

(f) The Advisory Committee shall:

(1) On or before January 1, 2022, hold an initial meeting; and

(2) Meet at least once every 6 months thereafter.

(g) The Commission may convene working or advisory groups to facilitate the implementation of this subtitle that shall include individuals who reside in an area that has been or may be designated as a Health Equity Resource Community.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-703 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-703
§20–703.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance, the governing body of Frederick County may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance under this section, the governing body of Frederick County shall hold a public hearing.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-114 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-114
§20–114.
Status: in_force

A claim for refund shall be:

(1) made in the form and verified in the manner that the tax collector requires; and

(2) supported by the documents that the tax collector requires.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-805
§20–805.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2404 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 24 / Section 20-2404
§20–2404.
Status: in_force

§20–2404. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 844 OF 2024 //

In carrying out its duties, the Commission may:

(1) Recommend that State and local agencies, hospitals, and health care providers implement the strategies and initiatives developed under § 20–2403 of this subtitle;

(2) Request interviews with State and local officials;

(3) Request data from:

(i) The Department;

(ii) The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(iii) The Health Services Cost Review Commission;

(iv) The Maryland Health Care Commission;

(v) The State–designated health information exchange;

(vi) Hospitals in the State;

(vii) Other providers of health care services; and

(viii) Payors for health care services; and

(4) Create advisory workgroups that do not include members of the Commission.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-307
§20–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.

(b) The Board shall include on each certificate that the Board issues:

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

(2) A serial number.

(c) The Board may issue a certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate if the certificate holder pays the certificate replacement fee set by the Board.

(d) An applicant to whom the Board has issued a certificate under this section shall maintain on file with the Board the applicant’s current resident address and employment address and update the information whenever changes in residency or employment occur.

(e) (1) The Board shall maintain an electronic roster of all individuals certified by the Board.

(2) The roster shall be available for the purpose of electronically verifying certification on the Board’s website.

(3) Individuals without access to the Board’s website may contact the Board to verify a certificate.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1902 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 19 / Section 20-1902
§20–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) A person or an agent, a representative, or a designee of the State or a local government may not require, coerce, or compel an individual to undergo the subcutaneous implanting of an identification device.

(b) (1) An individual who is implanted with a subcutaneous identification device in violation of subsection (a) of this section may file a civil action in the circuit court in the county where the violation occurred.

(2) If the court finds that the person or agent, representative, or designee of the State or a local government violated subsection (a) of this section, the court may:

(i) Assess against the defendant:

1. A civil penalty not exceeding $10,000; and

2. An additional civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each day after the day of implantation that the violation continues until corrected; and

(ii) Award the plaintiff:

1. Compensatory damages;

2. Injunctive relief;

3. Reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation expenses, including expert witness fees and expenses; or

4. Any other appropriate relief.

(3) In addition to the damages or relief awarded under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court may award the plaintiff punitive damages on a finding of proof of the defendant’s malice, oppression, fraud, or duress inflicted in requiring, coercing, or compelling the plaintiff to undergo the subcutaneous implanting of an identification device.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an action brought under subsection (b) of this section shall be filed within 3 years after the date on which the identification device was implanted.

(2) If a defendant induces the plaintiff to delay the filing of the action or the plaintiff delays the filing due to threats made by the defendant that caused the plaintiff duress, the defendant may not assert the limitation specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) The remedies provided by this section are in addition to any other statutory, legal, or equitable remedies that may be available and are not intended to be prerequisite to or exclusive of any other remedies.

(e) The provisions of this section shall be liberally construed in the protection of privacy and bodily integrity.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1043 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1043
§20–1043.
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain relief with respect to an alleged civil rights violation, an action shall be commenced not later than 3 years after the discovery, occurrence, or termination, whichever occurs last, of the alleged civil rights violation.

(b) To obtain relief with respect to an alleged breach of a conciliation or settlement agreement entered into under this title, an action shall be commenced not later than 3 years after the discovery, occurrence, or termination of the alleged breach.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-203 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-203
§20–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The regional functions within the jurisdiction of the Commission include:

(1) preparation, adoption, and amendment of the general plan or parts of the general plan for the physical development of the regional district in accordance with Title 21 of this article; and

(2) mandatory referrals from the United States or the State, or any unit of the United States or the State, in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title.

(b) The Commission or the county planning boards may recommend to the proper authorities amendments to the zoning laws, subdivision regulations, and any other rules and regulations authorized in this title.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the adoption of a resolution or recommendation relating to a regional matter shall be by a majority vote of the Commission.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the majority vote shall include at least three members from Montgomery County and at least three members from Prince George’s County.

(ii) If a regional plan affects only one county, the affirmative vote of three members of the county planning board for the county affected shall control.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-701 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Disability” means:

(i) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities;

(ii) a record of having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities; or

(iii) being regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities.

(2) “Disability” does not include the current illegal use of or addiction to:

(i) a controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(ii) a controlled substance, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802.

(c) “Discriminatory housing practice” means an act that is prohibited under § 20–705, § 20–706, § 20–707, or § 20–708 of this subtitle.

(d) “Dwelling” means:

(1) any building, structure, or portion of a building or structure that is occupied, or designed or intended for occupancy, as a residence by one or more families; and

(2) any vacant land that is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location on the land of any building, structure, or portion of a building or structure described in item (1) of this subsection.

(e) (1) “Familial status” means the status of one or more minors who are domiciled with:

(i) a parent or other person having legal custody of the minor; or

(ii) the designee of a parent or other person having legal custody of the minor with the written permission of the parent or other person.

(2) “Familial status” includes the status of being:

(i) a pregnant woman; or

(ii) an individual who is in the process of securing legal custody of a minor.

(f) “Family” includes a single individual.

(g) “In the business of selling or renting dwellings” means:

(1) within the preceding 12 months, participating as a principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest in a dwelling;

(2) within the preceding 12 months, participating as an agent, other than in the sale of the individual’s own personal residence, in providing sales or rental facilities or services in two or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest in a dwelling; or

(3) being the owner of any dwelling occupied, or designed or intended for occupancy, by five or more families.

(h) “Marital status” means the state of being single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed.

(i) “Rent” includes to lease, sublease, let, or otherwise grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

(j) (1) “Source of income” means any lawful source of money paid directly or indirectly to or on behalf of a renter or buyer of housing.

(2) “Source of income” includes income from:

(i) a lawful profession, occupation, or job;

(ii) any government or private assistance, grant, loan, or rental assistance program, including low–income housing assistance certificates and vouchers issued under the United States Housing Act of 1937;

(iii) a gift, an inheritance, a pension, an annuity, alimony, child support, or any other consideration or benefit; or

(iv) the sale or pledge of property or an interest in property.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-606 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-606
§20–606.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not:

(1) fail or refuse to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to the individual’s compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of:

(i) the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; or

(ii) the individual’s refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test;

(2) limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the individual’s status as an employee because of:

(i) the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; or

(ii) the individual’s refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test;

(3) request or require genetic tests or genetic information as a condition of hiring or determining benefits;

(4) fail or refuse to make a reasonable accommodation for the known disability of an otherwise qualified employee or an applicant for employment; or

(5) engage in harassment of an employee.

(b) An employment agency may not:

(1) fail or refuse to refer for employment or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; or

(2) classify or refer for employment any individual on the basis of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment.

(c) A labor organization may not:

(1) exclude or expel from its membership, or otherwise discriminate against, any individual because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment;

(2) limit, segregate, or classify its membership, or classify or fail or refuse to refer for employment any individual, in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive the individual of employment opportunities, limit the individual’s employment opportunities, or otherwise adversely affect the individual’s status as an employee or as an applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; or

(3) cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate against an individual in violation of this section.

(d) An employer, labor organization, or joint labor–management committee controlling apprenticeship or other training or retraining programs, including on–the–job training programs, may not discriminate against any individual in admission to, or employment in, any program established to provide apprenticeship or other training or retraining because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employer, labor organization, or employment agency may not print or cause to be printed or published any notice or advertisement relating to employment by the employer, membership in or any classification or referral for employment by the labor organization, or any classification or referral for employment by the employment agency that indicates any preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.

(2) A notice or advertisement may indicate a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or military status if religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or military status is a bona fide occupational qualification for employment.

(f) An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against any of its employees or applicants for employment, an employment agency may not discriminate against any individual, and a labor organization may not discriminate or retaliate against any member or applicant for membership because the individual has:

(1) opposed any practice prohibited by this subtitle; or

(2) made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-601 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-601
§20–601.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-305 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-305
§20–305.
Status: in_force

The Secretary or a local health officer may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-202
§20–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a registered voter of the county during the member’s term of office; and

(2) an individual of good moral character and integrity who reasonably reflects the citizenry of the county.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.

(2) A member of the Board may not:

(i) have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;

(ii) have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;

(iii) own stock in:

1. a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or

2. a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;

(iv) hold any other public office or employment; or

(v) solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:

1. a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or

2. a license holder.

(3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

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

(f) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of a duty required by law, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

(2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.

(3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.

(g) (1) In this subsection, “campaign finance entity” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.

(2) A member, a person acting on behalf of the member, a campaign finance entity of the member, or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not solicit, receive, deposit, or use a contribution while the member is serving on the Board.

(3) A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not make an expenditure, except to pay a late filing fee or civil penalty imposed under Title 13 of the Election Law Article, while the member is serving on the Board.

(4) A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member shall pay any outstanding obligations before the member begins serving on the Board.

(5) Not later than 48 hours after opening a campaign account through a campaign finance entity, a member who has established an authorized candidate campaign committee shall vacate the member’s position on the Board in accordance with § 5–866 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-417 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-417
§20–417.
Status: in_force

Charles County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1024 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1024
§20–1024.
Status: in_force

(a) During the period between the filing of a complaint and the filing of a charge or a dismissal by the Commission, the Commission, to the extent feasible, shall engage in conciliation with respect to the complaint.

(b) (1) A conciliation agreement is subject to approval by the Commission.

(2) (i) A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration of the dispute arising from the complaint.

(ii) Any arbitration that results from a conciliation agreement may award appropriate relief, including monetary relief.

(3) Each conciliation agreement shall be made public unless the complainant and respondent otherwise agree and the Commission determines that the disclosure is not required to further the purposes of this part and Subtitle 7 of this title.

(c) If the Commission has probable cause to believe that a respondent has breached a conciliation agreement, the Commission may bring a civil action to enforce the conciliation agreement in the same manner as provided in § 20–1011 of this subtitle for the enforcement of an order of the Commission.

(d) Except in a proceeding to enforce a conciliation agreement, statements and acts in the course of conciliation under this section may not be made public or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under this part without the written consent of the persons concerned.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1034 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1034
§20–1034.
Status: in_force

The Office of Administrative Hearings and the Commission shall adopt regulations to implement §§ 20–1026 through 20–1033 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-415 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-415
§20–415.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a code county, Cecil County, Garrett County, or St. Mary’s County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows:

(1) a reasonable sum for hotel rental tax administrative costs to the general fund of the county;

(2) after the distribution in item (1) of this subsection, the revenue attributable to a hotel located in a municipality to the municipality; and

(3) the remaining balance to the general fund of the county.

(b) Cecil County may not deduct more than 5% of the revenue for administrative costs under subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) From the part of the balance under subsection (a)(3) of this section that is attributable to a tax rate of 6% or less, Garrett County shall designate a portion for the promotion of the county.

(2) If Garrett County imposes a tax rate greater than 6%, the part of the balance under subsection (a)(3) of this section that is attributable to the rate greater than 6% shall be distributed to the general fund of the county.

(d) If a Western Maryland code county imposes a tax rate greater than 5%, the revenue attributable to the rate greater than 5% and attributable to a hotel located in a municipality shall be distributed to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-127 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-127
§20–127.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a tax imposed under this title may not be collected after 7 years from the date the tax is due.

(b) If a tax collector fails to collect a tax and a receiver or trustee is appointed within the period specified in subsection (a) of this section to complete the tax collection, the period for collecting the tax extends for 2 years from the date that the trustee or receiver is appointed.

(c) (1) If the assessment of any tax under this title has been made within the period of limitations applicable to the assessment, a tax may not be collected after 7 years from the date of the assessment.

(2) Any judgment entered may be enforced or renewed as any other judgment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1601
§20–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For every 4,000 individuals in an election district, the Board may not issue more than one license in each of the following classes:

(i) Class A (off–sale) beer license;

(ii) Class A (off–sale) beer and wine license; and

(iii) Class A (off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The population of each election district is to be determined by the most recent federal census.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in an election district in which the number of licenses in a class that were issued as of June 1, 1949, exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue new licenses in that class.

(2) The Board may issue new licenses in a class when the number of licenses in that class falls below the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section does not apply to the transfer or renewal of a license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1003.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1003.1
§20–1003.
Status: in_force

§20–1003.1.

(a) There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use in a for–profit cinema or theater that has one or more screening rooms or performance halls.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the can, bottle, or drink:

(i) in the lobby or a screening room or performance hall; and

(ii) to an individual who has a ticket to a movie or a theater performance and proper identification.

(2) A license holder shall offer for sale food other than candy and popcorn.

(d) A customer may consume beer, wine, or liquor anywhere on the licensed premises.

(e) A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license Monday through Sunday.

(f) An individual serving beer, wine, or liquor:

(1) may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and

(2) shall remove or destroy all empty bottles and cans.

(g) The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 14 / Section 20-1404
§20–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license for the use of a partnership shall be applied for and issued to three individuals.

(2) The three individuals are not required to be partners but shall be authorized in writing to act for the partnership.

(3) One of the three individuals shall be a resident and registered voter of the county at the time the application is filed.

(4) The names of each partner shall be stated on the application.

(b) If a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company is a partner of a partnership on behalf of which an application for a license has been filed, the application shall include:

(1) the name of each owner of more than 33% of the stock in the corporate partner;

(2) the name of each owner of more than 33% of ownership interest of the partnership partner; or

(3) the name of each member with more than a 33% interest in the limited liability company partner.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-314
§20–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 20-313 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual 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 the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) Over the signature of an officer or the executive secretary of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

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

(e) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-424 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-424
§20–424.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, a Western Maryland code county shall prepare a report on the hotel rental tax.

(2) The report shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county and posted on the county’s Internet Web site.

(3) The report shall include:

(i) the amount of revenue the county collected from the hotel rental tax in the previous fiscal year;

(ii) an itemized statement of the use of hotel rental tax revenue; and

(iii) the name and salary of each position in the county unit that administers the hotel rental tax.

(b) A Western Maryland code county shall provide a copy of any audits that relate to the hotel rental tax to the county Senate and House Delegations to the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-203
§20–203.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-406 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-406
§20–406.
Status: in_force

§20–406. IN EFFECT

(a) A hotel shall:

(1) give a person who is required to pay a transient charge a bill that identifies the transient charge as an item separate from any other charge; and

(2) collect the hotel rental tax from the person who pays the transient charge.

(b) A hotel shall hold any hotel rental tax collected in trust for the county that imposes the tax until the hotel pays the tax to that county as required under this part.

§20–406. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) A hotel or an accommodations provider shall:

(1) give a person who is required to pay a hotel rental tax a bill that identifies the taxable price as an item separate from any other charge;

(2) collect the hotel rental tax from the person who pays the taxable price; and

(3) hold any hotel rental tax collected in trust for the county that imposes the tax until the hotel pays the tax to that county as required under this part.

(b) For booking transactions and sales for use of an accommodation, an accommodations intermediary shall:

(1) give a person who is required to pay a hotel rental tax a bill that identifies the taxable price as an item separate from any other charge;

(2) collect the hotel rental tax from the person who pays the taxable price; and

(3) hold any hotel rental tax collected in trust for the county that imposes the tax until the accommodations intermediary pays the tax to the Comptroller in accordance with § 11–502.3 of the Tax – General Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-901 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-901
§20–901.
Status: in_force

In adopting this subtitle, the General Assembly intends to encourage courses or seminars that address the identification and elimination of health care services disparities of minority populations as part of:

(1) Curriculum courses or seminars offered or required by institutions of higher education;

(2) Continuing education requirements for health care providers; and

(3) Continuing education programs offered by hospitals for hospital staff and health care practitioners.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1002
§20–1002.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a beauty salon beer and wine license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beauty salon permit under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to provide no more than 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass or 12 ounces of beer for on–premises consumption by a beauty salon customer:

(1) when the customer is provided a cosmetology service described in § 5–101(n)(1) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or

(2) while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the beauty salon for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.

(d) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(e) The license holder may provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.

(f) The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-302.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302.1
§20–302.
Status: in_force

§20–302.1.

(a) To qualify for a certificate as a residential child and youth care practitioner, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall have completed:

(1) A State and national criminal history records check; and

(2) Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.

(d) The applicant shall be:

(1) At least 21 years old; or

(2) At least 18 years old and have earned at least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

(e) The applicant shall have:

(1) A high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed an approved training program; and

(2) (i) At least 2 years experience in the human service field; or

(ii) An associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the applicant shall have successfully completed a training program approved by the Board.

(2) (i) An applicant who has an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be waived from the training program requirement, if the applicant passes an examination and meets other requirements established by the Board under this subtitle.

(ii) The Board shall establish requirements and procedures for waiving the training program requirement for an applicant under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(g) The applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(h) The Board shall waive the education, experience, training, and examination requirements of this section for an applicant who:

(1) Applies for certification on or before October 1, 2015; and

(2) Presents to the Board satisfactory evidence that the applicant worked as a residential child and youth care practitioner in the State for at least 2 years before October 1, 2015.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-208 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-208
§20–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this division, money may be included in the Commission’s annual budget and appropriated by the respective county council to provide an annual salary for each county planning board member, other than a full–time member, as compensation for the member’s services.

(b) After notice and public hearing, the Montgomery County Council and the Prince George’s County Council may each establish the salary for a county planning board member from that county, other than a full–time member, by local law separate from budget action.
Md. Code, Transportation § 20-105.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-105.1
§20–105.
Status: in_force

§20–105.1.

(a) In addition to the information that is required to be given under §§ 20–104 and 20–105 of this title, the driver of each vehicle involved in an accident under either of those sections shall also give the following information:

(1) Name and address of the insurance carrier or other provider of security for the person giving the information;

(2) Policy or other identifying number of the liability insurance or other security, if it is available;

(3) Name and address of the local insurance producer or local office of the insurance carrier or other provider of security, if it is available; and

(4) For a vehicle that is self–insured under the Administration’s self–insurance program, evidence of self–insurance in the form required by the Administration.

(b) (1) The Administration shall adopt regulations that:

(i) Establish the form and content of the evidence of self–insurance required under subsection (a)(4) of this section; and

(ii) Require each self–insurer to maintain the evidence of self–insurance in each vehicle covered under the self–insurer’s self–insurance certificate.

(2) Regulations adopted by the Administration under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall require the evidence of self–insurance to include:

(i) The name, address, and self–insurance certificate number of the self–insurer;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the self–insurer’s third party administrator or third party adjuster; and

(iii) The vehicle identification number of the self–insured vehicle.

(c) The information specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be given to any person required to be notified under § 20–104 or § 20–105 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-407.1 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-407.1
§20–407.
Status: in_force

§20–407.1. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) An accommodations intermediary shall collect the hotel rental tax under this subtitle on a booking transaction for an accommodation in the State facilitated by the accommodations intermediary.

(b) An accommodations intermediary or other appropriate party shall refund to a buyer the proportionate amount of the hotel rental tax that the buyer has paid if:

(1) a sale is rescinded or canceled; or

(2) the taxable price is wholly or partially repaid or credited.

(c) An accommodations intermediary shall report the hotel rental tax collected under this section separately from the sales and use tax collected by the accommodations intermediary under Title 11 of the Tax – General Article.

(d) An accommodations intermediary that facilitates a booking transaction for a buyer on behalf of an accommodations provider shall:

(1) remit to the Comptroller the hotel rental tax under this subtitle in the manner and on the form prescribed by the Comptroller;

(2) be solely liable to collect the hotel rental tax from the buyer for transactions facilitated by the accommodations intermediary;

(3) be subject to audit, examination, investigation, and assessment solely by the Comptroller under Title 13 of the Tax – General Article; and

(4) be entitled to the procedural rights set forth under Title 13 of the Tax – General Article, including the right to seek a refund for the overpayment of taxes, the right to appeal a tax assessment, and the right to seek judicial review of a determination made by the Comptroller.

(e) (1) An accommodations provider shall remit the hotel rental tax due on a sale or booking transaction that is not facilitated by an accommodations intermediary to the county that imposes the tax.

(2) (i) An accommodations provider and an accommodations intermediary may enter into an agreement to determine the party that is responsible for remitting the hotel rental tax to the Comptroller if either party is a vendor in the State under § 11–401 of the Tax – General Article.

(ii) The party that agrees to remit the tax under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be the sole party held liable for the collection and payment of the hotel rental tax.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 26 / Section 20-2602
§20–2602.
Status: in_force

(a) The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or on a highway.

(b) In the City of Frederick, the Mayor and Aldermen may regulate the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property owned by the City or on a public highway.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-403 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-403
§20–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) A buyer shall use an individual to screen each transaction in which an automated purchasing machine buys personal property.

(ii) An individual who screens a transaction may screen the transaction remotely.

(2) A buyer shall keep a record of the screener assigned to screen each transaction.

(b) If a buyer determines that personal property sold to an automated purchasing machine is stolen, the buyer shall:

(1) contact the primary law enforcement unit as soon as practicable; and

(2) return the personal property to the primary law enforcement unit free of charge.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1009.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1009.1
§20–1009.
Status: in_force

§20–1009.1.

(a) There is a hotel lobby license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that does not have a restaurant.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine by the bottle from a store in the hotel lobby to patrons of the hotel for on–premises consumption.

(d) The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.

(e) The license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer and wine license under § 20–2004 of this title.

(f) The license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-201
§20–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a political subdivision of the State that is authorized to impose a sales tax.

(b) Except as part of the imposition of a sales tax generally on business transactions and businesses, a political subdivision may not impose a sales tax on advertising transactions or advertisers.

(c) A political subdivision may not impose a sales tax on advertising transactions or advertisers at a rate that exceeds the rate under a sales tax imposed generally on other business transactions or other businesses by the political subdivision.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-308 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-308
§20–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 20–307 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

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

(c) The Secretary may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.

(d) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Education § 20-102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall make recommendations to:

(i) The Board of Public Works regarding the need for Maryland capital appreciation general obligation bonds to help citizens save for the costs of college; and

(ii) In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Governor and General Assembly on the establishment of an incentive program to encourage citizens to purchase capital appreciation general obligation bonds to finance the education of individuals at accredited institutions of postsecondary education in the State.

(2) In the event of a negotiated sale, the Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board shall advise the Board of Public Works regarding:

(i) Public relations and advertising needs;

(ii) Bond issuance information, including:

1. The increments in which to market the bonds;

2. The recommended maturity dates of the bonds;

3. The dollar limit that may be imposed on individual household purchases of college savings bonds; and

4. The minimum denominations in which the college savings bonds may be marketed.

(b) (1) Each appointed member serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed.

(2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) Each member of the Advisory Board:

(i) Serves without compensation; and

(ii) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-403
§20–403.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Board of Directors to administer the Association.

(b) (1) The Board of Directors consists of nine members elected by Association members.

(2) Of the nine members of the Board of Directors:

(i) four shall be nominated by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association;

(ii) one shall be associated with a domestic insurer that is not affiliated with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association;

(iii) two may not be affiliated with a member company of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association or with a domestic insurer that is otherwise represented on the Board of Directors; and

(iv) two shall be nominated by the members of the Board of Directors selected under items (i) through (iii) of this paragraph.

(3) The term of a member of the Board of Directors is 1 year.

(4) If the American Property Casualty Insurance Association fails to submit the name of a nominee at least 10 days before the election, the requirement that four directors be from among nominees of that group need not be met for that year.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-508 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-508
§20–508.
Status: in_force

(a) A policyholder is entitled to continuation of coverage from the Fund at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged by standard insurers and approved by the Commissioner if, for 3 continuous years of coverage under a policy issued by the Fund, the policyholder has not:

(1) been charged with a moving traffic violation;

(2) had a chargeable traffic accident; and

(3) been assessed more than one point by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(b) A policyholder who meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section is not entitled to a safe driver credit as defined in the rules and rate schedules of the Fund filed with the Commissioner.

(c) In determining eligibility for rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged by standard insurers, the Fund may not consider:

(1) a lapse in coverage of 30 days or less; and

(2) the addition of a driver to the policy who has certified in a manner approved by the Fund for the immediately preceding 3 continuous years that the driver has not had a moving traffic violation, has not been assessed more than one point, and has not had a chargeable traffic accident.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 25 / Section 20-2502
§20–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1312
§20–1312.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C per diem beer and a Class C per diem beer and wine license.

(b) An applicant may purchase:

(1) a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license for each day a license is required; or

(2) a Class C multiday beer license or a Class C multiday beer and wine license for all days for which a license is required.

(c) The days for which licenses under this section may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.

(d) The fee is $10 per day for:

(1) a Class C per diem beer license;

(2) a Class C per diem beer and wine license;

(3) a Class C multiday beer license; or

(4) a Class C multiday beer and wine license.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-704 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-704
§20–704.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Garrett County may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance or a resolution under this section, the County Commissioners of Garrett County shall hold a public hearing and provide reasonable notice of the hearing.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-601 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-601
§20–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county may impose a sales or use tax on controlled dangerous substances as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) A county may not impose a sales or use tax under subsection (a) of this section on sales by a person who complies with Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 15 / Section 20-1501
§20–1501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Down syndrome” means a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.

(c) (1) “Health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider.

(2) “Health care facility” includes a hospital and a limited service hospital.

(d) (1) “Health care provider” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article to provide health or medical care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

(2) “Health care provider” includes a genetic counselor.

(e) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.

(f) “Limited service hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-306 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-306
§20–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The health officer for each county:

(1) May investigate any suspected nuisance; and

(2) Shall investigate and report on the sanitary conditions of schools, places of business, and places of employment in the county.

(b) (1) If the health officer finds that a nuisance exists, the health officer shall serve a written notice to the person who is causing the nuisance, ordering the person to abate the nuisance within a time specified in the notice.

(2) The notice shall be served:

(i) On the person who is causing the nuisance; or

(ii) If the person who is causing the nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property where the nuisance exists.

(c) Failure to comply with the requirements of a notice served under this section is a violation of this subtitle.

(d) If a question arises between health officers as to the jurisdiction or duties of a health officer in the abatement of a nuisance, the question shall be referred to the Secretary for resolution.

(e) (1) A health officer may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the nuisance exists if:

(i) The person served with the notice under this section fails to comply with the requirements of the notice; or

(ii) Although the person served with a notice under this section complies with the requirements of the notice, the nuisance is likely to recur on the same property.

(2) A complaint filed under this subsection may seek a court order requiring the individual served with a notice under subsection (b) of this section to:

(i) Comply with the requirements of the health officer’s abatement notice;

(ii) Abate the nuisance within a specified time;

(iii) Prevent the nuisance from recurring; or

(iv) Pay a fine of not more than $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-501
§20–501.
Status: in_force

Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-434 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-434
§20–434.
Status: reserved

§20–434. IN EFFECT

A municipality that imposes a hotel rental tax may:

(1) provide for the administration and collection of the tax;

(2) provide for additional exemptions from the tax; and

(3) impose penalties for failure to collect, report, or pay the tax.

§20–434. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a municipality that imposes a hotel rental tax may:

(1) provide for the administration and collection of the tax; and

(2) impose penalties for failure to collect, report, or pay the tax.

(b) The Comptroller shall:

(1) collect the municipal hotel rental tax from accommodations intermediaries in the same manner as the county hotel rental tax under this subtitle; and

(2) distribute to a municipality, before the last day of the next month, the hotel tax revenue that is collected on behalf of the municipality from an accommodations intermediary during the preceding month.

(c) To defray the cost of collecting and distributing the hotel rental tax under this part, the Comptroller may distribute to an administrative cost account an amount not to exceed 1.5% of the hotel rental tax revenue collected each month on behalf of a municipality from an accommodations intermediary.

(d) (1) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, Title 11 and Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the Tax – General Article and this title shall prevail to the extent of any conflict with any local law, ordinance, or resolution relating to a municipal hotel rental tax.

(2) Any local law, ordinance, or resolution that is preempted under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not repealed but shall be administered in conformity with State law.

(e) Beginning January 1, 2028, Title 11 and Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the Tax – General Article and this title shall prevail to the extent of any conflict with an agreement between a municipality and an accommodations intermediary.

(f) The Comptroller shall grant a waiver from the filing of a hotel rental tax return if an accommodations provider that provides accommodations exclusively through an accommodations intermediary:

(1) attests on an annual basis that booking transactions are facilitated by the accommodations intermediary; and

(2) requests a waiver from filing the hotel rental tax returns required under this subtitle.

(g) An accommodations provider is liable for hotel rental taxes on any booking transaction not facilitated by an accommodations intermediary.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-520 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-520
§20–520.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an insurer that issues, sells, or delivers private passenger motor vehicle insurance in the State may not refuse to issue a policy of private passenger motor vehicle insurance to any person who, for the immediately preceding 3 continuous years:

(1) has been insured by the Fund;

(2) has not had a moving traffic violation; and

(3) has not had a chargeable traffic accident.

(b) Subject to § 27-501 of this article, an insurer may refuse to issue a policy under subsection (a) of this section if the person does not satisfy the insurer’s eligibility or underwriting standards.

(c) A person who is entitled to insurance under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) shall be rated by the insurer in the same manner as any other policyholder not previously insured by the Fund having the same risk characteristics; and

(2) may not be surcharged or rated by the insurer solely because the person was insured by the Fund.

(d) (1) At least 60 days before expiration or renewal of a policy of private passenger motor vehicle insurance, the Fund shall provide written notice to each person entitled to insurance under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) inform the person of the person’s right to insurance under subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) advise the person to contact the fund producer that bound the person’s coverage with the Fund during the most recent coverage period;

(iii) include a copy of a sample rate guide produced by the Administration; and

(iv) provide the toll-free telephone number established under § 2-109 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-102 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not apply to an automated purchasing machine that is used exclusively for collecting recyclable materials in accordance with a recycling program approved by the Department of the Environment.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title:

(i) preempts the right of a county or municipality to regulate automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; and

(ii) supersedes any existing law of a county or municipality that regulates automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines.

(2) This title does not limit the power of a county or municipality to:

(i) license automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; or

(ii) prohibit the installation or operation of automated purchasing machines within the county or municipality.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 27 / Section 20-2702
§20–2702.
Status: in_force

Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:

(1) the wine is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and

(2) the continuing care retirement community:

(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;

(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;

(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and

(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-603 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, notice of a claim for damages must be filed with the Fund within 180 days after the accident out of which the cause of action arises before a person may apply or sue for payment from the Fund under this subtitle.

(2) If notice of a claim is not filed within the time required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a claim or suit may not be filed or maintained unless the claimant provides proof:

(i) that the claimant was physically incapable of filing notice within the time required and filed notice within 30 days after becoming physically capable of doing so or, if the claimant did not become capable of filing notice, that a notice was filed for the claimant within a reasonable period;

(ii) that the claimant filed notice within 30 days after having received notice that an insurer had disclaimed on a policy and thus removed or withdrew liability insurance coverage for the claim against a defendant; or

(iii) that the claimant gave the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 30 days after receiving notice that the insurer of the defendant was insolvent if:

1. the insurer of the defendant is not authorized to transact insurance business in the State; and

2. the claimant is not eligible to make a claim against the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation.

(b) The notice of a claim shall contain:

(1) evidence that the claimant:

(i) has fulfilled all requirements to file a claim; and

(ii) is not eligible for uninsured motorist coverage benefits from a policy issued to the claimant or a family member who resides in the claimant’s household;

(2) certification by the claimant’s employer of all lost wages incurred up to the filing of notice of a claim;

(3) evidence of all medical expenses incurred up to the filing of notice of a claim;

(4) all reports of medical treatment and consultation for injuries sustained;

(5) evidence of all other damages claimed up to the filing of the notice of claim;

(6) all available police or other accident reports; and

(7) additional information that the Executive Director requires by regulation.

(c) To the extent practicable, information required in notice of a claim shall be submitted in one filing.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1605 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1605
§20–1605.
Status: in_force

(a) A covered entity may not solely on the basis of an individual’s disability:

(1) Consider a qualified individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant;

(2) Deny medical and other services related to organ transplantation, including evaluation, surgery, counseling, and posttransplantation treatment and services;

(3) Refuse to refer the individual to a transplant center or a related specialist for the purpose of evaluation or receipt of an organ transplant;

(4) Refuse to place a qualified individual on an organ transplant waiting list; or

(5) Place a qualified individual at a lower–priority position on an organ transplant waiting list than the position at which the qualified individual would have been placed if not for the disability.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a covered entity may take an individual’s disability into account when making treatment or coverage recommendations or decisions, solely to the extent that the disability has been found by a physician, following an individualized evaluation of the individual, to be medically significant to the provision of the anatomical gift.

(2) If an individual has the necessary support system to assist the individual in complying with posttransplantation medical requirements, a covered entity may not consider the individual’s inability to independently comply with the posttransplantation medical requirements to be medically significant for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, when the modifications are necessary to allow an individual with a disability access to services, including transplantation–related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment, unless the covered entity can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the services.

(d) A covered entity shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that an individual with a disability is not denied services, including transplantation–related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment, due to the absence of auxiliary aids and services, unless the covered entity can demonstrate that taking the steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the services being offered or would result in an undue burden.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1045 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1045
§20–1045.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person that has engaged or is engaging in a civil rights violation, from continuing or engaging in the violation.

(b) In a request for injunctive relief brought under this section, the Attorney General is not required to:

(1) post bond;

(2) allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or

(3) allege or prove that substantial or irreparable damage would result from any conduct alleged.

(c) The Office of the Attorney General shall serve notice of the general relief sought on the alleged violator at least 7 days before the action for an injunction is filed.

(d) The court may enter any order of judgment necessary to:

(1) prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;

(2) restore to a person any money, real property, or personal property acquired by means of any prohibited practice; or

(3) appoint a receiver to prevent willful violation of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1009.3 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1009.3
§20–1009.
Status: in_force

§20–1009.3.

(a) This section applies only to a municipal golf course that is operated by a municipal golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the City of Frederick.

(b) There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a municipal golf course.

(c) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a manager of a municipal golf course; or

(2) an official of the City of Frederick designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.

(e) (1) The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the municipal golf course.

(2) The agent shall be considered the vendor for purposes of collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.

(f) On request of the City of Frederick, the Board may transfer the license to a different:

(1) golf course manager; or

(2) city official designated by the Mayor.

(g) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.

(h) The annual license fee is $600.

(i) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-302 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302
§20–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant and anyone the applicant employs as a private home detention monitor shall be of good character and reputation.

(c) The applicant and all individuals employed as private home detention monitors shall satisfy the minimum training and experience requirements provided in regulations adopted by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1901 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 19 / Section 20-1901
§20–1901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Identification device” means an item, an application, or a product that is passively or actively capable of transmitting personal information, including devices using radio frequency technology.

(2) “Identification device” does not include an item, an application, or a product that is used in the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or prevention of a health condition.

(c) “Personal information” includes the following data elements to the extent that the data elements are used alone or in conjunction with other information used to identify an individual:

(1) First or last name;

(2) Address;

(3) Telephone number;

(4) E–mail, Internet Protocol, or website address;

(5) Date of birth;

(6) Driver’s license number or identification card number;

(7) Bank, credit card, or other financial account number;

(8) Any unique personal identifier contained or encoded on a health insurance, health benefit, or benefit card or record issued in conjunction with a government–supported aid program;

(9) Religion;

(10) Ethnicity or nationality;

(11) Photograph;

(12) Fingerprint or other biometric identifier;

(13) Social Security number; and

(14) Any other unique personal identifier.

(d) “Require, coerce, or compel” includes the use of physical violence, threat, intimidation, retaliation, the conditioning of any private or public benefit, including employment, promotion, or other employment benefit, and any other means to cause a reasonable individual of ordinary susceptibilities to acquiesce when the individual otherwise would not.

(e) “Subcutaneous” means existing, performed, or introduced under or on the skin.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-1606 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1606
§20–1606.
Status: in_force

(a) If a covered entity violates this subtitle, the affected individual may bring an action in the appropriate circuit court for injunctive or other equitable relief.

(b) In an action brought under subsection (a) of this section, the circuit court shall:

(1) Schedule a hearing as soon as possible; and

(2) Apply the same standards in rendering a judgment in the action as would be applied in an action brought in federal court under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-202
§20–202.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds the following:

(1) the General Assembly wishes to provide all citizens of Maryland with equal access to business formation and business growth opportunities;

(2) the elimination of discrimination against minority– and women–owned businesses is of paramount importance to the future welfare of the community served by the Commission;

(3) the Commission has procured, received, accepted, and carefully reviewed a disparity study commissioned by the Commission and finds that the disparity study provides a strong basis in evidence demonstrating persistent discrimination against minority– and women–owned businesses;

(4) based on its review of the disparity study:

(i) there are substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are strong evidence of discrimination against minorities and nonminority women in wages, business formation, business owner earnings, and access to capital in the same geographic markets and industry categories in which the Commission does business;

(ii) the Commission would become a passive participant in private sector racial and gender discrimination if it eliminated its remedial efforts, including the operation of the minority business enterprise utilization program established under § 20–204 of this subtitle;

(iii) there remain substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are consistent with discrimination against minorities and nonminority women in the Commission’s own procurement despite the Commission’s assertive efforts to curtail that discrimination;

(iv) there are substantial and statistically significant adverse disparities that are consistent with discrimination against businesses owned by minorities and nonminority women in all major industry categories in which the Commission procures goods and services;

(v) there is ample evidence that discrimination in the private sector has depressed business formation and business growth among minority and nonminority women entrepreneurs in the geographic markets and industry categories in which the Commission does business; and

(vi) there is powerful and persuasive qualitative evidence, both statistical and anecdotal, of discrimination against minority and nonminority women business owners in both the public and private sectors in the geographic markets and industry categories in which the Commission does business;

(5) as a result of ongoing discrimination and the present day effects of past discrimination, minority– and women–owned businesses combined continue to be significantly underutilized relative to their availability to perform work in all of the procurement categories in which the Commission does business;

(6) minority prime contractors also are subject to discrimination and confront especially daunting barriers in attempting to compete with very large and long–established nonminority companies;

(7) despite the fact that the Commission has employed, and continues to employ, numerous and robust race–neutral remedies, including aggressive outreach and advertising, training and education, a small local business program, and other efforts, there is a strong basis in evidence that discrimination persists even in public sector procurement where these efforts have been employed;

(8) this subtitle ensures that race–neutral efforts will be used to the maximum extent feasible and that race–conscious measures will be used only where necessary to eliminate discrimination that was not alleviated by race–neutral efforts;

(9) this subtitle continues and enhances efforts to ensure that the Commission limits the burden on nonminority businesses as much as possible by ensuring that all goals are developed using the best available data and that waivers are available when contractors make good faith efforts;

(10) this subtitle ensures that the operation of the minority business enterprise utilization program established under § 20–204 of this subtitle is consistent with the disparity study data and is narrowly tailored to the compelling interests of the State; and

(11) Commission efforts to support the development of competitively viable businesses owned by women and minorities will assist in reducing discrimination and creating jobs for all citizens of Maryland.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-401 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A buyer shall ensure that each automated purchasing machine that the buyer owns or operates in the State meets the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) Before the completion of a transaction in which an automated purchasing machine buys personal property, the automated purchasing machine shall require a seller to provide the following information:

(i) the full name of the seller;

(ii) the date of birth of the seller;

(iii) the complete home address of the seller; and

(iv) a contact telephone number for the seller.

(2) An automated purchasing machine receiving personal property from a seller shall verify the information provided by the seller under paragraph (1) of this subsection by requiring the seller to submit:

(i) the seller’s government–issued identification card; or

(ii) any other form of personal identifying information required by the Secretary.

(c) (1) On completion of a transaction in which an automated purchasing machine buys personal property, the automated purchasing machine shall make a record of the transaction that includes:

(i) the information obtained from the seller under subsection (b)(1) of this section;

(ii) a photograph of the seller;

(iii) an electronic copy or a photocopy of the identifying information submitted under subsection (b)(2) of this section;

(iv) the date, time, and location of the transaction; and

(v) a description of the personal property, including a statement whether the personal property appears to have been altered.

(2) (i) In addition to the information required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the personal property bought by an automated purchasing machine is an electronic device, the automated purchasing machine shall make a record of:

1. the make and model of the electronic device; and

2. the serial number of the electronic device if it can be determined at the time of purchase.

(ii) A serial number that an automated purchasing machine generates to record a transaction does not qualify as a serial number for purposes of this paragraph.

(3) A separate entry shall be made for each item of personal property involved in a transaction.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-201
§20–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Commission on Civil Rights.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-124 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-124
§20–124.
Status: in_force

A person who makes a disclosure of tax information in violation of § 20–104 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-117 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-117
§20–117.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a claimant may appeal to the Maryland Tax Court, within 30 days after the date on which a notice under § 20–116(c) of this subtitle is given, in the manner allowed in Title 13, Subtitle 5, Parts IV and V of the Tax – General Article.

(b) If a claimant is not given notice under § 20–116(c) of this subtitle within 6 months after the claim is filed, the claimant may:

(1) treat the claim as being disallowed; and

(2) appeal the disallowance to the Tax Court.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 20 / Section 20-2005
§20–2005.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) (i) The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.

(ii) The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(iii) The annual permit fee is $650 in addition to the annual fee for the license.

(iv) The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.

(b) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(1) on Monday through Saturday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) on Sunday:

(i) for on–premises consumption:

1. from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or

2. for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board; and

(ii) for off–premises consumption, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(d) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-120 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-120
§20–120.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Fund” means the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund established under this section.

(3) “Pediatric cancer research” includes research to develop and advance the understanding of pediatric cancer and the techniques and modalities effective in the prevention, cure, screening, and treatment of pediatric cancer.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund.

(2) The Fund consists of:

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

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

(3) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(4) The Fund shall be used only for pediatric cancer research and administrative expenses as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(5) The Fund shall be maintained for the purposes stated in this section and unspent portions of the Fund shall remain in the Fund and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.

(6) Money expended from the Fund for pediatric cancer research is supplemental and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated to the Department for pediatric cancer research.

(7) All expenditures from the Fund shall be made only in accordance with an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or through an approved budget amendment under §§ 7–209 and 7–210 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(8) (i) For fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Fund.

(ii) If $5,000,000 is not included in the annual budget bill for fiscal year 2023, then the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill for fiscal year 2024 an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Fund.

(c) (1) (i) Each year, the Secretary may:

1. Distribute funds from the Fund to a promotional account to be allocated to a State–based childhood cancer organization to be used to promote further donations to the Fund and to educate the State scientific community about the opportunities for childhood cancer research through the Fund; and

2. Use funds from the Fund to administer the Fund, including for staff and administrative costs associated with the Commission established under § 20–121 of this title.

(ii) The amounts distributed and used under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not exceed a total of 5% of the Fund.

(2) (i) After making the distribution allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall use the remainder of the Fund only to provide grants to eligible physicians, hospitals, laboratories, educational institutions, and other organizations and persons to conduct pediatric cancer research.

(ii) Money received from the grant program under this section may not be used to pay for institutional overhead expenses, organizational expenses, or charges that are not directly related to pediatric cancer research or expenses arising from community–based support services.

(d) (1) On or before August 31 each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the administration of the Fund.

(2) The report required under this subsection shall include:

(i) A description of promotional efforts undertaken with money from the Fund; and

(ii) A detailed accounting of the use of the Fund.

(e) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement a pediatric cancer grant program under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-312 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-312
§20–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates any rule or regulation that the Secretary adopts under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 20 / Section 20-2002
§20–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) (i) The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.

(ii) The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(iii) The annual permit fee is $100 in addition to the annual fee for the license.

(iv) The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.

(b) A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) A holder of a Class C beer (on–sale) license may sell beer:

(1) on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(2) for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-401 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-401
§20–401.
Status: in_force

§20–401. IN EFFECT

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

(b) (1) “Hotel” means an establishment that offers sleeping accommodations for compensation.

(2) “Hotel” includes:

(i) an apartment;

(ii) a cottage;

(iii) a hostelry;

(iv) an inn;

(v) a motel;

(vi) a rooming house; or

(vii) a tourist home.

(c) “Hotel rental tax” means the tax on a transient charge.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this paragraph, “transient charge” means a hotel charge for sleeping accommodations for a period not exceeding 4 consecutive months.

(ii) In Carroll County, “transient charge” means a hotel charge for sleeping accommodations for a period not exceeding 25 days.

(iii) In Frederick County, “transient charge” means a hotel charge for sleeping accommodations for a period not exceeding 90 days.

(iv) In Garrett County and Washington County, “transient charge” means a hotel charge for sleeping accommodations for a period not exceeding 30 days.

(2) “Transient charge” does not include any hotel charge for:

(i) services; or

(ii) accommodations other than sleeping accommodations.

(e) “Western Maryland code county” means a code county in the Western Maryland class as established under § 9–302 of this article.

§20–401. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

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

(b) (1) “Accommodation” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(2) “Accommodation” includes the right to occupy any of the following as a transient guest:

(i) an apartment;

(ii) a cottage;

(iii) a hostelry;

(iv) an inn;

(v) a motel;

(vi) a rooming house; or

(vii) a tourist home.

(c) “Accommodations intermediary” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(d) “Accommodations provider” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(e) “Booking transaction” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(f) (1) “Hotel” means an establishment that offers sleeping accommodations for compensation.

(2) “Hotel” includes:

(i) an apartment;

(ii) a cottage;

(iii) a hostelry;

(iv) an inn;

(v) a motel;

(vi) a rooming house;

(vii) a tourist home; or

(viii) a short–term rental unit.

(g) “Hotel rental tax” means the tax on the taxable price paid for a booking transaction.

(h) “Short–term rental unit” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(i) “Taxable price” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(j) “Western Maryland code county” means a code county in the Western Maryland class as established under § 9–302 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-514 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-514
§20–514.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall give prior written notice to a fund producer of its intended action under § 20–513 of this subtitle and give the fund producer an opportunity for a hearing before taking the action.

(b) (1) The Fund may exercise immediately any option under § 20–513 of this subtitle if the Fund determines that there is a likelihood of substantial and immediate harm to the Fund, its policyholders, or others because of:

(i) a violation of a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees that relates to the binding of coverage; or

(ii) a failure to pay money owed.

(2) After taking an action under § 20–513 of this subtitle, the Fund promptly shall give notice to the fund producer and hold a hearing within 10 working days before a member of the Board of Trustees.

(c) The Board of Trustees shall adopt policies to provide procedures for notice and hearings under this section.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-303 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-303
§20–303.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the program is to assist small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County by:

(1) establishing a sheltered market or other appropriate preference; or

(2) facilitating the award of Commission construction contracts or procurement contracts for goods and services to small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of a sale of any property of a person liable for a tax shall be applied in the following order:

(1) to the claim of any purchaser, holder of a security interest, or mechanics’ lienor, as those terms are defined in § 6323(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, or to the claim of a judgment creditor whose lien attached before a claim for unpaid tax, interest, and penalties;

(2) to any claim described in § 6323(b), (c), or (d) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(3) to a claim for any unpaid tax, interest, and penalties.

(b) (1) A judicial officer who makes a sale of property shall determine from the tax collector whether the owner of the property owes any tax, interest, or penalties.

(2) The judicial officer is personally liable and the bond of the officer is liable for any tax, interest, or penalties not paid to the tax collector in violation of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-305
§20–305.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a complete national and State criminal record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 20–304 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary may not issue a license for an address that is:

(1) a hotel or motel room;

(2) a motor vehicle; or

(3) a post office box.

(c) The Secretary may not issue more than one license for a single business location.

(d) The Secretary may not issue a license to a minor.

(e) Whenever a license is suspended or revoked, another license may not be issued to a buyer for the same business location.

(f) A license authorizes the licensee to do business as a buyer only at the address for which the license is issued.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-502
§20–502.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 20–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-214 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-214
§20–214.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not be required to perform or participate in, or refer to any source for, any medical procedure that results in artificial insemination, sterilization, or termination of pregnancy.

(2) The refusal of a person to perform or participate in, or refer to a source for, these medical procedures may not be a basis for:

(i) Civil liability to another person; or

(ii) Disciplinary or other recriminatory action against the person.

(b) (1) A licensed hospital, hospital director, or hospital governing board may not be required:

(i) To permit, within the hospital, the performance of any medical procedure that results in artificial insemination, sterilization, or termination of pregnancy; or

(ii) To refer to any source for these medical procedures.

(2) The refusal to permit or to refer to a source for these procedures may not be grounds for:

(i) Civil liability to another person; or

(ii) Disciplinary or other recriminatory action against the person by this State or any person.

(c) (1) The refusal of an individual to submit to or give consent for an abortion or sterilization may not be grounds for loss of any privileges or immunities to which the individual otherwise would be entitled.

(2) Submitting to or granting consent for an abortion or sterilization may not be a condition precedent to the receipt of any public benefits.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a health care provider, a licensed hospital, a hospital director, or a hospital governing board is not immune from civil damages, if available at law, or from disciplinary or other recriminatory action, if the failure to refer a patient to a source for any medical procedure that results in sterilization or termination of pregnancy would reasonably be determined as:

(1) The cause of death or serious physical injury or serious long-lasting injury to the patient; and

(2) Otherwise contrary to the standards of medical care.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-311 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-311
§20–311.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall reinstate the certificate of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason, if the individual:

(1) Has not had the certificate suspended or revoked;

(2) Meets the renewal requirements of § 20–310 of this subtitle;

(3) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;

(4) Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of compliance with the qualifications and requirements established under this title for certificate reinstatements;

(5) Provides fingerprints for use by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to conduct a State and national criminal history records check;

(6) Provides evidence of application for a child protective services background clearance; and

(7) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the certificate within 5 years after the certificate expires.

(b) (1) The Board may not reinstate the certificate of a program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner who fails to apply for reinstatement of the certificate within 5 years after the certificate expires.

(2) However, the program administrator or residential child and youth care practitioner may be certified by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new certificate under this title.

(c) The Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement in subsection (a)(6) of this section for an out–of–state applicant who presents evidence to the Board that circumstances beyond the applicant’s control prevent the applicant from obtaining, from the applicant’s state of residence, a background clearance that is equivalent to a child protective services background clearance.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Agency” means:

(i) The Developmental Disabilities Administration in the Department;

(ii) The Department;

(iii) The Department of Human Services;

(iv) The Department of Juvenile Services; and

(v) The Behavioral Health Administration in the Department.

(2) “Agency” includes the State Superintendent of Schools.

(c) “Board” means the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals.

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

(e) “Certificate” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a certificate issued by the Board to practice as a program administrator or as a residential child and youth care practitioner.

(f) “Certified program administrator” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is certified by the Board to practice as a program administrator.

(g) “Certified residential child and youth care practitioner” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is certified by the Board to practice as a residential child and youth care practitioner.

(h) “Chief administrator” means the individual, regardless of title, who is appointed by the governing body of a residential child care program as having responsibility for the overall administration of the program.

(i) “Child protective services background clearance” means a search by a local department of social services of a central registry established under Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the Family Law Article for information about child abuse and neglect investigations relating to an individual.

(j) “Program administrator” means the individual responsible for the day–to–day management and operation of a residential child care program and for assuring the care, treatment, safety, and protection of the children in the residential child care program.

(k) (1) “Residential child and youth care practitioner” means an individual assigned to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, self–help, and socialization skills in a residential child care program under the direction of a certified program administrator.

(2) “Residential child and youth care practitioner” does not include an individual assigned to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, self–help, and socialization skills in a residential child care program licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(l) (1) “Residential child care program” means an entity that provides for children 24–hour per day care within a structured set of services and activities that are designed to achieve specific objectives relative to the needs of the children served and that include the provision of food, clothing, shelter, education, social services, health, mental health, recreation, or any combination of these services and activities.

(2) “Residential child care program” includes a program:

(i) Licensed by:

1. The Department;

2. The Department of Human Services; or

3. The Department of Juvenile Services; and

(ii) That is subject to the licensing requirements of the Governor’s Office for Children governing the operations of residential child care programs.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 20-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-101
§20–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Automated purchasing machine” means a self–service device that:

(1) is designed to dispense money in exchange for personal property; and

(2) is also known as a reverse vending machine.

(c) “Buyer” means a person that buys or offers to buy personal property by means of an automated purchasing machine.

(d) “Electronic device” means a device capable of facilitating communication through voice, data, text, or other visual or auditory format.

(e) “Employee” means an individual who is employed by a buyer to buy or supervise directly the buying of personal property.

(f) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to do business as a buyer.

(g) (1) “Personal property” means private property that is moveable.

(2) “Personal property” includes:

(i) property that is serialized or normally has a unique identifier; and

(ii) gift cards or vouchers that have monetary value.

(h) “Primary law enforcement unit” means the Department of State Police, a police department, or sheriff, as designated by a resolution of the county or municipal governing body in the county in which the automated purchasing machine is located.

(i) (1) “Recyclable materials” means material that:

(i) if not recycled, would become solid waste for disposal in a refuse disposal system; and

(ii) may be collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.

(2) “Recyclable materials” includes paper, glass, metals, plastics, and cardboard.

(j) “Resident agent” means a person registered in the State who:

(1) serves as a primary point of contact;

(2) regularly conducts business for the licensee; and

(3) maintains a physical location in Maryland where the resident agent regularly conducts business and at which the resident agent or an employee of the resident agent is physically present during normal business hours.

(k) “Seller” means a person who sells or offers to sell personal property to an automated purchasing machine.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2204 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2204
§20–2204.
Status: in_force

§20–2204. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

(a) The University of Maryland Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy is designated as the State’s Consumer Health Information Hub.

(b) The purpose of the Hub is to promote and ensure public access to accurate, consistent, evidence–based, plain–language information in preferred languages to inform decisions about health, safety, and social services benefits.

(c) The Hub shall:

(1) Protect and promote public health by engaging with State and local government agencies, health systems, nonprofit and community–based organizations, and other entities to carry out the Hub’s purpose and duties under this subtitle;

(2) Establish and promote health literacy criteria, certifications, and best practices that advance the effectiveness of the State’s health care system;

(3) Identify health literacy challenges and provide recommendations to agencies and organizations on how to address the challenges, including by improving programs and materials to provide the public with access to plain–language health, safety, and social services benefits information;

(4) Monitor and report on the use of health literacy and plain–language initiatives and support public reporting of vital public health information, including health care quality reports from the Maryland Health Care Commission; and

(5) Support the identification and ongoing training of health literacy officers in State and local agencies.

(d) For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $350,000 to the Hub.

(e) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Hub shall submit a report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the implementation of this subtitle, including the status of statewide health literacy efforts and materials provided.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 11 / Section 20-1104
§20–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.

(b) The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 16 / Section 20-1602
§20–1602.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Board may issue any license:

(1) authorized under this title anywhere in the county, regardless of election district; and

(2) for which a public hearing is held.

(b) (1) The Board may issue a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license to:

(i) a religious organization;

(ii) a fraternal organization;

(iii) a civic organization;

(iv) a war veterans’ organization; and

(v) a patriotic organization.

(2) A license issued under this subsection may be used only for on–premises consumption.

(3) All net proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages by an organization listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used solely for charitable purposes or otherwise to further the purposes of the organization.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-104
§20–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “health care provider” means an individual who is:

(1) Licensed under the Health Occupations Article; and

(2) Acting within the scope of the individual’s license to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a minor who is 12 years old or older who is determined by a health care provider to be mature and capable of giving informed consent has the same capacity as an adult to consent to consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of a mental or emotional disorder by the health care provider or a clinic.

(2) The capacity of a minor to consent to consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of a mental or emotional disorder by a health care provider or a clinic under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not include the capacity to:

(i) Refuse consultation, diagnosis, or treatment for a mental or emotional disorder for which a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor has given consent; or

(ii) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, if the minor is under the age of 16 years, consent to the use of prescription medications to treat a mental or emotional disorder.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, without the consent of or over the express objection of a minor, the health care provider or, on advice or direction of the health care provider, a member of the medical staff of a hospital or public clinic may, but need not, give a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, if a health care provider is on a treatment team for a minor that is headed by a physician, the physician heading the treatment team shall decide whether a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent should receive information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section.

(3) A health care provider may decide to provide information to a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection unless the health care provider believes that the disclosure will lead to harm to the minor or deter the minor from seeking care.

(d) Unless the parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor consents to consultation, diagnosis, or treatment of the minor, the parent, guardian, or custodian is not liable for any costs of the consultation, diagnosis, or treatment of the minor under this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-522 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-522
§20–522.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, within 90 days after receiving an application for a development permit for a qualifying redevelopment project, the county shall:

(1) approve or disapprove the application; and

(2) notify the applicant of the approval or disapproval in writing.

(b) The county shall have an additional 60 days to comply with subsection (a) of this section if:

(1) (i) a county unit involved in the review of the application determines that the extension is necessary to complete the review based on:

1. the nature or complexity of the application; or

2. unresolved issues related to the application; and

(ii) the county unit notifies the applicant about the extension in writing; or

(2) (i) the applicant modifies the application for any reason, including for the purpose of responding to a request from a county unit that is involved in the review of the application; and

(ii) the modification is made during the original 90–day period under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) In addition to the 60–day extension provided under subsection (b) of this section, the county shall have an additional 30 days to comply with subsection (a) of this section if:

(1) the applicant modifies the application for any reason, including for the purpose of responding to a request from a county unit that is involved in the review of the application; and

(2) the modification is made during the 60–day extension under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-801 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-801
§20–801.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce any person to commit a discriminatory act;

(2) attempt, directly or indirectly, alone or in concert with others, to commit a discriminatory act; or

(3) obstruct or prevent any person from complying with this title or any order issued under this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-207
§20–207.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-516 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-516
§20–516.
Status: in_force

When an administrative official issues a use and occupancy permit that under the applicable county zoning law allows entertainment to be held for an association, a club, a society, or another organization or the public, the official promptly shall transmit a copy of the permit or give other notice of the issuance of the permit to:

(1) the Board of License Commissioners;

(2) the chief of police;

(3) the fire chief;

(4) the director of the Department of Environmental Resources; and

(5) if applicable, the municipal corporation in which the entertainment is to be held.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 18 / Section 20-1804
§20–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between January 1 and May 1, inclusive.

(b) All renewed licenses shall be dated May 1.

(c) If an expiring license is subject to an order of restriction or suspension, the Board shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1306
§20–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Middletown Wine Festival (MWF) license.

(2) The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown may not hold more than two 1–day Middletown Wine Festivals each year on the days that the Burgess and Commissioners choose.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell wine during the hours and days designated for the Middletown Wine Festival.

(e) The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown:

(1) each year may choose the days for the Festival; and

(2) shall choose locations that are not already licensed.

(f) A license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(g) The license fee is $20.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-607 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-607
§20–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A written petition for a referendum on the local law may be filed during the 45 days following the final enactment of the local law.

(b) A petition filed under this section must be signed by:

(1) at least 20% of the residents of the area to be annexed under the local law; and

(2) owners of at least 20% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.

(c) The signers of a petition filed under this section must be:

(1) registered as voters in county elections; or

(2) if there are fewer than 20 individuals living in the area proposed to be annexed who are eligible to sign a petition under this subsection, any person owning real property in the area proposed to be annexed.

(d) When a written petition for referendum on a local law is submitted to the chair of the County Council, the chair shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the written petition; and

(2) that the petition meets the requirements of this section.

(e) On verifying that the requirements of this section have been met, the chair of the County Council shall suspend the effectiveness of the local law contingent on the results of the referendum.

(f) (1) The chair of the County Council shall set a date for the referendum on the local law and publish notice of the referendum on the local law.

(2) The date of the referendum on the local law shall be between 15 and 90 days after the published notice of the referendum.

(3) The notice of the referendum on the local law shall:

(i) be published twice at not less than weekly intervals in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to be annexed; and

(ii) specify the time and place at which the referendum will be held.

(4) The place where the referendum is held shall be within the area to be annexed under the local law.

(g) (1) On the date and at the place specified, the local law proposing to annex an area to the regional district shall be submitted to a referendum election of the qualified voters who reside in the area to be annexed and who are registered as voters in county elections.

(2) If there are fewer than 20 individuals living in the area proposed to be annexed who are eligible to participate in a referendum election, any person owning real property in the area proposed to be annexed may participate in the referendum election.

(3) The ballots or voting machines for the referendum election shall contain a summary of the local law with suitable provisions for the voter to indicate a choice for or against it.

(h) If a majority of the persons voting on the local law in the referendum vote in favor of the local law, the local law shall become effective on the 14th day following the referendum.

(i) The County Council may enact local laws or adopt regulations that provide for conducting a referendum held under this section and tabulating the results of the referendum.

(j) The county shall pay in full for the expenses of a referendum held under this section.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-304 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “complete submission” means an explanatory narrative accompanied by engineering or architectural drawings that depict the proposed location, character, grade, and extent of the activity subject to a mandatory referral.

(b) Unless a longer period is granted by the submitting entity, an official referral to the Commission under this part is deemed approved if the Commission fails to act within 60 days after the date of a complete submission accepted by the Commission to adequately review the proposed location, character, grade, and extent of the activity.

(c) (1) Within 3 business days after receiving a submission or an amendment to a submission, the Commission shall notify the submitting entity that the submission is:

(i) complete and accepted by the Commission; or

(ii) rejected as incomplete by the Commission.

(2) At the same time that the Commission provides notice that a submission has been rejected as incomplete under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the Commission shall provide to the submitting entity an itemized list of the information required for the submission to be considered complete.

(d) If a submitting entity submits an amendment to a submission that was rejected as incomplete, the Commission:

(1) shall act on the amended submission within 60 days after receipt of the amendment; and

(2) within 3 business days after receipt of the amendment, shall notify the submitting entity of the completeness of the submission in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(e) (1) If a submission is rejected as incomplete after the submitting entity has submitted amendments at least three times, the entity may notify the Commission that it is unable to provide additional information on the submission through reasonable means.

(2) On receipt of the notice from a submitting entity provided in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall:

(i) accept the submission as complete; and

(ii) act on the submission within 60 days.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-306
§20–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each year the governing body of a county or the governing body’s designee shall notify officials of municipalities and officials of other counties receiving coal tax revenues that the officials may request a meeting with the governing body or designee.

(2) On request, the governing body of a county or the governing body’s designee shall meet and confer annually with officials of municipalities and with officials of any other county receiving coal tax revenues.

(b) The governing body of a county may distribute up to 5 cents per ton of the money derived from the tax to the municipalities for the reconstruction, repair, or maintenance of municipal coal haul roads and bridges.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-202
§20–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county planning board:

(i) is responsible for planning, subdivision, and zoning functions that are primarily local in scope; and

(ii) shall exercise, within the county planning board’s jurisdiction, the following powers:

1. planning;

2. zoning;

3. subdivision;

4. assignment of street names and house numbers; and

5. any related matter.

(2) The functions under paragraph (1) of this subsection do not include the regional planning functions of the Commission relating to or affecting the regional district as a planning unit.

(b) (1) A county planning board has exclusive jurisdiction over:

(i) local functions, including:

1. the administration of subdivision regulations;

2. the preparation and adoption of recommendations to the district council with respect to zoning map amendments; and

3. the assignment of street names and house numbers in the regional district; and

(ii) mandatory referrals made in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title by the county planning board’s respective county government or any unit of the county government.

(2) The Montgomery County Planning Board has exclusive jurisdiction over a mandatory referral made in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title by the County Board of Education, a municipal corporation or special taxing district, or a publicly owned or privately owned public utility.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Montgomery County Planning Board shall:

(i) review the annual capital budgets of the county and future capital budget projections; and

(ii) submit recommendations to the county council.

(2) The county government shall have sole responsibility for the preparation of the capital budgets and programs of public works.

(d) Each county planning board shall:

(1) meet from time to time with its respective county council; and

(2) perform surveys, studies, and other planning duties the county council assigns to the county planning board.

(e) (1) This subsection applies only to the Montgomery County Planning Board.

(2) The Board shall:

(i) except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, stream live video or live teleconference audio or other audio of the open meetings of the Board;

(ii) maintain on its website a complete and unedited archived recording of each open meeting that is livestreamed in accordance with this subsection; and

(iii) notwithstanding § 3–306(b)(2)(i) of the General Provisions Article:

1. prepare minutes of each meeting as soon as practicable after the meeting; and

2. publish and maintain on its website the minutes of each open meeting prepared in accordance with this subsection.

(3) The inability of the Board to comply with paragraph (2)(i) and (ii) of this subsection due to technical failure that entirely prevents or otherwise affects the quality of the live video or audio streaming of a meeting of the Board does not affect the validity of any action taken by the Board during the meeting if:

(i) the Board otherwise complies with this subsection and the Open Meetings Act; and

(ii) the inability to comply is not due to willful action by the Board.

(4) In addition to complying with the minutes requirements of the Open Meetings Act under § 3–306 of the General Provisions Article, if the Board is unable to comply with paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall make good–faith efforts to record an open meeting by video or audio and maintain on its website a complete and unedited archived recording of the meeting.

(5) A project site visit or an educational field tour does not constitute an open meeting under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection if no organizational business is conducted.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-427 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-427
§20–427.
Status: in_force

§20–427. IN EFFECT

(a) A county may file a civil action to collect unpaid hotel rental tax.

(b) A county may collect unpaid hotel rental tax by distraint.

(c) Except in Calvert County and St. Mary’s County, unpaid hotel rental tax is:

(1) a lien against the real and personal property of the person owing the tax; and

(2) collectible in the same manner as the property tax may be collected under the Tax – Property Article.

§20–427. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) A county may file a civil action to collect unpaid hotel rental tax from a hotel or an accommodations provider on booking transactions not facilitated by an accommodations intermediary.

(b) A county may collect unpaid hotel rental tax by distraint from a hotel or an accommodations provider on booking transactions not facilitated by an accommodations intermediary.

(c) Except in Calvert County and St. Mary’s County, unpaid hotel rental tax is:

(1) a lien against the real and personal property of the person owing the tax; and

(2) collectible in the same manner as the property tax may be collected under the Tax – Property Article.

(d) (1) The Comptroller may file a civil action to collect unpaid hotel rental tax from an accommodations intermediary on booking transactions facilitated by the accommodations intermediary.

(2) The Comptroller may collect unpaid hotel rental tax by distraint from an accommodations intermediary on booking transactions facilitated by the accommodations intermediary.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-910 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-910
§20–910.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the home amenity rental tax.

(b) The home amenity rental tax for a municipality may not exceed 1%.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-703 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-703
§20–703.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not:

(1) invalidate or limit any local law that requires dwellings to be designed and constructed in a manner that affords an individual with a disability greater access than is required by § 20–706(b) of this subtitle;

(2) limit the applicability of any reasonable local, State, or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants allowed to occupy a dwelling;

(3) prohibit the State or a local government from enacting standards that govern the location of group homes, as defined in § 4–601 of the Housing and Community Development Article;

(4) affect the powers of any local government to enact an ordinance on any subject covered by this subtitle, provided that the ordinance does not authorize any act that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this subtitle;

(5) require that a dwelling be made available to an individual whose tenancy would:

(i) constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals; or

(ii) result in substantial physical damage to the property of others;

(6) prohibit conduct against a person because the person has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or distribution of:

(i) a controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(ii) a controlled substance, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802;

(7) unless membership in the religion is restricted on the basis of race, color, or national origin, prohibit a religious organization, association, or society or any nonprofit institution or organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, association, or society from giving preference or limiting the sale, rental, or occupancy of dwellings that it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion; or

(8) prohibit a private club that is not open to the public and that, as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes, provides lodgings that it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of the dwellings to its members or from giving preference to its members.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1032 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1032
§20–1032.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an election is made under § 20–1026 of this subtitle, the Commission shall commence and maintain a civil action seeking relief under subsection (b) of this section on behalf of the aggrieved person.

(2) The action shall be:

(i) commenced within 60 days after the election is made; and

(ii) filed in the circuit court for the county where the dwelling that is the subject of the alleged discriminatory housing practice is located.

(3) Any aggrieved person with respect to the issues to be determined in a civil action under this section may intervene as of right in the civil action.

(b) (1) (i) In a civil action under this section, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, the court may grant any relief, except for punitive damages, that a court could grant with respect to the discriminatory housing practice in a civil action under § 20–1035 of this subtitle.

(ii) Except for punitive damages, any relief that would accrue to an aggrieved person in a civil action commenced by that aggrieved person under § 20–1035 of this subtitle shall also accrue to the aggrieved person in a civil action under this section.

(iii) If monetary relief is sought for the benefit of an aggrieved person that does not intervene in the civil action, the court may not award the relief if the aggrieved person has not complied with discovery orders entered by the court.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in addition to the relief authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, the court may assess a civil penalty against the respondent to vindicate the public interest and to be paid to the General Fund of the State:

1. if the respondent has not been adjudicated to have committed any prior discriminatory housing practice, in an amount not exceeding $10,000;

2. if the respondent has been adjudicated to have committed one other discriminatory housing practice during the 5–year period ending on the date of the filing of the current charge, in an amount not exceeding $25,000; and

3. if the respondent has been adjudicated to have committed two or more discriminatory housing practices during the 7–year period ending on the date of the filing of the current charge, in an amount not exceeding $50,000.

(ii) If the discriminatory housing practice is committed by an individual who has been previously adjudicated to have committed one or more discriminatory housing practices, the time periods set forth in paragraph (2)(i)2 and 3 of this subsection do not apply.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-208 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-208
§20–208.
Status: in_force

An abortion must be performed by a qualified provider.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-602
§20–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt regulations requiring a private home detention monitoring agency to maintain a specific minimum amount of general liability insurance.

(b) If the Secretary adopts regulations under subsection (a) of this section, a private home detention monitoring agency shall:

(1) submit proof of the insurance to the Secretary; and

(2) notify the Secretary if the insurance is canceled, forfeited, or otherwise terminated.

(c) If the Secretary adopts regulations under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant unless the applicant submits proof of the insurance required by regulation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1014.2 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1014.2
§20–1014.
Status: in_force

§20–1014.2.

(a) There is a Class C (volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company) license.

(b) The license authorizes a volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company to sell beer, wine, and liquor only during a fund–raising event for on–premises consumption.

(c) The license holder shall provide the Board with notice of a fund–raising event at least 14 days before the event is to be held.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-706 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-706
§20–706.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose building permit fees in an amount up to 2% of the cost of any new construction of any living units:

(i) built in St. Mary’s County; or

(ii) prebuilt and brought into St. Mary’s County.

(2) The county commissioners shall set the building permit fees in December of each year.

(b) The revenue derived from this section shall be used to defray the cost to St. Mary’s County for additional educational, water, sewerage, road, sanitation, solid waste, park, or similar facilities.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, employees of the Fund are not in the State Personnel Management System.

(2) A skilled service employee of the Fund hired before July 1, 2013, in a nonprofessional or nontechnical position shall remain in the skilled service in the State Personnel Management System or its equivalent as long as the employee remains in a nonprofessional or nontechnical position with the Fund.

(3) The Executive Director shall appoint and remove employees of the Fund in accordance with the policies of the Board of Trustees.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Executive Director may appoint claims adjusters, attorneys, and other necessary personnel directly as employees or on a contract basis.

(b) The Executive Director shall determine and administer the compensation of the employees of the Fund with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employee of the Fund is not subject to any law, regulation, or executive order governing State employee compensation, including furloughs, salary reductions, and any other General Fund cost–saving measure.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1025 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1025
§20–1025.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, if the Commission determines that probable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur and that conciliation has failed, the Executive Director of the Commission or the Executive Director’s designee shall certify the case for processing.

(b) After review of the certified complaint, the Commission shall:

(1) remand the matter to the Commission’s staff for further processing;

(2) issue a charge on behalf of the aggrieved person for further proceedings under this part; or

(3) promptly dismiss the complaint, if the Commission determines that probable cause does not exist to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.

(c) (1) If the Commission determines that the matter involves the legality of a State or local zoning or other land use law or ordinance, the Commission shall immediately refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action.

(2) Not less than 60 days after the Commission refers the matter to the Attorney General under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission may issue a charge or take other appropriate action in the matter.

(d) After the beginning of the trial of a civil action that is commenced by an aggrieved person under federal or State law and that seeks relief for an alleged discriminatory housing practice, the Commission may not issue a charge under this section for the same alleged discriminatory housing practice.

(e) After the Commission issues a charge under this section, the Commission shall cause a copy of the charge, together with information as to how to make an election under § 20–1026 of this subtitle and the effect of the election, to be served:

(1) on each respondent named in the charge; and

(2) on each aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1010 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1010
§20–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) In the administration and enforcement of this title, the Commission may:

(1) administer oaths;

(2) issue subpoenas;

(3) compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and

(4) compel the production of books, papers, records, and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings under this title.

(b) A subpoena issued by the Commission shall be served by:

(1) certified mail, requesting restricted delivery – show to whom, date, address of delivery; or

(2) personal service of process by:

(i) an employee of the Commission;

(ii) any adult who is not a party to the proceeding; or

(iii) the sheriff or deputy sheriff of the county in which is located the residence or main office of the person to whom or which the subpoena is issued.

(c) (1) In case of failure to comply with a subpoena, the Commission may apply to a circuit court in any county for an order requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, and documents.

(2) The court may issue an order requiring the attendance and testimony of the witness and the production of the books, papers, records, and documents:

(i) after notice to the person subpoenaed as a witness or directed to produce books, papers, records, and documents; and

(ii) on a finding that the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the books, papers, records, and documents is relevant or necessary for the proceedings of the Commission.

(3) An order issued by the court under this subsection shall be served on the person to whom it is directed by the sheriff or deputy sheriff of the county where the residence or main office of the person is located.

(4) A failure to obey an order issued by the court under this subsection may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-423 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-423
§20–423.
Status: in_force

§20–423. IN EFFECT

A county shall make the distributions required under this part between the 15th day and the 30th day of each calendar month.

§20–423. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

A county shall make the distributions required under this part:

(1) between the 15th day and the 30th day of each calendar month for hotel rental tax collected from hotels or accommodations providers; or

(2) within 15 days after receiving the funds from the Comptroller for hotel rental tax collected from accommodations intermediaries.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1017 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1017
§20–1017.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after a complaint has been filed, if the Commission believes that a civil action is necessary to preserve the status of the parties or to prevent irreparable harm from the time the complaint is filed until the time of the final disposition of the complaint, the Commission may bring an action to obtain a temporary injunction.

(b) The action shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:

(1) the place of public accommodation that is the subject of the alleged discriminatory act is located;

(2) the unlawful employment practice is alleged to have occurred or to be occurring; or

(3) the dwelling that is the subject of the alleged discriminatory housing practice is located.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-603 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-603
§20–603.
Status: in_force

A person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-508 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-508
§20–508.
Status: in_force

A permit for the construction of a building or structure may be issued only if:

(1) adequate plans are made for the disposal of waste, sewerage, and drainage from the building or structure; and

(2) the plans are presented to the building inspector that has jurisdiction.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1004 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1004
§20–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged discriminatory act may file a complaint with the Commission.

(b) The complaint shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state:

(i) the name and address of the person or State or local unit alleged to have committed the discriminatory act; and

(ii) the particulars of the alleged discriminatory act;

(3) contain any other information required by the Commission; and

(4) be signed by the complainant under oath.

(c) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a complaint shall be filed within 6 months after the date on which the alleged discriminatory act occurred.

(ii) A complaint filed with a federal or local human relations commission within 6 months after the date on which the alleged discriminatory act occurred shall be deemed to have complied with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(2) (i) A complaint alleging an unlawful employment practice other than harassment shall be filed within 300 days after the date on which the alleged discriminatory act occurred.

(ii) A complaint filed with a federal human relations commission within 6 months or a local human relations commission within 300 days shall be deemed to have complied with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(3) (i) A complaint alleging harassment against an employer shall be filed within 2 years after the date on which the alleged harassment occurred.

(ii) A complaint filed with a federal human relations commission within 6 months or a local human relations commission within 2 years after the date on which the alleged harassment occurred shall be deemed to have complied with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(d) The Commission, on its own motion, and by action of at least three commissioners, may issue a complaint in its name in the same manner as if the complaint had been filed by an individual, if:

(1) the Commission has received reliable information from an individual that a person has been or is engaged in a discriminatory act; and

(2) after a preliminary investigation by the Commission’s staff authorized by the chair or vice–chair, the Commission is satisfied that the information warrants the filing of a complaint.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall meet at least once a month.

(c) (1) (i) The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $7,000.

(ii) Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,500.

(2) The chair and other members of the Board shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.

(d) (1) With the approval of the governing body of the county, the chair of the Board may employ the clerical assistants necessary to discharge the duties of the Board.

(2) The salary of the clerical assistants shall be set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget.

(3) The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to employees of the Board.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-316 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-316
§20–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes final action under § 20-314 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

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

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

(d) The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(e) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-605 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-605
§20–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, this subtitle does not prohibit:

(1) an employer from hiring and employing employees, an employment agency from classifying or referring for employment any individual, a labor organization from classifying its membership or classifying or referring for employment any individual, or an employer, labor organization, or joint labor–management committee controlling apprenticeship or other training or retraining programs from admitting or employing any individual in a program, on the basis of the individual’s sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or military status, if sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or military status is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that business or enterprise;

(2) an employer from establishing and requiring an employee to adhere to reasonable workplace appearance, grooming, and dress standards that are directly related to the nature of the employment of the employee and that are not precluded by any provision of State or federal law, as long as the employer allows any employee to appear, groom, and dress consistent with the employee’s gender identity;

(3) a school, college, university, or other educational institution from hiring and employing employees of a particular religion, if:

(i) the institution is wholly or substantially owned, supported, controlled, or managed by a particular religion or by a particular religious corporation, association, or society; or

(ii) the curriculum of the institution is directed toward the propagation of a particular religion; or

(4) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an employer, employment agency, or labor organization from observing the terms of a bona fide seniority system or any bona fide employee benefit plan, such as a retirement, pension, or insurance plan, that is not a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this subtitle.

(b) An employee benefit plan may not excuse the failure to hire any individual.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-803 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-803
§20–803.
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of Calvert County may impose a building excise tax on any building construction in Calvert County.

(b) The County Commissioners of Calvert County shall specify in the ordinance the types of building construction that are subject to the tax.

(c) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may impose different tax rates on different types of building construction.

(d) The revenues from the tax:

(1) shall be deposited in the county’s general fund; and

(2) may be used for any lawful purpose in the county.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-601 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-601
§20–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Disability” means:

(i) 1. a physical disability, infirmity, malformation, or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect, or illness, including epilepsy; or

2. a mental impairment or deficiency;

(ii) a record of having a physical or mental impairment as otherwise defined under this subsection; or

(iii) being regarded as having a physical or mental impairment as otherwise defined under this subsection.

(2) “Disability” includes:

(i) 1. any degree of paralysis, amputation, or lack of physical coordination;

2. blindness or visual impairment;

3. deafness or hearing impairment;

4. muteness or speech impediment; and

5. physical reliance on a service animal, wheelchair, or other remedial appliance or device; and

(ii) intellectual and any other mental impairment or deficiency that may have necessitated remedial or special education and related services.

(c) (1) “Employee” means:

(i) an individual employed by an employer; or

(ii) an individual working as an independent contractor for an employer.

(2) Unless the individual is subject to the State or local civil service laws, “employee” does not include:

(i) an individual elected to public office;

(ii) an appointee on the policy making level; or

(iii) an immediate adviser with respect to the exercise of the constitutional or legal powers of an elected office.

(d) (1) “Employer” means:

(i) a person that:

1. is engaged in an industry or business; and

2. A. has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year; or

B. if an employee has filed a complaint alleging harassment, has one or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year; and

(ii) an agent of a person described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Employer” includes the State to the extent provided in this title.

(3) Except for a labor organization, “employer” does not include a bona fide private membership club that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(e) (1) “Employment agency” means:

(i) a person that regularly undertakes with or without compensation to procure:

1. employees for an employer; or

2. opportunities for employees to work for an employer; and

(ii) an agent of a person described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) Except for the United States Employment Service and the system of State and local employment services receiving federal assistance, “employment agency” does not include a unit of the United States, the State, or a political subdivision of the State.

(f) “Genetic information” has the meaning stated in § 27–909(a)(3) of the Insurance Article.

(g) “Genetic test” has the meaning stated in § 27–909(a)(5) of the Insurance Article.

(h) “Harassment” includes:

(1) unwelcome and offensive conduct, which need not be severe or pervasive, when:

(i) the conduct is based on race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status; and

(ii) 1. submission to the conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment of an individual;

2. submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or

3. based on the totality of the circumstances, the conduct unreasonably creates a working environment that a reasonable person would perceive to be abusive or hostile; and

(2) sexual harassment.

(i) (1) “Labor organization” means:

(i) a labor organization engaged in an industry; and

(ii) an agent of an organization described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Labor organization” includes:

(i) an organization of any kind, an agency, or an employee representation committee, group, association, or plan:

1. in which employees participate; and

2. that exists, wholly or partly, for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment; and

(ii) a conference, general committee, joint or system board, or joint council that is subordinate to a national or international labor organization.

(j) “Religion” includes all aspects of religious observances, practice, and belief.

(k) “Sexual harassment” includes conduct, which need not be severe or pervasive, that consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature when:

(1) submission to the conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment of an individual;

(2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or

(3) based on the totality of the circumstances, the conduct unreasonably creates a working environment that a reasonable person would perceive to be abusive or hostile.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 20-209 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-209
§20–209.
Status: in_force

(a) In conformity with § 401(a)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code, any forfeiture of benefits by a member or former member of the several systems may not be used by the Board of Trustees to pay benefit increases.

(b) Any forfeiture of benefits by a member shall be used to reduce employer contributions.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-509 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-509
§20–509.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to this section and the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees that relate to the binding of coverage, a fund producer may bind the minimum required coverage for an applicant in the Fund if the applicant submits an application to the fund producer and pays the appropriate premium.

(2) To effect coverage, the fund producer must receive payment of the appropriate premium required under the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees that relate to the binding of coverage.

(3) Payment of the appropriate premium does not occur so as to effect coverage if payment of all or part of the premium is made by an instrument that is later dishonored.

(b) (1) The Board of Trustees shall adopt and make available to each fund producer reasonable policies that relate to the authority of fund producers to bind coverage.

(2) The policies shall include:

(i) the amount of premium to be collected;

(ii) the evidence necessary to establish the qualification of an applicant to be insured by the Fund;

(iii) procedures for notifying the Fund of the binding of coverage; and

(iv) the time within which the fund producer is to give notice.

(c) The Fund:

(1) may refuse to grant the authority of a fund producer to an insurance producer that has been previously terminated as a fund producer or that has had its license previously revoked or surrendered; and

(2) subject to the hearing provisions of § 20-514 of this subtitle, may discipline a fund producer that:

(i) employs or otherwise retains a person described in item (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) allows the person to become involved in the fund producer’s operations or management contrary to a requirement of this article or order of the Administration.

(d) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the Fund is liable for coverage from the date that the fund producer binds coverage.

(e) (1) On review of an application, the Fund may cancel coverage and refuse to issue a policy if the Fund finds that:

(i) the applicant is not qualified for insurance issued by the Fund;

(ii) the applicant has not paid the appropriate premium; or

(iii) the Fund is authorized to reject the application under § 20-516 of this subtitle.

(2) Cancellation of coverage may occur not later than 60 days after coverage is effective.

(f) Whenever coverage is canceled:

(1) the Fund promptly shall notify the applicant, fund producer, and Motor Vehicle Administration of the cancellation;

(2) the applicant has the right of appeal under § 20-517 of this subtitle; and

(3) if the cancellation occurred because an applicant did not pay the appropriate premium, the Fund shall give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to pay the appropriate premium.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 20-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

In Somerset County, members of the council of a municipal corporation may serve as commissioners of the housing authority of the municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-304 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An audit committee, composed of members of the Board of Trustees, shall require the Fund’s internal auditor to conduct fiscal compliance and fiscal audits of the accounts and transactions of the Fund each year.

(2) A fiscal compliance audit shall:

(i) examine financial transactions and records and internal controls;

(ii) evaluate compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and

(iii) examine electronic data processing operations.

(b) If an independent auditor conducts a fiscal audit of the Fund, the audit committee shall direct the Fund’s internal auditors not to duplicate the fiscal audit for the same period.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-602 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-602
§20–602.
Status: in_force

Subject to this subtitle and any local law adopted by the County Council under this subtitle, any area in the county within an election district that abuts territory within the regional district may be annexed to the boundaries of the regional district.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 18 / Section 20-1801
§20–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(1) § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);

(2) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);

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

(4) § 4–406 (“Protests”);

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

(6) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and

(7) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”), which is superseded by § 20–1803 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), which is superseded by § 20–1804 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 18 / Section 20-1803
§20–1803.
Status: in_force

An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between January 1 and April 15, inclusive.
Md. Code, Land Use § 20-207 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-207
§20–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, functions not specifically allocated in this subtitle shall be assigned to the Commission or to one or both of the county planning boards, as needed.

(b) The assignments shall:

(1) be made by resolution of the Commission with the approval of the respective county council; and

(2) carry out the policy that local or intracounty planning functions should be performed by the county planning boards.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2203
§20–2203.
Status: in_force

§20–2203. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

State and local agencies shall use plain language in public communications about health, health insurance, safety, and social services benefits.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 20 / Section 20-2003
§20–2003.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class A wine license may sell wine on Sunday.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-309 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-309
§20–309.
Status: in_force

A person who fails to comply with the requirements of a notice served under § 20-306 or § 20-307 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 19 / Section 20-1903
§20–1903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The individual certified by an approved alcohol awareness program may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if:

(i) the personal or business reason or emergency meets standards that the Board sets by regulation; and

(ii) the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.

(2) The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.

(b) A license holder who violates this section is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a $100 fine; and

(2) for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1015 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1015
§20–1015.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C (Weinberg Center/New Spires Arts Stages) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages, or another municipal official designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick, shall sign the application for the license.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by the nonprofit Weinberg Center for the Arts at the Center and at the New Spires Arts Stages.

(d) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to a customer on the licensed premises.

(2) Beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed anywhere on the licensed premises.

(e) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:

(1) a performance;

(2) a fund–raiser that benefits the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages; or

(3) an event hosted by an outside group that has rented either facility.

(f) The annual license fee is $325.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1007 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1007
§20–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When a complaint alleging an unlawful employment practice is issued and served under § 20–1006 of this subtitle, a complainant or respondent may elect to have the claims asserted in the complaint determined in a civil action brought by the Commission on the complainant’s behalf, if:

(i) the Commission has found probable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in or is engaging in an unlawful employment practice; and

(ii) there is a failure to reach an agreement to remedy and eliminate the unlawful employment practice.

(2) An election under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made within 30 days after the complainant or respondent receives service under § 20–1006(b) of this subtitle.

(3) If an election is not made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing as provided under § 20–1008(a) of this subtitle.

(b) When a complaint alleging an unlawful employment practice is issued and served under § 20–1006 of this subtitle, the Commission may elect to have the claims asserted in the complaint determined in a civil action brought on the Commission’s own behalf, if:

(1) the Commission has found probable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in or is engaging in an unlawful employment practice; and

(2) there is a failure to reach an agreement to remedy and eliminate the unlawful employment practice.

(c) (1) If a complainant or respondent makes an election under subsection (a) of this section, that party shall give notice of the election to the Commission and to all other complainants and respondents.

(2) If the Commission makes an election under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall give notice of the election to all complainants and respondents.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-803
§20–803.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) a license holder licensed on or before December 31, 1993;

(ii) a person who had a permit for a building under construction on December 31, 1993; or

(iii) a recreational establishment, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.

(2) The area of the licensed premises normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages may not occupy less than 80% of the square footage of the premises.

(d) The annual license fee is $160.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-606 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-606
§20–606.
Status: in_force

(a) When a claim subject to this subtitle results in a default judgment that is entered for want of a plea by a defendant other than the Fund, or in a judgment that is entered with the consent of the defendant without the knowledge and approval of the Fund, the Fund shall answer or apply for relief against the judgment and for permission to answer and defend the claim within 30 days after receipt of actual notice of the judgment.

(b) (1) The Fund may elect to intervene in or defend a claim subject to this subtitle.

(2) The Fund is entitled to each defense that would have been or is available to the uninsured owner or driver.

(c) (1) A defendant shall cooperate with the Fund in defense of a claim in which the Fund has intervened under this subtitle.

(2) If the defendant fails to cooperate, the Fund may apply to the court for an order that directs cooperation or proceed as provided under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1014.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1014.1
§20–1014.
Status: in_force

§20–1014.1.

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

(b) The manager of the theater or any other official designated by the theater may sign the application for the license.

(c) The Board may issue a license for use by a theater with seating.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:

(1) a regular performance;

(2) a fund–raiser performance that benefits the theater; or

(3) an event hosted by an outside group that has rented the theater.

(e) The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-512 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 5 / Section 20-512
§20–512.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall pay to a fund producer of a policyholder to whom a policy is issued a commission:

(1) for private passenger auto insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not less than 10% and not to exceed 15% of the total premium; and

(2) for any other insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not to exceed 10% of the total premium.

(b) The Fund may not pay a commission:

(1) on a fully earned basis;

(2) if a prospective insured fails to qualify under § 20–502 of this subtitle; or

(3) if a prospective insured’s initial payment to the Fund, a fund producer, or premium finance company is not honored.

(c) If a policy issued by the Fund is canceled, the Fund shall refund any unearned commissions.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-302 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-302
§20–302.
Status: in_force

For each fiscal year, a county shall impose a tax on every person engaged in the business of surface mining coal in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-304 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 3 / Section 20-304
§20–304.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-207
§20–207.
Status: in_force

In Part II of this subtitle, “qualified provider” means an individual:

(1) Who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice in the State; and

(2) For whom the performance of an abortion is within the scope of the individual’s license or certification.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 18 / Section 20-1802
§20–1802.
Status: in_force

The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-102
§20–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical or dental treatment if the minor:

(1) Is married;

(2) Is the parent of a child; or

(3) (i) Is living separate and apart from the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian, whether with or without consent of the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian; and

(ii) Is self–supporting, regardless of the source of the minor’s income.

(b) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical treatment if, in the judgment of the attending physician, the life or health of the minor would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to obtain the consent of another individual.

(c) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to:

(1) Treatment for or advice about drug abuse;

(2) Treatment for or advice about alcoholism;

(3) Treatment for or advice about venereal disease;

(4) Treatment for or advice about pregnancy;

(5) Treatment for or advice about contraception other than sterilization;

(6) Physical examination and treatment of injuries from an alleged rape or sexual offense;

(7) Physical examination to obtain evidence of an alleged rape or sexual offense;

(8) Initial medical screening and physical examination on and after admission of the minor into a detention center; and

(9) Treatment for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(c–1) The capacity of a minor to consent to treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section does not include the capacity to refuse treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism in an inpatient or intensive outpatient alcohol or drug abuse treatment program certified under Title 8 of this article for which a parent or guardian has given consent.

(d) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to psychological treatment as specified under subsection (c)(1) and (2) of this section if, in the judgment of the attending physician or a psychologist, the life or health of the minor would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to obtain the consent of another individual.

(e) A licensed health care practitioner who treats a minor is not liable for civil damages or subject to any criminal or disciplinary penalty solely because the minor did not have capacity to consent under this section.

(f) Without the consent of or over the express objection of a minor, a licensed health care practitioner may, but need not, give a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section, except information about an abortion.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1313 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 13 / Section 20-1313
§20–1313.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) An applicant may purchase:

(1) a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for each day a license is required; or

(2) a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license for all days for which a license is required.

(c) The days for which licenses under this subsection may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.

(d) The fee is $30 per day for:

(1) a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(2) a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 20-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-202
§20–202.
Status: in_force

An actuarial equivalent shall be an equivalent amount based on actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-2201 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 22 / Section 20-2201
§20–2201.
Status: in_force

§20–2201. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2022 //

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

(b) “Hub” means the Consumer Health Information Hub.

(c) “Plain language” means language that is clear, concise, well–organized, and complies with other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.

(d) (1) “Public communication” means a document that:

(i) Is necessary for obtaining a government benefit or service;

(ii) Provides information about a government benefit or service; or

(iii) Explains to the public how to comply with a requirement that the government administers or enforces.

(2) “Public communication” includes a letter, a publication, a form, a notice, or an instruction.

(3) “Public communication” does not include a regulation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-408 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 4 / Section 20-408
§20–408.
Status: in_force

§20–408. IN EFFECT

A hotel shall complete, sign, and file a hotel rental tax return with:

(1) except as provided in item (2) of this section, a code county, on or before the 10th day of each month; and

(2) (i) Cecil County, on or before the 10th day of each month;

(ii) Talbot County and Wicomico County, on or before the 20th day of each month;

(iii) a code county in the Eastern Shore class established in § 9–302 of this article, Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, St. Mary’s County, and Somerset County, on or before the 21st day of each month; and

(iv) Washington County, on or before the 25th day of each month.

§20–408. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **

(a) A hotel or an accommodations provider shall complete, sign, and file a hotel rental tax return with:

(1) except as provided in item (2) of this subsection, a code county, on or before the 10th day of each month; and

(2) (i) Cecil County, on or before the 10th day of each month;

(ii) Talbot County and Wicomico County, on or before the 20th day of each month;

(iii) a code county in the Eastern Shore class established in § 9–302 of this article, Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, St. Mary’s County, and Somerset County, on or before the 21st day of each month; and

(iv) Washington County, on or before the 25th day of each month.

(b) An accommodations intermediary shall file a hotel rental tax return with the Comptroller on or before the 25th day of the month.

(c) The Comptroller shall grant a waiver from the filing of a hotel rental tax return if an accommodations provider that provides accommodations exclusively through an accommodations intermediary:

(1) attests on an annual basis that booking transactions are facilitated by the accommodations intermediary; and

(2) requests a waiver from filing the hotel rental tax return required under this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-105
§20–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall award contracts by:

(1) competitive sealed bids in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; or

(2) competitive sealed proposals in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(b) (1) If a contract is awarded based on competitive sealed bids, the Commission shall seek bids by issuing an invitation for bids.

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) through (5) of this subsection, an invitation for bids shall:

(i) include the contract specifications, including the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation provided under Subtitle 2 of this title; and

(ii) state whether the contract will be awarded based on the lowest bid price or the lowest evaluated bid price.

(3) If a contract will be awarded based on an evaluated bid price, the invitation for bids shall include the objective measurable criteria by which the lowest evaluated bid price will be determined.

(4) The Commission shall award contracts based on competitive sealed bids to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price, as appropriate.

(5) If the Commission determines that an initial preparation of specifications for price bids is impractical, the invitation for bids may:

(i) include a request for an unpriced technical offer or sample; and

(ii) direct a bidder to submit:

1. a sealed price bid with the unpriced technical offer or sample; or

2. a price bid after the Commission:

A. evaluates the technical offer or sample; and

B. finds that the offer or sample is acceptable under the criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

(6) If an invitation for bids includes a request for an unpriced technical offer or sample, the Commission shall:

(i) consider the price bid of a bidder whose technical offer or sample is acceptable;

(ii) return unopened the price bid of a bidder whose technical offer or sample is unacceptable; and

(iii) award the contract to the responsible bidder whose technical offer or sample is acceptable and who submits the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price, as specified in the invitation for bids.

(c) (1) If a contract is awarded based on competitive sealed proposals, the Commission shall seek proposals by issuing a request for proposals.

(2) A request for proposals shall include:

(i) a statement describing the scope of the contract, including the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation provided under Subtitle 2 of this title;

(ii) the factors, including price, that will be used in evaluating proposals; and

(iii) the relative importance of each factor.

(3) After receipt of proposals, but before the contract is awarded, the Commission may conduct discussions with an offeror to:

(i) obtain the best price for the Commission; and

(ii) ensure full understanding of the requirements of the Commission, as set forth in the request for proposals and in the proposal.

(4) The Commission:

(i) shall treat all responsible offerors fairly and equally; and

(ii) may allow each responsible offeror to revise the offeror’s initial proposal and submit a best and final offer.

(5) The Commission shall award a contract based on competitive sealed proposals to the responsible offeror who submits the proposal or best and final offer that the Commission determines is the most advantageous to the Commission, considering the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-204 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-204
§20–204.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.

(d) The Board may employ staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.

(e) The Board may appoint an executive director.

(f) The executive director:

(1) Serves at the pleasure of the Board;

(2) Serves as the executive officer of the Board; and

(3) Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1002 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1002
§20–1002.
Status: in_force

(a) This part, including the limitations on damages, does not limit the scope of, or the administrative procedures or relief available under, any other provision of federal, State, or local law.

(b) This part does not limit Subtitle 12 of this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 1 / Section 20-109
§20–109.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action under § 20–108 of this subtitle, a request for attachment before judgment against any asset of the defendant may be filed in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(b) The plaintiff in the action is not required to file an attachment bond.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-203 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 2 / Section 20-203
§20–203.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall designate a chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Health - General § 20-602 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-602
§20–602.
Status: in_force

(a) A surgical operation is not a violation of this subtitle if the operation is necessary to the health of the individual on whom it is performed and is performed by a person licensed in the State as a medical practitioner.

(b) In determining whether an operation is necessary to the health of the individual, no account may be taken of the belief on the part of any individual that the operation is required as a matter of custom or ritual.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 20 / Subtitle 8 / Section 20-804
§20–804.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $70.
Md. Code, State Government § 20-1028 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 20 / Subtitle 10 / Section 20-1028
§20–1028.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless it is impracticable to do so, the administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law within 60 days after submission of posthearing memoranda.

(2) If the administrative law judge is unable to make findings of fact and conclusions of law within the 60–day period or any succeeding 60–day period, the administrative law judge shall notify the Commission, the aggrieved person on whose behalf the charge was filed, and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.

(b) (1) If the administrative law judge finds that a respondent has engaged or is about to engage in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall promptly issue an order for appropriate relief, which may include actual damages suffered by the aggrieved person and injunctive or other equitable relief.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the order may assess a civil penalty against the respondent, to be paid to the General Fund of the State:

1. if the respondent has not been adjudicated to have committed any prior discriminatory housing practice, in an amount not exceeding $10,000;

2. if the respondent has been adjudicated to have committed one other discriminatory housing practice during the 5–year period ending on the date of the filing of the current charge, in an amount not exceeding $25,000; and

3. if the respondent has been adjudicated to have committed two or more discriminatory housing practices during the 7–year period ending on the date of the filing of the current charge, in an amount not exceeding $50,000.

(ii) If the discriminatory housing practice is committed by an individual who has been previously adjudicated to have committed one or more discriminatory housing practices, the time periods set forth in paragraph (2)(i)2 and 3 of this subsection do not apply.

(c) An order issued under subsection (b) of this section may not affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the issuance of the order and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant without actual notice of the charge filed under this part.

(d) (1) If the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has not engaged in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall enter an order dismissing the charge.

(2) The Commission shall publicly disclose each dismissal.
Md. Code, Insurance § 20-607 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 20 / Subtitle 6 / Section 20-607
§20–607.
Status: in_force

An appeal to the appropriate court may be taken from a final order, decree, or judgment of a court made under this subtitle:

(1) that debars a claimant from further proceeding against the Fund or denies the claim;

(2) that awards the claimant less than that to which the claimant believes the claimant is entitled; or

(3) except as provided in § 20-605 of this subtitle, that causes the defendant, the uninsured party, the Fund, or other party to be aggrieved.
Md. Code, Local Government § 20-902 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 20 / Subtitle 9 / Section 20-902
§20–902.
Status: in_force

This part applies only to:

(1) a charter county;

(2) a code county;

(3) Calvert County;

(4) Carroll County;

(5) Cecil County;

(6) Garrett County;

(7) St. Mary’s County;

(8) Somerset County; and

(9) Washington County.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 20-701 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 20 / Subtitle 7 / Section 20-701
§20–701.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not operate a private home detention monitoring agency in the State unless the Secretary has issued a license to the person.

(b) A person who willfully and knowingly violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.