Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse is entitled to be examined for that license as provided in this section.

(b) An applicant whose primary state of residence is a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact set forth in Subtitle 7A of this title, other than Maryland, is not entitled to be examined for a license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State.

(c) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this subtitle, the Board may deny the right to be examined for a license as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse to any applicant who is found to have violated any provision of § 8–316 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “preceptorship program” means:

(i) An organized system of clinical experience that pairs a nursing student enrolled in a nursing education program that is recognized by the Board with a registered nurse who meets the qualifications as a preceptor for the purpose of attaining specified learning objectives; or

(ii) An individualized and supervised clinical experience offered by an institution employing nurses that complies with the requirements for temporary licensure for the purpose of facilitating an inactive licensee to return to active practice in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) An applicant whose nursing education program was completed 5 or more years prior to passing the licensure examination and who has not practiced for at least 1,000 hours in the previous 5 years may only be issued an inactive license until submission to the Board of satisfactory evidence that the applicant has successfully completed:

(i) A nursing review course approved by the Board; or

(ii) A preceptorship program approved by the Board.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant who fails an examination may retake the examination if the applicant pays the reexamination fee set by the Board for each reexamination.

(2) The Board, by rule or regulation, may limit the number of times that an applicant may be reexamined after two failures and may limit the interval of time between reexaminations.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-712 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-712
§8–712.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a program administrator or an employee of a residential child care program is required to be present, a licensing agency shall conduct unannounced inspections of residential child care programs.

(b) The unannounced inspections required under subsection (a) of this section shall include inspections conducted during nonbusiness hours.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-611 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-611
§8–611.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services may do all things necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the Compact in every particular.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-607 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-607
§8–607.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “public seal” means:

(1) the great seal of the State;

(2) the seal of any court of the State; or

(3) any other public seal of the State.

(b) A person may not:

(1) counterfeit and use a public seal;

(2) steal a public seal;

(3) unlawfully and falsely, or with evil intent, affix a public seal to a deed, warrant, or writing; or

(4) have and willfully conceal a counterfeit public seal, if the person knows that it was counterfeited.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.

(d) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-308 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Administration and approved by the Board of Public Works, any land acquired under this subtitle may be used by the transferor of the land in common with the Administration until construction of the transportation project actually begins.

(b) This section does not prevent the Administration, in its discretion, from removing any building or structure from the land. In addition, the transferor may not construct any building or other structure on the land or use the land in any way that will result in the payment of any additional money or damages for the land.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-408 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-408
§8–408.
Status: in_force

(a) That segment of the Youghiogheny River between Millers Run and the southern corporate limits of Friendsville is designated a wild river.

(b) In §§ 8–408 through 8–411 of this subtitle, “scenic corridor” means the visual corridor of the Youghiogheny River in that segment of the Youghiogheny River designated as wild that:

(1) An individual can see from the river or its contiguous shorelines; and

(2) The Secretary demonstrates by field investigation and defines by regulations.

(c) (1) By July 1, 1985, the Secretary shall:

(i) Define by field investigation the boundaries of the scenic corridor of the Youghiogheny River; and

(ii) Submit to the property owner a map indicating the proposed boundaries which affect the property owner.

(2) The Youghiogheny Scenic and Wild River Local Advisory Board shall verify the field investigation that the Secretary uses to define the extent of the scenic corridor.

(d) (1) By July 1, 1985, the Secretary shall verify the boundaries of the scenic corridor of the Youghiogheny River with each property owner whose property is included in the scenic corridor:

(i) By an opportunity for an on–site review of the visual boundaries; or

(ii) If an on–site review is not possible, by constructive notice in a certified letter, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark of the United States Postal Service, that states the boundaries of the scenic corridor in a way that is easily understood.

(2) (i) The Secretary shall submit to each property owner a map indicating the proposed boundaries that affect the property owner.

(ii) If the property owner is not satisfied with the proposed boundaries shown to the property owner by the Department, within 30 days after the property owner has been shown the proposed boundaries, the property owner may request, in writing, a field survey of the boundaries.

(iii) If funding for the requested field survey is not immediately available:

1. The Department shall request funding for the field survey in the next fiscal budget; and

2. The field survey is contingent on that funding being provided.

(3) This subsection does not prevent the Secretary from proceeding to adopt regulations to define the scenic corridor under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(e) (1) The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any area in the scenic corridor that has been mined and is not reclaimed.

(2) A person may not mine any minerals by the strip or open pit mining method in the scenic corridor.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-28 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-28
§8–6B–28.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Electrologists Act”.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-15 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-15
§8–6A–15.
Status: in_force

(a) If, during the review of an application for certification or investigation of an allegation brought against a certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician under this subtitle, the Board has reason to believe and objective evidence that the applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician may cause harm to a person affected by the practice of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician, the Board, on its own initiative, shall direct the applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board.

(b) In return for the privilege to practice as a certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician in the State, an applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician is deemed to have:

(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section if requested by the Board in writing; and

(2) Waived any legal claim of privilege as to the testimony or examination reports of the examining health care provider.

(c) The failure or refusal of an applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician to submit to an examination required under subsection (b) of this section is prima facie evidence of the inability of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician to competently practice as a certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the applicant, certified nursing assistant, certified dialysis technician, or certified medication technician.

(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-07 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-07
§8–6D–07.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice certified midwifery while the license is active.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107
§8–107.
Status: reserved

If there is no demand or payment for more than 20 consecutive years of any specific rent reserved out of a particular property or any part of a particular property under any form of lease, the rent conclusively is presumed to be extinguished and the landlord may not set up any claim for the rent or to the reversion in the property out of which it issued. The landlord also may not institute any suit, action, or proceeding to recover the rent or the property. However, if the landlord is under any legal disability when the period of 20 years of nondemand or nonpayment expires, the landlord has two years after the removal of the disability within which to assert the landlord’s rights.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in § 8–309 of this subtitle, or otherwise by law, this subtitle applies to all employees over whom the Secretary has authority to administer pay.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to a law enforcement employee of:

(1) the Field Enforcement Bureau of the State Comptroller’s Office; or

(2) the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-212 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-212
§8–212.
Status: reserved

(a) Each member of the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(b) (1) Each regional member of the Commission serves for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The terms of these members shall be staggered as required by prior appointments, three of which were made for a 1–year term beginning June 1, 1959, three of which were made for a 2–year term beginning June 1, 1959, and one of which was made for a 4–year term beginning June 1, 1969.

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

(c) A regional member of the Commission is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget, but in no event may compensation exceed $10,000 per member annually.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Personal property subject to assessment shall be assessed annually.

(b) The assessment of personal property for the date of finality is based on:

(1) information required to be included in the report to be filed under § 11-101 of this article by April 15 following the date of finality; or

(2) if a report is not filed or is incomplete, any available information that the Department has.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1, 2026, the Commission shall adopt regulations for the training, issuance, and use of a body–worn camera by a correctional officer that addresses:

(1) the testing of body–worn cameras to ensure adequate functioning;

(2) the procedure for the correctional officer to follow if the camera fails to properly operate at the beginning of or during the correctional officer’s shift;

(3) when recording is mandatory;

(4) when recording is prohibited;

(5) when recording is discretionary;

(6) when recording may require consent of a subject being recorded;

(7) when a recording may be ended;

(8) providing notice of recording;

(9) access to and confidentiality of recordings;

(10) the secure storage of data from a body–worn camera;

(11) review and use of recordings;

(12) retention of recordings;

(13) dissemination and release of recordings;

(14) notification requirements when another individual becomes a party to the communication following the initial notification;

(15) specific protections for individuals when there is an expectation of privacy in private or public places; and

(16) the procedures for a correctional officer to follow if the correctional officer regularly interacts with members of the public outside as part of the correctional officer’s official duties.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each correctional unit shall develop and maintain a written policy consistent with the regulations adopted by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section for the use of body–worn cameras.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to a local correctional facility.

(2) A local correctional facility may not be required to adopt the use of body–worn cameras by correctional officers.

(3) If a local correctional facility adopts the use of body–worn cameras, the local correctional facility shall develop and maintain a written policy consistent with the regulations adopted by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section for the use of body–worn cameras.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-03 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-03
§8–3A–03.
Status: in_force

The Department, each county board, and the Maryland School for the Deaf shall work together to meet the educational needs of deaf children.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-503 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

The official letterhead stationery of each department, agency, or instrumentality of the State shall include the telephone number of the individual public office that uses the stationery.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-502
§8–502.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the complaint is directed has violated:

(1) This title;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this title;

(3) Any lawful order issued by the Department under this title; or

(4) Any applicable provision of any general or specific license or x-ray machine inspector license issued by the Department under this title.

(b) A complaint issued under this section shall:

(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated; and

(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-725 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725
§8–725.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) Any performer engaged in a professional exhibition; or

(2) Any person taking part in:

(i) An authorized regatta, motorboat race, or other boat race; or

(ii) Any marine parade, tournament, or exhibition.

(b) A person may not operate any machinery–propelled vessel for the purpose of towing a person on or attached to water skis, an aquaplane, a parasail, or similar device unless the vessel operator is at least 12 years old and another person, at least 12 years old, is in the vessel to observe the progress of the person being towed. Towing may not occur between sunset and sunrise.

(c) A person who is in or over the waters of the State and is being towed behind a vessel must wear a personal flotation device, a barefoot wet suit, or a trick skiing wet suit.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-307
§8–307.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed, the transferor of a security on due demand shall supply the purchaser with proof of authority to transfer or with any other requisite necessary to obtain registration of the transfer of the security, but if the transfer is not for value, a transferor need not comply unless the purchaser pays the necessary expenses. If the transferor fails within a reasonable time to comply with the demand, the purchaser may reject or rescind the transfer.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1305 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1305
§8–1305.
Status: in_force

The appropriate county governing body of each county named in § 8-1303 of this subtitle, or its duly designated agency, may adopt, amend, extend, or add to the Watershed plan, with the approval of the Department. The plan, including maps, plats, charts, and descriptive matter, shall show the respective appropriate county governing body’s, or its duly designated agency’s recommendations to protect the Watershed, and may include, items such as location of lands to be acquired, either in fee or by easement, for the purposes of this subtitle, and public uses proposed for the lands, including the location, arrangement, character, and extent of roadways, waterways, waterfronts, beaches, docks and wharves, parks, forest preserves, public recreational areas, wildlife refuges, natural scenery, and open spaces.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-203 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its business.

(b) An interested person or representative of an interested person may appear and be heard at a public hearing that a commission conducts.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Each jury plan shall set intervals for creation of a prospective juror pool and a qualified juror pool.

(b) (1) Each jury plan shall set a minimum number of names to be selected from the source pool as prospective jurors.

(2) The minimum number shall be:

(i) At least 150; and

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, at least 0.5% of the total number of names in the source pool.

(3) If the minimum percentage under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection would be cumbersome and unnecessary, a jury plan may set a smaller number.

(4) A jury judge for a county may order its jury commissioner to have additional names selected from the county’s source pool as the judge considers necessary.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The executive director may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the staff is in the skilled service or professional service, with the exception of special appointments, in the State Personnel Management System.

(b) The executive director shall employ an investigative staff in accordance with the State budget.

(c) The executive director may contract with an expert, subject to the State budget, if the services of an expert are required in a particular case.

(d) Investigative staff and contractual experts shall investigate only complaints about home improvement.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-907 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-907
§8–907.
Status: in_force

§8–907. IN EFFECT

On or before August 31 each year, MLSC shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the following information for the immediately preceding fiscal year:

(1) The number of cases in which a covered individual was provided legal representation, disaggregated by case type, including:

(i) Nonpayment of rent under § 8–401 of this title;

(ii) Tenant holdover under § 8–402 of this title; and

(iii) Breach of lease under § 8–402.1 of this title;

(2) The amount paid to attorneys for each case managed;

(3) The geographic distribution of cases;

(4) Data on the disposition of cases decided;

(5) The amount of State and federal funds allocated to each designated organization; and

(6) The number of covered individuals provided legal representation for multiple cases.

§8–907. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 312 AND 313 OF 2024 //

On or before August 31 each year, MLSC shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly:

(1) The number of covered individuals provided legal representation during the previous fiscal year;

(2) Information on and metrics evaluating case outcomes; and

(3) A summary of the engagement and education of tenants.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in §§ 3–102 and 4–209 of this article or as otherwise reasonably required for purposes of Part II of this subtitle or for purposes of the powers and duties vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution:

(1) Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former Director of Highways of the State of Maryland or adopted by or relating to the State Roads Commission or its Chairman remains in effect until changed by the Administrator or the Secretary; and

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this article or by the Administrator or the Secretary, every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, contract, or any other document:

(i) To the State Roads Commission, means the Administration; and

(ii) To the Director of Highways or the Chairman of the State Roads Commission, means the Administrator.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-605 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-605
§8–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An employer may appeal a review determination decision issued under § 8–604 of this subtitle to the Lower Appeals Division within 30 days after the Secretary sent the review determination decision to the employer.

(2) An appeal under this section shall identify all facts and issues on which the appeal is based.

(3) The Lower Appeals Division shall allow the appeal.

(4) A hearing examiner shall provide the parties with a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing in accordance with Subtitle 5 of this title.

(b) The hearing examiner’s decision under this section and Subtitle 5 of this title is final if the employer or the Secretary does not file an appeal with the Board of Appeals in accordance with Subtitle 5A of this title within 30 days after the decision is sent to the employer.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-704 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-704
§8–704.
Status: in_force

(a) The third congressional district consists of Howard County.

(b) The district also includes the following parts of Anne Arundel County:

(1) election districts 2, 3, 5, and 6;

(2) election district 1, precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, and 26;

(3) election district 4, precincts 14 and 15;

(4) that part of election district 1, precinct 23 that consists of census tract 7406.01, blocks 2000 through 2015, 2037, and 2038;

(5) that part of election district 4, precinct 2 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7403.03, block 2029; and

(ii) census tract 7403.04, block 1003;

(6) that part of election district 4, precinct 4 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7408.00, blocks 1003 through 1005, 1007, 1008, 1011, 1013 through 1025, 1027, 1028, 2000 through 2006, 2014 through 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2022; and

(ii) census tract 7517.00, blocks 1000 through 1011 and 1017 through 1019;

(7) that part of election district 4, precinct 7 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7403.05, block 1000;

(ii) census tract 7406.01, blocks 2016 and 2017;

(iii) census tract 7406.02, blocks 3000 and 3003; and

(iv) census tract 7406.03, block 2001;

(8) that part of election district 4, precinct 13 that consists of the following:

(i) census tract 7408.00, blocks 1000 through 1002, 1009, 1010, 1012, and 1026; and

(ii) census tract 7410.00, blocks 1000 through 1005, 1007, and 2014 through 2019; and

(9) that part of election district 4, precinct 26 that consists of census tract 7403.03, blocks 2027 and 2028.

(c) The district also includes the following parts of Carroll County:

(1) election district 13;

(2) election district 14, precincts 2 and 3; and

(3) that part of election district 14, precinct 1 that consists of census tract 5141.00, blocks 1010 through 1012.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-803.7 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-803.7
§8–803.
Status: in_force

§8–803.7.

(a) The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland, shall develop a program of public education that shall include:

(1) The dissemination of information regarding nutrient pollution;

(2) Best management practices for fertilizer use;

(3) Soil testing;

(4) Proper interpretation of fertilizer label instructions; and

(5) The proper use and calibration of fertilizer application equipment.

(b) The University of Maryland shall identify laboratories that:

(1) Follow the recommended soil testing procedures for the mid–Atlantic United States; and

(2) Provide a final report to a requestor of soil testing with the results of a soil test.

(c) The University of Maryland shall review its fertilizer turf guidelines every 3 years and revise the guidelines as necessary, with consideration of plant nutrient requirements and established State goals to protect water quality in the waters of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a purchaser of a certificated or uncertificated security acquires all rights in the security that the transferor had or had power to transfer.

(b) A purchaser of a limited interest acquires rights only to the extent of the interest purchased.

(c) A purchaser of a certificated security who as a previous holder had notice of an adverse claim does not improve its position by taking from a protected purchaser.
Md. Code, Education § 8-203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

The State Board shall encourage each county board to develop and implement programs for gifted and talented students.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-701 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Best management practice” means a conservation or pollution control practice that manages soil loss due to farming practices or manages nutrients, animal wastes, or agricultural chemicals so as to minimize movement into the surface waters of the State.

(c) “Eligible cost” means a capital expenditure for installing, purchasing, or constructing a best management practice. It does not include the cost of land or interests in land, or the costs of operating or maintaining best management practices.

(d) “Fixed natural filter practice” means one of the following practices:

(1) The planting of riparian forest buffers;

(2) The planting of riparian herbaceous cover;

(3) Tree plantings that are:

(i) On agricultural land; and

(ii) Outside a riparian buffer;

(4) Wetland restoration; or

(5) Pasture management, including rotational grazing systems such as:

(i) Livestock fencing; and

(ii) Watering systems implemented as part of the conversion of cropland to pasture.

(e) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or other business enterprise which as an owner, landlord, or tenant, participates in the operation of a farm.

(f) “Pooling agreement” means a written agreement between persons, approved by the Secretary of Agriculture, to perform best management practices and which is intended to solve a mutual pollution problem on different farms.

(g) “Project” means a project to prevent or control agriculturally related nonpoint source water pollution by establishing best management practices on a farm.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) a framework that allows for periodic, legislative review of the regulatory, licensing, and other governmental activities of the Executive Branch of the State government is essential for the maintenance of a government in which the citizens have confidence and of a healthy State economy; and

(2) this legislative review is consistent with other activities and goals of the General Assembly.

(b) The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) establish a system of legislative review that will:

(i) determine whether a governmental activity is necessary for the public interest; and

(ii) make units that are responsible for necessary governmental activities accountable and responsive to the public interest; and

(2) ensure that the legislative review takes place by establishing, by statute, a process for the review and other legislative action.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-312 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-312
§8–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of acquisition specified in this part are in addition to any others specified by law.

(b) Unless otherwise expressly provided in this part, property acquired for any purpose specified in this part may be acquired by any of the means authorized by § 8-302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-219 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-219
§8–219.
Status: in_force

The proceeds of sale of bond anticipation notes shall be spent:

(1) 1st, for payment of the expenses of issuance of the notes; and

(2) then, subject to § 8-218(a)(2) of this subtitle, only for the public purposes for which the bonds are authorized.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-204 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-204
§8–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not:

(i) take a credit card from another, or from the possession, custody, or control of another without the consent of the cardholder; or

(ii) with knowledge that a credit card has been taken under the circumstances described in item (i) of this paragraph, receive the credit card with the intent to use it or sell or transfer it to another who is not the issuer or the cardholder.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of credit card theft.

(b) (1) A person may not receive a credit card that the person knows was lost, mislaid, or delivered under a mistake as to the identity or address of the cardholder and retain possession of the credit card with the intent to use, sell, or transfer it to another who is not the issuer or the cardholder.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of credit card theft.

(c) A person may not:

(1) sell a credit card unless the person is the issuer; or

(2) buy a credit card from a person other than the issuer.

(d) A person other than the issuer may not receive a credit card that the person knows was taken or retained under circumstances that constitute:

(1) credit card theft;

(2) a violation of § 8-203 of this subtitle; or

(3) a violation of subsection (c) of this section.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-612 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-612
§8–612.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “token” means a ticket, coupon, coin, disc, slug, or any other thing that:

(1) is evidence of the right of an individual to enter, leave, ride on, or pass through or over any thing or place for which a fee is charged, including a building, ground, public conveyance, vessel, or bridge; and

(2) is intended or designed to be inserted into a box or machine for the collection of fees or given to a collector.

(b) (1) A person may not counterfeit or issue, or cause to be counterfeited or issued, or aid or assist in counterfeiting or issuing a token without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

(2) A person may not issue or pass a token if the person knows that it was:

(i) counterfeited; or

(ii) issued without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-115 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-115
§8–115.
Status: reserved

(a) If the Commission or an authorized inspector finds a condition in a correctional facility that is life threatening or health endangering, the Commission or inspector may order the immediate cessation of operation.

(b) Within 96 hours after an order is issued under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall hold a review hearing to confirm or countermand the order.

(c) (1) If a correctional facility is ordered closed under this section, all incarcerated individuals in the facility shall be transferred to and accepted in a suitable place of detention, as the Secretary determines.

(2) The governing body responsible for the cost of the closed facility shall pay the expenses incurred in transferring and maintaining incarcerated individuals under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-907 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-907
§8–907.
Status: in_force

An individual may not be denied benefits for any week of unemployment for failure to meet the requirements of § 8–903(a)(1) of this subtitle to be able to work, be available to work, and actively seeking work if the failure results from:

(1) a summons to appear for jury duty; or

(2) service as an election judge for a local board of elections in the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-409 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-409
§8–409.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this State that bicycle trails are important and their construction is encouraged wherever feasible.

(b) To establish and maintain footpaths, bridle paths or horse trails, and bicycle trails:

(1) Baltimore City, any county, or any municipality that receives highway user revenues may spend a reasonable part of its net share for these purposes; and

(2) The Administration, Baltimore City, any county, or any municipality that receives highway user revenues may credit a part of them to a financial reserve or a special fund to be used within 10 years for these purposes.

(c) Highway user revenues may not be used for footpaths, bridle paths or horse trails, or bicycle trails if:

(1) Their establishment would be contrary to public safety;

(2) Their cost would be too great considering their need or probable use; or

(3) The sparseness of population, the existence of other available ways, or other factors show that there is no need for them.

(d) (1) If requested by a local government, the Administration shall provide technical assistance and advice on carrying out the purposes of this section.

(2) The Administration shall recommend construction standards for footpaths, bridle paths or horse trails, and bicycle trails and shall establish a uniform system of signs for all the footpaths, bridle paths or horse trails, and bicycle trails constructed under this section, whether construction is undertaken by the Administration or by the local government.

(e) Unless the Administration or local government specifically approves other uses, as provided in subsection (g) of this section, footpaths and bicycle trails may be used only by:

(1) Pedestrians;

(2) Nonmotorized vehicles;

(3) Electric personal assistive mobility devices, as defined in § 21–101(j) of this article; and

(4) Personal delivery devices, as defined in § 21–104.5 of this article.

(f) Unless the Administration or local government specifically approves other uses, as provided in subsection (g) of this section, bridle paths or horse trails may be used only by pedestrians, horses, or horse drawn vehicles.

(g) If the Administration or local government specifically approves the use of footpaths and bicycle trails by other than pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles, or of bridle paths or horse trails by other than pedestrians, horses, or horse drawn vehicles, the Administration or local government shall post signs on the paths or trails indicating the uses specifically approved.

(h) A person may not operate a moped on a footpath, bicycle trail, bridle path, or horse trail unless the path or trail is posted with signs in accordance with subsection (g) of this section specifically approving the use of mopeds.

(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the use of footpaths and bicycle trails shall be denied to sports cycles, trail bikes, and minibikes.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-709.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-709.1
§8–709.
Status: in_force

§8–709.1.

(a) This section applies to any public or private marina that is located on the navigable waters of the State.

(b) Except as provided under § 9–333 of the Environment Article, on or after July 1, 1989, a person may not construct:

(1) Any additional slips at an existing marina that would result in a total slip capacity of more than 10 slips; or

(2) A new marina with more than 10 slips on the navigable waters of the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1808.2
§8–1808.
Status: in_force

§8–1808.2.

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

(2) “Bona fide intrafamily transfer” means a transfer to a member of the owner’s immediate family of a portion of the owner’s property for the purpose of establishing a residence for that family member.

(3) “Immediate family” means a father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, or sibling.

(b) Notwithstanding density limitations established in criteria of the Commission, as part of its local program, a local jurisdiction may submit provisions by which an owner of a parcel of land in the resource conservation area may be permitted to make bona fide intrafamily transfers.

(c) If a local jurisdiction includes provisions for bona fide intrafamily transfers as part of its local program, the local jurisdiction shall permit a bona fide intrafamily transfer to be made only from parcels of land that:

(1) Were of record on March 1, 1986, in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or on June 1, 2002, in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area; and

(2) Are 7 acres or more and less than 60 acres in size.

(d) A bona fide intrafamily transfer from a parcel of land shall be a subdivision of the parcel of land that is subject to local approval under Title 5 or Title 23 of the Land Use Article or under any subdivision control provisions of a charter county.

(e) (1) A local jurisdiction:

(i) May approve the subdivision of a parcel of land into the number of lots indicated in this subsection by means of a bona fide intrafamily transfer; and

(ii) May not approve any greater subdivision of the parcel of land or any portion of the parcel of land.

(2) A parcel that is 7 acres or more and less than 12 acres in size may be subdivided into 2 lots.

(3) A parcel that is 12 acres or more and less than 60 acres in size may be subdivided into 3 lots. The lots may be created at different times.

(f) (1) As a condition of approval, a local jurisdiction shall require that:

(i) Any deed for a lot that is created by a bona fide intrafamily transfer shall contain a covenant stating that the lot is created subject to the provisions of this section; and

(ii) A lot created by a bona fide intrafamily transfer may not be conveyed subsequently to any person other than a member of the owner’s immediate family, except under procedures established pursuant to subsection (g) of this section or through the purchase of a transferable development right.

(2) This subsection does not prevent the conveyance of the lot to a third party as security for a mortgage or deed of trust.

(g) If a local jurisdiction includes provisions for bona fide intrafamily transfers as part of the local jurisdiction’s local program, the local jurisdiction shall establish standards and procedures, subject to the approval of the Commission, by which the local jurisdiction will permit the subsequent conveyance of lots to persons other than immediate family members. The standards and procedures shall assure that:

(1) The lot was created as part of a bona fide intrafamily transfer and not with the intent of subdividing the original parcel of land for purposes of ultimate commercial sale; and

(2) (i) A change in circumstances has occurred since the original transfer was made that is not inconsistent with this subtitle and that warrants an exception; or

(ii) Other circumstances that are consistent with this subtitle and with the Commission’s criteria to maintain land areas necessary to support the protective uses of agriculture, forestry, open space, and natural habitats in resource conservation areas warrant an exception.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107
§8–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With respect to insurance business placed by its controlling insurance producer, the controlled insurer may not engage in a pattern of charging premiums that are unjustifiably lower than those being charged by the controlled insurer or other insurers for similar risks written during the same period and placed by noncontrolling insurance producers.

(2) When determining whether premiums are unjustifiably lower than those prevailing in the market, the Commissioner shall take into consideration applicable industry or actuarial standards at the time the insurance business was written.

(b) With respect to insurance business placed by its controlling insurance producer, the controlled insurer shall establish underwriting procedures and may not deviate from them.

(c) A controlled insurer’s capitalization at the time insurance business is placed by the controlling insurance producer and with respect to that insurance business shall comply with:

(1) criteria set by the Commissioner; and

(2) all applicable insurance laws.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Radiation Control Advisory Board.

(c) “Emergency” means a sudden and unforeseen condition of such public gravity and urgency that it requires immediate response to protect the public health and welfare.

(d) “Emergency planning zone” means a plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone, as described in 10 C.F.R. § 50.47(c)(2).

(e) “General license” means a license that, under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this title, is effective without the filing of an application by the licensee.

(f) “Nuclear incident” means any occurrence, including an extraordinary nuclear occurrence, or series of occurrences at a nuclear power plant with the potential for causing bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, loss of or damage to property, or loss of use of property resulting from the radioactive, toxic, explosive, or other hazardous properties of the radioactive material used by a nuclear power plant or stored on its property.

(g) (1) “Nuclear power plant” means any facility capable of producing electricity using nuclear energy:

(i) 1. That is located in the State; or

2. With an emergency planning zone that includes any area of the State; and

(ii) For which the Department participates in planning and response activities related to the facility.

(2) “Nuclear power plant” includes a facility with one or more nuclear power reactors that:

(i) Has spent nuclear fuel stored onsite;

(ii) Has not been fully dismantled and decommissioned in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations; or

(iii) Has not been granted license termination by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(h) “Nuclear Regulatory Commission” means the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or any successor entity responsible for federal regulation of nuclear energy.

(i) “Off–site response organization” means a state, local, or tribal governmental organization responsible for carrying out emergency response functions during a nuclear incident.

(j) “Person” includes any public or municipal corporation and any agency, bureau, department, or instrumentality of State or local government and, to the extent authorized by federal law, federal government.

(k) “Radiation” means:

(1) Ionizing radiation, including gamma rays, X–rays, alpha particles, beta particles, neutrons, high speed electrons, high speed protons, and any other atomic or nuclear particles or rays;

(2) Any electromagnetic radiation that can be generated during the operation of a manufactured device that has an electronic circuit; or

(3) Any sonic, ultrasonic, or infrasonic waves that are emitted as a result of the operation, in a manufactured device, of an electronic circuit that can generate a physical field of radiation.

(l) “Specific license” means a license that, under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this title, is effective only after the applicant files an application and the Department approves the application.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1005.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1005.1
§8–1005.
Status: in_force

§8–1005.1.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Department may require a property owner who has requested a loan, or a property owner may elect, to procure design and construction services for a shore erosion control project.

(b) The Department shall adopt regulations establishing procedures and technical standards for the procurement of design and construction services by a property owner.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-511 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-511
§8–511.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) provide to another individual items or services for which payment wholly or partly is or may be made from federal or State funds under a State health plan; and

(2) solicit, offer, make, or receive a kickback or bribe in connection with providing those items or services or making or receiving a benefit or payment under a State health plan.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-108 — MD Code / Article get / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-108
§8–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On the expiration of 6 months from the date of the decedent’s death, the personal representative shall pay the claims allowed against the estate in the order of priority prescribed in § 8–105 of this subtitle.

(2) The court may extend the time for payment for good cause shown.

(3) A person with a valid unbarred claim or with a valid unbarred judgment who has not been paid may petition the court for an order directing the personal representative to pay the claim to the extent that funds of the estate are available for payment.

(b) The personal representative may pay, at any time, a just claim that has not been barred, with or without formal presentation, but the personal representative is personally liable to another claimant whose claim is allowed and who is injured by the payment if:

(1) The payment was made before the expiration of the time limit stated in subsection (a) of this section and the personal representative failed to require the payee to give adequate security to refund any part of the payment necessary to pay other claimants; or

(2) The payment was made in a manner to deprive the injured claimant of the claimant’s priority as a result of negligence or willful fault of the personal representative.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-725.3 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725.3
§8–725.
Status: in_force

§8–725.3.

(a) The Department shall:

(1) Develop a comprehensive management plan for the use of vessels on the Severn River and its tributaries in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10 of the State Government Article; and

(2) Implement the comprehensive management plan no later than April 15, 1990.

(b) The comprehensive management plan for the use of vessels on the Severn River and its tributaries shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

(1) Areas designated for specified uses;

(2) Noise level limits of vessels;

(3) Maximum speed limits of vessels;

(4) Other limits that address water surface capacity and the safe operation of vessels so as to maximize the recreational and aesthetic values of the Severn River and its tributaries, consistent with sound environmental practices; and

(5) A study of seaplane activity on the Severn River and its tributaries.

(c) This section may not be construed to change the authority previously granted to the Department to adopt regulations concerning the subject matter of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: in_force

A financial institution may claim a State tax credit against the financial institution franchise tax payable under this subtitle as provided under § 9-230 of the Tax - Property Article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-801 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-801
§8–801.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and in Title 3 of the Education Article, the provisions of this article relating to the nomination and election of candidates to public office shall govern the nomination and election of members to an elected county board of education.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-508 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-508
§8–508.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Board” means the Governor’s Workforce Development Board.

(3) “Highway or capital transit construction” means actual construction, preliminary engineering, planning and research, or any other work or activity to implement federal laws for the administration of federal aid for highways or capital transit projects.

(4) “Workforce development area” has the meaning stated in § 11–503(n) of the Labor and Employment Article.

(b) The Department shall use the maximum feasible amount of federal funds available to the State under 23 U.S.C. § 140(b) to develop, conduct, and administer highway or capital transit construction training and supportive services, including skill improvement programs.

(c) The Department shall administer the training programs under subsection (b) of this section in collaboration with the Board to ensure that highway or capital transit construction training and supportive services are provided to the greatest extent feasible to individuals in each relevant workforce development area.
Md. Code, Education § 8-304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland School for the Blind shall adopt written standards for the admission and dismissal of students.

(b) The standards and any amendments shall be submitted to the State Board for approval under § 2–206 of this article.

(c) The State Board may require modifications to the standards as it considers necessary.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-313 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-313
§8–313.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Education § 8-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

The Department, each county board, and the Maryland School for the Blind shall work together to meet the educational needs of blind children.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-305 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission shall attempt, with the owner of a site or structure, to formulate an economically feasible plan to preserve the site or structure if:

(1) an application is submitted for construction, reconstruction, or alteration affecting a site or the exterior of a structure or for the moving or demolition of a structure; and

(2) the commission considers preservation of the site or structure to be of unusual importance to the local jurisdiction, the State, or the nation.

(b) Unless the commission is satisfied that the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration will not materially impair the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure, the commission shall:

(1) reject the application; and

(2) file a copy of its rejection with the building inspector of the local jurisdiction.

(c) The commission shall have 90 days after the date on which the commission concludes that an economically feasible plan cannot be formulated under this section to negotiate with the owner and other parties to find a means of preserving the site or structure.

(d) If a site or structure is considered to be valuable for its historic, archaeological, or architectural significance, a commission may approve proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, or demolition, despite the fact that the changes come within the provisions of this section if:

(1) the site or structure is a deterrent to a major improvement program that will be of substantial benefit to the local jurisdiction; or

(2) the retention of the site or structure would:

(i) cause undue financial hardship to the owner; or

(ii) not be in the best interests of a majority of persons in the community.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may not authorize telephone company charges to be levied for directory assistance calls made by residential customers on the first two calls made to directory assistance from each residential service per monthly billing cycle.

(2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall authorize charges on other directory assistance calls.

(b) The Commission may not authorize telephone company charges to be levied for directory assistance on an individual who suffers from a physical or visual disability that precludes the use of a telephone directory.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1922 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1922
§8–1922.
Status: in_force

Colleges and universities may:

(1) Contract with the Trust to carry out Corps Program work;

(2) Assign to the Trust resources to assist in its Corps Program work, development, and activities; and

(3) Assign faculty and staff to the Trust for the purpose of carrying out or assisting with Corps programs.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-513 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-513
§8–513.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not act as a reinsurance broker for an authorized insurer without a written authorization agreement between the reinsurance broker and the authorized insurer that states the responsibilities of the parties.

(b) The authorization agreement required by this section shall provide that:

(1) on written notice, the authorized insurer may terminate at any time the authority of the reinsurance broker to act for it; and

(2) the reinsurance broker shall:

(i) render accounts to the authorized insurer detailing all material transactions, including information necessary to support the commissions, charges, and other fees received by or owed to the reinsurance broker;

(ii) remit all funds due to the authorized insurer within 30 days after receipt;

(iii) hold in a fiduciary capacity in a qualified financial institution all funds collected for the account of the authorized insurer;

(iv) keep all books, records, and accounts in accordance with § 8-514 of this subtitle;

(v) comply with all written standards established by the authorized insurer for the cession or retrocession of all risks; and

(vi) disclose to the authorized insurer any relationship of the reinsurance broker with a reinsurer to which business is ceded or retroceded.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1807 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1807
§8–1807.
Status: in_force

§8–1807. IN EFFECT

(a) The initial planning area for determination of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area consists of:

(1) All waters of and lands under the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to the head of tide as indicated on the State wetlands maps, and all State and private wetlands designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article; and

(2) All land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of State or private wetlands and the heads of tides designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article.

(b) The initial planning area for determination of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area consists of:

(1) All waters of and lands under the coastal bays and their tributaries to the head of tide as indicated on the State wetlands maps, and all State and private wetlands designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article; and

(2) All land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of State or private wetlands and the heads of tides designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article.

(c) (1) (i) In determining the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area within its boundaries, a local jurisdiction may exclude those portions of the planning area designated in subsection (a) or (b) of this section which the local jurisdiction finds to be:

1. Part of a developed, urban area in which, in view of available public facilities and applicable laws and restrictions, the imposition of a program would not substantially improve protection of tidal water quality or conservation of fish, wildlife, or plant habitats; or

2. Located at least 1,000 feet from open water and separated from open water by an area of wetlands which it is found will serve to protect tidal water quality and fish, wildlife, or plant habitats from adverse impacts of development in the excluded area.

(ii) A portion of urban area to be excluded shall be at least 50% developed and may not be less than 2,640,000 square feet in contiguous area or the entire initial planning area located within the boundaries of a municipality, whichever is less.

(2) A local jurisdiction shall include in any program submitted to the Commission under § 8–1809 of this subtitle a designation of those portions of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area proposed for exclusion under paragraph (1) of this subsection, together with all factual information and expert opinion supporting its findings under this subsection.

(3) The Commission shall approve a local jurisdiction’s designation of portions to be excluded unless the Commission finds, based on stated reasons, that the decision of the local jurisdiction was:

(i) Not supported by competent and material evidence; or

(ii) Arbitrary or capricious.

(4) If the Commission develops the program to be applied in a local jurisdiction, the Commission shall exclude areas as appropriate to meet the intent of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area shall consist of:

(1) Those areas designated in subsection (a) of this section, except any areas excluded in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Additional areas proposed for inclusion by local jurisdictions and approved by the Commission.

(e) The Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area shall consist of:

(1) Those areas designated in subsection (b) of this section, except any areas excluded in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Additional areas proposed for inclusion by local jurisdictions and approved by the Commission.

§8–1807. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 119 OF 2008 **

(a) The initial planning area for determination of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area consists of the following areas, as indicated on the Statewide Base Map:

(1) All waters of and lands under the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to the head of tide;

(2) All State and private wetlands designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article; and

(3) All land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of the resources identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(b) The initial planning area for determination of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area consists of the following areas, as indicated on the Statewide Base Map:

(1) All waters of and lands under the coastal bays and their tributaries to the head of tide;

(2) All State and private wetlands designated under Title 16 of the Environment Article; and

(3) All land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of the resources identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(c) (1) (i) In determining the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area within its boundaries, a local jurisdiction may exclude those portions of the planning area designated in subsection (a) or (b) of this section which the local jurisdiction finds to be:

1. Part of a developed, urban area in which, in view of available public facilities and applicable laws and restrictions, the imposition of a program would not substantially improve protection of tidal water quality or conservation of fish, wildlife, or plant habitats; or

2. Located at least 1,000 feet from open water and separated from open water by an area of wetlands which it is found will serve to protect tidal water quality and fish, wildlife, or plant habitats from adverse impacts of development in the excluded area.

(ii) A portion of urban area to be excluded shall be at least 50% developed and may not be less than 2,640,000 square feet in contiguous area or the entire initial planning area located within the boundaries of a municipality, whichever is less.

(2) A local jurisdiction shall include in any program submitted to the Commission under § 8–1809 of this subtitle a designation of those portions of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area proposed for exclusion under paragraph (1) of this subsection, together with all factual information and expert opinion supporting its findings under this subsection.

(3) The Commission shall approve a local jurisdiction’s designation of portions to be excluded unless the Commission finds, based on stated reasons, that the decision of the local jurisdiction was:

(i) Not supported by competent and material evidence; or

(ii) Arbitrary or capricious.

(4) If the Commission develops the program to be applied in a local jurisdiction, the Commission shall exclude areas as appropriate to meet the intent of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area shall consist of:

(1) Those areas designated in subsection (a) of this section, except any areas excluded in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Additional areas proposed for inclusion by local jurisdictions and approved by the Commission.

(e) The Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area shall consist of:

(1) Those areas designated in subsection (b) of this section, except any areas excluded in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Additional areas proposed for inclusion by local jurisdictions and approved by the Commission.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this subtitle, an owner may recover compensation from the Fund for an actual loss that results from an act or omission by a licensed contractor or a violation of § 8–607(4) of this title as found by the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) For purposes of recovery from the Fund, the act or omission of a licensed contractor includes the act or omission of a subcontractor, salesperson, or employee of the licensed contractor, whether or not an express agency relationship exists.

(c) A claimant shall comply with a written agreement to submit a dispute to arbitration before seeking recovery from the Fund.

(d) The Commission may deny a claim if the Commission finds that the claimant unreasonably rejected good faith efforts by the contractor to resolve the claim.

(e) The Commission may not award from the Fund:

(1) more than $30,000 to one claimant for acts or omissions of one contractor;

(2) more than $250,000 to all claimants for acts or omissions of one contractor unless, after the Commission has paid out $250,000 on account of acts or omissions of the contractor, the contractor reimburses $250,000 to the Fund;

(3) an amount for attorney fees, consequential damages, court costs, interest, personal injury damages, or punitive damages;

(4) an amount as a result of a default judgment in court; or

(5) an amount in excess of the amount paid by or on behalf of the claimant to the contractor against whom the claim is filed.

(f) (1) A claim against the Fund based on the act or omission of a particular contractor may not be made by:

(i) a spouse or other immediate relative of the contractor;

(ii) an employee, officer, or partner of the contractor; or

(iii) an immediate relative of an employee, officer, or partner of the contractor.

(2) An owner may make a claim against the Fund only if the owner:

(i) resides in the home as to which the claim is made; or

(ii) does not own more than three residences or dwelling places.

(g) A claim shall be brought against the Fund within 3 years after the claimant discovered or, by use of ordinary diligence, should have discovered the loss or damage.
Md. Code, Education § 8-705 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-705
§8–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall govern a program.

(b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members.

(2) Of the 25 members:

(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.

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

(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.

(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.

(d) The Board shall determine its officers.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-212 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-212
§8–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Employment is not covered employment if the employment is performed for the United States government or except to the extent that Congress permits to be covered, the employment is performed for an instrumentality of the United States that is exempt under the United States Constitution from contributions.

(b) (1) Employment performed for a foreign government, including employment as a consular or other officer or employee or nondiplomatic representative, is not covered employment.

(2) Employment performed for an instrumentality that a foreign government wholly owns is not covered employment if:

(i) the employment is of a character similar to that performed in the foreign country by employees of the United States government or an instrumentality of the United States government; and

(ii) the Secretary finds that the United States Secretary of State has certified to the United States Secretary of the Treasury that the foreign government whose instrumentality claims exemption from the tax imposed by this title grants an equivalent exemption for similar employment performed in the foreign country by employees of the United States government and instrumentalities of the United States government.

(c) (1) Except as provided in this subtitle, employment performed for a governmental entity of a state is covered employment if the employment is excluded from the definition of “employment” in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act solely by § 3306(c)(7) of the Act.

(2) Employment performed for a governmental entity is not covered employment if performed:

(i) as an elected official;

(ii) as a member of a legislative body, a judicial body, the State National Guard, or the Air National Guard;

(iii) as a temporary employee in case of an earthquake, flood, fire, snow, storm or similar emergency;

(iv) in a position that, under the laws of the State, is designated a major nontenured advisory or policymaking position;

(v) in an advisory or policymaking position that ordinarily requires 8 hours or less of work each week; or

(vi) as an election official or election worker if the amount of remuneration received by the individual during the calendar year for services as an election official or election worker is less than $1,000.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-409 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-409
§8–409.
Status: in_force

(a) This section sets forth the exclusive procedure by which a party in a criminal case may challenge a jury on the ground that the jury was not summoned or otherwise selected in compliance with this title.

(b) (1) Before examination begins in a criminal case or, for good cause shown, after a jury is sworn but before it receives evidence, a party may move to dismiss a charging document or stay the case on the ground of substantial failure to comply with a provision of this title in selecting the grand or trial jury.

(2) A motion under this section shall contain a sworn statement of facts that, if true, would constitute a substantial failure to comply with this title.

(c) On a showing that a party needs access to a record to prepare for a hearing on a motion pending under this section, a trial judge may allow the party to inspect and copy a record as needed to prepare.

(d) A movant who files a motion in accordance with this section is entitled to present relevant evidence in support of the motion, including:

(1) The testimony of the jury commissioner; and

(2) Relevant records, whether or not public, that the jury commissioner used.

(e) (1) If a trial judge finds a substantial failure to comply with § 8-102(b) of this title in selecting a grand jury, the judge shall:

(i) Stay the case pending selection of a grand jury in compliance with this title; or

(ii) Dismiss the charging document.

(2) If a trial judge finds a substantial failure to comply with a provision other than § 8-102(b) of this title in selecting a grand jury and finds the failure likely to be prejudicial to the movant, the judge shall:

(i) Stay the case pending selection of a grand jury in compliance with this title; or

(ii) Dismiss the charging document.

(f) (1) If a trial judge finds a substantial failure to comply with § 8-102(b) of this title in selecting a trial jury, the trial judge shall stay the case pending selection of a trial jury in compliance with this title.

(2) If a trial judge finds a substantial failure to comply with a provision other than § 8-102(b) of this title in selecting a trial jury and the failure is likely to be prejudicial to the movant, the trial judge shall stay the proceeding pending selection of a trial jury in compliance with this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to:

(1) a telegraph company; or

(2) a telephone company that owned lines and provided local exchange or interexchange service in the State as of October 1, 1993, with the approval of the Commission.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subtitle are not subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-711 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-711
§8–711.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 55 days before the special primary election, the State Board shall certify to the appropriate local boards the name, residence, and party affiliation of each candidate who qualifies to appear on the special primary election ballot.

(b) At least 55 days before the special general election, the State Board shall certify to the appropriate local boards the name, residence, and party affiliation of each nominee who qualifies to appear on the special general election ballot.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1103 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 11 / Section 8-1103
§8–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is an Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund, consisting of money appropriated for that purpose in the State budget or in any bond enabling act and any money contributed by local jurisdictions in accordance with this section.

(2) The Fund shall be maintained for the purposes stated in this section, and unspent portions of any appropriations to the Fund shall remain in the Fund and may not revert to the General Fund and any project or program funded under this subtitle is not subject to the provisions of §§ 7–305(d)(3) and 8–128(c) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(3) Any interest earned by the State on any funds contributed by local jurisdictions shall:

(i) Accrue to the Fund; and

(ii) Be applied to reduce the annual maintenance payments of the local jurisdictions.

(b) The Board of Public Works, upon the recommendation of the Secretary, may expend money appropriated from the Fund, directly or through loans or grants to local jurisdictions, for the following types of projects on Maryland’s ocean beaches:

(1) Bulkhead construction;

(2) Dune restoration or construction;

(3) Beach replenishment; and

(4) Land acquisition necessary to accomplish any of the types of projects in this subsection.

(c) Funds shall be expended only upon projects that further an integrated plan that has been approved by the Secretary as providing protection against storm and flood events.

(d) The eligible costs of a project for State financial assistance under this subtitle may include the costs of reports, plans, specifications, legal and administrative services, equipment, construction, rehabilitation, or improvement. Bond proceeds appropriated to the Fund may not be used for project administrative costs. Costs for periodic additions of sand or other elements necessary to maintain the structural integrity of a project shall be eligible for financial assistance.

(e) The State shall assume 100% of the costs of any land acquisition project. State assistance for any other type of authorized project may not exceed 50% of nonfederal costs.

(f) All projects receiving State assistance under this subtitle shall be designed and managed by the Department, which shall consult with the project sponsors.

(g) Any accretion to existing beaches resulting from activities assisted by the Fund shall be deemed natural resources of the State, and title to any accretion is vested in the Department. Land created by any accretion to or replenishment of any ocean beach in Maryland is not vacant land within the meaning of the Real Property Article, and the Commissioner of Land Patents may not issue any patent for land so created.

(h) Grants or loans for project construction may not be authorized under this section until the Department and the Board of Public Works approve the following items as submitted by the municipality or county, as appropriate, in which the project is located:

(1) An approved description of the project together with a financing plan;

(2) A guarantee of the portion of costs not provided by State and federal assistance;

(3) An agreement to be responsible for beach cleaning, policing, and lifeguard services on any restored or protected beach;

(4) An agreement to convey at no cost to the State any lands or easements granted to the county or municipality and necessary for beach replenishment or dune restoration or construction purposes; and

(5) Local ordinances and codes relating to building setbacks, piling depths, structural techniques for minimizing wind and storm damage, and building after storm damage.

(i) The financing plan submitted by the municipality and county in which the project is located shall:

(1) Set forth a binding percentage allocation between the municipality and the county of the project costs not provided by State and federal assistance;

(2) Set forth the revenue sources to be relied upon to provide the local costs, which without limitation may include:

(i) As to the county:

1. The recordation tax authorized by Title 12 of the Tax – Property Article;

2. The admissions and amusement tax authorized by § 4–102(b) of the Tax – General Article;

3. The county income tax authorized by § 10–103 of the Tax – General Article;

4. State–collected, locally shared taxes or designated portions of the taxes;

5. Taxes authorized by the Tax – Property Article; and

6. Revenues raised by establishment of an erosion control district established pursuant to §§ 21–202, 21–204, and 21–210 of the Local Government Article; and

(ii) As to the municipality:

1. Taxes authorized by the Tax – Property Article;

2. Fees and charges authorized by § 5–205(d) of the Local Government Article or the municipality’s charter; and

3. The admissions and amusement tax authorized by § 4–102(c) of the Tax – General Article; and

(3) Be accompanied by a guaranty of the municipal and county share of such costs duly ratified by the governing body of each subdivision.

(j) In the event the county or municipality fails to raise or to pay to the State all or any portion of its percentage of the costs of a project as established by a financing plan within 6 months of the certification of costs by the State Comptroller, the State Comptroller shall cause to be withheld from State–collected, locally shared taxes, and, to the extent necessary, from the State aid for police protection provided under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Public Safety Article to which the county or municipality would otherwise be entitled, for the following fiscal year, a sum sufficient to reimburse the State for any sum remaining unpaid, together with interest on the unpaid amount at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of the certification by the State Comptroller.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-812 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-812
§8–812.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a:

(1) Home equity line of credit;

(2) Loan secured by an indemnity deed of trust; or

(3) Commercial loan.

(b) Before the settlement of a loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on residential real property improved by four or fewer single–family units that is subject to a redeemable ground rent, the settlement agent shall notify the borrower that:

(1) The borrower has the right to redeem the ground rent under § 8–804 of this subtitle;

(2) The redemption amount is fixed by law but may also be negotiated with the ground lease holder for a different amount;

(3) It may be possible to include the amount of the redemption in this loan;

(4) For information on redeeming the ground rent, the borrower should contact the ground lease holder; and

(5) For information on including the amount of the redemption in this loan, the borrower should contact the lender or credit grantor making this loan.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-201 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

A local jurisdiction may create a historic district commission or a historic preservation commission.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-308 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To qualify for renewal of a certificate under this subtitle, a certificate holder shall earn during each 2-year certificate term at least one continuing education unit in two or more courses that the Board approves.

(2) A continuing education unit consists of 10 hours of study.

(b) A certificate holder who is granted a certificate during the second year of a certificate term may renew the certificate for the next full term if the certificate holder earns at least one-half of a continuing education unit in one or more courses that the Board approves.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-113 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-113
§8–113.
Status: in_force

On or before November 1 of each year, after considering the current estimate of the Committee, the Governor shall determine:

(1) the total authorizations of new State debt that the Governor considers advisable for the next fiscal year; and

(2) the preliminary allocation of new State debt for:

(i) general construction projects;

(ii) school construction projects; and

(iii) other special projects.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Dorchester County.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Dorchester County shall pay at least the sum of $118,500 each year to the volunteer fire companies in the county for their benefit as long as the volunteer fire companies are active, fire–fighting organizations.

(2) Each volunteer fire company shall use the money received to support, maintain, equip, and operate the volunteer fire company for the purpose of fighting fires in the county.

(3) Each volunteer fire company shall comply with the bylaws of the Volunteer Fire Companies Association of Dorchester County.

(4) The County Commissioners may not make a payment to a volunteer fire company unless the volunteer fire company complies with the bylaws of the Volunteer Fire Companies Association of Dorchester County.

(c) The County Commissioners shall use property tax revenue to pay volunteer fire companies in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners shall distribute the money required by subsection (b) of this section on October 1 of each year to the following volunteer fire companies in at least the following amounts:

Cambridge $10,500

Hurlock 9,500

Secretary 9,000

Vienna 9,000

East New Market 8,000

Eldorado 7,500

Neck 7,500

Lloyds 7,500

Lakes & Straits 8,500

Church Creek 8,500

Madison 8,500

Hoopers Island 8,500

Linkwood–Salem 7,500

Taylors Island 8,500

(2) The Elliots Volunteer Fire Company shall receive an amount set by the County Commissioners.

(e) (1) Before paying money to a volunteer fire company, the County Commissioners may require the officers of the volunteer fire company to appear before the County Commissioners and submit evidence satisfactory to the County Commissioners that the volunteer fire company:

(i) is an active fire–fighting organization; and

(ii) has spent the money received in prior years under this section in accordance with this section.

(2) If a volunteer fire company ceases to be an active fire–fighting organization or fails to spend the money received in accordance with this section, the County Commissioners shall:

(i) withhold the current year’s money from the volunteer fire company; and

(ii) allocate the unspent money to the contingent fund of Dorchester County.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-701 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Current ground rent deed of record” means the document that vests title to the reversionary interest in the current ground lease holder.

(c) “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(d) “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.

(e) (1) “Ground lease holder” means the holder of the reversionary interest under a ground lease.

(2) “Ground lease holder” includes an agent of the ground lease holder.

(f) “Ground rent” means a rent issuing out of, or collectible in connection with, the reversionary interest under a ground lease.

(g) “Leasehold interest” means the tenancy in real property created under a ground lease.

(h) “Leasehold tenant” means the holder of the leasehold interest under a ground lease.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-210 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-210
§8–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “overissue” means the issue of securities in excess of the amount the issuer has corporate power to issue, but an overissue does not occur if appropriate action has cured the overissue.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the provisions of this title which validate a security or compel its issue or reissue do not apply to the extent that validation, issue, or reissue would result in overissue.

(c) If an identical security not constituting an overissue is reasonably available for purchase, a person entitled to issue or validation may compel the issuer to purchase the security and deliver it if certificated or register its transfer if uncertificated, against surrender of any security certificate the person holds.

(d) If a security is not reasonably available for purchase, a person entitled to issue or validation may recover from the issuer the price the person or the last purchaser for value paid for it with interest from the date of the person's demand.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-703 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-703
§8–703.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall participate in an arrangement for payment of benefits that are based on a combination of covered employment and employment that is covered under the unemployment insurance law of another state if:

(1) the United States Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the agency responsible for administration of that law, approves the arrangement as reasonably calculated to ensure prompt and full payment of compensation in cases in which there is a combination of employments; and

(2) the arrangement includes a provision to:

(i) apply a base period that is determined under the law of a single state;

(ii) avoid duplication of wages in computation of benefits that are based on the employments;

(iii) reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for benefits that are based on employment that is covered under the unemployment insurance law of another state; and

(iv) use the Unemployment Insurance Fund as the Secretary finds to be fair and reasonable to reimburse the fund of another state for benefits that are based on covered employment.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1920 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1920
§8–1920.
Status: in_force

(a) The Corps Program’s projects and activities shall meet an identifiable public need:

(1) With specific emphasis on projects that result in long–term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, and educational improvements; or

(2) Within a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts, with specific emphasis on climate mitigation and clean energy projects that result in long–term reductions to greenhouse gas emissions and improvements to public health and the environment.

(b) Environmental restoration projects may include:

(1) Specific nutrient reduction activities, such as planting of bay grasses and oysters and installing natural shorelines on public spaces; and

(2) Working with communities to improve their environmental impacts and activities and to encourage appropriate environmental stewardship.

(c) Agricultural and forestry projects may include working with Corps Program volunteers from rural areas of the State in partnership with the agricultural community in projects to prevent or reduce nutrient runoff.

(d) Infrastructure projects may include:

(1) Improving the energy efficiency of housing for elderly and low–income households;

(2) Implementing clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, including free and low–cost energy audits; and

(3) Building or assisting in building infrastructure to promote environmental education including outdoor classrooms, nature trails, and schoolyard habitats and watershed restoration, stream restoration, rain gardens, and other low–impact development projects.

(e) Educational projects may include:

(1) Developing interactive environmental education and energy conservation education for elementary and secondary school students and the public;

(2) Developing curriculum targeted at training high school students and apprentices to obtain skills necessary to create and implement clean energy projects in their communities and to compete for jobs in the emerging clean energy sector; and

(3) Assisting schools to become “green schools” and reduce energy costs through hands–on projects with their students.

(f) Energy conservation projects may include the projects defined in § 8–1913(d) of this part.

(g) Climate mitigation projects may include:

(1) Projects to expand urban tree canopy, implement green rooftops, and take other actions to reduce urban heat island effects; and

(2) Projects to improve access to clean, reliable transportation, including through the expansion of bike trails and pedestrian walkways.

(h) Clean energy projects may include:

(1) Projects to install renewable energy systems at low–income households and schools, libraries, and other public buildings;

(2) Projects to undertake holistic retrofits of low–income households, including weatherization and heat pump installation; and

(3) Projects to provide experience in the energy efficiency, environmental protection, governmental and regulatory administration, and renewable energy generation sectors.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-415 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-415
§8–415.
Status: in_force

A public service company may claim a credit against the public service company franchise tax for employer-provided long-term care insurance as provided under § 10-710 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1304 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1304
§8–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of the following members:

(1) two members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

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

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

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

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

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

(8) the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;

(9) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent’s designee;

(10) the Executive Director of the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, or the Executive Director’s designee; and

(11) the following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) two licensed mental health clinicians with expertise in trauma, including demonstrated experience and training in child and adolescent care and family care;

(ii) one licensed geriatric mental health clinician with expertise in trauma;

(iii) two members of the research community with expertise in trauma;

(iv) six representatives from community organizations, nonprofit organizations, or youth organizations with an expertise in trauma;

(v) one representative of the Office of Child Care Advisory Council;

(vi) one representative of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence;

(vii) one representative of an urban municipal government with expertise in trauma;

(viii) one representative of a rural municipal government with expertise in trauma; and

(ix) one representative of a suburban municipal government with expertise in trauma.

(b) (1) The term of an appointed member under this section is 4 years concurrent with the term of the Governor’s term of office.

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

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-1101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 11 / Section 8-1101
§8–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Health care facility” means:

(i) A hospital;

(ii) A federally qualified health center;

(iii) An outpatient mental health clinic;

(iv) An outpatient or residential addiction treatment provider; and

(v) A local health department.

(3) “Opioid addiction treatment medication” means a medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid use disorders.

(b) Each health care facility that is not part of a health care system and each health care system shall make available to patients the services of health care providers who are trained and authorized under federal law to prescribe opioid addiction treatment medications, including buprenorphine–containing formulations.

(c) To comply with subsection (b) of this section, a health care facility or a health care system may:

(1) Directly employ, contract with, or refer a patient to a health care provider who is trained and authorized under federal law to prescribe opioid addiction treatment medications, including buprenorphine–containing formulations; or

(2) Deliver the services in person or, if appropriate, through telehealth.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-20 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-20
§8–6B–20.
Status: in_force

(a) If after a hearing under § 8-6B-19 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under that section to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or

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

(b) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(c) The Board shall pay a penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

There is an Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-410 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

Article VIII

This Agreement shall enter into full force and effect as to a party state when the state has enacted this Agreement into law. A state party to this Agreement may withdraw herefrom by enacting a statute repealing the Agreement. However, the withdrawal of any state shall not affect the status of any proceedings already initiated by prisoners or by state officers at the time the withdrawal takes effect, nor shall it affect their rights in respect thereof.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-504 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each political subdivision of this State may raise funds to obtain the benefits of the federal acts by:

(i) Issuing bonds, interim certificates, and other evidences of debt or obligation; and

(ii) Taxation.

(2) Bonds may be issued under this subsection notwithstanding any debt or other limitation set by any other law.

(b) If federal funds available to this State under the federal acts are allocable to a political subdivision of this State, but the political subdivision has not provided for necessary matching funds in any other manner permitted by this subtitle, the Administration, the State Treasurer, and the State Comptroller may authorize the political subdivision to use its share of highway user revenues to provide the matching funds necessary to secure these federal funds.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if any federal funds available for a State highway project require matching State funds, the Administration may provide the necessary matching funds by using any State funds it is authorized by law to use for State highway projects.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-313 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-313
§8–313.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may appoint a home improvement hearing board.

(b) (1) A hearing board shall consist of at least 3 members of the Commission.

(2) Of the members of the hearing board:

(i) at least 1 shall have experience in some phase of the business of home improvement; and

(ii) at least 1 shall be a consumer member of the Commission.

(c) The Commission shall appoint a chairman from among the members of the hearing board.

(d) The Commission may refer to a hearing board a charge, claim, complaint, or license application made by the Commission or by any person under this subtitle.

(e) Each procedure applicable to a hearing before the Commission is applicable to a hearing before the hearing board.

(f) (1) A decision of the hearing board shall be:

(i) by a majority vote of the entire membership of the hearing board;

(ii) in writing; and

(iii) submitted to the Commission.

(2) Unless, within 15 days after the hearing board submits its decision to the Commission, the Commission or a member of the Commission finds that a full hearing by the Commission is required:

(i) the decision of the hearing board is final;

(ii) the decision is a final decision of the Commission; and

(iii) a party who is aggrieved by the decision may take an appeal as provided in § 8-314 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-8A-12 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8A / Section 8-8A-12
§8–8A–12.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other action authorized under this subtitle, the Department may impose administrative penalties up to $5,000 per day, not to exceed $50,000 in total penalties, for a violation of this subtitle, regulations adopted under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit.

(b) The penalty shall be assessed with consideration given to:

(1) The willfulness of the violation;

(2) The extent to which the existence of the violation was known to the violator but uncorrected by the violator;

(3) The extent to which the violator exercised reasonable care;

(4) The extent to which the violation resulted in actual harm to the environment or to human health or safety;

(5) The nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare, health, and property;

(6) The extent to which the current violation is part of a recurrent pattern of the same or similar type of violation committed by the violator; and

(7) The extent to which the violation creates the potential for harm to the environment or to human health or safety.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-219 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-219
§8–219.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Easement” means an interest in land that:

(i) is conveyed or assigned in perpetuity or for a fixed period of time to the Nature Conservancy or to a government or unit of a government; and

(ii) limits use of the land to preserve the natural open character of the land.

(3) “Natural open character” means an area of great natural scenic beauty, open space, natural conditions, or present use that:

(i) enhances the present or potential value of adjacent development; or

(ii) maintains or enhances the conservation of natural or scenic resources.

(b) Any land subject to an easement shall be assessed on the basis of its value as required by this subtitle, but the value shall be adjusted by the effect of the easement on the land.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations establishing the value of land assessed under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-725 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725
§8–725.
Status: reserved

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

(b) (1) In this definition, “commercial or industrial activity” means any activity generally recognized as commercial or industrial by local zoning authorities in this State, except for the following activities:

(i) Outdoor advertising;

(ii) Agricultural, forestry, ranching, grazing, farming, and related activities, including wayside fresh produce stands;

(iii) Activities normally or regularly in operation less than 3 months of the year;

(iv) Transient or temporary activities;

(v) Activities conducted in a building principally used as a residence; and

(vi) Railroad tracks and minor sidings.

(2) “Commercial or industrial area” means any area along the side of a highway:

(i) That is reserved under a local zoning ordinance or regulation for business, commerce, or trade;

(ii) That is not zoned and on which there are located one or more permanent structures devoted to a commercial or industrial activity or on which a commercial or industrial activity is conducted, whether or not a permanent structure is located there, including the area that, along or parallel to the edge or pavement of that side of the highway, extends 660 feet from the outer edges of the regularly used buildings, parking lots, or storage or processing areas of the commercial or industrial activity.

(c) “Double–faced” means abutting and facing the same direction.

(d) “Federal–aid primary highway” means any State highway that is part of the national federal–aid primary system as of June 1, 1991, or any highway on the national highway system, as designated by the Administration and approved by the United States Secretary of Transportation under Title 23 of the United States Code.

(e) “Scenic byway” means a transportation corridor designated by the Administration as having special scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archaeological, or natural qualities that have been recognized as such through legislation or some other official declaration.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Even against a purchaser for value and without notice, the terms of a certificated security include terms stated on the certificate and terms made part of the security by reference on the certificate to another instrument, indenture, or document or to a constitution, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, or the like, to the extent the terms referred to do not conflict with terms stated on the certificate.

(2) A reference under this subsection does not of itself charge a purchaser for value with notice of a defect going to the validity of the security, even if the certificate expressly states that a person accepting it admits notice.

(3) The terms of an uncertificated security include those stated in any instrument, indenture, or document or in a constitution, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, or the like, in accordance with which the security is issued.

(b) The following rules apply if an issuer asserts that a security is not valid:

(1) A security other than one issued by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, even though issued with a defect going to its validity, is valid in the hands of a purchaser for value and without notice of the particular defect unless the defect involves a violation of a constitutional provision. In that case, the security is valid in the hands of a purchaser for value and without notice of the defect, other than one who takes by original issue.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection applies to an issuer that is a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality only if there has been substantial compliance with the legal requirements governing the issue or the issuer has received a substantial consideration for the issue as a whole or for the particular security and a stated purpose of the issue is one for which the issuer has power to borrow money or issue the security.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in § 8-205 of this subtitle, lack of genuineness of a certificated security is a complete defense, even against a purchaser for value and without notice.

(d) All other defenses of the issuer of a security, including nondelivery and conditional delivery of a certificated security, are ineffective against a purchaser for value who has taken the certificated security without notice of the particular defense.

(e) This section does not affect the right of a party to cancel a contract for a security “when, as and if issued” or “when distributed” in the event of a material change in the character of the security that is the subject of the contract or in the plan or arrangement in accordance with which the security is to be issued or distributed.

(f) If a security is held by a securities intermediary against whom an entitlement holder has a security entitlement with respect to the security, the issuer may not assert any defense that the issuer could not assert if the entitlement holder held the security directly.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-110 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-110
§8–110.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the activities of the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall provide the Secretary and the governing body of each county and municipal corporation that has a correctional facility with a copy of its annual report.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Scenic and Wild Rivers Program. The following rivers, including their tributaries, are included in the Program:

(1) Anacostia;

(2) Deer Creek;

(3) Monocacy;

(4) Patuxent;

(5) Pocomoke;

(6) Potomac (in Montgomery and Frederick counties);

(7) Severn;

(8) Wicomico in Charles County; and

(9) Youghiogheny.

(b) The Secretary shall administer the provisions of this subtitle. The Secretary shall formulate and implement a program to carry out the policy under § 8–401 of this subtitle for each designated river including any other river designated subsequently as part of the system. The Program shall provide for the preparation of a plan and for the wise management of resources according to the policy under § 8–401 of this subtitle. Activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, natural and geological interpretation, scenic appreciation, and other programs by which the general public can appreciate and enjoy the value of these areas as scenic and wild rivers in a setting of natural solitude shall be featured in a management plan to the extent these activities are practicable in the scenic or wild river.

(c) The Secretary shall prepare a study and plan for the use and development of the water and related land resources of Deer Creek in Harford County. The study and plan shall evaluate Deer Creek as a water, agricultural, and scenic resource, and evaluate its shoreline and related land in terms of zoning, parks, and recreational areas, public and private use. The study and plan shall be made in consultation and cooperation with every affected unit of Harford County. Upon completion, the Secretary shall file the study and plan with appropriate recommendations with the Harford County Planning Commission, the Harford County executive, and the Harford County Council for inclusion and implementation in the county’s land use planning and zoning as the county deems appropriate. The original plan for Deer Creek in Harford County as approved under this section may be changed or restudied only if the Deer Creek local Scenic and Wild River Advisory Board and the Harford County Council approve.

(d) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Scenic river” means a free–flowing river whose shoreline and related land are predominantly forested, agricultural, grassland, marshland, or swampland with a minimum of development for at least 2 miles of the river length.

(3) “Wild river” means a free–flowing river whose shoreline and related land are:

(i) Undeveloped;

(ii) Inaccessible except by trail; or

(iii) Predominantly primitive in a natural state for at least 4 miles of the river length.

(e) Upon completion of the plan, the Secretary shall submit the plan, with any appropriate recommendations, to the governing body of every county where the affected river is located, for their approval and recommendations.

(f) By July 1, 1990, the Secretary shall inventory and study every other river and shoreline and related land in the State and identify the rivers and their related shorelines or portions of them that are eligible for inclusion into the Scenic and Wild Rivers Program as either a scenic or wild river. Upon completion of each inventory and study, the Secretary shall submit the inventory and study, with any recommendations for additions to the scenic and wild rivers system, to:

(1) The governing body of every county where the river is located, for their approval and recommendations; and

(2) The next regular session of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

(a) For assessment purposes, property shall be divided into classes and subclasses.

(b) Real property is a class of property and is divided into the following subclasses:

(1) land that is actively devoted to farm or agricultural use, assessed under § 8-209 of this title;

(2) marshland, assessed under § 8-210 of this title;

(3) woodland, assessed under § 8-211 of this title;

(4) land of a country club or golf course, assessed under §§ 8-212 through 8-217 of this title;

(5) land that is used for a planned development, assessed under §§ 8-220 through 8-225 of this title;

(6) rezoned real property that is used for residential purposes, assessed under §§ 8-226 through 8-228 of this title;

(7) operating real property of a railroad;

(8) operating real property of a public utility;

(9) property valued under § 8-105(a)(3) of this subtitle;

(10) conservation property, assessed under § 8-209.1 of this title; and

(11) all other real property that is directed by this article to be assessed.

(c) Personal property is a class of property and is divided into the following subclasses:

(1) stock in business;

(2) distilled spirits;

(3) operating personal property of a railroad;

(4) operating personal property of a public utility that is machinery or equipment used to generate electricity or steam for sale;

(5) all other operating personal property of a public utility;

(6) machinery and equipment, other than operating personal property of a public utility, that is used to generate:

(i) electricity or steam for sale; or

(ii) hot or chilled water for sale that is used to heat or cool a building; and

(7) all other personal property that is directed by this article to be assessed.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 8-305 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-305
§8–305.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Division Director may appoint the staff provided in the State budget.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section or otherwise by law, the Division Director shall appoint and remove all personnel in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c) The deputy director is in the management service of the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-464 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-464
§8–464.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall take action under subsection (b) of this section if, on investigation, the Commissioner finds that a domestic society:

(1) has exceeded its powers;

(2) has failed to comply with this subtitle;

(3) is not fulfilling its contracts in good faith;

(4) has a membership of less than 400 after an existence of 1 year or more;

(5) is conducting its insurance business fraudulently; or

(6) is conducting its insurance business in a manner hazardous to its members, creditors, the public, or the business.

(b) If the Commissioner makes a finding under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall:

(1) notify the society of the finding;

(2) state in writing the reasons for dissatisfaction; and

(3) require the society to show cause on or before a specified date why:

(i) the society should not be enjoined from conducting any insurance business until the violation has been corrected; or

(ii) an action seeking a mandatory injunction should not be commenced against the society.

(c) (1) If, on or before the date specified in the notice, the society does not present good and sufficient reason why it should not be enjoined from conducting insurance business or why an action seeking a mandatory injunction should not be commenced, the Commissioner may present the facts relating to the violation to the Attorney General.

(2) On request of the Commissioner, the Attorney General may commence:

(i) an action to enjoin the society from conducting insurance business; or

(ii) an action seeking a mandatory injunction.

(3) The court shall schedule a hearing and notify the officers of the society of the hearing.

(4) If, after a full hearing, the court finds that a violation has occurred under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall pass an order:

(i) enjoining the society from conducting insurance business;

(ii) liquidating the society; or

(iii) appointing the Commissioner as receiver of the society.

(d) A society enjoined from conducting insurance business under this section may not conduct insurance business until:

(1) the Commissioner finds that the violation has been corrected;

(2) the costs of the action have been paid by the society, if the court finds that the society was in default;

(3) the court has dissolved the injunction; and

(4) the Commissioner has reinstated the society’s certificate of authority.

(e) If a court orders a society to be liquidated:

(1) the society may not conduct any further insurance business; and

(2) the receiver of the society immediately shall:

(i) take possession of the books, papers, money, and other assets of the society; and

(ii) close the affairs of the society and distribute its funds to those entitled to the funds under the direction of the court.

(f) This section also applies to a society that voluntarily determines to discontinue business.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-402.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402.1
§8–402.
Status: in_force

§8–402.1.

(a) (1) In addition to any tax imposed under § 8-402 of this subtitle, a franchise tax is imposed for each calendar year on each public service company engaged in the transmission, distribution, or delivery of electricity or natural gas in the State.

(2) The tax imposed under this section is measured by kilowatt hours of electricity or therms of natural gas delivered by the public service company for final consumption in the State.

(b) The tax imposed under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to therms of natural gas delivered for final consumption by a public service company that is:

(1) a county; or

(2) a municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-410 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-410
§8–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Seven or more individuals, acting as incorporators, may form a society under this subtitle.

(b) (1) Each incorporator of a society must be a citizen of the United States.

(2) A majority of the incorporators must be citizens of the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-507 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-507
§8–507.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued by the Department under this title.

(b) On a showing that any person is violating or is about to violate this title or any regulation, order, or license adopted or issued by the Department, the court shall grant an injunction without requiring a showing of a lack of an adequate remedy at law.

(c) If an emergency arises from imminent danger to the public health, to the public welfare, or to the environment, the Department may sue for an immediate injunction to stop any activity that is causing the danger.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-601 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 6 / Section 8A-601
§8A–601.
Status: in_force

A park owner may not:

(1) Prevent a resident from selling his mobile home in the park; and

(2) Require the resident to remove the mobile home from the park because of the sale of the mobile home.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-142 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-142
§8–142.
Status: in_force

(a) A loan under this Part V of this subtitle in anticipation of proceeds of a sale of State bonds shall be repaid within 180 days after the date of the loan.

(b) A loan under this Part V of this subtitle in anticipation of tax receipts shall be repaid within 180 days after the date of the loan but no later than 45 days after the close of the fiscal year.

(c) The Board may not extend a time limit set in this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “critical area” has the meaning designated under § 8–1802 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) The Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, as established under Title 8, Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article, shall notify the Commission of any contractor who, in the critical area, fails to comply with:

(1) the terms of a State or local permit, license, or approval issued for home improvement; or

(2) any State or local law, approved plan, or other legal requirement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-601.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-601.1
§8–601.
Status: in_force

§8–601.1.

(a) The Administration may not construct any project that will result in the severance or destruction of an existing major route for bicycle transportation traffic, unless the project provides for construction of a reasonable alternative route or such a route already exists.

(b) The Administration shall develop guidelines jointly with local governments to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

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

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

(c) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.

(d) (1) If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository�after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.

(2) The Board shall notify each applicant that:

(i) The applicant’s fingerprints will be retained by the Central Repository; and

(ii) All new and additional criminal information will be reported to the Board.

(3) The Board may enter into an agreement with the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to carry out this subsection.

(e) If an applicant has made two or more unsuccessful attempts at securing legible fingerprints, the Board may accept an alternate method of criminal history records check as permitted by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(f) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section shall be:

(1) Confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(2) Used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.

(g) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-311.3 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311.3
§8–311.
Status: in_force

§8–311.3. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 579 OF 2025 //

(a) In this section, “Program” means the Child Support Arrearage to Work Pilot Program.

(b) There is a Child Support Arrearage to Work Pilot Program in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to connect individuals who are unemployed and in arrears under a child support order with employment opportunities in the State, including employment opportunities in State government.

(d) The Department, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Budget and Management, shall:

(1) implement the Program; and

(2) establish the procedures and safeguards necessary to securely share information related to the Program and participants in the Program.

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

(f) On or before July 1, 2026, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on the Department’s findings and any recommendations related to the continuation of the Program.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-205 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Subject to any requirements of the local jurisdiction that relate to the acquisition of easements, a commission may acquire easements in connection with individual sites or structures, or with sites or structures located in or adjacent to a locally designated historic district.

(2) An easement acquired by a commission may grant to the commission, the residents of the historic district, and the public the right to ensure that any site, structure, or surrounding property on which the easement is applied is protected in perpetuity from changes that would affect the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site, structure, or surrounding property.

(b) (1) A commission may designate the Maryland Historical Trust to analyze and make recommendations on the preservation of sites, structures, or districts of historic, archaeological, architectural, or cultural significance within the area the commission serves.

(2) The recommendations of the Maryland Historical Trust may include:

(i) proposed boundaries for sites, structures, and districts; and

(ii) the identification and designation of the sites, structures, and districts to be preserved.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Delivery of a certificated security to a purchaser occurs when:

(1) The purchaser acquires possession of the security certificate;

(2) Another person, other than a securities intermediary, either acquires possession of the security certificate on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously acquired possession of the certificate, acknowledges that it holds for the purchaser; or

(3) A securities intermediary acting on behalf of the purchaser acquires possession of the security certificate, only if the certificate is in registered form and is (i) registered in the name of the purchaser, (ii) payable to the order of the purchaser, or (iii) specially indorsed to the purchaser by an effective indorsement and has not been indorsed to the securities intermediary or in blank.

(b) Delivery of an uncertificated security to a purchaser occurs when:

(1) The issuer registers the purchaser as the registered owner, upon original issue or registration of transfer; or

(2) Another person, other than a securities intermediary, either becomes the registered owner of the uncertificated security on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously become the registered owner, acknowledges that it holds for the purchaser.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1318 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1318
§8–1318.
Status: in_force

The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may acquire land or other property in anticipation of matching money of the Department, when, in the sole discretion of the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency, acquisition of the land is deemed immediately essential to safeguard and preserve the Watershed plan.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1005 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1005
§8–1005.
Status: in_force

An agricultural operation certified under § 8–1004 of this subtitle may be recertified for 10 years if the agricultural operation:

(1) Meets the requirements under this subtitle;

(2) Meets the laws, regulations, rules, and permit conditions applicable to the agricultural operation at the time of recertification; and

(3) Receives approval from the Department of the Environment if the agricultural operation is permitted or has an application submitted to be permitted under the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-13 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-13
§8–6C–13.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the education and training requirements under subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;

(2) Be of good moral character;

(3) Be a high school graduate or have completed equivalent education;

(4) Be at least 21 years old;

(5) Hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association; and

(6) Have completed in the past 2 years the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

(b) An applicant:

(1) Shall hold a current valid Certified Professional Midwife credential granted by NARM; and

(2) (i) Shall have completed a midwifery education program that is accredited by MEAC or ACME;

(ii) Shall have completed the NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate program; or

(iii) If the applicant was certified by NARM as a certified professional midwife on or before January 15, 2017, through a non–MEAC accredited program, but otherwise qualifies for licensure, shall provide:

1. Verification of completion of NARM–approved clinical requirements; and

2. Evidence of completion, in the past 2 years, of an additional 50 hours of continuing education units approved by the Board and accredited by MEAC, the American College of Nurse Midwives, or the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education, including:

A. 14 hours of obstetric emergency skills training such as a birth emergency skills training (BEST) or an advanced life saving in obstetrics (ALSO) course; and

B. The remaining 36 hours divided among and including hours in the areas of pharmacology, lab interpretation of pregnancy, antepartum complications, intrapartum complications, postpartum complications, and neonatal care.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-108
§8–108.
Status: in_force

The controlling insurance producer shall keep records sufficient to:

(1) demonstrate that the controlling insurance producer’s dealings with its controlled insurer were fair and comply with Title 7 of this article; and

(2) disclose accurately the nature and details of the controlling insurance producer’s transactions with its controlled insurer, including any information that is necessary to support the charges or fees to the respective parties.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-308 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

Goods levied on under distress shall be held in custodia legis.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-719 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-719
§8–719.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall issue a permit under this part to any applicant who has complied with the requirements of this part.

(b) The permits issued under this part shall be numbered consecutively.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-304 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a person fails to return a completed juror qualification form as instructed, a jury commissioner may summons the person to appear before the jury commissioner or jury judge.

(b) Whenever a person appears under this section, a jury commissioner or jury judge:

(1) May require the person to complete, sign, and acknowledge a juror qualification form in the presence of the jury commissioner; and

(2) If, at that time, it seems to the jury commissioner or jury judge to be warranted, may question the person but only as to responses to questions in the form and grounds for disqualification, excusal, exemption, or rescheduling.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-213 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-213
§8–213.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authorized use, disclosure, or receipt” means any use, disclosure, or receipt necessary to accomplish the specific purpose for which the person issued a credit card number or payment device number, or granted to another the right to use, disclose, or receive the credit card number or other payment device number.

(c) “Holder” means a person who:

(1) has been issued a credit card number or other payment device number; or

(2) is authorized by the person who has been issued a credit card number or other payment device number to use, disclose, or receive that credit card number or payment device number.

(d) (1) “Holder’s signature” means the signature of a holder in connection with a credit application or credit card transaction.

(2) “Holder’s signature” includes an electronically recorded signature.

(e) “Payment device number” means a code, account number, or other means of account access, other than a check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that can be used to obtain money, goods, services, or anything of value, or for purposes of initiating a transfer of funds.

(f) (1) “Person” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.

(2) “Person” includes a business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, and two or more persons having a joint or common interest.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-804 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-804
§8–804.
Status: in_force

(a) In each year that one or more members of a board of education are to be elected, candidates shall be nominated at the primary election.

(b) (1) If a candidate dies or becomes disqualified before the ballots are printed, or at a time when the ballots can be reprinted, the name of the candidate may not appear on the ballot.

(2) If a candidate dies or becomes disqualified after the ballots are printed and too late for the ballot to be reprinted, any votes cast for that candidate may not be counted.

(c) (1) The candidates, equal in number to twice the number of offices to be filled, who receive the largest number of votes in the primary election shall be the nominated candidates.

(2) If two or more candidates each receive the lowest number of votes necessary to qualify for nomination, creating a tie for the last nomination for the office to be filled, each shall be a nominated candidate.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-304 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-304
§8–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is licensed or certified as an interior designer in another state.

(b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

(1) pays to the Board:

(i) the nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) the certificate fee set by the Board; and

(2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle; and

(ii) became licensed or certified in the other state after meeting qualifications that are substantially equivalent to those required for a certificate in this State.

(c) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the state in which the applicant is licensed or certified waives the examination of certified interior designers of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed or certified in that state.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-125 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-125
§8–125.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the State and Local Facilities Loan Fund.

(b) For bonds issued under § 8-122 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall establish:

(1) the State and Local Facilities Loan Fund;

(2) a premium and expense account in the Fund; and

(3) for accounting purposes only:

(i) a capital project account for each enabling act; and

(ii) separate subaccounts for each project included in enabling acts authorizing multiple projects.

(c) (1) The Comptroller shall credit the proceeds of the sale of State bonds to the Fund.

(2) The Comptroller shall credit to the premium and expenses account:

(i) any part of the proceeds of a bond sale that is a premium; and

(ii) any additional part of the proceeds necessary to pay the expenses of that bond sale.

(d) (1) On approval by the Board, the Comptroller may expend money from the Fund for any expenditure authorized by an enabling act, regardless of whether bonds have been sold to specifically fund that enabling act.

(2) To ensure compliance with § 8-127 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall account for all expenditures from the Fund on a project-specific basis.

(3) An expenditure made under this subsection may not reduce the amount of bonds authorized under an enabling act for which bonds have not been sold.

(e) (1) Unless payment of expenses otherwise has been provided, the expenses of each bond sale shall be paid from the proceeds of that bond sale credited to the premium and expense account.

(2) After the expenses of each sale of State bonds have been paid, the remaining premium credited to the premium and expense account from that bond sale shall be transferred to the Annuity Bond Fund.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-1307 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1307
§8–1307.
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall provide staff for the Commission.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1310 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1310
§8–1310.
Status: in_force

(a) The county or its duly designated agency shall hold land acquired under this subtitle, title to which shall become vested in the county in which the land lies or the county’s duly designated agency, for the general benefit of the State and county. Title to the acquired land may not be conveyed out of the county or its duly designated agency, nor may its use be extinguished without the consent and approval of the Department. The provisions of this section may not be construed to affect the power of the Department to acquire property by power of condemnation, nor affect the Department’s power to purchase or accept any gift of property.

(b) Any land or property acquired under the provisions of this subtitle shall be exempt from any general or special State, county, and municipal tax.

(c) The appropriate county governing body of each affected county may levy an annual special tax for the benefit of the Watershed acquisition program. The tax may be levied on all of the property within the respective county, assessed for county taxation purposes. The appropriate county governing body may allocate the aggregate amount collected by the tax to the Watershed acquisition program, or to pay the aggregate amount collected by the tax to the duly designated agency under the provisions of this subtitle for the agency’s Watershed acquisition program. The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may expend the proceeds of the tax only within the county where the tax was collected to acquire land and other property shown on the Watershed plan as recommended for purchase to protect the Watershed. The proceeds of the tax shall be expended on a 50-50 matching basis with the Department.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-206 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Evictions described in subsection (b) of this section are called “retaliatory evictions”.

(b) No landlord may evict a tenant of any residential property in Montgomery County because:

(1) The tenant has filed a complaint against the landlord with any public agency;

(2) The tenant has filed a lawsuit against the landlord; or

(3) The tenant is a member of any tenants’ organization.

(c) If the judgment is in favor of the tenant in any eviction proceeding for any of the defenses in subsection (b) of this section, the court may enter judgment for reasonable attorney fees and court costs against the landlord.

(d) Nothing in this section restricts the authority of Montgomery County to legislate in the area of landlord–tenant affairs.

(e) In addition to any other remedies provided under this title, Montgomery County may, by local law, establish authorization for a local agency to invoke enforcement procedures upon an administrative determination that a proposed eviction is retaliatory as prohibited by State or local law. These enforcement procedures may include injunctive or other equitable relief.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6A-13 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-13
§8–6A–13.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of at least 17 members.

(b) Of the 17 committee members:

(1) Six shall be nursing assistants:

(i) One shall be an acute care nursing assistant;

(ii) One shall be a home care nursing assistant;

(iii) One shall be a long–term care nursing assistant;

(iv) One shall be an adult medical day care nursing assistant;

(v) At least one of the nursing assistant members shall be a member of a union; and

(vi) One shall be an independent contractor;

(2) Three shall be registered nurses:

(i) One shall be an acute care registered nurse;

(ii) One shall be a home care registered nurse; and

(iii) One shall be a long–term care registered nurse;

(3) Two shall be administrators from licensed health care facilities;

(4) One shall be a licensed practical nurse;

(5) One shall be an individual who teaches a nursing assistant course;

(6) One shall be a consumer member who has received care, or has a family member who has received care from a nursing assistant;

(7) One shall be a representative of the Department;

(8) One shall be a certified medication technician; and

(9) One shall be a certified dialysis technician.

(c) The Board shall appoint an alternate for each of the six nursing assistant members in the event that the nursing assistant member is unable to discharge the duties of the committee.

(d) Each member of the advisory committee must:

(1) Be a citizen of the United States;

(2) Be a resident of the State; and

(3) Have practiced in the member’s health occupation for at least 5 years immediately preceding the member’s appointment.

(e) (1) The term of an advisory committee member is 4 years.

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

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

(4) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(5) To the extent practicable, the Board shall fill any vacancy on the advisory committee within 60 days after the date of the vacancy.

(f) (1) In addition to any other meeting requirements under this title, the advisory committee shall meet:

(i) At least once a month; and

(ii) At the request of the Executive Director of the Board.

(2) A majority of the full membership of the advisory committee is a quorum.

(g) The advisory committee shall:

(1) Evaluate training programs and make recommendations for approval by the Board;

(2) Develop and recommend regulations to enforce the provisions of this subtitle;

(3) Evaluate candidates as required and recommend action to the Board;

(4) Review investigations of complaints against nursing assistants or medication technicians and make recommendations to the Board for disciplinary action;

(5) Keep a record of its proceedings; and

(6) Submit an annual report to the Board.

(h) A member of the advisory committee is entitled to receive:

(1) Compensation, as determined by the Board; and

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

(i) The Board may remove a member:

(1) For incompetence or misconduct; or

(2) Who is absent from two successive committee meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-703 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-703
§8–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall administer the provisions of this subtitle. In addition, the Department shall:

(1) Develop plans, within the limits of available income, for the improvement and promotion of the waters of the State for recreational purposes;

(2) Promote safety of life and property through an educational program directed to boat owners, boat operators, and others concerning the inherent hazards to vessels and people on the waters, including precautions to be observed, and emergency action;

(3) Plan a regulatory program and its related cooperation with officials of other states, the federal government, and local governments;

(4) Improve the State’s waterways by deepening channels, acquiring and developing access areas, clearing waterways by removing logs, debris, and other material obstructing or detrimental to navigation, building docks, and clearing waters of aquatic vegetation;

(5) Cooperate with federal, State, or local agencies which make funds available for the purposes of this subtitle;

(6) In order to protect life and property, tow disabled vessels on any waters of the State to the nearest safe harbor or to a location where commercial towing facilities are available. The Department may not engage in towing in competition with commercial towing services;

(7) Designate and mark channels in the waters of the State; and

(8) By April 1, 1990, for any attended boat launching facility or marina that is owned or operated by the Department on July 1, 1989, or that is purchased, built, or otherwise acquired by the Department on or after July 1, 1989, install a pump–out station on–site at any attended boat launching facility or marina that is adequate to handle the sewage capacity from vessels expected to use the boat launching facility or marina.

(b) The Department may take possession of any document the Department issues pursuant to this subtitle:

(1) After the document’s expiration, revocation, cancellation, or suspension; or

(2) If the document is issued unlawfully or erroneously.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-106 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A review panel may increase, modify, or reduce a sentence only after notice to each party and notice to any victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 11-104 or § 11-503 of this article.

(b) Before changing a sentence, a review panel shall allow:

(1) each party to be heard at the hearing; and

(2) the victim or victim’s representative to attend the hearing, as provided by § 11-102 of this article, and to address the review panel, as provided by § 11-403 of this article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-401 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 4 / Section 8A-401
§8A–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A park owner may increase a park fee only if the park owner delivers to each resident a notice in writing of the increase at least 30 days before the effective date of the increased park fee.

(b) If a park owner fails to so notify a resident affected by the increase, the park owner may not collect the increased amount of the park fee from the resident.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-310 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-310
§8–310.
Status: in_force

(a) A salesperson may not represent more than 2 contractors at a time.

(b) Before an individual becomes a salesperson for a contractor, the individual shall tell:

(1) that contractor the name of each other contractor for whom the individual currently is a salesperson; and

(2) each contractor for whom the individual currently is a salesperson the name of the contractor for whom the individual plans to become a salesperson.

(c) When an individual ceases to be a salesperson for a contractor, the contractor shall give the Commission written notice of the cessation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-307 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-307
§8–307.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, a certificate expires on the first June 30 that comes:

(1) after the effective date of the certificate; and

(2) in an even–numbered year.

(b) (1) At least 30 days before the certificate expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the certificate holder:

(i) a renewal application form;

(ii) a notice that states the date on which the current certificate expires; and

(iii) the amount of the certificate fee.

(2) If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the certificate holder, at the last known address of the certificate holder, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.

(c) Before the certificate expires, the certificate holder periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the certificate holder:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be certified;

(2) pays to the Board a certificate fee set by the Board;

(3) submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides; and

(4) submits to the Board any documentation required by the Board to verify that the certificate holder has complied with the continuing education requirements under § 8–308 of this subtitle.

(d) The Board shall renew the certificate of each certificate holder who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The Secretary may determine that certificates issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1401 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 14 / Section 8-1401
§8–1401.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “enabling act” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of this title.

(b) (1) Unless otherwise prohibited by law and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an appropriation authorized by an enabling act may be used to reimburse a grant recipient for an expenditure incurred on or before the effective date of the enabling act.

(2) An appropriation may not be used to reimburse a grant recipient for an expenditure if the expenditure is not consistent with the public purpose of the appropriation.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There shall be a statewide primary election in every even–numbered year.

(2) A primary election shall be held:

(i) in the year in which the Governor is elected, on the fourth Tuesday in June; and

(ii) in the year in which the President of the United States is elected, on the fourth Tuesday in April.

(b) In Baltimore City, there shall be a primary election for municipal offices on the fourth Tuesday in April in the year in which the President of the United States is elected.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2A-05 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2A / Section 8-2A-05
§8–2A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) As part of the Department’s Chesapeake Bay Mainstem and Tidal Water Quality Monitoring Program, the Department shall conduct long–term sample collection in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore.

(b) At a minimum, the Department shall regularly collect samples from each of the following locations:

(1) Stations TRQ0088 and TRQ0146, located in the Transquaking River;

(2) Station CCM0069, located in the Chicamacomico River;

(3) Station XDJ9007, located in the Nanticoke River;

(4) Station XCI4078, located in the Wicomico River;

(5) Stations BXK0031 and MNK0146, located in the Manokin River; and

(6) Stations POK0087 and XAK7810, located in the Pocomoke River.

(c) To the extent practicable, water quality monitoring carried out under this section shall be done in locations where water quality monitoring was conducted prior to December 1, 2013, in order to allow the Department and the public to assess long–term water quality trends.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-02
§8–3A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a child whose physical condition makes the child’s instruction under this section inexpedient or impracticable.

(b) Each deaf child shall attend a school or classes for the deaf during the school year unless the child otherwise is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.

(c) A superintendent or principal of a school for the deaf or an individual authorized by a superintendent or principal may excuse a deaf child for a necessary absence.

(d) Each person who has a deaf child under the person’s control shall see that the child attends school or receives instruction as required by this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-508 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-508
§8–508.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Midwife” means a registered nurse certified as a nurse–midwife or a licensed certified midwife.

(3) “Nurse practitioner” means a registered nurse who is:

(i) Certified as a nurse practitioner; and

(ii) Authorized to prescribe drugs under regulations adopted by the Board.

(4) “Personally prepare and dispense” means that a nurse practitioner:

(i) Is physically present on the premises where the prescription is filled; and

(ii) Performs a final check of the prescription before it is provided to the patient.

(5) “Starter dosage” means an amount of drug sufficient to begin therapy:

(i) Of short duration of 72 hours or less; or

(ii) Prior to obtaining a larger quantity of the drug to complete therapy.

(b) A nurse practitioner or midwife may personally prepare and dispense a starter dosage of any drug the nurse practitioner or midwife is authorized to prescribe to a patient of the nurse practitioner or midwife if:

(1) The starter dosage complies with the labeling requirements of § 12–505 of this article;

(2) No charge is made for the starter dosage; and

(3) The nurse practitioner or midwife enters an appropriate record in the patient’s medical record.

(c) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, a nurse practitioner may personally prepare and dispense any drug that a nurse practitioner may prescribe to the extent permitted by law in the course of treating a patient at:

(1) A medical facility or clinic that specializes in the treatment of medical cases reimbursable through workers’ compensation insurance;

(2) A medical facility or clinic that is operated on a nonprofit basis;

(3) A health center that operates on a campus of an institution of higher education;

(4) A public health facility, a medical facility under contract with a State or local health department, or a facility funded with public funds; or

(5) A nonprofit hospital or a nonprofit hospital outpatient facility as authorized under the policies established by the hospital.

(d) A nurse practitioner who personally prepares and dispenses a drug in the course of treating a patient as authorized under subsection (c) of this section shall:

(1) Comply with the labeling requirements of § 12–505 of this article;

(2) Record the dispensing of the prescription drug on the patient’s chart;

(3) Allow the Office of Controlled Substances Administration to enter and inspect the nurse practitioner’s office at all reasonable hours; and

(4) Except for starter dosages or samples dispensed without charge, provide the patient with a written prescription, maintain prescription files, and maintain a separate file for Schedule II prescriptions for a period of at least 5 years.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-114 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-114
§8–114.
Status: in_force

The following rules apply in an action on a certificated security against the issuer:

(1) Unless specifically denied in the pleadings, each signature on a security certificate or in a necessary indorsement is admitted.

(2) If the effectiveness of a signature is put in issue, the burden of establishing effectiveness is on the party claiming under the signature, but the signature is presumed to be genuine or authorized.

(3) If signatures on a security certificate are admitted or established, production of the certificate entitles a holder to recover on it unless the defendant establishes a defense or a defect going to the validity of the security.

(4) If it is shown that a defense or defect exists, the plaintiff has the burden of establishing that the plaintiff or some person under whom the plaintiff claims is a person against whom the defense or defect cannot be asserted.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-601 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-601
§8–601.
Status: in_force

Except for a special election to fill a vacancy, an election for the office of United States Senator shall be held:

(1) in 1998 and every sixth year thereafter; and

(2) in 2000 and every sixth year thereafter.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-230 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-230
§8–230.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “improvements” means improvements made before January 1, 1977, to real property:

(1) occupied by the owner; and

(2) used as the principal place of residence of the owner.

(b) Except for flooding solely caused by tidal water, improvements shall be assessed on the basis of the reduced value of the improvements if the improvements had been damaged by and were subject to a substantial threat of recurring damage by:

(1) flooding;

(2) shifting land masses; or

(3) unstable soils or soil fault conditions.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-441 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-441
§8–441.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a domestic society may cede wholly or partly any individual risk by reinsurance agreement to an insurer that:

(1) is not a fraternal benefit society;

(2) has the power to make reinsurance; and

(3) is authorized to do insurance business in the State or is approved by the Commissioner.

(b) A domestic society may not reinsure substantially all of its insurance in force without the written permission of the Commissioner.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a ceding domestic society may take credit for the reserves on risks ceded under this section to the extent reinsured.

(2) A ceding domestic society may not be allowed credit, as an admitted asset or as a deduction from liability, for reinsurance made, ceded, renewed, or that otherwise became effective after December 31, 1963, unless the reinsurance is payable by the assuming insurer on the basis of the liability of the ceding society under the contracts reinsured without diminution because of the insolvency of the ceding society.

(d) Notwithstanding the limitations in this section, a society may reinsure the risks of another society in a consolidation or merger approved by the Commissioner under § 8-438 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-510 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-510
§8–510.
Status: in_force

(a) In a case not covered by the priority rules in Title 9 of this article or the rules stated in subsection (c) of this section, an action based on an adverse claim to a financial asset or security entitlement, whether framed in conversion, replevin, constructive trust, equitable lien, or other theory, may not be asserted against a person who purchases a security entitlement, or an interest in a security entitlement, from an entitlement holder if the purchaser gives value, does not have notice of the adverse claim, and obtains control.

(b) If an adverse claim could not have been asserted against an entitlement holder under § 8-502 of this subtitle, the adverse claim cannot be asserted against a person who purchases a security entitlement, or an interest in a security entitlement, from the entitlement holder.

(c) (1) In a case not covered by the priority rules in Title 9 of this article, a purchaser for value of a security entitlement, or an interest in a security entitlement, who obtains control has priority over a purchaser of a security entitlement, or an interest in a security entitlement, who does not obtain control.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, purchasers who have control rank according to priority in time of:

(i) The purchaser’s becoming the person for whom the securities account, in which the security entitlement is carried, is maintained, if the purchaser obtained control under § 8-106(d)(1);

(ii) The securities intermediary’s agreement to comply with the purchaser’s entitlement orders with respect to security entitlements carried or to be carried in the securities account in which the security entitlement is carried, if the purchaser obtained control under § 8-106(d)(2); or

(iii) If the purchaser obtained control through another person under § 8-106(d)(3), the time on which priority would be based under this subsection if the other person were the secured party.

(d) A securities intermediary as purchaser has priority over a conflicting purchaser who has control unless otherwise agreed by the securities intermediary.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-411 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-411
§8–411.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the Commission pays a claim against the Fund based on an act or omission of a contractor, the Commission may suspend the contractor license until the contractor reimburses the Fund in full for:

(1) the amount paid from the Fund; and

(2) interest on that amount at an annual rate of at least 10%, as set by the Commission.

(b) The Commission may not suspend the contractor license if the Commission finds that the contractor or management personnel of the contractor:

(1) did not know of the wrongful conduct; or

(2) could not prevent the violation.

(c) Reimbursement of the Fund in full by a contractor, by itself, does not nullify or modify the effect of a disciplinary proceeding against a licensee.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-701 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Secretary may enter into a reciprocal arrangement with an agency of another state or the federal government that is authorized to do so.

(b) Under a reciprocal arrangement that the Secretary enters into under this section:

(1) services that an individual performs for a single employing unit for which services usually are performed in more than one state are considered to be performed entirely within:

(i) the state in which any part of the service is performed;

(ii) the state in which the individual resides; or

(iii) a state in which the employing unit maintains a place of business;

(2) if services are considered to be performed entirely within one state, the employing unit shall have an election in effect that is approved by the agency responsible for administration of its unemployment insurance law under which all services that the individual performs for the employing unit are deemed to be performed entirely within the state;

(3) potential rights to benefits under this title may be the basis for payment of benefits under the law of another state or the federal government and potential rights to benefits under the law of another state or the federal government may be the basis for payment of benefits under this title;

(4) for the purpose of Part IV of Subtitle 6 of this title, contributions are deemed to have been paid to the Unemployment Insurance Fund on the day on which they were made under federal law or the law of the other state; and

(5) the Unemployment Insurance Fund shall be reimbursed for the amount of contributions made under federal law or the law of the other state plus interest that the Secretary considers to be fair and reasonable.

(c) The Secretary may not enter into an arrangement under subsection (a) of this section unless it includes a provision to reimburse:

(1) the Unemployment Insurance Fund for benefits that are based on services and wages that are subject to federal law or the law of another state; and

(2) another state or the federal government from the Unemployment Insurance Fund for benefits it pays that are based on services and wages that are subject to this title.

(d) (1) In accordance with arrangements entered into under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may:

(i) use the Unemployment Insurance Fund to reimburse an agency of another state or the federal government; and

(ii) receive from an agency of another state or the federal government reimbursements to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

(2) Reimbursements made from the Unemployment Insurance Fund under this section shall be considered benefits for the purposes of this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-726 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-726
§8–726.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that, except for on premise advertising, outdoor advertising along and adjacent to the federal-aid primary system of highways is a commercial use of these highways that should be regulated to:

(1) Prevent unreasonable distraction of the drivers of motor vehicles;

(2) Prevent confusion as to traffic lights, signs, controls, or signals, and prevent interference with the effectiveness of traffic regulations;

(3) Promote the prosperity, economic well-being, health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and general welfare of this State;

(4) Promote the enjoyment of travel on and protection of the public investment in highways in this State; and

(5) Preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty or esthetic features and values of these highways and their adjacent areas.

(b) (1) It is a policy of this State that:

(i) The erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising along the rights-of-way of the federal-aid primary system of highways in this State should be limited and regulated in accordance with this part and the rules and regulations adopted by the Administration under it; and

(ii) All outdoor advertising that does not meet the requirements of this part and these rules and regulations is not in the public interest.

(2) By enacting this part, the General Assembly intends to provide a statutory basis for the regulation of outdoor advertising consistent with the public policy for areas adjacent to federal-aid primary highways, as declared by the Congress in the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965 and the Federal-Aid Highway Amendment of 1974.

(c) This part shall be liberally construed to carry out the legislative policy stated in this section.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-11 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-11
§8–3A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who has a deaf child under the person’s control and who violates any provision of § 8–3A–02 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5 for each offense.

(b) Any person who induces or attempts to induce a deaf child to be absent unlawfully from school, or who employs or harbors a deaf child who is absent unlawfully from school, while the school is in session, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for each offense.

(c) (1) Before a State’s Attorney enforces this section, the State’s Attorney shall have the child examined by two physicians to determine whether the child is unable to progress satisfactorily on account of the child’s hearing impairment or from some other cause.

(2) One of the physicians shall be an appropriate specialist.

(3) If the examination by the physicians indicates that the failure to progress satisfactorily in school is due to a hearing impairment, the State’s Attorney shall enforce the provisions of this section.

(4) These medical examinations shall be paid for by the county in which the child who is examined resides.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-7A-02 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 7A / Section 8-7A-02
§8–7A–02.
Status: in_force

Judicial review of the validity of discipline in another state as set forth in Article V of this Compact shall be limited to the issue of the identity of the individual who was disciplined in another state.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) “Breast–feeding mother” means a mother who is feeding her child breast milk, either directly from her breast or by expressing and bottle–feeding the child.

(c) (1) “Jury commissioner” means an individual who is designated under a jury plan to manage jury selection and service.

(2) “Jury commissioner” includes an acting jury commissioner who is designated in accordance with a jury plan.

(d) “Jury plan” means a plan that the circuit court for a county adopts under this title to govern jury selection and service for the county.

(e) “Prospective juror” means an individual whose name is selected from a source pool but who has not yet been screened for disqualification, excusal, or exemption.

(f) “Qualified juror” means an individual who, after selection as a prospective juror, is not disqualified, excused, or exempted.

(g) “Source pool” means a pool from which the name of each prospective juror is to be selected as provided under a jury plan.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-405 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 4 / Section 8A-405
§8A–405.
Status: in_force

A park owner may not charge a resident or his guest any fee to enter, leave, or remain on the site unless, without the consent of the park owner, the guest stays more than 15 consecutive days, or during a year, 30 total days.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-203 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-203
§8–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The exercise of the powers and duties of the Administration is subject to the authority of the Secretary and, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority.

(b) By regulation or directive, the Secretary or, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority may require that the exercise of any power or duty of the Administration be subject to the prior approval of the Secretary or the Maryland Transportation Authority, as the case may be.

(c) This section does not apply to the powers and duties vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1005 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1005
§8–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, an individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if the Secretary finds that the individual, without good cause, failed to:

(1) apply for work that is available and suitable when directed to do so by the Secretary;

(2) accept suitable work when offered; or

(3) return to the individual’s usual self-employment when directed to do so by the Secretary.

(b) (1) In determining whether work is suitable for an individual, the Secretary shall consider:

(i) the degree of risk involved to the health, morals, and safety of the individual;

(ii) the experience, previous earnings, previous training, and physical fitness of the individual;

(iii) the length of unemployment of the individual and the prospects for securing local work in the usual occupation of the individual; and

(iv) the distance of available work from the residence of the individual.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Secretary may not consider work to be suitable and thus deny benefits to an otherwise eligible individual for refusal to accept the new work if:

(i) the position offered is vacant as a direct result of a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute;

(ii) hours, wages, or other conditions of work offered are substantially less favorable to the individual than those prevailing for similar work in the locality; or

(iii) as a condition of being employed, the individual would be required to join a company union or resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor organization.

(c) A disqualification under this section:

(1) shall be effective beginning with the latest week in which the individual:

(i) was to have applied for work at the direction of the Secretary;

(ii) was notified that suitable work had become available to the individual; or

(iii) was to return to the usual self-employment of the individual at the direction of the Secretary; and

(2) shall continue:

(i) for a total of at least 5 but not more than 10 weeks; or

(ii) until the individual is reemployed and has earned wages for covered employment that equal at least 10 times the weekly benefit amount of the individual.

(d) (1) In this subsection, the terms “affected employee” and “work sharing employer” have the meanings stated in § 8-1201 of this title.

(2) An affected employee who refuses to apply for or accept suitable work from a person other than the work sharing employer may not be denied benefits under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-218 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-218
§8–218.
Status: in_force

To administer the country club and golf course assessment provisions of this subtitle, the Department shall:

(1) adopt uniform regulations; and

(2) prepare and distribute any forms that are required.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-401 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Committees of jurisdiction” means the committees of the General Assembly that routinely handle the policy issues and legislation related to a specific governmental activity or unit subject to review under this subtitle.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Legislative Services.

(d) “Evaluation” means the process of legislative review of a governmental activity or unit used to determine:

(1) whether the governmental activity or unit should be reestablished or terminated; and

(2) what, if any, statutory or nonstatutory changes should be recommended to the General Assembly to improve the operations of the governmental activity or unit.

(e) “Governmental activity” means a program, service, or other function of government.

(f) “Office” means the office in the Department of Legislative Services designated by the Executive Director of the Department.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-302 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall file an application with the commission before constructing, reconstructing, altering, moving, or demolishing a site or structure located within a locally designated district if any exterior changes are involved that would affect the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure, any portion of which is visible or intended to be visible from a public way.

(b) (1) An application filed under subsection (a) of this section shall be considered and approved or rejected by the commission.

(2) The commission may reject an application based only on the considerations listed in § 8–303(a) of this subtitle.

(c) An applicant may not resubmit an application that is identical to a rejected application for 1 year after the rejection.

(d) A local jurisdiction may not grant a permit for a change to a locally designated site or structure, or to a site or structure located in a locally designated district, until the commission has acted on the application in accordance with § 8–303(a) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Radiation Emergency Response Program.

(2) The Department shall administer the Program.

(b) The Department shall serve as:

(1) An off–site response organization; and

(2) The lead State agency for protective actions for all nuclear incidents within the State.

(c) The Department shall:

(1) (i) Prepare a technical emergency radiation response plan for incorporation into the State emergency management program developed by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management in accordance with Title 14 of the Public Safety Article; and

(ii) Respond to emergencies that involve a nuclear power plant;

(2) Participate in the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program activities applicable to each nuclear power plant; and

(3) Procure specialized supplies and equipment for responding to emergencies that involve a nuclear power plant.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-116 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-116
§8–116.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall establish advisory boards to assist the Commission in carrying out its powers and duties under this subtitle.

(2) The Commission may establish advisory boards on adult:

(i) detention centers and lockups;

(ii) community correctional facilities; and

(iii) correctional facilities other than those listed in items (i) and (ii) of this paragraph.

(b) The chairperson of the Commission shall appoint the members of an advisory board with the approval of the Commission.

(c) The chairperson of an advisory board shall be a Commission member.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-116 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-116
§8–116.
Status: in_force

(a) A securities intermediary that receives a financial asset and establishes a security entitlement to the financial asset in favor of an entitlement holder is a purchaser for value of the financial asset.

(b) A securities intermediary that acquires a security entitlement to a financial asset from another securities intermediary acquires the security entitlement for value if the securities intermediary acquiring the security entitlement establishes a security entitlement to the financial asset in favor of an entitlement holder.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

Each secretary of a principal department is responsible for recommending to the Governor:

(1) any change in the organization, placement, or name of a unit in the department;

(2) any change, abolition, or transfer of an advisory body in the department; and

(3) any centralization or coordination of administrative staff or clerical services in the department, for efficiency and effectiveness.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-509 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-509
§8–509.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date and in an odd-numbered year, unless it is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Commissioner shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, or send by electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this article:

(1) a renewal application form; and

(2) a notice that states:

(i) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(ii) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner provides; and

(3) pays to the Commissioner the applicable renewal fee for an insurance producer under § 2-112 of this article.

(d) The Commissioner shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1001 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1001
§8–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment” means sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment that originate from an agricultural operation’s land or animals.

(2) “Agricultural sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment” does not include sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment that originate from a residential, municipal, industrial, or commercial activity.

(c) “Program” means the Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-314 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-314
§8–314.
Status: in_force

(a) A jury commissioner shall document each addition or other change to information provided under this subtitle and each decision with regard to disqualification, exemption, or excusal from, or rescheduling of, jury service.

(b) The jury commissioner of a county shall inform its jury judge of changes to information as provided in the county’s jury plan.

(c) The jury commissioner of a county shall keep each record that the jury commissioner has used in connection with the jury service in accordance with the records retention and disposal schedule of the county.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-406 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-406
§8–406.
Status: in_force

(a) A distribution of highway user revenues may not be made to any county, municipality, or Baltimore City unless the local government in its current fiscal year certifies to the Administration that revenues will be used in compliance with all applicable laws.

(b) If any highway user revenues otherwise distributable under this subtitle are not distributed by the close of the fiscal year of the county, municipality, or Baltimore City because the local government failed to make the required certification, these highway user revenues shall revert to the Transportation Trust Fund.

(c) The county governments and other local authorities are relieved from the requirements of existing local law for levying a minimum amount or rate for road maintenance, and the portions of all public local laws making any such requirement are suspended.

(d) The Secretary of the Department of Transportation may reduce highway user revenues to each appropriate local governing body in the following fiscal year by the specific amount of the cost necessary to correct individual instances of noncompliance concerning State standards of uniformity for traffic control devices.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-710 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710
§8–710.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if there is a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress, the Governor shall issue a proclamation, within 10 days after the date that the vacancy occurs or becomes known to the Governor, declaring that a special primary election and a special general election shall be held to fill the vacancy.

(2) If the vacancy occurs during the period beginning 39 days before the regular primary election and ending on the last day of the term, the Governor may:

(i) decline to issue a proclamation; and

(ii) allow the office to remain vacant for the remainder of the term.

(b) (1) The Governor’s proclamation shall specify the dates of the special primary election and the special general election.

(2) The special primary election shall be held on a Tuesday that is at least 80 days after the date of the proclamation.

(3) The special general election shall be held on a Tuesday that is at least 70 days after the date of the special primary election.

(c) (1) The Governor shall:

(i) immediately give public notice of the proclamation; and

(ii) deliver the proclamation to the State Administrator.

(2) The State Administrator shall:

(i) immediately notify the State Board members and the local boards of the counties that comprise the congressional district;

(ii) forward to each of those local boards a copy of the proclamation;

(iii) direct the local boards of election to make the absentee ballot for the special primary election or special general election available to an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, as defined under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, at least 45 days before the date of the special election; and

(iv) ensure that the special election is conducted in compliance with all federal and State laws.

(d) (1) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if the vacancy occurs or becomes known to the Governor during the period beginning 120 days before the regular primary election for Representatives in Congress and ending 40 days before the primary election, the Governor’s proclamation shall order that:

1. the special primary election shall be merged with the regular primary election;

2. any individual who files a certificate of candidacy for the regular primary election shall be deemed to have filed a certificate of candidacy for the special primary election; and

3. except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any other qualified individual may file a certificate of candidacy, for both the special primary election and the regular primary election, not later than 9 p.m. on the day that is 2 days after the issuance of the proclamation.

(ii) A qualified individual may not file a certificate of candidacy under subparagraph (i)3 of this paragraph if there are 64 days or less before the date of the election.

(2) A vote cast for a candidate in the merged primary election shall be deemed a vote for that candidate in both the special primary election and the regular primary election.

(3) Two certificates of nomination, one for the special primary election and one for the regular primary election, shall be issued to each candidate nominated in the merged primary election.

(4) Notwithstanding any provision of this article:

(i) a nominee for the special primary election may decline the nomination by notifying the State Board not later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday following the primary election;

(ii) the appropriate political party shall fill the vacancy in nomination not later than 5 p.m. on the Thursday following the primary election; and

(iii) a petition for recount and recanvas of the special primary election shall be filed not later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday following the primary election.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-131.2 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-131.2
§8–131.
Status: in_force

§8–131.2.

The State bonds, the transfer of State bonds, the interest payable on State bonds, and any income derived from State bonds, including profit realized in the sale or exchange of State bonds, are exempt from State and local taxes.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1008 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1008
§8–1008.
Status: in_force

The Department, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, shall adopt regulations in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article to implement the procedures of the Department for shore erosion control capital and loan projects under §§ 8-1005, 8-1006, and 8-1007 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-804 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-804
§8–804.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, in addition to the weekly benefit amount in the schedule of benefits, a claimant shall be paid an allowance of $8 for each child, adopted child, or stepchild of the claimant who, on the 1st day of the benefit year, is:

(i) wholly or partly supported by the claimant; and

(ii) under 16 years of age.

(2) A claimant shall submit to the Secretary the Social Security number or copy of the birth certificate of each dependent for whom the claimant is to be paid an allowance.

(b) (1) An allowance under this section is not payable:

(i) for more than 5 dependents of the claimant;

(ii) for longer than the number of weeks of benefits allowable to the claimant for total unemployment; or

(iii) for any week in which an unemployment benefit is not payable to the claimant.

(2) Benefits and the allowance under this section in any 1 week may not exceed the highest weekly benefit amount in the schedule of benefits.

(c) (1) The number of a claimant’s dependents shall be determined as of the 1st day of the benefit year and shall be fixed for the duration of the benefit year.

(2) After an individual has been determined to be a dependent of a claimant, the individual may not be considered to be a dependent of any other claimant whose benefit year starts within 1 year after the determination.

(d) In the computation of a contribution rate under Part II of Subtitle 6 of this title, an allowance for a dependent shall be considered a benefit.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d) of this section, an allowance for a dependent may not be deducted from a claimant’s benefit account.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Radiation Control Advisory Board in the Department.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2107 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 21 / Section 8-2107
§8–2107.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including eligibility criteria for landowners to obtain cost sharing assistance and procedures for the implementation of the cost sharing program under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 8-301 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-301
§8–301.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, and Worcester County.

(b) The county commissioners of each county have the express power to contribute money to a volunteer fire company in the county.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Before due presentment for registration of transfer of a certificated security in registered form or of an instruction requesting registration of transfer of an uncertificated security, the issuer or indenture trustee may treat the registered owner as the person exclusively entitled to vote, receive notifications, and otherwise exercise all the rights and powers of an owner.

(b) This title does not affect the liability of the registered owner of a security for a call, assessment, or the like.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-805 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-805
§8–805.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate or license for a violation of this subtitle or for a violation of any regulation adopted under this subtitle by the Department.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-404 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “claimant” means the person identified by a tenant or person in possession as someone who claims title to the property leased or possessed by the tenant or person in possession.

(b) (1) In any action brought under § 8–401 or § 8–402 of this subtitle or § 14–132 of this article, if the tenant or person in possession shall allege that the title to the property is disputed and in the case of a lease, that title is claimed by a claimant whom the tenant shall name, by virtue of a right or title accruing or happening since the commencement of the lease, by descent or deed from or by devise under the last will or testament of the landlord and, otherwise, if the person in possession or any claimant is alleged to have title, then the court shall, upon determination that title is relevant, forbear to give judgment for possession and costs.

(2) The tenant or person in possession so claiming shall cause a summons to be immediately issued to the claimant by the District Court and made returnable within 5 days next following.

(3) The claimant shall appear before the court and shall under oath, declare that the claimant claims title to the property which is the subject of the action and shall, with two sufficient securities, enter into bond to the plaintiff or parties in interest, in such sum as the court shall determine to be proper and reasonable security to said plaintiff or parties in interest, to prosecute with effect the claimant’s claim in the circuit court for the county.

(4) If the said claim shall not be commenced in the circuit court within 10 days of the first appearance of the claimant in the District Court, the District Court shall proceed to give judgment for possession and costs and issue its warrant.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

Corporations may be formed as provided in the Corporations and Associations Article to own, lease, construct, or operate telegraph or telephone lines as provided in § 8-103 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-309 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-309
§8–309.
Status: in_force

The Board shall reinstate the certificate of an interior designer who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason if the interior designer:

(1) meets the renewal requirements under § 8–307 of this subtitle;

(2) pays to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by the Board;

(3) submits to the Board a reinstatement application on the form that the Board provides; and

(4) earns two continuing education units in courses approved by the Board in a 2–year period immediately preceding the request for reinstatement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-607 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-607
§8–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A registration expires at the end of every other year on the anniversary of the registration unless it is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) Before a registration expires, the registrant may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the registrant:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be registered;

(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires; and

(3) pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee of $50.

(c) An application for renewal of a registration shall be considered made in a timely manner if it is postmarked on or before the anniversary date of the registration of the year of renewal.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

There is a Governor’s Executive Council.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-638 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-638
§8–638.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer that has paid to the Secretary, wholly or partly, contributions or interest alleged to be due may submit to the Secretary an application for:

(1) an adjustment in connection with contributions then due; or

(2) if an adjustment cannot be made, a refund.

(b) An employing unit that wishes to apply for an adjustment or refund shall apply within the later of:

(1) 1 year from the date on which the payment was made; or

(2) 4 years from the last day of the calendar quarter for which the payment was made.

(c) (1) If the Secretary determines that the contested amount or any part of it was collected erroneously, the Secretary shall:

(i) allow the employing unit to make an adjustment without interest to the contribution then due by the employing unit; or

(ii) if an adjustment cannot be made, refund the amount without interest.

(2) The Secretary shall refund a contribution that was collected erroneously from the Unemployment Insurance Fund and interest that was collected erroneously from the Special Administrative Expense Fund.

(3) If an employing unit reported wages that have been included in the determination of an eligible claimant for benefits, the Secretary shall reduce any adjustment or refund by the amount of benefits received by the claimant that are chargeable to the employing unit.

(d) Within the time limitation for an application under subsection (b) of this section and in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary, on the Secretary’s own initiative, may make an adjustment or grant a refund without interest.

(e) (1) If a claim for an adjustment or refund is rejected, the Secretary shall send a written notice of rejection to the employing unit.

(2) The Secretary’s determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection is final and not subject to appeal if the employing unit does not request a review determination in accordance with § 8–604 of this subtitle within 30 days after the notice is sent to the employing unit.

(f) This title does not:

(1) authorize an adjustment or refund of money that was due under the law in effect at the time that the money was paid; or

(2) prohibit a refund required under § 8–640 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may order the impoundment of any source of ionizing radiation that is in the possession of any person:

(1) Who is not equipped to meet the requirements of this subtitle or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle; or

(2) Who violates the provisions of this subtitle or the rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle.