Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4305 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4305
§13–4305.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Commission is to:

(1) Employ a health equity framework to:

(i) Develop a statewide health equity plan; and

(ii) Examine:

1. The health of residents of the State to the extent necessary to carry out the requirements of this section;

2. Ways for units of State and local government to collaborate to implement policies that will positively impact the health of residents of the State; and

3. The impact of the following factors on the health of residents of the State:

A. Access to safe and affordable housing;

B. Educational attainment;

C. Opportunities for employment;

D. Economic stability;

E. Environmental factors;

F. Public safety, including the impact of crime, citizen unrest, the criminal justice system, and governmental policies that affect individuals who are in prison or released from prison; and

G. Food insecurity;

(2) Provide direct advice to the Secretary and the State’s independent health regulatory commissions, and indirect advice to the Department’s senior administrators and planners through the Secretary, regarding issues of racial, ethnic, cultural, or socioeconomic health disparities;

(3) Facilitate coordination of the expertise and experience of the State’s health and human services, housing, transportation, education, environment, community development, and labor systems in developing a comprehensive health equity plan addressing the social determinants of health; and

(4) Set goals for health equity and prepare a plan for the State to achieve health equity in alignment with any other statewide planning activities.

(b) The Commission, using a health equity framework, shall:

(1) Examine and make recommendations regarding:

(i) Health considerations that may be incorporated into the decision–making processes of government agencies and private sector stakeholders who interact with government agencies;

(ii) Requirements for implicit bias training for clinicians engaged in patient care and whether the State should provide the training;

(iii) Training for health care providers on consistent and proper collection of patient self–identified race, ethnicity, and language data to identify disparities accurately; and

(iv) Requirements to comply with, and for enforcement of, National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS Standards);

(2) Foster collaboration between units of the State and local government and develop policies to improve health and reduce health inequities;

(3) Identify measures for monitoring and advancing health equity in the State;

(4) Establish a State plan for achieving health equity in alignment with other statewide planning activities in coordination with the State’s health and human services, housing, transportation, education, environment, community development, and labor systems;

(5) Make recommendations and provide advice, including direct advice to the Secretary, on implementing laws and policies to improve health and reduce health inequities; and

(6) Develop and monitor a statewide health equity plan as required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under any agreement entered into between the State and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(c) (1) The Commission may establish advisory committees to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties under this section.

(2) An advisory committee established under this subsection may include individuals who are not members of the Commission.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, this subtitle applies to all campaign finance activity associated with an election under this article.
Md. Code, Education § 13-511 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-511
§13–511.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council to advise and assist the EMS Board in performing its functions.

(b) (1) The Advisory Council consists of 31 members. The members shall be appointed by the Board from a list of three qualified nominees submitted to the Board by their respective organizations or associations represented on the Council. The appointments by the Board shall be subject to the approval of the Governor.

(2) Of the 31 members:

(i) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians;

(ii) One shall be a representative of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society;

(iii) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Hospital Association;

(iv) One shall be a representative of the Maryland State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association;

(v) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute;

(vi) One shall be a representative of the Maryland State Firefighters Association;

(vii) One shall be a representative of the Aviation Division of the Department of State Police;

(viii) One shall be a representative of the Office of Traffic and Safety of the Maryland Department of Transportation;

(ix) One shall be a representative from each of the five regional emergency medical services advisory councils;

(x) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Trauma Center Network;

(xi) One shall be a representative of a Maryland commercial ambulance service;

(xii) One shall be a representative of the Board of Physicians;

(xiii) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Chapter, American College of Surgeons;

(xiv) One shall be a regional medical director;

(xv) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Chapter (Chesapeake Bay), American Association of Critical Care Nurses;

(xvi) One shall be a representative of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland;

(xvii) One shall be a representative of the volunteer field providers;

(xviii) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Metropolitan Fire Chiefs;

(xix) One shall be a representative of the Emergency Number Systems Board;

(xx) One shall be the Director of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center;

(xxi) One shall be the Director of the National Study Center;

(xxii) Three shall be members of the general public, one of whom shall reside in a county with a population of less than 175,000;

(xxiii) One shall be a representative of the Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter;

(xxiv) One shall be a representative of the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists; and

(xxv) One shall be a helicopter pilot.

(c) Each appointed member of the Council shall have demonstrated interest or experience in the delivery of emergency medical services.

(d) The members of the Advisory Council shall annually elect the chairperson of the Advisory Council, with the approval of the Governor. The Governor shall have 60 days to approve the elected chairperson. If the Governor has not acted within 60 days of being notified of the election of the chairperson, the elected chairperson shall be deemed approved.

(e) The Advisory Council shall:

(1) Serve as a principal advisory body to the EMS Board on matters concerning finances, policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the statewide Emergency Medical Services System and the Institute;

(2) Provide a means by which regional emergency medical services interests can be represented at a statewide level;

(3) Assist in the development of goals for and facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive emergency medical services plan;

(4) Provide assistance in the resolution of interregional and interstate emergency medical services system problems and concerns; and

(5) Perform any other duties as may be requested by the EMS Board or the Governor.

(f) The staff for the Advisory Council will be provided by the Institute.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1710 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1710
§13–1710.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In addition to the licenses authorized for issuance in the county, the Board may authorize the transfer to an establishment specified in subsection (c) of this section of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license that:

(i) was issued on or before December 31, 2016;

(ii) was in existence in the same election district of the county as the proposed licensed premises on December 31, 2016; and

(iii) is valid on the date of transfer.

(2) To be transferred under this section, a license may not be a license that is prohibited from being transferred by statute or regulation.

(3) On the date of transfer, a license shall be converted into a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) service bar commercial revitalization district license (B–SB–CRD license).

(b) The qualifications for a license holder, the fee, and the hours and days of sale for a service bar license are the same as those for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.

(c) (1) A B–SB–CRD license may be issued only for a premises that is:

(i) in a free–standing building with its own parking lot;

(ii) zoned BL–CCC and in compliance with any applicable zoning ordinance; and

(iii) at least 100 feet from a place of worship.

(2) A B–SB–CRD license shall be used in conjunction with the operation of a restaurant, as defined in this article and in the regulations of the Board.

(3) The hours during which the privileges conferred by the license may be exercised may not exceed the hours during which food is offered for sale.

(4) The B–SB–CRD license shall be used to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages to patrons only as part of a meal at a dining table.

(5) The licensed premises may not have a separate bar area for service of alcoholic beverages.

(6) The B–SB–CRD license holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption.

(d) A B–SB–CRD bar license issued under this section may not be converted into any other class of license.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4904 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 49 / Section 13-4904
§13–4904.
Status: in_force

§13–4904. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290, 291, AND 369 OF 2023 //

(a) The Department shall administer the Pilot Program.

(b) The Department shall identify at least 500 adults whose behavioral health condition or functioning places them at risk of hospital emergency department utilization or inpatient psychiatric hospital admission.

(c) The Pilot Program shall be operational for a 3–year period.

(d) A provider or network of providers selected to participate in the Pilot Program shall:

(1) Be licensed and in good standing with the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;

(2) Have experience in providing community–based care coordination to specialty behavioral health program recipients;

(3) Use an electronic medical record for documenting care coordination activities and outcomes collection; and

(4) Have an automated data exchange with the State–designated health information exchange.

(e) The Department shall:

(1) Provide reimbursement on a per member per month basis for the behavioral health care coordination activities that are not otherwise covered by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;

(2) Collect outcomes data on recipients of health care services under the Pilot Program; and

(3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the value–based purchasing model by analyzing the following outcome measures:

(i) A comparison of the following data elements before and after enrollment of recipients of health care services under the Pilot Program:

1. Emergency department utilization for both behavioral and somatic health purposes;

2. Inpatient hospitalization for both behavioral and somatic health purposes; and

3. Total health care expenditures;

(ii) Outcomes for recipients with and without primary care services coordinated by a behavioral health provider; and

(iii) Recognized clinical quality metrics which may include patient experience measures.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-812 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-812
§13–812.
Status: in_force

(a) Each dealer who collects any tax or fee required for titling a vehicle shall:

(1) Keep complete and accurate records of each taxable sale, together with a record of the tax collected on the sale;

(2) Keep copies of every invoice, bill of sale, and other pertinent documents and records, in the form that the Administration requires; and

(3) Preserve these records in original form for at least 3 years, unless the Administration consents in writing to their earlier destruction or, by order, requires that they be kept for a longer period.

(b) Each dealer who collects any tax or fee required for titling a vehicle shall, during business hours, allow any representative of the Administration and any police officer full access to records required to be kept under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the Administration finds that the records of a dealer are inadequate or incorrect and that the amount of excise tax collected for the Administration on these sales cannot be determined accurately from the records:

(1) The Administration shall determine the taxable sales of the dealer for the period involved and compute the tax from the best information available; and

(2) The determination and computation of the Administration are prima facie correct.

(d) (1) If, under subsection (c) of this section, the Administration determines the sales of vehicles and computes the tax due, it shall:

(i) Levy an assessment against the dealer for the deficiency, interest, and penalties in the manner authorized in §§ 13–401, 13–601, and 13–701 of the Tax – General Article; and

(ii) Notify the dealer of the tax due and of the amount of the deficiency assessment.

(2) If the dealer fails to pay the tax and assessment within 10 days after receiving the notice from the Administration, the Administration may levy, in addition to the tax and assessment, a penalty equal to 25 percent of the tax due.

(e) If a dealer fails to keep any records of sales of vehicles, the Administration may compute the tax due as provided in § 13–407 of the Tax – General Article.

(f) All amounts received from any dealer under this section shall be credited:

(1) First, to any penalty and interest accrued under this section; and

(2) Then, to the tax due.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-605 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-605
§13–605.
Status: in_force

Interest may not be assessed on a penalty.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The governing body of a county shall verify the statements made by the applicant in the application for the transient vendor license.

(2) (i) If the application contains a false statement, the governing body may deny the license.

(ii) If the license is denied, the governing body shall refund the license fee, less administrative costs.

(b) (1) The governing body of a county shall issue a transient vendor license within 20 days after the application is filed if:

(i) the governing body approves the application and surety bond; and

(ii) the license fee is paid.

(2) The license shall:

(i) be effective for the duration and term applied for in the application not to exceed a period of 1 year; and

(ii) terminate automatically.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-806 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-806
§13–806.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless another date is specified by law and except for a lien under subsection (b) of this section, a lien arises on the date of notice that the tax is due and continues until the earlier of:

(1) the date on which the lien is:

(i) satisfied; or

(ii) released by the tax collector because the lien is:

1. unenforceable by reason of lapse of time; or

2. uncollectible; or

(2) 20 years after the date of assessment.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a lien for unpaid inheritance tax:

(i) arises on the date of distribution; and

(ii) continues for 20 years.

(2) If the property is subject to a special valuation under § 7–211 of this article, a lien:

(i) arises on the date on which the interest in the property vests in possession; and

(ii) continues for 20 years.

(3) If the unpaid inheritance tax is attributable to the disqualification of property that was qualified for special valuation or exemption under § 7–211 of this article, the lien:

(i) arises on the date on which the decedent died; and

(ii) continues for 20 years.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1112 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1112
§13–1112.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State officials under items (i) through (vii) of this subsection who have program responsibilities that affect aspects of the interpretation, preservation, development, and use of heritage area resources shall prepare a program statement detailing actions in the areas of planning, development, use, assistance, and regulation that support and assist the establishment and management of certified heritage areas, as follows:

(i) Secretary of Planning regarding local government adoption of heritage area management plans and regarding historic preservation and museum programs;

(ii) Secretary of Housing and Community Development regarding housing and neighborhood revitalization;

(iii) Secretary of Commerce regarding the State tourism program and economic development and job creation activities;

(iv) Secretary of Natural Resources regarding outdoor recreation and the management of natural resources, including State greenways;

(v) Secretary of Higher Education regarding educational resources and their interpretation;

(vi) Secretary of Transportation regarding access to and transportation within certified heritage areas, including the scenic byways program and programs for special signage; and

(vii) Secretary of General Services regarding the management and disposition of State property.

(2) The State officials shall submit the program statements required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, and any revisions of the statements, to the Authority.

(b) Units of State government that conduct or support activities affecting a certified heritage area shall:

(1) Consult, cooperate, and to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate their activities with the unit or entity responsible for the management of each certified heritage area;

(2) To the maximum extent practicable, carry out the activities of the unit in a manner that is consistent with the approved management plan for the certified heritage area; and

(3) When conducting a review of activities under §§ 5A–325 and 5A–326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, assure that the activities will not have an adverse effect on the historic and cultural resources of the certified heritage area, unless there is no prudent and feasible alternative.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-703 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council consists of the following 26 members:

(1) two commissioners from each member county;

(2) the Director of Economic Development from each member county;

(3) two mayors from each member county or their representatives, appointed by the commissioners from their respective member county;

(4) the chair of each member county’s legislative delegation to the House of Delegates, or the chair’s designee;

(5) the two members of the Senate of Maryland representing the member counties in Districts 1 and 2;

(6) six private citizens, two from each member county, who are:

(i) appointed by their respective commissioners;

(ii) not listed under item (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of this subsection; and

(iii) neither elected officials nor employees of a unit of local government.

(b) (1) A member who qualifies because of the member’s elected or appointed position is a member of the Council only during the member’s term of office in the elected or appointed position.

(2) A member appointed:

(i) under subsection (a)(3) of this section, serves at the pleasure of the commissioners for the county that the member represents;

(ii) under subsection (a)(4) of this section, shall reside in the member county that the member represents; and

(iii) under subsection (a)(6) of this section:

1. serves at the pleasure of the commissioners who appointed the member; and

2. has the same term as the commissioners who appointed the member.

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

(4) Except for an ex officio member, a member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized voting membership of the Advisory Council is a quorum to do business.

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

(c) A member of the Advisory Council:

(1) May not receive compensation; but

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

(d) The Secretary shall designate the staff necessary to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

Except for a candidate, this title does not prohibit an individual who acts independently of any other person from:

(1) expressing personal views on any subject; or

(2) making an expenditure of personal funds to purchase campaign material.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-612 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-612
§13–612.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “property manager” means an entity responsible for the management and maintenance of real property, including:

(1) finding tenants;

(2) collecting rent;

(3) paying expenses and applicable taxes;

(4) maintaining utilities and systems; and

(5) taking any necessary actions to manage and operate real property.

(b) The Council may operate in the region.

(c) The Council may:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) sue;

(3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business;

(4) enter into contracts and agreements;

(5) borrow money and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of assistance from the federal government, the State, or other public or private source;

(6) give any required security;

(7) include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle;

(8) execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and

(9) act as a property manager of the Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center owned by and located within St. Mary’s County.

(d) The Council shall publish its rules.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-306 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

The Council may employ a staff.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-506 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-506
§13–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of or in addition to any other penalties under this title, the Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates § 13-501 or § 13-502 of this subtitle in an amount not exceeding $1,000 per day for all violations cited on a single day.

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

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The harm caused by the violation;

(3) The good faith of the violator;

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

(5) Other relevant factors.

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

(d) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(3) § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);

(4) § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);

(5) § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);

(6) § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);

(7) § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);

(8) § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);

(9) § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);

(10) § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);

(11) § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);

(12) § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);

(13) § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);

(14) § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);

(15) § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(16) § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-340 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-340
§13–340.
Status: in_force

Fees for late filing of campaign finance reports, affidavits, or amended campaign finance reports imposed under § 13–331 of this subtitle shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-708 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-708
§13A–708.
Status: reserved

(a) A person charged with absence without leave or missing movement in time of war, murder, rape or sexual assault, or rape or sexual assault of a child may be punished at any time without limitation.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person charged with an offense is not liable to be tried by court–martial or punished under § 13A–301 of this title if the offense was committed more than 5 years before:

(1) the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising court–martial jurisdiction over the command; or

(2) the imposition of punishment under § 13A–301 of this title.

(c) Periods in which the accused is absent without authority or fleeing from justice shall be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this section.

(d) Periods in which the accused was absent from territory in which the State has the authority to apprehend the accused, or in the custody of civil authorities, or in the hands of the enemy, shall be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this section.

(e) (1) If charges or specifications are dismissed as defective or insufficient for any cause and the period prescribed by the applicable statute of limitations has expired or will expire within 180 days after the date of dismissal of the charges and specifications, trial and punishment under new charges and specifications are not barred by the statute of limitations if the conditions specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection are met.

(2) The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection are that the new charges and specifications must:

(i) be received by an officer exercising summary court–martial jurisdiction over the command within 180 days after the dismissal of the charges or specifications; and

(ii) allege the same acts or omissions that were alleged or included in the dismissed charges or specifications.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-506 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-506
§13–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title or Title 12 of this article, a political committee as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune.

(b) A political committee may award a prize of merchandise or money at a fundraiser that does not exceed the amount otherwise allowed for a prize in Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-808 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-808
§13–808.
Status: in_force

(a) The State and Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.

(b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council.

(2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year to the Department.

(ii) The submission shall include supporting schedules to show how the budget is financed, and to provide for review and recommendations.

(iii) After review, the Department shall forward the submission and any recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.

(3) The Governor shall include in the State budget for the following fiscal year an appropriation of at least $200,000 to partially support the Council.

(c) (1) The governing bodies of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties each year shall appropriate to the Council at least $10,000 each to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.

(2) Other political subdivisions, including special districts, may appropriate money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(d) The Council may accept additional money from any other public or private source.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-707 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-707
§13–707.
Status: in_force

If the Public Service Commission suspends or revokes a motor carrier permit granted by it, the Administration shall suspend or revoke, as the case may be, the registration of each vehicle for which the permit was granted.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, Garrett County, or Washington County, respectively.

(c) “Council” means the Tri–County Council for Western Maryland.

(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Council.

(e) “Member county” means each county in the region that pays annual dues that the Council sets.

(f) “Plan” means a regional plan that the Council prepares for the region.

(g) “Region” means Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1708 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1708
§13–1708.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any license population quota limitation, the Board may issue not more than 10 Class B (SB) restaurant–service bar beer, wine, and liquor licenses for on–premises consumption in the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or “Pikesville Town Center” for conversion purposes only, as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) Except for Class C licenses, not more than 10 beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) retail licenses of any class that were in existence in the county on January 1, 1988, may be transferred into the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or the “Pikesville Town Center” and converted into Class B (SB) licenses.

(ii) Once transferred, a license may not be considered a license in the district from which it was transferred.

(b) (1) A license:

(i) may be issued only for a location in the “Pikesville Revitalization Area”, or the “Pikesville Town Center”, as those terms are defined by the County Office of Planning and Zoning on or before July 1, 1988; and

(ii) may not be issued for a location that has been licensed under any class of on–sale license within 2 years before the application for the Class B (SB) license is filed.

(2) The license shall be:

(i) used with the operation of a “restaurant” as defined by the rules of the Board; and

(ii) restricted to restaurants that have table service, specifically excluding any type of service while the customer stands or accepts delivery of purchased food items other than while seated at a table.

(3) The proposed location for the license shall otherwise comply with the zoning ordinances of the county.

(4) The license may not be:

(i) transferred outside of the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or “Pikesville Town Center”; or

(ii) converted to any other class of license.

(5) The issuance qualifications, fee, and hours and days of sale for the license are the same as those for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-233 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-233
§13–233.
Status: in_force

This Part V of this subtitle does not affect the right of an individual to volunteer the individual’s time or, for transportation incident to an election, personal vehicle.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-505 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title or of any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject:

(1) To a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both; or

(2) To a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both, for any subsequent violation of this title that occurs within 2 years of an earlier violation of this title.

(b) Each day that a person practices well drilling without a license constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-605 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-605
§13–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article, may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of money or merchandise are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune.

(b) A political committee may award a money or merchandise prize under this section if the prize does not exceed the amount otherwise allowed for a prize in the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-309 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a transient vendor shall pay the following license fee to a county before beginning business in the county:

(i) a minimum of $1,000, which shall cover a period of up to 1 month from the date the transient vendor actually obtains the license and may legally proceed with business; and

(ii) $500 for each additional month or portion of a month.

(2) The license fee payable under this section may not exceed $3,500.

(b) The applicant for a transient vendor license shall deposit with the county cash in an amount equal to the full amount of the applicable license fee based on the estimated time that the license will be required.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-414 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-414
§13–414.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall include in the budget of the State Department of Agriculture funding for the Council.

(b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall include without revision the budget request of the Council in the budget request of the State Department of Agriculture that is provided to the Department of Budget and Management.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1104 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1104
§13–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority consists of:

(1) The Secretary of Housing and Community Development;

(2) The Secretary of Commerce;

(3) The Secretary of Higher Education;

(4) The Secretary of Transportation;

(5) The Secretary of Natural Resources;

(6) The Secretary of the Department of Planning;

(7) The State Historic Preservation Officer; and

(8) Ten members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:

(i) Two of whom shall be elected officials or representatives of local jurisdictions;

(ii) Two of whom shall be appointed from names recommended by the President of the Maryland Senate;

(iii) Two of whom shall be appointed from names recommended by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

(iv) One of whom is a public member of the Maryland Greenways Commission;

(v) One of whom is a public member of the Maryland Tourism Development Board;

(vi) One of whom is a member of the public who has significant education or experience in historic preservation; and

(vii) One of whom is a member of the public who has significant education or experience in heritage tourism.

(b) Of the elected officials or representatives from local jurisdictions, the Governor shall appoint:

(1) One elected official or representative from a list submitted by the Maryland Association of Counties; and

(2) One elected official or representative from a list submitted by the Maryland Municipal League.

(c) The members appointed to the Authority shall represent the gender, racial, and geographic makeup of the State.

(d) A member of the Authority may not also be a member of the board of directors or any other type of governing or oversight body of an organization qualifying for State funds as a recognized or certified heritage area.

(e) A cabinet member of the Authority may designate a representative to act in the absence of the cabinet member.

(f) (1) Except for State officials, the term of a member of the Authority is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members appointed by the Governor are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 1996.

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

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

(5) At the end of the term of a member or on the resignation or removal of a member, the Governor shall appoint a member to the Authority with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(g) The Secretary of Planning shall serve as chair of the Authority.

(h) The Governor may remove a member that a Governor appointed for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-211 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-211
§13–211.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To promote efficiency and reward continuous service, the Governor may issue service medals of appropriate designs to officers and enlisted individuals in the organized militia who have completed 5 years or more of continuous service.

(2) The Governor shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection.

(b) (1) The State may issue appropriate ribbon badges to represent any issued or authorized medal.

(2) An officer or enlisted individual in the organized militia may wear a ribbon badge issued under this subsection as part of the uniform.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-601 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Well Drillers Act”.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1902 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1902
§13–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-605 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-605
§13–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonresident applicant for a license shall submit to the Secretary of State a consent, as provided under this section.

(b) The consent required under this section shall:

(1) specify that service of process on the Secretary of State shall bind the applicant in any action, suit, or proceeding brought against the applicant;

(2) specify that an action, suit, or proceeding may be brought against the applicant in any county where:

(i) the cause of action arose; or

(ii) the plaintiff resides; and

(3) be signed by the representative member of the applicant.

(c) In addition to submitting a consent, a nonresident applicant shall submit to the Secretary of State a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the firm that confirms that the firm members, board of directors, or other managing board of the firm authorized the representative member to execute and submit the consent on behalf of the firm.

(d) An applicant who is required under this section to submit a consent or a consent and authorization to the Secretary of State shall submit copies of the signed documents to the Secretary.

(e) The Secretary may not issue a license to a nonresident applicant, unless the nonresident applicant complies with the requirements of subsections (a) through (d) of this section.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, service of process on the Secretary of State binds a person who has submitted a consent to the Secretary of State, as required under this section.

(2) If service of process is made on the Secretary of State as authorized under this section, the person initiating the action, suit, or proceeding immediately shall send a copy, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the principal office in the State of the person against whom the action, suit, or proceeding is directed.

(3) As to any person who submits a consent as required under this section, any action, suit, or proceeding may be brought in any county where:

(i) the cause of action arose; or

(ii) the plaintiff resides.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1035 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1035
§13A–1035.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title shall secure all public property taken from the enemy for the service of the United States, and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all captured or abandoned property in the person’s possession, custody, or control.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) fails to carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (a) of this section;

(2) buys, sells, trades, or in any way deals in or disposes of captured or abandoned property, whereby the person receives or expects any profit, benefit, or advantage to the person or another directly or indirectly connected with the person; or

(3) engages in looting or pillaging.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-903 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-903
§13–903.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a petition for the judicial appointment of a standby guardian of the person or property of a minor under this section may be filed only by a parent of the minor, and if filed, shall be joined by each person having parental rights over the minor.

(2) If a person who has parental rights cannot be located after reasonable efforts have been made to locate the person, the parent may file a petition for the judicial appointment of a standby guardian.

(3) If the petitioner submits documentation, satisfactory to the court, of the reasonable efforts to locate the person who has parental rights, the court may issue a decree under this section.

(b) A petition for the judicial appointment of a standby guardian shall state:

(1) The duties of the standby guardian;

(2) Whether the authority of the standby guardian is to become effective on the petitioner’s incapacity, on the petitioner’s death, or on whichever occurs first; and

(3) That there is a significant risk that the petitioner will become incapacitated or die, as applicable, within 2 years of the filing of the petition, and the basis for this statement.

(c) If the petitioner is medically unable to appear, the petitioner’s appearance in court may not be required, except on a motion and for good cause shown.

(d) (1) If the court finds that there is a significant risk that the petitioner will become incapacitated or die within 2 years of the filing of the petition and that the interests of the minor will be promoted by the appointment of a standby guardian of the person or property of the minor, the court shall issue a decree accordingly.

(2) A decree under this subsection shall:

(i) Specify whether the authority of the standby guardian is effective on the receipt of a determination of the petitioner’s incapacity, on the receipt of the certificate of the petitioner’s death, or on whichever occurs first; and

(ii) Provide that the authority of the standby guardian may become effective earlier on written consent of the petitioner in accordance with subsection (e)(3) of this section.

(3) If at any time before the beginning of the authority of the standby guardian the court finds that the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are no longer satisfied, the court may rescind the decree.

(e) (1) (i) If a decree under subsection (d) of this section provides that the authority of the standby guardian is effective on receipt of a determination of the petitioner’s incapacity, the standby guardian’s authority shall begin on the standby guardian’s receipt of a copy of a determination of incapacity made under § 13-906 of this subtitle.

(ii) A standby guardian shall file a copy of the determination of incapacity with the court that issued the decree within 90 days of the date of receipt of the determination.

(iii) If a standby guardian fails to comply with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the court may rescind the standby guardian’s authority.

(2) (i) If a decree under subsection (d) of this section provides that the authority of the standby guardian is effective on receipt of a certificate of the petitioner’s death, the standby guardian’s authority shall begin on the standby guardian’s receipt of a certificate of death.

(ii) The standby guardian shall file a copy of the certificate of death with the court that issued the decree within 90 days of the date of the petitioner’s death.

(iii) If the standby guardian fails to comply with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the court may rescind the standby guardian’s authority.

(3) (i) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a standby guardian’s authority shall begin on the standby guardian’s receipt of the petitioner’s written consent to the beginning of the standby guardian’s authority signed by:

1. The petitioner in the presence of two witnesses at least 18 years of age, neither of whom may be the standby guardian; and

2. The standby guardian.

(ii) 1. If the petitioner is physically unable to sign a written consent to the beginning of the standby guardian’s authority, another person may sign the consent on the petitioner’s behalf and at the petitioner’s direction.

2. A consent under this subparagraph to the beginning of the standby guardian’s authority shall be signed in the presence of the petitioner and two witnesses at least 18 years of age, neither of whom may be the standby guardian.

3. A standby guardian also shall sign a written consent to the beginning of the standby guardian’s authority under this subparagraph.

(iii) The standby guardian shall file the written consent with the court that issued the decree within 90 days of the date of receipt of the written consent.

(iv) If the standby guardian fails to comply with subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the court may rescind the standby guardian’s authority.

(f) The petitioner may revoke a standby guardianship created under this section by:

(1) Executing a written revocation;

(2) Filing the revocation with the court that issued the decree; and

(3) Promptly notifying the standby guardian of the revocation.

(g) A person who is judicially appointed as a standby guardian under this section may at any time before the beginning of the person’s authority renounce the appointment by:

(1) Executing a written renunciation;

(2) Filing the renunciation with the court that issued the decree; and

(3) Promptly notifying in writing the petitioner of the revocation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 52 / Section 13-5203
§13–5203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall appoint the executive director of the Center.

(b) The executive director shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c) The executive director shall coordinate and direct any planning related to the Center initiated by the Department.

(d) The Center may apply for, receive, and spend federal grants–in–aid or any other federal funds made available to the Department for use in carrying out the powers and duties of the Secretary or the Department.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-305 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A promoter, a sponsor, or any other person who organizes a convention, show, or sale that includes at least 10 transient vendors shall pay a license fee and obtain a license in accordance with this part.

(b) A transient vendor who participates in a convention, show, or sale licensed under this section is not required to obtain a separate transient vendor license.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1014 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1014
§13–1014.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Administrative Component in the Program.

(b) The purpose of the Administrative Component is to provide the necessary administrative structure in the Department for effective management of the Program.

(c) Funds that are allocated to the Administrative Component in the State budget shall be used to cover administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the Program.

(d) Unless otherwise specified in the annual budget bill as enacted, the amount of funds that are allocated to the Administrative Component in the State budget may not exceed 7% of the total amount that is allocated to the Program in the State budget.

(e) A county that receives funds under a Local Public Health Tobacco Grant, a person who receives funds under a Local Public Health Tobacco Grant, and any other person who receives funds under any component of the Program may not use more than 7% of the funds to cover administrative costs.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

The rules and regulations adopted by the governing body of a county may:

(1) require that a person who maintains or operates a junkyard in the county obtain a license from the county; and

(2) specify a reasonable fee for the license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

To enable a contractual employee to participate in any required examination for a budgeted position under this subtitle, the Secretary may certify the continuation of the employee's contract for a maximum period of 1 year after the date on which the budgeted position is created.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1307 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1307
§13–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class BWT beer and wine tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer or wine for tasting.

(d) The license may be issued as:

(1) a daily tasting license, that may be issued not more than 12 times to a single license holder in a license year; and

(2) a 26–day, 52–day, or 104–day license, each of which may be used consecutively or nonconsecutively.

(e) (1) An applicant shall apply on a form that the Board provides.

(2) The form shall specify the date on which the tasting is to occur.

(3) The application and payment for the daily tasting license, the 26–day tasting license, the 52–day tasting license, and the 104–day tasting license shall be made at least 7 days before the first day of the proposed tasting event.

(4) The holder of a 26–day tasting license, a 52–day tasting license, and a 104–day tasting license shall notify the Board, on a form that the Board approves, of additional tasting events authorized by the licenses.

(f) A license holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days provided for under the license holder’s Class A license.

(g) An individual may consume wine or beer covered by a license in a quantity of not more than:

(1) 1 ounce of wine from each offering in a day; and

(2) 3 ounces of beer from each offering in a day.

(h) At the end of the day for which a license is valid, a license holder shall dispose of beer or wine that remains in a container opened for tasting.

(i) In addition to the Class A annual license fee, the license fee is:

(1) $20 for a daily tasting license;

(2) $200 annually for a 26–day tasting license;

(3) $300 annually for a 52–day tasting license; and

(4) $400 annually for a 104–day tasting license.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Administration Fund which is established for the purpose of:

(1) Paying the expenses incurred in the administration of the licensing program provided for in this subtitle; and

(2) Preparing the annual Directory of Grain Dealers as required by § 13-206 of this subtitle.

(b) The Fund shall be administered by the State Department of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-310 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310
§13–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a transfer may be made only for 1 minor, and only 1 person may be the custodian.

(b) All custodial property held under this subtitle by the same custodian for the benefit of the same minor constitutes a single custodianship.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle to the contrary, 2 persons may be designated as custodians of custodial property for the benefit of the same minor and that arrangement shall constitute a single custodianship.

(2) If 2 persons are designated as custodians, they shall act as joint custodians under this subtitle and, unless specified otherwise in any document creating the custodianship, each joint custodian shall have the full power and authority to act alone as a custodian under this subtitle.

(3) If either joint custodian resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, or is removed, the remaining custodian may serve as sole custodian without the necessity of appointing a successor joint custodian.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized law enforcement officer may seize property listed under § 13-201 of this subtitle as an incident to an arrest or search and seizure.

(b) An officer who seizes property under this section shall place the property under seal or remove the property to a location designated by the Department of State Police or by the law enforcement unit having jurisdiction in the locality.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-314
§13–314.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant is licensed or registered to practice physical therapy in any other state, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this subtitle and issue a restricted license if the applicant:

(1) Pays to the Board the restricted license fee set by the Board;

(2) Submits to the Board an application on a form acceptable to the Board; and

(3) Meets any other requirement set by the Board.

(b) A restricted license authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy in connection with:

(1) Giving lectures or workshops on physical therapy; or

(2) Taking any short-term physical therapy study course that is approved by the Board.

(c) A restricted license expires at the end of:

(1) The lecture or workshop on physical therapy; or

(2) The short-term physical therapy study course that is approved by the Board.

(d) The Board may not renew a restricted license. However, the holder of a restricted license may reapply to the Board for a new license.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1018 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1018
§13A–1018.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) violates or fails to obey a lawful general order or regulation;

(2) having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the State military forces that is the person’s duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or

(3) is derelict in the performance of the person’s duties.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1103 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1103
§13–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Advisory Committee consists of nine members.

(2) Of the nine members:

(i) three shall be from Somerset County;

(ii) three shall be from Wicomico County; and

(iii) three shall be from Worcester County.

(3) The governing body of each county shall appoint the members from that county.

(b) Each member of the Advisory Committee shall be a member of the general public and reside in the county from which the member is appointed.

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Committee on October 1, 2008.

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

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

(d) The governing body that appointed a member may remove the member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1003 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1003
§13–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Surveillance and Evaluation Component in the Program.

(b) The purposes of the Surveillance and Evaluation Component are to:

(1) Collect, analyze, and monitor data relating to tobacco use and tobacco use prevention and cessation in the State;

(2) Measure and evaluate the results of the Program, including the results of each component of the Program;

(3) Conduct a Baseline Tobacco Study, as provided under subsections (c) through (e) of this section; and

(4) Conduct a Tobacco Study, as provided under § 13–1004 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) To initiate the Surveillance and Evaluation Component, the Department shall conduct a comprehensive statewide Baseline Tobacco Study as provided under this section.

(2) The Baseline Tobacco Study shall measure:

(i) The number and percentage of individuals attending middle school or high school who smoke or otherwise use tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(ii) The number and percentage of minority individuals attending middle school or high school who smoke or otherwise use tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(iii) The number and percentage of individuals who smoke or otherwise use tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(iv) The number and percentage of minority individuals who smoke or otherwise use tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(v) The number and percentage of pregnant women who smoke or otherwise use tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(vi) The number and percentage of households with individuals attending middle school or high school in which at least one household member who is at least 18 years old smokes tobacco products, both statewide and in each county;

(vii) The number and percentage of individuals who, within an established amount of time before the start of the Baseline Tobacco Study, started to smoke or otherwise use tobacco products;

(viii) The number and percentage of individuals who smoke or otherwise use tobacco on a regular basis and who, within an established amount of time before the start of the Baseline Tobacco Study, voluntarily stopped smoking or otherwise using tobacco products for a significant amount of time, as determined by the Department, both statewide and in each county; and

(ix) Any other factor that the Department determines to be important for measuring tobacco use or evaluating whether the Program meets its objectives.

(d) (1) In conducting the Baseline Tobacco Study, the Department may consider any data collected after March 1, 2000, through the administration of the Maryland Adolescent Survey or the Youth Tobacco Survey.

(2) The Maryland State Department of Education, county boards of education, and each school selected to participate in the Maryland Adolescent Survey or the Youth Tobacco Survey shall cooperate with the Department in administering the surveys.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Maryland State Department of Education may not discontinue administration of the Maryland Adolescent Survey until after it has submitted a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly that states the reason for discontinuing the survey.

(ii) If the Maryland State Department of Education submits a report as provided under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, it may discontinue the Maryland Adolescent Survey in the first school year that begins after the report has been submitted.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the Department shall contract with a higher education institution or private entity to conduct the Baseline Tobacco Study.

(2) The Department shall issue a request for proposal to select the entity that will conduct the Baseline Tobacco Study.

(3) The request for proposal shall require that any methodology or model that is used by the entity to conduct the Baseline Tobacco Study, any data collected under the Study, and any electronic files, codes, and definitions relating to the Study be provided to the State for use in subsequent studies, regardless of whether the subsequent studies are conducted by the same entity.

(4) The Department may contract with an entity to conduct the Baseline Tobacco Study and one or more biennial tobacco studies as required under § 13–1004 of this subtitle.

(5) (i) The Department shall use the criteria established in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph as a guide in administering the request for proposal process for the Baseline Tobacco Study.

(ii) The Department shall give preference to an entity that:

1. Is a Maryland–based vendor;

2. Has previous work experience relating to tobacco or health activities;

3. Has previous work experience relating to youth and adolescents;

4. Demonstrates a capability for innovative activities and use of state–of–the–art technologies;

5. Has demonstrated the ability to provide culturally–specific and effective services to targeted minority populations;

6. Has previous work experience with the public sector;

7. Demonstrates performance in the specific content area for at least 3 years;

8. Has previous work experience with rural or urban communities;

9. Will maximize the use of State funds through the use of preexisting materials, funding partnerships, and resource matching; and

10. Has no history of working for the tobacco industry.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-106 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The initial amount of credit life insurance may not exceed the total amount repayable under the contract of indebtedness.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, insurance on an agricultural credit transaction commitment not exceeding a term of 1 year may be written up to the amount of the loan commitment on a nondecreasing or level term plan.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Code, insurance on an educational credit transaction commitment may be written for the amount of that part of the commitment that has not been advanced by the creditor.

(b) (1) The total amount of periodic indemnity payable by credit health insurance in the event of disability may not exceed the aggregate of the periodic scheduled unpaid installments of the indebtedness.

(2) The amount of each periodic indemnity payment under a policy of credit health insurance may not exceed the original indebtedness divided by the number of periodic installments.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-04 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-04
§13–7A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall:

(1) Be employed by a participating facility;

(2) Successfully complete, at the expense of the participating facility, an educational training program approved by the Department under § 13–7A–03 of this subtitle;

(3) Submit an application to the Department in a manner required by the Department under § 13–7A–03 of this subtitle; and

(4) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, pay to the Department an application fee required under § 13–7A–03 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A participating facility may pay the application fee on behalf of the applicant.

(2) If the participating facility is a food service facility that is part of an eligible institution, either entity may pay the application fee on behalf of the applicant.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-107 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

If appropriate to proceedings under this title, the powers and duties of the register of wills in proceedings in the orphans’ court are the same as the powers and duties of the registers under Title 2, Subtitle 2 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-115 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-115
§13–115.
Status: in_force

A creditor may not require that both a husband and wife be insured unless the debtor expressly authorizes that coverage in writing.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-104 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 1 / Section 13A-104
§13A–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title has applicability at all times and in all places, provided that either the person subject to this title is in a duty status or, if not in a duty status, that there is a nexus between the act or omission constituting the offense and the efficient functioning of the State military forces.

(2) This grant of military jurisdiction shall neither preclude nor limit civilian jurisdiction over an offense, which is limited only by the prohibition of double jeopardy.

(b) (1) Courts–martial and courts of inquiry may be convened and held in units of the State military forces while those units are serving outside the State with the same jurisdiction and powers as to persons subject to this title as if the proceedings were held inside the State.

(2) Offenses committed outside the State may be tried and punished either inside or outside the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4501 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 45 / Section 13-4501
§13–4501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Council” means the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council.

(c) “Fund” means the Cannabis Public Health Fund.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-510 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-510
§13–510.
Status: in_force

§13–510. IN EFFECT

(a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a bazaar or raffle in violation of §§ 13–503 through 13–505 and 13–505.1 of this subtitle.

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

§13–510. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 //

(a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a bazaar or raffle in violation of §§ 13–503 through 13–505 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-502 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all counties, including Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4303
§13–4303.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of the following members:

(1) One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(11) The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;

(12) The Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;

(13) The Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;

(14) The Maryland Insurance Commissioner, or the Insurance Commissioner’s designee;

(15) The Executive Director of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;

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

(17) The Executive Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(18) The Executive Director of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(19) One representative of a local health department, designated by the Maryland Association of County Health Officers; and

(20) The following members, appointed by the Secretary with the advice of the Health Services Cost Review Commission:

(i) At least one representative of hospitals in the State;

(ii) At least two individuals with experience in hospital–based population health;

(iii) At least one representative of a federally qualified health center in the State;

(iv) At least two representatives of community–based organizations;

(v) At least two patients from underserved communities;

(vi) At least one representative of a managed care organization;

(vii) At least one representative of a commercial health insurer;

(viii) At least two representatives of clinicians and providers who are not affiliated with a hospital or a federally qualified health center;

(ix) At least one representative from the State Rural Health Office; and

(x) At least one representative of a tribal community in the State.

(b) To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Commission shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.

(c) A majority of the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall determine the times, places, and frequency of its meetings.

(2) The Commission shall meet at least four times each year.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-238 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-238
§13–238.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may not make a monetary contribution using any currency other than United States currency.

(2) A person may not make a monetary donation using any currency other than United States currency to a person required to register under § 13–306 or § 13–307 of this title.

(b) (1) A campaign finance entity may not accept a monetary contribution made using any currency other than United States currency.

(2) A person required to register under § 13–306 or § 13–307 of this title may not accept a monetary donation made using any currency other than United States currency.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-623 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-623
§13–623.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “financial institution” means:

(1) Any bank that is authorized to do business in this State; and

(2) Any other financial institution that is licensed to do business in this State by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.

(b) Any financial institution may apply to the Administration for the issuance of as many special, finance company registration plates as the Administration authorizes.

(c) A financial institution may drive, under any one finance company registration plate issued to it, any vehicle repossessed by or on behalf of the financial institution:

(1) From the place of its repossession to a place of storage;

(2) From one place of storage to another;

(3) To or from a business for its repair; or

(4) To or from a place for its inspection.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1026 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1026
§13–1026.
Status: in_force

An employee or officer of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation who negligently fails to perform a duty or to do any act required under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-302.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302.1
§13–302.
Status: in_force

§13–302.1.

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

(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(2) May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.

(f) 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, Tax - Property § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “domestic partner”, “evidence of a domestic partnership”, “evidence of dissolution of a domestic partnership”, and “former domestic partner” have the meanings stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(b) An instrument of writing that transfers property between spouses or former spouses or between domestic partners or former domestic partners in accordance with a property settlement, divorce decree, or dissolution of a domestic partnership is not subject to a county transfer tax.

(c) (1) To qualify as a domestic partner under this section, an individual shall submit evidence of a domestic partnership.

(2) To qualify as a former domestic partner under this section, an individual shall submit evidence of dissolution of a domestic partnership.

(d) The exemption under subsection (b) of this section for transfers between domestic partners or former domestic partners applies only to an instrument of writing for residential property.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-404 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

The county and Baltimore City advisory councils shall consult with the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1209 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1209
§13–1209.
Status: in_force

On request of the chair of the local team and as necessary to carry out the local team’s purpose and duties, the local team shall be provided:

(1) Access to all relevant information and records in accordance with the local team’s data use agreement with the Department; and

(2) Access, to the extent allowed by law, to all information and records maintained by any State or local government agency, law enforcement investigative information, medical examiner investigative information, parole and probation information and records, and information and records of a social services agency that provided services to a woman whose death is being reviewed by the local team.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4306 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 43 / Section 13-4306
§13–4306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall, in coordination with the Department, the Health Services Cost Review Commission, and the State designated health information exchange, establish an advisory committee to make recommendations on data collection, needs, quality, reporting, evaluation, and visualization for the Commission to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

(2) The advisory committee shall include representatives from the State designated health information exchange.

(3) The advisory committee shall define the parameters of a health equity data set to be maintained by the State designated health information exchange, including indicators for:

(i) Social and economic conditions;

(ii) Environmental conditions;

(iii) Health status;

(iv) Behaviors;

(v) Health care; and

(vi) Priority health outcomes for monitoring health equity for racial and ethnic minority populations in the State.

(4) The data set for which parameters are defined under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall include data from:

(i) Health care facilities that report to the Health Services Cost Review Commission;

(ii) Health care payers that report to the Maryland Health Care Commission; and

(iii) Any other data source the advisory committee determines necessary.

(5) Data shall be reported in the aggregate if it is reported:

(i) To the public; or

(ii) From the State designated health information exchange to the Commission.

(6) If the advisory committee makes a recommendation that data be made available to the public, the recommendation shall comply with applicable federal and State privacy law.

(b) (1) The Commission may request data consistent with the recommendations of the advisory committee.

(2) Data requested by the Commission under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be provided, to the extent authorized by federal and State privacy law, to:

(i) The Commission; or

(ii) The State designated exchange.

(c) The Commission may publish or provide to the public any data collected under this section consistent with the recommendations of the advisory committee established under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2414 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2414
§13–2414.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agency” means the county agency that the county commissioners designate to administer Part III of this subtitle.

(c) “Fund” means the Washington County Gaming Fund.

(d) “Gaming commission” means the Washington County Gaming Commission.

(e) “Tip jar” means:

(1) a gaming device from which for consideration a number, series of numbers, or other symbol is obtained by selection of a sealed piece of paper that may entitle the purchaser to a payoff in money or otherwise, either on receipt or as the result of a subsequent announcement of a winning number, series of numbers, or other symbol; or

(2) any other device commonly recognized as a tip jar.

(f) “Tip jar license” means a license that the agency issues to operate a tip jar.

(g) “Tip jar packet” means a package of numbers, series of numbers, or symbols on folded or sealed pieces of paper that is designed to be sold through a tip jar and that is sufficient for a single tip jar game.

(h) “Wholesaler’s license” means a license that the agency issues to sell or wholesale tip jar packets for profit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-407 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

The Council shall establish an Executive Board.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-215 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-215
§13–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Each chairman, treasurer, and campaign manager shall be a registered voter of the State.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a candidate may not act:

(i) as the treasurer of a campaign finance entity of the candidate; or

(ii) with respect to any other campaign finance entity:

1. as the campaign manager or treasurer; or

2. in any other position that exercises general overall responsibility for the conduct of the entity.

(2) (i) An incumbent member of a central committee who is a candidate for election to party office may act as a responsible officer of that central committee.

(ii) With respect to any campaign finance entity other than the candidate’s own campaign finance entity, a candidate for delegate to the Democratic National Convention or a candidate for delegate to the Republican National Convention may act:

1. as the campaign manager or treasurer; or

2. in any other position that exercises general overall responsibility for the conduct of the entity.

(c) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the chairman, treasurer, or campaign manager of a campaign finance entity may serve as the chairman, treasurer, or campaign manager of another campaign finance entity.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3101
§13–3101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Pharmacist” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(c) “Private or public entity” means a health care provider, local health department, community–based organization, substance abuse treatment organization, or other person that addresses medical or social issues related to drug addiction.

(d) “Program” means the Overdose Response Program.

(e) “Standing order” means a written instruction for the prescribing and dispensing of an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in accordance with § 13–3106 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-814 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-814
§13–814.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, money collected under this part shall be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for on the records of the Comptroller and transferred to the Transportation Trust Fund.

(b) Of the revenue from the excise tax imposed for each certificate of title issued for an off–highway recreational vehicle under § 13–809 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall distribute to the Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund established under § 5–1011 of the Natural Resources Article:

(1) 25% in fiscal year 2019; and

(2) 50% in fiscal year 2020 and each year thereafter.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2605 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2605
§13–2605.
Status: in_force

In this part, “Department” means the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-208 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-208
§13–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, if a procurement officer requires bid security, the procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal that is not accompanied by proper security.

(b) A procurement officer may accept a bid or proposal that is accompanied by bid security in less than the amount required if:

(1) the procurement officer determines that:

(i) the deficiency in the amount is insubstantial; and

(ii) acceptance of the bid or proposal would be in the best interests of the State; and

(2) the procurement officer further determines that:

(i) the bid or proposal was the only one submitted and there is no time for rebidding;

(ii) the bid security became inadequate as a result of the correction of a mistake in the bid or proposal or as a result of a modification in the bid or proposal in accordance with applicable regulations, and the bidder or offeror increased the amount of bid security to required limits within 48 hours after the correction or modification; or

(iii) after consideration of the risks involved and the difference between the lowest bid and the next lowest bid, it would be fiscally advantageous to the State to accept the lowest bid or proposal.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-307 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a transient vendor license shall execute and file a bond with the governing body of the county in the amount of $10,000.

(2) The bond shall be issued by a surety:

(i) authorized to do business in the State; and

(ii) approved by the governing body.

(b) (1) The bond shall be payable to the extent of any taxes, fees, or fines.

(2) The surety shall indemnify a purchaser who suffers a loss because of defective goods or misrepresentation.

(c) (1) The bond shall provide that the governing body of a county may file suit against the licensee or the surety for taxes, fees, or fines due from the licensee that are not paid within 30 days after the termination of:

(i) a sale authorized under this part; or

(ii) the transient vendor license.

(2) The bond shall provide that a purchaser at a sale may maintain an action for claims arising from the sale against a licensee or the surety.

(d) The bond shall continue in effect for at least 1 year after the termination of the transient vendor license expires and until:

(1) all actions are concluded and judgments have been satisfied; or

(2) the amount of the bond has been exhausted by payments on judgments.

(e) The bond shall be in addition to any deposit, license fee, permit fee, or other requirement under county law.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-709 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-709
§13–709.
Status: in_force

(a) If, within 10 days after receipt of a notice and demand for payment of a sales and use tax assessment that is final, a person or governmental unit fails to comply with the demand, the Comptroller shall assess a penalty of 25% of the unpaid assessment.

(b) The penalty under subsection (a) of this section is in addition to the penalty provided under § 13-701 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-313 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-313
§13–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Prior to receiving Program benefits, each recipient whose family income exceeds 175 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines shall be required to pay an annual fee equal to the sum of:

(i) 5 percent of the amount by which the sum of the recipient’s adjusted gross income as defined in the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes plus Social Security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits not otherwise included in the recipient’s gross income under § 86 of the Internal Revenue Code exceeds 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines adjusted for family size; and

(ii) 5 percent of the value of the recipient’s liquid assets above 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines adjusted for family size.

(2) The annual fee required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be collected quarterly by the Department.

(b) A recipient is required to submit copies of the most recent tax returns of the recipient and of persons in the recipient’s family.

(c) The Department shall provide recipients with a grace period after the deadline for a fee payment.

(d) A recipient who has not paid overdue fees by the end of the grace period shall be terminated from the Program.

(e) The Department shall extend the grace period in an appropriate hardship case.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A wine license in the county.

(b) (1) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license.

(2) A holder of a Class 4 limited winery license that applies for a Class A wine license is exempt from any quota established by the Board concerning the number of licenses in the election district where the winery is located.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery that contains not more than 21% of alcohol by volume.

(2) Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(d) The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1813 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1813
§13–1813.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified organization shall apply for a raffle permit on a form that the county provides.

(b) A qualified organization shall disclose the following information on the permit application:

(1) the name of the qualified organization, and the names and addresses of its officers and directors;

(2) a complete statement of the purposes and objectives of the qualified organization, and the purposes for which the qualified organization will use the proceeds from the raffle;

(3) a statement under oath by the president and treasurer, or the chief executive and fiscal officer, of the qualified organization that:

(i) an agreement does not exist to divert any of the proceeds of the raffle to another; and

(ii) another person will not receive any of the proceeds of the raffle except to further the purpose of the qualified organization;

(4) in the case of a raffle of real property, under § 12-106(a) of this article, a copy of the disclosure statement filed with the Secretary of State; and

(5) any additional information that the county requires.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 42 / Section 13-4202
§13–4202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Behavioral Health and Public Safety Center of Excellence in the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(b) The purposes of the Center are to:

(1) Act as the statewide information repository for behavioral health treatment and diversion programs related to the criminal justice system;

(2) Lead the development of a strategic plan to increase treatment and reduce the detention of individuals with behavioral health disorders involved in the criminal justice system;

(3) Provide technical assistance to local governments for developing effective behavioral health systems of care that prevent and minimize involvement with the criminal justice system for individuals with behavioral health disorders;

(4) Facilitate local or regional planning workshops using the Sequential Intercept Model;

(5) Coordinate with the Department and the Behavioral Health Administration to implement and track the progress of creating an effective behavioral health system of care in the State relating to individuals involved in the criminal justice system; and

(6) Identify and inform any relevant stakeholders of any federal funding available to the Center to carry out the mission of the Center, including through the provision of grants, scholarships, and other funding to recipients engaged in training, the provision of services, or the study of matters relating to behavioral health, public safety, and criminal justice.

(c) In carrying out its duties, the Center shall continuously monitor and analyze its models, plans, policies, strategies, programs, technical assistance, and training for their validity and for opportunities to reduce and eliminate disparities in the criminalization of racial minorities with behavioral health disorders and increase access to culturally competent care.

(d) (1) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall appoint the following individuals to jointly oversee the Center:

(i) A crisis intervention law enforcement coordinator;

(ii) A mental health coordinator; and

(iii) Any other individuals determined necessary by the Office.

(2) The individuals appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be associated with the Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence within the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(e) The Center may designate points of contact throughout the State who specialize in behavioral health treatment within the criminal justice system to brief the Center on the progress of statewide implementation of diversion programs.

(f) The Center may coordinate with the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board and other State entities working to reduce State and local detention facility populations and recidivism.

(g) (1) The Center may enter into contracts with the University of Maryland System, Maryland HBCUs, or other entities or organizations for the purposes of carrying out its mission.

(2) For fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the Center to enter into contracts for the purposes of carrying out its mission, including:

(i) Facilitating the gathering of information from all counties in the State;

(ii) Supporting local or regional planning workshops; and

(iii) Supporting the purposes of the Center established under subsection (b) of this section.

(h) The operation of the Center is subject to the limitations of the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2615 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2615
§13–2615.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensee may not:

(i) divert or pay out any of the proceeds of bingo conducted under this part in any manner other than as required by this part or by the regulations adopted under this part; or

(ii) violate any other provision of this part.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each violation.

(b) (1) A person may not receive any of the proceeds of bingo conducted under this part except for the purposes provided in this part.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-126 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-126
§13–126.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall set the fees for dog licenses.

(2) A license expires when a rabies vaccination certification issued to the dog under § 18–319(a)(3) of the Health – General Article expires.

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

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

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner;

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

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

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

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

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

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

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-526 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-526
§13–526.
Status: reserved

(a) The court may order the forfeiture of other property of the owner up to the value of any property seized under this subtitle, with the exception of real property, if as a result of an act or omission of the owner the property to be forfeited:

(1) cannot be located after the exercise of due diligence;

(2) has been transferred, sold to or deposited with a third party;

(3) has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court;

(4) has been substantially diminished in value; or

(5) has been commingled with other property and cannot be divided without difficulty.

(b) The court may order the owner to return property to the jurisdiction of the court.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1031 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1031
§13–1031.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Act.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-316 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-316
§13–316.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Mortgage” includes a mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other lien on 1 to 4 family residential real estate located in this State.

(3) “Servicer” means a person responsible for collection and payment of principal, interest, escrow, and other money under an original mortgage.

(b) Within 7 days of acquiring mortgage servicing, a servicer shall send to the mortgagor a written notice containing the following information regarding the mortgage on the date of transfer:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the new servicer and the address where mortgage payments are to be forwarded;

(2) The principal balance and escrow balance;

(3) The telephone number of the contact designated under subsection (c) of this section;

(4) The responsibilities of the contact under subsection (c) of this section; and

(5) A statement that the servicer’s violation of this section will result in the servicer being held liable under subsection (e) of this section.

(c) (1) A servicer shall designate a contact to whom mortgagors may direct complaints and inquiries.

(2) The contact shall respond in writing to each written complaint or inquiry within 15 days if requested.

(d) (1) A servicer shall make timely payments of the taxes or insurance premiums due under the mortgage so long as the mortgagor has paid an amount sufficient to pay the tax or insurance premium due and, with regard to the taxes, so long as the servicer is in possession of either the tax bill or notice from the taxing authority.

(2) A servicer shall make timely payment of the water and sewer facilities assessments due under a lien on the residential real property for public water and wastewater facilities provided that:

(i) The mortgagor has paid an amount sufficient to pay the assessment due; and

(ii) The servicer is in possession of the assessment bill.

(e) (1) If a servicer fails to comply with any provision of this section, the servicer is liable for any economic damages caused by the violation.

(2) The penalties provided in this section are in addition to any other applicable remedies.

(f) A servicer shall provide a toll–free telephone number through which any borrower residing in this State may direct telephone inquiries on outstanding loans during regular business hours.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Act” means the federal Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.

(c) “Commission” means the federal Appalachian Regional Commission.

(d) “Program” means the federal Appalachian Regional Development Program.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-304 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The agricultural land transfer tax is imposed on the consideration payable for the instrument of writing less:

(1) the total value of any improvements on the property; and

(2) the total value of any land not subject to the agricultural land transfer tax.

(b) (1) If an instrument of writing transfers agricultural land with an improvement that has not been assessed by the supervisor, the grantor shall notify the supervisor at least 7 days before the date of transfer.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the supervisor shall:

(i) determine the estimated total value of the improvements on the most recent date of finality; and

(ii) give the grantor at the time of the transfer a notice of the estimated value of the improvements.

(3) The grantor may appeal the estimated total value stated in the notice as provided by § 8-407 of this article.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-109 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-109
§13–109.
Status: in_force

The court shall release an individual who is ordered to pay support under this subtitle and any sureties of that individual from the terms of any court order, bond, or recognizance under this subtitle if:

(1) the individual or the individual’s destitute adult child dies;

(2) the individual’s destitute adult child becomes self–supporting; or

(3) the individual becomes unable to earn or loses possession of means sufficient to provide for the individual’s destitute adult child.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-506 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-506
§13–506.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) A salvage certificate shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2) A salvage certificate issued under this section shall:

(i) Be issued in the name of the applicant; and

(ii) Serve as an ownership document.

(a–1) For purposes of this section, a vehicle has not been acquired by an insurance company if an owner retains possession of the vehicle upon settlement of a claim concerning the vehicle by the insurance company in accordance with § 13–506.1 of this subtitle.

(b) The Administration shall issue a salvage certificate:

(1) To an insurance company or its authorized agent that:

(i) Is licensed to insure automobiles in this State;

(ii) Acquires a vehicle as the result of a claim settlement; and

(iii) Within 10 days after the date of settlement, applies for a salvage certificate as provided in subsection (c) of this section;

(2) To an automotive dismantler and recycler that:

(i) Acquires a salvage vehicle from a source other than an insurance company licensed to insure automobiles in this State;

(ii) Acquires a salvage vehicle by a means other than a transfer of a salvage certificate; and

(iii) Applies for a salvage certificate as provided in subsection (d) of this section; or

(3) To any other person who:

(i) Acquires or retains ownership of a vehicle that is salvage, as defined in § 11–152 of this article;

(ii) Applies for a salvage certificate on a form provided by the Administration; and

(iii) Pays a fee established by the Administration.

(c) (1) For each vehicle that is acquired as a result of a claim settlement arising from an accident that occurred in the State, an insurance company or its authorized agent shall apply:

(i) For a salvage certificate on a form provided by the Administration for a vehicle titled in the State; or

(ii) Electronically for a salvage certificate for a vehicle titled in a foreign jurisdiction.

(2) The application under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be accompanied by:

(i) The certificate of title of the vehicle or, if the certificate of title is defective, lost, or destroyed, an affidavit of ownership on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Administration and a copy of the settlement check or other evidence of final payment;

(ii) A statement by the insurance company that:

1. The cost to repair the vehicle for highway operation is greater than 75% of the fair market value of the vehicle prior to sustaining the damage for which the claim was paid and the vehicle is repairable;

2. The vehicle is not rebuildable, will be used for parts only, and is not to be retitled;

3. The vehicle has been stolen;

4. The vehicle has sustained flood damage; or

5. The vehicle has been acquired by an insurance company as a result of a claim settlement and the cost to repair the vehicle is 75% or less of the fair market value of the vehicle prior to sustaining the damage for which the claim was paid; and

(iii) A fee established by the Administration.

(3) Subject to the provisions of § 13–507(c)(2) of this subtitle, a salvage certificate issued under this paragraph shall contain a conspicuous notation by the Administration that describes which of the statements under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection applies to the vehicle.

(4) To determine the cost to repair a vehicle for highway operation for purposes of § 11–152 of this article and paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, a person may not use the cost of:

(i) Towing, storage, or vehicle rental; or

(ii) Repairing cosmetic damage.

(5) The calculation under the 75% cost of repair threshold under paragraph (2) of this subsection may not affect the right of an insurer or a vehicle owner to make an economic or safety related decision to not repair the vehicle.

(6) The Administration, in consultation with the Department of State Police and other interested parties, shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.

(d) (1) An automotive dismantler and recycler may apply for a salvage certificate on a form provided by the Administration.

(2) The application under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be accompanied by:

(i) The document through which ownership of the vehicle was acquired; and

(ii) A fee established by the Administration.

(e) The Administration shall maintain records to indicate that a vehicle:

(1) Was transferred as salvage; and

(2) May not be titled or registered for operation in this State except in accordance with §§ 13–506.1 and 13–507 of this subtitle.

(f) The Administration shall establish a fee for:

(1) A duplicate salvage certificate; and

(2) A corrected salvage certificate.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-801 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-801
§13–801.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Private Detectives Act”.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1038 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1038
§13A–1038.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title who, willfully and wrongfully, hazards or suffers to be hazarded any vessel or aircraft of the armed forces shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.

(b) A person subject to this title who negligently hazards or suffers to be hazarded any vessel or aircraft of the armed forces shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Allegany County.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-901 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-901
§13–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Adverse immigration action” includes:

(1) Arrest or apprehension by a law enforcement officer for an alleged violation of federal immigration law;

(2) Detention or custody by the Department of Homeland Security or a federal, State, or local agency authorized or acting on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security;

(3) Departure from the United States under an order of removal, deportation, exclusion, voluntary departure, or expedited removal, or a stipulation of voluntary departure;

(4) The denial, revocation, or delay of the issuance of a visa or transportation letter by the Department of State;

(5) The denial, revocation, or delay of the issuance of a parole document or reentry permit by the Department of Homeland Security; or

(6) The denial of admission or entry into the United States by the Department of Homeland Security.

(c) (1) “Attending physician” means a physician who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of a parent described under this subtitle.

(2) If more than one physician shares the responsibility for the treatment and care of a parent or if another physician is acting on the attending physician’s behalf, any physician described in this paragraph may act as the attending physician under this subtitle.

(3) If no physician has responsibility for the treatment and care of a parent, any physician who is familiar with the parent’s medical condition may act as the attending physician under this subtitle.

(d) (1) “Debilitation” means a person’s chronic and substantial inability, as a result of a physically incapacitating illness, disease, or injury, to care for the person’s dependent minor child.

(2) “Debilitated” means the state of having a debilitation.

(e) (1) “Incapacity” means a person’s chronic and substantial inability, as a result of mental impairment, to understand the nature and consequences of decisions concerning the care of the person’s dependent minor child, and a consequent inability to care for the child.

(2) “Incapacitated” means the state of having an incapacity.

(f) “Standby guardian” means a person:

(1) Appointed by a court under § 13–903 of this subtitle as standby guardian of the person or property of a minor, whose authority becomes effective on the incapacity or death of the minor’s parent, or on the consent of the parent; or

(2) Designated under § 13–904 of this subtitle as standby guardian of the person or property of a minor, whose authority becomes effective on the incapacity of the minor’s parent, on the debilitation and consent of the parent, or in the event of an adverse immigration action against the parent and the consent of the parent.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1002 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1002
§13–1002.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Cecil County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 27 / Section 13-2702
§13–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:

(1) the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and

(2) the individual was not a resident of the State.

(c) The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4906 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 49 / Section 13-4906
§13–4906.
Status: in_force

§13–4906. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290, 291, AND 369 OF 2023 //

(a) For each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $600,000 for the Pilot Program.

(b) Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Department may allocate a percentage of the annual appropriation required under subsection (a) of this section to reimbursement paid based on the achievement of the outcome measures described in § 13–4904(e)(3) of this subtitle.

(c) In fiscal year 2027, the Department may increase the percentage of the annual appropriation required under subsection (a) of this section allocated to reimbursement paid in accordance with subsection (b) of this section over the percentage allocated in fiscal year 2026.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-113.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-113.1
§13–113.
Status: in_force

§13–113.1.

(a) At the time that any manufacturer or distributor transfers a new vehicle to a dealer, the manufacturer or distributor shall give the dealer a manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the vehicle.

(b) At the time that any dealer transfers a new vehicle to another dealer, the transferring dealer shall assign the manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the vehicle to the transferee.

(c) Unless each of the dealers has a franchise in this State for the particular make of a vehicle, a dealer may not transfer a new vehicle to another dealer.

(d) Unless each of the dealers has a franchise in this State for the particular make of a vehicle, a dealer may not accept a transfer of a new vehicle from another dealer.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

§13–201. IN EFFECT

In this subtitle, “tax information” means:

(1) any tax return, information return, declaration of estimated tax, extension of time to file a return, or claim for refund under this article that is filed with the tax collector by, on behalf of, or with respect to any person and any amendment or supplement thereto, including supporting schedules, attachments, or lists that are supplemental to or a part of the return;

(2) the amount of income or any other particulars disclosed in a tax return required under this article, if the return contains return information, as defined in § 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) any return or return information, as defined in § 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, required to be attached to or included in a tax return required under this article; or

(4) any information contained in:

(i) an admissions and amusement tax return;

(ii) an alcoholic beverage tax return;

(iii) a bay restoration fee return;

(iv) a boxing and wrestling tax return;

(v) a digital advertising gross revenues tax return;

(vi) an E–9–1–1 fee return;

(vii) a financial institution franchise tax return;

(viii) an inheritance tax return;

(ix) a Maryland estate tax return;

(x) a motor carrier tax return;

(xi) a motor fuel tax return;

(xii) a new tire fee return;

(xiii) an other tobacco products tax return;

(xiv) a public service company franchise tax return;

(xv) a sales and use tax return;

(xvi) a savings and loan association franchise tax return;

(xvii) a tire recycling fee return;

(xviii) a tobacco tax return; or

(xix) a transportation services assessment return.

§13–201. **TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025**

In this subtitle, “tax information” means:

(1) any tax return, information return, declaration of estimated tax, extension of time to file a return, or claim for refund under this article that is filed with the tax collector by, on behalf of, or with respect to any person and any amendment or supplement thereto, including supporting schedules, attachments, or lists that are supplemental to or a part of the return;

(2) the amount of income or any other particulars disclosed in a tax return required under this article, if the return contains return information, as defined in § 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) any return or return information, as defined in § 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, required to be attached to or included in a tax return required under this article; or

(4) any information contained in:

(i) an admissions and amusement tax return;

(ii) an alcoholic beverage tax return;

(iii) a bay restoration fee return;

(iv) a boxing and wrestling tax return;

(v) a digital advertising gross revenues tax return;

(vi) an E–9–1–1 fee return;

(vii) a financial institution franchise tax return;

(viii) a hotel rental tax return;

(ix) an inheritance tax return;

(x) a Maryland estate tax return;

(xi) a motor carrier tax return;

(xii) a motor fuel tax return;

(xiii) a new tire fee return;

(xiv) an other tobacco products tax return;

(xv) a public service company franchise tax return;

(xvi) a sales and use tax return;

(xvii) a savings and loan association franchise tax return;

(xviii) a tire recycling fee return;

(xix) a tobacco tax return; or

(xx) a transportation services assessment return.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) From the date of its organization until its termination under the provisions of this title, a campaign finance entity, except a political club, shall file a campaign finance report at the State Board at the times and for the periods required by §§ 13–309, 13–312, and 13–316 of this subtitle.

(2) A campaign finance report submitted using an electronic format shall:

(i) be made under oath or affirmation;

(ii) require an electronic signature from the treasurer at the time of the filing of the campaign finance report; and

(iii) be made subject to the penalties for perjury.

(b) A campaign finance report filed by a campaign finance entity under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) the information required by the State Board with respect to all contributions received and all expenditures made by or on behalf of the campaign finance entity during the designated reporting period; and

(2) the information regarding the occupations and employers of contributors required to be recorded by the treasurer of a campaign finance entity under § 13–221 of this title.

(c) (1) During the period specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a campaign finance entity that is liable for a civil penalty imposed under § 13–604.1(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of this title shall submit, with each campaign finance report filed under subsection (a) of this section, bank statements that:

(i) document all expenditures made by or on behalf of the campaign finance entity during the reporting period; and

(ii) have all personal identifying information, including bank account numbers, redacted.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a campaign finance entity shall submit bank statements in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection during the period that:

(i) begins on the first closing date for a campaign finance report that occurs after the campaign finance entity became liable for a civil penalty imposed under § 13–604.1(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of this title; and

(ii) ends at the later of:

1. the conclusion of the election cycle in which the campaign finance entity became liable for the civil penalty issued under § 13–604.1(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of this title; or

2. the due date of the last campaign finance report that is due within 2 years after the campaign finance entity became liable for the civil penalty imposed under § 13–604.1(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of this title.

(3) If a campaign finance entity has submitted bank statements with at least one campaign finance report as required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Board may, at its discretion, waive the requirement that a campaign finance entity submit bank statements during the remainder of the period specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “eligible contribution” means a contribution or series of contributions made by the same person for which a receipt is not required to be issued under § 13–222 of this title.

(2) The requirements of this subsection prevail to the extent of any conflict with § 13–240(b) of this title.

(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection, a political committee shall report the following information on its campaign finance reports for each contribution the committee receives:

(i) the amount of each contribution; and

(ii) the name and residential address of each contributor, unless a contributor receives a confidentiality waiver from the State Board for a residential address, in which case a suitable alternative address approved by the State Board may be used.

(4) A campaign finance entity of a candidate may report a maximum of a cumulative amount of $25,000 in eligible contributions in an election cycle on its campaign finance reports without providing the information required under paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(5) A political committee may report eligible contributions collected in accordance with § 13–241 or § 13–242 of this title on its campaign finance reports in the manner specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection if the following is included on the political committee’s campaign finance report:

(i) a lump sum contribution of the total amount received by the political committee in the form of eligible contributions;

(ii) the number of individuals making eligible contributions; and

(iii) the average amount of the eligible contributions received by the political committee.

(e) A campaign finance report prescribed by this subtitle for the campaign finance entity of a candidate is required whether or not:

(1) the candidate files a certificate of candidacy;

(2) the candidate withdraws, declines a nomination, or otherwise ceases to be a candidate;

(3) the candidate’s name appears on the primary ballot; or

(4) the candidate is successful in the election.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-905 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-905
§13A–905.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each rehearing under this title shall take place before a court–martial composed of members who are not members of the court–martial that first heard the case.

(2) On a rehearing, the accused may not be tried for any offense of which the accused was found not guilty by the first court–martial, and no sentence in excess of or more severe than the original sentence may be approved, unless the sentence is based on a finding of guilty of an offense not considered on the merits in the original proceedings, or unless the sentence prescribed for the offense is mandatory.

(3) If the sentence approved after the first court–martial was in accordance with a pretrial agreement and the accused at the rehearing changes a plea with respect to the charges or specifications on which the pretrial agreement was based, or otherwise does not comply with the pretrial agreement, the approved sentence as to those charges or specifications may include any punishment not in excess of that lawfully adjudged at the first court–martial.

(b) If, after appeal by the government under § 13A–802 of this title, the sentence adjudged is set aside and a rehearing on sentence is ordered by the Court of Military Appeals or Supreme Court of Maryland, the court–martial may impose any sentence that is in accordance with the order or ruling setting aside the adjudged sentence, subject to such limitations as the Adjutant General may prescribe by regulation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-935 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-935
§13–935.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Farm area motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle owned by a farmer and operated only on a farm or on a highway within a 25–mile radius of the farm.

(3) “Island vehicle” means a motor vehicle, other than a golf cart, operated exclusively on an island that:

(i) Is not accessible by a highway;

(ii) Does not have State maintained highways; and

(iii) Contains less than 20 miles of highways.

(b) If registered with the Administration under this section, every farm area motor vehicle, every island vehicle, and every vehicle that meets the requirements of subsection (d)(1) of this section is a Class K (farm area/island) vehicle.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, for each Class K (farm area/island) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $2.50.

(d) (1) The Administration may issue a temporary registration under this section to a vehicle, other than an island vehicle, that:

(i) Is owned by a resident of another state, or a company operating out of another state, if the individual or company is under contract with a Maryland farmer to conduct seasonal harvesting operations in this State;

(ii) Is used to transport perishable commodities directly between a farm and a packing plant for sorting and processing;

(iii) Passes a level 1 safety inspection conducted by the Department of State Police; and

(iv) Is only operated within a 35–mile radius of the location where the seasonal harvesting operations will occur.

(2) A temporary registration issued under this subsection may not be in effect for more than 90 days.

(3) The Department of State Police shall establish a weight limitation for vehicles registered under this subsection.

(4) A vehicle issued temporary registration under this subsection shall meet the mandatory minimum security requirements of Title 17, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(5) A person may not operate a vehicle registered under this subsection unless the person holds a driver’s license issued under Title 16 of this article, or a license to drive issued by the state of the person’s residence.

(6) The Administration may establish a fee for a temporary registration issued under this subsection.

(e) An island vehicle registered under this section may not be operated on a highway in the State that is not on an island described in subsection (a)(3) of this section.

(f) In applying for registration of a farm area motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application, from the most recent federal tax filing of the owner, a copy of:

(1) Internal Revenue Service form 1040, schedule F; or

(2) Any other federal tax form showing active farming status, as determined by the Administration.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4706 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 47 / Section 13-4706
§13–4706.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to support the Program.

(c) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Any money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) Interest earnings; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only for the Program.

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

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.

(i) The Comptroller shall pay out money from the Fund as directed by the Secretary.

(j) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(1) The General Fund of the State; or

(2) Any other special fund of the State.

(k) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-902 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-902
§13–902.
Status: in_force

A claim for refund shall be:

(1) made, under oath, in the form that the tax collector requires; and

(2) supported by the documents that the tax collector requires, including original invoices showing alcoholic beverage and motor fuel purchases.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in any unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice, as defined in this subtitle or as further defined by the Division, in:

(1) The sale, lease, rental, loan, or bailment of any consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services;

(2) The offer for sale, lease, rental, loan, or bailment of consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services;

(3) The offer for sale of course credit or other educational services;

(4) The extension of consumer credit;

(5) The collection of consumer debts; or

(6) The purchase or offer for purchase of consumer goods or consumer realty from a consumer by a merchant whose business includes paying off consumer debt in connection with the purchase of any consumer goods or consumer realty from a consumer.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1019 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1019
§13A–1019.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to the person’s orders shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-834 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-834
§13–834.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Contraband alcoholic beverage” means an alcoholic beverage, as defined in § 5–101 of this article:

(1) on which alcoholic beverage tax is not paid; and

(2) that is delivered, possessed, sold, or transported in the State in a manner not authorized under Title 5 of this article or the Alcoholic Beverages Article.

(c) “Contraband tobacco products” means cigarettes or other tobacco products, as defined in § 12-101 of this article:

(1) on which tobacco tax is not paid; and

(2) that are delivered, possessed, sold, or transported in the State in a manner not authorized under Title 12 of this article or Title 16 of the Business Regulation Article.

(d) “Contraband motor fuel” means motor fuel, as defined in § 9-101 of this article:

(1) on which motor fuel tax is not paid; and

(2) that is delivered, possessed, sold, or transferred in the State in a manner not authorized under Title 9 of this article or Title 10 of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) “Conveyance” means:

(1) an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel used to transport alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or other tobacco products; and

(2) a tank car, vehicle, or vessel that is used to transport motor fuel and that, exclusive of any tank used for its own propulsion, has a capacity exceeding 50 gallons.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the seven Board members:

(i) One shall be from the Department of the Environment;

(ii) One shall be from the Department of Natural Resources;

(iii) One shall be a public member; and

(iv) Four shall be licensed master well drillers who are actively practicing well drilling at the time of appointment and shall include:

1. One from Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, or Worcester county;

2. One from Baltimore City or Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, or Montgomery county;

3. One from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, or St. Mary’s county; and

4. One from Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, or Washington county.

(b) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 2 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.

(d) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

(a) When a contract is executed for the transfer of any interest in agricultural land in Washington County, the seller shall notify the buyer, in writing, that the transfer may be subject to the county agricultural land transfer tax.

(b) If a seller fails to notify a buyer as required by subsection (a) of this section, the seller is liable to the buyer for the county agricultural land transfer tax paid by the buyer.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The application for a certificate of title of a vehicle shall be made by the owner of the vehicle on the form that the Administration requires.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an application for a certificate of title of an off–highway recreational vehicle, a motor scooter, or a moped shall be made by electronic transmission under § 13–610 of this title.

(3) The owner of a motor scooter or moped shall certify at the time of titling that the motor scooter or moped is covered by the required security described in § 17–103 of this article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may not issue a certificate of title to any individual who is not at least 18 years old.

(2) The Administration may issue a certificate of title to an individual under the age of 18 years if the individual submits an application for a certificate of title that is cosigned by:

(i) A parent or guardian of the applicant; or

(ii) If the applicant has no parent or guardian or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult.

(3) The individual cosigning the application of a minor under this subsection shall certify that the statements made in the application are true to the best of the cosigner’s knowledge, information, and belief.

(c) The application shall contain:

(1) The full name and Maryland address of the owner, including:

(i) If the owner is an individual, the owner’s Maryland residence and mailing addresses;

(ii) If the owner is a business firm, association, or corporation, its federal identification number and:

1. Its business address in this State; or

2. The name and address of its resident agent in this State;

(iii) If the owner is a partnership or joint venture, the name of each partner or joint venturer;

(iv) If the owner is an unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group described in § 6–406 of the Courts Article, the name and address of a resident agent on whom service may be made in any lawsuit arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle; and

(v) If the owner is a trustee, the address of the trust in this State and the name and address of a person in this State on whom service may be made in any lawsuit arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle;

(2) (i) If the owner is an individual, the owner’s date of birth; and

(ii) If the owner is a partnership or joint venture, the date of birth of each partner or joint venturer;

(3) A description of the vehicle, including:

(i) To the extent that the information exists, its make, model, year, vehicle identification number, type of body, and number of cylinders;

(ii) If the vehicle is a two–stage vehicle:

1. The make and year of the first stage; and

2. The make, model, and year of the second stage;

(iii) If the vehicle is a motorcycle with an engine manufactured on or after January 1, 1977, the identifying number of the engine; and

(iv) Any other information that the Administration requires;

(4) A statement of:

(i) The applicant’s title to and each security interest in the vehicle; and

(ii) The name and address of each secured party with any security interest in the vehicle and the nature and order of priority of that interest;

(5) If the sole individual owner of a motor vehicle designates a transfer–on–death beneficiary under § 13–115 of this subtitle, the name and mailing address of the beneficiary; and

(6) Any other information that the Administration reasonably requires to determine if the owner is entitled to a certificate of title.

(d) The application shall be signed by:

(1) Each owner who is an individual;

(2) The individual cosigning the application on behalf of a minor in accordance with subsection (b) of this section;

(3) An officer or authorized agent of the owner, if the owner is a business firm, association, or corporation;

(4) A partner or joint venturer, if the owner is a partnership or joint venture;

(5) An officer or authorized agent, if the owner is an unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group described in § 6–406 of the Courts Article; or

(6) A trustee, if the owner is a trust.

(e) The application shall be accompanied by each certificate of title of the vehicle that previously may have been issued by this or any other state and still is outstanding.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1019 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1019
§13–1019.
Status: in_force

The bonds of any issue shall be payable solely from the property or receipts of the Authority, including, without limitation:

(1) Fees, charges, or other revenues payable to the Authority;

(2) Payments by financial institutions, insurance companies, or others pursuant to letters or lines of credit, policies of insurance, or purchase agreements;

(3) Investment earnings from funds or accounts maintained pursuant to a bond resolution or trust agreement;

(4) Proceeds of refunding bonds; and

(5) Any other source authorized by law.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-11A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11A / Section 13-11A-01
§13–11A–01.
Status: in_force

§13–11A–01. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 PER CHAPTERS 812 AND 813 OF 2024 //

(a) The Department shall develop and implement a 3–year public education campaign on prostate, lung, and breast cancer prevention that targets communities disproportionately impacted by prostate, lung, and breast cancer.

(b) In developing the public education campaign, the Department shall work with:

(1) Health care providers, including licensed physicians, who treat individuals impacted by prostate, lung, and breast cancer;

(2) Hospitals; and

(3) Health care associations that focus on prostate, lung, and breast cancer.

(c) The public education campaign shall:

(1) Provide educational information on prostate, lung, and breast cancer, including information regarding:

(i) The risks and warning signs of prostate, lung, and breast cancer; and

(ii) Guidelines and best practices to prevent prostate, lung, and breast cancer;

(2) Promote screenings for prostate, lung, and breast cancer; and

(3) Provide information on legislation that reduces cost barriers to prevention services for prostate, lung, and breast cancer.

(d) To implement the public education campaign, the Department shall:

(1) Use communications tools and messaging;

(2) Post all materials on the Department’s website in a conspicuous manner and an accessible format; and

(3) Develop partnerships with health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities that work with communities disproportionately impacted by prostate, lung, and breast cancer.

(e) The Department shall:

(1) Develop the public education campaign on or before December 1, 2026;

(2) Implement the public education campaign on or before January 1, 2027; and

(3) Set measurable goals for the public education campaign.

(f) (1) For each of fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Department for the public education campaign from the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The total appropriation for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 shall be not more than $750,000.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-416 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-416
§13–416.
Status: in_force

The Administration may not charge a recipient of the Medal of Honor a fee for the renewal of the registration of a vehicle owned by the Medal of Honor recipient.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-608 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-608
§13–608.
Status: in_force

If, after notice and hearing, the Administrator determines that a dealer has failed to comply with any provision of this part or of the rules and regulations adopted by the Administration under this part, the Administrator may suspend the privilege of the dealer to issue temporary registration plates.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-901 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-901
§13–901.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the fees specified in this subtitle for the registration of a classified vehicle or for any interchangeable registration shall be paid to the Administration:

(1) Before issuance of the registration and any registration plates and registration cards; and

(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, during each registration year before the issuance or renewal of the registration.

(b) The Administration shall allow for payment of registration fees, as specified in this subtitle, in installments throughout the registration period, as determined by the Administration.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1025 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1025
§13–1025.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who assaults a tax collector who is performing an official duty is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or both.

(b) A person who assaults another person to prevent that person from bidding at a tax collector’s sale or because that person bid at a tax collector’s sale is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or both.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-227 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-227
§13–227.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, a “campaign finance entity” includes a nonfederal out–of–state political committee.

(b) The limits on transfers set forth in subsection (c) of this section do not apply to a transfer:

(1) by a campaign finance entity to a ballot issue committee;

(2) by the authorized candidate campaign committee of a member of a slate to a slate of which the candidate is a member;

(3) by the authorized candidate campaign committees of the candidates that a legislative party caucus committee seeks to elect to the legislative party caucus committee; and

(4) between or among:

(i) political committees that are State or local central committees of the same political party;

(ii) a slate and the authorized candidate campaign committees of its members, if the only members of the slate are a candidate for Governor and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor who are running on the same ticket; and

(iii) the authorized candidate campaign committee of a candidate.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, during an election cycle, a campaign finance entity may not directly or indirectly make transfers in a cumulative amount of more than $6,000 to any one other campaign finance entity.

(2) During an election cycle, a slate may not make transfers directly or indirectly to the authorized candidate campaign committee of any single member of the slate in a cumulative amount of more than $24,000.

(3) During an election cycle, a legislative party caucus committee may not make transfers directly to the authorized candidate campaign committee of a candidate that the legislative party caucus committee seeks to elect in a cumulative amount of more than $24,000.

(d) (1) All affiliated campaign finance entities are treated as a single entity in determining:

(i) the amount of transfers made by a campaign finance entity; and

(ii) the amount of transfers received by a campaign finance entity.

(2) Campaign finance entities are deemed to be affiliated if they:

(i) are organized and operated in coordination and cooperation with each other; or

(ii) otherwise conduct their operations and make their decisions relating to transfers and other contributions under the control of the same individual or entity.

(e) The limit on transfers to the campaign finance entities of a candidate prescribed in subsection (c) of this section applies regardless of the number of offices sought by the candidate.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1401 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1401
§13–1401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County Commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County.

(c) (1) “Gaming device” means:

(i) except for a billiard table, a gaming table at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or

(ii) a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.

(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.

(d) “Gaming event” includes a bazaar, carnival, raffle, tip jar, punchboard, and any other event at which a gaming device is operated.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the militia of the State is ordered under the Constitution and laws of the United States into the active military service of the United States, the Governor may order out for active duty the organized militia.

(2) If the number of organized militia available is insufficient, the Governor may order out the unorganized militia.

(b) Each member of the unorganized militia who volunteers or is ordered out is subject to court-martial under this title for failure to appear at the time and place designated by the member’s commanding officer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2302 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 23 / Section 13-2302
§13–2302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:

(i) the surviving spouse;

(ii) the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or

(iii) the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.

(2) The new license shall be issued:

(i) for the balance of the license year; and

(ii) without further proceedings.

(b) A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:

(1) the surviving spouse;

(2) the surviving partners of a partnership; or

(3) the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2505 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2505
§13–2505.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly:

(1) That grants shall be awarded through the Program from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, for fiscal year 2009; and

(2) That full funding for grants shall continue in the subsequent two fiscal years unless the Office of Oral Health determines that a grantee is not fulfilling the conditions of the award.
Md. Code, Education § 13-206 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In cases of appeal to an arbitrator, each party is responsible for any expense incurred in the preparation and presentation of its own case and for any record or transcript it may desire.

(b) Upon the formal or informal initiation of a grievance an employee designated as a grievance procedure representative shall not suffer any loss of pay for investigating, processing or testifying in any step of the grievance procedure. Release time from normal work schedules is to be granted all witnesses to attend grievance hearings. Expenses incurred in connection with attendance by employees at grievance hearings shall be borne by the employee’s department.

(c) Similar grievances may be consolidated and processed together as a single issue. Where a number of individual grievances have been reduced into a single grievance, not more than three employees selected by and from the group may be excused from work to attend a grievance meeting called by the responsible administrator at step one and not more than five employees at steps two and three unless, at any step, prior permission is granted by the person hearing the grievance.

(d) Employee complaint forms shall be available in the campus personnel department. The University form shall be used.

(e) It is the responsibility of the head of each organizational unit to assure that each employee understands the channels of communication and appeal, specifically who is the department head or chairman and who acts in their absence.

(f) An employee may not leave the post of duty to engage in grievance handling without the knowledge of and permission from the designated supervisor.

(g) A formal grievance may be filed by the aggrieved employee; the request to appeal a grievance must bear the signature of the employee or the employee’s representative at each step of the procedure.

(h) A record of each grievance and its disposition shall be furnished to the employee involved. A file copy of each grievance shall be maintained at the last step at which the grievance was processed, and an additional copy shall be filed with the campus personnel department which shall be available to the employee or the employee’s representative.

(i) At any point in the grievance procedure, the employee may elect to obtain, change, or dismiss the representative by providing a written notice to the person hearing the grievance. However, the action does not allow the grievant to return to a previous step in the procedure.

(j) A hearing officer may exclude incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, and unduly repetitious evidence or witnesses.

(k) Each step of the grievance procedure shall be processed as quickly as practicable within the specified time limits. Failure to appeal at any step constitutes acceptance. Failure to answer is a denial to which an appeal may be made. By mutual agreement, the time limits and/or steps may be waived.

(l) It is the responsibility of each party to the grievance procedure at each step of the procedure to duplicate the grievance form prior to filing it with the employer or returning it to the employee and to retain one copy of the form.

(m) A grievance may start with a complaint or request by a permanent or temporary employee.

(n) An employee may be represented at every step of the grievance procedure by a party or organizational representative.

(o) An employee shall receive a copy of this grievance procedure upon employment at the University.

(p) Both parties shall make an effort to resolve the grievance at the lowest possible level.

(q) All grievance hearings shall be open hearings unless either party requests that the hearing be closed.

(r) At any step of the grievance procedure, either party may require that witnesses be excluded from the hearing room until called.

(s) Any party who elects to use this procedure for resolution of a problem is presumed to agree to abide by the final disposition arrived at in this procedure and the final disposition may not be subject to review under any other procedure within the University.

(t) Any question concerning the timeliness of a grievance or whether a complaint is subject to the grievance procedure shall be raised and resolved promptly, unless the person hearing the grievance or appeal determines that the decision on a motion to dismiss will be deferred pending a hearing on both the merits and the motion.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-801
§13–801.
Status: in_force

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code, Education § 13-512 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-512
§13–512.
Status: in_force

(a) The power of the Board of Regents over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the University does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the EMS Board makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the EMS Board.

(b) The power of the Board of Regents to transfer by rule, regulation, or written directive, any staff, functions, or funds of units in the University does not apply to any staff, function, or funds of the EMS Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-406 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

(a) This section:

(1) applies when the National Guard is ordered out for State active duty or training by the Governor or by the Governor’s authority; and

(2) does not apply to the National Guard when ordered to duty incident to an order into the active military service of the United States.

(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section:

(1) an officer, warrant officer, and enlisted individual shall receive the same pay, including longevity pay, subsistence, per diem, and allowances, as an officer, warrant officer, and enlisted individual of like grade and length of service in the United States Army or Air Force; and

(2) an individual ordered to active duty other than for training shall be paid a daily rate of at least 12 times the hourly federal minimum wage in effect at the time of active duty.

(c) An enlisted individual who meets the qualifications that the Governor sets in small arms practice or for proficiency in the various duties of the branch or arm to which the individual belongs shall receive the following increase in pay of the individual’s grade for 1 year beginning on the first January 1 after qualification:

(1) experts – 20%;

(2) sharpshooters, gunners, drivers, and medical, first class – 15%; and

(3) marksmen, gunners, drivers, and medical, second class – 10%.

(d) On the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may reduce the rates of pay, including longevity pay and qualification pay under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The offices of each private detective agency shall be supervised by an individual who:

(1) holds, as an individual, the license of the private detective agency; or

(2) is the representative member of the private detective agency appointed under § 13-302(b) of this title.

(b) If a private detective agency is a firm, the agency shall notify the Secretary about:

(1) the identity of the individual serving as the representative member of the agency; and

(2) each vacancy in that position.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a private detective agency shall appoint a representative member within 90 days after a vacancy occurs in the position.

(2) If the vacancy is caused by the death of or an incapacitating injury to the representative member, the private detective agency shall appoint a replacement within 180 days after the vacancy occurs.

(d) If a licensed private detective agency fails to appoint a representative member as required under subsection (c) of this section, the license of the private detective agency:

(1) is suspended automatically; and

(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements.

(e) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4905 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 49 / Section 13-4905
§13–4905.
Status: in_force

§13–4905. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290, 291, AND 369 OF 2023 //

If necessary to implement the Pilot Program, the Department shall apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment to the State’s § 1115 HealthChoice Demonstration.
Md. Code, Education § 13-601 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a University of Maryland Police Force.

(b) (1) A University of Maryland police officer is and has all the powers of a peace and police officer in this State.

(2) However, a University of Maryland police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University of Maryland. The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:

(i) Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;

(ii) Requested or authorized to do so by the chief executive officer or chief police officer of any county;

(iii) Necessary in order to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University of Maryland; or

(iv) Ordered to do so by the Governor.

(c) (1) In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for University of Maryland police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Board shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.

(3) Standards adopted on or after July 1, 1975, on minimum hiring qualifications of University of Maryland police officers may not affect the status of any individual who was a qualified University of Maryland police officer on that date.

(d) The Board of Regents shall adopt rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the University of Maryland Police Force and of University of Maryland police officers.

(e) The Board of Regents may authorize the presidents of the constituent institutions to make use of a campus security force or building guards in addition to a campus police force.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-312 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Campaign finance reports filed under § 13–304 of this subtitle shall cover the following reporting periods:

(1) the first campaign finance report shall cover the period from the date of organization of the campaign finance entity through the day specified in item (3) of this subsection;

(2) each subsequent campaign finance report shall cover the period from the closing date of the previous campaign finance report through the day specified in item (3) of this subsection;

(3) (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, each campaign finance report shall cover the period that includes the seventh day before the day the campaign finance report is due; but

(ii) the campaign finance report that is required on or before the second Friday immediately preceding an election shall cover the period through and including the preceding Sunday; and

(4) if no contribution is received and no expenditure is made during the period covered by a campaign finance report, the campaign finance entity shall file a campaign finance report or an affidavit under § 13–305 of this subtitle to that effect.

(b) A campaign finance report preceded by an affidavit filed in accordance with this subtitle shall cover the period from the closing date of the previous campaign finance report or date of organization of the campaign finance entity through the day specified in subsection (a)(3) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1206 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1206
§13–1206.
Status: in_force

The bailiffs, municipal police officers, prosecuting officials, and other peace officers of the county shall enforce this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-702 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-702
§13A–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No authority convening a general, special, or summary court–martial, nor any other commanding officer, or officer serving on the staff thereof, may censure, reprimand, or admonish the court or any member, the military judge, or counsel thereof, with respect to the findings or sentence adjudged by the court or with respect to any other exercise of its or their functions in the conduct of the proceedings.

(2) A person subject to this title may not attempt to coerce or, by any unauthorized means, influence the action of a court–martial or court of inquiry or any member thereof, in reaching the findings or sentence in any case, or the action of any convening, approving, or reviewing authority with respect to their judicial acts.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply with respect to:

(i) general instructional or informational courses in military justice if such courses are designed solely for the purpose of instructing members of a command in the substantive and procedural aspects of courts–martial; or

(ii) to statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge, summary court–martial officer, or counsel.

(b) In the preparation of an effectiveness, fitness, or efficiency report, or any other report or document used in whole or in part for the purpose of determining whether a member of the State military forces is qualified to be advanced in grade, or in determining the assignment or transfer of a member of the State military forces, or in determining whether a member of the State military forces should be retained on active status, no person subject to this title may, in preparing any such report:

(1) consider or evaluate the performance of duty of any such member as a member of a court–martial or witness therein; or

(2) give a less favorable rating or evaluation of any counsel of the accused because of zealous representation before a court–martial.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-308 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations provided in this section, the Commission may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The Commission shall adopt physical and medical standards for the operation of dialysis and transplant centers.

(c) (1) The Commission shall adopt reasonable medical standards for acceptance of an individual for treatment.

(2) The Commission may not adopt any standard that prevents an individual from receiving federal medical or financial aid.

(d) The Commission may adopt rules and regulations for:

(1) Coverage of treatment that is given outside this State; and

(2) Approval or disapproval, for purposes of State payment under this subtitle, of a dialysis or transplant center that is outside this State.

(e) The Department, in consultation with the Commission, shall adopt rules and regulations under this subtitle governing:

(1) Nonmedical eligibility criteria for recipients; and

(2) Reimbursement of providers and recovery of Program expenditures from recipients and third parties.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: reserved

(a) Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the law enforcement unit that sought forfeiture of the property may only:

(1) order the property retained for the official use of the law enforcement unit;

(2) destroy the forfeited property; or

(3) sell, exchange, or transfer the forfeited property to another law enforcement unit for official use by that unit.

(b) Within 30 days after disposing of forfeited property, a law enforcement unit shall send to the Secretary of State Police:

(1) a description of the property forfeited;

(2) the type of disposition made; and

(3) the identity of the person to whom the property was transferred for disposal, retention, or official use.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1106
§13–1106.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section and as necessary to ensure a coordinated and integrated statewide effort to implement cancer prevention, identification, and treatment programs for targeted cancers, the Department may develop and implement statewide anti-cancer initiatives that are consistent with the findings and recommendations of the Task Force Report, including programs that support the implementation of the Local Public Health Component of the Program.

(d) If the Department issues a request for proposal, distributes a grant, or enters into a contract as authorized under subsection (c) of this section, the request for proposal, grant, or contract shall state with specificity the objectives and performance criteria that will be used to measure the success of the program to which the request for proposal, grant, or contract relates.

(e) The Department may not spend any money that is allocated to the Statewide Public Health Component in the State budget until the Baseline Cancer Study has been completed.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of filing a report required under § 13–309 of this subtitle, a treasurer may file an affidavit stating that the campaign finance entity has not raised or spent a cumulative amount of $1,000 or more, exclusive of the filing fee, and regardless of the balance of the campaign account, since:

(1) establishing the campaign finance entity; or

(2) filing the campaign finance entity’s last campaign finance report.

(b) The affidavit shall be filed on or before the date a campaign finance report is due to be filed under § 13–309 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

There is a position of State Reporter. The justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall appoint the State Reporter for a term of four years unless the justices remove him sooner. He is eligible for reappointment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: reserved

In this subtitle, “certificate of origin” means a certification by the manufacturer, on a form that the Administration approves, that:

(1) Certifies that the vehicle described in it has been transferred to the dealer or other person named and that the transfer is the first transfer of the vehicle in ordinary trade and commerce; and

(2) Describes the vehicle by including:

(i) Its make, model, year, vehicle identification number, type of body, number of cylinders, and engine number; and

(ii) Any other information that the Administration requires.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-214 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-214
§13–214.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for the units of the organized militia and the troops of the United States, a body of persons may not associate as a military company or organization or parade in public as a military company or organization without the permission of the Governor.

(b) Except for troops acting under the authority of the President, an armed military force from another state may not enter this State for military duty without the permission of the Governor.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

This title shall be construed and applied liberally to promote its purpose. It is the intent of the General Assembly that in construing the term “unfair or deceptive trade practices”, due consideration and weight be given to the interpretations of § 5 (a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act by the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

From among its voting members, the Advisory Council shall elect every 2 years a chairman and a vice chairman.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Somerset County.

(b) A lawfully licensed dog whose ownership can be proved is personal property.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-110 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-110
§13–110.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Cooperative entity” means one or more State or local entities that enter into an agreement for the cooperative or joint administration of programs.

(3) “Governmental entity” means:

(i) the federal government or an agency or other instrumentality of the federal government;

(ii) another state or an agency or other instrumentality of another state;

(iii) a bistate or multistate agency;

(iv) a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State or of another state, or an agency or other instrumentality of the political subdivision;

(v) a bicounty or multicounty agency;

(vi) a primary procurement unit; or

(vii) an affiliation, alliance, consortium, or group composed solely of governmental entities that is established for purposes of promoting intergovernmental cooperative purchasing.

(4) “Intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement” means a contract:

(i) 1. entered into by at least one governmental entity and a person selected in a manner that is consistent with the purposes set forth under § 11–201 of this article;

2. that is available for use by the governmental entity entering the contract and at least one additional governmental entity which may, but need not be, an original party to the contract; and

3. that is intended to promote efficiency and savings that can result from intergovernmental cooperative purchasing; or

(ii) between a primary procurement unit and a person who, at the time the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement is awarded, has a contract with the federal government or an agency or other instrumentality of the federal government, and who agrees to provide the unit with identical prices, terms, and conditions as stipulated in the federal contract.

(5) (i) “Local entity” means a county, municipal corporation, bicounty or multicounty agency, public authority, special taxing district, or other political subdivision or unit of a political subdivision of this State.

(ii) “Local entity” includes boards of education and library boards that receive funding from the State.

(6) “Nonprofit entity” means�a corporation incorporated in the State, or otherwise qualified to do business in the State that has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(7) “State entity” means a department, board, commission, agency, or a subunit in the Executive branch of State government.

(b) (1) Subject to § 12–107 of this article, a primary procurement unit procurement officer shall make a determination, in accordance with paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection, before the primary procurement unit may:

(i) initially sponsor or participate in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement;

(ii) renew an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement; or

(iii) modify an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement.

(2) A determination under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection shall be in writing and include:

(i) sufficient evidence that the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:

1. will provide cost benefits to the State; or

2. will promote administrative efficiencies or promote intergovernmental cooperation; and

(ii) a statement that the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:

1. is in the best interest of the State; and

2. is not intended to evade the purposes of this Division II.

(3) A determination under paragraph (1)(ii) or (iii) of this subsection shall be in writing and include:

(i) sufficient evidence that the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:

1. will provide cost benefits to the State; and

2. will promote administrative efficiencies or promote intergovernmental cooperation; and

(ii) a statement that the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:

1. is in the best interest of the State; and

2. is not intended to evade the purposes of this Division II.

(4) A primary procurement unit shall post each determination required under this subsection on the primary procurement unit’s website.

(5) If a primary procurement unit sponsors an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:

(i) the contract shall be awarded in the same manner as the contract would be awarded under this Division II if the unit was the sole participant under the contract, including compliance with all notice requirements; and

(ii) all procedures under this Division II, including procedures governing contract claims and protests, shall apply.

(6) If a primary procurement unit participates in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement, any protest or contract claim involving the agreement shall be handled in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

(7) If a primary procurement unit sponsors or participates in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement, the intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement shall be:

(i) approved by:

1. the head of the primary procurement unit or the head of the primary procurement unit’s designee; or

2. the Chief Procurement Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer’s designee; and

(ii) subject to any other approval required by law.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each procurement contract for supplies or services entered into by a State or local entity shall include a provision that facilitates other State and local entities and nonprofit entities to participate in the contract.

(2) (i) This subsection does not apply to:

1. a procurement for a capital facility, improvement, or other unique purchase; or

2. a procurement with a projected value of less than $100,000.

(ii) This subsection does not apply if the State or local entity determines that including the provision would:

1. undermine the desired timing or effect of the procurement;

2. interfere with the State or local entity’s ability to meet:

A. the minority business enterprise goals provided under § 14–302 of this article or any other minority business enterprise program sponsored by the local entity; or

B. the Small Business Reserve Program requirements under § 14–502 of this article or any other small business procurement program sponsored by the local entity; or

3. not be in the best interest of the entity.

(d) (1) A State or local entity may enter into an agreement for the cooperative or joint administration of programs with one or more other State or local entities.

(2) A cooperative entity established under this section may administer the programs and exercise the powers and duties specifically delegated to the cooperative entity by the agreement that established the cooperative entity.

(3) An agreement described under this subsection does not relieve a State or local entity or other participant of the agreement from any obligation or responsibility imposed on the entity by law.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law, a local entity may participate in an existing State or local contract drafted in accordance with this section, if the governing body of the entity determines that participation would:

(1) provide a cost savings in purchase price or administrative burden; or

(2) further other policy goals including operational and energy–efficiency goals related to the purchase, operation, or maintenance of the supply or service.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-503 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland Defense Force consists of:

(1) commissioned or assigned officers; and

(2) qualified individuals who volunteer to serve and are commissioned, appointed, or enlisted in the Maryland Defense Force.

(b) An individual may not be commissioned or enlisted in the Maryland Defense Force if the individual:

(1) is not a citizen of the United States;

(2) has been dismissed from or received a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge, or any discharge other than under honorable conditions, from a military or naval organization of this State or of another state, or from any of the uniformed services or its auxiliaries, or has been convicted of an offense under the laws of the United States or of any state punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year, no matter what punishment was actually imposed; or

(3) does not meet the qualifications for commissioning, appointment, or enlistment specified in regulations governing the Maryland Defense Force.

(c) A civil organization, society, club, post, order, fraternity, association, brotherhood, body, union, league, or other combination of persons or civil groups may not enlist in the Maryland Defense Force as an organization or unit.

(d) (1) All members of the Maryland Defense Force serve on a voluntary basis and without pay, unless under orders, approved by the Adjutant General, specifying that their service is with pay.

(2) If an order approved by the Adjutant General specifies that the service of a member of the Maryland Defense Force is with pay, the member may be compensated in accordance with § 13–406 of this title.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-108 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, unless the action is approved in advance by the Annapolis Authority at an open meeting, the Annapolis Authority may not:

(1) award a contract exceeding $5,000;

(2) pay more than $350 for official travel, hotel, and meal expenses; or

(3) pay more than $350 for items for personal use, including automobiles.

(b) The Annapolis Authority may not reimburse a Commissioner or an employee for expenses incurred unless the reimbursement is approved in advance by the Annapolis Authority at an open meeting.

(c) In an emergency, the Annapolis Authority or the Executive Director may award a contract exceeding $5,000 if the contract is brought before the Annapolis Authority for review at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

(d) Money awarded or spent in violation of this section may be recovered by the Annapolis Authority or the City of Annapolis, as appropriate, from the person compensated, together with costs and reasonable attorney’s fees that the court determines.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-905 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-905
§13–905.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 13-903 of this subtitle, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle that operates a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game at a gaming event may not award a prize to a person in any one game or spin of the wheel of:

(i) money that exceeds $10; or

(ii) merchandise with a value that exceeds $250.

(2) An organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may not hold more than 10 days of paddle-wheel games in a calendar year.

(b) An organization listed in § 13-903 or § 13-907 of this subtitle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a gaming device other than a card game, dice game, or roulette.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-404 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may provide that unpaid charges made against real property for the removal of an unauthorized accumulation of weeds or debris from the property are a lien on the property until paid.

(b) The County Commissioners of Calvert County shall provide reasonable notice to the property owner that a lien may be imposed under subsection (a) of this section before the removal of weeds or debris from the property.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1101 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1101
§13–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authority” means the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority established under § 13–1103 of this subtitle.

(c) “Bonds” means revenue bonds, including refunding bonds or revenue anticipation notes, issued by the Authority.

(d) “Certified heritage area” means a heritage area designated in accordance with § 13–1111 of this subtitle.

(e) “Fund” means the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Financing Fund established under § 13–1114 of this subtitle.

(f) “Geographical information system file” means a computer file that:

(1) Captures, stores, and displays various types of spatial and attribute data on a map;

(2) Depicts the boundaries of a recognized heritage area;

(3) Includes the date of approval of the boundaries by the Authority; and

(4) Is posted on a website hosted by the State.

(g) “Heritage area” means a developed area of public and private uses that:

(1) Ranges in size from a portion of a county or municipal corporation to a regional area with a special coherence;

(2) Is distinguished by physical and cultural resources which have played a vital role in the historic life and development of the community and contribute to the public through interpretive, educational, and recreational use;

(3) Is composed of contiguous or noncontiguous geographic areas; and

(4) May include traditional parks and historic places or property on the national or State register of historic properties.

(h) (1) “Local plan” means the policies, statements, goals, and interrelated plans for private and public land use, transportation, and community facilities documented in texts and maps which constitute the guide for the area’s future development.

(2) “Local plan” includes a general plan, master plan, comprehensive plan, community plan, and the like as adopted in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 4 or Title 3 of the Land Use Article.

(i) “Management plan” means a document prepared in accordance with § 13–1111 of this subtitle that includes a comprehensive statement in words, maps, illustrations, or other media of communication of the objectives, policies, and standards to guide public and private action for the preservation, interpretation, development, and use of the cultural, historic, natural, and architectural resources of a certified heritage area.

(j) “Recognized heritage area” means a heritage area that:

(1) The local jurisdictions within the heritage area have nominated for designation as a recognized heritage area under § 13–1110 of this subtitle; and

(2) The Heritage Areas Authority has designated as eligible to apply for designation as a certified heritage area under § 13–1111 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-405.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405.2
§13–405.
Status: in_force

§13–405.2.

(a) On application and payment of the required fee, the Administration may issue an electronic or digital 24–hour registration to allow an owner of a vehicle to operate the vehicle on a highway in the State.

(b) An application for a 24–hour registration shall be made on the online form the Administration requires.

(c) The fee for a 24–hour registration shall be established by the Administration.

(d) (1) A 24–hour registration may be issued only after the vehicle owner has provided to the Administration proof of identity, vehicle identification number, and insurance.

(2) The Administration may not issue more than one 24–hour registration for each vehicle sales transaction.

(e) The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The tax collector shall:

(1) investigate each claim for refund; and

(2) conduct a hearing at the request of the claimant prior to a final determination on the claim.

(b) The tax collector shall give the claimant notice of:

(1) the determination of the claim for refund; and

(2) any delay in paying an allowed claim.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-706 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-706
§13A–706.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) The military judge and members of a general or special court–martial may be challenged by the accused or the trial counsel for cause stated to the court.

(ii) The military judge shall determine the relevancy and validity of challenges for cause and may not receive a challenge to more than one person at a time.

(iii) Challenges by the trial counsel shall ordinarily be presented and decided before those by the accused are offered.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if exercise of a challenge for cause reduces the court below the number of members required by § 13A–401 of this title, all parties shall, notwithstanding § 13A–508 of this title, either exercise or waive any challenge for cause then apparent against the remaining members of the court before additional members are detailed to the court.

(ii) Peremptory challenges may not be exercised at that time.

(b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each accused and the trial counsel are entitled initially to one peremptory challenge of members of the court.

(ii) The military judge may not be challenged except for cause.

(2) If exercise of a peremptory challenge reduces the court below the number of members required by § 13A–401 of this title, the parties shall, notwithstanding § 13A–508 of this title, either exercise or waive any remaining peremptory challenge, not previously waived, against the remaining members of the court before additional members are detailed to the court.

(3) Whenever additional members are detailed to the court, and after any challenges for cause against such additional members are presented and decided, each accused and the trial counsel are entitled to one peremptory challenge against members not previously subject to peremptory challenge.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Advisory Council consists of 11 voting members and 4 nonvoting members.

(2) Of the 11 voting members:

(i) 1 shall be a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

(ii) 1 shall be a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(iii) 4 shall be professional individuals in the field of hereditary or congenital disorders appointed by the Secretary; and

(iv) 5 shall be individuals appointed by the Secretary, none of whom may be:

1. A health professional or spouse of a health professional; or

2. An individual or spouse of an individual involved in the administration or ownership of any health care institution or health insurance organization.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, the Secretary shall appoint 1 professional member from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary by each of the following organizations:

1. Children’s National Health System;

2. The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland;

3. The faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine; and

4. The faculties of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

(ii) The number of names on a list shall be 3.

(iii) An organization shall submit its list:

1. At least 3 months before the expiration of the term of the professional member who represents the organization; and

2. If a vacancy is for a reason other than expiration of the term, at any time before the Secretary makes the appointment, if the organization complies with the reasonable request of the Secretary for the list.

(iv) If a list is not submitted to the Secretary as required under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, within 3 months after a request is made by the Secretary, the Secretary may appoint any professional individual who meets the requirements under subsection (b) of this section.

(4) The 4 nonvoting members shall be representatives of the Department, appointed by the Secretary.

(b) Each professional individual selected for the Advisory Council shall be knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary and congenital disorders.

(c) (1) The term of a voting member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the voting members are staggered as required by the terms provided for voting members of the Advisory Council on July 1, 1982. The terms of those members end as follows:

(i) 3 in 1983;

(ii) 3 in 1984;

(iii) 3 in 1985; and

(iv) 2 in 1986.

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

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

(5) A voting member who serves 2 consecutive full 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after completion of those terms.

(6) When a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be appointed promptly.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-510 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-510
§13–510.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in §§ 13–512 and 13–513 of this subtitle, an owner of seized property who wishes to obtain possession of the property, to convey an interest in real property, or to remove a building or fixture from real property shall notify the clerk of the proper court.

(2) If forfeiture proceedings have begun, the proper court is the court where the proceedings have begun.

(3) If criminal proceedings have begun but forfeiture proceedings have not begun, the proper court is the court where the criminal proceedings have begun.

(4) If both forfeiture proceedings and criminal proceedings have not begun, the proper court is the circuit court for the county where the property was seized.

(b) (1) Unless the forfeiting authority and the owner agree to a bond in another amount, if a motor vehicle is not needed for evidentiary purposes in a judicial proceeding:

(i) the court shall appraise the value of the motor vehicle on the basis of the average value of the motor vehicle set forth in the National Automobile Dealers Association official used car guide; or

(ii) if the owner shows that a lien is on the motor vehicle and the owner agrees to make the required payments to the lienholder, the court shall require a bond in an amount of the average value of the motor vehicle set forth in the National Automobile Dealers Association official used car guide, less the amount owed on the lien.

(2) For a motor vehicle, the court shall appraise the value in the manner provided in this subsection and provide the appraisal in writing to the clerk of the court.

(c) (1) If property other than a motor vehicle is not needed for evidentiary purposes in a judicial proceeding, the clerk shall obtain an independent appraisal of the value of the property.

(2) The sheriff or other person responsible for an appraisal under this subsection shall promptly:

(i) inspect and appraise the value of the property; and

(ii) return the appraisal in writing under oath to the clerk of the court.

(d) Notice of the appraisal shall be sent to all lienholders shown in the records required by law for notice or the perfection of the lien.

(e) (1) On the filing of an appraisal, the owner may give bond payable to the clerk of the court in an amount equal to the greater of:

(i) the appraised value of the property plus any accrued costs; or

(ii) the aggregate amount of the liens on the property that are shown in the records required by law for the notice or perfection of liens.

(2) A person may give a bond under this subsection by cash, through a surety, through a lien on real property, or by other means that the clerk approves.

(3) A bond authorized under this subsection:

(i) shall be conditioned for performance on final judgment by the court;

(ii) shall be filed in the District Court or circuit court where the criminal action that gave rise to the seizure is pending; and

(iii) unless a complaint for forfeiture has been filed, shall be part of the same criminal proceeding.

(4) If a criminal action is not pending or a forfeiture complaint has not been filed, the bond shall be filed in the circuit court or District Court where the property was seized.

(f) (1) If the court orders that property or an interest or equity in the property or proceeds be forfeited under this subtitle, the court shall enter judgment in the amount of the bond against the obligors on the bond without further proceedings.

(2) Payment of the amount of the bond shall be applied as provided under § 13–528(c)(3) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-933 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-933
§13–933.
Status: in_force

(a) When registered with the Administration, every bus operated under charter or for hire is a Class P (passenger bus) vehicle.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for each Class P (passenger bus) vehicle, the annual registration fee is based on the seating capacity of the bus, as follows:

Seating Capacity Fee

20 or less $275.00

21 to 35 525.00

36 or more 875.00

(2) (i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, the annual registration fee under paragraph (1) of this subsection is increased by an additional $20.00.

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, the annual registration fee under paragraph (1) of this subsection is increased by an additional $30.00.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2102
§13–2102.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to procedures under § 4–603 of this article, the Board shall notify the license holder of the complaint by:

(1) personal service on the license holder or any adult employee of the license holder; or

(2) any other method of service of notice that conforms with Maryland Rules 2–121 and 2–122.

(b) If notice is given to an adult employee of the license holder under subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall mail a copy of the notice or a letter describing the contents of the notice to the home or business address of the license holder within 72 hours after the notice is given to the adult employee.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1706 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1706
§13–1706.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall, in consultation with the director, adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 53 / Section 13-5301
§13–5301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy.

(c) “CDC Guidelines” means the “Updated Guidelines for Antiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection Drug Use, or Other Nonoccupational Exposure to HIV – United States 2016” or any subsequent guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(d) “Nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis” or “nPEP” means medication used in accordance with the most recent CDC Guidelines to reduce the chances of a patient developing HIV after potential exposure to the disease.

(e) “Pharmacist” means a pharmacist licensed in the State under Title 12 of the Health Occupations Article.

(f) “Program” means the Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program.

(g) “Standing order” means a directive authorizing pharmacists to dispense the nPEP regimens listed in the order without a prescription.