Md. Code, Health - General § 18-905 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 9 / Section 18-905
§18–905.
Status: in_force

(a) In investigating actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent, the Secretary:

(1) (i) May issue an order requiring individuals whom the Secretary has reason to believe have been exposed to a deadly agent to seek appropriate and necessary evaluation and treatment;

(ii) When the Secretary determines that it is medically necessary and reasonable to prevent or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed to have been caused by the exposure to a deadly agent, may order an individual or group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public; and

(iii) If a competent individual over the age of 18 refuses vaccination, medical examination, treatment, or testing under this paragraph, may require the individual to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine until the Secretary determines that the individual no longer poses a substantial risk of transmitting the disease or condition to the public;

(2) May coordinate and direct the efforts of any health officer or health commissioner of any subdivision in seeking to detect or respond to threats posed by a deadly agent; and

(3) May order any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer of the State or any subdivision to assist in the execution or enforcement of any order issued under this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary may issue an order under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) If, prior to the issuance of a proclamation under § 14-3A-02 of the Public Safety Article, the Secretary determines that the disease or outbreak can be medically contained by the Department and appropriate health care providers; and

(2) As necessary to implement an order issued by the Governor under § 14-3A-02 of the Public Safety Article.
Md. Code, Education § 18-2004 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 20 / Section 18-2004
§18–2004.
Status: in_force

Each year after consulting with the Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Labor, and the appropriate commission advisory boards and evaluating such factors as high economic growth and the needs of Maryland’s science and technology industry and business community, the Commission shall establish a list of academic programs eligible for the Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-101
§18–101.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall investigate:

(1) The causes of disease and, particularly, the causes of epidemics;

(2) The causes of mortality; and

(3) The influence of locality, employment, habit, and other conditions on health.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1809 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 18 / Section 18-1809
§18–1809.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Labor, in collaboration with the State Superintendent of Schools and the Secretary of Higher Education, may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 18-310 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-310
§18–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status, if the licensee submits to the Board:

(i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and

(ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board.

(2) (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual:

1. Complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and

2. Meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board.

(ii) The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph.

(b) The Board shall reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who has failed to renew the license or registration for any reason if the psychologist or psychology associate:

(1) Meets the renewal requirements of § 18–309 of this subtitle;

(2) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and

(3) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

(c) (1) The Board may not reinstate the license or registration of a psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.

(2) A psychologist or psychology associate who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires may become licensed or registered by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license or registration under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3506 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 35 / Section 18-3506
§18–3506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

(b) The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Identify the programs that meet the requirements of § 18–3503(b)(2) of this subtitle; and

(2) Define the number of credits a scholarship recipient must earn as a student.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3807 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 38 / Section 18-3807
§18–3807.
Status: in_force

The Office shall:

(1) Publicize the availability of Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarships; and

(2) To the extent practicable, award scholarships under this subtitle in a manner that reflects ethnic, gender, racial, and geographic diversity.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-202
§18–202.
Status: in_force

A requirement for signature under this subtitle may be satisfied by manual or facsimile signature.
Md. Code, Education § 18-112 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-112
§18–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, repayment obligations incurred by recipients of student financial assistance administered by the Office shall be calculated at an interest rate equal to and matching the interest rate established by the United States Department of Education for the Federal Stafford Loan on the first day of July of each year, with interest not accruing prior to notification to the Commission of a recipient’s graduation or termination from an institution of higher education.

(b) A recipient shall commence repayment obligations upon graduation or termination from an institution of higher education.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 12 / Section 18-1204
§18–1204.
Status: in_force

A private career school student grant may be awarded in $100 increments. However, an award for a single year may not be more than $1,500.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-217 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-217
§18–217.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:

(1) (i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;

(ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or

(iii) informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;

(2) does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit; and

(3) is not made under coercive conditions.

(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:

(1) an unfair labor practice under the provisions of this subtitle; or

(2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 18-401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-401
§18–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any provision of § 18-201(a) or § 18-301(a) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 18-201(b) through 18-205, § 18-301(b), or § 18-302 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of § 18-206, § 18-207 or §§ 18-303 through 18-306 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3003 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 30 / Section 18-3003
§18–3003.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) Connect college and university students, recent graduates, and veterans with small innovative businesses in the high–growth technology sector through internships;

(2) Encourage high–achieving students at institutions of higher education in the State to remain in the State after graduation;

(3) Increase student understanding of employment opportunities in the State;

(4) Create connections between students and community business leaders and entrepreneurs and develop opportunities for student involvement in communities;

(5) Assist small technology–based businesses in developing internship programs and recruiting future employees; and

(6) Foster business retention and development, job creation, workforce development, and new investment in the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-709 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 7 / Section 18-709
§18–709.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Council shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(b) 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.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1704 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 17 / Section 18-1704
§18–1704.
Status: in_force

(a) Funds for the Program may be provided on an annual basis in the State budget.

(b) The Governor may provide funding in the State budget to the Shriver Center to administer the Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-220 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-220
§18–220.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part prevents or prohibits any county, municipal corporation, or Baltimore City from imposing stricter possession requirements or banning possession of certain animals.
Md. Code, Education § 18-205 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-205
§18–205.
Status: in_force

Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the Commission, the Office shall grant a deferment from the service obligation component of student financial assistance awarded under this title to:

(1) An active service member who has been assigned duty outside of the State; or

(2) The spouse of an active service member who has been assigned duty outside of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-710 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 7 / Section 18-710
§18–710.
Status: in_force

The Advisory Council shall:

(1) Review the work of the Center;

(2) Advise the Director of the Center concerning the scientific evaluation of the information collected by the Center; and

(3) Assist the Center in setting priorities concerning issues to be researched.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 22 / Section 18-2202
§18–2202.
Status: in_force

The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 6 months if:

(1) the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and

(2) the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before the anticipated date of closing.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 9 / Section 18-901
§18–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The license authorizes the holder to:

(i) sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license; and

(ii) serve beer, wine, and liquor for tasting and sampling if:

1. the tasting or sampling is held on the licensed premises; and

2. the holder serves not more than 1 ounce from each serving of beer, wine, or liquor, in a container that holds not more than 4 ounces, to any one individual.

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

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

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

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

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

(d) The annual license fee is $960.
Md. Code, Education § 18-204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-204
§18–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, the Office has the powers and duties set forth in this section.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Office shall:

(1) Administer student financial assistance programs;

(2) Issue and disseminate public information about student financial assistance;

(3) Regulate the form and submission of applications for student financial assistance under this title; and

(4) Conduct conferences and interviews with applicants to evaluate their eligibility.

(c) (1) The Office may adopt any rule or regulation necessary to carry out its powers and duties.

(2) The rules and regulations adopted by the Office under paragraph (1) of this subsection may include provisions for:

(i) The performance of a service obligation for a program that as a condition of award requires a recipient of student financial assistance to perform a service obligation;

(ii) The repayment of student financial assistance funds received should a recipient fail to perform a service obligation; and

(iii) Waiver and deferment of a service obligation or repayment in circumstances determined by the Commission.

(d) The Office:

(1) Shall administer any federal program of scholarships or grants to students or institutions except for the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship which shall be administered by the Maryland State Department of Education; and

(2) May do anything necessary to comply with any federal law relating to these scholarships or grants.

(e) The Office shall:

(1) Arrange for the competitive examination required of applicants for certain scholarships; and

(2) Send the results of the examination to the appropriate institutions and to the person who awards the scholarship.

(f) The Office shall:

(1) Analyze under uniform standards the financial need of each applicant for a scholarship for which financial need is a consideration; and

(2) Send its analysis to the appropriate institution and the person who awards the scholarship.
Md. Code, Education § 18-14A-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 14A / Section 18-14A-02
§18–14A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Funds for the Grant shall be allocated by the Commission to an institution of higher education based on the number of dually enrolled students receiving credit for courses completed at the institution.

(b) Funds for the Grant shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the Governor.
Md. Code, Environment § 18-102 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-102
§18–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may authorize a stream and floodplain restoration project in accordance with this section.

(b) Prior to the authorization of any stream and floodplain restoration project in the State, the Department shall:

(1) Assess documentation submitted by the project applicant for degradation criteria related to:

(i) An existing biological function–based parameter; and

(ii) A physical parameter, including an existing geomorphologic or hydraulic function–based parameter;

(2) Assess whether the project applicant incorporated the following cobenefits, as appropriate, into the application:

(i) The creation or restoration of wildlife habitat, riparian buffers, and wetland restoration;

(ii) The restoration of aquatic resources, such as freshwater mussels, fish passage, or oyster reefs;

(iii) Carbon sequestration;

(iv) Climate change mitigation, adaptation, or resilience;

(v) Improving and protecting public health; and

(vi) Recreational opportunities and public access to waterways and natural habitats;

(3) Assess documentation of community notifications conducted by the project applicant prior to the submission of the application;

(4) Assess whether the applicant incorporated, to the extent practicable, recognized best management practices to:

(i) Maximize ecological uplift;

(ii) Minimize:

1. Impacts to wildlife habitats;

2. Tree loss and removal;

3. Earth disturbance; and

4. Disturbance to native vegetation;

(iii) Avoid impacts to:

1. Large noninvasive native plant communities; and

2. Specimen trees;

(iv) Use existing areas suitable for material staging areas to avoid forest removal;

(v) Limit construction access road widths;

(vi) Limit the impacts of ingress and egress points to minimize forest impacts; and

(vii) Where appropriate, prioritize the removal of nonnative and invasive:

1. Trees; and

2. Vegetation; and

(5) Establish a plan to provide for at least 5 years of monitoring in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(c) The Department’s assessment review required under subsection (b)(3) of this section shall include:

(1) Whether the project applicant provided notice as required in § 18–101 of this title;

(2) Whether the project applicant conducted a public meeting as required in § 18–101(d) of this title;

(3) Whether the project applicant placed appropriate project signage;

(4) Whether the project applicant considered the project’s compatibility with local land use, especially in urban, suburban, and other high–visibility areas;

(5) Whether and how the project applicant considered and responded to relevant public input, including any resulting modifications to the project; and

(6) How the project applicant considered public input in the final application design.

(d) (1) On completion of a stream and floodplain restoration project, the Department shall provide for at least 5 years of monitoring per the design and permit associated with the design for each authorized project.

(2) The monitoring required under this subsection shall include an assessment of stream stability, stream and floodplain function, and vegetation viability within the affected project area.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-225 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-225
§18–225.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this subtitle, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 18-101 — MD Code / Article get / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-101
§18–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Supported decision making” means a process by which an adult, with or without having entered a supported decision–making agreement, utilizes support from a series of relationships in order to make, communicate, or effectuate the adult’s own life decisions.

(c) “Supported decision–making agreement” means an arrangement between an adult and a supporter or supporters that describes:

(1) How the adult uses supported decision making to make decisions;

(2) The rights of the adult; and

(3) The responsibilities of the supporter or supporters.

(d) “Supporter” means an individual selected by an adult to provide support in making, communicating, or effectuating the adult’s own life decisions.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-111 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-111
§18–111.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran of any branch of the uniformed services who has received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service, including:

(i) a reserve component;

(ii) the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and

(iii) the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(3) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(4) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) The Commission may grant a preference in hiring and promotion to:

(1) an eligible veteran;

(2) the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or

(3) the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.

(c) Granting a preference under subsection (b) of this section does not violate any State or local equal employment opportunity law.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-201 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-201
§18–201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “bond” means a bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 18-113 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-113
§18–113.
Status: in_force

(a) A student may receive one or more awards of student financial assistance administered by the Office if:

(1) Eligibility requirements are met for each type of student financial assistance received; and

(2) The total of all student financial assistance received does not exceed:

(i) The student’s total cost of education as certified by the institution the student is attending; and

(ii) The equivalent annual expenses of a full–time resident undergraduate at the 4–year public institution of higher education within the University System of Maryland, other than the University of Maryland Global Campus and University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, with the highest annual expenses for a full–time resident undergraduate.

(b) A student who receives multiple awards of student financial assistance that have a service obligation requirement:

(1) Must fulfill the terms of each service obligation; and

(2) May not fulfill the service obligations concurrently.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-205
§18–205.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Education § 18-4101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 41 / Section 18-4101
§18–4101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Educator” includes a classroom teacher, an education support professional, an education–related service provider, and a specialist eligible for certification from the State Department of Education.

(c) “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate or graduate study that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from:

(1) A college or university, government, or commercial source; or

(2) An organization, an institution, an association, a society, or a corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(d) “Program” means the Anne Arundel County Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Educators.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-403 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-403
§18–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may acquire land in Prince George’s County that is needed for State highways, streets, roads, or mass transit facilities that are shown on adopted and approved master plans and are included in the Maryland Transportation Plan described in § 2–103.1 of the Transportation Article.

(b) (1) The Commission may include in its budget provisions for acquiring land needed for public uses in Prince George’s County, including:

(i) schools;

(ii) libraries;

(iii) recreation centers;

(iv) health services facilities; and

(v) elder care facilities.

(2) The Commission may not acquire land for any project that is in the capital budget of the approved capital improvement program of Prince George’s County.

(c) All land acquisitions by the Commission in Prince George’s County are subject to enactment of a local law by the Prince George’s County Council.
Md. Code, Education § 18-19B-07 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 19B / Section 18-19B-07
§18–19B–07.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “person” does not include the State.

(b) A person may not attach, execute, garnish, or otherwise seize any current or future benefit under an investment account or any asset of the Broker–Dealer Plan.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 18 / Section 18-1803
§18–1803.
Status: in_force

The Board may not renew a license unless the license holder presents to the Board certification from the Treasurer of the county showing:

(1) the value of the inventory and personal property, as certified to the county by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, of the underlying business for the previous calendar year; and

(2) that there are no unpaid taxes due from the applicant to:

(i) the county, a municipality, or a town where the licensed premises is located; and

(ii) the county or the State on the inventory and personal property of the underlying business.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-201 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-201
§18–201.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for:

(1) the licensing and regulation of security systems agencies in the State; and

(2) the registration of security systems technicians and other individuals who have access to circumventional information.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 18-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-206
§18–206.
Status: in_force

An officer, agent, or employee of a carrier may not issue or aid in issuing a bill of lading for goods:

(1) With intent to defraud; and

(2) With knowledge that it contains a false statement.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-105 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-105
§18–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit the proposed budgets to the County Council, together with the County Executive’s recommendations, on or before March 1 of each year.

(b) In Prince George’s County, the County Executive shall submit the proposed budgets to the County Council, together with the County Executive’s recommendations, on or before April 1 of each year.
Md. Code, Education § 18-403 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-403
§18–403.
Status: in_force

If a Senator serves from a legislative district composed of more than one county, the number of scholarship units shall be divided as equally as possible among qualified applicants from each county in the legislative district.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 18-105 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-105
§18–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the power of the Board of County Commissioners under § 18-104 of this title, the Queen Anne’s Authority, in addition to the powers listed elsewhere in this Division II or any other law, may:

(1) make mortgage loans;

(2) make rent subsidy payments to or for persons of eligible income;

(3) make construction loans and long-term mortgage loans to a person to produce housing for persons of eligible income; or

(4) waive maximum income limits for persons 65 years of age or older.

(b) The Queen Anne’s Authority may sell its bonds at public or private sale in the manner and on the terms that it authorizes by resolution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 18 / Section 18-1804
§18–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) A protest of a license renewal shall:

(1) specify the basis on which the protest is made; and

(2) be filed under oath.

(b) The Board without a hearing may approve a license renewal that is under protest if the Board finds that the basis of the protest lacks substance.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3502 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 35 / Section 18-3502
§18–3502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a scholarship program known as the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program in the State.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to support students who are pursuing an education in programs that are directly relevant to cybersecurity.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3606 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 36 / Section 18-3606
§18–3606.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3904 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 39 / Section 18-3904
§18–3904.
Status: in_force

Funding for the Scholarship shall be as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 34 / Section 18-3402
§18–3402.
Status: in_force

(a) In Howard County, the governing body of the county may establish a Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Teachers employed by the Howard County Public School System.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to attract, recruit, and retain a diverse cadre of qualified teachers in the Howard County Public School System that is reflective of the student population within the county schools.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the county shall assist in the repayment of higher education loans owed by an individual who:

(1) Receives a graduate, professional, or undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university;

(2) Obtains employment as a full–time teacher in the Howard County Public School System;

(3) Commits to teach in the Howard County Public School System for a period of not less than 5 years;

(4) Receives an income that is less than the maximum eligible total income levels established by the county, including any additional sources of income;

(5) Is not in default on any student loan; and

(6) Satisfies any other criteria established under the Program by the county.

(d) An applicant for assistance in the repayment of a commercial loan shall demonstrate to the county that the commercial loan was used for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses for graduate or undergraduate study.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3405 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 34 / Section 18-3405
§18–3405.
Status: in_force

(a) Funds for the Program shall be as provided on an annual basis in the county budget in an appropriation separate from the county’s appropriation to the operating budget of the Howard County Board of Education.

(b) Funds for the Program may be used to cover administrative expenses of the Program.
Md. Code, Education § 18-4002 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 40 / Section 18-4002
§18–4002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide tuition assistance to a student who was a dependent or is the surviving spouse of a fallen transportation worker.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-335 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-335
§18–335.
Status: in_force

To properly ensure the quality and effectiveness of condoms sold by means of a vending machine or other automatic devices, the Secretary shall adopt regulations:

(1) To protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public; and

(2) To provide for the enforcement of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-704 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 7 / Section 18-704
§18–704.
Status: in_force

The Center shall:

(1) Study the long and short term health effects of exposure to fire;

(2) Gather and analyze information concerning the morbidity and mortality of fire-related injury or death;

(3) Establish and maintain a registry of individuals who suffer fire-related injury or death;

(4) Establish a computerized data base concerning injuries and health effects of fire;

(5) Be a common repository for information routinely collected concerning fires;

(6) Communicate with national data bases of scientific literature in toxicology, chemistry, epidemiology, and other related scientific disciplines;

(7) Establish and maintain communication and collaboration with existing agencies, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, involved in programs related to the health effects of fire;

(8) Encourage and facilitate interest in fire-related issues at the educational institutions located in the State;

(9) In accordance with the State budget, provide funding for pilot studies addressing issues or factors affecting injuries or health effects of fire;

(10) Apply for federal or private research grants to investigate issues relating to the health effects of fire;

(11) Solicit and follow the recommendations of the Advisory Council concerning future activities or projects of the Center; and

(12) Provide staff support to the Advisory Council, as needed.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-1002 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 10 / Section 18-1002
§18–1002.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1, 2006, and annually thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on the activities of the Department in implementing § 18–1001 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 13 / Section 18-1301
§18–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);

(2) § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);

(3) § 4–1205(b) (“License fees — Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);

(4) § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);

(5) § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);

(6) § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and

(7) § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”); and

(2) § 4–1205(a) (“License fees — Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”).
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 18-106 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-106
§18–106.
Status: in_force

(a) During any period in which an employee of the employer is entitled to a wage rate under this title, each employer subject to this title shall post in a prominent and easily accessible place at the work site of an employee described in § 18–102(a) of this title a notice of:

(1) the living wage rate;

(2) employee rights under this title; and

(3) the name, address, and telephone number of the Commissioner.

(b) The notice under this section shall be:

(1) developed by the Commissioner in English, Spanish, and any other language commonly used by employees at a work site; and

(2) (i) on request of an employer, provided without charge to the employer; or

(ii) made available for download on the Internet without charge.

(c) Subject to § 10–1001 of the State Government Article, the Commissioner may impose on a person that violates this section a civil penalty not exceeding $50 per violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 27 / Section 18-2703
§18–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 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) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-102 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-102
§18–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 18–104 of this subtitle, to be appointed as a notary public, an individual must:

(1) be at least 18 years old;

(2) be of good moral character and integrity;

(3) (i) be a resident of the State; or

(ii) have a place of employment or practice in the State;

(4) (i) beginning October 1, 2021, for an initial applicant, have completed the course and passed the examination offered under subsection (b) of this section; or

(ii) beginning October 1, 2021, for a renewal applicant, have completed the course offered under subsection (b) of this section;

(5) if living in the State, be a resident of the senatorial district from which appointed; and

(6) if living outside the State, be a resident of a state that allows Maryland residents working in that state to serve as notaries public in that state.

(b) (1) On or before October 1, 2021, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of State regularly shall offer a course of study and an examination that cover the laws, regulations, procedures, and ethics relevant to notarial acts.

(2) The course and examination may be offered through an entity approved by the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Education § 18-201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-201
§18–201.
Status: in_force

There is an Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Commission.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 18-201 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-201
§18–201.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 37 / Section 18-3701
§18–3701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Eligible employment” means to work as:

(1) A police officer in the State for at least 2 years; or

(2) A parole and probation agent, supervisor, or regional director in the State for at least 2 years.

(c) “Higher education loan” means a loan that is obtained for tuition for undergraduate study.

(d) “Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Public Safety Article.

(e) “Probation agent” means an individual serving as a parole and probation agent, supervisor, or regional administrator for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(f) “Program” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Police Officers and Probation Agents.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-308 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-308
§18–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Montgomery County Council shall impose against all of the property assessed for the purposes of county taxation an annual tax of:

(i) not less than 0.4 cents or more than 1.2 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of real property; and

(ii) not less than 1 cent or more than 3 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of personal property and operating real property described in § 8–109(c) of the Tax – Property Article.

(2) The County Council shall impose the tax even if no interest is due on the bonds or notes or no bonds or notes have been issued under Subtitle 2 of this title.

(3) Subject to the limits in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if a tax is imposed under this section, the County Council shall continue to impose a tax sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds as the interest comes due and to pay the principal of the bonds as they mature.

(4) The County Council does not need to impose the tax required under this section if money is available to make the payments in any year and have been applied to or authorized for payment by the Commission.

(5) Every 60 days, the county shall remit the tax collected under this section to the Commission.

(6) The Commission may use any proceeds from the tax that are not used for debt service on the principal and interest of the bonds for:

(i) the Advance Land Acquisition Revolving Funds under Subtitle 4 of this title for the uses specified in this section and Subtitle 4 of this title; or

(ii) payment of debt service bonds issued under this section.

(b) If the Prince George’s County Council has approved the issue and sale of bonds under Subtitle 2 of this title, the County Council shall impose an annual amount on all property assessed for the purposes of county taxation that is sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds as they become due and to pay the principal of the bonds as they mature.

(c) Subject to § 18–303 of this subtitle, a tax authorized under this section shall:

(1) be imposed and collected as county taxes are imposed and collected;

(2) have the same priority rights as county taxes;

(3) bear the same interest as county taxes; and

(4) be treated the same as county taxes in every other respect.
Md. Code, Education § 18-602 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 6 / Section 18-602
§18–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:

(1) Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or

(2) Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.

(b) The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.

(c) The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefighters Association, in its discretion, shall:

(1) Determine the amount of each award; and

(2) Select the recipient of each award.

(d) The Maryland State Firefighters Association shall provide the funds for these awards.
Md. Code, Education § 18-2002 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 20 / Section 18-2002
§18–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a program of Maryland Science and Technology Scholarships in this State that are awarded under this subtitle. The Office shall annually select students who have the greatest potential for academic success in higher education and offer a scholarship to each student to be used at a Maryland higher education institution of the student’s choice, if the recipient meets the following qualifications:

(1) Qualifies academically as follows:

(i) Has a secondary school transcript indicating an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent after completion of the first semester of the senior year;

(ii) Intends to enroll or is enrolled as a full-time student in an academic program as designated by the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and

(iii) Has graduated from a secondary school;

(2) Is a Maryland resident and was a Maryland resident at the time of graduating from secondary school;

(3) Is accepted for admission in a regular undergraduate program at a Maryland higher education institution in the State;

(4) Begins attending an eligible Maryland higher education institution within 5 years of completing secondary school or, failing to do so, provides evidence satisfactory to the Office of extenuating circumstances;

(5) Agrees to the conditions provided in subsection (c) of this section; and

(6) Accepts any other conditions attached to the award and satisfies any additional criteria the Commission may establish.

(b) (1) The annual scholarship award shall be in the amount of $1,000 for a student enrolled at a 2-year eligible institution or $3,000 for a student enrolled at a 4-year eligible institution.

(2) If accepted by the eligible student, each award may be renewed on an annual basis for a maximum of 3 years after the original award if the recipient:

(i) Remains a resident of the State;

(ii) Attends a Maryland higher education institution in the State;

(iii) Is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and takes at least 12 semester hours of courses each semester or its equivalent as determined by the Office;

(iv) Maintains a 3.0 grade point average on an academic year basis or, failing to do so, provides evidence satisfactory to the Office, of extreme extenuating circumstances;

(v) Is making satisfactory progress toward a degree as determined by the institution; and

(vi) Maintains the standards of the institution.

(3) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, each recipient of a Maryland Science and Technology Scholarship who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program may renew the annual award four times if the recipient is enrolled in an undergraduate academic program that, as determined by the institution, requires 5 years to complete.

(4) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, each award may be renewed on an annual basis for a maximum of 2 years for students enrolled in an associate degree program.

(c) A recipient of an award made under this section shall receive the award for each year indicated in which the recipient is eligible if:

(1) The recipient signs an agreement at the time of the initial award to:

(i) Commence employment in the State within 1 year after completion of undergraduate studies for 1 year for each year that the scholarship was awarded; and

(ii) Repay the State the amounts awarded under this subtitle as set forth in § 18-112 of this title if the recipient does not:

1. Satisfy the degree requirements of the eligible academic program or fulfill other requirements as provided in this subtitle; and

2. Perform the service obligation for 1 year for each year that the recipient has a scholarship awarded under this subtitle; and

(2) The service obligation begins after graduation and cannot be fulfilled prior to graduation from an eligible institution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-103
§18–103.
Status: in_force

The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:

(1) the county;

(2) the county board of education; or

(3) the State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-208 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-208
§18–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the parties have not reached an agreement on or before December 1 on a collective bargaining agreement that would become effective the following July 1, the parties shall jointly appoint a mediator–arbitrator.

(2) If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator–arbitrator, the labor relations administrator shall name the mediator–arbitrator on or before December 7.

(3) Notwithstanding appointment of the mediator–arbitrator, this section does not require commencement of mediation–arbitration before the date stated in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) During the course of the collective bargaining, either party may declare an impasse and request the services of the mediator–arbitrator, or the parties may jointly request the services of a mediator–arbitrator before an impasse is declared.

(c) If the mediator–arbitrator finds in the mediator–arbitrator’s sole discretion that the parties are at a bona fide impasse or on February 1, whichever occurs earlier, the mediator–arbitrator shall direct the parties to submit:

(1) a joint memorandum listing all items to which the parties previously agreed; and

(2) a separate memorandum of each party’s last final offer presented in negotiations on all items to which the parties did not previously agree.

(d) (1) On or before February 10, the mediator–arbitrator shall hold a closed hearing on the parties’ proposals at a time, date, and place selected by the mediator–arbitrator.

(2) Each party shall submit evidence or make oral and written argument in support of the party’s last final offer.

(3) The mediator–arbitrator may not open the hearing to a person who is not a party to the mediation–arbitration.

(e) (1) On or before February 15, the mediator–arbitrator shall issue a report that resolves all items that the parties have not agreed on previously.

(2) In resolving the items not previously agreed on, the mediator–arbitrator may consider the following factors:

(i) past collective bargaining contracts between the parties, including the past bargaining history that led to the agreement or the pre–collective bargaining history of employee wages, hours, benefits, and other working conditions;

(ii) a comparison of wages, hours, benefits, and conditions of employment of similar employees of other public employers in the State and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area;

(iii) a comparison of wages, hours, benefits, and conditions of employment of similar employees of private employers in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County;

(iv) the public interest and welfare;

(v) the ability of the employer to finance any economic adjustments required under the proposed agreement;

(vi) the effect of any economic adjustments on the standard of public services normally provided by the employer; and

(vii) the annual increase or decrease in consumer prices for all items as reflected in the most recent Consumer Price Index – Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (“CPI–W”) for the Washington Metropolitan Area.

(3) In resolving the items not previously agreed on, the mediator–arbitrator shall consider all items on which the parties agreed before the mediation–arbitration began to be integrated with each offer.

(f) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, without ratification by the parties, the offer selected by the mediator–arbitrator, as integrated with the items on which the parties previously agreed, shall be the final agreement between the Commission and the exclusive representative.

(ii) The Commission shall request funds in the Commission’s final budget from the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County for all economic provisions of the final agreement.

(2) The parties shall execute an agreement incorporating the final agreement, including mediation–arbitration awards and all issues agreed to under this subtitle.

(g) The Commission and the employee organization shall share equally the costs of the mediator–arbitrator’s services.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1803 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 18 / Section 18-1803
§18–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) A grant may be awarded under this subtitle to:

(1) An employer or consortium of employers;

(2) An industrial trade association;

(3) A trade union;

(4) A registered apprenticeship sponsor; or

(5) A combination of the entities specified in items (1) through (4) of this subsection.

(b) A grant recipient shall use the grant in an apprenticeship training program that is:

(1) A registered apprenticeship program approved by the Apprenticeship and Training Council within the Maryland Department of Labor;

(2) A youth apprenticeship program approved by the State Superintendent of Schools that involves students attending the public schools of the State; or

(3) A youth apprenticeship program approved by the Secretary of Juvenile Services that involves clients of the Department of Juvenile Services.

(c) The Secretary of Labor may ensure that the youth apprenticeship programs approved under this subtitle:

(1) Foster the expansion of structured, school–to–work transition programs that link secondary school applied learning experiences with:

(i) Skilled, high wage, workplace jobs and professions; and

(ii) Postsecondary technical and occupational work experiences;

(2) Foster enrollment in apprenticeship programs that target youth, including general education degree recipients;

(3) Foster enrollment of inexperienced, unskilled, first time hires in long–term programs leading to a credential in emerging, technology based occupations that are projected as high growth areas in the State economy; and

(4) Support the development of competency based instructional programs that encompass secondary and postsecondary institutions and are based on specific skill standards that are identified by the industry through accepted models.
Md. Code, Local Government § 18-119 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-119
§18–119.
Status: in_force

Bonds are exempt from the conditions of sale requirements under §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 24 / Section 18-2403
§18–2403.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, Education § 18-401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-401
§18–401.
Status: in_force

There is a program of senatorial scholarships in this State that are awarded under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 18-503 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 18 / Subtitle 5 / Section 18-503
§18–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The operator of a self–service storage facility has a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, or other charges, and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale, as provided in this subtitle.

(b) The rental agreement shall contain a statement, in bold type, advising the occupant:

(1) Of the existence of the lien;

(2) That personal property stored in the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default;

(3) That personal property stored in the leased space may be towed or removed from the self–service storage facility if:

(i) The personal property is a motor vehicle or watercraft; and

(ii) The occupant is in default for more than 60 days; and

(4) That a sale of personal property stored in the leased space to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default shall be advertised:

(i) In a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction where the sale is to be held;

(ii) By electronic mail; or

(iii) On an online website.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-503 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 5 / Section 18-503
§18–503.
Status: in_force

(a) On determination of the presence of sickle cell anemia, the Department shall:

(1) Notify in writing:

(i) The physician of record or the institution at which the child is born; and

(ii) The parents or guardian of the infant;

(2) Provide the parents or guardian of the infant and the physician of record with educational materials; and

(3) Offer referral for genetic counseling.

(b) Within 2 months after a positive finding of sickle cell anemia, a confirmatory test shall be administered and the results of this test shall be reported to the Department.
Md. Code, Local Government § 18-115 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-115
§18–115.
Status: in_force

(a) If bonds are issued for projects having different probable useful lives, the authority shall consider the amount of the bonds to be issued for each project when it determines the average probable useful life of the projects.

(b) The determination under this section by an authority of probable useful life of the project or average probable useful life of the projects is conclusive.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1401.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 14 / Section 18-1401.1
§18–1401.
Status: in_force

§18–1401.1.

Notwithstanding § 18–1401(c)(1) of this subtitle, an individual is eligible for an award under this subtitle if the individual is eligible for in–State tuition under this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 18-110 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-110
§18–110.
Status: in_force

Property owned or controlled by an authority is exempt from all taxation by the State, a political subdivision, or any other public unit.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-112 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-112
§18–112.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall prepare and submit a 6–year capital improvements program:

(1) before November 1 of each odd–numbered calendar year to the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County; and

(2) before January 15 of each calendar year to the County Executive and County Council of Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-801 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 8 / Section 18-801
§18–801.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall establish and promote the Oral Health Program to prevent and detect oral cancer in the State, with a primary focus of meeting the needs of high-risk underserved populations, with the intent to reduce oral cancer mortality.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-101 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-101
§18–101.
Status: in_force

The public general laws governing the preparation and filing of budgets by State units do not apply to the Commission.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1203 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 12 / Section 18-1203
§18–1203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office may not require any competitive examination in determining student eligibility.

(b) Each applicant for a private career school student grant shall:

(1) Be accepted for admission at an approved private career school;

(2) Be enrolled in a full-time program as determined by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

(3) Be a resident of this State; and

(4) Demonstrate to the Office financial need.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-107 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-107
§18–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to establish fees, not to exceed $25 for an original notarial act, and an appropriate lesser amount for the repetition of that original notarial act or to make a copy of the matter addressed by that original notarial act.

(2) A notary public or person acting on behalf of a notary public may charge a fee, subject to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State, not to exceed $50, for the performance of a notarial act under § 18–214 of this title.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a notary public may charge the prevailing rate for mileage established by the Internal Revenue Service for business travel per mile and a fee not to exceed $5, as compensation for travel required for the performance of a notarial act.

(2) (i) The Secretary of State may set by regulation a different amount that a notary public may charge under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) An amount set under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may exceed the amount established under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 7 / Section 18-701
§18–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Council” means the Advisory Council to the Center for the Study of the Health Effects of Fire.

(c) “Center” means the Center for the Study of the Health Effects of Fire.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-118 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-118
§18–118.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may establish a pension or retirement plan for its employees.

(b) (1) The Commission may:

(i) contract with an insurance company for a group, annuity, retirement, or pension plan; and

(ii) contribute to the plan as the Commission considers equitable or as required by contract.

(2) The Commission’s contribution under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be charged as expenses of the several functions of the Commission in the same proportion that the receipts of the respective functions bear to the total receipts of the Commission.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3006 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 30 / Section 18-3006
§18–3006.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for participation in the Program, a business shall:

(1) Be located in the State;

(2) Be a technology–based business;

(3) Commit to hosting an intern for a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester;

(4) Provide a detailed description of an intern position with the business; and

(5) Provide proof that a representative has attended an orientation or training program provided or approved by UMBC.

(b) To qualify for participation in the Program, a unit of State or local government shall:

(1) Commit to hosting an intern for a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester;

(2) Provide a detailed description of a technology–based intern position with the unit; and

(3) Provide proof that a representative has attended an orientation or training program provided or approved by UMBC.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3902 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 39 / Section 18-3902
§18–3902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Pilot Program for Human Services Careers Scholarship.

(b) The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide tuition assistance to students who are enrolled in a program at an eligible institution that will enable the student to obtain a credential or degree that is necessary to work in or further a career in a targeted position in the Department of Human Services.

(c) A Scholarship recipient shall:

(1) Be a Maryland resident or a graduate of a Maryland high school;

(2) Be accepted for admission or currently enrolled at an eligible institution in a program that will enable the recipient to obtain a credential or degree that is necessary to work in or further a career in a targeted position in the Department of Human Services;

(3) Enter into a written agreement with the Commission, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to meet the conditions of the Scholarship under this subtitle;

(4) Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent; and

(5) Satisfy any additional criteria established by the Office or the Department of Human Services.

(d) The annual scholarship award shall be 100% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees at the eligible institution.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-208 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-208
§18–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission may borrow money to meet its expenses, including debt service for any bonds issued under this title, within either county by issuing tax anticipation notes.

(2) The tax anticipation notes shall:

(i) bear interest at an annual rate that the Commission determines to be advantageous and in the public interest; and

(ii) be signed by the chair and secretary–treasurer of the Commission by manual or facsimile signature.

(3) The tax anticipation notes may be issued to any bank, institution, or person willing to lend the money.

(b) The Commission may reissue or renew its tax anticipation notes at an interest rate that the Commission determines to be advantageous.

(c) The total amount borrowed under this section and outstanding in any fiscal year may not exceed 75% of the total revenues received by the Commission from the taxes imposed and derived during the Commission’s preceding fiscal year under this title.

(d) Money borrowed during any fiscal year shall be repaid not later than during the next fiscal year from the revenues derived from the taxes under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 14 / Section 18-1404
§18–1404.
Status: in_force

An institution of higher education that receives State funds under this subtitle shall provide the Commission with an annual audit describing the disposition of the funds.
Md. Code, Education § 18-19C-03 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 19C / Section 18-19C-03
§18–19C–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) The State Treasurer may issue requests for proposals to evaluate and determine the means for the administration, management, promotion, or marketing of the Maryland ABLE Program.

(ii) The State Treasurer shall consider proposals that meet the following criteria:

1. Ability to develop and administer an investment program of a nature similar to the objectives of the Maryland ABLE Program;

2. Ability to administer financial programs with individual account records and reporting; and

3. Ability to market the Maryland ABLE Program to eligible individuals.

(2) (i) 1. Subject to subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the State Treasurer shall develop written informational materials about the Maryland ABLE Program.

2. The written materials developed under this subparagraph shall be in a form that enables the materials to be distributed electronically or by hand.

(ii) The State Treasurer shall provide the materials developed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to the State Board and county boards for distribution to parents during individualized education program, individualized family service plan, and 504 plan meetings in accordance with §§ 8–405(b)(2) and 8–405.1 of this article.

(b) (1) The State Treasurer may require an initial enrollment fee to be used for administrative costs of the Maryland ABLE Program.

(2) The State Treasurer may require additional reasonable fees associated with the expenses of the Maryland ABLE Program.

(c) (1) The Maryland ABLE Program is subject to the provisions of § 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) The Maryland ABLE Program shall include provisions for automatic contributions.

(3) Money and assets in the accounts established under the Maryland ABLE Program or an ABLE program in any other state may not be considered for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefits from local or State means–tested programs.

(4) Money and assets contributed in each calendar year to the account of each ABLE account holder may not exceed the amount specified in § 529A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code for each calendar year in which the taxable year begins.

(5) Contributions to the account of each ABLE account holder may not exceed the maximum amount determined by the State Treasurer to be in accordance with § 529A(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) The Maryland ABLE Program may receive money from:

(1) Appropriations in the State budget;

(2) Reasonable fees assessed to beneficiaries;

(3) Grants or other assistance from federal, State, or local government; and

(4) Any other money from any public or private source.

(e) (1) The Maryland ABLE Program:

(i) May be established as one or more separate plans as determined by the State Treasurer;

(ii) Shall be established in the form determined by the State Treasurer;

(iii) Shall be marketed and promoted under the name or names determined by the State Treasurer; and

(iv) May be established as one or more trusts to be declared by the State Treasurer.

(2) The Maryland ABLE Program may be divided into multiple investment options.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-315 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-315
§18–315.
Status: in_force

(a) With the county health department for each county, the Department shall provide for an antirabies clinic in the county.

(b) Each clinic shall be staffed by a graduate veterinarian.

(c) The clinic for a county shall be offered on or before June 30 of each year, on the date and at the location that the Department and the health department for the county determine.

(d) Each county health department may charge fees that are set so as to produce funds to cover the cost of material and services that the clinic provides.

(e) The public health veterinarian shall set the vaccination procedures to be used at the clinics.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1205 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 12 / Section 18-1205
§18–1205.
Status: in_force

(a) A private career school student grant may be used at a private career school in this State that:

(1) Is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

(2) Operates solely within the State;

(3) Does not have an outstanding notice of deficiencies under appeal in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Higher Education Commission;

(4) Does not have a negative final report under the State Postsecondary Review Program in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 667.23 as the regulation may be amended; and

(5) Has not been referred for review under the State Postsecondary Review Program as a result of its student loan default rates in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 667.5 as the regulation may be amended.

(b) A grant awarded under this subtitle may be used for tuition charges only.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1806 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 18 / Section 18-1806
§18–1806.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland Department of Labor may require that each grant recipient have a matching requirement for the amount of the grant that is awarded to the recipient under this subtitle.

(b) The grant recipient may include in the amount that is calculated as its match under subsection (a) of this section the costs of personnel, equipment, and materials it incurs in the training program for the students it enrolls.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-301
§18–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a physician or a dentist, a person may not:

(1) Treat or prescribe a treatment for cancer; or

(2) Represent to the public that the person can cure, treat, or prescribe a treatment for cancer.

(b) A person may not sell, offer to sell, or give away a drug, medicine, or device that the manufacturer or seller represents as a cancer cure unless a physician or dentist prescribes the drug, medicine, or device.
Md. Code, Education § 18-2309 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 23 / Section 18-2309
§18–2309.
Status: in_force

Funds for the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Maryland Higher Education Commission by the Governor.
Md. Code, Education § 18-28A-01 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 28A / Section 18-28A-01
§18–28A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.

(c) “Higher education loan” means a loan that is obtained for tuition, education expenses, or living expenses for undergraduate or graduate study leading to a degree in agriculture or an agriculture–related field, including farming.

(d) “Program” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Farmers.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3002 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 30 / Section 18-3002
§18–3002.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Technology Internship Program.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-217 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-217
§18–217.
Status: in_force

(a) The official stamp of a notary public shall:

(1) include:

(i) the notary public’s name and office;

(ii) 1. if the notary public resides in the State, the county in which the notary public resides; or

2. if the notary public resides outside the State, the county in which the notary public was qualified; and

(iii) any other information required by the Secretary of State; and

(2) be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated.

(b) A notary public commissioned under the laws of this State shall include in the notary public’s official stamp or within a certificate of notarial act the expiration date of the notary public’s commission as a notary public.

(c) A notary public’s official stamp is a public seal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-303
§18–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall establish and promote a statewide public information campaign on diethylstilbestrol (DES).

(2) The public information campaign shall:

(i) Try to reach each individual who has been exposed to diethylstilbestrol and each offspring of those individuals, to encourage the individuals and offspring to seek medical care for the prevention or treatment of cancer that results from the exposure to diethylstilbestrol; and

(ii) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(b) The Secretary shall expand existing cancer screening programs to detect any cancer or other abnormal condition that results from exposure to diethylstilbestrol, including breast, cervical, testicular, or vaginal cancer or vaginal adenosis.

(c) The Secretary shall establish a program to train physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurses in:

(1) Identifying individuals who have been exposed to diethylstilbestrol;

(2) Diagnosing and treating any cancer or other abnormal condition that results from the exposure; and

(3) Preventing exposure to diethylstilbestrol.

(d) To carry out this section, the Secretary:

(1) On request, shall receive the help of or information from any agency of this State or of a political subdivision; and

(2) May contract for any necessary services.

(e) (1) The Secretary may set a sliding fee schedule for services provided under this section.

(2) This State shall reimburse a provider of screening and diagnosis under this section in the amount that the screening and diagnosis exceeds the total of the fee charged for the service and of all third party payments for the service.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1410 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 14 / Section 18-1410
§18–1410.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of License Commissioners shall remit promptly to the Board of County Commissioners the fees collected and refunds paid under this article.

(b) The Board of County Commissioners shall deposit fees received in accordance with subsection (a) of this section in the general fund of the county.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-204
§18–204.
Status: in_force

Except for the cost of the Maryland and national criminal records check, the Secretary shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-203 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-203
§18–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by the laws of the State.

(b) (1) A notarial officer may not perform a notarial act with respect to a record to which the notarial officer or the spouse of the notarial officer is a party, or in which either the notarial officer or the spouse of the notarial officer has a direct beneficial interest.

(2) A notarial act performed in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is voidable.

(c) A notarial officer may certify that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the electronic record.
Md. Code, Education § 18-2304 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 23 / Section 18-2304
§18–2304.
Status: in_force

(a) The annual scholarship award shall be in the amount of $1,000 for a student enrolled at a 2-year eligible institution or $3,000 for a student enrolled in a 4-year eligible institution.

(b) A student who transfers from a 2-year eligible institution to a 4-year eligible institution may receive an annual scholarship award in the amount of $3,000 once the student is enrolled at the 4-year eligible institution.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-212 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-212
§18–212.
Status: in_force

(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:

(1) a notary public of a court;

(2) an individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;

(3) an individual designated a notarizing officer by the U.S. Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or

(4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.

(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under federal law are prima facie evidence that:

(1) the signature is genuine; and

(2) the individual holds the designated title.

(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-201.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-201.1
§18–201.
Status: in_force

§18–201.1.

(a) A health care provider who has diagnosed an individual under the health care provider’s care with HIV infection or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome according to the current definition published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit immediately a report to the health officer for the county where the health care provider cares for that individual.

(b) The report shall:

(1) Be on the form that the Secretary provides;

(2) Identify the disease;

(3) State the name, age, race, sex, and residence address of the individual;

(4) State the pregnancy status of the individual, if applicable; and

(5) Be signed by the health care provider.

(c) (1) A health care provider shall submit a report as described in subsection (b) of this section to the Secretary within 48 hours of:

(i) The birth of an infant whose mother has tested positive for HIV; and

(ii) A pregnant woman testing positive for HIV, for the purpose of intervention.

(2) If a newborn infant does not become HIV positive after 18 months from the infant’s date of birth, the Secretary shall have the newborn infant’s name removed from the HIV registry.

(d) (1) All health care provider reports required under this section are:

(i) Confidential and subject to Title 4, Subtitle 1 of this article; and

(ii) Not medical records under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article, but are subject to the confidentiality requirements of Title 4, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(2) The reports and any proceedings, records, or files relating to the reports required under this section are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any criminal, civil, or administrative action.

(3) This subsection does not apply to a disclosure by the Secretary to another governmental agency performing its lawful duties pursuant to State or federal law where the Secretary determines the agency to whom the information is disclosed will maintain the confidentiality of the disclosure.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 18-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-202
§18–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members.

(2) Of the 9 Board members:

(i) 2 shall be consumer members; and

(ii) 7 shall be licensed psychologists, of whom:

1. At least 2 shall be engaged primarily in providing psychological services; and

2. At least 2 shall be engaged primarily in teaching, training, or research in psychology.

(3) The Governor shall appoint the psychologist members, with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate, from a list of names submitted to the Secretary by the Maryland Psychological Association.

(4) For each vacancy of a psychologist member, the Maryland Psychological Association shall:

(i) Notify all licensed psychologists in the State of the vacancy to solicit nominations to fill the vacancy; and

(ii) Conduct a balloting process where every licensed psychologist is eligible to vote to select the names of the licensed psychologists that will be submitted to the Governor.

(5) The Governor shall appoint the consumer members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) Each psychologist member of the Board shall be:

(1) A licensed psychologist who has practiced, taught, or engaged in research in psychology for at least 5 years;

(2) A citizen of the United States; and

(3) A resident of this State.

(c) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) Shall be a member of the general public;

(2) May not be or ever have been a psychologist or psychology associate or in training to become a psychologist or psychology associate;

(3) May not have a household member who is a psychologist or psychology associate or in training to become a psychologist or psychology associate;

(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to psychology;

(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to psychology; and

(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(d) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(e) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1981.

(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) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(6) A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.

(g) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-3A-09.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 18 / Subtitle 3A / Section 18-3A-09.1
§18–3A–09.
Status: in_force

§18–3A–09.1.

Before the Secretary denies the registration of an applicant under § 18-3A-09(4) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:

(1) the length of time that has passed since the applicant pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or was convicted of the felony, theft offense, or crime of moral turpitude;

(2) whether the applicant was a security systems technician prior to the requirement of registration under this subtitle; and

(3) any evidence that the applicant has been a good citizen since the applicant pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or was convicted of the felony, theft offense, or crime of moral turpitude.
Md. Code, Education § 18-2106 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 21 / Section 18-2106
§18–2106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $400,000 to the Program for scholarship awards.

(b) These funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be divided and distributed equally to each HBCU.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1206 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 12 / Section 18-1206
§18–1206.
Status: in_force

Each recipient of a private career school student grant may hold the grant for 2 years if the student:

(1) Continues to be a resident of this State;

(2) Continues to be enrolled in a full-time program;

(3) In the judgment of the institution, is making satisfactory progress toward a certificate of completion; and

(4) Continues to demonstrate a financial need.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1403 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 14 / Section 18-1403
§18–1403.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall:

(1) Establish guidelines for the awarding of grants to part-time students; and

(2) Adopt any other guidelines or regulations necessary for the administration of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1002.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 10 / Section 18-1002.1
§18–1002.
Status: in_force

§18–1002.1.

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

(2) “Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:

(i) engages in the daily sale of beer, wine, and liquor on its premises for consumption anywhere in an entertainment facility; and

(ii) is operated as a concession adjacent to but independent of the entertainment facility.

(3) “Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(b) There is an entertainment concessionaire license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with an entertainment facility.

(d) (1) The license authorizes:

(i) the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption in any part of the licensed premises; and

(ii) the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.

(2) Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed anywhere in any part of the licensed premises.

(e) The hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.

(f) (1) The annual fee for the license is $5,000.

(2) The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.

(g) Any penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of the holder of an entertainment concessionaire license shall apply to the holder of a concessionaire’s license who the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-108 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-108
§18–108.
Status: in_force

(a) After adoption of the budgets by the county councils, the budgets may be amended by resolution by the county councils on their initiative or at the request of the Commission.

(b) Before adopting a budget amendment under this subsection, a county council shall:

(1) receive recommendations from the respective county executive; and

(2) hold a public hearing on reasonable notice to the public.

(c) An amendment to a budget item allocable to both counties is not effective unless it has received the concurrence of both county councils.
Md. Code, Local Government § 18-121 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-121
§18–121.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Parking Authorities Act.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-4A-02 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 4A / Section 18-4A-02
§18–4A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a parent may delegate verbally or in writing the parent’s authority to consent to the immunization of a minor to any of the following individuals, not in order of priority:

(1) A grandparent;

(2) An adult brother or sister;

(3) An adult aunt or uncle;

(4) A stepparent; or

(5) Any other adult who has care and control of the minor.

(b) If a parent verbally delegates the parent’s authority to consent to the immunization of a minor under this subtitle, the person delegated the authority shall confirm the verbal delegation in writing and the written confirmation shall be included in the minor’s medical record.

(c) A grandparent, adult brother or sister, adult aunt or uncle, or stepparent of a minor who is the primary caregiver of the minor and who may consent to the immunization of the minor under subsection (a) of this section may delegate the authority to consent to immunization of the minor to another adult in the manner permitted under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A health care provider may rely on a notarized document from another state or country that contains substantially the same information as is required in any immunization consent regulations of the Department if the document is presented for consent by a person listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(e) A person who consents to immunization of a minor under this subtitle shall provide the health care provider with sufficient and accurate health information about the minor for whom the consent is given and, if necessary, sufficient and accurate health information about the minor’s family to enable the person providing the consent and the health care provider to determine adequately the risks and benefits inherent in the proposed immunization and determine whether the immunization is advisable.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-403
§18–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Secretary declares an emergency or disease epidemic, the Department may not require the immunization of an individual if:

(1) The individual objects to immunization because it conflicts with the individual’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or

(2) The individual is a minor and the individual’s parent or guardian objects to immunization because it conflicts with the parent or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for religious exemptions under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 18-108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-108
§18–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to § 4–332 of the General Provisions Article, the Secretary of State may provide lists of public information in its records to those persons who request them if the Secretary of State approves of the purpose for which the information is requested.

(2) (i) The Secretary of State may publish information relating to the status of the commission of a notary public or former notary public, including the date of commencement and expiration of any suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of the commission.

(ii) The disclosure of information under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is deemed compliant with § 4–332(b)(4) of the General Provisions Article.

(b) (1) The Secretary of State shall charge a reasonable fee, not less than the cost of preparing the list, for any list furnished under this section.

(2) The Secretary of State may charge a reduced fee to persons requesting a list for governmental or not–for–profit purposes.

(3) The Secretary of State shall distribute the fees collected under this subsection to the Notary Public Fund established under § 18–109 of this subtitle.

(c) A person furnished any information under this section may not distribute or otherwise use the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

(d) The Secretary of State may not disclose information under this section for use in telephone solicitations as defined in § 4–320(a) of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code, Education § 18-19C-10 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 19C / Section 18-19C-10
§18–19C–10.
Status: reserved

(a) Unless prohibited by federal law, on the death of a designated beneficiary, money and assets in an ABLE account may be transferred to:

(1) The estate of the designated beneficiary; or

(2) An ABLE account for another eligible individual specified by the designated beneficiary or the estate of the designated beneficiary.

(b) Unless required by federal law, an agency or instrumentality of the State may not seek payment under § 529A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code from an ABLE account or its proceeds for any amount of medical assistance paid for the designated beneficiary.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 1 / Section 18-106
§18–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish and administer a Lead Poisoning Screening Program that will assure the appropriate screening of children in Maryland for lead poisoning.

(b) The Lead Poisoning Screening Program shall:

(1) Encourage continuity of care with the child’s continuing care health care provider;

(2) Promote timely, appropriate screening of children at risk of being poisoned by lead;

(3) Utilize all of the payment mechanisms available to cover lead poisoning screening, including:

(i) Third party payments from insurers;

(ii) The Medical Assistance Program;

(iii) Primary care medical assistance programs established under waiver from the federal government;

(iv) Health maintenance organizations;

(v) Federally qualified and Maryland qualified community health centers; and

(vi) Any other Medicaid reimbursement or waiver to which the State may be entitled under this section;

(4) Target children under 6 years of age;

(5) Provide lead poisoning screening on a sliding fee scale at sites designated by local health departments for children unable to afford lead poisoning screening; and

(6) Employ an initial questionnaire to assess children’s exposure to potential lead hazards, except that children residing in at risk areas identified under subsection (c) of this section shall be screened by a blood test for lead poisoning.

(c) The Secretary shall target efforts to promote and to provide blood tests for lead poisoning in at risk areas, as identified by:

(1) Census tract and zip code information noting areas with large concentrations of pre-1978 housing; and

(2) Highest rates of lead poisoning as evidenced by information provided to and by the Childhood Lead Registry established and maintained by the Department of the Environment.

(d) The Secretary shall require providers caring for children in areas designated as at risk for lead poisoning, as determined under subsection (c) of this section, to administer a blood test for lead poisoning of children:

(1) Within the time frame specified in regulations adopted by the Department; or

(2) In accordance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children over age 24 months who have not received a blood test for lead poisoning.

(e) The Secretary may include information on blood testing for lead poisoning collected under this section, § 7-403 of the Education Article, and §§ 6-303 and 6-304 of the Environment Article on any immunization registry developed by the Department.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section does not require blood testing of a child whose parent or guardian, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, objects to the testing on the ground that it conflicts with the parent’s or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the responses of the child’s parent or guardian on a questionnaire furnished by the Secretary and administered by a pediatrician indicate that the child is at high risk for lead poisoning.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-219 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-219
§18–219.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may prohibit the importation, selling, trading, purchasing, bartering, breeding, raising, keeping, or possession of any animals found to be dangerous to human health and safety.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) Domestic cats;

(2) Domestic dogs;

(3) Domestic ferrets;

(4) Animals used for agricultural purposes;

(5) Animals used for scientific purposes;

(6) Animals used for educational purposes;

(7) Animals used for public exhibitions; or

(8) Any animal that the Secretary determines is not a threat to human health and safety.

(c) This section may not be construed to prohibit the breeding, raising, keeping, or possession of turtles by a person who has obtained a permit under Title 10, Subtitle 9 of the Natural Resources Article.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3204 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 32 / Section 18-3204
§18–3204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each recipient of an award under the Program may hold the award for 3 years if the recipient:

(1) Continues to meet the qualifications specified under § 18–3202 of this subtitle; and

(2) Signs an agreement at the time of the award to remain employed by the State or a county or municipality of the State for at least 1 year after the expiration of the term of the award.

(b) Each award under the Program shall be renewable on the expiration of the term of the award.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 14 / Section 18-1402
§18–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) Funds for the Part–Time Grant Program shall be allocated by the Commission to each institution of higher education based upon the number of undergraduate part–time students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in degree–granting programs at the institution.

(b) Funds for the grant program for part–time students shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the Governor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 18 / Subtitle 13 / Section 18-1304
§18–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Festival” means the Charles County Beer and Wine Festival.

(b) There is a Charles County Beer and Wine Festival (CBWF) license.

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

(d) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell:

(1) wine that is:

(i) manufactured and processed in any state; and

(ii) distributed in the State when the license application is filed; and

(2) beer that is brewed by a brewer:

(i) that brews less than 60,000 barrels of beer annually; and

(ii) whose product is distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(e) A license holder may display and sell beer and wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the Festival.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may choose 1 weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, each year for the Festival.

(2) The Board shall:

(i) choose a location that is not licensed; and

(ii) ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland beer and wine.

(3) The weekend chosen for the Festival may not:

(i) be within 14 days before or after the dates selected for the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; or

(ii) conflict with the dates selected for the:

1. Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival;

2. Baltimore County Wine Festival;

3. Calvert County Wine Festival;

4. Harford County Wine Festival;

5. Howard County Wine Festival;

6. Queen Anne’s County Beer and Wine Festival;

7. Maryland Wine Festival in Somerset County;

8. Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County; or

9. Worcester County Beer and Wine Festival.

(g) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(h) Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:

(1) invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and

(2) delivered to the Festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.

(i) A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:

(1) deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the festival license; and

(2) accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the festival license.

(j) The Board may set the license fee.

(k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3001 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 30 / Section 18-3001
§18–3001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Program” means the Maryland Technology Internship Program.

(c) “Technology–based business” means a commercial or industrial enterprise, or a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that is engaged in the application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in a particular field.

(d) “UMBC” means the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Md. Code, Education § 18-3401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 34 / Section 18-3401
§18–3401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate or graduate study that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from:

(1) A college or university, government, or commercial source; or

(2) An organization, an institution, an association, a society, or a corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(c) “Program” means the Howard County Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Teachers.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-318 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-318
§18–318.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who owns or keeps a dog, cat, or ferret that is 4 months old or older shall have the dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated adequately against rabies.

(b) (1) A county may not register or license a dog, cat, or ferret unless the person who owns or keeps the dog, cat, or ferret submits, with the application for registration or license, proof that the dog, cat, or ferret has been vaccinated adequately against rabies.

(2) The public health veterinarian shall determine the proof of vaccination that is acceptable.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-504 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 18 / Subtitle 5 / Section 18-504
§18–504.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The fines assessed under §§ 18-309 and 18-3A-09 of this title may not exceed $5,000 per violation and shall be paid to the Secretary within 10 days after final adjudication of any hearing or the waiver of any hearing.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-205 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 2 / Section 18-205
§18–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if the proceeds of a bond issue are to be expended throughout the metropolitan district, the proceeds shall be expended in the portion of each county in the metropolitan district in the proportion that the assessable base of that portion of either county bears to the assessable base of the entire metropolitan district.

(b) The Commission may issue bonds to carry out the Commission’s corporate purposes in the metropolitan district in either county.

(c) (1) The proceeds of the sale of bonds to be expended in or for the benefit of the portion of the metropolitan district in Montgomery County shall be expended only on the recommendation of the commissioners from Montgomery County.

(2) The proceeds of the sale of bonds to be expended in or for the benefit of the portion of the metropolitan district in Prince George’s County shall be expended only on the recommendation of the commissioners from Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-402 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-402
§18–402.
Status: in_force

A legally authorized person who obtains, processes, stores, distributes, or uses whole human blood, tissue, organs, or bones or any substance derived from human blood, tissue, organs, or bones shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-630 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
Md. Code, Education § 18-1906 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 19 / Section 18-1906
§18–1906.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Treasurer shall adopt a comprehensive investment plan for the administration of the Trust.

(b) The plan shall specify the investment policies used by the State Treasurer in the administration of the Trust.

(c) Assets of the Trust shall be invested in accordance with the comprehensive investment plan.

(d) The comprehensive investment plan must indicate the percentage of assets that shall be held in each class of investment, the amount of funds held in any cash pool, the amount of funds held in fixed assets investments, the amount of funds held in equity investments, and the percentage and dollar value of assets placed with outside managers.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding any law restricting the deposit or investment of State money, the State Treasurer may place assets of the Trust in savings accounts or may use the assets to purchase fixed or variable life insurance or annuity contracts, securities, evidence of indebtedness, or other investment products pursuant to the comprehensive investment plan.

(2) Any insurance, annuity contracts, savings, or other investment products procured by the State Treasurer shall be underwritten and offered in compliance with applicable federal and State laws.

(f) The State Treasurer shall make every effort to invest the assets of the Trust in a manner that earns, at a minimum, sufficient earnings to generate the difference between the prepaid amount under prepaid contracts and the average in–State tuition costs at public institutions of higher education in the State at the time that the benefits are exercised.

(g) The comprehensive investment plan shall provide for the Trust to be administered in an actuarially sound manner to assure that the State Treasurer may defray obligations of the Trust.

(h) The State Treasurer shall review the comprehensive investment plan at least annually to assure that the Trust remains actuarially sound.

(i) The State Treasurer may contract with an investment advisory or management company for the investment and management of the Trust as long as the Trust is administered in accordance with the comprehensive investment plan.

(j) The State Treasurer:

(1) Shall preserve, invest, and expend the assets of the Trust solely for the purposes of this subtitle; and

(2) May not loan, transfer, or use the assets for any other purpose of the State.

(k) The Trust is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(l) Unless the State Treasurer provides otherwise by regulation, the State Treasurer shall use the proceeds in the Trust in the following order:

(1) To pay eligible institutions of higher education in accordance with the State Treasurer’s obligations under prepaid contracts;

(2) To refund money on the termination of prepaid contracts;

(3) To pay the operating expenses of the State Treasurer in administering the Program; and

(4) To make payments to resolve claims brought against the Trust in accordance with § 18–1917 of this subtitle.

(m) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the State Treasurer determines after an annual review that the market value of Trust assets exceeds the amount necessary to satisfy all scheduled payments currently due or scheduled to become due under all prepaid contracts by 30% or more, the State Treasurer may provide for a rebate from the excess to account holders of existing prepaid contracts in an amount to be determined by the State Treasurer.

(2) The State Treasurer may not rebate any amount to account holders if, within the 5 years immediately preceding the proposed rebate:

(i) The State Treasurer has requested an appropriation under § 18–1906.1 of this subtitle; or

(ii) The Trust has failed to repay to the State any appropriation under § 18–1906.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Land Use § 18-402 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-402
§18–402.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may include in its annual budgets provisions for acquiring land needed for public uses in Montgomery County, including:

(1) State highways, streets and roads, and mass transit facilities, including busways and light rail facilities;

(2) schools;

(3) libraries;

(4) parks and recreation centers; and

(5) government buildings.

(b) (1) The Commission shall show each public use to be acquired under this subtitle on the Commission’s general or adopted plan for the physical development of the regional district.

(2) An acquisition by the Commission under this section shall receive approval by formal resolution of the district council of Montgomery County.

(c) A public use that is not a State highway, street, road, or mass transit facility may not be within a public construction program at the time that the Commission acquires the land.

(d) The Commission may not acquire a school site under this section without the prior approval of the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Md. Code, Education § 18-402 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 18 / Subtitle 4 / Section 18-402
§18–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, each applicant for a senatorial scholarship shall:

(i) Take a competitive examination administered by the Office; and

(ii) 1. Be accepted for admission in the regular undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at an eligible institution; or

2. Be enrolled in a 2–year terminal certificate program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program in an eligible institution.

(2) An applicant is exempt from the examination if the applicant:

(i) Is attending an eligible institution and has completed at least 1 year in good academic standing at the institution;

(ii) Graduated from high school at least 5 years before application for a senatorial scholarship;

(iii) Is accepted for admission to a private career institution, if the institution’s curriculum is approved by the Commission, and the institution is accredited by a national accrediting association approved by the United States Department of Education; or

(iv) Is planning to attend or is attending a Maryland community college.

(3) An applicant is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection if the applicant is or was enrolled in a certificate or license program, course, or sequence of courses at a community college that leads to certification or licensure.

(b) Each applicant shall:

(1) Be eligible for in–State tuition under this article; and

(2) At the time of the applicant’s initial application, be domiciled in the legislative district from which the applicant seeks an award.

(c) (1) Each applicant shall demonstrate to the Office a definite financial need, and each Senator shall consider the financial need of each applicant.

(2) Each Senator is the final judge of the financial need of each applicant to whom the Senator awards a scholarship, and the Office may not negate the Senator’s judgment or impose requirements of time or procedure.

(d) Each applicant shall accept any other conditions attached to the award.
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-314 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-314
§18–314.
Status: in_force

The Department shall provide preexposure immunization, without charge, to any individual who provides rabies control services at the request of the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 18-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 18 / Subtitle 3 / Section 18-301
§18–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A person or his agent or officer may not issue any warehouse receipt, acceptance of an order, or other voucher for storage or deposit in the State of any goods if, at the time the instrument is issued, the goods are not:

(1) In his actual possession or custody;

(2) On his premises; or

(3) Under his absolute and exclusive control.

(b) A warehouseman or his officer, agent, or employee may not issue or aid in issuing a warehouse receipt for any goods with the knowledge that, at the time the warehouse receipt is issued, the goods:

(1) Have not been received by the warehouseman; or

(2) Are not under the control of the warehouseman.