Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-104 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-104
§9–104.
Status: reserved

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

(2) (i) “Assets” include:

1. real property;

2. cash;

3. savings accounts;

4. stocks;

5. bonds; and

6. any other investment.

(ii) “Assets” do not include:

1. the dwelling for which a property tax credit is sought under this section;

2. the cash value of the life insurance policies on the life of the homeowner;

3. the cash value of any qualified retirement savings plans or individual retirement accounts; or

4. tangible personal property.

(3) “Combined income” means the combined gross income of all individuals who actually reside in a dwelling except an individual who:

(i) is a dependent of the homeowner under § 152 of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(ii) pays a reasonable amount for rent or room and board.

(4) “Current market value” means:

(i) for residential property, the value as determined by the Department; and

(ii) for farmland, marshland, and woodland, the value under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of this article as determined by the Department.

(5) “Disabled veteran” has the meaning stated in § 7–208(a) of this article.

(6) “Dwelling” means:

(i) for a homeowner who is not a home purchaser, a house that is:

1. used as the principal residence of a homeowner and the lot or curtilage on which the house is erected;

2. occupied by not more than 2 families; and

3. actually occupied or expected to be actually occupied by the homeowner for more than 6 months of a 12–month period, which actual or expected occupancy period shall include July 1 of the taxable year for which the property tax credit under this section is sought; or

(ii) for a homeowner who is a home purchaser, a house that is:

1. used as the principal residence of a homeowner and the lot or curtilage on which the house is erected;

2. occupied by not more than 2 families; and

3. actually occupied or expected to be actually occupied by the home purchaser for the remainder of the taxable year for which the property tax credit under this section is sought.

(7) “Final tax liability” means the tax liability for any property tax on the real property of a dwelling less any property tax credit provided under this section.

(8) (i) “Gross income” means the total income from all sources for the calendar year that immediately precedes the taxable year, whether or not the income is included in the definition of gross income for federal or State tax purposes.

(ii) “Gross income” includes:

1. any benefit under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act;

2. the aggregate of gifts over $300;

3. alimony;

4. support money;

5. any nontaxable strike benefit;

6. public assistance received in a cash grant;

7. a pension;

8. an annuity;

9. any unemployment insurance benefit;

10. any workers’ compensation benefit;

11. the net income received from a business, rental, or other endeavor;

12. any withdrawal, payment, or distribution from an individual retirement account;

13. any withdrawal, payment, or distribution from any qualified retirement savings plan; and

14. any rent on the dwelling, including the rent from a room or apartment.

(iii) “Gross income” does not include:

1. any income tax refund received from the State or federal government; or

2. any loss from business, rental, or other endeavor.

(9) (i) “Homeowner” means an individual who:

1. on July 1 of the taxable year for which the tax credit is to be allowed:

A. actually resides in a dwelling in which the individual has a legal interest; or

B. under a court order or separation agreement, permits a spouse, a former spouse, or a child of the individual’s family to reside without payment of rent in a dwelling in which the individual has a legal interest; or

2. A. is a home purchaser; and

B. actually resides in a dwelling in which the individual has a legal interest, whether or not the individual resides in the dwelling on July 1 of the taxable year for which the tax credit is sought.

(ii) “Homeowner” includes a beneficiary of a trust described in 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4), or a trust established for the benefit of an individual with a disability by an individual other than the beneficiary and that is funded with assets that were never owned or controlled by the beneficiary, if, on July 1 of the taxable year for which the tax credit is to be allowed, the beneficiary of the trust is an individual who actually resides in the dwelling.

(10) “Home purchaser” means an individual who purchases a dwelling in the taxable year for which the tax credit under this section is sought.

(11) “Legal interest” includes an interest in a dwelling:

(i) as sole owner;

(ii) as a joint tenant;

(iii) as a tenant in common;

(iv) as a tenant by the entireties;

(v) through membership in a cooperative;

(vi) under a land installment contract, as defined in § 10–101 of the Real Property Article;

(vii) as a holder of a life estate;

(viii) under a continuing care contract for an independent living unit at a continuing care facility for the aged, which means a nontransferable agreement between a continuing care facility for the aged as defined in § 7–206 of this article and an occupant of an independent living unit, which agreement provides that the occupant may reside in the unit until termination under the terms of the contract; or

(ix) as a surviving family member who stands to inherit the dwelling of a deceased homeowner under the terms of:

1. the deceased homeowner’s will or trust or a nonprobate instrument of writing; or

2. under the laws of intestate succession.

(12) “Net worth” means the sum of the current market value of all assets, less any outstanding liability.

(13) “Surviving family member” means an individual related to a deceased homeowner by blood, adoption, or marriage.

(14) (i) “Total real property tax” means the product of the sum of all property tax rates on real property, including special district tax rates, for the taxable year on a dwelling, multiplied by the lesser of:

1. $300,000; or

2. the assessed value of the dwelling reduced by the amount of any assessment on which a property tax credit is granted under § 9–105 of this subtitle.

(ii) “Total real property tax” does not include any adjustment for any other property tax credit under this title claimed against the property tax imposed on the dwelling.

(b) (1) The homeowners’ tax credit under this section is a State–funded program.

(2) It is the intent of the General Assembly that:

(i) the State shall appropriate sufficient funds to reimburse the full amount of tax credits granted under this section; and

(ii) the State, and not the local governments, shall bear the burden of any insufficiency of funds to fully reimburse the counties for property tax credits under this section.

(3) For any fiscal year, if State appropriations for reimbursement of tax credits under this section do not provide sufficient funds to fully reimburse the counties for tax credits granted under this section, the Governor shall include in the budget bill for the next fiscal year a deficiency appropriation to provide the additional funds to fully reimburse the counties.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the Department is responsible for the administrative duties that relate to the application and determination of eligibility for a property tax credit under this section.

(2) The Department may:

(i) make an agreement with a county collector for limited assistance with a part of the administrative duties; and

(ii) reimburse the county for the reasonable cost of the assistance provided.

(3) When an applicant for the property tax credit under this section resides in an independent living unit at a continuing care facility for the aged, the Department shall determine for the independent living unit:

(i) the lot size;

(ii) the assessed value of land and building; and

(iii) the total real property tax.

(e) (1) On or before May 1 of each year, the Department shall provide the Comptroller information identifying owners of residential properties with an assessed value not exceeding $300,000 who, during the preceding 3 years, failed to claim the property tax credit under this section.

(2) The Comptroller shall:

(i) review the information provided in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection and information that the Comptroller maintains regarding filers of income tax returns;

(ii) identify the individuals who may be eligible for but failed to claim the property tax credit under this section, including individuals who failed to file an income tax return for any of the 3 most recent taxable years; and

(iii) provide the Department the contact information of the individuals identified under item (ii) of this paragraph.

(3) (i) For income verification, the Comptroller shall:

1. cooperate with the Department in adopting a procedure to audit the application forms; and

2. notwithstanding § 13–202 of the Tax – General Article, supply the Department with additional information.

(ii) The Comptroller shall assist the Department in a postaudit of each application.

(4) On or before August 1 of each year, the Department shall contact each individual identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection by mail to inform the individual that the individual may be eligible for the property tax credit under this section and how to apply for the credit.

(f) A homeowner who meets the requirements of this section shall be granted the property tax credit under this section against the property tax imposed on the real property of the dwelling.

(g) (1) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this section, the property tax credit under this section is the total real property tax of a dwelling, less the percentage of the combined income of the homeowner that is described in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The percentage is:

(i) 0% of the 1st $8,000 of combined income;

(ii) 4% of the next $4,000 of combined income;

(iii) 6.5% of the next $4,000 of combined income; and

(iv) 9% of the combined income over $16,000.

(h) For home purchasers, the property tax credit is the amount of the credit as calculated under subsection (g) of this section multiplied by a fraction, where:

(1) the numerator of the fraction is the number of days in the fiscal year that the home purchaser actually occupies or expects to actually occupy a dwelling in which the home purchaser has a legal interest; and

(2) the denominator is 365 days.

(i) If a surviving spouse of a homeowner has not remarried and meets the qualifications except for age or disability, the property tax credit under this section is available to the unmarried surviving spouse.

(j) (1) A property tax credit under this section may not be granted to a homeowner whose combined net worth exceeds $200,000 as of December 31 of the calendar year that precedes the year in which the homeowner applies for the property tax credit or whose combined gross income exceeds $60,000 in that same calendar year.

(2) If a property tax credit under this section is less than $1 in any taxable year, the credit may not be granted.

(3) A homeowner may claim a property tax credit under this section for only 1 dwelling.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (u) of this section, if a property tax credit is issued under this section, the credit or a voucher for a credit may be used only in the taxable year in which it was issued or the next succeeding taxable year. However, a homeowner whose dwelling is sold for taxes may receive the credit until the final decree under § 14–844 of this article is entered.

(k) A homeowner may qualify for a property tax credit under this section if the homeowner does not actually reside in the dwelling for the required time period because of illness or need of special care even if the homeowner:

(1) rents the dwelling for less than 1 year; or

(2) rents the dwelling for more than 1 year to a member of the homeowner’s immediate family.

(l) (1) On or before the February 15 that precedes the taxable year in which the property tax credit under this section is sought, the Department shall make available that year’s property tax credit application form.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subsections (m), (u), and (v) of this section, on or before October 1 of the taxable year in which the property tax credit under this section is sought, a homeowner may apply to the Department for a property tax credit under this section.

(ii) The application shall be made on the form that the Department provides.

(3) (i) For good cause, the Department may accept an application after October 1 but on or before October 31 of the taxable year.

(ii) The Department shall notify the homeowner in writing of its acceptance or rejection of a late application.

(4) The homeowner shall state under oath that the facts in the application are true.

(5) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to substantiate the application, the applicant may be required to provide a copy of an income tax return, or other evidence detailing gross income or net worth.

(ii) An applicant who is required to substantiate an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may, under penalties of perjury, attest to gross income in lieu of providing an income tax return if the applicant was not required to and did not file an income tax return.

(m) (1) A home purchaser may apply to the Department for a property tax credit under this section after the execution of a contract of sale on the dwelling or settlement on the dwelling by filing an application on the form that the Department provides.

(2) The home purchaser shall state under oath that the facts in the application are true.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to substantiate the application, the Department may require the applicant to provide a copy of an income tax return, or other evidence detailing gross income or net worth.

(ii) An applicant who is required to substantiate an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may, under penalties of perjury, attest to gross income in lieu of providing an income tax return if the applicant was not required to and did not file an income tax return.

(4) If the home purchaser files an application for a credit under this section prior to settlement, the purchaser must file this application within 7 working days after the execution of a contract of sale.

(5) Upon receipt of an application prior to settlement, the Department:

(i) may further require the applicant to provide a copy of the executed sale agreement;

(ii) shall determine the amount, if any, of the credit for which the home purchaser is eligible under this section; and

(iii) shall notify the home purchaser in writing of its decision within 5 working days from receipt of the application.

(6) The Department shall adopt regulations governing the application for and granting of a credit before settlement as provided under this section.

(7) On certification by the Department, the Comptroller shall pay to the home purchaser the property tax credit due under this section unless the credit was used to adjust the home purchaser’s final tax liability paid at settlement under subsection (r) of this section.

(n) The Department shall notify an applicant in writing if the applicant is not eligible for the property tax credit under this section.

(o) (1) For any eligible application received before the April 15 that precedes the taxable year in which the property tax credit under this section is sought, the Department shall request the appropriate county collector to prepare a tax bill that reflects the final tax liability.

(2) If a homeowner presents the revised tax bill or a tax voucher with the tax bill to the county collector, the homeowner may make a single payment for the final tax liability.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (u) of this section, if a credit is granted for an eligible application received after April 15, property tax is not due on the property until 30 days after the revised tax bill is sent to the homeowner.

(4) If a municipal corporation or a special taxing district issues a tax bill separate from the county tax bill, the county may require the homeowner to submit:

(i) the separate tax bill; or

(ii) proof of payment of the separate tax bill.

(p) If a municipal corporation or a special taxing district issues a tax bill to a homeowner, the Department shall include the property tax rate of the municipal corporation or the special taxing district in calculating the property tax credit under this section and final tax liability.

(q) (1) Except for transfers between spouses, including a conveyance to a surviving spouse from the personal representative of a deceased spouse, if a homeowner transfers a dwelling that is subject to a property tax credit under this section, the property tax credit ends on the date that the property is transferred. The credit is not ended if the transfer is between spouses.

(2) The total amount of the property tax credit under this section is included in determining the amount of property tax that is:

(i) paid by the homeowner; and

(ii) adjusted at the time of settlement between the homeowner and the buyer.

(3) The homeowner is credited for the part of the property tax credit under this section that the homeowner’s period of ownership during the taxable year in which the transfer occurs bears to the entire taxable year. The buyer shall pay the remaining part of the property tax credit under this section to the county.

(4) Any property tax credit under this section that is collected by a county from a buyer under this subsection shall be credited to the State less any cost incurred by any county or a municipal corporation.

(r) The final tax liability of a home purchaser due at settlement shall be adjusted to reflect any credit certified by the Department.

(s) (1) Each month or more frequently, if appropriate, each county collector shall submit a request to the Department for reimbursement for an amount equal to the property tax credits under this section and redeemed property tax credit vouchers paid under this section.

(2) The request may not include the property tax credits for which the county or municipal corporation is responsible under § 9–101(g) of this subtitle.

(3) Within 5 working days after receipt of the request the Department shall certify to the Comptroller the amount of reimbursement due to each county.

(4) Within 5 working days:

(i) the Comptroller shall make the reimbursement to each county; or

(ii) the appropriate county collector may withhold an amount of State taxes sufficient to reimburse the county.

(t) (1) An eligible homeowner who has a continuing care contract for an independent living unit at a continuing care facility for the aged shall receive payment for the amount of the property tax credit under this section from the Comptroller upon certification by the Department. A credit granted to the homeowner under this subsection may not be assigned to the continuing care facility.

(2) (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (g) of this section, if a homeowner under this subsection is a disabled veteran, the homeowner may receive a credit for the total real property tax attributable to the independent living unit, up to the maximum credit authorized under this section.

(ii) A disabled veteran may apply for the credit under this subsection by providing the Department with the information required under subsection (l) of this section and § 7–208(d) of this article.

(3) The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran may, upon application, continue to receive the credit provided under this subsection until the surviving spouse remarries.

(u) (1) Under the conditions set forth in this subsection, the Department may accept an application from a homeowner within:

(i) 1 year after April 15 of the taxable year for which the property tax credit under this section is sought, if the homeowner:

1. is applying for the first time; or

2. has filed an application on or before October 1 in each of the 3 taxable years immediately preceding the taxable year for which the credit is sought; or

(ii) 3 years after April 15 of the taxable year for which a credit is sought, if the homeowner is:

1. A. at least 70 years old as of the taxable year for which a credit is sought; or

B. enrolled in the Homeowner Protection Program established under Title 14, Subtitle 8, Part VII of this article; and

2. was eligible for the credit under this section for the taxable year for which the credit is sought.

(2) A homeowner may apply to the Department for a property tax credit under this section by filing an application on the form that the Department provides.

(3) The homeowner shall state under oath that the facts in the application are true.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to substantiate the application, the Department may require the homeowner to provide a copy of an income tax return, or other evidence detailing gross income or net worth.

(ii) A homeowner who is required to substantiate an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may, under penalties of perjury, attest to gross income in lieu of providing an income tax return if the homeowner was not required to and did not file an income tax return.

(5) On certification by the Department, the Comptroller shall pay to the homeowner the property tax credit due under this section.

(v) (1) In this subsection, “qualified homeowner” means a homeowner whose gross income includes income only from the following sources:

(i) any benefit under the Social Security Act;

(ii) a pension; or

(iii) an annuity.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to be eligible for the property tax credit under this section, a qualified homeowner is required to submit the application under subsection (l) of this section only in:

1. the first year the qualified homeowner applies for the credit; and

2. every third year thereafter.

(ii) For any year in which the application under subsection (l) of this section is not required, to be eligible for the property tax credit under this section, a qualified homeowner shall submit to the Department either:

1. a certification that:

A. the homeowner resided in the dwelling for at least 6 months in the preceding calendar year;

B. the homeowner continued to have income only from Social Security, a pension, or an annuity in the preceding calendar year; and

C. the individuals living in the homeowner’s household did not change in the preceding calendar year; or

2. the application under subsection (l) of this section.

(iii) A qualified homeowner who submits a certification under subparagraph (ii)1 of this paragraph may not be required to submit any proof of income in addition to the certification.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-306
§9–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The county board of elections shall submit the question of code home rule to the voters of the county for their adoption or rejection:

(1) at the next regular congressional election; and

(2) in accordance with the requirements of the Election Law Article as to time, notice, and form.

(b) The ballot shall contain the words “For Adoption of Code Home Rule” and “Against Adoption of Code Home Rule”.

(c) Within 10 days after receiving a certification of the vote on the referendum from the county board of elections:

(1) if a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of adoption of code home rule:

(i) the county commissioners publicly shall so proclaim; and

(ii) on the 30th day after the public proclamation, the county shall become a code county; or

(2) if less than a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of adoption of code home rule:

(i) the county commissioners publicly shall so proclaim; and

(ii) the proclamation shall state that the proposal to adopt code home rule is not approved.

(d) After the adoption or rejection of code home rule, the county commissioners promptly shall send notification as follows:

(1) five copies to the Department of Legislative Services;

(2) one copy to the Secretary of State;

(3) one copy to the State Archives; and

(4) one copy to the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-278 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-278
§9–278.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent not inconsistent with this subtitle, a grant, or loan, or loan guarantee agreement shall contain those conditions that the Secretary requires by regulation and that the Board of Public Works requires on a specific application for financial assistance in order to achieve the goals of this subtitle and to otherwise protect the interests of the State.

(b) A State loan extended under this subtitle:

(1) Shall bear at least the same rate of interest as the most recent State general obligation bond sale preceding the date of approval by the Board of Public Works; and

(2) Shall be repaid within 30 years.

(c) A loan guarantee of the principal of or interest on any commercial loan or obligation to finance the eligible cost of a project under this subtitle may only be made if:

(1) The applicant certifies that the applicant is unable to obtain on reasonable terms sufficient credit to finance its actual needs without the guarantee; and

(2) The Board of Public Works determines that there is a reasonable assurance of repayment of the loan obligation.

(d) The eligible cost of a project for State financial assistance under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle may include only the costs of plans, specifications, equipment, construction, and rehabilitation or improvement as approved by the Department.

(e) State financial assistance under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle may not exceed 50 percent of the eligible costs.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4004 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 40 / Section 9-4004
§9–4004.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office, in response to a complaint or on the Ombudsman’s initiative, shall:

(1) investigate any administrative act that the Ombudsman determines may be:

(i) contrary to law or regulation;

(ii) based on a mistake of fact;

(iii) unsupported by sufficient evidence;

(iv) performed in an inefficient manner;

(v) unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances; or

(vi) otherwise erroneous;

(2) conduct independent reviews and assessments of:

(i) health services, including substance use disorder assessments and treatment, provided to individuals confined by any agency;

(ii) mental health services provided to individuals confined by any agency;

(iii) plans by agencies to expand, renovate, or close facilities;

(iv) educational and vocational programs for individuals confined by any agency; and

(v) agency policies on restrictive or protective housing;

(3) cooperate with any agency in efforts to improve the functioning of any agency or prevent abuses by agencies;

(4) inspect any facilities owned or controlled by any agency to monitor conditions in the facilities;

(5) seek to resolve complaints against an agency through mediation or other conflict resolution methods;

(6) maintain a website that:

(i) subject to the requirements of subsection (f) of this section, makes current and past reports available to the public; and

(ii) provides contact information for the Office; and

(7) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Office shall investigate each complaint about an administrative act, unless the Office determines that:

(i) the complaint could be addressed through another process;

(ii) the complaint is trivial, frivolous, vexatious, or not made in good faith;

(iii) the complainant unreasonably delayed in bringing the complaint; or

(iv) the Office lacks sufficient resources to investigate the complaint.

(2) The Office shall promptly inform a complainant of a decision not to investigate a complaint.

(3) On request, the Office shall promptly inform a complainant of the status of an investigation.

(4) On the completion of an investigation based on a complaint, the Office shall promptly inform the complainant of any conclusions, recommendations, and actions taken in response to the complaint.

(c) If the Office determines that an employee or agent of an agency acted in a manner warranting criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings, the Office shall promptly refer the matter to appropriate authorities.

(d) The Office may:

(1) interview agency personnel or any individual confined by an agency;

(2) access any records maintained by an agency;

(3) perform unannounced site visits and on–site inspections of facilities maintained by an agency;

(4) receive and respond to complaints without interception, review, or interference by an agency;

(5) review all reports of disciplinary actions, grievances, and grievance dispositions by the agency; and

(6) collaborate with any agency or any unit of State government to investigate complaints or any alleged injury, neglect, or death of an individual confined by or under the supervision of an agency.

(e) (1) The Office may subpoena any individual to appear to give sworn testimony or produce documentary evidence that is reasonably necessary to carry out the Office’s duties.

(2) If an individual fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued by the Office, a court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of the Office, may issue an attachment for the individual and compel the individual to comply with the subpoena, appear before the Office, and produce documentary evidence for examination and give testimony.

(3) If an individual disobeys a subpoena or refuses to testify, the court may punish the individual for contempt.

(f) In performing the duties assigned under this subtitle, the Office shall treat all complaints as confidential and may reveal the details of any complaints only if it is:

(1) necessary to carry out the Office’s duties; and

(2) done in accordance with applicable State and federal law.
Md. Code, Family Law § 9-303 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-303
§9–303.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies if there is a conflict between a custody order of a court of this State and a custody order of a court of another state.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custody order of a court of this State prevails over a custody order of a court of another state.

(c) A custody order of a court of another state prevails over a custody order of a court of this State if the court in the other state passed its custody order:

(1) after the custody order was passed by a court of this State; and

(2) in proceedings in which the lawful custodian under the custody order of a court of this State:

(i) consented to the custody order passed by the court of the other state; or

(ii) participated personally as a party.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-16 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 9 / Subtitle 3A / Section 9-3A-16
§9–3A–16.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an individual whose license has been revoked or surrendered under this subtitle may apply for reinstatement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the revocation order or surrender.

(b) If an individual applies for reinstatement under subsection (a) of this section, the Board may:

(1) Reinstate the license;

(2) Reinstate the license with terms and conditions the Board determines are appropriate and necessary; or

(3) Deny reinstatement.

(c) If the Board denies an application for reinstatement, the Board may:

(1) Set a date before which the applicant may not reapply; or

(2) Permanently prohibit reapplication.

(d) An individual whose license has been revoked or surrendered under this subtitle and who seeks reinstatement shall meet the continuing education requirements established for the renewal of licenses as if the individual were licensed during the period of revocation or surrender.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-917 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-917
§9–917.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, an authority may:

(1) Do anything necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this subtitle;

(2) Adopt bylaws to regulate the affairs of the authority and conduct the business of the authority;

(3) Have, use, alter, or abandon a corporate seal;

(4) Sue, be sued, complain, and defend in all courts;

(5) Maintain an office at any place that the authority determines; and

(6) Manage the properties and business of the authority.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1611 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1611
§9–1611.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Administration and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having trust powers, within or without the State. Such trust agreement may pledge or assign all or any part of the revenues or corpus of the Water Quality Fund, Drinking Water Loan Fund, the Bay Restoration Fund, or the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, or any account within these funds, and may pledge or assign or grant a lien on or security interest in any loan agreement or loan obligation. Any such trust agreement or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain such provisions for the protection and enforcement of the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be deemed reasonable and proper, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Administration in relation to the making, administration and enforcement of loans and the custody, safeguarding and application of moneys. Such trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition to the foregoing, such trust agreement may contain such other provisions as the Director may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders, including, without limitation, covenants pertaining to the issuance of additional parity bonds upon conditions stated therein consistent with the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The proceeds of the sale of bonds shall be disbursed in such manner and under such restrictions, if any, as may be provided in such trust agreement.

(c) (1) The revenues and moneys designated as security for bonds shall be set aside at such regular intervals as may be provided in the bond resolution in a special account in the Water Quality Fund, if the net sale proceeds will be deposited in the Water Quality Fund, the Drinking Water Loan Fund, if the net sale proceeds will be deposited in the Drinking Water Loan Fund, the Bay Restoration Fund, if the net sale proceeds will be deposited in the Bay Restoration Fund, or the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, if the net sale proceeds will be deposited in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, which is pledged to, and charged with, the payment of:

(i) The interest upon such bonds as such interest falls due;

(ii) The principal of such bonds as it falls due;

(iii) The necessary charges of the trustee, bond registrar, and paying agents; and

(iv) The redemption price or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond resolution or trust agreement.

(2) Any amounts set aside in such special account which are not needed to provide for the payment of the items included under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be used for any other lawful purpose, to the extent provided in the bond resolution. Such pledge shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. Such revenues or other moneys so pledged and thereafter received by the Administration shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having any claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the Administration or the Water Quality Fund, the Drinking Water Loan Fund, the Bay Restoration Fund, or the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the bond resolution nor any trust agreement by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the Administration, any public general or public local law to the contrary notwithstanding.

(d) Any net earnings of the Administration, beyond that necessary for the retirement of bonds or to implement the public purposes or programs of the Administration, shall not inure to the benefit of any person, other than the State of Maryland for use to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2402 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2402
§9–2402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, this subtitle does not limit the power of a county, municipality, or unit of local government to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations related to sealant products.

(2) A county, municipality, or unit of local government may not adopt any ordinance, rule, or regulation related to sealant products that are less stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.

(3) This subtitle does not affect the authority of a county, municipality, or unit of local government to enact and enforce standards or requirements related to sealant products that are more stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) Airports;

(2) Federal facilities; or

(3) Military facilities.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-606 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-606
§9–606.
Status: in_force

An employee who is denied use of leave from the Leave Bank or Leave Donation Program may appeal the denial in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Land Use § 9-1801 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 9 / Subtitle 18 / Section 9-1801
§9–1801.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to Talbot County.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-234 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-234
§9–234.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “On duty” means:

1. fighting a fire;

2. performing a duty of a member of an advanced life support unit or an ambulance, first aid, or rescue squad in a volunteer company;

3. except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, performing a duty that the volunteer company assigns to the member;

4. performing a duty that a written bylaw or rule of government adopted for the volunteer company assigns to the member;

5. going to or from performing a duty included under item 1, 2, 3, or 4 of this subparagraph;

6. accompanying an accident or fire victim while being transported to a hospital in a helicopter;

7. returning to the home station of the individual after accompanying a victim under item 6 of this subparagraph;

8. performing a duty assigned to a member of a fire company appointed as a deputy sheriff under § 7–302 or § 7–303 of the Public Safety Article; or

9. performing a duty assigned to an individual appointed to serve as a member of the fire police in Washington County under § 7–304 of the Public Safety Article.

(ii) “On duty” does not include attendance of a member of a volunteer company at a social function unless a written bylaw or rule of government adopted for the volunteer company requires the attendance or participation of the member.

(3) “Volunteer company” means:

(i) a volunteer advanced life support unit;

(ii) a volunteer ambulance company or squad;

(iii) a volunteer fire company or department;

(iv) a volunteer rescue company, department, or squad; and

(v) a volunteer fire police unit.

(b) An individual who is a covered employee under subsection (h)(2), (k), (n), (o)(2), (p)(1)(ii), (r)(2), (v), or (x)(1) of this section continues to be a covered employee while:

(1) accompanying an accident or fire victim who is being transported to a hospital in a helicopter; and

(2) returning to the home station of the individual after accompanying a victim under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) Unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Allegany County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for Allegany County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(d) A member of a volunteer company in Anne Arundel County is a covered employee while on duty.

(e) A member of a volunteer company in Baltimore County is a covered employee while on duty.

(f) A member of a volunteer company in Calvert County is a covered employee while on duty.

(g) A member of a volunteer company in Caroline County is a covered employee while on duty.

(h) (1) Unless an election is made in accordance with this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Carroll County is not a covered employee.

(2) A volunteer fire company in Carroll County may elect to make its members covered employees.

(3) A volunteer fire company that elects to make its members covered employees shall pay the premium for the coverage.

(i) (1) A member of a volunteer company in Cecil County who meets the guidelines set under paragraph (2) of this subsection is a covered employee while on duty.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County may set guidelines to determine the eligibility of members of a volunteer company in the county for coverage under this subsection.

(3) The guidelines under paragraph (2) of this subsection may not limit the number of covered employees in a volunteer company.

(j) (1) Unless an election is made in accordance with this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Charles County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners of Charles County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(k) A member of a volunteer company in Dorchester County is a covered employee.

(l) A member of a volunteer company in Frederick County is a covered employee while on duty.

(m) (1) Unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Garrett County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(n) A member of a volunteer company in Harford County is a covered employee.

(o) An individual is a covered employee:

(1) while on duty as an actively participating member of a volunteer company in Howard County; or

(2) if not covered under item (1) of this subsection, while a member of a volunteer company in Howard County participating in the activities of the volunteer company.

(p) (1) An individual is a covered employee:

(i) while on duty as an actively participating member of a volunteer company in Kent County; or

(ii) if not covered under item (i) of this paragraph, while a member of a volunteer company in Kent County.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners of Kent County shall impose annually a tax on assessable property in the county in an amount that is sufficient to pay for coverage under this subsection.

(3) The Board of County Commissioners of Kent County may limit the number of members in a volunteer company in the county.

(q) A member of a volunteer company in Montgomery County is a covered employee while on duty.

(r) An individual is a covered employee:

(1) while on duty as a member of the Laurel volunteer rescue squad in Prince George’s County; or

(2) while a member of a volunteer company in Prince George’s County.

(s) A member of a volunteer company in Queen Anne’s County is a covered employee while on duty.

(t) (1) Unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in St. Mary’s County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County may provide by resolution for the members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(u) (1) Unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Somerset County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for Somerset County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(v) (1) A member of a volunteer company in Talbot County is a covered employee.

(2) The County Council of Talbot County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(w) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Washington County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for Washington County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(3) A member of a volunteer company in Washington County is a covered employee if the individual is at least 15 years old and is enrolled in the Fire and Rescue Academy Program operated by the Washington County Board of Education.

(x) (1) A member of a volunteer company in Wicomico County is a covered employee.

(2) The County Council of Wicomico County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(y) (1) Unless an election is made under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a volunteer company in Worcester County is not a covered employee.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners for Worcester County may provide by resolution for members of a volunteer company in the county to be covered employees while on duty.

(z) (1) For the purposes of this title, a member of a volunteer company who is a covered employee under this section is an employee of the political subdivision of the State where the volunteer company is organized.

(2) A member of a volunteer company shall be covered while on duty by a policy of workers’ compensation insurance.

(aa) A member of a volunteer company who is a covered employee under this section may not be considered a paid covered employee of the volunteer company for receiving as a membership benefit a yearly stipend of $5,200 or less to help offset out–of–pocket expenses.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-403 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-403
§9–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As to the interest bearing account of each depositor in a savings and loan association, the savings and loan association shall generally make available to any depositor with an existing account, in addition to actually giving to the depositor, on the opening of the interest bearing account and, later, on demand of the depositor:

(i) Written notice of:

1. The annual rate of simple interest currently in effect;

2. The dates, if any, on which the current rate of interest may be changed, and the terms and conditions under which each successive interest rate will be applied;

3. The date or point in time on which the deposit begins to earn interest;

4. The method of determining the account balance on which interest earned is calculated, including the methods for day of deposit to day of withdrawal and low periodic balance;

5. Whether interest is compounded and, where applicable, the period for compounding;

6. The annual percentage yield in 1 year based on the rate of simple interest and compounding method;

7. The date or point in time when interest earned is credited to the account;

8. The method of determining the amount of loss of accumulated earned interest if an account is closed before the date on which interest is regularly credited;

9. The policy on the availability of deposited funds; and

10. Any fees, charges, or penalties which may be applied and the conditions under which the fees, charges, or penalties may be assessed; and

(ii) The following written notice:

“Under Maryland law, all funds remaining in this interest bearing account become the property of this State after the account has been inactive for 5 years and notice is sent to the depositor at that depositor’s last known address. This account will be considered inactive if the depositor has not: (1) increased or decreased the amount in the account; (2) presented the passbook or other similar evidence of the account for the crediting of interest; (3) written to this savings and loan association about the account; or (4) otherwise indicated an interest in the account as evidenced by a memorandum on file with this savings and loan association.”

(2) Not less than 30 days before a savings and loan association adopts any change regarding any information required under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the association shall inform each depositor of the change in the association’s periodic statement or by written notice.

(b) A savings and loan association shall pay at least 3 percent annual interest on each interest bearing account that is instituted for a specific purpose, including “Christmas” or “vacation” accounts, for a period of 1 year or less.

(c) A savings and loan association that fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be liable to any depositor of the association who sustains any injury or loss as the result of the failure to comply for:

(1) All foreseeable losses incurred by the depositor as a result of the association’s failure to comply with those subsections; and

(2) Reasonable attorney’s fees.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-230 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-230
§9–230.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Ridesharing” has the meaning stated in § 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.

(3) “Vanpool operation” has the meaning stated in § 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.

(b) This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:

(1) is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;

(2) operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and

(3) is insured in accordance with § 13-422 of the Transportation Article.

(c) An individual is a covered employee while operating a vehicle in a vanpool operation as part of the duties of the individual for the employer.

(d) A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-204 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies to contracts subject to Title 17, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, known as the “Maryland Little Miller Act”, as well as property subject to § 9-102 of this title.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A contract for the construction and sale of a single family residential dwelling; or

(2) A home improvement contract by a contractor licensed under the Maryland Home Improvement Law.

(c) In this subtitle, “owner”, “contractor”, and “subcontractor” have the same meanings as in § 9-101 of this title.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1901 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 19 / Section 9-1901
§9–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Assisted Living Programs Board established to:

(1) develop statewide policy on assisted living programs;

(2) coordinate agency responsibility for implementation of policies and programs related to assisted living;

(3) review and approve policies and regulations governing assisted living programs; and

(4) establish appropriate interagency agreements relative to assisted living programs.

(b) The Board consists of 15 voting members as follows:

(1) the Secretary of Health;

(2) the Secretary of Human Services;

(3) the Secretary of Aging; and

(4) the following voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:

(i) one representative of the Disability Law Center;

(ii) one representative of a small program that was certified as a sheltered housing project by the Department of Aging as of December 31, 1995, or could have been certified as a sheltered housing project by the Department of Aging if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;

(iii) one representative of a small program that was certified as a care program by the Department of Human Services as of December 31, 1995, or could have been certified as a care program by the Department of Human Services if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;

(iv) one representative of a small program that was licensed or registered as a domiciliary care program by the Maryland Department of Health as of December 31, 1995, or could have been licensed or registered as a domiciliary care program by the Maryland Department of Health if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;

(v) four consumer members;

(vi) one representative of the Assisted Living Facilities Association of America;

(vii) one representative of the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging;

(viii) one representative of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland; and

(ix) one representative of the Long–Term Care Association.

(c) (1) The Governor shall appoint a chairperson of the Board from among the three State agency representatives to the Board.

(2) (i) The Governor shall appoint the provider and consumer members from the recommendations of organizations representing assisted living program providers and consumers.

(ii) The Governor is not restricted to these recommendations in appointing members.

(3) The provider and consumer members shall represent a broad geographic cross section of the State.

(d) The term of a member who is not a cabinet member or who does not represent the Maryland Disability Law Center or the Department of Aging is 4 years.

(e) Each member of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(f) The Board may establish its own procedures and voting requirements.

(g) The Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging shall provide the Board with the necessary staff and support services.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2105 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 21 / Section 9-2105
§9–2105.
Status: in_force

If a license is revoked because the license holder was convicted of violating this article or a provision of the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax, the Board may not issue a license to the former license holder or for the premises within 1 year after the conviction.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-806 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-806
§9–806.
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizing resolution may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued under this subtitle.

(b) The authorizing resolution shall state that the interest on bonds issued under this subtitle shall be payable twice a year.

(c) The authorizing resolution or any subsequent resolution may provide that the bonds issued under this subtitle:

(1) Be in 1 or more series;

(2) Bear a certain date or dates;

(3) Be executed in a certain manner;

(4) Contain certain terms, covenants, and conditions;

(5) Be in coupon or registered form, or both;

(6) May mature at a certain time or times, but not later than 40 years from their respective dates of issuance;

(7) Be payable in a certain medium of payment;

(8) Be payable at a certain place or places;

(9) Carry certain registration privileges; and

(10) Be subject to certain terms of redemption.
Md. Code, Education § 9-102.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102.1
§9–102.
Status: in_force

§9–102.1.

(a) The State Board may grant a waiver from § 9–102(3) of this title to a public charter school if the public charter school:

(1) Is located on property within a federal military base in the State; and

(2) Will admit students with parents who are not assigned to the base to at least 35% of its total available space as part of the initial cohort of students in a grade.

(b) If a public charter school is granted a waiver under subsection (a) of this section, subject to the requirement set forth in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the public charter school shall:

(1) Admit all students on a lottery basis in accordance with § 9–102.2 of this title; and

(2) Take reasonable steps to maintain the 35% to 65% ratio intended as part of the initial cohort of students in a grade.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-273 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-273
§9–273.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on an apartment building or a condominium building if the owner of the building made health or safety improvements to the building on or after July 1, 2024.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount and duration of the tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section; and

(3) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-302 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-302
§9–302.
Status: in_force

While farm products are located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of an agricultural lien on the farm products.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-21 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 11A / Section 9-11A-21
§9–11A–21.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(b) Each day that a person provides on–site wastewater services without a license constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-804 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-804
§9–804.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) participate in a criminal organization knowing that the members of the criminal organization engage in a pattern of organized crime activity; and

(2) knowingly and willfully direct or participate in an underlying crime, or act by a juvenile that would be an underlying crime if committed by an adult, committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization.

(b) A criminal organization or an individual belonging to a criminal organization may not:

(1) receive proceeds known to have been derived directly or indirectly from an underlying crime; and

(2) use or invest, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of $10,000 or more of the proceeds from an underlying crime in:

(i) the acquisition of a title to, right to, interest in, or equity in real property; or

(ii) the establishment or operation of any enterprise.

(c) A criminal organization may not acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property through an underlying crime.

(d) A person may not conspire to violate subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section.

(e) A person may not violate subsection (a) of this section that results in the death of a victim.

(f) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 or both.

(ii) A person who violates subsection (e) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000,000 or both.

(2) (i) A sentence imposed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection for a first offense may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section.

(ii) A sentence imposed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection for a second or subsequent offense, or paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section.

(iii) A consecutive sentence for a second or subsequent offense shall not be mandatory unless the State notifies the person in writing of the State’s intention to proceed against the person as a second or subsequent offender at least 30 days before trial.

(3) In addition to the other penalties provided in this subsection, on conviction the court may:

(i) order a person or criminal organization to be divested of any interest in an enterprise or real property;

(ii) order the dissolution or reorganization of an enterprise; and

(iii) order the suspension or revocation of any license, permit, or prior approval granted to the enterprise or person by a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(g) (1) This subsection applies to a violation of § 5–602, § 5–603, § 5–604(b), § 5–606, § 5–612, § 5–613, § 5–614, or § 5–617 of this article.

(2) Assets divested under this section and derived from the commission of, attempted commission of, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of a crime described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, either in whole or in part:

(i) if the State investigated and prosecuted a violation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be deposited in the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund established under § 8–6D–01 of the Health – General Article;

(ii) if a local jurisdiction investigated and prosecuted a violation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be used by the local jurisdiction:

1. to support alternatives to incarceration, reentry programs, and addiction treatment services for persons with substance–related disorders;

2. to combat criminal organizations through education, training, and resources; or

3. to provide assistance to victims of criminal organization–related crimes; or

(iii) if more than one jurisdiction participated in an investigation or a prosecution of a violation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be divided in the manner agreed on by the jurisdictions and used as provided in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph.

(h) A person may be charged with a violation of this section only by indictment, criminal information, or petition alleging a delinquent act.

(i) (1) The Attorney General, at the request of the Governor or the State’s Attorney for a county in which a violation or an act establishing a violation of this section occurs, may:

(i) aid in the investigation of the violation or act; and

(ii) prosecute the violation or act.

(2) In exercising authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Attorney General has all the powers and duties of a State’s Attorney, including the use of the grand jury in the county, to prosecute the violation.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in circumstances in which violations of this section are alleged to have been committed in more than one county, the respective State’s Attorney of each county, or the Attorney General, may join the causes of action in a single complaint with the consent of each State’s Attorney having jurisdiction over an offense sought to be joined.

(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and provided at least one criminal organization activity of a criminal organization allegedly occurred in the county in which a grand jury is sitting, the grand jury may issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, and otherwise conduct an investigation of the alleged criminal organization’s activities and offenses in other counties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-602
§9–602.
Status: in_force

A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-2203 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 22 / Section 9-2203
§9–2203.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after July 1, 2020, a person may not sell or offer for sale in the State an expanded polystyrene food service product.

(b) On or after July 1, 2020, a food service business or school may not sell or provide food or beverages in an expanded polystyrene food service product.

(c) This section does not prohibit a person from storing a food service product for later distribution outside the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-631 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-631
§9–631.
Status: in_force

A capital stock savings and loan association may convert to a commercial bank if:

(1) Its stockholders approve;

(2) Its charter is amended;

(3) The Commissioner approves;

(4) All deposits will be insured throughout the conversion;

(5) The depositors of the capital stock savings and loan association immediately prior to the conversion shall be entitled to deposits in the commercial bank of like amounts, interest rate and other terms, without interruption of interest;

(6) All deposits shall be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the maximum amount provided by law;

(7) It complies with Title 3 of the Corporations and Associations Article; and

(8) It has met all the requirements of this part and other applicable provisions in this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-1009 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 10 / Section 9-1009
§9–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) When the Commission imposes an assessment on an employer under this subtitle, the Commission shall mail the employer notice of the assessment.

(b) An employer shall pay an assessment under this subtitle into the Fund within 10 days after the date that notice of the assessment is mailed to the employer.

(c) If an employer fails to pay an assessment in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the default constitutes a default in payment of compensation and judgment shall be entered as in a case of default in payment of compensation.

(d) Except for fines collected under § 9-1108 of this title, all money collected from an uninsured employer with respect to any claim for compensation but not payable from the Fund, whether collected before or after entry of a judgment against the employer, shall be:

(1) first, considered payment of and applied to any compensation or benefits due or security demanded from the employer in connection with the claim; and

(2) second, considered payment of and applied to assessments imposed under this subtitle.

(e) All money recovered from uninsured employers on judgments entered for failure to pay assessments and for failure to pay compensation and benefits that were paid from the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-253 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-253
§9–253.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Urban agricultural property” means real property that is:

(i) at least one–eighth of an acre and not more than 5 acres;

(ii) located in a priority funding area, as defined in § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(iii) used for urban agricultural purposes.

(3) “Urban agricultural purposes” means:

(i) crop production activities, including the use of mulch or cover crops to ensure maximum productivity and minimize runoff and weed production;

(ii) environmental mitigation activities, including stormwater abatement and groundwater protection;

(iii) community development activities, including recreational activities, food donations, and food preparation and canning classes;

(iv) economic development activities, including employment and training opportunities, and direct sales to restaurants and institutions; and

(v) temporary produce stands used for the sale of produce raised on the premises.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on urban agricultural property.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a tax credit under this section shall be granted for 5 years.

(2) (i) If the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation grants a tax credit under this section, the jurisdiction granting a tax credit shall evaluate the effectiveness of the credit after 3 years.

(ii) If the jurisdiction granting the tax credit determines that the tax credit is ineffective in promoting urban agricultural purposes, the jurisdiction granting a tax credit may terminate the tax credit.

(iii) The jurisdiction granting a tax credit under this section may extend the tax credit for an additional 5 years.

(d) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount of the tax credit under this section;

(2) additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit under this section;

(3) regulations and procedures for the application and uniform processing of requests for the tax credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out the credit under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-348 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-348
§9–348.
Status: in_force

(a) Grants or loans may be awarded under this section to any State or local governmental entity responsible by law for the provision of sewerage systems to finance the construction of sewerage systems needed to improve water quality whether or not the project is eligible for construction grant assistance under the federal Clean Water Act.

(b) Projects which may receive financial assistance under this section include those providing for:

(1) Chlorine removal;

(2) Nitrogen removal;

(3) Phosphorus removal when in conjunction with a nitrogen removal cost–share grant; or

(4) Wastewater collection or treatment otherwise undertaken to correct existing special water quality needs or an extraordinary public health problem.

(c) Grants or loans awarded under this section may be awarded for up to 100 percent of eligible costs.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-720 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-720
§9–720.
Status: in_force

In Part III of this subtitle, “political subdivision”:

(1) Means any public body of this State that owns or operates any water or sewerage system, including:

(i) A county;

(ii) A commission;

(iii) A district; or

(iv) A municipal corporation; and

(2) Does not include the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1604 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 16 / Section 9-1604
§9–1604.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, but subject to such rules or program directives as the Secretary may from time to time prescribe, the Administration may:

(1) Adopt and alter an official seal;

(2) Sue and be sued, plead, and be impleaded;

(3) Adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) Maintain an office at such place as the Secretary may designate;

(5) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, employ consultants, accountants, attorneys, financial experts, and other personnel and agents as may be necessary in its judgment, and fix their compensation;

(6) Establish regulations, criteria, or guidelines with respect to loans, loan agreements, loan obligations, grants, grant agreements, and grant obligations;

(7) Receive and accept from any source, private or public, contributions, grants, or gifts of money or property;

(8) Enter into contracts of any kind, and execute all instruments necessary or convenient with respect to carrying out the powers in this subtitle to accomplish the purposes of the Administration;

(9) Make loans, enter into loan agreements, and accept and enforce loan obligations;

(10) Award grants, enter into grant agreements, and accept and enforce grant obligations;

(11) Subject to the prior approval of the Board and the Secretary, issue bonds under this subtitle; and

(12) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.

(b) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Administration may set the compensation of an Administration employee in a position that:

(i) Is unique to the Administration;

(ii) Requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and

(iii) Does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.

(2) The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the positions for which the Administration may set compensation under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to financial assistance provided by the Administration under:

(i) The Water Quality Fund;

(ii) The Bay Restoration Fund;

(iii) The Biological Nutrient Removal Program; and

(iv) The Supplemental Assistance Program.

(2) The Administration shall ensure the fair and equitable distribution of financial assistance among wastewater treatment facilities with a design capacity of less than 500,000 gallons per day and wastewater treatment facilities with a design capacity of 500,000 gallons or more per day.

(3) It is the policy of the State that the maintenance and repair of source watersheds, including the conservation and restoration of forests and the installation and maintenance of blue infrastructure or green infrastructure that contributes to improved water quality, is eligible for the same forms of financial assistance as other water collection and treatment infrastructure.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-905 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-905
§9–905.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) help veterans and their dependents to receive promptly and regularly all of the benefits to which veterans or dependents are entitled under federal law;

(2) help veterans and their dependents in:

(i) preparing, in proper form, claims for benefits;

(ii) presenting the claims to the appropriate governmental unit;

(iii) trying to prevent and to relieve congestion in the processing of the claims; and

(iv) obtaining and expediting action on the claims; and

(3) on request, provide a veteran with a document certifying veteran status.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not procure another to commit perjury as prohibited by § 9-101 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of subornation of perjury and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-102
§9–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In determining whether the continued operation of an authorized insurer engaging in insurance business in the State would be hazardous to policyholders or creditors of the authorized insurer or the general public, the Commissioner may consider:

(1) adverse findings reported in financial condition and market conduct examination reports, audit reports, and actuarial opinions, reports, or summaries;

(2) the Insurance Regulatory Information System and other financial analysis solvency tools and reports of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners;

(3) whether the authorized insurer has made adequate provision, according to presently accepted actuarial standards of practice, for the anticipated cash flows required by the contractual obligations and related expenses of the insurer, when considered in light of the assets held by the insurer with respect to such reserves and related actuarial items including, but not limited to, the investment earnings on such assets and the considerations anticipated to be received and retained under such policies and contracts;

(4) the ability of an assuming reinsurer to perform, including whether the reinsurance program of the authorized insurer provides sufficient protection for its remaining surplus, after taking into account the cash flow of the authorized insurer and classes of business written by the authorized insurer and the financial condition of the assuming reinsurer;

(5) whether in the last 12–month period or any shorter period, the authorized insurer’s operating loss, calculated to include net capital gain or loss, change in non–admitted assets, and cash dividends paid to stockholders, is greater than 50% of that part of the authorized insurer’s policyholder surplus that is in excess of the minimum required surplus;

(6) whether the authorized insurer’s operating loss in the last 12–month period or any shorter period, excluding net capital gains, is greater than 20% of the authorized insurer’s policyholder surplus that is in excess of the minimum required surplus;

(7) whether a reinsurer, obligor, or any entity within the authorized insurer’s insurance holding system is insolvent, threatened with insolvency, or delinquent in the payment of a monetary or other obligation, and which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, may affect the solvency of the insurer;

(8) contingent liabilities, pledges, or guarantees that, either individually or collectively, involve a total amount that the Commissioner believes may affect the solvency of the authorized insurer;

(9) whether a controlling person of the authorized insurer is delinquent in transmission or payment of net premiums to the insurer;

(10) the age and collectibility of receivables;

(11) whether the management of the authorized insurer, including an officer, director, or any other person that has direct or indirect control over operation, fails to possess and demonstrate the competence, fitness, and reputation considered necessary to serve the authorized insurer in a position of control;

(12) whether the management of the authorized insurer has failed to respond to inquiries about the condition of the authorized insurer or has responded to an inquiry with false or misleading information;

(13) whether the authorized insurer has failed to meet financial and holding company filing requirements in the absence of a reason satisfactory to the Commissioner;

(14) whether the management of the authorized insurer has:

(i) filed a false or misleading sworn financial statement;

(ii) released a false or misleading financial statement to a lending institution or the general public;

(iii) made a false or misleading entry in the books of the authorized insurer; or

(iv) omitted an entry of a material amount in the books of the authorized insurer;

(15) whether the authorized insurer has grown so rapidly that it lacks adequate financial and administrative capacity to meet its obligations in a timely manner;

(16) whether the authorized insurer has experienced or will experience in the foreseeable future cash flow or liquidity problems;

(17) whether the management of an authorized insurer has established reserves that do not comply with minimum standards established by the State’s insurance laws, statutory accounting standards, sound actuarial principles, and standards of practice;

(18) whether the management of an authorized insurer persistently engages in material under–reserving that results in adverse development;

(19) whether transactions among affiliates, subsidiaries, or controlling persons for which the insurer receives assets or capital gains, or both, do not provide sufficient value, liquidity, or diversity to assure the authorized insurer’s ability to meet its outstanding obligations as they mature; or

(20) any other finding determined by the Commissioner to be hazardous to policyholders, creditors of the authorized insurer, or the general public.

(b) In determining whether the financial condition of an authorized insurer would cause its continued operation in the State to be hazardous to policyholders or creditors of the authorized insurer or the general public, the Commissioner may:

(1) disregard a credit or amount receivable resulting from transactions with a reinsurer that is insolvent, impaired, or otherwise subject to a delinquency proceeding;

(2) make appropriate adjustments, including disallowance, consistent with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual and State laws and regulations, to asset values attributable to investments in or transactions with parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the authorized insurer;

(3) refuse to recognize the stated value of accounts receivable if the ability to collect the receivables is highly speculative because of the age of the account or financial condition of the debtor; or

(4) increase the liability of the authorized insurer in an amount equal to any contingent liability, pledge, or guarantee not otherwise included in the statement of liability if there is a substantial risk that the authorized insurer will have to discharge the liability, pledge, or guarantee within the next 12–month period.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-608 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-608
§9–608.
Status: in_force

(a) If a security interest or agricultural lien secures payment or performance of an obligation, the following rules apply:

(1) A secured party shall apply or pay over for application the cash proceeds of collection or enforcement under § 9-607 in the following order to:

(A) The reasonable expenses of collection and enforcement and, to the extent provided for by agreement and not prohibited by law, reasonable attorney’s fees and legal expenses incurred by the secured party;

(B) The satisfaction of obligations secured by the security interest or agricultural lien under which the collection or enforcement is made; and

(C) The satisfaction of obligations secured by any subordinate security interest in or other lien on the collateral subject to the security interest or agricultural lien under which the collection or enforcement is made if the secured party receives an authenticated demand for proceeds before distribution of the proceeds is completed.

(2) If requested by a secured party, a holder of a subordinate security interest or other lien shall furnish reasonable proof of the interest or lien within a reasonable time. Unless the holder complies, the secured party need not comply with the holder’s demand under paragraph (1)(C).

(3) A secured party need not apply or pay over for application noncash proceeds of collection and enforcement under § 9-607 unless the failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable. A secured party that applies or pays over for application noncash proceeds shall do so in a commercially reasonable manner.

(4) A secured party shall account to and pay a debtor for any surplus, and the obligor is liable for any deficiency.

(b) If the underlying transaction is a sale of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes, the debtor is not entitled to any surplus, and the obligor is not liable for any deficiency.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 8 / Section 9-805
§9–805.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class D beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fee is $210.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-211 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-211
§9–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Questions to be voted upon shall be placed on the ballot in the following order:

(1) those relating to the creation or adoption of a new State Constitution;

(2) those proposing amendments to the Maryland Constitution;

(3) those relating to other enactments of the General Assembly;

(4) those relating to the creation or adoption of, or the amendment or other change in, the charter of a county;

(5) those relating to other enactments by the governing body of a county; and

(6) other questions.

(b) The numbering of questions on a ballot shall be as provided in Title 7 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-655 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-655
§9–655.
Status: in_force

This Part VIII of this subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a temporary partial disability;

(2) a temporary total disability; or

(3) a disability where the combined effects resulting from a previous impairment that meets the requirements of § 9-802(b)(1) of this title and a subsequent accidental personal injury or occupational disease result in a permanent disability exceeding 50% of the body as a whole.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-515 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-515
§9–515.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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

(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-720 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-720
§9–720.
Status: in_force

(a) If requested by the Commission, a covered employee who is eligible for compensation under this title shall submit to a medical examination at a place and time reasonably convenient to the covered employee, in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.

(b) (1) If the covered employee obstructs or refuses to submit to a medical examination requested by the Commission under subsection (a) of this section, the right of the covered employee to compensation is suspended until the examination has taken place.

(2) Compensation is not payable during or for the period of the suspension.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-1405 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 14 / Section 9-1405
§9–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary:

(1) Shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this experimental Program under this subtitle;

(2) Shall request demographic, land use, fiscal impact, or other pertinent information from the Department of Planning or any community planning agency; and

(3) Shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor that describes the activities of the Program and makes recommendations to improve the Program.

(b) The political subdivisions of this State shall administer the Program according to the rules and regulations adopted by the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-340 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-340
§9–340.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a bank with which a deposit account is maintained may exercise any right of recoupment or set-off against a secured party that holds a security interest in the deposit account.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the application of this article to a security interest in a deposit account does not affect a right of recoupment or set-off of the secured party as to a deposit account maintained with the secured party.

(c) The exercise by a bank of a set-off against a deposit account is ineffective against a secured party that holds a security interest in the deposit account which is perfected by control under § 9-104(a)(3), if the set-off is based on a claim against the debtor.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-204.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204.1
§9–204.
Status: in_force

§9–204.1.

The Secretary may not issue a permit to install, materially alter, or materially extend an incinerator for disposal of a solid waste stream, as defined in § 9-1701 of this title, unless the county where the proposed incinerator is to be installed, materially altered, or materially extended has a recycling plan submitted and approved in accordance with § 9-505 of this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-412.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-412.1
§9–412.
Status: in_force

§9–412.1.

(a) A person may not tamper, attempt to tamper, or make a threat to tamper with a public water system.

(b) (1) The Department may bring a civil action against any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or makes a threat to tamper with a public water system.

(2) The court may impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for actual tampering, or not more than $20,000 for each attempt to tamper.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-209 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-209
§9–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Each motor carrier shall keep, in the form that the Comptroller requires, records of the operations on which the motor carrier tax returns are based, including records that show the number of miles operated for each gallon of motor fuel.

(b) A motor carrier shall make the records required under subsection (a) of this section available for inspection by the Comptroller at any time during business hours.

(c) A motor carrier shall keep the records required under subsection (a) of this section for 4 years unless the records have been audited and, on written request that states the reasons for the request, the Comptroller authorizes early destruction.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-313 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-313
§9–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of Garrett County and of a municipal corporation in Garrett County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(1) property that is:

(i) owned by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Incorporated; and

(ii) known as the Carey Run Sanctuary;

(2) property that is:

(i) owned by the Swanton Community Center, Incorporated;

(ii) known as the Swanton Community Center; and

(iii) used only for community, civic, or educational purposes;

(3) property that is:

(i) owned by the Crellin Community Center, Incorporated;

(ii) known as the Crellin Community Center; and

(iii) used only for community, civic, or educational purposes;

(4) property that is:

(i) owned by the Bittinger Community Center, Incorporated;

(ii) known as the Bittinger Community Center; and

(iii) used only for community, civic, or educational purposes; and

(5) property that is:

(i) owned by the Garrett County Agricultural Fair Association, Incorporated; and

(ii) used only for the purposes of the Association.

(b) (1) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on property that is:

(i) leased and occupied by the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department; and

(ii) used only for the purposes of the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department.

(2) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit for property that is:

(i) owned by the Board of Governors of Garrett County Memorial Hospital; and

(ii) undeveloped, for use by the hospital, or under a lease with the hospital to provide health care related services on a nonprofit basis.

(3) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on property that is owned by the Avilton Community Association, Inc.

(4) (i) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section of up to 100% of the county property tax imposed on agricultural land that is located in an agricultural land preservation district.

(ii) In authorizing a credit under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the governing body of the county may:

1. set the amount and duration of the tax credit;

2. adopt any provision necessary to administer the credit; and

3. provide any restriction or condition considered desirable on the credit.

(iii) In establishing a credit under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the governing body of the county may provide that a property owner who has been granted a property tax credit under this paragraph and who subsequently withdraws the property from the agricultural land preservation district shall be liable for:

1. all property taxes that the owner would have been liable for on the withdrawn property if the property tax credit had not been granted; and

2. interest at a rate established by the governing body of the county on the property tax liability under item 1 of this subparagraph.

(5) (i) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on property that is owned by the Garrett County, Maryland, Community Action Committee, Inc. or by an entity in which the Garrett County, Maryland, Community Action Committee, Inc. has a controlling interest.

(ii) In authorizing a credit under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the governing body of the county may:

1. set the amount and duration of the tax credit;

2. limit eligibility for the tax credit to particular parcels of property; and

3. adopt any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(6) (i) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the property tax imposed on property that is owned by Adventure Sports Center, Inc.

(ii) In authorizing a credit under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the governing body of the county may:

1. set the amount and duration of the tax credit;

2. provide for additional eligibility criteria for the tax credit;

3. provide for regulations and procedures for the administration of requests for the tax credit; and

4. adopt any other provision necessary to administer the credit.

(7) (i) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on real property that is new construction or an improvement to real property owned or occupied by a commercial or industrial business that:

1. is currently or will be doing business in Garrett County;

2. will employ additional full–time local employees in the county by the second year in which the credit is allowed, not including any employee filling a job created when a job function is shifted from an existing location in the State to the location of the new construction or improvement; and

3. makes a substantial investment in Garrett County.

(ii) The governing body of Garrett County, by law, may:

1. specify the minimum investment or job creation requirements for qualification for the credit;

2. designate an agency to administer the credit; and

3. specify:

A. the amount and duration of the credit;

B. application procedures for the credit; and

C. any additional criteria for eligibility or any other requirement or procedure for the granting or administration of the credit that the governing body considers appropriate.

(iii) A property tax credit under this paragraph may not exceed the amount of county property tax imposed on the increase in assessment that is due to the new construction or improvements made to the property of the person applying for the credit.

(iv) If a property tax credit under this paragraph is granted for property leased or rented by a commercial or industrial business:

1. the amount of the tax credit allowed shall pass through to the commercial or industrial business that conducts the activity that qualifies for the credit; and

2. the term of the tax credit may not exceed the term of the lease and may not exceed 10 years.

(8) The governing body of Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on real property that is:

(i) owned by the Society for the Preservation of St. Ann Mission; and

(ii) known as St. Ann Mission.

(c) (1) The governing body of Garrett County or of a municipal corporation in Garrett County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

(i) personal property that is:

1. used for residential rental purposes; and

2. located in a building that is used for residential rental purposes; and

(ii) part or all of the real and personal property of any distribution and warehousing facility that:

1. locates in the county or municipal corporation; or

2. expands in the county or municipal corporation.

(2) The law adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection shall specify:

(i) the qualifications for the tax credit;

(ii) the amount of the tax credit; and

(iii) the duration of the tax credit.

(3) The governing body of Garrett County or of a municipal corporation in Garrett County may:

(i) set, by law, the amount and duration of the tax credit under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection;

(ii) adopt any provision necessary to administer the credit under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection; and

(iii) provide any other restriction or condition considered desirable on the credit under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-1703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 17 / Section 9-1703
§9–1703.
Status: in_force

The fee for a transfer of a license is $200.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-225 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-225
§9–225.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county or a municipal corporation may grant a tax credit against the property tax imposed on real property, up to the amount of property taxes levied by that county or municipal corporation:

(1) for that portion of the property that is leased, occupied, and used by a municipal corporation; and

(2) for which the municipal corporation is contractually liable under the lease.

(b) The credit under this section does not apply when the municipal corporation leasing the property subleases the property, uses it for any profit making purpose, or no longer occupies the property.

(c) The lessor of property eligible for a tax credit under this section shall reduce by the amount of the tax credit the amount of taxes for which the municipal corporation is contractually liable under the lease agreement.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 9-1204 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 9 / Subtitle 12 / Section 9-1204
§9–1204.
Status: in_force

The payment, sick leave usage rate, and sick leave balance for a part-time employee will be prorated based on the employee’s percentage of employment.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 2 / Section 9A-203
§9A–203.
Status: in_force

Partnership property is property of the partnership and not of the partners individually.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, with the approval of the Commission, an individual who otherwise would not be a covered employee and the employer of the individual may elect to make the individual a covered employee by filing a joint election with the Commission.

(2) The right to make an election under this subsection for an individual may be exercised by:

(i) an individual who is at least 16 years old; or

(ii) a parent or guardian of an individual who is less than 16 years old.

(b) An individual who is not a covered employee due to § 9-223(c) of this subtitle and the employer of the individual may not make an election under this section if prohibited by federal law.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-603 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-603
§9–603.
Status: in_force

Each sanitary commission may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any water supply system, sewerage system, refuse disposal system that is for public use, or any refuse disposal system that is a solid waste acceptance facility as defined in § 9–501(n) of this title if the solid waste acceptance facility is installed, altered, or extended after July 1, 1988.

(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt reasonable and proper regulations for submission of plans. These regulations may include the collection of a fee at the time of application for:

(i) A permit issued under this section for a privately owned water supply or sewerage system; or

(ii) A permit applied for by a local unit of government for a privately financed water supply or sewerage system.

(2) The Secretary shall provide the regulated community an opportunity to participate in the rate setting and regulatory processes.

(c) (1) Before a person draws plans or submits an application under this section for a proposed water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system, the person may submit to the Secretary a preliminary statement on the proposed system.

(2) At the request of the person, the Secretary shall outline the general requirements that must be met before the Secretary would approve the proposed system.

(d) A person shall have a permit issued by the Secretary under this section before the person installs, materially alters, or materially extends a water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.

(e) An applicant for a permit shall:

(1) Submit to the Secretary an application that contains:

(i) The complete plans and specifications for the installation, alteration, or extension of the water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system;

(ii) For any application related to any solid waste acceptance facility in the areas of Baltimore City designated by the United States Post Office as zip code numbers 21225, 21226, and 21230, a groundwater and surface water impact analysis prepared at the expense of the applicant regarding the proposed installation, alteration, or extension; and

(iii) Any other information that the Secretary requires;

(2) Submit to the Secretary any material change in the plans and specifications, with the reason for the change; and

(3) Pay the permit fee set by the Department.

(f) Results of any groundwater and surface water impact analysis required under subsection (e)(1)(ii) of this section may be a basis for the Secretary’s denial of a permit.

(g) (1) When a person applies for a permit and pays the fee under this section, the Secretary shall:

(i) Examine the application without delay; and

(ii) 1. Approve the application and issue the permit;

2. Disapprove the application; or

3. State the conditions under which the Secretary would approve the application.

(2) The Secretary shall act within 30 working days after receiving an application and payment of fee for a permit under this section for a water distribution line or a sewage collection line.

(3) If the Secretary does not act within the time set by paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) The application is approved automatically; and

(ii) The Secretary shall issue a permit for the work.

(h) A person may not:

(1) Install, materially alter, or materially extend a water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system in this State except in accordance with a permit issued to the person by the Secretary under this section; or

(2) Embody any material change in construction until the Secretary has issued a revised permit based on the submission to the Secretary under subsection (e)(2) of this section.

(i) After a person completes work under a permit, the person shall submit to the Secretary for permanent record a certified copy of the plans that shows the work as built.

(j) An owner or operator of an incinerator may not accept more than 150 tons per day of special medical waste, as defined in Title 26, Subtitle 13, Chapter 11 of the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(k) (1) The Secretary may not issue any permit, including a permit under subsection (d) of this section or § 7–232 of this article, to construct or operate a municipal waste incinerator for disposal of a solid waste stream, as defined in § 9–1701 of this title, within 1 mile of a public or private elementary or secondary school.

(2) A person may not construct or operate a municipal waste incinerator for disposal of a solid waste stream, as defined in § 9–1701 of this title, within 1 mile of a public or private elementary or secondary school.

(3) This subsection may not be construed to prohibit:

(i) The operation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, expansion, and material alteration or extension of an incinerator that was operating as a resource recovery facility on January 1, 1997; or

(ii) The issuance of permits necessary for the operation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, expansion, and material alteration or extension of an incinerator that was operating on January 1, 1997.

(l) (1) The Secretary may not issue any permit, including a permit under subsection (d) of this section, to construct or operate a transfer station in Prince George’s County for disposal of solid waste within 2 miles of Bowie State University.

(2) A person may not construct or operate a transfer station in Prince George’s County for the disposal of solid waste within 2 miles of Bowie State University.

(3) This subsection may not be construed to prohibit:

(i) The operation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, expansion, or material alteration or extension of a transfer station that was operating on January 1, 2000; or

(ii) The issuance of a permit that is necessary for the operation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, expansion, or material alteration or extension of a transfer station that was operating on January 1, 2000.

(m) The Secretary may not issue any permit under this section to construct or operate a landfill within 4 miles of Unicorn Lake in Queen Anne’s County, within 1 mile of the Piscataway Creek, a Piscataway Creek tributary, or the Mattawoman Creek, or within 1 mile of any other tributary in Prince George’s County that flows directly or indirectly into the Potomac River.

(n) (1) In this subsection, “trade secret” has the meaning provided in § 11–1201 of the Commercial Law Article.

(2) The Department shall prepare an annual report identifying the amount of solid waste by weight or volume, disposed of in the State during the previous year.

(3) The report required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall identify:

(i) The following solid waste categories:

1. Construction and demolition debris;

2. Incinerator ash;

3. Industrial waste;

4. Land clearing debris;

5. Municipal solid waste; and

6. Any other solid waste identified by the Department;

(ii) The amount of solid waste disposed of in the State that is generated outside of the State;

(iii) The jurisdictions where the solid waste originated;

(iv) The amount of solid waste generated in the State that is transported outside of the State for disposal; and

(v) An estimate of the amount of solid waste managed or disposed of by:

1. Recycling;

2. Composting;

3. Landfilling; and

4. Incineration.

(4) (i) All permitted solid waste acceptance facilities shall at least annually provide to the Department information that is necessary to prepare the report required under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) Under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a facility owner may provide the following information:

1. An accounting of the facility’s economic benefits provided to the locality where the facility is located;

2. The value of disposal and recycling facilities provided to the locality at no cost or reduced cost;

3. Direct employment associated with the facility; and

4. Other economic benefits resulting from the facility during the preceding calendar year.

(5) On or before December 31 each year, the Department shall submit, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a report of the activities undertaken and the progress made in accordance with this section to:

(i) The House Environment and Transportation Committee; and

(ii) The Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.

(6) A facility owner is not required to provide information under paragraph (4) of this subsection that is a trade secret.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-601 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-601
§9–601.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Labor” means, as determined by the medical professional responsible for the care of the incarcerated individual or detainee, the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix.

(3) “Physical restraint” means a restraint or device used to control or bind the movement of any part of an individual’s body or limbs.

(4) “Postpartum recovery” means the period immediately following delivery as determined by the medical professional responsible for the care of the incarcerated individual, including the entire period during which the incarcerated individual is in the hospital or infirmary after a birth.

(b) If a representation is made to the managing official of a correctional facility in the Department that an incarcerated individual in the correctional facility is pregnant and about to give birth, the managing official:

(1) a reasonable time before the anticipated birth, shall make an investigation; and

(2) if the facts require, shall recommend through the Maryland Parole Commission that the Governor exercise executive clemency.

(c) Without notice, the Governor may:

(1) parole the incarcerated individual;

(2) commute the incarcerated individual’s sentence; or

(3) suspend the execution of the incarcerated individual’s sentence for a definite period or from time to time.

(d) If the Governor suspends the execution of an incarcerated individual’s sentence, the managing official of the correctional facility:

(1) a reasonable time before the anticipated birth, shall have the incarcerated individual transferred from the correctional facility to another facility that provides comfortable accommodations, maintenance, and medical care under supervision and safeguards that the managing official determines necessary to prevent the incarcerated individual’s escape from custody; and

(2) shall require the incarcerated individual to be returned to the correctional facility as soon after giving birth as the incarcerated individual’s health allows, as determined by the medical professional responsible for the care of the incarcerated individual.

(e) A physical restraint may not be used on an incarcerated individual while the incarcerated individual is in labor or during delivery, except as determined by the medical professional responsible for the care of the incarcerated individual.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a physical restraint may not be used on an incarcerated individual known to be pregnant or in postpartum recovery.

(2) A physical restraint may be used on an incarcerated individual known to be pregnant or in postpartum recovery if:

(i) the managing official of a correctional facility, the managing official’s designee, or a local sheriff makes an individualized determination, which shall be recorded on the transport or medical record of the incarcerated individual, that a physical restraint is required to ensure the safety and security of the incarcerated individual, the staff of the correctional facility or medical facility, other incarcerated individuals, or the public according to policies and procedures adopted by the Department and the managing official of a local correctional facility or the managing official of the agency designated to transport incarcerated individuals; and

(ii) the physical restraint is the least restrictive necessary and does not include waist or leg restraints.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a doctor, nurse, or other health professional treating an incarcerated individual known to be pregnant or in postpartum recovery requests that physical restraints not be used, the correctional officer or other law enforcement officer accompanying the incarcerated individual shall immediately remove all physical restraints.

(4) The Department and the managing official of each local correctional facility or the managing official of the agency designated to transport incarcerated individuals shall develop a policy for use at each correctional facility that:

(i) requires a physical restraint used on a pregnant incarcerated individual during transport to be the least restrictive necessary; and

(ii) establishes a method for reporting the use of physical restraints on pregnant incarcerated individuals.

(g) (1) The expenses of an incarcerated individual’s accommodation, maintenance, and medical care incurred as a result of the incarcerated individual’s transfer under subsection (d)(1) of this section shall be paid:

(i) by the incarcerated individual;

(ii) by relatives or friends of the incarcerated individual; or

(iii) from any available fund that may be used to pay the hospital expenses of an incarcerated individual in the correctional facility.

(2) If money is not available under any of the sources identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection to pay the specified expenses:

(i) the county from which the incarcerated individual was committed is responsible for payment of the expenses; and

(ii) the managing official of the correctional facility to which the incarcerated individual was committed shall collect payment in accordance with Title 16 of the Health – General Article.

(h) (1) After receiving proof from the father or other relative of the child of the ability to properly care for the child, the Department may order that the father or other relative take custody of the child.

(2) The father or other relative of the child that receives custody under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall maintain and care for the child at the father’s or other relative’s expense until the incarcerated individual is released from the correctional facility or the child, as provided by law, is adopted.

(3) If the father or other relative of the child is unable to properly maintain and care for the child, the Department shall place the child in the care of the Department of Human Services.

(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Department may allow an incarcerated individual to participate in programming and to retain custody of the newborn child in or out of custody if:

(1) the environment and program is consistent with the best interests of the child and consistent with public safety; and

(2) the custody is not inconsistent with the parental rights of any individual who is not detained or confined in a correctional facility.

(j) (1) This subsection applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Department.

(2) Each correctional facility shall have a written policy in place regarding the medical care of pregnant incarcerated individuals that addresses:

(i) procedures for providing pregnancy testing to all female incarcerated individuals, including on intake;

(ii) access to prenatal care, including:

1. routine appointments, laboratory work, and ultrasounds;

2. procedures and schedules for providing pregnant incarcerated individuals with laboratory and testing results; and

3. nutritional needs and counseling;

(iii) high–risk pregnancies, including maternal substance abuse disorder;

(iv) miscarriage management, including:

1. procedures for evaluating the appropriate level of care;

2. protocol for on–site and off–site miscarriage management;

3. emergency miscarriage management; and

4. follow–up care;

(v) access to abortion care, including:

1. information about abortion providers; and

2. transportation;

(vi) access to child placement resources, including:

1. information about adoption or referral to adoption resources, including kinship adoption, open and closed adoption, and agency and private adoption;

2. foster care; and

3. kinship care;

(vii) labor and delivery, including:

1. the facility where labor and delivery shall occur;

2. transportation; and

3. transmittal of medical records to the facility for labor and delivery;

(viii) postpartum recovery care, including:

1. transportation to the correctional facility from the labor and delivery facility;

2. access to hygiene products;

3. a schedule for postpartum recovery care; and

4. accommodations for pumping and storage of breast milk;

(ix) eligibility and access to behavioral health counseling and social services during the prenatal and postpartum recovery periods;

(x) use of restraints during pregnancy, transportation, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery; and

(xi) use of involuntary medical isolation or restrictive housing for administrative, protective, or disciplinary purposes during pregnancy and 8 weeks during the postpartum or post–pregnancy recovery period.

(3) The managing official of a correctional facility shall provide the written policy required under this subsection to an incarcerated individual at the time of a positive pregnancy test result.

(4) The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards shall review each correctional facility’s policy required under this subsection during regular inspections.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-905 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-905
§9–905.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division Director shall regulate promotional activities by savings and loan associations.

(b) An association may not publish or cause to be published any misleading advertisement, notice, or announcement of any type or format.
Md. Code, Insurance § 9-419 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-419
§9–419.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation Act.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1111 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 11 / Section 9A-1111
§9A–1111.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may forfeit the right of any foreign limited liability partnership to do business as a foreign limited liability partnership in this State if the foreign limited liability partnership fails to file with the Department any report or fails to pay any late filing penalties required by law:

(1) Within the time required by law; and

(2) Thereafter, within 30 days after the Department makes a written demand for the delinquent report or late filing penalties.

(b) Unless the Department excuses a reasonable delay for good cause shown, the forfeiture is effective 15 days after written notice of forfeiture from the Department, without proceedings of any kind either at law or in equity.

(c) The demand for a delinquent report or late filing penalties and the notice of forfeiture shall be addressed to the foreign limited liability partnership:

(1) At its address on file with the Department; or

(2) If it has no address on file with the Department, in care of the Secretary of State, or corresponding official of the place where it was organized or is existing, if known to the Department.

(d) On forfeiture of its right to do business in this State, the foreign limited liability partnership is subject to the same rules, legal provisions, and sanctions as if it had never qualified or been licensed to do business in this State as a foreign limited liability partnership.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-713 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-713
§9–713.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, within 21 days of the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim, the employer or its insurer shall:

(1) begin paying temporary total disability benefits; or

(2) file with the Commission any issue to contest the claim.

(b) If the Commission finds that an employer or insurer has failed, without good cause, to begin paying temporary total disability benefits or to file issues contesting a claim within 21 days of the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim, the Commission may assess against the employer or insurer a fine not exceeding 20% of the amount of the payment.

(c) If the employer or its insurer does not begin paying benefits or file issues within 21 days under subsection (a) of this section, within 30 days of the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim, the employer or its insurer shall:

(1) begin paying temporary total disability benefits; or

(2) file with the Commission any issue to contest the claim.

(d) If the Commission finds that an employer or insurer has failed, without good cause, to begin paying temporary total disability benefits or to file issues contesting a claim within 30 days of the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim, the Commission may assess against the employer or insurer a fine not exceeding 40% of the payment.

(e) The Commission shall order the employer or insurer to pay a fine assessed under this section to the covered employee.

(f) Subject to § 9-714 of this subtitle, payment by an employer or its insurer before an award does not waive the right of the employer or its insurer to contest the claim.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the following rules apply:

(1) While a security certificate is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in the certificated security represented thereby.

(2) The local law of the issuer’s jurisdiction as specified in § 8-110(d) of this article governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in an uncertificated security.

(3) The local law of the securities intermediary’s jurisdiction as specified in § 8-110(e) of this article governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a security entitlement or securities account.

(4) The local law of the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a commodity contract or commodity account.

(b) The following rules determine a commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction for purposes of this subtitle:

(1) If an agreement between the commodity intermediary and commodity customer governing the commodity account expressly provides that a particular jurisdiction is the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction for purposes of this subtitle, this title, or Titles 1 through 10 of this article, that jurisdiction is the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction.

(2) If paragraph (1) does not apply and an agreement between the commodity intermediary and commodity customer governing the commodity account expressly provides that the agreement is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction.

(3) If neither paragraph (1) nor paragraph (2) applies and an agreement between the commodity intermediary and commodity customer governing the commodity account expressly provides that the commodity account is maintained at an office in a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction.

(4) If none of the preceding paragraphs applies, the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction is the jurisdiction in which the office identified in an account statement as the office serving the commodity customer’s account is located.

(5) If none of the preceding paragraphs applies, the commodity intermediary’s jurisdiction is the jurisdiction in which the chief executive office of the commodity intermediary is located.

(c) The local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located governs:

(1) Perfection of a security interest in investment property by filing;

(2) Automatic perfection of a security interest in investment property created by a broker or securities intermediary; and

(3) Automatic perfection of a security interest in a commodity contract or commodity account created by a commodity intermediary.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-110 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-110
§9–110.
Status: in_force

Frederick County is a region of the State and shall be treated as a region by all units of State government.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-604 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-604
§9–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by the Board, the person may not represent to the public, by the use of a title, including “landscape architects”, “licensed landscape architects”, or “registered landscape architects”, by the use of the term “landscape architecture”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person holds a permit or otherwise is authorized to operate a business through which landscape architecture is practiced in the State.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a licensed landscape architect who operates the business as a sole practitioner.
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-205 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-205
§9–205.
Status: in_force

Each unit in the Department shall report to the Secretary as provided in the regulations or written directives that the Secretary adopts.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-233 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-233
§9–233.
Status: in_force

The Department may not issue a permit to install, materially alter, or materially extend a sewage sludge composting facility or a sewage sludge storage facility until:

(1) The sewage sludge composting facility or sewage sludge storage facility meets all zoning and land use requirements of the county where the sewage sludge composting or storage facility is to be located; and

(2) In the case of a sewage sludge composting facility, the Department has a written statement that the board of county commissioners or the county council of the county where the sewage sludge composting facility is to be located does not oppose the issuance of the permit.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-322 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-322
§9–322.
Status: in_force

(a) A Class “A” license authorizes the licensee to:

(1) import into this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid;

(2) export from this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid; and

(3) acquire in this State from another holder of a Class “A” license gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid.

(b) (1) A Class “B” license authorizes the licensee to import into this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid, for personal use or for redistribution.

(2) A holder of a Class “B” license may not acquire in this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid.

(c) (1) A Class “C” license authorizes the licensee to:

(i) acquire, in this State, from a supplier whom the Comptroller specifically approves, gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid; and

(ii) export that gasoline.

(2) A holder of a Class “C” license may not import into this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid.

(d) (1) A Class “D” license authorizes the licensee to acquire, in this State, gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid from:

(i) a holder of a Class “A” license; or

(ii) another holder of a Class “D” license.

(2) Unless authorized by the Comptroller, a holder of a Class “D” license may not import into this State gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid.

(e) A Class “F” license authorizes the licensee to engage, in this State, in the business of a turbine fuel seller.

(f) (1) A Class “G–Temporary” license authorizes the licensee during the term of the federal contract for which the license is issued to:

(i) acquire, in this State, gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid, in the amount that the contract specifies and from a supplier whom the Comptroller specifically approves; and

(ii) deliver that amount to the location that the contract specifies.

(2) A Class “G–Temporary” license may be extended if:

(i) the original federal contract is extended; or

(ii) during the term of the license, another contract is awarded to the licensee.

(g) A Class “S” license authorizes a licensee to engage, in this State, in the business of a special fuel seller.

(h) A Class “U” license authorizes a licensee to engage, in this State, in the business of a special fuel user.

(i) A Class “W” license authorizes a licensee to engage, in this State, in the business of a distributor.

(j) A dealer who holds any class of license because the dealer was licensed before July 1, 1985, has the privileges authorized for that class until the dealer is required to apply for a new license, in accordance with regulations of the Comptroller in effect as of July 1, 1985.

(k) As indicated on an exemption certificate, the certificate authorizes the holder to acquire, in bulk and without paying the motor fuel tax:

(1) special fuel other than turbine fuel; or

(2) turbine fuel.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-212 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-212
§9–212.
Status: in_force

The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property that is used solely as a tobacco barn.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-203 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

The name of a savings and loan association:

(1) Need not indicate that it is a corporation;

(2) Shall contain one of the following phrases or any combination of the words:

(i) “Savings association”;

(ii) “Building association”;

(iii) “Savings and loan association”; or

(iv) “Building and loan association”;

(3) May not be similar in any material or misleading respect to the name of any other State or federal savings and loan association, except that a savings and loan association in operation before July 1, 1980 may continue to operate under its existing name; and

(4) May not include the words “commercial”, “federal”, “government”, “guaranteed”, “insured”, “Maryland”, “national”, “trust”, “trustee”, or “United States”, except that a savings and loan association in operation before July 1, 1986 may continue to operate under its existing name.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-406 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 4 / Section 9-406
§9–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) through (j), an account debtor on an account, chattel paper, or a payment intangible may discharge its obligation by paying the assignor until, but not after, the account debtor receives a notification, authenticated by the assignor or the assignee, that the amount due or to become due has been assigned and that payment is to be made to the assignee. After receipt of the notification, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying the assignee and may not discharge the obligation by paying the assignor.

(b) Subject to subsection (h), notification is ineffective under subsection (a):

(1) If it does not reasonably identify the rights assigned;

(2) To the extent that an agreement between an account debtor and a seller of a payment intangible limits the account debtor’s duty to pay a person other than the seller and the limitation is effective under law other than this article; or

(3) At the option of an account debtor, if the notification notifies the account debtor to make less than the full amount of any installment or other periodic payment to the assignee, even if:

(A) Only a portion of the account, chattel paper, or payment intangible has been assigned to that assignee;

(B) A portion has been assigned to another assignee; or

(C) The account debtor knows that the assignment to that assignee is limited.

(c) Subject to subsection (h), if requested by the account debtor, an assignee shall seasonably furnish reasonable proof that the assignment has been made. Unless the assignee complies, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying the assignor, even if the account debtor has received a notification under subsection (a).

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) and §§ 2A–303 of this article and 9–407, and subject to subsection (h), a term in an agreement between an account debtor and an assignor or in a promissory note is ineffective to the extent that it:

(1) Prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of the account debtor or person obligated on the promissory note to the assignment or transfer of, or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest in, the account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note; or

(2) Provides that the assignment or transfer or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of the security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note.

(e) Subsection (d) does not apply to the sale of a payment intangible or promissory note, other than a sale pursuant to a disposition under § 9–610 or an acceptance of collateral under § 9–620.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 2A–303 of this article and 9–407, and subject to subsections (h) and (i) of this section, a rule of law, statute, or regulation that prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of a government, governmental body or official, or account debtor to the assignment or transfer of, or creation of a security interest in, an account or chattel paper is ineffective to the extent that the rule of law, statute, or regulation:

(1) Prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of the government, governmental body or official, or account debtor to the assignment or transfer of, or the creation of a security interest in, the account or chattel paper; or

(2) Provides that the assignment or transfer or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the account or chattel paper.

(g) Subject to subsection (h), an account debtor may not waive or vary its option under subsection (b)(3).

(h) This section is subject to law other than this title which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(i) This section does not apply to an assignment of a health–care–insurance receivable.

(j) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this section prevails over any inconsistent statute of this State, unless the provision is contained in a statute of this State, refers expressly to this section, and states that the provision prevails over this section.

(2) Subsections (d) and (f) do not apply to:

(A) A claim or right to receive amounts under a workers’ compensation act as compensation for an accidental injury or an occupational disease;

(B) A claim or right to receive amounts, whether by suit or agreement and whether as lump sums or as periodic payments, for damages arising from personal injuries; and

(C) A claim or right to receive benefits from a special needs trust described in 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4), as amended from time to time.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-229 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-229
§9–229.
Status: in_force

An individual who is a covered employee while regularly employed or while serving an apprenticeship continues to be a covered employee while the individual receives instruction or training outside the regular work hours of the individual that relates to the employment or apprenticeship of the individual.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-20A-04 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20A / Section 9-20A-04
§9–20A–04.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall:

(1) manage, supervise, and administer the Program;

(2) adopt regulations to ensure that loans are provided only to projects that carry out the purpose of the Program;

(3) attach specific terms to any loan that are considered necessary to ensure that the purpose of the Program is fulfilled; and

(4) develop procedures for monitoring projects to assess whether the improvements or modifications made by an eligible entity or business that had received a loan under the Program have resulted in a measurable reduction in energy consumption.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-260 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-260
§9–260.
Status: in_force

If any lot or parcel of land in Garrett County is used as a site for a trailer park, motel, mobile motel, condominium, apartment house, or other facility with multiple bedrooms, and if any resulting sewage is disposed of underground on the lot or parcel, the lot or parcel shall have:

(1) An area of at least 20,000 square feet for each 6 bedrooms or fraction of 6 bedrooms in the facility; and

(2) A width of at least 100 feet for each 6 bedrooms or fraction of 6 bedrooms in the facility.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-506 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-506
§9–506.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to the penalties provided in § 6-601 of this article.

(b) A hotel, motel, or lodging house that violates a regulation adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission is subject to the penalties provided in § 6-601 of this article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-701 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 7 / Section 9A-701
§9A–701.
Status: in_force

(a) If a partner is dissociated from a partnership without resulting in a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business under § 9A-801 of this title, the partnership shall cause the dissociated partner’s interest in the partnership to be purchased for a buyout price determined pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The buyout price of a dissociated partner’s interest is the amount that would have been distributable to the dissociating partner under § 9A-807(b) of this title if, on the date of dissociation, the assets of the partnership were sold at a price equal to the greater of the liquidation value or the value based on a sale of the entire business as a going concern without the dissociated partner and the partnership were wound up as of that date. Interest must be paid from the date of dissociation to the date of payment.

(c) Damages for wrongful dissociation under § 9A-602(b) of this title, and all other amounts owing, whether or not presently due, from the dissociated partner to the partnership, must be offset against the buyout price. Interest must be paid from the date the amount owed by the dissociated partner becomes due to the date of payment.

(d) A partnership shall indemnify a dissociated partner whose interest is being purchased against all partnership liabilities, whether incurred before or after the dissociation, except liabilities incurred by an act of the dissociated partner under § 9A-702 of this subtitle.

(e) If no agreement for the purchase of a dissociated partner’s interest is reached within 120 days after a written demand for payment, the partnership shall pay, or cause to be paid, in cash to the dissociated partner the amount the partnership estimates to be the buyout price and accrued interest under subsection (b) of this section, reduced by any offsets and accrued interest under subsection (c) of this section.

(f) If a deferred payment is authorized under subsection (h) of this section, the partnership may tender a written offer stating the amount it estimates to be the buyout price and accrued interest under subsection (b) of this section, reduced by any offsets and accrued interest under subsection (c) of this section, stating the time of payment and the other terms and conditions of the obligation.

(g) The payment or tender of a written offer required by subsection (e) or (f) of this section must be accompanied by the following:

(1) A statement of partnership assets and liabilities as of the date of dissociation;

(2) The latest available partnership balance sheet and income statement, if any;

(3) An explanation of how the estimated amount of the payment was calculated; and

(4) Written notice that unless the dissociated partner commences an action to determine the buyout price, any offsets under subsection (c) of this section, or other terms of the obligation to purchase within 120 days after the written notice, the payment is in full satisfaction of the obligation to purchase.

(h) A partner who wrongfully dissociates before the expiration of a definite term or the completion of a particular undertaking is not entitled to payment of any portion of the buyout price until the expiration of the term or completion of the undertaking, unless the partner establishes to the satisfaction of the court that earlier payment will not cause undue hardship to the business of the partnership. A deferred payment shall bear interest.

(i) A dissociated partner may maintain an action against the partnership, pursuant to § 9A-405(b)(2)(ii) of this title, to determine the buyout price of that partner’s interest, any offsets under subsection (c) of this section, or other terms of the obligation to purchase. The action must be commenced within 120 days after the partnership has tendered payment or a written offer or within 1 year after written demand for payment if no payment or written offer is tendered. The court shall determine the buyout price of the dissociated partner’s interest, any offset due under subsection (c) of this section, and accrued interest, and enter judgment for any additional payment or refund. If deferred payment is authorized under subsection (h) of this section, the court shall also determine the terms of the obligation to purchase. The court may assess reasonable attorney’s fees and the fees and expenses of appraisers or other experts for a party to the action, in amounts the court finds equitable, against a party that the court finds acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith. The finding may be based on the partnership’s failure to tender payment or a written offer or to comply with subsection (g) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-305
§9–305.
Status: in_force

(a) Each employment agency shall indicate, on each form that the employment agency uses, that it is an employment agency.

(b) In a contract between an employment agency and a client, the term “acceptance of position by applicant” means:

(1) commencement of work by a client; or

(2) an agreement between a client and employer for the client to begin work on a fixed date at an agreed remuneration.

(c) In each contract between an employment agency and a client, the employment agency shall state the fee that the employment agency charges the client for placement by the employment agency.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-222 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-222
§9–222.
Status: in_force

A capital stock association may use paid-in surplus if the expense fund is not sufficient to pay organizational and operating expenses, and dividends or interest on savings accounts.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-268.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-268.1
§9–268.
Status: in_force

§9–268.1.

(a) In addition to other penalties authorized under this subtitle:

(1) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both;

(2) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle for monetary or financial gain is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and

(3) A person who violates § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, or a regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

(b) (1) The Attorney General shall represent the State in every case arising under § 9–228 of this subtitle.

(2) This subsection may not limit or affect the power of State’s Attorneys under § 15–102 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-224 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-224
§9–224.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property on which there is located a sediment control pond or stormwater management structure that has been:

(1) required by law to be built and maintained on the property; and

(2) built and maintained in compliance with the applicable law.

(b) A county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount of a property tax credit under this section;

(2) the duration of a property tax credit under this section;

(3) subject to subsection (a) of this section, the definition of a sediment control pond or stormwater management structure qualifying for the credit; and

(4) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-350 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-350
§9–350.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Grants may be awarded to counties and municipalities for projects to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff in existing urbanized areas.

(2) Grants may be used for construction on privately owned property if:

(i) Necessary for the purpose of the project; and

(ii) An agreement has been made with the property owner.

(3) A grant awarded under this subsection:

(i) Shall not exceed 75 percent of all eligible costs; and

(ii) Shall not exceed $500,000.

(b) (1) In addition to cost sharing funds provided under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Agriculture Article, grants may be awarded for projects to implement best management practices to prevent or control agriculturally related nonpoint sources of water pollution on State land or to governmental entities in other areas in which the potential for water pollution from agriculture is substantial. When cost sharing funds are provided under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Agriculture Article, the procedures and requirements of that law rather than § 9–345 of this subtitle apply.

(2) Grants awarded under this subsection to governmental entities or for use on State land may be awarded for up to 100 percent of the total cost of a project. However, in awarding such grants, the applicant’s financial capability to cost share and any resultant economic benefit shall be considered in determining the extent of any required matching dollar amount.

(3) All grants awarded under this subsection shall be made after prior consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-232 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-232
§9–232.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may grant, by law, a tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on improvements to real property if there is installed in the improvements a complete automatic fire protection sprinkler system, installed in accordance with accepted codes and standards established by the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission.

(b) A county or municipal corporation may provide, by law, for:

(1) the amount of a property tax credit under this section;

(2) the duration of a property tax credit under this section;

(3) the criteria and qualifications necessary to receive the credit;

(4) the application of a property tax credit under this section to existing automatic fire protection sprinkler systems; and

(5) any other provision necessary to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-709 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-709
§9–709.
Status: in_force

The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation has an absolute right to be appointed conservator or receiver of a savings and loan association insured by it.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-1A-25 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 1A / Section 9-1A-25
§9–1A–25.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand or fine a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license for a violation of:

(1) this subtitle;

(2) a regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) a condition that the Commission sets.

(b) (1) For each violation specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000.

(2) Each day that a person is in violation under this section shall be considered a separate violation.

(3) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall consider:

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the harm caused by the violation; and

(iii) the good faith or lack of good faith of the person who committed the violation.

(c) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, nothing contained in this subtitle abrogates or limits the criminal laws of the State or limits the authority of the General Assembly to enact statutes establishing criminal offenses and penalties relating to video lottery operations.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-204 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-204
§9–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the county council of a charter county shall be elected as provided in Article XI–A, § 3A of the Maryland Constitution.

(b) A county charter may require that a specified number of members of the county council shall:

(1) reside in specified districts in the charter county; but

(2) be elected by the voters of the entire county.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-310 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-310
§9–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies only to an absentee ballot that is sent by mail.

(2) (i) An absentee ballot shall be enclosed in specially printed envelopes, the form and content of which shall be prescribed by the State Board.

(ii) The outgoing envelope shall include a statement, prominently placed, requesting that the recipient return the absentee ballot to the local board if the intended recipient no longer lives at that address.

(3) (i) A local board may use either two envelopes or three envelopes.

(ii) If two envelopes are used, the inner envelope shall be designated the “ballot/return envelope”, and, when issued, it shall fit inside the envelope designated the “outgoing envelope”.

(iii) If three envelopes are used, the innermost envelope shall be designated the “ballot envelope”, which shall fit inside the envelope designated the “return envelope”, both of which, when issued, shall fit inside the envelope designated the “outgoing envelope”.

(iv) The ballot/return envelope described under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and the return envelope described under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph provided to a voter voting by absentee ballot shall include prepaid postage.

(4) (i) An absentee ballot shall be accompanied by instructions for postage of the ballot/return envelope or the return envelope.

(ii) The instructions for postage shall include:

1. a statement that the ballot/return envelope or return envelope includes prepaid postage and may be mailed as is; and

2. directions for how a voter may attach postage for the purpose of reducing the costs of the local board.

(5) When voted and returned to the local board, an absentee ballot shall be enclosed in a ballot envelope or ballot/return envelope, on which has been printed an oath prescribed by the State Board.

(b) The State Board shall reimburse each local board for 50% of the cost of prepaid postage included on ballot/return envelopes or return envelopes provided to a voter voting by absentee ballot under subsection (a)(3)(iv) of this section.

(c) If an absentee ballot is sent by the Internet or facsimile transmission, the local board shall provide the voter with an envelope template, the oath prescribed by the State Board, and instructions for marking and returning the absentee ballot.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-509 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-509
§9–509.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the liability of an employer under this title is exclusive.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the compensation provided under this title to a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee is in place of any right of action against any person.

(c) (1) If an employer fails to secure compensation in accordance with this title, a covered employee who has sustained an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease or, in case of death, the personal representative of the covered employee may:

(i) bring a claim for compensation under this title; or

(ii) bring an action for damages.

(2) In an action of a covered employee or personal representative under this subsection, an employer may not plead as a defense that:

(i) the covered employee assumed the risk of employment;

(ii) the covered employee was contributorily negligent; or

(iii) the negligence of a fellow servant caused the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease.

(d) If a covered employee is injured or killed as the result of the deliberate intent of the employer to injure or kill the covered employee, the covered employee or, in the case of death, a surviving spouse, child, or dependent of the covered employee may:

(1) bring a claim for compensation under this title; or

(2) bring an action for damages against the employer.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-302 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-302
§9A–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for an apprentice, journeyman, journeyman restricted, master, master restricted, or limited license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section.

(b) An applicant for a master heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license shall:

(1) have been regularly and principally employed in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under a journeyman, journeyman restricted, limited, or master restricted license for not less than 3 years of active experience under the direction and control of a master heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor and have been so employed for not less than 1,875 hours in the year prior to application; and

(2) pass an examination administered by the Board.

(c) An applicant for a master restricted heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license shall:

(1) have been regularly and principally employed in providing refrigeration, air-conditioning, forced air heating, hydronic heating, or ventilation services under a journeyman, journeyman restricted, limited, or master restricted license for not less than 3 years of active experience under the direction and control of a master or master restricted heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor and have been so employed for not less than 1,875 hours in the year prior to application; and

(2) pass an examination administered by the Board.

(d) An applicant for a limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license shall:

(1) have been regularly and principally employed in providing forced air heating, hydronic heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under a journeyman license for not less than 2 years of active experience under the direction and control of the holder of a master, master restricted, or limited license under this title, and have been so employed for not less than 1,000 hours in the year prior to application; and

(2) pass an examination administered by the Board.

(e) An applicant for a journeyman license shall:

(1) have held, for a period of at least 4 years, an apprentice license, and during that period shall have completed at least 6,000 hours of training in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration services under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and

(2) pass an examination administered by the Board.

(f) An applicant for a journeyman restricted license shall:

(1) have held, for a period of at least 3 years, an apprentice license, and during that period shall have completed at least 1,875 hours of training in providing forced air heating, hydronic heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and

(2) pass an examination administered by the Board.

(g) (1) The Board may credit not more than 3 years of formal course of study or professional training in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services if, in the opinion of the Board, the study or training provided comparable experience.

(2) The Board may credit not more than 6 years of work experience in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services that fails to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), (e)(1), or (f)(1) of this section if, in the opinion of the Board:

(i) the work provided comparable experience; and

(ii) the failure of the applicant to meet the requirements is not attributable to fault or neglect on the part of the applicant.

(3) The Board shall credit not more than 3 years of work experience in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services to any applicant under this section who has been teaching formal courses of study in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services for purposes of satisfying the requirements of subsections (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), (e)(1), or (f)(1) of this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-514 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 9 / Subtitle 5 / Section 9-514
§9–514.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.

(2) A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.

(b) A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.

(c) The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.

(d) A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.

(e) (1) The court shall issue an order that:

(i) grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;

(ii) awards appropriate attorney’s fees or costs; and

(iii) determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.

(2) The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 9-317 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-317
§9–317.
Status: in_force

(a) A security interest or agricultural lien is subordinate to the rights of:

(1) A person entitled to priority under § 9–322; and

(2) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person that becomes a lien creditor before the earlier of the time:

(A) The security interest or agricultural lien is perfected; or

(B) One of the conditions specified in § 9–203(b)(3) is met and a financing statement covering the collateral is filed.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a buyer, other than a secured party, of tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the buyer gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a lessee of goods takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the lessee gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected.

(d) A licensee of a general intangible or a buyer, other than a secured party, of collateral other than tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest if the licensee or buyer gives value without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 9–320 and 9–321, if a person files a financing statement with respect to a purchase–money security interest before or within 20 days after the debtor receives delivery of the collateral, the security interest takes priority over the rights of a buyer, lessee, or lien creditor which arise between the time the security interest attaches and the time of filing.
Md. Code, Real Property § 9-106 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 9 / Subtitle 1 / Section 9-106
§9–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When a petition to establish a mechanic’s lien is filed, the court shall review the pleadings and documents on file and may require the petitioner to supplement or explain any of the matters therein set forth. If the court determines that the lien should attach, it shall pass an order that directs the owner to show cause within 15 days from the date of service on the owner of a copy of the order, together with copies of the pleadings and documents on file, why a lien upon the land or building and for the amount described in the petition should not attach. Additionally, the order shall inform the owner that:

(i) He may appear at the time stated in the order and present evidence in his behalf or may file a counteraffidavit at or before that time; and

(ii) If he fails to appear and present evidence or file a counteraffidavit, the facts in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim shall be deemed admitted and a lien may attach to the land or buildings described in the petition.

(2) If the owner desires to controvert any statement of fact contained in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim, he must file an affidavit in support of his answer showing cause. The failure to file such opposing affidavit shall constitute an admission for the purposes of the proceedings of all statements of fact in the affidavit supporting the petitioner’s claim, but shall not constitute an admission that such petition or affidavit in support thereof is legally sufficient.

(3) An answer showing cause why a lien should not be established in the amount claimed shall be set down for hearing at the earliest possible time.

(b) (1) If the pleadings, affidavits and admissions on file, and the evidence, if any, show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the lien should attach as a matter of law, then a final order shall be entered establishing the lien for want of any cause shown to the contrary. Further, if it appears that there is no genuine dispute as to any portion of the lien claim, then the validity of that portion shall be established and the action shall proceed only on the disputed amount of the lien claim.

(2) If the pleadings, affidavits and admissions on file and the evidence, if any, show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the petitioner failed to establish his right to a lien as a matter of law, then a final order shall be entered denying the lien for cause shown.

(3) If the court determines from the pleadings, affidavits and admissions on file, and the evidence, if any, that the lien should not attach, or should not attach in the amount claimed, as a matter of law, by any final order, but that there is probable cause to believe the petitioner is entitled to a lien, the court shall enter an interlocutory order which:

(i) Establishes the lien;

(ii) Describes the boundaries of the land and the buildings to which the lien attaches;

(iii) States the amount of the claim for which probable cause is found;

(iv) Specifies the amount of a bond that the owner may file to have the land and building released from the lien;

(v) May require the claimant to file a bond in an amount that the court believes sufficient for damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees; and

(vi) Assigns a date for the trial of all the matters at issue in the action, which shall be within a period of six months. The owner or any other person interested in the property, however, may, at any time, move to have the lien established by the interlocutory order modified or dissolved.

(c) The amount of and the surety on any bond shall be determined and approved pursuant to the Maryland Rules except as set forth in this subtitle. The petitioner, or any other person interested in the property, however, if not satisfied with the sufficiency of a surety or with the amount of any bond given, may, at any time before entry of a final decree, apply to the court for an order requiring an additional bond, and upon notice to the other parties involved, the court may order the giving of such additional bond as it may deem proper. In lieu of filing bond, any party may deposit money in an amount equal to the amount of the bond which would otherwise be required, pursuant to the Maryland Rules.

(d) Until a final order is entered either establishing or denying the lien, the action shall proceed to trial on all matters at issue, as in the case of any other proceedings in equity.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-216 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-216
§9–216.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Mine” includes a drift, shaft, slope, tunnel, underground room, and any other underground places or workings.

(3) “Mineral” includes clay, coal, and iron.

(b) An individual is a covered employee while working in or about a mine to extract minerals.

(c) An individual who is a covered employee under subsection (b) of this section is deemed to be employed entirely within this State if the mouth, principal entrance, or tipple of the mine in or about which the individual works is within this State, even if:

(1) a drift, shaft, slope, or other underground tunnel extends into an adjoining state; and

(2) the individual is injured or killed while working in the mine within the adjoining state.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-4121 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 41 / Section 9-4121
§9–4121.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office shall develop a scorecard to evaluate units of State government on the units’ performance toward meeting:

(1) the minority business enterprise participation goal established under § 14–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(2) the veteran–owned small business enterprise goal established under § 14–602 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The scorecard shall include a grading scale developed by the Office as a weighted system that includes each unit’s contribution toward meeting the statewide:

(1) minority business enterprise participation goal; and

(2) veteran–owned small business enterprise goal.

(c) (1) The Office shall publish the grades achieved by each unit under this section each year on the Office’s website.

(2) Within 30 days of publishing information on its website in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Office shall submit the information published on its website to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9-203 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-203
§9–203.
Status: in_force

The Board shall set the times and places of its meetings.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-674 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-674
§9–674.
Status: in_force

(a) The employer or its insurer shall pay the expenses of the vocational assessment and vocational rehabilitation services of a covered employee.

(b) (1) While a covered employee is receiving vocational rehabilitation services, the employer or its insurer shall pay compensation to the covered employee as if the covered employee was temporarily totally disabled.

(2) If a covered employee refuses to accept vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with an order of the Commission and the Commission determines the refusal to be unreasonable, payments under paragraph (1) of this subsection are forfeited for the period of refusal.

(c) (1) If a covered employee is required to live away from home in the course of receiving vocational rehabilitation services, the employer or its insurer shall pay to the covered employee money that:

(i) is sufficient to maintain the covered employee while the covered employee receives vocational rehabilitation services; but

(ii) does not exceed $40 a week.

(2) The employer or insurer shall make payments for maintenance under paragraph (1) of this subsection in addition to the payment of compensation under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a covered employee who resides at home during vocational rehabilitation training is not entitled to reimbursement of transportation costs to and from the place of vocational training.

(2) In unusual cases the Commission may allow reasonable transportation costs.

(e) For the purposes of this section, vocational rehabilitation training may not last for more than 24 months.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2016 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2016
§9–2016.
Status: reserved

§9–2016. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 595 OF 2024 //

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

(2) “Eligible customer–generator” has the meaning stated in § 7–306 of the Public Utilities Article.

(3) “Low to moderate income” means a household with an annual household income at or below 150% of the average median income for the State.

(4) “Program” means the Customer–Sited Solar Program established in this section.

(b) There is a Customer–Sited Solar Program in the Administration.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) increase deployment of customer–sited solar energy generating systems; and

(2) provide grants to eligible customer–generators that have installed solar energy generating systems with or without energy storage.

(d) (1) The Administration shall:

(i) on or before January 1, 2025, establish application and income verification procedures for the Program; and

(ii) award grants from the Program.

(2) An applicant for a grant under this section shall:

(i) include in the application an executed contract to purchase or lease a solar energy generating system or an executed power purchase agreement for the system;

(ii) demonstrate that an agreement entered into between a third party and an eligible customer–generator meets the minimum benefits published under subsection (j) of this section; and

(iii) include a signed disclosure form developed under subsection (l) of this section.

(e) The Program may provide grants to an income–verified eligible customer–generator with a low to moderate income in an amount equal to $750 per kilowatt of nameplate capacity for a solar energy generating system, up to a maximum of $7,500 per system.

(f) A grant awarded under subsection (e) of this section shall be funded from fees collected under § 7–705(b)(2)(i)2 of the Public Utilities Article and allocated in accordance with § 9–20B–05(g–1) of this title.

(g) The Administration shall use the income verification processes under § 7–306.2(f)(1)(iv)1 through 6 of the Public Utilities Article to verify income for an eligible customer–generator with a low to moderate income.

(h) A third party may:

(1) apply for a grant on behalf of an eligible customer–generator with proof of consent from the eligible customer–generator; and

(2) be assigned a grant by the eligible customer–generator to act on behalf of the eligible customer–generator.

(i) (1) Funding used for grants under this section shall be monitored through an application process maintained by the Administration and visible on the Administration’s website.

(2) Data on the Administration’s website shall:

(i) include the amount of funding available, reserved, and spent for the fiscal year; and

(ii) be updated regularly.

(j) The Administration shall publish:

(1) the disclosure form developed under subsection (l) of this section; and

(2) the minimum benefits that an eligible customer–generator must receive under an agreement with a third party.

(k) A solar energy generating system shall be installed within 180 days after a grant under this section is reserved by the Administration for an eligible customer–generator.

(l) (1) The Administration shall develop a consumer protection policy in consultation with representatives of the customer–sited solar industry.

(2) The consumer protection policy developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) include a disclosure form for solar energy power purchase agreements, solar energy lease agreements, and solar energy loan agreements that must be signed by an eligible customer–generator before entering into the agreement;

(ii) for a solar energy power purchase agreement or a solar energy lease agreement, prohibit an annual rate increase of more than 3%;

(iii) allow a customer–generator to cancel an agreement entered into with a third party up to 30 days after signing the agreement; and

(iv) be easily accessible on the Administration’s website and social media platforms.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 9-710 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 9 / Subtitle 7 / Section 9-710
§9–710.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and to the maximum extent permitted under the federal and State constitutions, the circuit court administering a conservatorship or receivership under this title shall have exclusive and plenary jurisdiction over all claims, actions, and proceedings that are brought by any person and that are related to the assets, property, powers, rights, privileges, duties, and liabilities of:

(i) The savings and loan association and its subsidiaries, affiliates, or holding company;

(ii) The receivership or conservatorship estate; and

(iii) The State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation in its capacity as receiver or conservator of the savings and loan association.

(2) A court other than a court administering a conservatorship or receivership under this title may exercise jurisdiction over claims and actions if:

(i) The court would have jurisdiction over the claims or actions but for this section; and

(ii) The court administering the conservatorship or receivership approves:

1. The initiation and prosecution, or the continued prosecution, of the claims or actions in the other court by the conservator or receiver; or

2. The continued prosecution of claims or actions in the other court by any person other than the conservator or receiver.

(b) Except as otherwise ordered by the court administering the conservatorship or receivership, any action or proceeding described in subsection (a)(1) of this section that is pending at the time the conservatorship or receivership is established under this title shall be transferred to the circuit court administering the conservatorship or receivership.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2013 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 20 / Section 9-2013
§9–2013.
Status: in_force

§9–2013. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 577 OF 2022 //

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

(2) “Fund” means the Mechanical Insulation Installation Grant Fund.

(3) “Mechanical insulation” means insulation materials, facings, and accessory products used for thermal requirements for mechanical piping and equipment, hot and cold applications, and heating, ventilation, and air–conditioning applications.

(4) “Minimum ASHRAE standard” means the minimum American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air–Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 90.1–2019 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low–Rise Residential Buildings).

(5) “Program” means the Mechanical Insulation Installation Grant Program.

(6) (i) “Qualified expenses” means a capital investment of at least $10,000 for the installation of mechanical insulation, in a manner that complies with the minimum ASHRAE standard in effect at the time of the investment, on a commercial or industrial property in the State.

(ii) “Qualified expenses” includes:

1. amounts paid for the purchase of mechanical insulation installed on the property; and

2. labor costs paid for the preparation, assembly, and installation of mechanical insulation on the property.

(iii) “Qualified expenses” does not include capital investments for the installation of mechanical insulation that are required by statute, regulation, or code.

(b) There is a Mechanical Insulation Installation Grant Program in the Administration.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and business entities for a portion of the qualified expenses paid or incurred to install mechanical insulation on a commercial or industrial property.

(d) The Administration shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) establish application procedures for the Program; and

(3) award grants from the Program.

(e) Subject to the availability of money in the Fund, an individual, a nonprofit organization, or a business entity may apply for a grant under the Program for qualified expenses paid or incurred to install mechanical insulation on a commercial or industrial property.

(f) A grant awarded under the Program may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) 30% of the total amount of qualified expenses paid or incurred by the applicant; or

(2) $20,000.

(g) (1) There is a Mechanical Insulation Installation Grant Fund.

(2) The Administration shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(4) The Fund consists of:

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

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

(5) The Fund may be used only for:

(i) providing grants under the Program to eligible applicants; and

(ii) administrative costs of the Program.

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

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

(h) The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-311 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 9A / Subtitle 3 / Section 9A-311
§9A–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 9A-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

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

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

(d) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-307 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-307
§9–307.
Status: in_force

(a) On terms and conditions that it prescribes, the Division of Correction may accept custody of any individual who is sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

(b) While in a State correctional facility, an individual who is sentenced by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction is subject to the same rules and discipline that are applicable to incarcerated individuals sentenced by State courts to the jurisdiction of the Division.
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-311.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 9 / Subtitle 3 / Section 9-311.1
§9–311.
Status: in_force

§9–311.1.

(a) All voters are eligible for permanent absentee ballot status.

(b) To request permanent absentee ballot status, a voter shall complete and submit:

(1) the State Board–approved absentee ballot application and indicate on the form that the voter wishes to have permanent absentee ballot status;

(2) a written request that includes the voter’s name, residence address, and signature; or

(3) the online absentee ballot application provided by the State Board and indicate on the form that the voter wishes to have permanent absentee ballot status.

(c) (1) A voter may apply for permanent absentee ballot status at any time.

(2) A voter who requests permanent absentee ballot status may not receive an absentee ballot for the next election if the request is made after the applicable deadline specified in § 9–305(c) of this subtitle.

(d) A voter shall specify in an absentee ballot application submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section:

(1) one of the following methods by which the voter chooses to receive an absentee ballot:

(i) mail;

(ii) facsimile transmission; or

(iii) the Internet; and

(2) one of the following methods by which the voter chooses to be contacted by the State Board under subsection (g) of this section before each election:

(i) nonforwardable mail;

(ii) e–mail; or

(iii) text message.

(e) A voter who uses the online absentee ballot application to request permanent absentee ballot status or who uses any method to request to receive a blank absentee ballot through the Internet shall provide the information required under § 9–305(b) of this subtitle.

(f) A voter who submits a proper request for permanent absentee ballot status shall be placed on the permanent absentee ballot list.

(g) (1) During the period beginning 120 days before an election and ending 90 days before the election, the State Board shall send a written communication to each voter who is on the permanent absentee ballot list using the method chosen by the voter under subsection (d)(2) of this section.

(2) The communication required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) confirmation that the voter is included on the permanent absentee ballot list;

(ii) the address of the voter;

(iii) the method by which the voter has chosen to receive an absentee ballot; and

(iv) a statement that the voter must notify the local board if any of the changes listed in subsection (j) of this section have occurred.

(3) If the State Board is unable to contact a voter using the method of communication chosen by the voter under subsection (d)(2) of this section, the State Board shall attempt to contact the voter using another method.

(4) If the communication required under paragraph (1) of this subsection is sent by mail, the envelope shall include a statement, prominently placed, requesting that the recipient return the communication to the State Board if the intended recipient no longer lives at that address.

(h) A local board shall send an absentee ballot to each voter on the permanent absentee ballot list each time there is an election.

(i) A voter who has permanent absentee ballot status shall be removed from the permanent absentee ballot list if:

(1) the voter requests to be removed from the list;

(2) the voter is removed from the statewide voter registration list under Title 3, Subtitle 5 of this article;

(3) the voter fails to return an absentee ballot for two consecutive statewide general elections; or

(4) any mail sent to the voter by the State Board or a local board is returned undeliverable.

(j) A voter shall notify the local board if any of the following changes occur while the voter has permanent absentee ballot status:

(1) the voter no longer wishes to have permanent absentee ballot status;

(2) the address to which the voter’s absentee ballot should be sent has changed; or

(3) the voter wishes to receive an absentee ballot by a different method from the method previously indicated by the voter.

(k) If a voter who has permanent absentee ballot status gives notice of a change of address under § 3–304 of this article, the local board shall enclose with the confirmation notice sent to the voter under § 3–502(b) of this article a notification that:

(1) the voter remains included on the permanent absentee ballot list; and

(2) the voter’s absentee ballot will be sent to the voter’s new address.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 9-220 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-220
§9–220.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor carrier shall display the identification marker for each commercial motor vehicle as the Comptroller requires by regulation.

(b) An identification marker issued under this subtitle remains the property of the State.

(c) The Comptroller may recall an identification marker for a violation of this subtitle or a regulation adopted to carry out this subtitle.

(d) The Comptroller shall provide, by regulation, methods for identification of motor carriers to other motor carriers and the public.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 9-206.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-206.1
§9–206.
Status: in_force

§9–206.1.

(a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.

(b) The Board shall:

(1) keep a list of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees;

(2) provide each code official with a copy of the list annually; and

(3) provide any other person who makes a request with a copy of the list at a reasonable fee set by the Board.

(c) (1) The Board shall provide all licensees and code officials with a periodic newsletter not less than semiannually on the activities of the Board.

(2) The Board shall publish, on the Department website, the newsletter jointly with the State Board for Professional Engineers, the State Board of Architects, the State Board of Certified Interior Designers, and the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.

(d) The Board shall distribute:

(1) to each applicant for a license and each code official, a copy of the Maryland Landscape Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations;

(2) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Landscape Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal; and

(3) to each code official, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Landscape Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations.

(e) A licensee shall designate the licensee’s mailing address at the time of issuance of the license and on each renewal of the license.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 9A-1301 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 9A / Subtitle 13 / Section 9A-1301
§9A–1301.
Status: in_force

This title shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this title among states enacting it.
Md. Code, Environment § 9-283 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 9 / Subtitle 2 / Section 9-283
§9–283.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, by regulation, the Department shall establish and collect a fee to be paid by a generator of coal combustion by–products, based on a per ton rate of coal combustion by–products generated by the generator annually.

(b) The Department shall base the fees on the following factors:

(1) The total annual tonnage of coal combustion by–products that the generator generates;

(2) The type and volume of coal combustion by–products generated by the generator;

(3) Whether the generator uses or disposes of the coal combustion by–products;

(4) To the extent that the coal combustion by–products are used rather than disposed of, the types of the uses;

(5) Whether the coal combustion by–products are transported for use or disposal out–of–state;

(6) The volume of coal combustion by–products that have been disposed of and remain in landfills or other storage units in the State that are subject to inspection and monitoring, not including coal combustion by–products that have been:

(i) Added to cement products;

(ii) Used in coal mine reclamation; or

(iii) Beneficially reused in a manner acceptable to the Department; and

(7) Other factors the Department considers appropriate.

(c) The Department may not establish or impose a fee on coal combustion by–products that are:

(1) Beneficially used, as the Department determines; or

(2) Used for coal mine reclamation in accordance with regulations the Department adopts or with regulations of the receiving state.

(d) Fees imposed on coal combustion by–products that are transported for use or disposal out–of–state may not exceed 50% of the fees established for disposal in–State.

(e) The fees collected by the Department under this section shall be deposited into the Fund and used in accordance with § 9–284 of this subtitle.

(f) The fees imposed shall be set at the rate necessary to implement the purposes set forth in § 9–284 of this subtitle.

(g) In any fiscal year, if the fee schedule established by the Department generates revenue that exceeds the amount necessary to operate a regulatory program to control the management of coal combustion by–products, the Department shall use the excess revenue to take action necessary to:

(1) Increase the beneficial reuse of coal combustion by–products; and

(2) Mitigate human health and environmental impacts due to the release of coal combustion by–products from priority sites.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-953 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-953
§9–953.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall meet at least four times each year.

(b) A member of the Commission:

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

(2) may receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-2417 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 24 / Section 9-2417
§9–2417.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Governor.
Md. Code, State Government § 9-922 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 9 / Subtitle 9 / Section 9-922
§9–922.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission in the Department.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-646 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 9 / Subtitle 6 / Section 9-646
§9–646.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to compensation paid under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(b) If a covered employee dies from a cause that is not compensable under this title, the right to compensation that is payable under this Part VI of this subtitle and unpaid on the date of death survives in accordance with this section.

(c) If there are surviving dependents of the covered employee, the right to compensation survives to the surviving dependents as the Commission may determine.

(d) If there are no surviving dependents of the covered employee and, on the date of death, the covered employee had a legal obligation to support a surviving spouse, the right to compensation survives jointly to:

(1) the surviving spouse of the covered employee; and

(2) the surviving minor children of the covered employee.

(e) If there are no surviving dependents and, on the date of death, the covered employee did not have a legal obligation to support a surviving spouse, the right to compensation survives only to the surviving minor children of the covered employee.