Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-916 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-916
§4–916.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department may make Program loans for housing on terms that the Department considers necessary to make the housing affordable to families of limited income.

(2) The Department may make Program loans in the form of a grant to a family of limited income if:

(i) the family of limited income owns and occupies the dwelling; and

(ii) the Department determines the family of limited income cannot undertake the rehabilitation project without a grant.

(3) The terms may include:

(i) deferred payment of principal and interest until the maturity date or the date of any sale or other transfer of the building or an interest in the building;

(ii) an interest rate as low as 0% or as high as is reasonable, given the incomes of the proposed occupants, if the interest rate does not violate any federal regulation governing the borrowing of money by the State;

(iii) increased interest rates or accelerated payments of principal and interest, if the borrower no longer qualifies for the Program loan; and

(iv) advance payments to a nonprofit sponsor for certain development costs, including architectural, engineering, and attorneys’ fees.

(b) Within the maximum income limits for families of limited income, the Secretary may establish:

(1) lower income ranges;

(2) interest rates to be available on Program loans serving occupants with incomes within those lower ranges; and

(3) any preference or reservation of money for applications for Program loans to finance housing to serve occupants in those lower income ranges.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-409 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-409
§4–409.
Status: in_force

A legacy for charitable use may not be void because of an uncertainty with respect to the donees:

(1) If the will making the legacy also contains directions for the formation of a corporation to take the legacy; and

(2) (i) If the legacy is immediate and not subject to a life estate, a corporation is formed in accordance with the directions, capable and willing to receive and administer the legacy, within 12 months from the probate of the will; or

(ii) If the legacy is subject to a life estate, a corporation shall be formed at a time between probate of the will and the end of 12 months following the expiration of a life estate or life estates.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-505 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may refuse to make an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part by:

(1) A record signed by:

(i) The individual; or

(ii) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if the individual is physically unable to sign, another individual acting at the direction of the individual;

(2) The individual’s will, whether or not the will is admitted to probate or invalidated after the individual’s death; or

(3) During a terminal illness of the individual or while the individual is injured, any form of communication addressed to at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness.

(b) A record signed in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section shall:

(1) Be witnessed by at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the individual; and

(2) State that the record has been signed and witnessed as provided in item (1) of this subsection.

(c) An individual who has made a refusal may amend or revoke the refusal:

(1) In a manner for making a refusal provided in subsection (a) of this section;

(2) By subsequently making an anatomical gift in accordance with § 4–503 of this subtitle that is inconsistent with the refusal; or

(3) By destroying or canceling the record evidencing the refusal, or the portion of the record used to make the refusal, with the intent to revoke the refusal.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in § 4–506(h) of this subtitle, in the absence of an express, contrary indication by the individual set forth in the refusal, an individual’s unrevoked refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part bars all other persons from making an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-401 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Dental technician” means an individual who does dental laboratory work.

(c) “Subcontracted work authorization” means a written request for subcontracted dental laboratory work.

(d) “Work authorization” means a written request for dental laboratory work.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1208 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1208
§4–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “violation” means a violation of:

(1) Any provision of this title; and

(2) Any rule or regulation concerning fish and fisheries adopted by the Department.

(b) If a person applies for the expungement of the person’s record concerning any violation, the Department shall expunge the record if, at the time of application:

(1) The person has not been convicted of a violation for the preceding 3 years, and any license issued to the person under this title has never been suspended or revoked;

(2) The person has not been convicted of a violation for the preceding 5 years, and any license issued to the person under this title shows not more than 1 suspension and no revocations; or

(3) The person has not been convicted of a violation for the preceding 10 years, regardless of the number of suspensions or revocations.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2906 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 29 / Section 4-2906
§4–2906.
Status: in_force

Each public housing agency shall prioritize vouchers and housing assistance payments for families that include:

(1) a child who is under the age of 18 years;

(2) a foster child who is:

(i) at least 18 years old; but

(ii) under the age of 24 years;

(3) a veteran;

(4) an individual experiencing homelessness;

(5) a disabled individual; or

(6) an elderly individual.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-401 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Any of the following persons may file a request for judicial review of a decision of a board of appeals or a zoning action of a legislative body by the circuit court of the county:

(1) a person aggrieved by the decision or action;

(2) a taxpayer; or

(3) an officer or unit of the local jurisdiction.

(b) The judicial review shall be in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.

(c) This section does not change the existing standards for judicial review of a zoning action.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-914 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-914
§4A–914.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not repeal, supersede, or in any manner affect any remedy or provision of law:

(1) For the collection of taxes, unemployment insurance contributions, or reimbursement payments and the interest and penalties due on them; or

(2) To compel the filing of annual reports.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-106
§4–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislative body of a municipality may set a date and establish procedures for submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality at a regular or special municipal election a local law, enacted under Article XI–E, § 5 of the Maryland Constitution, that sets a maximum property tax rate or a maximum amount of debt that may be incurred by the municipality.

(b) The legislative body of a municipality may take necessary action to ensure that a local law setting a maximum property tax rate or a maximum amount of debt that may be incurred by the municipality does not take effect without approval by a majority of those who voted on the question at a regular or special municipal election.
Md. Code, Education § 4-137 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-137
§4–137.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county board shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

(b) Reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services under subsection (a) of this section include:

(1) The provision of oral language services for parents and guardians with limited English proficiency, which must be through face–to–face, in–house oral language services if in–person contact is on a weekly or more frequent basis; and

(2) The translation of vital documents ordinarily provided to the public into any language spoken by any limited English proficient population that constitutes at least 3% of the overall population within the county as measured by the United States Census.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “rate consolidation” means the use of the same or similar rates or tariff schedules of rates for customers of the same class for two or more water or sewage disposal systems even if the systems are not physically interconnected.

(b) After notice to customers and holding a public hearing and an evidentiary hearing, the Commission may authorize a rate consolidation of two or more water or sewage disposal systems if:

(1) the water or sewage disposal systems have common ownership; and

(2) the rate consolidation is in the public interest.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-253 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-253
§4–253.
Status: in_force

To improve the management of debt issued under the provisions of this part or to reduce the cost of servicing the debt, the Administration may enter into interest rate exchange agreements or contracts providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, an insurer, or an insurance service organization whose functions include the collection of medical data, may not disclose the contents of an insured’s medical or claims records.

(b) (1) An insurer may disclose specific medical information or medical data contained in an insured’s medical or claims records to:

(i) the insured;

(ii) the insured’s agent or representative; or

(iii) on request of the insured, a physician of the insured’s choice.

(2) An insurer, or an insurance service organization whose functions include the collection of medical data, may disclose specific medical information or medical data contained in an insured’s medical or claims records if the insured authorizes the disclosure.

(c) An insurer, or an insurance service organization whose functions include the collection of medical data, may disclose specific medical information or medical data contained in an insured’s medical or claims records without the authorization of the insured:

(1) to a medical review committee, accreditation board, or commission, if the information is requested by or is in furtherance of the purpose of the committee, board, or commission;

(2) in response to legal process;

(3) to a nonprofit health service plan or Blue Cross or Blue Shield plan to coordinate benefit payments under multiple sickness and accident, dental, or hospital medical contracts;

(4) to investigate possible insurance fraud;

(5) for reinsurance purposes;

(6) in the normal course of underwriting, to an insurer information exchange that may not redisclose the information unless expressly authorized by the person to whom the information pertains;

(7) to evaluate an application for or renewal of insurance;

(8) to evaluate and adjust a claim for benefits under a policy or to evaluate and calculate provider fiscal incentives or other types of provider payments;

(9) to evaluate, settle, or defend a claim or suit for personal injury;

(10) in accordance with a cost containment contractual obligation to verify that benefits paid by the insurer were proper contractually;

(11) to a policyholder if:

(i) the policyholder does not further disclose the specific medical information; and

(ii) the information is required for an audit of the billing made by the insurer to the policyholder; or

(12) to the insured’s treating providers for the sole purposes of enhancing or coordinating patient care or assisting the treating providers’ clinical decision making, provided that:

(i) a disclosure under this item is subject to the additional limitations in § 4–307 of the Health – General Article on disclosure of a medical record developed primarily in connection with the provision of mental health services;

(ii) medical information or medical data contained in an insured’s medical or claims records may be disclosed only in accordance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, any regulations adopted under the Act, and any other applicable federal privacy laws, and disclosures under this item may not be made in violation of the prohibited uses or disclosures under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996;

(iii) an insurer or an insurance service organization that discloses medical information or medical data contained in an insured’s medical or claims records in accordance with this item shall provide a notice consistent with the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.520 specifying the information to be shared, with whom it will be shared, and the specific types of uses and disclosures that the insurer or insurance service organization may make in accordance with this item;

(iv) the notice required by item (iii) of this item shall include an opportunity for the insured to opt–out of the sharing of the insured’s medical information or medical data contained in the insured’s medical or claims records with the insured’s treating providers for the purposes identified in this item; and

(v) if an insurer or an insurance service organization discloses medical information or medical data through an infrastructure that provides organizational and technical capabilities for the exchange of protected health information, as defined in § 4–301 of the Health – General Article, among entities not under common ownership, the insurer is subject to the requirements of §§ 4–302.2 and 4–302.3 of the Health – General Article.

(d) This section does not prohibit the use of medical records, data, or statistics if the use does not disclose the identity of a particular insured or covered person.

(e) An insurer that knowingly violates this section is liable to a plaintiff for any damages recoverable in a civil action, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-311.6 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-311.6
§4–311.
Status: in_force

§4–311.6.

(a) A packer or distributor who is required to pay a fee under this subtitle shall submit to the Secretary:

(1) A quarterly report showing the number of dozens of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland to any retailer, food service facility, or consumer; and

(2) At the time that the quarterly report is due, an inspection fee at a rate of 8 cents for each 30-dozen case of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland.

(b) (1) If the report is not filed and the required inspection fee is not paid within 30 days after the end of the quarterly period, a collection fee shall be assessed against the packer or distributor.

(2) The amount of the collection fee shall be the greater of:

(i) 10 percent of the inspection fee due and unpaid; or

(ii) $100.

(3) The amount of collection fee due is a debt and may be the basis of a judgment in a civil action against the packer or distributor.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

The business and affairs of a savings bank shall be managed under the direction of a board of directors.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-204 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-204
§4–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following 24 members:

(1) 11 members appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(2) three members appointed by the Governor who are directors or chief executive officers from among the destination marketing organizations officially recognized by the Office;

(3) five members appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland as follows:

(i) at least two members of the Senate; and

(ii) at least two members from the private business community; and

(4) five members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates as follows:

(i) at least two members of the House of Delegates; and

(ii) at least two members from the private business community.

(b) In appointing members to the Board, the Governor and, with respect to private business community members, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall:

(1) ensure that each geographic region of the State is represented equitably;

(2) give due consideration to the recommendations of representatives of the tourism industry; and

(3) provide balanced representation of the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors of the tourism industry.

(c) A member of the Board who is a member of the General Assembly may not vote on a matter before the Board that relates to the exercise of the sovereign powers of the State.

(d) (1) (i) The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.

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

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

(iv) A member may be reappointed, but after serving for two consecutive 3–year terms, a member may not be reappointed until at least 1 year after the end of the member’s previous tenure.

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

(2) A member of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House serves until a successor is appointed.

(3) A member appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor with or without cause.

(4) A private business community member appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House may be removed by the appointing officer with or without cause.
Md. Code, Education § 4-111.4 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111.4
§4–111.
Status: in_force

§4–111.4.

(a) Beginning in the 2021–2022 school year, each county board shall require each public high school in the county to offer at least one computer science course.

(b) The computer science course shall be of high quality and meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board.

(c) The county board shall make efforts to:

(1) Incorporate instruction in computer science in each public elementary and middle school in the county; and

(2) Increase the enrollment in middle and high school computer science courses of:

(i) Female students;

(ii) Students with disabilities; and

(iii) Students of ethnic, racial, and other demographic groups that are underrepresented in the field of computer science as identified by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-207
§4–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the county commissioners or county council approves the referendum request, between 40 and 60 days after it receives the proposed municipal charter, the county commissioners or county council shall specify, by resolution, the day and hours for a vote on the proposed incorporation by the voters of the area to be incorporated.

(2) The resolution shall include the exact text of the proposed municipal charter as submitted by the organizing committee.

(b) (1) If the county commissioners or county council rejects the referendum request, the county commissioners or county council shall:

(i) provide in writing and make available to the public within a reasonable time the reasons for the rejection; and

(ii) establish reasonable procedures by which the county commissioners or county council shall reconsider a referendum request, including an opportunity for a public hearing with sufficient advance public notice.

(2) After the hearing and reconsideration process is completed, the county commissioners or county council, by resolution, shall affirm the rejection or approve the referendum request.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-702 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 7 / Section 4A-702
§4A–702.
Status: in_force

(a) The proposed merger shall be approved in the manner provided by this section.

(b) A corporation shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 3–105 of this article.

(c) A business trust shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 8–501.1 or § 12–602 of this article.

(d) A partnership shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 9A–902 of this article.

(e) A limited partnership shall approve the merger under the provisions of § 10–208 of this article.

(f) Unless otherwise agreed, a domestic limited liability company shall approve the merger by the consent of the members holding at least two–thirds of the interest in profits of the limited liability company as determined under § 4A–503 of this title.

(g) A foreign limited liability company party to the merger shall have the merger advised, authorized, and approved in the manner and by the vote required by the laws of the place where it is organized.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-109 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-109
§4–109.
Status: in_force

(a) As part of any investigation or hearing under this Division I, the Secretary or the person that the Secretary designates to conduct the investigation or hearing may administer oaths, take testimony and other evidence, and subpoena any person or any relevant document.

(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to be sworn or to testify, then, on complaint of the Secretary, a circuit court may order the person to comply with the subpoena, to be sworn, or to testify.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2503 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 25 / Section 4-2503
§4–2503.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The maximum aggregate available State tax credit that may be allocated for each fiscal year equals the lesser of:

(i) the amount appropriated for the Qualified Workforce Housing Tax Credit Reserve Fund for that fiscal year in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly; or

(ii) $4,000,000.

(2) The Secretary may allocate the aggregate available State tax credit for a fiscal year among projects to be qualified workforce housing projects to be placed in service during or after that fiscal year.

(3) Any part of the aggregate available State tax credit for any fiscal year that is not allocated by the Secretary in that fiscal year may be carried over and allocated for any subsequent fiscal year.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “Reserve Fund” means the Qualified Workforce Housing Tax Credit Reserve Fund established under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) (i) There is a Qualified Workforce Housing Tax Credit Reserve Fund.

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

(iii) The money in the Reserve Fund shall be invested and reinvested by the State Treasurer, and interest and earnings shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(3) (i) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, for any fiscal year, the Secretary may not allocate tax credits under this subtitle in the aggregate totaling more than the amount appropriated for the Reserve Fund for that fiscal year in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

2. If the aggregate credit amounts allocated in a fiscal year total less than the amount appropriated for the Reserve Fund for that fiscal year, any excess amount shall remain in the Reserve Fund and may be allocated for the next fiscal year.

3. For any fiscal year, if funds are transferred from the Reserve Fund under the authority of any provision of law other than paragraph (4) of this subsection, the maximum credit amounts in the aggregate that the Secretary may allocate shall be reduced by the amount transferred.

(ii) For each fiscal year, the Governor may include in the budget bill an appropriation for the Reserve Fund.

(iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7–213 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Governor may not reduce an appropriation for the Reserve Fund in the State budget as approved by the General Assembly.

(4) (i) Except as provided in this paragraph, money appropriated for the Reserve Fund shall remain in the Reserve Fund.

(ii) 1. Within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter, as to each qualified workforce housing project for which a final credit certificate was issued during the quarter, the Department shall notify the Comptroller of:

A. the maximum credit amount initially allocated to the project; and

B. the final certified credit amount for the project.

2. On notification that the final credit for a project has been certified, the Comptroller shall transfer an amount equal to the credit amount initially allocated to the project from the Reserve Fund to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1201 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1201
§4–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only to each grant the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy makes to the Baltimore Police Department.

(b) The purpose of this subtitle is to ensure that grants from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to the Baltimore Police Department for community policing efforts are used for that purpose.

(c) (1) In fiscal year 2019, the Baltimore Police Department shall prepare a half–year report on the expenditure of grants received from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(2) In fiscal year 2020 and in each subsequent fiscal year, the Baltimore Police Department shall prepare an annual report on the expenditure of grants received from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(d) The report required under subsection (c) of this section shall include:

(1) the intended use of each grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to the Baltimore Police Department; and

(2) the specific expenditures made by the Baltimore Police Department with any monetary grants received from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(e) On or before December 31 each year, the Baltimore Police Department shall submit the report required under subsection (c) of this section to the Baltimore City Delegation to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-104
§4–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “responsible personnel” means any foreman, superintendent, or project engineer who is in charge of on–site clearing and grading operations or sediment control associated with a construction project.

(b) (1) After July 1, 1983, any applicant for sediment and erosion control plan approval shall certify to the appropriate jurisdiction that any responsible personnel involved in the construction project will have a certificate of attendance at a Department approved training program for the control of sediment and erosion before beginning the project.

(2) A certificate shall be:

(i) Valid for a 3–year period; and

(ii) Automatically renewed unless the Department notifies the certificate holder that additional training is required.

(c) The appropriate governmental entity authorized to approve grading and sediment control plans may waive the requirement of this section for the responsible personnel on any project involving four or fewer residential units.

(d) Any person may develop and conduct a training program if the program content and instructor are approved by and meet the requirements set by the Department of the Environment.

(e) (1) The Department may establish by regulation a fee for processing and issuing the certification.

(2) A fee established in accordance with this subsection shall be set at a rate that produces funds approximately the same as the cost of processing and issuing the certification.

(3) The Department shall deposit any fee collected in accordance with this subsection into the Maryland Clean Water Fund established under § 9–320 of this article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1021.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1021.1
§4–1021.
Status: in_force

§4–1021.1.

A person may not catch hard–shell clams by hydraulic clam dredge or other mechanical means in the Atlantic Coastal Bays, as defined in § 8–1802 of this article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to any person, establishment, poultry, poultry product, and any other article regulated under the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act only to the extent that it is consistent with the federal act. This subtitle does not apply to any act or transaction subject to exclusive regulation under the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. This subtitle does not affect wild birds or game mammals or the slaughtering, cleaning, picking, processing, or inspection of them.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall control and have jurisdiction over all contests held in the State.

(b) The Commission may:

(1) adopt regulations to administer its office;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses to testify or to produce evidence.

(c) The Commission shall:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title;

(3) keep a record of its proceedings;

(4) keep at its general offices all its books, documents, and papers; and

(5) prepare notices and other papers for service.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2804 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 28 / Section 4-2804
§4–2804.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 4–2805 of this subtitle and the regulations of the Department, the Department shall accept an application for financial assistance from:

(1) an individual or business entity that proposes to develop a qualified project; and

(2) an individual that proposes to purchase a qualified property.

(b) The application shall be in the form and shall contain any information that the Department requires by regulation.

(c) The Department shall approve all applications that qualify for financial assistance under this subtitle in a timely manner.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt any regulation to carry out this title.

(b) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations that establish detailed curriculum standards for use by the State Board of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission in approving applications for instruction in the practice of barbering and the provision of barber–stylist services at public schools or private career schools.

(2) The curriculum standards established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) incorporate modern methods and practices for the practice of barbering and the provision of barber–stylist services;

(ii) include a reference to each topic and the emphasis of each topic required of a comprehensive barbering and barber–stylist curriculum; and

(iii) be reviewed and updated periodically as determined by the Board.

(c) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall administer and enforce this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-402 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-402
§4–402.
Status: in_force

After study, the Authority shall erect signs at each approach to the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Throughway to warn motorists of a delay in the flow of traffic through the tunnel, so that they may choose an alternate route.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-802 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-802
§4–802.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any savings bank may be reorganized in order to become a mutual holding company by submitting to the Commissioner an application for approval of reorganization.

(2) A reorganization submitted for approval shall have been approved by the savings bank under the procedures described in § 4–701(c) of this title.

(b) The application for approval of reorganization shall contain:

(1) A brief statement summarizing a plan of reorganization;

(2) 3 copies of the proposed articles of incorporation of the subsidiary savings bank acknowledged by the incorporators of the subsidiary savings bank;

(3) A statement that the plan of reorganization was advised, authorized, and approved by the savings bank in the manner and by the vote required by its charter and the laws of this State; and

(4) A statement of the manner of approval.

(c) The plan of reorganization shall provide that:

(1) A subsidiary savings bank shall be incorporated pursuant to Subtitle 9 of this title;

(2) The savings bank shall transfer a substantial part of its assets to the subsidiary savings bank and the subsidiary savings bank shall assume a substantial part of the savings bank’s liabilities, including all depository liabilities;

(3) As a result of the reorganization of the savings bank into a mutual holding company, the mutual holding company shall hold more than 50% of the stock of the subsidiary savings bank; and

(4) After transfer and assumption, persons with prior corresponding rights as depositors or creditors against a savings bank shall have the same rights with respect to the mutual holding company and the subsidiary savings bank.

(d) The plan of reorganization:

(1) May contain any other provision not inconsistent with law; and

(2) Shall set forth the necessary corporate steps for the savings bank to reorganize into a mutual holding company, including:

(i) All required charter amendments; and

(ii) A description of the corporate management of the reorganized mutual holding company.

(e) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, the Commissioner shall publish a notice of filing of the application for approval of the plan of reorganization.

(2) The notice of filing of application shall be published in the Maryland Register as provided in the State Documents Law.

(f) Subject to confirmation by the Secretary of Labor, the Commissioner may approve an application without publication of the notice of filing of application in the Maryland Register if:

(1) The financial condition or stability of one of the parties to the proposed reorganization is such that a delay of the proposed reorganization will cause an economic hardship to the party; and

(2) Approval of the application is in the public interest.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-501 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Agent” means an individual:

(1) Authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of a principal by a power of attorney for health care; or

(2) Expressly authorized to make an anatomical gift on behalf of a principal by a record signed by the principal.

(c) “Anatomical gift” means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor’s death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education.

(d) (1) “Decedent” means a deceased individual whose body or part is or may be the source of an anatomical gift.

(2) “Decedent” includes:

(i) A stillborn infant; and

(ii) Subject to restrictions imposed by law other than this subtitle, a fetus.

(3) “Decedent” does not include a blastocyst, embryo, or fetus that is the subject of an induced abortion.

(e) (1) “Disinterested witness” means a witness other than:

(i) A spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, or guardian of an individual who makes, amends, revokes, or refuses to make an anatomical gift; or

(ii) Another adult who exhibits special care and concern for an individual who makes, amends, revokes, or refuses to make an anatomical gift.

(2) “Disinterested witness” does not include a person to which an anatomical gift may pass under § 4–509 of this subtitle.

(f) (1) “Document of gift” means a donor card or any other record used to make an anatomical gift.

(2) “Document of gift” includes a statement or symbol on a driver’s license, an identification card, or a donor registry.

(g) “Donor” means an individual whose body or part is the subject of an anatomical gift.

(h) “Donor registry” means a database that contains records of anatomical gifts and amendments to or revocations of anatomical gifts as provided in § 4–516 of this subtitle.

(i) (1) “Driver’s license” means a license or permit issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration to operate a vehicle, whether or not conditions are attached to the license or permit.

(2) “Driver’s license” includes a learner’s permit.

(j) “Emancipated minor” means a person under the age of 18 years who is:

(1) Married;

(2) A parent;

(3) Serving in the military;

(4) Emancipated by court order;

(5) Living separately from the parents of the person and is self–supporting; or

(6) Emancipated for another purpose recognized by law.

(k) “Eye bank” means a person that:

(1) Is licensed, accredited, or regulated under federal or state law to engage in the recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of human eyes or portions of human eyes;

(2) Is accredited by the Eye Bank Association of America or the American Association of Tissue Banks; and

(3) Has a permit issued in accordance with Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article.

(l) (1) “Guardian” means a person appointed by a court to make decisions regarding the support, care, education, health, or welfare of an individual.

(2) “Guardian” does not include a guardian ad litem, unless the guardian ad litem is authorized by a court to consent to donation.

(m) “Hospital” means a facility licensed as a hospital under the law of any state or a facility operated as a hospital by the United States, a state, or a subdivision of a state.

(n) “Identification card” means an identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(o) “Know” means to have actual knowledge.

(p) (1) “Nontransplant tissue bank” means a person that recovers, screens, procures, transports, stores, or arranges for the storage and distribution of a body or part solely for the purpose of research, training, or education.

(2) “Nontransplant tissue bank” includes:

(i) The State Anatomy Board;

(ii) A program for a purpose described in paragraph (1) of this subsection operated by officers or employees of the United States; or

(iii) A nonprofit organization described in paragraph (1) of this subsection permitted to operate under § 5–409 of the Health – General Article.

(3) “Nontransplant tissue bank” does not include:

(i) An eye bank;

(ii) An organ procurement organization; or

(iii) A transplant tissue bank.

(q) “OCME” means the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

(r) “Organ procurement organization” means a person designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as an organ procurement organization.

(s) “Parent” means a parent whose parental rights have not been terminated.

(t) (1) “Part” means an organ, an eye, or tissue of a human being.

(2) “Part” does not include the whole body.

(u) “Physician” means an individual authorized to practice medicine or osteopathy under the law of any state.

(v) “Procurement organization” means an eye bank, an organ procurement organization, or a tissue bank.

(w) (1) “Prospective donor” means an individual who is dead or whose death is imminent and has been determined by a procurement organization to have a part that could be medically suitable for transplantation, therapy, research, or education.

(2) “Prospective donor” does not include an individual who has made a refusal.

(x) “Reasonably available” means able to be contacted by a procurement organization without undue effort and willing and able to act in a timely manner consistent with existing medical criteria necessary for the making of an anatomical gift.

(y) “Recipient” means an individual into whose body a decedent’s part has been or is intended to be transplanted.

(z) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or is stored in an electronic or any other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(aa) “Refusal” means a record created under § 4–505 of this subtitle that expressly states an intent to bar other persons from making an anatomical gift of an individual’s body or part.

(bb) “Sign” means to:

(1) Have present intent to authenticate or adopt a record; and

(2) (i) Execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or

(ii) Attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process.

(cc) (1) “Technician” means an individual determined to be qualified to remove or process parts by an appropriate organization that is licensed, accredited, or regulated under federal or state law.

(2) “Technician” includes an enucleator.

(dd) (1) “Tissue” means a portion of the human body other than an organ or eye.

(2) “Tissue” does not include:

(i) Blood unless the blood is donated for the purpose of research or education; or

(ii) An ovum or sperm for the purpose of creating an embryo to use in therapy, research, or education, unless the anatomical gift is made by the donor to the spouse of the donor.

(ee) “Tissue bank” means a transplant tissue bank or nontransplant tissue bank.

(ff) “Transplant hospital” means a hospital that furnishes organ transplants and other medical and surgical specialty services required for the care of transplant patients.

(gg) “Transplant tissue bank” means a person that is licensed, accredited, or regulated under federal or State law to engage in the recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of tissue in accordance with Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-506 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commissioner may retain, at an insurer’s expense, third–party consultants as may be reasonably necessary to assist the Commissioner in:

(i) reviewing a CGAD and documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information; or

(ii) determining an insurer’s compliance with this subtitle.

(2) Third–party consultants retained under paragraph (1) of this subsection may include attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and any other experts not otherwise a part of the Commissioner’s staff.

(b) Any person retained under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) be under the direction and control of the Commissioner; and

(2) act in a purely advisory capacity.

(c) The NAIC and any third–party consultant shall be subject to the same confidentiality standards and requirements as the Commissioner.

(d) As part of the retention process, a third–party consultant shall verify to the Commissioner, with notice to the insurer, that the third–party consultant:

(1) is free of a conflict of interest with the insurer; and

(2) has internal procedures in place to monitor compliance regarding any conflict and to comply with the confidentiality standards and requirements under this subtitle.

(e) (1) The Commissioner shall enter into a written agreement with the NAIC or a third–party consultant governing sharing and use of documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information submitted to the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(2) The written agreement under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) require the written consent of an insurer before making public documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information submitted to the Commissioner under this subtitle;

(ii) specify procedures and protocols for maintaining the confidentiality and security of documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information shared with the NAIC or a third–party consultant under this subtitle;

(iii) specify procedures and protocols for the sharing of documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information by the NAIC only with other state regulators from states in which an insurance group has domiciled insurers;

(iv) specify that the recipient of any documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information:

1. agrees in writing to maintain the confidentiality and privileged status of the documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information; and

2. has verified in writing the legal authority to maintain confidentiality;

(v) specify that:

1. ownership of the documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information shared under this subtitle with the NAIC or a third–party consultant remains with the Commissioner; and

2. the NAIC’s or third–party consultant’s use of the information is subject to the direction of the Commissioner;

(vi) prohibit the NAIC and any third–party consultant from storing documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information shared under this subtitle in a permanent database after the underlying analysis is completed;

(vii) require the NAIC and any third–party consultant to provide prompt notice to the Commissioner and to the insurer or insurance group of which the insurer is a member regarding any subpoena, request for disclosure, or request for production of the insurer’s documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information; and

(viii) require the NAIC and any third–party consultant to consent to intervention by an insurer in any judicial or administrative action in which the NAIC or the third–party consultant may be required to disclose confidential documents, materials, or other CGAD–related information about the insurer shared with the NAIC or the third–party consultant under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the minimum capital stock required by § 4-104 of this subtitle, to qualify for an initial certificate of authority to engage in one kind or a combination of kinds of insurance business, an insurer must have surplus assets or funds in an amount not less than 150% of the minimum capital stock required.

(b) For authority to continue in the insurance business, in addition to the minimum capital stock required by § 4-104 of this subtitle, an insurer that started business in the State on or after July 1, 1966, must maintain surplus assets or funds in an amount not less than 100% of the minimum capital stock required.

(c) (1) For authority to continue in the insurance business, in addition to the minimum capital stock required by § 4-104 of this subtitle, an insurer that started business in the State on or before June 30, 1966:

(i) must maintain surplus assets or funds in an amount not less than 50% of the minimum capital stock required; and

(ii) if authorized to write vehicle liability insurance, must maintain surplus assets or funds in an amount not less than $300,000, whether or not the insurer also is authorized to write other kinds of insurance.

(2) The combined amount of surplus required by items (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed the amount of surplus required by subsection (b) of this section of an insurer authorized on or after July 1, 1966, to transact the same kinds of insurance business.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-129 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-129
§4–129.
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit court of any county has jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief to enforce this subtitle or restrain violations of this subtitle.

(b) Any proceeding to enforce this subtitle or restrain violations of this subtitle shall be by and in the name of the State.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall carry out those provisions of this Division I that are subject to the authority of the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department. The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties assigned to the Secretary.

(c) The Secretary is responsible for establishing policy to be followed by the units in the Department.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-102 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may make a will if the person is 18 years of age or older, and legally competent to make a will.

(b) Except as provided in §§ 4–103 and 4–104 of this subtitle and subsection (f) of this section, every will shall be:

(1) In writing;

(2) Signed by the testator, or by some other person for the testator, in the testator’s physical presence and by the testator’s express direction; and

(3) Attested and signed by two or more credible witnesses in:

(i) The physical presence of the testator; or

(ii) The electronic presence of the testator, provided that an electronic will or remotely witnessed will satisfies the requirements under subsection (c) or (d) of this section.

(c) An electronic will or remotely witnessed will executed under this subsection shall satisfy the following requirements:

(1) At the time the testator and witnesses sign the will, the testator and all witnesses shall be in the physical presence or electronic presence of one another and a supervising attorney, who may be one of the witnesses unless the will is signed, acknowledged, and sworn to before the supervising attorney as described in item (5)(iii)2 of this subsection;

(2) At the time the testator signs the will, the testator shall be a resident of, or physically located in, the State;

(3) Each witness who is in the electronic presence of the testator when the witness attests and signs the will, or provides an electronic signature on the will, shall be a resident of the United States and be physically located in the United States at the time the witness attests and signs the will;

(4) The testator and witnesses shall sign the same will or any counterpart thereof; and

(5) The supervising attorney shall create a certified will that shall include:

(i) A true, complete, and accurate paper version of all pages of the will including the original signatures or electronic signatures of the testator and all witnesses;

(ii) A signed original paper certification by the supervising attorney stating the date that the supervising attorney observed the testator and witnesses sign the will and that the supervising attorney took reasonable steps to verify:

1. That the certified will includes a true, complete, and accurate paper version of all pages of the will;

2. That the signatures contained in the certified will are the original signatures of each party signing the same paper will, or any counterpart thereof, and electronic signatures of each party signing the same electronic will, or any counterpart thereof;

3. That the testator and each of the witnesses signed the same will or any counterpart thereof;

4. The identity of each witness and that each witness who was not in the physical presence of the testator when the witness attested and signed the will, or provided an electronic signature on the will, was a resident of the United States and physically located in the United States at the time that the witness attested and signed the will; and

5. The identity of the testator and that the testator was a resident of, or was physically located in, the State at the time that the testator signed the will; and

(iii) An acknowledgement of the testator and the affidavits of the attesting witnesses before:

1. A notary public, under seal, attached or annexed to the will, in substantially the following form and content:

The State of Maryland.

County of ____________.

Before me, the undersigned notary public, on this day personally appeared ____________, ____________, and ____________, known to me to be the testator and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument and, all of these persons being by me duly sworn, ____________, the testator, declared to me and to the witnesses in my physical or electronic presence that the said instrument is the testator’s will, that the testator is of sound mind, and that the testator had willingly signed or willingly directed another to sign the will under no constraint or undue influence, and executed it in the physical or electronic presence of the witnesses as a free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed, and that the witnesses, in the physical or electronic presence and at the request of the testator, signed the will as witnesses, and that to the best of the witnesses’ knowledge the testator was at least 18 years old, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

____________ Testator

____________ Witness

____________ Witness

Subscribed, sworn and acknowledged before me by ____________, the testator, and subscribed and sworn to before me by ____________ and ___________, witnesses, this ______ day of _________, ____.

__________ Seal ____________ Notary Public; or

2. The supervising attorney, attached or annexed to the will, in substantially the following form and content:

Before me, the undersigned supervising attorney, on this day personally appeared ____________, ____________, and ____________, known to me to be the testator and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, and the testator declared to me and to the witnesses in my physical or electronic presence that the said instrument is the testator’s will, that the testator is of sound mind, and that the testator had willingly signed or willingly directed another to sign the will under no constraint or undue influence, and executed it in the physical or electronic presence of the witnesses as a free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed, and that the witnesses, in the physical or electronic presence and at the request of the testator, signed the will as witnesses, and that to the best of the witnesses’ knowledge the testator was at least 18 years old, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

____________ Testator

____________ Witness

____________ Witness

Subscribed, sworn and acknowledged before me by ____________, the testator, and subscribed and sworn to before me by ____________ and ___________, witnesses, this ______ day of _________, ____.

____________ Supervising attorney.

(d) An electronic will or remotely witnessed will executed under this subsection shall satisfy the following requirements:

(1) At the time the testator and witnesses sign the will, the testator and all witnesses shall be in the physical presence or electronic presence of one another;

(2) The requirements under subsection (c)(2) through (4) of this section shall be satisfied; and

(3) The testator shall create a certified will that shall include:

(i) A true, complete, and accurate paper version of all pages of the will including the original signatures or electronic signatures of the testator and all witnesses; and

(ii) An original paper certification signed and acknowledged by the testator in the physical presence or electronic presence of a notary public, who may not be one of the witnesses, stating:

1. The date that the testator and witnesses signed the will; and

2. That the testator took reasonable steps to verify the same facts and information required under subsection (c)(5)(ii) of this section.

(e) (1) Once the supervising attorney or testator creates a certified will as provided in subsection (c) or (d) of this section, the certified will shall be deemed to be the original will of the testator for all purposes under this article.

(2) The date of execution for a certified will described under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be the date of execution stated in the certified will.

(f) A will executed in conformance with the provisions of Executive Order 20.04.10.01, authorizing remote witnessing and electronic signing of certain documents, shall be deemed to have been signed and witnessed in conformity with this section if the will was signed and witnessed during the time that the executive order was in effect.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1105 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 11 / Section 4-1105
§4–1105.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-505 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

While a barbershop permit is in effect, it authorizes the barbershop permit holder to operate a barbershop.
Md. Code, Education § 4-130 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-130
§4–130.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “student work product” means the work created by an individual while enrolled as a student at a public school in the State.

(2) “Student work product” includes:

(i) Written reports, essays, tests, and homework;

(ii) Personal class notes;

(iii) Art projects; and

(iv) Computer software.

(b) A county board may not claim ownership rights, property rights, or the copyright to the student work product of a student enrolled in a public school under the jurisdiction of the county board.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, a public service company may not establish a new rate or change in rate unless the public service company:

(1) provides to the Commission notice of the new rate or change in rate at least 30 days before the new rate is established or current rate is changed; and

(2) publishes the new rate or change in rate in accordance with § 4–202 of this subtitle during the entire 30 day notice period in new schedules or plainly indicated amendments to existing schedules.

(b) The public service company shall plainly set forth in the notice and publication:

(1) the changes that it proposes to the rate schedules currently in force; and

(2) the effective date of the changes.

(c) (1) The technical staff of the Commission may assist a water company or a sewage disposal company in establishing a proposed just and reasonable rate.

(2) In assisting a water company or a sewage disposal company under this subsection, the technical staff may seek information from the water company or the sewage disposal company.

(3) The Commission shall restrict the availability of staff–assisted rate cases authorized under this subsection to water companies or sewage disposal companies whose gross annual revenues, for the most recent calendar year for which data are available, are below an amount determined by the Commission, not to exceed $1,000,000.

(4) The Commission shall adopt regulations to establish formal rules for staff–assisted rate cases authorized under this subsection.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-1A-03 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1A / Section 4-1A-03
§4–1A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) A member of the Board:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but

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

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Office of the Attorney General shall provide staff and office space for the Board.

(2) The Office of the Attorney General shall provide at least two staff members to assist the Board and the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman to carry out the duties of the Board under this subtitle and the Office under Subtitle 1B of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 4-307 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Research and Evaluation Unit in the Baltimore City Public School System.

(b) Subject to the approval of the board, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint the Director of the Unit.

(c) The Director of the Unit shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be held accountable for the effective and efficient management of the Unit.

(d) The Director of the Unit is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.

(e) The Unit shall perform ongoing research and evaluation regarding systemic reform and student achievement.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1701 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1701
§4–1701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Community organization” means a neighborhood association recognized by the political subdivision in which it is located.

(c) “Program” means the Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-205 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within 90 days after the county commissioners or county council has verified that a petition presented under § 4–204 of this subtitle is valid, the organizing committee shall:

(i) actively seek information and input from the county;

(ii) hold a public meeting to collect testimony on the proposed incorporation; and

(iii) provide the county commissioners or county council with a report on issues related to the proposed incorporation.

(2) During the 90–day period, the county shall cooperate fully with the organizing committee.

(b) The organizing committee shall:

(1) notify the county liaison of all meetings and deliberations of the organizing committee; and

(2) give the county liaison full opportunity to participate in all meetings and deliberations of the organizing committee.

(c) Within 45 days after receiving the report required under subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section, the county commissioners or county council or its designee may review the report and provide comments to the organizing committee on issues relating to the proposed incorporation.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-308 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-308
§4–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Anne Arundel County or the City of Annapolis may issue a grading or building permit within the Severn River Watershed only after the developer submits a plan of development approved by the soil conservation district. If the development plan contains any septic or private sewer facility, the Department of the Environment shall approve it only if the facility will not contribute in any way to pollution of the Severn River. The developer shall submit a certificate from a professional engineer, a professional land surveyor, or a licensed landscape architect stating that the developer’s plan to control silt and erosion is adequate to contain the silt and erosion on the property covered by the plan. Also, the developer shall submit another certificate stating that any construction or development will be done according to the plan. A subdivision developer shall obtain approval of the plan at the time of approving and recording of the subdivision plat. In addition to any other penalty provided in this subtitle, if a developer violates his certificate, then every permit issued pursuant to the certificate is void.

(b) A State, county, or municipal road, building, or structure may not be constructed, relocated, or enlarged within the Severn River Watershed until plans have been submitted to and approved by the soil conservation district.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-16 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-16
§4A–12A–16.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–16. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) This section does not apply to a collective worker cooperative.

(b) A limited worker cooperative association shall have a board of representatives consisting of at least three individuals.

(c) (1) The affairs of a limited worker cooperative association shall be managed by the board of representatives or individuals to whom the board delegates such duties.

(2) The board of representatives may adopt policies and procedures consistent with the articles of organization, the cooperative agreement, or this title.

(d) An individual is not an agent of a limited worker cooperative association solely by being a representative.

(e) A debt, an obligation, or any other liability of a limited worker cooperative association is solely that of the association and is not a debt, an obligation, or a liability of a representative solely by reason of being a representative.

(f) Representatives shall be elected for terms determined by the cooperative agreement.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-511 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-511
§4–511.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may adopt regulations to ensure that each barber school approved by the State Board of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission is operated in a sanitary manner.

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

(1) the reporting of violations of the regulations to the Department of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and

(2) the imposition of a fine not to exceed $300 for a violation of the regulations.

(c) In determining the amount of financial penalty to be imposed under this section, the Board shall consider the following:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator;

(3) the violator’s history of previous violations;

(4) the deleterious effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the barber industry; and

(5) any other factors relevant to the determination of the financial penalty.

(d) The Board shall commence proceedings to assess a penalty under this section on a complaint to the Board by a member of the Board or any person.

(e) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) include the name and necessary contact information of the individual filing the complaint, as determined by the Board;

(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based;

(iv) be submitted to the Executive Director of the Board; and

(v) be served on the person to whom it is directed:

1. personally; or

2. by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the person’s last known address as shown on the Board’s records.

(2) If service is made by certified mail, the person who mails the document shall file with the Board verified proof of mailing.

(3) If a complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(f) (1) If the Board finds that there is a violation that relates to the sanitary condition of the barber school, the Board shall provide the owner of the barber school an opportunity to correct the alleged violation.

(2) If the school owner fails to correct each alleged violation within 10 days of written notification by the Board, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 4-514 of this subtitle.

(3) If the school owner corrects each alleged violation within 10 days of notice, the Board shall:

(i) dismiss the complaint; and

(ii) provide the school owner written notification of dismissal.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-404 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall:

(1) submit to the Secretary an application on the form the Secretary requires; and

(2) pay to the Secretary a $25 application fee.

(b) In addition to any other information required on the application, the application must be in the name of an individual and, except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, signed or otherwise authenticated by the applicant under penalty of perjury and state or contain:

(1) the name of the applicant and the address of the applicant’s principal place of business;

(2) the name of the applicant’s business or employer, if applicable;

(3) any business or occupation engaged in by the applicant for 5 years before the date of the application;

(4) a description of the applicant’s:

(i) formal training as an athlete agent;

(ii) practical experience as an athlete agent; and

(iii) educational background relating to the applicant’s activities as an athlete agent;

(5) the names and addresses of three individuals not related to the applicant who are willing to serve as references;

(6) the name, sport, and last known team for each individual for whom the applicant acted as an athlete agent during the 5 years before the date of the application;

(7) the names and addresses of all persons who are:

(i) with respect to the athlete agent’s business if it is not a corporation, the partners, members, officers, managers, associates, or profit sharers of the business; and

(ii) with respect to a corporation employing the athlete agent, the officer’s directors, and any shareholder of the corporation having an interest of 5% or greater;

(8) whether the applicant or any person named in accordance with item (7) of this subsection has been convicted of a crime that, if committed in the State, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony, and identify the crime;

(9) whether there has been any administrative or judicial determination that the applicant or any person named in accordance with item (7) of this subsection has made a false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation;

(10) any instance in which the conduct of the applicant or any person named in accordance with item (7) of this subsection resulted in the imposition of a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event on a student-athlete or educational institution;

(11) any sanction, suspension, or disciplinary action taken against the applicant or any person named in accordance with item (7) of this subsection arising out of occupational or professional misconduct; and

(12) whether there has been any denial of an application for, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew the registration or licensure of the applicant or any person named in accordance with item (7) of this subsection as an athlete agent in any state.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(7) of this section, an applicant who is a member of the Bar of the Court of Appeals of Maryland need not provide the name and address of a person who is a partner, member, associate, or profit sharer in a law firm or professional corporation.

(d) (1) An individual who has submitted an application for, and holds a certificate of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in another state, may submit a copy of the application and certificate in lieu of submitting an application in the form required under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The Secretary shall accept the application and the certificate from the other state as an application for a license in the State if the application to the other state:

(i) was submitted in the other state 6 months before the submission of the application in the State and the applicant certifies that the information contained in the application is current;

(ii) contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application submitted in the State; and

(iii) was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Any owner or operator of a sewage disposal plant which does not meet the prescribed water quality standards, within 180 days’ notice of failure to meet these standards, shall submit an improved sewage disposal plan to the Department of the Environment for approval. The Department of the Environment, within ten days, shall refer copies of the plan to the appropriate county governing unit of the county in which the plant is located, the Department of Natural Resources and, in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, for review and recommendation. They have 30 days to respond to the Department of the Environment.

(b) The sewage plan shall indicate necessary improvements required to ensure that purity of the effluent meets required standards, and shall include a time schedule to construct necessary improvements within 3 years.

(c) If the applicant or any unit requests, the Department of the Environment shall hold a hearing on the plan after at least ten days’ notice to the applicant and units to which the referral was made. The Department of the Environment shall approve the plan within 90 days after the owner or operator submits the plan. The Department of the Environment may make any amendment or modification it determines, in accordance with the prescribed standards.

(d) If the owner or operator of the sewage disposal plant fails to submit a plan or construct necessary improvements in accordance with the approved plan, the appropriate county governing body of the county, or in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, upon 30 days’ written notice from the Department of the Environment that compliance has not been made with the requirements of this section, shall proceed to complete the necessary plan and work so the sewage disposal plant will conform to the prescribed standards.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-322 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-322
§4–322.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “surveillance image” has the meaning stated in § 10–112 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custodian of a surveillance image shall deny inspection of the surveillance image.

(c) A custodian shall allow inspection of a surveillance image:

(1) by any person issued a citation under § 10–112 of the Criminal Law Article, or by an attorney of record for the person; or

(2) by an employee or agent of the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development in an investigation or a proceeding relating to the imposition of or indemnification from civil liability under § 10–112 of the Criminal Law Article.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development may publicly disseminate a surveillance image as part of an investigation.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-508 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-508
§4–508.
Status: in_force

(a) An interim protective order, temporary protective order, and final protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in:

(1) criminal prosecution; and

(2) imprisonment or fine or both.

(b) A temporary protective order and final protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in a finding of contempt.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-721 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-721
§4–721.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not fish with a hauling seine or stake net in the waters of Swan Creek from July 15 to September 15, both dates inclusive, and in the waters of the Gunpowder River lying in Harford County from May 15 to September 15, both dates inclusive.

(b) A person may not fish at any time with a haul seine in the waters of Bush River or any of its tributaries in Harford County.

(c) (1) A person may not fish a pound net in any part of the Gunpowder and Bush rivers lying in Harford County further than 1,500 feet from the shoreline of the Gunpowder River below Maxwell Point at mean low water tide and 750 feet from the shoreline of the Bush River at mean low water tide.

(2) (i) Except within the boundaries of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, a person may not set a fyke net in the Bush River within 300 feet of another fyke net or 750 feet of a pound net, measured at right angles to existing nets or line of nets for enforcement purposes.

(ii) An owner, tenant, or lessee of the riparian rights of any property bordering the Bush River may maintain a single fyke net that is closer than 300 feet to another fyke net or pound net set in front of an adjacent property.

(d) A person may not use a pound net or stake net in the waters of the Susquehanna River.

(e) (1) A person may not set or maintain a commercial drift gill net, stake gill net, or anchor gill net so that any portion of the net is closer than 500 feet from any portion of any other commercial drift gill net, stake gill net, or anchor gill net in the designated striped bass spawning area of the Susquehanna River north of Concord Point and Stump Point.

(2) South of the line outlined, in paragraph (1) of this subsection, to Bears Point and Turkey Point, a person may set a commercial drift gill net only as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and may set and maintain a stake gill net or anchor gill net only as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-917 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-917
§4A–917.
Status: in_force

The Department may not accept articles of reinstatement for record unless:

(1) All annual reports required to be filed by the limited liability company or which would have been required if the right to do business in Maryland had not been forfeited are filed; and

(2) Unemployment insurance contributions or reimbursement payments, all State and local taxes, except taxes on real estate, and all interest and penalties due by the limited liability company or which would have become due if the right to do business had not been forfeited are paid, whether or not barred by limitations.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-701 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-701
§4–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Artistic work” means an original and creative work that:

(1) is created, written, composed, or executed, either alone or with others; and

(2) falls into one of the following categories:

(i) a book or other writing;

(ii) a play or performance of a play;

(iii) a musical composition or the performance of a musical composition;

(iv) a painting or other picture, including a photograph;

(v) a sculpture;

(vi) traditional or fine crafts, including works of cultural expression;

(vii) the creation of a film or the acting within a film;

(viii) the creation of a dance or the performance of a dance;

(ix) the design or creation of original jewelry, clothing, or other functional art;

(x) storytelling or a storytelling performance;

(xi) a digital or new media design or performance; or

(xii) any other product generated as a result of a work or combination of works listed in items (i) through (xi) of this paragraph.

(c) “Arts and entertainment district” means a developed district of public and private uses that:

(1) is distinguished by physical and cultural resources that play a vital role in the life and development of the community and contribute to the public through interpretive, educational, and recreational uses; and

(2) ranges in size from a portion of a political subdivision to a regional district with a special coherence.

(d) “Arts and entertainment enterprise” means a for–profit or nonprofit entity dedicated to creating, selling, or sharing artistic work.

(e) “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation.

(f) “Qualifying residing artist” means an individual who:

(1) owns or rents residential real property in the State;

(2) conducts a business in any arts and entertainment district; and

(3) derives income from the sale or performance within any arts and entertainment district of an artistic work that the individual wrote, composed, or executed, either alone or with others, in any arts and entertainment district.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-224 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-224
§4–224.
Status: in_force

Before the Secretary reports any violation of this subtitle to any State’s Attorney of the political subdivision in which the violation occurred for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present his views orally or in writing with regard to the contemplated proceeding. This subtitle does not require the Secretary to report for criminal prosecution violations of this subtitle if he believes that the public interest will be served adequately and compliance with the subtitle obtained by a suitable written warning notice.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-907 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-907
§4–907.
Status: in_force

(a) After its articles of incorporation are filed for record and its required capital stock and surplus are paid in full, the subsidiary savings bank shall give to the Commissioner notice that the subsidiary savings bank has complied with all of the applicable provisions of this subtitle.

(b) The Commissioner shall examine the condition of the subsidiary savings bank to determine:

(1) The name and residence of each director;

(2) If the required capital stock and surplus are paid in full; and

(3) If the subsidiary savings bank has complied with all other applicable provisions of this title.

(c) If, after examination, it appears that the subsidiary savings bank lawfully is entitled to do business, the Commissioner shall issue the certificate of authority to do business.

(d) (1) If, after examination, it appears that the required capital stock and surplus have not been paid in full, the Commissioner may not issue the certificate of authority to do business.

(2) If, after examination, the Commissioner has reason to believe that the stockholders formed the subsidiary savings bank for any purpose other than legitimate business under this article, the Commissioner, with the advice and consent of the Secretary of Labor, may withhold the certificate.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-207 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-207
§4A–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if, in a payment order received by the beneficiary’s bank, the name, bank account number, or other identification of the beneficiary refers to a nonexistent or unidentifiable person or account, no person has rights as a beneficiary of the order and acceptance of the order cannot occur.

(b) If a payment order received by the beneficiary’s bank identifies the beneficiary both by name and by an identifying or bank account number and the name and number identify different persons, the following rules apply:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, if the beneficiary’s bank does not know that the name and number refer to different persons, it may rely on the number as the proper identification of the beneficiary of the order. The beneficiary’s bank need not determine whether the name and number refer to the same person.

(2) If the beneficiary’s bank pays the person identified by name or knows that the name and number identify different persons, no person has rights as beneficiary except the person paid by the beneficiary’s bank if that person was entitled to receive payment from the originator of the funds transfer. If no person has rights as beneficiary, acceptance of the order cannot occur.

(c) If (i) a payment order described in subsection (b) of this section is accepted, (ii) the originator’s payment order described the beneficiary inconsistently by name and number, and (iii) the beneficiary’s bank pays the person identified by number as permitted by subsection (b)(1) of this section, the following rules apply:

(1) If the originator is a bank, the originator is obliged to pay its order.

(2) If the originator is not a bank and proves that the person identified by number was not entitled to receive payment from the originator, the originator is not obliged to pay its order unless the originator’s bank proves that the originator, before acceptance of the originator’s order, had notice that payment of a payment order issued by the originator might be made by the beneficiary’s bank on the basis of an identifying or bank account number even if it identifies a person different from the named beneficiary. Proof of notice may be made by any admissible evidence. The originator’s bank satisfies the burden of proof if it proves that the originator, before the payment order was accepted, signed a writing stating the information to which the notice relates.

(d) In a case governed by subsection (b)(1) of this section, if the beneficiary’s bank rightfully pays the person identified by number and that person was not entitled to receive payment from the originator, the amount paid may be recovered from that person to the extent allowed by the law governing mistake and restitution as follows:

(1) If the originator is obliged to pay its payment order as stated in subsection (c) of this section, the originator has the right to recover.

(2) If the originator is not a bank and is not obliged to pay its payment order, the originator’s bank has the right to recover.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-214 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “agricultural alcohol production” means an activity that:

(i) is carried out by a license holder, as defined in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(ii) occurs on agricultural land; and

(iii) is related to the manufacture, packaging, storage, promotion, or sale of alcoholic beverages that use ingredients produced on the agricultural land or any associated agricultural land.

(2) “Agricultural alcohol production” includes the use of an area to:

(i) provide tastings of alcoholic beverages; or

(ii) accommodate the license holder’s customers.

(b) A local jurisdiction may adopt the definition of “agricultural alcohol production” as defined in this section by local ordinance, resolution, law, or rule.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) the number of violent crimes committed in the State has increased alarmingly in recent years;

(2) a high percentage of violent crimes committed in the State involves the use of handguns;

(3) the result is a substantial increase in the number of deaths and injuries largely traceable to the carrying of handguns in public places by criminals;

(4) current law has not been effective in curbing the more frequent use of handguns in committing crime; and

(5) additional regulations on the wearing, carrying, and transporting of handguns are necessary to preserve the peace and tranquility of the State and to protect the rights and liberties of the public.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not preclude or otherwise affect any agreement for arbitration of a dispute in a manner different from that for which this subtitle provides, whether the agreement is made by the disputants directly or through persons who have written authorization to do so.

(b) This subtitle does not affect any provision of the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 4-101 of this title or any other law to the contrary, the Commission may regulate a telephone company through alternative forms of regulation.

(b) The Commission may adopt an alternative form of regulation under this section if the Commission finds, after notice and hearing, that the alternative form of regulation:

(1) protects consumers by, at a minimum:

(i) producing affordable and reasonably priced basic local exchange service, as defined by the Commission; and

(ii) ensuring the quality, availability, and reliability of telecommunications services throughout the State;

(2) encourages the development of competition; and

(3) is in the public interest.

(c) An alternative form of regulation may include:

(1) price regulation;

(2) revenue regulation;

(3) ranges of authorized return;

(4) rate of return;

(5) categories of services; or

(6) price indexing.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-208
§4–208.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) lawfully procured surplus lines insurance; or

(2) insurance contracts that are independently procured through negotiations occurring entirely outside of the State and that are reported and on which the premium tax is paid under §§ 4-210 and 4-211 of this subtitle.

(b) An unauthorized insurer may not enforce an insurance contract effective in the State and entered into by the unauthorized insurer.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-413 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-413
§4–413.
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent, with the intent to induce a student–athlete to enter into an agency contract, may not:

(1) give any materially false or misleading information or make a materially false promise or representation;

(2) furnish anything of value to a student–athlete before the student–athlete enters into the agency contract;

(3) furnish anything of value to any individual other than the student–athlete or another licensed athlete agent; or

(4) solicit another individual who is not an athlete agent to commit an act on behalf of the athlete agent that is a violation of this subtitle.

(b) An athlete agent may not intentionally:

(1) initiate contact with a student–athlete unless licensed under this subtitle;

(2) refuse or fail to retain or permit inspection of the records required to be retained by § 4–412 of this subtitle;

(3) fail to obtain a license when required by § 4–403 of this subtitle;

(4) provide materially false or misleading information in an application for a license or renewal of a license;

(5) predate or postdate an agency contract; or

(6) fail to notify a student–athlete before the student–athlete signs or otherwise authenticates an agency contract for a particular sport that the signing or authentication may make the student–athlete ineligible to participate as a student–athlete in that sport.

(c) An athlete agent may not split a fee with or receive compensation from:

(1) a professional sports league;

(2) a professional sports franchise;

(3) a representative or employee of a professional sports league or franchise; or

(4) an employee of an educational institution in the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-718 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-718
§4–718.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use a haul seine greater than 960 feet in length in the tributaries of the Potomac River, and not greater than 1800 feet in length in the St. Mary’s County waters of the Wicomico River and its tributaries. Any person who possesses a seine greater than these lengths while actively engaging in seining in these waters is guilty of violating this subsection.

(b) A person may set a licensed haul seine and gill net at a distance greater than one third the distance across a river, creek, cove, or inlet in any of the tributary waters of Charles County only to catch carp and catfish, notwithstanding any other section of this subtitle. A person may not set the net to impede or obstruct navigation or block in any way the main channel of the river, creek, cove, or inlet. Any person who catches fish of a variety other than carp or catfish in any net shall return them immediately to the water unharmed. A person always shall attend a net for catching carp or catfish. Any person whose net is found more than one third the distance across the waters where it is set without a person in attendance is guilty of violating this subsection. The provisions of this subsection do not apply from March 1 through April 30 and September 1 through November 30 in each year.

(c) A person may not set a net of any description to catch fish in the Wicomico River proper above Woodland Point in Charles County.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-735 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-735
§4–735.
Status: in_force

(a) During the open season, a person may not catch by means of rod, or hook and line, more than ten chain pickerel in any one day.

(b) A person may not catch chain pickerel in the tidal waters of the State during the period from March 15 to April 30. A person may not sell, offer to sell, purchase, offer to purchase, or possess any chain pickerel during this period caught in tidal waters of the State.

(c) A person may not catch chain pickerel in any manner in the tidal waters of the State except with rod, or hook and line using natural or artificial baits. A person shall return uninjured immediately to the water any chain pickerel caught in any net, seine, or other device legally engaged in other fishing. However, a person may retain no more than one day’s legal creel limit of ten chain pickerel for his own private use during the open season.

(d) Chain pickerel may not be transported into or out of the State during April, May, and June. Anglers, however, may possess and transport chain pickerel caught with rod, or hook and line, in accordance with the provisions of this section. This subsection does not prevent shipment in interstate commerce of live chain pickerel for propagating, breeding, or stocking purposes under § 4–11A–21 of this title, nor prevent any person from catching or engaging in catching chain pickerel for propagating or restocking the waters of the State under the direction of the Department under § 4–410 of this title.

(e) The Department is authorized to supervise, regulate, and control the harvest of black bass in the tidal waters of the State.

(f) The Department shall adopt regulations concerning the fishing for black bass by area, gear, season, size, and catch limits.

(g) The provisions of this section do not apply to catching, selling, purchasing, or possessing black sea bass.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 4-206 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-206
§4–206.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Final disposition” means a dismissal, an entry of a nolle prosequi, the marking of a criminal charge “stet” on the docket, an entry of a not guilty verdict, the pronouncement of a sentence, or the imposition of probation under § 6–220 of this article.

(3) “Financial institution” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(4) “Freeze assets” means to prohibit a person from transferring the person’s money by placing the money under seal or removing the money to a place designated by a court.

(b) A State’s Attorney may file a petition to freeze assets of a defendant charged with violating § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article with the circuit court of the county in which the defendant was charged if:

(1) the petition is filed within 60 days of the defendant being charged with a violation of § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article;

(2) the alleged value of lost or stolen property in the criminal charge giving rise to the petition is $10,000 or more;

(3) the amount of money subject to the petition does not exceed the alleged value of lost or stolen property in the criminal charge giving rise to the petition; and

(4) the State’s Attorney sends a notice of intent to file a petition to each financial institution in possession of money subject to the petition.

(c) (1) A petition to freeze assets shall be served on the defendant in accordance with the Maryland Rules and include:

(i) the name of the defendant;

(ii) the case number of the charge giving rise to the petition;

(iii) a description of the money that is subject to the petition;

(iv) if known or reasonably subject to discovery, the name of each financial institution in possession of any of the money; and

(v) an oath or affirmation that the contents of the petition are true to the best of the State’s Attorney’s knowledge, information, and belief.

(2) A petition to freeze assets shall be mailed to each financial institution in possession of money subject to the petition.

(d) A court may grant a petition to freeze assets and issue an order to freeze assets if the State’s Attorney proves by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(1) the defendant has a legal, equitable, or possessory interest in the money listed in the petition; and

(2) the money listed in the petition is not jointly held unless the State’s Attorney also proves by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(i) the defendant transferred the defendant’s money to avoid being subject to an order to freeze assets; or

(ii) the money listed in the petition was used in connection with a violation of § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article.

(e) (1) The order to freeze assets shall be served on each financial institution in possession of money subject to the order.

(2) The order shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules and include:

(i) the name of the account holder;

(ii) the case number of the proceeding in which the court issued the order to freeze assets; and

(iii) a description of the money that is subject to the order to freeze assets.

(f) A financial institution is not obligated to restrict access to money described in a petition until:

(1) an order to freeze assets has been served on the financial institution; and

(2) the financial institution has had a reasonable opportunity to freeze the assets.

(g) An order to freeze assets shall remain in effect until the earlier of:

(1) a dismissal, an entry of a nolle prosequi, or an entry of a not guilty verdict for the criminal charge for the violation giving rise to the order;

(2) the marking of the charge “stet” on the docket, the pronouncement of a sentence, or the imposition of probation under § 6–220 of this article for the criminal charge giving rise to the order, provided that the defendant has made full restitution if ordered by the court; or

(3) 1 year after the final disposition of the criminal charge for the violation giving rise to the order.

(h) On motion, the court may modify an order to freeze assets to allow the defendant to make restitution, to allow the victim to collect restitution, or for good cause.

(i) This section does not prohibit a financial institution from exercising rights under applicable law, including the right to set off mutual debts under common law.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-909 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 9 / Section 4A-909
§4A–909.
Status: in_force

Articles of cancellation shall set forth:

(1) The name of the limited liability company and the address of its principal office;

(2) The name and address of a resident agent of the limited liability company who shall serve for one year after termination;

(3) The name and address of each member who was designated to wind up the affairs of the limited liability company or if no member was so designated, the names and addresses of all members;

(4) A statement that the limited liability company is terminated effective upon the filing of the certificate of cancellation or on a date specified therein which is no later than 30 days after the filing of the certificate;

(5) A statement that notice of the termination was sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to all known creditors of the limited liability company and the date of the mailing, or a statement that the limited liability company has no known creditors; and

(6) Any other provisions that the limited liability company considers necessary.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-301
§4–301.
Status: in_force

Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
Md. Code, Education § 4-113 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-113
§4–113.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the direction of the county superintendent, a county board may take a school census of the children under the age of 18 in its county, including a census of handicapped children both of school age and of preschool age.

(b) Any data collected as to handicapped children shall be furnished to the Maryland Department of Health.

(c) Any person who has under his control a child under the age of 18 and who withholds information needed for the census from any officer demanding it or who makes any false statement about the child is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Protective Body Armor Fund.

(b) The purposes of the Fund are:

(1) to assist local law enforcement agencies to:

(i) acquire protective body armor for each police officer of the local law enforcement agency; and

(ii) replace protective body armor at least every 10 years, or sooner if testing indicates a need for replacement; and

(2) upon the fulfillment of the purposes specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, to assist the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to acquire protective body armor for its agents with the remainder of the funds.

(c) The Executive Director shall administer the Fund.

(d) The Fund consists of money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund.

(e) (1) As authorized by the Executive Director, the Treasurer shall make payments out of the Fund to local law enforcement agencies and the Division of Parole and Probation.

(2) A local law enforcement agency and the Division of Parole and Probation may use State money provided under this subtitle only to purchase or replace protective body armor.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-603 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-603
§4–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the distribution of grant funds, grant recipients shall execute a memorandum of understanding with the Task Force and agree to work with the Task Force, abiding by Task Force guidelines and protocols related to the investigation and prosecution of Internet crimes against children.

(b) After receiving a grant award, the local law enforcement agency shall submit a report detailing the use of grant expenditures to the Executive Director.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-805.1 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-805.1
§4–805.
Status: in_force

§4–805.1.

A mutual holding company is a mutual association and may not have any capital stock.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-401 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-401
§4–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the legislative body of a municipality may enlarge its boundaries by annexation as provided in this subtitle.

(b) The power of annexation applies only to land that:

(1) is contiguous and adjoining to the existing boundaries of the municipality; and

(2) does not create an unincorporated area that is bounded on all sides by:

(i) real property presently in the boundaries of the municipality;

(ii) real property proposed to be in the boundaries of the municipality as a result of the proposed annexation; or

(iii) any combination of real property described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.

(c) A municipality may not annex land that is in another municipality.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-403 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-403
§4–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is not directly interested in a strike may not provide, obtain, recruit, or refer, for employment in place of a striker, an individual who customarily and repeatedly offers to be employed in place of strikers.

(b) An individual who customarily and repeatedly offers to be employed in place of strikers may not take or offer to take the position of a striker.

(c) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4-304 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-304
§4–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall be examined by a licensed physician who is chosen by the Commission and who specializes in neurology or neurosurgery prior to the licensee’s first appearance as a contestant in a kick boxing, boxing, or mixed martial arts contest following the issuance or renewal of a license.

(b) The Commission shall pay the cost of the neurological examination required under this section from license fees collected under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-502 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

Each employer covered by this subtitle shall have the authority to enact a local law or ordinance to permit voluntary collective bargaining between the employer and any employee organization that the employer has recognized as an exclusive representative of its employees.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Any stockholder of a close corporation may petition a court of equity for dissolution of the corporation on the grounds set forth in § 3-413 of this article or on the ground that there is such internal dissension among the stockholders of the corporation that the business and affairs of the corporation can no longer be conducted to the advantage of the stockholders generally.

(b) (1) Unless a unanimous stockholders’ agreement provides otherwise, a stockholder of a close corporation has the right to require dissolution of the corporation if:

(i) The stockholder made a written request for consent to a proposed bona fide transfer of his stock in accordance with the provisions of § 4-503(b)(1) of this title, specifying the proposed transferee and the consideration, and the consent was not received by him within 30 days after the date of the request; or

(ii) Another party to a unanimous stockholders’ agreement defaulted in an obligation, set forth in or arising under the agreement, to purchase or cause to be purchased stock of the stockholder, and the default was not remedied within 30 days after the date for performance of the obligation.

(2) A petition for dissolution under this subsection shall be filed within 60 days after the date of the request or the default, as the case may be.

(c) A proceeding for dissolution authorized by this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 3-414 of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary may delegate authority to the head of a principal unit to classify positions for the principal unit in accordance with standards and procedures established by the Secretary in accordance with § 4–202(2) of this subtitle.

(2) If the Secretary delegates classification authority to the head of a principal unit under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the head of the principal unit shall:

(i) submit for the Secretary’s approval a position classification plan for classifying positions in the principal unit that are in the skilled service, professional service, and management service; and

(ii) classify skilled service positions, professional service positions, and management service positions in the principal unit in accordance with the approved classification plan.

(b) (1) Each employee in a position shall assume the classification title given the class to which that position belongs.

(2) The Secretary, the Comptroller, and the Treasurer shall use these classification titles in all relevant records and communications.

(c) To ensure that positions in the State Personnel Management System are classified properly, the Secretary:

(1) shall conduct position classification audits at least once every 3 years for any classification activity performed in accordance with subsection (a)(2) of this section; and

(2) may conduct operational audits of classification practices and records in principal units at least once every 3 years.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-601 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-601
§4–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Authorized person” or “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” means a person, including a member of the diplomatic and consular service of the United States designated by Foreign Service Regulations, who, under § 4–609 of this subtitle or by the laws of the United States, is empowered to supervise the execution of international wills.

(c) “International will” means a will executed in conformity with §§ 4–602 through 4–605 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1030 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1030
§4–1030.
Status: in_force

Any hard–shell clams caught in the waters of the State shall be landed in the State. However, the Department may waive the provisions of this section in case of emergency, necessity, or for other good cause.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-503 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-503
§4–503.
Status: in_force

Each director of a savings bank shall be a member of the savings bank.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-115 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-115
§4–115.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Domestic reinsurer” means an authorized insurer that:

(i) operates solely as a reinsurer, as defined in § 5–901 of this article;

(ii) does not have any gross direct written premium; and

(iii) is domiciled in the State.

(3) “Financial guaranty insurance company” means an insurer that derives at least 90% of its gross written premium from the business of financial guaranty insurance and financial guaranty reinsurance.

(4) “Financial guaranty reinsurance company” means an insurer that derives at least 90% of its gross written premium from the business of financial guaranty reinsurance.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a domestic insurer may not move its home or executive office out of the State without notice to and approval by the Commissioner.

(2) (i) A financial guaranty reinsurance company or financial guaranty insurance company that became domiciled in the State on or before December 31, 1993, is not required to have an office in the State.

(ii) A domestic reinsurer that became domiciled in the State on or before December 31, 1995, is not required to have an office in the State.

(c) (1) A domestic insurer, including a reciprocal insurer, fraternal benefit society, or nonprofit health service plan, with its home or executive office in the State shall keep in the State:

(i) its general ledger accounting records; and

(ii) all of its assets except:

1. real property lawfully owned by the insurer and located outside of the State, personal property appurtenant to the real property, or mortgages on the real property;

2. property of the insurer that is customary and necessary to the operation of the insurer’s branch offices outside of the State;

3. securities deposited in a jurisdiction outside of the State as a condition of authority to transact business in that jurisdiction or securities deposited in connection with obtaining surety bonds;

4. securities held either by the insurer or in compliance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner; and

5. transactions or securities involved in transactions authorized by § 5–511(n) and (o) of this article or any other transactions or securities involved in transactions exempted by the Commissioner from this paragraph.

(2) A financial guaranty reinsurance company or financial guaranty insurance company that became domiciled in the State on or before December 31, 1993, and that does not have its home or executive office in the State:

(i) shall keep in the State its entire assets as required by paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection; and

(ii) may keep its general ledger accounting records outside the State if it makes those records available in the State to the Commissioner within 2 business days after being requested to do so by the Commissioner.

(3) A domestic reinsurer that became domiciled in the State on or before December 31, 1995, and that does not have its home or executive office in the State:

(i) shall keep in the State its entire assets as required by paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection; and

(ii) may keep its general ledger accounting records outside the State if it makes those records available in the State to the Commissioner within 2 business days after being requested to do so by the Commissioner.

(d) This section does not prohibit the holding of funds or transmission of securities outside of the State to:

(1) secure or record title to the securities; or

(2) sell, lend, buy, redeem, or exchange the securities or alter the provisions of the securities.
Md. Code, State Government § 4-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-103
§4–103.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller’s annual salary shall be:

(1) $165,000 for the first year of the term beginning January 2023;

(2) $170,000 starting on the first anniversary of the beginning of the term;

(3) $173,000 starting on the second anniversary of the beginning of the term; and

(4) $175,000 starting on the third anniversary of the beginning of the term and thereafter.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-326 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-326
§4–326.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Automatic license plate reader system” has the meaning stated in § 3–509 of the Public Safety Article.

(3) “Captured plate data” has the meaning stated in § 3–509 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a custodian of captured plate data collected by an automatic license plate reader system shall deny inspection of the captured plate data.

(c) A custodian may use or share captured plate data in the course of the custodian’s duties as authorized under § 3–509 of the Public Safety Article.

(d) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to an electronic toll collection system or associated transaction system operated by or in conjunction with the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-307 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

The Potomac River Fisheries Commission shall have the power to make, adopt, and publish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for authorizing and regulating the dredging of oysters in areas of the Potomac River within its geographical jurisdiction and may levy license and repletion fees for same.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 4-102 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-102
§4–102.
Status: in_force

This title does not prohibit an individual who is authorized to practice cosmetology under Title 5 of this article from practicing cosmetology.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-309 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-309
§4–309.
Status: in_force

A person may not fail or refuse to make required reports or report falsely or with intent to deceive.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1703 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 17 / Section 4-1703
§4–1703.
Status: in_force

There is a Self-Help Homeownership Technical Assistance Program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-507 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-507
§4–507.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or

(2) the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article.

(b) Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless:

(1) a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and

(2) the delivery is made from the licensed premises by:

(i) the retail license holder;

(ii) an employee of the retail license holder; or

(iii) a third–party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that:

1. holds a local delivery service permit issued under § 4–1107 of this title; and

2. has contracted with the retail license holder to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-227 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-227
§4–227.
Status: in_force

No carrier is subject to any of the penalties of this subtitle, except the penalties for a violation of § 4–206, § 4–213, § 4–214, or § 4–215 of this subtitle, if he receives, carries, holds, or delivers in the usual course of business as a carrier, poultry or poultry products owned by another person, unless:

(1) The carrier has knowledge or is in possession of facts which would cause a reasonable person to believe any article was not inspected or marked pursuant to this subtitle, or the article is not eligible for transportation in intrastate commerce; or

(2) The carrier refuses to furnish, on request of the Secretary, the name and address of the person from whom he received the article or a copy of any document pertaining to the delivery of the article to the carrier.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-209 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209
§4–209.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who encodes information on or with respect to an item after issue warrants to any subsequent collecting bank and to the payor bank or other payor that the information is correctly encoded. If the customer of a depositary bank encodes, that bank also makes the warranty.

(b) A person who undertakes to retain an item pursuant to an agreement for electronic presentment warrants to any subsequent collecting bank and to the payor bank or other payor that retention and presentment of the item comply with the agreement. If a customer of a depositary bank undertakes to retain an item, that bank also makes this warranty.

(c) A person to whom warranties are made under this section and who took the item in good faith may recover from the warrantor as damages for breach of warranty an amount equal to the loss suffered as a result of the breach, plus expenses and loss of interest incurred as a result of the breach.
Md. Code, Land Use § 4-404 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

All issues in any proceeding under this subtitle shall be scheduled and heard before all other civil actions and proceedings.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-503 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-503
§4–503.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland State Arts Council in the Department.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-503 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-503
§4–503.
Status: in_force

A person may not place, throw, or make use of any dynamite or other explosive substance in any water in the State, except for engineering, milling, or mining purposes. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment not exceeding three years, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-328 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-328
§4–328.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, a custodian shall deny inspection of a part of a public record, as provided in this part.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-105.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105.1
§4–105.
Status: in_force

§4–105.1.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 4–105 of this subtitle, a title insurer domiciled in this State shall have and maintain minimum surplus in the amount of:

(1) $500,000 as of July 1, 2010;

(2) $625,000 as of July 1, 2011; and

(3) $750,000 as of July 1, 2012, and each July 1 thereafter.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-703 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 7 / Section 4A-703
§4A–703.
Status: in_force

Articles of merger shall:

(1) Contain the provisions required by § 3-109 of this article and other provisions permitted by that section;

(2) Be executed:

(i) In the case of a limited liability company, in the manner required by § 4A-206 of this title;

(ii) In the case of a corporation or business trust, in the manner required by Title 1 of this article;

(iii) In the case of a limited partnership, in the manner required by Title 10 of this article; and

(iv) In the case of a partnership, in the manner required by Title 9A of this article; and

(3) Be filed for record with the Department.
Md. Code, Family Law § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

A surviving spouse who brings a personal action to recover in right of the deceased spouse shall allege:

(1) specifically how the debt or right accrued to the deceased spouse; and

(2) stating further that, by marriage, the debt or right devolved on the surviving spouse.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-604 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-604
§4–604.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The signatures required under § 4–603 of this subtitle shall be placed at the end of the will.

(2) If the will consists of more than one sheet, each sheet shall be numbered.

(3) If a will consists of more than one sheet, each sheet shall be signed by:

(i) The testator; or

(ii) 1. If the testator is unable to sign the testator’s name, a person signing at the direction of the testator; or

2. If there is no person signing at the direction of the testator, the authorized person.

(b) The date of the will shall be:

(1) The date of the authorized person’s signature on the will; and

(2) Noted at the end of the will by the authorized person.

(c) (1) The authorized person shall ask the testator whether the testator wishes to make a declaration concerning the safekeeping of the testator’s will.

(2) If the testator responds by an express request for the safekeeping of the will, the place where the testator intends to have the will kept shall be included in the certificate described under § 4–605 of this subtitle.

(d) A will executed in compliance with § 4–603 of this subtitle is not invalid solely because the will does not comply with this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-214 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-214
§4–214.
Status: in_force

No person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or transporting in intrastate commerce any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased poultry, or any part of the carcass of any poultry that died otherwise than by slaughter, may buy, sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation in intrastate commerce the poultry or part of the carcass, unless the transaction or transportation is made pursuant to the departmental rules and regulations.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1205 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12 / Section 4A-1205
§4A–1205.
Status: in_force

A benefit limited liability company may terminate its status as a benefit limited liability company and cease to be subject to this subtitle by amending its articles of organization to delete the statement required under § 4A–1203 of this subtitle that it is a benefit limited liability company.
Md. Code, Education § 4-105 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-105
§4–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each county board shall carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board and its agents and employees.

(2) The purchase of insurance in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection is a valid educational expense.

(b) (1) The State Board shall establish standards for these insurance policies, including a minimum liability coverage of not less than:

(i) The amounts specified under § 5–518(c)(2) of the Courts Article for claims of sexual abuse made under § 5–117 of the Courts Article that occurred when the claimant was a minor; and

(ii) $400,000 for each occurrence for all other claims.

(2) The policies purchased under this section shall meet these standards.

(c) (1) A county board complies with this section if it:

(i) Is individually self–insured for the amounts specified under § 5–518(c)(2) of the Courts Article and meets the rules and regulations adopted by the State Insurance Commissioner; or

(ii) Pools with other public entities for the purpose of self–insuring property or casualty risks under Title 19, Subtitle 6 of the Insurance Article.

(2) A county board that elects to self–insure individually under this subsection periodically shall file with the State Insurance Commissioner, in writing, the terms and conditions of the self–insurance.

(3) The terms and conditions of this individual self–insurance:

(i) Are subject to the approval of the State Insurance Commissioner; and

(ii) Shall conform with the terms and conditions of comprehensive liability insurance policies available in the private market.

(d) A county board shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–518 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2704 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 27 / Section 4-2704
§4–2704.
Status: in_force

(a) After providing shelter to an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter, a service provider shall:

(1) (i) as soon as possible and within 72 hours, contact a parent, a guardian, or an adult relative of the minor; or

(ii) if the service provider suspects abuse or neglect by the parent, guardian, or adult relative of the minor, immediately notify the appropriate authorities of the suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with § 5–704 of the Family Law Article; and

(2) if the service provider suspects any abuse or neglect of the unaccompanied minor in need of shelter, immediately notify the appropriate authorities of the suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with § 5–704 of the Family Law Article.

(b) (1) If a service provider is unable to contact, and does not suspect abuse by, a parent, a guardian, or an adult relative of an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter, the service provider shall:

(i) notify the minor of the requirements of this section; and

(ii) after providing the notice required under item (i) of this paragraph, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to determine if the minor has been reported missing by a legal guardian.

(2) If a service provider receives information indicating that an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter is missing from foster care, the service provider shall contact the local department of social services.

(3) If a service provider receives information indicating that an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter has been reported missing by a legal guardian other than the local department of social services, the service provider shall contact local law enforcement.

(c) A service provider shall document efforts and communications made under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-740 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 7 / Section 4-740
§4–740.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may catch walleyed pike, commonly known as Susquehanna salmon, only by rod, or hook and line at any time in the tidal waters of the State. The open season for catching walleyed pike for commercial purposes is from March 15 to November 30.

(b) A person may not sell, purchase, offer to purchase, possess, or deliver to any private or common carrier for transportation, walleyed pike caught in the tidal waters of the State during the closed commercial season. A private or common carrier may not accept for transportation, and a person may not transport, carry, or cause to be transported, or carried by any means walleyed pike caught in the tidal waters of the State during the closed commercial season.

(c) Any person may possess or transport walleyed pike caught by rod, or hook and line, at any time during the year.
Md. Code, Education § 4-141 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-141
§4–141.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Montgomery County.

(b) The Montgomery County Board of Education shall adopt a data disaggregation policy that:

(1) Applies to any data collection, reports, or internal documentation by the county board; and

(2) Includes a category for each racial and ethnic group that constitutes at least 5% of the students enrolled in the Montgomery County public school system that is separate from any other category.

(c) The Montgomery County Board of Education shall include the impact on each racial and ethnic group that constitutes at least 5% of the students enrolled in the Montgomery County public school system in any racial disparity comparisons completed by the county board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-203 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-203
§4–203.
Status: in_force

Subject to Title 3 concerning conversion of instruments (§ 3-420) and restrictive indorsements (§ 3-206) only a collecting bank’s transferor can give instructions that affect the bank or constitute notice to it, and a collecting bank is not liable to prior parties for any action taken pursuant to the instructions or in accordance with any agreement with its transferor.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-107 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 1 / Section 4A-107
§4A–107.
Status: in_force

Regulations of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and operating circulars of the Federal Reserve Banks supersede any inconsistent provision of this title to the extent of the inconsistency.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Close corporation” means a corporation which elects to be a close corporation in accordance with § 4-201 of this title.

(c) “Unanimous stockholders’ agreement” means an agreement to which every stockholder of a close corporation actually has assented and which is contained in its charter or bylaws or in a written instrument signed by all the stockholders.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-608 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-608
§4–608.
Status: in_force

The Program shall be operated with money in the Special Loan Programs Fund under § 4-505 of this title.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1208 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12 / Section 4A-1208
§4A–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) A benefit limited liability company shall deliver to each member an annual benefit report including:

(1) A description of:

(i) The ways in which the benefit limited liability company pursued a general public benefit during the year and the extent to which the general public benefit was created;

(ii) The ways in which the benefit limited liability company pursued any specific public benefit that its articles of organization or operating agreement states is the purpose of the benefit limited liability company to create and the extent to which that specific public benefit was created; and

(iii) Any circumstances that have hindered the creation by the benefit limited liability company of the public benefit; and

(2) An assessment of the societal and environmental performance of the benefit limited liability company prepared in accordance with a third–party standard applied consistently with the prior year’s benefit report or accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for any inconsistent application.

(b) The benefit report shall be delivered to each member within 120 days following the end of each fiscal year of the benefit limited liability company.

(c) (1) A benefit limited liability company shall post its most recent benefit report on the public portion of its website, if any.

(2) If a benefit limited liability company does not have a public website, the benefit limited liability company shall provide a copy of its most recent benefit report on demand and without charge to any person who requests a copy.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-602
§4–602.
Status: in_force

A local licensing board may revoke or suspend a license in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-201 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

Three or more adult individuals, each of whom is a citizen of the United States, and at least one of whom is a citizen of this State, may act as incorporators to form a savings bank under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 4-202 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-202
§4–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A principal political party shall elect the members of the county central committee at a primary election.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section or § 4–203 of this subtitle, the central committee for a county shall consist of the number of members determined by the party’s constitution.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the party central committee for each county shall select the chairman of that county’s party central committee.

(2) In Baltimore County, the Chairman of the Republican Party Central Committee shall be elected by the members of the central committee from among its members and in accordance with its bylaws.

(c) (1) An individual elected to serve as a member of a party central committee shall be a resident of the county in which that central committee is located.

(2) (i) An individual elected from a county who ceases to reside in that county shall be considered to have resigned and may not continue to serve on the central committee.

(ii) An individual elected from a specific legislative district who ceases to reside in that district shall be considered to have resigned and may not continue to serve on the central committee.

(d) (1) (i) An individual selected to fill a vacancy in a party central committee shall be a resident of the county in which that central committee is located.

(ii) An individual selected to fill a vacancy of a member elected from a specific legislative district in a party central committee shall be a resident of that legislative district.

(2) Upon relinquishing residency in the county or legislative district in which a member of a party central committee was selected to fill a vacancy, the member shall be considered to have resigned.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a vacancy in the party central committee for a county, or for a legislative district of Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, or Baltimore County, shall be filled by the remaining members of the committee elected from that county or legislative district.

(2) If a political party does not have county central committees or central committees for legislative districts, vacancies shall be filled in accordance with party rules.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the tenure in office of a member of the central committee of any political party shall:

(i) begin at the time the results of that election are certified; and

(ii) continue to the extent of any extension in time between primary elections by reason of any change in the date of holding primary elections by a political party in the State.

(2) The tenure in office of a member of the Republican Party Central Committee shall begin on the 14th day following the gubernatorial general election.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, upon relinquishing residency in the county, a member of a party central committee shall be considered to have resigned.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-302.4 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302.4
§4–302.
Status: in_force

§4–302.4.

The existence of a health information exchange does not, in itself, create a new cause of action against a health information exchange or a health care provider.
Md. Code, Education § 4-306.6 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306.6
§4–306.
Status: in_force

§4–306.6.

(a) The provisions of this subtitle, being necessary for the welfare of the City of Baltimore and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of the provisions.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle are severable, and if any of the provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court may not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1019 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1019
§4–1019.
Status: in_force

Any person buying or selling oyster shells shall report to the Department, at times the Department prescribes by rule or regulation, every purchase or sale of oyster shells, stating the number of bushels purchased or sold, the date of sale, the name and address of the other party to the transaction, and any other information the Department prescribes by rule or regulation.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 4-804 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 4 / Subtitle 8 / Section 4-804
§4–804.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with the reorganization of a savings bank into a mutual holding company pursuant to this subtitle and with the approval of the Commissioner, the mutual holding company may retain assets to the extent that they are not then required by the subsidiary savings bank to satisfy State or federal capital or reserve requirements.

(b) After reorganization pursuant to this subtitle, a mutual holding company shall:

(1) Continue to possess and may exercise all general corporate powers; and

(2) Be subject to all limitations not inconsistent with this section, of a savings bank under the laws of this State.

(c) A mutual holding company shall hold more than 50% of the stock of a subsidiary savings bank or savings and loan association acquired pursuant to this subtitle.

(d) Without limiting any powers it may have under this section or any other laws of this State, a mutual holding company may acquire the assets or stock of a savings and loan association with the prior approval of the Commissioner pursuant to the determinations required under § 4-803(e)(2) of this subtitle.

(e) A mutual holding company may not take deposits.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4A-202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4A / Subtitle 2 / Section 4A-202
§4A–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A payment order received by the receiving bank is the authorized order of the person identified as sender if that person authorized the order or is otherwise bound by it under the law of agency.

(b) (1) If a bank and its customer have agreed that the authenticity of payment orders issued to the bank in the name of the customer as sender will be verified pursuant to a security procedure, a payment order received by the receiving bank is effective as the order of the customer, whether or not authorized, if:

(i) The security procedure is a commercially reasonable method of providing security against unauthorized payment orders; and

(ii) The bank proves that it accepted the payment order in good faith and in compliance with the security procedure and any written agreement or instruction of the customer restricting acceptance of payment orders issued in the name of the customer.

(2) The bank is not required to follow an instruction that violates a written agreement with the customer or notice of which is not received at a time and in a manner affording the bank a reasonable opportunity to act on it before the payment order is accepted.

(c) (1) Commercial reasonableness of a security procedure is a question of law to be determined by considering the wishes of the customer expressed to the bank, the circumstances of the customer known to the bank, including the size, type, and frequency of payment orders normally issued by the customer to the bank, alternative security procedures offered to the customer, and security procedures in general use by customers and receiving banks similarly situated.

(2) A security procedure is deemed to be commercially reasonable if:

(i) The security procedure was chosen by the customer after the bank offered, and the customer refused, a security procedure that was commercially reasonable for that customer; and

(ii) The customer expressly agreed in writing to be bound by any payment order, whether or not authorized, issued in its name and accepted by the bank in compliance with the security procedure chosen by the customer.

(d) The term “sender” in this title includes the customer in whose name a payment order is issued if the order is the authorized order of the customer under subsection (a) of this section, or it is effective as the order of the customer under subsection (b) of this section.

(e) This section applies to amendments and cancellations of payment orders to the same extent that it applies to payment orders.

(f) Except as provided in this section and in § 4A-203(a)(1) of this subtitle, rights and obligations arising under this section or § 4A-203 of this subtitle may not be varied by agreement.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-313 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-313
§4–313.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) All rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues derived from any transportation facilities project shall be set aside in a fund known as the “Transportation Authority Fund”, except to the extent that they are pledged under an applicable trust agreement to secure either:

(i) Revenue bonds issued under this subtitle if the trust agreement or bond authorizing resolution expressly provides that this section does not apply to those bonds; or

(ii) Revenue bonds of prior issues.

(2) The Transportation Authority Fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of:

(i) The interest on bonds issued under this subtitle as it falls due;

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

(iii) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; and

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

(b) (1) The pledge is valid and binding from the time it is made.

(2) Rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues or other money so pledged and later received by the Authority immediately shall be subject to the lien of the pledge without physical delivery or any further act.

(3) The lien of the pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having any claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the Authority, whether or not these parties have notice of the pledge.

(4) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, neither the resolution nor any trust agreement by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded other than in the records of the Authority.

(c) (1) Any amount set aside in the Transportation Authority Fund that is not needed to provide for the payment of the items specified in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section may be transferred, upon the recommendation of the Secretary and after the approval of the Board of Public Works, to the Transportation Trust Fund to be used as appropriated by the General Assembly unless prohibited by any applicable resolution or trust agreement.

(2) The use and disposition of money to the credit of the Transportation Authority Fund is subject to the provision of the applicable bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-301 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 3 / Section 4A-301
§4A–301.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this title, no member shall be personally liable for the obligations of the limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, solely by reason of being a member of the limited liability company.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-502 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-502
§4–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to an anatomical gift or an amendment to, a revocation of, or a refusal to make an anatomical gift whenever made.
Md. Code, Environment § 4-417 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-417
§4–417.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle, or any rule, regulation, order, or permit issued pursuant thereto, shall be liable for a penalty not exceeding $25,000 for the violation, which may be recovered in a civil action, and the person may be enjoined from continuing the violation, as provided by this subtitle. Each day upon which the violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.

(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of, or who fails to perform any duty imposed by, this subtitle, or any regulation or order issued under it, or the provisions of any permit of the Department made pursuant to this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, and, in addition, may be enjoined from continuing the violation. If the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of the person under this subsection, punishment shall be by a fine of not more than $50,000 per day of violation or by imprisonment not exceeding two years or both, and in addition, the person may be enjoined from continuing the violation. Each day upon which a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.

(c) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this title, or by any permit, rule, regulation or order issued under this title, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this title or by any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued under this title, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

(d) In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, a civil penalty may be assessed for violation of any provisions of this subtitle, or rules, regulations, orders or permits issued pursuant thereto. The penalty may be assessed by the Secretary of the Environment, or a hearing officer designated in writing by the Secretary, after an opportunity for a hearing which may be waived in writing by the person accused of a violation. The civil penalty assessed shall be up to $10,000 for each day of violation, not exceeding a total sum of $100,000; consideration shall be given to the willfulness of the violation; to the damage or injury to the waters of the State or the impairment of its uses; to the cost of clean-up; to the nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare, health, and property; to the suitability of the waste source to its geographic location, including priority of location; to the available technology and economic reasonableness of controlling, reducing, or eliminating the waste; and other relevant factors. It is payable to the State and collectible in any manner provided at law for the collection of debts. If any person liable to pay the penalty neglects or refuses to pay it after demand, the amount, together with interest and any costs that may accrue, shall be a lien in favor of the State upon the property, both real and personal, of the person and shall be recorded in the clerk of court’s office for the political subdivision in which the property is located. Except for penalties collected for violations of Section 4-413 of this subtitle, moneys shall be placed in the Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean-Up and Contingency Fund under Section 4-411(f) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-229 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-229
§4–229.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other penalty provided by this article, if any person required to file any annual or special report fails to do so within 30 days after receiving notice of default from the Secretary, he shall be fined $100 for each day he fails to file. The forfeiture shall be recoverable in a civil suit in the name of the State brought in the county where the person has his principal office or in any county in which he does business.

(b) The State’s Attorneys, under the direction of the Attorney General, shall prosecute for the recovery of any forfeiture. All fines resulting are payable to the State Treasury. The costs and expenses of prosecution shall be paid out of the appropriation for the expenses of the State courts.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-407 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

Staff for the Council shall be provided by:

(1) the Department; and

(2) any other State agency designated by the Governor.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-603 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-603
§4–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensed dentist may not practice dentistry:

(1) Under a name other than the name of the licensee;

(2) As a business entity; or

(3) Under the name of a business entity.

(b) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as an employee of a health maintenance organization that is certified by the State Insurance Commissioner.

(c) A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as a member of a limited liability company.
Md. Code, Insurance § 4-302 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-302
§4–302.
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of the State that, in order to safeguard the solvency of the insurance business in the State:

(1) an insurer should maintain an amount of capital in excess of the minimum RBC levels derived from the risk based capital requirements contained in this subtitle and the attendant formulas, schedules, and instructions; and

(2) additional capital is used and useful in the insurance business and helps to secure an insurer against various risks inherent in, or affecting, the insurance business and not accounted for or only partially measured by the risk based capital requirements contained in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-521 — MD Code / Article get / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-521
§4–521.
Status: in_force

This subtitle modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(a) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7003(b).
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-205 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-205
§4–205.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:

(1) Adopt regulations governing:

(i) The administration of general anesthesia by a licensed dentist;

(ii) The administration of sedation by a licensed dentist;

(iii) The use of a dental assistant by a licensed dentist in performing intraoral procedures, including:

1. Reasonable policies and guidelines for a dental assistant to assist in performing intraoral procedures authorized under § 4–301(a) of this title; and

2. Subject to § 4–302.1(e) of this title, reasonable education or training requirements for an individual to become an expanded function dental assistant and perform the intraoral procedures authorized under § 4–301.1(b) of this title;

(iv) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the issuance of a permit to a facility not otherwise regulated where a dentist administers or has general anesthesia or sedation administered;

(v) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the issuance of a permit to a dentist who administers or has general anesthesia or sedation administered;

(vi) Reasonable requirements for the training and evaluation of a dentist before the dentist may administer general anesthesia or sedation other than nitrous oxide administered alone and not in conjunction with:

1. Another method of diminishing or eliminating pain; or

2. Medication used for diminishing or eliminating anxiety;

(vii) Reasonable requirements for:

1. The education, training, evaluation, and examination of a dental hygienist before the dental hygienist may perform manual curettage in conjunction with scaling and root planing; and

2. Performance by a dental hygienist of manual curettage in conjunction with scaling and root planing;

(viii) Reasonable requirements for:

1. The education, training, evaluation, and examination of a dental hygienist before the dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia under § 4–206.1 of this subtitle; and

2. Administering by a dental hygienist of local anesthesia under § 4–206.1 of this subtitle;

(ix) Reasonable requirements for:

1. The education, training, evaluation, and examination of a dental hygienist before a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide under § 4–206.2 of this subtitle; and

2. Administering nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist under § 4–206.2 of this subtitle;

(x) Reasonable requirements for the education, training, evaluation, and examination of a dental hygienist before a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block under § 4–206.3 of this subtitle;

(xi) Reasonable requirements for:

1. The education, training, evaluation, and examination of a dental hygienist before a dental hygienist may prescribe or administer medication under § 4–206.4 of this subtitle; and

2. Prescribing or administering medication by a dental hygienist under § 4–206.4 of this subtitle;

(xii) The discipline of a holder of any facility or administration permit for the administration of general anesthesia or sedation; and

(xiii) The release of patient dental records;

(2) After consulting with the State Board of Pharmacy, adopt regulations regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed dentist;

(3) On receipt of a written and signed complaint, investigate an alleged violation of this title;

(4) After consulting with the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association, adopt regulations establishing continuing education requirements for licensed dental hygienists;

(5) Adopt regulations establishing continuing education requirements for licensed dentists;

(6) On receipt of a written and signed complaint, including a referral from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, conduct an unannounced inspection of the office of a dentist, other than an office of a dentist in a hospital, related institution, freestanding medical facility, or a freestanding birthing center, to determine compliance at that office with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions; and

(7) Establish committees from among its members to facilitate and assist the Board in discharging its duties and responsibilities under this title by evaluating, reviewing, and making recommendations to the Board on matters referred to the committees by the Board. The committees established shall include, but may not be limited to:

(i) A nominations committee;

(ii) A regulations committee;

(iii) A committee on dental hygiene composed of 3 dental hygienists, 1 dentist, and 1 consumer to which the Board shall refer all matters within the Board’s jurisdiction under this title relating to or affecting the practice of dental hygiene for the committee’s evaluation, review, and recommendation;

(iv) A disciplinary committee; and

(v) Such other committees as the Board considers appropriate.

(b) The Board may not require a facility or a dentist to obtain a permit if a dentist:

(1) Administers nitrous oxide that is not administered in conjunction with:

(i) Another method of diminishing or eliminating pain; or

(ii) Medication used for diminishing or eliminating anxiety; or

(2) Prescribes or administers oral medication to a patient within the maximum recommended dosage for that patient for the sole purpose of diminishing or eliminating anxiety that is not prescribed in conjunction with:

(i) Another method of diminishing or eliminating pain; or

(ii) The administration of nitrous oxide.

(c) (1) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

(i) Keep a record of each license and each action taken under § 4–315 of this title;

(ii) Have an official seal;

(iii) Be trained for at least 1 hour each year on the powers, duties, and procedures, including complaint and hearing procedures, of the Board;

(iv) 1. Require applicants for an initial license and applicants for a license renewal to report whether the applicant provides or intends to provide mobile dental services or portable dental services; and

2. Publish on the Board’s website a searchable list of licensed dentists and licensed dental hygienists who provide mobile dental services or portable dental services in the State; and

(v) Adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

(2) To be determined to be in compliance with the training requirement under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, the Board shall:

(i) Select an attorney, after consultation with the Maryland State Bar Association, with the appropriate expertise to provide the training to the Board;

(ii) Require each member of the Board to attend the training and receive documentation of completion from the attorney providing the training; and

(iii) Include a summary of the training and attendance in the Board’s annual report.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-111 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-111
§4–111.
Status: in_force

Each official establishment shall have the premises, facilities, and equipment required by departmental rule or regulation. In addition, each official establishment shall be operated in accordance with sanitary practices required by the departmental rules and regulations.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-307 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-307
§4–307.
Status: in_force

A custodian shall deny inspection of public records that relate to welfare for an individual.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-332 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-332
§4–332.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) through (e) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that contains information about the application and commission of a person as a notary public.

(b) A custodian shall allow inspection of the part of a public record that gives:

(1) the name of the notary public;

(2) the notary public’s business address or, if a business address is not provided to the custodian by the notary public, the notary public’s home address;

(3) the notary public’s business telephone number or, if a business telephone number is not provided to the custodian by the notary public, the notary public’s home telephone number;

(4) the notary public’s business e–mail address or, if a business e–mail address is not provided to the custodian by the notary public, the notary public’s personal e–mail address;

(5) the issue and expiration dates of the notary public’s commission;

(6) the date the person took the oath of office as a notary public; or

(7) the signature of the notary public.

(c) A custodian may allow inspection of other information about a notary public if the custodian finds a compelling public purpose.

(d) A custodian may deny inspection of a record by a notary public or any other person in interest only to the extent that the inspection could:

(1) interfere with a valid and proper law enforcement proceeding;

(2) deprive another person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication;

(3) constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

(4) disclose the identity of a confidential source;

(5) disclose an investigative technique or procedure;

(6) prejudice an investigation; or

(7) endanger the life or physical safety of an individual.

(e) A custodian who sells lists of notaries public shall omit from the lists the name of any notary public, on written request of the notary public.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-1007 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 10 / Section 4-1007
§4–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $475,000 for Prince George’s County to be used by the Chief of Police for a criminal apprehension and suppression initiative focused on reducing violent crime.

(b) The funds required to be included in the annual budget bill under subsection (a) of this section shall be used solely to supplement, and not supplant, funds otherwise available for a criminal apprehension and suppression initiative focused on reducing violent crime in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-101 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Applicant” means a person or governmental unit that asks to inspect a public record.

(c) “Board” means the State Public Information Act Compliance Board.

(d) “Custodian” means:

(1) the official custodian; or

(2) any other authorized individual who has physical custody and control of a public record.

(e) “News media” means:

(1) newspapers;

(2) magazines;

(3) journals;

(4) press associations;

(5) news agencies;

(6) wire services;

(7) radio;

(8) television; and

(9) any printed, photographic, mechanical, or electronic means of disseminating news and information to the public.

(f) “Official custodian” means an officer or employee of the State or of a political subdivision who is responsible for keeping a public record, whether or not the officer or employee has physical custody and control of the public record.

(g) “Person in interest” means:

(1) a person or governmental unit that is the subject of a public record or a designee of the person or governmental unit;

(2) if the person has a legal disability, the parent or legal representative of the person; or

(3) as to requests for correction of certificates of death under § 5–310(d)(2) of the Health – General Article, the spouse, adult child, parent, adult sibling, grandparent, or guardian of the person of the deceased at the time of the deceased’s death.

(h) (1) “Personal information” means information that identifies an individual.

(2) Except as provided in § 4–355 of this title, “personal information” includes an individual’s:

(i) name;

(ii) address;

(iii) e–mail address;

(iv) driver’s license number or any other identification number;

(v) medical or disability information;

(vi) photograph or computer–generated image;

(vii) Social Security number; and

(viii) telephone number.

(3) “Personal information” does not include an individual’s:

(i) driver’s status;

(ii) driving offenses;

(iii) five–digit zip code; or

(iv) information on vehicular accidents.

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

(j) “Political subdivision” means:

(1) a county;

(2) a municipal corporation;

(3) an unincorporated town;

(4) a school district; or

(5) a special district.

(k) (1) “Public record” means the original or any copy of any documentary material that:

(i) is made by a unit or an instrumentality of the State or of a political subdivision or received by the unit or instrumentality in connection with the transaction of public business; and

(ii) is in any form, including:

1. a card;

2. a computerized record;

3. correspondence;

4. a drawing;

5. film or microfilm;

6. a form;

7. a map;

8. a photograph or photostat;

9. a recording; or

10. a tape.

(2) “Public record” includes a document that lists the salary of an employee of a unit or an instrumentality of the State or of a political subdivision.

(3) “Public record” does not include:

(i) a digital photographic image or signature of an individual, or the actual stored data of the image or signature, recorded by the Motor Vehicle Administration; or

(ii) a record or any information submitted to the Public Access Ombudsman or the Board under Subtitle 1B of this title.

(l) “Technical infraction” means a minor rule violation by an individual solely related to the enforcement of administrative rules that:

(1) does not involve an interaction between a member of the public and the individual;

(2) does not relate to the individual’s investigative, enforcement, training, supervision, or reporting responsibilities; and

(3) is not otherwise a matter of public concern.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 4-605 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 4 / Subtitle 6 / Section 4-605
§4–605.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Public Art Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide money to carry out the Program.

(c) The Commission shall administer the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund consists of:

(i) money appropriated in the State budget for the Program; and

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

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

(f) It is the intent of the General Assembly that for each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the operating or capital budget an appropriation not to exceed $1,000,000 for the Program.

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

(h) Money in the Fund may only be spent:

(1) to carry out the purposes of this subtitle; and

(2) in accordance with the State budget process.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-12A-13 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 12A / Section 4A-12A-13
§4A–12A–13.
Status: in_force

§4A–12A–13. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) The assembly shall meet annually at a time:

(1) Provided in the articles of organization or cooperative agreement; or

(2) Set by the board of representatives that is consistent with the articles of organization or cooperative agreement.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in the cooperative agreement, members may attend or conduct the annual assembly meeting through any means of communication if all members attending the meeting are able to communicate with each other during the meeting.

(c) The board of representatives shall report, or cause to be reported, at the annual assembly meeting the association’s business and financial condition as of the close of the most recent fiscal year.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in the cooperative agreement, the board of representatives shall designate the presiding officer of the annual assembly meeting.

(e) Failure to hold an annual assembly meeting does not affect the validity of any action taken by the limited worker cooperative association.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a limited worker cooperative association shall notify each member of the time, date, and place of a meeting of the members at least 10 and not more than 60 days before the annual assembly meeting.

(2) If the notice is of a meeting of the members in one or more classes of members, the notice shall be given only to members in those classes.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-238 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-238
§4–238.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) New mortgage loans that the Administration purchases shall be loans to:

(i) families of limited income;

(ii) sponsors of community development projects; or

(iii) homeowners:

1. with primary residences located in sustainable communities;

2. who refinance a residential mortgage loan made by the Department or Administration; or

3. who use the loan proceeds to:

A. purchase the homeowner’s primary residence and make payments on the homeowner’s student loan debt; or

B. purchase the homeowner’s primary residence in conjunction with the homeowner obtaining separate financial assistance from the Administration for making payments on the homeowner’s student loan debt.

(2) A commitment that the Administration makes to purchase new mortgage loans shall specify:

(i) the interest rate on loans eligible for purchase, which may not exceed the prevailing interest rate on comparable mortgage loans available in the State, independent of public assistance or purchase; and

(ii) the numbers or volumes of loans under the commitment to be made in specific geographic areas.

(3) For any residential mortgage loans to be used to acquire homes for families of limited income, the commitment shall be limited to loans of a specified amount per dwelling unit, based on the current average sale price of new homes in the area, as determined by the Administration.

(b) A commitment that the Administration makes to purchase existing mortgages shall require that the proceeds of the purchase be:

(1) reinvested, within specified time limits, in new mortgage loans to:

(i) families of limited income; or

(ii) sponsors of community development projects; or

(2) invested in short-term obligations pending the purchase or making of the mortgages.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-403 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 4 / Section 4A-403
§4A–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this section apply unless otherwise provided in this title or unless otherwise agreed.

(b) (1) Members shall vote in proportion to their respective interests in profits of the limited liability company, as determined under § 4A–503 of this title.

(2) Decisions concerning the affairs of the limited liability company shall require the consent of members holding at least a majority of the interests in profits of the limited liability company as determined under § 4A–503 of this title.

(c) (1) A meeting of the members may be called by the written request of members holding at least 25% of the interests in profits of the limited liability company as determined under § 4A–503 of this title.

(2) (i) Members of a limited liability company may participate in a meeting by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment or by means of remote communication, if all persons participating in the meeting:

1. Can either hear or read the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrent with the proceedings; and

2. Have the opportunity to participate in the meeting and vote on matters submitted to the members.

(ii) Participation in a meeting by the means authorized by subparagraph (i) of this paragraph constitutes presence in person at the meeting.

(d) (1) A member may not take any of the following actions without the consent of members holding at least two–thirds of the interest in profits of the limited liability company as determined under § 4A–503 of this title:

(i) Dispose of all or substantially all of the business or property of the limited liability company;

(ii) Approve a merger as provided in § 4A–702 of this title; or

(iii) Approve a conversion as provided in § 4A–1102 of this title.

(2) A member may not take any of the following actions without the unanimous consent of the members:

(i) Institute a voluntary proceeding under the federal bankruptcy code;

(ii) Assign the property of the limited liability company in trust for creditors or on the assignee’s promise to pay the debts of the limited liability company;

(iii) Alter the allocation of profit or loss to members of the limited liability company;

(iv) Alter the allocation of or the manner of computing distributions payable to members of the limited liability company; or

(v) Do any other act that would make it impossible to carry on the ordinary business of the limited liability company.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 4-101 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-101
§4–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means a board of arbitration formed under this subtitle to settle a labor dispute.

(c) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

(d) “Mediation Service” means the State Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-2A-05.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2A / Section 4-2A-05.1
§4–2A–05.
Status: in_force

§4–2A–05.1.

When the Secretary removes the moratoriums on the taking, possession, sale, and transporting of striped bass or rockfish, the Secretary:

(1) Shall allow sport fishermen and commercial fishermen to take, possess, sell, and transport striped bass or rockfish; but

(2) May not remove the moratoriums for sport fishermen or commercial fishermen without removing the same moratoriums for the other group of fishermen.
Md. Code, Real Property § 4-201 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-201
§4–201.
Status: in_force

Every form contained in this subtitle, or a form to like effect, is sufficient for the purpose intended. Any covenant, limitation, restriction, or provision may be added, annexed to, or introduced with any form.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-230.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-230.1
§4–230.
Status: in_force

§4–230.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the provisions of this title concerning poultry and poultry products shall apply also to rabbits and rabbit products.

(b) (1) Upon the request of any person, the Secretary may provide antemortem, postmortem, and processing inspection of rabbit and rabbit products to protect consumers from adulterated products.

(2) Any person who requests inspection shall pay the Secretary the cost of the inspection.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-407 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-407
§4–407.
Status: in_force

(a) After a public hearing, the legislative body of a municipality may enact an annexation resolution in accordance with its normal legislative procedure.

(b) The annexation resolution may not take effect until at least 45 days after its enactment.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-209.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-209.1
§4–209.
Status: in_force

§4–209.1.

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Black Bass Conservation Fund.

(b) There is a Black Bass Conservation Fund in the Department.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to further black bass management.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Donations collected by the Department under § 1–403(f) of this article;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Interest earnings; and

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

(g) The Department may use money in the Fund to:

(1) Stock black bass;

(2) Enhance aquatic habitats for black bass;

(3) Support responsible black bass tournaments; and

(4) Support scientific research related to black bass conservation.

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

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-505 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-505
§4–505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The charter commission shall submit a proposed unified charter to the legislative body of each municipality.

(2) The legislative body shall include the proposed charter in a resolution that is considered in accordance with the procedural requirements provided for charter amendments in §§ 4–303(a) and 4–304 of this title.

(3) For purposes of § 4–303(a) of this title, the resolution is considered to embrace only one subject.

(b) Each legislative body may:

(1) adopt or reject the resolution; or

(2) amend the resolution, if the legislative bodies of the other municipalities concur.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-904
§4–904.
Status: in_force

When a petition is filed under this subtitle, a local licensing board may stay its order that is the subject of the petition until the final determination of the petition.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-501 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each fund established under this subtitle is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold and the Comptroller shall account for each fund established under this subtitle.

(b) Money in a fund established under this subtitle shall be invested in the same way as other State money.

(c) (1) In the State budget, the State may appropriate to the Rental Housing Programs Fund and the Special Loan Programs Fund all or part of the money received as repayment of principal or payment of interest on a loan made by the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program.

(2) The appropriation may be increased by budget amendment.

(3) The amount of repayments appropriated to make loans under the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program may not exceed $12,000,000 annually.

(4) The State may not appropriate repayment of principal and payment of interest to the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program to the extent that loans expected to be made with the money appropriated would cause the principal amount of loans outstanding to exceed $100,000,000.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-404 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 4 / Section 4-404
§4–404.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) adopt policies to ensure that rental housing is made available to households of limited income;

(3) develop procedures to ensure that the projects receiving financial assistance from the Program are in compliance with applicable occupancy restrictions;

(4) use federal and State programs to help carry out the Program; and

(5) encourage the assistance or participation of local political subdivisions.

(b) The Secretary shall set income guidelines by considering:

(1) the median income for the area;

(2) the minimum income needed to afford available standard rental units in the area;

(3) federal income guidelines, including the requirements of the Federal Low–Income Housing Tax Credit Program; and

(4) any other relevant factor.

(c) In administering the Program under this subtitle, the Department may act either directly or through the Administration.

(d) The Department shall provide written notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the chief executive officer or the equivalent officer and the head or president of the legislative body of the political subdivision in which a proposed project is located.

(e) If the proposed project is located in a municipal corporation, the notice required under subsection (d) of this section shall be sent to the chief executive officer and head or president of the municipal corporation and not to the county.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 4-110 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-110
§4–110.
Status: in_force

(a) “Agreement for electronic presentment” means an agreement, clearing-house rule, or federal reserve regulation or operating circular, providing that presentment of an item may be made by transmission of an image of an item or information describing the item (“presentment notice”) rather than delivery of the item itself. The agreement may provide for procedures governing retention, presentment, payment, dishonor, and other matters concerning items subject to the agreement.

(b) Presentment of an item pursuant to an agreement for presentment is made when the presentment notice is received.

(c) If presentment is made by presentment notice, a reference to “item” or “check” in this title means the presentment notice unless the context otherwise indicates.
Md. Code, Transportation § 4-306 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, revenue bonds may be issued by the Authority:

(1) Without obtaining the consent of any instrumentality, agency, or unit of this State; and

(2) Without any proceedings or the happening of any conditions or things other than those specifically required by this subtitle.

(b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, revenue bonds secured by toll revenue may be issued in any amount as long as the aggregate outstanding and unpaid principal balance of the revenue bonds secured by toll revenue and revenue bonds of prior issues does not exceed $4,000,000,000 on June 30 of any year.

(ii) The maximum aggregate amount of revenue bonds that may be outstanding and unpaid under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be reduced by the amount of:

1. Any loan extended to the State under the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act; and

2. Any line of credit extended to the State under the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, to the extent the State draws on the line of credit.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section and § 4–205 of this title, without the approval of the General Assembly, the Authority may issue bonds to refinance all or any part of the cost of a transportation facility project for which the Authority previously issued bonds authorized under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 4-501 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-501
§4–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Adjusted assessed valuation of real property” means the sum of:

(1) 100% of the assessed valuation of the operating real property of public utilities;

(2) 40% of the assessed valuation of all other real property for State purposes, as reported by the Department of Assessments and Taxation as of July 1 of the second fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the calculation of State aid is to be made; and

(3) 20% of new property assessed between July 1 and December 31 of the second preceding fiscal year.

(c) “Aggregate expenditures for police protection” means the sum of expenditures for police protection of a county and of every qualifying municipality in the county.

(d) “County” does not include Baltimore City.

(e) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.

(f) (1) “Expenditures for police protection” means expenses for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the calculation of State aid under this subtitle is to be made for:

(i) salaries, wages, and other operating expenses for police protection;

(ii) capital outlays from current operating funds for police protection;

(iii) debt service identifiable for police protection;

(iv) officers of a sheriff’s office to the extent that the officers perform police protection functions; and

(v) traffic control, park police, and a share of the cost of a central alarm system proportionate to its police use.

(2) “Expenditures for police protection” does not include expenses for collecting from or servicing parking meters or constructing or operating local correctional facilities.

(g) “Fund” means the State Aid for Police Protection Fund.

(h) (1) “Municipality” means an incorporated city or town.

(2) “Municipality” does not include Baltimore City.

(i) “Net taxable income” means the taxable income of individuals under Title 10 of the Tax – General Article, as certified by the Comptroller for the third completed calendar year preceding the fiscal year for which the calculation of State aid is to be made.

(j) “Qualified police officer” means a police officer that the Executive Director determines to be qualified under § 4–504(d) of this subtitle.

(k) “Qualifying municipality” means a municipality that:

(1) (i) has expenditures for police protection that exceed $5,000; and

(ii) employs at least one full–time qualified police officer; or

(2) (i) has expenditures for police protection that exceed $80,000; and

(ii) employs at least two part–time qualified police officers from a county police department or county sheriff’s department.

(l) “Real property” means all property classified as real property under § 8–101(b) of the Tax – Property Article.

(m) “Sworn officer” means:

(1) a law enforcement officer certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; or

(2) a full–time probationary employee of a local government who:

(i) is hired to attend a police training academy to become a certified law enforcement officer; and

(ii) is in training or is functioning as a law enforcement officer pending training.

(n) “Wealth base” means the sum of the adjusted assessed valuation of real property and net taxable income.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-506 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 5 / Section 4-506
§4–506.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Workforce Housing Fund.

(b) There is a Workforce Housing Fund.

(c) As provided in the State budget, the Department shall use the Fund to operate and provide funds under the Workforce Housing Grant Program.

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated by the State;

(2) repayments of principal and payments of interest on loans made under the Workforce Housing Grant Program;

(3) amounts paid in connection with transfers of homeownership workforce housing units;

(4) money transferred to the Fund in accordance with this subtitle; and

(5) investment earnings of the Fund.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4A-1005 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 4A / Subtitle 10 / Section 4A-1005
§4A–1005.
Status: in_force

If any statement in the application for registration of a foreign limited liability company is false when made or any arrangements or other facts described have changed making the application inaccurate in any respect, the foreign limited liability company shall promptly file with the Department a certificate, executed by an authorized person, correcting the statement.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-931 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 9 / Section 4-931
§4–931.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Grant Program” means the Accessible Homes for Senior Homeowners Grant Program.

(b) There is an Accessible Homes for Senior Homeowners Grant Program.

(c) The Department may make a grant to finance an accessibility–related renovation or repair activity for an elderly homeowner.

(d) The Department may establish standards to determine the eligibility of an applicant under the Grant Program.

(e) In determining whether to make a grant under the Grant Program, the Department shall require that an applicant submit evidence that the applicant cannot undertake the renovation and repairs without a grant.

(f) Grants under the Grant Program may be used in conjunction with other:

(1) accessible housing for seniors loans; and

(2) special loan programs under this subtitle.

(g) The Department may require that all or part of the grant under the Grant Program be repaid if conditions specified by the Department occur.
Md. Code, Health - General § 4-308 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-308
§4–308.
Status: in_force

A health care provider, who in good faith discloses or does not disclose a medical record, is not liable in any cause of action arising from the disclosure or nondisclosure of the medical record.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 4-306 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-306
§4–306.
Status: in_force

(a) After transfer of an incarcerated individual to the Institution for treatment as an eligible person but before the incarcerated individual’s sentence expires, on review of the incarcerated individual, the Board of Review may take any of the actions specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) If an incarcerated individual submits a written request for a transfer to the Division of Correction, the Director shall notify the Commissioner and send the Commissioner a copy of any evaluation team’s report that has been completed.

(2) If the Board of Review concludes that an incarcerated individual is no longer an eligible person but should remain confined in the Division of Correction subject to the authority of the Maryland Parole Commission until release on expiration of sentence or mandatory supervision, the Director shall notify the Commissioner and send the Commissioner a copy of the evaluation team’s report.

(3) Within 90 days after notice is provided under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the incarcerated individual shall be delivered to the appropriate correctional facility that the Commissioner designates.

(4) A transfer under this subsection does not affect any right to parole consideration that the incarcerated individual may have at the time of transfer.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “major violation” includes:

(i) escape from parole, work release, or leave;

(ii) failure to return from parole, work release, or leave within 1 hour of the time due, unless the failure to return was due to causes beyond the control of the eligible person;

(iii) commission of a new crime, other than a minor traffic violation, while on parole, work release, or leave;

(iv) commission of a Category I violation of the Department’s disciplinary rules; and

(v) use of a controlled dangerous substance that the eligible person is not entitled to use under the laws of the State.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if an incarcerated individual in the Eligible Person Program or the Patuxent Youth Program commits a major violation while on parole, work release, or leave, the Board of Review may impose appropriate sanctions consistent with the best interests of public safety.

(3) If the Board of Review or the Secretary determines that a major violation was severe enough to warrant removing an eligible person from the Institution, the eligible person may be removed from the Institution and returned to the Division of Correction to serve the remainder of the eligible person’s original sentence.

(4) If an eligible person commits a second major violation while on parole, work release, or leave, the eligible person shall be removed from the Institution and returned to the Division of Correction to serve the remainder of the eligible person’s original sentence.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-249 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 2 / Section 4-249
§4–249.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to agreements with noteholders or bondholders, the Administration may purchase its notes or bonds with any money available for the purchase.

(b) The purchase price may not exceed:

(1) the redemption price at the time of the purchase, plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date, if the note or bond is redeemable, at the time of the purchase; or

(2) the redemption price on the first date after the purchase on which the note or bond becomes redeemable, plus accrued interest to that date, if the note or bond is not redeemable at the time of the purchase.

(c) When the Administration purchases its note or bond, the note or bond shall be canceled.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-1205 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 4 / Subtitle 12 / Section 4-1205
§4–1205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) administer the Program;

(2) adopt policies and procedures that encourage partnership rental housing throughout the State; and

(3) adopt regulations to carry out the Program, including regulations that specify criteria for local contributions to the cost of partnership projects undertaken by a political subdivision or housing authority.

(b) The Department may establish:

(1) maximum limits for financing that it will provide to:

(i) individual partnership rental housing units;

(ii) any one partnership project; or

(iii) any political subdivision or housing authority;

(2) a process for approving financing for partnership projects that encourages a broad geographic distribution of money; and

(3) the time that a household may occupy the partnership rental housing after the annual income of the household exceeds the continuing occupancy income limits for households of lower income.

(c) In administering the Program, the Department may make loans either directly or through the Administration.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 4-113 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-113
§4–113.
Status: in_force

(a) No livestock carcass, part of it, meat, or meat food product may be admitted into any official establishment unless it has been prepared only under inspection pursuant to this subtitle or the Federal Meat Inspection Act or imported in compliance with the federal act.

(b) The Secretary by rule or regulation may prescribe the conditions under which any carcass, part of it, any meat food product, meat, wildlife, and any other material is allowed to enter any official establishment to assure that these articles enter inspected establishments pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-314 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 4 / Subtitle 3 / Section 4-314
§4–314.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a holder of a general license, limited license, teacher’s license, or a temporary license may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-106 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 4 / Subtitle 1 / Section 4-106
§4–106.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license shall pay the expenses to provide:

(1) publication of the notice of application; and

(2) notice to the applicant and to persons that oppose the application.

(b) The applicant shall deposit money in advance with the local collecting agent to cover the expenses.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 4-1B-03 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 4 / Subtitle 1B / Section 4-1B-03
§4–1B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Attorney General shall appoint the Ombudsman.

(b) The Ombudsman shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.

(c) (1) The Office of the Attorney General shall publish, on its website, notice of the Attorney General’s intent to consider applicants for the Ombudsman position.

(2) The notice shall include:

(i) application procedures;

(ii) criteria for evaluating an applicant’s qualifications; and

(iii) procedures for resolving any conflicts of interest.

(3) (i) An individual may submit to the Attorney General an application for the Ombudsman position as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) The Office of the Attorney General shall post on its website the names and qualifications of applicants.

(d) (1) The term of the Ombudsman is 4 years.

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

(3) An Ombudsman who is appointed after a term begins serves for the remainder of the term until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e) The Ombudsman shall be a full–time State employee.

(f) The Ombudsman is entitled to an annual salary as provided for in the State budget.

(g) The Ombudsman may delegate to a staff member of the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman any of the powers and duties granted to the Ombudsman under this subtitle that are appropriate to the staff member’s training and expertise.