Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-703 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-703
§3–703.
Status: in_force

Any person who proposes to make or who has made a control share acquisition may deliver an acquiring person statement to the corporation at the corporation’s principal office. The acquiring person statement shall set forth all of the following:

(1) The identity of the acquiring person and each other member of any group of which the person is a part for purposes of determining control shares;

(2) A statement that the acquiring person statement is given under this subtitle;

(3) The number of shares of the corporation owned (directly or indirectly) by the acquiring person and each other member of any group;

(4) The applicable range of voting power as set forth in § 3–701(e) of this subtitle; and

(5) If the control share acquisition has not occurred:

(i) A description in reasonable detail of the terms of the proposed control share acquisition; and

(ii) Representations of the acquiring person, together with a statement in reasonable detail of the facts on which they are based, that:

1. The proposed control share acquisition, if consummated, will not be contrary to law; and

2. The acquiring person has the financial capacity, through financing to be provided by the acquiring person and any additional specified sources of financing required under § 3–705 of this subtitle, to make the proposed control share acquisition.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 3-117 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-117
§3–117.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the court receives the report of recommendations from the Office:

(1) the court on its own initiative may hold a hearing; or

(2) if timely exceptions are filed, or if the court requires more information, the court shall hold a hearing unless the committed person and the State’s Attorney waive the hearing.

(b) (1) The court shall hold the hearing on the record that was made before the Office.

(2) At the judicial hearing, the committed person is entitled to be present and to be represented by counsel.

(3) The court may continue its hearing and remand for the Office to take additional evidence.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-211 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-211
§3–211.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall consider the report and, on motion of any party to the proceeding, enter an order which:

(1) Confirms, modifies, or rejects it; and

(2) If appropriate, sets the time for payment to the stockholder.

(b) (1) If the appraisers’ report is confirmed or modified by the order, judgment shall be entered against the successor and in favor of each objecting stockholder party to the proceeding for the appraised fair value of his stock.

(2) If the appraisers’ report is rejected, the court may:

(i) Determine the fair value of the stock and enter judgment for the stockholder; or

(ii) Remit the proceedings to the same or other appraisers on terms and conditions it considers proper.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a judgment for the stockholder shall award the value of the stock and interest from the date as at which fair value is to be determined under § 3-202 of this subtitle.

(2) The court may not allow interest if it finds that the failure of the stockholder to accept an offer for the stock made under § 3-207 of this subtitle was arbitrary and vexatious or not in good faith. In making this finding, the court shall consider:

(i) The price which the successor offered for the stock;

(ii) The financial statements and other information furnished to the stockholder; and

(iii) Any other circumstances it considers relevant.

(d) (1) The costs of the proceedings, including reasonable compensation and expenses of the appraisers, shall be set by the court and assessed against the successor. However, the court may direct the costs to be apportioned and assessed against any objecting stockholder if the court finds that the failure of the stockholder to accept an offer for the stock made under § 3-207 of this subtitle was arbitrary and vexatious or not in good faith. In making this finding, the court shall consider:

(i) The price which the successor offered for the stock;

(ii) The financial statements and other information furnished to the stockholder; and

(iii) Any other circumstances it considers relevant.

(2) Costs may not include attorney’s fees or expenses. The reasonable fees and expenses of experts may be included only if:

(i) The successor did not make an offer for the stock under § 3-207 of this subtitle; or

(ii) The value of the stock determined in the proceeding materially exceeds the amount offered by the successor.

(e) The judgment is final and conclusive on all parties and has the same force and effect as other decrees in equity. The judgment constitutes a lien on the assets of the successor with priority over any mortgage or other lien attaching on or after the effective date of the consolidation, merger, transfer, or charter amendment.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-304 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-304
§3–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not engage in vaginal intercourse or a sexual act with another:

(1) without the consent of the other;

(2) if the victim is a substantially cognitively impaired individual, a mentally incapacitated individual, or a physically helpless individual, and the person performing the act knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a substantially cognitively impaired individual, a mentally incapacitated individual, or a physically helpless individual; or

(3) if the victim is under the age of 14 years, and the person performing the act is at least 4 years older than the victim.

(b) A person 18 years of age or older may not violate subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section involving a child under the age of 13 years.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of the felony of rape in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, a person 18 years of age or older who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of the felony of rape in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 15 years and not exceeding life.

(ii) A court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years.

(iii) The person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

(iv) If the State fails to comply with subsection (d) of this section, the mandatory minimum sentence shall not apply.

(d) If the State intends to seek a sentence of imprisonment for not less than 15 years under subsection (c)(2) of this section, the State shall notify the person in writing of the State’s intention at least 30 days before trial.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-217 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-217
§3–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Assessments periodically may be levied on the subscribers of a domestic reciprocal insurer liable for assessments, as allowed by the terms of the subscribers’ policies, by:

(1) the attorney in fact of the reciprocal insurer, after approval by the subscribers’ advisory committee and the Commissioner; or

(2) the Commissioner, in liquidation of the reciprocal insurer.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each subscriber's share of a deficiency for which an assessment is made shall be calculated by multiplying:

(i) the premium earned on the subscriber's policy during the period covered by the assessment; by

(ii) the ratio of the total deficiency to the total premiums earned during that period on all policies subject to the assessment.

(2) For purposes of calculating the earned premium under this section:

(i) the gross premium received by the reciprocal insurer for the policy shall be used as a base; and

(ii) deductions may be taken from the gross premium only for charges that do not recur on the renewal or extension of the policy.

(3) Each subscriber's share of a deficiency may not exceed the subscriber's total contingent liability under subsection (e) of this section.

(c) A subscriber may not have an offset against an assessment for which the subscriber is liable because of a claim for an unearned premium or loss payable.

(d) Each subscriber of a domestic reciprocal insurer with contingent liability is liable for and shall pay the subscriber’s share of an assessment as calculated and limited in accordance with this subtitle if, while the subscriber’s policy is in force or within 3 years after its termination:

(1) the subscriber is notified by the attorney in fact of the reciprocal insurer or the Commissioner of the intent to levy the assessment; or

(2) an order is issued that directs the reciprocal insurer to show cause why a receiver, conservator, rehabilitator, or liquidator of the reciprocal insurer should not be appointed.

(e) One policy or a subscriber to one policy may not be assessed or charged with a total contingent liability for obligations incurred by a domestic reciprocal insurer in 1 calendar year, in excess of the amount set forth in the power of attorney or subscribers’ agreement calculated solely on the premium earned on the policy during that year.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-108 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-108
§3–108.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In calculating charges for water supply, wastewater purification, solid waste disposal, and energy projects, products, or services or in determining the costs to be levied against a municipality, person, or property in a service district established pursuant to this subtitle, the Service shall require that the charges reflect the full costs of providing the projects, products, or services.

(2) The charges and costs to be levied against any particular municipality, person, or property located within a service district shall take account of:

(i) Whether the property is eligible for water or sewerage service in accordance with the approved State–county master plans for water and sewerage adopted under Title 9 of the Environment Article;

(ii) The value and capacity of any existing facility transferred by the municipality or person to the Service; and

(iii) The costs and obligations assumed by the Service incidental to the transfer of the facility.

(3) To the extent deemed reasonable and practicable by the Service, charges for solid waste or wastewater purification projects or services also shall be based on but not necessarily limited to a formula reflecting the volume and characteristics of the wastes as they influence transportation, purification, final disposal, and time pattern of discharge.

(4) (i) Before establishing or adjusting charges in a service district, the Service shall publish notice of the proposed charges, at least once a week for 2 weeks, in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality in which the service district is located and hold a public hearing on the proposed charges.

(ii) The published notice shall be at least 1/4 page in size, and use at least 18 point type. The notice may not be placed with legal notices or classified advertisements. The headline of the notice shall be in bold print, with all letters capitalized. The text of the notice, other than the headline, shall be in upper and lower case letters.

(iii) The charges shall become effective on the date set by the Service. The Service may, by resolution of the Board, provide that the charges are chargeable against all or part of the lots or parcels of land in the service district and constitute a first lien on such property. The resolution may establish reasonable times and methods of collection of the charges, which may be levied and collected by the Service and have the same priority and rights and bear the same interest and penalties and in every respect be treated the same as taxes of the State. The charges may be levied and collected notwithstanding the absence of a contract between the Service and the municipality, person, or property against whom the charge is imposed.

(b) If a municipality fails to pay the Service for projects or services provided pursuant to this subtitle within 60 days of the due date, as established by contract, all State funds, or that portion of them required, relating to the income tax, the tax on racing, the recordation tax, the tax on amusements and the license tax thereafter to be distributed to the municipality shall be paid by the Comptroller of Maryland directly to the Service until the amount paid to the Service is equal to the amount due the Service by the municipality.

(c) If a person fails to pay the Service for projects or services provided in accordance with this subtitle within 60 days of the due date, as established by the Service, the unpaid amount constitutes a statutory lien against the real property served, shall be referred to the Attorney General for collection, and may be collected through a tax sale.

(d) The governing body of any county may charge the Service a fee for final disposal of solid waste at any solid waste disposal project located in that county provided that any fees charged the Service are not greater than those charged other users of any solid waste disposal project.
Md. Code, Environment § 3-502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-502
§3–502.
Status: in_force

To the fullest extent consistent with its authority under a law that it administers, a unit shall carry out programs that the unit administers to further the policy of the State to provide people with an environment free from noise that:

(1) May jeopardize health, general welfare, and property; or

(2) Degrades the quality of life.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1609 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 16 / Section 3-1609
§3–1609.
Status: in_force

(a) If an employer pays a covered employee less than the wage required under this subtitle, the covered employee may bring an action against the employer to recover:

(1) the difference between the wage paid to the covered employee and the wage required under this subtitle;

(2) an additional amount equal to the difference between the wage paid to the covered employee and the wage required under this subtitle as liquidated damages; and

(3) counsel fees and other costs.

(b) On the written request of a covered employee who is entitled to bring an action under this section, the Commissioner may:

(1) take an assignment of the claim in trust for the covered employee;

(2) ask the Attorney General to bring an action in accordance with this section on behalf of the covered employee; and

(3) consolidate two or more claims against an employer.

(c) The agreement of a covered employee to work for less than the wage to which the covered employee is entitled under this subtitle is not a defense to an action under this section.

(d) (1) If a court determines that a covered employee is entitled to recovery in an action under this section, the court shall award to the covered employee:

(i) the difference between the wage paid to the covered employee and the wage required under this subtitle;

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an additional amount equal to the difference between the wage paid to the covered employee and the wage required under this subtitle as liquidated damages; and

(iii) reasonable counsel fees and other costs.

(2) If an employer shows to the satisfaction of the court that the employer acted in good faith and reasonably believed that the wages paid to the covered employee were not less than the wage required under this subtitle, the court shall:

(i) determine that liquidated damages should not be awarded; or

(ii) award, as liquidated damages, any amount less than the amount specified in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-702
§3–702.
Status: in_force

Section 3–701 of this subtitle does not apply if an application is pending or has been approved for:

(1) a transfer of a license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2) a certificate of permission, subject to § 3–802 of this title.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-520 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-520
§3–520.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Eight members of the Management Council constitute a quorum.

(c) A member of the Management Council:

(1) may not receive compensation for membership on the Management Council; but

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

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the State, the Management Council, and the members and employees of the Management Council may not be held liable for any act or omission of the Management Council or any member or employee of the Management Council in connection with the performance of their duties.

(e) Subsection (d) of this section does not apply in the case of willful malfeasance or breach of trust by the State, the Management Council, or any member or employee of the Management Council.

(f) The Secretary shall employ staff for the Management Council to be paid out of funds from Maryland Correctional Enterprises, in accordance with the State budget.

(g) (1) For fiscal year 2000 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Management Council shall prepare a budget for submission to the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary shall request an appropriation for the Management Council in the annual State budget sufficient for the operation of the Council.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-309 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-309
§3–309.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subtitle are the obligations of the Department and may not be considered to constitute a debt of the county for the purpose of determining its debt limitations.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-106 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-106
§3–106.
Status: in_force

The Secretary or his agent may prohibit the shipment of livestock or poultry into an area in which contagious disease eradication is being carried on until the livestock or poultry have been subjected to a test satisfactory to the Secretary and have been found to be free of any contagious disease. The Secretary may quarantine any animals that may have been brought into the area and require that they be tested as provided in § 3–105 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-705 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-705
§3–705.
Status: in_force

Within 6 months after the papers specified in § 3–703(c) of this subtitle have been filed with the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall approve or disapprove the agreement.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-308 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-308
§3–308.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not:

(1) willfully violate any provision of this subtitle;

(2) refuse entry to the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner into a place of employment that the Commissioner is authorized under this subtitle to inspect; or

(3) violate § 3–304.2 of this subtitle.

(b) The Commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employer who violates any provision of subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $300.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply to a violation of § 3–304.2 of this subtitle.

(ii) If an employer is found to have violated this subtitle two or more times within a 3–year period, the Commissioner or a court may require the employer to pay a civil penalty equal to 10% of the amount of damages owed by the employer.

(iii) Each civil penalty assessed under this paragraph shall be paid to the General Fund of the State to offset the cost of enforcing this subtitle.

(d) (1) If the Commissioner determines that an employer has violated § 3–304.2 of this subtitle, the Commissioner:

(i) shall issue an order compelling compliance; and

(ii) may, in the Commissioner’s discretion:

1. for a first violation, issue a letter to the employer compelling compliance;

2. for a second violation, assess a civil penalty of up to $300 for each employee or applicant for employment for whom the employer is not in compliance; or

3. for each subsequent violation, assess a civil penalty of up to $600 for each employee or applicant for employment for whom the employer is not in compliance if the violation occurred within 3 years after a previous determination that a violation had occurred.

(2) In determining the amount of the penalty, if assessed, the Commissioner shall consider:

(i) the gravity of the violation;

(ii) the size of the employer’s business;

(iii) the employer’s good faith; and

(iv) the employer’s history of violations under this subtitle.

(3) If the Commissioner assesses a penalty under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the penalty shall be subject to the notice and hearing requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-212 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-212
§3–212.
Status: in_force

The powers of the arbitrators may be exercised by a majority unless provided otherwise by the agreement or by this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Government § 3-207 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-207
§3–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the limitation in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of General Services may provide any necessary facility or service that a Governor-elect requests for use in preparing to assume the duties of office, including the facilities and services set forth in this section.

(2) The Secretary of General Services may not pay any obligation for the provision of facilities or services that a Governor-elect incurs on or before the date of the general election for the office of Governor.

(b) After consultation with a Governor-elect, the Secretary of General Services may provide office space that is suitable and has appropriate supplies and furnishings.

(c) The Secretary of General Services may authorize:

(1) payment of any expenses for services of consultants for the Governor-elect;

(2) reimbursement of a unit of the State government whose employee is assigned to the office staff of the Governor-elect;

(3) payment of the compensation that the Governor-elect sets for other staff; and

(4) payment of appropriate subsistence allowances and other travel expenses, including the rental of motor vehicles, that the Governor-elect finds necessary for individuals who are employed intermittently or serve without compensation.

(d) The Secretary of General Services may:

(1) provide the communication services that the Governor-elect finds necessary;

(2) authorize payment for necessary printing and binding; and

(3) provide for the conveyance of mail that the Governor-elect sends in connection with preparing to assume the duties of office.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-17.10 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8A / Section 3-8A-17.10
§3–8A–17.
Status: in_force

§3–8A–17.10.

(a) At any time before an adjudication under this subtitle, a hearing on a preliminary motion on another issue, including an objection to the sufficiency of the petition, may be conducted without the child being present if the child’s testimony is not required.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any statement made by the child or information elicited during a competency hearing, in connection with the determination of competency, or while services are being provided under this subtitle, and any report prepared by a qualified expert, may not be admitted in evidence in any proceeding except a proceeding relating to the child’s competency to proceed.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the counsel for the child introduces the report of the qualified expert, or any part of it, in any hearing other than a competency hearing.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-208 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-208
§3–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner.

(b) The Deputy Commissioner is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System and serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner.

(c) The Deputy Commissioner shall have executive experience in and adequate knowledge of:

(1) correctional facilities and systems; and

(2) incarcerated individual programs.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-315 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-315
§3–315.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the chief executive officer of a commercial bank shall report to the Commissioner as soon as the officer becomes aware that any person has applied for or has received a loan from the commercial bank that is to be secured by 25 percent or more of the voting stock of any commercial bank.

(b) This section does not apply if:

(1) The loan applicant or borrower has been the owner of record of the stock for at least 1 year; or

(2) The stock is stock of a newly organized but not yet opened commercial bank.

(c) A report required by this section shall describe the loan transaction and contain whatever information is available to inform the Commissioner of the effect of the loan on the power to direct or cause direction of the management or policy of the commercial bank whose stock is involved.

(d) The chief executive officer of a commercial bank may not knowingly:

(1) Fail to make promptly a report required by this section; or

(2) Make a report under this section that contains any statement that the officer knows to be false.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-205 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-205
§3–205.
Status: in_force

The Secretary or staff of the Secretary shall be subject to call by the Senate or the House of Delegates or any of their committees, to provide information that the Secretary has.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-504 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-504
§3–504.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer shall give to each employee:

(1) at the time of hiring, written notice of:

(i) the rate of pay of the employee;

(ii) the regular paydays that the employer sets; and

(iii) leave benefits;

(2) for each pay period, a written statement on the physical pay stub or the online pay statement that includes:

(i) the employer’s name registered with the State, address, and telephone number;

(ii) the date of payment and the beginning and ending dates of the pay period for which the payment is made;

(iii) unless the employee is exempt from overtime under federal and State law, the number of hours worked during the pay period;

(iv) the rates of pay;

(v) the gross and net pay earned during the pay period;

(vi) the amount and name of all deductions;

(vii) a list of additional bases of pay, including bonuses, commissions on sales, or other bases; and

(viii) for each employee paid at a piece rate, the applicable piece rates of pay and the number of pieces completed at each piece rate; and

(3) at least 1 pay period in advance, notice of any change in a payday or wage.

(b) This section does not prohibit an employer from increasing a wage without advance notice.

(c) The Commissioner shall create and make available to an employer at no charge a pay stub template that may be used by the employer to comply with this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-119 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-119
§3–119.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part may be interpreted to require:

(1) The Secretary to identify other agencies that may possess information on a program participant; or

(2) The clerk of a circuit court or any State or local agency to independently determine whether the clerk or agency maintains information on a program participant.

(b) Nothing in this part may be interpreted to prohibit the clerk of a circuit court or any State or local agency from sharing a program participant’s information with the Secretary for the purpose of facilitating compliance with this part.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 3-102 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-102
§3–102.
Status: in_force

There is a property tax assessment appeal board in each county.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1401.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1401.1
§3–1401.
Status: in_force

§3–1401.1.

This title does not apply to a public welfare claim brought under § 6–106.2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-603 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-603
§3–603.
Status: in_force

The Governor, a State agency or official may not represent the State, individually or by joint agreements and compacts, as an applicant under the federal act without express authorization under State law.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-423 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-423
§3–423.
Status: in_force

(a) On request by an employer, the Commissioner shall provide without charge a copy of any summary or regulation to the employer.

(b) Each employer shall keep posted conspicuously in each place of employment:

(1) a summary of this subtitle that the Commissioner approves; and

(2) a copy or summary of each regulation that is adopted to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-227 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-227
§3–227.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may petition the court to confirm the award.

(b) The court shall confirm the award, unless the other party has filed an application to vacate, modify, or correct the award within the time provided in §§ 3-222 and 3-223 of this subtitle.

(c) If an application to vacate, modify, or correct the award has been filed, the court shall proceed as provided in §§ 3-223 and 3-224 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-102 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-102
§3–102.
Status: in_force

If the Secretary presents facts to the Governor showing the existence of any contagious or infectious disease among domestic animals of another state, the Governor, by proclamation, may declare any state or any geographical area of it, in quarantine. During the quarantine no person may bring into the State from a quarantined area any animal of the kind so infected.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-503 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

The fiduciary capacities of a trust company referred to in this subtitle include all of those capacities in which a trust company may act under this article.
Md. Code, State Government § 3-202 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-202
§3–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that, since a disruption of continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the State government could be detrimental to the safety and welfare of the State and its people, the transfer of executive power, in connection with the expiration of the term of a Governor and the inauguration of another Governor, must be carried out in a manner that ensures continuity.

(b) The purpose of this subtitle is to promote the orderly transfer of executive power.

(c) The General Assembly intends that:

(1) appropriate action be taken to avoid or to minimize any disruption of continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the State government; and

(2) in addition to the specific provisions of this subtitle, each State officer, in conducting the affairs of the State government:

(i) consider the problems that result from a transfer of executive power;

(ii) take appropriate and lawful action to avoid or to minimize any disruption; and

(iii) otherwise promote an orderly transfer of executive power.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-207 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-207
§3–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the Commissioner may issue a special permit for a minor of any age to be employed as an entertainer, model, or performer.

(b) An applicant for a special permit shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on the form that the Commissioner provides.

(c) The Commissioner shall issue a special permit if, after investigation, the Commissioner is satisfied that:

(1) the employment will not be detrimental to the health or welfare of the minor;

(2) the minor will be supervised adequately; and

(3) the education of the minor will not be neglected.

(d) A special permit shall contain notarized signatures that show the consent of:

(1) a parent of the minor or a person standing in place of the parent; and

(2) the employer.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1008 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1008
§3–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) The county board may develop curriculum content for a hands–on course in financial literacy to be offered to all students in the eighth grade.

(b) The curriculum content shall include instruction regarding:

(1) Identification of services provided by financial institutions;

(2) Debit cards and their uses;

(3) Interest and credit;

(4) Savings and investing;

(5) The differences among sales, income, and property taxes, and the purpose of each type of tax;

(6) The basic principles of Social Security;

(7) Net monthly income; and

(8) Household budgeting.

(c) Beginning in the 2013–2014 school year, the county board may implement the financial literacy curriculum content developed under subsection (a) of this section in every middle school in the county.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2B-08 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-08
§3–2B–08.
Status: in_force

(a) A party to an action involving international commercial arbitration may appeal:

(1) An order:

(i) Refusing a stay of any court action involving a matter referable to arbitration;

(ii) Denying a motion to order arbitration to proceed;

(iii) Denying application to compel arbitration;

(iv) Confirming or denying confirmation of an award or partial award; or

(v) Modifying, correcting, or vacating an award;

(2) An interlocutory order granting, continuing, or modifying an injunction against arbitration; or

(3) A final decision with respect to an arbitration that is subject to this subtitle.

(b) An appeal from the circuit court in an action involving international commercial arbitration may not be taken from an interlocutory order:

(1) Granting a stay of any court action involving a matter referable to arbitration;

(2) Directing arbitration to proceed;

(3) Compelling arbitration; or

(4) Refusing to enjoin an arbitration.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-401 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-401
§3–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Railroad company” means a railway company or corporation, together with its subsidiaries, corporate affiliates, and parent companies, that is engaged as a common carrier in the furnishing or sale of transportation subject to Subtitle IV of Title 49 of the United States Code.

(2) “Railroad company” includes a corporation the title of which contains a combination of words similar to “railway company”.

(c) “Railroad police officer” means an individual appointed by the Governor to act as a police officer for a railroad company under this subtitle.

(d) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-605 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-605
§3–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the requirement of paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a principal violates § 3-604 of this subtitle, a sales representative whom the violation affects is entitled to bring an action against the principal to recover up to 3 times the amount of all commissions that the principal owes to the sales representative.

(2) At least 10 days before an action is brought under this subsection, the sales representative shall give the principal written notice of intent to bring the action.

(b) If a court determines that a sales representative is entitled to judgment in an action under this section, the court shall allow against the principal reasonable counsel fees and court costs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 3-303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-303
§3–303.
Status: in_force

(a) If a health officer or deputy of a health officer is a physician, the health officer or deputy may practice medicine with the approval of the local governing body.

(b) The local governing body shall notify the Secretary of its approval.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1401 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1401
§3–1401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Worcester County Board consists of seven voting members and one nonvoting student member from each public high school in the county.

(b) (1) The seven voting members of the Worcester County Board shall be elected at a general election.

(2) Members of the Worcester County Board shall be elected in accordance with Title 8, Subtitle 8 of the Election Law Article.

(c) (1) A member from a county commissioner district shall be a resident of the district.

(2) A member from a county commissioner district who no longer resides in the district may not continue as a member of the county board.

(3) Notwithstanding § 3–114(g) of this title or any other law, a school bus contractor is eligible to serve as a member of the county board.

(d) Of the seven voting members of the county board, one shall be elected from each of the seven county commissioner districts.

(e) A member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on the January 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(f) (1) One member shall be elected from each of the county commissioner districts 1, 4, 6, and 7 at the November 2002 general election.

(2) One member shall be elected from each of the county commissioner districts 2, 3, and 5 at the November 2004 general election.

(g) (1) The county commissioners shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the county board for the remainder of that term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(2) A resident of the district in which a vacancy exists may apply to the county commissioners to fill the vacancy.

(3) The county commissioners shall adopt rules for the application procedure to fill a vacancy on the county board.

(h) (1) Each student member shall:

(i) Be a 12th grade student in the Worcester County public school system elected by the high school students of the public school which the student attends, in accordance with procedures established by the school system;

(ii) Serve for 1 year beginning on July 1 after the election of the member;

(iii) Be a nonvoting member; and

(iv) Advise the board on the interests of students.

(2) Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student members may not attend an executive session.
Md. Code, Election Law § 3-601.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-601.1
§3–601.
Status: in_force

§3–601.1.

(a) In this section, “clerical error” means an inadvertent mistake in a voter registration record made by an election official or an automatic voter registration agency.

(b) The State Administrator or an election director shall make the determination whether an error in a voter registration record is a clerical error.

(c) If the State Administrator or election director determines that a clerical error has been made, the State Administrator or election director shall:

(1) cause the error to be corrected; and

(2) promptly notify the voter of the correction.

(d) (1) On election day, if it is alleged that the name of a registered voter is missing from the precinct register because of a clerical error, the chief election judge shall contact the State Board or local board to determine whether a clerical error has been made.

(2) If the State Administrator or election director determines that the absence of the name from the precinct register is the result of a clerical error, the State Administrator or election director shall authorize the chief election judge to:

(i) issue a blank voter authority card to the affected voter; and

(ii) allow the affected voter to vote after the affected voter completes the voter authority card and provides any other documentation required by the State Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-707 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-707
§3–707.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not prohibit picketing in connection with a labor dispute, as defined in § 4-301 of the Labor and Employment Article.

(b) A person or group may not engage in an act or conduct solely to coerce or intimidate another person to contribute or donate any money, goods, materials, or services to a social, economic, or political association or organization.

(c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

(2) Each day on which a violation of this section occurs is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-112 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-112
§3–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (i) an instrument is not payable with interest, and (ii) interest on an interest-bearing instrument is payable from the date of the instrument.

(b) Interest may be stated in an instrument as a fixed or variable amount of money or it may be expressed as a fixed or variable rate or rates. The amount or rate of interest may be stated or described in the instrument in any manner and may require reference to information not contained in the instrument. If an instrument provides for interest, but the amount of interest payable cannot be ascertained from the description, interest is payable at the judgment rate in effect at the place of payment of the instrument and at the time interest first accrues.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-108.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-108.1
§3–108.
Status: in_force

§3–108.1.

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

(2) “Appendix plat” means a plat of a single lot or parcel of land that:

(i) Is produced on a single page not larger than 8.5 inches by 14 inches;

(ii) Is presented for recordation as part of a deed or other instrument; and

(iii) Does not require subdivision approval.

(3) (i) “Plat” includes any diagram that purports to represent the boundaries of any land.

(ii) “Plat” does not include a plat or microfilm aperture card that:

1. Meets archival standards for permanent records; and

2. Depicts property or rights–of–way to be acquired or granted by the State Highway Administration.

(4) “Subdivision approval” means approval required under subdivision regulations adopted in Queen Anne’s County in accordance with Title 5 of the Land Use Article.

(b) The provisions of this section apply only in Queen Anne’s County.

(c) The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County may not accept for record any plat that does not comply with the provisions of this section.

(d) (1) The provisions of this subsection do not apply to appendix plats.

(2) A person who is recording a plat shall deliver a set of 3 copies of each page of the plat at the time of recordation.

(3) Each copy of a page of a plat shall conform to all of the provisions of this section.

(4) The fee for recording each set of plats is $25.

(5) In accordance with the provisions of § 3–304 of this title, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Queen Anne’s County shall maintain and distribute any plat that the Clerk records.

(e) (1) Except for the provisions relating to legibility and scale, the provisions of this subsection do not apply to appendix plats.

(2) Each page of a plat shall:

(i) Be legible;

(ii) Be drawn to a stated scale;

(iii) Be 18 inches by 24 inches in size, including a one and one–half inch unused margin for binding along the left edge of the page; and

(iv) Be prepared in black ink on transparent mylar or by another process comparable to original quality that conforms to the archival standards established by the Maryland Hall of Records.

(3) A plat consisting of more than 1 page shall include an index page that includes and delineates each area shown on all other pages.

(f) A person who is recording a plat shall submit, along with the plat, a written certificate that is signed by:

(1) A person authorized to certify subdivision approval under regulations concerning subdivisions adopted by the county or a municipal corporation under Title 5 of the Land Use Article, and which states that:

(i) Subdivision approval has been given; or

(ii) Subdivision approval is not required; or

(2) Each owner of the property, and which states that the plat does not require subdivision approval.

(g) A certificate under subsection (f) of this section shall:

(1) Be in writing; and

(2) Contain the actual signature of the person who makes the certificate.

(h) A person who willfully executes or presents for recordation a plat that contains a certificate required by subsection (f) of this section and that is false is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Education § 3-13A-03 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 13A / Section 3-13A-03
§3–13A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Wicomico County School Board Nominating Commission.

(2) The purpose of the Commission is to select nominees to recommend to the Wicomico County Council as qualified candidates for appointment to fill a vacancy of an elected member on the Wicomico County Board.

(3) Within 60 days of a vacancy on the county board, the Commission shall:

(i) Develop and publicize criteria for choosing nominees to fill the vacancy;

(ii) Make public the names of the candidates that apply for appointment to fill a vacancy on the county board;

(iii) Hold at least two public hearings on the applicants for appointment; and

(iv) Make public and submit to the County Council the names of two nominees for any vacancy.

(4) (i) Within 60 days after the County Council receives the names of the nominees from the Commission, the County Council shall hold a public hearing regarding the nominees.

(ii) After the hearing, if the County Council deems at least one of the nominees acceptable, the County Council shall vote on the nominees and fill the vacancy.

(iii) If the County Council deems both nominees unacceptable, the County Council shall return the names to the Commission and request that the Commission submit the names of at least two additional qualified nominees from which the County Council shall select an individual to fill the vacancy.

(5) (i) The Commission consists of 14 members.

(ii) The members of the Commission shall be appointed from the names submitted by the following organizations, entities, or communities of interest:

1. One member from the Wicomico County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People;

2. One member from the Wicomico County Education Association;

3. One member from the Wicomico County area chambers of commerce, selected by the chambers by consensus;

4. One member from the Wicomico County Educational Support Professionals Association;

5. One member from the Wicomico County Council of PTAs;

6. One member from each of the eight incorporated municipalities in Wicomico County; and

7. One member who is a parent of a child with special needs in the Wicomico County Public School System and who is affiliated with an advocacy group for children with special needs in the county.

(6) To the extent practicable, the Commission shall reflect the gender, ethnic, and racial makeup of the county.

(7) The County Executive of Wicomico County shall appoint the members of the Commission, with the advice and consent of the County Council, from the names submitted by the organizations, entities, or communities of interest listed under paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(8) The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.

(9) The Commission shall select a chair and vice chair from among the members.

(b) The Wicomico County Public School System shall provide staff for the Commission.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1408 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1408
§3–1408.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not be construed to diminish the obligation of an employer to comply with a collective bargaining agreement or an employment benefit program or plan that provides greater organ donation leave rights to employees than the rights established under this subtitle.

(b) The rights established for employees under this subtitle may not be diminished by a collective bargaining agreement or an employment benefit program or plan.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-607 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-607
§3–607.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt from taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies.

(b) The bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle are not and may not be considered to constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Maryland, but shall be payable, as to both principal and interest, only from the proceeds of the revenues pledged or made available under this subtitle for this purpose.

(c) The Department’s pledge of revenues and funds to secure its bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle, shall be valid and binding against any person having a claim against the Department, and shall have priority over any such claim, regardless of whether the person has notice of the Department’s pledge.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department is only required to file or record in the records of the Department any resolution, trust agreement, or other instrument that creates a lien on, a security interest in, or an assignment of:

(1) Any revenues;

(2) Any rights to receive revenues; or

(3) Any moneys or securities in the funds and accounts pledged to the bonds, notes, or other evidence of obligation of the Department.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-309 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-309
§3–309.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance contract procured as surplus lines coverage from an unauthorized insurer in accordance with this subtitle is valid and enforceable as to all parties and shall be accepted and recognized in all matters and respects to the same effect as like insurance contracts issued by authorized insurers.

(b) An insurance contract entered into in violation of this subtitle may be enforced by the insured in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-211 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-211
§3–211.
Status: in_force

The provisions relating to the Trust do not limit the power or activity of any unit of the State, any political subdivision, any private unit, or person interested in the aesthetic, natural, health and welfare, scenic, and cultural qualities of the environment of the State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 3-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding before the Commission shall be governed by the regulations and practices of the Commission in conformity with this title.

(b) The Commission is not bound by the rules of evidence or procedure of any court.

(c) An official act of the Commission:

(1) is valid if it substantially complies with the requirements of this division; and

(2) may not be vitiated by any technical deficiency.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 3-208 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-208
§3–208.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out the findings set forth in § 3-202 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-509 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-509
§3–509.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subtitle, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 3-203 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-203
§3–203.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Maryland Housing Fund.

(b) The Fund shall further the State interests expressed in § 3-202 of this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall manage and supervise the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Department shall deposit money for the Fund with the State Treasurer.

(3) The money shall be held in the financial institutions that the State Treasurer considers proper and shall be accounted for by the Comptroller in a special account known as the “Maryland Housing Fund”.

(4) All premium and fee income shall be credited to the Fund to operate the Fund and to provide additional insurance, guarantees, and credit enhancement.

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated by the State to the Fund;

(2) proceeds of any State loan to the extent provided by the General Assembly or any governmental unit authorized to issue bonds for the Fund;

(3) fees and premiums that the Department receives in connection with insurance or other credit enhancement provided by the Fund; and

(4) all other money made available to the Department from any source for the purposes set forth in this subtitle.

(f) Money in the Fund shall be invested in the same manner as other State money.

(g) (1) Money in the Fund shall be used to:

(i) insure loans that the Department accepts under this subtitle;

(ii) insure bonds or notes issued to finance a project that is eligible for insurance under this subtitle; and

(iii) provide other forms of credit enhancement under this subtitle.

(2) Money in the Fund that by agreement, contract, secretarial determination, or regulation has been created as an identifiable insurance or credit reserve may be used only in conformance with the terms and conditions creating the reserve.

(h) The Secretary may transfer to any reserve:

(1) operational money;

(2) earnings not yet allocated to a particular reserve;

(3) State appropriated money;

(4) proceeds of State general obligation bonds; or

(5) other money received and not allocated to a particular reserve.

(i) (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2010, if the balance of the unallocated reserve of the Fund at the end of any fiscal year exceeds $10,000,000, the excess over $10,000,000 shall be transferred by the Governor to the:

(i) Homeownership Programs Fund established under § 4–502 of this article;

(ii) Rental Housing Programs Fund established under § 4–504 of this article; and

(iii) Special Loan Programs Fund established under § 4–505 of this article.

(2) The distribution of any money transferred from the Fund to the Homeownership Programs Fund, the Rental Housing Programs Fund, and the Special Loan Programs Fund shall be at the discretion of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-513 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-513
§3–513.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with subsection (b)(1) of this section, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer shall develop programs to provide incarcerated individuals with occupational experience to complement personnel development plans of the State Department of Education and other units of State government serving incarcerated individuals in the Division.

(b) (1) In establishing programs required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer shall consult with:

(i) the Assistant Secretary for the Division of Employment and Training, Maryland Department of Labor;

(ii) the Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, State Department of Education;

(iii) the Commissioner of the Division of Labor and Industry, Maryland Department of Labor; and

(iv) the Director of the Correctional Education Program, State Department of Education.

(2) The individuals listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall provide appropriate assistance to the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer in carrying out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1202 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 12 / Section 3-1202
§3–1202.
Status: in_force

At its first meeting at the beginning of each year, the county board shall elect a chairman from among its members.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2012 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 20 / Section 3-2012
§3–2012.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the failure of an agreement to meet the requirements of § 3–2002 of this subtitle, a tribunal may find that the parties intended to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement if the parties:

(1) Signed a record indicating an intention to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement; and

(2) Reasonably believed they were participating in a collaborative law process.

(b) If a tribunal makes the findings specified in subsection (a) of this section and the interests of justice require, the tribunal may:

(1) Enforce an agreement evidenced by a record resulting from the process in which the parties participated; and

(2) Apply the privileges under § 3–2009 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-302 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-302
§3–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, or in other law, the Central Collection Unit is responsible for the collection of each delinquent account or other debt that is owed to the State or any of its officials or units.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an official or unit of the State government shall refer to the Central Collection Unit each debt for which the Central Collection Unit has collection responsibility under this subsection and may not settle the debt.

(ii) A public institution of higher education may not refer a delinquent student account or debt to the Central Collection Unit unless, in accordance with § 15–120 of the Education Article:

1. the delinquent account or debt has not been settled by the end of the late registration period of the semester after the student account became delinquent; or

2. the student has not entered into or made timely payments to satisfy an installment payment plan.

(3) For the purposes of this subtitle, a community college or board of trustees for a community college established or operating under Title 16 of the Education Article is a unit of the State.

(b) Unless, with the approval of the Secretary, a unit of the State government assigns the claim to the Central Collection Unit, the Central Collection Unit is not responsible for and may not collect:

(1) any taxes;

(2) any child support payment that is owed under § 5–308 of the Human Services Article;

(3) any unemployment insurance contribution or overpayment;

(4) any fine;

(5) any court costs;

(6) any forfeiture on bond;

(7) any money that is owed as a result of a default on a loan that the Department of Commerce or the Department of Housing and Community Development has made or insured;

(8) any money that is owed under Title 9, Subtitles 2, 3, and 4 and Title 20 of the Insurance Article;

(9) any money that is owed for unpaid video tolls and associated civil penalties under § 21–1414 of the Transportation Article under a delinquent account associated with a person residing outside the State; or

(10) any money that is owed under a delinquent account for unpaid video tolls and associated civil penalties and is recalled by the Maryland Transportation Authority under § 21–1414(h) of the Transportation Article.

(c) The Central Collection Unit shall be responsible for the collection of each delinquent account or other debt that is owed to a community college established or operating under Title 16 of the Education Article if the board of trustees for the community college:

(1) adopts a resolution appointing the Central Collection Unit as the collector of delinquent accounts or other debt; and

(2) submits the resolution to the Central Collection Unit.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-411 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-411
§3–411.
Status: in_force

(a) A director, stockholder, or creditor of a Maryland corporation which is dissolving voluntarily may petition a court of equity to take jurisdiction of the liquidation of the corporation.

(b) After notice and hearing, the court for good cause shown may order the corporation liquidated under court supervision either by the directors or by one or more receivers appointed by the court.

(c) The authority of the directors terminates when a court appoints a receiver.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2B-06 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-06
§3–2B–06.
Status: in_force

§3–2B–06. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) Each nonstudent member of the county board is entitled to receive $7,500 annually as compensation.

(2) A student member who completes a full term on the county board shall be granted a scholarship of $7,500 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.

(b) After submitting vouchers under the regulations adopted by the county board, a member is entitled to the allowances for travel and other expenses provided for in the Baltimore County budget.

§3–2B–06. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 357 AND 358 OF 2024 **

(a) (1) (i) Each nonstudent member of the county board who is not the chair of the county board is entitled to receive $16,500 annually as compensation.

(ii) The chair of the county board is entitled to receive $17,500 annually as compensation.

(2) A student member who completes a full term on the county board shall be granted a scholarship of $10,000 to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.

(b) After submitting vouchers under the regulations adopted by the county board, a member is entitled to the allowances for travel and other expenses provided for in the Baltimore County budget.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-215 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-215
§3–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Modification of the terms of the subscribers' agreement or power of attorney of a domestic reciprocal insurer shall be made jointly by the attorney in fact of the reciprocal insurer and the subscribers' advisory committee.

(b) A modification described in subsection (a) of this section is not effective retroactively and does not apply to an insurance contract issued before the modification.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 3-410 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-410
§3–410.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall:

(1) submit recommendations to the Secretary concerning overall policy for the Program;

(2) recommend a system to evaluate requests for assistance under the Program, including eligibility criteria and priorities for assistance;

(3) develop criteria to assess and evaluate Program performance and advise the Secretary of the criteria;

(4) consult regularly with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and the Maryland Economic Development Commission concerning the activities of the Program;

(5) submit a quarterly report on the Program to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and

(6) advise the Secretary on coordination of cooperative activities at the State and local level between the Department, employers, labor, and other public and private entities involved with workforce quality.

(b) In recommending a system for evaluating requests for assistance, the Board shall consider the equal distribution of assistance to all subdivisions of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 3-403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-403
§3–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Committee on Registered Nurses Personally Preparing and Dispensing Drugs and Devices in Local Health Departments.

(2) The Committee consists of the following members:

(i) A representative of the Department, appointed by the Department;

(ii) A representative of the State Board of Nursing, appointed by the State Board of Nursing;

(iii) A representative of the State Board of Pharmacy, appointed by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(iv) A representative of the State Board of Physicians, appointed by the State Board of Physicians;

(v) A pharmacist who practices in the State, appointed by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(vi) A registered nurse who practices in the State, appointed by the State Board of Nursing;

(vii) A representative of the Office of Controlled Substances Administration, appointed by the Office; and

(viii) A representative of a local health department, appointed by the Department.

(3) (i) The term of a member is 4 years.

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

(4) A member of the Committee:

(i) May not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but

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

(5) The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Committee.

(6) The Department shall provide staff for the Committee.

(b) The Committee shall:

(1) Develop and approve a formulary for use by registered nurses that includes all nonprescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over–the–counter use; and

(2) Annually review the formulary to ensure compliance with current prescribing standards.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-124 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-124
§3–124.
Status: in_force

The Service may not be required to give any bond as security for costs, supersedeas, or any other security in any suit or action brought by or against it, or in proceedings to which it may be a party in any court in the State. The Service may appeal to a court having jurisdiction without bonds, supersedeas, or security of any kind. No builder’s, materialman’s, contractor’s, laborer’s, or mechanic’s liens of any kind or character may ever attach to or become a lien upon any property, real or personal, owned or controlled by the Service. No assignment of wages may be binding upon or recognized by the Service.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-103 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-103
§3–103.
Status: reserved

(a) In this title:

(1) “Acceptor” means a drawee who has accepted a draft.

(2) “Drawee” means a person ordered in a draft to make payment.

(3) “Drawer” means a person who signs or is identified in a draft as a person ordering payment.

(4) Reserved.

(5) “Maker” means a person who signs or is identified in a note as a person undertaking to pay.

(6) “Order” means a written instruction to pay money signed by the person giving the instruction. The instruction may be addressed to any person, including the person giving the instruction, or to one or more persons jointly or in the alternative but not in succession. An authorization to pay is not an order unless the person authorized to pay is also instructed to pay.

(7) “Ordinary care” in the case of a person engaged in business means observance of reasonable commercial standards, prevailing in the area in which the person is located, with respect to the business in which the person is engaged. In the case of a bank that takes an instrument for processing for collection or payment by automated means, reasonable commercial standards do not require the bank to examine the instrument if the failure to examine does not violate the bank’s prescribed procedures and the bank’s procedures do not vary unreasonably from general banking usage not disapproved by this title or Title 4.

(8) “Party” means a party to an instrument.

(9) “Promise” means a written undertaking to pay money signed by the person undertaking to pay. An acknowledgment of an obligation by the obligor is not a promise unless the obligor also undertakes to pay the obligation.

(10) “Prove” with respect to a fact means to meet the burden of establishing the fact (§ 1–201(b)(8)).

(11) “Remitter” means a person who purchases an instrument from its issuer if the instrument is payable to an identified person other than the purchaser.

(b) Other definitions applying to this title and the sections in which they appear are:

“Acceptance” § 3–409

“Accommodated party” § 3–419

“Accommodation party” § 3–419

“Alteration” § 3–407

“Anomalous indorsement” § 3–205

“Blank indorsement” § 3–205

“Cashier’s check” § 3–104

“Certificate of deposit” § 3–104

“Certified check” § 3–409

“Check” § 3–104

“Consideration” § 3–303

“Draft” § 3–104

“Holder in due course” § 3–302

“Incomplete instrument” § 3–115

“Indorsement” § 3–204

“Indorser” § 3–204

“Instrument” § 3–104

“Issue” § 3–105

“Issuer” § 3–105

“Negotiable instrument” § 3–104

“Negotiation” § 3–201

“Note” § 3–104

“Payable at a definite time” § 3–108

“Payable on demand” § 3–108

“Payable to bearer” § 3–109

“Payable to order” § 3–109

“Payment” § 3–602

“Person entitled to enforce” § 3–301

“Presentment” § 3–501

“Reacquisition” § 3–207

“Special indorsement” § 3–205

“Teller’s check” § 3–104

“Transfer of instrument” § 3–203

“Traveler’s check” § 3–104

“Value” § 3–303

(c) The following definitions in other titles apply to this title:

“Bank” § 4–105

“Banking day” § 4–104

“Clearing house” § 4–104

“Collecting bank” § 4–105

“Depositary bank” § 4–105

“Documentary draft” § 4–104

“Intermediary bank” § 4–105

“Item” § 4–104

“Payor bank” § 4–105

“Suspends payments” § 4–104

(d) In addition, Title 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this title.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-214 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-214
§3–214.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.

(2) The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.

(b) (1) A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.

(2) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-234 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-234
§3–234.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-903 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-903
§3–903.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “facts ascertainable outside the articles of conversion” includes:

(1) An action or a determination by any person, including:

(i) The corporation or other entity, as applicable;

(ii) The directors, partners, members, trustees, officers, or other agents of the corporation or other entity; and

(iii) Any other person affiliated with the corporation or other entity; and

(2) Any other event.

(b) Articles of conversion shall be filed for record with the Department.

(c) In a conversion of a Maryland corporation to an other entity, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

(1) The name of the Maryland corporation and the date of filing of its original articles of incorporation with the Department;

(2) The name of the other entity to which the Maryland corporation will be converted and the place of incorporation or organization of the other entity;

(3) A statement that the conversion has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) The manner and basis of converting or exchanging outstanding shares of stock of the corporation into shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity, or other consideration, and the treatment of any issued shares of stock not to be converted or exchanged, any of which may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside the articles of conversion;

(5) If the other entity is not organized under the laws of this State:

(i) The location of the principal office in the place where it is organized; and

(ii) The name and address of the resident agent in this State; and

(6) Any other provision necessary to effect the conversion.

(d) In a conversion of an other entity to a Maryland corporation, the articles of conversion shall set forth:

(1) The name of the other entity, the date on which the other entity was first created, and the place of incorporation or organization of the other entity;

(2) The name of the Maryland corporation to which the other entity will be converted;

(3) A statement that the conversion has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(4) The manner and basis of converting or exchanging any outstanding shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity into shares of stock of the Maryland corporation or other consideration, and the treatment of any outstanding shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests not to be converted or exchanged, any of which may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside the articles of conversion; and

(5) Any other provision necessary to effect the conversion.

(e) The articles of conversion may contain a future effective time for the articles of conversion that is not later than 30 days after the articles of conversion are accepted for record.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104
§3–104.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Credit instrument” means a letter of credit, bond insurance policy, guaranty, line of credit, surety bond, or similar agreement or commitment securing an issue of consolidated transportation bonds or county transportation bonds.

(3) “Credit instrument provider” means an issuer of a credit instrument the unsecured indebtedness of which, or indebtedness insured by which, is rated on the date of issuance of the credit instrument by a nationally recognized rating agency in 1 of its 2 highest rating categories.

(4) “Maximum annual debt service” means, as of any particular date of computation:

(i) With respect to an issue of consolidated transportation bonds, the greatest amount required in the then current or any future calendar year to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds of that issue; and

(ii) With respect to an issue of county transportation bonds, the greatest amount required in the then current or any future fiscal year to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds of that issue.

(b) With respect to an issue of consolidated transportation bonds sold after June 1, 1989, the Secretary may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds that there shall be deposited in the sinking fund maintained under § 3–215(c) of this title only the amounts of the proceeds of the taxes levied and imposed under § 3–215 of this title that may be required from time to time to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, as and when due, and that holders of bonds of that issue shall have no right to receive payment from any other amounts deposited or maintained in the sinking fund. The Secretary may, at his discretion, determine that:

(1) There shall be deposited with or held for the paying agent for the bonds a credit instrument under which the credit instrument provider is obligated to pay an amount at least equal to the maximum annual debt service on the bonds of that issue; or

(2) The bonds shall be issued without a credit instrument if, in the Secretary’s judgment, the absence of a credit instrument will not adversely affect the credit rating of the bonds.

(c) With respect to an issue of county transportation bonds sold after June 1, 1989, the Secretary may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds that there shall be withheld and deposited in the sinking fund maintained under § 3–307(b) of this title from funds allocable to the county under Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article only the amounts that may be required from time to time to pay debt service on the bonds, as and when due, and that holders of bonds of that issue shall have no right to receive payment from any other amounts deposited or maintained in the sinking fund. The Secretary may, at his discretion, determine that:

(1) There shall be deposited with or held for the paying agent for the bonds a credit instrument under which the credit instrument provider is obligated to pay an amount at least equal to the maximum annual debt service on the bonds of that issue; or

(2) The bonds shall be issued without a credit instrument if, in the Secretary’s judgment, the absence of a credit instrument will not adversely affect the credit rating of the bonds.

(d) The sinking fund requirements established for consolidated transportation bonds and county transportation bonds sold before June 1, 1989 shall remain unchanged so long as those bonds are outstanding and unpaid as if this section had not been enacted.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-413 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-413
§3–413.
Status: in_force

(a) The acceptor of a draft is obliged to pay the draft (i) according to its terms at the time it was accepted, even though the acceptance states that the draft is payable “as originally drawn” or equivalent terms, (ii) if the acceptance varies the terms of the draft, according to the terms of the draft as varied, or (iii) if the acceptance is of a draft that is an incomplete instrument, according to its terms when completed, to the extent stated in §§ 3-115 and 3-407. The obligation is owed to a person entitled to enforce the draft or to the drawer or an indorser who paid the draft under § 3-414 or § 3-415.

(b) If the certification of a check or other acceptance of a draft states the amount certified or accepted, the obligation of the acceptor is that amount. If (i) the certification or acceptance does not state an amount, (ii) the amount of the instrument is subsequently raised, and (iii) the instrument is then negotiated to a holder in due course, the obligation of the acceptor is the amount of the instrument at the time it was taken by the holder in due course.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1302 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 13 / Section 3-1302
§3–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “existing paid leave” includes:

(1) vacation days;

(2) sick days;

(3) short–term disability benefits;

(4) floating holidays;

(5) parental leave; and

(6) other paid time off that may be used under the terms and conditions as paid sick and safe leave.

(b) This subtitle may not be construed to:

(1) require an employer to compensate an employee for unused earned sick and safe leave when the employee leaves the employer’s employment;

(2) require an employer to modify an existing paid leave policy if:

(i) the policy permits an employee to accrue and use leave under terms and conditions that are at least equivalent to the earned sick and safe leave provided for under this subtitle; or

(ii) the paid leave policy does not reduce employee compensation for an absence due to sick or safe leave;

(3) except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, preempt, limit, or otherwise affect any other law that provides for sick and safe leave benefits that are more generous than required under this subtitle;

(4) preempt, limit, or otherwise affect any workers’ compensation benefits that are available under Title 9 of this article; or

(5) prohibit an employer from adopting and enforcing a policy that prohibits the improper use of earned sick and safe leave, including prohibiting a pattern of abuse of earned sick and safe leave.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b)(2) of this section, the terms and conditions of a paid leave policy shall be presumed to be equivalent if the terms and conditions allow an employee to:

(1) access and accrue paid leave at the same rate or at a greater rate than provided for in § 3–1304 of this subtitle; and

(2) use the paid leave for the purposes listed in § 3–1305 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle preempts the authority of a local jurisdiction to enact a law on or after January 1, 2017, that regulates sick and safe leave provided by an employer other than the local jurisdiction.

(2) This subsection does not preempt a local jurisdiction from amending a law that was enacted before January 1, 2017, and regulates sick and safe leave provided by an employer.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 3-209 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-209
§3–209.
Status: in_force

A party aggrieved by a final judgment in any proceeding under this subtitle may appeal the judgment to the Appellate Court of Maryland in the manner provided by law for appeals in other civil cases.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-309 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-309
§3–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall base its recommendations for regulations on information that:

(1) the Commissioner develops or otherwise has available; or

(2) an interested person submits to the Board at a public hearing under this section.

(b) (1) The Board shall hold the public hearings needed to carry out its responsibilities under this subtitle.

(2) At least 15 days before a hearing, the Commissioner shall publish notice of the hearing in the Maryland Register.
Md. Code, Real Property § 3-204 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-204
§3–204.
Status: in_force

An interest created by a deed granting, assigning, or otherwise transferring an interest in rents or profits arising from property is perfected upon recordation as provided in this title:

(1) Regardless of whether, by its terms or otherwise, the grant, assignment, or transfer is operative immediately, or upon the occurrence of a specific event, or under any other circumstances; and

(2) Without the grantee, assignee, or transferee having to make any affirmative demand or take any further affirmative action.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-208 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-208
§3–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:

(1) any regulation to carry out this title; and

(2) a seal.

(b) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-605 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-605
§3–605.
Status: in_force

(a) After revoking a license or permit, the Executive Director:

(1) may not issue another license or permit to the person whose license or permit is revoked;

(2) may not issue any license or permit for the same premises for 6 months after the revocation; and

(3) may decide not to issue another license or permit for the same premises.

(b) If the license or permit was held on behalf of a corporation, a partnership, or an unincorporated association, another license or permit may not be obtained on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association to sell alcoholic beverages on the same premises for 6 months after the revocation.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2A-01 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2A / Section 3-2A-01
§3–2A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context of their use requires otherwise.

(b) “Arbitration panel” means the arbitrators selected to determine a health care malpractice claim in accordance with this subtitle.

(c) “Court” means a circuit court for a county.

(d) “Director” means the Director of the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office.

(e) “Economic damages” retains its judicially determined meaning.

(f) (1) “Health care provider” means a hospital, a related institution as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article, a medical day care center, a hospice care program, an assisted living program, a freestanding ambulatory care facility as defined in § 19–3B–01 of the Health – General Article, a physician, a physician assistant, an osteopath, an optometrist, a chiropractor, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a dentist, a podiatrist, a psychologist, a licensed certified social worker–clinical, and a physical therapist, licensed or authorized to provide one or more health care services in Maryland.

(2) “Health care provider” does not include any nursing institution conducted by and for those who rely upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination.

(g) “Medical injury” means injury arising or resulting from the rendering or failure to render health care.

(h) “Noneconomic damages” means:

(1) In a claim for personal injury, pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, disfigurement, loss of consortium, or other nonpecuniary injury; or

(2) In a claim for wrongful death, mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, companionship, comfort, protection, care, marital care, parental care, filial care, attention, advice, counsel, training, guidance, or education, or other noneconomic damages authorized under Subtitle 9 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-218 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-218
§3–218.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, this subtitle does not limit the powers, rights, duties, or responsibilities of the government of a county or municipal corporation.

(b) This subtitle supersedes any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation that conflicts with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-301 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-301
§3–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A court of equity or a court of law, including the District Court, may issue an attachment on a judgment or decree in lieu of any other execution.

(b) A plaintiff may attach a debt due the defendant on a judgment or decree of a court of law or equity, including the District Court.

(c) If the property attached consists of a debt due the defendant on a judgment, the attachment does not prevent the issuance of execution of the judgment, provided the writ of execution shall direct the proceeds of the execution to be brought into court, subject to further order of the court to abide the result in the attachment.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 3-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Judge” means an individual who serves on the Tax Court.

(c) “Tax Court” means the Maryland Tax Court.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-502
§3–502.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail dealer may not employ a solicitor or salesperson outside the licensed premises to solicit orders for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(b) The sale of alcoholic beverages may not occur outside the licensed premises.

(c) This section does not prohibit:

(1) receiving orders by mail, telephone, or messenger;

(2) the filling of orders by delivery; or

(3) the payment for orders at the place of delivery.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-919 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-919
§3–919.
Status: in_force

(a) The proposed budget of the Division of Labor and Industry shall include an appropriation from the Workers’ Compensation Commission to cover the cost of administering this subtitle.

(b) The Workers’ Compensation Commission shall pay the cost of administering this subtitle from money that the Commission receives under § 9–316 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-601 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-601
§3–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means compensation that:

(1) is due to a sales representative from a principal; and

(2) accrues at:

(i) a specified amount for each order or sale; or

(ii) a rate expressed as a percentage of the dollar amount that a sales representative:

1. takes in orders for the principal;

2. makes in sales for the principal; or

3. earns in profits for the principal.

(c) “Principal” means a sales corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or other business entity that:

(1) distributes, imports, manufactures, or produces a product for wholesale;

(2) enters into a contract with a sales representative to solicit a wholesale order for the product; and

(3) pays the sales representative wholly or partly by commission.

(d) (1) “Sales representative” means a person who:

(i) enters into a contract with a principal to solicit in the State a wholesale order; and

(ii) is paid wholly or partly by commission.

(2) “Sales representative” does not include a person who:

(i) buys a product or places an order for a product for resale by that person; or

(ii) sells or takes an order for the sale of a product to an ultimate buyer.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-2A-06 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2A / Section 3-2A-06
§3–2A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a grant, an applicant shall submit to the Trust an application in the form that the Trust requires.

(b) The application shall include:

(1) A detailed description of the proposed acquisition;

(2) An itemization of known and estimated costs;

(3) The total amount of investment required to acquire the property;

(4) The funds available to the applicant without financial assistance from the Trust;

(5) The amount of financial assistance sought from the Trust;

(6) Information that relates to the financial status of the applicant; and

(7) Any other relevant information that the Trust requests.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-303 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-303
§3–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, the Department from time to time may:

(1) Borrow money and evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its bonds in substantially the form and manner and subject to the same general provisions and tax exemption applicable to consolidated transportation bonds under §§ 3-203 through 3-207, 3-212, and 3-213 of this title;

(2) Disburse the proceeds of the borrowing pursuant to agreements with participating counties; and

(3) Pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

(b) The bonds shall be known as “Department of Transportation -- County Transportation Bonds -- First Issue”.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-901 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-901
§3–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Construction services” includes the following services provided in connection with real property:

(1) building;

(2) reconstructing;

(3) improving;

(4) enlarging;

(5) painting;

(6) altering;

(7) maintaining; and

(8) repairing.

(c) “Employer” means any person that employs an individual in the State.

(d) “Exempt person” means an individual who:

(1) performs services in a personal capacity and employs no individuals other than:

(i) a spouse of the exempt person;

(ii) children of the exempt person; or

(iii) parents of the exempt person;

(2) performs services free from direction and control over the means and manner of providing the services, subject only to the right of the person or entity for whom services are provided to specify the desired result;

(3) furnishes the tools and equipment necessary to provide the service;

(4) operates a business that is considered inseparable from the individual for purposes of taxes, profits, and liabilities:

(i) in which the individual:

1. owns all of the assets and profits of the business; and

2. has sole, unlimited, personal liability for all of the debts and liabilities of the business, unless the business is organized as a single–owned corporate entity, to which sole, unlimited personal liability does not apply; and

(ii) for which:

1. the individual does not pay taxes for the business separately but reports business income and losses on the individual’s personal tax return; and

2. if the business is organized as a corporate entity and the individual otherwise qualifies as an exempt person under this subsection, the individual files a separate federal informational tax return for the entity as required by law;

(5) exercises complete control over the management and operations of the business; and

(6) exercises the right and opportunity on a continuing basis to perform the services of the business for multiple entities at the individual’s sole choice and discretion.

(e) “Knowingly” means having actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard for the truth.

(f) “Landscaping services” includes the following services:

(1) garden maintenance and planting;

(2) lawn care including fertilizing, mowing, mulching, seeding, and spraying;

(3) seeding and mowing of highway strips;

(4) sod laying;

(5) turf installation, except artificial;

(6) ornamental bush planting, pruning, bracing, spraying, and removal; and

(7) ornamental tree planting, pruning, bracing, spraying, and removal.

(g) (1) “Place of business” means the office or headquarters of the employer.

(2) “Place of business” does not include a work site at which the employer has been contracted to perform services.

(h) “Public body” means:

(1) the State;

(2) a unit of State government or an instrumentality of the State; or

(3) any political subdivision, agency, person, or entity that is a party to a contract for which 50% or more of the money used is State money.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-313 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-313
§3–313.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Commissioner issues a certificate of qualification to an applicant, the applicant shall file with the Commissioner a bond that:

(1) is subject to approval by the Commissioner;

(2) runs to the State;

(3) is executed by the applicant as principal and by a corporate surety insurer authorized to do business in the State;

(4) is in the penal sum of $10,000; and

(5) is conditioned that the broker will:

(i) conduct business in accordance with this article; and

(ii) remit promptly the taxes required by § 3-324 of this subtitle.

(b) The total liability of the surety insurer under the bond may not exceed the penal sum of the bond.

(c) The surety insurer may not cancel the bond unless, at least 30 days before canceling the bond, the surety insurer files written notice of the cancellation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-602 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602
§3–602.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the contents of a case record maintained under § 3–601 of this subtitle may not be disclosed.

(b) The contents of a case record may be disclosed:

(1) if the record is necessary to ensure proper medical treatment, to a provider of medical services to the incarcerated individual;

(2) to the incarcerated individual’s attorney;

(3) to a person authorized by a court order;

(4) to a person expressly authorized by law;

(5) to a judge of a State court;

(6) to a State’s Attorney;

(7) to an employee of any State unit or a federal or local law enforcement unit, if disclosure is in furtherance of the employee’s lawful duties; and

(8) on written request, to a person who has written authorization for the disclosure from the incarcerated individual.

(c) Except for a disclosure under subsection (b)(5) or (6) of this section, an incarcerated individual’s case record may be disclosed only if the managing official of the correctional facility:

(1) approves the disclosure; and

(2) is satisfied that:

(i) each applicable condition set forth in subsection (b) of this section has been met;

(ii) the record will be used solely for the legitimate purposes of the person or governmental unit that receives it and not for any improper or unauthorized purpose; and

(iii) the record will not be further disseminated to a person or governmental unit not authorized to receive it.

(d) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with this section to establish procedures that govern the disclosure of an incarcerated individual’s case record.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-207
§3–207.
Status: in_force

Each issue of consolidated transportation bonds shall be approved before sale by resolution of the Board of Public Works.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1602 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 16 / Section 3-1602
§3–1602.
Status: in_force

A person who is convicted, under §§ 5-602 through 5-609 or §§ 5-612 through 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article, of knowingly and willfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, bringing into, or transporting in the State a controlled dangerous substance is liable for damages in a civil action as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-513 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-513
§3–513.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time, the Department may authorize the Attorney General to institute proceedings against a corporation to determine whether the corporation has abused, misused, or failed to use its powers and franchises in a manner which, in the public interest, would make proper the forfeiture of its charter.

(b) If authorized by the Department, the Attorney General may petition a court of equity for forfeiture of the charter and dissolution of the corporation. The petition shall state the facts on which the forfeiture and dissolution of the corporation is sought.

(c) In its order, the court shall:

(1) Find that no legal cause for forfeiture exists, and dismiss the petition;

(2) Direct the corporation to remedy one or more grievances, on penalty of forfeiture of the charter if they are not remedied within the time set by the order; or

(3) (i) Find that legal cause for forfeiture has been shown and that the public interest requires a forfeiture;

(ii) Declare the charter forfeited and the corporation dissolved; and

(iii) Appoint a receiver of the assets of the corporation.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-108
§3–108.
Status: in_force

After being authorized to engage in one kind of insurance business, a mutual insurer may be authorized by the Commissioner to engage in additional kinds of insurance business as allowed by § 4-111 of this article if the mutual insurer otherwise complies with this article.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2013 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 20 / Section 3-2013
§3–2013.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-706.1 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-706.1
§3–706.
Status: in_force

§3–706.1.

(a) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to reduce a term of incarceration, an incarcerated individual may be allowed a deduction from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement if the incarcerated individual successfully obtains:

(1) an intermediate high academic certificate;

(2) not more than one certificate of completion of a technical or vocational training program that required at least 600 hours of coursework and is approved by the Secretary of Labor and the Commissioner;

(3) a State High School Diploma by Examination under § 11–808 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(4) a high school diploma;

(5) not more than one associate degree; or

(6) not more than one bachelor’s degree.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 60 days per program completed.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a crime of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 40 days per program completed.

(3) An incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for murder in the first degree or a sexual offense for which registration under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article is required is not entitled to a diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this section.

(4) The deduction allowed under this subsection shall be in addition to any other deduction awarded under this subtitle.

(c) The Commissioner shall establish a uniform system of deductions and participation criteria allowed under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-313
§3–313.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, with or without conditions, or suspend or revoke a license, or any combination thereof, if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Practices chiropractic under a false name;

(4) Impersonates another practitioner;

(5) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(6) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(7) Solicits or advertises in a false or misleading manner or in any other manner not approved by the Board;

(8) Is unethical in the conduct of the practice of chiropractic;

(9) Is professionally incompetent;

(10) Abandons a patient;

(11) Misrepresents the effectiveness of any treatment, drugs, devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;

(12) Makes or files a false report or record in the practice of chiropractic;

(13) Fails to file or record any report as required by law;

(14) Impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(15) Pays or agrees to pay any sum to any person for bringing or referring a patient;

(16) Overutilizes health care services;

(17) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or country or convicted by a court of any state or country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section;

(18) Practices chiropractic with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of chiropractic;

(19) Violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(20) Behaves immorally in the practice of chiropractic;

(21) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of chiropractic;

(22) Grossly overutilizes health care services;

(23) Is convicted of insurance fraud under § 27–801 of the Insurance Article;

(24) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(25) Submits false statements to collect fees for which services were not provided;

(26) Misrepresents qualifications, education, training, or clinical experience;

(27) Is physically or mentally impaired to the extent that it impairs the applicant’s or licensee’s ability to practice chiropractic safely;

(28) Violates any provision of this title;

(29) Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3–302.1 of this subtitle;

(30) Fails to comply with any Board order;

(31) Does an act that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of chiropractic;

(32) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board; or

(33) Except in an emergency life–threatening situation where it is not feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on standard precautions.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 3-204.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-204.1
§3–204.
Status: in_force

§3–204.1.

At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Certified Interior Designers, the chairman of the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, the chairman of the State Board for Professional Engineers, and the chairman of the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors shall meet to discuss issues of mutual importance to the design professions.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-508 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-508
§3–508.
Status: in_force

Articles of revival shall include:

(1) The name of the corporation at the time the charter was forfeited;

(2) The name which the corporation will use after revival, which shall comply with the provisions of this article with respect to corporate names;

(3) The address of the principal office of the corporation in this State if different from its principal office in this State at the time the charter was forfeited;

(4) The name and address of the resident agent of the corporation; and

(5) A statement that the articles of revival are for the purpose of reviving the charter of the corporation.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-304 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-304
§3–304.
Status: in_force

(a) In carrying out its responsibilities, the Central Collection Unit may:

(1) (i) institute, in its name, any action that is available under State law for collection of a debt or claim; or

(ii) without suit, settle the debt or claim;

(2) for all debts or claims collected on or after June 1, 1992:

(i) in addition to the outstanding principal and interest, assess and collect from the debtor a fee, which may not exceed 20% of the outstanding principal and interest, sufficient to cover all collection and administrative costs; and

(ii) prior to crediting any amount to any agency which refers a debt for any purpose, withhold a fee sufficient to cover all collection and administrative costs;

(3) waive or reduce any fee assessed under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(4) certify a debt or claim and the debtor responsible for the debt or claim to:

(i) the Comptroller for income tax refund interception in accordance with Title 13, Subtitle 9 of the Tax – General Article; and

(ii) the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency for State lottery prize interception in accordance with § 3–307 of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to the authority provided under subsection (a) of this section, and notwithstanding that the Central Collection Unit is a unit of the State government and that assistant Attorneys General represent the Unit, the Unit may enforce a statutory or written contractual obligation of a debtor to pay costs in addition to principal, including collection costs, counsel fees, or interest penalties.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Central Collection Unit may report any account referred to it under this section to a consumer reporting agency.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 9–602 of the Criminal Law Article, and subject to paragraphs (2) through (5) of this subsection, the Central Collection Unit may manage the monitoring and recording of incoming telephone calls:

(i) to the automated call distribution system; and

(ii) for training and quality control purposes.

(2) Any monitored or recorded telephone call shall contain a notice to the telephone caller that “Your call may be recorded or monitored for training and quality control purposes”.

(3) The Central Collection Unit may not record or monitor calls to or from a direct individual line of an employee of the Central Collection Unit.

(4) The recording of an incoming telephone call to an employee of the Central Collection Unit may not be offered as evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding against any caller unless:

(i) the caller has made a personal or imminent threat against an employee or property of the State; or

(ii) the caller or caller’s representative first introduces the contents or existence of the recorded telephone call in the criminal or civil proceeding.

(5) A recording of a telephone call may not be retained by the Central Collection Unit for longer than 60 days, unless the recording is being used or is to be used:

(i) for training or quality control purposes; or

(ii) in a criminal or civil proceeding under paragraph (4) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-924 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-924
§3–924.
Status: in_force

The Authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law, provided, however, that no such law shall take effect so long as the Authority shall have bonds outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof. Upon making adequate provision for the payment of all outstanding bonds of the Authority, the Authority may merge into the Maryland Environmental Service, with the consent of the Maryland Environmental Service and the approval of the Governor, by filing a statement of merger with the Secretary of State and the Department of Legislative Services. Upon termination of the existence of the Authority, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the State for such distribution as may be provided for in contracts between the Authority and the participating counties and in the statement of merger, if any.
Md. Code, Education § 3-5B-02 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 5B / Section 3-5B-02
§3–5B–02.
Status: in_force

At its first meeting after the first Tuesday in December, the county board shall elect a president from among its members.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-211 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-211
§3–211.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, payment for capital stock and surplus shall be in money and may not be in notes, securities, or property.
Md. Code, Education § 3-1201 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 12 / Section 3-1201
§3–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) The Somerset County Board shall be elected and consists of one member elected from each commissioner district in the county.

(b) (1) A member from a commissioner district shall be a resident of that district.

(2) A candidate for the county board shall be a registered voter of the county.

(3) A member from a commissioner district who no longer resides in that district may not continue as a member of the county board.

(c) Members of the board shall be elected at a general election as required by subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member serves for a term of 4 years beginning on January 1 after the member’s election and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(2) (i) The terms of members are staggered as provided in this paragraph.

(ii) 1. The members elected at the 2004 election from commissioner districts 1, 3, and 5 shall serve an initial term of 2 years.

2. An election shall be conducted in 2006 and every 4 years thereafter.

(iii) 1. The members elected at the 2004 election from commissioner districts 2 and 4 shall serve an initial term of 4 years.

2. An election shall be conducted in 2008 and every 4 years thereafter.

(3) The Governor shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of the term and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(e) (1) The State Board may remove a member of the county board for:

(i) Immorality;

(ii) Misconduct in office;

(iii) Incompetency; or

(iv) Willful neglect of duty.

(2) Before removing a member, the State Board shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

(3) If the member requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(i) The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the member a notice of the hearing; and

(ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in his own defense, in person or by counsel.

(4) A member removed under this subsection has the right to a de novo review of the removal by the Circuit Court for Somerset County.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-118 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-118
§3–118.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e), an action to enforce the obligation of a party to pay a note payable at a definite time must be commenced within 6 years after the due date or dates stated in the note or, if a due date is accelerated, within 6 years after the accelerated due date.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e), if demand for payment is made to the maker of a note payable on demand, an action to enforce the obligation of a party to pay the note must be commenced within 6 years after the demand. If no demand for payment is made to the maker, an action to enforce the note is barred if neither principal nor interest on the note has been paid for a continuous period of 10 years.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an action to enforce the obligation of a party to an unaccepted draft to pay the draft must be commenced within 3 years after dishonor of the draft or 10 years after the date of the draft, whichever period expires first.

(d) An action to enforce the obligation of the acceptor of a certified check or the issuer of a teller's check, cashier's check, or traveler's check must be commenced within 3 years after demand for payment is made to the acceptor or issuer, as the case may be.

(e) Subject to § 1-210 of the Financial Institutions Article, an action to enforce the obligation of a party to a certificate of deposit to pay the instrument must be commenced within 6 years after demand for payment is made to the maker, but if the instrument states a due date and the maker is not required to pay before that date, the 6-year period begins when a demand for payment is in effect and the due date has passed.

(f) An action to enforce the obligation of a party to pay an accepted draft, other than a certified check, must be commenced (i) within 6 years after the due date or dates stated in the draft or acceptance if the obligation of the acceptor is payable at a definite time, or (ii) within 6 years after the date of the acceptance if the obligation of the acceptor is payable on demand.

(g) Unless governed by other law regarding claims for indemnity or contribution, an action (i) for conversion of an instrument, for money had and received, or like action based on conversion, (ii) for breach of warranty, or (iii) to enforce an obligation, duty, or right arising under this article and not governed by this section must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1801 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 18 / Section 3-1801
§3–1801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Mediation” means a process in which parties work with one or more impartial mediators who assist the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement for the resolution of a dispute or issues that are part of a dispute.

(c) (1) “Mediation communication” means a communication, whether by speech, writing, or conduct, made as part of a mediation.

(2) “Mediation communication” includes a communication made for the purpose of considering, initiating, continuing, reconvening, or evaluating a mediation or a mediator.

(d) “Mediator” means an individual who:

(1) Assists parties in reaching their own voluntary agreement for the resolution of a dispute; and

(2) Adheres to the Maryland Standard of Conduct for Mediators.

(e) “Party” means a person that participates in a mediation and whose agreement is necessary to resolve the dispute.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-821 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-821
§3–821.
Status: in_force

(a) The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court, if the court finds that the conduct:

(1) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction;

(2) Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made under this subtitle; or

(3) Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply to a person not a party to the petition if the person is given:

(1) Notice of the proposed order controlling the person’s conduct; and

(2) The opportunity to contest the entry of the proposed order.

(c) An order issued under this section is enforceable under Title 15, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-109 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-109
§3–109.
Status: in_force

A police officer who is the subject of a complaint of police misconduct and a complainant may have the assistance of a representative in connection with proceedings under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-22 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8A / Section 3-8A-22
§3–8A–22.
Status: reserved

(a) A child may not be detained at, or committed or transferred to, a correctional facility, as defined in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article, except in accordance with § 3-8A-16 of this subtitle.

(b) A child who is not delinquent may not be committed or transferred to a facility used for the confinement of delinquent children.

(c) Unless an individualized treatment plan developed under § 10-706 of the Health - General Article indicates otherwise:

(1) A child may not be committed or transferred to any public or private facility or institution unless the child is placed in accommodations that are separate from other persons 18 years of age or older who are confined to that facility or institution; and

(2) The child may not be treated in any group with persons who are 18 years of age or older.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1311 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 13 / Section 3-1311
§3–1311.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-225 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-225
§3–225.
Status: in_force

(a) If any award is vacated on grounds other than those stated in § 3-224(b)(5) of this subtitle, the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators selected by the parties as provided by the agreement, or by the court in the absence of an agreement as provided in § 3-211 of this subtitle.

(b) If the award is vacated on grounds set forth in § 3-224(b)(3) and (4) of this subtitle, the court may order a rehearing before the arbitrators who made the award or their successors appointed in accordance with § 3-211 of this subtitle.

(c) The time within which the agreement requires the award to be made is applicable to the rehearing and commences from the date of the order or at a time specified by the court.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-606 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-606
§3–606.
Status: in_force

For purposes of personal jurisdiction under § 6-103 of the Courts Article, a principal who contracts with a sales representative to solicit wholesale orders for a product in the State is considered to be transacting business in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual under the age of 18 years may not be engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years may be employed in the sale of beer and light wine.

(2) An individual under the age of 21 years may not be employed by a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license in the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(c) An individual at least 18 years old may be employed by a holder of a Class A license to operate a lottery ticket terminal.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-206.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-206.1
§3–206.
Status: in_force

§3–206.1.

(a) In this section, “consumer” means a party to an arbitration agreement who, in the context of the arbitration agreement, is an individual, not a business, who seeks or acquires, including by lease, any goods or services primarily for personal, family, or household purposes including financial services, health care services, or real property.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any provision in an insurance contract with a consumer that requires arbitration is void and unenforceable.

(2) This subsection does not apply to a provision that establishes an appraisal process to determine the value of property.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-405 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-405
§3–405.
Status: in_force

An agreement to work for less than the wage required under this subtitle is void.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-403 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-403
§3–403.
Status: in_force

An incarcerated individual in the program shall be supervised by means of:

(1) electronic devices; and

(2) direct contact by employees of the Division.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-808 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-808
§3–808.
Status: in_force

The court shall try cases under this subtitle without a jury.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1101
§3–1101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement” means the reasonable costs associated with the repair or replacement of personal protective equipment:

(i) Owned by:

1. A volunteer fire company; or

2. An authorized volunteer individual who participates in an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by a volunteer fire company; and

(ii) Damaged through proper use during an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a release of hazardous materials resulting from a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle operated by a motor carrier that is transporting hazardous materials or from a release or threatened release of hazardous materials at a fixed facility.

(2) “Expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement” includes the costs of replacing the chemicals that are used or damaged during an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement.

(c) (1) “Fixed facility” means any installation, structure, or premises, above ground or underground, in which hazardous materials are stored with a capacity to store more than 1,000 pounds of hazardous materials.

(2) “Fixed facility” does not include a farm or any building or structure associated with a farm.

(d) (1) “Hazardous materials” means a substance or material in a quantity or form that the United States Secretary of Transportation designates may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety of individuals or to property when transported in commerce.

(2) “Hazardous materials” includes any grouping or classification of materials, that the United States Secretary of Transportation designates as a hazardous material, including:

(i) Explosives;

(ii) Radioactive materials;

(iii) Etiologic agents;

(iv) Flammable liquids or solids;

(v) Combustible liquids or solids;

(vi) Poisons;

(vii) Oxidizing or corrosive materials; and

(viii) Compressed gases.

(e) “Highway” has the same meaning as provided in § 11-127 of the Transportation Article.

(f) “Motor carrier” means a common carrier by motor vehicle, contract carrier by motor vehicle, and private carrier by motor vehicle that carries a hazardous material in commerce.

(g) “Person in control”, with respect to a release or threatened release of hazardous materials at a fixed facility, means:

(1) The owner of the hazardous materials; and

(2) The owner or operator of the fixed facility involved in the release or threatened release of hazardous materials at the time of or immediately before the release or threatened release.

(h) “Volunteer fire company” includes a volunteer fire company, a volunteer hazardous material response team, a volunteer rescue squad, a volunteer ambulance squad, or any other volunteer organization designated by a local jurisdiction as a responder to a release or threatened release of hazardous materials.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-708 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-708
§3–708.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the charter or bylaws provide otherwise, before a control share acquisition has occurred, if voting rights for control shares are approved at a meeting held under § 3-704 of this subtitle and the acquiring person is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of a majority or more of all voting power, all stockholders of the corporation (other than the acquiring person) have the rights of objecting stockholders as provided in Subtitle 2 of this title.

(b) For purposes of applying the provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title to stockholders under this section, the corporation shall be deemed to be a successor in a merger and the date of the most recent approval of voting rights referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed to be the date of filing of articles of merger for record with the Department.

(c) The notice required by § 3-207 of this title shall also state that stockholders (other than the acquiring person) are entitled to the rights of objecting stockholders under Subtitle 2 of this title and shall include a copy of this section and Subtitle 2 of this title.

(d) For purposes of applying the provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title to this section:

(1) “Fair value” may not be less than the highest price per share paid by the acquiring person in the control share acquisition; and

(2) §§ 3-202(c) and 3-203(a)(1) and (2) of this title do not apply.
Md. Code, Human Services § 3-401 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-401
§3–401.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that:

(1) the purpose of this subtitle is to provide better integrated, more efficient, and accountable human services delivery in Montgomery County by the State and county; and

(2) implementation of this subtitle shall be cost neutral to both the State and Montgomery County.
Md. Code, State Government § 3-101 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

There are a Governor and a Lieutenant Governor of the State, as provided in Article II of the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-109 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-109
§3–109.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to temporary or miscellaneous licenses.

(b) The fee for a license issued for less than 1 year is:

(1) the full annual license fee, if the license is issued during the first quarter of the license year;

(2) three–fourths of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the second quarter of the license year;

(3) one–half of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the third quarter of the license year; and

(4) one–fourth of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the fourth quarter of the license year.
Md. Code, Education § 3-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-404
§3–404.
Status: in_force

(a) All actions of the county board shall be taken after a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.

(b) This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that all action is taken after a public meeting and the record of the meeting and all action is made public.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-303 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-303
§3–303.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may be a livestock dealer without first obtaining an annual livestock dealer’s license from the Secretary. No person may operate a livestock market without first obtaining an annual livestock market license from the Secretary for each market he operates.

(b) (1) An agent of a person who possesses a livestock dealer’s license is not required to obtain a livestock dealer’s license.

(2) A dealer who possesses a livestock market license is not required to obtain a dealer’s license if he sells livestock only at the licensed livestock market.

(c) Each license shall be issued upon payment of a $50 fee and shall be effective until June 30, following, unless revoked.

(d) The Secretary shall issue an identification card to each licensee and his agent who shall carry it on his person. The licensee or agent shall display the license at each place of business.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-919 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-919
§3–919.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter, change, modify, or restrict the zoning or land use planning authority of any subdivision, municipality, or public instrumentality.

(b) The Authority shall not be deemed to be a public service company within the meaning of the Public Utilities Article, and the jurisdiction and powers of the Public Service Commission shall not extend to the Authority.

(c) Unless otherwise expressly prohibited by any contractual agreement, a subdivision may enter into a contract with the Maryland Environmental Service relating to the provision by the Maryland Environmental Service of any project.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 3-109 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-109
§3–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A promise or order is payable to bearer if it:

(1) States that it is payable to bearer or to the order of bearer or otherwise indicates that the person in possession of the promise or order is entitled to payment;

(2) Does not state a payee; or

(3) States that it is payable to or to the order of cash or otherwise indicates that it is not payable to an identified person.

(b) A promise or order that is not payable to bearer is payable to order if it is payable (i) to the order of an identified person or (ii) to an identified person or order. A promise or order that is payable to order is payable to the identified person.

(c) An instrument payable to bearer may become payable to an identified person if it is specially indorsed pursuant to § 3-205(a). An instrument payable to an identified person may become payable to bearer if it is indorsed in blank pursuant to § 3-205(b).
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-709 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-709
§3–709.
Status: in_force

(a) When the executed agreement and a copy of the resolution of the stockholders of each constituent bank, certified by its secretary or cashier, have been filed with the Commissioner and the Commissioner has approved the transaction, the Commissioner shall issue to the successor a certificate of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets that sets forth the name of each constituent bank and the name of the successor.

(b) The constituent banks may designate an effective date and time, not earlier than the date of the certificate, to be included in the certificate of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets.

(c) Unless the certificate of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets specifies a later effective date and time, the consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets becomes effective upon issuance of the certificate by the Commissioner.

(d) This certificate is conclusive evidence of the consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets and of the correctness of all proceedings relating to it.
Md. Code, Education § 3-13A-04 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 13A / Section 3-13A-04
§3–13A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Wicomico County Council shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy of an elected member on the county board in accordance with § 3–13A–03 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If a vacancy for an elected member occurs before the date that is 30 days before the date for filing a certificate of candidacy for the primary election in the presidential election year, the individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall serve only until a successor is elected by the voters at the next general election.

(2) Candidates for the vacated office may be nominated at a primary election in the same manner as for any other position on the county board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 3-306 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-306
§3–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may not issue bonds on behalf of a county if the county’s share of highway user revenues for the latest fiscal year is less than twice its annual debt service on county highway construction bonds and county transportation bonds.

(b) Subject to annual recomputation, the maximum amount of the bonds that the Department may issue on behalf of a county, as computed under this section and § 3-304 of this subtitle, is the limit of participation for the county.

(c) In its discretion, the Department may limit the participation of any county in any series of bonds. In determining the amount of participation of a county, the Department shall consider the highway maintenance and other transportation needs of the county and any other factors that the Department considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-301
§3–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Act” means the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010.

(c) “Admitted insurer” means an insurer that is authorized to engage in the business of insurance in the State.

(d) “Exempt commercial purchaser” has the meaning stated in § 527 of the Act.

(e) “Home state” has the meaning stated in § 527 of the Act.

(f) “Nonadmitted insurance” means property and casualty insurance that may be placed directly or through a surplus lines broker with a nonadmitted insurer that is eligible to accept the insurance.

(g) (1) “Nonadmitted insurer” means an insurer that is not authorized to engage in the business of insurance in the State.

(2) “Nonadmitted insurer” does not include a risk retention group.

(h) “Qualified surplus lines broker” means a person that has obtained a certificate of qualification from the Commissioner to act as a surplus lines broker under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-701 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-701
§3–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Bank” means a commercial bank, a national banking association, an other-state bank, or a federally chartered savings bank or savings and loan association.

(c) “Constituent bank” means a party to a consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets.

(d) “Successor” means the bank that carries on the business of the constituent banks after a consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets.

(e) “Transfer assets”, “transfer its assets”, or “transfer of assets” means to sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of the property and assets of a constituent bank.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-310 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-310
§3–310.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless a special police officer is on detective duty, the special police officer shall wear:

(i) a uniform that is distinguishable from ordinary civilian clothing and that gives notice that the special police officer is a special police officer; and

(ii) a distinctive police badge that properly identifies the officer as a special police officer.

(2) The badge shall be worn in plain view.

(3) The uniform, badge, vehicle, equipment, and identification are subject to approval by the Department of State Police.

(b) Each special police officer on detective duty shall carry:

(1) identification that properly identifies the special police officer as a special police officer; and

(2) the distinctive police badge described in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) A special police officer shall surrender to the special police officer’s employer any identification or badge that identifies the individual as a special police officer within 48 hours after the suspension or termination of:

(i) the employment of the special police officer; or

(ii) the commission of the special police officer in accordance with § 3–313 of this subtitle.

(2) The special police officer’s employer shall return the special police commission card to the Secretary within 10 days after the suspension or termination of a special police officer.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-514 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-514
§3–514.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who transacts business in the name or for the account of a corporation knowing that its charter has been forfeited and has not been revived is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500.

(b) For the purpose of this section, unless there is clear evidence to the contrary, a person who was an officer or director of a corporation at the time its charter was forfeited is presumed to know of the forfeiture.

(c) A prosecution for violation of the provisions of this section may not be instituted after the date articles of revival of the corporation are filed.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-712 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-712
§3–712.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Applicant” means an applicant for employment.

(3) (i) “Electronic communications device” means any device that uses electronic signals to create, transmit, and receive information.

(ii) “Electronic communications device” includes computers, telephones, personal digital assistants, and other similar devices.

(4) (i) “Employer” means:

1. a person engaged in a business, an industry, a profession, a trade, or other enterprise in the State; or

2. a unit of State or local government.

(ii) “Employer” includes an agent, a representative, and a designee of the employer.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employer may not request or require that an employee or applicant disclose any user name, password, or other means for accessing a personal account or service through an electronic communications device.

(2) An employer may require an employee to disclose any user name, password, or other means for accessing nonpersonal accounts or services that provide access to the employer’s internal computer or information systems.

(c) An employer may not:

(1) discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize an employee for an employee’s refusal to disclose any information specified in subsection (b)(1) of this section; or

(2) fail or refuse to hire any applicant as a result of the applicant’s refusal to disclose any information specified in subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(d) An employee may not download unauthorized employer proprietary information or financial data to an employee’s personal website, an Internet website, a web–based account, or a similar account.

(e) This section does not prevent an employer:

(1) based on the receipt of information about the use of a personal website, Internet website, web–based account, or similar account by an employee for business purposes, from conducting an investigation for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable securities or financial law, or regulatory requirements; or

(2) based on the receipt of information about the unauthorized downloading of an employer’s proprietary information or financial data to a personal website, Internet website, web–based account, or similar account by an employee, from investigating an employee’s actions under subsection (d) of this section.

(f) (1) Whenever the Commissioner determines that this section has been violated, the Commissioner shall:

(i) try to resolve any issue involved in the violation informally by mediation; or

(ii) ask the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of the applicant or employee.

(2) The Attorney General may bring an action under this subsection in the county where the violation allegedly occurred for injunctive relief, damages, or other relief.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8C-05 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8C / Section 3-8C-05
§3–8C–05.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child who is required to attend school failed to attend school without lawful excuse and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting the allegation.

(b) (1) Whenever a petition is filed under this subtitle the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.

(2) The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing under this section.

(3) The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 3-804 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 3 / Subtitle 8 / Section 3-804
§3–804.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by the Secretary, a person may not keep poultry unless the poultry is registered with the Secretary.

(b) A person who keeps poultry shall complete and submit to the Secretary a registration form on which the person shall include:

(1) The name of the poultry keeper;

(2) The location of the property on which the poultry is kept;

(3) The type of poultry; and

(4) Any other related information required by the Secretary.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall maintain a person’s registration record filed under subsection (b) of this section in a manner that protects the identity of the registrant.

(2) If the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health, determines that the disclosure is necessary to protect the public health or prevent the spread of an infectious or contagious disease, the Secretary may disclose identifying information.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2004 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 20 / Section 3-2004
§3–2004.
Status: in_force

During a collaborative law process, a tribunal may issue emergency orders to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of a person eligible for relief.
Md. Code, Education § 3-2B-05 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-05
§3–2B–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The student member shall:

(1) Be an 11th or a 12th grade student in the Baltimore County public school system elected by the middle school and high school students of the county in accordance with procedures established by the Baltimore County student councils;

(2) Serve for 1 year; and

(3) Advise the county board on the thoughts and feelings of students.

(b) Unless invited to attend by an affirmative vote of a majority of the county board, the student member may not attend an executive session that relates to:

(1) Hearings on appeals of special education placements;

(2) Hearings held under § 6–202(a) of this article; or

(3) Collective bargaining.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the student member may vote on all matters except those relating to:

(1) § 6–202(a) of this article;

(2) Collective bargaining; and

(3) School closings, reopenings, and boundaries.

(d) On a majority vote of the nonstudent members, the county board may determine, on a case–by–case basis, whether a matter under consideration is covered by the exclusionary provisions listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(e) (1) On or before December 31, 2023, a workgroup composed of several members of the county board and the executive leadership of the Baltimore County public school system shall develop a draft curriculum for budget training for student members of the county board and submit the draft curriculum to the county board for review.

(2) The training for student members shall:

(i) Focus on the operating and capital budget process of the county board; and

(ii) Be facilitated by representatives of the Baltimore County public school system’s Division of Business Services.

(3) Each student member shall be required to complete the budget training:

(i) Within 2 months of the student member’s election to the county board; and

(ii) In order to be eligible to vote on budgetary matters.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 3-106 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-106
§3–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law.

(b) Except as otherwise authorized by law, a member or staff of the board may not divulge information specified in § 14-201 of this article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-211 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-211
§3–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to policies established by the Commissioner, each warden or administrator is in direct charge of the correctional facility to which the warden or administrator is appointed.

(b) The warden or administrator shall:

(1) supervise the government, discipline, and policy of the correctional facility;

(2) direct the administering of punishment prescribed by the Commissioner under § 3-205(b)(1) of this subtitle; and

(3) enforce the regulations and directives of the Division.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-701 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-701
§3–701.
Status: in_force

A judge of the circuit court for a county, of the Appellate Court of Maryland, or of the Supreme Court of Maryland has the power to grant the writ of habeas corpus and exercise jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to habeas corpus.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-216 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-216
§3–216.
Status: in_force

(a) A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this subtitle.

(b) A waiver of the right to be represented by an attorney prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-312 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-312
§3–312.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may delay the effective date of a regulation for not more than 90 days after publication of the notice of adoption, if the Commissioner finds that the delay is needed to ensure that each manufacturer, operator, or amusement owner of an amusement attraction affected by the regulation knows about and has an opportunity to familiarize employees with the requirements of the regulation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 3-101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-101
§3–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County” does not include Baltimore City.

(c) “Health officer” does not include the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health.
Md. Code, Education § 3-703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-703
§3–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The chair of the county board is entitled to receive $18,000 annually as compensation and the other elected members are entitled to receive $16,000 each annually as compensation.

(b) After submitting vouchers under the rules and regulations adopted by the county board, the chair and the other elected members are entitled to receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the Howard County budget.

(c) The employer’s share for State retirement and pension contributions made on behalf of the chair and other elected board members may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) (1) The chair and other elected board members may participate in health insurance and other benefit programs sponsored by the board.

(2) An elected board member’s participation in a benefit program sponsored by the board under this subsection may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.

(e) (1) (i) A student member who completes a full term on the board shall be entitled to a scholarship of $5,000 to be applied to the student’s higher education costs.

(ii) The scholarship shall be paid directly to the educational institution that the student attends.

(iii) A student may receive only one scholarship regardless of the number of terms the student serves as the student member of the county board.

(iv) The scholarship may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating taxable income.

(2) On the submission of expense vouchers, the student member is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the county board.

(3) The student member is not entitled to any compensation or payment other than that specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for their work as the student member of the county board.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-13 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 8A / Section 3-8A-13
§3–8A–13.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition shall allege that a child is either delinquent or in need of supervision. If it alleges delinquency, it shall set forth in clear and simple language the alleged facts which constitute the delinquency, and shall also specify the laws allegedly violated by the child. If it alleges that the child is in need of supervision, the petition shall set forth in clear and simple language the alleged facts supporting that allegation.

(b) Petitions alleging delinquency or violation of § 3–8A–30 of this subtitle shall be prepared and filed by the State’s Attorney. A petition alleging delinquency shall be filed within 30 days after the receipt of a referral from the intake officer, unless that time is extended by the court for good cause shown. Petitions alleging that a child is in need of supervision shall be filed by the intake officer.

(c) A peace order request shall be filed by the intake officer in accordance with § 3–8A–19.1(b)(1) of this subtitle or the State’s Attorney in accordance with § 3–8A–19.1(b)(2) of this subtitle.

(d) The form of petitions, peace order requests, and all other pleadings under this subtitle, and except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the procedures to be followed by the court under this subtitle, shall be as specified in the Maryland Rules.

(e) The State’s Attorney, upon assigning the reasons, may dismiss in open court a petition alleging delinquency.

(f) (1) The court shall conduct all hearings under this subtitle in an informal manner.

(2) In any proceeding in which a child is alleged to be in need of supervision or to have committed a delinquent act that would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult or in a peace order proceeding, the court may exclude the general public from a hearing, and admit only the victim and those persons having a direct interest in the proceeding and their representatives.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in a case in which a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, the court shall conduct in open court any hearing or other proceeding at which the child has a right to appear.

(ii) For good cause shown, the court may exclude the general public from a hearing or other proceeding in a case in which a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult and admit only the victim and those persons having a direct interest in the proceeding and their representatives.

(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the court shall announce in open court adjudications and dispositions in cases where a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult.

(ii) For good cause shown, the court may exclude the general public from a proceeding at which an adjudication or disposition is announced and admit only the victim and those persons having a direct interest in the proceeding and their representatives.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, in a case in which the victim of an alleged delinquent act is a child, on petition of the State’s Attorney, the court shall exclude the general public from the testimony of the victim during a hearing or other proceeding, including a proceeding at which an adjudication or disposition is announced, and admit during the testimony of the victim only the victim and those persons having a direct interest in the proceeding and their representatives, unless the court finds good cause to receive the testimony of the victim in open court.

(g) The court shall try cases without a jury.

(h) The court shall hear and rule on a petition seeking an order for emergency medical treatment on an expedited basis.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-205
§3–205.
Status: in_force

A license issued by the Executive Director:

(1) is not property and does not confer property rights; and

(2) is subject to:

(i) suspension, revocation, and restrictions authorized by law; and

(ii) regulations authorized under this article.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-411 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-411
§3–411.
Status: in_force

An incarcerated individual’s participation in the program does not affect the incarcerated individual’s eligibility for parole, diminution credits, or other privileges available by law to incarcerated individuals in the custody of the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-703 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 7 / Section 3-703
§3–703.
Status: in_force

(a) An agreement of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of each constituent commercial bank.

(b) The agreement shall include:

(1) The name of each constituent bank and the address of its principal banking office;

(2) The terms of the proposed transaction;

(3) A statement that the agreement is subject to approval by the Commissioner and by the stockholders of each constituent bank;

(4) Provisions for disposing of any stock of the successor that is not taken by objecting stockholders of the constituent banks;

(5) As to the successor:

(i) The address of the proposed principal banking office;

(ii) The authorized capital stock, including the number of shares and the par value of each share of stock;

(iii) Whether it will issue preferred stock in the proposed transaction and, if so, the amount, terms, and preferences; and

(iv) Any amendments to its charter and bylaws; and

(6) Any other provisions that the Commissioner requires to carry out the Commissioner’s duties with respect to the proposed transaction.

(c) After the board of directors of each constituent bank has approved the agreement, the following shall be filed with the Commissioner for approval:

(1) The agreement;

(2) The name and address of each office of the constituent banks and of the successor;

(3) The name and residence address of each individual who will be a director when the proposed transaction becomes effective;

(4) The name and residence address of each individual who will be an officer when the proposed transaction becomes effective;

(5) A certified copy of the approving resolution of each board of directors, showing the required approval by the board; and

(6) Evidence of proper action by the board of directors of any constituent national banking association.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who knowingly submits false information to the Commissioner while complying with subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-608 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-608
§3–608.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Caregiver” means a parent, spouse, guardian, legal custodian, or person responsible for the supervision of another adult.

(3) “Developmental disability” has the meaning stated in § 7–101(g) of the Health – General Article.

(4) “Intellectual disability” has the meaning stated in § 7–101(n) of the Health – General Article.

(5) “Law enforcement agency” means a State, county, or municipal police department or agency or a sheriff’s department.

(6) “Mental disorder” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Health – General Article.

(7) “Missing person” means an individual:

(i) whose whereabouts are unknown;

(ii) 1. who has a cognitive impairment, mental disorder, intellectual or developmental disability, or brain injury that is not:

A. Alzheimer’s disease;

B. dementia; or

C. a physical, mental, or emotional disability related to substance abuse; or

2. who is deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late–deafened;

(iii) whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the health and safety of the individual due to age, health, mental or physical disability, environment, or weather conditions, as determined by a law enforcement agency; and

(iv) who does not meet the criteria for activation of a Silver Alert under § 3–604 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Department of State Police shall establish a Purple Alert Program to provide a system for rapid dissemination of information to assist in locating a missing person.

(2) The Department of State Police shall:

(i) adopt guidelines and develop procedures for issuing a Purple Alert for a missing person;

(ii) provide training to local law enforcement agencies on the guidelines and procedures to be used to handle a report of a missing person;

(iii) provide assistance to a local law enforcement agency, as necessary, to assist in the safe recovery of a missing person;

(iv) recruit public and commercial television and radio broadcasters, local volunteer groups, and other members of the public to assist in developing and implementing a Purple Alert;

(v) consult with the State Highway Administration to establish a plan for providing information relevant to a Purple Alert to the public through the dynamic message sign system located across the State; and

(vi) consult with the State Department of Education to develop a program that:

1. allows high school students to assist in the search for a missing person under this section;

2. complies with COMAR 13A.03.02.06; and

3. is consistent with the student service–learning guidelines developed by the State Department of Education.

(3) The Department of State Police may consult with relevant stakeholders representing citizens with disabilities to develop regulations and procedures to carry out this section.

(c) A caregiver or person filing a report regarding a missing person immediately shall notify the local law enforcement agency with which the report was filed and the Department of State Police if:

(1) the missing person who was the subject of the report is located; and

(2) it is unlikely that the local law enforcement agency or the Department of State Police has knowledge that the missing person has been located.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-504 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-504
§3–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner, licensee, or operator of a television or radio station or network of stations and his agents or employees may be liable for a defamatory statement published or uttered over the facilities of the station or network of stations by a candidate for public office as to a person other than his opponent.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the liability is limited to compensation for actual damages sustained.

(b) Upon proof of actual malice on part of the owner, licensee, or operator of the broadcasting station or network of stations and his agents or employees, punitive damages may be assessed.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 3-907 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-907
§3–907.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 3–907.1 of this subtitle, the Authority is hereby authorized and empowered, by resolution, to issue bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of one or more projects or for any other corporate purpose. Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by the Authority, every issue of its bonds shall be general obligations of the Authority payable from any revenues or money of the Authority available therefor and not otherwise pledged, subject only to any agreements with holders of particular bonds pledging any particular revenues or money and to any agreements with any persons or subdivisions. The Authority may issue its bonds without obtaining the consent of any board, agency, department or unit of the State, and without any other proceedings or the happening of any conditions or things other than those specifically required hereunder. The Authority and the Maryland Environmental Service may enter into agreements providing for (i) the financing by the issuance of bonds of the Maryland Environmental Service of projects provided for any subdivision by the Authority or (ii) the financing by the issuance of bonds of the Authority of projects provided for any subdivision by the Maryland Environmental Service.

(b) The Authority shall have absolute discretion to determine with respect to the bonds of any issue:

(1) The date or dates of issue;

(2) The date or dates of maturity and the amount or amounts maturing on such date or dates, provided only that no bond of any issue shall mature later than 40 years from the date of its issue;

(3) The rate or rates of interest payable on such bonds and the date or dates of such payment;

(4) The form or forms, denomination or denominations, manner of execution and the place or places of payment thereof and of the interest thereon, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without this State;

(5) Whether such bonds or any part thereof shall be made redeemable before maturity and, if so, upon what terms, conditions, and prices; and

(6) Any other matter relating to the forms, terms, conditions, issuance, and sale thereof.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1404 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1404
§3–1404.
Status: in_force

(a) During any period that an eligible employee takes organ donation leave, an employer shall maintain coverage of a group health plan for the duration of the organ donation leave and in the same manner that coverage would have been provided if the eligible employee had continued in employment continuously for the duration of the organ donation leave.

(b) If an eligible employee works on a commission basis, an employer shall pay to the eligible employee during any period of organ donation leave any commission that becomes due because of work the eligible employee performed before taking organ donation leave.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-606
§3–606.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the effective date of a suspension of a license or permit, the license holder or permit holder may make an offer of compromise consisting of money in lieu of serving the suspension.

(b) An offer of compromise may not exceed:

(1) $2,000 for retail license holders; and

(2) $50,000 for other license holders and permit holders.

(c) The Executive Director may accept the offer of compromise if:

(1) the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the license holder or permit holder to operate during the period set for the suspension; and

(2) the payment of the money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

(d) Money in lieu of suspension shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Health - General § 3-306 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-306
§3–306.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided by agreement between the Secretary and the local governing body, and in addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere, each health officer has the powers and duties set forth in this section.

(b) A health officer may obtain samples of food and drugs for analysis.

(c) (1) The health officer for a county is the executive officer and secretary of the county board of health.

(2) Except in Montgomery County, the health officer for a county shall appoint the staff of the county health department.

(3) The health officer for a county shall have an office at an accessible place in the county.

(4) (i) The health officer for a county shall enforce throughout the county:

1. Under the direction of the Secretary, the State health laws and the policies, rules, and regulations that the Secretary adopts; and

2. Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, under the direction of the county board of health, the rules and regulations that the county board of health adopts.

(ii) The health officer for a county shall enforce in each municipality or special taxing district in the county the rules or regulations that the county board of health adopts unless the municipality or district has a charter provision or ordinance that:

1. Covers the same subject matter as the county rule or regulation;

2. Is at least as restrictive as the county rule or regulation; and

3. Includes provisions for enforcement.

(5) A health officer shall perform any investigation or other duty or function directed by the Secretary or the county board of health and submit appropriate reports to them.

(d) Subject to the consent of the governing body of the county and the written approval of the Secretary, a health officer for a county may enter into a contract or any other written agreement to assist or participate in the delivery of health care services with a person that is authorized to provide, finance, coordinate, facilitate, or otherwise deliver health care services in the State.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a health officer for a county and the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health may authorize the county health department to retain all collections, including any unspent balance at the end of a fiscal year, received from:

(i) Fees authorized under this article;

(ii) Fees authorized under the Environment Article; and

(iii) Fees derived from charges authorized under Title 16, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(2) The authority to retain collections under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply:

(i) To license fees set by a county governing body or Baltimore City and paid to the chief financial officer of the county or Baltimore City as authorized under State law;

(ii) To fees that must be transferred to the General Fund under § 4–217(c) of this article from the fees collected for each birth certificate issued or report issued that a search was made but the requested record is not on file; or

(iii) If the retention of collections would be inconsistent with established local practice.

(3) Each health officer for a county and the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health shall report annually to the Secretary on the use of collections retained under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(f) The Secretary may delegate duties, powers, and functions as provided in this article to a health officer for a county or other county official authorized to administer and enforce health and environmental laws.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1006 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 10 / Section 3-1006
§3–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not interfere with the use of Civil Air Patrol leave allowed under this subtitle.

(b) An employer may not discharge, fine, suspend, expel, discipline, or in any other manner discriminate against an employee who:

(1) complies with the provisions of this subtitle; or

(2) opposes a practice not in compliance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-411 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-411
§3–411.
Status: in_force

The declaration may be affirmative or negative in form and effect and has the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
Md. Code, Education § 3-6A-05 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 6A / Section 3-6A-05
§3–6A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a School Shared Space Council in Harford County.

(2) The School Shared Space Council consists of eleven employees of the county appointed by the County Executive for a term coterminous with that of the County Executive as follows:

(i) Two from the staff of the county board of education;

(ii) One from the administrative staff of the County Executive;

(iii) One from the Department of Public Works;

(iv) One from the Department of Recreation and Parks;

(v) One from the Committee on Aging;

(vi) One from the Health Department;

(vii) One from Harford County Community College;

(viii) One from the Department of Juvenile Services;

(ix) One from the county public libraries; and

(x) One from the Department of Planning.

(3) In addition to the county employee members, the County Executive shall appoint, upon the recommendation of the County Council, seven county citizen members to the Council as follows:

(i) One from each councilmanic district of the county; and

(ii) One from the county at large.

(b) (1) A county employee member of the Council who does not maintain his employment in the county shall be replaced on the Council.

(2) A county citizen member who does not maintain his residence in the county shall be replaced on the Council.

(c) Each citizen member may attend and vote at a Council session.

(d) The Council shall:

(1) Meet not less than three times a year during each year to compile the number of spaces in the public schools of the county that are not filled and to evaluate the feasibility of the utilization of the spaces by the community and county departments; and

(2) Report its findings and recommendations to the county board of education and the County Executive at least once during the school year.

(e) The County Executive, by executive order, may appoint up to two additional members to the Council from agencies of the county government.

(f) (1) The Council shall elect a president from among its members.

(2) A quorum is 2/3 of the members appointed.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-514 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-514
§3–514.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each law enforcement agency shall require a police officer who was involved in a use of force incident in the line of duty to file an incident report regarding the use of force by the end of the officer’s shift unless the officer is disabled.

(2) The incident report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the type of encounter;

(ii) the type of force used;

(iii) the location of the incident where force was used;

(iv) whether the individual against whom force was used was arrested;

(v) what charges, if any, for which the individual against whom force was used was arrested;

(vi) whether the individual against whom force was used requested or required medical care;

(vii) whether the law enforcement officer requested or required medical care; and

(viii) demographic information about any individuals against whom force was used and any law enforcement officer involved in the incident, including race, ethnicity, gender, and age.

(b) (1) On or before July 1, 2023, and July 1 each year thereafter, each law enforcement agency shall submit to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission the aggregate data of police officers’ use of force reported in accordance with subsection (a) of this section for the previous calendar year, aggregated by numbers of complaints administratively charged, not charged, unfounded, and exonerated.

(2) On or before July 15 each year, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall post on its website and submit to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, a compendium of the information submitted by law enforcement agencies under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) If a law enforcement agency has not submitted the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection by July 1 for the previous calendar year, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy may not make any grant funds available to that law enforcement agency.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 3-203 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-203
§3–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may make an agreement with a municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State or unit of the State government to delegate the power of inspection.

(b) If a political subdivision satisfies the Commissioner that the political subdivision can make the inspections required under this title, the Commissioner shall make an agreement with the political subdivision to delegate the power of inspection.

(c) (1) The Commissioner may retain the right to monitor an inspection by a municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State or unit of the State government.

(2) The Commissioner may revoke the agreement.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-414 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-414
§3–414.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed to make uniform the law of those states which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of declaratory judgments and decrees.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-1110 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 11 / Section 3-1110
§3–1110.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to:

(1) establish the content of the notice, complaint, and wage lien statement under this subtitle; and

(2) implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 3-104 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-104
§3–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall institute and conduct proceedings reasonably necessary and proper to the exercise of its powers or the performance of its duties.

(2) The Commission shall conduct its proceedings en banc or in panels of:

(i) at least three commissioners; or

(ii) one public utility law judge and at least two commissioners.

(3) A quorum consists of a majority of the Commission or a majority of a panel.

(b) (1) The Commission, a commissioner, or a public utility law judge may conduct hearings, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and perform any other acts necessary to the conduct of proceedings.

(2) The Executive Secretary of the Commission may administer oaths.

(3) Each record of a proceeding of the Commission is a public record.

(c) To the extent necessary to receive public comment for each application for a rate increase, the Commission shall hold a hearing at a convenient location and time during evening hours:

(1) in person in the service area affected; or

(2) virtually, with appropriate notice provided so that persons in the service area affected may participate in the hearing.

(d) (1) The Commission may delegate to a commissioner or to a public utility law judge the authority to conduct a proceeding that is within the Commission’s jurisdiction.

(2) In a delegated proceeding, the commissioner or public utility law judge shall:

(i) conduct the hearing and any other proceeding that the commissioner or public utility law judge considers necessary; and

(ii) file with the Commission, and simultaneously serve on all parties, a proposed order and findings of fact.

(3) The proposed order shall become final unless appealed as provided in § 3–113(d) of this subtitle.

(e) (1) This subsection applies unless, after considering any staff recommendation as to the extent of staff participation, the Commission determines that the public interest would not be served by staff participation.

(2) In each matter before the Commission, the staff of the Commission shall:

(i) analyze the data submitted to the Commission;

(ii) prepare a staff position based on that analysis; and

(iii) make an evidentiary presentation setting forth the staff’s analysis of the issues and its recommendations.

(3) In making analyses and recommendations, the staff is:

(i) governed by the criteria in § 2–113 of this article; and

(ii) a party and has the rights of a party to the proceeding, including the rights specified in § 3–107 of this subtitle.

(4) The staff shall present direct and redirect cases of its own, cross–examine, submit briefs, and engage in oral argument as the staff considers necessary to ensure that the Commission has a complete record on all relevant issues in a particular case.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-115 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-115
§3–115.
Status: in_force

(a) Consummation of a transfer of assets has the effects provided in this section.

(b) (1) The assets of the transferor, including any legacies which it would have been capable of taking, transfer to, vest in, and devolve on the successor to the extent provided in an agreement between the transferor and the successor.

(2) Deeds, assignments, or similar instruments to evidence the transfer may be executed and delivered at any time in the name of the transferor:

(i) By its current officers; or

(ii) If the corporation no longer exists, by its last acting officers.

(c) (1) The successor is liable for all the debts and obligations of the transferor to the extent provided in an agreement between the transferor and the successor.

(2) A transfer of assets does not impair the rights of a creditor, including rights under the Commercial Law Article.

(d) A transfer of assets by a corporation occurring before October 1, 2018, is not invalid solely because of a failure to file articles of transfer with the Department.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-210 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-210
§3–210.
Status: in_force

(a) The certification of a police officer automatically lapses 3 years after the date of the previous certification.

(b) If the certification of a police officer lapses, the police officer may apply for recertification immediately.

(c) The Commission may recertify a police officer after the certification of the police officer lapses.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-215 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-215
§3–215.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “bodily fluid” means seminal fluid, blood, urine, or feces.

(b) A person may not knowingly and willfully cause another to ingest bodily fluid:

(1) without consent; or

(2) by force or threat of force.

(c) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1407 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 14 / Section 3-1407
§3–1407.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-406 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-406
§3–406.
Status: in_force

Any person interested under a deed, will, trust, land patent, written contract, or other writing constituting a contract, or whose rights, status, or other legal relations are affected by a statute, municipal ordinance, administrative rule or regulation, contract, or franchise, may have determined any question of construction or validity arising under the instrument, statute, ordinance, administrative rule or regulation, land patent, contract, or franchise and obtain a declaration of rights, status, or other legal relations under it.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-415 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-415
§3–415.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each employer shall pay an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times the usual hourly wage, computed in accordance with § 3–420 of this subtitle.

(b) This section does not apply to an employer that is:

(1) subject to 49 U.S.C. § 10501;

(2) a nonprofit concert promoter, legitimate theater, music festival, music pavilion, or theatrical show; or

(3) an amusement or recreational establishment, including a swimming pool, if the establishment:

(i) operates for no more than 7 months in a calendar year; or

(ii) for any 6 months during the preceding calendar year, has average receipts that do not exceed one–third of the average receipts for the other 6 months.

(c) This section does not apply to an employer with respect to:

(1) an employee for whom the United States Secretary of Transportation may set qualifications and maximum hours of service under 49 U.S.C. § 31502;

(2) a mechanic, partsperson, or salesperson who primarily sells or services automobiles, farm equipment, trailers, or trucks, if the employer is engaged primarily in selling those vehicles to ultimate buyers and is not a manufacturer;

(3) a driver if the employer is engaged in the business of operating taxicabs; or

(4) unless a collective bargaining agreement between an employer and a labor organization provides otherwise, an employee of the employer if:

(i) the employer is subject to Title II of the federal Railway Labor Act;

(ii) the employer does not require the employee to work more than 40 hours during 1 workweek; and

(iii) the employee voluntarily enters into an agreement with another employee to trade scheduled work hours and as a result the employee works more than 40 hours during a single workweek.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-102 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-102
§3–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A Maryland corporation having capital stock may:

(1) Consolidate with one or more other Maryland or foreign corporations having capital stock to form a new consolidated corporation;

(2) Merge into another Maryland or foreign corporation having capital stock, or have one or more such corporations merged into it;

(3) Merge into a domestic or foreign business trust having transferable units of beneficial interest, or have one or more such business trusts merge into it;

(4) Merge into a domestic or foreign limited partnership, or have one or more domestic or foreign limited partnerships merged into it;

(5) Merge into a domestic or foreign limited liability company, or have one or more domestic or foreign limited liability companies merged into it;

(6) Merge into a domestic or foreign partnership, or have one or more domestic or foreign partnerships merged into it;

(7) Participate in a share exchange either:

(i) As the successor; or

(ii) As the corporation the stock of which is to be acquired; or

(8) Transfer its assets.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle do not repeal, modify, or affect in any way a restriction or limitation:

(1) Imposed on a corporation by State or other applicable law or by a charter provision which applies to a consolidation, merger share exchange, or transfer of assets; or

(2) Contained in a franchise granted by the State or any of its political subdivisions which applies to a transfer or assignment of the franchise.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-904 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 9 / Section 3-904
§3–904.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly declares that:

(1) the protection and preservation of the home is the keystone of democratic government;

(2) the public health and welfare and the good order of the community require that members of the community enjoy in their homes a feeling of well-being, tranquility, and privacy and, when absent from their homes, carry with them the sense of security inherent in the assurance that they may return to the enjoyment of their homes;

(3) the practice of picketing before or about residences and dwelling places causes emotional disturbance and distress to the occupants;

(4) the purpose of this practice is to harass the occupants of the residences and dwelling places;

(5) without resort to this practice, full opportunity exists, and under the provisions of this article will continue to exist, for the exercise of freedom of speech and other constitutional rights; and

(6) the provisions of this section are necessary in the public interest to avoid the detrimental results described in this subsection.

(b) This section does not prohibit:

(1) picketing or assembly in connection with a labor dispute, as defined in § 4-301 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(2) picketing in a lawful manner of a person’s home when it is also the person’s sole place of business; or

(3) holding a meeting or assembly on any premises commonly used for the discussion of subjects of general public interest.

(c) A person may not intentionally assemble with another in a manner that disrupts a person’s right to tranquility in the person’s home.

(d) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

(2) Each day on which a violation of this section occurs is a separate violation.

(e) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (d) of this section, a circuit court:

(1) may enjoin conduct proscribed by this section; and

(2) in the proceeding for injunctive relief, may award damages, including punitive damages, against any person found guilty of violating this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 3-112 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 3 / Subtitle 1 / Section 3-112
§3–112.
Status: in_force

The Tax Court may employ staff in accordance with the State budget:

(1) to carry out the provisions of this title and Title 13, Subtitle 5 of this article; and

(2) to exercise the powers and to carry out the duties otherwise conferred by law on the Tax Court.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-206 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-206
§3–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a written agreement to submit any existing controversy to arbitration or a provision in a written contract to submit to arbitration any controversy arising between the parties in the future is valid and enforceable, and is irrevocable, except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to an arbitration agreement between employers and employees or between their respective representatives unless it is expressly provided in the agreement that this subtitle shall apply.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 3-205 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-205
§3–205.
Status: in_force

(a) When articles of incorporation are filed for record in accordance with § 3-204 of this subtitle, the commercial bank becomes a corporation.

(b) Notwithstanding any charter provision or provision of law, each commercial bank has the right to perpetual existence until forfeiture.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-208 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2 / Section 3-208
§3–208.
Status: in_force

(a) If a party denies existence of the arbitration agreement, he may petition a court to stay commenced or threatened arbitration proceedings.

(b) (1) A petition to stay arbitration shall be filed with the court where a petition to order arbitration has been filed.

(2) If a petition for order to arbitrate has not been filed, the petition to stay arbitration may be filed in any court subject to venue provisions of Title 6 of this article.

(c) If the court determines that existence of the arbitration agreement is in substantial and bona fide dispute, it shall try this issue promptly and order a stay if it finds for the petitioner. If the court finds for the adverse party, it shall order the parties to proceed with arbitration.
Md. Code, Education § 3-504 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-504
§3–504.
Status: in_force

(a) All actions of the county board shall be taken at a public meeting and a record of the meeting and all actions shall be made public.

(b) This section does not prohibit the county board from meeting and deliberating in executive session, provided that all action of the board, together with the individual vote of each member, is contained in a public record.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-503 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 5 / Section 3-503
§3–503.
Status: in_force

An owner, licensee, or operator of a television or radio station or network of stations, and his agents or employees are not liable for a defamatory statement published or uttered over the facilities of the station or network of stations by a candidate for public office as to his opponents for the office he seeks, if the publication or utterance cannot be censored by the owner, licensee, or operator under any regulation of the Federal Communications Commission or a federal statute.
Md. Code, Insurance § 3-320 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 3 / Subtitle 3 / Section 3-320
§3–320.
Status: in_force

(a) In any question that arises under the coverage between an unauthorized insurer and the insured, the unauthorized insurer is deemed to have received the premium due it for surplus lines insurance if:

(1) the unauthorized insurer has assumed a surplus lines risk under this subtitle; and

(2) the surplus lines broker who placed the surplus lines insurance has received the premium for the surplus lines insurance.

(b) An unauthorized insurer described in subsection (a) of this section is liable to the insured for losses covered by the surplus lines insurance and, on cancellation, for unearned premiums that may become payable to the insured, whether or not the surplus lines broker is indebted to the unauthorized insurer for the surplus lines insurance or for any other reason.

(c) This section does not affect rights between the unauthorized insurer and the surplus lines broker.

(d) Each unauthorized insurer that assumes a surplus lines direct risk under this subtitle subjects itself to the terms of this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2B-03 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 3 / Subtitle 2B / Section 3-2B-03
§3–2B–03.
Status: in_force

(a) In all matters relating to the process and enforcement of international commercial arbitration and awards, the laws of Maryland shall be the arbitration statutes and laws of the United States.

(b) This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed as to promote uniformity in the law of international commercial arbitration in the United States.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 3-404 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 3 / Subtitle 4 / Section 3-404
§3–404.
Status: in_force

Not less than 20 days prior to the filing of articles of dissolution with the Department, the corporation shall mail notice that dissolution of the corporation has been approved to all its known creditors at their addresses as shown on the records of the corporation and to its employees, either at their home addresses as shown on the records of the corporation, or at their business addresses.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 3-602.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 3 / Subtitle 6 / Section 3-602.1
§3–602.
Status: in_force

§3–602.1.

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

(2) “High performance building” means a building that:

(i) meets or exceeds the current version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System Silver rating;

(ii) achieves at least a comparable numeric rating according to a nationally recognized, accepted, and appropriate numeric sustainable development rating system, guideline, or standard approved by the Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services; or

(iii) complies with a nationally recognized and accepted green building code, guideline, or standard reviewed and recommended by the Maryland Green Building Council and approved by the Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services.

(3) “Major renovation” means the renovation of a building where:

(i) the building shell is to be reused for the new construction;

(ii) the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems are to be replaced; and

(iii) the scope of the renovation is 7,500 square feet or greater.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that, to the extent practicable:

(1) the State shall employ green building technologies when constructing or renovating a State building not subject to this section; and

(2) high performance buildings shall meet the criteria and standards established under the “High Performance Green Building Program” adopted by the Maryland Green Building Council.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to:

(i) capital projects that are funded solely with State funds; and

(ii) community college capital projects that receive State funds.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, if a capital project includes the construction or major renovation of a building that is 7,500 square feet or greater, the building shall be constructed or renovated to be a high performance building.

(d) The following types of unoccupied buildings are not required to be constructed or renovated to be high performance buildings:

(1) warehouse and storage facilities;

(2) garages;

(3) maintenance facilities;

(4) transmitter buildings;

(5) pumping stations; and

(6) other similar types of buildings, as determined by the Department.

(e) (1) The Department of Budget and Management and the Department of General Services shall jointly establish a process to allow a unit of State government or a community college to obtain a waiver from complying with subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The waiver process shall:

(i) include a review by the Maryland Green Building Council established under § 4–809 of this article, to determine if the use of a high performance building in a proposed capital project is not practicable; and

(ii) require the approval of a waiver by the Secretaries of Budget and Management, General Services, and Transportation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-1202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 3 / Subtitle 12 / Section 3-1202
§3–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly:

(1) take, place, harbor, persuade, induce, or entice another by force, fraud, or coercion to provide services or labor; or

(2) receive a benefit or thing of value from the provision of services or labor by another that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion.

(b) A person may not aid or conspire with another to commit a violation of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.