Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-303 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 5 / Subtitle 3 / Section 5-303
§5–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the liability of a local government may not exceed $400,000 per an individual claim, and $800,000 per total claims that arise from the same occurrence for damages resulting from tortious acts or omissions, or liability arising under subsection (b) of this section and indemnification under subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The limits on liability provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection do not include interest accrued on a judgment.

(3) If the liability of a local government arises from intentional tortious acts or omissions or a violation of a constitutional right committed by a law enforcement officer, the following limits on liability apply:

(i) Subject to item (ii) of this paragraph, the combined award for both economic and noneconomic damages may not exceed a total of $890,000 for all claims arising out of the same incident or occurrence, regardless of the number of claimants or beneficiaries who share in the award; and

(ii) In a wrongful death action in which there are two or more claimants or beneficiaries, an award for noneconomic damages may not exceed 150% of the limitation established under item (i) of this paragraph, regardless of the number of claimants or beneficiaries who share in the award.

(4) If the liability of a local government arises from one or more claims of sexual abuse, as defined in § 5–117 of this title, that occurred when the claimant was a minor:

(i) Except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, the liability may not exceed $890,000 to a single claimant for injuries arising from the claim or claims; and

(ii) For an action filed on or after June 1, 2025, that would have been barred by a time limitation before October 1, 2023, the liability may not exceed $400,000 to a single claimant for injuries arising from the claim or claims.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a local government shall be liable for any judgment against its employee for damages resulting from tortious acts or omissions committed by the employee within the scope of employment with the local government.

(2) A local government may not assert governmental or sovereign immunity to avoid the duty to defend or indemnify an employee established in this subsection.

(c) (1) A local government may not be liable for punitive damages.

(2) (i) Subject to subsection (a) of this section and except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a local government may indemnify an employee for a judgment for punitive damages entered against the employee.

(ii) A local government may not indemnify a law enforcement officer for a judgment for punitive damages if the law enforcement officer has been found guilty under § 3–108 of the Public Safety Article as a result of the act or omission giving rise to the judgment, if the act or omission would constitute a felony under the laws of this State.

(3) A local government may not enter into an agreement that requires indemnification for an act or omission of an employee that may result in liability for punitive damages.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not waive any common law or statutory defense or immunity in existence as of June 30, 1987, and possessed by an employee of a local government.

(e) A local government may assert on its own behalf any common law or statutory defense or immunity in existence as of June 30, 1987, and possessed by its employee for whose tortious act or omission the claim against the local government is premised and a local government may only be held liable to the extent that a judgment could have been rendered against such an employee under this subtitle.

(f) (1) Lexington Market, Inc., in Baltimore City, and its employees, may not raise as a defense a limitation on liability described under § 5–406 of this title.

(2) Baltimore Public Markets Corporation, in Baltimore City, and its employees, may not raise as a defense a limitation on liability described under § 5–406 of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-403 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 5 / Subtitle 4 / Section 5-403
§5–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) unemployment conditions exist in many areas of the State;

(2) the acquisition and improvement of facilities are essential to relieve this unemployment and establish a balanced economy in the State;

(3) the health, safety, welfare, and right of gainful employment of residents throughout the State will be promoted by the acquisition and improvement of facilities;

(4) the control or abatement of environmental pollution in the State, including noise pollution, is necessary to:

(i) protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the State;

(ii) protect natural resources;

(iii) retain and attract industry and commercial enterprises; and

(iv) promote economic development;

(5) public ports in the State are valuable assets and any improvements to these ports that increase the import and export of waterborne commerce will directly benefit residents throughout the State;

(6) businesses need greater access to capital markets; and

(7) the availability of financial assistance under this subtitle will promote the economic development of the State.

(b) The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) relieve unemployment in the State;

(2) encourage the increase of industry and commerce and a balanced economy in the State;

(3) help retain and attract industry and commerce through measures including:

(i) port development;

(ii) the control, reduction, or abatement of environmental pollution; and

(iii) the utilization and disposal of wastes;

(4) promote economic development;

(5) protect natural resources and encourage resource recovery;

(6) encourage the creation and expansion of day care facilities in the State; and

(7) promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents throughout the State.
Md. Code, Election Law § 5-201 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 5 / Subtitle 2 / Section 5-201
§5–201.
Status: in_force

An individual may become a candidate for a public or party office only if the individual satisfies the qualifications for that office established by law and, in the case of a party office, by party constitution or bylaws.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 5-870 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 5 / Subtitle 8 / Section 5-870
§5–870.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Council may enact a local law to regulate the participation of a member of the County Council or the County Executive in any legislative action relevant to a zoning change or amendment, or to a land use application that is before the Office of Planning and Zoning or the Department of Inspections and Permits, if the member of the County Council or the County Executive accepts or has accepted, or as a candidate accepted, a campaign contribution from an individual or a business entity involved with the action or application.

(b) The County Council may enact a local law to prohibit or otherwise regulate campaign contributions made to, or for the benefit of, a member of the County Council, the County Executive, or a candidate for election to the County Council or County Executive by an individual or a business entity involved with a legislative action relevant to a zoning change or amendment, or to a land use application that is before the Office of Planning and Zoning or the Department of Inspections and Permits.